Bank Officers Foil Burglar At Iowa National Bank
In Davenport, a bold attempt to pass a stolen check on the Iowa National Bank was stopped by teller Louis Benn and vice president Julius Burmeister. A getaway suspect, claiming to be Henry Wohnorade, was captured with officers after negotiations and a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Bank
Louis Benn
Julius Burmeister
Rock Island Fuel Company
Henry Wohnorade
Fuel Company
Town National Bank
Bein
Possble
Mr. Burmeister
Henry Kohrs
Wobonade
Arthur Johnson
Memphis
Tenn
Zuma News Roundup Notes and Local Doings
Rev Hull announced Chaplain Barney would speak at Zuma Sunday morning. Various local visits, illnesses, farm moves, and school activities fill Zuma life from Hillsdale to Watertown with multiple families noted for gatherings, travel, and health concerns. The article records community events, movements, and a reader’s note on Ernest Lyford’s sudden death.
Moline To Cross Guard at Busy Street Crossing
Coroner's jury urges a flagman at the Twenty-fifth street crossing in Moline after inquest into Albert Erickson's death. Trainmen report long sightline gaps and sidetrack obstructions that hinder view of approaching trains, marking the crossing as highly dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg Py
Albert Erickson
Twenty-fifth Street Crossing
Natick Yards
Albert Linden
Erickson
Andalusia Report: Stropes Family Move Into Weak’s House
John Stropes and his family have moved into the residence formerly owned by Charles Weak, marking a change of occupancy and family relocation within the town. Local confirmations note the transition occurred over the past week as neighbors observed boxes and moving activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stropes
Charles Weak
Statements From All Quarters on Cooper Preparations
A Davenport area claim about Cooper medicines sold at Harper House pharmacy highlights user benefits after Mr John Holston of Lovington IL reports ten years of stomach distress improved by half a bottle of the New Discovery. He can now eat with pleasure and endorses the treatment for stomach troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Harper House
Davenport
John Holston
Lovington
Baptist sociable raises funds despite bad roads
Albert Simmons had vacated the premises long ago while Hayes Britton left home for the first time in five weeks. Mrs. Gilman Hobert is ill and Jake Burkett has been quite sick. The Baptist sociable was a success and attendees enjoyed themselves, clearing twenty one dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Britton
Gilman Hobert
Jake Burkett
The
Baptist
Grand masquerade ball at Coal Valley February 22
Edginton notes visitors from La Plata Missouri and local social gathering at Miss Vesta Ward’s home. W H Wenks has the grip while Fred Carpenter returns from Colorado Springs honeymoon trip. Elmer Patterson hurls clover for John Rursel. Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised as quick relief for rheumatic and muscular pains sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta
Ward
W. H. Wenks
Fred Carpenter
Colorado Springs
Elmer Patterson
John Rursel
Coal Valley
Chamberlain
East Moline Notes on Local Visits and Moves
East Moline gossip reports illness and hospital visits as Mr Dunn travels to Blairstown Iowa to be with his mother. House changes see Coppen family moving into Ralph Stoakes home and the Sharpened sense of community as Stoughton Maquoketa and Spencer Davenport guests appear. Clergy planning to organize another church and local business moves include Glen Arndt opening a barber shop in the Linkneat building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Dunn
Blairstown
Iowa
Mr Dunn
Coppen
Ralph Stoakes
Stoughton
Maquokela
Spencer
Davenport
Stultz
Harry Sw. Z
W. W. Story
Moline
Mr. Martin
Aledo
Frank Bishop
Diallo
