Lease Secured for Moore Property Theatre at Sixth Avenue
Announcement says lease secured on the Moore property at Sixth Avenue and Fifteenth Street for a picture and vaudeville theatre. L. K. Cleaveland, W. J. Tally, and T. S. Stanley back the project with a $12,000 one story brick building planned. The 34 by 109 foot theatre includes storerooms, an arcade entrance, rear court, and ventilation emphasis for year round shows. Construction to start after bids and aims to open before the holidays.
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Daily Dispatch
Moore
Sixth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
L. K. Cleaveland
W. J. Tally
T. S. Stanley
Chicago
Obituary notices from Rock Island area newspapers
Multiple deaths and funeral notices in Rock Island and nearby towns. Primate June Smith dies at 7 in her home aged 5 after illness and spasmodic croup. Samuel Heath of Milan dies of heart failure. obituary covers birth, marriage, children and later life. John Frederick Carlson funeral held in South Moline. Nels A Jordan dies on farm. Ida Stodd Evans dies after operations. various local figures and survivors listed with ages and ties to Rock Island, East Moline, Milan, Taylor Ridge, Port Byron, Hampton, and Don Leach barber business.
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Samuel Wellington Heath
Rock Island County
Milan
Heath
Pittsburg
Scott County
Iowa
Davenport
Bowling Township
McKeesport
Alleghany County
Nancy McKelvy Cunningham
That County
Joseph A
Marcus
William H
Fort Collins
Cole
Orange
Taylor Ridge
C R. McConnell
H. Dibbern
C. G. McMichael
H.C. Smith
Toulon
W. L. Heath
Bay City
Mich
A. W. McConnell
Rock Island
Dispatch
John F. Carlson
John Frederick Carlson
South
C. A. Blomgren
Severin Johnson
Henning Holland
John Johnson
Theodore Peterson
William Johnson
Otto Peterson
Seventeenth Street
Anness
Ida Stodd
Dart
Hivans
Colorado City
Colo
Colorado
Evans
Don Leach
Leach
J H Howard
East Moline
Oak Grove
Port Byron
Sensibaugh
W C Sensibaugh
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
F H Q Shafer
Clarence Tilbrook
Pauline Brown
John Avery
Jesus
Howard
M. W A
Silvis
Sycamore Camp
Frank Garnett
Frank Morgan
William Pearce George Newton
Dave Schaible
Et Bilgert
Oward
Ti’ Jéiide
Tow
Theneron
Linnie Lyon
Henry Howard
Port By
Bensibaugh
S. L. Meader
E. D. Aldrich
Second Avenue
Franklin County
Maine
Zuma Township
Martha Young
Hampton
Arthur E
Council Bluffs
Aldrich
Meader
E. W Thompson
Hampton Cemetery
E. Wilcher
Heagy
C H Vincent
Moline
Joseph Hermes
George Crawford
George McNabney
Lena Kleyla
Susan Carver
Munchberg
Bavaria
Germany
Fred Applequist
W Petcher
J W Kleyla
C F Kleyla
Omaha
Busan Carver
Third Avenue
Chipplannock
Continuance Granted in One Gambling Case
A continuance was ordered this morning in a writ of replevin case involving the Turf and Diamond gambling houses in Rock Island. Justice of the Peace Nissen presided. the writ was issued September 21 as August Schmid prepared to burn gambling paraphernalia on the river front. Attorneys Hauberg for Schmid and Looney for the complainants secured a continuance to October 16.
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Schauma
Rock Island
Justice of the Peace
Nissen
August Schmid
John H. Hauberg
Schmid
John P. Looney
Fatally Shot Over Card Game
In Kewanee TL on October 6 a quarrel over a card game led to James Miner being fatally shot in the back of the head. Police were seeking Edward Black, linked to the incident, as the investigation unfolds.
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Kewanee, TL
James Miner
Edward Black
Refutation of Claim on Fourth Avenue Paving Petitioners
George Bick, chairman, denounces claims that only 58 protestors and 500 property owners oppose Fourth Avenue paving between Twenty fourth and Fifty fifth streets. He cites many private property owners who favor sewers and water and oppose paving, with assessments ranging up to 1500 dollars. The article notes petitions, court actions, and the need for city improvements, urging transparency from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Board of Local Improvement
Third Avenue
Board of Local Improvements
Moline
Board of Iocal
Searle
George Bick
Hatfield Feudist Fatally Shot in Henderson Saloon
Henderson Ky Oct 6 Jim Hatfield a member of the Hatfield feudist family was shot to death in a saloon by John Puckett a felon who was reportedly an alter payee. The incident follows ongoing quarrels over drink and local tensions in the Hatfield feud saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
Henderson, Ky
Jim Hatfield
John Puckett
Alherman
Aver
Fourth Avenue paving case tests Goodmanson testimony
In county court the Fourth Avenue paving dispute neared a long examination as John A. Goodmanson testified but was limited by city objections. Defense seeks to impeach the assessment roll, while City Civil Engineer Clark Anderson denied prior involvement. The hearing, expected to extend three or four weeks, aims to define whether the Fourth Avenue is a public highway and not a city benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Goodmanson
Ben Bells
C J
Searle
Goodmanson
Mr Goodmanson
Clark G Anderson
Bick
Tt Te
Bourth Avenue
Market summary of stocks bonds grain and freight from Daver
A telegraphic market report from FL J Toher & Co in Daver covers cattle receipts, grain, provisions, and a wide array of stock and bond prices. It notes strong cattle receipts, heavy hog activity, and varied railway and utilities shares with mixed fractional gains and losses as of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake & Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Baltimore & Ohio Se
FL J. Toher & Co
Malm Street
Daver
Committee Named to Plan for Rally in Moline
The Sunday school convention announced a rally day committee with members from Moline and Rock Island to arrange next year’s event. The picnic location eyed for Rock Island’s East End Park, with a downtown parade in Moline, will be decided in spring.
