Local notes from Milan and Davenport area society
The Milan and Davenport communities report births marriages and deaths including Mr G H furl bert resigning as Davenport & Rock Island Railway treasurer and the Peterson girl’s death at 17 from consumption. A coal vein is found near Grinnell and local firms place orders for carriages and carts amid local real estate moves and Ward family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.H. [Furlbert
Davenport & Rock Island Railway Co
D Ton
John Nelson
Gaventeenth Street
Mise Beilma Amelia Peterson
Ninth Street
Smith
Sechler Carriage Works
Ovid, Mich
Moline Methodists Hold Church Board Meetings
The First Methodist Church in Moline reported the Official Board meeting last Monday with the resignation of N Watt as music committee chair and Sunday school board member. C Simmon replaced Watt. Bil McWatt joins the music committee and W T Muller joins the Sunday school board. Steward meetings elected W E H Sober president, W J Ammermay secretary, and W A Goiden treasurer. The revival start was postponed until after Dr Gunusaurus lecture.
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First Methodist Church
N. Watt
W. E. H. Sober
W. J. Ammermay
W. A. Goiden
Bishop Nybladh Travels and Titles Highlight Illinois Visit
The Swedish church leader Carl A Nybladh bishop of Illinois and summus episcopal of the Swedish church of America visits Stromsberg Neb and Moline Rock Island where his past accusations against Anna Anderson sparked much litigation. Accompanied by his wife he stays with P Nordberg and N Nordstrom families while touring region and Elim church in Galesburg.
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Carl A. Nebladh
Moline
Stromsberg
Neb
Carl A. Nybladh
Illinois
Summas Episcopal
Swedish Church of America
Elim Church
Galesburg
P. Nordberg
N. Nordstrom
State Board Cuts County Taxes and County Revenues Drop
The state board of equalization orders a 29 percent reduction in Rock Island county lands 10 percent on lots and 8 percent on personal property County Clerk Kohler announced the reassessment reducing the tax take on lands by a quarter while rate limits cap the impact A three mill tax adds to the bill making parcels with equalized value pay 105 per hundred dollars This may force the county board of supervisors to borrow funds or seek frequent special taxes to cover shortfalls every other year rather than every three years
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Kohler
State Board of Equalization
Rock Island
Board of Supervisors
Farm Mortgage Debt in Rock Island County Report
Census figures show Rock Island County farm mortgage debt around 2,007,80 in January 18. Debts split roughly between farm land and town lots, with per acre indebtedness about 1.87. Estimated one third of farms mortgaged suggests higher burden per farm, exceeding Rock Island levels.
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Rock Island
Pleasant wedding of John T Miles and Louie John Bob
Mr and Mrs John T Miles wed last Wednesday at the brides parents home 208 Railroad Avenue. The ceremony was performed by Mr Lindah with Miss Mollie Johnson as bridemaid and John Beckstrom as best man. A large gathering attended and a lavish supper followed. The couple received many handsome gifts and will reside in a new cottage on Fifteenth Street.
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Bepo- AG
Offa
A. M. Whitlin
Bert Savage
Johan ' Er
O. F. Lundahl
Daniel Hopes
Ed“gieg
Roswell Richmond
South Rock Island
Richmond
Chargeli
Frank Grinnell
William Robinson
A. W. Wadsworth
I Twenty-third Street
C. P. Ryder
Hampton
Neall
Elizabeth G. Howens
Howens
Milan
John W. Woerman
McKee
Ith
Sennepin Canal
Mis
W. E. Stevens
Chi- Leng
Sera
Stevens
Husa
Loytertoeriter
Charles Reaugh
Briar Bluff
Mr. Reaugh
John Glenn
Ars. Reaugh
Herman Meyer
Christ Mueller
Fifth Street
Davenport
Gaines Street
Meyer
thJa
Saala
John T Miles
Louie John- Bob
Lenny Johoron
Railroad Avenue
Lindah
Mollie Johnson
John Beckstrom
Miles
Union Malleable Froi Works
Fifteenth Street
County Schools Discuss Uniform Textbooks Adoption
Delegates of the county school directories met at the Rock Island county superintendent's office to plan a gradual move toward uniform textbooks. The proposed series includes Franklin readers Goff's arithmetic Barnes history and geography Powell language Reed Kulloge grammar Pathfinder physiology and Stiles hygiene for advanced study. Old books would be traded in at about 40 percent of value and new volumes offered at up to one third discount through publishers.
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Rock Island
Marshall
Kemble
Franklin
Goff
Barnes
Powell
Reed & Kulloge
Stesle
Firathi Congregational church recommends Rev Theo Willson as pastor
At a Wednesday meeting the Firathi Congregational church committee and trustees recommended Rev Theo B Willson to succeed C L Morgan. Willson, former Muskegon pastor, received strong support from letters praising his five year tenure and youth work. A nearly unanimous 74 of 84 votes backed the recommendation pending the congregation vote and salary terms.
