Engagement Breaks Off Between Miss Stephens and Rev Haskell
Miss Gertrude Stephens ends engagement to Rev Wesley Haskell after lengthy deliberation. Haskell, who had spent weeks with the Michillinda family, leaves for Rockford and contemplates reentering the ministry as plans for a fall wedding are abandoned. Family support remains mixed. the decision stems from long-standing personal considerations.
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Peepee
Gertrude Stephens
Michillinda
Wesley Haskell
Sithe
Gisphens
Haskell
Ach
Illinda
Rockford
Miss Stephens
Bride of Three Months Leaves Husband in Two Divorces
Gustaf Nelson of Moline sues for divorce from Alma Nelson after alleging marriage on March 1 1899 and desertion June 1 1899. Alma Newkirk filed earlier suit. Telitha Robbing also sues Edgar Robbins from Blue Island alleging desertion after July 8 1898 and seeks custody of child Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf Nelson
Moline
Alma Nelson
Nelson
J. B. Oakleaf
Alma Newkirk
Bennettsville Editor Shares Electric Bitters Cure
A Bennettsville editor notes his wife’s relief from dyspepsia after using Electric Bitters, saying four bottles restored strength and appetite. The ad touts the tonic as a guaranteed cure for digestion liver issues and torpid liver with gentle laxative effects. Also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for skin benefits at 35c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brown
Bennettsville
8. C
Bridges Span the Mississippi From Minneapolis to Memphis
The article lists Mississippi River bridges totaling 46 between Minneapolis and Memphis. It names multiple bridges in Minneapolis and St Paul, plus crossings at Dubuque, Clinton, St. Louis, Red Wing, La Crosse, Prairie du Chien, Rock Island, and others including towns and railroad connections. The Mississippi runs 2816 miles with few bridges in its upper and lower reaches. Above Memphis there are 38 bridges. below, 6.
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Mississippi
Falls
Minnehaha
Gulf
Missouri
Memphis
Tenn
Minneapolis
10Th Street
Lone Arch
Franklin Avenue
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Great Northern
Marshall Avenue
Fort Snelling
Smith Avenue
Wabash Street
Robert Street
Broadway
St. Paul Park
Chicago & Great Western
Omaha
St. Paul
Dubuque
Clinton
St. Louis
Hastings
Red Wing
Wabasha
Chicago & Northwestern
Winona
East Moor
Minnesota Island
LaCrosse
Prairie du Chien
Sabula
Fulton
Rock Island
Muscatine
Keithsburg
Burlington
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Quincy
Hannibal
Louisiana
Alton
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Breathing Ills in Kentucky
All Sacileville residents learned the cause of Mrs. Whitaker’s health gain after long bronchial suffering. Her husband credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her and their granddaughter’s severe whooping cough. It claims to cure coughs colds flu bronchitis and lung troubles with bottles 60 cents and 1.00. Free trial bottles at Clengenin’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacileville
P. Whittaker
Clen- Genin
Bakers of Rock Island Increase Loaf Size Without Price Rise
Bakers in Rock Island agreed to sell bread at 6 cents per loaf or 25 cents for all, instead of the old three loaves for 10 cents. The loaf size will be increased by 80 percent, so the price effectively stays the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Jewelry Mystery Shocks Canton After Canton's Disappearances
Miss Matthews of Canton elopes with a showman to Rock Island during three days of revelry. While the young woman vanishes, relatives report jewelry missing as investigators note a street showman’s influence and the town buzzes over the sensational incident. Police in Moline and Canton are informed as gossips weigh motives and the alleged thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Matthews
Canton
Rock Island
Moling
Miss Matthews
Happy Peoria
This Winter's Skirts Revive Habit Back Style
Fashion returns to the habit back skirt popular a few seasons ago with ten styles shown in September Delator. The silhouette suits slender, embowed, and proportioned figures, emphasizing long graceful lines and adaptable details.
Prince urges postmaster retainment in Rock Island district
Congressmen Prince advises keeping T H Thomas as Rock Island postmaster and G H McKinley as Moline postmaster, telling Peoria Star he advised this after being legislated out of the Rock Island district. He left the matter to BIH Meese to handle politics in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Rock Island
Peoria Star
T H. Thomas
G. H. McKinley
Moline
Bih Meese
Baseball Record At Moline Park Athletes Defeat Knickerbockers
At Moline Athletic Park yesterday the Athletes defeated a pick-up Knickerbockers nine gathered by Gus Peacock. Final score shows a 5 run difference with a 11 to 6 line, listing both lineups and players. In a separate Saturday game the East End team beat Arthur Dunn's squad 24 to 19 at Steven's diamond with a named roster.
