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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
8
After the city ends quarantine on the last smallpox case, two new cages appear in the Seldom seen locality southeast of town. Joseph Allison recovers, but Mrs. Allison and their year-old daughter contract the disease. A girl from Kansas and a Barstow case heighten alarm as Carbon Cliff closes churches and schools to curb spread.
Major C. McD and Townsend of the federal engineers office surveyed Milan to pursue a government appropriation for a mill creek flood dyke. The proposal aims to protect the village from future overflow damages.
George H. Chase has secured the Langbehn building formerly occupied by Mrs. I M Ehrisman for his grocery store. He moves to make room for new bank quarters planned for the former Chase premises. There was strong demand for the rooms, but Chase had the first option and secured them.
Peter Fries will build a two story brick building on Second Avenue Rock Island replacing E G Frager coal office for the Central Bowling Alley Company. Expected completion by July 1 with alleys on both floors. John D Sperry will manage the new alleys.
Carlson Bros. announce a complete range of photographic supplies including kodaks cameras films plates and related items. The store invites customers to inspect its fresh stock located at 424 Fifteenth Street.
A notice orders hardwood from the Channel Ice Company and specifies cutting to stove length for shipment or use. The item list confirms hardwood material and exact sizing for stoves.
Godfrey Tubah long-time Moline resident and tax payer enters the race for collector. His service in the Civil War includes April 1861 enlistment in the First Wisconsin volunteers and later in Berdan’s Sharpshooters from Chancellorsville to Appomattox. Supporters praise his citizenry and wartime record.
County Collector P F Cox settles with three township collectors on their books. Hampton Paul F Gerhardt shows charges of 10 381 16 delinquent 751 27 collected 9 649 49 commission 192 60 balance due 9 437 28. Ditk y Joe Watson reports 7 517 25 charged 1 056 77 delinquent 6 460 48 collected 129 20 commission balance due 6 331 338. Watforden collector shows 8 402 2 delinquent 9h collected 8 820 27 commission 176 40 balance due 8 Hart
Daily light shines on this grand remedy for liver and bone troubles. It claims to cure constipation sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion. Available at Clendenin's drug store for 25c.
Lily Peterson of Rock Island through McCaskrin & McCaskrin filed for divorce in Davenport. She says they married November 19, 1896 and that he became addicted to alcohol. She alleges on June 27, 1899 in Kewanee he threatened her with a loaded revolver and accuses him of adultery.
William G Haroff died Saturday night at Merry hospital Davenport age 36 resident of Hook Island funeral held 9 this morning from Sacred Heart church under Camp 1650 MWA. Oliver P Sutton pioneer of Edgington township died Friday at Reynolds home age 71 funeral from daughter’s residence interment Andalusia wife Inuga Carter died two years ago three daughters and a son survive Lewis Sutton John Swartout Mrs Henry Millet.
Grand opening this week features dress goods ladies ready to wear waists skirts curtains carpets and rugs. Pierr & Company at the New York Store promotes the display as unmatched in the tri cities with a broad assortment across home textiles and apparel.
Children's fancy caps offered in golf, yacht, and jockey styles tomorrow priced at 39 cents and 26 cents. Tin-ooS
Secretary Root asked Congress for 27000 dollars to build two sets of officers' quarters at the Rock Island arsenal. He notes current housing lacks space for assistant officers and the new small arms plant will increase supervision needs and manufacturing capacity.
The Moline Heating & Construction Company promotes a booklet How the Millions Have Bathed praising the Crescent Instantaneous Water Heater. Kalama zo Michigan manufacturer Humphrey Manufacturing shows a bath exhibition in the Davis block with illuminated displays.
The Rock Island Sand & Gravel Company completed a deal Monday to buy Tropp Darling & Companys steamers pumps and barges. Tropp Darling exits the business. F G Gall becomes manager of the new firm and stockholders approve duplicating the plan. A near new steamer and a ten inch centrifuge pump are to be added to operate with the acquired plant.
Judge Gest reconvened the circuit court at 2 p m for arguments on motions as the January term ends The work aims to tidy cases before the May term and clear the slate for upcoming sessions The report notes the cleaning up is essential to progress and orderly court operation.
Ww announces his move to the McKinnie Block across Fifteenth Street from the old studio. The new studio claims the finest, most elegantly fitted photograph gallery in Illinois with two entrances and stairs to reach it. High art and comfort for patrons are emphasized.
A local advertisement promises cash loans on personal property. The seller offers to loan money to help with purchases of furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, or other items, noting a procession of dollars tends to flow to the least in need but this advertiser aims to assist those who need it most.
A private lender states a confidential transaction with repayment terms tailored to the borrower's needs. They guarantee the ability to provide funds at a reasonable rate and express interest in serving the client.
Readable notes show Mitchell and Lyide Elk at Room 38 Rock Island with a time window from morning to evening and a telephone contact. The fragment implies a listed location and contact method for an appointment or inquiry.
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