Wall at St Michaels reports Alaska voyage to Yukon gold fields
Frank M Wall writes from ship off Alaska to Williams White & Co. on arrival near St Michaels. He details long voyage toward the Yukon mouth, hopeful for gold at Kinook, reports scenery, a burning volcano, large cod, and mail delays. Local Rock Island notes hint at Alaska letters and a sick relative.
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St. Michaels
Yukon
Kinook
Frank Wall
Williams White & Co
Frank M. Wall
Alaska Gold Fields
Galesburg Alaska Mining and Developing Co
Klondider
Dutch Harbor
Wall
Seattle
Alaska
States
Fred Allen
Rock Island
Endeavorers Convene in Rock Island’s Central Church
The Tri City Christian Endeavor union met at Central Presbyterian Rock Island last evening with delegates from Moline. G T Stange led opening exercises, Eva Barber recited How Mr Rogers Hung a Picture, Miss Gest played an organ solo, and Rev J L Murphy spoke on The School of Heresy. Treasurer’s report showed 54 dollars, donated to the Christian Commission for soldiers in the field. A nominating committee was appointed to report at the next meeting at Second Congregational. The gathering ended with America and a supper in the lecture room.
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Tri- City
Davenport
Second Congregational Church
America
Lecure Room
Central Church
Yees
Enke
Sevens Entertainment At Cygnet Circle Honours German Art
Miss Lillie Swan hosted Sevens society at Cygnet Court for a Friday evening lawn dinner and prize awards. Miss Lyra Lukens won for largest German pictures collection with 374 items, while Miss Grace Wells took best illustrating German studios. Mrs Alice Metzgar and Misses Grace Hall Lina Kennedy also entered. A playful turn over sweetened the finale as a morale booster.
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Sevens Society
Lillie Swan
Cygnet Creat
Swan
Miss Swan
The
Sevens
Harry Ainsworth
W. H. Hillhouse
Lyra Lukens
Grace Wells
Alice Metzgar
Grace Hall
Lina Kennedy
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Various Ailments
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla offers permanent relief for men women and children troubled with sores humors pimples and related conditions.
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Hood
Races Highlight Wins by Minnie Birchwood Royal Rene and Vyzenio
In Davenport yesterday afternoon Minnie Birchwood won the 2 27 trot in 2 17 4. Royal Rene took the 2 40 trot in 2 20. Vyzenio won the 2 30 pace in 2 01 8. Dan Horne Jo Hebert and Hugh Barr were judges with Harry Loper as starter.
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Davenport
Minnie Birchwood
Royal Rene
Vyzenio
Dan Horne
Jo Hebert
Hugh Barr
Harry Loper
Cable the Key Looms in Democratic Plan for National Scope
Times-Herald reports a renewed use of Cable in the Democrats plan. It notes subordination of free silver and 16 to 1, aiming to restore gold standard support and attract the 1804 era bi metals coalition. It mentions Bryan’s possible exclusion if party unity holds. The plan traces to September Chicago talks by Jones Stone Croker and Altgeld.
