Stewartville School to Remain Closed Indefinitely
The South Moline board of education met with most members present and voted to postpone opening Stewartville School indefinitely. Effie Littler resigned from Room 8, the teachers committee to fill the vacancy. A lengthy district finance and tax-levy dispute was explained in a press statement with legal notes on warrants, credit, and opposition obstructing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline Board of Education
Mossra
Brumbaugh
Aiken
Effie Littler
Eorrors
Garfield
Board of Education
Giles
Campbell
Corns
Josiah Heck
Louis Johns
William Vivian
St. Thedista Laberbere
Board of Trustees
Board OF Eptation
Populist convention ties up sheriff and superintendent bids
At the populist convention on Monday Cy Gordon faced delegates but lost support as A A Buffom of Milan was nominated for treasurer and C B Marshall’s bid for school superintendent stalled by a rival W H Sherman. The piece notes growing Republican gains in Vermont Maine and Illinois with large majorities and Beid’s rise from a narrow 1892 victory to near ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Cy” Gordon
C. B. Marshall
A. A. Buffom
Milan
Marshall
W. H. Sherman
Rapids City
Bach
Vermont
Maine
Tom Beid
Illinoia
Rock Island
L. A. Johns
Booth Myline
Wm. Furman
Hampton
J.P. Warren
Ernest Fechner
M. D. Hauberg
Black Hawk
Coe
South Rock Island
Coal Valley
Andalusia
Moline
W. O. Wilson
South Moline
A. A. Buffam
Wm. Letsch
Gus Segar
Mr. Letsch
Mex. Bogar
J. P. Warren
Mr. Hauberg
Fred Horne
Ang. Klebe
W. Winterfelt
Qee
Wm. Fitzsimmons
E. L. Edwards
Port Byron
Thomas Daugherty
W. M. Mosher
Mark Ponner
John T Pias
Mosher
A. G. Swanson
Frank Suman
Peter Kelting
Chris Kiel
Lindgren
Jeena
Spas
Fred. Horne Alors Ale
Attempted murder in Clinton injures Molne C switchman
Joe Erwin of the Molne C B Q Switch Gang was shot in Clinton Iowa after a confrontation with an armed man named Me (Moe n her ter). The shot struck near his shoulder and was later removed. the assailant was captured and bound over for the grand jury on a charge of attempted murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Erwin
Molne
Clinton
Erwin
Moenherter
Court of Justice
Brenzier
Second M E church holds last quarterly conference in AugustAga
Friday evening marked the final quarterly conference before the general conference to be held Wednesday September 19 in Augusta Illinois Presiding Elder G J Luckey chaired the session with Miss Sarah Cornwall as secretary The annual stewards report totaled 1030 in receipts and expenditures with the church in strong financial health Eight new members were received during the year pastoral calls surpassed 500 A vote of thanks was given to J H Hopkins for building aid work Mrs A F Brumbaugh was elected chairman among new appointees were lists of stewards trustees committee chairmen and boards including education temperance and church extension
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Augusta
G. J. Luckey
Sarah Cornwall
T Porte
J. H. Hopkins
A. F. Brumbaugh
Hopkins
R. N Odell
J. A. Pauly
Margaret Ziegler
Rebecca Cornwall
Me Eater
G F Brumbaugh
J A Pauly
J H. Hopkins
Twinam King
D. A Gamble
A Brown
Frank Littler
F H. Cooper
Josephine Fowle
Mary Bligh
Cornwall Sunday School
A Miller
Ed Bligh
S R. Glenn Tracis
Henry Tagge
Helen Brown
Magpie McLeay
William Thompson
John
Charles Hussey
Effe
Kt Littler
Adah Wiser
B. A Miller
Bligh
R. Glentt
David Kelso
W Arrows
J H Hopkins
Kestimating
Sarah
S. R. Glenn
Mary Littler
Maggie McLeay
Marriage of Maude A Payne to W E Knowlen in Clinton Iowa
The wedding of Maude A Payne daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Payne Hanna township Henry county occurred Wednesday morning Sept 5 The ceremony was performed by Rev Waterman Geneseo with only relatives and close friends present The newlyweds will reside at 614 Sixth Avenue Clinton Iowa Mr Knowlen works as an express messenger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
piTors
George A. Payne
Hanna Township
Henry County
Maude A
W. E. Knowlen
Clinton
Iowa
Waterman
Geneseo
Knowles
Sixth Avenue
Grand jury returns indictments and reports after session
The grand jury finished its labors and filed a report to the circuit court, noting jail-inspection results before being discharged. True bills include Grand larceny and Petit larceny across several individuals, with multiple burglary and assault indictments. Electric Bitters touted as a remedy for headaches and constipation with a promotional note for Olendenin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Billa
Levi Rogers
John Larson
Jasper Merk
John Lloyd
John Saddler
Ed Williams
Axel Johnson
John Morehead
Jas.Howard
Frank Knox
Zach Far
Olendenin
Board of Education Seeks Curriclum Changes and Transfers
The Board of Education met with most members present. Slauson reported school enrollments and discussed a revised curriculum limited to English and Latin, proposing credits for modern languages and manual training. Transfers and assignments were approved, insurance on two schools raised, janitor applications reviewed, and a $5 reward offer set for vandalism.
