Moline Business Man Sinking After Sudden Stroke
Pe R. F. E Howe a Union Store partner in Moline suffered a severe apoplexy at his home on 23d street and 6th avenue. He was found unconscious and taken to a sanitarium. Doctors say faint chances of recovery but not impossible as he remains in a semi conscious state with mind confused and body weak. Howe has lived and worked in the city for about 14 years and recently sought treatment at Battle Creek sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE E. Howe
Union
R. F. E. Howe
Mr. Howe
Mr Gamble
Dr Froom
Moline
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Mr Howe
S Hoffman
Howe
Famous
Gamble
Mr. Gambles
Froom
California
Howes
South Rock Island
Don Donovan
Kennedy
South Rock
School Bonds Sold to Davenport House
The Rock Island board of education sold high school bonds for 75000 to Bechtel & Company of Davenport at a premium of 1100. Bechtel is understood to represent the First National Bank of Chicago. The issue is reported as practically 370 percent.
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Rock Island Board of Education
Bechtel & Company of
Davenport
First National Bank of Chicago
Discovery of King’s New Discovery cited by editor Downey
Churubusco editor D. H. Downey proclaims Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption as infallible for coughs colds and grip claiming instant relief and cure. Clendenin’s drug store offers 50c and 1 bottle guarantees with free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
Clendenin
French Ball Poster Sparks Liquor Dealers Protest
A notice from Rock Island liquor dealers’ association disclaims any connection to a planned “French dance” at Armory hall. The group warns readers the event is not sponsored by local saloonkeepers and urges friends to note the distinction to avoid entanglement or blame.
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Rock Island
Liquor Dealers' Protective Association of
Armory Hall
Mask Ball by Knights at Pierr's Hall
The Knights and Ladies of the Mac cabees host a mask ball at Pierr's Hall Friday evening January 24. Prizes will be awarded for best character costumes.
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Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
Pierr’s Hall
Big Smokers Event at H C Cleaveland Camp
The H C Cleaveland camp Sons of Veterans of Rock Island hosted a large smoker attended by hundreds of sons and fathers of the Civil War. Graham post G A R and Well ington Wood camp S of V members joined. speeches and humor followed tobacco pipes and a blue haze with remarks from Judge Trimbull and other regional leaders.
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H C Cleaveland
Sons of Veterans
Rock Island
Graham Post
G A. R
Wellington Wood
HK McIntyre
J Searle
H P Pierce
Moline
Dewrose
Arsenal Employes Receive Pay for McKinley Funeral Day
Rock Island arsenal workers were surprised to sign Sept 16 payroll for McKinley funeral day though not a holiday. Major Blunt petitioned the department and earned back pay totaling about 2600 dollars for the men who were asked to sign payrolls yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
McKinley
Major Blunt
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Headache For Winnie Woman
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia writes the remedy cured her two year sick headache. Pills claim relief for headache constipation and biliousness. 25c at Clendenin’s drug store.
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N A Webster
Winnie
Dr King
Clendenin
Nowa Neb Oil Co draws strong local backing in Des Moines
Prominent Des Moines men formed the Nowa Neb rka Beaumont Oil Company. Subscribers deposited in their own banks until a gusher is ready. Most stock subscribed at home with Beaumont and St Louis next in line. Company says only a few thousand shares remain. contact Des Moines office or Journal Printing Co in Moline for details.
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Deg Moines
Nowa-Nebraska-Beaumont Oil Company
Beaumont
St. Louis
Texas
America
Des Moines
Journal Printing Company
Moline
Pharmacy guarantees refund for cough syrup bottles
The Battles' Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee on Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar. A 60 cent bottle promises refund if it fails to ease cough or cold and a 36 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfactory with refund if not.
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Green
Battles
Pharmacy
Sandstrom
New Entrance Opened at Moline Club in Deere Building
The Moline Club opened a marble and tile new entrance in the Deere building this morning and closed the side entrance. G A Stephens, retiring president, writes to local manufacturers urging their support to keep the club a vital community asset. A “freeze-out” party tonight promises to be a grand event, with invitations sent to all members.
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Deere
Moline Club
G. A. Stephens
City
Mr &Stephens
Ciub
Stephens
Case Against Deere Ended After Judge Sustains Evidence Objection
Daniel McCleary sued Deere & Company for 25000 dollars and later offered to settle for 5900. Judge Trimble sustained defense counsel Wood and Peek that the evidence was not admissible, and the plaintiff withdrew the case before jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McCleary
Deere & Company
Trimble
Wood & Peek
State League of Republican Clubs to Meet in Chicago
The executive committee will meet next Saturday in Chicago to arrange a love feast. President John W Parker of the Western hospital will oversee the proceedings to ensure proper conduct. Trade with Wilson the grocer.