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Times-Herald
Ben T. Cable
William Jenings Bryan
Chicago
Penis James K. Jones
William J. Stone
Missouri
Richard Croker
New York City
Mas
John P. Altgeld
Ilinois
Obituary notices from MoLine area feature three deaths
Roy E K Tuffley aged 17 7 25 died of typhoid fever at 8 am Sunday He was a Moline high school student class of 1900 He leaves parents a sister Mrs Hudson and four brothers George Canton TL Thomas Nebraska William Twelfth Ave and John Stewartville Funeral from home at 10 am Tuesday to Riverside cemetery Rev J F Robinson officiating Amanda Dorman widow of Joseph Dorman died at home Sewer i age 72 after two day illness Four sons and one daughter Frank Joseph John William and Mary m McKee survive Funeral services at 9 0 am Thursday Interment Western cemetery D Stanwood Wendell son of Mr Mrs D D Wendell of Prospect Farm Southeast Moline died at home Thursday He had nervous prostration suffered long He leaves his mother wife and six children eldest Mrs Charles Loding three brothers J I Wendell M J Wendell and C BR Wendell Funeral Friday at 3 pm from Towlesbury chapel Rev J F Robinson officiating
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Roy Ek, Tuffley
Mra
Jab
Tuffley
Roy
Moline
Mrs. Hudson
George
Canton
Amanda Dorman
Joseph Dorman
Sewer i
Frank W
Joseph
John
William
Mary
P. McKee
William Killing
Benjamin
Kansas
A. N. Littig
Davenport
Western Cemetery
D. Stanwood Wendell
James H. Wendell
Prospect Farm
D. D. Wendell
Chelsea
Mass
Charles Loding
J. I. Wendell
Molino
M. J
Chicago
C. BR
New York
Wendell
United Brethren Church
Towlesbury
J. F. Robinson
Old Settlers Meeting Dates May Conflict in Illinois
Members of Rock Island county Old Settlers association read that Henry county society fixed August 25 for its annual meeting. Since the date is not widely publicized, many may attend both. Rock Island likely will change its date.
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Rock Island County Old Settlers’ Association
Dig&patch
Henry County Society
Rock Island County
Through Tickets to North Pacific and Puget Sound
Travel office announces sale of through tickets to North Pacific and Puget Sound points at the lowest rate ever offered. Tickets available at the C., R. 1 & B. ticket office.
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North Pacific
Puget Sound
Garden of the Gods Travelogue Describes Colorado Springs Visit
W. F. Eastman recounts a July 23 visit to Manitou and Colorado Springs. The party climbs near Pike's Peak, notes rugged ledges and rock formations including Balanced Rock, and observes geological features and local roads. They meet residents Mrs. J. A. Weir and Mrs. Huntoon and other travelers.
Old Settlers Picnic Plans In Henry County
In Prophetstown the Measrs Reese sr and jr led committee work for the Old Settlers Henry county picnic with August 25 set as the meeting date. Mrs A M Pomeroy of Orion visits to see her first grandchild born to Mr and Mrs A L Tlumberstone. Local notes mention visits by Mrs S H Weed, Mrs Charles Wilson from Chicago, and Mrs Shaw from Northwestern Tow. The U P church ladies held a box social with good profit. Threshing continues as J F Delany handles grain. Professor Rudysell Graham of Monmouth College spoke at Geneseo. U S attorney outlines possible condemnation for Hennepin canal landowners.
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I. W. Reese, Sr
Prophetstown
Henry County
Reese
Weed
A. M. Pomeroy
Orion
A. L. Tlumberstone
S. H. Weed
Moline
Charles Wilson
Chicago
Joseph Wimer
Shaw
Northwestern Tow
Emma RB. Porter
U. P. Church
Wm. C. Skinner
J. F. Delany
Rudysell Graham
Monmouth College
Geneseo
United States
Hennepin Canal
Local notes from Joslin and surrounding towns
Threshing starts at James Danahoo's as Walthers and Osborn work Monday. Miss Nickie Wells of Belle Plaine, Iowa visits Miss Ma Belle McMurphy. Soldier Fred Netzer writes from the Columbia near Santiago dated July 15 saying he is well and ready for battle. J. F. Buitzer shells corn for Justin Daily and Sam Adams. Mrs. Ellmer Miller of Moline visits her parents. Mr ethic George Oliver hosts friends for a day of sociability with Misses Maggie Cowe Nellie Connells Mary Lee Annie Lee and others from Rock Island and Erie. A ride with Mrs Oliver’s uncle near Hampton, then back to Joslin at dusk. Wm Whiteside Sr visits country. YP C U sociable at Rose on church. Ralph Beal suffers a mashed great toe. Rev Barr distributes programs for U B camp meeting at Polo August 19 to 28. Clay Gohn of Polo visits friends in the locality.
