Special Train From Here to State Encampment for Vets
Moline drum corps will accompany Graham post on a two car headquarters train to Decatur for the state encampment May 21 to 23. Commander Buck, recovering from injuries from the March wreck, is expected to join. Graham post leaves Moline May 21 at 7:00 am and Rock Island at 8:05 am, arriving Peoria 11:35 am. The group will be joined by Buford post and later transfer to Illinois Central to Decatur.
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Moline
Graham Post
Decatur
H Buck
Rock Island
Buck
Buford Post
Peoria
Murphy Brothers In Rotten Apple Case Moves To Trial
M J Murphy of Rock Island faced Police Magistrate Gustafson as his brother James Murphy a Coal Valley fruit seller stood accused of selling rotten apples to Mrs. Emily McCurdy last October. Health Inspector Jones ordered disposal, a warrant followed, and Officer Mowry spotted James in Moline after he avoided surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torney Murphy
Rocky Island
Rock Island
G A. Bhellbere
Hla Brotter
Aldrot
Murphy
Rock
Mowry
James
James Murphy
Coal Valley
M J Murphy
Gustafson
Emily McCurdy
Moline
Shannahan Named President of St Ambrose College
Unofficial word says Bishop Davis appointed the Rev. W. P. Shannahan to head St. Ambrose college Davenport succeeding the Rev. J. T. A. Flannagan who moves to Sacred Heart cathedral as parish pastor. Shannahan has served as college vice president and is noted for executive ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Davis
W. P. Shannahan
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
J. T. A. Flannagan
Father Flannagan
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Aged Woman Found Dead in Mercer County Well
The 80 year old Mrs. John Nelson, a Mercer county pioneer who lived in Swedona, disappeared Wednesday night. After hours of searching, her body was found in a well on May 10. Investigators believe she wandered from home and fell into the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedena
Mercer County
John Nelson
Nelson
Swedona
Son Mourns After Father’s Loss A Year Apart
Charles Sjoblad known as Charles Shibley of South Rock Island Wyoming Iowa dies in an accidental grading accident near Wyoming at nearly 37 his father George Sjoblad was killed a year earlier by a horse kick his mother Johanna Sjoblad survives and a separate item notes Maline Famous Clothing Co is incorporated in Maline with $15000 capital stock by Sam Hoffman Henry Hoffman and Mary S. Hoffman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sjoblad
Charles Shibley
South Rock Island
Wyoming
Iowa
Bjoblad
Sjoblad
George Sjoblad
Johanna Sjoblad
Springfield
Moline
Secretary of State
Maline Famous Clothing Co
Maline
Object Mercantile
Sam
Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
Mary S. Hoffman
Merchants Prepare for the Food Show in Turner Hall
Preparations are under way for a pure food show by the Retail Merchants' association from October 2 to 12. Twenty three booths will line the main floor of Turner hall with center and stage displays, afternoon and evening band concerts, and strict rules on samples for beer and liquor booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association
Turner Hall
Karstens
Moline
Augustana College Commencement Week Program
Augustana plans a week of ceremonies from May 26 to May 30 with daily events. Baccalaureate sermon 8 p m Sunday May 26 senior class day 8 p m Monday May 27 conservator commencement 8 p m Tuesday May 28 business college commencement 10 a m Wednesday May 29 Armnie association business session 8 p m Wednesday May 29 seminary commencement 8 p m Wednesday May 20 college commencement 10 a m Thursday May 30 grand concert 8 p m Thursday May 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business College
Ahrmnie Association
Theological Seminary
Rock Island Junkyard Ordinance Voided by Judge
Judge Gest voids Rock Island junkyard regulation in appeal of Joseph Weilmott fined $60 and costs. Court finds term undefined and ordinance too general to be a nuisance across districts. Weinrott case dismissed for lack of adjoining property owner consent. junk to be removed from Eleventh street property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Gest
Joseph Weilmott
Weinrott
Eleventh Street
Lock Concrete Work Advances at Moline Dam
The north wall of the Moline lock was completed last Saturday evening. Half of the concrete work on the lock is finished with only nine sections of the south wall remaining, likely by June 1. Work began around April 1 and progresses smoothly with ample labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Local bicycle hero dies in Jacksonville asylum
Baby Bliss a famous heavyweight bicycle rider and local celebrity during the bicycle craze era died in the Jacksonville insane asylum. He had previously been a patient at Watertown hospital and weighed 419 pounds, ending his public demonstrations of strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Bliss
Asvilla
Jacksonville
Watertown Hospital
Opportunities in tri cities boost from Rock Island road
The Rock Island road promotes Moline East Moline Silvis and Davenport as industrial hubs with openings for manufacturing plants and fuel power. Pamphlet praises cheap power from Mississippi River area and suggests hotels housing and shop employment to attract industries and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
Tri-Cities
Industrial Department of the
Nes
Moline
East
Mississippi River
Asod
Moline Business Men's Association
Molins Club
Moline-club
Iidustripe
Moline Club
East Moline Land Co
Silvis
Rock Island
Cores
Mill Rock
Davenport
Ing Planta
Mlessy Implement
E Factori Ie
Emeenat
Yeport
River channel plan faces rail opposition says Blair
Captain Walter Blair of the White Collar line argues for a uniform four foot river channel on the upper Mississippi and notes engineers have 40000 to spend between Davenport and Burlington and more between Davenport and Muscatine to support improvements. He blames St Louis shippers for past rail rate practices and predicts railroads will oppose costly river work until trials prove its worth.
