Will Continue the Fight Over New Road and Viaduct
Hampton highway commissioners vote to abandon a section of the present highway around the Rock Island crossing to make way for a new viaduct. Owners Mrs I Warner and Frank Wiley challenge the move. attorneys have ten days to pursue next steps. A court hearing may rehear objections. eventual route shifts east of Warner property and toward Watertown with a 192 foot viaduct and 28 foot clear width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Highway Commissioners
Rock Island
Warner
I. Warner
Frank Wiley
Messrs
C. J. Searle
M J McEniry
Justice of the Peace
Hampton
Rock Island Improvement Co
Warner Creek
Warner's Corner
Carbon Clift
Watertown
Th Warner
Wiley Properties
Zeigler Leads State Horseshoers In Illinois
N R Ziegler was elected president of a state branch of the Master Horseshoers Protective association. Delegates from Peoria Moline Bloomington Rockford Aurora Joliet East St Louis Dixon Mattoon Pekin Jacksonville Springfield Paris and other Illinois cities attended a Peoria banquet where Mayor Woodruff spoke. Officers named include President N R Ziegler Moline Vice Presidents W H O Rourke Peoria W H Anderson Jacksonville Secretary treasurer F H Blose Bloomington Statistician Albert Bill Paris Bloomington will host the next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N R Ziegler
Master Horseshoers’ Protective Association
Peoria
Moline
Bloomington
Rockford
Aurora
Joliet
East St Louis
Dixon
Mattoon
Pekin
Jacksonville
Springfield
Paris
Illinois
Woodruff
N R. Ziegler
W. H. O'Rourke
W. H. Anderson
F. H Blose
Albert Bill
Dixon Church Loth to Part With Its Pastor
The Dixon Sun reports the retirement of Rev. William C. Spencer from First Baptist Dixon after four and a half years. He led church growth and improvement, with more than $3,500 spent on property upgrades, leaving the congregation and public regretful over his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Spencer
First Baptist Church
Dixon Sun
Dixon
Spencer
Steena Moling Seeks Word From Ola in Letter
A dated missive from Steena Moling requests Ola send a letter, mentions a train on track, a planned trip to Chicago for styles, and a desire to meet soon. The letter notes Selma, a past injury, and a wish for reassurance, ending with October tree as a signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mister Edytor
Ola
Selma
Fort Aveno
Chicago
Dag
Steena Moling
Huge Turntable Installed at New Shops Roundhouse
The eight wheel ball bearing turntable built by the American Bridge Co. arrived Saturday for the New Shops round house. Electricity will power it and its size is such that long Pullman coaches can be turned on it. Workshop work proceeds well and boilers for the power house are on site with heating expected to run by New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bridge Co
Burlington Train Crashes at Beardstown Damages Several Cars
Train No 49 on the Burlington derailed at Beardstown after entering an open switch at 12.45 am. The engine and multiple cars were wrecked and burned, including a mail coach and a passenger coach. Two tank cars and a horse car also burned. Conductor Frank Heffner was in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Beardstown
Frank Heffner
Swedish Methodist Church reports strong finances and new trustees
The Swedish Methodist church held its annual meeting naming nine trustees with three vacancies filled. A pastor’s gift accompanied Rev. Andrew G. Johnson entering his third year. Receipts totaled 3890.40 with a year end balance of 12.50 and combined treasurers' funds at 111.68. New members exceeded 75 in two years, membership now 225. Financial breakdown covered building, ministerial support, current expenses, and benevolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Methodist Church
Magnus Olson
Andrew G. Johnson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Epworth League
Anton Froyd
August Gullberg
C. W. Lindquist
August Larson
Andrew Hokinson
Peter Anderson
B. F. Eckatam
O* Glander
J. B. ‘Thyr
Davenport National Bank receivership petition filed in Davenport
Seven shareholders representing ninety eight shares petition for a receiver over the Davenport National Bank alleging insolvency and improper loans to D H Stuhr Grain Co and Hawkeye Elevator Co. Court to appoint a receiver to convert assets to money. bank allegedly in voluntary liquidation after merging with Union Savings Bank two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport National Bank
