Controversy Over Liquor Deal Aldermen Meeting
A February 1894 letter shows Aldermen Chaney and others were invited to a liquor dealers meeting, prompting questions about saloon influence before the city elections. The piece links turnout at Turner hall, party tactics, and the role of liquor interests in Moline politics amid church and civic notes. It also covers Christchurch church votes and the Highland Gun Club annual officers, with notices of legal objections in railway cases and a medical testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olag Aldermen
Gs Moline
Itr
E. Chaney
Moline
Dean Sie
Prdrifex Hall
Cha- Easey
Chaney
People's Party
Jébe Liquor Dealera’ Association
Wemider
Sa Committee
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Liquor Deaters’ Association
Turner Hall
Citizens
South Moline Nominating Dispute Amends Ticket Debate
In South Moline the Republican ticket was amended after objections over nomination papers. The West end had no justice or constable, leading to dropping H E Biggs and John Ranbarger. Meckling and Jamieson voted for removing the ticket. Gould and Hassan against. Papers amended, official ballot to print Republican nominees. Alonzo Quick leaves for Texas. Mrs. Quick critical with consumption. Beethoven club meeting adjourns after program gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewartville
Wilk Beomies
Messrs. Biggs
Ranbarger
People’s
John M. Bower
Mary Sooley
da Witt
Iowa
Epworth League
M.E
Watt Meckling
Ben
Meckling
Ong Thomas
Watt
Touik
South Moline
W. Wilson
H E Biggs
John Ranbarger
East End
George W. Draper
D. A. Gamble
Jamieson
Gould
Hassan
Alonzo Quick
San Antonio
Texas
C G Brown
Brown
John M. Bowen
Bowen
Hhis
Hospital site committee considers vacant lot options
The joint committee on hospital site formed by the hospital board and city council examined several locations Saturday afternoon. The favored site appears to be Levi McCain’s residence if a new hospital is built, with Dr Arp’s home as a second choice. McCain’s property is highly valued though he is not a board member or council candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi McQain
Arp
McCain
Unileas
Promotion and Elections in Armory Hall F Company
First Lieutenant Muench promoted to command of Company FL. E B. Gaylord named new First Lieutenant after special election to fill Capt Kessler's vacancy. Gen Clendenin declined after being informed. Fritz Muench elected First Lieutenant eleven to seven. L R Gaylord chosen for the vacancy created by his promotion. Capt Muench and Lieu Gaylord distributed cigars to comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muench
Sand
Gaylord
Kessler
Armory Hall
Channon
Rock Island
William Clendenin
Clendenin
Firsr
Fritz Muench
L. R. Gaylord
Lieu. Gaylord
Small Roof Fire at J T Miltons Sixth Avenue Home
A minor blaze on the roof of J T Milton’s residence at 1525 Sixth Avenue was extinguished with a few shingles burned and a small hole in the roof boards. Authorities believe a spark from the kitchen chimney started it. Dr Sloan barely escaped injury as a burning shingle fell near him. A strong wind and the water-works whistle heightened the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Milton
Sixth Avenue
I. T. Milton
Milton
Sloan
Thirty-Five Complete Novels with 35 books for 30 cents
A postal offer promotes thirty five complete novels bound with a year’s subscription to a illustrated magazine for thirty cents.Listing titles includes works by Stevenson Calder Davis Harland Douglass and others, claiming high grade romantic and exciting stories. Current issue of Household Topics and Eve will be sent with orders received. respond by sending 30 cents to Household Topic Pub Co New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Etta W. Piere
M. T Calder
ra—Eh
Hugh Conway
Moorehouse
Jane O. Austin
Rebecca H. Davis
Wall Flowers
Marion Harland
Amanda M Douglass
Space
Household Topic Pub Co
New York City
Telephone business prospects and patent fears at a glance
