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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
3
A chapter on Scott's Emul sion notes it often helps weak pale children. After initial dose changes, appetite grows, strength increases, sleep improves, and weight gain appears, with improved color returning to the face.
Friends laud W R Moore for seeking the minority representative nomination and credit him with valuable legal work as Moline corporation counsel. His Washington efforts saved the city $26 000 by securing government recognition of its responsibility for a new Rock River bridge and blocking costly rebuilds.
Public notice announces an April 1 1902 election in Mo line city Rock Island Illinois for city officers including seven aldermen six wards one police magistrate and township officers. Polling places listed by ward with open hours 7 am to 6 pm and dated March 3 1902. City Clerk Chas G Carlson signs.
The passage notes commendations from Senator Nelson of Minnesota and Congressman Mann of Chicago for securing government funding to build the bridge. It mentions internal fears the bridge might fail before resolution and that rebuilding would have been needed regardless of the government’s stance on a draw or high bridge.
The notice lists candidate names for city offices including Assistant Supervisor Edwin B Bher s Charles Grant Charles Benbell for Assessor N H Cederberg for Collector Godfrey Tubah for Police Magistrate James M Burney and ward aldermen John Day Richard Ross Peter Kail C F Rost John Creutz John Larson And Lindgren. The cobwebs landmark advert hawks Buckleyn Arnica Salve claiming to heal wounds ulcers sores erup tions and burns at Clendenin's drug store for 250.
Bares te Dam Kansas March 18 two children burned to death when Empire City homes burned while mothers were away at John Allen house one child rescued but four months old died and Frank Weatherby house later caught fire a year old child burned. Creston Iowa March 18 gambling quarrel leaves John Jackson with a knife wound and John Robinson with a bullet wound a stray bullet kills Ollie Ohlschatager. New York March 18 Normanhurst the Munro estate near Long Branch burned and robbed valued at 50000.
The petitioner Peter Erik Peterson seeks leave to change his name to Peter Erik Ording at the May term 1902 of Rock Island County Circuit Court Hannis. Interested parties may appear on the first day to object and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Notice states Jong Minus Persson applies May 6 1902 in Rock Island County Illinois circuit court for leave to change to Jens Magnus Personius, to be thereafter known by that name. Petitioner may show cause if they desire. April 14 Jons Magnus Persson.
Milwaukee reports Charles HL Anson was nominated for mayor by the Republican city convention on Monday afternoon. Rochester Shortsville fire destroys 12 businesses, 2 homes, 3 barns in a $60,000 loss.
Grain and provisions markets quiet with mixed shifts. Wheat eased after early strength, corn rose, oats fell, rye steady, barley steady with firm pricing, pork futures lower, lard and short ribs varied, potatoes and butter firmer, live poultry steady. New York and Chicago bids mirrored the day’s volatility.
Ella H Wehrend announces she has been named administratrix of Henry F Wehrend of Rock Island Illinois. She will appear before Rock Island County Court on the first Monday in May to settle claims and require all debts to be paid. Creditors must attend and present claims for adjustment.
N. H. Cederberg, cabinet maker and carpenter, plans a larger scale in building and contracting this spring, offering estimates on all kinds of work and continuing to specialize in fine interior finishing. Prompt attention to all work. Leave orders at shop 1612 2d avenue.
A D 1902 court entry states John Peterson changes his name to John Peterson Regner effective May 4 1902 in Rock County circuit court. The applicant requests to be known by the new name henceforth.
Notice states an individual will assume the name Olof Wallin and be known by that name hereafter. Objections to the intended name change may be filed if desired, with the applicant providing details for the court’s consideration.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm can cure cancer of the nose and face and various skin ailments. It cites Mrs. M. L. Adams of Fredonia Alabama and Mrs. B. M. Guerney of Warrior Stand Alabama as cases, noting repeated doctor failure before recovery. The product promises to heal eczema, ulcers, scabs, and other blood troubles and is sold for $1 per large bottle with free samples upon request. The ad urges inquiries to Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia via Hawthorne Pharmacy in Hawthorne.
Illinois Rock Island County circuit court issues a chancery summons in the Lizzie Wiedler Haurburg versus Philip Haurburg case. The non residence of the defendant is noted and the first Monday of May term is set for pleadings or the bill may be taken as confessed.
A 1902 order from the Rock Island County Illinois circuit court changes the name Julius Emanuel Lorimer to Julius Hmanuel Olson. The filing states the legal move to adopt the new name as recorded in court.
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