Davenport
D. H Stuhr Grain Co
Hawkeye Elevator Co
United States
D H Stuhr Grain Co
Davenport National
Union Savings Bank
Schedule of Work for Woman's Club Calendar
The year book for the Woman's club outlines a calendar of events from October to April. Lectures include Mrs Florence Kelly on child labor and Mrs Kate M Gleason on hygienic housekeeping, with various meetings, papers, and demonstrations led by club members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Florence Kelly
New York
National Consumers’ League
Corbett
Fanny Freeberg
Ilinois
Robert Blakemore
G. H. Huntoon
Kate M Gleason
Moline
Illinois
Docket Actions Proceed In Rock Island Court
Judge Gest opened a docket for seven cases per day with stricken items including Foreclosure and Divorce actions. Dismissals and costs awarded. Trials set for Otto vs Schmid demurrer ruling pending. Mrs Julia Schreiner ex ecutrix suit against Telitha Munro proceeds with jury seated and opening statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Frank I. Laffin
Thomas P. Laffin
Chancery
Blondel
Leoni Blondel
Robert G. Crawford
May H. Rowland
Davenport Foundry and Machine Shop
Moline Furniture Co
Home Building and Loan Association
Maucker, Et al
Schretner
Munro House
Fifth Avenue
Rock Island
J I. Haas
J. T Kenworthy
Munro
Schreiner
Gest
William Oswald
Moline Elevator Co
Assumpist
Dorothea A. Bergston
S. F. Odell
Assumpsit
United Breweries Co
Chris Donahoe
G.G Craig
Edna Kerr-Crampton
G. H. Hoar
F. H. Hoar
Modern Woodmen of America
Assumps
the People
William Kale
Tri-City Railway Co
Walter Johnson
George Griffin
Mary DeLong
James Elmer DeLong
Davis Co
Union Ice and Coal Co
Chris Schleuter
Christ Schleuter
Armina Schleuter
Ann O’brien
James Fleming
Charles Schneider
Julia A. Schneider
George Schneider
Mrs B C Caldwell Dies in Nachitoches Louisiana
Mrs B C Caldwell longtime Moline resident and wife of Prof Caldwell president of the Normal school in Nachitoches has died. His bereavement caused leave from the school. he will travel to Germany to study teaching methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline High School
Mr. Caldwell
Germany
Nachitoches
B C Caldwell
Normal School
Caldwell
Moline
F Caldwell
Moline Coal Co to enter local market with railserved fuel sales
A new competitor, the Moline Coal Co, plans to begin operations with 20000 capital. Incorporators include J B Coykendall H L Wyllie and J L Horton. It will handle all fuels with a specialty in Marquette third vein coal and set offices near the Skinner Bank building in Moline. Yard facilities planned on Twenty fifth street and East Moline for expansion. Expected opening by October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Moline Coal Co
J. B. Coykendall
H. L. Wyllie
J. L. Horton
Mr. Coykendall
Mr. Horton
Coal Valley Mining Co
Rock Island
Mr.Wylie
J. L. Wylie
Davenport
Marquette
Rock Island Road
Skinner
Trust Nd Savings Bank
Skinner Anmex
Twenty-fifth Street
East Moline
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. The remedy is claimed to act through the blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease foundation and build strength. Proponents promise a money back test if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Doric Lodge Plans Hallowe'en Prank Event
Doric lodge of Masons gears up for a Halloween night Friday the 80th with secret innovations promised. Last year’s event was a hit and this year will feature original diversions, pumpkin pies, apple bobbing, ghost stories, and rooms decked with sack-o'-lanterns and autumn garnishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doric Lodge of Masons
Mother
Douglass Marshall Sent To Glenwood School For Boys
The county court ordered 14 year old Douglass Marshall of Moline to be sent to the Glenwood School for Boys. Attorney J D Metzgar appeared for the boy as the court imposed strict discipline to curb his prankish conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass Marshall
Moline
J D. Metzgar
Glenwood
DeKalb NA Home Event Report
DeKalb hosts a community home event at NA venue. Organizers invite residents to participate in activities, demonstrations, and information booths highlighting local services and housing resources. Funds raised support neighborhood improvement initiatives.