A New York electrics supplier advised caution on introducing telephonic gear due to unsettled patents and potential costly litigation. The missive warns against magneto bells with certain automatic switches, noting such designs are covered by Bell Company patents. Also includes a $100 reward claim and a catarrh cure advertisement. Davenport Republicans nominate a city ticket led by August Reimers for mayor and propose reducing the mayoral salary to $300 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Dare
New York
Bell Company
Davenport
August Reimers
Hugo Johannsen
Theodore Busch
Thomas Winkless
F. H. Griggs
Port Byron Row Leads to Assault Trial After Dance Incident
State's Attorney Searle visited Port Byron to review a Wednesday night disturbance at George Woodward's dance. Patsy Sullivan, Roy Matthews, John Sullivan and Ooon Allen allegedly intoxicated and uninvited, attacked Woodward after misbehaving near a keg. Woodward fired. one guest John Williams helped rescue him. Sullivan pled guilty to assault and battery, fined $25 and costs, while Matthews faced riot charges and was bound over to the circuit court in $200 bonds after a change of venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searle
Port Byron
Patey Sullivan
Roy Matthews
John Sullivan
Ooon
Allen
George Woodward
Woodward
Patty Sullivan
Mr. Woodward
Matthews
John Mulholland
Hobart
Rock Island Railway Refuses Twentieth Street Depot Trains
The Rock Island Railway refuses to run passenger trains to Twentieth Street depot. A joint city committee called for legal action to compel service to the original depot grounds. A subcommittee was formed to raise funds to seek court aid, promising an interesting fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railway
Twentieth Street
Rock Island
Rock Island City Council
Citizens’ Improvement Association
Cable
H. W Dusinberre
John Oblweiler
O. E. Case
Funeral of M. E. Smith Held at Watertown
The funeral for the late M. E. Smith, who died in Council Bluffs, was held at the Baptist church in Watertown at 2 yesterday afternoon. Rev. T. W. Grafton of Rock Island and Rev. O. O. Smith of Moline officiated. Mrs. Smith belonged to the Disciples’ church in Rapids City and attended Mr. Grafton’s church while in Rock Island. The service drew one of Watertown’s largest crowds, with Hamp ton Congregational choir supplying music and profuse floral tributes including anchors and wreaths from family and church ties. All children were present except Mrs. Lundy of Council Bluffs, who was ill. The ceremony reflected deep community regret for the bereavement of this devout Christian woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Smith
Council Bluffs
Baptist Church
Watertown
T. W. Grafton
Rock Island
O. O. Smith
Moline
Hampton Congregational Choir
Rock
Lundy
Council
Missing Davenport Wife Hints at Counterfeiter Husband
Mrs. John Callahan of Davenport weighs if the Wolcott Iowa suicide killer who faked his crime and died could be her missing husband. Children saw the body at the Davenport morgue and identified it, but two clues doubt the match citing a missing fingertip and differing crime behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callahan
Davenport
Wolcott
Iowa
St. Patrick’s Day
Drowned Lucis engineer near Buffalo on Mississippi
Frank Johnson an engineer aboard the Lucis, a government vessel on the Mississippi, drowned last Friday night near Buffalo. He reportedly slipped entering the wheel shaft area and fell into the river. his body has not been recovered. Johnson, a married man with two children whose family lived in Keokuk, remains missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Mississippi
Buffalo
Johnson
Keokuk
Strong Men Should Be Elected to County Board
The Citizens Party urges electing Mosars Jankine and Johnson to the county board. They argue the fall vote will fund a $135,000 courthouse project and that Moline bears a large tax load. They praise Jenkins as an experienced former member and expect Johnson to assert influence on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cltisenn
Thien
Syeas
Moline
Mosars
Jankine
Johnson
Jenkins
Consolidated German Societies Hold Tunner Hall Meeting