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Moline Athletic Park
Knickerbockers
Gus Peacock
Athleticsa
Woebber
Davis
Hamilton
Sellmers
Shininger
Shallow
Turk
Range
Balhuff
East End
Arthur Dunn
Steven's Diamond
Arthur Larson
Eloryn Ellison
Paul Bensenberg
Deby Newton
Willie Howlet
Walter Busterd
Young Lady Saved by Chamberlains Remedy in Panama
In Panama Colombia Dr Chas H Utter reports a 16 year old girl with severe dysentery who failed with other treatments. After prescribing Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she improved in eight hours and was fully well in a week. Drugstores F J Clendenin and BE Helmbeck offer the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colombia
Chamberlain
Chas. H. Utter
F. J. Clendenin
BE. Helmbeck
Woman's Role in Public Life and Moral Reform
Edward McSweeny argues that women should engage in politics to purify government and society. He links female presence to temperance, moral reform, and cleaner streets, urging education for women to influence all departments of public life. He cites evolution from domestic to global influence and cites Vassar and Catholic colleges as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Vassar College
France
New York
Baltimore
Edward McSweeny
Statler's Hotel Adjacent to Exposition Grounds Promises Comfort
The Statler Hotel near the exposition grounds offers 2100 rooms and capacity for over 6000 guests with a 1200-seat dining room. Rooms include breakfast and dinner for 2.00 to 2.50 daily, while non boarding rooms go for 1.00 to 1.60 daily. Direct access to the fair improves convenience for visitors staying on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statler's Hotel
Statler
Pen American
Staller
Turners Make Merry at Concordia Park Outing
The CG Turnverein hosted a well attended afternoon at Concordia Park with ring riding the feature. Fourteen members competed with John Abel winning $10 for ten rings. Fred Schleuter William Karstens and William Young tied for second and William Young captured third after three rounds. Amusements and strong attendance marked the event as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Park
CG Turnverein
C. G's
Henry Peters
Nels Nelson
Fred Schleuter
Fred Peters
John Lohman
George Kroeger
Wiliam Efflandt
George Kaars
William Young
Obituary notices for James Cook and Minnie Pfeiffer
James Stewart Cook aged 2 years 6 months, son of Mr and Mrs William Cook of 29th street and 11th avenue, died of cholera infantum. Interment at Geneseo planned for 9 am tomorrow. remains shipped tonight by C R J & P railroad. Minnie Pfeiffer of 418 7th street died yesterday afternoon at 16 00 of chronic bronchitis aged 23 years 1 month 19 days. funeral 2:30 pm tomorrow from the house with Rev Hoffstein officiating. Also a local ad for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets by F J Clendenin.
Blacksmiths Union Forms Aid Plan for Discharged Moline Workers
At a Saturday meeting the Blacksmiths' Union voted to pay discharged workers from the Moline Plow Company eight dollars per week until they find work at their trade or a higher paying position. The move aims to aid those not reinstated by the company and reflects union solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksmiths’ Union
Moline Plow Company
Lynching Threat Near Sadler Over Murder Case
A telegram from Sherman sheriff reports Abe Wilder, a Negro said to have outraged and murdered Mrs M Caldwell Friday afternoon, surrounded by a farmer posse four miles north of Sadler. Farmers vow to lynch him. authorities seek forces to prevent mob action.
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Dallas
Tex
Sherman
Shrewsbury
Sadler
Abe Wilder
M. Caldwell
Wilder
Manila engages insurgents. several killed and captives taken
In the Philippines a Twenty sixth infantry unit clashed with insurgents in a Marines province on Friday. Zebastean Angeles, brother of Gen Angeles, was killed along with six privates. a major and two captains were captured. A separate detachment seized Magasin Ceballos at Lumba ng and captured a large quantity of supplies. Charles Srum, who helped start Charles Broadway Rouss, dies in Richmond after a Confederate-era friendship and loan. Mrs James Callanan dies in Des Moines after injuries from a runaway accident two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Twenty Sixth Infantry
Zebastean Angeles
Angeles
Magasin Ceballos
Lumbang
Richmond
Charles Srum
Winchester
Charles Broadway Rouss
Crum
Rouss
New York
Des Moines
James Callanan
Philanthropiat
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Shie
Unitarian Coe
Wernice
Onpesle
Rockers
Gulf of Mexico
All Canton
T. H. Thomas
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Dee Lambert
Bshoond Ave
Mock
Baseball Record
Journal
March Hares
Sutter’s Hotel
Buffalo
Town
F J Clendenin
Philippines
Millionaire
Josephson
Tri City
Third Avenue
C.R 1. & P Railway Co
Shields
Fifth Avenue Grocery
Rock Island, Ell
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