Moocher Sent to Jail After Saloon Assault
Edward Holmes faced a police court hearing on charges of assault and battery after a dispute at Joe Traeger's West Second Street saloon. Victor Meyer testified she refused him a dime, and Holmes floored him and continued the assault, leading to a 15 day county jail sentence. Holmes had frequented the Traeger place for free meals before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Holmes
Victor Meyer
Joe Traeger
West Second Street
Holmes
Traeger Place
Meyer
Schramm
Letters to Santa Claus from Rock Island Children
A trio of holiday letters from Rock Island Illinois dated December 16 18 and 19 1908 to Santa Claus. Walter asks for a hobby horse drum three wheel bicycle and candy. A second letter requests a ball blocks for his brother in California and his mother. Johnnie asks for a Bible leather joggin boots an engine a story book candy nuts and a Christmas tree if possible noting he already has a piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Santa
Walter
Hattie
Gladys
Joseph
Santa Claus
Wallace
California
Rock Island
Johnnie
Moline Officials See Resignations and Elections
In Moline the athletic treasurer Elmer Cox resigns and Ivan Irving is elected to succeed him at the year's start. Elks exalted ruler Harold Hemenway resigns for business reasons as a committee plans to present a past ruler badge. Also noted: barber shop owners’ bid to open at 7:30 a m fails, and a waterway improvement talk set for December 28 with Captain Edward H Schultz and C H Pope addressing cement and civilization. An obituary records Mrs W E Crane passing after a 10 day illness. she lived 28 years in Moline and was active in church and W C T U.
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Elmer Cox
Moline High School Athletic Association
Ivan Ltrving
Cox
Elks
Harold Hemenway
Moline Elks Lodge
Hemenway
Edward H. Schultz
United States Engineering Corps
Kansas City
Schultz
United States
Missouri River
Naval Station
Cuba
Board of Fortifications of the United States
Washington
Hudson River
C. H. Pope
Moline
W. E. Crane
City Hospital
First Congregational Church
Personal Points Highlights of Local Travels and Visits
Hon William Jackson returned from Chicago and Hon B W Hurst came home from Washington. Judge Emory Graves of Geneseo visited, and several locals and students returned from colleges for the holidays. The Rock Island House announces redecorated assembly room and special party services under manager A W Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
Chicago
B. W. Hurst
Washington
Emory C. Graves
Geneseo
City
Ella Colligan
Helen Mee Burney
Julia Daly
H.T. Seeley
Dulce
Joliet
Nora Clary
Dallas
Tex
James T. O’connor
M. M. Cruise
Kansas City
Kan
Clayton Shinstrom
Grinnell College
Laura Davis
Zetta
Benson
Jeanette
Alma Mosenfelder
Wellesley College
Edith Atkinson
Laughters
Faye
Marian
Urbana
Ill
N. B. Gosline
United States Engineer's Office
Owen C. Gray
Williams, Ariz
Dennis Shean
Gray
Clarence Ficken
Grinnell
Iowa
Roy Wannier
Sherman Finger
Cornell College
Morris Cook
Coach Finger
Rock Island House
A. W. Clark
Rumors of Changes in Rock Island Leasehold
Rumors have circulated for days about possible changes to the Rock Island house leasehold, but no alteration has been made despite ongoing negotiations. The ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy for headaches and neuralgia from colds, urging readers to call for the full name and look for signature E. W. Grove. Price 25 cents.
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Rock Island House
E. W. Grove
Thomas
Mrs. ____ Dies. Longtime Church Secretary and Treasurer
The obituary notes she served as secretary for five years and was treasurer of the ladies aid society for seventeen years at the church. She held the office at death. She is survived by her husband and two siblings in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane & Waterman
George Decker French
George Watson French
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church
Nebraska
Christmas in Turkey A unique Ice Church Rite
The article describes Christmas observances among Christian Turks and nearby tribes. Delegations carve ice pyramids and a large ice cross, forming a worship site. The Bladego conducts ceremonies, the crucifix is hunted in ice water with fatalities, then bread is blessed at the priest’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Bladego
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Rock Island Reader
A Rock Island reader from Davenport testifies to relief from severe kidney disease after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes back pain, weakness, and headaches improving after three boxes. urges others to visit Harper House pharmacy to learn more and procure the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, is sole U.S. agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Amos Burgman
Fair Street
Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island
Harper House Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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Clara V. French
Scott County District Court
Armory
Oscar Winkler
Martin Purcell
al Tressler
Edward McDermott
Nes
W. W. Morrow
State of
A. W. Hamann
Agnes L. Louer
Rev. L. J. Enright
J. W. Muljlen
Helen Brunnengraeber
Washington Street
L. E. Roddewig
Barbers’ Union
C. E. Evans
A. J. Leipold
Edmond Wehr
Post Office
Arlington Hotel
Perfection
Japan
Standard Oil Company
Saludein
Illinois Theater
Cross OF Ice
Bleuer’s
Fred Bleuer
Jeweler
Second Avenue
Bowlby
Tri-Cities
Bowlby’s
the Kimball Piano
Bowlby’s Music House
Regalia Company
Mitchell & Lynde Bidg
17Th St
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