Davenport News Note Makers and Local Happenings
Local items report a mix of incidents and developments in Davenport. Notes include weathering snow, a roof project on the Skinner block, inspector visits at Wagon Company, lumber production figures, a rabbit hunt, a wristwatch gift to a shop employee, a quarry blast injury, a baptismal notice, a public theater hazard remark, eye trouble prompting Chicago treatment, and a push to host a National Educational Association convention in Minnesota.
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Als Johnson
Fifth Street
Para
Ke Byngh
Uerce
al Copper
U.S
Andie Sam
Democrat-Gazette
Davenport
Pronkex
Will Walters
Compton
Olinp Scale Co
Sundburg
Eggid
McClelland
Daven
Mi Olson
Mi Olson, the ,Mon . Arthy
H. O. Lindeblad
Chasny
Rod¢k Island
Riverside Cemetery
Godfrey
John ‘Wolstencroft
Davenport Times
Battle Ferry Dock
K. Altz
Aula
Andrew Bauer
Quick's
Chicago
Tune Rock Island Union
cEntry
Argus Tolkeep
Ea National Educational Association
Minnesota
James It. Canfield
É Sient
Jansas
Bold Robbery At Boarding House In Weet Emu
An unknown thief entered a boarding house in the Weet Emu and stole money and valuables. Police seek clues.
Robbery at West Fourth boarding house reported
A bold theft at a West Fourth avenue boarding house near Union street car barns saw Gust Nelson lose his overcoat, a $10 bill, a bank book with zero balance, and small valuables. The coat was left in his room earlier, the door was open all day, and the thief vanished before noon. Local updates include farewells, a poultry show, and county jail dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fourth Avenue
Union Street
Gust Nelson
Nelson
Disrateh
Ile
Tim
First National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Address of Woodmen of America Officials Sparks Special Session
Twelve representatives of the Modern Woodmen of America urge a special session of the Head Camp in Chicago. They claim internal disputes threaten the 40,000 member order and call for immediate action to remove alleged mismanagement and restore public confidence. A Pittsburgh clergyman visits Rock Island to support English Lutheran missions and a new congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folllowibg
Woodmen of America
Chicago
Besig Messrs
George W. Gamble
Moline
E. J. Eastman
Aggies
Rock Island
John A. Wilson
Rural
George McNabney
Ham
B. Olmsted
Milan
W. T. Brighton
Edgington
William Doyle
Reynolds
J. A. Muarahall
Cordova
Clark Corbin
W. A. Passavant, Jr
Pittsburgh
L. S. McCabe
Edgewood Park
General Council of the
Lutheran Church
New English Lutheran Mission
Rock Island County
Cs Committed
Camip
Woodmen
McKlenry County
Charles H. Donnelly
Odd Fellows Call Meeting for Patriarchs Militant Canton
All Odd Fellows interested in the new Canton of Patriarchs Militant are urged to attend a meeting at Olive Lodge No. 583 hall at 8 P M Saturday evening. The notice invites both Patriarchs and non Patriarchs to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Canton of Patriarchs
Hall of Olive Lodge
Fredricksen Swindle Impacts Molline Parties in West States
Reports say several Molline parties were victimized by a million dollar land swindle led by Fredericksen and agents in Kansas Iowa and other western states. They paid for Minnesota lands and received deeds but hold no title. Fredericksen, a Norwegian, is believed to have skipped to the peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksen
Kausas
Iowa
Western States
Minnesota
Fredricksen
Peninsula
Tragic Road Accident Near Cable Claims Bryand Life
Gilbert Bryand and his father in law Mr Kinney were returning from Rock Island when a wheel struck a corner stone near Cable. Bryand was thrown from the cart and broke his neck. Kinney held the horse and later stopped it after escaping injury. Dr Emerson and his bride witnessed the scene and were shaken. The body was taken to New Windsor for an inquest and burial at Oxford Cemetery amid mourners including his wife and two children. A Swedish Baptist church meeting discussed Pastor O P Petersons resignation and plans for his departure to Massachusetts in early 1800s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Bryand
New Windsor
Mr. Kinney
Rock Island
Cable
W. J. Emerson
Orion
Emerson
Miss Mabel Crampton Resigns Moine School Post
Miss Mabel Crampton eldest daughter of A A Crampton has resigned her teaching job at Moine School No. 7 to move to Washington DC for a new position at a gallery earning nearly double her current salary. She is regarded as a gifted educator and her departure is a social event with anticipated vacancy filled by Miss Medill and others in the Moine school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Huey
Grace Hall
Amanda Chingren
Emma Cooper
Mary Kerns
Jessie Florida
Mary Anthony
Mabel Crampton
Araminty
Maggie Griffin
Swanee River
Mary Richards
A. A. Crampton
Sevral
Moines
Washington, D. C
Miss Crampton
Miss Medill
Anderson
Annual bird exhibition opens in Rock Island hall
The third annual exhibition begins at Rock Island on Tuesday with President D G White of Rock Island and Secretary H F Drury of Galesburg among early attendees. About 600 fine birds plus pigeons are shown from Rock Island and neighboring towns including South Rock Island Reneso Aledo Viola Kewanee Galesburg Lil Eldridge Davenport Letts Voland West Liberty Iowa.
