Pioneers Remembered In Moline Settlers Tale Of Peace
A reflective piece recalls early Moline settlers led by names like James Chapotan and John Dean, celebrating progress toward lasting peace, growth and municipal life as old-timers are wistfully remembered and praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherie
Jouu
Diurvuk
Patuaeta Tide Pipe Mills
Gorse
Uigher
Guile Levy
John Lusk
Moime
Cary Ways
R 1 & PB
Aa Weil
Lyter
Doe
Gunald
James Chapotan
Jaho Dean
Atkinson
Dre Chamberlain
Tbelieve
Tennessee
Washington
Idc
Directors appoint committees at Business Association meeting
At a Saturday meeting of the Business Association directors, committees were named for Membership Rules and reception Local Trade Advertising and Legislation. The next Association meeting is set for Tuesday evening March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Business Association
C Keator
F W Gould
Smith
L B Kahn
Gustaf Gwenssom
Good New Enterprises
C H Deere
Chase Barnard
G W Vinton
Wm Clendenin
George D Dunn
EB Knox
J W Atkincop
J A Porter
J G Gilmore
Ainsworth
W R Moore
J Keotrikin
Grand Army Encampment Honors Officers at Springfield
The Grand Army Encampment elected officers at Springfield honoring PL. McKinnie of Moline as Medical Director and Rev. W. Gu of Rock Island as Chaplain. Wm. Clendenins named chairman of the Council of Administration and W. D. Andrews of Rock Island among thirty delegates to the national encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Springfield
PL. McKinnie
Moline
Jastes
Mead
W. Gu
Rock Island
Wm. Clendenins
W. D. E. ‘Ahdrews
Death of Rock Island livery operator John T. Miller
John T. Miller a longtime Rock Island livery operator and former hotel keeper died after eleven weeks of serious illness. Born October 12, 1835 in Beaver County Pennsylvania he married Mice dflia A Halcott in Ottawa in 1858. Funeral services were held at 141% Third Avenue. The remains were taken to Pennsylvania for burial starting Tuesday morning.
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Samuel Wainwright
Wm. Parker
Canoe Creek Township
Parker
Indiana
Wainwright
Davenport
Rock Island County
Elmira
Rock Island Gunty
Riley Sylvester
John T. Miller
Rock Island
Geneo
Ottawa
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Mice Dflia A. Halcott
Third Avenue
W S. Marquis
Bogus Dollars Circulating Despite Find of Counterfeit Ring
A discovery reveals many fake dollars in circulation. The coins match in size and weight but differ in texture and design. The bogus coins appear dull and unhealthy in the relief, with bilious features that could fool experts.
Holmgren Anderson & Co Opens Under New Management
A local grocery venture Holmgren Anderson Co seeks public support after taking over L Willa en Co operations. The note praises low prices and fresh goods and urges patrons to give their trade to the new firm, promising faithful service and community goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmgren, Anderson & Co
L. @ Willa en & Co
Holmgren, Anderann & Ely
Painter Hensler Seriously Injured In Factory Accident
Michael Hensler, a Williams White and Co painter, was crushed when a large bending machine started unexpectedly while his left arm was trapped near the gearing. Doctors amputated below the elbow. His wife lies seriously ill, and the family of two young children faces a tragic time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Mensler
Williams, White & Cos Works
Mendy
Duluth
Minn
Hensler
Drs. Wesacleod
Henslers
Tenement Fire Destroys Farm Home in Bowling Township
A fire Sunday destroyed a tenement on a Bowling township farm home of Hugh Walker. Occupants Jamies Cotling and son in law Dir Williams Burr were away at a funeral. children alerted neighbors as roof burned. Much furniture and clothing lost, stove damaged. family of five children and a baby left out in the cold. The building insured for 100 dollars with the Home Insurance Company of New York, agent J. B. Cleland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Walker
Bowling Township
Omleek
Jamies Cotling
Dir
Williams Burr
Sheut Hill
Walker
New York
Cleland
Freeman Arrested in Muscatine for Pierce Restaurant Robbery
The man who robbed the Pierce restaurant was arrested in Muscatine Friday night after returning to Davenport to identify the property. He confessed alias and home in Lincoln Nebraska. Item recovered include $41 10, a revolver, a flute, two brass rings and glass eyes. Det Anderson assisted in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Muscatine
Swan's
Johno C. Freeman
Lincoln
Neb
Davenport
Mr. Swan
Frank Anderson
Union Malleable Iron Works Sees Busy Demand for Drive Chain
The Union Malleable Iron Works report rising orders from plow makers for malleable castings and Heald's Patent Gear Link Drive Chain. They have contracted for over four thousand feet of chain with several buyers this season and ship to all parts of the country including Tacoma Washington Territory. The chain is used for driving and conveying work and is favored by major sew mills and the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co. of Tacoma for chain and sprocket wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co
Tacoma
Washington Territory
Heald
Kansas City Ordinance Bans Handbills Printed Dodger Rule
Kansas City enforces a local ordinance prohibiting distribution of printed hand-bills within city limits. A young man hired to distribute invitations was arrested and stood trial in police court, receiving a fine and sentence. The Recorder's Court had previously upheld the ordinance’s validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Y. MC. A. Dew Ther
Recorder
Fragmented OCR shows a sad or cryptic plea
Readable fragments convey a somber mood with phrases about unhappiness and desire for serenity. The text appears as garbled dialogue or notes, lacking clear subjects, events, or identifiable names.
