Rock Island Dispatch Highlights and Local Notices
A mixed page of notices from Rock Island and Davenport covers marriage licenses for George Siemon with Ella Koutte and Peter H. Thompson with Christina Peterson, ice production by Moline firm, and forthcoming events at Altz Bros barber shop. Local deaths include Mrs. Coss of Rock Island, with sympathy from friends and family.
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George Ti, Siemon
Ella Koutte
Peter H. Thompson
Christina Peterson Afl
Rock Island
Local Socials And Miscellaneous News From Rock Island
The afternoon event ran until nine with over fifty children in fancy dress, and photographers will capture group pictures for a large collage. Elm street resident Hi H Baker’s sleigh horses ran away but were halted at City Clerk Koehler’s stable. minor damage. Rock Island Lumber Co re elected Denkman president Fred Weyerhauser VP John J Reimers Sec/Treas E I Answalt manager John P Weyerhaurer superintendent and E H Answalt Denkmai Diedtora. Finance committee found 4179.79 due city from ex Superintendent Cramer, who offers to settle 3505.05 by check Saturday. W H Gest invited to Washington Feb 5 for river improvement talks. Swertinger’s Illinois City pottery burned destroying 2600 gallons green ware and 1200 finished ware. loss about 3000, insurance 1000. rebuild planned. Moline Roller Skating Co Incorporation filed with 200 shares at 10 each and 75 stockholders. to operate rink, amusements, lectures, meetings for ten years starting 1884.
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Moline Reller Skating Co
Recorder's Office
Debated Irish American League Meeting in Davenport
January 1884 debate on government respite for Patrick O Donnell discussed defulgty and holidays. A large audience heard A P McGuirk and W I Carney speak, with Miles and Sharon opposing. The Brush-Swan lamp tested at Rock Island post office showed good light but insufficient for large halls. Union Horticultural Society met in Davenport despite bad weather. Mrs Putman offered academy rooms for future meetings and a program was promised for next Saturday at 12 30.
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Irish Amrican League
Davenport
St Anthony's School House
Patrick O'Donnell
Mr. Gannon
P. J. Hagarty
Andrew M Miles
Fred Sharon
A. P. McGuirk
W. I Carney
Rock Island
The
Union Horicultural Society
Putman
Academy of Science
Union
Academy
Local man wins gold watch in tug of war raffle
B P Oakley held the lucky ticket entitling him to a gold watch offered by the U S Clothing Co. He located his ticket and displayed the prize to a Dispatch reporter last evening. The watch is described as handsome and perfect, and Oakley expresses great happiness at his good fortune. Other winning numbers are printed in another column.
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Cfl Stoddard
Rock Island
Chicago
Stoudkdard
B. P. Oakley
U. S. Clothing Co
Fic
Oakley
Property transfers filed in Circus Clerk's office include multiple parcels
A January list records numerous real estate conveyances with names such as Mary Lofgren, Peter Olson, Richard Hubbard, Arch Tyler, J McCormick, Asa Butuan, John Jones, Frank Ill, A H Hampton, Ann Grace heirs, Jos Jenkins, Hannah Segur, Belcher & Sheppard additions, and Henry Hodson. Transactions cover blocks, outlots, and additions in Moline, Rock Island, Port Byron, and Chicago areas, with prices from $1 to $7,600 and dates January 5 to January 8, detailing parcels like lot 6 block 2 Lowell and various specified swne and nw sections.
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Mary
Charles Lofgren
Peter Olson
Lowell
Richard T Hubbard
Philip Keen
David Lawhead
M Weinburger
Hiram Andrews
Arch G Tyler
Hndis City
Arch G@ Tyler
Tod J McCormick
J J McCormick
Asa Butuan
Sarabh E Cook
Carl A Axelson
John G Jones
Frank Ill
Chicago
Addi
Rock Island
A H Hampton
Ann Grace
Jos H Jenkins
Moline
Hannah J. Segur
Carrie C Segur
Belcher & Sheppard
Port Byron
Catharine Tilbrook
Wm. Tilbrook
Belcher & Sigsworth
Samuel P
Emma Ball
J Huber
Fartner
Peter Etzel
Christ Tischauser
West
Bailey Davenport
Henry Hodson
James S Hodson
Nely
James S. Hodson
James Moffitt
Laura S Walker
Ferdinand Taggart
Emma’‘D Velict
Louisa Sandberg
Déeré
Joel Haskell
Peter Stelk
Nw Ly
Death of Mrs Moses Hubbard at Hillsdale area
Mrs Moses Hubbard of Milladale, mother of the late Newton J Hubbard, died at her home three miles west of Hillsdale Sunday night about 10 o'clock after a short pneumonia illness. She was 74, widow of Moses Subbard who died five years ago, and a pioneer couple in the county. Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 from Bethesda church near Hillsdale.
