Light Is Saved In Davenport Community Injury Report
William E Sho walter who was struck in the left eye by flying steel at the dart plant was released from Mercy hospital to his home at 1305 Perry street. Doctors had feared loss of sight but now expect recovery. Also noted are a series of local incidents including a wagon axle fracture of Peter Trauffer and the discovery of Jack Niemeyer's body near Myrtle street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Showalter
Dart
Mercy Hospital
Perry Street
Peter Trauffer
Franklin Street
Locust
Marquette
Trausfer
Jack Niemeyer
Myrtle Street
Runge's
F. E. Rudolph
Polly
Moline
Mississippi
Karl Wyen
Wanesha
Wis
Louisville
Ed Borcherdt
Ralph Snake
Davenport
Fifth Street
Charles Pappas
Charles Lundy
Chicago
Ludington
Manistee
Thomases
Alec
George W. Swigart
First National Bank
Moline to Cut Police Force and Oppose District Annexation
The Moline city commission plans strict economy with police staffing cut after July 4 reducing the original 19 000 appropriation by at least 2000. Watertown district opposes annexation with East Moline, citing bonds and timing. Additionally a sneak thief stole cash and jewelry from James Hoage at Miller and Rehmann restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
Bisant
Rock Island
Beauties Ask Liberty Bell for Panama Exposition
Eight Northwest beauties invading the East seek to borrow Philadelphia's Liberty Bell for the 1916 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Most are school teachers who passed a Portland chamber of commerce exam, escorted by Philip S Bates. Opponents say the bell should remain in Philadelphia and it is hoped President Wilson will help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
San Francisco
United States
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Philip 8. Bates
The
Northwest
Portland
Ore
Liberty Bell
California
Wilson
Illinvis
Chicago
Four police appointees named by Davenport chief
Chief Hans Schramm selected four candidates to fill vacancies on the Davenport Police Department. William J. Ruhl, of 923 Went Ninth Street, was chosen as successor to the late Officer James Canar a Gettysburger. Joseph A. Cummings, from Davenport, heads to Gettysburg for the reunion. he served three years starting July 1861 and is 72. Open after hours saloon license revoked for Harry Morris of 1815 Rockingham Road after police report of revelry and boarded windows. Busy weed day announced for June 23. earlier weed-cutting window July 15 to Aug 15 to prevent excessive growth. Marriage licenses issued daily. list of couples includes Dixon Jencks, Rehder Hanchett, Alvord Kennedy, Oettimann Schummer, Leptien Agger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Schramm
William J. Ruhl
Ninth Street
James Cana
Joseph A. Cummings
Gettysburg
Cummings
Co. B. Sistieth New York Regiment
Alfred C. Mueller
Harry Morris
Rockingham Road
Esboowman
Omcer Meyer
Meyer
Harry J. McFarland
Charles Dixon
Vere Jencks
Clinton
Iowa
John F. Rehder
Gladys Hanchett
Davenport
Lloyd
Alvord
Cecilia Kennedy
Hugo Oettimann
Emma M. Schummer
Montice
Local News Briefs and Community Notes
Mrs. Jacob Freyermuth shows improvement after a light paralytic stroke last week. Mr. and Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Monson of Wrayville plan a three month visit to Sweden. Many from the area attended children day at the German M E church in Wrayville with Rev. O Burns delivering an engaging talk. The B P A social at F P Gillett’s home Thursday evening drew a good crowd and funds for the treasury. Also a drug advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Freyermuth
E. Reynolds
R. Rickett
J. Dungan
Thomas Watson
Monson
Wrayville
Sweden
M. E. Church
O. Burns
F. P. Gillett
Silvis Social Notes And Local Arrivals
Mrs F Leeper and daughter visit California. Wilma and Lillian Wolf depart for DePue to visit relatives. Mrs D Marchant returns from Minnesota. Gertie Studgvin visits Council Bluffs. Doris Ferguson returns from Iowa. H Hockman visit to Kansas and back. Eva Yockes returns from DePue. Miss Anna Marts of Rock Island marries J H Crowder. they will live in Silvis. James Crowder returns from Jacksonville wedding trip and will reside here. J W F club entertained at Mrs Richard A Meer’s Twelfth street home. Rev Loyal M Thompson attends Epworth league meeting at Geneseo. Engler to build new residence on Sixteenth street. Memorial Methodist Ladies Aid and friends meet at church for an all day session with devotional exercises, needlework, and a 1 o’clock dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Leeper
Little Daughter
California
Wilma
Lillian Wolf
DePue
D. Marchant
Minnesota
Gertie Studgvin
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Doris Ferguson
H. Hockman
Kansas
Eva Yockes
Anna Marts
Rock Island
J. H. Crowder
Silvis
James Crowder
Jacksonville
J.W. F
Richard A.meer
Twelfth Street
Loyal M. Thompson
Epworth League
Geneseo
Engler
Sixteenth Street
Memorial Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society
Friends
Local Social News and Notices From Geneseo and Rock Island
A probate and social items page reports 25 cents collected, visits by R S Silvis's daughter, Florence Murdock visiting Coal Valley, Miss Jean Larson returning from Carbon Cliff, Andrew Peterson moving to a new residence and planning an eight room bungalow, Shubert moving to Henry Weidenhoff’s, a Sadie McCoy birthday party for 11th birthday with games and supper, and the Rock Island Mutual Building Loan Savings annual meeting set for July 1 1913 at 7 30 p m to elect directors and conduct business. Henry Lemurg president and Edward B Kreis secretary listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Silvis
Geneseo
Florence Murdock
Coal Valley
Emil Klebe
Jean Larson
Carbon Cliff
Andrew Peterson
Tenth Street
Third Avenue
Mr. Shubert
Henry Weidenhoff
First Avenue
Fifth Street
Sadie McCoy
Rock Island Mutual Building, Loan & Savings Association
State Bank Building
Henry Lemburg
Edward B. Kreis
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Davienport Police and Fire Commission
Whitaker
Withiam
Thhe
A. Marston
J. W. Holden
H. C. Beard
Dean Hare
Dean Marmaduke Hare
Mrs. Hare
Dean
Geneva
Ill
Mississipi
Ottumwa
Watertown
East Moline
James Hoage
Miller & Rehmann
Fourth Avenue
Martin Gain
Hoage
Alse
Laborer
Dan Hesquiro
Jand
Hesquire
Moline City Hospital
Wm. Lingner
Sixteenth Avennue
Joseph Carl
Riverside Cemetery
Quaker City
Mabel Martin
Nett R. Drew
Philip S. Bates
Laura M. Dawson
Co. L. Barkley
Belle C. Nelson
Ethel. Hutchcroft
May Springer
Marvel Ramsey
Sarah A. Mosely
Cook Ash
William Cook
John H. Whitaker
College Avenue
Ash
National Vocational Education Bureau
Vocaional
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Columbus
Detroit
Milwaukee
Salt Lake City
Denver
Julia Ash
Catherine Risley
Ees
Ed Collins
Thomas H. McDonald
Dr. Pierce
Golden
DR. R
Esata Pierce
Buffalo, N
Foster
All Druggista
Ady
Knox
Comvmcortel Tomer
Bown
Cmaniis B. Alox CO
Dchastons
5. TV
ENO A
Yellowstone National Park
Mother Nature’s
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Pacific
L. Hinrichs
C. A
Brady Street
Giscago
Teanth Street
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Swigart
Meson
Lake
Wexford Counties
Leo Des
Fourth Ave
Ey, Agi
Rock Island, Hl
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