City Briefs Highlight Local Events And Transactions
Best pianos at Metzger's on 3rd Street, Baycycle notice noted. Private sale at Mrs Dr Keck's this week. Josephine Tilford buys from Charles Gartland for 2500 dollars on Locust between Grand and Arlington. John Pauls and Minnie Pinkerton wed by Justice Altman. Davis of Davenport played for Wilton against Iowa City. locals watched. Nellie Haley and husband sold Front Street property to Agnes Herrold for 3509. Abe Lincoln Camp M W A of Moline toured Clinton with 500-foot coachs. Airline band joined. River gauge dropped to 2.6 feet. Pleurisy struck plumber William Dewer at arsenal, died at home. Andrew Voss lost right foot boarding freight. taken home by ambulance. Warrenty deed transfers William & Hosford to James Nutting in Davenport. Garfield company Uniform Rank seeks 3300 to send Strasser's band to Detroit encampment. 500 raised at Schutzen park concert, balance sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
Baycycle
Dr. Keck
Josephine M. Tilford
Charles Gartland
Locust Street
Grand
Arlington
John William Pauls
Moline
Minnie Pinkerton
Rock Island
Justice J. S. Altman
Davis
Davenport
Wilton
Iowa City
Nellie Haley
Michael Haley
Agnes Herrold
Front Street
Iowa
Abe Lincoln
Clinton
River Bulletin
Wyester Dermasizing
William H. Dewer
Cherry Street
Arsenal
Andrew Voss
John Voss
Twenty-second Street
Hook Island
Twenty-ninth Street
Wiliam & Hosford
James R. Nutting
Fulton
Garfield Company
Uniformes Bank
Knights of Pythias
Strasser
Detroit
Schucizen Park
Hood's Sarsa parilla touted to improve blood health
A claim suggests Hood's Sarsa parilla can transform bad blood into good blood, implying benefits for血 circulation and overall health. The statement presents a promotional tone without medical evidence.
Personal notes of local residents and visitors
Arthur Hall left yesterday for Chicago. Joan Whipps visits Water town. Father Renihan returns from California. Mrs. Louisa Lawson of Davenport goes to Muscatine to visit friends. Thomas Cunningham of the Hooks is enjoying a ten day vacation. Miss Rosa LaFranz added to Morbonia hospital nursing staff. John Porter of Burlington accepts a local firm position. Miss Cecil Rummell of Clarence visits Davenport relatives. Olen Arrington returns from Cedar Rapids vacation. Ed Mueller and wife return from Niagara Falls trip. Chester Webb heads to Humboldt for ICGT assembly. Frank Breischer sails to St Paul for ten days. Ida Ritchie returns from three weeks in Waverly. Miss Fannie Wells visits Bartholomew Wells for three weeks. W H Starick leaves for New York to study ladies' tailoring for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Whipps
Watertown
Father Renihan
California
Louisa Lawson
Davenport
Muscatine
Thomas Cunningham
the Hooks
Rosa LaFranz
Morbonia Hospital
John Porter
Burlington
Cecil Rummell
Clarence, Sr
Olen Arrinston
Cedar Rapids
Mueller
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Chester Webb
Humboldt
I. C. G. T. Assembly
Frank Breischer
St. Paul
Dubuque
Ida Ritchie
Waverle
Fannie Wells
Marshalston
Bartholomew Wells
Sunday School County Fair at See Church this month
The Comits Sunday School convention will be at Par oft veritable Sunday school Nonads Tatr. Leading publishers of Sunday school literature and novelties will exhibit items for teachers and workers including a penny savings bank and a teacher's Bible. The event aims to attract delexaics and other workers and is expected to be highly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comits
See
Tans Oo Tet Spisearmy
Food and dress concerns in ancient admonition
The text shifts from what to eat drink or wear to urging simpler living. It emphasizes choosing frugal, plain meals and modest lifestyles rather than lavish sustenance. The passage contrasts material abundance with longer life and wiser use of earthly resources.
