Water Supply Plan Urged For Mol Moane and Rucan Island
A conference between Mol Moane and Rucan Island calls for joint water works action to secure a copious supply of pure water. Committees will study the source and report a plan to residents, aiming to protect homes, aid fire safety, and support both cities with a dependable supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merther
Walter
Cis
Mentues
Orien
Marsden
Dhs
Flas
Ascure
Insurance Matter Moline Fire Board Bars Stevens
G W Walker secretary of the Moline local Fire Underwriters board barred Mr Stevens from joining claiming non membership and missing notices. Stevens says he attended meetings on January 3 and 3 and February 7 but was denied entry due to illness of a member’s wife and lack of notice. He operates a legitimate insurance business and questions the board’s conduct and openness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Board of Fire Underwriters
G W Walker
Stevens
MrcStevens
Fragmented OCR Note on Gower Office and Bank Entrance
Fragmented text references Gower, office, and bank entrance. Mentions national bank entrance and routing or posting details are unclear. No clear event dates, people, or organizations are decisively identifiable from the readable portion.
Street Railway line delays hit Moline riders and stockholder ire
A storm exposes mismanagement by Rock Island and Maine stockholders at the Street Railway Company. Passengers in Moline are dumped at Centre Station and left without service as cars fail to run through to Moline. Calls grow for a more enterprising, fair approach and better patron treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen Dinsu
Theatcore
Maine
Moone
Moline
Centre Station
Rock Island
Gother Transportation
Emigrant with family seeks new home after storm
An emigrant from near Peru Texas travels with the Moline Wagon Co cart loaded with household goods and his wife and three children. They reach John Wixon's shelter and plan to head west toward Davenport but consider loading their outfit into a CRI&P freight car for faster progress. An iron horse may outpace the animals on rough roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
John Wixon
Moline Wagon Co
Des Moines
Wixon
Popular Demand for Kidney-Wort Liquids Mills nationwide
The article notes immense sales of Kidney-Wort from Maine to California due to high demand. Proponents say the liquid form is now available by druggists for those who find the dry compound inconvenient to prepare. The liquid matches the dry’s effects but is more concentrated, requiring smaller doses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Sftewell Hall
Local Insurance Boards Debate Rates and Rivalries
The piece explains competing insurance firms and the formation of local boards in Moline to set rates for property classes. It notes suspending rates until Stevens’s companies adopt the local-board charges and argues against monopolistic pricing while highlighting rivalry among firms and the need for fair returns on capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Board
Gleasor
George Wather
Stevens
Henrys Coffeen
Across Baby Aid Promises Quick Revival
Odd fragment suggests a medicinal ad claiming Plep Bitters awaken and cheer babies or men after long nights. References a traveler and a bachelor visiting a married friend, with urged recall of Bitters for wakefulness. Notable garbled phrasing and stray terms indicate an ad-like snippet about tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betta Kiptawake
Weather lore and celestial omens clash with storms and losses
A playful almanac note blends Mansils Almanac with Moon and planetary positions for the 13th to 21st. The piece admits unclear meanings for weather effects on the Sterling branch line and records heavy snow, floods, and property damage with some tragic drownings, while absolving Mercury of blame and humorously blaming his electric bursts on Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansils
Osha
Moonsill
Pather
Manel
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Sterling
Coroner Praised For Handling of Mourner Cases
A Times note recalls the 3 year old death of George M. Roush near Bloomington Illinois and reports that his son Peter recently confessed to poisoning water near the bedside. The Times praises Coroner Morris for diligent service and restraint in handling related revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Roush
Bloomington
III
Times
Peter
Iowa
Chicago Times
Morris
Sycu
Guts Mardb
T Su
Property transfers listed in recorder’s office entries
A series of land and lot transfers appear in the recorder’s office records, naming multiple grantors and grantees, parcels with block and lot references, and sums ranging from a few hundred to six thousand dollars. Names include Mary Daly, John P. Peterson, Kristian Ke, and David Payne among others, with entries tied to Rock Island, Rapids City, and nearby additions.
