Review of the Week in Davenport and Moline
A compact week note from Davenport and Moline items include travels of Miss Amanda Chingren to Henry county and Miss Ida M. Larson’s San Francisco to Chicago marriage, local police activity on river safety, Ban on Mother Hubbard dresses in Omaha, and booming mill output records at Rock Island mill A. The dispatch reports community events, visits, and notices across Clinton, Burlington, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Phelps
Chicago
Lula Schillinger
Buffalo
Iowa
Altz Bros
Will Dunn
Gertie Waters
Clinton
Follett
Burlington
Samuelson& Johnson's
Akron
Akron Graham
J. M. Holt’s
Julia Linnett
Peoria
Amanda Chingren
Henry County
W.E. Teller
Southwest
Blake
West Second Street
Davenport
Geo. Walker
N. Williams
Morris Rosenfield
Minnetonka
A. Laurson
Cambridge
Tae Dispatch
Jennie Chaney
Hood's Grocery
Shaw & Son
Charley Johnson
Shaw
Hi Manfield
Springfield
Generva Waters
Chas. Waters
James Reynolds
Sheriff McCord
Samuelson & Johnson's
Lutie Fisk
A. P. Fisk
Folly Farm
Patrick Murphy
Wim. Condo
Axessuth County
Condo
Ida M. Larson
Squire Larson
Andover
Moline
San Francisco
John L. Wheelan
The
Independent Order of Immaculates
Daves
Dahm’s Hall
Republican County Convention
Warren County
Bushnell
John M. Turnbull
Monmouth
Marshal Wells
Muscatine
Geo. W. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Plow Company
Tux Dispatch
Third Avenue
Scandia Lodge
Atkinson
Jark
Bining
Logan
John Johnson
Decra & Cos
Gattenburg
Dawson County
Nebora
Julimsen
Rodman Rifles
Veline
Baseball Park
Nwekeye
Cummings
Omaha
Mubbard
Albert Young
Isaac
Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing Co
Messrs
Lou Smith
Charles Fink
Sawyers
Mississippi Valley
Unclear Claimant Describes Family Ties and Mission
A man asserts a daughter married to Jonathan Westgater of Clinton Iowa and cites a mission in the 87th chiptrot Ezkial claiming to be an F virimite. He says he recently arrived from Couset Bluffs and supports himself by taking up cotections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Westgater
Clinton
Iowa
Couset Bluffs
Cotections
Pleasant surprise party at C J Josephson home
A seven beak Sirthebie party for Miss Huma Josephson drew about fifteen couples. Vocal selections and supper were praised as guests enjoyed the evening. Meanwhile Rock Island railroad officials ordered deodorizing measures for coaches and sleeping cars to guard against possible cholera ingress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J Josephson
Huma Josephson
Wettertooth
Rock Island
Boyce
Turners Plan Annual Central Illinois Convention and Tournament
The Turners of the Central Illinois Bezirk will meet the Moline society on Saturday evening. Delegates from Springfield Jacksonville Danville Bloomington Pekin Decatur Peoria Rock Island and Moline are expected. Moline delegates include F. C. Vieriech William Runge Claus Conrad Geo Lohrbeck and Conrad F. Grantz. The convention will set plans for the year and arrange the next biennial tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turners
Central Illinois Bezirk
Moline
Springfield
Jacksonville
Danville
Bloomington
Pekin
Decatur
Peoria
Rock Island
F. C. Vieriech
William Runge
Claus Conrad
Geo Lohrbeck
Conrad F. Grantz
Startling Discovery Promises Cure for Bronchitis
Mr. Wm Johnson of Huron Dak writes that his wife suffered chronic bronchitis for years and found a permanent cure after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. It is guaranteed to cure throat lung or bronchial diseases. trial bottles free at Richards and Soherbeck drug store. Large size one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Johnson
Huron, Dak
Dr. King
Richards & Soherbeck
Benefit of Electric Bitters Told by Harrisburg Man
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois says he suffered a running leg sore for eight years. Doctors warned of bone scraping or amputation. After three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve his leg healed. Bitters cost fifty cents a bottle and Arnica Salve twenty five cents per box from Richards & Sohrbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Ill
Bucklen
Richards & Sohrbeck
Ely's Dream Balm Praised by North Country Farmer
Duhamel Clark of Lee Muss reports fifteen years of hay fever relief after a single application of Ely's Dream Balm. He began using it two weeks ago and claims near total cure, calling it the greatest discovery. Price is fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Duhamel Clark
Farmer
Lee
Muss
Voltaic Belt Co Offers Trial to Nervous Debility Sufferers
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshal Michigan offers to send Dr Dye s Voltaic Belt and Appliances on trial for thirty days to men old and young afflicted with nervous debility lost vitality and kindred troubles. See advertisement in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshal, Mich
Dr. Dye
Rough on Toothache Patent Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promises instant relief for neuralgia toothache and faceache with Rough on Toothache. Sold in 15 and 25 cent sizes, urging readers to ask for the product.
