Rock Island Fair Thrives Amid Busy Exhibits and Crowds
The Rock Island Fair reported a thriving second day with about four thousand entrants and heavy crowds. Floral Hall showcased peaches and exhibits from local jewelers while vendors and parade events drew attention. A trotting race highlighted strong local participation with prizes and near record turnout, though some notes on timing and watches circulated. Local reporters noted hospital tents and large crowds, with organizers and visitors from Port Byron and Cordova attending and judging actions proceeding smoothly.
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D . Curtis
Bury
Rock Island
Mark
Spencer
Tall Rock Island Reg
Norton
Beal
Wilsat
Port Byron
Frank Sheppard
Argup
J. W.morgan
Unis
Murder Inquest In Hampton Area Minds Suspicion on Husband
Coroner returns verdict that the Hampton murder of Mrs. Heilwagen was by persons unknown though evidence ties husband Otto J. Heilwagen and his father to the scene. A sack with initials and a three caliber bullet found at the Heilwagen home raise strong doubt about their innocence. The body was buried in Lutheran Cemetery after a brutal decomposition.
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Hampton Village
B. Mosher
Hlestwagen
Heagy & Stoddard
Hfe
Hailwaren
Tle
Davenport
Coronce Morria
Albert Well
Henry Nichola
Peter Dowe
Henry Hardy
Orrin Cook
Lavi Clark
Heilwagen
Morris
Sheriff Land State
Slampton
Miers
Hampton
Moline
W. Wheelock
If R. Coffee
Britton Place
Wettler
Alwiys
Wheelock
Wood Farm
Ull
Hillsdale fair gains despite weather and crowd
The Hillsdale fair drew better attendance than expected amid rain, with Thursday and Friday seeing visitors from distant areas and a strong Saturday crowd. Local managers Hobart and Devore plan a cross-walk between stores and bank. other notes mention site improvements, road openings, and real estate prospects along the North cemetery road.
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Coe
Dundre
Hobart
Devore
Messrs
Hennis & Schafiré Hive
Chicago
A. A
Braceville
Olin Iki
Blair Denlinger
Rogers
Rapi
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