Death of Mrs Ida Freeborg After Asthma Heart Failure
Mrs Ida Freeborg, wife of Carl Freeborg, died at the city hospital Thursday afternoon after a prolonged asthma illness with heart complications. Born January 8 1871 in Sweden she immigrated to America in 1891 living in Indiana and Michigan before settling in this city in 1904. She married January 7 1898 and leaves her husband and a three year old son. Funeral from Frank Freeborg’s home at 1205 Eleventh Avenue on Sunday afternoon with Rev C A Hembarg officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Freeborg
Carl Freeborg
Third Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
City Hospital
Frank Freeborg
C A Hembarg
Fred Daebelsehn
Nineteenth Avenue
Marie II
Gottfred A Rosenquist
Celia Rosenquist
Forty-sixth Street
Rock Island
C E. Hoffsten
Elks Carnival Queen Voting Near Davenport
Voting closes Saturday at ten for the three Elks Carnival queens to be chosen during Davenport events next week. In the morning the Moline box moves to Carlson's Book Store and remains until the final result is announced. Fortuiousness note mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets available through druggists.
Ghosen Moline Encampment Elects Officers For Term
Ghosen Moline Encampment No 183 I O O F met at Metropolitan hall last evening and elected officers for the new term Past Chief Patriarch L P Nelson Chef Patriarch N E Midson High Priest Robert Alexander Senior Warden G B Smith Junior Warden Geo M Miles. I M Magill was captured after several attempts and enjoyed initiation into the Golden Rule and the Royal Purple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
I. OO. OO. F
Metropolitan Hall
L. P Nelson
E. Midson
Robert Alexander
Smith
Geo. M Miles
M Magill
Woodmen Picnic at Aledo Brings Prizes and Cheer
About 200 Woodmen from Rock Island and Mercer county join a Mercer county association picnic in Aledo. The forester team from Camp 26 wins first prize with 92 points. JF Egan wins tallest Woodman prize a yardstick. Miss Eva Klotz is named smallest Royal Neighbor and Miss Normoyle of Rock Island is voted handsomest Royal Neighbor girl. An afternoon program in the public square features Director A R Talbot delivering an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Association
Foreater
JF Egan
Rusket
Eva Klotz
Normoyle
Rock Island
A. R. Talbot
Mercer County
Lightning Medicine Company doubles capital in Rock Island
An amendment to the articles of incorporation was filed increasing capital stock from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Fifty thousand dollars had been paid up with fifty thousand remaining in the treasury. The firm, now HQd in Rock Island, rapid growth cited as reason for the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightning Medicine Company
Rock Island
County Recorder
Muscatine Journal
Social notes from South Moline residents in June column
South Moline notes report Mr and Mrs George Miller of Sunny Hill visiting friends. George Hicks of Preston visits his parents on Twenty ninth avenue. F O Anderson returns from a fishing trip with tales of catches. Mildred Christiansen is ill with spasms. B A Miller is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
George Miller
Sunny Hill
George Hicks
Preston
Stephen Hicks
Twenty Ninth Avenue
F O. Anderson
Mildred Christiansen
B. A. Milier
Democratic County Central Committee Meeting Notice
Members urged to attend a special meeting at Turner Hall Rock Island on Saturday June 71 1902 at 2 pm to consider business of importance and to ensure every committeeman can be present Candidates on the county ticket are expected to be there John P Sexton chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Democratic County Central Committee
Rock Island
John P Sexton
Cbhrm. Co. Com
Marriage notices fill social page in Moline area
Lewis W. Jenks and Miss Margaret Brooks wed at the bride’s home in a pink and white decor red ceremony. The couple, both of Moline, plan a home on Thirteenth Street after July 15 and summer abroad. Several relatives attend. reception follows. other weddings and society events are noted along with local visits and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Jenks
Margaret Brooks
Wr. Golden
Miss Brooks
George W Brooks
Ninth Avenue
Deere & Co
Moline Elevator Company
Harolhi Buman
Martha Brooks
Lissie Montgomery
Jenks
Thirteenth Street
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Avenues
Folklore Beliefs Lead to Theft and Curious Remedies
The article recalls a Blackburn conviction of William Heaton for stealing a prize dog to obtain its fat for rheumatic cures. It cites folklore claims that a newborn puppy broth could heal a weekly child, noting a July 1885 Live Stock Journal case of a mother boiling a pup for her baby. It also mentions John Clauwin of Hoboken and a theft of $4 after friends found his cork leg hiding cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
William Heaton
Live Stock Journal
London Chronicle
John Clauwin
Hoboken NJ
Great rebuilding sale at the Old Post Office building
A local ad touts a rebuilding sale at the Old Post Office building urging immediate attendance and inviting shoppers to order Saturday offerings from Wilbun. The message emphasizes bargains and the nickname BO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
East Moline Brick Company Premiering Local Brick Quality
J A P Berg manager of Lowes Brick Company reports East Moline Brick Manufacturing’s output at about 20000 bricks daily of excellent quality. The brick, rich deep color and terra cotta like finish, comes from an almost inexhaustible local deposit. Builders should inspect this home product for all grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. P. Berg
Lowes Brick Company
East
Dramatic Club Elects Officers in Moline Meeting
The Standard Dramatic club in Moline elected officers at the last meeting with Charles Claspell as president and C D Watters as secretary. The group plans to avoid seven plays next season and is considering presenting Uncle Tom's Cabin with an offer from R H Taylor, manager of the Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Charles Claspell
Dieta Tla Vinten
C D. Watters
H. R. Wright
Herman Meidke
R. H. Taylor
Wagner
Dust-stained glacier layer aids study of Alps movements
A dust from Africa colored Alpine glacier strata, creating a visible marker to track glacier motion. Researchers say the distinct red layer enables more accurate observations of glacier shifts over time.
