Mechanical filtration wins water plant decision in Moline council
The Moline council reaffirmed installing a mechanical filtration system for a pure water plant after Jewell Co representative Mr Jennison argued that slow sand filtration is costlier and less reliable. He noted mechanical filtration uses alumina hydrate jelly to trap impurities, allowing faster flow and better turbidity removal, especially in turbid waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Jennison
Jewell Company
Nicipal Body
Dennison
Moline Schools to Close for National Mourning
Moline schools will not have classes Thursday in observance of the death of President McKinley. The last period Wednesday will be used for exercises as teachers and pupils reflect on patriotism and national loss. Rev F H Burrell of Christ Episcopal Church spoke at the high school chapel about McKinley’s death and lessons from the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H .Burrell Lb I
The
Christ Episcopaal Church
McKinley
Black Hawk
Will Crowder
Barry Robinson
W. G. Gilson
Obituary for Thomas Hearn A Respected Citizen of Waterford
The town learns of the death of Thomas Hearn at his niece Mrs Jasorge Wo Rameney’s home. Born in Aihrosity Waterford County Ireland he lived 49 years as a respected city resident. He died at age 0 due to old age with his wife predeceased seven years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loctock
Thomas
Futeralb
Old Lady Thrown From Moving Car In City
Mrs Patrick Wynn, an elderly city resident, was badly bruised when she fell from a street car yesterday afternoon at 16th avenue. She suffered facial and hip injuries but improved by evening with Dr Morgan in attendance. A local sale notice follows about affordable garments at Wilsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Wynn
16Th Avenue
Morgan
Horrific train death near Moorhead farm
The mangled body of Francis F Costello of Davenport was found beside railroad tracks ten miles south of Buffalo near Moorhead farm. Authorities speculate he fell from a freight train while attempting to steal a file, his body split by the rails. A Muscatine steamer ticket in his pocket hints at misfortune and foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Davenport
Moorhead Farm
Francis F Costello
Costello
Muscatine
Marriage bells mark two unions in Davenport area
Social and personal notes report the marriage of Frederick Dwight Dickson to Minnie Louise Stevens at Stevens home on 5th Avenue. Other items include licenses issued to Oscar Enstrom and Mary Abrahamson, Frank Weaver and Lillian Ericson, and various visits, relocations, engagements, and upcoming weddings among Davenport Rock Island Moline residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Dwight Dickson
Minnie Louise Stevens
Stevens
5Th Avenue
William Douglas Stevens
Oscar Enstrom
New Windsor
Mary Abrahamson
Moline
Davenport
Frank R. Weaver
Altoona, Ill
Lillian M. Ericson
Bishop Hill
Disturbances Plague South Moline Neighbors on 26th Avenue
South Moline residents report repeated late night disturbances beginning Sunday with sounds of entry attempts. Ida Price returns home convalescent from St Anthony hospital, missing duties at Logan school until Christmas. Community activities include the Queen Esther sewing circle and a well attended park band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
Herman Hoenitz
26Th Avenue
Ida Price
St Anthony & Hospital
Coal Valley
Miss Price
Logan School
Gene- Meo
Fresh Pineapples at WHsona and Stomach Relief Tabs
Advertisement notes fresh pineapples at WHsona. Claims Hamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets ease fullness after meals and belching, sour stomach, and regulate the bowels. Sold by F J Clendenin and Heimbeck Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whsona
F J Clendenin
An & Heimbeck Druggists
New Fall Dress Goods and SilksAt New York Store
New Fall dress goods and silks arrive at the New York Store with Mr J E Dangetrom as Dress Goods manager. The shop advertises updated stock and lower prices than nearby stores with a note about bargains starting Monday September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J EO
Silk fabric sale with varied silks and wools clearance
Numerous fabric lots offered at deep discounts including 36 inch back taffeta silks, 23 inch black taffeta silk, black peau de soie silk, printed warp velvets, all silk taffeta in multiple shades, 60 inch oxford cheviot and all wool cheviot and Venetian red assortments. Prices range from 12 to 125 dollars in bulk markdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotiack
Col'd Dress Goods Price List Items in Wool Fabrics
A catalog of assorted wool fabrics with varied widths and colors. Includes 38 inch satin prunes from Old ron Herringbones, 64 inch broadcloth, 2k inch Ottomann flannel, French flannel Persian effect, 34 inch waist cloth, and multiple color options. Prices range from 26 to 69 cents with large quantities offered at discount.
