Broad county notes mix fires, weddings and travels
The Jouett Ice Co of New Boston ships ice by twenty cars daily and runs an ice house at one and a half tons per minute before an accident slowed operations. Cambridge hosts sleigh rides and a planned masquerade ball as residents report fires in Drury Township, a farmer stove mishap, temperance lectures in Coal Valley, and several weddings. Local travel includes Peter Condo by horseback to Moline and George Couch returning from Emporia, with health updates on local residents and a Jubilee service at Kewanee.
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Jouett Ice Co
New Boston
Cambridge
Marshall Costello
Galva
Airawp
John Baker
Costello
Baker
Marshall
Drury Township
Pine Bluff School House
Elijah B. Essex
School House
Rock Island
Coal Valley
Holyoke
Cable
R. D. McCreery
Rural
Hugh Smith
R. D.mccreery
S. H. Gordon
Peter Condo
Huntingdon
Ind
Moline
Peter
George Couch
Barstow
Emporia
Kansans
Thomas Davis
Binghamton
L. D. Edwards
Pleasant Valley
Davis
MM. E
Kewanee
Trevi E. Krene
Peoria
Muscatine Daily Journal
Southeast Moline Sabbath School Officers Elected
At a Sabbath meeting in Southeast Moline the Sabbath school elected D S Wendell as Superintendent T Walton as Assistant Superintendent Sarah Grifath as Secretary Killa flaner as Assistant Secretary Eliza Lewis as Librarian Hannah Frary as Assistant Librarian and T Williams as Treasurer A Sunday school will meet at 2 PM each Sunday with a teachers' selection to follow A second quarterly meeting is set for February with a children's gathering March 3 long discussions on the conscience question continue at the Fairview literary society
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D S Wendell
T Walton
Sarah Grifath
Killa Flaner
Eliza Lewis
Hannah Frary
T Williams
P M France
WS Hayes
Fairview Literary Society
Weaver
Gilmore
Rock Island
Gilmore’s
Simeon Wind
Wendell
Aroon Gamble
Prepare Yourself for Business College at Davenport
A promotional blurb urges a young man to prepare for business life at the Davenport Business College. It touts a superior school and promises success upon enrollment.
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Davenport
Pleasant Valleys Frightful Schedule Of Local Happenings
Last Friday night aepelling school was led by Mr Barton drawing attendees from multiple schools. Protracted meetings led by Rev. McCowen are under way at the Cliff with sinners being stirred. The Methodist quarterly fens were held in the Baptist church at Watertown last Sunday. Mr John Corbin visited his brother in Northern Lown last Thursday. Mr Jacob Warner plans to move into his nearly finished new house.
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Barton
McCowen
Cliff
Watertown
John Corbin
Lown
Jacob Warner
Cabreon Cliff Pottery Sees Brisk Business and Plans Ice Stock
The Pottery Company continues strong sales and plans to keep cool next summer with ice stored. Rev. McCown remains preaching protracted meetings at the locality under the current presidency.
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Rev. McCown
Deeds Filed for Record in Circuit Clerk Office
A series of real estate transfers dated Jan 18 to Jan 28 show deed filings across multiple properties in Moline Port Byron Andalusia and related additions. Notable entries include Dimick to Laflin for $300 Belcher & Sigsworth addition to Port Byron and John Deere leasing to Kuch for Lot 12, 33 17 lw. The list names numerous buyers sellers and parcel locations with prices and lot details.
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O J Dimick
Chase Laflin
South Rock Island
E E Rogers
Abe Adams
Belcher & Sigsworth
Port Byron
John Toren
John Lundberg
Dimock & Baldwinsc
Moline
John Lindberg
Solomon E Lindberg
Dimock & Baldwins
van Reeves
Asa Butman
Emma Powell
Drury
Jas T C Carpenter
Church
John
Neff
Nathan
Gregg
Nathan Gregg
Charlotte Fisher
Thomas Fisher
Drury Fisher
Tee Ballard
Thos Fisher
David Morris
Bennis Pullen
David Pullen
George Reiss
Kuschmann
Beardsley
If Gaylord
Loretta
Mumma
Healey
James Cozad
Strohmetier
Andalusia
Breitback
Wheelock
Pitts Gilbert and
Pitts
John Deere
Christ F Kuch
Osborn & Curtis
Thos B Tallant
Thos B
Tallant
J C O'Haver
OH Dibbern
Perry H Davis
Reynolds
Pery H Davs
Chas H Dibbern
Reynolde
John Butfum
D C Moore
E B Sutton
Patrick O’mara
Pt Se Sa
J W Churchill
Wm Hughes
B McGovern
J W Churchhill
Arnold Lecture at Oberlin Divides Science and Literature
An Oberlin audience of about 1200 heard Matthew Arnold discuss whether classical education or scientific study best forms character. He praised science for facts and progress but argued that literature and religion shape moral and intellectual life, urging balanced study and highlighting the enduring value of great writers and the Bible.
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Matthew Arnold
Oberlin
Arnold
Smith
Library
Jooka
Jeada
MrsArnold
House of Lords
United States
Macbeth
Ito
Shakespore
Milton
Emerson
Longfellow
Jan
Probate notes: multiple estates and guardianships summarized
Inventorys and accounts filed and approved for estates of Beler Verschoote Athalia Baker John Shay 8 Hr Anderson Newton J Stubbard John Thompson Daniel Donovan Johann Standley Johanna Standley Fred Fagerstrom Joseph Baker and guardianships for minor heirs busy with guardianship accounts attachments and petitions for sale of real estate to pay debts with minors guardianship appointments and administrator letters issued
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Geo. W MoMurphy
John Thompson
Daniel Donovan
Edward H Guyer
Guardian Ad Litem
Johanné Standley
Johanna Standley
Margaret Keiley
Fred Fagerstrom
Joseph Baker
Mystery of the Sea and City of Boston Tragedy Recalled
A Boston mystery linked to the City of Boston's disappearance is recalled by Captain George Siddons Murray of the Alaska Union line. He recounts the last sighting amid a southeast hurricane and suggests a collision with ice led to the ship's loss, with speculation about fate and the sea’s deadly power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
George Siddons Murray
theOity
Antwerp
Limerick
Murray
Alaska
Williama &Quion
Local grocer announces continued business after buyout
A notice from Jorn M Horr states he has bought out partner L Wilson and will operate the grocery at the corner of Twelfth street and Fifth Avenue. He denies plans for wholesale or retail lottery sales and promises full value for customers' money.
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N. B
8.L. Wilson
Twelfth Street
Fifth
Jorn
Captain Murray Beats Rheumatic Sickness With Cure
A passenger recalls prolonged pain from rheumatic fever and kidney issues. After trying Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure, he reports complete recovery and absolves the lingering symptoms, praising the treatment and urging others to seek relief. He notes his brother died of Bright's disease and credits timely action for his own improved health.
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Queenstown
Warner
Liverpool
Bright
Captain Murray
Alaska
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Brown's Iron Bitter Claims
The text extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for catarrh and other ailments, boasting widespread trust and a strong, prideful record. It also mentions Brown's Iron Bitters used for severe symptoms, as the author reports personal improvement.
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Hilladale
Er. Murphy
Joslin
Hillsdale
Pleasant Valle
Cabreon Cliff
Colmn
Siice
Ely
Ohio Notes
E. C. Barnard
Hood
Pete Res — Or
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