Vassar Feature in Bennett Nuptials in Green and White
William Gordon Souther and Margaret Grace Bennett wed at 6 30 pm October 9 at the Bennett home on Twenty Fifth Street. The ceremony was simple and homey with Vassar touch, followed by a reception for hundreds of Tri-City society members and relatives. The couple plans a Chicago stay then housekeeping while Souther resumes as Cable Piano Co. advertising manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gordon Souther
Margaret Grace Bennett
Twenty-fifth Street
Love
Ruth Barnard Hesler
Vassar
W W. Willard
Chicago
Bennett
Mrs. Souther
Margie” Bennett
Moliners
Township Officials Oppose Road Vacation Reversal
Hampton township commissioners rescinded their prior authorisation to vacate a portion of the road at Warner Hill tion, amid protests from local residents. The action reversal follows an appeal protests and related opposition from residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Township
Warner Greg
Davenport Plans for Water Power
Claire reports Davenport outlines a plan for water power development detailing proposed projects and expected regional impact. The article notes local officials and engineers discussing feasibility, funding, and environmental considerations.
Davenport Water Power Plan Sparks River Controversy
A proposed Davenport Water Power Co project seeks a federal act to build a wing dam canal and power plant on the Mississippi between LeClaire and Davenport Iowa. Critics warn narrowing the channel could flood the shore and endanger Davenport harbor plans, while promoters promise power development without hindering Rock Island rapids navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport Water Power Co
Iowa
Mississippi
Congress
Mississippi River
Scott County
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Rock Island Rapids
Secretary of War
Plan to Build Wing Dam Faces Moline Flood Risk
The appeal to concerned men outlines a proposed river wall extending from the Iowa shore toward the middle of the river near Arsenal Island. It warns that restricting high water in this area could push floodwaters toward Moline's factory district. The estimated cost runs into millions, with further discussion expected at Davenport river convention.
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Moline
Duck Creek
Conerous
Arsenal Island
Iowa
Wing Dam
Davenport
Asphalt Opens on Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street Paving
The newly paved Fifth avenue section between Seventh and Twelfth streets and the Seventh street segment from Fourth to Fifth avenues opened for traffic Saturday. Eleventh street paving from Fourth to Fifth avenues also opened. Weather delays earlier summer issues. Twelfth avenue curb, gutter, and concrete work finished with forecast to be open by November 16 barring bad weather. The paving plant operates smoothly and work quality is satisfactory.
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Fifth Avenue
Seventh
Twelfth Streets
Seventh Street
Fourth Avenue
Eleventh Street
Twelfth Avenue
Moline
Eleventh Avenue
Ninth Street
Eleventh
Twelfth Avenues
Eighth Street
River and Harbor Panel Postpones Upper Mississippi Tour
The river and harbor committee’s planned Upper Mississippi trip is postponed to next spring due to Congress convening in a special session on November 9. Chairman Burton of Ohio is informing river towns of the delay, with the aim to reschedule when feasible.
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Congress
River and Harbor Committee of Congress
Upper Mississippi
Burton
Ohio
Upper
Mississippi
Second crop berries draw notice in Watertown report
Watertown notes a remarkable second crop of strawberries with two hundred quarts gathered by a neighbor. Mentions include visits by Mrs J G Laxton and daughter May of Lyndon, Kate Blanford leaving for home, Weldon returning from southern Illinois, Richards leaving Illinois Western hospital for Lincoln, and Miss Ethel Smith from Hampton.
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Watertown
J. G. Laxton
May
Lyndon
Illinois
L. H. Richards
Illinois Western ‘Hospital
Lincoln
Neb
Ethel Smith
Hampton
Austock
Rock
Mary Blanchard
Hoon Walle
Pat
Tax Ferrets Target Back Taxes In Rock Island County
The Rock Island tax ferrets led by Mr Manlove have unearthed years of unpaid taxes, prompting many to pay up. Delinquents face fines up to $1000 with a typical 15 percent cut for the ferrets and county, state, and local shares. The scheme has unearthed $20 to $30 million in back taxes, with Moline expected to back a sizable share for schools and city funds.
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Greenville
4& Con
Rock Island County Court House
Nebraska
Iowa
Ferret
Mr. Manlove
Springfield
Manlove
Wens Jeter
Moline
Lockout Expected in All City Factories After Conference
A Saturday conference among national and local molders unions the implement factories and the National Foundrymen's Association discussed the strike in jobbing foundries. A second meeting is planned with a national committee to decide on continuing work under old terms or ordering a citywide lockout and ending pattern shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundrymen’s Association
New York
Foundrymen's Association
International Molders’ Union
National Foundrymen's Association
Joseph F. Valentine
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
Benton Davis
John A. Penton
Valentine
Odell and Martha Thompson Wed in Hampton Home
Dr. C F Odell a noted South Side physician married Miss Martha Thompson of Hampton at 8 PM Saturday at R N Odell’s home. The Rev A B Yoder officiated with only close relatives and friends present. The couple will reside on the South Side. Dispatch Short Adspring results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Martha Thompson
C. F. Odell
Hampton
R. N. Odell
A. B. Yoder
Dr. Odell
Bride
Woman's Club of Moline Opens With 195 Members
The Woman's Club of Moline started strong at the Unitarian church with 150 attendees and 57 new names proposed for membership. Mrs Dunn spoke on The Eternal City aided by lantern slides, with Ada Entrikin singing and Miss Clara Sloan on organ. Next meeting November 14 will cover literature and Illinois writ, while the club reports $128 in dues and a solid financial base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Moline
Unitarian Church
Fanti Fleming
Anna M. Schillinged
R. B. Laurie
F. A. Leavend
D. W. Connell
Glady
Ada Entrikin
Josephine Crabbs
Clara Sloan
Julia Mills Dumn
Dunns
Illinois
Corbett
Fannie Freeberg
Robert Blakemore
F. G. Allen
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William
G. Souther
Margaret Bennett
Anna Johnson
Mabel Whiteside
Ednad Wilson
Mary Hill
Florence Gould
Marguerite Hill
Susan Walker
Nina Golden
Nellie Ball
Frances Reid
Alice Paddock
W. C. Bennett
Souther
Elisha W. Bennett
George W. Crampton
C. Bennett
Frank Bennett
H. 8. Bennett
Fuller
June Reed
T.A. Church
Ruth Bennett
J. N. Mason
Swere
Rosa
Deere & Mansur Co
Mrs. Sells
Claire
5Th Ave
Nth ST
Molders’ Union
MR. Odell
Ee FE
Woman's Club
Mrs. Dunn
Italy
Natick Yards
Aise Es
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