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
An advertisement promises Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung relief with a guarantee. Wm. Clendenin lists prices at 60 cents and 1 dollar and urges readers to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Clendenin
Public remedies in Glenn’s Sulpher Soap and Colden’s Tonic
The notice touts Glenns Sulpher Soap as a genuine remedy for skin diseases. It advertises Hill's Hair Dye in black or brown for 50 cents and Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic as particularly suited for females in delicate health, distributed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Hill
Colden
Ayer's Ague Cure Says It Cures Severe Fevers
Advertisement claims the medicine eradicates the poison causing chills and fever and invariably cures even worst cases. The tone emphasizes stubborn facts and urges use of Ayer's Ague Cure for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Rough on Itch cures humors and skin ailments
Patent remedy claims to treat humors eruptions ringworm tetter salt rheum frosted feet and chilblains. The terse note lists conditions allegedly addressed by Rough on itch and implies topical relief.
Blood cleansing boast from 19th century ad
An early advert extols purifying the blood with Ayer's Sursaparilla, using a dramatic simile about life without air and health without pure blood. It emphasizes cleansing benefits and invites readers to try the preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Pretty Women and the Welle Health Renower
An advertising notice extols the vitality of women and promotes the Welle Health Renower as a product promising freshness and longevity. The boastful copy urges readers not to miss trying the remedy.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the world’s best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents per box sold by Richards & Sohrbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Salery Richards & Sohrbeck
Carter's Iron Pills Promises Strength and Vitality
An advertisement touts Carter's Iron Pills as a tonic for stronger nerves and body, improved blood, and better complexion, claiming they combine iron with tonics and a nervine for overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Deeds Filed in Circuit Clerk Office for Rock Island Area
Real estate transfers include Albert Dart to Robert Koebler lot 11 Dart’s subdivision out lot 2 Rock Island for 900 dollars and Jeremiah Greene to Kathrinn Kirk lot 8 block 77 lower addition Rock Island for 600. Jacob Stewart to Win Christison lots 1 and 2 block 7 5 17 lw Stewart’s subdivision Moline for 800. Juha Mead to MS O Neil lot 14 Steward’s subdivision out lot 17 Moline for 1000. Heirs of John Johnson J A Edquist lot 8 block 5 West Moline for 1. Carl G Thuin from J A Edquist Ernestine Freydant John F Carlstedt described property for 1100. Estate of Henry Sholl deceased final order approving administrator’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dart
Robert Koebler
Dart
Rock Island
Jeremiah Greene
Kathrinn Kirk
Jacob Stewart
Christison
Stewart
Juha Mead
MS O'Neil
Steward's
Moline
John Johnson
Edquist
West Moline
J A Edquist
Carl G Thuin
Ernestine Freydant
John F Carlstedt
Henry Sholl
Probate Court closes several estates and guardianships
Final reports and accounts filed approved estate closings for Conrad Wittick Jane Gibson and W H Barber. Claims by James Shaw & Sons and Emil Heimbeck allowed. Guardianship for Jared Marshall minor heirs and conservatorship for Eliza Forselius approved. Will deposition proofs and notarization proceedings noted. Maj Beardsley to relinquish post office duties to Maj Hawes with staff setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Cimntains
Conrad Wittick
Jane Gibson
W. H. Barber
James Shaw & Sons
Emil Heimbeck
Jared Marshall
Eliza Forselius
Mary A McGarvey
LC Lloyd
Will
P E Lombard
Fremont
Neb
Wm H Atwood
City Clerks Decline Revised Positions Amid Invite
