Crematory Relocation Sparks Rock Island West Moline Debate
Residents protest a new crematory site proposed near the canal in Rock Island and West Moline. City officials and the contractor outline relocation to reduce nuisance and set new boundaries. Surveyors stake the East site as construction begins tomorrow under city plans to abate odor and garbage nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConodlfs
Haas
Weasel
Swan Tropp
Weat Moline
Water Power Company
First Street
Paddock
First
Rock Island
Wessel
Militia drill honors Lieut Holt with sword gift
From Tuesday's Evening Dispatch Quarter-Master J M Holt received an elegantly-mounted sword during Company F drill. Capt Keesler presented the weapon as a surprise from the men, who also gave a gilded belt. Col Wm Clendenin named Bolton Ammerman and others to ranks as camp prep continues with Springfield departure next Monday.
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Holt
J. M. Holt
Keesler
Wm. Clendenin
John 8. Bolton
Wesley P. Ammerman
Oll
Sirgreat Tyler
Camp Lincoln
Springfeld
Gunn
Armory Hall
Acme Lodge Announces Officers and Friday Installation
Acme Lodge I C G T of Stewart ville lists officers including P.CT Mrs. t. & Biggs C T Clarence Trevor T Misa Mary Aram Recording Secretary Steve Kelso Financial Secretary Mrs C F Stanley Treasurer Miss Lillie Biggs Marshal Charles Kelso Guard Miss Jenole Aram Bent nel Char Bock Superintendent of Juvenile Tem plara Miss Sarah B Trevor Installation to be held Friday evening next.
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Acme Lodge
Stewartville
P. CT
One Fare Round Trip Excursion to Milwaukee 1889
G A Excursion One fare for the round trip from August 21 to 28 1889 inclusive via B&Q R R. Tickets to Milwaukee and return from all points on its lines at half rates or one fare. Return validity August 27 to September 5 with possible extension to September 30. For details contact C B and Q ticket agents or P S Eustis Chicago.
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B &Q RR
Milwaukee
G A. Rt
Chicago
Goodrich
Central School Renovations Improve Comfort and Space
The Central school building undergoes improvements for next year. Floors updated with half inch yellow pine and seating reconfigured in the high school to face behind Prof. McNiell's chair. Supervisor De Bt. Croix oversees the 16 000 feet of flooring and cites past ties to Grant era heritage.
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Mc Niell
T de Bt. Croix
St. Croix
Cure Offered for Nervous Ailments with Miles Nervine
Parents urged to seek relief for nervous prostration dizziness and headache through Dr Miles Nervine a nerve food medicine claimed to cure long standing cases without morphine or opium Free samples available at Wm Clendenin's drug store and other local outlets
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Miles
Nervine
Wm. Clendenin
Heart Disease Warning and Cure Advertisement
If you experience shortness of breath fluttering pain faint hungry spells or swollen ankles you may have heart disease Dr Miles New Cure is advertised for sale at Wm Clendenins.
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Dr. Miles
Wm. Clendenin
Miles Nerve and Liver Pillas Revolutionize Liver Care
The Great M. P. By M. P. claims to regulate the liver stomach and bowels through nerve action. Described as smallest and mildest with a new principle. Sample offered free at William Clendenin's drug store.
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M. P
Wm. Clendenin
Bethany Quintet Concert in Geneseo Saturday Evening
The Bethany Quintet performed in Geneseo on Saturday night and returned on the late train. The reporter misidentified Miss Anna Swensson as the soprano. she is the sister of Professor C A Swensson and the ensemble’s soprano.
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Bethany
Geneseo
Anna Swensson
C. A. Swensson
Sudden Death of Mrs. Sylvia Tenney Huntoon
Mrs. Sylvia Tenney Huntoon wife of Joseph Huntoon died suddenly while visiting her sister Mrs. Hasbrook in Rock Island Saturday evening. She was 66 about to complete her sixty seventh year born Oct 18 Ipswich New Hampshire. Funeral Sunday at 4 from the family residence with large attendance and eulogies by Rev. Addis Albro and Rev. W H Hunter.
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Sylvia Tenney
Joseph Huntoon
Rock Island
Sixteenth Street
Eighth Avenue
Hasbrook
Robert) Munro
Edgewood Park
Addis Albro
O. L. Morgan
Mesers
W. H. Edwards
Alfred Coxsee
Alfred
Parley Williams
A. M. Hubbard
Walter Allthouse
Israel
Hustoon
Skull discovery on Seventh avenue prompts skull doubt
A skull with several teeth was found on Seventh Avenue in front of the new No 6 school by night shift graders. Local reports question its age. Magistrates convict Nenquist for keeping a disorderly house. Indirect notes on Labor Day plans and various minor incidents fill the Rock Island items.
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Seventh Avenue
No. 6
Street
Joseph Sinnet
John Knight
Adams
Industrial Home Committee
Rock Island
Charles Neuquist
Keator
O'Neill
Nenquist
Broward Dow
Medium barred from Mt. Pleasant Park spiritualist camp
Mrs. E A Wells eastern medium was refused admission at Mt. Pleasant Park Clinton where she had been hired to conduct public tests for a month. Rumors blamed fraud exposure and statements on free love for spiritualists as possible reasons. She and her baggage were turned away and she plans to seek full payment. The camp opened yesterday as members arrived from across the country for what promises to be a highly attended session.
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Mt. Pleasant Park
Clinton
E A. Wells
Moline Barbers Union bids Sunday day of rest enforcement
The Moline Barbers Protective Union met with H K Altz as chair and A B Fetterer as secretary pro tem and unanimously resolved to warn all barbers in Moline to close on Sundays from August 4, 1889, or be prosecuted under state law. They complain State's Attorney Sturgeon refuses to prosecute violators and may block other lawyers. officials warn he may be challenged by the Illinois attorney general. The union seeks fair play and a guaranteed Sunday for religious observance and family time.
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Sinnet
Rock Island
Moline
First Street
McConochie
Schroeder
Larkin
Wessel
Moline Barbers’ Protective Union
H. K. Altz
A. B. Fetterer
Sturgeon
Illinois
Barber's Union
Examine Before You Buy Ivory Soap Advice
A cautionary verse urges careful inspection in grocers to avoid counterfeit Ivory Soap. It warns that counterfeit ideas of purity can resemble the real product, and to verify the brand name before purchase. The poem ends by promising the truth will reveal itself when the soap is used in washing.
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Lal
W. Com
J. Pyle
Word of Warning About Ivory Soap Counterfeits
A cautionary notice warns that many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its qualities. Readers are advised to ask for Ivory Soap and insist on receiving the genuine product, citing 1886 copyright by Procter & Gamble.
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Procter & Gamble
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Sonne
Evening Dispatch
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