The consolidated German societies met at Tunner hall last evening. The society begins with 208 charter members and 33 applicants were admitted, totaling 801 members. The charter will stay open until the first Wednesday in May with no initiation fees for applicants by then. Old officers resigned but most were reelected. New officers include Ombria Kiel as First Speaker, Adolph Berger as Second Speaker, Henry Efflandt jr. as First Turnowardt, Louis Welde man jr. as Second Turnwardt, H Reining as Recording Secretary, M. W. Kelting as Corresponding Secretary, Chas. Hintz as Financial Secretary, and Wmange Trastees. A list of appointees to revise the constitution includes A L Stamp, George Lehman, Julius Sommers, and others. A nine-member committee will be appointed to arrange a general jubilee test for the consolidation. Membership committee members named are August Paulsen, Henry Claussser, Henry Kiingbiel, Henry Brandt, and Adolf Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunner Hall
Firat
Ombria
Kiel
Adolph Berger Firat Turnowardt
Henry Efflandt Jr
Turnwardt
Louis Weldeman Jr
H Reining
M. W. Kelting
Chas. Hintz
Songwardt
Wmange Trastees
A. L. Stamp
George Lehman
Julius Sommers
Messrs
John Ingwers
Henry Klingbiel
August Wooller
Edward Roesner
John Brandt
August Paulsen
Henry Clausser
Henry Kiingbiel
Henry Brandt
Adolf Berger
System Pill promotion offers cash or stamps with gifts
A Brooklyn advertises System Pills claiming cures for various ailments and promising 26 cents cash or 30 cents in stamps per box for readers. Each purchaser receives a free gift from a list including gold or silver watches, a town lot, a diamond ring, silverware, or an $85 gold piece, with no exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Bush Pharmacal Co
Flatbush
L. I
New Brass Knob Heads From Downing Street Tale
A new brass knob replaces Downing Street’s historic door knocker used by centuries of prime ministers starting with Pitt. An antiquary bought the old knocker for 5 shillings and it is bound for New York to be shown in the United States, framed by a tale of its long service and personal legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone
Downing Street
Pitt
New York
United States
Kentucky editor faces libel suit over obituary notice
The Mount Sterling Times editor published an obituary with a phrase about the deceased going to a happier home. The widow sues for libel, and the editor returns home in fear, carrying a shotgun unready to defend himself. The notice was printed gratis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Biue Grass
Chicago Herald
Potatoes Prompt Court Fracas Stuns Berlin Bench
In a Berlin court a woman testified when the judge suddenly asked if she liked potatoes. The judge grimaced and spoke on unrelated topics, causing uproar. The startled judge was led from the bench and placed under care. London Tit-Bit reports the odd scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Earth samples planted for Liberty memorial in Picpus grave
In accord with the Daughters of the American Revolution a few pinches of earth from a grave in Picpus cemetery are to be used for a tree of liberty commemoration. The minister of the interior ordered the earth be taken and planted in a ceremony in Sien Francisco. The text notes confusion but indicates a symbolic use of earth from Lafayette's tomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarth
Lafayette
Daughters of the American Revolution
Picpus
Sien
Franciscoz
Widow of Capt Ellis Dies in Rockford at 56
Mrs. Mary Ann Van Osdsle Ellis widow of Capt. Robert Ellis died last Saturday at Rockford, aged 56. She was born in New York City in 1807 and married in 1825. Mother of eight, seven survive: John in New York, Mrs. A. Radelle of Davenport, Philip of Colorado, Charles of Rockford, Robert of Chicago, Henry, and Mrs. H. B. Kelsey of this city. She spent years in Cordova, moved to Rockford a year ago, and broke her hip recently contributing to her decline. Burial was in Cordova beside her husband and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ellis
