Memorial Day Honored Veterans Across Rock Island and Moline
A large Memorial Day observance unfolded with parades from Armory Hall to Riverside cemetery and Court House Square. Veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic led processions, bands played Nearer My God to Thee and America, and memorial orations by J B Hawley and General Richard Rowett saluted fallen soldiers. Floral tributes decorated monuments as crowds gathered, with enthusiastic civic support and notable addresses by local officials and clergy.
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Ubiut
Deere Band
Armory
Pitteentheer
Marshal Konieo
Druin Mayr
JB Manley
Mayer Koox
Tles
O P Sewers
Grand Army of the Republic
J W Muse
Milan
Edgar Trego
Orion
Graham Post
Sunmlay
Moline
Deere & Cos
Child Avenue
Augustana College
Nineteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Riverside Cemetery
God
W—B.—Stevens
Kennedy
McPherson
Sloan
Velie
Barlow
Hepburn
McNab
Blakeowre
Brave Battery
Grout
Mell Follett
J.B. Hawley
Tess
Deeere
Abbie Gould
H. E. Barber
Armory Hall
J. M. Beardsley
Bleuer’s Band
Rodman
Rodman Rifle Company
Knights of Pythias
Rock Island Tire Department
Marshal Miller
Police
Catholic Order of the Sacred Heart
Soldiers Monument
Court House Square
E. W. Spencer
Blears
America
August Wentz
August Reimers
Kellers
M. L. Williston
Morgan
August Wentz Post
Knights of Pythias and Co. Bof
States Militia
Great Western Band
Woman's Christian Association Meets Discusses Outreach
The Woman's Christian Association held its regular monthly meeting at the First Baptist Church. Reports praised early progress and temperance efforts. Plans included observing the WCTU day of prayer and initiating flower missions. a site for an Industrial school was authorized, and greeting letters to the Citizen's League were approved. The association lists thirty five members and seeks new enrollments.
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The
Man's Christian Association
Baiat Church
M. E. Stewart
Mise
Abbie Gould
W.G.A
Citizen's League
League
Citizen’s
Ligue
P and Mitr
Eee
Cawden ‘Geosetary
Entrikin Seeks State House Seat Amid Election Ties
Fragmentary text shows J. Entrikin named as candidate for State’s attorney in Moline and mentions Morine, with the Union backing Entrikin as part of a broader election contest. The passage suggests political defeat or gratification tied to Morine and the coming election.
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Wit
J. Entrikin
Torney
Walter J. Entrikin
Moline
Capt.i Morine
Turners Convene in Davenport with 200 Delegates
The biennial Turners convention gathered 200 delegates from across the United States in Davenport. Mayor Claussen gave the welcome, and National Association President H. M. Starkloff of St. Louis opened with remarks on growth, gymnastic aims, and moral civic training.
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United States
Davenport
Claussen
Europe
National Association
H. M. Starkloff
St. Louis
Davenport Gazette
L Uw
Rome
Ee i Prowela Otis Moieidaal
Journalie Rb ‘Business Parwulté
Avery ‘Ésiting
Frederick Ludwig Jahn
Germany
France
Governont
Mart Placa
Ber
Flower Mission Aims at Local Hospital Flowers Drive
The article promotes a Flower Mission event at First Baptist Church inviting all to donate flowers for patients. It urges children to participate by sending names of sick recipients and describes how bouquets are placed on pillows in hospitals. The piece frames flowers as messages of love and care and hopes the custom spreads in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koyd
St. Nicholas
Moline
Aunure
Slaughter House Complaint Near Waterman Place
Citizens protest the D. Yager location southeast of the Waterman place for unsanitary slaughtering. The odor from unconsumed offal is offensive within a quarter mile, affecting residents and seemingly beyond city limits. they urge city action to correct and dispose of waste properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Yager
Death of an Old Citizen in Mo line
Gottlotb Kurtz, an old resident of Moline, died at his residence on Thirteenth Street on the Bluff at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had been ill for five months and suffered a sudden brain congestion on Sunday night. Kurtz came to Moline from Pennsylvania and was a respected citizen. He formerly served as foreman at the Moline Maleable Works and was a member of the Trond M founder's group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlotb Kurtz
Moline
Thirteenth Street
Fie
Works
Newwasivat
M Foulder
Sunday church meeting outlines school reform and officers
A Sunday church meeting at the Atlanta area outlines the former superintendent's replacement with Thomas Walton as first and D B Wen dell as second. Officers and teachers likely remain, with Kay presiding at the piano as the organization plans future arrangements and hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne
RE A Tree and Local Notices From the Village
A two year old child was run over by a passenger train near the Rock River bridge last Sunday evening while parents were away. A fishing party forgot bait at the lorry last Saturday. Mr Slumberstone moved furniture back on Tuesday but will stay at work in Moline. Mrs Carrol visited Colona. Men seek bridge work but foreman resists. A cheese meeting elected T. W Reese president with Teller and Charley Baum as secretary and treasurer.
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America
Wilhelm Pfaender
New Ulm
Minn
Emil Hoechster
Chicago
Emil Wallbea
Milwaukee
J. R. Ballinger
St. Louis
John Schwertfeger
Davenport
Schuetzen Park
Island
Boston
Slumberstone
Moline
T. W Reese
Teller
Charley Baum
Children’s Day Observance at Baptist Church
Mrs. Jones of Jameston New York visits with her brother Mr Howard and family. Dr and Mrs Mitchell of Minneapolis visit Mrs Livergoon. Mrs David Allebrown away visiting near Josin. Baptist church renovation and decoration for Children’s Day. VERITE. June 4 1884.
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Jones
Jameston
New York
Howard
Baptist Church
Mitchell
Minneapolis
Proposed Lincoln Avenue Link Between Sugar Hollow and Fifteenth Street
The piece argues for opening a new route from Fifteenth Street to Sugar Hollow by converting Twelfth Avenue into a通 line. It notes the lack of direct access between old Sugar Hollow road and Fifteenth Street from Sixth Avenue to the blu road south of Stewartville and urges opening the old Lincoln Avenue for efficient cross-town traffic.
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Sugar Hollow
Fifteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Blu Road
Stewartville
Fifteenth
Lincoln Avenue
Cow Court House Supervisors Room Repainted and Refurnished
The Cow Court House Supervisors room is being repainted and papered to improve habitability. The former office space will serve as a circuit clerk area after renovation and then be rented.
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Cow Court House
Ip Jai Balling
Leo Peng
Uae
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Gaklands
Ife
Treagsons
Capitol
Fair Columbia
Heros
Christ
W. W. Warner
Henry County
A. R
Rock Island
Davenport People, Co. B
Iowa Nations
AEP Wa Fateh
Ind
Knights
Pythias
Apepes
Thie” Gear
Western Band
J. W. Muse
Trego Post
Deere
Benson
Davenport Double Quartette
August Keimers
Doubie Quartette
Woman's Christian Association
J. BM
Turners
Tion
Newark
Milwaukes
Vaight-Sesing
le Long
Bassé
Langdon Sandera
Tro
Bowlesburg
Rock River
Twelfth Avenue
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