Revival meetings and local notices in Erie area
Revival meetings continue at the Portland Evangelical church with no end date given. A 40 by 60 by 16 foot barn is being built on the Foskit property bought recently by Mrs. E A Shellhammer for filling low spots on the lot. New Year's night brought a 36-person surprise party for a 17th birthday at Mr and Mrs N H Ferguson. Reverend E W Thompson toured Galesburg and Abingdon and aims to bring Dr Mason to Erie. Frank Husk moved into a new house built by Gorman Wolever praised for workmanship. Ely's Liquid Cream Balm advertised for nasal catarrh with 75 cent price. Beginning January 11 Chicago Sunday papers will be sold at Red's restaurant for 10 cents each due to overland transport costs. Various local residents and visitors noted including Eric Independent, L Miller of Davenport, and social events at the Christian church. James Reisenbicher and Winnie Howard wed at the bride’s parents’ home on New Year’s Eve. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers praised by users for multiple digestive ailments. Port Byron Globe notes locals attending M & M church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Evangelical Church
E . A. Shellhammer
N. H. Ferguson
E. W. Thompson
Galesburg
Abingdon
Mason
Cincinnati
Rev. Thompson
Erie
Dr.Mason
Frank Husk
Media Lanphere
Gorman Wolever
Woelevar
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Chicago
Red’s
Geneseo
Ohio
Walnut
LaMoille
Eric Independent
A . Sarley
L. &. Child
E. W Thompson
Prophetagawn
Chas
D. B. Henwood
Lilie Burridge
Wileston
N Dakota
Ladies’ Aid
Christian Endeavor
The
Christian Church
James Reisenbicler
Winnie Howard
C. B. Heawood
German Syrup Promoted for Severe Coughs and Consumption
Cautionary advertisement touts Boschec's German Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and long troubles since 1868. Claims superiority over ordinary cough remedies for severe coughs bronchitis croup and night and morning coughing. New 25 cent size introduced this year at Clouse Stamm's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschec
Clouse & Stamm’s
Notice forbids trespassing on premises by listed guardians
The undersigned forbid trespassing on their premises or lands under their control and state they will prosecute offenders to the full extent of the law. Names listed include W. Smaren, A. Sxopanass, War. Kiexgey, Jonnx S. Coutts, Geo, Funk, ABRANAMSON Bros., E. SPracuer ANGELL, Jas. Youxe, Henny Jonnsoy, Jons W. Loven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Smaren
A. Sxopanass
War
Kiexgey
Jonnx S. Coutts
Geo, Funk
Abranamson Bros
E. Spracuer Angell
Jas
Youxe Henny Jonnsoy
Jons
W. Loven
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for skin and blood diseases
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for impurities blood diseases and skin conditions including cancer sores and scrofula. It claims purifying the blood, curing digestive issues, strengthening kidneys, and providing a skin glow with a $1 bottle price and free sample offer from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Toijn Dancing Club Formed in Toijn and Local Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Victor Laundit remains ill while events spread across Joslin Rock Island and Moline. Visits include Miss Kate Buckley in Rock Island and Miss Florence Hart in Joslin. New Year gatherings in Moline and Danville Ill noted along with farm group M W A installing officers. A death in Coa township from blood poisoning and a Crescent line telephone meeting are listed among town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Laundit
Toijn
W. H. Whiteside
Moline
James Cook
Joslin
Kate Buckley
Rock Island
Florence Hart
John O. Oppandyke
Frank Daily
Agsaph Wright
Rocks
Osborne
Baily
Danville
Ill
Miles Nicholson
Watertown
Rock Island County Fair Association
Amanda Johnson
Barstow
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablet Endorsed by Druggist
A Cascade Iowa druggist J H Weber reports widespread repeat use of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablet and urges readers to try them for dullness after meals bad taste biliousness loss of appetite or constipation seeking prompt relief from the remedy. Sold by J E Wright and F A Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J.H. Weber
Cascade
Iowa
J. E. Wright
F A Peterson
Public ownership urged as coal protests rise coast to coast
The Detroit city council votes 250,000 to supply coal at cost price amid a growing demand for public ownership. Dr. Edward Everett Hale appeals for city ownership of coal as Boston and Chicago discuss public rights and intervention against coal shortages. The piece argues that public welfare should outweigh corporate profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
New England
Nestor
Edward Everett Hale
United We Stand in Illinois Speech on Capital and Labor
President Charles B. Deere told the Illinois Manufacturers Association dinner that capital and labor must stand together for prosperity. He warned labor unions and capital alike not to seek unfair advantage, emphasizing that oppression of workers harms wealth, and that united, Americans progress. divided, they ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Deere
Manufacturers
Decre
Deere
Carroll D. Wricht
Inter Ocean
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Severe Cure for All States
An advertisement boasts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal use acts on blood and mucous surfaces destroying the disease's foundation and claims a $100 reward for any uns cured case. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Briar Bluff Community Notes Include Moves and Illness
Jac G. Some of our farmers are still picking corn. Mr Hull has been very ill, but is recovering. Abbott Kershaw's little daughter is quite well. Wm Glenn intends to travel in the southwest this winter. Isanc Downing moved here from Gilchrist to live on his father's place. W R Hull and daughter Mrs S P Campfield left for Colby Kansas. Mr and Mrs Harry Rugh visited from Cuiragzo for New Year's. Mrs Latch Jr. staying with parents while husband trains as motorman in Rock Island. Posten Wells & Hansen mine coal from a new bank and could sell much more with better facilities. C B & Q rushes track and bridge work for heavy business. Green River bridge being repaired and Minesville bridge to be rebuilt. Riscaid moved from his father's farm to Wm Glenn's near Coal Valley for the year. We regret losing such a good neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jac G
Hull
Abbott Kershaw
Glenn
Isanc Downing
Gilchrist
W R Hull
S P Canpocil
Colby
Kansas
Harry Rugh
Cuiragzo
Latch, Jr
Wells
Rock Island
Posten
Wells & Hansen
Green River
Minesville
Bailey's Laxative Tabs Jets advertise relief for fever
Mrs. W. Van Antwerp of Sylvania reports spring malarial fever ends after using Bailey's Laxative Tabs Jets. The ad claims they cure constipation and liver trouble, improve strength, and come in 10 cent and 25 cent tubes sold by Lakeside Med Co Chicago and J E Wright.