Iowa Soldiers' Orphans Home annual report shows growth
The Iowa Soldiers' Orphans Home report to June 1900 shows Inmates rising from 415 to 434 since July 1899 with children from 72 of 99 counties. Running costs totaled 113,289.99, including salaries of 18,739 and provisions 15,502, plus funds spent on new buildings and farm improvements. The home operates dressmaking tailoring departments and multiple trades shops, producing 079 pieces of clothing and goods valued at 2,890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home
Board of Control
M. T. Gass
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Davenport
Epworth League Program at Prince ton MM E church
The Epworth League literary department presents a Sunday evening program at the MM E church in Princeton on the 19th. The public may attend and aid the league funds with performances including songs by Miss Maude McCain and Miss Winifred Brown, recitations by Miss Ida Chandler and Miss Mattie Fletcher, a quartet with Edith Marcussen and others, and a bass solo by Louis Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
MM. E
Princeton
Solo
Holy City
Otho McCulloch
Ida Chandler
Louis Scott
Holy Spirit
Schmalz
Children’s Hospital
Mattie Fletcher
Christ
Jessie Fassnacht
Edith Marcussen
Ella
Many Marriages Licensees Listed for Davenport Area
Marriage licenses have been issued to Clyde B. McClure of Utah and Florence Atkinson of Davenport. John Hemington and Augusta Bruchmann, both of Davenport, Henry R. Stites and Agnes Wedin of Genoa, Chas. Zimmerman and Selma Onort of Davenport, Charles C. Laurin of ERS and Amelia Innes of Davenport. H. Starick and Hannah E. Hall of Davenport, Nels Neilson and Fannie McKennie of Davenport, John William Pauls of Moline and Minnie Pinkerton of Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde B. McClure
Eutah
Aia
Florence Atkinson
Davenport
John Hemington
Augusta Bruchmann
Davenporit
Henry R. Stites
Agnes Wedin
Geneseo
Chas. Zimmerman
Selma Onort
Charles C. Laurin
ERS
Amelia Innes
H. Starick
Hannah E. Hall
Niort
Nels Neilson
Fannie McKennie
Benefit for Gifted Singer Miss Martha Jones
A benefit entertainment for Martha Jones of Rock Island is planned with proceeds to aid her and her siblings. Jones studies vocal music under Professor W H Niedlinger whose high regard for her talent is noted. Davenport attendees are expected. date and venue to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jones
Rock Island
Miss Jones
Davenport
Members of Division Ivo 1A GO VI summoned to Brother Curry’s funeral
Members of Division Ivo 1 A GO VI are requested to attend the funeral of Brother James Curry from his late residence 9314 West Third Street. WM Gordon, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivo
A. GO
James Curry
West Third Street
WM. Gordon
Aerial and Contortion Acts at the Watch Tower
See the wonderful aerial and contortion acts at the Watch Tower Sunday Aug 33. After noon and evening. Peay 204.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peay
Moving battle pictures at Prospert Park show Sunday night
Patrons are invited to enjoy free moving battle pictures at Prospert Park this Sunday evening. The screening promises action and entertainment with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospert Park
Mystery Davenport Burglar Strikes Daily in Downtown
Emil Schmidt reports the midnight thief, active six to seven times in as many days, targets small sums and rarely damages goods. The Muscatine style burglar shifts from Muscatine to Davenport, entering via back windows and smashing glass with a brick. Stores hit include Reimer’s, Peetz Jewelry, Dannacher’s flowers, the Fair, Schmidt’s cigar shop, and Kruse Petersen. The thief is believed to be a boy, capable of fitting through small openings, with no clear motive or accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Schmidt
Wallace
Muscatine
Davenport
Reimer
Peetz’ Jewelry
Dannacher
the Fair
Kruse & Petersen
Davenport Club Furious Over Mo Line Scheduling Dispute
Davenport and Moline clubs clash over canceled Skinner & Co event. Skinner disbanded before a planned Sunday game, leaving locals shocked as Davenport accuses being cut from the schedule. Moline Athletic Club now listed to host Skinner & Co instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Skinner & Co
Moline
Skinner
Moline Athletic Club
Davenports
McKnight Bankruptcy Case Appraisers Appointed
In the James McKnight bankruptcy case the trustee has taken an inventory of assets and seeks appraisers. Referee John M. Helmick appointed Matthias Haling, William Henry, and James R. Brown from Princeton township. Property includes hogs, cows, horses, oats in stock, and a growing corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKnight
John M. Helmick
Matthias Haling
William Henry
James R. Brown
