Fatal Burnings In Davenport Claim Two Lives
Ferdinand Giese, blinded by a prior fire, died after a Monday morning blaze in his shop in Davenport. Authorities suspect burglary as a possible motive for the fire. Paula Tenchinski, a 42 year old girl, suffered severe burns when her younger brother set fire to her clothing. her death was imminent. A Davenport fund opened for Mrs. Giese and family, led by J. H. Petersen's Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ferdinand Gliese
Paula Tenchinski
Ferdinand Giese
Fie
Congregational
Mr. Grose
Giese
Fittie
The Land of the Midnight Sun Lecture in Moline
The Swedish Republican club plans ex-minister W W Thomas Jr to lecture on The Land of the Midnight Sun at the Auditorium in Moline. The talk, in English, aims to entertain and inform non Swedish speakers. the event occurs Wednesday evening December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Swedish Republican Club
W. W Thomas, Jr
Thomas
Sweden
Birthday Surprise Party for Miss Katherine Wheelock
Miss Katherine Wheelock enjoyed a pleasant surprise birthday party Monday night hosted by about twenty friends. The group danced, played games, and enjoyed refreshments late in the evening. Attendees included Will Joslin, Walter Joslin, Will Nye, James Hewnon, N B Taylor, Carroll Vincent, Phil Vincent, Arthur Bradley, Ad Wheelock, Max Wheelock, H Hinton, and Misses Alice Wheelock, Florence Kerns, Jennie Kerns, Florence Hubbard, Ethel Vincent, Winnie Crompton, Myra Witter, Nellie Crosanvin, Mrs James Henson, and the honoree Miax Wheelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Wheelock
Will Joslin
Walter Joslin
Will Nye
James Hewnon
N. B. Taylor
Carroll Vincent
Phil Vinent
Arthur Bradley
Ad Wheelock
Max Wheelock
H Hinton
Alice Wheelock
Florence Kerns
Jennie Kerns
Florence Hubbard
Ethel Vincent
Winnie Crompton
Myra Witter
Nellie Crosanvin
Mra James Henson
Miax Wheelock
Insane Woman Ordered Committed to Jacksonville Asylum
Mrs Elza McConochie of 2734 Seventh Avenue Rock Island was adjudged insane and committed to the Jacksonville asylum by a commission after threatening her husband and showing dangerous behavior She previously had two years earlier undergone fourteen months treatment and was discharged as cured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurdon
Jacksonville
Elza McConochie
James McConochie
Seventh Avenue
Rock Island
Dra G Graig
K. M. Sallas
Thia
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins Global Honors
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder earned top honors at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition with a highest award and diploma. It also won a highest award and gold medal at the 1894 California Midwinter Fair, judged unanimously for strongest leavening power purity and general excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Weyerauser Syndicate to Build Largest Sawmill in Superior
The Weyerauser syndicate plans a massive sawmill in Superior Wisconsin next season. Frederick Weyerhauser, noted lumber magnate, has acquired land in Superior and the company will begin construction with boom space storage and related facilities. The firm holds extensive standing pine in Douglas County slated for rapid cutting and processing at the new mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyerauser
Superior
Wis
America
Frederick Weyerhauser
Court House relocation favored by East Rock Island and West Moline
Local discussions push a plan to relocate the court house between Rock Island and Moline. Supporters argue new site would boost county economy and property values, with many subscribers ready to fund part of the purchase and public access to a central location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
East Rock Island
West Moline
Eorrors
Rock Island
Court House
Board of Supervisor
Jnid
Babes
Moline
Rock Iseland
Water town Words of Past Days and Local Happenings
Water town notes report new barn construction by E Peterson and a return of Mrs H Merritt to visit Mrs George Mc Neal. James W Ruarell and Amanda Conter wed at the bride’s home. RK Setech announces a Friday auction two miles east. Rock Island bar association honors Judge Smith with a gold-bladed cane and plans January resolutions. A loud social by Hook and Ladder club ends with a late night dance and a barber shop theft scene ends in pawnshop discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Iowa City
Dental
University
Lundy
Omaha
Smith House
James W Ruarell
Amanda Conter
Otlock
Huma Peterson
Chicago
Setech
Watertown
Sherman Arenchild
Rock Island Civnt Bar Association
Judge Smith
Rock Island
Bir
E D. Sweeney
Wos
Hook and Ladder
The Discovery Saved His Life
Beaversville druggist Mr Cailouette writes of Dr King s New Discovery curing grippe after all doctors failed. He began using it in his store and after three bottles recovered enough to be up and about. Free trial offered at Wm Clendenin s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cailouette
Beaversville
Wm. Clendenin
Clendenin
Walkers Cummings Charming Wedding at Methodist Parsonage
Rev Dr J B Cummings daughter Miss Fannie wed Wilber Walker a respected machinist from the arsenal at the parsonage. The ceremony led by Rev F Cumming with brief vows followed by prayers and social greetings. Guests admired decorations of pink and white carnations and roses. The couple's new home awaits on Sixteenth Street as friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling
