Local events note varied activities around Moline
The epworth league excursion netted 73.06 dollars. Gen Post declines Fourth of July celebration at Prospect Park while Gen Post attends a congressional convention next Wednesday. Numerous residents pursue work changes, steamboat sale to Missouri buyers, and new employment in Grand Island Nebraska. The Davenport creditors move to set aside judgments against Wistrand Hemberg Co. Local social events include picnics at Prospect Park and a wedding at 408 Railroad Avenue, with many visits, trips, and community notes across Davenport and Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Post
Prospect Park
Gen. Post
Thomas Allen
Durant
Town
Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co
W. Spencer
O. F. Grants, Jr
Grand Island
Neb
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
Alex Huestedt
Swanson
Philip Heck
South Moline
Davenport Democrat
Davenport
Wistrand, Hemberg & Co
Cambridge
Oakleaf
WRR _ Moore
Gluesing
St. Louis
Minnie Suh
Ed Donahue
Squire Merryman
First Congregations
T B Willson
Sensations
W.A Darling
WTA
Mra Frank Flyde
Ww Www Wells
Kitty (Neill
Stewartville
Iowa
Johnson
Muscatine County
Hayes
Rosa
Albin H. Anderson
N. M Liljegren
Methodist Church
Svea
Swedish Methodist
Moline Furniture Factory
Movements Of Local Residents Depart For Summer Plans
A string of departures. Mr. Fernald goes to Preemption for hardware work in Jo. Mrs. Burgess dines with the Bryants before leaving for Preemption. Mrs. Morris and children head east for a New York Connecticut sea side summer. Mr. and Mrs. Butler visit from Omaha staying weeks. The Skinners travel to Cass county Iowa to visit farmers. E. Griffith and C. Sloan sail on the St Paul to Anoka for a six week outing with T. P. Giddings awaiting a bear hunt and fishing tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pect Park
St. Paul
Anoka
Minn
T. P. Giddings
Chester
Bear
Moline
Bad Accident In Stewartville Involves Car And Family
Charles Ruby of Ooal Valley drove home in a two seated survey when a Central street car overtook them. The horse panicked and leaped the track, tipping the vehicle and throwing Ruby and his two daughters aged 11 and 4. The oldest suffered bruises. the others were unhurt. The horse escaped after some blocks. Chapman, the motorman, stopped and braked as soon as danger appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ruby
Ooal Valley
J. A. Heck
Stewartville
Mr. Heck
Walker wheelman dies after five days of suffering
John E Walker, famed cyclist, died Monday morning after a stomach hemorrhage and subsequent complications. Born June 15 1863 in Buffalo Prairie, he lived in Acknf l and later Kansas before settling in Moline. He left a wife L M Waite and a daughter Alta, with parents Rufus and Mrs Walker and siblings mourning. He was active in bicycle circles and local lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Prairie Township
Auck Fnland
Kannas
Moline
Reynolds
L. M. Waite
Alta
Rufus Walker
Frank
Rufus, Jr
Suaie
A O.U. W
George Lodge
K of P
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption but two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her completely. Thomas Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and approaching consumption, bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured. Free trial bottles at Clendenin's drug store. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Thomas
Junction City
Dr King
Thos. Eggers
Florida Street
San Francisco
Bouznt
Clendenin
Unclaimed letters in the Moline sacrifice satifice list
Week ending June 2 1804 letters remain for Anderson Anderseetook Mra Anna Clara Miss Clara Emma 4tha ufininham Ed Schmalz A Heintz Fred Scott Henry. Callers asked to say advertised and give date. JOIN M HOLT P NW
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Rock Island County
Ill
Anderson
Mra
Anna
Apacraan
Clara On
Mies
Emma
Ed Schmalz
A Heintz
Fred
Scott
Henry
M. Holt P. NW
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain and diarrhea. It claims to soothe, soften gums, allay wind colic, and be the best diarrhea remedy, priced at 28 cents a bottle and sold by druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Pleasant Weet End Wedding at the Newiy