Geneseo
van Gen
Muscatine
Stilling
Ingersoll
Ladies Union
James Howard
Clifford Read
Corona
William Darrow
Joe van Hoe
Milleon and
Rock Island
Bertha Busia
Wisconsin
Local Notes From Watertown and Nearby Areas
Watertown residents report Mr Smoke back home after appendectomy at Moline hospital. Ross Trout remains confined to his room with the grip. Mrs John Nelson is ill. Harmony circle ladies were entertained by Mrs Frank McKenrick. W C Hodgson, formerly ill, showing slow improvement. Mr and Mrs K Matthews spent Sunday in Erie with son Ray Matthews and family. Mr Rosenberger moved his family near Watertown Station. Mrs Bart Simmonds visiting her parents near Joslin. Rev Eugene Sheppard conducting revival services in Port Byron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hull
Barney
Lyceum
Hillsdale
Zuma
Dora Stiltz
Henry Brandt
Oscar Rathbun
Coe
Zuma Aid Society
S. S. Beal
John Heron
Albert Heron
Heron
Iowa
Metta Manning
Walter
John Jacobs
James Donahoo
Cramer
George McMurphy
Ed McMurphy
Valentine
Zuma School
Miss Allsbro
Frank Shafer
King Matthews
Watertown
Clyde Wake
William Filbert
Matthews
Shafer School
Dora Ziegler
Lyman Daily
Frank Daily
Albany
Whiteside County
Frank Dow
Boyd McMichaels
Hampton Township
Carbon Cliff
Silvis
Barstow
Hampton
Rapids City
Julia Dow
Marion
Louie Dow
Henry Mumma
Ed Wainwright
Mumma
Wainwright
Frank Wake
Boyd McMichael
Robert Savage
Port Byron
Port Byron Academy
Ernest Lyford
Smoke
Moline Hospital
Ross Trout
John Nelson
Harmony Circle
Frank McKenrick
W. C. Hodgson
K. Matthews
Erie
Ray Matthews
Rosenberger
Sherrard Notables On The Move And A Death In Family
SHERRARD C A Samuelson was in the tri cities Thursday on business. Gurney Farrow left for Peoria as a delegate to the state convention of the United Mine Workers. Rudolph Miller left for Texas Tuesday on a business trip. Mrs Elizabeth Bell visited Rock Island and Silvis for a few days starting Tuesday. Grandpa Meeker died at his son Steve Meeker's home Saturday evening, leaving two sons in Sherrard. Funeral services were conducted at the United Brethren church with Rev Arbogast officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Samuelson
Tri-Cities
Gurney Farrow
Peoria
United Mine Workers
Rudolph Miller
Texas
Elizabeth Bell
Rock Island
Silvis
Grandpa Meeker
Steve Meeker
Sherrard
United Brethren Church
Mr. Arbogast
Evangelistic Meetings Open in Town Tabernacle
Families from Collinsville visit Sherrard Cable and Coal Valley for a few weeks. Rev Hicks and wife with baby arrived to lead evangelistic meetings in the new tabernacle in the northwest part of town. Farmers shipped hogs to Chicago on Wednesday. J Allelys returned home for a brief visit with Mrs Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrard
George Jones
Collinsville
Cable
Coal Valley
Mr. Hicks
Tabernacle
Chicago
J. Allelys
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Sdavenport
Osborn
James Osborn
Jo Line Steamship Company
St. Louis
Clarence Erickson
Ernst Swanson
Bishop
Ind
W. A. Stoecks
Board of Health
Murray
Tri-city
Nichols
James S. Smith
West Liberty
A L. LL Sargent
Point Richmond
Cal
R. J. Shannon
Bettendorf
D. M. Landis T
This City
F. W. Downs
Mercy Hos
Victor Johnson
John Carlson
Clark G. Anderson
Sixth Ward
Board of Local Improvement
Alsa
John Swanson
Rock Island County
Jong
Swanson
Henry Carlson
Eleventh Street
Third Avenue
Humane Society
A. E. Montgomery
Sixth Avenue
Mary Brookins
Minneapolis
Vincent Anderson
St. Anthony's Hospital
Isd
Ervie
Tinners’ Union
Spencer Memorial Church
Andalusia
Albert Simmons
Edgington
George Brussell
la Plata, Mo
Mrs
John Bognar
Yale Hair Tonic
Freopy
L. S. McCabe & CO
East Moline
Michigan
van Camp
VanCamp’s
V@n Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Yates
Mutual Loan GO
People’s National Bank
Rock Island, UL
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