Veteran Joseph Enderle dies after long Civil War service
Joseph Enderle a Civil War veteran and longtime Davenport resident died at 4:30 am after a lung illness. Born in Germany on August 24, 1842, he and his father served in Iowa units, with Enderle rising to sergeant and enduring Andersonville prison. He married Mary A. Little in 1865. he and his wife are among several survivors and relatives noted in the obituary.
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Joseph Enderle
Durmershein Baden
Germany
New Orleans
Davenport
Father
Iowa Infantry
Keokuk
Macon City
Boonville
Springfield
Duck Creek
Wilson's Creek
St. Louis
Nenior Enderig-en- Teecreke
Mtagour
Joseph
Sixteenth
Benton Barracks
Pittsburg
Shiloh
Iowa
Croker
Bolivar
Iuka
Miss
Corinth
Young's Point
Vicksburg
Sherman
Mr Enderle
Nickerjack Creek
Atlanta
Enderle
Andersonville
Savannah
Mary A. Little
Gold Brick Sold to Tulsa Boosters
A Tulsa Commercial Club lure of a watch and clock factory ends in a $15,000 gilded brick scare. A New England promoter promised cash bonuses and a power plant deal but left with broken machines and junk, exposing a fraud two years after victims in Moline promoted the Oklahoma town.
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Tulsa Boosters
Moline
Daily
Dispatch
Tulsa Commercial Club
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Santory
New England
Ti Ie
Funeral for Mrs James Sackville Held in Coal Valley
The funeral for Mrs James Sackville was conducted Tuesday afternoon with prayers and songs, then moved to the Presbyterian church where friends gathered. Notables from Coal Valley and nearby towns attended as pallbearers and floral offerings served a respectful sendoff.
Hoke Smith Named Democratic Presidential Candidate 1912
Atlanta on September 1 reports the Democratic State Convention endorsing Hoke Smith for president in 1912. Smith was also nominated for governor, the action ratifying the earlier ballot.
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Hoke Smith
Atlanta
United States
Democrats
Abeene
Crop Report Notes Mixed Yields in Rock Island County
Crop correspondent Campbell reports September conditions with 60 percent corn, 100 percent oats, 60 percent barley, 40 percent potatoes valued at 1 dollar per bushel. Grapes and fruit shows declines with 49 percent grape yield. hogs and other prices listed for farm planning.
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Campbell
Daily Dispatch
Thomasz Campbell
Rock Island County
United Stats Department of Agriculture Bureau of Statistiles
Missing cashier sought in embezzlement case at local bank
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of A C Vermillion, cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank, who vanished last Saturday. He faces embezzlement charges though the amount involved is not specified. Mt Pleasant, Midh Sept 1.
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Mt Pleasant
Midh
A C. Vermillion
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Falls From Bridge Seriously Injure Two Men
A pair of men suffered severe injuries after falling about 25 feet onto rocks from a bridge. Both arms broken, nose fractured, and multiple facial cuts reported. One victim, Peery Despate te Joan Hukelander of athwase, was treated at Cranaton hospital with multiple facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peery Despate
Joan Hukelander
Athwase
Coal Prices Advance Amid Seasonal Hikes In January
Coal prices rise with hard coal up ten cents a ton in Moline and soft coal steady at 4.50. Anthracite continues at nine dollars a ton with monthly increases planned from now through year end, signaling higher heating costs for consumers this winter.
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Moline
Poorest Jail Yet Visited By State Commission
A state charity official visits Roch jail in Rock Island county to assess conditions. The report criticizes lack of classification for prisoners and confinement practices, noting failures to separate inmates and concerns over treatment and safety.
Zuma Man Honored by County Pioneers
The 45th annual meeting of Rock Island County Old Setters awarded its prize to George Griffin of South Moline for being the longest resident on Arsenal Island. Griffin, born there, has served as secretary and treasurer for 19 years, with Willam Coyne of Downie retiring as president. The event featured addresses by Rev. Wostler of Moline and other county officials.
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Kowa Island
Booneek
HoTt Nelly
Rock Italand
Oy Willam Coyne
Downie
Woslater
Moline
Phenadent
JW Senari Zuma
Firat View
Vatthew Robinsen Antibaltisis
Walliam Poted
Porttty Row
Vaid
William Davie Rath
Lnd
Nive
George Mee Murphy
Kailisdiate
Preasurer Ooo
M Cleland
Kock Istana
Emittee
Phil Mitchell
Reck
Lind
Thomas Campbell South
Meer
Rock Island County
George Griffn
South Moline
Arsenal Island
Illinois Traction Line May Extend to Chicago
Illinois traction plans consider extending from Morris to Chicago via Joliet. Joliet and Southern Traction announces leadership change as Fred E. Flasher leaves to join another company. Local branch expansion and road-building actions are discussed as potential routes toward W Martin and Towle avenues.