Princeton Township
Elks Excursion Tonight Aboard City of Winona
The Elks excursion sails this evening on the steamer City of Winona and accompanying barge. It is an invitation affair with dancing and a fine cabin concert. The event is described as the summer highlight in antlered circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Winona
Mclare Atkinson Wedding Unites Davenport Couple
Miss Florence Atkinson wed Clyde B McClure in Davenport at the Atkinson home before about 60 relatives. Rev Dr R J Hoyt officiated with Grabbe’s orchestra playing the wedding march. The couple will reside in Tuscaloosa Alabama where McClure works as a civil engineer. The bride and groom are highly regarded locally and professionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Atkinson
Rock Island Street
Florence AtkInson
Clyde B. McClure
R. J. Hoyt
Grabbe
Susan McClure
Gibson City
McClure
A. D. Thompson
Peoria
Ill
Dr. Hoyt
Episcopal Church
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Illinois
Davenport
Bridge & Terminal Company
C. F. Loweth
St. Paul
Helen Gould Visits Monmouth Springs Wyoming
Miss Helen Gould arrived with a party and enjoyed sports and races. She attended a soldier hosted ball, danced, and gifted books to the soldiers' library. She travels Yellowstone Park, fishes for trout, and aids drivers and coachmen with gifts. Her plans after Monmouth are unmade as she notes comfort in park sights. Moving pictures show at Prospect park Sunday night, Aug. 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Springs
Wyo
New York
Helen Gould
Yellowstone Park
Fountain Hotel
Mammoth Hotel
Mammoth Hot Springs
Concord
Miss Gould
Obituary for Alexander M D Meek Civil War Soldier
Alexander M D Meek, a Union veteran, died after a brief illness at 8:30 AM. He lived in Davenport five years, born July 18 1822 in Dunbarton Scotland, served over four years in the Civil War, and was a member of August Wentz Post G A R and the U S A Tocal commandery. Surviving are his wife and two sons John and Alexander, at 1302 Brady Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McD. Meek
Davenport
August Wentz
John
Alexander Meek
Brady Street
Wisdom Drives Family to Open Local Gas Store
A man guided by wisdom and understanding decides to open a gas store for his family’s comfort, elevating the biblical call to acquire understanding. The motive cited is practical thrift and care, reflecting a moral framing of business planning.
Dyspepsia Cure Ad in India and America
An advertising notice asserts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food instantly and cures stomach troubles. It lists H. A. Emeis, Hienze's Pharmacy, C. V. Chase, and Theo. Danquard as sponsors. The copy contrasts famine in India with digestive illness in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
America
H. A. Emeis
Hienze
C. V. Chase
Theo
Danquard
Fragmentary verse fragment on appetite and gas store
A condensed fragment remarks that contentment grows from a continued feast and from using a gas store as the mercury climbs the thermometer. The lines imply a scene of daily life with a playful metaphor about heat and consumption.
Free Acts at Watch Tower Sunday Show
Weekend entertainment at the Watch Tower features a free program on Sunday August 14 including hand balancing contortionist and flying trapeze acts after noon and evening. A band concert by the Moline Light Guard band follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch Tower
Moline Light Guard Band
Weary Not in Well Doing Amid Turbulent Times
A fragmentary editorial urging continued effort and prudent home planning as heat rises. It contrasts spiritual diligence with practical comforts like gas stoves and cooling, noting that rising temperatures should influence household resource use and joyous living.
Clairvoyant Life Reader at 604 Main St
Advertisement for a clairvoyant claiming worldwide status and high press acknowledgment offers readings on business love and domestic matters. Promises satisfaction with special terms for callers, hours morning to afternoon, and a private entrance on Main Street.
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God¢ Main Street
Ain
Mooney
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Blur
WM. Joens
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Arthur Hall
Chicago
W. H. Starick
County Fair
The
Daily Republican
Princeton M. E
Cheek
Boy
Skinners
Knight
M’clare-Atkinson
Yellowstone
Prospect Park
West Third
Stearns
Second Avenue
Spencers
Stanton
Davenport Steam Heating CO
East Third Street
Meek
Hraraces
W. H. Hender
Soo
Snider & Son
Fire, Accident and Life Insurance
Strongest and Best Companies
Main Street
Ranzow & Son
W. Third ST
Mrs. Belant
Main ST
Myers & Vollertson
Kimball House Block
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