Miss Gibbs Weds Bert Bristol in Elmwood Home
Bert S Bristol of this city and Miss Alice Lilian Gibbs of Elmwood Illinois were married at Dr and Mrs J W Morgan home with a ring ceremony. The couple plan a trip on the steamer Quincy to St Paul then return to Moline and home August 15. Both are active in Masonics and Eastern Star groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
North
Cosy Home
Bert S Bristol
Alice Lilian Gibbs
Elmwood
J W. Morgan
Bristol
St. Paul
Moline
Nineteenth Avenue
Fourtenth Street
Deere & Co
Masonic
Eastern Star
Rupture Specialist Visit Promised July 29
The eminent rupture specialist Dr E E Rohrabaugh, president of the United States Truss Co., Chicago and Philadelphia, is promised to visit Wednesday July 29. He has treated many ruptured patients in this locality at his Chicago office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E E Rohrabaugh
United States Truss Company
Chicago
Philadelphia
Rohrabaugh
America
Local Hernia Specialist to Visit for Free Examinations
Dr Rohra baugh, famed for bloodless cure of ruptures, arrives in Moline for a one day visit. He offers free examinations and consultations, guarantees cure, and endorses his method by thousands treated nationwide. Call to see a hernia expert and seize the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rohrabaugh
H ‘Haig
Hillsdale Social Notes and Visits End July
Hillsdale residents note visitors and travels including Miss Maul Wynes from Rock Island visiting Lou Wreath, Miss Rosa Opendyke of Port Byron visiting John Opendyke, and Miss Margaret Goose near Hillsdale. The United Brethren and Methodist churches announce meetings and services, with funeral attendances and local shopping trips among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Maul Wynes
Rock Island
Lou Wreath
Ladies’ and Society
The
United Brethren Church
Fred Ashdown
Cora Ashdown
Sons
Mapleton
Jessie Whiteside
Joslin
Margaret Goose
John B Walker
John M Walker
Rosa Opendyke
Port Byron
John Opendyke
Meech
No Union For Parry Plant Shuts Down If Union Labor Takes Over
Indianapolis reports a drive by the American Federation of Labor to organize I M Parry plant. Parry vows the establishment will be shut if unions take control and questions Labor leadership moving into the city. He sends a letter to the Commercial Club urging against hosting union headquarters in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Federation of Tabor
I. M. Parry
Gompers
Parry
Commercial Club
You Haven’t Such a Postmaster in Your Pocket
A Lincoln anecdote recalls an early administration visitor who, after a visit, Lincoln quips about not having a postmaster in his pocket. He notes it seems odd that everyone has foreign ministers and collectors, but he suspects no postmaster is present. Lincoln’s playful, abrupt question follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Cicero and His Daughter A Portrait of Enduring Love
The article recalls Cicero’s deep bond with his daughter Tullia, a virtuous and accomplished woman. Her death plunges him into profound grief, with state affairs and friends failing to ease his sorrow. He laments that only she kept him linked to life and calls her loss the end of his world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicere
Cicero
Tullia
Brutus
Ossar
Atticus
Sacred Heart Cathedral Wedding of Pierr and Cosgrove Bride
James N. Pierr of Moline married Miss Mary C Cosgrove of Davenport in Sacred Heart Cathedral Davenport. Bishop Cosgrove officiated with a high mass and choir, followed by a wedding breakfast at Mrs. Marie Cosgrove’s home and a wedding trip to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Pierr
Mary C Cos.grove
Davenport
Bishop Cosgrove
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Johengren
Alphone Dur
Philadelphia
Fred B. Sharon
J Clark Hall
Lewis E. Roddewig
Marie Cosgrove
Grand Avenue
Pierr Jeft
New York City
Moline
Pierr
Pierr & Co
New York
War and Disorder a Civilian Fears in War Discipline
A Blackwood's quotation argues that order tempts fear of chaos and that disciplined armies mask violence. It claims civilized war carries terror for financiers and leaders, as suppression hides a volcano of horror beneath controlled conduct and fear of disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Sebastian
Bazeilles
Rhan
Costly garments quoted by New York restaurant owner
