Lawton Bros Foils Moline Horse Sale Scheme
A Moline youth tried to sell Lawton Bros in Davenport a horse harness and buggy. Lawton Bros paid 80 dollars for the rig and the buyer, aided by a conspirator amped with a blue brass-buttoned coat, attempted to reclaim the rig by accusing the seller of improper ownership. Lawton called police, the ruse collapsed, and the pair departed without the horse.
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Moline
Rock Island
Lawton Bros
Davenport
Manu
Mano
Law
Mg Lawton
Lawton
Bros 5
Towa
Card of Thanks from Graham Post
At a meeting on June 1 189d Graham Post voted to tender thanks to the ladies and gatemen who assisted Memorial day preparations. The post expresses gratitude for the loyal work and sacrifice of those who helped the dead heroes, ending with a communal blessing and remembrance.
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Graham Post
Comrads
Shall We Have a Park In Moline
The city considers buying ground for a park now to provide a place to walk sit and talk away from streets. Supports low interest terms and city credit and notes land values will rise over the next decade making today a better buy for public use and recreation for women and children.
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Moline
City Seeks Park for Workmen Recreation and Fresh Air
The passage argues a park would offer workmen who toil late a fresh air refuge and social space. It claims such a park would benefit the city in many ways and the investment would not be regretted.
Death of J. O. Johnson Honored in Denver Funeral
The Denver Daily Times reports the death of J. O. Johnson, once a Moline resident and pallbearer at Dimock Gould & Co. He belonged to Mississippi Fire Engine Co and Moline Lodge 133 IOOF. His Denver funeral drew large crowds including Lincoln Post, G A R, Company D, Tabor Guards, Swedish consul Peter deadberg plus locals. The Rev D H Maine paid tribute noting he had no relatives in that region.
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The
Denver Daily Times
Moline
J. Johnson
Denver
Palltormer Oat Dimock, Gould & Co
Old Mississippi Fire Engine Company
Moline Lodge
Post
Unn
New Baptist Church Plans Approved for Moline
The New Baptist Church of Moline will begin foundation work after July 1 following approval of Mr Cady’s design modeled on Basilica style. The octagonal main body features a front chapel and parlor, with a sharp pitched roof and terrace windows, cut stone walls, a 104 by 50 foot footprint, iron roof and slate covering, and an open timber interior.
Solid Building Takes Shape at Hoo John Deere Block
Foundation work progresses with drain tile laid in cellars and covered with rock. Stone walls rise in cement, with all work contracted to Moline craftsmen and finished by day labor to support local labor and home institutions.
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Hoo
John Deere
Moline
Railroad firm pledges Iowa liquor transport halt
A letter from C R I & P General Solicitor Toos Winnnow in Davenport dated June 18 1984 states the railroad will comply with Iowa law. Brewers will be told to refuse intoxicating liquor transport to state points if completion before July 4 is not possible without a sale certificate. The move counters expectations that the railroad would oppose the law.
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Circaco
Smr
Iowa
F. Winnnow
Regatta Postponement Likely For July Dates
The regatta planned for July 10 and 11 is likely to be postponed about a week due to the Democratic convention and to avoid closeness to the Fourth of July. Prolonged warm weather delays, more practice for the Sylvans, and better preparation by the Regatta Company are cited as reasons.
Republicans Rally Behind Blaine Despite Opposition
Debate centers on protectionist and anti Chinese planks in the National Republican platform. Supporters praise Blaine’s long service, warning, with rising district delegate rules, that disaffection aims to ruin the party.
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New York Sea
Ariff Long
Henry Ward Beacher
Charles Francis Adams
Blaine
Republican Party
Boston
New York
James G Blune
Mage
Flouse
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Gearfield
City hog keeping rules diagram clarifies district limits
A descriptive diagram explains which city areas may keep hogs, correcting misconceptions about south of Thirteenth Avenue and west of Tenth Street. The notice outlines the permitted zone and aims to inform residents.
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Thirteenth Avenue
Tenth Street
Hog question diagram urged as final proof
The piece argues the diagram will settle the hog question effectively and invites doubters to test it, citing Ald Wilson's remark to "try it and see."
