Higher End Tax Returns From Township Collections
County figures show many townships in near full collection of taxes. Cance Creek John Woodburn reports total tax 3988.63, delinquent 122.84, Edgington H W Titterington 21941.07 with 736.83 delinquent, Port Byron Thomas B Mikesell 6245.01 with 22.60 delinquent, rural W B Long 8562.99 with 233.23 delinquent, Cordova J M Cooper 6118.25 with 542.34 delinquent, Andalusia N P Phillip 3548.99 with 632.68 delinquent, Coal Valley A L Blaser 4839.18 with 208.14 delinquent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cance Creek
John Woodburn
Port Byron
Thomas B. Mikesell
W. B. Long
Cordova
J. M. Cooper
Andalusia
N. P. Phillip
Coal Valley
Cos
A. L. Blaser
Nervous Debility and Prostration Remedy Advertisement
An ibridated advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 claims to treat nervous debility and prostration from overwork and other causes. The ad touts over 40 years of use, price per vial, special packages for serious cases, and distribution by Hampheys' Med Co, Willard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Hampheoys
Willart & Joke
Delinquent Tax Total From Jackson Collector Figures
The record shows tax delinquency figures with amounts collected and outstanding balances. It lists Jackson collector details, delinquent balances, and paid totals including specific sums such as 9462.45 and 9272.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Rockette
Balunog
Jackson
Judge Olmsted Touted as Ready for County Office
The article endorses Robert W. Olmsted as republican nominee for county judge, detailing his rise from cutter boy to lawyer and public servant. It notes the county judge’s broad powers and importance, and cites his integrity, education, and family. The piece also mentions Slevin brothers and cabman Ed Slevin planning a temporary departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Parmenter
M. A. Gould
Robert W. Olmsted
Milan
Waa
Amen
Iowa
Sioux County
Rock Island
Moline
Olmsted
Mr. Olmsted
Rock Taland
Brewery Plan Sparks Bitter Opposition in Des Moines
Otto Huber of Rock Island visited Des Moines to drum up local funding for a new 504000 brewery. The Des Moines Register notes Huber, president of Rock Island Brewing, has allied with local capitalists and with figures like EL P Mattes and Judge Morris, reviving a proposal long opposed by the Iowa Anti Saloon League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Huber
Rock Island
Des Moines
Bulding
Des Moines Republican and Register
Hauber
Rock Island Brewing Company
Fsom Des Moines
Huber
EL. P. Mattes
Judge Morris
Patition Varld
F. P. Mattes
Iowa Anti-Sa Icon League
Mattes
Fort Smith Wagon Plant Purchased in Arkansas Deal
Daere interests completed the purchase of the Fort Smith Wagon Co. of Fort Smith Arkansas. H. Vella of Kansas City arranged the deal after a delay due to illness. The plant, capitalized at 600000, will produce 12600 wagons yearly with modern facilities and the Burr Oak brand to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daere Interests
Fort Smith Wagon Co
Fort Smith
Ark
Messrs
C. E Spear
W. E. Johnson
Wilcox
Darling
Preliminary Hearing Waived in Burlington Engineer Case
The preliminary hearing for Charles Larsen, Burlington engineer charged with mass murder in the Hat Sedorf wreck that killed John Maguire of Moline, was waived Wednesday. Larsen was bound over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Larsen
Burlington
John Maguire
Moline
Hatsedorf
Larsen
Escaping Gas Almost Fatal to John Entler
John Entler an employee of the People’s Power Co. was overcome by illuminating gas in an excavation outside Regelbrugge’s saloon at 2624 Fourth Avenue Rock Island. Ether was connecting two pipes when he fainted. He was unconscious when removed and would likely have died without Dr Suively’s prompt arrival. He was resting easier in the last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Power Co
Fifth Avenue
Rock Island
Prompt Action Stree Life
Joh Entler
The
People‘an Power Co
Regelbregge
Fourh Avenue
Retirement shocks Springfield insurance office chief clerk
Louis K. Cleaveland retires as chief clerk in the office of the State Superintendent of Insurance Potter at Springfield. The move comes as a surprise under the new regime. Cleaveland had overseen fraternal insurance and farm and township mutual companies since 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Cleaveland
State Insurance Department
Louis K. Cleaveland
Springfeld
Cleaveland
W BR. Vredenburgh
Imaurance
Potter
Springfield
City
Ziegfer Place
Prospect Park
Indictments Against Suttle Quashed in Circuit Court
Judge Gest quashed embezzlement and confidence game indictments against Peoria real estate man H A Suttle. Prosecutors alleged he defrauded the Cypress Gold and Copper Mining Co of Prescott, Arizona, of 6000 dollars. The ruling cites lack of jurisdiction since the alleged felony occurred in Rock Island County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gest
Circuit Court
H A. Suttle
Peoria
Cypress Gold and Copper Mining Co
Prescott
Ariz
Suttle
H L
C FL Dooley
Rock Isand County
Churches to Unite Under Act of Union
Delegates from Congregational United Brethren and Methodist Protestant churches adjourned at Union Park Church Chicago after drafting an act of union. The name The United Churches was chosen for the new denomination. The union will be phased in retaining each church’s own affairs with shared missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
United Brethren
Methodist Protestant
Union Park Congregational Church
Chicago
United Churches
Congregational Church
Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Methodist Protestant Church
Act of Union
Two-Year Scale Reached for Tri City Carpenters
A two year settlement between the Tri City Master Builders and Tri City Carpenters district council sets wage terms but keeps details confidential. Carpenters demanded a minimum of 40 cents per hour while contractors offered 32 1/4 to 40 cents. The agreement takes effect April 1.
