Moline trolley franchise debate over land rights on 4th Avenue
The agitation for a reconstructed trolley road by the Moline, East Moline Watertown Railroad hinges on land east of 20th street. Lawyers say the ground reverts to the city via easement as the railroad never fully used the property, complicating a 4th Avenue route due to narrow street width. Officials consider paving costs and railroad consent, with council not yet ready to act amid aldermen opposition. Local ads note Stein-Bloch & Co. suits at Sommers & La Velle.
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Moline
Twentieth Street
East Moline
Railroad Avenue
20Th Street
4Th Avenue
Col. Hord
Journal
15Th Street
C., R. L & P. Railroad
Texas
Capt. W . Bennett
C. H. Perrin
Ed Coryn
Frank Y. Keator
Dejected Rev Wesley Haskell Spotted in Chicago
A Rockford letter to the Genesee Republic reports Reverend Wesley Haskell in Chicago looking greatly dejected with no immediate plans. The note says his recently fortunate career is crumbling under adversity, attracting sympathy from Rockford readers.
New York Store Announces Big Summer Goods Sale
The New York Store offers a week long clearance on all summer goods with reductions from 60 to 33 percent and 25 percent. This last call aims to clear stock and benefit shoppers who act now.
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New York
Perry Davis Pain Killer Featured in Child Injury Remedy
An ad style note extols Perry Davis Pain Killer as the cure for bruises strains and sprains among boys and praises its soothing effects and stiffness relief as a mother rubs it on injured spots.
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Perry Davis
Cherries Are Blighted Says Joliet Sisters Relocate
The Cherry sisters faced legal trouble in Joliet as their trunks and stage effects were seized on a writ of attachment for a $27 board bill to the St Nicholas hotel. The items were found at Theller Park where attempts to entertain had little attendance and the owner refused further rent delays. Manager Harris surrendered the show as no lights would be lit without payment. The sisters continue in Joliet seeking replevin of their stage apparel.
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Cherry Sisters
Joliet
Constable Rainville
St. Nicholas Hotel
Theller Park
Harris
Unitarian Church Plans Meeting to Choose Pastor
J W Warr chairman of the board calls a meeting of members for tomorrow evening to act on selecting a new pastor. The pulpit will be filled until regular services begin by the secretary of the Western Unitarian Association.
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J W. Warr
Uniitarian Church
Western Unitarian Association
Prince of candy makers in Moline
C E Booker a pioneer in city candy making and owner of Fred Sauer man’s business now operates a full outfit for turning out a complete line of candies. He plans to give attention to producing pure candies for patron confidence and best quality.
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C. E. Booker
Moline
Fred Sauerman
Pelican Club Elects Members to Leave for College
The Pelican Club met at Ira Cross's home Friday evening to announce that five of eight members will depart for college in September. Lester Creutz Ira Cross Maurice Gaylord Andrew Bodine and Earl Jamison will leave for University of Madison or a Chicago medical college. Officers elected are President Lester R Creutz and Secretary Treasurer Maurice Gaylord. The club plans emblem pins and formed a committee to study the matter.
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Pelican Club
Ira Cross
Lester Creutz
Maurice Gaylord
Andrew Bodine
University of Madison
Earl Jamieson
Chicago
Lester R. Creutz
Cross
What a Tale It Tells Liver Trouble Cure
A vintage advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills regulate the liver purify the blood and improve skin tone. It highlights a sallow complexion jaunce ribbons patchy skin and blotches as liver trouble and markets the medicine for 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
Mrs Bell Denies Un-Christian Conduct in Orion Church Affair
Mrs J J Bell of Orion denied accusations from Mrs G W White wife of the local Baptist pastor. A ministerial committee from Rock Island Moline and Davenport cleared Rev White and heard Bell’s statements. Bell did not yet request a transfer of membership but may apply later. others seek to move from Orion to Moline with action set for Saturday. Fresh chocolates advertised by Booker & Company.
