Best pianos at Metzger's on West Third
City briefs note Metzger's piano display at 305 West Third Street and a mix of local items. Highlights include weddings by Justices Altman and Hall, a Ladies’ Industrial Society meeting, bank clearings of 121 562.22, and August Wentz post winning a Chicago exhibition banner for Iowa posts. The piece also mentions vagrancy cases, lectures by J. R. Herman, upcoming ball games, a broken arm in Wayne county, a Democratic convention in Rock Island, and the funeral of Mrs. Josepha Berenbrink with interment at Holy Family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Leek
Bertha Tary
J. S Altman
Ladies’ Industrial Society
August Wentz Post
Chicago
Iowa
Amos Godfrey
Mary Anderson
Moline
J. C. Hall
Clarence Waverly
Squire Hal
Waverly
Central Pars
J. R. Herman
Brady Sirests
Central Park
Sherkeys
Marquette
Davenport
East Davenports
Roland
5. A. Reynolds
Wayne County
Rock Island Court House
L. B. Gerorresi
Mercer County
Iinois
Herbert Whitler
Whit
Bradford
Stark County
Westerday
Whitby
Tavenport
Personal notices from the Tri-City area
Tri-City Electric Co. and various residents are noted in a long list of travelers visitors and local engagements. W S Plank leaves for Des Alpines while George D Nelson visits Lyons and L E Blanchard joins his wife in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Electric Co
W. S. Plank
Des Alpines
George D. Nelson
Lyons
A. G. Bush
LeRoy Littig
Oskaloosa
S. W. Searle
Leader
Detroit
Miss Devitt
Muscatine
W. J. Hall
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Air
E. B. Juckesh
Chicago
Ben Dyer
Bertha Weingartner
Osmond
Neb
Chicago deposition in M G Lee guardianship case heard
Julius Lischer W M Chamberlin and A P McGuirk take witness depositions for the prosecution in the M G Lee guardianship case to be tried before a district court jury next month in Chicago. Mrs M D Cantwell and son John D Cantwell arrived home from the East last evening. John studied in New York and spent the summer at the sea shore with his mother. He will re enter the State university medical department this fall.
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The
State University
Early encampment echoes from Chicago parade crowds
Returning visitors describe a crowded Chicago encampment with merchants profiting from the event. Boys sold soap and cracker boxes for seats at 25 to 50 cents each, with seating rented by the hour at hotels. It was one of the largest encampments in the country.
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Chicago
Warranty deeds recorded at courthouse
Records show William Siefers and wife transfer to Katie E. Seifers on August 1900 for west 38 feet of lot 7 and east 24 feet of lot 7 block 7 Mitchells addition with a 375 dollar consideration. W E Snider and wife move to Harry J Brewbaker on August 28 1900 for lot 4 block 1 Hubbells subdivision of lot 8 Fe jeruary Fulton plat east half southwest quarter section 24 78 3 with a 350 dollar consideration.
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Court House
William Siefers
Katie E. Seifers
Mitchell
W. E. Snider
Harry J. Brewbaker
Hubbell
Fejeruary & Fulton
Southwest Quarter
Book sale begins at Secretary McCollister’s office
The distribution of school books began yesterday at Secretary McCollister’s office on Sixth and Main streets. Only grammar school books are issued now since high school pupils have not yet received slips. No rush yesterday, but Saturday is expected to be busy. New German textbooks have arrived and water colors will be introduced in grammar schools this term.
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McCollister
State Fair Crowds Signal Strong Harvest in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a thriving state fair with large crowds and robust activity. W H Harrison of Des Moines visited the fair on Wednesday representing the Iowa hotel and notes high turnout and ample seating and sleeping accommodations at the Iowa house, with prices reflecting demand. The fair this year is described as more successful than previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. H. Harrison
Iowa Hotel
Iowa
Labor Day Bank Closures Parade In Rock Island
All banks and prominent city offices will close on Labor Day. Barbers will shut their shops for the day and a large delegation plans a parade. A two day vacation may result if Sunday closing moves prevail. The Moline parade is expected large. Black dress goods sale at Young and McCombs in Rock Island.
