Illinois Theatre Opens With Are You a Mason
The Illinois Theatre in Rock Island opened last night with the comedy Are You a Mason translated from German. The venue hosted 600 incandescent lights, a 660-seat auditorium, and a 40 by 70 foot stage, with plans and fittings funded by Geo H Johnston for a modern ground floor theatre. The launch included remarks by ex Mayor T J Medill and a detailed buildout recounting the Rock Island Club project begun in 1899 and supported by local businesses and unions.
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Bok Island
Os Illinois
Thursdavevennue
Neety
Asathouse
Blewer
Verchestra
T J Medill
Rock Island Club
General Theatre Committee
Rock Island
James Jo LaVelle
Geo. H Johnston
St Louis
T J. Medill
W Sahnaen
New Theatre
Frank Perry
Thomas David
Amos Bloodgood
Edward Kelly
Chie
Turkey
Four Year Old Shot In Eye In Accidental Air Gun Incident
The four year old son of Oscar Stoeckel of Davenport suffered a severe eye injury from an accidental air gun discharge. The gun, a Christmas present from the boy's father, was being inspected by another boy who pulled the trigger. The shot entered the eye of the gun’s owner.
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Oscar Stoeckel
Davenport
Stoeckel
Words of Praise for the Christmas Journal
A reader describes the Christmas Journal as excellent and elegant, praising its quality. The letter reflects gratitude from someone in a position to judge the publication’s merits and expresses high regard for the issue.
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Mr Morgan
Woodman
Swan Granberg Leaves Property to His Wife
The will of Swan Granberg of Moline was admitted to probate on Thursday in county court. Dated September 21, 1894, the instrument bequeaths all real and personal property to his wife Johanna Granberg. Order hardwood cut stove length from the Channel Ice Company.
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Swan Granberg of
Moline
Johanna Granberg
American Soldiers Killed by Bolomen on Sa Mar Island
The War Department reports Capt. Schoeffel and 17 others from the 19th Infantry clashed with Bolomen on the island of Sa Mar. Capt. Schoeffel was wounded and a sergeant, corporal, and five privates were killed. six privates were wounded. Bolomen were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Schoeffel
19Th Infantry
Samar
Selling Out Shoes by Dolly Bros in Ruck Island
Two lines of misses' and children's shoes totaling 400 pairs offered at one fifth price. Includes Nugent Shoes of Hochester and HP Godman shoes of Columbus. Nugent line praised as fine. Godman advertised as best cheap and medium Pilceed shoes. Buy now for a chance of a lifetime. Dolly Bros., 307 20th Street, Ruck Island.
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Nugent Shoes
Hochester
HP Godman Shoes
Columbus
Nugent
Godemans
Dolly Bros
20Th Street Ruck Island
Local Clothier Promises Bargain Prices Tomorrow
A fragmentary ad mentions a clothing company offering a bold deal of 100 dollars for 50 cents and hints at a cap on costs in the agendors for a forthcoming sale.
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Tomor Vee Theos
Genuine Princess adjustable skirt sale notice
An old advertisement promotes a versatile Princess adjustable skirt priced at 98 cents, claiming it fits any size and is made of fine mercerized petticoats with original value noted at $1.25.
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16Th Street
Johnston
Ladies Wrappers Dress Sacks and Bargains Offered
Wool shirt waists mustin under wear this department you will also and some very rare bargains We the profit this time.
Notion Offer List with Buttons and Household Goods
A fragmented catalog lists patent hooks and fyes at 3c per card, pearl buttons two dozen at 5 for a cent, slate sponge, steel scissors and shears, aluminum hair pine by the dozen, lilac powder and soaps, laundry blueing, plated steel spoons six for, bread knives, hair ribbons in colors, satin baby ribbon per yard, borated talcum powder and crushed lavender, flowax and magic glove cleaner, and perfume priced per bottle.
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Illinois Theatre
Mecksland
G. H. Johnston
Medill
the Theatre
H Johnston
2D Avenue
Federal Building
Dennis Warren
Johnaston
Retail Merchants’ Association
Tri-City Labor Congress
Roek Island
Daily Journal
Yours Sincerely, George EF. Morgan
Fred R. Young
15Th Street
Swan Granberg
Channel Ice Company
Bolomen
Third Avenue
Manchester
New York Mills
India
Gale
Tver
Will Almost
Price
Agteman
Alf
Defender Mills
Vereeone
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