Pike's Peak Trip From Manitou Delights and Dangers
Green Mountain Falls Col July 24. We enjoy Manitou with cool nights and daily visits to Pike's Peak. The cogwheel train carries over a hundred daily, while some choose overnight top ascents for sunrises and snowballing. The journey blends spectacular views, burro escorts for ladies, and a safety switch on the Colorado Midland line.
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Green Mountain Falls
Col
Manitou
Canon
Denver
Colorado Springs
Jn Ila
Carnelians
Duarros Ateutoo
Argent
Burre
Maniton
Colorado Caty
Mani
Colorado
Garden of the Glads
Williams Canon
Colorado Midland
Leadville
Rand Junction
McGlynn
Dangerous weed pests and curious natural oddities reported
A farmer in South Moline brought a thorny plant identified as Solanum rostratum or horse nettle from screenings fed to chickens. Professor Udden notes it as a troublesome weed spreading from Colorado, rare here but watched for extermination. Also described is a remarkable ice cave near Jerorah with rooms of ice and stalactites, and a town gossip column recounts social events, a birthday surprise, and a wedding notice along with a branded poem about a familiar mouthwash.
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Charles Stone
South Moline
Dispatch
Udden
Auguatana College
Nebraska
Colorado
Southwest
Jerorah
John Behr
Decorah
Walla
Presenta Amilar
Terrible runaway kills Island Arsenal private
William Sanford, 36, of Rock Island Arsenal, died after a wagon collision while hauling lumber for repairs near the main gate. Horses frightened by falling lumber pulled the wagon to a tree, pinning Sanford between wagon and tree. he died within hours at the hospital with his brother Alonzo also a Rock Island soldier.
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William Sanford
Rock Island Arsenal
Sanford
Florence Road
Grealish
the Arsenal
Alonzo Sanford
Rock Island Park
William
Debs Revolution Dominates U S Turmoil In Leeds Star Tale
A graphic readable dispatch reports a sweeping Debs revolt in the United States with Grover Neveland s rebels gaining Chicago control rails torn up and stockyards razed while Pullman rises as a key organizer in Minaia across a dramatized frontier scene. A second feature discusses Americus stage planning with Mr Kindt’s enterprise bringing a vast production to Tri City Ball Park depicting Washington s army at Bunker Hill and including the Hassan Ben Ali troupe in a wedding spectacle.
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Burra
N.Y
Evening News
Debs
Leeds
England
Star of Bethlehem
William Kerns
United States of America
Chicago
Grover Neveland
Mississippi River
Severn
Pullman
Minaia
C Americus
Thoursanda
Kindt Wall
Americn
Tri-City
Charlestown
Mass
George Washington
Lord Cornwallia
Bunker Hill
Hassan Ben Ali
City Miscount Fails To Distinguish 22nd Birthday
A note notes a miscalculation of the city's birthday. It recalls the incorporation vote on August 6, 1872 and the first city election on August 29, 1872, stating the city is 22 years old on August 20.
Marques Tea Presented by Mr and Mrs Velle in a Tent
Novel entertainment by Mr and Mrs 8 H Velle featured a marques tea for young married couples in a large tent. Tea courses, scenic overlook, piano selections by Miss Emma Perkins from Grinnell Iowa, and several college songs followed by refreshments and socializing. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harper Butterworth and numerous local residents.
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H. Velle
Emma Perkins
Grinnell
Charles Ainsworth
Margaret Dart
Rock Inland
Stuart Harper
Steve Welfe, Jr
Harper
Butterworth
Andersted Water Saeets
Meare
Butterworth Murphys
Wiman Tenad
Velte
HO Deere
Naan Coin Nason
BK Hlayer
Joe Kimball
Sayer
Mra Redfeld
Mra
Stuart Arper
Mina Maratet Dart Mise Hope Curtiss
Fasynde
John Ceautt Mesdamen
Barnard Chas Ainsworth
Wiman
Batterworth Velle Wol
Stephen Ir Murphy
Fifty-Three Pound Channel Catfish Captured Near Gilbert
Saturday Evening Dispatch reports J P Swanson captured the season's champion channel catfish in the river channel near Gilbert. A sheephead took a trotline bait, and the catfish weighed fifty three pounds on the city hall scales, drawing a crowd around the fountain exhibit at the park as the leviathan rested after its long river journey.
