Passenger Train Timetable Highlights and Routes
A historical timetable shows multiple trains with Chicago arrivals, Minneapolis and St. Paul routes, and Kansas City connections. It lists Minnesota Fast Express, Chicago Express, Night Express, and various through sleepers, dining cars, and mail cars. The schedule notes connections at union depots and services to Ottumwa Keokuk Davenport and Omaha with palace sleeping and reclining chair cars.
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Chicago
Minesota
Dally
LaBalle
Wight Expreas
Palace
Vesnes Acon UG P
City
Kansas City
Atchison
Ottuawa
Oskaloosa
Omaha
Davenport
Ottumwa
Keoxville
Union
Nenworth
Omaha-and-Kansas
Alace
Keokuk Visidon
Atlantic
B.L
Hock
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
Breacpos Ifinneapolis
Minnesota Fast Express
Lu Kulik
Paul Dt
Dakota
Minnesota
Local notices mix with memories and odd ads in Rock Island
A patchwork of town items lists business pitches in Davenport and Rock Island. References include Altz Bros glycerine shive, Samuelson & Jinsons furniture, licenses for marriage, railroad rate notes, a Teutonia Society masquerade, Fifth Avenue restaurant near the skating rink, and various community notices about lost teams, counterfeiting cases, and an Old Folks party at the Keater House with candy gifts for shoppers.
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Keater House
Sheriffs Sale and Buffaloola Glass Works Update
Local item notes a sheriff sale heading for a town, followed by news that John Davis has taken over the Buffaloola glass works, to reopen around February 2 with thirteen Rockland glass workers rehired. Additional items: Rock Island still has thirty unemployed glass workers. A letter from J T Robinson, now in Miner County Dakota, describes family relocation, corn and wheat prospects, and frigid temperatures with a high 47 above and lows near 24 below zero.
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John Davis
Rock Island
James Robinson
Adn
J. T. Robinson
W. B
Miner County
Dakota
Atkinson to Exhibit Rail Galllery in Moline
Mr Atkinson promotes a railroad gallery in Moline, stopping there through March 1. Curdd photos priced at 1 and 1.25 per dozen, cabinets at 250 and 8 per dozen. The ad emphasizes the quality of the work.
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Atkinson
Moline
Verdict Reaches Plaintiffs in Strauss Ankrum Case
In circuit court yesterday the Strauss Ankrum case concluded with a verdict for the plaintiffs and nominal damages. Judge Smith adjourned the court until Monday after discharging the jury. Many jurors did not appear and several defendants faced pleas of guilty or not guilty in related indictments, with multiple cases postponed due to court pace.
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Strauss Ankrum
Sweeney
Mrs McNeil
McNeil
Gest
Strauss Kahn & Co
J Frank Ankrum
Replein
Platotts
Mary Freytig
Joseph Bditman
Jacob Bluer
Lieberknecht
Victor Kneeberg
CF Pruesing
Kent
Moline
John Vanuatta Sr
Buffalo Prairie
C C Oppendyck
Coe
Abel Hines Cordova
John Rettig
Tampton
B Crouch
Rural
WW Curtis
Ed Gambril
Drury
PB Anderson
Peter Rosenthal
Rock Island
W A Beckman
Charles Youngberg
Chris Sarvey
L Metzler
Joseph Zentgraf
South Moline
George Bolinger
Patrick Gannon
South Rock Island
John Kitson
Beal
John Wainwright Zuma
Rogers
Thomas Ross
Patrick McDonald
Michael Rorick
Jane Kennedy
Albert Amberg
Sutton Brothers
Amags Weaver
Messrs
Parks & Pleasants
Wilkinson
Moore
Bardwell
Weaver
Mapes
Carter
Rock Island court convicts multiple defendants in county cases
The docket shows Amos Weaver held for trial with default解除, and several defendants plead guilty or not guilty in larceny and malicious mischief cases. Bronstein and Amberg receive two year and other minor penalties, while juries convene for Suttons and Moore assaults with intent to murder.
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Weaver
Rock Island
Circuit Court
People
Amos Weaver
Wm F Rogers
Horce
Thomas Ross
June Kennedy
Smith
Drs Tuesdale
Craig
Carter
Wilkinson
Maj. J . Beardsley
P O'Mara
John
Jacob Weaver
Fred Bronstein
Albert Amberg
A’ Shepard
C Sarvey
Wm Luptine
AO Lindstrom
W Hs Beckman
S S$ Beal
Patrick Gannon
Ra Reynolds
W Strohmeier
P E Armagostj
Gco Wakefield
Robi Hutchinson
Elijah B
Chas Sutton
Jed
R Gilpin
L Metzler
J Kitson
C F Hunt
J Wainwright
G Medill
Thos Fisher
G Bolinger
C Kimball
A J Cook
L Wilson
H B Kelsey
Talesmen
Lea
Figah B
Charles Sutton
Sutton Brothers
Togethr Avith
Parmenter
Andrew
William Moore
Ralph Atkinson
Rapids City
Maj. Beardsley
M M Sturgeon
William Btrehmeer
Andalusia
South Rock Island
Ra Resnotla
Brory
Moline
George Wakefield
Elgington
PI Armagast
Black Slank
Amos Shepard
Catoe Creek
Willian
Luptine
Coc
Idha Rovug
Hampton
W I Beckman
Melin
Guis Survey
John Kitson
Zuma
Foreclosure and Divorce Case Briefs and Pleadings
Declaration due ten days before term. Steiger et al v Alday. same order as above. Long v Barnard assumpsit. defendant to plead by Monday of the fourth week. Peter Stelk v Bobke foreclosure. answer to cross bill filed. default as to Bobke. case referred to master. Lucinda Watson v Charles Watson. hearing held. final decree made and stricken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Steiger
Et al
Adam Alday
James D Long
Barnard
Mondiy
Peter Stelk
Charles Bobke
Bobke
Lucinda Watson
Charles Watson
Taxes Due in Moline 1888 Now Payable
Taxes for Moline in 1888 are due and payable at once. Please cash and settle at the City Clerk's office in the Reator House with the Collector.
