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Newspaper

Moline Daily Journal

Location

Moline, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1902

Page

4

Citizens party caucuses report across wards in Moline

In rough weather the Citizens party held ward caucuses in Moline. Osterman elected chair in first ward with Stubrock as secretary. August Fogelstrom to next year’s committeeman. Other wards named alderman nominees and delegates to the city convention, including Swan Olson and J N Hardy, with varied committee selections and reports.

Osterman Larson John Strombeck August Larson Charles Sahlberg August Fogelstrom John Wretman J. Huntoon A. B. Froyd H. H. Parks Alfred Wretman J.C. Tunnicliff H. L. Bullen Gust Goldberg N. Bardy B. B. Tyrrell John Holm Will Alsterlund J. N. Hardy Phillip Colgan J. W. Atkinson Norman Jamieson B. McKeever W. A. Golden Oscar Wilson Emil Nyquist Axel Nylen Fifth Ward Pearsall Dobra W. L. Stange W J. Golden W. J Golden Pearsail Swan Olson K. G. Malmstrom P EB. Fiedler C. Chapman P E. Fiedler Twinam King K G Malmstrom Robert Montgomer Emil Larson A. B. Dieterich William Brown Robert Montgomery Charlies Chapman Dr. Pearsall Rev Golden Moline Mr Olson Thirteenth Street Trefer’s Davenport Sixth Ward

Electric Bitters Offered For Female Ailments In Adverts

The notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous exhausted women and related symptoms. It claims thousands have used the remedy for female troubles headaches and weak kidneys and advertises a 60 cent price at Clendenin's drug store.

Clendenin

Motorman Held On Appearance Bond After Alleged Strike

George Frey a motorman on the bridge line was arrested on a complaint by George Fisher alleging Frey struck him with a lever knocking him down. Magistrate Johnson continued the hearing until Monday afternoon. Frey was released on a $200 appearance bond.

George Frey George Fisher Johnson

Bottle guarantees for Green’s Tar Syrup refund policy

The Bottles Pharmacy run by H. Sandstrom offers refunds on a 60c bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 26c bottle is also guaranteed satisfactory, or money refunded.

H. Sandstrom

Sandstrom Moves to New McKinnie Block Studio

High art photographer C. W. Sandstrom has moved his studio to the McKinnie block across Fifteenth street. The new gallery offers elegant fittings and furnishings and promises up-to-date facilities for patrons seeking high art photography in Molline.

C. W. Sandstrom McKinnie Block Fifteenth Street Ilinois Moline Co. W Sandstrom

Contractor and Omice Opens on Eighteenth Street

Local contractor Peter Peterson unveils a new office at 318 Eighteenth Street offering estimates on all building work. Free preliminary sketches and design services advertised with paint and other materials.

Omice Eighteenth Street Pbuilding

Mystery Card Stirs Moline Police Over Irish Poison Note

A United States regulation postal card, postmarked Duluth Minnesota March 10 1902, arrived at the Moline police department bearing a message about the Irish poison and The Public. Officials deny sending any bottles and seek to identify The Public and the message’s source.

Moline Police Department Police Department Maline Mgois Duluth Minn

PUPILS MAY NOT RETURN AT LOCAL BOARD MEETING

The board of education met last evening with most members present except F H Cooper and Mrs Entrikin. The auditor recommended 1123.70 in bills to be paid, which the board adopted. A special committee said delaying the return of non vaccinated pupils is advisable while the smallpox epidemic grows. An election for president and three board members was ordered for Saturday April 19 1902 and polling places to be reviewed by a committee with power to act.

Board of Education F. H Cooper Entrikin Lindvall Beal C. B. Boman J. H. Gripp John Swanson

Benny Cundiff Pleads Guilty and Is Fined in County Court

Benny Cundiff entered a guilty plea to disturbing the peace in county court on Tuesday. Judge Adams imposed a fine of 15 dollars plus costs after the incident at a residence in Moline early Monday morning. burglary charges were downgraded to disturbance of the peace.

Ben Cundiff Adams Cundiff Moline

Moline Business Men Weigh Opera House Proposal

The Moline Business Men's Association met with a large crowd and discussed opera house plans. McDonald asked for a $7,000 first-night bonus, Johnston and Chamberlin proposed $10,000 for building, and interest turned to a belt factory investment for local stock. A special meeting is planned in about two weeks to revisit the theatre matter.

