Season ticket plan for colonial history course outlined
Fort nightly club and Daughters of the Revolution discussed selling 200 season tickets at 2.50 each for a dozen lectures on American Colonial History by Prof. F. W. Shepherdson of Chicago. Transfers allowed. school children tickets at 1 each. Lectures start Monday Oct 8 covering topics from The Land and the People to The Colonial Blue Laws.
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Daughters of the Revolution
C. A. Barnard
F. W. Shepherdson
Chicago
Augustana
Burglar Hides Watch in Rock Island Station Cell
Florence and James Kelly were sentenced to two years each for stealing a gold watch from Rock Island’s street railway power station. After paying $10, the victim Mr Darling received the watch back, found hidden in a tin-covered floor hole beneath the police station, astonishing the searching officer.
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Florence
James Kelly
Gowling
Street Railway
Rock Island
Mr. Darling
Kelly
Silvis
Union
Morence
Sherif Silvis
Fun and Charity Football and Baseball Event Next Saturday
The Twin City park hosts a charity double bill on the 20th with a football opener between Augustana and Moline high, followed by a baseball game at 3:30. Admission is 25 cents for either event. One baseball nine will be married men, the other single. Concessions, badges, and a police umpire are planned, with potato vendors watched for fair dealing. DIES LINDGREN'S FUNERAL A Swedish Baptist service honors Mrs J P Lindgren at the church, conducted by Rev Theo Grandin with church choir, floral tributes from Deere & Co. fitting department colleagues, and pallbearers listed.
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Evening Dispatch
Twin- City
Augustana
Moline High School
Lindgren
Swedish Baptist Church
J P Lindgren
Theo Grandin
Deere & Co
Charles W. Lindquist
O. F. Lund
John Fegelin
N. J. Randquist
N. P. Hallbors
O J. Osterman
City scales and weighmasters debated for economy and fairness
The council debates a rapid action on weights and measures with a proposal to appoint a sealer and inspect scales rather than hire city weighmasters. Critics warn of costs to consumers and urge quick, practical inspection of scales used for coal and hay. The Dispatch urges decisive council action at the next meeting.
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Moline
The Modern Beauty Chooses Figs for Gentle Cleansing
A health minded woman thrives on good food and sunshine with outdoor exercise. Her glow reflects well being and she uses Syrup of Figs as a gentle pleasant laxative when cleansing is needed.
Ed Donahoo Bound Over After Hearing in Moline
Ed Donahoo of Moline appeared before Justice Weld for a Saturday afternoon hearing on Minnie Suhl’s warrant. He was bound over to the edegate court with bonds set at 9 100 dollars.
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Ed Donahoo
Moline
Justice Weld
Minnie Suhl
Edegate
Augustana College to Open Art Department September 24
Augustana College adds a Fine Art department with Miss Misa Munro of Chicago as instructress. The school offers oil painting to pastel China painting drawing and more with nine week terms and tuition 33 to 66 cents per lesson. Open to the public Monday September 24. The college also announces new secretary Rev Prof P M Lindborg succeeding Prof Esbjorn. enrollment around 300 with many former students not yet back.
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Misa Monro
Chicago
Augustana College
Munro
Conservatory of Music
Ladies’ Society
Zion Lutheran Church
Jesperson
P. M. Lindborg
C. L. E. Esbjorn
J. E.G
County Republican Ticket Endorsed by The Dispatch
The dispatch backs the Republican ballot 2 as strong and capable for county offices. It lauds Judge Adams County Clerk Kobler and sheriff candidate Fred Hemenway, predicts large margins, and urges Rock Island county voters to elect the entire ticket amid anti Republican sentiment.
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Adams
Kobler
Fred Hemenway
Fred Titterington
Treseurer
Illinois Prairies
EB. B. McKeever
Hel
Iowa
Rock Island County
Labor Day Committee Faces Criticism After Holiday
The Labor Day committee, praised and blamed at its first post holiday meeting, faced delegates’ scrutiny over speeches and handling. Rev. A R Morgan drew ire for protective arguments, while George W. Reddig of Rock Island won a federation delegate seat for Ballville Illinois on Oct 9. Ernest Fechner named supernumerary.
