Public Library urged as indispensable to Moline schools
In a call to support the Moline Public Library the article lauds its role beside schools and free access for all. It notes Mayor Wheelock's help, welcomes reading rooms, and urges funding and patronage despite concerns over book purchasing procedures. It also reports a $1,500 annual appropriation and highlights a Turn Verein gathering and a local accident with Mrs. Hemenway.
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Moline
Wheelock
Hemenway
Wessel
Sermon by Rev B C Barnard for 14th Battalion
The Church Militant invites the Moline and Rock Island Companies to hear Rev. B C Barnard of the Congregational Church preach from the Gospel of Peace on Sunday evening. He is praised as a strong preacher and urged to deliver a forceful, overtly loyal message to inspire duty, piety, and patriotism among soldiers.
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B.C. Barnard
Congregational Church
14Th Battalion
Moline
Rock Island
Bro. Barnard
Barnard
Munday School Picnic Forms Tri City Union
Sunday School attendees from Moline Milan and Rock Island gathered at Credit Island with over a hundred people. Rev Van Osdell led prayer and praise, Dr Westwood spoke on The Teacher s Culture, and Rev Barnard discussed Sunday School work as a group formed to conduct services and plan annual reunions.
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Munday
Moline
Milan
Rock Island
Credit Island
van Osdell
Health Board Adopts Contagion Disclosure and Burial Rules
Last Saturday the Board elected Dr Piper as President and Dr Morey as Secretary after an inspection the day before. They ordered death notices to state cause of death for contagious diseases and urged private funerals when possible. They recommended tight coffins and urged Council action on Water Street conditions. Meetings will be held at Dr Morey’s office.
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C.F. Grantz
Simon Hiragh
Carl Bruner
Fred Vierich
August Timm
George Oldfest
Muscatine
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Island
Sylvan Island
National Turn Verein
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Turners
Board of Health
Water Street
Morey
Government Island
Col. Flagler
Congress
Iron and Frood
Ipory
County Treasurer Candidate Rumors in Coe Township
County Treasurer Geo Allen of Coe township was courted by friends to run on the Republican ticket this fall. Allen, known city and country, would canvass actively if nominated. Frank Boney of Rock Island and D O Reid of Moline are also mentioned for the office. Allen advocates regional balance and asks the convention to consider locality.
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Geo. Allen
Coe Township
Allen
Frank Boney
Rock Island
D. O. Reid
Moline
A.gilmore
Milan Journal
Brown Mapes
Armory Hall
Joshua Sandage
Milt. Reynolds
Abt Quartette
Keokuk
A. L. Carson
Moline Plow Company
A. W. Braner
Rock Island Gan Club
Peoria
R. H. Garrigue
Iowa
Anna
Charles H. Deere
New York
Simonson
Foy
Mack
Ford
Jont Maxson
Weat Liberty
Tox
Piessants
Supreme Court
Ottawa
Geo. W. Pleasants
Bro. Linfield
Moore
Harwood
Walters Déper formance injury at Timm’s event
A small party invited by Mayer gathered for Walters Déperformance at Timm's on Thursday night. They met at Mr Vinton's with Mrs L E Homenway present. The parlor was dimly lit and an attempt to sit led to an armed incident.
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Mayer
Timm
The Price of Gas and Street Lighting Costs
A comparison of coal gas street lamp costs in Moline and Rock Island shows Moline paying $48 per post per year including labor and lighting until midnight, with June usage at 84 burning hours and a 4-foot burner. Rock Island pays $34 per post for all-night lighting, using 18 334 hours in June, and Naptha lamps cost about $25 per lamp per year. The piece argues for cheaper lighting options and notes local figures and opinions.
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Rock Island
Coal Gas Co
Moline
Illinois Naptha Lamp Co
Davenport
The Keater House Promotes Low Boarder Rates
The Keater House seeks permanent boarders at low rates to expand its patronage. City clerks, superintendents, and other workers are urged to use the house and every businessperson should help channel trade. The house has operated well since opening and aims to grow its transient clientele through community support.
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Keater
Bugbee
Keater House
Littler Sails From New York for Liverpool
Col. Littler departs aboard the City of b of the Inman Line from New York heading to Liverpool. He will represent the Butter and Cheese Association and the National Batter Cheese and Egg ao in a mission linked to provisioning for both hemispheres.
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Davenport
Democrat
RM. ‘Littler
New York
City of B
Inman
Liverpool
Colold
Littler
Butter and Cheese Association
National
Mayor Wheelock Celebrates 63rd Birthday With Gift
Friends gathered at Mayor Wheelock’s home to present a gold headed ebony cane as he closed his 63rd year. William Kerns spoke, Wheelock acknowledged the surprise, and a neighbor momentarily interrupted the hush with chatter about secrets.
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Squire Swander
Mayor Wheelock
Wm. Kerns
Mr. Wheelock
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Moline Review
Local Department
The
Sances
Provision Exchange Association
R. James Abernathey
Kansas
Barnard & Leas Co
RK. James
Tux Resiew
Col. Farquhar
Engineer Corps
Flagier
Washington City
Mackenzie
Col
Farquhar
Detroit
Ba. Littlefield
North Henderson
Mercer County
Clinois
Jesse Tate
Review
Sim Gorman
Jim Rhodes
Johnny Parcell
Day
Egbert & Ficher’s
Porter
Eiker
Boyd
Johnnie
Eli
Dr. Morey
K. H. Garrigue
Walters
W. Wheelock
Dis
Weapswearn
Circuit Court
Waters & First
Moline Water Power Co
Water Power Co
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