Frank Kallenbach a popular barber of 417 Fourth Avenue and Olga Palmquist daughter of Mr and Mrs John Palmquist were married at 2 pm at 4491 Sixth Avenue Rock Island. Rev J A Mattson officiated with relatives and friends present. The ceremony followed by a wedding feast and social hour with numerous gifts and congratulations from Twin Cities friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Dispatch
Henry Suman
Louis B. Knocke
Moline
Davenport
May G
G.N. Bilack
East Fourteenth Street
J. 8. McCord
H. Velie
Minneapolis
Allie McIntire
Savannah
Thomas Ashcraft
Third Avenue
Donald Butter
Eighth Street
Benny
Wedu Eadly
Frank Kallenbach
Fourth Avenue
Olga Palmquist
John Palmquist
J. A. Mattson
Augustana College
Sixth Avenue
Rock Island
Nathaniel Oterdah
Nathaniel Palmquiat
Mary
Susan Palmquiat
Twin Cities
Emory 8 Gunnell Married to Galesburg's Fair Daughter
Emory Smith Gunnell formerly of this city married Anna Ward Chappell in Galesburg Presbyterian Church with Dr John Hood officiating. The church was elaborately decorated and a reception followed at the bride's home for about three hundred guests. The couple left on the midnight train for Vancouver via the Canadian Pacific rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesaday
Evening Dispatch
Emory Smith Gunnell
Anna Ward Chappell
Presbyterian Church
Galesburg
John Hood
John Good
W. R. Moore
Chicago
Gunnell
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific
Funeral for John E Walker Led by St George Lodge
The funeral of John E. Walker took place at 3 pm from Rufus Walker Sr residence with Rt George Lodge No 38 K of P in full turnout. Rev B H Parvin of Muscatine officiated, a Rock Island quartet provided music, and a large cortege followed to Riverside cemetery where Knights of Pythias conducted services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan &. Walker
Hest
St. George Lodge
John E. Walker
Rufus Walker
Rt. George Lodge No. 38
K. of P
Union nuisance in Illinois senate race sparks party irritants
The Dispatch questions union efforts to stir up trouble in the republican party as the Rock Island and Henry county contention for the senate remains unsettled five days before the convention. The piece suggests no Rock Island candidate is actively seeking nomination and urges clarity on the union's purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Rock Island Or
Henry
Rock Island
Henry County
Cleverly Captured: McDowns Tracked to Geneseo After Saloon Chase
The swindler Gwindhen McDowns was tracked from Moline by Officer Thomas Kearney and captured as he left a Geneseo saloon. McDowns waived examination and is held on $400 bond after a hearing before Squire Kerns. John Howard, the man McDowns employed to fetch his horse, rode the recovered animal home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwindhen McDowns
Geneseo
D@ieor Kenney
McDowns
Thomas Kearney
John Howard
John’ Weaver
Stadows
Kearney
Moline
Howard
Squire Kerns
Moline Plow Company Plans Mammoth Factory Addition
The Moline Plow Company announces plans for a 275 by 60 foot brick four story addition to the old scale shop. The cornplanter department will move there and foundry and wheel works will expand. Construction will begin when plans and contracts are signed, with rapid progress to finish a complete story every ten days after the foundation. The project aims to create metalworking employment during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Plow Company
NEA Meetings Planned for Asbury Park New Jersey
The National Educational Association schedules meetings this year at Asbury Park New Jersey. Illinois teachers have historically supported large attendances and this year special efforts aim to boost turnout. Eastern rail lines offer a one fare round trip with several excursion routes planned. The Illinois general committee arranged care for teachers and will assist with travel and lodging needs. Contact committee members or OC B Marshall for details and prepaid lodging options from one to three dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Illinois
N.E. A
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
