MOLINE OF YORE DESCRIBES early schools and churches
The article recalls Moline's early educational and religious life noting the little brick schoolhouse that stood where city offices now stand, the old Congregational and Methodist churches, and the shift from primitive facilities to modern temples. It reflects on community pride, notable figures, and the town’s social landscape as it grew.
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Sprrox Diaratcu
Moline
Pian
Seven‘teem
Fourth
Fifth ‘Avenues
Amos Artimus
Longa Curtis
Dirla
Teacharia
Garden City
Iji
Gizo
Eld Congregational Church
C5 B & Q
Fourth Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Mioe
Parson Hitchcock
Peage
Hac
Applebee
Alwa
Swedish Methodist church rises as a landmark in Moline
The new Swedish Methodist church at Fifth Avenue and Sixteenth Street is described as a Gothic cathedral style brick structure with a planned tower 84 feet high. The $7,000 to $7,500 project seats 500 to 550, includes stained glass windows, a pipe organ, lecture rooms, and a kitchen. Ground was broken in 1888 with subscriptions rising to $3,600, builder Peter Peterson, and brickwork by Berg & Co. The Rev. Martin Heas, praised for leadership, heads the growing congregation now facing completion and dedication plans.
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New Swedish Methodist Church
Fifth Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Morris
Dzsratcu
le Claire
Peter Peterson
Peterson
J. A. P. Berg & Co
George Lefiman
Reid & Witter
Presiding
Bendix
Ehess
R v
Andrew Andersons
Eqat
Charge Imall
Drewe's Business College
Swedish ME Theological Seminary
Evanston
Moline
E. G. Andrews
Chésterton
Ind
Michigan
St. Louis
MM. E. Chidgeh
Missouri
Aadver
Andover
Mack Appointed Western Field Supervisor in Education
The Feb ruary issue of the School Journal notes Mr W S Mack of Moline accepting a post as Western Field Supervisor with the Pruning Educational Company. He succeeds Harold Smith and begins February 1, moving from managing educational and business interests at chapels to lead national and public school efforts. He is praised for manual training study and practical experience, with Emm a Stratford continuing as training teacher.
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Wusix
W.S. Mack
Schorla
Etucanen
Mack Sa
Board of Euccation
Bin
de Das Veru
Mack
Moline
Seca
Iinets
Ollné
Squop
Prung Editional
Supensor
Harold Smit
Cotton
Timneis Hoe
Thiree
Marine Schools
Mmanual
Emma Stratford
Hatch
Praog Educational Company
Boston
Mackester¢d
Warold Smith
William Slac le
Pir
Chloe
Wabash Avenue
Saloon Closure Ordered by Court in Zibert Town
In Ncon county Iowa the Mra Stokes court won an injunction closing saloons in Zibert Town across the river. Temperance supporters hail the decision as a win for state laws and public decency, while Davenport saloonkeepers threaten to defy prohibition. Com.
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Ncon
Luwa
Mra Stokes
Zibert
Moline
Chicago
Davenport
Ilver
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women's Ailments
Old advertisement asserts thousands of women suffer from functional disorders and urges consulting Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a prompt remedy. Claims the remedy restores health and brightens lives by addressing female complaints without detailing ingredients or proof.
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Pierce
Robbery on Q Train Strikes The Honorable Warner
The Hon. W. W. Warner was robbed of a hip watch and chain by a fellow passenger on a Q train yesterday. The thief exited at Moline while Warner continued to Rock Island. Police seek the suspect and warn the public.
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W. W. Warner
Moline
Mr. Warner
Rock Island
Cata Tra Stas Oblati WeWatch For Catarrh Cure
Advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh treatment claiming cure. Contains faded names and dubious endorsements from Toledo suppliers Tele- Ksnan & Marvin and others.
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Uxzy & Co. Prepa
Toledo
U. Adersipmed
F. Jency
Tele- Ksnan & Marvin
First Permanent Injunctions Against Saloon Closings in Scott County
Judge Waterman issues three lasting injunctions in Davenport District Court closing the saloons owned by Que Borneman Fred Zlige and others unless they sell only lemonade pop cold water or cigars. A wine or beer sale triggers seizure of property and possible penitentiary time with one year building nonuse. Plaintiffs Mrs. Sarah E. Stokes and Mrs. Charity Parks announced plans to present further testimony.