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Northwestern Poultry Association
Rock Island
D. G. White
H. F. Drury
Galesburg
South Rock Island
Renesco
Aledo
Viola
Kewanee
Lil
Eldridge
Davenport
Letts
Vailand West Liberty
Iowa
Miss Eunice Goodrich to Return for Short Engagement
At Wagner, Miss Eunice Goodrich will return to Moline next week for a brief engagement after a two year absence. The company has toured the states and Mexico delivering successful shows. Four performances are planned including a grand family matinee Thursday and a Thursday night finale with two gold watches awarded as souvenirs.
Central Street Railway Offers Free Excursions to Pupils
W H Moore of the Central Street Railway gives free tickets to public school students to ride street cars. The High School group yesterday numbered about ninety five, with plans to include other schools starting with the Second ward. The initiative aims to delight younger riders who rarely experience electric car travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Moore
Central Street Railway
Xfcline
No. 2
Commandant's Reception at Rock Island Arsenal
Maj. J. R. McGinnis hosted a reception Monday at the Rock Island arsenal for new commandant Col. J. M. Whittemore. About 150 invited guests from Moline Davenport and Rock Island attended, with several visitors from abroad. Ushers in folk uniform assisted as hosts and refreshments, music, and dancing followed the formal greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
J. R. McGinnis
J. M. Whittemore
Moline
Davenport
Rock Island
Chas. Deere
Phil Michell
Major McGinniss
Col. Whittemore
Thief Takes Ellingsworths Vehicle Near Opera House
Monday night musician William Ellingsworth parked in front of the Keater House and left briefly. On return the hack was missing and police were notified as witnesses described two men mounting the box and heading north toward the opera house. The search extended to Rock Island and Davenport with authorities investigating in Moline for possible prosecution if evidence is found.
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Ellingsworth
Keater House
Lnter
Rock Island
Davenport
Bieve
Opera House
Second Avenue
Sutpich
Thanksgiving services announced for several churches
Religious services are planned tomorrow at 10 30 A M in the Congregational church with Rev Gilman Parker from the First Baptist church delivering the sermon. Swedish language services are set at the Lutheran and Swedish M E churches with Rev I O Lindebidd and Rev O P Peterson officiating. A 9 A M prayer meeting in the M A chapel invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Gilman Parker
First Baptist Church
I. O. Lindebidd
M. E
M. KE
Unparliamentary Ruckus at Manufactures Lodge Meeting
Large attendance at Manufacturers' Lodge No 485. Dispute over a resolution allegedly withdrawn by Secretary McBeth sparked heated exchanges. Fred Marshall read charges against McBeth and a committee reported sustaining them, presenting McBeth with a gilded two bottle ink stand gift. John Aswege marks twenty four years at the Dixon scale shop and recalls the origin of the Melize based scale works now under Moline Scale Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers” Lodge
Dick Payton
McBeth
Hi Wood
Oh Tt
Sabah
John Aswege
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George E. Henry
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Armory Hall
Wagner
St. Peter
Martin Renfro
Enos James
Frank Clough
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M. E. Camp
Seventeenth Street
Agnes Bixby
Guyer & Sweeney
Silvis
Jack Wilson
Rocky Island
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Miss Laird
Fresno
Ohio
Roex
Knowles Hall
A. M. Holbrook
John Brown
Aramint Peak
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Helindy Tak
Evennes
Army
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Addie Maderwond
Ucindy
Fred Wiligms
Jarindy Peak
John Hue
Narcissy Peak
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Matie Huo
Orilly Peak
Anthony Priscill
Wueceeceesaee
Jeanie Florida
America
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Swedish Baptist Church
Soreptarich
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Sachusette
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Lalvin
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