OC. B. Marshall
Reynolds man resists highwayman near Milan on Rock Island road
Mr W G Hoefele of Reynolds encountered a violent tramp near Milan while driving toward Rock Island. The footpad demanded money but Hoefele refused and warned he would fight if pressed. The assailant withdrew, and Hoefele continued on his way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoefele
Reynolds
Milan
Rock Island
Augustana Elects Officers and Announces Endowment Drive
Augustana College board reelected Rev. L A Johnson as president, Rev. J Dahlberg secretary, and Rev. J Jespersen treasurer. Prof. O W Foss named vice president, V O Peterson librarian, J A Uddan museum curator. Executive committee named. endowment drive set at 250000 dollars. New chairs filled in Swedish language, Hebrew, and assistant teaching roles. conservatory staff listed. commercial college and phonography school consolidated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana College
L. A. Johnson
Rockford
J. @. Dahlberg
Altona
J. Jesperzen
0.W. Foss
J. G. Dahlberg
J. Jespersen
Calle
E. A. Zetterstrand
Sioux City
Iowa
C. E. Elafson
Beaver Valley
Weidner
Anna Westman
Wm. Hall
J. EB. Griffith
Alma Larson
Schillinger
Conservatory
Commercial College
School of Phonography
Rock Island county fights for state senate seat
The Rock Island Union argues Rock Island should obtain the state senatorship, noting past equity with Henry County and urging unity ahead of the convention. It cautions against internal fights and predicts Rock Island county must carry a 2,500 majority as part of the broader 80,000 statewide goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Union
Rock Island County
Henry County
Rock Island
Thomas J. Pickett
Henry
Dispatch
Senate
Union
Notable North American visits and local building boom
Mrs J Jesperson visits a Chicago sister while Prof C O Granere and family summer in Pennsylvania. Mrs C A Larson with Alga and Signe visit Rev Dederatum in Knoxville Indiana. Prof J A Udden plans six week scientific trips to the Black Hills. Miss Anna Westman stays in Marquette Michigan. Dr O Olsson recuperates in the northwest with return around Aug 1. Dr and Mrs Forsander spend summer in Justin Michigan with church duties. Dr O E Lindberg with mother heads to New York City and plans Sept 1 move to Seventh Avenue residence. Thulin and Lindale erect a $5000 double store building adjoining the Book Concern. Several houses rise in Columbia Park with more under contract nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Jesperson
Chicago
C. O Granere
Pennsylvania
C A. Larson
Alga
Signe
Dederatum
Knoxville
J. A Udden
Black Hills
Anna Westman
Marquette
Mich
O Olsson
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Book Concern
Columbia Park
History of the flag from colonial to national emblem
Mrs. W H Hillhouse reads a paper on flag history at a Daughters of the Revolution meeting. It traces early flags, the 1775 and 1777 congress actions, the Washington Morris design, the Betsy Ross tale, and the 1818 shift to thirteen stripes and twenty stars, establishing the current flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Revolution
W. H. Hillhouse
England
Congress
Benjamin Franklin
Mesars
Harrison
Lynch
Ste. Andrew
George
Geo. Washington
Robert Morris
Washington
Elizabeth Ross
Vermont
Kentucky
Springfield Contest Preparations by C G Turners and Vorwaerta
The C G Turners and Vorwaerta societies prepare for the Springfield fest with special coach transport from Moline to Peoria via the R I & P line. Delegations list members and substitutes, aiming for laurels on return. A seventh grade class surprised Miss Belle Reynolds with gifts and a birthday celebration at the Reynolds home. The piece ends with an advertisement for Ayer's Bar Saparizil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. Turners
Vorwaerte
Springfield
Moline
Peoria
C.G
Henry Effland
Wm Effand
George Quade
Henry Mohr
William Sinn
Henry Sinn
Rudolf Wolkman
Henry Vieriech
Herbert Vieriech
Wm. Mueller
Louie Roesker
Oscar Lohman
Adolf Oppenheimer
Chris Kiehl
Vorwaerta
George Reimers
Henry Grantz
August Grantz
Arthur Einfeldt
Albin Swanson
Oscar Hkoselh
Fred Holt