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State League of Republican Clubs
Chicago
John W Parker
Western Hospital
Express Change Lacks Local Confirmation
Widespread talk claims Adams Express on Burlington line since 1893 will be displaced by J J Hill’s Great Northern Express. Local inquiry finds no confirmation of the change though reports say the Great Northern Express will operate Burlington and Hill roads, with a January plan postponed to April 1 and a sleeping car venture on multiple lines.
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E Xpross Creies
Apread
Adams Express
Burlington Road
J J Hill
Great Northern White
Burlington
Howev
Great Northern Express
Hill
Great Northern Express Company
Great Northern Railway
Great Railroad Merger
Hill Syndicate
East End Football Team Hosts Grand Mask Ball
The East End football team plans a grand mask ball at Industrial Home hall tomorrow evening promising a festive night. Players prepared for a memorable event with elegant and grotesque costumes expected to be displayed and attendees invited to share in the merriment. Also announced: Frank Anderson retires from Watters & Anderson and George P. Holt assumes the partnership, renaming the firm Watters & Holt.
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Industrial
Frank Anderson
Watters & Andeson
George PB. Holt
Wattere & Holt
Brubaker Turmoil at Moline Temperance Talk
Former Moline star W A Brubaker spoke at a Toulon Stark County M E church temperance meeting. The preacher Rev McCown challenged Brubaker’s anti Meek Kintey tirade and Brubaker insulted the pastor. The clash ended after Brubaker was dismissed and the crowd dispersed with Brubaker eager for a fight.
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Moline
Moline 7
Toulon
Stark County
Brubaker
M. E. Church
Meek Kintey
Republican Party
Rev McCown
Isrubaker
Moline Woman Declared Insane in County Court
Anna Niel aged 44 of Moline was tried on sanity in county court before a jury. The panel found her insane after a 16 year history of mental imbalance, with worsening condition over the last three years. Judge Adams committed her to Watertown hospital.
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Anna Niel
Moline
D. Ss. Bs. Hall
Joe Fitzpatrick
John E. Fleming
Otto C Herkrt
Herbert R. Sould
Albert Stombs
Whitney Mockridge at Illinois Theatre Rock Island
The Whitney Mockridge Company performs Friday evening at the Illinois Theatre in Rock Island with standout tenor, soprano Gertrude Maxted, and violinist Gerald Walenn. Advance sales at Lloyds indicate strong audience interest in this trio’s concert.
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Whitney Mockridge
Illinois Theatre
Rock Island
Lloyds
Mockridge
Gertrude Maxted
Gerald Walenn
For Rent New six room dwelling near city hall inquiry
Classified notice offers a new modern six room dwelling for rent with inquiry via LD J Webb opposite city hall.
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LD J Webb
Quarantine Clash Strains Rock Island and South Rock Island
Tension rose as Rock Island health authorities quarantined carriers of smallpox, fumigated Kennedy and Bailey homes, and warned South Rock Island residents to stay indoors or face city enforcement. A new case at 509 11th Street led to hospital transfer, nurse assignment, and tight security for patient isolation.
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South Rock Island
Rock Island
Marshall Kennedy
Osterman
Kennedy
Slerk 9
DeSilva
D J Kennedy
Marshall
Jacob Bailey
South Heights
Health Department
11Th Street
A. L. Day
van Syavenport
Davenport
John Shelly
Knox
Andrew O Butler Former Davenport Resident Dies in Chicago
Major M T Marks and W H Marks of Davenport travel to Chicago for the funeral of Andrew O Butler a longtime Chicago trader and former Davenport partner in a cigar business and bank cashier He was 72 and a pioneer Chicago board of trade member Butler was married in Davenport to Phoebe Marks sister of Major Marks and W Ho Marks
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W H. Marks
Davenport
Chicago
Andrew O. Butler
the Lake
Nicholas Kuhnen
Citizens’ National Bank
Chicago Board of Trade
Butler
Phoebe Marks
W. Ho Marks
New Century Comfort From Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
Millions find relief with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts ulcers and sores. It cures eruptions boils and skin issues and is advertised as a top pile remedy. Available for 2 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
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Bucklen
Clendenin
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Davenport House
Wilson's
Fresh Fruits
Etery Him
Moline, Illinois
Noxall
A. C. Staley Underwear
Sweet, Orr & Co
Union Label Clothing
Langley Hats
EEA
Third@Avenue
H. C. Cleaveland
Arsenal
Deere & CO
State League
Wilson
McCown
Wild Beast
Africa
Andrew Butler
NEW Century Comfort
Mullane’s
Mulilanh
Fifteenth Street and
Fourth Avenue
Moline, III
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