Mrs Hamler Struck by Stray Bullet at Arsenal Dam
Mrs. George Hamler was hit an inch above the left temple while fishing from the wingdam at the Arsenal island. A grapeshot missile, blamed on the proving grounds, struck her, injuring her head. Her husband and Louis Rosenstein reported the incident and intend to pursue action with the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hamler
Hamler
Proving Grounds
Arsenal Island
Louis Rosenstein
Arsenal
Arsenal Cannon. Mr and Mrs. Hamler
Hamlet
Arsenal Proving Grounds
Olson
War Department
Blunt
Wills Filed for Larson and Carlson in County Court
The will of Charles S. Carlson of Moline, dated October 8, 1898, was probated by Judge R. W. Olmsted, leaving life interest to his wife and then to their children. The will of Maria Charlotte Larson of Moline also entered probate, naming four children and Sanford Tarton as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Carlson
Moline
R. W. Olmsted
Maria Charlotte
Larson
East Moline Guards Silvis Interurban Connection
East Moline has appointed a special policeman at Warner's Crossing to block a proposed link between Silvis extension and the main interurban line. The move aims to preempt any action before a potential injunction. The city claims the line is built by Moline Rock Island and Eastern Railway Co. lacking East Moline franchise, while the current franchise sits with Mississippi Valley Traction Co. Officials say a peaceful resolution is possible, but compensation rumors persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Warner's Crbseifig
Moline, Rock Island and Eastern Railway Co
Misakaippi Valley Traction Co
Moline, Rock Island and Hastern
G F Johnson
Action Tay
Silvis
Mssissippi Valley Traction Co
Warper’s
Moline
Rock Island
Eastern
Swedish Minister May Visit Moline
Herr Lagercrantz the new Swedish minister to the United States will tour the Midwest this summer visiting cities with large Swedish populations. A gala reception in Moline is planned with a banquet and semi public ceremonies possibly linking to the Swedish singers convention in July. He is in Washington presenting credentials and will travel to New York for the Linne bridge dedication before starting a western tour including Chicago and a stop in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr von Lagercrantz
United States
Middle West
Moline
Molmne
Cieties
Sweden
Herr Lagercrantz Ie
Washington
Bia
Roosevelt
New York
Carl von Linne
Herr Lagercrantz
West
Gome
Chicago
Augustus Adolphus
Buzz Buggy Burns its Oil Tank in Leak Accident
An auto bearing number 82, registered to George H. Pyle of 2120 Third Avenue, burned on Third Avenue between 18th and 19th streets after 10 PM. Gasoline leaked from the bottom, ignited by a match after the driver stopped to inspect the leak. Firemen quelled the fire with a chemical before explosion. no one injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Pyle
Third Avenue
Eighteenth
Nineteenth Streets
Fate Lays a Heavy Hand on Edward Curtis in Accident
Edward Curtis a machinist at Silvis shops on Rock Island road was struck by a 226 pound driving box during crane operation at 6 30 Tuesday afternoon. He suffered a severe scalp wound and complete paralysis from mid chest down. He lies in grave condition at the city hospital awaiting possible recovery. Curtis and wife already endured the loss of a child to scarlet fever and the wife’s poor health since relocating to Moline. A small traveling crane issue caused the weight to descend and strike him from behind as he attempted to dodge it. Dr A Harp attends while Curtis is transported by special train to Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Curtis
Rock Island Road
W. Hay
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-sixth
Wtreet
City Hospital
Mr Curtis
Moline
Curtis
A. Harp
Mr. Curtis
Clinton
Thomas
Antone Becht
Dr. Sale
Colona
Clara Heald
Joslin
Myrtle Joslin
Pearl Cox
