Kidnapping Leads to Damage Suit in Sedan Case
Mrs Ora Thompson files a $10000 damages suit in Sedan Kansas circuit court against Mrs James G Barclay and two men Thomas McAnany and Eugene Hayes over an alleged kidnapping attempt on the so called incubator baby. Barley and McAnany were previously fined for disturbing the peace in a Sedan justice court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G Barcley
Sedan
Kas
Ora Thompson
Charlotte Bleakley
Bleakley
Thompson
McAnany
Butt
Demented engineer attacks hydrant on Davenport street
Edward Heffernan, a Rock Island locomotive engineer with 25 years of service, suddenly beat his head against a fire hydrant on Second Street Davenport injuring himself and his wife Mrs Heffernan who watched in fright. He was hospitalized at Mercy under doctors care with unclear cause possibly exam anxiety or bereavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Heffernan
Rock Island
Stivis
Serors Street
Davenport
City Ambulance
Mr Heffernan
Mercy Hospital
Hévke Island
Boat Found Afloat Hopes Dim In Possible Tragedy
A green boat was found floating in the slough near Peoples Power plant Wednesday September 25. Fisherman Louis Beck of 410 Eighth Street has not been seen for days and friends fear he may have been the occupant. Police investigate with logs lines bait and worms aboard. no one has claimed the boat or reported a missing person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Power
Power Company
Bail Denied in Abduction and Assault Cases in Circuit Court
William Reese of Moline indicted for abduction giving liquor to a miner and giving tobacco to a miner, and Harley Dickerson of Rock Island indicted for criminal assault, were brought into the circuit court October 3 and remanded to jail. Bail totals $1200 for Reese and $1500 for Dickerson. Judge Ramsay also ordered default in several cases and dismissed some divorces at complainants’ costs. A quo warranto writ challenges Otto Uthoff’s saloon license on Fifth Avenue near Thirteenth Street. A probate suit over Wilhelm Trittle’s estate seeks division among heirs and Mrs. Trittle’s heirs. Linda M. Bruce returned from four months in Denver and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reese
Moline
Harley Dickerson Colored
Rock Island
Ramsay
Reese
Dickerson
Otto Uthoff
Fifth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
W McMaster
Uthoff
Tri City Fanciers Exhibit to Open in Davenport
Preparations advance for the third annual Tri City Fanciers exhibition at Armory hall Davenport November 25 to 30 featuring grain pantry stores dogs and cats A silver trophy donated by Purina and incubator from Sure Hatch plus prizes from The Successful Poultry Journal and local merchants are planned A grain and pantry stores exhibition may be organized with Hop Bruce Seaman of Iowa as a visiting organizer Pets exhibition for dogs and cats also discussed A full page advertising premium from a firm in Waverly Alabama highlights the show
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Purina Feed Co
Sure Hatch Incubator Co
Poultry Journal
Bruce Seaman
Iowa
Waverly
Alabama
Fire scare awakes Silvis home in early morning blaze
The Silvis residence of T. S. Silvis was awakened by smoke Saturday at dawn. Mrs Silvia and Miss Anna Carleen found a pile of flame on the stairs between the kitchen and cellar, fire spreading to surrounding woodwork but was checked by quick water use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Silvis
Silvis
Atl A. m. Mra
Silvia
Misa Anna Carleén
Reception Honors Augustana College Newcomers
The Phrenokosmian society hosted a large welcome Friday night for Augustana students, with lavender and white decor, an oak-leaf arch, and a strong program. Dr Andreen shared early history and praised General Grant, while Prof Jules Mauritzson spoke on talent in Swedish. Oscar Purn welcomed attendees and predicted a Phrenokosmian rising to national leadership. A male chorus and solo performances closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrenokosmian Society
Augustana College
Andreen
Academy
Dr Andreen
Galena
Grant
Jules Mauritzson
Mauritzson
Oscar Purn
Washington
Wennerberg
Larson
Gertrude Housel
J F Winter
New Capital Sought to Save Defunct Deere Clark Motor Co
At a Saturday creditors meeting in Rock Island, plans emerged for a new company to take over the Deere Clark Motor Car Co assets and resume factory and sales operations. Trustee Benjamin Bell was appointed with a $15,000 bond. estimated assets run about $120,000 against about $90,000 in liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deere Clark Motor Car Co
W. E. Clark
