Davenport Chier Out Davisport Chief of Police to Step Down
Frank Kessler, longtime Davenport police chief, will resign before the new administration takes office. He served 22 years as chief, 17 years in the police department and 4 years in the army, born July 26 1840 in Switzerland and moved to Davenport in 1847. He leaves after 27 years with the city, ending a lengthy career spanning police and fire service.
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Frank Kessler
Davenport
Heinz
Kessler
Smitha
Geo T Baker
Fire Department
Kersler
Switzerland
Police Department
Estate of John Alanacson probate filing noted
The Court House and County News reports a proof of death presented for probate in the estate of John Alanacson. Mathilda Tanaca is mentioned in the probate section with a Monday date reference that appears unclear.
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the Court House and County News
John Alanacson
Mathilda Tanaca
Jolly Jack Tar and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for lung weakness and consumption alike, claiming it strengthens digestion and nourishes the body. A user testimonial credits relief from a long cough after using the remedy and mentions Dr Pierce's Pellets for constipation.
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Pierce
Cameron Screven
Golden Medical
Dr. Pierce
Guardianship and probate actions list and transfers
Hearing on guardianship of Hazel M Bradford reports filed and approved. Estate of Thomas Bowes petition for letters of administration by Cassie Bowes. bond $400. letters issued. Estate of S P Miller will admitted to probate. petition for letters testamentary by Emil Peterson. bond $1,400. letters issued. Real estate transfers include Sadie Holdorf to Sarah Hudson Lot 15 Block 8 Bailey Davenport Fourth add Rock Island for 1550 and Xaver Mertens to Jacob Relling Lots 9 10 Block 16 Hampton for 60.
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Hazel M. Bradford
Guardian
Thomas Bowes
Cassie Bowes
S. P Miller
Emil Peterson
Sadie Holdorf
Sarah Hudson
Bailey Davenport
Rock Island
Xaver Mertens
Jacob Relling
Hampton
Illinois City Correspondence Shows Community Scenes
A March 12 report from Illinois City notes a large crowd at a Wat Martins sale. Frank Brayton delivered hogs at Fuggs in Muscatine last week. Miss Ethel Tyler visited Muscatine relatives. Mr and Mrs Theo Morehead welcomed a daughter. Agnes Shetler to teach spring term. various residents and families are mentioned visiting, selling farms, and assisting in local events amid illness and routine duties.
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Illinois City
Wat Martins
Willam Tyter
Frank Brayton
Fuggs
Muscatine
William Morrow
la Neely
Theo. Morehead
Grove Road
James Sedam
Ethel Tyler
Ed Faker
Rock Island
Tmnoets City
M Owooa
John Hubbard
Ful Mewes
Theo Morehead
Sullivan Ellaworth
Tleorge Morehead
Melvin Thomas Altert Seidler
Tony Richter
Agnes Shetler
Sullty Ca
Eliaworth
Charles Sedam
Stephen Trayton
Andalusia andalusex market and social notices
Local notes report a public sale planned for Wednesday at the famo in Rock Island by Thomas ple sale. Several residents plan to attend. Weather and social visits are recorded as families travel and visit relatives in Moline and Rock Island. The Republican caucus is set for next Saturday at the town hall starting seven o clock.
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Andalusex
Stein Cof
George Herbert
Alden Burkett
Moline
Etta Burgoyne
Mary Goode
Rock Island
Changes in Road at Port Byron Proposed by Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee road officials visited Port Byron to plan changes for the new Kansas City service. Tracks to be straightened and a semaphore erected. Depot relocation rumored to move toward the business center if petitioning town board gains support.
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Milwaukee Road
Port Byron
Kansas City
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Text
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with refund if unsuccessful. Product boxes bear E. W Groves signature and retail price of 25 cents.
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E. W Grove
Harmon’s double check deed lands him in trouble at Mizer’s
Frank B. Harmon, who passed a worthless check at Mizer’s saloon in Rock Island, also handed a worthless note to the Casino bartender for $24 on the same day. The pair had been boarding at Twenty first street and Fourth avenue for about a month and left Tuesday night, baggage left behind.
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Frank B. Harmon
Mizer
Rock Island
Harmon
Twentyfirst Street
Fourth Avenue
Buck lena Arnica Salve Promoted as Wound Healer
Advert says Cobwebs on cuts cause lockjaw and promotes Buck lena Arnica Salve as the infallible healer of wounds ulcers sores skin eruptions burns and piles. Claims cure or pay. Priced at 26 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
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Clendenin
Old-Time Rock Island Resident Charles Kaiser Dies
Charles Kaiser a Rock Island resident for 45 years died at 9 p.m. Wednesday at age 14? The obituary notes he was born in Stuttgart Germany and survived by his wife and four children Joan Kaiser Lizzie Heimbeck Lucy Kaiser of Pook Island and Mrs Caroline Holm vard of Davenport. Funeral is set for 10 a.m. Friday from the residence.
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Charles Kaiser
Rock Island
Mr Kaiser
Stuttgart
Germany
Joan Kaiser
Lizzie Heimbeck
Lucy Kaiser
Pook Island
Caroline Holmvard
Davenport
Jewell in a Hole After Robbery Questioned by Editors
The Danville News editor Jewell faced questions from the Illinois Editorial Association after his safe was robbed of 60 dollars. The Watseka Republic notes editors may doubt how he earned such a sum in the newspaper business, implying a blemish on Jewell.
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Jewell
Danville of News
Illinois
Associathan Hae
Brother Jewell
Watseka Republican
Deane's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local Resident
Mrs A Wolstencroft of 1626 8th Avenue Moline testifies after 80 years in the city that Deane's Kidney Pills from Clendenin's drug store eased her backache and urges others to try them for relief. For sale by all dealers 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Deane's and take no substitute.
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Moline
A. Wolstencroft
8D Avenue
Dean
Clendenin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Deane
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