Davenport Local Notes Open March Term Of Board Of Supervisors
Davenport briefs report the March term of the board of supervisors begins Tuesday the 18th. It notes appointments and actions including Jacob Strasser of Davenport named principal musician for the Second Iowa Regimental band and several community and civic items from local clubs to bank notices and city council discussions.
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Board of Supervisors
Jacob Strasser
Davenport
Iowa
M. ‘Eb
Reverend Head Transferred to Galesburg District
The Rev. M. A. Head, presiding elder of this district, is redirected to the Galesburg district with orders to assume charge by March 15. After six years here, his move may be temporary or permanent as a church trial unfolds in Galesburg.
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M. A. Head
M. E
Galesburg
Fowler
Head
G. J. Luckey
M.E
Rock Island
Gales
Eney
Luckey
Henrie ¢ Ford
Henrie Ford
San Francisco
Moline
Europe
Chicago
California
New York
St Patrick’s Benevolent Ball and local society notices
The St Patrick’s Benevolent society hosts its annual ball at Armory hall on the eve of St Patrick’s Day. Ueal Lodge of Odd Fellows has elected officers led by George Baker as Noble Grand beginning April 1. Also noted are bereavements, legal pleas, petty theft cases, and a high school contest summary.
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St Patrick’s Benevolent Society
Armory Hall
St. Patrick’s
Ueal Lodge of Odd Fellows
George Baker
George F Roth
Alice
Cold & Sons
Kansas City Packers
Government Viaduct
Rock Island
Eugene Croas
Buncher
Henry Brahmst
Browner’s
M. E. Newlin
Helen Melish
Eatella Lloyd
Aggie Sears
Bensie G'lmore
The
Minervas
Davenport records show February temperatures and precipitation
The Davenport official weather station reported a mean February temperature of 22 degrees, below the 20 year average of 25 degrees. The record low was 10 degrees in 1875 and the high 36 degrees in 1877. Last month’s precipitation was 1.48 inches versus 1.87 inches on average.
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Algnal
Davenport
New High School Names Adopted by Board of Education
The Board of Education approved naming the new high school Moline High School No 2 John Erickson, No 3 Washington and No 2 Franklin. Votes split along lines with Allen Boman Heimbeck and Swanson in favor of Washington. Gould Sloan Wells opposed. Obituaries and local notices follow, including Carl Ellison death typhoid fever and Parvin West deaths.
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J B Wheelock
Minneapolis
A Smith
Nebraska
Frank Yoit
Northern
Eee
Batordas
F.G. Allen
Chicago
Frank Alandee
Knoxville
Lottie Reynolda
John Ericson
Julia Davin
Hartley
Iowa
Charles Kopp
Moline
Monmouth
Wilton d Janction
Adolph Bergren
Wagon Works Wood
Paul and
Frank
Newa
Atettin
Germany
Pystat
Elma Zaar
Kre
Mra
Rtin Lindsall
Nason
Madison
C. R
Prem
Board of Education
Gould
Slauson
Boman
Heimbeck
Wells
Moline High School
John Erickson School
Franklin
Washington
Logan
Frances ‘Willard
Irving
Messrs. Welle
Sloan
Mr. Allen
Helmbeck
Allen
Messrs
Hemenway
Swanson
Mre Gould
Sloan and
Fatal accident of Axel J. Skogstrom at Rock Island yards
Axel J. Skogstrom of 424 Railroad avenue died after being pinned by a train at about 5 30 pm in the Rock Island yards. He suffered leg injuries from being dragged and declined amputation saying he would die in peace. His wife and child survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel
J. Skogstrom
Carp
Rock Island
Skogstrom
Drs. Dun
Kerns
St Anthony's Hospital
Maennerchor Divides on Consolidation Move in Moline
The Moline Maennerchor narrowly backs against consolidation with other German groups, adopting a resolution to remain American while preserving German language ties. A split grows as 22 members resign and many more threaten withdrawal, with candidates for township collector also listed.
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Moline Meennerchor
Ihs
Conrad H. Mann
Moline Maennercher
Brave
Free
J O Timmerman
H Mann
J Jf Teonar
John H Lage
John Langbehn
H Litt
John Ingwars
Stars and Stripes
Maennerchor
Temporary Organization Formed By Delegates In Moline
Delegates from Moline circles attended a Rock Island County group meeting at Christ church rooms to form a temporary organization aimed at sending a representative to the State convention in Rockford. Mrs W H Aillhouse elected secretary and to attend Rockford. Florence Gould and Ruth Barnard performed.
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King's Daughters
Christ Church Rooms
Moline
Rock Island
Rockford
W. H. Aillhouse
Florence Gould
Ruth Barnard
Viriga
Poe
W A Griffith
New Act Ed Lawrence and Nina Harrington Debut in A Rubo's Rehearsal
New York Clipper reports Ed Lawrence and Nina Harrington made their New York debut Feb 12 in A Rubo's Rehearsal. They delivered a splen did imitation of the Bowery Spirler, with a performance that studied the Bowery tough in street and dance hall settings.
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New York
Ed Lawrence
Nina Harrington
Spirler
California Rates Offer From Moline to California Points
The Rock Island Route announces reduced fares from Moline to California. First class one way continuous passage is 29.25 dollars. Round trip tickets valid 60 days cost 49.75 dollars. Inquiries to C R I & P depot ticket office or agent F O Myers.
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California
Rock Island
Moline
F O. Myers
L M Auuen
Land Seekers Excursion Dates Promoted in Texas
Excursion tickets offered at the Burlington office to all policte in Texas with low rates for Feb 18 March 18 April 10 and May 8 1804. Final limit of tickets is thirty days from date of issue. For details apply B Friatos agent bookings Mace DEPCA.
