Brutal late night fight ends in street near Harper House
In Rock Island at midnight on Second avenue two men, William Neth and Jack Parker, clashed after a provoked insult in Joe Parker's saloon. The struggle moved to the Harper House sidewalk, with Neth injuring Parker and Parker defending himself, including biting Neth and using a loaded billy. Police were alerted as violence escalated and bystanders intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sack Parker
Moline
William Neth
Econd Avenue
Rock Island
Weene
Jack Parker
Harper House
Rock Island Union
Parker
Joe Parker
Harper Hougze
Neth
24 Avenue
Billy
Western Stockman Killed by a Train in Davenport
A stranger about 35, Joe Freed of Belt Montana, was killed by a west bound Rock Island freight at 6th and Gaines, Davenport, about 7:15 Tuesday. He attempted to board the box car ladder, tripped by dirt, and his head was severed beneath the wheels. A $225 sum was found on his clothes. he had been in Chicago and disposed of cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
6Th and
Gaines Street
Davenport
Joe Freed
Mont Freed
Lafayette
Chicago
Surgeons Treat Parker and Neth After Encounter
Officers reported urgent need for surgical help. Parker was taken to Dr Moore in Star block where six attaches closed the largest scalp wound and several smaller ones. Neth, the most seriously hurt, was moved by ambulance to St Anthony's hospital with Dr Comegys. he suffered partial ear loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Moore
Neth
St. Anthony's Hospital
Comegys
Out of the Ordinary Abingdon Tales and Courtroom Reflections
A mule seller in Abingdon pits a No 1 mule against a Galesburg buyer. A shy youth visiting a 17 year old in Earlville triggers a comic chain of events at table and in the kitchen. A lawyer notes that editorials shape public belief more than courtroom remarks.
South Moline visits and health notices from period
Residents in South Moline and nearby towns visit relatives as John Kisor rests. Mrs Julia Van Hee travels to Hampton to stay with family. A Lexington man suffers yellow jaundice and claims cure after Electric Bitters. Also an ad praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and health with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Clendenin
King’s New Discovery for consumption
This advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal cure for respiratory diseases. It claims dramatic recoveries in consumption and related illnesses and offers guaranteed satisfaction with prices for large and trial bottles from Clendenin’s drug store.
Monument Cannon to Be Mounted at Rock Island
A G A R committee reports to John Buford Post urging the supervisory board to fund proper mounting of twelve condemned ordnance pieces for the Soldiers' Monument at Rock Island. The act of March 9, 1870 assigns the guns to the monument, with no individual rights to ownership or transfer.
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John Buford
G A. R. Hall
Court House
Post
Board of Supervisory
William MontConobie
W P. Quayle
C B. Knox
B. H. Buck
Capt . J. Banson
John B Hawley
Committee On
Imilitary Affairs
House
Senate
Ord
Soldiers’ Monument Committee
Rock Island
Northwestern Road Cuts Through Freight Link
Local railroad notices announce that the Northwestern road will end its through freight arrangement with the D., R. 1 & NW and shift to separate local services after August 6. The change ends one joint through rate, raising questions about the future of connections with Q and Milwaukee interests, as trains may be transferred from the DR I and FP routes through the city toward Crescent bridge.
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Northwestern Road
R.1 & NW
R. I
Tri-City
Moline
Ter
DRI
Northwestern
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
R I & FP
Port Erien
Crescent Bridge
Death notice for Albert Lindblade and Mildred Hokinson
Obituary note from Moline area records reports Albert Lindblade longtime lodge member died early morning after illness. Mildred Hokinson, wife of John A Hokinson, daughter of Joseph Hillier of Rock Island, married June 14, 1898, died after a lengthy tuberculosis illness.
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Albert Lindblade
Moline Lodge
FO 4
Paares Vwi
Mildred Bloise
John A. Hokinson
1Th Street
Jong
Hokinson
Joseph Hillier
Rock Island
Trouble in a church ends in pastor striking deacon
In Davenport a church meeting of trustees at Phild Baptret church leads to Rev Milton Burton punching Deacon Sam Miller after a dispute over church cleanliness. The clash ends the meeting as Miller staggers and the sanctuary’s optics are damaged. The deacon, a trustee and janitor, later accuses Burton of assault.
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Phild Baptret Church
Davenport
Milton J) Burton
Hander
Miller
Res Burton
State Baptist
Burglars Raid Drug Store in Rock Island
Report details a burglary at a Rock Island drug store with forced entry through a transom. The incident, including the break in and nearby deaths, prompted police investigation and funeral notices for victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
WE ARE CLOSING OUT WE ARE
Prices slashed as stores announce closing out sale with steep discounts. Limited stock with final clearance on furniture appliances and home goods. Customers urged to hurry as remaining items are priced to move. Local shoppers seek bargains at the closing out event.
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Harmerty
Ine
Fearker
Puolice
Tele
Lambert
Beyond Ave
Rockers
Moline, Il
Abingdon
Earlville
Pauw Baw Sterling Grazette
Nivoe
Die Ente Ter
Newivhees
South Moline
South Molite
Ralph Hrady
Peoria
Stewarts Frierds
Julia van Hee
Park Ridge
Hampton
John Kisor
A M Hogusty
Lexington
F J Clendenin
Buford Post
Monument Association
Nance
Lail
John A Hokinson
Eleventh Avenue
Oncar Meterson
Sam Miller
The
Ela
Deacan Miller
Big City
A R MecBurmy
Sarah
Oi Shih
Hallet
James
David
Soclock
Aterment
Riverside
Steet Aapads Og Pharmacy
Oth Street
Steen
Riese Pharmacy
Hess
Lindblade
August Lindblade
Suo Lett
Street
Lowa
Frott
Poaopeek
Trbiage
Yomeridas Merning Atten
Ewe
Aisa
ENGT
BP Rsoon
Aarl
Mersty
Masees Att
Betas Boses
Toe
Almiloff
4Th Avenue
Ft Burdock
Dr Thomas
Monarch
Dean
Fowler
Tof Vt
Mueoeus
Lewis
Frank P Lewis
Peortail
C. E. Booker @ Co
C. E. Booker & CO
Eietreensth Street
L. Diess
Sheig
Partor
Cash Grocers
3D Ave
Market Square
Rocky Mountain
Pach Medine Co
Wis
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