Harry G. Brooks as city distributor and clerks George Koenigsacker J. J. Beardsley and Miss Cleland as money order clerk see Maj. Hawes extend retention offers. The two Misses Beardsley decline to stay in their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Brooks
George Koenigsacker
J. J. Beardsley
Miss Cleland
Maj. Hawes
Beardsley
Police Court Finds Peterson Fined for Abusive Language
Frank Anderson sued Mary Peterson for using abusive language toward his wife and young son. Judge Tyrrell, after a venue change from Squire Mapes, fined Peterson eight dollars plus costs. Oliver Olson of Rock Island defended. W A Meese prosecuted as neighbors testified to repeated bad language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anderson
Mary Peterson
Squire Tyrrel
Squire Mapes
Notice on settlement and mail boxes for Ta District circulation
Debtors urged to pay promptly as Dean and Hubband affairs are seized. Creditors asked to present claims for settlement. Qus Axelson and John Ulmark offer gate mail boxes at 125 dollars each for subscribers to avoid delivery issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean & Hubband
Qus Axelson
John Ulmark
Tremont House Hiring Ads and Local Moves Mentioned
Three dining room girls and one chambermaid sought for Tremont House. Geo B. Weaver leaves tonight for Chicago then Traverse City. Chas Holthgrem plans a trip north next week. Pete Nelson reports a birth. George Weaver, ex assistant postmaster of Moline now in Traverse City, visiting. C S Deere and family to sail from Liverpool mid August and expect arrival home September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo B. Weaver
Chicago
Traverse City
George Weaver
Moline
Michigan
Conductors Question Rumor of Driving Spotters on I and St Lee
The Indianapolis Journal reports sixteen male and three female spotters have worked the road for two weeks. It suggests conductors considering resignation should investigate a rumor potentially started by a baggage man seeking promotion, citing a recent eastern road incident as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & St. Louis
Indianapolis Journal
Allen’s Bilthhous Physic Cure for Headache and Constipation
Old advertisement notes Allen's Bilthhous Physic claims quick relief for headache and constipation. It promises prompt action and complete cures, with a 25 cent large bottle available at all druggists.
Colored baseball game expected from Clinton nine
The colored people of Moline host a baseball ring famed for long playing. A Clinton colored nine, said to include experts, is expected here tomorrow for an interesting game.
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Moline
Clinton
For Rent Two six room houses Apply Browning and Entriken
Two six room houses listed for rent with applications directed to Browning and Entriken. No further details on location rent or availability provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning & Entriken
The Sappery Glass Eye and The Noosier Schoolmaster
An author notes His Sappery Glass Eye nicknamed The Squire exits focus due to a shifting eye and wig while addressing the Plat Creek District The passage promotes Parker's Hair Balsam claiming it preserves promotes hair growth restores natural color and carries a pleasant scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noosier
Plat Creek
Parker
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Review of the Week
Knox
Dispatch
Wm. Meese
Fulton
Illinois
A. Norling
Indiana
Carrie Smith
Marengo
C. C. Waters
Kewanee
Deane Hose Company
Chas. Johnson
Colorado
John. Hage
Council Bluffs
Iowa Spiritualists
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
T. M. Jones
Jonathan Case
Charles W
George
Joliet
William
Circuit Clerk's
Maj. Beardsley
Maj Hawes
A. D. Frantz
Tremont House
Chas. Holthgrem
Peat Week
Pete Nelson
C. S. Deere
Liverpool
America
Moni
Seadare
Thors Oughnees
Phymetanet Marston Remedy CO
Rey
Ward & CO
Louisiont
Gilpin
Moline, Illinois
A. Te
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