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A R. Morgan
George W. Reddig
Rock Island
Ballevillé
Iil
Ernest Fechner
Thin City
Sy Wana
Saye
Grantz resigns at post office amid tense scene
A Saturday evening dispute at the post office ended with delivery clerk Henry Grantz handing in his keys to Postmaster McEntry after a heated exchange. McEntry tried to eject Grantz, who then departed as tensions cooled. The Dispatch sought McEntry's account but he offered only that Grantz had resigned.
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Henry Grantz
McEntry
Grantz
McEniry
Gore
Dispatch
McKairy
One Year Joliet Sentence in Mooney Home Case
Johnson of Moline pleads guilty to stealing a pair of shoes and seeks a one year term but umpires the court won t allow it. Bridget Mooney sues Home Forum Benefit Order for a 2000 life policy with Rock Island and Davenport attorneys. Davenport Trotting Association promotes a 4600 purse race on Sept 27 with Robert J s record drop noted. Railroads offer 1 cent per mile for travel to Davenport Mile Track event.
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E) Johnson
Moline
Joliet
Mooney
Harris
Wilson
Cols
Pross
Foss
Udden
William Gondon
Rock Island
Axel Johnson
Axel
Johnson
Bridget Mooney
Home Forum
Adair Pleasants
W. M. Chamberlin
Davenport
W. H. Gest
W. J. Entrikin
Davenport Mile
Robert J
Terre Haute
Davenport Trotting Association
Surprise birthday tribute at Swedish Methodist Church for Lofgrens
About sixty members of the Swedish Methodist Church surprised Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lofgren with gifts including a lounge and a set of dishes. Pastor Liljegren spoke, praising the couple's long faithful service since the church’s start. The gathering featured singing and a social finale despite rain.
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Swedish Methodist Church
Lofgren
Moline
A. E. Lofgren
Lydia
Henry County
Mooney Verdict in Home Forum Case Reaches $500
Mrs Bridget Mooney sued the Home Forum Benefit Association and the jury awarded her $500 after a Saturday afternoon trial in the atrault court at 5 30. A motion for a new trial was made and is expected to be granted, with the court's instructions allegedly guiding the jury to favor the defendant.
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Bridget Mooney
Home Forum Benefit Association
Atrault
Milan Methodists scandal over Delsartan entertainers
The Davenport Tribune reports Milan’s Methodist community was shaken by a Delsartian mother and daughter from Rock Island or Davenport who staged an entertainment. Rumors of improper conduct led the pastor to withdraw, and an elder dancer exposed a risqué act. Funds reportedly went to relief efforts, with a mayor’s thanks accompanying a local donation. The Brooks estate plans a large sidewalk project east of Edgewood Park using Gilfillan stone.
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Davenport Tribune
Milan
Rock Island
Davenport
Good Ladies
Methodist Church
Delaart
Delsarte
Brooks
W. J. Gilfillan
Edgewood Park
Gilfillan
Kansas
Hands of Their Friends and Sugar Policy
The piece argues that during wartime Republicans funded debt with a protective sugar tariff and bounty, spurring a farm boom while Louisiana planters opposed the party. With Democrats now in power, it warns of efforts to destroy the sugar industry and predicts revolts in the South as protection issues reemerge. It foresees broader southern unrest as coal and iron interests resist policy shifts.
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United States
Republican Party
North
South
Louisiana
Democratic Party
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Walker of Moline Captures Second Prize in Mile Dash
After a downpour the track was too muddy to continue. In the mile novice Arthur C. Walker of Moline led early but Charles Shake edged ahead to win. Walker took second with Nickerson third and Martin fourth. The quarter mile open saw a fast slate finished as rain began.
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Walker
Moline
Arthur C. Walker
Sechler Carriage Co
Charles Schake
George A Martin
George L. Nickerson
Davenport
Shake
Nickerson
Moline Boy
Martin
A. E. Proulx
Omaha
R. Rowland
Marengo
IL. Harlburt
Muscatine
A. Walker
Galt
Moline Poultry Breeders Win Prizes at Davenport Fair
H E Biggs proprietor of Prospect Park Poultry yards won four first prizes and one second at the Scott county fair in Davenport including Indian Games and Black Langshan fowls. Biggs showed eleven varieties. Cowley and Benson dissolve partnership with Benson continuing Central grocery and employing Cowley. A Davenport petition seeks a pension for Ford Giese, fireman injured in a Davenport blaze.
