The Carolinians to entertain at M E church Friday
Jan 25 report notes the colored concert troupe The Carolinians will perform at M E church Friday evening. Ben Conover learns by telegram his brother S W Conover is ill in Rock Island. he reports him improving upon return. Mrs. S Trego to return from Oregon with daughter Mrs W K Movern for summer. Fireman's dance drew 31 attendees despite competing dances. Crow Sisters Comedy Company opens a three night engagement tomorrow. Q T Quartette from Moline with Kate Kadell and Hannah Samuelson performed Penelope to a large audience. Rock Island District Missionary conference held in Orion Lutheran church with seven ministers present. Mrs. M K Blayney mourns death of her father L Mann in Wann, Illinois, killed by a falling engine truck and burning oil. Funeral Tuesday. Blayney family faces further tragedy with dying grandfather in Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
W. K. Mc
Crow Sisters Comedy Company
Q. T. Quartette
Moline
Kate Kadell
Hannah Samuelson
Orion
Penelope
Rock Island
Orion Lutheran Church
Reva. Letterdahl
Andover
Nelson
Testimonies for Dr Miles Heart Cure and Wolf Drive Report
Witnesses from Glen Rock and Salem report dramatic improvements after using Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver Pills. A separate note notes Cass county hunters closing a wolf drive with two wolves captured and released before killing. Also mentions a Chilean indemnity distribution among sailors’ heirs and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Nathan Allisons
Glen Rock
Peter Jaquet
Salem
N. J
J. E. Wright
F. D. Merwin
Cass County
Santola
Restored to his family Grover Reynolds cures kidney stone
A Watson Illinois father recounts his four year old son Grover Reynolds illness. Doctors warned of fatal outcomes from a urinary stone and water buildup but after using Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure the stone dissolved and the child recovered. The ad claims full satisfaction and money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Reynolds
Watson
Daniel WW. Reynolds
Dr. Fenner
Catarrh Remedy Proves Itself as Cure Claim Is Tested
A man who sought Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy for incurable catarrh did not claim the $500 reward after reportedly being cured. The advertisement asserts the remedy cures even long standing nasal catarrh and is sold by druggists for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sazo
Dr. Sage
Chicago
F D Merwin
Local Notes and Oddities from Rock Island and Surroundings
Hampton and Morris Heagyn work in Rock Island government offices. Miss Schroeder and Blanche Wall visit Geneseo. August Wilken delivered potatoes to Moline for 90 cents per bushel. A Carolina Colored Concert troupe performed well. The rapid channel remains unfrozen with many whistling ducks. Hunters seek game amid cold weather. Ice crops and housing progress at local sites. Deacon Clark’s cat roast misadventure sparks doubt about accident framing. Richard Maxwell builds a unique boat for next navigation season. One Minute Cough Cure praised for quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jal
Morris Heagyn
Rock Island
Miss Schroeder
Misa Blanche Wall
Geneseo
Hampton
James Vogel
Baker Brothers
Twin City Ice Co
Deacon Clark
Richard Maxwell
U 8
Galva Iowa News From January Letters and Local Growth
Galva Iowa residents report good sleighing gave way to dustier roads after three warm days. Illinois travelers note Illinois roads are poorer but prices for hogs rise to seven hundred fifty dollars. Dixon adds a knitting factory. De Witts remedies are advertised by J E Wright. A memorial tablet for James Russell Lowell to Westminster Abbey is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galva
Iowa
Rcoustic
Illinois
Illnois
Dixon
da Witt
J. E. Wright
James Russell Lowell
Westminster Abbey
Harry Risers
Varying Lent Dates From Moon and Almanac Makers
A discussion on how Lent dates shift yearly due to lunar cycles and almanacs. Notes Ash Wednesday on February 15 and Easter April 2, contrasts with prior year dates, and mentions reliance on moon and almanac makers for timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Gan
Reid's German Cough and Kidney Cure Promotion
An 1892 testimonial claims Reid's German Cough and Kidney Cure treats kidney and bladder issues by benefiting kidneys and lungs. The letter from Andalasia Illinois dated August 3 1892 cites a severe kidney case cured by a 25 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mend Reid
Asa Parper
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. A. Shite
Busenbark
N.C. Gilbert
Henry Co
Ill
Little Folks
Walter Besant
Alexander Dimas
M. E. Bradpon
McLocx
Forrester
A Conan Doyle
Britain Marryat
Cecil Hay
Western Plowman
N.B
Sapolio
DR. Frutf
New York
Eneseo
Riors
Geneseu House
Freo
Cp.m
Kemp
Washington
Baltimore
Navy
DE. D. CO. Frute
Provident Medical Institute
Fruth Medical Institute
United States
Saethe
Bright
Charles Foster
Frank
Galden
U. 8. Treasurys
Globe
D. Merwin & CO
Geneseo, M1
August Wilken
Glaziers Carolinians
Jfe Wright
de Witt
F. D. Merwin & Co
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Ohio
Texas
Kannas
Michigan
Dakota
Ailssouri
Chas. Rogers
Bay City
Mich
DeWitt
Chicago Herald
Rock Island Arsenal l
Government Bridge
Ayer
The
Peoria Herald
Ita
Herald
Fd, Merwin & Co
Richter & CO
Warren Str
Ke York
Fondo
Ante Bane
Loipsio
Gans
Reid
Andalasia, Ill
Sylvan Remedy Co
Scientific American Agency For
Han
Broadway
Geert Evant
Seeneaks Peters
Scientific American
al’ Punliseers
New
DR. Winchell
John Titus
Titus
Orange Street
Hola
Oreta
Nice Db
M. Harper
W. M. Merriman
Merebman Geneneo
Fred Kibler
Hegg & Kibler
Blaskimth
Tissot
First Street
Genescan
Ballefac
Nyone
George BR. Smyth
Osaca
Chinbridge
Oseca
Mbelpa
Ned
Virginia
J.W. Anderson
Genesfe
Republic
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!