Swarm Bee Industry Spreads Across Henry and Rock Island Counties
Honey production expands with over 1000 swarms kept by Henry Stewart near Prophetstown. Bees are housed on farms across a 25 mile radius, with profits shared between Stewart and farmers. Local yards, packing methods, and seasonal yields are detailed, including two cars loaded at Hillsdale and Prophetstown.
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Hillsdale
Prophetstown
Albany
Boston
Henry Stewart
Middle West
Tess
Stewart
Hame Place
Mie
Eva Woodward
Hallsdale
Stewarts
Industrial Home association names fair committee for February event
The Industrial Home association appointed Andrew Gilson J P Carlson Wil Coleman Alfred Cole man Alfred Freed J M Hartzell John Peterson A E H Burlingame and George Kemmerling to lead the annual fair next February.
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The
Industrial Home Association
Andrew Gilson
J. P. Carlson
Wil Coleman
Alfred Coleman
Alfred Freed
J. M. Hartzell
John, Peterson
A. EH. Burlingame
George Kemmerling
Miss Aiken Bride In Home Wedding
At the home of Mr and Mrs Aiken of South Moline on November 4 Fannie Aiken wed Will Roos in a palm and carnation ceremony led by Rev M V Crumbaker of First Methodist. About 35 guests attended from Geneseo and nearby cities. The couple will reside in Moline.
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Aiken
South Moline
Fannie
Will Roos
M. V. Crumbaker
First Methodist Church
Geneseo
Jacob Roos
Chas. Roos
Joseph Roos
Rader
W. P Evans
Rock Island
Alice Harris
Tracey
Davenport
Moline
Mandolin Club
Remains of a Michigan Murderer Buried Here
Louis Lamb who created a sensation in St Joseph Michigan by killing his wife and mother in law and then dying by his own hand was well known in this locality. He had lived in Andalusia before leaving in May 1902 when indicted for aiding in a criminal operation. Lamb eluded arrest and later married the woman he killed. His remains were buried two miles south of Andalusia on Saturday afternoon, with funeral services from the Rome Meniefa Andalee.
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Louis Lamb
St. Joseph
Mich
Andalusia
Lamb
Rome
Meniefa
Andalee
Explosion Sparks Caution After Carelessness Allegation
A blast caused by negligence led to damage and a warning for similar incidents. Officials urge stricter safety practices as investigations begin. No further injuries reported at this time.
Coroner's Jury Blames Self in 1903 Coal Mine Blast
In Coal Valley Moore & Wahlstrom mine Iva Meredick dies from an explosion blamed on careless handling of powder by Meredick himself. The jury found no fault by others and urged stricter compliance with explosives laws and the use of wood or copper scrapers only.
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Daily Dispatch
Iva Meredick
Moore & Wahlstrom
a-Coal Valley
Meredick
Moore & _Wahlstrom
A. D
Thomas Hudson
Robert Sommerson
Douglas Gregg
Thomas J. Murdock
Vid H. Moran
William Myers
K. Jtenstrom
J. A. Larson
William Gomaley
Aa Tek
Loss of 14500 Over Assessment Change
The A. O. W. order reports 14 500 withdrawals from a 600 000 member pool as adoption of a new rate nears. Four propositions offer over 65 members choices: 1000 insurance at 420 monthly, or add another 1000 with 4 percent interest and annual deductions, with partial paid up options at age 70 and 420 monthly.
Allen's New Cottage At Michillinda Reported
A Muskegon paper notes Frank G. Allen of Chicago building a $15,000 cottage at Michillinda. Cornelius O. Rosel has the contract for the whole job with locals subletting, Taylor Heating and Plumbing Co. handles plumbing and wiring worth over $1,500, and WaF. Wipelogel built the foundation, a nearly $800 concrete work. The article mentions ongoing foundation work and a two week estimate to complete its phase.
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Muskegon
Mich
Frank G. Allen
Michillinda
Allen
Chicago
Michigan
Illinois
Tllinon
Mr. Allen
Cornelius O. Rosel
Taylor Heating and Plumbing Go
Waf
Wipelogel
Liberty
People Power Co Bid For Rock Island Lighting Five Years
The People's Power Co offers Rock Island a five year lighting contract at 65 per light after February 1904, well below current rates of 72 for street lights and 82 for tower lights. Eight towers exist with 210 lights now, forty more planned, and most towers abandoned. Similar terms may reach Moline amid multi year bids.
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People’s Power Co
Rock Island
People's Power Co
Suit Seeks 10000 Damages Over Son's Death at Chicago Firm
L E Gaylord files in circuit court for damages from George B Swift Co of Chicago for Maurice Gaylord's death on a New Shope roof incident. Praecipe filed by Gaylord's attorney as the case moves forward.
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L. E. Gaylord
George B. Swift Co
Maurice Gaylord
Chicago
Gaylord
J. B. Oak
New
B. Swift, Co
Campbell Chosen to Lead Tri-City Labor Congress
C K Campbell a member of the linemen union living in Rock Island was elected president of the Tri-City Labor Congress, succeeding F W Jackson of the Barbers union who moved to Canton after a shooting fray. J H Houberger of the Davenport Leather Workers union was chosen vice president to fill a vacancy. The Central Union Telephone Co and workers were said to be near resolution of differences, while a Moline molders strike was discussed with no further action.
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C K Campbell
Linemen’s Union
Lving
Rock Island
Tri-City Labor Congress
F. W. Jackson
Barbers’ Union
Canton
J. H. Houberger
Davenport Leather Workers’ Union
Central Union Telephone Co
Deere & Co watchman dies of apoplexy after 40 years service
Andrew E Lofgren born September 4 1831 in Sweden died in his Deere & Co office near the main factory gate Tuesday morning. The coroner ruled death by apoplexy after laborer Ellum Stout found him unresponsive. Lofgren came to America in 1863 and settled in Moline joining Deere & Co. in 187? He survived by six children and had previously lost an arm in a past accident while employed as watchman and weigh master.
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Andrew E Lofgren
Deere & Co
Lofgren
Ellum Stout
Laggren
Stout
Lttle
J. & Blebinger
Dr. Wessel
Mr. Lofgren
Jeff Sweden
America
Moline
Emil
Frederick
Sederlund
Chris Swanson
Ralph Roddstrom
Galesburg
Charles
New 5
Sixth Avenue
Poultry and Pet Stock Show Set for December 17 20
The fourth annual exhibition of the Plow City Poultry and Pet Stock association will be at Industri Home hall December 17 to 20. Judge D Helmlich of Jacksonville Illinois, of national reputation, will judge the entries. Prospects for a larger show than ever with more entries than before.
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Industri Home
D Helmlich
Jacksonville
Ill
Helmlich
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Henry
Wisconsin
Watertown Asylum
Illinois Western Hospital For the Insane
Watertown
Tri-City Construction Co
Miss Aiken
Stewartville
W. H. Roos
Fannie Aiken
Princeipails
Coal Valley Mine
R. D. Cans
Shaittie
Muskegon Paper
Illuminate City
Campbell
Labor Congress
Rock Island Linemen’s
Jackson
Andrew E. Lofgren
Sweden
Savings Bank
Moline Trusts Savings Bank
Moline State Savings Bank
Auditor of State
Citizs
A.S. Wright, C.R. Er Ete
Ainsworth
AL. Wright
Geo
H. Edwards
Wood
Ie G.skinner
Fadl
F. Anderson
C. R. Ainsworth
J. E. Ainsworth
Skinner
R, i
Caine
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