Challenge to Spiritual Mediums in Moline at Wagner Opera House
A local challenge from Hazel invites any city spiritual medium to meet March 13 at the Wagner Opera House to prove whether Modern Spiritualism powers are real or fraudulent. He offers a $50 deposit toward a $1000 forfeit if he fails to prove mediums are frauds, with a six-person referee panel to be chosen by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
There & Co
Rock Island
Dak Howard
Davenport
Whem
Hazel
Wagner
A. R. Morgan
A. Mapes
A. Nourse
I A Froud
Moline
Wagner Opera House
Diepa
Hazen
Temperance Meeting Urges Prohibition and Election Action
The monthly union temperance meeting at Association Hall heard Rev J C Reach urge prohibition and calling voters to back candidates who will curb liquor traffic. Rev C L Morgan echoed the call, warning that abstention invites moral and social harm as illustrated by a parable of youths confronting a bully and facing consequences for inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Hall
Union Tespperance
J. C . Reach
C. L Morgan
Read
Morgan
Adda
Mr. Morgan
Lefg
Birth records of Rock Island County 1888 show overall births with illegitimates few
The Rock Island County 1888 birth tabulation under Dr. Donaldson and Mr John E Fleming reports 648 births with 6 illegitimate and 16 still births, male predominance and urban centers like Rock Island and Moline yielding many births. Reporting deficits and unreliability noted as physicians fail to report, with a Swedish church funeral for Mrs. Britte from Marks Wester Gotlands in 1812 and the obituary noting age and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
State Board of Health
Donaldson
John E. Fleming
Reckleland
Re Moline
Wm Evans
Britte
Marks
Wester Gotblasd
Sweden
Er Ai Dergon
Molinb
Andrew
Andersen
Cando
F. Peterson
H. Read
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Rak Island Board of Education
Woos Koowlton
Mem Jerte Gil
Neaton Wait
Express
Keogg Nichols
Taen
Sebuchuan
Cap Rock Island
Ro Logan
Lave James Logan
Furthaveou
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Vir. Kerr
Stilo
Mra Logan
Doubtioas
Thomas Merryman
Aledo
Sam Wharton
Wharton
Orillian
Merryman
Iowa
Janet Ia
May
Wos
Fiday
Americano Expresso
Milan
Farmers’ Institute
W. BicCullough
McCullough
Snc
Chicago
Rene
Genesca
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Peaecescgéwiaas
Ccccn
Meyer Rosenstein
Bia Aon
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Highteenth Street
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Missouri
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Halimah
Carrie
Hasel
Social
Col
Clendenin
P. C. Simmon
Drivas
J Johnson
Corp
L W Johnson
Company A
W Cook
T Channon
F Grindell
J Reidy
A Zels
H Balimback
Serg
E Quinlan
Simmon
Keesler
L LL McCoy
T Crowder
O B Tyler
J D Barlow
M H Lyon
J Reeves
H Reid
E J Vincent
Wm. Johnson
McKinnie's Block
Witham
Channon
Rock 'Wland Company
Keesier
Medical Directer
Medica Oil
King
Bainbridge
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Clay County
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