Celebrations planned across the county for the Fourth
The Fourth of July will be widely observed with picnics at Brooks' grove in Moline and several communities preparing celebrations. Officials in Rock Island and Port Byron organize events, with Rev Hares and Dr Meorcun among speakers. A health and cemetery statistics report from Phippiannock cemetery outlines interments across three cemeteries for 1875, 1879, and 1880, noting low death rates in comparison with other cities.
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Brooks’ Gros
Rock Island
Warner
Batato
Port Byron
Das
Meorcun
Dhas
Zuma
Sheppard
Oas
Davenport
H D
Clark
Tvfords Grove
Osborn
Ifans
Hasn
Soltar
Wwe
P.L Mitchell
Phippiannock
Rock Toland
Chippiannock
Sears
Rock Enland
Tematery Torahant
Milda
Iassy
New York
Brooklyn
Phildelphia
Chicago
Boston
St Loum
St. Francisca
New Orleans
Coveland
Rock Island city budget shows 106000 plus debt items
A reads as a city notice listing annual appropriations for Rock Island for the next year including debt interest 12 000 police 9 200 library 1 600 fire 7 7 6 water works 16 000 salaries 5 500 bridges 2 000 streets and alleys 10 000 printing 600 office rent 2000 health 12 540 contingent 4 000 and a total 106 230 with tax estimates and notes on approaching limits and debt reduction. The text also includes an advertisement for Bir Wieod and Liver Cure by D Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Musi
Moline
Police Department
Health Department
Rock Se
Second Ward School Pond Progress and Grading Update
Dan McEnars leads progress on foundation work for the new Second Ward school. Hegh twine grades ponds in a heavier job while the city engineer notes pruning of project knobs by about 35 feet. Excavation totals range from 16 000 to 18 090 yards with an estimated cost near 1 500 or 1 600 dollars. board aims to push work quickly though completion may extend into the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McEnars
Second Ward
Hegh
Kadney-Wort Kidney Remedy Advertises Health Cure
An old advertisement promotes Kadney-Wort as a universal remedy for constipation and kidney and liver diseases. It claims quick action on kidneys and liver, restoring health and strength, with packaging offered for a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Adv
Davenport Woman Dead After Childbirth in Tuesday Heat
News reaches Mr Mo Tart ve that Mrs Wallace of Davenport died shortly after giving birth in the city. She was 27, the child born dead, and her twin sister is visiting in Colorado. Funeral from Moline church tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev Moran. The burial will be in Rock River Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prat Wallace
Davenport
Wallace
Borth
Colorado
Moline
VR Moran
Fartell
Rockriver
A Liberal Offer for Electric Delta Cures
Waeser and Co offers to end nervous disability and other ailments through electric devices claimed to be scientific cures. Advertising claims state the tevtcon devices, invented by Prof Toy of the University of Michigan, are the only electra appliances for such cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waeser & Co
Michigan Avenue
Jackson
Trout
Bieaga
University of Michigan
Young offender Rodgers returns to reform school
W F Rodgers fifteen year old delinquent, previously pardoned at his father’s request, stole a pocket book containing 3 80 from Nicholas Brooks. He was arrested by Constable Mapes, bound over to the County Court, confessed guilt, and sentenced to two years at Pontiac Reform School. He used 3 to buy a watch and 50 cents for cigars, returning the watch for repairs and promising to repay Brooks. He dislikes jail but dislikes work more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F Rodgers
Reform School of
Iowa
Nicholas Brooks
Mapes
Adams
Young Rodgers
Pontiac
Okerberg' 3
Okerberg
Brooks
Tonic Promises Quick Relief for Broad Ailments
A family medicine tonic described as a universal remedy claims to aid bilious attacks stomach liver and kidney complaints diabetes and gravel. Drugstores report high demand with occasional shortages while bottles sell for fifty cents each.