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Illinois Traction
Chicago
Fred E. Flasher
General Manger
Joliet and Southern Ptraction Company
Ongreasman
Conference Arranges Settlement of Miners Strike
Reported talks last week aimed at ending a miners strike with operators willing to meet most Peoria demand areas. President Walker reportedly favored acceptance while others pressed for full concession. Railroads, major coal buyers, have driven negotiations by paying a premium for two months.
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Minneta
Peoria
Walker
Penria
Baby dies in ice cream tub tragedy
Fragmentary notice reports a baby left in a neighbor's care while mother worked. An ice cream tub incident is described as leading to the infant's death, with unclear details from the damaged text.
Obituary: Mrs George Mohl listed as longtime Rock Island resident
Mrs George Mohl died yesterday at 6 AM at 2319 Fifth Avenue Rock Island after a long stomach illness. Born September 5 in New York she moved with her parents to Rock Island where she lived most of her life. She was a member of the Methodist church. Survived by her husband and seven children, including Charles Mohl and John Mohl, and two daughters Misses Sarah and Alice Byener. Also survived by a brother Charles Byener and two sisters Mrs. Emma Byener and Mrs. Alice Byener of nearby areas. Burial details not fully readable.
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Cassie Rilla Searle
Rock Island
Searle
Moline Equal Suffrage Association
Sangamon County
Til
Charles R. and
Melinda (Anderson) Pierce
Tennessee
Illinois
Isis
Warcahe Sane
Akeas Ain Acokanuas
Soundes
Arkansas
Beare
Redman Place
Begiig
Viola
Ill
Low Moor
Georgia E Gy
This City
Margaret
Maud B Hartman
Minneapolis
Berly Porter
Marshalltown
Frank Sjoblad
Fifth Avenue
Sweden
Rock Island Sash & Door Works
Anton L
Mary
Rose's Chapel
Riverside Cemetery
George Hillier
Rock Island County
Hillier
Coal Valley
Scotland
Mr Hillier
Henry
Tillie
Charles
Oklahoma
George
Davenport
Cordes
South Dakota
Joseph Scott
Austin Frizzell
City Hospital
Velie Carriage Co
Cannelton
Ind
Elton
Evansville
Rock Inland
Cannel
Trewth
George Mohl
Mohl
Decenned
New York
Rocke Islatal
George Mohl Tan
Charles Mebt Coal Vallyteeore
John Mehl
Charis Byener
Sarah
Alice Byener
Casal Naalley
Ford Company Declares a One Hundred Percent Dividend
Detroit reports that the Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. declared a 100 percent cash dividend for stockholders. Henry Ford with 33 shares receives 3300 dollars. the Canadian company operates as a branch of the Detroit Ford company to facilitate business across the river.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd
Henry Ford
Nlge
Ford Company of Detroit
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Ez Wrens
Wei Aren Seeoms
SoresBete
Abeindy
G. J. Bearle
Cassie R. Searle
Peter van Meulebroeck
Peter
P van Meulebroeck
Forty-second Street
Calvary Cemetery
Helen May Roseberg
Helen May
Charles Roseberg
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Mra Hiller
Chippilannuck Cemetery
Tully
John Effiand
John Emand
Sixth Avenue
R.S Haney
Charles Eugene Lakin
E Lakin
Twenty-first Street
Silvia
Charles Eugene
I. A Johnston
Charles E. Lakin
East Moline
John Goodmanson
Edith Johnson
Jane
Buld
Tleker
Tulsans
St Louis
Buev
Aim
James Sackville
Weert
McMackin
Altbany
Clark
Homestead
Mexiciai
Lawson
Vinnie Branberg
R I. Wilson
Albert Johnadan
Jesus
John Spargo
James Spargo
Carn McWhinney
Jerry Leva
Thomas Lees
Mr DéWitt
Mesdaniel Hutchison Spargo
Weaver Lawson
Minnie Branberg
Enda Dalluege
Herman Nitz Wan
Misa
Hannah
Pasadena
Veutaron
Swenson
Rock Tabard
Robert Docherty
Orbea
Mra
Spangler
Sherrard
Ae Hofer
Marter Franklin
Fountain City
Perry Koy
Joe
John Ters Folus Frederiek
Roas
Wenena Lake
Folsvenport
John Johnson
Odd Belows Lodge No
OB Kropy Oue
Coal Valley Brass Band
Krapp
Murphy
John Hukelander
Atkinson
Terturmanet
Bettas
Rane
Wessel
Unibor
Miss Martin
Charities Commission
Ft City
Meese
Hyet Toaipeghisors
Etteonm
J W Sears
George Griffin
Een
Islard
Moline Man
Joliet
Martin Tiltoe
Winles
Voronin
Telegraphic Markets
Stok
Gates
Fk Oetoouty
New York Stock Market
Jan
Fema
Croom Boch Viet
Strel
Rock
Byron S&s
Batchelor
Tois Term
Aga Hi Wits
Trenton
Rock Palau
Ford Company
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