Wedding of Miss Margaret Atkinson to Allen Tyler in DeKalb
Miss Margaret Atkinson and Allen Tyler wed at the Osborn home in Moline as Rev W Willard officiated. The bride wore Persian lawn and lace and the couple planned a honeymoon, possibly to Denver then Tennessee, with Chattanooga rumored as a stop. The bride, a Wil school teacher, is from Mrs Jane Atkinson’s family with many local friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Atkinson
Jane Atkinson
Allen Tyler
DeKalb
Itrkt Place
Eva L. Osborn
Sixteenth Street
Susan Walker
S. A. Tyler
Rankin
Tom Tentle
Adieus
Denver
Cupid
Sunny
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Moline
Clas
Wil School
Young Couple Wed Amid Age Gap and Divorcees
Chas F Crompton earned a license in Davenport on Saturday to wed May George. The groom is 20 and the bride 22. The bride is experienced having recently divorced her first husband, while Crompton lacks experience but shows courage and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Crompton
Davenport
Lina May George
Freman
Crompton
Cage
Ely's Cream Balm Tames Nasal Catarrh
Nasal catarrh yields to Ely's Cream Balm an aromatic remedy for nasal cleansing. The product is applied through the nostrils and dissolves the surface it contacts. A 50 cent bottle is available at druggists or from Brothers in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Brothers
Warren Street
New York
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Hampton Township Highway Commission
N.R. Zeigler
Moliner
Master Horse Socers National Assocation
Dixon Church Loth
Steena
Davenport Bank
National
Sev
J J Humphrey
Adeline Meyers
Walter Hender
R. M Abbott
Benjamin Barr
E L Gould Shus
W K Haight
H Stuhr Grain Co
H Egbert
H Stuhr Co
J W Ballard
Virginia Bay Agriculture
P M. Price
Wm. H. Taylor
Frank P Hall
George W. Wood
Frank T. Dufon
O. F. Anderson
Grace C. Crawley
Frank G. Allen
Simonds
Robert Enegren
Florence L. Gould
Bertha G. Boasett
A. M. Beal
F. H. Burrell Burrell
Gould
Wal Wal Meting
Election Ash
Opicee
Clearin
Schreiner- Munro
B.C. Caldwell
Louisiana
Moline Wagon Co
Va Mutual Union Fire Insurance Co
Mabel J Hill
John J. Joslin
Rock Island Savings Bank
Elisha P Reynolds
Moline State Savings Bank
J. Keator Lumber Co
Sadie B. Wylie
Hiram G. Andrews
Black Hawk Building Loan and Savings Association
John Eutler
Gustaf W. Sjoblad
John C. Young
Henry McCarthy
Dill
Dorothea F. Bergstrom
Stephen F Odell
Redocket
Leonard L. Ricketts
Maude M. Ricketts
Guardian
Charles W. Kirkland
George W. Walker
Anastasia Murphy
Matthias Schnell
B. H. Redecker
J. A. Pettifer
Clara R. M. Kastner
J. B. Wheelock
J. S. Keator
Lydia Price
J. A. Underwood
Bill
Black Hawk Home Building Loan and Savings Association
A. W. Wadsworth
Minnie
John
Biandahar
Association
Rock Island & Eastern Illinois Railway, Co
E. B. Wheelock
Ernest
J. W. Jones
Conrad Schmidt
James Smith
Charles Christy
Robert Johnson
Anna Bicknell
Thomas
Emma Bicknell
John A. Green
Davenport & Rock Island Construction Co
Thomas H. Johnson
J. F. Robinson
John C Bromley
George Bromley
Roy Bowlby
Charities E. Everett
Mechanics’ Hen
Albert Fleming
John Tindall
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Moline Building, Savings and Loan Association
William L. Allen
Rock Island National Bank
J. S. Keator Lumber Co
Rock Island & Eastern Ilinois Railway Co
Rock Island & Peoria Railway Co
Rock Island & Eastern Illinois Railway Co
George M McDonald
Henry Detlers
John W Stewart
S W Heath
Carl J Muller
Anna E. Blanding
W M Blanding
Caroline H Paul
Elizabeth Draher
W W Harris
Charles Apple
Henry Schreiner
Susan Edgington
Henry Kuepler
Armstrong Hadden
Edward Howe
Circuit Court
Doric Lodge
Hallowe'en
Masons
Margaret Atkinson Pee
Eva Osborn
Southland
Moline National Bank
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