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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
2
Reports from Illinois City detail neighbors visiting Muscatine and Buffalo Prairie, with Keokuk Medical College student Lincoln Burton returning home for summer. The piece records illnesses, social calls, travel by Mr and Mrs Brayton, and a large funeral service for Mrs Austus Bends with Rev Bet Telkamp officiating.
An inquiry has been sent to the Citizens National Bank in Davenport regarding the death of a local woman in the city's southwest area. The report notes confusion and limited details as authorities pursue leads and await official statements.
The passage discusses weather perceptions and a health tonic claim, praising Scott’s health products for nourishing weak children. It mentions sending for a free sample and attributes strengthening effects to the tonic. It then shifts to a court martial decree in St Petersburg regarding the assassination of the minister of the interior on April 15.
Wilam Pomeroy mule driver at the Silvis mines had two fingers smashed. Dr Snooker in Moline dressed the hand and he was reported to be recovering. Ship Silvis of Rock Island visited, Gould and Moore of Moline visited the mines for witnesses on a new road project. Work at the mines remains strong with five days a week average. Miss Alice Cune of Davenport visiting her sister Mrs Sharp Silvis. Joslin visits by Mrs Charles rist and others over the weekend. Som Langhers the tat trimmer hurt his leg and will miss a couple days. Shy wis sitting with a sick man. no professional nurse was available. Simply sitting up with her sick lover and giving him Rock Mountain Tea.
The Argus reports the conferring of the degree of chivalry by Star Canton No 8 and Patriarchs Militant is postponed likely until fall. A public ceremony requires a large hall and involves Rock Island lodge No 8 UCAL No 608 and Rebekah No 73 OF. In Rock Island the three lodges plan a joint celebration April 26 marking the 83rd anniversary of the order’s founding with speakers and music, followed by services at Chris Aan church next Sunday evening.
J E Rankin of Hampton files suit against the county claiming 200 for professional smallpox services. He says he will not be bluffed by a mere denial and seeks payment in court.
Special warrant 112 declares judgment for all special assessment on asphalt paving 15th street in Math ITH from Eighth to Twenty Fifth avenues. Installments total amounts listed from 614.30 to 5 300.00 with 4 percent interest on last nine payments. Call to pay at City Clerk office before January 2 1903.
In St Joseph Maine a note from relatives reports the death of State Senator Clark of Chatada. Clark was prominent in temperance work across the United States and led the crusade in Iowa against saloons through the prohibitory law. Quick consumption is noted as the cause.
An old notice promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims many suffer kidney and bladder issues without realizing it and promises relief for pain, frequent urination, and nighttime trips. It offers sample bottles and a free booklet by mail from Kilmer Co.
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