A fashionable New York restaurant proprietor claims no diner pays less than $75 for a suit or overcoat for men and $25 for a woman’s waist in public places, noting frequent complaints from patrons whose clothing is ruined by waiters. He asserts these figures are the lowest quotations he has ever seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Local news items on property, legal cases and accidents
Friday Emil Englund reports the loss of a small wagon valued at 25 dollars from his premises at 2425 Fourth Avenue. James Liggitt posts bail of 300 dollars for his appearance in county court after a Monday assault incident. Rumors circulate that J C Hubinger of Keokuk may acquire Union Electric property to expand his system. James Couneley pays a 100 dollar fine for resisting an officer and faces larceny charges. Golf clubs seek cadet labor as state laws limit hiring. Arsenal club may lure big events. Mrs A C Ramsey injured in Milwaukee train crash, receives hospital care after a broken ankle. Oscar Stark injured in a runaway near Fairview, horse and buggy damages reported. Moline Retail Clerks union admits nine new members. May term court closes. September session upcoming. Will of Nels Anderson probated. Charlotta W Anderson named executrix. Drury Township resident M J Shelley pleads guilty to simple assault. divorce anticipated. John F Rose certified as embalmer. other health board notes. Elevator accident injures Walter Lamb. hospital stitches. Plow company leader James Barclay heads new American Plow Co at Madison with 200000 capital. A M Dahl serves as director. Christian Endeavor delegates return from Denver. many plan Colorado side trips. Gas stove explosion causes minor damage at 513 Fifth Avenue. Court-house staff receive fish from W J Sweeney. J I Trimmer moves to Rock Island & Peoria line, succeeding E M Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hubinger
Keokuk
Union Electric Company
James Couneley
Connelly
Parmenter
Couneley
Milde
Comneley
Tri-City
United States
Arsenal Golf Club
Colorado
Green Mountain Falls
Obituary notices from Rock Island area elders and relatives
Obituaries report the deaths of John Eckstrom a long time Deere employee in Moline tuberculosis illness at home 838 184th avenue female survivors Ruth Tora Hazel and Dorras along with siblings in Denmark Sweden and Illinois Funeral at home then Mission Tabernacle. John H Stuhr 70 died in Rock Island Civil War veteran and Buford Post member survived by five children and wife. G A Wolff daughter Amanda Julia Hall C J Carlson Mo line Plow Co death from cholera morbus. John B Wells Rock Island native and former postmaster family connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eckstrom
Deere & Co
Avenue
Sweden
Moline
Deere
Ruth
Tora
Hazel
Dorras
Denmark
J G. Anderson
Rock Island
John Torsel
Greenville
Mission Tabernacle
John H Stuhr
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Stuhr
Holstein
Germany
Edward
John
Harry
Ernest
Vincennes
Ind
Fred Sutcliffe
Whatcom
Stuhr
Buford Post
G. A. Wolff
Mayer Rosenfield
A Silverman
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Wich
Silverman
J . Sax
Ottumwa
Fittinger
Eau Claire
Wis
Charles Keller
Manila
Philippines
Joseph
Albert
Amanda Julia Hall
Amanda Julia
Otto W. Hall
Sherrard
Burke
Cable
Co. J. Carlson
C. J. Carlson
Moline Plow Co
Thirteenth Street
Molmne
John S
P. J
Carl A
Anna M. Here
John B. Wells
Howard Wells
Mr. Wells
Cincinnati
Madison
Bloomington
Chipplannock
Mr. Welle
Mre
C. Thulin
Sebe Wasnen
Kathleen
Markets Quotations and Live Stock Prices From Chicago and East Buffalo
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show Wheat Corn Data Pork Lard and Short Ribs with July to December prices. Live stock reports from Chicago July 18 list hogs cattle and sheep with estimated receipts and price ranges. East Buffalo N Y July 15 reports cattle hogs and sheep prices and receipts from Dunning Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Medido
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Thulin Death in Detroit Leaves Widow and Child
In Detroit yesterday at 1 pm the death of Mrs Thulin is reported with no cause or burial plan given. The couple married a year ago and their little son remains with the husband, who worked for Parke Davis. Mrs Mary Darnell, 74, died in Rock Island after dysentery. Mrs Catherine Toenniges, 35, died in Davenport of chronic pneumonia leaving four children and a husband.