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J. J. Bell
Orion
G. W. White
Baptist Church
Twin Cities
B. D. Stevenson
William Bolles
Hell Says
Moline
E. P. Brand
The
Minols
Two Sundays for Next Year’s Meeting at Tindall’s Grove
The Methodist camp meeting at Tindall’s grove concluded with residents returning to the city. A Camp Meeting Association meeting reversed an earlier decision to hold next year’s gathering on a single Sunday and instead approved a program including two Sundays as in former years.
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Tindall's Grove
Camp Meeting Association
Howe and Burgston Offer Wide Bargains In Wool Goods
Howe and Burgston advertise a large stock of wool dress goods and silk waists in black and colors with low prices. They promote mill ends, sheetings, curtain swisses, percales, skirt denims and shirt waists at deep discounts, plus a Dunlap hat coming soon at Lambert's Toggery Shop in Rock Island.
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Walsta
Lambert's
Rock Island
Youth escapes hospital in night robes after forgery case
John Thomas Collins alias Williams, a teen held for forging two checks about 26 dollars each, escaped from St Anthony's hospital Friday night through a window in his night robe leaving clothes behind. Authorities suspect his Davenport mother aided the exit. Sheriff Cralle led the search. if recaptured he faces likely admission to the state reformatory. State's Attorney Weld pressed new escape charges against John Brown and John Foss. The county aims to deter jail escapes and punishers the offenders.
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John Thomas Collins
John Thomas Williams
Grand Jury
Rock Island National Bank
Sommers & LaVelle
St Anthony's Hospital
Davenport
Cralle
State Reformatory
Weld
John Brown
John Foss
Catton and Green Bound Over in Gambling Case
W 4H Catton of Rock Island and Clarence Green owner of billiard rooms at 163 Dearborn St Chicago were bound over to the criminal court by Justice Prindiville on a charge of keeping a gambling establishment. William Goez of 2297 North Hermitage Ave says he lost $200 betting on billiard games.
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Catton
Rock Island
Clarence Green
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Criminal Court
Prindiville
William Goez
North Hermitage Avenue
Gustus School of Business offers contract with job or refund
Ambitious students enrolling in the Gustus School of Business between September 3, 1901, and February 1, 1902, can sign a special contract promising a paying position upon graduation or a cash refund of all tuition. Summers & LaVelle advertise boys’ long pants, full styles and weight, $1 and 75 cents at 3 Rock Island.
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Gustus School of Business
Summers & LaVelle 3
Rock Island
New Officers Named for County Teachers Institute
The Rock Island County Teachers Institute closed with a meeting naming officers President H B Hayden Vice President Miss Hattie Moore of Moline and Secretary Miss Margaret Vandeberg of Cordova. Resolutions thanked Augustana College directors and President Andreen for use of facilities and support. Superintendent Cox lauded the institute as the best he has attended.
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the County Teachers Institute
Rock Island County Teachers’ Institute
H B. Hayden
Hattie Moore
Moline
Margaret Vandeberg
Cordova
The
Augustana College
Andreen
Cox
Association
Obituary notices from Rock Island leaders mark multiple deaths
Lizzie Rogiers died after a 10 month illness. funeral at St Mary Catholic church. Ann Ginter aged 92 of Rock Island died of paralysis. three daughters and a sister survive. funeral from her home. Susana Berry aged 79 died at her daughter’s home. widow of James W Berry. seven children survive. funeral at 2:30 pm. Edward H Berry and Lizzie Lee, Wealthy Luddington, W H Packard, James Berry, William Berry, John Berry listed as survivors. Riverside cemetery to receive interment. William J Kerr died at St Anthony's hospital after liver cancer operation. Rock Island native, longtime feed and merchandize businessman. funeral to be held this Sunday. Christiana Seidel widow of Gottleb Seidel died at home. born April 5 1817 in Germany. moved to Rock Island in 1856. survived by two sons C H Seidel and Wm Seidel, step-son August Seidel, daughter Mrs E Range.