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Young & McCombs
Rock Island
Library site chosen for Carnegie building at Main and Fourth
The Library board unanimously chose the southeast corner of Main and Fourth streets as the Carnegie library site pending about 4000 raised. A committee was formed to solicit inscriptions while other suggested sites were reviewed, with proximity to the retail center and transit access cited as key advantages over alternatives.
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Library Board
Carnegie
Main
Fourth Streets
C. M. Waterman
Charles Beiderbeck
Ss. F. Smith
J. J. Richardson
J. M. Hildridge
W. T. Brown
James McIntyre
J. H. Harrison
Newcomb
Perry
Fourth
Ripley
J. S. Connor
A. Richter
der Demokrat
City Hall
Court House
John Crerar
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Judy
Newberry Library
Tri-City
Poison Plot Strains a Midwest Household
Mrs Anna Poeltr in Brady street upholsterer home drank chloroform to end troubles after a long marital dispute. Her husband John Poeltr, enraged by alleged adultery involving actor Robert Schlemm, pressed for reconciliation or separation. Police and doctors treated her. she regained consciousness late at night. Schlemm had faced prior charges and later failed to settle costs, fueling ongoing tensions and ultimatums within the marriage.
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Anna Poelil
John Poehil
Brady Street
Dr. Strohbehn
T. Schmidi
Proverbial Pot of Gold Found by River Pilot
Zach Suiter the river pilot was cleaning his cellar at LeClaire when a tin can yielded 240 dollars in gold and two silver half dollars. The owner and origin of the coins are unknown.
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Zach Suiter
LeClaire
Sauter
Euelpis Club Holds Successful First Dance at Watch Tower Inn
The Euelpis club held its first dance at the Watch Tower Inn last night with strong attendance and universal approval. Grabbe's orchestra provided the music and the club's name was enthusiastically received. a second dance is planned for next month.
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Watch Tower Inn
Grabbe
Gas Stoves and Community Standards Highlighted
The piece urges readers to upgrade to gas stoves to keep up with neighbors as temperatures soar. It contrasts coal or wood ranges costing 35 to 75 with a gas range priced at 14, touting efficiency and less heat. It notes the ongoing Ole-time Camp Meetin at Prospect Park with large crowds each afternoon and evening.
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Prospect Park
Hosiery Days at Young and McCombs on Rock Island
Friday and Saturday will be hosiery days at Young and McCombs Rock Island where shoppers may find discounted stockings and related legwear. The event highlights limited stock and special pricing for the local department store customers.
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Boston
Young & McCombs
Rock Island
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Harned and von Maur
Daily Bulletin
Washington
Illinois
Flarrison
Harned
YGN Maur
Mae
Ene
City Briefs
Metzger’s
Packet
Holy Family Cemetery
H. Meier
C. Wall
H. Schuerk
J. Claes
W. Abelin
H. Welken
Joseph Maxfeldt
Lions
Harry C. Pratt
Branchester
Grace Stockwell
Centrei
M. E. Church
Chris Thiesen
Hose Company No. 6
L. E. Blanchard
W. Putnam
Harbor Point
Mich
Amiss Lillie Littig
Ella M. Phillips
Vinion
Rirs
Chas
Johnsen
Fairfield
PL. Ottesen
H. N. Voaz
Mrr
M Irs
Chas. Atkinson
Dubuaeue
T. BE. Carey
Angusta. Ke
D. Munger
Cincinnati
East Fontiecenth
Edith Garner
Chicers
Gurney
al Peers
C. H. Bickel
Bickel
Brady ST
Windy City
Ida Institute
Recorder’s
Davenport-Des Moines
Anna Poeltl
Poeul
Schlemm
Poehl
Schuetzen Park
TOR
Paige - Sells
Waists
A. J. Smith & Son
Sumner
West Third Street
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