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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
5
Virulent smallpox cases at Walker Station prompt quarantine after Dr. Wessel investigates two women, Mrs Peas and Mrs Lundquist. Lundquist husband quarantined. wheel dept fumigation planned with sulphur. Oliva Peas recovers, Moline reports mild cases and possible precautionary quarantine.
The Bottles Pharmacy and H. Sandstrom pledge to refund the price of a 60c bottle if it fails to cure a cough or cold and to replace with a 26c bottle or refund if not satisfactory. The notice asserts a full guarantee on both bottles.
A week long mission opens at St Josephs Catholic church Rock Island led by Fathers Murray and Murray. The opening sermon condemns modern Christianity for ignoring Christ and urges adherence to Calvary teaching. Daily masses at 6 and 8 am and an evening lecture are planned.
A Toledo Ohio advertisement offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from local druggists West Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin and promises internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price stated as three dollars per bottle with testimonials available.
B C Berry submits a signed statement denying claims of no bias and detailing that since Major Blunt became commandant no union machinists remain on the payroll. He notes 57 of 140 strikers were told to return after settlement and 30 of 67 who returned were discharged within 80 days, with all machinists who stayed in the union later fired.
A 30 year tested remedy Botanic Blood Balm promises to heal malignant blood and skin diseases including ulcers scrofula eczema pimples boils and rheumatism. It offers a free trial by writing Dr. Gillam at 218 Mitchell Street Atlanta Ga and lists availability at Hawthorne Pharmacy Moline.
A certificate of Jevy against the Columbia Straw Paper Company was filed in Circuit Clerk Gamble's office. The First National Bank of Des Moines secured a 1895 judgment in Illinois and assigned it to John W McKinnon. An execution issued Feb 13, served Feb 15, targets the plant at Sears and other city properties. A separate $10,000 damage suit for slander was filed by G W Odell for Eva Olson against George M Loosley and Warren H Beck.
Mrs. Charles F. L. Faber of 304 45th street Rock Island dies at 1 30 p.m. of tuberculosis aged 25, survived by husband at Rock Island arsenal and a 3 year old son. maiden name Ella O Connell. formerly of Lyons Illinois. Catherine Fitzpatrick dies at 74 in South Rock Island, widow of James Fitzpatrick who ran the Two Mile House. death from age. Thomas L Johnston dies at Reynolds home. born in County Fermanagh Ireland 1827. married Mary Ann Johnston. came to America 1848 and lived in Pre-emption township Mercer county for 64 years.
Resolutions from Rock Island arsenal harness shop C state that quoted demands to remove Major 8 E Blunt are unauthorized by 195 employees. They affirm good feeling exists between the commanding officer and the men. Signed by committee members Fred H Schroeder George D Gillette F C Wahlig Walter Ottle J F Shank.
The Edward Hines Lumber Company of Chicago has acquired the last great white pine body in the region, eight to ten miles south of South Superior and east of Dedham. The tract, once owned by Weyerhaeuser and Sauntry, covers about 300 million feet of timber, largely white pine, valued at about $2 million and destined for manufacture at the head of the lakes. This purchase reportedly confirms Hines as the nation’s largest lumber operator and adds over a billion feet of landing pine tributary to the lakes.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio praises Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption after a terrible cough and rapid illness left her child nearly skeleton. The ad claims the medicine is the only sure cure for coughs colds and lung diseases with guaranteed satisfaction and trial bottles free.
The notice lists coal prices, citing Cable lump at 3 per ton LaSalle at 3.50 and Newton spotless at 4 per ton plus hard coal at 8.25. It advertises “the best hard coal in the city” and provides office phone 2009 and residence 142 Park with order by phone day or night, Frank L. Natt.
George Luke of Peoria waited for a reply from Andrew Carnegie after writing in May asking help for a public library in Lacon and a cowden mill. Carnegie did not reply. Luke later moved to Peoria, started a grocery store, and pursued wealth. The piece recalls his dashed hope and unlikely rise.
Rock Island Retail Merchants Association held its annual meeting last evening with routine business and a growth in membership from 72 to 101. A proposed electric line to Aledo and Muscatine’s interest were noted. a motion to investigate newspaper charges against Major Blunt was tabled. A banquet was set for the first meeting in March. officers were reelected, except Maucker joining the board.
Washington's anniversary will be celebrated by old soldiers at the Industrial Home Monday evening February 24. A program features music recitations speeches including an address by Hon. W. Odell on Washington's military life and service Rev M V Crum will share experiences from the war of 61 to 65 and other speakers are to follow Good skating at Peterson's rink.
High Art Photographer announces post March 1 studio move to the McKinnie block with renovations underway to create a premier gallery in the region. Public invited to inspect parlors after the stated date.
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