Population 1000 and Territory Size Drive Signers to City Tract
A tract southeast of the city has reached the required signers to qualify a population of 1000 and an area of at least half a square mile. Organizers move toward formal establishment as records show sufficient support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
E. L. Eastman
G. W. Walker
Wm. Cox
Jno. Goodmanson
al. Truxell
Towndrow & Nutter
H A. Albrecht
C. Rasmussen
Warr, Coyle
McGee
Interurban Loop Plan and Turnfest Prep in Moline
The Moline Business Men's Association discussed an interurban loop route from Aledo via Nineteenth Street and Second Avenue to Sixteenth Street and back to Nineteenth Street. They also outlined annexation plans, petitions, and the need to hire canvassers. focus shifted to the upcoming July turnfest with Illinois turner societies joining, expected 400 to 500 participants and 10,000 visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aledo
F. H Caldwell
Nineteenth Street
Second Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Caldwell
Meese
Moline
Hlinois
Chicago
Central Illinois
Illinois
Business Men‘s Association
East Moline
C Roi & P al
Ceountrys
Site selection for East Moline station and drainage fixes
Hiram J. Slifer and staff toured Mo line routes with East Moline Co and Interurban reps to pick a depot site and address drainage. Culverts at Sixth Eighth and Ninth streets to be installed immediately while work on the new East Moline Shops progresses. depot site awaiting final choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Rock Island
Nce
Alte. W
Conference Ends Split Bid Over Home for Aged and Hospital
The Illinois conference rejected a petition to form a separate northern conference while approving most hospital reforms. E G Petersen Englewood won a three year director term, L G Abrahamson and A P Fors for two, H O Lindeblad for one on the hospital board. A home for the aged was debated with a committee appointed to report next conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H QO Lindeblad
Augustana Hospital
Illinois
E. G. Petersen
Englewood
L. G Abrahamson
A P Fors
H O Lindeblad
Lindeblad
Messrs Thorsen
Rhenstrom
John Anderson
Chicago
Hemberg
Dahlberg
Bengston
A. W. Stark
DeKalb
V Letterdahl
Andover
S. Sandahl
LaGrange
Messrs. J. Erlandson
Lake View
Theodore Freeman
Andrew Ringman
South Chicago
Rock River Traction set to map route for Sterling to Moline line
Rock River Traction Co directors held a five hour meeting in Prophetstown to discuss private right of way, finance, and plans. Surveyors will reach Geneseo by Saturday night with a permanent survey next week. A prospectus showing population and manufacturing in Sterling, Rock Falls, Prophetstown, Geneseo, Moline, Rock Island, Davenport and surrounding areas will be prepared. The firm expects electric cars running within eighteen months from now on the Sterling to Moline route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Traction Co
Prophetstown
Sterling
Geneseo
Rock Falls
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
G. A. Stultz
Constitution to Be Taken Up at Next Conference
After a heated vote on the fifth ballot the committee will bring the constitution before the conference. Two candidates for superintendent will be nominated at the next session to replace the outgoing head.
Gustavus Adolphus College Won’t Move
Minnesota conference of Augustana Synod opens in Minneapolis and votes not to move Gustavus Adolphus College from St. Peter to the Twin Cities. A fund of 250000 was required. 132000 has been raised so far, delaying or canceling the plan. Dr Fleming of Vasa, Minn, reelected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Conference of Augustana Synod
Minneapolis
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minn
Twin Cities
Fleming
Vasa
Minn
MISS WRETMAN BRIDE IN A BLUFF WEDDING
Robert Ed and Sophia Wretman were married at the bride’s parents home in Bluff. The Rev Eggan officiated before about thirty relatives and friends. The couple will live with the bride’s parents while a home is built for them on Fifteenth street and Nineteenth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ed
Sophia Wretman
John Wretman
Twelfth Avenue
R. Eggan
Fifteenth Street
Nineteenth Avenue
Moline
Gust Ed & Sons
Memorial Day Set by M W A for June 21
Sunday June 21 has been set as Modern Woodmen of America memorial day with camps nationwide to visit cemeteries and scatter flowers on departed neighbors’ graves. The clerk’s bulletin will provide addresses for camps and formal observance details. Local arrangements are managed by city camps and will be announced soon.
Dean's Ointment Heals Leg Sore Instantly
A patient describes a running itching sore on the leg causing torture. Dean's Ointment relieved burning and itching instantly and quickly. Endorsed by the user with a brief testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
sRenhart
Old pledge paid after 46 years
A pledge settled after 46 years, with the original sum deemed insignificant next to the earning power of the money. The announcement came at a conference highlighting the financial impact and long term value of the payment.
Lutherans Mark Fiftieth Illinois Conference Jubilee
The Illinois Augustana synod held jubilee services celebrating the conference's 50th anniversary. Rev C A Hemborg became president for the next year as officers were elected. Reports showed home missions receipts of 8194.22 and total receipts 19079.92 with an onhand balance of 1066.26. Delegates and substitutes from districts across Illinois and neighboring states were named for synod representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seedorf
Rockford
Helander
Escanaba
C E Lindberg
L Lord’s House
HO. Lindeblad
Moline
Hemborg
C A Hemborg
C. A. Hemberg
Letterdahl
Board of Home Missions
Holmgrain
O. V. Holmgrain
Home Mission
Penitentiary for Clerk Woodman Embezzlement Case
Official charged with embezzling county funds awaits plea and sentencing. Court records indicate the clerk faces a penitentiary term after the fraud investigation and trial actions.