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Moses Stubbard
Milladale
Newton J. Hubbard
Hillsdale
For Sale or Exchange Ellis County Kansas Land
One hundred sixty acres of land in Ellis county Kansas six miles from rail round. Seventy two acres broken, good house and two good wells. Will sell or exchange for Moline property. For further information call at Tig Disparcit.
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Ellis County
Kansas
Railround
Moline
Tig Disparcit
Resolutions of Respect for George Gause at IMU No 237
At the June 1883 IMU No 237 meeting in Moline a committee reported resolutions mourning the death of George Gause a long time member. The group extended sympathy to his relatives and ordered their charter erased in mourning and the resolutions printed in the Evening Dispatch.
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IMU
Moline
Wieneas
George Gause
Renewed Hopes for Mrs McMurphy in Lilledale
Word comes that Mrs. Geo W. McMurphy of Lilledale, sister of the late N J Hubbard, battles pneumonia but shows hopeful signs after lingering illness in the Valley of the Shadow. Her husband Geo W Murphy likewise fell ill but recovered enough to remain indoors after treatment.
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Geo. W. McMurphy
Lilledale
N.J. Hubbard
Geo Wge+ Murphy
John Cain
Probate docket terse estate actions
The probate docket lists Administrator's report for Sarah Morris estate with notice to heirs. Bridget Nolan estate letters testamentary issued to William Farrell with bond filed and approved. Philip Michaels estate distribution report filed and approved. estate closed.
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Sarah Morris
Bridget Nolan
Wm. Farrell
Philip Michaels
Letters Remaining Unclaimed at Moline Post Office
Week ending Thursday Jan 18 1884 list of unclaimed letters at Moline Buck Island County Illinois includes Adams Miss Lizzie Larson Andrew Allen Mrs Emma Larson CJ Appelquist FA Lambert Henry Anders Albert Windrall Alida C Anderson Loris Lyon Miss Clara Ball Wm Douglass Mehlert Sofe Backstrom Gust Moren i Carlton Matilda Nuce HD Conover AB Nyborg Carlson Axel Nilson Christ Dahlin Charlie Olson Mrs Hannah FKhrhorn Meury Olson J Frey Mrs Emma Peterson Miss Mary Grauluod Aljot Richard Miss Emma Hamilton W W Swallow Mrs Samuel Helberg C tt Sinnard Lizzie Hearle Calvin P Sundblad O W Howard James T Swanson Mrs Julia Holtorr Juergen Swanson d W Johnson Axe Truax Abe Johnson Josef Waters Hiram Knowlles Mrs Dr Wellandt Gertrude Whitely Fassler Kelley merchandise unclaimed Mrs Dr Knowles when calling say advertised date L E Hemenway P M
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Emma Peterson
Mary Grauluod
Aljot Richard
Emma Hamilton
W W Swallow
Samuel Helberg
C Tt Sinnard
Lizzie Hearle
Calvin P Sundblad
O W Howard
James T Swanson
Julia Holtorr
Juergen Swanson
D W Johnson
Axe Truax
Abe Johnson
Josef Waters
Hiram Knowlles
Wellandt
Gertrude Whitely
Fassler & Kelley
Dr. Knowles
L. E. Hemenway
P. M
Market Square sales show light demand in cold week
The Market Review notes a light sales week due to cold weather on Market Square. It lists eight loads of corn, thirty-eight coal, thirty-two hay, four vats, one slack, and one unthreshed vat sold. Kansas corn sold at sixty cents by dealers.
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Market Square
Kansas
Parkers Hair Balsam Ad Sparks Grammar Lesson
A schoolboy stumbles over a line about Greece while his teacher corrects him and jokes about greasing knees. The ad promotes Parkers Hair Balsam as a non staining dressing that restores gloss and color to gray or faded hair and helps prevent hair loss.
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Greece
Oxford private theatricals show shifting times
The Oxford private theatricals featured a Shylock by Indies and university men, signaling a changing era. Ten years earlier undergraduates acting with Vice Chancellor permission would have drawn a Cabinet council.
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Oxford
A Good Investment For Spring Health
A prominent businessman recalls his wife’s spring illness and recovery after using Hood’s Sarsaparilla. He bought three bottles for three dollars, noting a restored appetite and improved health after a week. He praises the remedy as the best three dollars he ever invested. It references Hood & Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts. Additionally a note claims many swallowtail coats at a White House New Year’s reception were rented.
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Hood
C.J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
White House
Miss Mary Greenfield Praises Brown's Iron Bitters
Miss Mary Greenfield of Galantia Illinois reports that Brown's Iron Bitters cured her nervousness indigestion and general debility in a testimonial style endorsement from a local reader.
