Society notices and meetings around town
Brethren bound for Coal Valley to meet at Masonic hall Friday at 6 pm. The Star Course Union meets Thursday evening at First Congregational church parlors. Grace Lutheran hosts a mum social tonight with program and refreshments. Peoples Power Company stockholders plan annual meeting November 22 at Reck Istead Illinois to elect directors. The Josh Coub oot Rec... announces dance at Marshael Church. Whiteside returns from studies and will locate in Dr Beams office at 508 1th Street until permanent office site established.
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Coal We Valley
Masonic Hall
Star Course Union
First Congregational Church
Peoples Power Company
Reck Istead
Illinois
Davim
W Whiteside
England
Germany
Dr Beams
1Th Street
COMING EVENTS OCT 1 TO OCT 26 ACROSS TOWNS
Local notices list October events including performances at Wagner Opera House The Minister's Son and church activities at First Baptist Church. Other items include a party at Verwaerts Tarnyvert and a football match in Moline. The schedule covers venues in Potustetal, New Dorsat, and nearby areas.
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Va Tosale
First Baptist Church
The
Rooney
Royal
Wagner Opera House
High Quality Hot Water Bottles and Syringes Ad
Local retailer touts a line of hot water bottles and syringes emphasizing high quality and low prices. Encourages customers to visit and compare for themselves.
The Ministers Son and Wagner Opera House Offerments
Local listings announce The Ministers Son at the Wagner Opera House Saturday night with promotions for a Wagner concert by Roney's Boys at First Baptist Church on the same evening. The Journal highlights the event as a top musical treat of the season.
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Roney's Boys
First Baptist Church
Unique church wedding unites Julia Grassley and Thomas Miller
A ceremony at First Cumberland Presbyterian church Chicago joined Miss Julia Rose Grassley of Englewood and Mr Thomas Peacock Miller of Knoxville Town. Bridesmaids served as ushers, reception followed at 643 Parnell Avenue. They plan to reside at Arbor Lodge after a trip east.
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First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Julia Rose Grassley
Englewood
Thomas Peacock Miller
Knoxville
Engle Wood
WS Mitler
That City
Anna McPherson
Clinton
Cecilia May Bassler
Angela Bassler
Katherine Griffin
Grace Matcohnson
Auatria Roath
Samuel M Burdett
Ru Nnet
Louise Fascett
Frank Prosehowaky
Parnell
Arbor Lodge
Hilhowee Park
Hrassies la
Henry's Experience Cited in New Role
The report notes Henry's sixteen years in the furniture trade and asserts his success in a new position. It also states Rev A B Smart was voted unfit for pastoral work by the Rock River Methodist conference. Resolutions condemn anarchy yellow journalism and intemperance were adopted.
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Henry
Rock River Methodist Conference
A. B. Smart
McKinley
Moline Masons Plan Special Temple Dedication Night
Moline masons outline a special event to dedicate a new temple, with preparations under way and plans to invite local lodges. Surrounding towns set aside spaces to host attendees and ensure ceremonial activities proceed smoothly.
Robert Burns Home Reproduction Noted in City
In a fragmented notice readers learn of a reproduction related to Robert Burns’ old home on a named street. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but reference to preservation or display is indicated.
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Free Trials for Soars and Ulcers
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers scrofula skin eruptions and various blood and skin ailments. It claims 30 years of testing thousands cured and offers free treatment by writing to Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga with prepaid medicine and $1 bottles.
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Blood Talm Co
Atlanta
Resignation of Northcott as MWA head consul shocks Woodmen
The Rock Island Argus reports Head Consul Northcott of the MWA resigns mid term prompting surprise among Woodmen. The executive council will fill the vacancy until the June 1903 head camp, with E. E. Murphy to act if no council session occurs. Potential successors include J I Johnson Talbot Murphy Smith Saunders and Marvin Quackenbush.
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Northcott
WA _ North Northcott
MWA
Rock Island Argus
Los Angeles
B. D. Smith
Rock Island
Consul Northcott
Los Angeles Dispatch
White
M~ Atwaya
Executive Council
E. E. Murphy
J i Johnson
Talbot Murphy Smith Saunders
Marvin Quackenbush
Ittra
Mrs Morgan Elected National President of Veterans Aid Group
Mrs Belle VMerkan of Moline was elected national president of the Union Veterans' Relief Union, a high post in a 20 state organization. She has long led fraternal and hospital groups, including Women’s Relief Corps and Moline Woman’s Club, with multiple officer roles. Henry Stauck and others hosted an oyster supper for the East End football team. 20 guests attended at the Tennis Club, who received a banner.