Marriage Licenses Issued Since June 7 Update
The notice lists several marriage licenses issued since June 7 including August Mortenson and Aleda Johnson, August A. Asthe and Mina NS Rirkebs, Charles Swanson and Lotta Ellison, Gaustaf McPord and Emele Venstrand, Cart Johnson and Christina Sparing, Matthew Murrin and Margaret Boady, and others. It notes 36 licenses issued in the past month and provides a historical count series. The Board of Supervisors plans a meeting on Monday July 11 and the Evaluation Committee will meet Friday prior, July pth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Mortenson
Aleda Johnson
August A. Asthe
Mina NS Rirkebs
Charles Swanson
Lotta Ellison
Gaustaf Mc Pord
Emele Venstrand
Cart Johnson— Dies
Christina Sparing
Matthew Murrin
Margaret Boady
Pinhp Donaldson
Ian Addig
George Wo Dogdoh
Ha Wiper
William Eberling
Molfica Dewitt
Norval Llanes
Nora Baitjun
John Hollman
Mars Duthear
K Rohley
UGS
Board of Supervisors
Resignation of Rev Geo B Black at Milan Presbyterian Church
Rev Geo B Black resigns from Milan Presbyterian Church after Sunday service. A congregational meeting elected John H Cleland as chairman and G H Hlowens as secretary to draft resolutions praising his ministry. The committee approved resolutions acknowledging his faithful service and expressing best wishes. Copies of the resolutions were to be shared with the pastor and county papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian
Geo. B. Black
Milan
Geb
Rasovin
Thas
Tlomrws
Building slip spills cash found by honest finder
Peg Grover dropped a wallet containing nearly 200 dollars while inspecting a new library entrance. John Kerns recovered most of the funds from the cellar after finding worn official documents and handed them to Grover via Constable. The incident led to reflections on absent mindedness and the need for caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg Grover
Mr Grover
Disratch
John Kerns
Grover
Wheelock
Coup’s Circus to Exhibit in Rock Island July Fourth
WC Coup announces bringing the circus to Rock Island on the Fourth of July with additional late July shows planned. J R Peters telegraphed denial of Bloomington advertising rumors and offered 500 dollars for arrest or conviction of those circulating the report, claiming the show will remain united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Bloomington
J. R. Peters
Revered pastor accepts first Baptist call in Muscatine Iowa
A respected minister in Moline has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist Church of Muscatine, Iowa. He plans to serve for several weeks and then move to the new posting, with family moving to join him as arrangements are made.
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Lowa
Ife
Tie House
Govedawll
Speaula
Mother Aeforn
Amiy
Gs Kerong
Rew
Musvo
Rough on Rats Insecticide Ad From Vintage Page
An old advertisement touts Rough on Rats insecticide for rats mice bed bugs roaches and other pests. It lists a per box price of 1. c. and promotes household use.
Second School Election Demanded To Extend City District
Residents in District No 17, Town 17 call for a July election after a prior bond proposal for 1,000 to buy ground and build a school failed. City residents urge annexation of the city portion to access city schools, arguing outer district taxes without benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township 17
Friends of That
Bluly
Bluff
Bhuff
Local Hop Bitters Maker Tops Rochester Business
Vivid scene shows Telecartains and The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company as Rochester’s leading enterprise with broad household reach. Citizens weigh annexation of District 17 into City District to lower taxes and gain access to city high school and facilities.
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Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company
Rochester
Graphic
Malt Bitters Promoted by Local Druggists
Local apothecaries tout Malt Bitters as the best bitters for sleep and calming nerves. They claim strong liver and kidney support, relief from chills, and benefits for consumptives and nursing mothers, with frequent recommendations to customers.
For Ladies Only Store Ad Promises Fresh Goods
A local ad invites women to visit for elegant patterns and dress goods. It assures no obligation to buy, urges customers to compare with competitors, and touts a rapidly diminishing, fresh stock. The copy notes in stock goods and urges timely purchases rather than outdated items.
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Moline Review- Dispatch Molineaill
the Public Health
Entrikin
Riversate Cemetery
Usnautsentep
Pirech
Chipplannock
Athalie
Lutheran
Marshall
Bkomoline
J. C. Wallace
Harsch
The
Tri-City Health Meeting
Rocksland
Morey
Henry
TW Stewart
Henry Caree
T W Wheelock
Maune
James J Parks
Cr. Richards
Mo Gould
Sgreen
Durno
Prl
G. F.linfiald
Hirech
Ising
Dr. Kings
Dr King
Sichardy & Lohrbeck
Tullick
Esq Swenson
Frank Samuels
Henry Street
Gould
Swensson
5. Willl
Sa Grand Co-operative
Order OF Our House
A. P. Fisk
Western Cottage Organ
Western Cottage Organ CO
Wdoan
Mendota
Illinois
A. M. Hubbard
Ilinois
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