Cummine
Fannie
Wilber
Walker
Arsenal
F. Cumming
Dr. Cumming
Frank Cumming
Sixteenth Street
Largest belting ever shipped to Moline for Sylvan Steel Works
Dunn & Son announce the arrival of the biggest roll of belting west of Chicago for the Sylvan Steel Works. The three ply white leather belt weighs 1,060 pounds, measures 86 inches in diameter and 8 inches high, is 120 feet long, and costs between 700 and 6800. An expert will install it on the engine on the 24th inst with production set to begin the 16th of the next month and the mill aims to run day and night employing about 116 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn & Son
Sylvan Steel Works
Chicago
Pollman
Moline
Deafness Cure Promised by Hall's Catarrh in Local Ad
In Cliff Cannon on November 9 a church service by Rev Alford and Rev Frazer is noted along with quiet election day. A prize fight ended in a draw. Death occurs from blood poisoning with Mrs Rabn survived by five children. Barrow's store praised as a grand success. An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money back offer and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Ouirr
Alford
Frazer
Colona
Thomas Pattison
Andrew Colson
A. O Brien
Phil O'Brien
Burg
B. Cosgrove
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Rev Atel Wester Named New Pastor for Swedish Baptist Church
Rev Atel Wester of Cleveland Ohio has accepted the call extended by the Swedish Baptist church of this city and will occupy it after New Year. He preached once for the congregation last spring and is described as eloquent and powerful pastor. The church will give him a hearty welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atel Wester
Cleveland
Ohio
Wester
Officers Chosen for Sixth Regiment Band
The Sixth Regiment band held a meeting at Rynge's hall electing Leader A. E. Benson Assistant Leader A Freed Secretary George Hall and Treasurer A. E B Jane The band will practice at Rynge's hall Lavery Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Regiment
Rynge’s Hall
A. E. Benson
A. Freed
George Hall
A. E B. Jane
Rynge’s /bel Lavery
Butterworths Open Elegant New Residence To Grand Reception
The Butterworths hosted a two part reception at their modern, luxuriously furnished Moline home. Afternoon guests included men and Chicago visitors, with evening dancing in the billiard room and a dining room fit for an epi cure. Refreshments featured a chrysanthemum centerpiece and silver service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Butterworth
Batterworth
Willsigs
Moline
Mandolin
Epicure
Out of Moline
Messrs
and Mesdames
Thomas Davis
Davis
E. H. Guyer
J. M. Kimball
Fred Kinnie
Margaret Dart
Curtis
Rock Island
Mesdames
L. M. Alien
Pendleton
Wm. Kiser
Francis Kiser
Kuhnen
Mrs. Butterworth
Senators Join Mockery at Hawkinsville Fair
An Atlanta Constitution report describes politicians Crisp Bacon and Walsh throwing balls at a mounted display of a Black man’s head with a watermelon scene. The head dodged all throws, while the senators enjoyed the crude sideshow and joked about a possible future seat in the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
Atlanta Constitution
Crisp
A. O. Bacon
Pat Walsh
Shkir
Georgia
United States Senate
Pat
Major Bacup
Balla
Neegro
Movement to End Cruelty in English Sportsmen
London letter reports the Royal Buckhounds begin Windsor park deer hunts as government pondered banning tame deer hunting. The Humanitarian League plans to present Lord Rosebery with a petition signed by 9,000 supporters including George Meredith and notable poets, artists, writers, and politicians urging a ban on all forms of so called sport beyond fair hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Windsor Park
Humanitarian League
Aaint
Lord Rosebery
George Méredith
Veliat
Timothy Holy
John Barns
London
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments
The notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and pledges money back if not satisfied Brice 38 cents per box sold by Wm Clendenin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Clendenin
Fourth Rock Island County Young People's Society Meeting
The fourth semi annual meeting of the Rock Island County Union of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor met at the First Congregational Church in Rock Island. Rev J H Kerr resigned as president. W F Kaupke elected to fill the vacancy. Reports from local societies and missionary committees highlighted active work, with missions supported in Salt Lake City and China and home efforts in St Louis. The day featured talks on the mission, associate members, and consecration meeting methods, followed by a supper and evening praise service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auweni
R Anh
W. Z. Kadpke
Rock Island
County Union of the Young, People's Society of Christian Endedyor
Tirst
Evans
Mary B. McLaughlin
Milan
T. W. Grafton
Salt Lake City
China
St. Louis
Tre
B. W. Newlands
Kerr
Robertson
Buffalo Prairie
Coal Valley
Second Congregational Church
Aiken Street Mission Chapel
South Rock Island
Sears
Pleasant Ridge
Beulah
Gertrude Stephens
Jesus
George Stange
J. H. Kerr
Johnson
Jennie Zollinger
Port Byron
Schupp
Crompien
Jennie Kerns