Moline
Charles
Rockford
Elis
Cordova
H. B. Kelsey
Ellis
New York City
John
New York
A. Radelle
Davenport
Philip
Colorado
Robert
Hicago
Henry
Mary Ann van Osdsle
April Weather Forecast by Rev Hicks Ushers Storms and Cold
St. Louis weather prophet Rev I R Hicks forecasts April will start with disturbances and local storms, then cool days and frosty nights. Heavy rains with thunder may hit Apr 6 to 9, followed by warm periods, later frosty nights, and multiple storm periods through month end with showers and cooler spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hicks
St. Louis
Spirit Lake Hotel Orleans leased by O I Abell for five years
O I Abell of Keokuk has leased Spirit Lake Hotel Orleans for five years starting this season. The hotel will be repaired and furnished, opening fishing season May 15 and regular season July 1 with band music and full guest amenities. H H Abell, former Union Depot Hotel manager, to be resident manager. BCR and N railway to provide excellent train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Abell
Keokuk
Orleans
Aboell
H. H Abell
Union Depot
Hannibal
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Watertown News Briefs From March 23 1894
Local items note Charles Nelson’s rapid improvement and Mrs. John Babcock visiting Rock Island relatives. Hattie McNeal’s health allows driving. Eli Corbin from Pleasant Valley in town. Lottie Wright returns from New England and NH school. Isaac Conners resumes veterinary practice. Geo V Walker’s Watertown addition grows popular. new buildings rise as town expands. EZEKIEL ad promotes Allcock’s Porous Plasters and Mileg’s Pasa Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Charles Nelson
John Babcock
Rock Island
Hattie McNeal
Eli Corbin
Pleasant Valley
Mises Lottie Wright
New England
New Hampshire
W. Hadeen
John Sanders
Deadwood Excursion: Stillman Wheelock Travels to the Black Hills
In March Stillman W Wheelock writes from the Black Hills describing a through Omaha to Deadwood trip on the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad. He notes prairie scenery, early spring plowing, time differences, and rapid City before reaching Deadwood where hills loom, pine forests cloak the landscape and deer elk laws affect hunting. He plans a hill climb for a view and mentions fishing hopes and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillman W. Wheelock
Deapwoop
Black Hills
Omaha
Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley
Deadwood
Nebraska
Omsha
Norfolk
Long Pine
Schenectady
Rapid City
Green Hills
Whitewood
Ted
Rock Island Man Tries Bridge Passage in Davenport Clash
Olaf Nelson of Rock Island drank in Davenport on Monday night and tried to force passage across bridges. Guard Brown at the Davenport end objected while Nelson insisted, then knocked Brown down with a club. Nelson, with gore in his hair, sought Brown’s arrest but was sent to a justice’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Nelson
Rock Island
Davenport
Guard Brown
Avden Nelson
Nelson
Gore
Brown
Obituary for Clara M. Johnson in East Moline
Clara M. Johnson wife of Andrew Johnson died at home on the Britton place at midnight Saturday from complications of childbirth. Born in Sweden she was 27 on July 18. Survived by husband and two sons aged 6 and 2. Funeral held at home Tuesday at 2 PM with interment at Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Mra
Clara M. Johnson
Andrew Johnson
East Moline
Britton Place
Sweden
Riverside
Midway Reproduced Arrangements For Black Hawk Tower
Manager Charles T. Kindt of Black Hawk Tower plans a full reproduction of Midway Plaisance features along a ridge west of the inn. Chicago parties back the project with structures and performances including several village attractions, a Ferris wheel, and an animal show. A small admission will be charged, weather permitting a May 6 opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindt
Black Hawk Tower
Charles T. Kindt
Chicago
Oairo
Vienna
Hagenbeck
Japan
Donegal Castle
Dahomey Village
New England
Otto Schmidt
Pretty Easter dancing party at Miss Hertha Wessel's home
