Divides the Reward After Forger Capture
Davenport news items report Sheriff Eckhardt sharing a $250 reward for forger Williams with three groups: Floor Walker Young, the trio who caught Williams, and the three officers Flannery Boettscher and Cannon, each receiving $85.33. Also noted are Davenport Cremation Society officers reelected, a man jailed for intoxication after threatening his wife, and obituaries and assorted local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhardt
Paterson, N. J
Forger Williams
Boston
New Jersey
Walker Young
Williams
Flannery
Boettscher
Cannon
Ice Cutting Soon Near Milan By Union Ice & Coal Co
The Union Ice and Coal Company announced it will begin cutting ice on Rock River tomorrow afternoon at the Ice Houses two miles east of Milan. Cold weather has yielded about nine inches of finest quality ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Ice & Coal Company
Rock River
Milan
Fireman's Injuries Fatal James Ray Dies at Hospital
James Ray, a Milwaukee fireman, died this morning at St Luke's hospital two weeks after an alighting accident at Nahant that fractured his skull. He had remained unconscious during his hospitalization. A girl, Selma Nelson, labeled delinquent in county court, was ordered committed to the state and placed in custody of the police matron Miss Ramser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Klein
Martens
Eddward O'Neill
Davenport
Mercy Hospital
Clinton County
Edward
Scott County
Butler Township
West Seventeenth Street
James A. Quinn
James Ray
Nahant
St. Luke's Hospital
Selma Nelson
Miss Ramser
Dtate
John Tjallas
Fourth Avenue
Tjallas
Council Inspects New Bridge Over Sears Canal
The city council met at 2 PM at city hall to inspect the 157 foot bridge spanning the widened Sears canal. S. B. Davis funds half the bridge cost while Tri-city Railway pays 2000, reducing city expense. bridge designed for interurban traffic. An adjourned evening session will review city mines prepared by Town Publishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Canal
City Hall
Ouit
Rock River
Sears
Davis
Tri-city Railway Company
Town Publishings Company
Flames Damage Building Fire Spreads to Adjacent Property
A fire erupted this afternoon in the upper part of a residence owned by Thomas Greeley at 2720 Fifth Avenue. The flames damaged the building and the adjoining western property before the department halted the spread, with losses insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Greeley
Fifth Avenue
School Librarian Resigns. Summers to Succeed Chamberlin
Miss Charlotte Chamberlin resigns after three terms as high school librarian. Miss Myrtle Summers will take over the position at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Chamberlin
Myrtle Summers
Charlotte Chamberlin
Board of Education
Entrikin
East Moline Editor Resigns as Mardis Sells Interest
W C Mardis retires as editor of the East Moline Herald and sells his stake to Mayor George Johnson who becomes sole owner. Scott Evans takes over leadership of the paper. Also note cold weather caused a telephone line break on Third avenue and Sixteenth street affecting a Bridge Line car. Y M C A chess club organizers meet to discuss formation with a larger gathering planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Mardis
Herald
Carbon Cliff
East Moline Herald
George Johnson
East Moline
Scott Evans
Third Avenue
Sixteenth Street
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths Advertisement
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims kidney disease causes heart and lung trouble and offers a free sample and book by mail from Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shermer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
S.S.S
Nature
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Knights Templar Party Planned by Quad Commanderies
Rock Island Davenport Clinton and Muscatine commanderies plan a Knights Templar party in Clinton on Feb 5 with dancing music cards and refreshments. A special train from Davenport leaves at 7 PM and a return car will run the Long View line. Local committee includes M. S. Heagy H. A. Clevenstine and H. A. J. McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Rock Island Commandery
No. 18
Knights Templar
Rock Island
Davenport
Muscatine
Long View
Clinton Commandery
M. S. Heagy
H. A. Clevenstine
H. A. J. McDonald
Birthday Party at Mrs South's and Club Gatherings Thrive
Mrs Thom as South hosted a birthday party at 17 Eleventh Avenue with Miss Clara Hampton winning the leading prize and Mrs Fred Feltham the consolation. The C A U club met at Mrs Clara Elblom's home where Mildred Newberge received a token. Mrs William H Whister hosted a bridge night and Mrs Ford Levy planned a Tri City Euchre gathering for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas South
Lady Friends
Eleventh Avenue
Clara Hampton
Fred Feltham
C. A. U. Club
Tri City
Ford Levy
Tri-city
Euchre Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cremation Society
Davenport Cremation Society
C. E. Harrison
F. C. Claussen
William Haase
F. T Blunck
Peter Stelling
Claus Stoltenberg
L. P. Best
M. E. Nabstedt
Fred Postel
Point
Silvis
Moline
M. M. Cruise
Enios James
James Taylor
Marietta
Ohio
Cecelia Hansley
South Dakota
Axel Rosenquist
M. A. Hollingsworth
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
DeWitt County Hers’ Institute
Ferguson
F. A. Sehlick
Rockford
the Elks
Lodge
Geneva
R. W. Olmsted
Arbuckles
Buffalo
LeClaire
Princeton
Watertown
New
Brady St
Council
H. A. Weld
City
John Hammes
Seventh Avenue
John Goad
Ed Slevin
Hammes
Southwest Limited
Milwaukee
Mr. Good
Social Affairs
Argus
E. F. Godfrey
Rock Island and
Twenty-second Street
Ricker
A. Salz
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Mann
Louis Salzmann
Bridge
William H. Whister
Bridge Whist
Harper House Pharmacy
S.S.S. Roots and Herbs
Eer
Rock Island, Ill
California
el Paso
Colorado
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