Inventor Unveils Steady Weight Buggy Gear
George T. Wilson of Seibler Carriage Works debuts a new steel runting gearsd buggy design with two independently swiveling springs on each side, ensuring even weight distribution, reduced sag, and lower body height. Wilson seeks a patent after decades in buggy building. his fastener is already widely used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Wilson
Seibler Carriage Works
Bugsy
Taree
Bechler Works
Ateel
Wilson
Collapse in Moline Plow Co Dormplanter Wing Fails Causes Near Disaster
A floor in the Moline Plow Co corn planter department collapsed at 6:50 PM, dropping the second floor 18 feet into the basement. The area 90 by 82 feet housed heavy iron cultivator wheels. none of the five or six workers on the first floor were hurt because they had left early. The failure was traced to a broken weld in the central beam’s truss rod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Plow Co
Fifteenth Street
W&s
Pleasant Installation of McLean Legion Auxiliary Officers
The Ladies' Auxiliary to McLean Legion 8.K. A. publicly installed last night naming President Mrs H H Haley Vice president Mrs J Evans Junior vice president Mrs T S Stanley Secretary Miss Nellie Beach Treasurer Mrs B B Crowder Recording secretary E Evans Past president Mrs O Effland Conductor Miss E Effand Guard Mrs Fred Wells A galant guard Mrs Cook The event included a $25 jewel gift to Past Grand Commander Montgomery and a Bible set as a gift for the auxiliary Refreshments and dancing followed into the night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
McLean Legion
K. A
H. H. Haley
J. Evans
T. S. Stanley
Nellie Beach
B. B. Crowder
E.evans
Fred Wells
Cook
Montgomery
Legion
Romance and Work Split by Long-Lost Family Trails
A fragmentary romance tale centers on E. B. Beers of the Pump Co foundry leaving for Pittsburgh for G A R events then traveling to Youngstown and New York to see a long-lost wife and daughter reunited after about twenty years. The Minnehaha No.3 team is noted with officers and plans to participate in state affairs. A separate notice reports Peterson of Moline Plow Co injuring himself after a belt mishap on a platform, being taken to his home in a patrol wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Beers
Pump Co
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
N. Y
Gia
Misnehshi Hose Company
Minnehaha No.3 Ning
Ben Welet
John
Fred
Bess
Aleo
Peterson
Sixth Avenue
Jeibete DE Fanéosi
Bigus
Davenport Man Leaps to Death at Rock Island Water
An elderly Davenport man, 59, grieving after loss of wife and unemployment, stood with an express driver near Rock Island then walked toward the water and leaped from the guard-house area. His body washed ashore within the hour. coroner's inquest confirmed the fatal act. County fair plans note Joslin races and agricultural displays with excursions via O B & Q. J A Donahoo of Port Byron is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Pilsen
Phenam
Claus
Ieardamp
Bigot
Harti- See
Iene
Isles
Apy Yeumie
Rock Island
Hass
Hawes
Joslin
Rock Proms Aroad Agricultural Associac
Weday
Zama
J. A. Donahoo
Port Byron
Moline
Moore Foley wedding announced in Ann Arbor
Cards announce the marriage of Charles Richard Moore and Miss Josephine Foley on Sept. 5 in Ann Arbor. Moore, a Davenport attorney brother of W. B. Moore, studied law there and has since practiced in Davenport and Chicago, with home plans for Dec 1 at 313 Bridge Avenue Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Glenwood
Colo
Chicago
Henley
Davenport
Antleman
An Arbor
Mgr
Mra. Moore
Bridge Aveue
Davesiport
Dancing Party at Hawthorn Place Prominent Guests Attended
Hawthorn Place opened for a large dance hosted by Miss Eva Entrikin in honor of cousin Miss Ells Entrikin. The elegant event featured abundant flowers, three tents, a substantial supper, and lively music by Schillinger's band. Notables included many Misses and Messrs from Davenport and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorn Place
Hawthorn
Eva Fntrikin
Ells Entrikin
Schillinger
Moline
Josephine All
Minnie Stevens
Fannie Stevens
Clara Anthony
Mary Anthony
Nellie Anthony
Ida Landy
Florence Kerns
Alice Paddock
Nellie Kerns
Grace Crawley
Winnie Crompton
Alice Wheelock
Katharine Wheelock
Florence Hubbard
Aimee Lyford
Ada Entrikin
Elia Entrikin
Jennie Ray
Florence Magill
Cecil Mayo
Daisy Gilmore
Madge Gamble
Ethel Huey
Hertha Wessel
Frances Hemenway
Delia Guy
Gertrude Guy
Grace Hall
Gertrude Stephens
Lutlé Fisk
Evan Entrikin
Messrs
N. B. Taylor
Hinton
Schemp
William
Ben
Walter Joslin
Carl Nye
al. Gould
Gould Bill
Guy Darling
Morris Wheelock
Will Nye
Carroll Vincent
Myron Jordan
Morgan
Will
Ada Hemenway
Clara Koehler
Neiglehart
Luke’ Hemenway
Large Stock Yard and Slaughter Plant Proposed Near Port Byron