Black Dress Goods Sale Prices Across Several Wool Fabrics
A local ad lists prices on black dress fabrics including 34 inch all wool Venetian broadcloth and pebble cheviot up to 12.50 value at 98c. 4 inch wool cheviot melton at 79c. black Mohair and Siciliano skirts at 49c to 79c. 4 inch black cheviot suiting 29c. black satin prunella 72c. 38 to 45 inch solite satin finish 98c to 89c. 38 and 40 inch suitings whip cord satin Venetians serges granite etc at 49c to 75c.
Mo line Dress Goods Store Ad Promises Up to Date Stock
Local advert invites readers to visit the store claiming it is the headquarters for new desirable dress goods this season. It stresses a first class up to date stock and no effort spared to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Guests at the Hotels Windsor and Bombers List
A roster of hotel guests includes J L Young Bonaparte Iowa Grant Colby Richmond Ind Con Veley Waterloo Ind F B Williams Clinton G W Thurston Richmond Ind J Darin Geneseo Tl J F Dix Chicago I M Allen Chicago Tl c Shanettel Monmouth Il Niel Conrad Elgin N W R Carey Carbon Cliff 10 D Heneken Galiva Mr John W Leisure Marion Ind Henry Leisure Marion Ind BOMMERS Henry E Goodman Dayton Ohio J S Hodgsons Chicago E W Gifford St Louis Mo A B Brown Franklin Ohio E Mooley St Louis Mo D M Fitzgerald Chicago Theo B Abelwihlin Cincinnati Nellie Daniels and daughter Galen burg Il F E Swank Coal Valley Il F E Green Chicago Ed Seyforth Chicago Geo M Bard Chicago H Ranson and wife Peoria A F Pillard Coggon Iowa J F Coquillette Coggon Iowa EB E Reynolds Chicago J W Key Chicago V A Longaker St Louis Mo C W Whitmeyer Chicago FE Lindauer Chicago Thor H Eustace Chicago Clifford Ellis Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
J L. Young
Bonaparte
Iowa
Grant Colby
Richmond
Ind
Waterloo
F B. Williams
Clinton
G. W. Thurston
J. Darin
Geneseo
J. F Dix
Chicago
I. M
Allen
Shanettel
Monmouth
Niel Conrad
Elgin
R. Carey
Carbon Cliff
Heneken
Galiva
Henry E. Goodman
Dayton
Ohio
J .S. Hodgsons
E. W Gifford
St Louis
A B. Brown
Franklin
E. Mooley
St. Louis
D. M Fitzgerald
Theo. B. Abelwihlin
Cincinnati
Nellie Daniels
Galenburg
E. Swank
Coal Valley
E. Green
Ed Seyforth
Geo. M Bard
H Ranson
Peoria
A F Pillard
Coggon
J F Coquillette
EB. E. Reynolds
J. W Key
A Longaker
W Whitmeyer
FE. Lindauer
Thor H Eustace
Clifford Ellis
Wessel to Be Toastmaster for Business Men Banquet
The Business Men's Association scheduled for Oct 1 plans a banquet at Henry Mahon’s Richelieu Cafe with 150 capacity. Dr P H Wessel, mayor of Moline, is the unanimous toastmaster choice and will likely accept. The group also approves draping the First Congregational church for Thursday memorial exercises with aid from a local women’s club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association
Dilrectors
Henry Mahon
Richelieu Cafe
P. H. Wessel
Moline
First Congregational Church
P. H. Wesbel
Moline Business Men's Association
Dowie Lectures Set for Davenport in 12 Day Program
John Alexander Dowie, Elijah II, overseer of the Christian Catholic church in Zion, will conduct 12 days of services in Davenport from Sept. 19 to Sept. 30. Topics include Who is John Alexander Dowie and Zion’s Witness Against Impurity, with Rev James R. Adams teaching healing, and services for communion and baptism. The notice also promotes a child’s suit sale at $2.98 by Mayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men of the Times
John Alexander Cbowie
Elijah II
Christian Catholic Church In
Zion
James R. Adams
Parting note from Pastor McDowell to church community
