Young man killed trying to ride train near Davenport
Charles M. Parker, 23, formerly of the Rock Island shops, fell under a merchandise train east of the city while attempting to swing aboard. He was mangled and likely to die, rushed to the city hospital where Dr. H. Arp treated him. Parker had sought work at East Moline and planned to start new duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Parker
Ilvis
Rock Island Road
Davenport
Forty-Sixth Street
H. Arp
Parker
East Moline
Moline Scab Co
Hansett
Ohlu
May Brings Hope Of Spring Weather Averages
A Davenport weather bulletin projects May will align with long term norms. It cites an average temperature around 61 degrees and outlines historical highs, frosts, and precipitation. The report notes typical conditions include ten clear days and twelve partly cloudy days with southwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport Bank Buys West Second Street Property
Dr A L Hageboech transfers 107 and 109 West Second Street Davenport to Davenport Savings Bank for about 80000 dollars. Bank plans no immediate changes and aims to extend or reconfigure the site for future development while maintaining the Savings Bank within the building of the former First National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hageboeck
Second Street
Davenport Savings Bank
West Second Street
Davenport
A. L. Hageboech
Crop Rotation Alone Fails to Sustain Soil Fertility
Prof Cyril G Hopkins argues that four year and similar rotations deplete soil nutrients, notably phosphorus and nitrogen, in Illinois prairie soils. He notes clover systems can boost short term yields but lead to long term declines, unless supplemented by bone meal or manure and a six year rotation including pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hopkins
Tllinois
Cyril G. Hopkins
Tilinoils Farmers’ Institute
Rock Island Arsenal commandant to transfer amid regime legacy
Colonel S. B. Blunt confirms plan to transfer to Springfield Arsenal around August. Lieutenant Colonel F. Hobba to take over at Rock Island. Blunt’s departure seen as promotion linked to Springfield’s new chief, with widespread regret in Rock Island, Moline, and surrounding cities. Blunt’s era boosted production, boosted wartime output, and kept high shop standards, amid Spanish American War activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Springfield Arsenal
F. &. Hobba
Arsenal
Watertown
Blunt
Springfield
Cordova Social Notes and Visit Reports
Cordova residents report visitors and travel notes from Moline and nearby towns. Mrs Daniel Prinee and daughter Verlle returned from Moline after a visit. Benjamin Marshall of McCausland and Frank Tavener from Mt Carroll are in town visiting friends. Co B, Marshall, Will Marshall, and Dudley Marshall spent Sunday with Dr W R Freek. Ed Lindell’s yard work and local errands are mentioned amid several fleeting daily motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
Davenport
DeWitt
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Ira Humphrey
Salt Lake City
Edgar Humphrey
A. J Smith
Albany
Mia
Frank Zimmerman
Marion Tew
Oklahoma
J. W. Sexton
Alfred Miller
Nellie Taylor
Cordova
James Simpson
Poplar Bluff
Moline
Dudley Marshall
W. R. Freek
Edith Sanders
Allisdale
Charles Coburn
Ed Lindell
Ed Adrian
Port Byron
Unfavorable Weather Causes General Loss
The Springfield Weather Bureau reports a week of continuing unfavorable conditions through April 29. Mean temperatures were about 4 degrees below normal with extremes from 78 to 31 degrees, frost in the northern districts, and hail at Clane. Rainfall was deficient though moisture needs were not evident. sunshine averaged 56 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Clane
Canta
Sinshine
Davenport
Domeanes Wien
Greater Davenport Boosting Drive Plans Button Day
Davenport gears up for a citywide booster campaign led by the Commercial club. May 9 is set as Button Day with whistles banners and distinctive buttons bearing Boosting Davenport and New Factory numbers to spur civic buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Boosters
Central
Backslider
Greater Davenport
Commercial Club
Miss Hilda Bokelund Arrives as Union Temperance Missionary
The Scandinavian Temperance union of Moline secured Miss Hilda Bokelund as a city missionary. She arrived from Chicago and will visit homes aid the sick and families of drinkers, distribute temperance tracts, and promote good works. She will reside at 1220 Twelfth Avenue with Rev. Detlef Lofstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandinavian Temperance Union
Moline Haga
Chicago
Hilda Bokelund
Miss Bokelund
Twelfth Avenue
Detlef Lofstrom
Mary Wenberg
Union
Farmhand dies after rifle misfire near Preemption
Frank Seegar, 27, farmhand for Scott Vance, was killed on the Lucas farm four miles southeast of Preemption while hunting. Lucas raised his rifle to shout at a squirrel and Seegar stepped in front as the trigger was pressed. the bullet pierced his neck, severing the spinal cord and causing instant death. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental. He leaves a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seegar
Scott Vance
Frank Lucas
Lucas
Beegar
Seegar
Drake Store Creditors Meet May 7 in Bankruptcy
Notices announce the first meeting of creditors of the Drake Furniture and Carpet Co under bankruptcy. Referee Ralph C Williamson will hold the session May 7 in his Lane building office. The public store sale continues under Davenport Furniture and Carpet Co trusteeship to accelerate creditor repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake Furniture and Carpet Co
Ralph C Williamson
Lane Building
Drake
Davenport Furniture and Carpet Co
Multiple tickets named at Moline club election
Three slates join administration in contest for annual Moline club election. Nominations include M J McEntry and B F Peek for president on separate tickets, with officers and directors listed. An EZ E Morgan led ticket follows with E E Morgan for president and A Shall as the first vice president. Australian ballot allows scratches, potentially invalidating some entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Club
M J McEntry
B F Peek
M J McEntery
G A_ Shallberg
W L Clark
G H Owen
Carl F Londberg
J H McKeever
A T Foster
Laula Rosenstein
EZ E Morgan
E Morgan
A Shallberg
W OL Clark
G. H. Owen
C W Lundahl
C H Ainsworth
Fred Lind
B. F Peek
E E Morgan
G. A. Shallberg
C. E. Dietz
A G Abraham
W L
Lost belongings prompt frantic dialogue in dialect
Domen tic Diklogue depicts Na dine searching frantically after losing a muff and purse containing a powder puff hat railroad ticket and other items. The scene centers on a helper offering replacement while the speaker lists several personal possessions.
