Davenport Feuds and Obituaries A Davenport News Summary
Louis Laeseke was arraigned for threatening a public offense after firing one shot at neighbor E. E. Sexton, who was unharmed. Oscar and Nancy Wiley faced disturbing the peace over a quarrel about a watch. Otto Johannsen, a 39-year-old former Davenport resident, died in New York City from injuries in a motor accident, to be buried in Davenport. Obituaries note Rebecca Hill-Ade, Christiana Svehrk, and W. J. Marinan, with services and burials planned. local social notes include visits, church events, and club activities across Davenport and Reynolds communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Sexton
Louis Laeseke
Sexton
Laeseke
Oscar Wiley
Nancy
Davenport
Otto Johannsen
New York City
Johannsen
Liniment Relief for Rheumatic Muscle Aches Reported
Lenox Iowa notes say Miss Sylvia Brown and brother visit relatives as Chamberlains Liniment eases painful lame shoulder attributed to rheumatism. Miss Marcela Stoddard returns to Rock Island home after visit. Liniment praised for prompt effect and agreeable use. available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Brown
Chamberlain
Iowa
Marcela Stoddard
Jher
Rock Island
Fourth street car line planned for Tri-Cities
J F Porter president of Tri-City Railway says construction of the Fourth street car line will follow the franchise. Meanwhile the annual July 18 battle between Fifteenth Street and Third Avenue teams at Browning Field will raise funds for the day nursery via the Woman's Club and may include a parade. A lease secures East Moline post office space for ten years at $540 yearly. the government moved in last October. Obituary notes Mrs Clara Forsberg 66 found dead at 731 Twenty-third street after heart trouble. inquest by Coroner J F Rose. Surviving children include Mrs Elsie Peterson and Mrs Joseph Ecklund among others. she was born in Sweden and lived in Moline 17 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Railway Company
J. F. Porter
Tri-Cities
Fifteenth Street
Third Avenue Warriors
Browning Field
Woman's Club
Postoffice
East Moline
E. J. Bronson
Nineteenth Street
Moline
United States of America
County Recorder's Office
Bronson
First Avenue
Ninth Street
Uncle Sam
Ace
Clara Forsberg
Charles EB. Forsberg
Twenty-third Street
J. F. Rose
Gossett
Forsberg
Joseph Ecklund
Rock Island
Elsie Peterson
Christina Eckstam
Chicago
Nels G. Forsberg
Oregon
Sweden
Sherrard and area residents travel and visits noted
Sherrard and nearby residents share a flurry of travel and guest visits. Kirkpatrick family from Scotland arrives via New York and Rock Island, with Mrs Beattie joining, while Lincox attend Seaton, Pritchard leaves for York Nebraska, and Gray Maiers heads home to Denver. Ruth Brown and her father depart for England via Chicago. Manchieur relocates to Moline, and Miller family burial observed for an infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Rock Island
Scotland
New York
Sherrard
Robert Beattie, Sr
Beattie
Elmer Lincox
Seaton
Mabel Pritchard
York
Neb
Lamphere
Gray Maiers
Joseph Stevens
Denver
Colo
Reynolds
Vance Sherrard
William Stevenson
Osco
Ruth Brown
Cable
England
James Brown
Chicago
Annabel
Elizabeth Brown
Sherrard Cemetery
Local social notes list visits and moves across Illinois towns
Hampton E E Swann travels to Camanche Iowa to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs O Hodgson of Watertown visit George McNeals Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Van Zimmerman of East Moline move to William Edelman tenant on River street. M Schaab of Rock Island was here Thursday. Miss Marguerite Silvis of Rock Island visits grandmother Mrs Anna Adams and aunt Mrs Clara Holland. The Sunshine Workers conducted and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Swann
Camanche
Iowa
O. Hodgson
Watertown
George McNeal
van Zimmerman
East Moline
William Edelman
River Street
M. Schaab
Rock Island
Marguerite Silvis
Anna Adams
Clara Holland
Sunshine Workers
Hampton Area News Briefs and Local Events
A village social at the hall and various family visits are listed along with weddings, cemetery association meeting, and graduation notices. John Prince and Alice Mundy wed in Rock Island and will reside in Hampton after a wedding trip. The Hampton Cemetery association plans an election of directors on Monday at 7 p.m. Other items include graduates Ozette Reynolds Ruth Hayes Mabel and Esther Kleist Arleigh Coleberg and Effie Shires commencement at Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Ferman
Moline
Henry Hanewalker
John Prince
Alice Mundy
Rock Island
Hampton
Herman Patch
Watertown
C. H. Lee
E. J. Mohr
Grand Mound
Iowa
Foster Baptist Church
Ozette Reynolds
Ruth Hayes
Mabel
Esther Kleist
Arleigh Coleberg
Grace Freyermuth
Hazel Dell
Effie Shires
Foster Mrs L McDevitt of Red Oak Guest of Mrs Watson
Graduating exercises were held at the Red Oak location with Mrs L McDevitt from Red Oak Iowa attending as a guest of Mrs Thomas Watson during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McDevitt
Red Oak
Iowa
Thomas Watson
Poslam Promises Rapid Healing for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Poslam for curing various skin diseases including eczema, boils, and rashes with rapid results. It claims overnight relief for minor troubles and recommends Poslam Soap for daily use to maintain healthy skin. testimonials list several chemists and the Ery Laboratories offering samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atvi
A. J. Ries
NM. Steiner
H. CO. Reiss
Ell Srumgists
Sci
Ery Laboratories
West 'Twen His Street
New York City
Historic Blackbeards and a Virginia pirate tale
A trimmed excerpt recalls Blackbeard Edward Teach, his privateering rise, piracy, and the 1718 duel with Virginia officer Lieutenant Maynard. In Pamlico Bay the pirate perished after a hand to hand fight, his crew punished and the coast relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Blackbeard
Charles Eden
Eden
Edward Mosley
Mosley
Spotswood
Virginia
Robert Maynard
Pamlico Bay
Maynard
America
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C. A. Gallagher
Perry Street
Rebecca’ Hill-Ade
Keithsburg
Christiana Svehrk
William Suehrk
Gaines Street
Neudorf
Bei Eutin
Germany
United States
Fairmount Cemetery
Iowa Street
W. J. Marinan
Cornelius J. Marinan
Frank C. Marinan
D. L. Marinan
Detroit
Mich
E. P. Swan
Deroit
H.j.hall
Minneapolis
Mary Wayne
Izora Lee
Winnifred Bowles
Hamiet
S. J. Ferguson
Epworth League
Church Lawn
Taylor Ridge
Pearl Wait
C. SC
Maud Clark
F. E. Clark
St. Charles
S. P. Johnston
Des Moines
Grace Davis
G. H. Thorpe
el Paso
Ill
Samuel Bahringer
C. F. Bahringer
K. M. Saunders
Viola
P. C. Freytag
Postum
Welmilie
Postum Cereal Company, Limited
Battle Creek
Michigan
Ne Courier
Courier
United Motor Chicago Co
Eighteenth Street and
Michigan Avenue
Chicago, MI
Haves
Foster School
Foster
Harry Wibber
Muscatine
John Yeaker
Albert Payson Terhune
the Press Publishi Co
New York World
Edward Teach
Thateh
West Indies
Blackguard
Sea Rangers
Anece
Carolina
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