Formation of sigantic plow trust discussed in Ghica
Special telegraph from Ghica this afternoon says a sigantic plow trust is in formation with a meeting in that city today. G A Stephens of the Moline Plow Company denies involvement and notes no Chicago updates since noon. An auditor for the American Plow Company doubts the trust’s formation due to missing inventories from several listed parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicahn
Thes Sigantic Plow
Iide
Mack
G. A Stephens
Moline Plow
Wala
Chicago
Trust
Moline Plow Company
Peoria
American Plow Company
Probate Court Admits Will and Appoints Admins
Estate of Jacob Ramme r will admitted to probate with letters of administration and bonds set. Estate of John Frederick Lindtoff petitions for letters testamentary granted under bond of 7 060 dollars. Petitions seek administration rights for Minnie K Vinton and guardianship of heirs of Charles E Vaughn with final receipts and guardian discharge filed. Transfers list property deeds and appraisals including Moline Davenport areas worth 400 to 7400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Rameer
Ted
John Frederick Lindtoff
Margaret M.lindtoff
Porter Skinner
Charley Me Hemenway
Patrick Quinlan
Thomas B. Reidy
John B. Fieming
BE. W. Bohoede
Marx Kroeger
Rand
Minnie K. Vinton
Petiton
Charles E. Vaughn
Mabel FE. Vaughn
Property transfers and three desertion divorces granted
Louis Sommerville transfers to Peter Ayers lot 8 block 8 Blackman's add South Mo line for 276. Dimock Gould & Co. transfer to Judson D Metsgar lot 8 block EB Edgewood Park Rock Island for 375.83. Judge Ramsay in circuit court granted three divorces for desertion: Corinth P Curtis from Jennie Walt Davis, Anna Burnquist from Edward Burnquist, Theresa Robinson from Spencer Robinson. The Bi galke damage case against Moline Channel Ice Co. was continued today. laren at army em.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sommerville
Peter Ayers
Blackman’s
Ramsay
Circuit Court
Corinth P. Curtis
Jennie Walt Davis
Anna Burnquist
Edward Burnquist
Theresa Robinson
Spencer Robinson
Bigalke
Moline Channel Ice Company
Laren
Army Em
Sufferer Describes Cold Cure Steps From Old Remedy
A quoted reminiscence urges soaking feet in hot water and using Perry Davis Pain Killer in hot water at night as a simple remedy for a cold. The advice emphasizes wisdom after folly and a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davia
Widow of General Burnham recovers with New Discovery
Mrs. H. Lincoln recounts how the widow from Machias Maine was near death from pneumonia but slept after using D King’s New Discovery. The remedy is promoted as a cure for throat chest and lung diseases with trial bottles and a guarantee.
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Burnham
Machias
Mra
H. Lincoln
D. King
F. J
Oil strike near Moline fuels prospect for Stephens
telegram from Welsh La reports a well within 26 feet of land owned by R Stephens and partners struck oil and spouting a 10 foot high stream of oil mud and sand at 1058 feet depth on adjoining tract owned by Wood. rail excursion to Illinois state fair from Moline Oct 2 1901 for $1 round trip leaving 7 am 1 11:45 am return 7 15 pm. urged attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Stephens
Welsh
G. A. Stephens
FG. Allen
Moline
Mr. Stephens
Mr. Allen
Tlinois
Springfield
Burlington
Lectures on Art and Ife by Prof Zueblin
The note highlights Prof Zueblin's talks on the relation of art to Ife. It mentions a related event at First Baptist Church on Friday night October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Zueblin
Ife
First Baptist Church
Working Night and Day Doctor King’s Life Pills Ad
Advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to transform weakness into strength and energy from discomfort. Promotes mental power and health benefits. Priced at 26 cents per box and sold by F J Clendenin, a druggist in Moline, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
F .J. Clendenin
Moline
IIL
Dairymen Slash Milk Price in Anticipation of New Company
Dairymen in Moline and Rock Island vote to cut milk price from 6 1/2 to 5 cents per quart ahead of the Tri City Milk and Butter Company launch. Malmbergs millinery at 1414 4th Avenue advertises a fine fall line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Milk & Butter Company
Moline
Rock Island
Mysterious bottle blamed for ailment mix up
The speaker suspects a pharmacist concocted a local remedy, not Perry Davis' Pain Killer, after years of relying on that product for diarrhoea cramps and stomach pains. The misidentification raises concerns about the substitute's efficacy and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Young People's Christian Temperance Union Meets at First Baptist
Society notices announce the Young People's Christian Temperance Union will gather at the First Baptist church this Monday evening for officer elections and important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
Pleasant remedy Chamberlain's Tablets promoted locally
Advert says Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets provide a pleasant easy remedy. Priced at 25 cents with samples free at E J Clendenin and E Heimbeck drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. J. Clendenin
E. Heimbeck
Taylor River to Toulon Line Service Suspended
An incomplete report notes a service disruption on the Thain line with cars removed on a Saturday and reference to Taylor River and Toulon. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor’ River