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Thulin
Detroit
Thylin
Mary Darnell
James Darnell
Rock Isand
Catherine Toenniges
C. F Toenniges
Bleuer
Rock Island
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Teenniges
England
Debating Club Reignites Napoleonic Question
The Lime and Plaster club revived a classic query. one speaker notes a Napoleonic revival in tone while another questions the comparison. The exchange evokes nostalgia for historic debates and reflects ongoing interest in Napoleonic era comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime and Plaster Club
Bonaparte
Dan Napoleon
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tragedy and delay mark Liverpool region incident
In a Waterloo near Liverpool train wreck eight people died and fifteen were seriously injured. A white man in Flemingsburg Wy was hanged after slow court proceedings for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Liverpool
Flem- Inesburg
Watches Found Buried On Rife Property After Medium Clue
Mr Ife found the stolen watches on the Rife residence grounds with the aid of medium Madam Sulger. She predicted the watches would be on the property and they were found partly covered in dirt inside an old shed door. Mrs Rife offered $2 for help and the police are investigating the burglary crew based on her tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Sulger
Frank Rife
Fifteenth Street
Death of Mrs. Blaine in Augusta at 78
Mrs. James G. Blaine, 78, died in Augusta after a period of illness. Born Harriet Stwood, she was the daughter of a Maine citizen and met her husband while teaching in Kentucky. She will be buried in Washington tomorrow.
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Augusta
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Washington
Anu
James G. Blaine Familly
State Street
Harriet Stwood
Maine
Kentucky
Various 1900s News Snippets Reported Amid National Affairs
Postmaster General Payne's temporary absence elevates Wynne to acting postmaster general. Illinois Central declares 3 percent semiannual dividend. James Allison Botwen resigns as deputy US consul general in Paris. Havana reports three mellow fever cases this year. John Sargent receives a large Berlin art medal from the German emperor. Chicago school enrollment totals 274,247. A Riga wife seeks divorce after husband paints their Rochester home red and sky blue. Ed Claus lynched near Eastman Georgia as Miss Susie Johnson watches. William Cook learns he is heir to 100000 pounds from C F Cook’s death in Brantford. Secretary Shaw guest of President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
Wynne
Illinois Central Railroad Company
James Allison Botwen
Chicago
United States
Paris
Havana
John SS. Sargent
Berlin
Smith Renkle
Riga
Rochester
N. Y
Ed Claus
Eastman
Susie Johnson
William Cook
C. F. Cook
Brantford
England
Shaw
Roosevelt
Saganore Hill
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Miss Gibbs
Berts
Rev
Crumbaker
Hotel Harms
Ro K Island
E. E. Rohrabaugh
James Pierr
Mary C. Cosgrove
Sacredheart Cathedral
Emil Englund
Fourth Avenue
James Liggitt
W. R. Moore
McCashrin
Dispatch
Learie
McCaskrin
A C Ramsey
J. P van Patten Wholesale Grocey Co
Milwaukee
Iowa
H Ramsay
Oscar Stark
Fairview School
Twenty Third Avenue
Mr. Stark
W C Corbett
Mr Corbetts
Mr Corbett
Moline Retail Clerks’ Union
Industrial Hall
Ramsay
Nels Anderson
Charlotta W. Anderson
M. J. Shelley
Drury Township
Bert Girls
John F. Rose
A. V
Jack
Peoria
Walter Lamb
Manufacturers’ Hotel
Mrp. Pine
E M Wilcox
Chicago and West Liberty
John H. Stuhr
G. A. Wolf
Brown & Christison
R. C Benson and
Passig Bros
Mr. Ife
Mrs. Blaine
Maine Statesman
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