Moline Exhibit Highlights at State Fair and Local Notices
The Chicago Times recounts Moline's State Fair exhibit featuring Deere & Co and associated firms showing plows corn planters and wagons. It notes sales of Deeres cultivators and other equipment. Also included are local notices about a burglary case and trial updates in the Dimick manslaughter case with jury and testimonies, plus unrelated advertisements and clothing store promos.
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Chicago Times
Moline
Deere & Co
Sen Mansur Company
D. M. Chler
Moline Wagon Company
Reghler Company
Ald Carr
Elizabeth A. Dimick
Jucus D. Dimick
C. Speckler
George S. Church
W. M. Lewis
J. C. Golden
O. F. Bowman
F. W. Cook
Byron Drury
Pidcock
Samuel Lambert
Jere Pearsall
Monroe Roberts
J. Carlson
H. E. Casteel
W W Wells Leaves Keator Lumber for D M Sechler Carriage
After the 16th inst W W Wells who has run the books at Keator Lumber Co for fourteen years takes a new post at D M Sechler Carriage Co Friends of Mr Wells will be glad he remains in the city though he plans to move down the river He has decided that Moline is enough for him
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Coxsee
Enédebor
W. W.wells
Keator Lumber Co
D. M. Sechler Carriage Co
Wellsi
Moline
Frank Archer
Thirteenth Street
Eighteenth Street
Rock Island
Third Avenue
J. W. Potter
The
Argus
Nebraska
Dakota
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Rock Island Lode
Armory Hall
George B. Dodge
Wells
Tupo
J.C. Fry
Rock Island Lumber Co
Dulge
Hitler
Lill
Ak Island
A. Oly
Tod. Medall
Secesary
France
Critus
Rock Tilard
Gest
A ‘Etter
Sadie Montgomery
Mosenfelder & Kuiin’s
Twenty-first Street
Night prowler menace prompts citizen armed response
A paranoid letter urges Enid residents to arm themselves against burglars. The writer advocates swift, decisive action at night, advising to shoot to hurt prowlers and silence noises rather than wait for authorities. The missive cites recent break ins and calls for immediate self defense.
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Enid
Local notes and injuries loom in Rock Island area
A 14 year old boy injured his head after a fall while running home from play near Hulsdale. Doctors treated him through the night and he showed improvement on Tuesday. The section also notes a number of social events, meetings, and personnel changes around Rock Island and nearby towns.
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P. Ss. Sanders
Angel
Una
Geers Mercianc
Edo
Accident at Moline Pipe Organ Works injures Wilf Horna
Wilf Horna brother of Alfred Corns and a boarder at Mrs Steele's on Fourth avenue and Sixth street was severely injured at lg i) by a rip saw. His left hand was injured and the index finger nearly severed. the hand was treated and bandaged after the rough edges were. The second finger and ring finger were also badly lacerated. Horna endured intense pain but preserved his other fingers. He had just secured a felon release and had a pending pension matter addressed by attorneys Stevens & Co. The report also notes the death of Elizabeth McConochie, age 4, daughter ofMr and Mrs James McConochie of 2764 Seventh avenue Robb Island, from diphtheria.
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Mary Ransbew
Dimics
Co Pine
Truesdae
Wasdooe
Dtesne
Dt Larahion
Stiles Altornes
Ely
Nor. Jackson
Trusdale
Ptahtir
Sivas
Wilf Horna
Alfred Corns
Moline
Eiter
Dressaif
Ile
Woon
Ill and ill alike as town notes flood in
A patchwork of local notices reports several residents ill in bed and others unwell including Mr John Klotenhof and fisherman George Connelly. Names such as Sylvia Pomeroy Mrs B L Stafford and Mrs St Sherrill appear with visits, paint plans for a Catholic church and various local improvements.
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George Connelly
Tre
Sylvia Pomeroy
Prophetstown
Weed
Monmouth
Cornwall
Moline
Nice
Delancey
B. L Stafford
John Wannamaker
Iowa
St. Sherrill
Geneseo
Grasnan
Lave
Ley
Puffer
Matios
George Brown Butoe
Witteh
Colona
Cleveland
Hana Center
Colona Echeesa
Anderson
Becht House
Elo Klorn Pet Sa
Bernie Cebad
Lereenelery Saimemery Afaiods
raMy Colby
Letter From George Hunter Acknowledges Mo ilne Citizens Help
Jonas Buart of LaSalle county Illinois writes in October 1900 about sending a receipt and expressing thanks to the citizens of MoIlne for their kindness during a period of trouble. He hopes the trouble will soon be settled and signs as George Hunter.
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A. E. Penney
Jonas Buart
LaSalle County
Ill
MoIlne
George Hunter
Officers Elected at Olive Degree Staff I O O F Meeting
At a Wednesday evening gathering the Olive Degree staff I O O Fagmat elected officers. President Johnson Nigerreddert. Secretary Lndtroh. Captain of Star Dodrew Anderson. Assistant Captain A Swanson. A sociable was decided for the near future.
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Otte
Johnson Nigerreddert
Gear
Atleon
Dodrew Anderson
Swanson
Liberal verdict in arm loss suit against Williams, White Co
Michael Hensler sued Williams White Co for 32500 damages claiming loss of an arm. The circuit court in Boon returned a verdict of 356023 damages at 4 PM Tuesday, a large sum for such injuries. A streetcar incident involving Dilley and Besgiolz led to the accident, leaving Hensler badly injured with a crushed leg and multiple bruises. doctors retreat him as he faces lengthy recovery and disability.
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Michael Hensler
Wiliams, White & Co
Boon
Wedding in the community and church notes
The note mentions a wedding in the community, a mission meeting planned for this week expected to be well attended, visitors from Munson township and the Orphans Home in Andover, hopes for divine services every other Sunday, and a pleasant visit to Southwestern Iowa with blooming scenery. Grandma Wallin, aged 80, enjoyed a visit home. Oct. 7, Ist.
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Orwn
Andover
American Jr. E. Church
Iowa
Wallin
Moline YMCA M A Building Dedication Planned
The Moline YMCA M A building dedication is set for Oct 31 and Nov 1 with an invitation reception on Oct 21 for contributors. Open house and entertainment follow from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov 1 includes exhibits and formal exercises.
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Moline
Wailoew
Took
Atalleven
Moody
Iunsautus
Fatman
Newark
J.v Rou
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