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Ald Wilson
Delegates Named for Democratic Convention in Rock Island
Rock Island lists delegates by ward for the June 18 Democratic convention. Second ward delegates include Z Mott John Volk and others. Third ward selections feature J M Reticker W Henry Arthur Burrall and more. Fourth ward names I C Connelly D Buford Henry Schmidt J R Johnston Patrick O Mara W H J Lundy. Fifth ward picks C P Swanson J W Stark Huber J W Welch. Sixth ward lists E W Hurst Ben T Cable Pat Kennedy. Seventh ward T J McCann C F Zeigler. First ward had no caucus.
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Rock Island
J Z Mott
John Volk
C W Negus
O'Neil
L M Buford
J W Yore
J M Reticker
W Henry
Arthur Burrall
C W Durham
Peter Schlemmer
William Young
I C Connelly
D Buford
Henry Schmidt
J R Johnston
Patrick O'Mara
H J
Deere & Co Annual Picnic Planned for July
Deere and Company announces its annual picnic at the usual site early in July with the Deere band providing music and dancing on the program. The event continues a long tradition enjoyed by the large workforce, anticipated with pleasure and interest by the employer and attendees.
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Deere & Co
Deere Band
Liberal League forms at Turner Hall with new officers
The Liberal League met at Turner Hall and adopted its constitution from Taz Disparcnu. Officers elected include President J B Wheelock and the Vice President, completing the new organizational setup.
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Liberal League
Turner Hall
J B Wheelock
Presi
League officers and delegates named for Cleveland congress
Dent, AC Ford, Secretary J L Andrus, Treasurer Dr PH Wessel, Councilmen JW Warr, Dr Carter and C F Grantz chosen as delegates to the National Congressional session of the League at Cleveland Ohio in September. J W Warr and C W Philips will read essays one week from next Sunday. The League has an excellent set of officers and success is assured.
Hard on Soft Maples and the Aphid Infestation
A report details a surge of aphids on soft maples and the proposed remedy. Nason cut affected branches to save trees, noting past success, while a reporter questions the risk of defoliation and urges readers to act soon to protect foliage.
The Hennepin Canal project faces setback
The Hennepin Canal project has failed for the moment but its backers remain hopeful. They plan to push the proposal to the next Congress and keep pressing until the canal is built, viewing it as vital to the entire Northwest and worth persistent effort.
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Hennepin Canal
Northwest
Peon Journal
Keeping a Nuisance Conviction in Moline
Fred Calkins was arrested on a warrant from Marshal Kittilsen before Squire Mapes for keeping a nuisance on his premises and failing to abate it. An outhouse on property rented by Moline Oil Company served many tenants. Tyrrell's court heard witnesses. Squire Tyrrell found Calkins guilty and imposed ten dollars plus costs.
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Fred Calkins
Marshal Kittilsen
Squire Mapes
Moline Oil Company
Justice Tyrrell
W. R. Bloore
Wm A. Meese
Squire Tyrrell
Bend money by American Express Co Money Orders
Receipts given. Money refunded if Orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the company Payable at 6,500 places Rates to $5-05c $10-08c $20-10c $30-12c $40-15c $50-20c.
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Bend
American Express Co
Committee Plans Rock Island Convention Program
The executive committee of the Sunday School Convention and Rock Island Hap tict Association met this afternoon to draft a program to be published soon. Members include L B Flair as President, W L Sanders as Secretary, and Deacon E I Riggs of Cambridge as Vice President of Henry county. Other vice presidents include Deacon Coffman Reynolds Mercer and Deacon L D Edwards Watertown for Rock Island county. The convention opens Monday evening September 4 at the Rock Island Baptist church and runs through Wednesday.
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Rock Island Haptict Association
L. BE. Flair
W. L. Sanders
E. i. Riggs
Cambridge
Henry County
Deacon Coffman
Reynolds
Mercer County
L. D. Edwards
Watertown
Rock Island County
Rock Island Baptist Church
Keene to Perform Richard III at Burtis Opera House
Davenport action notes that Thomas Keene the famed tragedian will appear next Saturday evening June 21 at Burtis Opera House in Richard III a favorite role with local theatregoers. He is backed by a specially selected company under manager Wm RB Hayden with reserved seats on sale Wednesday at Fluke's book store. Separately the funeral of Mrs Laura Schumacher of Durant was held yesterday with a long procession of carriages. She died last Sunday aged 18 and three months married. she was sister to Theodore Krabbenhoeft of this city.
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Burtis Opera House
Davenport
Wm. RB. Hayden
Fluke’s
Laura Schumacher
Durant
Scott and
Western Avenues
Gthres
Theodore Krabbenhoeft
Gthis City
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