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Davenport
H. E. Biggs
Prospect Park
W. F
Milan Canning Expands Tomato Farm Labor Force
On J. T. Browning’s fifty acre tomato farm Milan Canning company employs fifty people picking tomatoes. Big wagon loads are sent daily to the factory, using twelve teams for hauling. The yield is good and the hard fleshed tomatoes are of excellent quality, with the factory expanding by using its own tomatoes as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Browning
Milan Canning Company
Odor and dental care note in fragmentary prose
A fragmented excerpt describes a perfume like scent from flowers and a dental product named Sorgdont. It mentions mouth sensations and a persuasive call to use the product to beautify teeth, noting a price of four dollars.
Souvenir Portfolio Offer for Columbian Exposition
An advertisement solicits readers to send fifteen cents in postage stamps to receive a prepaid Souvenir Portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposition. The offer promises full page views and descriptions of the great buildings, with a money back guarantee if the recipient is not satisfied.
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BSG
Oh 'Ak Suzy
Gb Hong Th
Dictionary compare and telephony plans in DisPatch notices
The Dispatch promotes the American Encyclopaedic Dictionary as matching Inter Ocean quality, with 38 numbers ready and two more weekly. first issue available for 6 cents to enable comparison. Also reports the Tri City Telephone Company incorporated at Clinton with $30,000 capital to serve Clinton Lyons and Fulton, promising 40 percent cheaper instruments than Bell.
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DisPatch
Inter- Ocean
Ds Ipiged
Dispattch
Tri-City Telephone Company
Clinton
Clinton, Lyons and
Fulton
Bell Corporation
Te & BuCcess
Death of Augusta Wilken Widower of Charles Wilken
Augusta Wilken 75 years 9 months 17 days widow of Charles Wilken and mother of August M. and Charles Wilken Jr died at home in Hampton Monday at 8 pm from old age. Burial in Hampton cemetery at 2 pm Wednesday.
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Hampton
Augusta Wilken
Charles Wilken
August M
Charles Wilken, Jr
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Maennerchor and Sick Benefit Society
Maennerchor
Nick Benefit Society
Runge’s Hall
J. C. Timmerman
John Jensen
Edward Strack
John Maeder
J H. Jasper
John Lager
Ruange
FLY. Co
Hemenway
L.E Gaylord
Twelfth Avenue
Mossley
William Butterworth
Thos. Dunn & Sons
Friberg
William McClellan
Deane Hose Co
MacBeth
Fire, Water and Light Committee
Wm. B. Joslin
People’s Power Co
Vinton
Alderman Reimers
Lovejoy
Messrs
Dunne
Perrin
Chaney
Grimes
Chadwick
Swensson
Fones
Reimers
Nelson
Rosborough
Dunn
Fifteenth Street
Fisst Ward
A. B. Williams
Eighth Street
Mr. Williams
Draratc Hu
Lalies
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Mise White
Mise Taylor
Miss White
Miss Taylor
Louvre
Miss Richards
Daisy Taylor
Edith White
Jeanie
Matie Hull
Mary Ainaworth
Methe
Ada Stephena
Clara Stunn
Missy Underwood
St .Louw
Board of Supervisors
de Mcline
Rock Island Union
di Ratoh
James Coldsworth
Will Range
Moline Avenue
Brooks Crossing
Coldsworth
Martindale
Dra. Bernhard
Carter
Dr King
Glandeninne
Annereen
Clandenin
Targetine CO
HLM
Labor Congress
Labor Day Committee
Hall
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
O. de
McVeagh
Franklin
England
Circuit Court
Robert J and
Joe Patchen
Cane Test
Shavenport
Myra
Methodist
Canal City
W. P. Ammerman
DispaTou
Duluth
Dulutha
Minn
Relief Committee
Ray T. Lewis
Cowley & Benson
George L. Benson
E. J. Cowley
Benson
the Central
Third Avenue
Cowley
Central
Ford Giese
Freman
Col. Elboeck
J. J. Richardson
Des Moines
Bucklen
PT Eee
Republic Court OF Honor
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