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J P. Swanson
Gilbert
Ost
City Hall Park
VERRY ANDERSONS DEATH AND RETRENCHMENT VIEWS
Perry Anderson of Alexis a state senator died of typhoid fever after a brief illness. Born in Sweden 41 years ago he came to Warren county at age 20, became a naturalized citizen, and a Republican who won election to the state senate four years ago. The piece notes retrenchment in railroads and pay cuts across express firms and rail lines. It also mentions white lead as a preservative in painting and praises Syrup of Figs as a popular laxative.
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Verry Anderson
Perry Anderson
Alexis
Sweden
Warren County
Monmouth Review
Avon BA
Chie
Senate
Hia Dissane
Boglieh
William Arrow
Hammersmith Bridge
William Arrol
John Collins
Sixth Avenue
Springvale
County Cork
Ireland
Rock Island
Moline
Mary Collins
William B
Peoria
Thomas F
Alao
Kate
Vatrick J
Populists Hold Monday Evening Caucus Delegates Named
The Populist party caucus met Monday evening at the Art Gallery with 86 to 140 representatives. Ernest Fechner called the meeting to order and J P Warren was elected chairman while E Fechner served as secretary. Delegates to the county convention were chosen and ward committeemen named: First ward E Fechner, Second ward Ed Roesner, Third ward Frank Suman, Fourth ward Joe Miller. The chairman and secretary were authorized to fill vacancies.
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Ernest Fechner
J. P. Warren
E. Fechner
A. G. Swanson
Chbriet Christopher
Court House
Rock Island
Ed. Roesner
Third Ward
Frank Suman
Fourth Ward
Joe Miller
Brutal Assault Sparks Punishment in Fairmount District
Neighbors halted a drunken Belgian man, Charlie Stevens, as he beat his wife in Fairmount addition. He was tried for assault and battery, fined $100. magistrate ordered county jail time. A separate dispatch notes a growing Mineral Springs camp with concerts and preaching by Parson Entrikiff. Also reports William Pate injured in Hennepin canal work. Margaret H Cook laid to rest at Kippanonock. Ottawa visitor Pase badly injured by a horse near Joslin and undergoing treatment.
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Fairmount Addition
Charlie Stevens
Stevens
Kerns
Mineral Springs
Moline
Rock Island
William Pate
Hennepin Canal
Ita Contenta
Pate Howan
Seara
Huyett
Milan
Bradford
Rock
Fate
Pate
Pase
Ottawa
Joslin
Fire Department Elects Captain for Running Team at Meeting
The fire department met at the hook and ladder house Saturday evening and elected William McClellan of the Deanes as captain of the running team. A committee to solicit funds was appointed, including Chief Reese and A Halquist. Each company donated $10 to cover expenses for the state tournament at Edwardsville. A Coal Valley chapter of the Eastern Star was instituted Tuesday evening by LE. F. Kramer as grand worthy patron with assistance from the Rock Island chapter.
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Hook and Ladder House
William McClellan
Deanes
Reese
Berger
Jack Wynn
A. Halquist
Edwardsville
Order of the Eastern Star
Coal Valley
LE. F. Kramer
Rock Island
Camp Menoi camp near Osborn depot hosts Moline visitors
A report from Osborn Ill describes Camp Menoi a Choral Union camp on the Rock River near the historic Rockford Rock Island bridge two blocks from Osborn depot. It notes gatherings from Rock Island and nearby towns, meals with fish, beans and pies, boating and bathing gear, swimming lessons by J W Day, and plans to break camp Thursday with updates on members health and travel.