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East End Park
Rock Island
Silvie
Daily Dispatch
Rock Island ‘‘Nunty
Silvis
Moline
John H Huubere
WP Hunt
E. H Osborn
Trevor O KE. Child
Harrys Ainsworth
H J Olmsted
E T McFarland
FE HO Mc Kown
J W. Stewart
Marton Humphress
William G Osgievee Reynolds
Leigh Foster
Thomas Watson Hillsdale
Louis Hauberg
Rock Islands East End
Knapp
Chicazo
Chicago Theological Seminary
Chicago
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endorsed For Five Decades
A 50 year endorsement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted remedy for teething discomfort. It claims to soothe crying, soften gums, ease pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea in children, promoted as the best remedy by mothers.
East Moline Club Plans Annual Banquet as Fellowship Affair
East Moline Commercial Club announces its annual banquet aimed at good fellowship with guests including leaders from the Marseilles plant. Three committees were appointed by President Wood Baker to handle invitations and tickets, programs and refreshments, and date and facility details, with members George W Rosa, G J Walker, A B Johnson, S A Curtwright, Clendenin, Musor, and GF Johnson assigned to tasks as the event nears in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline Commercial Club
East
Wood Baker
George W Rosa
J. Walker
A B Johnson
S A
Curtwright
Clendenin
Musor
Johnson
Auto output valued at 240 million in season totals
A preliminary audit shows U S auto output for the season reached about 240 million dollars with the aggregate value of cars produced estimated at a large sum. The report notes national production levels and monetary value of the automotive sector for the period.
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New York
Vine Americanutoumobile Aasoda Flan
United States
Tst
Saco
Hillsdale Social Notes Include Moves and Visits
Local residents report households shifting homes, guests visiting from nearby towns, and social events at homes of Kuehl, Conrad, and Laphardt. Herman Laphardt hosts a grocery run flow, while Murray Revers visits Mrs Stove Hill for several weeks. Attendees at a Saturday evening gathering include Nicholson, Martin, Wreath, McFonnell, Winterfeldt, and Wyner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Follies
Herman Laphardt
William Nicholson
Joe Martin
Frank Mcfonnell
John Winterfeldt
Henson Wyner
Stove Hill
Advertised Letters List for Moline Post Office
A long list of names appears as an advertised letters docket for the Moline post office. The entry includes numerous individuals such as Frank Averys, Calvin MA, Miss Jessie Wojcioch, Sarah Vaughan, Robt Wells, Thomas Morley, and Jennie a. T among others, with many initials and unclear spellings. The note indicates mail awaiting pickup or propagation by week.
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Swan
T Spenver
Oj & Schuler
Chas Simmonn
Vrs
John Stewart
Chris Soderstrom
Emil Tilton
Hoc Thomas Morley Thompson
Sarah Vaughan
Elled White
Robt Wells
Chas Wischmann
Wm. Wiliams
Walker
Jessie Wojcioch
Yaoger
Toney Young
Jennie A. T, Forter
P, M
McKeever to Locate in Aberdeen with J H Holmen stockholders
J H Holmen FE B McKeever and J J McKeever are the chief stockholders in the Moline Mail Co which plans to sell its south Aberdeen two story brick block on Fifth avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets occupied by Cumpson and Gatford grocery The Jet measures 22 by 150 feet the building 18 by 22 by 103 feet and HL McKeever will relocate in Aberdeen permanently after disposing of Aberdeen realty
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Fifth Avenue
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Cumpson and Gatford
Moline Mail Co
J H Holmen FE
B McKeever
J J McKeever
Uo McKeever
Aberdeen, SD
HL McKeever
Moline
Aberdeen
Moxley's Clerk Indicted in Oleomargarine Fraud Probe
Frank H Harding, cashier and chief clerk for William J. Moxley Inc, was indicted by a federal grand jury in a half million dollar oleomargarine fraud case. He allegedly gave perjured grand jury testimony, posted $5000 bond, and is linked to a conspiracy with oleomargarine manufacturers and bogus moonshiners to evade taxes.
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Chiccacoa
Frank H Harding
Willamt Jo Moxley Inc
Correction
Congregaman
Willam J. Moxleys
Federal Grand Jury
Harding
Moxley
United States
Griffiths
Foote
Wat
John Dadie
Internal Revenue Ins
Oleomar
No Foreigner for Me Declares Miss Elkins
Miss Katherine Elkins arrived from Europe amid rumors about a European duke. She denies all tales as false and malicious stating she will remain resolute on her American suitor preference.
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Miss Elkins
Seeking Site for Silvis Village Hall Discovery of land options discussed
The Silvis village committee seeks a site for a new village hall near Forst Avenue and nearby streets. Officials considered asking prices for possible parcels, but valuations were deemed too high. The board will act when a suitable site is found and priced.
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Silvis Village Hall
Sten
Caildren Ibd
Sik Vn
Dom Oon Forst Avenue
Tenth
Lim
Hoke Smith Re elected Governor of Georgia
Atlanta Oct 6 Hoke Smith was elected to a second term as governor of Georgia. Complete returns show Governor Joseph M Brown, listed as an independent democratic candidate, carried only two of 146 counties. Brown had warned that Watson and allies might place his name before voters to challenge Smith.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Thodk BE. Watson
Wade
Cam
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Gilbert Griffin
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J. H. Howard
L. Meader
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Chisago
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Mre
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Rock Inland
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