Monroe health resort water gas glow draw crowds
Wor bbe Pane describes Monroe Loulé as a health resort where a natural water gas combination in a vast pool feeds a contiguous natatorium. The daily flow about 30 000 feet is used for illumination and the water reportedly yields remarkable restorative effects. Elderly dignitaries relax like youth, intriguing observers as scientists analyze the emanation and salt content.
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Monéay
Daily Dispatch
Monroe
Loulé
Tana
Tragic Fourth Avenue Derrick Accident Kills Boy
Chester McMahon 7, son of Peters and McMahon grocers, died on Sunday after a derrick rope accident at a building site on Fourth Avenue near Seventh Street. Three 11 year olds, Helge Jennisch Adah Pearson and the boy, hung from a pulley rope when the derrick failed. Jennisch and Pearson fled to a building while McMahon was struck. Coroner’s jury found death accidental due to a blunt object dislodged by rope pulling. Chester was a St Mary’s parochial pupil and is survived by his parents. funeral planned for Ottawa Illinois with burial there.
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Daily Dispatch
Chester McMahon
McMahon
Peters & McMahon
Seventh Street
Fourth Avenue
F. Q Johnson
Johnson
Lewis Roofing Co
Herbert Hintz
Charles F. Hintz
Helge Jennisch
Adah Pearson
Herm Ristau
Geneseo
Hintz
Chester Edward McMahon
St. Mary's Parochial School
Burfal
Ottawa
O. E. McMahon
George D. Berndt
DR. Prosser
Frank Lundholm
Joe Sullivan
James Hiatt
Albert Goben
Elope to Chicago for Rock Island Pair’s Marriage
Esther Cameron of Rock Island and Harvey C White of Moline were married in Chicago as announced in Saturday news. Mrs Cameron, mother, said the union was a surprise but believes it correct after years of attentive courtship. Esther worked at Bartlett Bros tea and coffee. Harvey is a machinist at Silvis and they will likely reside in Rock Island.
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Chicago
Esther Cameron
Rock Island
Harvey C. White
Moline
Joseph C. Cameron
Twenty-third Street
Mercer County Fair Opens At Aledo With Wedding Invite
Aledo hosts the Mercer County Fair for its 67th year with a public wedding planned in front of the amphitheater and a $100 gold gift to the bride and groom. The Rock Island Southern completes the Aledo branch, offering special service as rail upgrades promise 85-pound steel rails across the line. The fair features a large swine show, auto exhibit, horse and cattle show, and the Canadian agricultural exhibit, with racing over three big days and a soldiers reunion on Friday.
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Aledo
Rock Island Southern
Hickory Street
Tri-city
Mercer County Agricultural Society
Dominion of Canada
Emerson
Agricultural Society
Mercer County Soldiers’ and Sailors
Mercer County Fair
Milnois
McCullough
Matheraville
Gilchrist
Pittsburg
Gambering Raid Shocks Rock Island Fraters
Attorney J H Hauberg swore out a search warrant against the Billberg gambling place in Rock Island after hearing a losing patron's tale. Several arrested, money seized near $400, raid halted suspected operators. Court set for Tuesday. authorities criticized for not aiding Constable Schmid during the operation. The league vows a thorough drive to end gambling in Rock Island.
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John H. Hauberg
Billberg
Rock Island
Billberg Place
J H. Cleland
Hauberg
Sheriff's Office
Miller
Reid
Schmid
Raid on Rock Island gambling house nets arrests at 221 Twenty second
A Saturday raid at 3 pm on the Park saloon gambling joint at 221 Twentieth Street in Rock Island led to arrests. Operated by A W Billberg per a search warrant from Justice J H Cleland, officers seized paraphernalia as two men named HB and Bailey resisted. One escapee claimed to jump from a roof after fleeing with a camera, injuring a knee.
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Sain’ Bailey
McBride
Sida
C. &. Peterson
Will Stewart
Court of Justice
Cleland
Rock Island
Park
Twentieth Street
W. Billberg
Law and Order League
J H. Cleland
August Schmid
Schmid
Revenue cutter patrol warns Illinois river boaters on lights
Owners of power boats in the Illinois river region are cautioned to follow government rules on lights and whistles. Revenue cutters patrolling near Hennepin and LaSalle arrest delinquents, with a likely visit planned before winter to enforce compliance.