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Firat Congregational Church
C. L. Morgan
Chicago
B. Willson
Muskegon
Mich
Willson
Ab Muskegon
Ber
International Congregational Council
Durathlon
Holy Land
London
Augtat
Switzerland
Wilson
Watter
Supervisors Buy New Election Booths Ballot Boxes
The board of supervisors approved purchasing new election booths, ballot boxes, and annexes for the upcoming spring township elections. Booths measure eight by four feet, with a curtain and steel side for privacy, and are designed to cover at least one hundred voters per unit. Costs totaled $593.50 with booths at 77 each, ballot boxes at 226 each, and a per unit cost of 75 for annexes.
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Board of Supervisors
Hay
Five Rock Island Weddings Mark An Afternoon Of Nuptials
Five weddings were solemnized in Rock Island and surrounding areas in one afternoon and evening. Miss Anna C. Kahlke wed Benjamin Pettit of Seattle at the Kahlke residence with Rev. Dr Taylor officiating. Ann Pratt married Adolph Hofer at the Pratt home with Rev. F W. Merrill conducting. Roy Schofer and Maudie Gamble tied the knot before about 100 guests at the Gamble residence, with Rev. T. S. Young presiding. John Schofer married Alice Clayton at the Baptist parsonage in Moline. Elmer A. Dack and Lorena Ohaver wed at the Ohaver home with Rev. John Kerr officiating. Additionally, Thomas Barnes and Hannah Norton were married at a Milan residence with a reception hosted by the bride's mother.
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Fourth Avenue
Reels Island
Ann’e Pratt
Adolph Hofer
Andalusia
F W. Merrill
First Methodist Church
Moline
Maudie Gamble
Rock Island
Wm. Gamble
T. 8. Young
First Baptist Church of
Schhofer
Schofer
Layton
John Schofer
Roy
Aliie Clayton
Baptist Parsonage
Muck, Island
Taylor
Thomas Bamesa
Vaeemptein
Mies Tlannah Norton
Milan
Wother
Life-Like Appearance Delays Funeral for Hintzberger
Friends at Hampton attend the funeral of John Hintzberger after his sudden death at a birthday gathering. The corpse reportedly turned almost black then regained a natural hue, sparking belief among some that he remained alive in a trance until interment. Some questioned the decision to proceed, though officials affirmed death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hintzberger
Hampton
J. [. Thomas
Rock Island News Summary of Capt Thompson and Local Events
Rock Island activities include Capt Thompson resuming work after a northern trip with season end set for Nov 1. Ben Cable plans water works upgrades to improve city supply. Local visitors Wil Austin and John Neher visit Charles Libbe. Died: John L Lindquist, 46, injured previously by dynamite. Typhoid illness hits Oliver Olsen. Patr otic Order of Sons of America chapter formed at Ode Febows hall with Washington Camp Nos. 1. Litigation mentions court action and proposed term before Judge Duwuyell.
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W. A. Thompson
Rock Island
Negus
Capt. Thompson
Ben Cable
Waterways
Wil Austin
John Neher
la Porte
Ind
Charles Libbe
Wagon Works
John L. Lindquist
Landquist
Oliver Olsen
Bergston Block
Sass
Otie Order of Sons of America
Ode Febows Flall
Mi Ot
Medaye
Cthen
Duwuyell i
Reduction of Rock Island County Valuation Explained
The state Board of Equalization reduced Rock Island County’s assessment to align with state tax aims. Officials say the move shifts burden to property values market-wide, lowering local state taxes by about 17 percent, with counties bearing the largest impact while cities and schools feel little effect.
Auction notices for Illinois listings ending Oct 18 1541
Public sale advertisement from Rock Island county Illinois for the week ending Thursday Oct 18 1541. Names listed include Cornnell Joseph Lindlow Afisy aottia Murua Charo Henderson Karl thann Olof Jopanson Mrs AR White and more. Call to say advertised and give list date.
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Moline
Rock Island County
Iil
Cuormell
Joseph Lindlow
Class Hagura
Afisy Aottia
Murua
Charo Henderson
Karl Thann
Olof Jopanson
Ar White
Jubangeson
Inwoerman
Nlein
Victor
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Grinnell Farm
D. M. Bechler Carriage Co
Penang
Straita Settlement
Asia
Peter Thompson
Edward Precrater
Firth Place
Lest Pines
Mgr
Rcacosem
Fsb
Rock River
Sears’ Dam
Fish Commission
Ithawish Commission
Vanda
John T. Miles
Monty Jobe
Ammermoon & Peterson
Firathi Congregational Church
Yima
Mir
Willson Ada Moo
Wil Aamerman & Petersen
Ehecy
Ampterman & Peterson
Diseatcn
Fen Meritia
Hufer Pratt
Corpye
Mr. Hintzberger
Yiampton
Tre
State Board of
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Annae Weldon
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