Local notes on races balls weddings and obits in Moline
Local brief items report bicycle races planned for next year in Moline with Mo ligne cyclists, church sales, a mask ball at Range hall, Thanksgiving eve. Also announced are a wedding invitation for Frank Syatt and Miss Jonnie Richardson, civic meetings, obituaries for Weldon Lundin Thiessen Almgren Fryxell Pearson Hemenway Larson and others plus school and court news in the area.
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Moeine
Arnard & Leas
Harry Sage
Frank Syatt
Jonnie Richardson
Orion
Hill
Tama Democrat
Pamp
Wm Clendenin
E J. Naldwin
Adam Alday
James Magill
Morgan
Eastern Star
Moline
Rock Island
Colona
Coal Valley
Lincoln School
Flying Dutchman
Dick Yates
Morgan County
Yates
Mueller Lumber
Davenport
Mueller
Funeral of Mrs Weldon in Moline
The funeral for the late Mrs Martha Helen Weldon was held Wednesday morning at 10 from her residence in East Moline with Rev J B Cumming officiating. Pallbearers included H R Albrecht and others. she left five children and survived by husband, parents, five brothers, and many relatives. She lived a Christian life and was a member of the First Methodist Church.
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Weldon
R. C. Weldon
East Moline
Otto Lundin
Eli‘Iand
South Moline
Mandus Leonard
O. A. Hemberg
Mra
Anna Marie Schoening
Germany
Mra. Schoening
C. A. Mennicke
Thiessen
Bert Thiessen
Don Leach
Pealhouse
San Diego
Texas
Valpariso
Ind
King Philip Tribe
I. O. R. M. Alkgren
Carl J. Almgren
Deere & Co
Sixth Avenue
Almly Parish
Orebro
Sweden
Almgren
Chas. W
John E
O. Tillie
Moline
Selma Howard
Beardstown
C A Hemberg
Pearson
Nels Pearson
Eleventh Avenue
Ottaro
Skane
America
East
Anna Swanson
Alfred
Helen
Marie
Barnard & Seas
Moline Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Hemenway
Mary E. Hemenway
Pliny F Hemenway
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Rock Island
Farrow
Massachusetts
Kirtland
Ohio
Second Congregational Church
Lorence Hemenway
Twenty-second Street
O Smith
Messrs. Potter
J. W. Cooper
Atkinson
Jennie Kerns
E. E
Theo. Wheelock
Crompton
W. A. Cornbrooka
Berghem
Abraham Larson
Esat Moline
Cumming
Mra. W
Walker
Gussie Cumming
H. KR. Albrecht
William and John Cowley
James Pierce
Sam Smith
Henry Townsend
Mrs. Weldon
Martha Helen Sheley
B. B. Sheley
Jeferson County
N. Y
McHenry County
Ill
Iowa
Frank
Lillie
May
Mia
Will Swearinger
Hattie
W.W. J. Walton
Lovina
David Olenerstrom
Rasmussen Gallery to Change Hands as Free Takes Possession
M Free to take possession of the Rasmussen photograph gallery on November 20, with Rasmussen shifting focus to Santa Clara lands. Dan Sweeney, Twin City centerfielder last season, signs with Louisville and will not play for the next season. A report of various local notices and civic updates follows.
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M. Free Ia
Rasmussen
Mr. Rasmussen
Santa Clara
Cal
Dan Sweeney
Twin City
Louisville
Mosers and
Meechmes
W. W. Bowlby
D. Roy Bowlby
Mesenkop
Steele
Buda
Princeton
Tom Davis
Second Avenue
Suh
County Rt
Caroline Frey
J. F. Dindinger
Peter Frey
Lincoln Club
Palmer
Appomattox
Democratic Party
Labor
Wilson
Mins Inez Garnett
Chippiannock
LaCrosse
Samuel J. Garnett
Rock Ieland
Miss Garnett
Davenport
Dedication Delays and Local Happenings in Byron
Building progress at Simonson and Shafer's new store shows large windows installed and aiming for completion as Byron overlooks this advancement. The Epworth League convened successfully amid ongoing church meetings, with the Congregational parsonage dedication postponed to the 20th.
