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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
4
Emanuel Gilson requests the Rock Island County circuit court at its May 1902 term to grant leave to change his name from Julius Macnel Lorimer to Emanuel Gilson. Interested parties may appear May 8 and file objections or show cause why the change should not be granted.
The undersigned applies at the May term 1902 of the circuit court of Rock Island county Illinois to change his name from Olof Clogon to Olof Wallin. Interested parties may appear on the first day to object and show cause why the court should not grant the change.
The State of Illinois Rock Island County Circuit Court May term 1902 requires Phillip Haurburg to appear and plead in a chancery suit filed by Lizzie Wiedier Haurburg. If he fails to answer or demur by the first Monday of May 1902 a decree may be entered against him.
An applicant in Hook Island County Illinois seeks to change his name from John Peterson to John Peterson Reyemer at the May term 1902 of the circuit court. The notice invites objections and requires any person desiring to oppose the change to file their objections.
Erik Peterson petitions to change his name to Peter Erik Peterson in the May term of the county court. He cites consent from witnesses and states the request aims to establish a new legal identity as the first day of the term convenes.
Looney and Kelly docket a master in chancery sale by decree of the court to satisfy a debt. On the tenth day of March the sale will occur at the courthouse steps in Rock Island to convey parcels Lots 7 and 8 in Samsons subdivision and Lots 1 and 2 in Spencer and Case's addition to Mock Island, Illinois, to the highest bidder for cash. Dated April 5 1902 in Moline Illinois, Master Walter Jentri kin. Looney Kelly, Complinants’ solicitors.
Affidavit shows Moritz Handel is non-resident in Rock Island County Illinois. Complainant Alvena Handel filed a bill December 1901 with summons dated January 1902 and alias summons May 1902. If Handel fails to appear by May 1902, the bill’s prayers may be confessed and a decree entered.
An 11 year old resident of Rock Island County Illinois seeks a name change from Jens Miapnus Persson to Jens Magnus Persson at the May 1902 circuit court session. The petitioner may file objections or show cause at the first day of term.
Executors offer property for sale with public notice dated the 24th in the county. The ad lists parcels and terms, including interest and payment details, for a Roos city area real estate sale.
A powerful bank president contends with a hidden past as his sixteen year old daughter Eva asks to travel abroad to find her path. He reveals a broken family history and his own sacrifice while she presses for independence and education, promising a future beyond past scandal.
The article notes new fashion with pongee and light silks, including Du Barry coats belted with silk cords and full tassels. Sleeves resemble capes and Turkish trouser gathering. White net chiffons and ribbons create neck and collar adornments, with embroidery and fine needlework bands. Prominent white, airy styling marks advance summer attire for young women.
A promotional note extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for women overwhelmed by household duties and illness. It claims to strengthen digestion, purify blood, nourish nerves, and build healthy flesh with no narcotics, citing a testimonial from Mrs Helen Barges of Bangs Ohio who reports recovery from rheumatism after four bottles. The ad also promotes Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser available by mail for stamps.
Rail schedule lists trains south and east from Moline and Rock Island with connections via Dubuque Savanna Clinton Davenport to St Louis and Denver. West and north trains run from St Louis and Denver to Clinton Savanna Dubuque via Davenport. Some trains connect at Barstow with Sterling service. Daily trains marked by an asterisk. others operate daily except Sunday.
Rock Island and Peoria railroad trains depart Rock Island with numbers 2 4 6 and 3 6. Schedules show arrivals at Peoria Saint Louis Indianapolis Bloomington and Cincinnati with daily or weekday service. Main trains leave Rock Island depot ten minutes earlier and connect at Peoria Union Depot with east southeast and south lines. Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul trains to Moline via Savanna East Moline list arrivals and departures with connections at Savanna Clinton Davenport and Dubuque division stations.
The notice lists connections and times for Rock Island and Pacific trains serving Des Moines Omaha Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs Fort Worth St Paul Minneapolis Sioux Falls Davenport Des Moines and Omaha. It notes daily operation with exceptions for trains 23 and 24 and details on connections at Rock Island and layovers for local points.
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