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Africa
Europe
Alps
Ao Grand Avale
Prominent Men Speak at Concordia Park Event
Four well known local speakers will headline a first time event at Concordia Park tomorrow. A. G. Swanson Hon P H Wessel Hon W A Meese and Hon M J McEntry lead a lineup for Fre lodge No 16 Independent Order of Svithiod with races and a prize for the handsomest young lady at 9 00 p m on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geen Ie
Concordia Park
Pt’ Frej Lodge
Order of Svithiod
A. G. Swanson
Frelodge
P. H. Wessel
Moline
W. A. Meese
M. J. McEntry
Rock Island & Peoria Employees Moved to Chicago Office
Office workers for the Rock Island & Peoria railway learned they will be reassigned to the Rock Island Chicago office once the general office closes. Terms and salaries were to be announced in a few days. Local freight office staff were told they would transfer to Rock Island's local freight division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island & Peoria Railway
Chicago
Rock Island Road
Rock Island & Peoria
Rock Island
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Promises Cures for Burns
An 1890s puff text touts Bucklen's Arica Salve as a cure for a severe stove burn and other skin conditions. The claim, attributed to N. BB Palmer of Kirkman Iowa, cites doctors failing to help before a complete recovery. Product sold at Clendenin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Kirkman
Iowa
Bucklen
Clendenin’s
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Relief From Burdens
An advertisement extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for life’s burdens with a testimonial from F. W. Uirrus. It also promotes the Electric Laundry offering washed and restored awnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
W. Uhrus
F. W. Uirrus
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Sweden
Janu
America
Indiana
Mich
Miss Crompton
Chamberlain
Winifred
Crompton Miss
Davenport
Theckle Haak
Miss Helen
Doody
Hessle
Stewrt
Hbeasie Schiegel
Mian Willits Reuter
Misa Hesaie Gilmore
Wilins Ernestine Mi Nevin
Misa Hose Scheel
Ghosen
Woodmen
Aleco
J. F. Eagan
Aledo
Henson
Lightning Medicine Co
Maks
South Moline Nl
Oe Coe Tse
Olan, Amara
P. m
Newton Taylor
Rock Island High School
Carleton
Augustana College
Joe Coun
Union
Mra
Albert Anderson
New Windsor
Wallen
Eighteenth Street
Woman's Hospital Association
Nurses’ Home
John Hertzman
Thirteenth Avenue
C P Anderson
Fifteenth and
Mission Society of the Swedish Lutheran Church
Nellie
Nannie Benell
Jennie B .Cox
Miss Cox
Benell
Sorosia Society
Selma Bohman
Fourth Avenue
Hasteas
Sara I. Hampton
Sarah Stoddard
Clara Sperbeck
Evelyn Poole
Katella McCarthy
Sara Stoddard
Florence McCarthy
Florence Lindgren
Mary Emery Maud Smith
Grace Eastman
Myra Slocum
Musetta Payton
Hattie Skogh
Vera Hrumbaugh
Hattie Gamble
Emma Medin
Taiia Shields
Minnie Peterson
Misses Gertrude
Marguerite Beneil
Kk Moore
Court of Honor No
Pierr Hall
Mra Low Kerry
Mra J R Hollowbush
Alene
Williama
St Louis
M. A. Patterson
C A. Hunter
Portland Maine
Montreal
Canada
Robert Rank
Louis Nepp
Cora Higley
Muscatine
Robert
Charles 8. Kerns
Wilmington del
H A. Barnard
Pittsburg
William Price
Webster Barnard
Augusta Runge
Louis Hansen
First Congregational Church
W. W Willard
Wm. Runge
Louise Runge
Moline Heating and Construction Company
George Stephens
Maurice Gaylord
Watertown
Dan Hartwell
Avenua
Molina
Row
England
Wilaun
McKinnie Block
Qeakesha Palag
Minneapolis Minn
Harrison
Christopher Noarbeck
Gidit
King
Saxony
Dresden
Albert
F J. Clendenin
Battles Pharmacies
Concordia Pe
Fenric
P. H. Weasel
W. Meese
Mr. J. McEntry
Wilsori‘s
Hull Bros
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