Fifth annual Moline Club meeting elects Gould president
The fifth annual Moline Club gathering drew many members as F W Gould was chosen president. G A Stephens declined another term, and C I Josephson became vice president with Ed Sigght as secretary and S Old as treasurer. Consolidation talks with the Business Men’s Association sparked debate on preserving the club’s social focus.
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Moline Club
G. A. Stephens
Stephens
C. H. Deere
F. W. Gould
Éotinént
Behla
B. H. Sleight
Bol “Hirsch
Co. I. Josephson
C. EB. Anderson
C. I. Josephson
Ed. Sigight
Solid
J. B. Poole
B. H. Gluesing
G. H. Huntoon
Clyde King
Business Men's Association
W. B. McCrea
W. C Bennett
John Lindvall
F W
Bank
W J Entrikin
W A Dierolf
Mr G A Stephens Declines to Run
Reports show large membership and good financial standing of the club.
Trade Guarantee for Green’s Syrup of Tar Bottles
The notice states a refund agreement on a 60c bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 25c bottle is offered to prove satisfaction with a money-back guarantee. Battles Pharmagy by H. Sandstrom.
Mask Ball Planned by Knights at Pierr's Hall
The Knights and Ladies of the Mac cabees announce 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
GAMES CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
City Council in Moline Illinois met January 20 182 with Mayor Wessel and most aldermen present The ordinance committee opposed petitions to amend rules for Sunday bowling and billiard halls The report was adopted and the council adjourned City Clerk Chas G Carlson announced adjournment
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City Council Chamber
Moline
Ill
Wessel
C. E. Nason
C. M. Lundberg
Johnson
Herbst
Chas. G. Carlson
Dr Harte Honored by the Philadelphia Surgeons
The Philadelphia Academy of Surgeons elected Dr Richard H Harte as president with Dr Henry R Wharton and Dr John B Deaver as vice presidents. Other officers include Dr William J Taylor secretary and Dr William G Porter treasurer. Harte, born in Illinois, moved to Philadelphia in 1875 and joined major hospitals as surgeon and consultant. He was noted for his genial personality and earlier work as a Rock Island hardware salesman.
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Richard H Harte
Henry R., Wharton
John B. Deaver
William J Taylor
William G. Porter
John H. Gibbon
Robert G. le Conte
Joseph Hearn
J H. Jobson
G. G. Davis
Harte
Illinois
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvnia
Pennsylvania
Episcopal
St Mary's
St Timothy’s
Bryn Mawr
Rittenhouse
Corinthian Yacht
R. Crampton
Rock Island
Notice to Watters and Anderson debtors
All persons knowing themselves in debted to the firm of Watters and Anderson are requested to call and settle at their earliest opportunity due to a change in the firm. A notice of the change appears in another part of this paper.
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Watters & Anderson
Mrs Julia Mills Dunn to speak at Illinois History meeting
Mrs Julia Mills Dunn of this city sails to Jacksonville Illinois for the Illinois State Historical Society third annual meeting. Her paper on Saukenuk Black Hawk’s Village is set for Friday afternoon with a program listing numerous scholars and topics across Thursday and Friday sessions.
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State Historical ‘Society
Julia Mills Dunn
Jacksonville
Illinois State Historical Society
Dunnig
Saukenuk
Black Hawk's Village
E. P. Kirby
McKendree College
EB. J. James
University of Chicago
Peter Cartwright
M H. Chamberlain
W. B. Short
People of Illinois
Geo. M. McConnell
Chicago
C. W. Barnes
Illinois College
H W. Beckwith
Society
Illinois
John N. Jewett
Chicago Historical Society
J. O. Cunningham
Urbana
Bishop Hill
Hirram Bigelow
Galva
John F. Stuart
C C Brown
Springfield
Bernard Stuve
Kaskaskia
Frank Moore
Cheater
Perrin
Lebanon
Black Hawk
Moline
Edwin Erie Sparks
Chiago
Richard Yates
William Jayne
John F. Steward
Barnes
Christian Science Lecture Prompts Audience in Cripple Creek
The Cripple Creek Daily Times reports Edward A Kimball of Chicago spoke at Odd Fellows hall on November 9 on Christian Science. His address drew a large crowd and clarified the faith for many. He will lecture January 23 at the Illinois Theatre in Rock Island on The Cause and Scientific Cure of Disease with free admission.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Odd Fellows Hall
Edward A Kimball
Chicago
Kimball
Iinois Theatre
Rock Island
Civil Service Examinations Open Across States
The civil service commission will hold exams in multiple states during March and April to recruit for government posts. About 9,889 people secured positions last year, with around 10,000 appointments expected this year. Jobs require mostly a common school education, ages 16 to 45, and salaries range from 360 to 1200 per year with potential promotions.
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Us&s. Civil Service Commission
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington, D. C
Ita Civil Service
Strong Closing Argument on Oil Firm by Des Moines Men
Prominent Des Moines men formed the Iowa Nebraska Beaumont Oil Company and allowed subscribers to deposit in their own banks until a gusher is ready. A survey shows most stock was subscribed locally, Beaumont and St Louis contributed sizable shares, indicating strong local interest in the Texas oil venture.
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Des Moines
Iowa-Nebraska-Beaumont Oil Company
Beaumont
St. Louis
Pastor G B Simons resigns from First Baptist Rock Island
The First Baptist church in Rock Island announced at Sunday service that Rev. G B Simons will resign as pastor effective April 20. He arrived from Benton Michigan two and a half years ago and his tenure is described as highly successful and well regarded by the congregation and community. His reasons are stated as personal and future plans are not yet finalized, with possible new charges under consideration.
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First Baptist Church
Rock Island
G. B. Simons
Simons
Benton, Mich
Cure Deafness with Catarrh Remedy Promoted by Hall's
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous linings of the eustachian tube and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It pledges a $100 reward for any incurable case, invites readers to request circulars, and notes Hall's pills are sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Divorce Granted in Circuit Court Deserts Case and Replevin Trial Under Way
In the circuit court on Monday Judge Trimble granted a divorce to Mrs. Alice Carrington from Ben Carrington on the ground of desertion. Separately, the replevin case of Mrs. L. A Wright v William Forbes proceeded on appeal, detailing loans and usury, with a prior Justice Mapes ruling and a later bond action by Forbes against Sutton.
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Udge Trimble
Alice Carrington
Ben Carrington
Ludolph & Reynolds
L. A Wright
Eastman & Company
William Forbes
Justice Mapes
Furbes
Eastman
Mapes Declin
Mapes
W. Sutton
Forbes
Sutton
N. Vanderslice
Elmer Haines
Justice Schroeder
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Ene
Dorsets
Worth
Vthla
Aler
Tlelnois
Christian Science
Civil Service Examination
Rev. Simons
N.J. Nelson
Big 4 Shoe Store
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Boston
Rock
Teste Mortgage
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Us. Clothing Company
Hull Brothers
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Kuschmann
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