Lowering Tracks Begun To Aid City Paving Efforts
City council ordered the C B and Q railroad firms to lower their tracks to enable paving operations. Crews will remove a long dangerous hump east of 17th Street, easing grades for freight trains and improving crossings. Asphalt work continues on 20th Street at Duffy, Barnard and Leas loading point, and near Moline Pump Company.
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Sixteenth Street
17Th
17Th Street
C. the C
20Th Street
Duffy
Barnard & Leas Company
Moline Pump Company
Pastor 10 to Be Installed at Grace and Zion Churches
The Rock Island district convention of Lutheran churches opened at Grace and Zion churches. Rev Edgren of Opheim preached at Zion and Rev J Brodine spoke at Grace. Morning session at Grace covered The Just Shall Live by Faith from Romans 1.16. Afternoon Zion services used Romans 1.16. Evening program announced Rev E Hoffstein to be installed as Grace pastor.
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Rock Island
Grace and Zion
Edgren of
Opheim
J. Brodine
Grace Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
E. Hoffstein
Dr Whiteside Opens Office At 503 16th Street
Dr Whiteside arrived after studies in England and Germany and will be located in Dr Bemm's office at 503 16th Street until he settles elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Whiteside
England
Germany
Dr. Bemm
Wanted Her Baby Case Drags In Rock Island
Mrs. Katie Fell of Rock Island swore out four warrants charging her father Anton Uhiman with kidnapping her infant. In court Uhiman denied forcible possession and the Fell couple later regained custody. charges were dismissed. Also note a new stomach remedy, Chamberlin a Stomach and Liver Tablets, now sold at Clendenin and Heimbeck stores.
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Katie Fell
Rock Island
Johnson
Anton Uhiman
Uhiman
Nate
Fell
T Uhiman
F J Clendenin
E. Heimbeck
Chamberlin
Mrs. E. G. White Dies in Moline After Illness
Mrs. E G White born Mary E Taylor in Providence Rhode Island on March 31 1830 died at 4 30 yesterday afternoon after dropsy. She married Elbridge G White in 1845 and moved to Moline in 1866. Six children survive including W B Sammet Charles E Clarence E Fred E Anna and Frank T White. Funeral set for 10 tomorrow at the Sammet home 2519 6th avenue.
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Moline
E. G White
Mary E. Taylor
Providence
R. I
Ill
Elbridge G. White
Mr. White
W B. Sammet
6Th Avenue
Local horsemen set for Tri City Driving Club races
At Davenport mile track the Tri City Driving Club to stage Sunday racing with purses of 25 dollars per race. Entries include Jonas Hawkins, Ward, Pinckney, and more from Davenport Rock Island Moline and surrounding towns in three events Free for All Pace 220 Trot and 220 Pace featuring numerous riders and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Davenport Mile Track
Jonas -Hauwk Davenp
Ward Moline Lawrence
Pinckney
Davenport
Suete FE Johnson
Moldie
Crakfe
Rock Island
Reid
Mueller Rock
Diamond Pin Theft Leads to Arrest in Rock Island
Dr. E V Heaton reports a diamond pin stolen by Aberdell Cotter alias certha Lee a young colored woman from his tie as he walked on 3d avenue Monday night Cotter was chased by the physician to a barn on 6th avenue where officers recovered the case after a search at the station Cotter was bound over in the sum of 400 dollars at Tuesday's hearing
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the Argus
Aberdell Cotter
Certha Lee
Dr. E. V Heaton
Rock Island
3D Avenue
Ran
Man of Medicine
6Th Avenue
Thode
Heaton
Cable coal dealer at the old stand sells coal
F L Natt operates a coal business at 1102 3d avenue in Moline offering genuine Cable coal LaSalle coal and hard coal with a phone contact 2009 for orders.
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LaSalle
3D Avenue
Moline
New York Store Sells Ladies' Long Coats and Golf Capes
New shipment arrives with fashionable ladies' long coats and golf capes. Prices are described as fascinating and very attractive at the New York store.
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New York Stoke
Yardmaster Change at Rock Island Eldier Town
Dan McLain, previously yardmaster at Davenport with the Oregon Railways and Northwestern for two years, has been promoted to yardmaster for the Rock Island at Eldier Town.
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Dan McLain
D’avenport
Irdmaster
Rock Island
Eldier Town
Charles A Painter Dies After Fever in Davenport
Charles A Painter, a Davenport printer, died yesterday from illness contracted while securing land loans. He was 80 and survived by his wife and a child.
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Harles
Davenport
Yesterda
Terent Land
New York Store Promotes Headgear For Women
Readable text suggests the New York Store advertises headgear as a fashion aid for women, claiming it enhances appearance and offers dependable styling. The note mentions store choices and a visit to inspect money pockets and accessories.
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New York
Boy Injured in Collision Near Colona Road
A student riding home from school yesterday collided with a hitching post. He was thrown from his wheel with a deep cut to the lip and injuries to the face and head. Dr Looker was summoned and the boy taken home for care.