Baby
Osborne
Harry Entrikin
Mary Dailey
Mercer
Link Giles
Erie
A. M Bellows
Annawan
Justin Eeeenat
Barstow
Mr. Washburn
Wm McConnel
Washburn
Carbon Cliff
A. Washburn
Nebraska
Hillsdale Friends
A .A Waters
Methodist Church League
Wm. Sheppam
Mary Bells
Joslin Aid Society
George Oliver
Frank Johnson
Hazel
Albany
Hillsdale
David Scott
Ed Donahan
Orange Ballard
Spring Hill
Ballard
Ella Smith
Vina David
Walter Manning
David
William Dillon
Rock Island
Dillon
New
Eingland
Minnie Eddy
Ephraim Kempster Ester
Wm Conrad
Anne Thompson
Hillsdale Boys
Frank Tinsman
Jesse Downing
Downing
Fred Doeckel
Rock Is
James Mill
Henry Ashdown
Giles
Wm Knephier
Charles Armstrong
Harper House
John Liphardt
George
Milan
Nellie
Miss Baker
MacMartin
Alex Ashdown
Port Byron
Mark Ashdown
Samuel Wainwright
Rapids City
Hillsdale News Roundup of Local Meets and Misadventures
In Hillsdale on May 21 Schricker Rodler Co of Davenport erected a new monument for Cris Rasmussen at John Liphardt cemetery. Several residents, including Mrs C L Markee and Mrs L Bliss Giles, hosted visitors and refreshments. A Zumaald society meeting occurred at Mrs Donahoo’s home. Davenport businessmen touring Hillsdale received a 15 minute stop with a band. A late train delay also disrupted local business travelers. Minor bicycle and wagon incidents were reported, with Mr Parmer lightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Eva Byam
Erie
Reading
Rock Island
Michelson
Clinton
Mary Cross
Ray Parmer
Parmer
Jesse Walker
Peoria
May Hudson
Amos Sheppard
Lydia Smith
Sam Haden
Stone Mason
John Wainwright
Zuma
Zums
John Dailey
Ed. Sand i
Davenport
Rock River
Pelerson
Spectacular Lightning Strikes On Fifteenth Street
A bolt of lightning struck the New York and Boston store rooftops on Fifteenth street causing shattered fishpole debris to fall and a horseflesh group nearby to react. A farmer's team hitched to a post was startled by the thunder and jerked free, while wood splinters scattered across the street amid a downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth Street
New York
Boston
Roosevelt 10 Attending Convention Contingent on Reply
The Upper Mississippi Improvement Association plans a convention in Moline in late September or early October, contingent on President Roosevelt replying about a possible visit. Officials say a Roosevelt appearance would boost attendance and river improvement efforts, with a potential trip via steamer to St Hemis and Keohunk lock to inspect projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
Moline
M J McEntry
Business Men's Association
McEntry
St Hems
Keobhuk
Erecting Cottages on Bluff by Dr Peterson Group
Dr C A Peterson and associates have bought two and a half acres at Fifteenth Street and Twenty eighth Avenue to build ten to fifteen cottages for sale or rent. Land cost 3000 dollars from J G Heck via Marshall Kennedy. Frontage 162 feet on Fifteenth Street, depth 600 plus feet. Four lots on Fifteenth Street and eleven along a private street off Twenty eighth Avenue. Most cottages planned for this summer to alleviate housing demand in Molinere. Rentals priced at 10 or 12 dollars a month. potential purchase at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C A Peterson
Fifteenth Street
Twenty Eighth Avenue
J G Heck
Marshall Kennedy
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Peterson
Watertown Welfare Budget Cut Noted by Governor
Governor Deneen slashes ten thousand dollars from the second year’s farm and grounds improvements at Watertown as a cost cutting measure. The move is billed as an economy measure to trim expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Watertown
Wits Changes Names In Curious Phrase
A cryptic, fragmented line references a list of six names becoming a husband and mentions separating good from bad. The garbled text includes stray phrases like Be Gasp Wife and econ cogrs, making precise meaning unclear.
