Rail timetable details for Rock Island line east and west routes
Freight timetable for Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Lists eastward trains from Moline toward Kansas City Atchison and Omaha with various cars and sleepers, arrival times in Chicago, and night expresses. Also notes connections at union depots and routes toward Minneapolis St Paul and Dakota regions with daily and Sunday exceptions.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Moline
Kansas City
Atchison
Palace
Davenport
Chicago
LaSalle
Omaha
Keokuk
Eldon
Gait P&m
ACV
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Union
Leavenworth
Bourauicker
Minneapolis
BT Paul
Minnesota
Mt. Dally
St Paul
Dakota
Local Advertisements and Notices Highlight Business Progress
The page lists various business notices and promotions from Knox, Clendenin, E E Hood, and others, including fresh oysters, jewelry, and holiday gifts. It notes upcoming events by the Earnest Workers club, auctions by the C B Q railroad, and seating for a German performance.
Overstocked Stores Signal Deep Discount Drive
A varied town note column cites layoffs in a strange town with little drunkenness, warns of heavy winter goods pricing, and announces cash discounts, new stock arrivals, and travel fixes. Mentions Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, Brown's Iron Bitters, and Fisk's fashion and meat outlets amid local business chatter.
Millinery and Minstrels Invite Readers on December 4
Fisk's offers wholesale millinery while CALLENDER's Colored Minstrels travel in their own palace car. They announce a on board hotel dining invitation for newspaper staff on Monday, December 4th.
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Callender
Cut Rates to the Ninety Nine Cent Store
Boston 99 Cent Store promotes its holiday stock with direct imports from Chicago Boston and New York. The retailer claims the largest selection and latest novelties and dares competitors to match the prices.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
HooLrpay Wak
99 Cent
Sign Change Replaces Old Bank Corner Plaque
D O Rem created galvanized iron letters for the Moline National Bank. Norling and Lundahl gilded and striped them before placement this morning replacing the long standing corner sign. The new sign is well received as an improvement.
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D.O Rem
Moline National Bank
Norling & Lundah
The Big Four Pay Penalty At Harper’s Opera House
The "Big Four" performers at Harper’s Opera House faced a fine of fifteen dollars after a shared show with a local troupe. The incident, noted as a manners lesson, reflects common tensions between theater companies and hotel managers.
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Harper's Opera House
Asia stock overcoats at Gould and Co prices
Local ad notes Asia stock overcoats offered at jobber prices by Gould and Company.
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Asia
Cheh
Gould & Co
Fine Underwear Display at Gould & Co.
A brief notice highlights a Very fine and handsome line in underwear at Gould & Co. The message urges shoppers not to overpay for holiday goods, signaling a bargain emphasis and a call to compare prices.
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Gould & Co
Hampton man hosts reunion for jubilee and holiday
Dr. Vincent of Hampton and friends plan a general reunion tomorrow. The gathering marks the twenty fifth anniversary of his marriage plus Mrs. Vincent's birthday and Thanksgiving day all in one celebration.
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Dr. Vincent
Hampton
Mrs. Vincent
Local Laborers Valued for Mud Throwing Tests
Foreman of Government Works hires a tester at the ridge to examine applicants biceps and extensors to pick those who can throw the most mud. Some county politicians could fill the gap quickly.
U S Clothing Co Sells Holiday Gift Items
Lapres visits the U S Clothing Co to explore suitable holiday gifts. Staff highlight practical apparel and seasonal specials aimed at timely gift purchases.
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Lapres
U. S. Clothing Co
City rail crossings questioned amid old contracts
A reader asks which street crossing is actually fulfilled by railroad company contracts granting right of way through the city. The letter cites planked crossings and asks for precise compliance details amid ongoing civic concerns.
Somooxen Hails Stott Couple With Gift Lamp
Rock Island resident Mr C H Somooxen presented Mr and Mrs Geo Stott a hanging lamp as congratulations on their marriage. A P Fisk offers a Mamuora Crown Jewel base burner used one season at discount prices.