Friday evening reception hosted by Miss Hertha Wessel on Fifteenth Street featured hand painted souvenir cards Easter greetings and greens and palms decor. Music came from Miss Maggie Cheney and Mr Gus Wilson with piano and violin. Guests included Irene Wilson Frances Moore Emma Peterson Daisy Gilmore Florence Gilmore Grace Crawley Ada Entrikin Florence Kerns Frances Hemenway Winnie Crompton Minnie Kroeger Magdalene Herbst Mae Lawrence Kate Oakley Edna Wilson Sarah Joslin Cobra Joslin Mary Wells and many others. Flashlight photos were taken by Dr Arp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Wessel
Fifteenth Street
Maggie Cheney
Gus Wilson
Irene Wilson
Frances Moore
Emma Peterson
Daisy Gilmore
Florence Gilmore
Grace Crawley
Ada Entrikin
Florence Kerns
Frances Hemenway
Winnie Crompton
Minnie Kroeger
Magdalene Herbst
Mae Lawrence
Kate Oakley
Edna Wilson
Sarah Joslin
Cobra Joslin
Mary Wells
Messera
Gould Hill
George Watt
Walter Joslin
Ben Joslin
Alle Kneberg
Frank Metzgar
George Vinton
Ralph Parks
Henry Bennett
Allison Gould
Charles Hill
Fred Entrikin
Charles Roadhouse
Nemo Elmsetedt
Morris Wheelock
Max Wheelock
Robert Oakley
Arp
Divorce Fight Looms Over Rock Island Wife and Col Robinson
Mrs. Margaret Robinson from Rock Island seeks legal separation from Col George Robinson in a divorce case that will open in Sioux Falls. They have lived in multiple cities, including St. Louis and Rock Island, and Col Robinson is described as a once-wealthy mining dealer with a Confederate Army past. The husband plans to attend in person to oppose the suit, with both sides trading harsh accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car-Journal
Davenport
Sioux Falls
Margaret Robinson
Rock Island
Col
George Robinson
St. Louis
Tucson
Ariz
el Paso
Tex
Chicago
Pittsburg
Col. Robinson
Col. Sellers
German social opens post Lent at Harper house with 28 couples
A Harper house social event to begin the postLenten season drew twenty eight TriCity couples and featured Mesers Hiram Cable of Monitor CoL C F Lynde of Rock Island Miss Van Patten of Davenport and Miss Dart of Rock Island. The festivities ran from 10 80 PM until 2 AM with colorfully lit rooms and a lively crowd. Souvenir tables were hosted by Mrs Phil Mitchell Mrs Ben T Cable Mrs Johnson of Rock Island and Mrs Swiney of Davenport. A delicious supper followed at midnight. Schillinger's orchestra played throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper House
Hiram Cable
Monitor
Col
C. F. Lynde
Rock Island
van Patten
Davenport
Dart
Phil Mitchell
Ben T. Cable
Johnson
Swiney
Schillinger
Candidates Named for Ine Creek Township Offices
Voters are shown candidates for supervisor G W McMurphy and Robert Woodburn, town clerk O H Nundle, assessor A G Brewster with J H Burton, collector R H Hill and R B Hill, highway commissioners district 2 John Bain and J F Butzer, overseer districts 1 and 2 C Goodrich and G Goodrich, district 3 P H Buckley, justice A G Brewster, and a blank people’s ticket. Polls at Garbard's ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Creek Township
C. Goodrich
G. Goodrich
Tanion
C. Dillin
P. H. Buckley
A. G. Brewster
Garbard’s Ball
Hides \Gale
Ene
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Frederick K. Howard
Mt. Pleasant
Christchurch
Howard
George B. Hull
Wardshaw
A. H. Lyford
A. R. Bryant
Frank G. Allen
Charles L. DesAuli
C. J. Cooper
Alfred Shaw
John Cooper
E. J. Baldwin
A. E. Lyford
C. L. DesAulnier
Highland Gan Club
Henry Bock
James Rosborough
James Montgomer
F H. Bein
J. F. Lindvall
William Walter
John F. Lindvall
Lindwall
Henry Curtis
Thore
Ayer
Marou
Idraperir di Gonentsa
THE
Heethovens
Beethoven Club
Alice Walker
Eighth Avenue
Creole Tavers
Dudley Huck
Mr Giddings
Harry Rawe Snelly
Misa L Ballen Imano
Misa Lutie Fisk
Webber
George Walker
F Alen
Mr Cooper
the Public Hospital
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
A. Port Byron’ ‘Row
Funeueal
TAE Consolidated Society
Sweet’s System Pills
Capt
I. R. Hicks
Allcock
Being
Say
Stillman Wheelock
Midway
Danoe Creer
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