Pastor McDowell announces resignation from the Seera church after a hard year. He thanks white and colored friends for kindness and notes leaving $1287.60 in building and loan and a $150 floating debt. He departs for Chicago where conference meets September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Williams White & Company Buy Adjacent Land
Williams White & Company purchased land adjoining their foundry for 6200 from Reldy Bros, formerly Mr McBurney's property. The 92 by 220 foot lot on 3d Avenue may host a future machine shop as the firm plans possible plant expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams White & Company
Reldy Bros
McBurney
3D Avenue
Williams, White & Company
Promenade and dances announced across cities
Upcoming events include a Marine band promenade and dance at Industrial Home hall on Sept 21 and a Sept 20 to Oct 6 run of Valley Forge at Wagner Opera House. Springfield Illinois State Fair runs Oct 6, with Monarch Club dance in Moline on Oct 6 and Versuvius Club dance at Industrial Hall in Moline on Oct 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Home Hall
Marine Band
Springfeld
Wagner Opera House
Valley Forge
Monarch Club
Vorwart’s
Moline
Versuvius Club
Industrial Hall
Central Parks baseball closes season with win over East Ends
Central Parks defeats East Ends at the ball park to finish the season with one loss in the tri city league. Parks Welch G Eng Nelson Courtney Oh line and Van Norman lead the lineup while East Ends fields Hull Pettifers Johnson Peterson Saplar Young Robinson Garriar. Final score 6 to 1. Malmbergs millinery advertises at 1414 4th avenue and Fall line shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Parks
Ball Park
Tri-Cities
Parks
T Welch
G. Eng
E. Colmark
V Courtney
F Ohline
P. Nelson
Peterson
J van Norman
R. Abraham
J Hull
Pettiferss
C Johnson
F Peterson
P. Saplar
Young If
Newton
Roinson
Garriar
Innings Parks
East Ends
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted As Mighty Health Booster
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy that turns weakness into strength and drains into energy. It claims rapid health benefits and lists a price of 26 cents per box sold by F J Ciendenin, a druggist in Moline, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Kellett
Williford
Ruckton& Arnica
Clenden
Moline
Dr. King
F .J. Ciendenin
Druggiat
Til
Grand excursion to Muscatine by steamer J. S
A grand river excursion is planned on the steamer J. S. for Wednesday next to Muscatine. The event invites readers to join and enjoy the final river ride of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jewel Filter Company
O Hearn
Bec
NPNMP
Wilsons
Sam Walkup
Washington
Thomas J Shuey
Rock Island
Agnes Hyland
Indianapolis
E. C. Berry
Ada Deisenroth
Kenosha, Wis
Fred Fisher
Dan Fisher
Henry Arp
Deere & Company
Inez
Margaret Quist
A. B. Hender
Reynolds
Charles Rosenfield
New York
J L. Haas
CC C Carter
L. Bacchus
Mr. Bacchus
A. B. Firkines
18Th Street
John Stevens
16Th Street
Phil Mitchell
Quincy
Ilinois Bankers’ State Convention
Charles W. Hawer
Fred Loosley
F Hagedorn
Joe Worker
Rock Taland
Illinois University At
P E Schustrom
Boston
Mra J. Olson
Chapin Town
Minnie Anderson
Ith Avenue
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Second Congregational Church
J P Ryan
William Brandt
Mamie Killeen
7Th and
Vine Streets
Tri-City
Oxford
Pierre Co
Moline, Ill
Wessel
Sion
Fair River
John Alexander Dowle
Mayers
Nesday
McDowell
Ati
Pactory
Willliams, White & Company
Springfield—Ilinois State Fair
Malmberg
4Th Avenue
Ite Post Office
Lothiers
United States
U. S
F.W.F
Postoffice
Illinois
Wei Yea
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!