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Lizzie
Ben Rogiers
14Th Street
Mary
East Moline
Ann Ginter
Rock Island
Shippenaburg
Susana Berry
Frank L. Berry
Elm Street
South Rock Island
Berry
James W Berry
Frank
Edward H. Berry
Lizzie Lee
Moline
Wealthy Luddington
Milwaukee
Wis
W. H Packard
Racine
Wisc
James Berry
Davenport
Whiliam and
John Berry
William J. Kerr
Rock Tal Anda
St Anthony‘s Hospital
Mr Kerr
Pennsylvania
Murrin Bros
Kerr
Rock Island Club
Masonic
Edna
Christiana Seidel
Gottleb Seidel
Seidel
Germany
C H. Seidel
Wm. Seidel
Kansas
August Seidel
E. Range
Camp Meeting Officers Named For Next Year At Tindalls Grove
The Camp Meeting Association elected officers for next year after a successful season in which meetings will continue one Sunday only. Trustees include Byron Jordan Orion JB Clark W H Bridgford Milesburg. Officers: Vice President D A Clark Secretary C C Clark Treasurer J Vanderslice Milan Strong Preemption. Executive Committee includes Foster Arm Orion M Curtin Taylor Ridge and Rev Mr Dunlevy plus Mr Brown. A committee to arrange conveyance from Milan to the camp ground was appointed.
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Tindallsa Grove
Camp Meeting Association
Byron Jordan
Orion
JB. Clark
W. H. Bridgford
Milesberg
D. A. Clark
C C Clark
J. Vanderslice
Milan
Strong
Foster Arm- Orion
M Curtin
Taylor Ridge
Dunlevy
Brown
Camp Ground
Northwestern paver earns praise as affordable journal
A local Northwestern Michigan paver praises the newspaper for offering substantial value to subscribers. The message emphasizes low cost and strong content, comparing favorably with the Journal.
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Paver
Miinois
Settlers of County to Meet September 18
The Old Settlers' Association executive committee fixed September 18 for its annual meeting. Memorial hall in the court house, Rock Island, will host the event. Members include Thomas Campbell George Wake Daniel Montgomery and M J McEntry.
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The
Old Settlers’ Association
Thomas Campbell
George Wake
Daniel Montgomery
M. J. McEntry
J. H. Cleland
Rock Island
Memorial Hall
Court House
Mass Meeting With Trades Laborers This Morning
A large mass meeting of all trades laborers will be held in the Industrial Home hall this morning at 9 o'clock. The meeting is described as important and all workingmen are urged to have representatives present. Ice cream soda will be served at Booker & Company’s after.
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Industrial Home Hall
Two Divorces Begun in Circuit Court
Two divorce suits started Saturday in the circuit court. Charlotte Ellinwood sues Truman Ellinwood for cruelty. Georgia Rogers seeks a separation from E H Rogers alleging cruelty and infidelity.
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Charlotte Ellinwood
Truman Ellinwod
Georgia Rogers
E. H. Rogers
Man suffers scalp wound diving in river
Argus Alvin Ullman of Moline was diving when he struck a sharp object in the riverbed, slicing his scalp and requiring three stitches to close the wound. The incident occurred while he was swimming.
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Argus Alvin Ullman
Moline
Spraint ankle falls worker at Mc Hine Wagon plant
Sig Schoemann of the Mc Hine Wagon Company slipped from a platform yesterday afternoon and severely sprained his left ankle after tumbling eight feet. Dr Dunn attended him and he resides at 1416 6th Avenue.
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Sig Schoemann
McHine Wagon Company
Upcoming fashions at Sommers and LuvVelies Rock Island
Advancing styles for little and big boys arrive at Sommers and LuvVelies in Rock Island. Popular prices entice shoppers as new stock hits the store shelves.
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Sommers & LuvVelie’s
Rock Island
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Rev. Haskell
BIG Discount Clearing Sale
Unitarians
Prince OF Candy Makers
Advange Blanket Sale
Benford
Dresden
Saxonville
Canova
Aaa
Capea
Pete
Mrs. Bell
Booker & Company’s
16Th Street
Hurgston
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Dall
Booker & Company's
Lambert
Toggery
Second Ave
Rock Island, Ll
Rogiers
Ginter
Rora
Riverside Cemetery
Wood & Ward
Poplins Granate Vlotha
Soliels
Ulrose
Cashmers Serges
Peeri B
Loptien
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