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Burlington
Policte
Texas
B. Friatos
Mace
DEPCA
Moline City Council discusses street widening and ordinances
The March 5 1894 meeting of Moline Illinois city council notes approval of minutes and several petitions including widening Fifteenth Street in front of the German School, use of street sprinkling, and local sidewalk grading. The finance and ordinance committees report on liquor rules weight measures and election judge appointments. The council adjourns after actions and bills including paving and stenography costs.
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Orry Council Chamber
Moline
Ill
Bennett
N R. Ziegler
Sixteenth Street
Perrin
E Hic Knox
Fifteenth Street
Stofft & Co
Lewis
Trinity Electric Sprinkling Co
Rock Island
Virtue
Perrie
Lovejoy
Sellmer
Nelson
E. Cumpson
Lawia
Doeiock
Maretooth Ia
Alrman Divie
Wiley
Chadwick
Lewis Fru
Yeas
Peterson
Dunn
Vinton
MacBeth
Lewis Chaney
Lavejay
Lindgren
Fuors
Relmers
Lewis and Llodgren
Perio
Chanel
Iaw
Chitney
Putnion
Committee On Police
Gary
Peina
Farming success on fifty three acres in Molina
A resident of Orion named B F Stevens built a prosperous farm on fifty three acres after starting as a renter in 1871 and buying in 1886. He owns a well kept house and barn, raises corn and garden crops, keeps 43 hogs plus breeding stock, 18 Plymouth Rock chickens, horses, cattle, and sells butter eggs fruit and vegetables. He lives frugally, supports his family, and earns a substantial income with little help or feed costs while maintaining a modest estate valued around five thousand three hundred dollars.
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B F Stevens
Orion
I Ag
Plymouth Rock
Bu'chera
Molina
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BRLEF
C.0 Smith
Danville
M. R. Metagar
Julia M Dunn
Moline National Bank
Aspert Vitzthum
Davenport Business Men’s Association
John DeSmet
Leonartius Beekart
Beekart
DeSmet
Coata
Justice Schroeder
Fyenigg
NEW Society Singing Society
Karlen Hedatrom
Henry Hanson
J A Swanson
Frank Stjenlof
Eric Rap
Axel Dunderberg
Gus Wilson
Eric Gon
Albin Ellie
Albin Eliie
Moline Lodge
BK Crowder Noble
Henry Swin
Prank Dillon
John Swin
Ed Mitchell
I. P Cralle
W W Duffin
J. Sadler
John Cooper
B B Crowder
Charles Wetaal
M. Hill
H. Pope
George Stephens
Susie Walker
Frankie Hemenway
Nina Golden
Red Riding Hood
Florence Kerns
Marguerite
Irene Wilson
Edna Wilson
Madge Gamble
Winnie Gette
Lassie
Jessie Ziegler
Fannie Reid
Winnie Crompton
Blanche McKeever
Bertha Reascatt
Emma McKeever
Kate Greenaway
Nellie Kadel
Folly
Clara Scott
Edith Clark
Allie Keator
Clara Sloan
Nellie Crossman
Mabel McMann
Fannie Weed
Sarah Joslin
Margery Bennett
May Lawrence
Nellie Ball
Queen of Hearts
Fola
Atcom Pope
H_ Pope
Anthony
Keator
Qould
Calkina
Republican Township Committee
Dimratcn
Diacuamon
Thia
Citizens
People's
Cnvention
People's Caucaures
al Wava
Allcock
Ellen Webber
P_& Stromberg
Old Town of Moline
Elizabeth Freestedt
Belle Freeatadt
George Thyraes
EF Travert
Bik
Mitchells
Wadsworth
JP Peterson
JP Peterson Part Assessor
George T Kelley
George L
Elizabeth Wynes
BR Walker's Place
South Melize
Irvin S Cox
Peter Gumber
Nelson G Kliiott
Wm B Eliott
Wood
Burlington Gazette
Upper Mississippi
Isaac Wasson
Walter Blair
Silver Crescent
Win Wooding
Bart E. Linehan
A © Day
Artemus Ward
J C. McCaffrey
Schulenberg
J W. Rambo
Rambo
Derben Dorrence
Dana Dorrence
Irene D
Fuller Smith
Verne Swain
George W. Reed
Weyerhaeuser
Zachrial Saiter
J. Os Altee
John W Suiter
Louise
Buisson
Ben Hershey
Peter Hire
J. W van Sant
John Erickson
Irving and
Alligon
Carl J Ellison
Augustana College
Eighth Avenue
Ollsburg
Kaafere
College Chapel
Kansas
Wert Parvin F West
Andrew Weat
Fourteenth Avenue
Weat
Ab Williams, White & Co
J 8 Cumming
Brennan
Patrick Brennan
J Anthony's Hospital
D M Sechler Carriage Co
Forty-sixth Street
Rock Inland
James Bergert
H W Coopers’ Saddlery Hardware Works
Forty Second Street
Mangt Krade
Turnverein
Pashi
B . Wood
Peoria
Timothy (Iillmore
John G Beatty
Samuel Dahlgren
John Lindgren
J A Johnson
Carl Cablstedt
John Anderson
Moline Township
Swan Wilson
Menelf
Rupert Mateos
C KI & P
Sweden
John Lind
the King's
Diamond Jo
Joseph Osborne
J W Warr
Congregational Church
Official Proceedings
Fones
Ryder & Read
Oakleaf and Moore
Eitmer
Chas (Carlson
City Cuark
Dispatch
Ming In
Clinton
Muscatine
Ottawa
Foreman
Ottumwa
Edar Rapids
Islington
H D. Mack
South Moline
Wm Dierks
Jou F
Gita
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