Augustana Synod Adjourns Sets Future Plans in Ishpeming
Luther an Augustana synod session in Ishpeming Michigan adjourned to meet next year in Paxton Illinois. The body approved admitting Immanuel residence home in Omaha and allocated funds for home mission work and special Western states programs. A new English speaking conference was added, with 200000 members, 1000 congregations and 500 ministers reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran-Augustana Synod
Ishpeming
Mich
Paxton, Ill
Immanuel Deadoness
Omaha
Utah
Synod Officers Elected and Raised Dues Reported
The text states dues were raised to $1,900 and lists elected college board members A. Ramuelson of Chicago N. A. Lindquist of Gawrite Iowa Rev. R. P. Bergstrom of Winthrop Minnesota. The Rev O J Bergstrom of Root Island was unanimously chosen treasurer of the synod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ramuelson
Chicago
N. A. Lindquist
Gawrite
Iowa
R. P. Bergstrom
Winthrop
Minnesota
O. J. Bergstrom
Root Island
Synod
Insanity Trials Lead to Committals in County Court
John Suman a 24 year old resident of Moline was judged insane in county court and committed to the Watertown hospital after a prior confinement. his condition worsened and violence required continued care. Margaret Rosene of Rock Island, released earlier from Watertown hospital, was recommitted after becoming demented and threatening neighbors. Judge Adams ordered both placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Suman
Moline
Jo Hallowbush
Otto Grattan
Paul Pressel
Frank Weatbay
John Shelly
Gus C Miller
Jr Suman
Adams
Watertown Hospital
Margaret Rosene
Rock Island
Eleventh Street
Judge Adams
New Hotel Home Contractors Hire for Sommers Hotel Addition
The Manufacturers' Hotel Association awarded the contract for the Sommers Hotel addition and alterations. Peter Peterson won the main bid around 50 000 with sub contractors handling heating plumbing and electrical work. Total project cost tops about 75 000 with furnishing at 16 000 and completion target set for December 1.
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Sommers Hotel
Keater House
Manufacturers’ Hotel Association
Peter Peterson
Moline Elevator Co
Peterson
Moline
Wonder No More How Mrs Pease Walks Again
Friends in Lawrence Kansas report Mrs L Pease, bedridden seven years with kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility, regained mobility after using Electric Bitters. She says three bottles let her walk again in three months. The remedy helps headaches backaches insomnia melancholy fainting and dizziness. Sold by Jendenins Drug Store for 60 cents with guarantee.
Reader credits Chamberlain Pain Balm with back pain relief
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio profiled as a diligent Dayton Volkzeitung reader buys Chamberlain Pain Balm for his wife whose eight week back pain ends after a few days use. He reports she feels reborn and can resume household duties. The lintment is sold by all druggists.
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George Schaub
New Lebanon
Ohio
Dayton Volkzeitung
Chamberlain
Local Social and Marriage Notices Highlight Community Life
The social column notes a successful Ladies G A R event with 150 to 200 attendees featuring Forber children, Miss Nellié Benell, Mortier Farber, Miss Woodyatt, and Miss Hattie Haley. Other items report weddings, travel, career moves, and a real estate push at The London in Rock Island as the city awaits a busier corner.
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G. A R
Forber
Nellié Benell
Mortier Farber
Davenport
Woodyatt
Hattie Haley
Harris Great Circus Comes to Moline This Saturday
Harris Nickel Plate show arrives from York Yard and sets tents at Me Frannn park. Parade features camels and Gypsy the elephant. crowd pleaser, bigger and better this year with wild animals and affordable prices. Lancaster coverage notes performance in Lancaster and confirms Moline engagement for June 21 at Third Avenue and First Street.
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Nickle
York Yard
Mefrarnn Park
Gypsy
Tn Lancaster
Lancaster
Daily Intelligencer
Hirris
Moline
Third Avenue
First Street
New Superintendent Appointed for Illinois Lines at Rock Island
H P Greenough is named assistant superintendent of Illinois lines with headquarters in Rock Island. The appointment, effective Tuesday, covers the Rock Island & Peoria section and the Mercer county branch, plus a portion of the Illinois division including Rock Island, Moline and Natick yards. The move aims to consolidate the Rock Island & Peoria with the C R I & PRR and refocus oversight from Natick to Chicago.