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Moline
Reator House
Ramen Remens
Unclaimed Letters at Moline Post Office 1884 List
The weekly list of unclaimed letters at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending January 24 1884 includes F A Appslquist Wm Haines F ATHLORAGT Miss Hilda Jones J Brady Jo Jdhnxson Emm Brandt John Junsgon J W Bjorklund C P Kohlmyer Chas Bowden Margaret Mulbingan Magt Bloomfield Henry Nelson Johannes Dalen-John-Peterson ac Davis Soderstrom H Downng Hanson Swanson Mary Dunlap Westberg Mrs H Feilndberg Sila ht Wilson Mrs Finsterbush Emil Williamson W R Hays Mrs Wm Peterson N G Harder F Wurther E Young Wm M When calling for above letters say advertised and give date of list L E Hemenway P M
For Sale Household Goods and Farm Utensils
For sale full household goods farming utensils and corn and potatoes. Listed by C Chamberlin located on Nineteenth Ave three doors west of Seventh Street.
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C. Chamberlin
Nineteenth Ave
Seventh Street
Kemp’s Balsam promoted as throat and lung healer
Advertises Kemp's Balsam as a complete remedy for throat and lung diseases including consumption. Claims speedy relief and possible permanent cure with refund by Richards & Soherbeck if three quarters of a bottle is taken without relief. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar. Mentions New York Commercial Travelers' Association with 3,191 members.
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Richards & Soherbeck
Sozodont the Botanic Tooth Cleanser Promoted
In the Follies of the Age introduction, abrasive and corrosive tooth preparations caused enamel damage. Sozodont, a botanic and highly sanctioned alternative, cleans, invigorates discolored teeth, and freshens breath to a healthy standard.
King Alfonso to Adopt German Army System in Spain
It is announced that King Alfonso intends to adopt the German army system in Spain. A number of Spanish officers will be sent to Berlin to study the system.
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Alfonso
Spain
Berlin
Hair Care and Church News From Sherman
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam to restore color and gloss, claiming non dye formula. Separately Rev Thomas O Ring is elected rector of St Andrew's University after Lowell resigns. Also Brown's Iron Bitters is promoted as a non alcoholic tonic claimed to cure dyspepsia and many ailments. A report notes a man confined in a Sherman Texas flat car was kept warm near a stove during a cold spell.
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Parker
Thomas O Ring
St. Andrew's University
Lowell
Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic Offer
Advertisement extols Dr Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a never failing liver tonic for biliousness and torpid liver. It claims efficacy for dyspepsia costiveness ague malaria and blood and kidney diseases with prompt action and speedy cure priced at 50 cents from Wm Clendenin.
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Jones
Wm. Clendenin
Carlisle Receives Grand Reception in Philadelphia
Speaker Carlisle of the House was honored with a grand reception hosted by the Commonwealth Club in Philadelphia.
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Carlisle
House of Representatives
Commonwealth Club
Philadelphia
Blessings of health praised and a claimed cure
The piece extols health as the most precious blessing and notes illnesses like hacking coughs and lung diseases as burdens. It promotes Dr Biglow's Positive Cure as a quick permanent remedy and mentions trial houses tree of Wm. Clendinin. Ex Governor Ford of California is noted as presiding to the Sultan.
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Biglow
Clendinin
Ford
California
Griggs Glycerine Salve Advertises Cure All Sores
Griggs Glycerine Salve touted as a universal cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin sores with a money back guarantee and 25 cent refund. Sold by Wm Clendenin at Talmage. Congregation counts show 414 more members than Beccher.
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Wm. Clendenin
Hall's Bulsain Promises Quick Cure for Pulmonary Ailments
An advertisement urges immediate action against coughs and consumption warning of grave danger. It claims Hall's Bulsain cures pulmonary disorders if taken in season and not to stop until conquered, noting it never has failed and is sold everywhere.
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Wii. Hall
Notable Patent Remedies and Local News Snippets
An assortment of remedies is touted including Townley's Toothache Anodyne praised for instant relief. Ely's Cream Balm is popular for catarrh with strong patient results. A brutal murder in Ouray, followed by a Pittston recall of local remedies and a lawyer from Tunkhannock touting a cure, all reported in Pitision, Pa Gazette.
