Local notes from Davenport Rock Island area
Prof Ellis of Oberlin among locals reported deceased. Obits include Wm H Marokley aged 79 long-time Davenport resident. Highland Gun Club to host all day Memorial Day tournament. Moline Camp 88 MWA celebrates tenth anniversary May 24. Auditorium comedy evening offers money back after second act. O E Peterson wins Brimberg Bros store building contract starting immediately. Stewart in poor health at Harper House with limited improvement. Electric road transfer rumors unsettled no eastern financiers yet. Baptisms performed by Rev M Liljegren. Fred Lawrence and Arnold Fredin infant arrivals noted. Weekly Review Dispatch Inter Ocean offer ends June 1. Rock Island time card possibilities to restore accommodation trains. Soldiers Home Quincy census 1010 with March deaths 10. year 1900 outlook. Iowa Illinois Central District Medical Assn met at Harper House. Vaccination and laparotomy papers read. Alice Cederberg weds Nelan Peterson. ceremony by Rev A Hemberg. Mrs Alvin Harrold hosts thimble party. Buſcock supper then farewell. Rock Island depot dispute rumors persist. potential redeployment of division HQ. Bolander Salvation Army captain case postponed. Robb sustains finger injuries from belt wheel. Dr Dunn to amputate ring finger middle joint. Harry Robinson returns to Rock Island from eastern trip. joins JB Allfree & Co western office ambitions. Amateur Musical Club Beethoven recital at Association Hall. next season open recital invites guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Oberlin College
Wm. H. Marokley
Davenport
Highland Gun Club
Moline Camp
O. E. Peterson
Brimberg Bros
J. W. Stewart
Harper House
M_ Liljegren
Fred Lawrence
Charles Ohelstrom
Arnold Fredin
Charles Obrn
Weekly
Review
Dispatch
Chicago
Herald
Quincy
Iowa and Illinois Central District Medical Association
Rock Island
Doner
Baker
Carter
N. H Cederberg
Misa Alice Cederberg
Nelan Peteraon
Key' A Hemberg
Alvin Harrold
Bu'cock
Ite Foundation
Rock Island Railway
Twentieth Street
Abopsa Tutenese
Anton Bolander
Salvation Army
Kerns
Oakleaf
Circuit Court
William Jackson
Thomas Robb
Neere & Manaur
Forty-sixth Street
Dunn
Robb
Harry Robinson
Barnard & Leas Mry Co
Heia
JB Allfree &Co
Indianapolis
Harry
Association Hall
M Kohn
Blanche Buford
Bishop
Ben T.cable
F. G. Allen
Pauline Woltmann
Maroney
Griffith
Gertrude Stephens
Personal notes from Wednesdays Dispatch
From Wednesday Evening Dispatch W L Welie and G A Stephens return from Chicago. M R McKinley returns from Missouri. Emily Roberts confined at home with anumps. Mary Keil of Erie visiting Stewartville parents. Ella Brainard departs to Peoria. Harry Burkhardt and brother return from Chicago after visiting George Vinton. Ed Oumpson and Cynthia Knowles leave for California. L B Kuhn returns after Texas trip. K Kuhn in Wichita. From Thursday Dispatch T M Sechier and A R Bryant return from Chicago. Entrikin gaining strength and weight. Henry Wessel recovered enough to go to Florida with sister Laura.
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Dispatch
W.L. Welie
Chicago
G. A. Stephens
M. R. McKinley
Missouri
Emily Roberts
Mia
Mary Keil
Erie, Il
W. A. Christison
Stewartville
Ella Brainard
Peoria
M. L. Bingham
Harry Burkhardt
George Vinton
Ed Oumpson
Cynthia Knowles
California
Oumpson
L. B. Kuhn
Mr. Kuhn
Texas
Southwest
Wichita
Kas
Evening Dispatch
T. M. Sechier
A. R. Bryant
Henry Wessel
P. H Weasel
Florida
Laura
Smallpox Fear Spurs Vaccination Drive at Rock Island
Reported illness centers on Summer Woods, a smallpox patient at a Rock Island abattoir. Dr Sala visits daily in rubber outfits with disinfectant. nurses stay on site as vaccination orders spread to water works and railway staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Rock Island
Sala
Ede
Water Works Department
Iowa's New Liquor Law Rewrites Davenport Prohibitions
The Davenport note details Iowa's new liquor statute replacing the prohibitory era with city tax options for 5 000 plus populations and 65 percent consent in smaller towns. It outlines taxes, bonds, and strict placement rules for saloons, including room design, entrances, quiet conduct, no gambling, limited hours, and bans on minors and certain patrons. Also listed are city developments and local birthdays and business plans in Davenport.
