New Evening Paper Planned for Rock Island Field
Reliable sources report a new evening newspaper to be launched in Rock Island with C. D. Belmera as potential head or substantial partner. The venture aims to rival current Democratic and Republican papers, with a print outfit ready and a strong stock company backing, while local press men discuss leadership and staffing changes.
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Ource
Tin Rock Island
Cc. D. Ai Telimera
Davenport Times
Polltica
Belmera
The
Times
Reimers
Rock Island
sArgun
Union
Tri
Dorcas Society Supports Free Kindergarten Effort
The Dorcas Society of the Seventh ward held a regular meeting at Mrs. L. B. Kuhn's home with poor attendance. They thanked the daily papers for free announcements and reported progress on the Olivet chapel kindergarten opened Monday with Misses Hill and Lyford leading. Mrs. C. C. Coyne was welcomed into the society.
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Dorcas Society of
Seventh ‘Ward
L. B. Kuhn
Daily Papera
Olivet Chapel
C. C. Coyne
Local Coal Sale Ad Boosts Limited Quantities
An advertising note promotes four coal varieties including New Kentucky Hurricane and Trenton Spotless. It claims top quality, urges immediate calls while stock lasts, and signs off with L. Natt and phone 2009.
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Trenton
The Girl from Maxim's at the Burtis Tonight
One of this season’s treats is presented at the Burtis this evening with The Girl from Maxim's in a stage performance. The show features lively humor and period flair for local theatergoers.
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Maxim
Pillsbury and Wolf In Draw At Chess
In Monte Carlo the second round of the international chess tournament saw Mieses and Schevé defeat Albin and Mason. Pillsbury and Wolf drew. After a quiet midday, the afternoon games all decided with Marshall gaining a win against Tarrisch who resigned. Schiechter beat Reggio, Janowski defeated Mortimer, Teichmann bested Poptel, Napier lost to Gunsberg, and Marco defeated Isenberg.
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Monte Carlo
Mieses
Schevé
Albin
Mason
Pillsbury
Wolf
Marshall
Tarrisch
Schiechter
Reggio
Janowski
Mortimer
Teichmann
Poptel
Napier
Gunsberg
Marco
Isenberg
Woman suffers fall during downtown shopping trip
Mrs. Pierson of 1812 11th avenue fell on a sidewalk near 4th avenue and 16th street while shopping. She was carried into Mullane's store with internal injuries and conveyed to the city hospital by ambulance around midnight.
Gaylord Sells Grocery Interest to Duncan and Ransom
L R Gaylord who ran a 34 avenue and 19th street grocery for seven years disposes of big business interests to D H Duncan and H B Ransom. Duncan, a former Gaylord clerk, will take charge Monday along with Ransom who previously worked for Egbert Fidlar Chambers in Davenport. Gaylord remains in Moline for now and thanks patrons as he plans an unsettled future.
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L. R. Gaylord
Ransom
Davenport
Egbert
Fidlar & Chambers
Moline
Ed Cumpson
Bulding
Moline Daily Journal Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary
The Progressive Printer praises the Moline Daily Journal for its 36 page anniversary edition dated Sunday Dec 22 the largest newspaper ever printed in Rock Island County Ill and worthy of a city of a half million population.
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Journal
Moline Daily Journal
Rock Island County
Ill
Millions Put to Work With Dr Kings New Life Pills
The new century shows a huge demand for Dr Kings New Life Pills as the remedy for constipation sick headache biliousness and stomach liver or kidney troubles. Only 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
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Dr. King
Clendenin
Notice to all debtors by L R Gaylord
Debtors are urged to settle accounts immediately per the notice by L R Gaylord requesting prompt payment of all owed sums to him.
Magill Seeks Representative Seat in Strong Republican District
L. M. Magill of Moline announces his candidacy for representative. Born in Moline 23 years ago and a lawyer since 1897, he has led the city central Republican committee and is favored by friends to win the nomination in a strong party district. His background includes mulder work, Rock Island Business College, and Illinois Wesleyan University.
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L. M. Magill
Moline
West
Mulder
Rock Island
Illinois Wesleyan University
Magill
Wessel
Gustaf Swensson
Internal Revenue
Clendenin
Rock Island County
Praise for D. J. Toothill at Moline Elks meeting
An Ottawa Journal item lauds D. J. Toothill district deputy of the B P O Elks for addressing Moline lodge on Elk law and the virtues of Elkhood. He commended the lodge growth, its fine club rooms, and the tri cities' prominent members in Moline council including manufacturers financiers and lawyers.
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Moline Elk
Ottawa Journal
D. J. Toothill
Moline
Moline Lodge
Toothill
Moline Council
Tri-Cities
Bucelen's Arnica Salve at Clendemain's Drug Store
An old advertisement touts Bucelen's Arnica Salve as a famed remedy for cuts burns bruises and inflammation. It claims to cure ailments ranging from piles to eruptions and promotes the product as a world conquering pain killer sold at Clendeain's drug store.
