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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
8
A Davenport gambling ring exploiting patrons for about $600 was exposed as a bold skin game. Authorities shut the fraternity down after reports of fraud and graft, accusing leaders of watering the pot and targeting locals in a scheme to profit from patrons.
A noisy jumble of notices lists dry goods and millinery by Mullane, Sundeen and Vandervennett, and Hirsch and Anderson for fire insurance. It also advertises awnings, straw hats, brick and lumber, cabinetmaking, groceries, tax notices, and a move to the old post office with local business openings and public notices.
The readable fragment mentions a forecast about Moline and mentions a thermometer reading. The rest is unreadable, preventing a clear summary of conditions, temperatures, or timing.
In a case of Lawrence Ran they note she had been bedridden seven years due to kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and debility. Three bottles of Electric Bitters let her walk again in three months she reports. Women with headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy or dizziness may find relief. Clendenin’s Drug Store guarantees satisfaction at 50 cents.
Free Lodge No 14 of the Independent Order of Svithiod held a meeting at K. Phail and elected officers President Otto Ed Vice President Emanuel Larson Secretary Constant Duvare Financial Secretary F W Uhrus Cashier Fred Sundeen Chief Charles Stromberg Arrangements for the first annual picnic set for Concordia Park a week from Saturday
Mrs Mary R Bligh sold to Thomas H Kemmerer property in South Moline for 1500 dollars. Mary 2 Stewartt sold to Clarence H Traver lot 11 block 1 Stewart's second addition South Moline for 750 dollars. Emily Colon sold part of lot 3 block 3 Pitts Gilbert and Pitts second addition Moline for 1200 dollars.
500 walking hats bought cheaply to be sold Friday and Saturday at 39 cents each. Previous price was 7 1 2 cents. Bud Donaldson described as a stranger not wanted in that neck of the woods. A press crew incident occurred at Brongons but no serious harm. the worker lost only his shirt. The post office will serve as temporary quarters until a new store is built. The shop will offer clothing for men and notes about letters not distributed. The London Rock Island and the Congregational church lecture on June 20 feature Prof Watson with talk titled The Religion of Art. The lecture promises an entertaining evening and praise for Watson’s poetry and dramatic skill. Washington Star mentions fame brings regret.
In a playful exchange from a Chicago Daily News sketch, Junford questions Reginald about his tobacco choice while Reginald deflects, sparking a lighthearted family moment about tastes and mock disapproval from sister Mary.
A quoted remark reveals a desire to work in the municipal department of contracts, aiming to handle proposals. The Chicago Post framing suggests a curiosity about government procurement and career paths in city government.
Comic exchange where two office boys discuss time off for their grandmother's death and who would pitch at the funeral as the boss asks who will be absent. The joke captures workplace humor from a Puck period quip.
Final reports and inventories filed in multiple estates including Juus Dohrn Ewert Klein Trenkenschuh Johnson Apple Murdock Vetter Klein Hendricks Asmus McGinness and McGreek. Administrators executors bond filings approvals and discharge orders issued with hearings scheduled for June and July 1902.
A collection of letters from congressmen senators and state officials praising Peruna as a tonic and catarrh remedy. Names include W W Rosch Geo W Smith H W Ogden C Crowley and others from Alabama Ohio New York and Nebraska lauding its strength and health benefits.
Guardian Potna Battersby transfers to John O Johnson and 124 NW, SE lot details with 50 dollars. Levine & Battersby transfer half interest to John O Johnson. Crse & Ohlweller to Crse & Ohl-Weller Co sublot 8 block 39 Lower udd Rock Island for 1 dollar. Multiple transfers list buyers, parcels, and prices from Moline, Rock Island, and South Moline estates.
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