A plan to establish expansive stock yards slaughterhouse and packing plant near Port Byron Junction gains momentum. Hammond Indiana financier Hammams is a leading figure with possible interest from Phil Armour. About 2000 acres are sought, with 80 acres sold to the syndicate at 100 dollars per acre and negotiations on 170 more acres. The group holds options on roughly 1200 acres, signaling a major enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Byron Junction
Hammams
Hammond
Ind
PhilArmour
W. W. Warner
Zach Einfeldt
First Methodist Church Elects Officers and Unanimous Cumming Request
At the fourth quarterly conference of the First Methodist Church officers and committees for the coming year were named including stewards W E H Sober and W A Golden, and recordings and district stewards. Resolutions requested the bishop return Dr Cumming to this charge. A relief collection for northern fire sufferers raised $18.48. The 1919 conference will be in Lowell, Fulton County, Sept. 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
W .E. H. Sober
A. Golden
Emma J Stoan
Matilda Beatty
A. P. Kueborg
Mary Vinton
Laura McKeever
Fred Lergston
W T Miller
E. L. Eastman
Odell
P C. Simmon
P. Ammerman
W P. Ammerman
W. A. Golden
Phil Keene
P. C. Simmon
Ladies’ Aid Society
E B. McKeever
W K Sloan
A Buck
J B Sale
W A. Jones
E. H Bober
Emma J Sloan
W A Gulden
AP Eneberg
Dr. Cumming
Cumming
Methodist Church
Corvallis Carriage Factory Buy Signals New Era
From Corvallis Oregon the Times reports a new company has virtually purchased the idle carriage factory. Lyford says legal transfers may take one to three weeks. The firm plans carriage and wagon manufacturing with extensive improvements and hires to follow as business warrants. The venture aims to outpace eastern rivals with an independent, coastgrown operation and strong capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atte
Lue Greguis
Frank Herbst
Moline Wagon Company
Corvallis (Ore.) Times
Lyford
Times
MaReger
Uhiman
Bey ” Lyford
OHS Ot
River Rise Brings Full Mill Power to Sawmills
River jumped a foot in 30 hours surprising loggers and enabling immediate startup of saw mills. They will run at full force until navigation closes, with another raft due tomorrow. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised for scrofulous taint in the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Saloon Tax Opinion Impacts Scott County Assessors
John Bills and E E Cook advise Scott county supervisors that Davenport Assessor Peck was correct to list saloons and Mayor Vollmer erred. The opinion says saloons must pay state tax from June 1894 and assessors who failed to list them are personally liable. Several assessors have omitted saloons, risking heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Bills
E. E. Cook
Scott County
Peck
Davenport
Vollmer
Blake's bondsmen hear favorably on contract to dig mains
The fire water and light committee endorses the contract with E C Blake. Blake is expected to arrive to begin work immediately. The project starts with the high pressure main to Healy's addition, and all 16 161 feet of mains must be completed by November 15 under the contract.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Endorsed by H A Morr
From New York on March 26 1894 Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is praised for superior leavening gas release pure ingredients and excellent keeping qualities The note cites a shift in opinion based on a new method to prevent caking and deterioration in strength by Henny A Morr Ph D LLDY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henny A. Morr
L. L
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stewartville School
F. O. Hoffman
Oure
Boksol
Vaudais
vAil
Board ’of ‘Education
F. W. Gould
Slauson
Turner Hall
Wells
Keeler & Davis
Allen
John Ericsson
Effie Haéy
Lincoln School
Nellie Burch
Anna Ae Itoom
Grant
Oeieh Fiapatrick
Son
Lincoln
Rank
Oer
Ericcson
Nelly Wilson
Hattie Cook
Irving
Belle Reynolds
Strom
Kate Wheelock
Nellis Burch
Selma Anderson
Anna Wright
O. F. Hemenway
John Ericseon
P. Pearson
Fairmount Addition
Seventh Street
Boott County
Aticket
Cornelius H. Murphy
W. H. Forrest
Chas. E. Hubbell
H Bird
K. Brownlie
A. Stoltenberg
Asvessor
E. Walcott
Altman
Henry Thuenen
Louis Feid
Henry Hoffman
Hans Witt
John Ramm
Rudolph Louth
Daebsllehn
Mercy Hospital
Matthies
Dutyersley
Joan Whon
Halt
Laat
Hanter Bika K.mew
Depary
Moline Flow Co
ROYAL
Segauderntipanort
Kifhe
taxa'Ubidhge Fuir
Ht WE Wiley
Ita Omaner
Roy Vinton
Mondey Morning
Deere
First Methodist Church
Sterling Gazette
Miles Wharfield
Whiteside County
Whar‘field
Canada
Corvallis
Messrs. Lyford and
Populists
W. ©. Wilson
A. A. Buffum
Tius Segar
High Government Authority
Henry A. Mott
Mott
Indian Department
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