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Recorder's Office
Mary Daly
Peters
Inc
Spencer
Addon
Rock Island
John P. Peterson
Jur Squire
Roc David Ee Astend
Rapids City
Eller Kristian Ke Jer
Chalee Keli Toene Mentler
KB Kas Lowid Glockhitl
Li David’ Payne
The Water Question in Moline and Rock Island
Letter to the editor argues river water purity varies with location and urges joint action between Rock Island and Moline. It supports sourcing water above Moline and suggests a conference of mayors to plan shared supply for sanitary needs and fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review-Dispatch
Rock Island Union
Sue
East Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
Rock Islanders
Review- Dispatch
Weber
Wm G Morris’ Store
Aston
Stepantoe
Lhas Vikinson
Old Resident Paddleford Passes at 91 in Hanna Township
Mrs James Paddleford of Hanna township Henry county died Monday about noon at age 91. She moved to the West in 1837 and lived on the old homestead with her son after her husband’s death. She is mother to Mrs Jonathan Huntoon and grandmother to Mrs Samuels of Moline. Native of New Hampshire her memory is held in high esteem. funeral held Wednesday morning.
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Moline
James Paddleford
Hanna Township
Henry County
Jonathan Huntoon
Samuels
New Hampshire
Street Railway Woes And Train Wreck Near Gerlaw
Residents celebrate renewed streetcar service in Moline after frantic shoveling clears a 4 mile line but complain of shortages and mismanagement. A St Louis passenger train derailed near Gerlaw due to a broken rail, injuring four. relief and medical help dispatched from Rock Island.
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St Louis
Gerlaw
Monmouth
Enfely
Keithsburg
Alpha
Galva
Neighboring celebration invades home of Mr Il J Hull
Mr Il J Hull, long time Moline resident since 1867, celebrated his ninth anniversary of marriage to a Susquehanna County, Penn., native. Neighbors gathered at his peaceful residence last evening to mark the occasion, with Hull viewed as a highly respected local businessman as age slighted his whiskers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il J Hull
Hull
Moline
Susquehanna County
Penn
Mr. Hull
Ryder Farm Sells On Rock River To Chas Patch
The Chas P Ryder farm on Rock river, totaling 105 acres after 15 acres were sold to Ben Simpson, was sold to Chas Patch of Moline for $6,000. Ryder bought it two years ago from John M Harrold for $3,600 and spent under $1,000 on improvements.
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Chas. P Ryder
Rock River
Chas Patch
Moline
Improving Machinery by local inventor Andrew Mattson
Andrew Mattson, a capert mechanic and inventor in this city, offers to devise new machines, perfect old ones, and develop inventions to aid owners. He is a skilled workman and invites those planning improvements or new designs to consult him, proposing compensation only after securing the patent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mattson
Per&ct
Mr Mattson
Eight Month Pigs Impress Local Recorder
On a Monday morning C F Grantz purchased six swats of George Weaver grown for pork production. The text notes the piglets are infant, several months old, and average weight around 346 pounds per head. It praises Weaver’s efficiency and six months records, inviting any better product to be reported.