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Pittston
Ely
Barber
Pitision
Arch Duchess Vaccination Amid Illness Sparks Court Health News
In Vienna the Austrian court vaccinates in response to Arch Duchess Stephanie’s illness. Advertisements tout Casswell Hazard & Co. cod liver oil and various tonics. The London case of William Wolff, an anarchist, ends with a hung jury and discharge.
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Stephanie
Casswell, Hazard & Co
New York
William Wolff
London
Voltaic Belt Trial Offer and Remedies Advertising
Dr Dye's Celebrated Voltaic Belt offered on thirty day trial for nervous debility and related diseases. Allen's Brain Food praised for nervous conditions and generative vitality. Papillon remedies and skin cure advertised by Chicago company. Clendennen and Barnum introduce a white elephant in London attracting attention for shipment to the U S in March. Marquis Tseng comments on China France war risk.
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The
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall Mich
Allen
Papillon Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Ill
Richard & Sobrbeck
Wim, Clendennen
Epilepsy Cure Claim and Other Notices
A statement by Prof. Irving B. Smith of Pike New York alleges Sarmari tan Nervine cured his epileptic fits. The Duke of Argyll plans to respond to Henry George's Progress and Poverty. Emory's Little Cathartic Pills advertised as stimulating appetite and reviving a worn-out body.
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Irving B. Smith
Pike, N.Y
Duke of Argyll
Henry George
Emory
Hop Bitters Beneficial for Liver Complaint Says P M Barnes
In Longe Jack Missouri on September 14 1879 P M Barnes reports using Hop Bitters for liver complaints and malaria fever with great benefit claiming superior effect to other medicines.
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P. M. Barnes
Debility and dyspepsia remedies advertise in Boston and New York
John Edward Kelly dies at City Hospital Boston after Irish revolutionary activity. An ornate ad promotes Brown's Iron Bitters and Hood's Sarsaparilla for debility and poor appetite, touting Peptonized Beef Tonic and products from Caswell, Hazard & Co. in New York, with general druggist distribution and medical claims.
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John Edward Kelly
Ireland
City
Boston
George W. Bones
Clay City
Mensman’s
Caswell, Hazanp & Co
Proprestors
New York
Beautiful Flowers at Nourse's Greenhouses
An advertisement for Nourse's Greenhouses promoting flowers and plants as the cheapest and best options with the telephone number 87 for contact.
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Nourse
Market Prices and Grain, Coal, and Provisions Report
Market review shows strong corn and pits activity with variable baled hay. Prices list soft coal wood and hay varieties, flour, corn meal, and provisions including butter eggs and potatoes, with live stock figures noted as part of weekly market totals.
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Cates Neeereree
Cc.c
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Chilenge
Meck Island
Pacific Railway
Molin
Guoing
North Minnesota
St. Louis Express
Milwaukee Express
Mail
Milwaukee Night Express
North Milwaukee Express Aide
St. Louis
Bueryptol
Knox
Alz Bros * Pompadore
Albert Roscngue
Hiis
Nebraska
Mod
Burgaros
Samuelson & Jinsons
Charlie Hepkrns
Fifth Avenue
Joshua Tasselquist
Kansas
Holt
Win Boseld
Donaldson
Mary A Selly
Bushdlo Prair
Blake
West Second Street
Teutonia Socity
Genesee
Usu
Acksenvile
Thas
Southwell
Burton Colgrove
Hanpy Hollow
Wallace W Hall
S. Secret Service
Maher
Leare
Anna Christopher
Bains, Tea and Coffce
Lillie Gunnell
Oliver Gunnell
Occeola
Frank Gunnell
Leavenworth
J. M. Horr
Ae Sans
Sheriffs Sale
Deadwood
Chimnas People
Andrew Moore
Walliam Moore
Elijah 8
Sutton
MMON
Robert Stellar
Alday @ Stelk
Onancery
Rock Island County
Illinois
L. E. Hemenway, P. M
New York Commercial Travelers’ Association
Sherman, Tex
Falaboose
Pat
Baker's
Townley
Ouray
Cole
Mike Cuddihee
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Francis Hall
Hale
Pike
Colden
Marquis Tseng
Paris
China
France
Supreme Tribunal
Vienna
Sponga
Pitely
von Marlath
Barnum
Birmingham and Midland Institutes
Hood
Gamont
Wales
Market Review
Market Square
Enal
Bay
Sesee LM
Dimock, Gould & Co
Corporation of Dimock, Gould &Co
State of
Said-Corporation
D. C. Diwock
J. M. Gould
K. Ainsworth
A C. Dart
C. M. Hilt
Bros Arwovixa
All Druggists & Champlin &Co
Pasee
Bowmaaa
Lane & Bodley CO
Levators Cincinnati
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Northern Pacific
Great Wheat Belt of America
United States
Nis
Pap
CAS
B. Lamborn
St. Paul’ Minn
R. R
Chicago & North-Western
R’y
Chicago and North-Western
U.S. Harness Company
Smith Bros
Towa
Concord
Brady Street
Davenport Lows
P. Brady
Agt
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