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Mary Greenfield
Galantia, Iil
Brown
Remarkable Quick Relief From Lungs Balm Claim
An Orleans mother reports her son, long ill despite a leading physician, was instantly relieved after using Dr William Hall's Balsam for the Lungs from a bottle bought by her husband following an advertisement. She claims the remedy halted a severe coughing spell and prostration.
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Ann Jaciour
New Orleans
Wm. Hall
Patent nostrums claim cures for mucous membranes
Durno's Cutarrh Snuff is advertised as curing Cutarrh and all mucous membrane affections. Baker's Pain Panacea is promoted to cure pain for both man and beast. Claims specify use both externally and internally.
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Durno
Baker
Toys chase wolf near Waco ends with half-starved dog
A Christmas Day scene near Waco Texas saw a crowd of toys pursue a wolf that, once captured, turned out to be a half starved yellow dog.
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Waco
Tex
Old physician advertises universal cure for lung ailments
Retired doctor reports a vegetable remedy sent by an East India Missionary will cure consumption bronchitis catorrh asthma and nervous debility. Free receipt and directions offered on request by Dr Co Raymond 164 Washington St Brooklyn NY. John G Whittier will not reside in Boston this winter preferring Danvers.
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Ured
East India
Co. Raymond
Washington Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
John G. Whittier
Boston
Danvers
Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Promises Health Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic for stomach liver blood and kidney troubles and general health. It claims quick relief from dyspepsia costiveness bad breath piles pimples ague and malaria with a delicate-tolerant formula priced at 50 cents through Wm Clendenin Winslow noted as a forger ex clergyman and journalist in Buenos Aires.
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Wm. Clendenin
Sozodont praised by performers for teeth care aid
Leading members of the dramatic and musical professions testify that Sozodont beautifies teeth and enhances public charm. They urge audiences to adopt regular cleansing with this agreeable preservative to avert dental disaster.
New Year's Day Pot Pie Feeds 160 Dozen Rabbits
Soldiers at the Dayton Home served a pot pie on New Year's Day that drew 160 dozen rabbits invited from Indiana for the occasion.
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Dayton
Indiana
Brown's Iron Bitters advertised as a cure-all
An advertisement promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for fatigue indigestion malaria weakness and heart kidney and lung ailments. It claims the product will leave users feeling refreshed strong and healthy with remarkable curative qualities.
Senator Mahone Faces Washington Cold in Unbuttoned Coat
Senator Mahone moves through Washington in freezing weather without an overcoat, wearing his Prince Albert coat unbuttoned by day and by night, drawing comment on his attire.
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Senator Mahone
Washington
Prince Albert
Two Bottles Leading to Catarrh Cure Claims
Wholesale druggists report a man once paid four dollars to send a catarrh cure to two army officers in Arizona. He later claimed both officers and the General’s wife were cured by Ely's Cream Basin Emereque Ledon. The man, a young Cuban, later committed suicide in New York after failing to master English.
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Messrs Johnston
Holloway & Co
Philadelphia
Arizona
U. i 2
Ely
Emereque Ledon
New York
Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Culisaya Tonic
For dyspepsia indigestion low spirits and debility the Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Culisaya by Casswell Hazard & Co New York is cited as the best tonic and preventive against fever and ague, with no equal for convalescents sold by all druggists.
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Casswell, Hazard& Co
New York
New England Workers Face Wages Cut Next Pay Day
Hundreds of factory operatives across New England begin the year fearing wage reductions on the upcoming payday as management contemplates pay cuts amid rising costs.
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New England
Voltaic Belt Company Offers 30 Day Trial
A Fair Offer by The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshall Michigan invites men and youths afflicted with nervous debility and lost vitality to test Dr. Dys's Celebrated Voltaic Belt and Electing Appliances for thirty days, as advertised in this paper.
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Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall Mich
Dr. Dys
Griggss Glycerine Salve Ad Promises Cures
An advertisement touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a universal cure for cuts sores burns and skin conditions. It claims relief for piles fissures and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and prices at 250 cents, sold by Wm Clendenin.
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Wm. Clendenin
Wisconsin Representative Woodward Unique Birthplace in Congress
Gilbert M. Woodward of Wisconsin is the sole member of the current Congress born in Washington. The statement highlights his distinct birthplace among lawmakers.
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Gilbert M. Woodward
Wisconsin
Washington
Don’t Go to the Sea Shore Warns of Lung and Throat Dangers
An ad warns that people with lung or throat ailments should avoid the sea shore because the air is harmful. It promotes Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure for throat, lung, and bronchial troubles, claiming thorough and permanent relief and offering three bottles free to Wm. Clendenin.
