Moline Board Debates Wolf Bounty and County Proceedings
The Board rejects a $2 wolf bounty, defers many reports, and approves bills totaling 423.07 and 68.11 for jail and poor farm costs. Committees study constable appointment, printing bids, and road repairs while political tensions surface over newspaper contracts and party influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryder
Pearson
E. M. Hanowacker
Finance Committee
Committee On
Committee On Poor Farm
Campbell
Burrall
Moline
McEntry
N. H. Paren
Zuma Township
John H. Sweetland
Committee On Poor
Zuma Andalusia
Cordova
Port Byron
Oe Creek
South Moline
Rock Island
Black Hawk
Adgington
Coal Valley
Buffalo Prairie
Committee On Miscellaneous Claims
Committee On Printing
McEniry Weatherhead
Bowman
M. Koch
H. W. Hyde
Koch
Circuit Court
Rock Island Argus
Argus
Democratic Measures Pass: Supervisors Endorse Principle
The Democratic Board of Supervisors appear to endorse the principle that government should reflect public will. The fragment indicates a focus on process and accountability within the board's actions and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Board of Supervisors
Logging Prospects Divided as Drives Face Low Water
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes two view angles on logs drives with water very low and no substantial rain. Some say prospects are gloomier as mills run irregularly and most may shut down after a few weeks. Others argue rain could revive flows and lakes thaw later in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Black River
Sandy Lake
Mississippi
Eau Claire
Dell's
Flambesau
Chas Anderson and Gust Carlson Set for Atlantic Visit
Next Monday morning Chas. Anderson and Gust Carlson will sail for a summer visit across the Atlantic, beginning their overseas trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Anderson
Gust Carlson
Atlantic
Woodmen Camp Organizes With Twenty-One Members
The Modern Woodmen camp organized on a Wednesday evening with twenty-one members and three applicants. Officers elected include Consul C. T. Guy Advisor N. Herberg Clerk W. C. Thede Banker F. A. Burgston Escort Geo. A. Draper Physician Dr. P. L. McKinney Watchman Geo. Brett Sentry J. McNabney. Election of trustees and managers postponed to next meeting Monday night at 8 P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman
C. T. Guy
N. Herberg
W. C. Thede
F. A. Burgston
Geo. A. Draper
P. L. McKinney
Geo. Brett
J. McNabney
Mangers
Wanted Woman for General Housework in Carbon Cliff
Classified notice seeks a woman to perform general housework. Apply to box 12, Carbon Cliff.
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Carbon Cliff
Atkinson’s Gallery Offers Photo Deals
Card photos priced at 1.25 per dozen cabinet photos 2.50 per dozen and chewing gum photos 40 cents per dozen advertised at Atkinson's gallery with booming sales noted.
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Atkinson
Citizens' League of Moline organized to enforce laws
The Citizens' League of Moline formed after a small turnout at Skinner's hall. Eugene Lewis led talks on lawful conduct and educating youth, with 62 signatures on the call and officers elected including Lewis as president and J M Gould as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner's
J.T. Browning
Citizens’ League
Eugene Lewis
Arthur Drury
H. A. Ainsworth
Mr. Lewis
League
Chicago
New York
Lewis
J. M. Gould
Secpaniliée
Citizen’s League of
Moline
Rock Island County
Theo. ‘Flaxell
J. E. Bodine
D. B. Kuhn
Peter Coleeth
James Arkidgon
A Singular Individual. An Old Man Between Hero and Chicago
An elderly resident of this State, long residing between Hero and Chicago, is described as a singular figure whose life spans many years and regions within the state. The passage reflects on his experiences and persistent presence across locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero
Chicago
Baseball Schedule Delayed As Minneapolis Fails To Arrive
A lull in park games with no afternoon match between the Minneapolis and Rock Island clubs due to the former deferring a Quincy game. A second Rock Island game is planned for Friday if weather allows with fans urging lineup and captain changes to boost performance.
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Park
Minneapolis
Rock Island
Quincy
Rock Islands Association
Association
Walsh
Goggin
Peoria Club
Peoria
Anti Monopolists Convene Delegates for National Meet
The anti monopolists of the congressional district held a convention at Monmouth to form an organization and choose four delegates and four alternates for the National Anti Monopoly Convention in Chicago. The Knights of Labor Hall was filled with speeches. A J Streater presided and S T Shelton kept minutes. A district committee was named and delegates and alternates were selected for Chicago. The meeting also considered a resolution endorsing Benjamin F Butler for President. Probate entries note publications for executors to settle accounts and claim allowances.
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Monmouth
Chicago
Knights of Labor
A. J. Streater
Mercer County
T. Shelton
Warren
J Streater
New Windsor
Rock Island
Edwards
Barstow
Shelton
Camelgn
Henderson
H Martin
Biggsville
Schuyler
John H Tullis
Rushville
Hancock
L Wilson
la Harpe
A J Streeter
Mercer
John A Wilson
H M Rion
H L Sparks
McDonough
John Buffum
Bb N Marten
S T Shelton
Cotton
J B Maloney
Benjamin F. Butler
Massachusetts
United States
H M Rulon
Murphy
Col. Shelton
H H Roberta
Farewell for Mrs Davison at Congregational Church
Friends and church members honor Mrs. Davison of Moline with a farewell at the Congregational church. A silver water service and other gifts symbolize gratitude for twenty years of Sabbath school and choir work. Dr. C. L. Morgan delivers remarks as the couple prepares to move to Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Davidson
Congregational Church
J. B. Davison
Emma Alnsworth
Frank Gould
Nellie Curtis
Anson Hubbard
Bradburry
Lizzie Heald
Etella Barnard
C. L. Morgan
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Contemptible Sneak Behind Saturday Patent Plate
An unsigned Saturday evening piece in the Patent Plate newspaper is labeled Straight Republican and attacked as a contemptible sneak. The writer’s identity is uncertain, with speculation hinting at a Republican office crew member. The article’s authorship remains unconfirmed.
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C. H. Deere
Taz Disratch
M.Y. Cady
Dispatch
Disratch
Tuk Dispatch
Eastman
Tox Distarren
Dr. McKinnie
Wessy
McKinnie
Sam Kennedy
Odispatch
Taz Dispatch
Deere
Tage Dispatch
Republican
Treanor and Ella Steel Wedded at Bride's Mother Home
John Treanor and Ella Steel, both of Moline, were married Sunday evening at 5 at the bride's mother’s residence. Rev. Charles L. Morgan officiated in the Congregational church tradition with friends and relatives present. Guests offered costly presents and a supper followed the ceremony as the couple begins life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Treanor
Ella Steel
Moline
Chas. L. Morgan
Congregational Church
Runaway Crash on Brady Street Injures Richardson Daughters
Two Richardson sisters Miss Annie and Miss Belle Richardson narrowly escaped a fatal crash in Davenport after a delivery team ran into their covered buggy on Brady Street near a store. Belle Richardson was badly injured, Annie unharmed, as wagon tongue pierced the carriage and horse and buggy were thrown to the ground. Belle was reported doing well the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Annie
Belle Richardson
J. J
D. N. Richardson
Brady Street
William Thompson
Missa Belle
Thompson
Missa Belle Richardson
Miss Annie
Tompson
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Disparcu
Union
The
Dispatco
Moline Republscan
the Woodmen
Margaret Osborn
D B Sears
Sarah C. Eastman
Flural Congregational Sabbath School
OF Moline
Treanor—B Steel
Drew Wikander
Tuesaday
H QO. Lindeblad
Riverside Cemetery
McEnery
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