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C. H. Goodnow
C. W. Hobba
C. F. Drew
A. F. Swift
Illinois
C. L. Nichols
W. H. Stillwell
Iowa
W. J. Lawrence
Trenton
Rock Island
Svakeun Wee Itavenport
Muscathne
Boston Bridegroom Finds Joy With New Life Pils Cure
A Boston man married to a ailing rich woman is relieved after using Dr King's New Life Pils. The remedy is advertised as infallible for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and stomach troubles. Gentle and effective, it sells for 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
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Boston
Dr. King
Clendenin
Excursion to Milwaukee by Davenport Union
The Carpenter's Union of Davenport and Rock Island plans an excursion to Milwaukee leaving Moline on Saturday evening June 28. Round trip fare is 2.50, a low rate likely to be last chance this season to visit the Cream City for many readers.
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Carpenter's Union
Davenport
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Moline
How to Avoid Trouble with Chamberlain’s Remedy
Advise to stock Chamberlain’s Colla Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now for bowel complaints in children and adults. Claims it is the most successful medicine and urges purchase by all druggists to avoid nighttime trips to town during busy seasons.
South Moline Local Notes Residents Return and Moves
Mrs. Mary Davis and daughter Eisele return from Canton Illinois after visiting friends. Jessie Davis is sick with quinsy and Bessie Brown with bronchitis. J Smith owner of the Looker building news depot leaves for Galesburg to join B A of A work. Mrs Smith to follow. R McCord and E B Peary depart for Galesburg to set up F A of A headquarters.
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South Moline
Mary Davis
Eisele
Canton
Ill
Jessie Davis
Bessie Brown
J Smith
News Depot
Looker Building
Galesburg
Smith
R. McCord
E. B. Peary
Dependency hearing for Hendricks children ends in placement
In Rock Inland on Tuesday, Judge Adams ruled the Hendricks children aged 9 and younger dependent after their father deserted last March and mother was declared insane last January. The trio, including a 6 year old girl ill at St Anthony's Hospital, are under Union Mission care. The court committed the two boys and their siblings to the Illinois Manual Training Farm at Glenwood for correctional placement.
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Ira W. Hendricks
Clyde W. Hendricks
Bath of Rock
Axel Hendricks
Watertown Hospital
Union Mission
Hari
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Adams
Illinois Manual Training Farm
Glenwood
Justice Waterman resigns to form Davenport partnership
Des Moines dispatch reports Justice Charles M Waterman resigns from the Iowa Supreme Court to take effect July 1 He will form a law partnership with former congressman Joe R Lane of Davenport Waterman served ten years on the Davenport district bench.
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Des Moines Dispatch
Charles M. Waterman
Supreme Bench of Iowan
Joe R. Lane
Davenport
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Reader
A Fair Haven editor credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with averting pneumonia and severe croup in his son after whooping cough. The letter endorses the product and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
H J. Strickfaden
World Herald
Fair Haven
Wash
Skinner named aide-de-camp to Third Brigade
An order from the Illinois National Guard at Springfield designates Alderman Charles P. Skinner as aide-de-camp to rank First Lieutenant from June 13 1902. He will accompany Brigadier General Wm. Clendenin during camp duty as the Third Brigade trains this summer. James B. Smith Adjutant General issues the order. A sale at Mitchell Lynde building promises deep discounts at 8:30 Wednesday morning. The London Rock Island notes the Moline Chautauqua at Prospect Park runs July 10–21.
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C. P. Skinner
Hinson
Wm. Clendenin
Ilinois National Guard
Springfield
Skinner
Charles P. Skinner
James B. Smith
Mitchell & Lynde
London
Rock Island
Prospect Park
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the Journal
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Seventeenth Street
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Fourteenth Avenue
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St Louis
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Barnard & Leas
Spokane Wash
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Ira B. Cross
W. Judkins
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Harry McCarthy
Whitehead Company
Mamie Peterson
New Windsor
Earl A. Hallquist
Mrs Tallburn
W J Evans
Kingman
Peorlawaa
Tueartas
Harris’ Great Circus
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