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Ellmer Miller
Moline
Ethic George Oliver
Maggie Cowe
Nellie ‘Connells
Mary Lee
Annie Lee
Rock Tsihnd
Joseph Whiteside
Charles Stratton
Erie
Ralph
Reb
Barr
U. B
Polo
Clay Gohn
Controlling Wheat Prices and a Patent Medicine Claim
The piece discusses wheat price manipulation in Chicago and extends to praise for Hostetter's Storbach Bitters as a universal health aid. It asserts the Bitters improves appetite, relieves dizziness, and restores energy, recommending a wineglass before meals.
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Chicago
Cambridge Chronicle Bought By Young Chicago Lawyer
The Cambridge Chronicle was sold at a mortgage sale last Friday and bought by Oscar Olson, a recent high school graduate who later studied law and became a lawyer in Chicago.
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Cambridge Chronicle
Oscar Olson
Storm lashes Rock Island with ferrying dangers and shocks
Wednesday evening’s storm hit Rock Island harder than Moline with downed trees and broken windows. Electrical shock nearly felled fireman John Kempen at Rock Island Sash and Door. Dr DeSilva aided him for an hour before revival. D Roy Bowlby and party in the Lucretia rode a perilous wake near Crescent bridge, steering for shore as wind and waves drove the launch onto rocks before reaching safety.
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Rock Island
Moline
John Kempen
Kempen
DeSilva
Rock Island Street
Davenport
D. Roy Bowlby
Lucretia
Crescent Bridge
Rowlby
Port Byron Notes On Visits and Local Happenings
Port Byron reports Miss Walker of Macomb visiting Rev. Thompson as relatives gathered in town. Hall and Rogers went north on Monday. The MFE church steeple is to be painted with scaffolding already in place by Wm. Ross. Prof. Burr of Beloit College visited, and L. H. Teent went below Thursday. Halls circus comes Saturday marking a second town appearance this season. The new sidewalk work continues and residents hope for broader street improvements. Arthur Wood’s hand heals and Academy prospects for 1895 99 look strong with top teachers.
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Gr. A. Metagar
Miss Walker
Macomb
Port Byron
KW. ‘Thompson
W.od. Hall
PF. Rogers
St. Paul
M. FE
Wm. Ross
Prof. Burr
Beloit College
L. H. Teent
Showalter
Elmer
Rock Island
Brown
Wabash, Ind
F. B. Stone
Halls Circus
Arthur Wood
Academy
Surprise Birthday Visit For Enoch Wilson
A large group of neighbors and friends from Rock Island and Rural township surprised farmer Enoch Wilson on his 56th birthday. The celebration occurred Thursday when carriages arrived at his residence, marking his first notice of the event.
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Rock Island
Enoch Wilson
Wilson
Naval notes from Lancaster flagship in Key West 1898
Lieutenant Franks W. Hunt is ordered home for failing a professional examination while Lieutenant J H Porter is disqualified for active service due to slight sight defect. Crew changes include J G Swisher and George I Zimmerman assigned to ships, Charles Gensley moved between vessels and hospital transfer for further care. The Pedro prize boat, purchased for 400000 dollars, joins the naval force as a supply vessel. crew from Moline and Pedro sailors head to Boston aboard the Hector. A near collision between Lancaster and San Francisco causes minor damage. San Francisco loses an awning and a gun. The San Francisco Band and concerts enchant the harbor while the We met revenue cutter arrives from Chicago after 5200 mile journey. Harry Ruhser reassures friends he is well aboard the Lancaster.
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U.S
Lancaster
Key West
Fla
Franks W. Hunt
Theavy Department
J. H. Porter
Niagara
J. G. Swisher
Moline
George I. Zimmerman
Charles Gensley
Puritan
Langanster
Gensley
Boston
Mass
Hector
Pedro
Terror
San Francisco
Howell
Havana
Chicago
Calumet
Lakes
St. Lawrence
Ocean
Harry Ruhser
Ruhser
John Sundine
Rock Island Route Offers Discount to Alaska Access
Travelers may reach Alaska via the Rock Island route at reduced fare to the nearest Pacific coast point. Contact a Rock Island ticket agent for details and particulars.
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Alaska
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
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Nehring Sea
Norton Sound
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Stengel
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Garden OF the Gods
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Teu
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Mr. Weir
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