Lakeside Chautauqua at Sandusky draws crowds for Talmage lectures
A Lakeside excursion from Sandusky showcasing the Lakeside Chautauqua features Dr T DeWitt Talmage and Prof Patton lectures, a large 400 seat steamer, and a two hour lake ride. Attendees enjoy temperance, Sunday school, and mission events with humorist AP Burbank entertaining and a strong Sunday school treasury.
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Sandusky
Lakeside
Vincent
W. F. Crafts
Brooklyn
T DeWit Talmage
Bishop Warren
Stocking
Detroit
W C Richards
Chicago
Geo. R Wendling
A P Burbanky
Prof. Richards
RB Hayes
Lakeshore
Tragic Attempted Death By Self at Rock Island
A report from Rock Island details the attempted self harm by a young woman named Margaret Brevanad. She traveled with a man named McCarthy to the depot after meeting at the Harper House, swallowed poison just before boarding, and was rushed to the Rock Island House where medical staff responded. Authorities and physicians disclosed confusion about her status and motives, with conflicting statements from a clerk and lingering mystery surrounding the case.
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Margaret Brevanad
Peron
Rock Island
Rock Isbendt House
Harper House
McCarthy
Chicago
CRI & BP
Rock Island House
Carter
Etic Vee
Gunnishon Bottling Case Sparks Revenue Probe
A man named Gunnishon, accused of beer bottling in the city without a license, was arrested by U S Revenue Detective Ballard after returning from Sterling. He denies criminal intent, cites a prior license application, and faces potential penitentiary time if convicted. Further developments expected as case moves to Rock Island and Chicago.
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Gunnishon
Gunntshon
Sterling
United States Revenue
Ballard
Internal Revenue
Beardsley
Rock Island
Gunmishon
Gundishon
Chicago
Ttas
Gunmehon
Tueadg's
Gunnission
Gunaojushan
Harper's Theatre season to outpace fears with top troupes
The season will feature first class companies including the Chicago Church Choir Company in Rock Island, the Harrisons, Maury Anderson, Keene, Emmett, Fay Templeton, Warde, Merle, and the Esmerelda Opera Company. Davenport firm Wine & Finke faces disbarment in Hawthorne v Le Claire case. Scott County Bar backs action. Wing & Finke linked to the Clara Bryant case.
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Harper's Theatre
Chicago
Wallhe
Rock Island
Harrisons
Maury Anderson
Wine & Finke
Davenport
Hawthorne
le Claire
Iowa
Scott County Bar Association
N French
W Gannon
C M. Waterman
F Heinz
D B Nash
Wing
Circuit Court
Clara Bryant
Unclaimed Letters at Moline Post Office August 10 1882
List of remaining unclaimed mail for the week ending August 10 1882 at the Moline Rock Island County Illinois post office. Names include Anderson L Fields Robert Emil Grama C Agren Charlotta Mumming Bargy Jacob Peterson Swan J Clary Mike Robinson Mrs Wm Clark Mrs P Swanson Matildda Carlson Nels A Bettie Denim Maria Albertine Ehirg Peter Williams Mrs E A Fienegan Thos Young Chas. Callers must say advertised and cite the list date.
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Moline
Rock Is
Illipoia
Anderson
L. Fields
Robert
Emil Grama
C. Agren
Charlotta Mumming
Bargy
Jacob Peterson
Swan J Clary
Mike Robinson
Wm. Clark
Swanson
Matildda Carlson
Nels
Bettie Denim
Maria
Albertine Ehirg
Peter
Rail switch conflict stalls riverbank track plan
The C B & Q and a local company seek a riverfront switch near Rodman Avenue by Moline Plow Works. Sylvan Boat Club occupies Lynde Street foot area blocking a detour, forcing consideration of costly trestle options outside the boat house or alternate routes. decision rests with the railroad.
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C.B.& Q. Folka
Rodman
Moline Plow Co
Dimock Gould & Co
Sylvan Boat Club
Lynde Street
Swindle on a Hoosier joins Davenport items and weddings
James Johnson of Hoosierdon was swindled in Davenport after meeting two sharpers posing as a farmer and helper. Johnson lent $275 to a con man after a fake bond maneuver. The note from Gunission and bootleg license matters are briefly noted along with James McBurney’s marriage to Julia Campbell. A bridge rebuild contract near Moline is announced by Briren Co.
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Roand Frands
Mendota
P W Wilcon
James Johnson
Ofron
Hoosierdon
Davenport
la Fayette
Ind
Johnson
Jas. McBurney
Benedict
Davyenport
Julia Campbell
JA Briren & Co
Leavenworth
Kansas
Rock River
Moline
Chicago Evening Journal
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Ohio
Taliaise
Talmage
Paradise
Pam
Growl
Spitfire & Temper
Merryman
Warm Grasp & Co
Nicodemus
Godey
Xantippe
Bocrates
Patton
Talmage Tlis
Ajax
Hetare
Litenees
Talmagent
Aerona
AP Burbank
Humomus
Brother Warr
Wosdom
Burbard
Gunnishons
Jindall’s Grove
Milan
Avera
Maine
Silver Wave
Muscatine
Chicago Herald
William Gammel
Des Moines
Charles Bunce
Bunce
Gammel
Mans. Jutza Mrnizs Doxx
Cage
ACORN
Ottian
Uerpateer
United States
Cassel & McKrever
Iloline
Illinois
U. S. Clothing CO
E. E. Hood
Cash Grocery House
Ill
Arbuckle’s
Golden Eagle
Victory
Teag
ARLES
Iit “Co
Thomas Yates
Ras & Steam Fitters
DEANE
Cope & Maxwell
Marriott
First Avenue
Deere
Rodman Avenue
Moline, Illinois
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