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Csy
Chora Union Camp
Camp
Menoi
Harry Jones
Rock River
Rockford & Rock Island
Osborn Depot
J. W. Day
Rock Island
Herbert Wright
Hannah Freeman
Bessie
Guasie Jones
Arthur Cook
Anderson
F. W. Cook
Emily Roberta
Mary Noden
Lulu Suman
Wilbert Jones
Henry Tagge
Boston
Ospornn
Ill
F.W Cook
Union
J W. Day
Choral Union Beach
Gussie Jones
Reiter
Osborn
Profunodoo Basso
Highland Gun Club Votes Aid For Law Enforcement on Labor Day
At a Monday meeting the Highland Gun Club voted $10 to the State Sportsmen's Association to help Charles Blow, state game warden, prosecute violators. Blow works pro bono, receiving only half of fines, and is over $300 poorer. The club also plans an all day Labor Day tournament at Highland Park with 10,000 Empire targets ordered, hoping to spur Davenport brethren to adopt them.
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Highland Gun Club
State Sporsmen’s Association
Charles Blow
Blow
Highland Park
Obituary notices detail Lundquist Engstrom Collins and others
Obituary notices report Ada Lundquist of 301 Fifth Avenue dies at 4 AM after five weeks with typhoid fever leaving husband Gue F Lundquist and four young children. Other obituaries outline Charles Engstrom born 1820 Sweden who died after liver illness. John Collins Irish-born teamster who died of bronchitis. Bernhardt Waldo Hyart infant. Gustav Walter Veterson. Charles Korb farmer. Theodore Cornelius Huddle. Charlotta Whetnal. Florence Christinson.
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Lundquist
Ada Lundquist
Gue F Lundquist
Holla Loken
Sweden
Gus Seaholm
Moline
Fifth Avenue
Riverside
Engestrom
Charles Engstrom
Fifth, Avenue
Mr. Engstrom
Kester
Dimock,Gould & Co
William Sunblad
Hannah and
Emma
Chicago
August
C. A. Hemberg
Riverside Cemetery
Huddle
Noah Huddle
Third Avenue
Theodore Cornelius
Whetbal
Charlotta
P. N Whetnal
Eleventh Street
Springfield
Ohio
Christineon
Florence
George Christinson
Monmouth
Christinson
Misa Sullivan
Field Day at Vorwaerts Club Highlights Track and Ball Event
Vorwaerts members gathered at 6 30 Sunday for a farm outing led by Zach Einfeldt with about 60 participants. John Hokinson won the broad high jump. Herman Miedke and Arthur Einfeldt tied in the running high jump. Eli DeRue swept the hop and step, running broad jump, and John Hokinson won the 100 yard dash in 11 seconds. Lena Miedke led the ladies race. a tied 11-inning baseball game ended 7 7. The day included meals and socializing, with a cautionary note about hearing health and a local political jab at Chicago administration.
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Vorwaerts
Zach Einfeldt
John Hokinson
Herman Miedke
Arthur Einfeldt
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Anand
Coulhs
Byron Globe
Wanon
Neas
Mirthday Sturphriar
Edmond Wehr
We Wehr
Marl Kid
Justice Merryman
Ralph Watt
Kenton
Hardin County
Fannie Pangborn
Americis
Batt Park
Hood
Tate
Wooda
United States Express Company
California Fig Syrup Co
Populists
Theiroline
Shhiouk
Mrs Cook
Margaret H Cook
Kippanonock
W' Smith
Ninth Street
Camp Menoi
Oqshorn
John Hershell
Aweet
Flatbush Pharmaca
Flatbush, L. I
Willster
Bechler Carriage Company
Iowa
Sechler Carriage Company
Blagoweschesk
Amour River
Siberia
Korea
Hussis
Pacific
Uruguay
Buenos Ayres
Calcutta
India
Collins
Hjort
Axel Hyart
East
Maine
Bernhardt Waldo
Theodore Grandin
Pet B.raon
August Veteraon
Fourth Avenue
Gustav Walter
Liljegren
Korb
Charles Korb
Port Byron Junction
Grennell
C A Mennicke
Rock [Aland
Hall
FJ Camenery & Co
Toledo
Chicago Journal
Walsh
Chicago Evening Post
MacVeagh
Cleveland
MacVaagh
Illinois
Kid Lafferty
Thia City
Harry Lee
Charles Mitchell
Peter Fries
N H Holmes
Louis Strawther
Janesville
Wis
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