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Dr. Bigelow
Tria
Wm. Clendenin
Nostalgic Patent Cures and a Fatal Brandy Incident
The column touts home remedies like Horehound and Tar and Pike’s Toothache Drops claiming quick relief. It also notes Colden’s Liquid Beef for diphtheria fever and other ills. A wager incident in Philadelphia ends in Amario Cinalli’s death from brandy convulsions.
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Amario Cinalli
Philadelphia
Mop Bitters Sold For Four Years In Loupinaron
Loupinaron Mich Feb 2 1880 LT have sold Mop Bitters for four years and there is no medicine that Surpasses them for billinus attacks kidney complaints and many diseases incident to this malarial climate H T ALEXANDER Cashmere shawls embroidered almost entirely by men and sometimes a single garment represents the work of three generations Papillon Skin Cure Papillon Catarrh Cure Papillon Cough Cure manufactured by Papillon Manufacturing of Chicago Ill and advertised in this paper is for sale by Richard Sohrbeck and Win Clendennen
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Loupinaron
Mich
H.T. Alexander
Papillon Manufacturing
Chicago
Ill
Richard & Sohrbeck
Win. Clendennen
Tt Endorses Mr Arthur for President of United States
Tt agrees with Mr Arthur to be President of the United States. He has gained twenty seconds in weight since he assumed that office.
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Mr. Arthur
United States
Epilepsy Cured Claim Sparks Skepticism in Pike NY
Prof Irving B Smith of Pike New York asserts Sarmari tan Nervine has cured a man of epileptic fits. Separately the new St Louis Custom House nears completion with minor finishing touches and is slated to open February 1.
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Irving, B. Smith
Pike, N. Y
St. Louis Custom House
Emory's Lattle Cathartic Pills Promote Quick Relief
If you suffer with sick headache constipation sour stomach or bilious attacks Emory's Lattle Cathartic Pills will relieve you at 15 cents Each pill or bottle offered with promotional claim of rapid easing for digestive discomfort.
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Emory
Brown's Iron Bitters Cures Wife of Debility
Mr. W. G. Frith of Galatia reports Brown's Iron Bitters completely cured his wife of weak stomach headaches and debility in a testimonial style note.
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W. G. Frith
Galatia
Brown
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Beardstown
Samuelson & Johnson's
Arthur F Hulleat
Eoise Eliza McBurney
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C. A. Benser
Dresden
Germany
Tur Review
Katie Deere
Weid
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J. M. Watera
Clinton
Wm. Redmond
M. If
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E. C. Elis
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Standard Soap Works
Cambridge
Messrs. Smith & Webster
Moline Ice Company
Waldo Lawhead
J W. Linn
Rock Island Lodge
ED Sweeney
H Burgower
Stoddard
P Schlemmer
C Stafford
F Krell
Hi. H Baker
Elm Street
Koehler
Rock Island Lumber and Manufacturing Company
FCA Denkman
Fred Weyerhauser
John J Reimers
E I Answalt
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E Il Answalt
F C A Denkmai
Rock Island City
Cramer
W. H. Gest
Rock Island Business Mews Association
St. Louis
J. Floyd, King
King
Gest
W C. Swertinger
Illinois City
Swertfyer
Squire Mapes
Ceus
Moses Hubbard
J.P Warren
M. Sla Ze
J Tuman
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Vanderbilt
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Harvard College
Tennyson
Buck [Sland County
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Market Review
Eadaaa
Winslow
Buenos Ayres
Browning & Entrikin Attorneys
State OF Illinois
Rock Island County
George H. Hill
Stephen L. Wilder
Moline Malleable Iron Works
Charles F. Hemenway
Israel Cassel
E. B. McKeever
Stephen L Wilder
Court Horn
Lev F. Harson
Ilinois
Brose & Entrikin
Browning & Entrikin, Attorneys
Ian Chancery
Williams, White & Co
Milan Paper Company
Thomas J. Robinson
Rocksland National Bank
Moses Hinman
Sidney C. Moody
Judd N Cobb
Horace White
James H.belar
George H Marsh
John H. Wilson
Lotta Whitridge
Peter Fries
Suitw I & Bierca Mfg. Co
D Regnetti
Circuit Court
Ingard
Stillwell & Bierce Miz. Co
D. Regenetta
Levi F. Harson
Illnois
Browning & Entrikin
Compt
Circuit Court OF the United States
Northern District of
National Furnace Company
Pusan
Pitts
Gilbert & Pitts
de Moline
Robert E. Jenkins
Moline Wagon
OLINE
Ills
Otice
Moline Wagon Company
Morris Rosenfild
Charles A. Benser
William H Gest
Said Corporation
Deere & Company
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