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Acaditma
Box
Byron
Simonson & Shafer
Epworth League
Omrevt
Mra. A. Sabphranete
Congregational Paegon
Harry Nicholson
Laura Jack
Rock Tal
Miles Nicholson
Rock Island
Faney
Epworth League sessions at Galesburg Swedish church
Delegates arrive for the Galesburg district Epworth League convention at the Swedish Methodist Church. Rev. N. M. Liljegren opened with prayer, electing Rev. James F Wigren as president and Olof Johnson as vice president amid talks on revival, standards, and youth education. A large audience heard sermons by Rev. A. T. Westergreen and Rev. G. H. Johnson, with papers on League aims and dangers from junior leaders.
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Galesburg
Swedish Methodist Church
N. M. Liljegren
James T. Wigren
Junior League
Moline
John Simpson
Olof Johnson
Victoria
A.T
Mina Rena Harpman
Wigren
John Gabrielson
Axel Gabrigison
John Jaderquist
Galva
Annie Olson
League
R. Oederberg
Rockford
G. H. Johnson
J. H. Johnson
Matt
Hannah Simpson
A.J. Anderson
Chicago
Evanston
Lottie Erickson
Bishop Hill
Little Foxes
Epworth League
A. Skoid
Kewanee
Baas Suit on School Treasurer Funds Misconception
In South Moline the public reads that Kirk Baas won a suit to compel the District 0 treasurer to pay 1700 or 1800 from a board order, but the record shows Baas filed to show cause for a mandamus, Gest demurred, Judge Glenn overruled, and trial is set for January. The writer asserts Baas has not won and will not win.
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Horrors
Kirk Baas
South Moline
Board of Education
Baas
Gest
Glenn
Cognibor
Minnesota Supreme Court Backs Bicyclists on Public Highways
The court declares bicycles are vehicles with equal rights on public roads and cannot be banned for not being traditional conveyances. Judge Bock notes bicycles are used for convenience recreation and business and riders may not dictate others’ mode of travel. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted for rheumatism due to blood acidity.
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Supreme Court of Minnesota
Bock
Paris of California impressed Moline readers by Los Angeles growth
In a dispatch from Los Angeles dated November 7, writer W. J. Gilfillan extols the city as the Paris of California. He notes nine hundred buildings under construction, high land values, and residences rivaling New York or Chicago. He praises climate, business prospects, and the optimistic spirit, predicting a bright future for Los Angeles while advising eastern readers to consider its opportunities.
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Los Angeres
Cal
Eprforks Dispatoh
Paris
California
Dispatch
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Moline
W. J. Gilfillan
Republican League Meeting Debates City Tickets
The Republican League met at Art hall and closed the campaign. Bills were reported, a small treasury balance remained, and the president was instructed to rent Art hall for monthly meetings on the first Tuesday. A motion to endorse Senator Cullom was withdrawn after speakers supported him for reelection. The group split on fielding a straight Republican ticket for spring elections. The club will reconvene Tuesday evening, Dec. 4.
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Republican League
Art Hall
Senator Callom
The Rolls Started at Sylvan Steel Works
The big Sylvan Steel Works engine was started this afternoon to run a billet through the rolls. The vig mill interior is chaotic due to delayed machinery, which should have arrived three weeks ago. The test start indicates the mill will soon be in active operation.
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Sylvan Steel Works
Lincoln Republican Club Forms Permanent Reorganization Committee
The Lincoln Republican club of Rock Island appointed O. J. Searle J. J. Ingram John Rinck James Mc Garvey H. A. McDonald A. O. Peterson and L. V. Eckhart on Wednesday to draft a constitution and bye laws for permanent reorganization of the club.