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Domentic Diklogue
Mammoth wagon to be sent to Jamestown fair
The Moline Wagon Co plans to exhibit its mammoth farm wagon at Jamestown joining other exhibits. It attracted much attention at the 1904 St Louis world’s fair and remains a state fair favorite. The wagon is billed as the largest wagon built with nine foot wheels and proportional components. Deere & Co advertising issues a Jamestown postal card featuring a sepia image of the Moline plant and the Jamestown exhibit building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Wagon Co
Jamestown
St. Louis
Deere & Co
Deere
Moline
Mrs. R. M. Lackey Dies in Oak Park Ill
Obituary for Mrs Frances Hitchcock Lackey born Davenport May 4 1842. Former Moline teacher married to Dr R M Lackey army surgeon, died after nervous prostration and heart failure in Oak Park. Survived by sons Robert and Roland, sisters Mrs M Holt and Mrs C B Head. Active Daughters of the Revolution member and former state historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
R. M Lackey
Oak Park
Mrs Lackey
Davenport
Frances A Hitchcock
Lfe
A. B. Hitchcock
R M Lackey
Ou Park
Lackey
Mira Lackeys
Robert A
Roland M
M Holt
C B
Rock Island
Daughters of the Revolution
Muhleman Finds Salt Substitution Cuts Battery Costs
Professor Muhleman of the high school shows common salt carries electricity as well as copper sulphate or acids in battery solutions. Tests indicate a salt cell can rival or exceed performance while lowering material costs. Also noted is his second discovery on water harmer production. Orders set the Sixth regiment encampment for July 27 to August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Muhlerman
Muhleman
Larry Takes Brides Honeymoon in West
Lawrence M Magill and Miss Mary C Mullane were married Monday forenoon at St Marys Catholic Church. They departed at noon for a Denver honeymoon and will set up in the new Fifteenth Street home noted as a dream. The bride, daughter of Patrick Mulane, is described as a beautiful and popular young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence M Magill
Mary C Mullane
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Joseph S. Kelly
Denver
Magill
Fifteenth Street
Patrick Mulane
Woman’s club Art and Literature unit ends strong season
The Art and Literature department of the Woman’s club held its final meeting of the year at Miss Lillian Owen’s home. A large attendance pledged a bigger next year with a program committee named for plans including Famous Paintings Arts and Crafts and political topics. Mrs Croswell, Mrs Wood and Mrs McEntry named to organize sessions and parliamentary drill. The club enters its third year with growth and high interest as refreshments closed the annual social meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Lillian Owen
Albert Croswell
W. Wood
John McEntry
Croswell
Whiel
Owen
Uae
Optimist’s perilous ascent ends with roof blown away
A man attempting to flee his homeland lights a match and rushes skyward. He boasts of luck as the kitchen roof collapses just as he leaves, pondering if he would have been harmed by rafters had the escape not occurred. Chicago Record Heraky
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New Shops
May
R. H. McCoy
Moline’ Soy
Cudahy Packing Company
Omaha
Mananer
McLeod -Automatic
Chicas Oats
Col.blunt
Post
Union Missionary
M. J. McEntry
FO Peek
G A. Shallberg
G, H Owen
Chas. Ainsworth
Nadine
R. M. Lackey
Hilness
Muckleman
Scott
Larry
West
L. M. Magill
Miss Mullane
J. 8. Kelly
Mafine Fists Saltings Bank
H. A. Ainsworth
G. W. Wood
O. B. Anderson
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