Toulon
Memorial Service for President McKinley Held in Milan
A memorial site at Milan Town Hall honored President McKinley Sunday afternoon under Milan Knights of Pythias lodge auspices. Rev. R B Williams began duties as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Rock Island conducting morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President McKinley
Milan Town Hall
Milan Knights’ of Pythias Lodge
R. B. Williams
First Methodial
Rock” Island
Crumbaker
Sheldon
Forest
Macomb
Rock Island
Abingdon
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Maccabees Dance Event and Local Football Result
Attend Pierr's hall Friday evening for a Lady Maccabees entertainment with dancing admission 16c. In Sunday action the 6th ward football team beat the South Moline Tigers 20 to 0 and will host Elm Street at the ball park next Sunday. Mrs. Margaret J. Clow of Milan, widow of Edward J. Clow, died suddenly of heart paralysis aged over 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierr’s Hall
Lady Maccabees
6Th Ward
South Moline Tigers
Sthward
Elm Street Aggregation
Ball Park
Moline
Margaret J. Clow
Edward J. Clow
Milan
Pathfinder Raised From Rocks After Storm at Sycamore Chain
The steamer Pathfinder was raised on Saturday from the rocks at Sycamore Chain and floated. Holes in the hull were plugged and all damage repaired temporarily, enabling her to finish the season's work before a thorough overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder
Sycamore Chain
School paper sparks morning sensation at chapel
Principal Hell praised the publication during chapel and urged students who had not subscribed to do so at once if affordable. He noted satisfaction with the issue and encouraged broader support among the student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Wagner Opera House Manager Denies Union Rift
R H Taylor of the Wagner Opera House denies a rival Sunday paper report that he is at odds with the Tri City Musicians Union. He says discussions about staffing are settled and that union members will supply musicians at the Wagner Opera House going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Taylor
Wagner Opera House
Tri-City
Musicians’ Union
Will of Jacob Ramser Admitted to Probate
The late Jacob Ramser's will was probated Saturday. It leaves all real and personal property to his wife Eugenie Ramser for life. After her death the estate is to be split into ten shares for the children with Dena Rameer receiving two shares and Emma Robb Adele Koenig and Arthur Oscar William Jacob Jr Edward and Eugene Ramser one each. The remaining son Paul gets $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ramser
Eugenie Ramser
Dena Rameer
Emma Robb
Adele Koenig
Arthur
Oscar
William Jacob
Edward
Eugene Ramser
Paul
General Ernst Leads Northwestern Engineer Division Tour
Gen Ernst, new chief of the northwestern division of the U S engineer corps, inspecting upper river works and expected in Rock Island next Thursday. Steamer Mackenzie sails to LaCrosse for Ernst, with Maj Townsend joining from St Paul to accompany him on the river trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Ernst
U 8. Engineer Corps
Lakes
Rock Island
Mackenzie
LaCrosse
Ernst
St. Paul
C. McD
Townsend
St Paul
Surveyor issues registry for Geneseo launch named Anti
The surveyor of customs Pearce on Saturday measured a 12 ton gasoline launch built by George W. Lawbaugh at Geneseo and moved to Rock Island on a flat car. Lawbaugh will begin a Mississippi trip once registry formalities are completed. He has clashed with Geneso school authorities over vaccination laws and names his boat the Anti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
George W. Lawbaugh
Geneseo
Rock Island
Department
Lawbaugh
Mississippi
Genesto
Rummage Sale Notice Prompted by Youthful Harbinger
A terse notice invites a young man to refrain from revealing the ola-wult and to forward it to the rummage sale. The item’s fate and sender details are not specified in the readable fragment.
Grand jury returns murder findings in DeSmet case
At 8 45 this afternoon the grand jury reported to the circuit court and found true bills against Paul Lohrman William Evans William Carlaon and Herman Blohm for the murder of Charles Milne near DeSmet s saloon They are held without bail The Stiles brothers were discharged for lack of involvement in Carl Wendt s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Paul Lohrman
William Evans
Wiliam Carlaon
Herman Blohm
Charles Milne
DeSmet
Small Town Notes From South Moline and Nearby
Thomas Hunt visited Dr Looker in South Moline from Port Byron. Mrs Henry Washburn hosted a party for her son Walter with about 20 youths, mandolin music, and refreshments. Odell resigns from Watertown asylum to study at Keokuk medical college. A house warming at Mrs E F Sherrill drew about 100 guests with campfire stories, recitations, Bleuer mandolin, a ring cake fund gift from Miss Eadie Looker. Rev R C Bryant preached at Bethany Mission. Rose Hathaway of Iowa visits Mrs Maggie Ransom. Mrs Howe of Warner visiting here. Robert Sherrill visiting Geneseo. Ray Woodbridge visiting Hasson family. Julius Volkman back from Texas tour. George Hasson and Chas Washburns drive to Blossomburg for hunting. Miles cottage in Park Ridge rented by Mr and Mrs Newland. Hussey family from Sherrard visiting. Rev A E Soder preached first sermon at Second M E Church.
