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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
8
A collage of classifieds notes theaters moving pictures and dances at Prospect Park Central Park and Concordia Park. Local businesses advertise signs insurance hardwood and groceries while social events include a Labor Day excursion to Peoria and a Marine Band concert. The Stock Yards Journal notes corn estimates.
The CG Turnverein society holds its second ring riding and picnic at Concordia Park on Sunday August 38 with Bea ady for prizes and details. Meinke of Rock Island warns public he will not cover his wife's debts. Andrew J. Osburne, Whiteside County pioneer and contractor, died in Erie after noon Tuesday. The Osburne estate notices indicate his passing and burial details.
Cincinnati on September 17 hosts a large reunion of writers and editors from Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky and western Pennsylvania. Notables Watterson Wallace Halstead Markbreit McLean Taft McRine among speakers. The event includes an electric parade with Cincinnati Traction Co providing trolley right of way. Murat Halstead to chair meeting at Music Hall. Do you take the Journal?
Court House lists several marriage licenses from Keokuk Rock Island Davenport Moline Peoria Lyons Rapids City and Victoria. Real estate transfers include J Shean to Max Cohn Lot 5 Block 60 Lower Add Rock Island for 1100 Wm P Karnett to Emma Ball Lot 1 Taylor Ridge 100 etc. Estates include Peter T H Ploog Ida Jo Lindberg Joan Hjorklund Jane Weatherhead and Alonzo Brinkley reports and orders.
August Wilkey reports oats averaging 46 bushels per acre. Pauline Mohr leaves for home to tend to her ill mother. Mrs. John Oltman improving in hospital. Henry Schroeder gravely ill with typhoid fever attended by Dr Winters. Mary Gugert receives furniture. James Vogel unloads coal car. Local youths attend Tethaord Frel gathering and church social. Mr Bishop sinks coal shaft to be finished by Sept 15. Some Woodmen from Port Byron travel to Rock Island for a picnic. August Metkey builds summer kitchen and plans a porch. Henry Eilots’ blacksmith shop nearly complete and accepting orders.
Community notices list upcoming gatherings including picnics at Concordia Park, Aug 19-23, Henry and Mercer county fairs in Cambridge and Aledo, Aug 13-32 and Sept 17-20, a Tindall grove camp meeting Aug 19, music at First Baptist Aug 1, regional races in Galesburg Aug 28, a Mercer county soldiers reunion Sept 2, Labor Day excursion Sept 2-8, and the Illinois state fair in Springfield Sept 30-Oct 6.
Chicago market reports show corn lower with cash at 574% 68c and futures around 76%c. Wheat weak, oats quiet, and rye steady. Hog and cattle prices mixed to steady with live poultry and eggs holding, butter steady, and turkeys strong. Regional markets in New York and Omaha reflect similar trends in beef, pork, and dairy prices.
The undersigned offer a refund to customers if Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar fails to cure a cold or throat problem. A 2 0 cent bottle is covered and a 38 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction, with money returned if not cured. The notice is signed by Battles Pharmacy and UW Sandstrom.
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