Conrad Grantz
Herman Lage
Sinnett will case reversed by supreme court ruling
Heirs of Alanson Sinnett who challenged the will saw the circuit court decision overturned by the state supreme court. The lower court had ruled in favor of breaking the will, but on appeal the court reinstated the will as valid. A formal decision was not anticipated until January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinnett
Binnett
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Alanson Sinnett
Ex-Capt. Boulander Seen in Chicago Heading East
Ex Captain Anton Boulander was in Chicago Monday noon and was said to depart the city in the afternoon for the east. His young female companion remains in a fragile state, jumping at sounds and movements. An advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla with a boastful motto linking cure to widespread success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Boulander
Chicago
East
Pas time Tennis Club Forms At Second Congregational
The Second Congregational church youths form a Pas time Tennis Club with 23 members, a constitution, and by laws. Membership requires playing when practice games occur. A court will be laid on the lot between Will Gamble and L Emery. Officers: Will Guy president, W 8 Howells vice president, Miss Helen Bergert secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Congregational Church
Will Gamble
L. Emery
Will Guy
I P Wilson’s First Impressions of Eureka Springs
A reader from Eureka Springs, Ark., shares impressions from a June 16, 1894 dispatch. The account notes the town’s springs and health appeal, local scenery, wartime history at Pea Ridge and Elkhorn Tavern, and encounters with veterans and visitors amid hillside cottages and rising tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorrors DisPatch
Hills
Eureka
Aeeds
Ilinois
St. Louis
Springfield
Arkansas
Armstrong
McCormick
Beven Hills
Basin
Sweet
Harding
Pea Ridge
Johnpy
Elkhorn Tavern
Eureka Springs
Ark
Miraculous Escape in City Fish Wagon Runaway
At noon Wednesday Carlstedt Bros reported a horse driven wagon ran away down Deere hill toward Fifth Avenue. The mare collided with a tree, fatally injuring the horse. the wagon overturned and the boy driving escaped with only minor injuries as bystanders righted the rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlstedt Bros
Deere Hill
Fifth Avenue
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James Sharp
Green River
Olfie Ray
J. W. Edwards
Port Byron
Alexis
Abingdon
W L. Hines
Hattie Pierce
Elgin
H P Pierce
Arvid Kobler
Will Bennett
Charles Roadhouse
George Huntoon
Barstow
Silvia Cornwall
Briar Bluff
John Delaney
Colona
Grandma Cornwall
J P. Odell
W Odell
Northwestern University
Olson
Bluff
George A.watt
Roy Head
E. B Farris
Marinette
Wis
Mra W.hentrikin Miss Hall
Morrison, II
Moline Pamp Co
A M Dahl
Deere & Wo
Ahipper, Ia
Wisconsin Lakes
M. M. Lamb
Annawan
D A Jones
Healy
John ©. Bold
Rubelman Hardware Co
Joseph Bold
Ninth Avenue
Co Op
J. T. Reynolds
Agency
Frank Littler
Washington, Ia
Clarence E Adams
Cable Mias
Julia Koeatg
Carrie and
Sara Stein
John Condo
Dubuque
Eva M Gamble
J) Kergier
Morria Rosenfield
W E H Sober
Madison, Wie
Tillie Hirsch
Louisville
J KE Conner
Port Byron Academy
Mina Gertie Holt
Kramer
Muscatine
Becky Heinsfurter
Osca- Jovan
Simon Hirsch
Mra Frey
New York City
Constance Wells
Evanston
Helen Nason
William Bobb
Louis Rosenstein
Emma Cooper
Wea
Charles F Hunt
Williams, White & Co
Reeser
Geneva Lake
Hattie Perkins
Charles Ainsworth
Marguerite Hill
Nellie Crossman
Amanda Uhingten
Stillwater
Lakes
Nathaniel D. Fernald
J. B. Cornwall
Etm
Ella Louma Margaretta
Lucklom
Forty Fourth Street
Mrahas Fogelstrom
Itle
Lillie Elizabeth
Yrara
Tarver Lone Hoo
Tarver
Mehta
Kallenbach-Palmquist
Chappell-Gunnell
Emory
Father Pierce
Pierce
Richard R. Pearce
Henry Pearce
Hennepin
Olive Pearce
Harry
Ocy
ENTS
Teachers’ Association
Augustana
Augustana Notes
Ita
THE
Turners
Springfeld
No. 2
Miss Belle Reynolds
E. P Reynolds
Miss Reynolds
Boulander
Pastime Tennis Club
Hood
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Gev. H. Heafford
I. P. Wilson
Gael Min
U. S
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