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Tri-City Master Builders
Tri-City Carpenters’ District Council
Ifn Force
Carpenters’ Council
Public appeal to lift debt at Spencer Memorial Church
Weat Moline and East Rock Island form a connected district. Spencer Memorial Methodist Church, serving both communities, owes 21000 after a four year old building. A campaign has raised 20000 from church extensions society and members and donors. a final 1000 is sought from the general public as canvassing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Moline
East Rock Island
Spencer Memorial Methodial Church
Church Extension Society
First Church of
Rock Island
Mrs Broadfoot Sues Husband for Divorce
In Rock Island circuit court a jury awarded Thomas E. Cole of Andalustia 262 dollars against Van V Reeves of Rock Island for livestock and lumber deal disputes. Judge Gest presided over Sarah M Broadfoot of Moline filing for divorce from George B Broadfoot, alleging drunkenness. the case was held under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Cole
Andalustia
van V Reeves
Rock Island
Cole
Reeves
Gest
Sarah M. Broadfoot
George B Broadfoot
Broadfoot
Rigid enforcement of ban on produce in South Moline
Health Commissioner R C J Meyers reports three milk dealers in South Moline failed to obey orders against peddling milk. Dr Meyers warned of criminal prosecution if sales resume and noted the district’s practical isolation has been effected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
R. C. J. Meyers
Moline
No Ghooting Season Noted at Soston Bay
Obscure report from Soston Bay notes no ghooting season and mentions disturbances along nearby streams, with Lag Fee Spoke from their agarees cited amid the unclear text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soston Bay
Amcor
Mullane Wins Suit Over McKinney Street Storerooms
Police Magistrate Frank Gustafson ruled in favor of Patrick Mullane lessee of storerooms in the McKinney block, finding no damage to fixtures and no breach of lease held by Emanuel Mayer who sought surrender. Mullane subleased to W. G. Putnam & Co for a five and ten cent store, lease to 1911.
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Frank Gustafson
Emanuel Mayer
McKinneg
Fifteenth Street
Patrick Mullane
Mayer
Mullane
W. G. Putnam & Co
P. L. McKinnie
Gustafson
Brother from Imogene Surprises Moline Man at Polls
A Bartlett of 510 Twentieth Street meets his long absent brother Charles from Imogene Iowa who visits for a week and sits at the ward polling place while Charles works as a judge and discusses registration. Harney Bros. of Aledo win the Williams Vash ti college bid, with ground cleared and work to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bartlett
Twentieth Street
Charles
Moline
Imogene
Bartlett
L. A
Moline Contractors
Wiliams & Vashti College
Aledo
Harney Bros
Milkmen say higher costs force price rise not profits
A farmer milkman argues the public sees no gain from higher milk prices. He cites increased glucose and bran costs, feed, hay, and rental rises, plus wages up from 15 to 20 dollars monthly to 35 to 40, with long hours from 4 am to 9 pm to cover expenses.
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Glucose
Mr Drake's Family Receives Insurance After Death
A. E. Drake former president of Drake Furniture and Carpet Co died at St Luke's hospital Davenport. His insurance totals 25 000 with 11 000 in Travelers Hartford accident coverage 12 000 in straight life and 2 000 in fraternal. He carried 30 000 until a few weeks before death then dropped 5 000. his cumulative policy had reached 11 000 at death.
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A. E. Drake
The
Drake Furniture and Carpet Co
St. Luke’s Hospital
Davenport
Hartford
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Edgington
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Humphrey
Witch Hazel Owl
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Gampfle
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Cor
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R. W. Olmated
Parent
Hie-Spurs
Slevin
Dan Slevin
Hingland
Dan
G H Buntoon
Ed Slevin
Mr Slevin
New York
Ray
Epert
Dee Moines
Fort Smith Wagon Plant
8. H. Velle
Trist
Hairy Tahdte
Young
James Grahint
Davpenort
Ganienit
Keats Pits
John Entler
Moline Men
Burden
Imullane
Mayer &Foreroom
Simpsy
MR. Drake
State Savings Bank
Trust Company
Moline Plow Co
Third Ave
Fifteenth ST
Banking House
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