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Belle & Vmerkan
The
Union Veterans’ Helief Union
MES ‘Tessel
MES Hartweil
Treas
Morgan
Womena Relief Corps of
Moline
Fastern Star Chapter
Jedrs
Grand Ruth
Moline Wooov Ruc
Womans Hospital Association
Henry Stauck
Easat
Tenis
Atreek
Mera Ron Chaney
Printer Clifton Found Dead After Office Burglary Attempt
Police report printer Clifton was found dead by his coworker Murphy in the office shortly after an attempted theft and payment disputes. Clifton, a veteran of the Spanish American War, had struggled with unemployment and poverty, and neighbors say he often begged for coins for food or drink. The morgue took the body and investigators pursued the possibility of suicide amid financial stress and job losses.
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Chiften
Union
Cilifton
Journal
Arkan Ri Regiment of
Mra John Altman of Hampton Dies at Home
Mrs John Altman formerly Jennis Albrecht dies at her Hampton home after a prolonged illness. She is about 39 or 40, survived by husband and one son Gerald. Funeral planned from the home Friday morning. Read the want column.
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Mra
John Altman
Hampton
Jennis Albrecht
Gerald
Corn yields rise on Eureka Goodfield strip
Reports from Eureka indicate a better than expected corn crop with yields between 40 and 60 bushels per acre. A narrow stretch between Eureka and Goodfield benefited from rainfall, producing corn well above average, some reaching sixty bushels per acre.
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Eureka
Goodfield
Roney 8 Boys Impress Richmond with refined concert
The Richmond News lauds Roney 8 Boys for exquisite singing and performance in velvet court costumes and fine stage presence. They will headline a concert at Hugutat church Saturday and offer The Ministers Son at the Wagner Opera House the same night, delivering a refined, realistic program.
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Richmond
Roney
Ning Amiles
Roneya
Hugutat Church
Local Social and School News in South Moline
South Moline residents recount birthday celebration for Mrs A Kelso of Park Ridge with a large gathering and gift. Carl Newberg’s 4th grade classmates surprised him at his home on 23d avenue. Mrs Harney Hoffman returns from Ottumwa with family visits. About 25 fourth graders and Miss Georgia Guy enjoy a park excursion. Grandma Sweeney arrives from Wilm ington on a one month furlough. Families of John Allan Colonna rdoon Gertrude Leer, Mra Henry Hoye, and Mra Nels Druva plan visits to St Charles and Aurora. John Beckman returns from LeClaire.
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South Moline
A. Kelso
Park Ridge
Keisha
Carl Newberg
James Liggett
Gladys
Colchester
Georgia Guy
Grandma Sweeney
Old Ladies
Wilmington
Hai
Henry Hoye
Nels Druva
16Th Avenue
St Charles
Aurora
Mia
John Beckman
LeClaire
Guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar Bottles
The Battles Pharmacy guarantees refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure cough or cold and on a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. Signed by Sandstrom.
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Greene
Battles Pharmacy
UW. Sandstrom
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General Park Hall
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Churet
Ber Aue
Bine Oon
Witte Morris
Knox
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Hardwood Channel Ice Co
Tri-City Tower Supply Company
Hirsch & Anderson
Fire Insurance
Nason & Gleason
Reliable Insurance
Shallberg Bros
Push and Pluck
Channel
Wagner
Daily Journal
C City Electric Co
4Th Avenue
Oliver Typewriter
Malmberg
Maurmne
Fred R Young
Loth Street
Wagener
Franz Reithofers
Alpine Vodlers
Central Park
Cbeetage
Boane Fo Rees
Western
Alert
Edoonmg
Plemming Furniture
Rock Tat
Julia Grassley
Hawthorne Pharmacy
Prescription Store
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Moline Masons
Coal Valley
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Omany
Fda
Robert Burns
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Clifton
J. Cutter
Frink
Army
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Keepine Murphy
Murphy
Royal Baker and
Royal Baking Powder CO
William
New York
Augauin
John Allan
Colonnardoon
Gertrude
Leer
Nelson’s Shoe Store
Fifteenth Street
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