Missing Watertown Youth Found After Wild Week
Wilbur Donahoo, missing since New Year’s from Watertown, was found Wedneday last week in West Liberty and brought to Moline. He wandered through Orion Sherrard and Cable, sheltered with tramps, frost bitten hands and feet, then rode to West Liberty hidden under a coach seat. Officials traced him by Watertown hospital mark and he is to be recommitted to the hospital for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Donahoo
Watertown Hospital
West Liberty
Moline
Orion
Sherrard
Cable
Rock Island Road
Donahoo
Dongbea
Watertown
Davenport
Resolutions for the Death of John Milem by Hill of Clement Lodge
The Hill of Clement Lodge No 080 announces the death of Brother John Milem on November 10, 1092 at age 73 years, 11 months and 24 days. The resolution expresses mourning, sympathy for his widow and family, and honors his service as a dedicated neighbor and citizen. Copies will be sent to the widow, the press, and filed in lodge records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Lodge
Ali
A. M
Colona
Illinois
Wuersas
Supreme Grand Lodge
John Milem
B. L. Savey
G.F Jongsom
C.F. Stevens
Allen's Lang Balsam Promises Cure for Cold Cough
A sufferer voices relief at ending a coughing attack and urges taking Allen's Lang Balsam before the cold tightens its grip. The ad claims a few doses ease the cough and a complete cure follows in short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Calendar notes for the year 1903
The article highlights 1903 starting on a Thursday with a Thursday year pattern and a leap year cadence. It notes four eclipses including a partial moon eclipse on April 12 and a total eclipse on September 27 visible in the far south, and Easter Sunday on April 12. It mentions Decoration Day and the Fourth of July five weeks apart both landing on Saturday in 1903 and on Sunday the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courag
Farmers Institute to Be Held in Woodhull Opera House
The Clover township Farmers Institute set for January 15 and 16 at Woodhull opera house will feature three sessions Thursday and two Friday. Friday evening includes a cantata for the institute benefit. Local crime note reports a hired man named Anderson absconding with Ossian property after a visit to Alpha, heading toward Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute of
Clover Township
Woodhull Opera House
Dave Osalad
Ophiem
Alpha
Anderson
Scott's Emulsion Promises Nourishment Across Tissues
Treatise extols Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing fattener and tonic for invalids, convalescents, consumptives, and weak children. It claims to increase bone, flesh, blood, and nerve tissues and to suit those unable to eat solid foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
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Geneseo House
Dr.Carson
Quinn
Cambridge
MLN
Carsor
Carson
Ion
Oakland National Bank
W. Carson
M.D
Oakwood Boul
Drexel State Bank
Peffer
Peffex Medical Assn
Chiago
Lll
F. A. Peterson
Ingersol
Peoria, Ill
Harper
O.m.harper & Co
Geneseo, II
TRADE
Mowbray & Lowes
Adams
B.randall
Omcer
United States Express Ofice
Quarthe Depot
Walter Turner
Witteifesashicaces
DeWitt
H. Williams
San Antonio
Tex
Sensibaugh
Bessie Pearsall
Clarence Tilbrook
Port Byron
Beara the
Irene
Ion Jae Ners
F. J. Whiteside
George Wake
Masonic Lodge
Leland Pratt
Anita
Rome
John Becht
C. C Whiteside
Jessie
Claire Bisant
Clara Oldcrest
Gracie Knowles
Blanch Whiteside
Ladies’ Aid Society
E. Crompton, Jr
Jane Walker
Sarah
Wisconsin
Cash Wake
Wes Dally
Battle Creek
Mich
Arrubright
John Doose
Coa Township
Zuma Church
IM. W. A. Ball
Crescent
Boston
Bow
People of
America
Handel Hall
Walt
Galesburg Mail
Briar Bluff
Riscaid
Coal Valley
Moline Journal
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
Yee
DR. Caldwell
Pefsin Syrup Co.0
Meaticette
Mij
Oren
Aberystal
R. E. Dietz Company
Laight Street
Raya
V. W. Clough
North Side Liver
Olson &Larson
Enesco
Aspot
Margaret Berney
Henry
Brato
Sil
Courc
Ainet
Perros
Asid Earate
Lee
Administratriz
Gale
Hal
Bale
Ballalves
H. E. Lane
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