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South Moline
Thomas Hunt
Port Byron
Looker
Henry Washburn
Walter
Cc. F. Odell
Watertown Asylum
Keokuk Medical College
Chas. Washburn
Blossomburg
Cass Newland
Miles
Parg Ridge
F. Hussey
Viola
Sherrard
A. E. Soder
M. E
President Grover Cleveland May Deliver University Dedication
Grover Cleveland may speak at the dedication of the liberal arts building at the Town State University on February 22 next year. Senator Dolliver will present the invitation and there is strong hope for the ex president’s acceptance, with a possible stop in Moline en route to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Lberal Arts
State University
Moline
Iowa City
Dolliver
Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer Comfort After Meals
A vintage advertisement states Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets ease fullness after eating and belching, also curing sour stomach and regulating bowels. Priced at 26 cents, sold by F J Cienden and Helmbeck Drugists in an FE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J Cienden
Helmbeck
Proving a Success in College Entrance Board Report
The report from the Middle States and Maryland College Entrance Examination Board shows broad acceptance of its unified entrance requirements. Prof Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia notes the plan’s approval by most institutions, with Bowdoin and Harvard exceptions. Exams totaled 60 points, 500 candidates tested, across locations including two in Europe and the rest in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
Maryland
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Bowdoin College
Harvard University
Radcliffe College
Europe
United States
Columbia
Barnardr
Princeton
Sunday Church Activities and Upcoming Services
Sunday services at Swedish Lutheran church featured sermons by Rev. C. A. Hemberg who has returned from Minnesota. A large crowd welcomed him home. events include youth society gathering, dedicatory program for summer renovations, and welcome for Rev. Hemberg. Multiple meetings and weddings noted through the week with upcoming communion services and funeral details for Henry W. Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Hemberg
Minnesota
Young People's Society
Hemberg
New Bedford
N. P Tulen
Wakefield
Neb
Louise Johnson
Augustana
Mission Society
H. P. Lundquist
4Th Avenue
Sorosis Society
Nellie
Anna Swanson
5Th Avenue
Ladies’ Society
East End
John Nelson
South Chapel
East Chapel
Fred Wyman
Cosen
Henry W. Erickson
Philippines
Rock Island Peoria Railway Schedule Highlight
Report details an Oct 3 travel feature promoting the Rock Island Peoria line with a $2.00 round trip fare. It lists trains from Moline at 4 48 a m Rock Island 7 a m arriving Springfield 11 60 p m and return 7 p m, claiming a faster route than rival systems over a 45 mile shorter distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Millinery Opening by Misses Malmberg
Misses T and J Malmberg announce a millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday October 2 and 8 at their new address 1414 4th Avenue. Ladies invited to view a display of pattern hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. & J. Malmberg
4Th Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deubis
Thre Tratti
Court House News
Iton
Saturaay
Eeveees
David W. Hunt
Carl Bute
Ridgevlew
Booth Moline
Gilmore Hobart
Geo. W. McCaskrin
Harry M. McCaskrin
Geo. W. Mccco
EB. Houyer
Peter Avery
East Moline
Joseph H. Young
Jerome W. Kleyrke
Edwards
Bealey Davenport
Davenport
Journal
Dewend-K
Kuschiniann
Urniture Co.ur
Sté St Spd
Molne
Malmberg
Society Notices
Rock’ Island
Stiles Brothers
Carl Wendt
Cordova
Cleveland
Moting and
Swedish Lutheran Church
Mission Tabernacle
Church Board of the Mission Tabernacle
The
Indies’ Society
Nels Johnson
18Th Avenue
J B. Lundine
Pender, Neb
Eggan
Michigan
First Congregational
First Congregational Church
W. W Whillard
Donley
First Methodist
First Methodist Church
Dr. Pearce
Second Congregational Church
W. Westling
Swedish Methodist Church
Second Methodist Church
J. W. Frizzelle
Velvets
Brussels
Smyrnaga
Ingrains
Loptien
Market Square
Mo- One
Schlotfeldt @ Wiese
Fifth Ave
45Th
46Th Sts
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