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Lincoln Republican Club
Rock Island
Messrs. O. J. Searle
J. J. Ingram
John Rinck
James McGarvey
H. A. McDonald
A. O. Peterson
L. V. Eckhart
Power Improvements At People's Power Station
The People's Power plant adds two large cylindrical steel gas tanks, with the second tank awaiting installation from Rock Island. A new dynamo, weighing about 13 tons, can supply power and light simultaneously, delivering high output with minimal attention. Power reaches about thirty Tri-City shops and future upgrades include a six inch line shaft and cost reductions for electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Tri-Cities
Knights Capitulate in Fasy Castle Hall Invasion
The McLean Legion 8. K. of A. were routed and captured by the auxiliary and friends, 250 to 300 strong, last evening. Visitors took possession, refreshments were served, and dancing continued until daybreak.
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McLean Legion
Auxiliary
The Florists Show and New Tri-City Florists Club Formed
The Davenport Library Association hosted a chrysanthemum show with over $100 raised. Sixteen tri city florists exhibited plants and flowers, then enjoyed a supper and formed the Tri-City Florists Club to promote amateur floriculture. Dues are one dollar and charter members number sixteen with officers listed. The piece also notes winter prep for homes and a local accident involving Fred Natt after a runaway team, plus a push for Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
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Davenport Library Association
Tri-Cities
Library Association
Tri-City
Wesley Green
Duck Creek
Charles Dannacher
Davenport
A W. Vander Veer
Mra
F L. Billa
J. H. Harrison
Davenport Tees
William H. Knees
Moline
Henry Gaethje
Rock Island
Christiana Crow
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J Paic Cord
Robert
Rock Island Road
Louis Auerce Hg
Davenport Varda
Ianow
Fulton
Piaiy4
Anthony Mapes
Fairview
Henn
Burtia Opera House
Esivenport
Princeton River
Union County
August Dressen
Rock River
Caro Haskins
Dressen
Baule Kerns
Tri City Milling Co
Chrysanthemum Club
Turner Hall
Metzgar
Banning
Riverside County
Benevolent Society
Congregational Church
C . Nason
C. W Gleason
St Louis
Pullman Company
Rey A Hemberg
Iveland
Pliny Freeman
Geneseo
Aldo Perrin
St Honis
Tom Taylor
Charlie Skinner
Ed Ramaer
Charlie McHuh
Ax Committee
Line Cyclera
New Court House
Momouth
WB Eicher
Warren County
Keater House
J. W Skidmore
H G Pape
Walter Graham
Lbust Graham
South Heights
Lusadas
J F Myera
Ho C Harris
F HO Warren
James Thompson
E Ho Wright
W J Harrold
Jacksonville
Graham
Iraham
Minson Laura MceManis
O OQ Smith
Second Congregational
Rev Bimith
Walter Aram
Fredericka Mumm
Jacob Stofft
Lundin
Schoening
Messmes
Peter Larson
Arthur, Johnson
A. J. Anderson
Misade
Mary
Christine Larson
Committee On Supplies
Morrison Bros
W. A. Olmstead
M. J. Grealish
Allegheny Arsenaal
A. H. Russell
Port
Medill
Joseph Medill
United States
Cullom
Iinois
Hinelf
Senate
Ale
Illinois
Springfield Journal
Charles P. Farwell
John M. Palmer
John M Palmer
W E Mason
George R Davis
Ilavon
MacKinley
Jobo M. Palmer
Anton E Froid Pourth
Mian Olive Peter
Chris Kuttler
Ziegler
O. W. Hink
F. W.jones
Twenty-fifth Street
Seventh Avenue
Fred
Kiefer
Jaeger
Rock Teland
Francis Kane
Wm. Koch
John Wills
Koch
Wills
Ayer
THE
People’s Power CO
Fred Natt
Swan‘gon & Co
Velie Hill
Po. M
Mr. Natt
U. S
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