Stimson Selected Through Straw Vote In East Moline
East Moline council finalized its offices naming Arthur Stimson street commissioner after a straw vote produced four for Stimson and two for Huey. Alderman Bid Woondraft elected city engineer to sit with mayor and street commissioner on the board of public improvements. Plans include cement sidewalks at 8200 dollars with Swenson and Ewanson of Sims contracted. The board will set grades per Davenport firm Armbald. Mayor Johnson to station two special policemen at the Silvis extension switch site until franchise rights are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Arthur Stimson
Johnson
Stimson
Peter Huey
Bid Woondraft
Davenport
Neat
Lodge of Masons Launched in Silvis
A Masonic lodge was instituted under special dispensation in Silvis Monday night at Cox hall. Eighteen charter members were initiated and officers appointed. Visitors from Moline, Rock Island, Davenport attended. Seven candidates applied for membership. high refreshments followed. Charter officers listed include Worshipful Master John Lowe and Secretary W G Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvis
Tal
Cox Hall
Meniheta
Grand Lodge
Board of
Rock Island
Moline
Davenport
George Carlyon
R W Entrikin
Jenna Anderson
Dave Holmgren
W B Collier
J GQ Huntown
Allen Welsh
Harry Welsh
S E Grove
New Suit for Fifty Thousand Filed by Mrs Arp
Mrs Arp files another suit for 50000 against Dr A I Hageboeck J T Haller and Meyhaus of Davenport over the death of Johannes Arp caused by a sponge left in his body The case follows a jury disagreement in the late trial and is expected to be retried in September term of Scott county district court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arp Ao
A 1. Hageboeck
J T Haller
Meyhaus
Davenport
Johannes Arp
Mr Arps
Scott County District Court
Harduppe-Say on luck and five dollars in pocket
Cynicus quips with the question of hard luck and the irony of meeting the speaker whenever five dollars sits in his pocket, a line from Wall Street Bulls and Bears reflecting comic fate and chance in a financial world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Wise Women on Spanking and Child Rearing Talk
A friend recounts a streetcar ride where a boy laughed loudly as another child began crying. The speaker notes she does not believe in spanking a younger child and jokes about turning over to discuss discipline, reflecting casual views on parenting.
Monument Ready Box 1s An Place Four Cannon At Corners
Mrs W H Hillhouse and D A Ry Chapter to Pay Expense of Shipment of 14 Pound Guns from Armory at Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Montiment
War Department
Association
Rock Island Arsenal
Springfield Arsenal
Mra Hillhouse
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mra Butterworth
G HH Huntoon
Monument Association
Massive Monument On Campbell Island Delayed Dedication Set
The towering Campbell Island monument, seen from the river, was viewed by the monument association directors during a dedication preview. A historical box with items from 1895 to 1907 and documents on the project was placed inside the capstone vault. The bronze tablet of the Battle of Campbell Island drew praise as one of the West’s finest bronze carvings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's Island
Vyuvida
Monument Association
Meese
the Daughters of the American Revolution
State Senate
McCabe
Campbella Island
Rock Island
W A Meese
Moline Daily
The
Amy
Het
Directure
Impression
Hugh Kimmel House at Cordova Destroyed by Fire
The residence of Hugh Kimmel of Cordova was destroyed by fire early Tuesday. No one had been in the house since Sunday, and no cause is known. The house burned to the ground with all furniture lost. the loss is partially covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Kimmel
Cordova
The Real Embarrassment
A Pittsburg millionaire faces an awkward moment when introducing his wife to a former spouse. He quips that the truly embarrassing times come when he must present his current wife to his next one, revealing a wry take on personal dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Proving Ground
Mr. Hamler
Colonel Blunt
Shell Falleim Yard
Moline Channel Ice Co
Twenty-fifth Street
Warner's Crossing
A. B. Johnson
Jas. F. Lardner
Lighta
Fate
Fiftenth Street
Upper Mississippi River Association
Upper River Association
T tSae
Thro
Council
Board of Local Improvements
Lodge OF Masons
Lawa
John Lowe
I Y
Ing
W Jllis
DD Falstrom
G Pike
Roy J Thorpe
J Lloyd
Arp
Campbell Island
W. H. Hillhouse
D. A. Ry
Fund For Cannon
Mesdames
Butterworth
Sleight
Grompton
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