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C. H. Somooxen
Rock Island
Geo. Stott
A. P. Fisk
Birthday revelry sparks surprise party for Beatry
Mr. 8am Beatry, son of J. G. Beatty, celebrated his sixteenth birthday with a large gathering of friends last night, featuring a merry time and celebratory cheer throughout the evening. Boston 99 cent store advertises bold savings and wide selection in regional market.
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Beatry
J. G. Beatty
Permanent improvements mark Clendenin’s stores in town
The text praises Mr. W Wheelock’s improvements in Moline, noting the stone flagging latch by the Postoffice and Clendenin's drug store as a lasting feature. It laments the lack of men with his push and gashead, suggesting only permanent changes endure beyond the installer’s time.
Inka mucillage at Clendenin's office items
An item listing notes office supplies including pock et books and gold pens among Inka mucilage at Clendenin's store.
Milos Stevens & Co to Represent at Rock Island Claims Event
Milos Stevens and Co war claim attorneys will be in Rock Island Illinois on Wednesday and Thursday December 14 and 18 with special agent Frank I Darling to discuss pensions increases arrears of pay and bounty for soldiers and others with desertion or other claims. The County Clerk’s office may provide Mr Darling’s exact location.
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Milos Stevens & Co
Rock Island, Ill
Frank I. Darling
Unclaimed Wallace List of Letters at Moline Post Office
Post office at Moline in Rock Island county Illinois advertises unclaimed letters for the week ending Thursday November 80 1882. Names include Anderson Carl G Konig Charlie Baker Miss Libbie Miller Hanson Do Mrs Christina Lewis E Bredberg Jen Moore Charlie Do G A Moriss Carlson A P Peterson Miss Louise Reisler Miss Ell¢ Eanlin Mrs Roden J O 2 Eklund G A 2 2ige Miss Amalia Hamer August Hasselmann Boon Mrs M C J Hayland Gust Lunblad O M Hartberg P J Watkins G Isaacson J M Widergren Miss H Johnson Knud Widergrist Gustaf Whidden R F. Call by saying advertised and give date of list. L E Hemenwar P M
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Moline
Rock Island
Iinois
Anderson
Carl G
Konig
Charlie Baker
Libbie Miller & Hanson
Christina Lewis E Bredberg
Jen
Moore Charlie Do
Moriss
Do Carlson
A P. Peterson
Louise Francis
Stephen Reisler
Ell¢ Eanlin
Roden
J O
Eklund
Amalia Hamer
August E. Hasselmann
C. Boon
C.J. Hayland
Gust. Lunblad
O. M. Hartberg
P. J. Watkins
G. Isaacson
J. M. Widergren
Mias H. Johnson
Knud Widergrist
Gustaf Whidden
R. F
L. E. Hemenwar
P. M
Chicago Market Wheat Prices Quiet on Nov 19 1983
Market notes show dull trading with slight losses and limited activity for wheat futures and cash bids. Prices for spring wheat and related futures are reported at mixed levels with overall slight firmness in some lots, while broad activity remains muted.
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Rte
Public School Attendance Report for November
November attendance figures show no absence or tardiness in a simple report. Teachers recorded daily attendance with high participation and no noted long absences.
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Mor
Ieee
Belo
Noni
Tness
Foot Burns At Moline Steel Plant Reported
Mr A W Guern a moulder at the Moline Malleable Ironworks received severe burns when molten iron spilled over his left foot. His entire foot is badly burned and recovery will take time. Mr Green suffered night pain but improved this morning with a top foot burn to the bone. He wears low shoes and is attended by Dr Piper at Peal's hotel.