C B Hafftenberg
Chicago
Adair Pleasants
Rock Island
Benjamin
Bell
Moline
Alderman Smith and Rock Island man face child labor charges
Charles Smith now an alderman in Rock Island pleads guilty under a misapprehension to fourteen child labor law charges. W C Willetts of Willetts Manufacturing Co. in Rock Island is fined five dollars and costs after a state factory inspector probe into under sixteen employment. Smith seeks to appeal via counsel J F Witter claiming the certificate he held was void, a dispute linked to a September 18 certificate signed by H B Hayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W C Willetts
Willetts Manufacturing Co
Rock Island
Justice Court of
D. R. McFarlane
Willetts
Eircuit
Smith
H B. Hayden
Mr Witter
Justice McFarlane
McFarlane
Thenspector
Hayden
Officers Installed in Moline Lodge No. 133
Installation of officers occurred Friday at Moline Lodge No. 133 with Sol Kaufman as installing officer. Elected officers seated include Noble Grand George Thompson and Vice Grand D. B. Andrewartha, plus Recording and Financial Secretaries, Treasurer, and many appointive posts. Additional appointments listed for GJ W Kappler, Charles Proseus, George Morrison, Fred Brown, and others. Miss Marguerite Howse Muscatine to serve as matron at city hospital. Hastings resignation noted as she moved to Seattle to join her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Lodge
No. 133
Sol Kaufman
Noble
George Thompson
Andrewartha
R. E. Crane
W Ridenour
J W Hawk
Axel A. Fraser R
Laven
Lindeblad
Fred Lebbert
Charles Pruessing
Marguerite Howse
Huspital
City Hospital
Hastings
Seattle
Wash
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Offer
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain gums and diarrhea in children. It claims gentle relief, soothing effects, and a cure for colic, priced at twenty five cents a bottle and sold by druggists with a government regulated guarantee.
East Moline Sash and Door Works Files Papers in Court
Articles of incorporation for East Moline Sash and Door Works filed in Circuit Clerk’s office. Incorporators Frank O. Williams Charles J. Nelson and Nels A. Larson with 25000 capital stock. Larson and Williams are experienced in sash and door business. old Henry Siefken plant between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets secured for operations. about ten workers with orders on hand.
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East Moline
Gamble
Frank O. Williams
Charles J. Nelson
Nels A. Larson
Charles J. Larson
Mr. Williams
Rock Island
Henry Siefken
Twelfth and
Thirteenth Street
Doctor Forsander Decorated by King of Sweden
Augustana college learns that Dr N Forsander has been named a Knight of the Order of the North Star by King Oscar of Sweden for his writing and teaching among Swedes in America. The honor is rare and shared by only five other Americans, including two from Augustana. The Unitarian church appoints Rev Mr Ramsey to serve Sunday evenings, bringing the Boston minister to Davenport as pastor with part time service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana College
Washington
N. Forsander
Oscar
Sweden
Forsander
America
Andreen
Lindberg
Unitarian Church
Mr Ramsey
Rr Ramsey
Boston
Davenport
Tribune reports Davenport postman’s downfall tied to theft and drama
Evidence shows James H. Farrand, Davenport postal employee, robbed registered mails and pilfered post office funds under stress from supporting his wife in theater ventures with Wallace Moody. Farrand died by self-inflicted action after detection. Moody faced recent financial losses while Farrand hoped for a big theatrical payoff. Chicago paper speculation considered exaggerated. Farrand reportedly accepted his wife’s Chicago work with no knowledge of sensational claims.
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James H. Farrand
Davenport
Farrand
Acta
Wallace Moody
Mr. Moody
Chicago
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Mrs. Bleakley
Indian Territory
Hydrant
Joseph Benson Foraker
Abie
Otto
Congress
Louis Beck
Fahermans
Wilhelm Trittle
Bernard Jacobi
Dorothea Trittle
Ludolph
Trittle
Linda M. Bruce
Denver
Colorado Points
Tri-City Association
Tri City
Asso
Armory Hall
Loral
Phrenokosmian Society of
Studentae
Attorney Bell
Arnst Willets
Moliner Appeals
Charles Smith
Cenoramato Peapslicet Shiner
Cnet
Ceatind
Isi Milo
Stevens Ace
Tare Street
Matt P
Moline, Company
Lah and Door Works
Doctor Forsander
Waney
Inter Ocean
Inter-Ocean
Associated Press
New York Sun
New York World
Beard
MeMine Review-Disputch
Bath
John Deere
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