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Colona Road
Looker
Young Slated for Davenport General Agent Post
The report says Mr Young, Burlingtons efficient freight and ticket agent in Rock Island since 1886, is under consideration for the Davenport general agency position caused by Mr Berry’s resignation. Friends would rejoice at his promotion though no confirmation is given yet.
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Young
Burlingtons
Rock
Davenport
Berry
Dr King’s New Discovery Promotion
A testimonial from Mia Snider of Crittenden Kentucky claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured a baby’s croup and a chronic bronchial condition. The note urges keeping the remedy at home to guard against croup and whooping cough, with prices 60c and 1 for larger bottles and trial bottles free at Clendenin’s drug store.
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Mia
J C Snider
Crittenden, Ky
Dr. King
Clendenin
Century Club Meeting At Ainnsworth Residence
A well attended Century Club gathering last evening at Mr and Mrs J E Ainnsworth featured an opening reading by Miss Nellie Anthony a vocal solo and a word game based on My Country Tis of Thee with lines missing guests tried to punctuate then chose to sing the hymn. Refreshments followed and members discussed topics into the evening.
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Century Club
J E. Ainnsworth
Nellie Anthony
Bold hold up on Southern Pacific train near Eugene
A lone highwayman held up a northbound Southern Pacific passenger train near Eugene in the early hours. The incident prompted a swift investigation as police search for the suspect. Mayer offers up-to-date suits and overcoats at half the usual tailor price.
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Chicago
Southern Pacific
Eugene
Mayer
Minneapolis millinery note and Pillsbury estate report
The item mentions Mulmbergs millinery at 1414 4th avenue and a Minneapolis fall display. It reports no will by John S Pillsbury ex governor, stating he left fortune to institutions per his wishes and Minnesota law will settle his estate, with estimates around 5 million dollars. London report claims a mutiny in Warsaw garrison with 300 to be court martialed.
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Mulmbergs Millinery
4Th Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
John 8. Pillsbury
Minnesota
London
Berlin
Warsaw
Blizzard's Mens Offer A Fine All Wool Suits Sale
Blizzard's advertises discounted all wool menswear with prices at 2c 39c and 500 and up to 1.00, promoting the finest quality wool suits and overcoats for value and style.
Press Club Holds Monthly Meeting at Kimball House
The Tri City Press Club met at the Kimball House Davenport with unanimous election of A L Volkers of Matl to membership. Officers discussed finances and plans for Rock Island Arsenal monument and a possible first class entertainment. Members organized yearlong committees for reception entertainment mutual advantage public good and more. After a social meal Prof Wade Davenport performed songs and a humorous item about Billy Beamish was shared. The meeting adjourned after 11 pm with thanks to the entertainers.
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Tri-City
Kimball House
Davenport
McKeever
A. L. Volkers
Mat
Rock Island Arsenal
Simpson
Walter Johnson
Calkins
S. McGlynn
M Corligan
John Sundine
Hardman
Foster
McLaren
Feeney
Brandenburg
Rock Island Arsenal Monument
Paul Kerseh
Eastman
J LaVelle
Jones
Adler
Searle
Stanley Fow Hink
AP Richter Val
Peter
Calkina
Buffum
H McKuever
H McKeeyver
W. Rinck
Wade
Great Northern Announces Burlington Stock Purchase Figures
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific jointly bought 96.75 percent of the Burlington stock for 107 million dollars. Great Northern gross earnings in 190 were 28.35 million with net 12.51 million after expenses and taxes. Income from operation was 1.54 million. a 1.07 million drop from last year. The Light Guard Band to hold a dance at Industrial Home Hall next Saturday October 26 with brass band music. Admission 35 cents for gentlemen, ladies free.
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Great Northern Railway Company
St Paul
Burlington
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Great Northerns
Industrial Home Hall
Cham berlains Pain Balm Heals Paralysis Claims
Henderson Grimett of the area was stricken with partial paralysis losing use of an arm and side. After eminent doctors failed, his wife advised Cham berlains Pain Balm, and after two bottles he was nearly cured. The ad cites several other cures and promotes sales by F J Clendenin and Rattles Pharmacy in Moline.
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Henderson Grimett
Chamberlin
Geo. R McDonald
Man
Logan County
F J Clendenin
Rattles Pharmacy
Moline
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Hoffstein
Dewend-Kuschmann Furniture Co
MOLINE _teLInois
EG. White
Kene Ward
Joe Mack
Denve
NEW Cloakh
Laimbert
Toggery
Second Ave
Rock Island, Il
Joan Meersmian
J. E. Ainsworth
Mary
Crrimark Swan Tarlmark Amd
Bildrer
Journal
Press Club
Philadelphia
Eclah
Paul Kerach
Walt Peter
W Schlegel
Ralph Cram
Davenport Times
Billy Beamish
Chicago Goat
Metropolitan Press
Josephson
Third Avenue
Voline, Ill
Japan
Price
Shields’ Cash
Fifth Avenue Grocery
Rock Island, Ill
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