Indicted figures tied to Rock Island election contest
A May grand jury report lists about thirty indictments, many tied to the Rock Island election contest between Mayor McConochie and G W McCaskrin. Suppressed indictments cover service and perjury claims, with Crandall facing twenty seven counts of embezzlement and forgery from Modern Woodmen of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaskrin
Rock Island
Walter K. Crandall
Woodmen of America
Crandall
Woodmen
Wm. McQuade
James Weverling
E. W. Kubitz
Moline
Dudley
McConochie
G W. McCaskrin
Close of the A. M. E. District Conference 1903
The Iowa District conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church concluded after a closing session on Wednesday. Sixty delegates departed the next morning. Delegates to the 1904 general convention in Chicago were named: J. W. Webb and John L. Neal. The evening featured a concert after C. B. Walkup welcomed visitors and Dr. Henry D. Cress spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
J. W. Webb
Evanston
John L. Neal
Minneapolis
C. B. Walkup
Moline
Henry D. Cress
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City
16Th St
the Business Men's Association
Meline Business Men's Association
City of
Meline
G A. Shallberg
Shallberg
County Board
South Moline Township
Paddock
John H Mueller
Mr. McLeay
Park Ridge
East ‘Moline
Cos
the State Turners
C G Turn Society
Turners
Fristoe
Hammond
Ind
East Moline Station
Hiram J. Slifer
Rock Island Road
E. H. Guyer
George W. Ross
East Moline Co
E. H. Woodcock
S. W. Wise
Wm. Butterworth
John D. Cady
F. M. Danner
Northern
Ogema
Rosander
Kansas
Nebraska
F.A. Linder
Marquette
Mich
Dhnois
Minnesota
Minneapols
Eary
Conference
Miss Wretman
Augustana
Lutheran History
Delaware and
Mississippi Rivers
Rev M. Noyd
Rev. A. Appell
Peoria
QO. V. Holmegrain
Novelius
Augustana Synod
Ilinois
Augustana College
Abrahamson
Bartholomew
C H Sodergren
A. Lindholm
N Nordgren
C. O. Granere
G. Peters
Peters
Joliet
Ilinois Conference of Augustana Synod
August Johnson
A. G. Anderson
H. Collander
Pete Anderson
A. W Stark
C. P. Edblom
J. E. Holmstrom
L. G. Abrahamson
Fors
C. O. Young
Phenstrom
Edlen
N . Linderholm
Newman Grove
Neb
Church Council of the
Church of
Synod
Rock Island District
P. J. Brodine
E. Swanson
V. Setterdahl
Josua Hasselquist
A J. Magnuson
Swedena
C. J Hagelin
C E Hoffaten
J A Nyvall
T. Lundholm
Louis Johnson
New Bedford
L. E Peterson
E. A. Edlen
Galesburg
G E. Hemdahl
A. Johnson
S . A. Lindahl
Peter Anderson
Princeton
C. X. Johnson
C. J. Appell
G. A. Swanburg
J. M Rydman
I. W Olson
Wataga
Peter Carlson
Soperville
Gustaf Johnson
Galva
North Chicago
C. A. Evald
G K Stark
A. Thelander
N. P. Rosendahl
S. N. Elvin
A Hult
C. J. Olson
Chiicago
J. A. Peterson
Kenosha
A. P. Martin
J. W. Swanbeck
Messrs
Ola Person
John Lindquist
Gottfred Nelson
A . Bergstrom
N. F. Anderson
West Chicago
M. C Ranseen
Fritz Anderson
Peter Paulson
S Sandahl
LaPorte
H. Lind
Luther Lindeblad
South Bend
M. J. Lonner
Mr . A.swanson
G. A. Eheberg
J. F. Seedhoff
J. Mellander
N. P. Lidstrom
Messrs. C. Dahlheim
F. Collings
Pecatonia
Wm. Rundquist
Elgin
Paxton
E. P. Olson
C. J. Johnson
A. W. KjJellerstrand
P. Pearson
C. A. Peterson
Andrew Johnson
Rankin
Ishpeming
J. E. Nystrom
F. A. Linder
Republic
John Carlson
A. S. Hamilton
A. A. Dahlberg
Norway
Chas. Thallis
Negaunee
Green Bay
J. Norden
P. Berglund
Marinette
A. E. Hilles
Cadillac
C. V. Westling
A. Anderson
Gilbert
J. Forsberg
A. Fell
le Roys
Bec
Wil Aso Rock
Telit
Findley
MET
Moliner
Arthur Bradley
Woodman
Der
May Grand Jury
Circuit Court
John Findley
Moline Mulder
Decker
Fourteenth Street
Hood
Satiaiae
Mies
Evora
Mth Street
Mey Weahington
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