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C F Grantz
George Weaver
Conrad Grantz
Probate record for Charles Walker estate and admin grant
The Probate Court file shows administration granted to Sarah M. Ward, bond set at 1500 dollars, with Nelson appointed as administrator in the estate of Charles Walker deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Walker
Sarah M.iWa
Thom Bond
Nelson
Local Personal Notes And Community News From Moline
A collection of short items includes Frank Plummer’s health, J W Warr returning a bogorp for his family to Neil Biffs, Rudolph Ho Garri gue announcing marriage plans to Lida M J W Collier on February 19, and comments on the Moline organ debate. Also mentions Aaron Williams visiting relatives, Major Clenden, Dr Boyd of the Whee Plow Works, and local city politics and church organ decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Plummer
J W. Warr
Moline Plow Co
Neil Biffs
Rudolph Ho Garrigue
Kendalville
Indiana
Lida
J W Collier
Rudolph
Aaron Williams
Centre County
Jesse Shields
William
Uye West
Mr Williams
Fleee
Washington
Crarfield
Electric Bitters and Local Notices Highlight Health and Appointments
An assortment of notices on health remedies and local appointments fills the page. Electric Bitters touted as a cure for impure blood and stomach ailments, with broad claims of health benefits. Port Byron candidate J F Enneng seeks warderstop at County Poor Farm. Port Byron residents Gates receive recognition for church musical services. Whitford discussed as longtime post office official dies amid staffing contest. Spencer Whitford appointed. Parker's Hair Balsam promoted as a safe youth-restoring hair remedy.
Community illness spreads as multiple families report sickness
A partial list shows Mrs John Cale and her two children ill, Mrs Aleck Jaxct also very sick, and several others including a child with measles and a diphtheria case. Mr Mead remains bedridden for weeks while local relief struggles to reach those named. The notice hints at broader sickness and ongoing efforts to contact families. It also mentions a new business promoting flour delivery and a debate over purchasing an organ for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cale
Aleck Jaxct
Berry
Sheasles
Frank Byiis
S. Bryanty
Cralle
Mr Mead
Local notes and personalities from Watertown township
Watertown James A Cairns travels to Cambridge to view triads and attend the Shlley murder trial for about two weeks. Mrs C Lewis happiness explained. a girl reports Edna Llewis born yesterday. Will Crawford recovering after illness, stormy weather affected church services. Joy Franklin visits Elder Warren Comey and comments on the year’s snow. Muss Lillie Graham, neice of Mrs J B Cartwell, returns home after winter with aunt. grave illness cited. J E Babcock brings a fine specimen of the "Gentleman of the Barnyard" calf. Re VieW-Dispute praised. public interest discussed with rising circulation. Local sickness prominent, pneumonia and bronchitis common. Carson Dipson ill. works for C R I & PAR Ry Co at Rock Island, IN. Capt Wooders and Ira Karr back from Marshalltown, IA. Abe Bolinger back from see. Bolinger a candidate for overseer of County Poor Farm. petition signed by citizens. Matthe ws injured by threshing machine. recovering with Dr. Lundy’s update. Postmaster appointment settled: Spencer Whitford appointed. generally satisfactory to town. Office will be retained in that part of town.
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Joy Franklin
Warren
Lillie Graham
J B Cartwell
J E. Babcock
Carson Dipson
C.R I. & Par, Ry Co
Rock Island, IN
Tavener
Capt Wooders
Ira Karr
Marshalltown
Towa Abe Bolinger
Iowa
Bolinger
Upnd
Matthews
Lundy
Spenter Whitford
O. N Whitford
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Crzin Company
Trinity Epise Church
Street Railway
Street Railway Company
Center Station
Meese
Clenden
Mas
Morrison
Wheelagh
Joan Lisp
Boyd
Wrek Plow
Weat
Weateon
Chicago
Friends of Justice
Boston
Organ Society
Episcopal Church of
Swedish Lutheran Church
Env
Pd “Beauty
Parker
Stewart
Dra Stewart
Weanel
Bryant & Crasie's
Juggileus Advertising
Milfy
Hias
M Ff P
Agay
FiéiNew Organ
Heview
Luitor
Watertown
James A Cairns
Cambridge
Shlley
Cordova
Joseph Sherrard
Helen Miller
Geo
Frankenschuh
Pauling Schmitt
Ambrose Searle
Estella S. Wake
Andrew F Carlson
Lottie
Action
Geo Burgoyne
Clara Boney
Lazarus
Meyer
Lena Keiser
Eric Englund
Christine C. Bier
Geo. J. Curtis
Hannah C. Pin Chas
F. Stevens
Belle Silvis
Joseph Schroegel
Rachael JE
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