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A. W. Guern
Moline Malleable Ironworks
Peal's Hotel
New Library Additions
The city library receives several new works including John Stuart Mill criticism with recollections, Life of the Prince Consort fifth volume by Theodore Martin, Garfield's Wards, Balch history of the Waldenses, Wylie history of the English Bible, Moulton Apocryphal Gospels, Cowper History of India in two volumes, James Grant Anne a novel by Constance Fenimore Woolson.
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John Stuart Mill
Alexander Bain
James Mill
Theodore Martin
Garfield
W R. Balch
J. A. Wylie
W. F. Moulton
H. Cowper
India
James Grant
Anne
Constance Fennimore Woolson
Dimock Gould Steam Heater Blown. Downtime Forecast
A turbine or steam heater at Dimock Gould and Co. was blown out this morning. The failure will require four to six days to repair, delaying the main engine boilers while the planing mill retains power from an alternate engine and continues operation.
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Dimock Gould and Co
Planing Mill
Staff Commander dies at age 100 on ocean heritage
Oldest British navy officer James Charles Atkinson dies at 100. He served aboard the Penguin and was captured when the Hornet destroyed his vessel in 1815. He remained nearly blind for fifteen years but retained all faculties until death. Other items note promotions in Illinois National Guard and local social events in Moline and Santa Rosa.
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James Charles Atkinson
Mo citizens note railroad agent’s sudden change of life
Mr. Omas Conmeraxx, a mail agent on the Racine and Rock Island railroad, widely known in Mo Hine, has taken a sudden change of residence or life. The community is informed, with many neighbors aware of his long service and presence.
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Omas
Conmeraxx
Racine
Rock Island
Hine
Prison minister's letter credits kidney cure for recovery
A New Jersey minister recounts a long illness misdiagnosed as brain disease or heart trouble. After failed treatments and a stint in an asylum, he credits Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure with his recovery, warning others that kidney disease can mimic many ailments and urging readers to seek proper diagnosis.
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The
Herald
Ouo
Red Bank
N. J
Battleboro
Bein
Warner
America
E. D. Horxnt Oczamo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moline Review - Dispatch
Moline, Ill
Fostonin
Freight
Omara
Bunday
R.J
Bunday Lesvea
Rook Island
Alloun
Knox
Clendenin
Hart Bror
Knell
Davis
Belmont
Severance
First Methodist Church
Fiske
Fisk's
Argus
Strate's
Keator House
Tnropore Stenger
Wagner
Opera House
Pound
Samuelson & Johnson's
C.B. & Q. Railroad Company
Moline Plow Company
Cau
H. F. Jaspers
Wixon & Peels
Tax Womans
Suffrage Reading Circle
F M. Jones
Lincoln Street
Glendenin's
Gixzo
B. Wraverr
Moline Malleable Iron Co
George E. Pingree
Dr. Bull
A.L. Danrorn
Mr. C . Coxson
Nebraska
Stott's
Dimacx
Goutp & Co
Phillip Keene
Tax Rock River
H R Correy
Los Gatos
Cal
Coffey
Frankport
Grantz
E Hood's
Brown
P. Fisx
Gould & Co.'s
U.S
Geo. Stott’s
Calabooge
Rememren the
U. S
William G. Monris
Sam Kennedy
C J Colson & Son
Hood
Fisk
Henderson
Pulaski McNew
Cass County
Virginia
Calaboosee
Sielschott
Windt
A P. Flux
Mrs. Fellows
C. J. Dorsey & Son
New Avenue
Augustana College
Milan
E. E. Hood's
MansHat Hexperton
Curis Kuehl
John Reilly
Reilly
Wallace's
Nason & Velie
le Claire
Clendenin's
Moline Markets
Eceerraea Secces
Chicago Market
Sen Ev RB
2Seesescess
Saccean Eee
Central School
Seaene Ve
East Ward School
Bel
New Books
Army and Navy
Mason David R. Clenpennm
William Clendenin
National Guard
Ard Cavalry
2Nd Illinois Cavalry
Ww. F. Cram
J. W. Monxy
Santa Rosa
Pacific
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