Smith challenges Muhs to $100 finish fight in Iowa City
William M. Smith of Iowa City issues a challenge to Hayes Muhs for a finish fight at 135 pounds or catch weights. The bout would be within four weeks of signing, with a full deposit due on agreement and held private or at a protective club. Smith, formerly Muhs’s trainer, is known for his clever style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
William M. Smith
Hayes Muhe
Smith
Iowa City
Muhs
Ludewig and former nun Mary Regis wed in Omaha
Dr W H Ludewig and Cecelia Kerwin the former Mary Regis, who left Mercy hospital Davenport and renounced her vows, were married in Omaha Monday evening. The couple traveled to Rock Island Tuesday and the doctor plans a period of study in Europe before resuming medical practice in Rock Island upon his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludewig-Kelwin
W. H. Ludewig
Charity
Mary Regis
Cecelia Kerwin
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Omaha
Rock Island
Europe
Ludewig
Rocksland
May Wheat Drops Sharply on Board of Trade
May wheat fell from 6.23 to 5.834 in half an hour amid rapid trading on the board of trade. Special to the Dispatch from Qntoaao dated April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Atlantic Storm Wrecks Vessels and Drowns Crew
A fierce Atlantic storm drove ships ashore near Squaw and Highland Beach with the Albert W. Smith and Kate Markes wrecked. All hands aboard both vessels are believed lost, as rescue attempts were hampered by heavy seas and blinding snow. Vessels, including the Nevada, John Morgan, and others, suffered damage and drifted from anchors. Oceanic Hotel bath houses were demolished and shipping news reports indicate high tides and overdue steamers.
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van Voux
Long Branch
Ear Squaw
Highland Beach
Sandy Hook
Squaw
Albert W. Smith
Philadelphia
Providence
Kate Markes
Greenport
L. J
Nevada
John Morgan
Oceanic Hotel
Surprise Fifteenth Anniversary Party For Smiths At Edgewood Park
Mr and Mrs John G Smith of Edgewood Park were honored by about ninety friends Tuesday evening for their fifteenth wedding anniversary. The surprise included games and a novel supper arrangement with partners chosen by a drawing. A china set was presented to the hosts, and the event featured a departure with Mrs Smith and Mr Baugh thanking guests for attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G Smith
Forty-fourth Street
Edgewood Park
Mr. Baugh
Colona Week of Dog Attacks Sparks Rabies Fear and Death
In Colona a dog that had bitten three people went on a rampage damaging fowl and injuring residents, prompting fears of rabies and calls for extermination of dogs. The report also details funeral notices, visiting relatives, and local happenings in nearby towns.
Republican Convention Set to Nominate Two for Lower House
In the Thirty third senatorial district meeting at Harper House Rock Island delegates were chosen for a Cambridge convention on June 26 to select two candidates for the lower house. Nominees listed include H W Fisher W W Cali T C Nowra F Gaeller and others with W C Stickney absent due to travel. The basis of representation remains one delegate per 350 votes for Benjamin Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Twenty-first
Rock Island
Hanry
Harper Howe
OC. B. Kinyon
Charles F. Wennerstrom
Benjamin Harrison
House of Representatives
W. C. Stickney
Woodhull
H. W Fisher
W W Cali
Geneseo
Thomas C. Nowera
Atkinson
W F Crawford
Taylor Ridge
W C Stickney
B Payne
Zama
W A Schmitt
F Gaeller
Parsonage Build Sought by Swedish Lutheran Church
The Swedish Lutheran church members voted 84 to 37 to pursue a new parsonage. They ordered trustees to raise 2400 for buying a parsonage or lot and named a fundraising committee with Landee as treasurer to receive subscriptions.
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Swedish Lutheran Church
Special Meeting of Rock Island County Board in April 1894
A special meeting of the Rock Island County Board of Supervisors will be held April 25 1894 at the courthouse per law when one third of the members request. County Clerk Hyatmaxe Rouyer signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Moline
Board of Supervisors
Rock Island County
Ilinoje
Said County
Hyatmaxe Rouyer
Fire department election results and local notices
The Dispatch reports Henry Reese elected Fire Chief 43 to 40 over James Trevor. A IL Berger 48 to 34 for Assistant Chief. J. Wiedeman becomes treasurer by acclamation. Franciscan Sisters plan a new St Anthony’s hospital building. grading to start soon under Matthias Schnell supervision. Public meeting April 21 at 2 PM in Rock Island to nominate delegates and govern county affairs. Local notices describe health, real estate, and civic actions with various names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reese
James Trevor
A IL. Berger
John Wynn Charles Lundquint
Wat Crows
J. Wiedeman
St Anthony's Hospital
Rock Island
Matthias Schnell
Cemetery Board Holds Annual Meeting and Reelects Officers
The cemetery board met at the secretary W. J. Entrikin’s office with A. B. Wright C. W Lundahl G. H. Sohrbeck W. A. Meese and H Kobler present. Treasurer’s report showed receipts 2910.64 and expenditures 2921.71, balance 458.93. James Nelson’s care contract renewed but he is released from flood repairs and grass cutting duties. Old cemetery gate to be closed and past due notes to be collected. Two arrears-based notices threaten removal of bodies to the otters field if payment is not made. Wright reelected president and Entrikin secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Entrikin
Wright
C. W Lundahl
G H. Sohrbeck
W. A Meese
H Kobler
Mr. Entrikin
Florida
Treasury
James Nelson
Otters
W J Entrikin
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W J Kerr
Second Avenue
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Frank Redfern
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Chewalt
City Hall
Rock Island Gas Works
People’s Power Co
Samuel 0 Phelps
Internal Revenue
Delon P Phelps
Suab
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Monmouth
Ymca Gymnasium
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Otto Schmidt
Hennepin Canal
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Cheorge Brown
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Price Okerberg
Ferdinand ¢ Wolfman
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Nestoyt Sete Aber Cedi
Bg Moe
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Minnie
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Morrow
Mande Blanchard
Kkeck
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Jane
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F Tillinghast
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