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Scott County
Waterman
District Court
Davenport
Que Borneman
Fred Zlige
Gilsbert
Jobaneeo Towers
Wixon
Bornémann
Zaller
Sarah E. Stokes
Charity Parks
Tewera
George E. Hubbell
Jacob Bragovier
T. F. Long
W. J. McBride
Jobo Pi Nieffensen
Ginhis
Bellevue
Fihe
Bieth Anniversary Fire At Belmont Hotel Scene
Saturday evening visitors gathered to celebrate Mrs. Susan P Pierce with a belated birthday. Her husband shopped with her and upon return the Belmont Hotel sitting room caught fire. Guests toasted the hostess with lunch and laughter followed as a large turnout recalled past joys.
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Susan P. Pierce
Belmont Hotel
YMCA Band Elects Officers and Adopts By Laws
The YMCA Band held a Friday meeting, adopting bylaws and electing officers. Each member must do his best and join the YMCA, with directors awarding each band member a one year membership ticket. President Oliver Olsen, Vice President Chas Peterson, Secretary H E Biggs, Treasurer S H Montgomery.
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Y.M C A
Y.M.C A
Y M C A
Oliver Olsen
Chas. J Peterson
H E. Biggs
S. H. Montgomry
Emigrant Tourist Car Introduced on Rock Island Line
The Rock Island Railroad recently added an emigrant tourist car to its fleet for immigrant and family travel. A recent through car to Chicago Kansas and Nebraska extension showcases Pullman construction with four wheel trucks and elevated height. Interior features include parallel double seats that slide to form berths and fourteen bunks that fold like regular sleepers.
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Rock Island
Cara
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Extension
Acme Lidge No 880 Installs Officers in Stewartville
Fraternal lodge members gathered Friday evening as the Blowing Officers were installed by Mr Quok. Elected officers include P C T 09S B Pavia and treasurer Chas Kelag with Laura Bradford and Lille Biles among attendees.
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Acme Lidge No 880
Stewartville
Vening
P.C.T
Pavia
David Grable
Nelié Bredford
FC Cooper
Kfln
Mre
HE. Otgge
Treas
Chas Kelag
Skating Mishap Hurts Two Residents on Local Ice
Misa Maggie Griflay of 524 Fourth Avenue sustained a severe injury to her left eye after a skating accident on Bylyan water. Charles Peterson of Bix Avenue was wounded similarly, suffering a cut under the right eye while skating in the evening.
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Misa
Maggie Griflay
Fourth Avenue
Charles Peterson
Bix Avenue
Scrap of Paper Saved Her Life with Dr King’s Discovery
A note tells of a woman near death from consumption who used Dr King’s New Discovery after a scrap of wrapping paper advised it. She bought a large bottle and then more, gaining strength and weight to 140 pounds. Send a stamp for trial bottles at W H Colp, Fort Smith druggist.
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W. H. Colp
Fort Smith
Wm.illendenin
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments
Dozens seek the remedy for improved digestion and relief from dyspepsia and liver, stomach, and kidney issues. The ad claims strong outcomes when used as directed, noting large yearly spending on cures and offering Electric Bitters at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle from Wm. Q Voldemans in's Drug Store.
Salve claims cure all including piles and ulcers
An old advertisement touts a salve named accuta for bruises sores ulcers dermatitis rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and related eruptions. It promises absolute purification and a money refund if not satisfied. Price 25 per box, sold by We Clendenin.
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Clendenin
Cream Balm Relief Claims Backed by Long Trial
M Rez, D D L Rochester Lad reports twenty years of headaches eased after using Ore from J. Dawsons and Sons, bought at 758 B. Diviblen Bt. He notes many others improved similarly and provides his experience as backing.
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Sue
Dan
Droggist
J. Dawsons& Sons
M. Rez
D.D. L
Rochester, Lad
Unclear fragmentary text on miner Wert's Balsam note
Fragmentary OCR text references a miner and a balsam product, with detached phrases about command, failure, and difficulty. Reading is incomplete. no coherent event or outcome is identified.
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Opera House
Haimbrlly
Westlund
Granexe
Conservatory
G. K. Stark
Rev
A. W. Stark
Rockford
Board OF 'Education
Keteem
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Grant
Board of Education
Lom
W. If Floan
Thera
Gin Lo Grant
Foleswray
Telthe
Puucation
Moline Liltuols
Ber
Ky Cipeton
C. N. BR
QesGar
McKeever
Qesey
Bishop Seal
J L.limont
Atkinson
Henry County
Barnard & Leas Mfg . Co
Lamont
Ben
Daebelliche
Bremen
Nod
McliMtra
Cduveil
Bau
Bose
Bank of Stone
Wilam
M. E. Church
Mr Quok
Bucklen'’s
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