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Hennepin and LaSalle
Clinois River
Gold Medal Flour Pleases The Cook
A brief note highlights Gold Medal Flour as a preferred brand for cooks, praising its quality and versatility in recipes. The endorsement emphasizes dependable results and broad household use.
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Aildecard
Perdwrica
Independent candidate Louis O Johns vows to stay in race
Louis O Johns of this city announces as an independent for the Inols legislature, saying he is in the race to stay provided backers do not change their minds. He stresses the campaign remains strictly independent and will not be tied to any organization. Petitions will be filed within thirty days of the November election.
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Louis O Johns
Inols
Mr Johns
Il Am
Hughes
Hearst
Johns
Thomas Campbell
Henry L. Wheelan
Campbell
Wheelan
Silvis Methodists Plan To Build New Church Edifice
The Silvis Methodist congregation will launch a fund drive after the conference session in Pontiac to finance a handsome church on Second avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. The church board unanimously requests Rev. B. W. Thompson begin a fourth year, aiding the campaign for a future city landmark despite lacking a current meetinghouse.
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Pontiac
Methodist
Silvis
B. W. Thompson
Thompson
Second Avenue
Twelfth
Thirtesh H
Rock Island County Sunday School Convention Sets Oct 4 5
The thirty third annual Rock Island County Sunday School convention meets Tuesday and Wednesday October 4 and 5 at Bilvis Methodist church. Noted instructors from Chicago include B C Knapp and Ida Lyda with Henry Moser and Mrs C W Hawes among speakers. Delegates from each school plus three more attend. Extensive program promises instruction and inspiration for all workers.
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Rock Island County Sunday School Association
Methodist
Bilvis
B. C. Knapp
Chicago
Chicago Theological Seminary
Union Park
Ida F. Lyda
Henry Moser
Sheridan
C. W. Hawes
Rock Island
Broadway Presbyterian Sunday School
Harry E. van Duzer
Rock Island County Sunday
Augustana College Names 1911 Senior Class Officers
The Augustana senior class organized and elected Ibert F. Schersten Titusville as president with Philip Sodergren as vice president Ethel Arklof as secretary and H A Larson as treasurer Athletic Manager Paul Andreen The group will graduate next spring with about twenty five members active in social musical literary and athletic life including a strong basketball record and debate participation.
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Augustana College
Ibert F Schersten
Titusville
Philip Sodergren
Ethel Arklof
H. A. Larson
Paul Andreen
Funeral Held For John C Swank Near Rapids City
Funeral service for John C Swank took place at his home near Rapids City on a Friday afternoon with Masons from Coal Valley lodge and local Elks in attendance. Rev Mr McMakin of Albany officiated, Rose Hill church quartet sang, and an elaborate flower display accompanied the burial at Rose Hill cemetery. Pallbearers from Coal Valley Masons led the procession per a late request.
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Dispatch
John C Swank
Rapids City
Masons
Coal Valley Lodge
Mr. McMakin
Albany
Rose Hill Church
Rose Hill
Coal Valley Masons
Charles George
William Filbert
J M. Hutchinson
J. R. Leas
A Searle
H. Hillier
Insurgent cucumber sparks North Dakota fair joke
A Fargo politician at the North Dakota state fair quips that the cucumber is the Insurgent cucumber, noting it does not always agree with a party, while a visitor questions the label.
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Fargo
Body's Magazine
How to Know Trees by Gusie Leaves lecture highlights
Professor Paarmann, Davenport Academy curator, gave an Augustana College Science Club talk on tree leaves. He showed over fifty specimens from Davenport and nearby cities and urged using leaf study to teach accuracy in judging foliage shape, structure, and city suitability.
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Gusie
J. Hi. Paarnagae
Davenport Academy of Sciences
Augustana College Science Club
Paar- Mann
Paarmann
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Adolph Pearson
Genesee Woman
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Mercer
OLD Soldiers’ Reunion
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J. H. Hauberg
AIS
Jatterna
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Justice of the Peace
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Peterson
Stewart
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Hb&b
Bailey
Illinois River
Silvis Methodists
E. Cknapp
Ida Byda
Mrs. Hawes Speaker
Mrs. Thompson
County Association
Floy Thompson
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John Deere
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