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Walter Blair
White Collar Line
Mississippi River
Blair
Davenport
Burlington
Muscatine
St Louis
New Orleans
St. Louis
Furniture plant adds to its capital stock
An amendment to the articles of incorporation of the Moline Furniture Works was filed increasing capital stock from 25000 to 100000. The action was approved at a May 4 stockholders meeting in Moline. Frank A Johnson secretary filed the amendment through J B and J L Oskleaf, with a certificate issued by the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Furniture Works
Clicuit
Moline
Frank A Johnson
J B
J L. Oskleaf
Sphinx changes garb as weather shifts and nose drops
A whimsical Old News brief describes the sphinx changing garments during a warm spell, then a sudden chill of 40 degrees leaving her nose dropped and rooted to the spot. A passerby watches an Irishman poke a dollar through a boardwalk rack while arguing over why, hoping to pull up the walk with a nickel.
Cox Brothers to Open Silvis Bank in Suburb
H. R. Cox and his brother A. Cox plan to establish a bank in Silvis under the firm name Cox Brothers within a week. The bank will occupy the Cox business location with H. R. Cox as president and A. Cox as cashier. Capital stock is listed at $15,000.
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Silvis
H. R. Cox
Nebo
A. Cox
Cox Brothers
Cox
B. Cox
Rock Island Raises Teachers Salaries
At a Rock Island school board meeting the grade teachers salaries were increased by five dollars a month. The pay scale from sixty to seventy dollars a month now covers all grades from first to eighth, and all about ninety five veteran teachers were reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Rock Island
County Judge Olmsted Honored by State Association
County Judge Olmsted received election to the state association of county judges during its annual convention in Springfield. In office barely a month, his recognition marks a significant moment for the new appointee. The convention banquet at the Leland hotel featured Governor Deneen and Speaker Cannon as guests, with Judge Carter and Judge Dunn in attendance. The event included an address by Judge Charles Cutting of the Chicago probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmsted
State Association of County Judges
Onnupal
Springfield
State Society
Leland Hotel
Deneen
Cannon
Judge Carter
State Supreme Bench
Dunn
Supreme Bench
Charlies 9S Cutting
Probate Court of Chicago
Limited through-train link to St Louis via Rock Island
A new Rock Island time card effective June 8 proposes a limited through train from St Louis to St Paul via Rock Island and Cedar Rapids. The service would run Alton St Louis to Peoria and Rock Island to Rock Island with modern equipment, replacing a Burlington line segment. The northbound schedule would depart St Louis around 2:15 pm and reach Rock Island about 4:40 pm, with southbound service leaving Rock Island at 6:20 am to arrive St Louis at 2:15 pm.
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Rock Island
St. Louis
St. Paul
Rock [Island
Missouri
Alton
Peoria
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Chicago
Here
Fate and Fortune Mark a Baseball Post
A fragment presents a baseball motif with a pitcher named Fate. Players approach the plate, yet only a few receive favorable fortune as they reach base by luck or chance rather than effort.
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Cies
Kinois
GA. R
Rock Island Vets
Woman's Relief Corps
August
Post
Memorial Hall
Court House
William McConnochie
Battle of
Chickamauga
ST. Ambrose
Catholic Institution
Walsh
Ria
Aed
Ahah
Pat
Casey
Mike
Colin
Augustana
Rock Island Junkyard
Gest Holde
Teey
St Paul
Furniture Plant
A. R. Cox
Silvis Bank
Kentucky
Board of Education
Aston
R. J
J.hfe
Fate
America’s Beser Paper
Inter Ocean
Inter - Ocean
Chock
New York
Ournery
Mare
Wey
John
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