Real Estate Boom Grows in Moline as Deals Mount
Real estate activity surges in Moline with multiple major deals reported. Yager property at Sixth Avenue and Fifteenth Street, Von Wontergehn on Fifteenth Street, and McKinley corner on Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street show planning for new structures. Mayer and Lohrbeck plan a joint building beside Knox's with possible 125 foot depth.
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E. L. Kerns
Yager
Sixth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Schultz
Moline Realty
August Schultz
von Wontergehn
Wessel
A. S. Wright
George H. Chase
McKinley
Fifth Avenue
Eighteenth Street
E. Mayer
G H. Lohrbeck
Knox's
Mayer
South Moline Social Notes and Local Announcements
Local items include Fred Suman recovering from pneumonia, Rose Roberts visiting from Coal Valley, and Mrs. Alfred Freed hosting Mrs. Sandall of Andover. Mrs. Amelia Anderson admitted to hospital, Queen Esther sewing society gathering, and Ladies' Aid meeting planned with Mrs. D. R. Ziegler. Charles Fink moved to Woodlawn, funeral notices for Chauly and Burrel, and visits by Chas. Whitzsimmons’s family.
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Alfred Freed
Sandall
Andover
R. Weldon
Ulster
Iowa City
Amelia. Anderson
Thirteenth Street
Queen Esther Sewing Society
Will Brown
Ladies’ Aid Society
D. R. Ziegler
Charles Fink
Woodlawn
Hauley i Wr
Elk Brand Hats Debut at Moss Store on Third Avenue
Elk brand hats, touted as the best hats for the money, are highlighted by HT Moss of 1680 Third Avenue. The notice invites shoppers to view and compare the headwear selection and value offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss
Third Avenue
Dr Dalley Medicine Company to Launch in City
The Dr Dalley Medicine Company, led by Dr Datley, plans a capital of 25000 with 25 Moline investors. It will start by sourcing medicines from eastern houses and bottling in town. Initial staff includes four girls and several traveling salesmen, with a factory planned later. A meeting to elect officers is set for Saturday evening April 5.
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Datley
Dr Dalley Medicine Company
Cecil Rhodes Reported Dead in Capetown Dispatch
London March 26 Special to the Journal reports the death of Cecil Rhodes, the African diamond king. Lord Kitchener announces the capture of 130 prisoners from Gen Delarey’s force, artillery including three 1 pound guns, two pom-poms, and wagons loaded with supplies. Delarey escaped but is being pursued.
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London
the Journal
Capetown
Cecil Rhodes
Lord Kitchener
Gen Delarey
Tax collection results from three township collectors
County Collector Cox settled with three township collectors on Tuesday. Edgington HP Bruner shows charges of 12039.82 with 225.60 collected and 11814.22 as collector commission and 1147.94 balance due. Other lines indicate similar totals for PUUVPALO PRATRIE and Tavin Tompkins with balances and commissions noted.
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Cox
Puuvpalo Pratrie Tavin Tompkins
Edgington HP Bruner
Tri City Press Club Holds May Banquet Plans
A crowded Tri City Press Club meeting at the Harper House discussed the May banquet at the Watch Tower and a Davenport supper option. J H McKeever will stay as secretary treasurer until September and then split the roles. White refreshments followed a talk by J K Brandenberg. H J Adams spoke on newspapers and a Mexico trip talk by Myrio Jo do la Medie concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Press Club
Harper House
Rock Island
Watch Tower
Simpson
Davenport
J H McKeever
McKeever
Roger
Myrio Jo Do la Medte
Mexico
Cortez
Montezuma
N H Cederberg Expands into Building and Contracting
Cabinet maker and carpenter N H Cederberg announces a move into larger scale building and contracting this spring. He will provide estimates for all kinds of work and focused interior finishing, with prompt service. Orders may be left at his shop 1612 2d avenue. Hirsch and Anderson handle fire insurance.
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N H. Cederberg
2D Avenue
Arbor Day Observance urged by County Schools official
County Superintendent S J Ferguson directs teachers to follow Gov Yates proclamation naming Friday April 25 Arbor Day. He cautions against delaying beautification work and urges immediate yard cleanups and early planting of trees and shrubs to boost school environment and student character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
S. J. Ferguson
What We Want and Easter Concert at Turner Hall
A local Illinois man writes to the press advocating a solid elementary education and warns against party dabbling. A cornet solo by Prof. Toenniges is slated for the Turner Hall Easter concert on Sunday evening March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Th’ Press
Prof. Toenniges
Turner Hall
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Moline Real
South Moline
Fred Suman
Miss Rose Roberts
Coal Valley
Mrs. Stafford
The
Second Methodist Church
Rev Soder
Burrel
Chas. Whitzsimmons
Jesse Eastman
Sensibaugh
Port Byron
John Lyons
Q. E. Sheley
Burr Oak
B. B. Sheley
Frank Trevor
Chicago
Moline
ELKS
Wilson's
Hull Bros
Hull Brothers
Thirdy Avenue
the Postoffice
Moline, Ill
New Gonghan
Chril Rhodes
Kitchener
Tri-City
J. J. LaVelle
N. H.cederberg
Hirsch & Anderson, Fire Insurance
Paris
New York
Millinery Department
Fourth Avenue
Charles A. Barnard
Andrew Olson
Swan Tropp
Louis F. Kerns
Albert ED
James McBurney
Charles F. Pruessing
F. M. W. Anderson
Evan B. Beers
Charles Grant
Thomas W. Renoe
Charles E Benell
John G. Livingston
Nels H. Cederberg
Godfrey Tubah
Theodore E Charlberg
Benton Davis
John G. Beatty
Frank E. Samuels
Charles L. Vermere
Candeé Grove
Charles J. Osterman
John N. Hardy
Percy B. Warr
Anton E Froyd
John A. Wretman
Eric Liljegren
Swan Brown
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