Moline Business Men's Association Opera House McDonald G H Johnston Mr. Chamberlin Knut Weer Son East Moline Company Meese Severs Prin Dills Fort

South Moline Notes and Local Happenings

March 12 report from South Moline notes Mrs Mary Ekdah back from a December ankle sprain Mrs Emerson Schafer and daughter Mrs Bert Gould and Mrs Herbert Miller visit Mrs O W LaRash Davenport John Dewrose mail carrier off duty due to wife illness A 16 citizen group with Ezra Eastman plans a March 15 trip to Bismarck New Jersey to buy farm land Joslin may relocate Gould from Muscatine Jake Wigers plans to bail a cottage on his lot A storm dropped a telephone pole on Fifteenth Street and Twenty third avenue halting traffic temporarily

South Moline Mary Ekdah Emerson Schafer Bert Gould Herbert Miller Battenburg Club W LaRash Davenport John Dewrose Ezra Eastman Bismarck Joslin Coun Hor Gould Muscatine Jake Wigers Fifteenth Street Twenty-third Avenue

Davenport Voters Approve Bonds for New High and Grade Schools

In a special election Monday the Davenport public approved bonds totaling 260000 dollars to fund a new high and elementary school building and the overhaul of several existing structures.

Davenport High & Hol

Trial List For Next Week In County Court

A county court trial list prepared on Tuesday sets criminal cases for 2 PM next Monday. Cases include larceny by James D Means and Edward Greenwood, assault with a deadly weapon by John Peters, keeping an open tipping house by Charles Swanquist, keeping gaming house by William Dressen, with Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a system tonic.

James D. Means John Peters Edward Greenwood Charles Swanquist Iiiam Dressen

Porter Loses Leg Chasing Free Riders on Train

Hood Shelton a colored porter for Rock Island train No 16 lost a leg when he fell under the wheels while the train left Sheffield bound for Rock Island. He jumped from the moving car to drive off men trying to steal a ride. His leg was amputated. his family lives in Chicago.

Hood Shelton Rock Island Sheffield Shelton Shetton Chicago

Laxative Bromo Quinine Cure Promises Quick Relief

Adpromotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for curing grip in two days. Claims to remove the cause with E. W. Grove’s signature on every box. Priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

N Hoederberg Expands Into Building and Contracting

N H Cederberg cabinet maker and carpenter announces a larger scale move into building and contracting this spring with offers to furnish estimates on all kinds of work. He will continue interior finishing and promises prompt attention to all orders. Leave orders at a shop on 1612 24 avenue. Miss Ines Forman stars as Lady Isabelle in East Lynne at the Wagner tonight.

N. H. Cederberg Ines Forman Lady ‘Isabelle East Lynne Wagner Tonight

Dredges Resume Channel Excavation North of Rock Island Yards

The Peoples Power Company prepared to complete the channel dig with dredges cut in a slough north of the Rock Island yards yesterday morning in readiness to resume excavation. A cobwebs on a recent cut describe a Roman lockjaw. Bucklens Arnica Salve advertised as a universal healer for wounds and skin issues. It costs 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store. Wagner night plans hinted.

Peoples Power Company Rock Island Clendenin

Lodge 183 IOOF Entertainment March 14

All members and families of Lodge No 183 IOOF are asked to attend an entertainment hosted by the lodge in the evening of March 14 at the Wagner tonight.

Lodge No. 183, I. O OF

Emergency Business Ad Offers Better Inducements

A promotional note urges readers to pursue business cleaning as a reliable way to earn money. It claims superior inducements and invites involvement, presenting the plan as a sensible, profitable proposition.

Personal Property Secured Loan Plan Announcement

A brief notice explains a quick unsecured lien on your furniture, plane, horses, and wagons left in possession. It offers an arrangement without publicity and loans from $1 upward with easy repayment, inviting readers to learn how the plan works.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Crtisens Olley Carl Wickbom John Fryxell John Tigren Emil Nelson Carl Bohmen Third Ward Fourth Ward C F Natt C. J. Hanson Free Swedish Evangelical Church Mr. Natt ecHciien Tevama Ms Dept Rue ‘Amiaon Toxa Berg Chas, Gustafson John Rundquist John Thornon John Thorsell Cc. F. Natt A. G. Adamso Cc. G. Alsene B. Liljegren A. P. Erickson EK. M. Holmberg Simon Olson Hull Bros Hull Brothers Third Avenue Ill Price Atdeetaeyer Pba Wetmore Roth Island Daven Rees Sandstrom McKinnie Peter Peterson W. Thrus Benny Cundiff OPERA Rocky Mountain N. Hoederberg Wagner Fast Lynne Fidelity Loan Company Mitchell & Lynde Bi'k Mullane Cothing Hove Mullane’s Carpet and Rug Department OUR Millinery Department Mullane’s Millinery Department
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