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Clendeain
Real Estate Transfers Across South Moline and Moline
Property deeds list Mary E Stewart transferring multiple parcels in South Moline and Moline to Elizabeth Draher and others, totaling 17650 dollars, plus additional transfers from Jacob Stewart heirs to Mary D B Stewart and others with varied tract descriptions. Other entries show Guyer Kimball to Sarah Read, Leander Peterson to Amanda Bloomberg, and several trades involving Gustaf Peterson, Nelson, Tenges, and Read with prices from 300 to 4100 dollars and tract details in multiple additions and subdivisions.
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Mary E. Stewart
Elizabeth Draher
South Moline
Stewart's
Stewart
Moline
Park Place
Jacob Stewart
Mary DB
Atkinson
Healy
South Mone
Assessor
Chamberlin
Osborne
Guyer & Kimball
Sarah L. Read
Guyer
Rock Island
G. Leander Peterson
Amanda C. Bloomberg
Rosslyn
Sno. B. Oakleaf
Gustaf L. Peterson
Nicholas Nelson
Gustaf T. Nelson
R. D. Robinson
Wm. Ff. Tenges
Nelson Hersh
Wm. F. Tenges
Phil Mitchell
Dennis Darren
Dennis Warren
George Tenges
R. D Robinson
Adalaide Bowling
Rachman & Sosna
Jacob Hauck
Jacob Scheip
Pruden's
Rapids City
Mill Yard
Clara Conner
W. A. Nourse
Chas
M Wahlberg
D. H. Hinrichsen
Babbit
Peter Peterson Contractor Opens at 318 Eighteenth Street
Peter Peterson, contractor and builder, announces new office at 318 Eighteenth Street. He offers estimates on all building classes and free preliminary sketches and designs. Equipped to handle all building details. call phone number 221 red.
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Eighteenth Street
High Art Photographer Plans Studio Move After March
A high art photographer announces a studio relocation to the McKinnie block after March 1, with alterations in the building and a new bra in progress aiming to make the space the finest and up to date in the region.
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McKinnie
Brain Progres
City appoints Dr. Asay to vaccinate Rock Island children
Health Commissioner DeSilva announces Dr. J. E. Asay will vaccinate school children at city expense in Rock Island. He starts today visiting schools as Davenport officials resist vaccination. No widespread school vaccination has occurred this year amid lax quarantine enforcement and concerns over smallpox severity.
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Joseph DeSilva
Rock Island
J. E. Asay
Heinz
Davenport
Board of Health
Hattles Pharmacy Offers Refunds on Tar SyrupPromise
The undersigned guarantee refunds on a 50c bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. A 25c bottle is offered to prove satisfaction, or money refunded. H. Sandstrom.
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Hattles Pharmacy
H. Sandstrom
Railroad Homeseekers Excursion Tickets For Dakota
C M and St P Ry offers homeseekers excursion tickets to all points in North and South Dakota on February 4 and February 18. P L Hinrich general agent Davenport can be reached at phone 241 and John L Schomp agent Moline at phone 2846.
Farm sale in Zuma township fetches 60 per acre
The Jane Weatherhead and Alert Wells farm of about 143 acres in Zuma township sold to Godfrey Knockemus for 60 dollars an acre cash. The property adjoins the purchaser’s mother and the two farms will be joined. Knockemus plans to take possession in early spring after living on the Doc Johnson farm.
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Jane Weatherhead
Alert Wells
Zuma Township
Godfrey Knockemus
Zuma
Knockemiug
Johnson
Nuptials Celebrate Emanuel P. Adler and Lena Rothschild
Temple Emanuel glittered with samilax white roses and palms for the wedding of Emanuel P. Adler publisher of the Davenport Times and Miss Lena Rothschild. Max B. Ochs served as master of ceremonies with Clinton Adler Harold Mahn Morton Rothechild as ushers. The bride was escorted by her cousin David Rothschild and Helen Rothschild was flower girl. A reception and supper followed at the bride’s mother Mrs Sophia Rothechild’s home.
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Temple Emanuel
Emanuel P. Adler
Davenport Times
Lena Rothschild
Max B. Ochs
Clinton Adler
Ottumwa
Harold Mahn
Muscatine
Morton Rothechild
Davenport
David Rothschild
Helen Rothschild
Sophia Rothechild
Prohibition Rally Set At Art Gallery Saturday Evening
Prohibitionists announce a rally at the Art Gallery this Saturday evening February 3. All temperance supporters are urged to attend with a special invitation to members of related organizations. A strong address is promised.
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Art Gallery
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City Typographical Union
Lynch
Hawke
Bramwood
Mr. Wilts
Sterling
Warr
Mr. Purcell
John Finnegan
J. W. Warr
Moline Engraving Company
Moline Tool Company
King Machine Company
Dorcas Society
FB. L. Natt
Pillsbury and
Aic
Lot
F Wei Sree Fa Ee Plaa
Turner Fair
Moline Lodge OF Elks
Bucelen
Mises. Wate
Mary Stewart
Draher
Peter Peterson
ST. P
Bate Weatherhead
Parmis
Knockemus
Ayer
Prohibition
Hull Brothers
Third Avenue
Moline, Ill
Josephson Jewelry Store
Tri-City
Josephzon
Sue Skwbyeaney
Moute
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