Atkinson
Congregational Church of
Milan Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church of
Christian Church Society of
Mission Chapel
Coal Valley Presbyterian Society
Hampton Congregational Church
Society of the Presbyterian Church At
Second Congregational Church Society of
Moline
First Congregational Church Society of
Aiken Street
solveanedGe
Pleasant Ridge Society
W. F. Kaupke
The
Christian Church
McLaughlin
Henry
Mercer
Whiteside
Laura D. Bollen
D. T. Robertson
Interdenominational Fellowship Talk At Port Byron Convention
Miss Schupp performed solo then Rev R2W Newlands of Port Byron delivered a talk on Interdenominational Fellowship. Rev J W Grafton spoke on Christian Citizenship. A trio by Moserw Cooper and Carlatedt followed. The union lists 13 societies across multiple towns with 325 active and 137 associate members, plus junior societies totaling about 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schupp
Newlands
Port’ Byron
Interdénominational Fellowship
Moserw
Cooper
Carlatedt
J. W. Grafton
Rock Island
First Congregational Church
Port Byron
Milan
Coal Valley
Hampton
Buffalo Prairie
Moline
Pleasant Ridge
South Rock Island
Sears
Orion
Presbyterians
Congregationaliste
Christian Church
Christian Church of
Hennepin Canal Feeder Route Survey Near Sterling
Capt Wheeler and his engineering force arrive in Sterling to survey a feeder route tapping the Rock river between Sterling and Dixon. The plan aims to reach the canal summit about five miles west of Wyanet with main canal dimensions for potential commercial use. Wheeler will move his family from Milan to Sterling during the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Sterling
Hennepin Canal
Rock River
Dixon
Wyanet
Capt. Wheeler
Milan
King Humbert Guards Slip Under New Security
Rome correspondent notes King Humbert of Italy travels with a muscular marshal as escort after Carnot assassination fears. Espinossos in Spain provide royal guards at night, while Hoke Smith studies Indian policy and envisions civilized, valuable Native peoples. Electric Bitters advertised as headache cure and bowel tonic. A new enamel coating for steam boilers promises protection against incrustation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Humbert
Italy
Signor Crispi
Oie
Carnot
Crispi
Hoe
Aleeps
Spain
Espinoss
Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain in babies. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve wind colic and diarrhea, priced at 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Winslow
Vant Ayer
Labor Congress Sees Unions Grow In Tri City Area
The Tri City Labor congress met with typical attendance as delegates from Rock Island Teamsters and Rock Island Plumbers unions were initiated. A five member per city committee was formed to monitor saloon rate handling non-union beer by the St. Louis English syndicate. Moline journeymen barbers may organize today with two appointees greeting them. Resolutions regret the Wheelmakers union disbanding in Moline. W H O Blenneass spoke on labor statistics noting 6 to 50 percent unemployment in the state per published article by Octave Thanet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- City Labor Congress
Rock Island Teamsters’ Union
Rock Island Plumbers’ Union
St. Louis
Barbers
Moline
Wheelmakers’ Union of
Board of Education of
W. H. O’bienness
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Town
Alice French
Octave Thanet
Davenport
Iowa
Lsborer
O’blenneass
Cruelty to Animals and Court House Bond Paradox
In May 1828 the Mississippi ran high flooding a keelboat near Rock Island, sparking speculation about western water aversion. A humane society appeal rises after a teamster tortures horses while a girl pleads for mercy. Rock Island schemers push the court house bond plan with biased circulars favoring a fixed site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Davenport
Benjamin Goble
Mississippi
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann
Rock Island Bridge
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Hartzell Secures Key Franchises for United Railway
Stockton paper notes J W Hartzell the Blue Line builder has secured valuable franchises and property along the Mormon Channel front for the United railway. It congratulates the company and remaining property owners, stating value will rise with the railway’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
J.W Hartzell
United Railway
Mormon Channel
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Broad Health Benefits
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying the blood strengthening the nerves regulating digestion invigorating the kidneys and liver and building up the whole system While claiming to cure scrofula dyspepsia catarrh and rheumatism it also promotes Hood's Pills as a cure for liver ills biliousness jaundice indigestion and sick headache priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Queen of beauty urges teeth care with Sozodont
An advertisement praises the need for a pretty smile and advocates brushing with fragrant Sozodont. It claims the dentifrice cleans with unmatched purity and effectiveness, promising charming results for female loveliness.
Marriage of Mrs Mary F Huey and William Coates
At the First Congregational parsonage Rev T B Willson united Mrs Mary F Huey widow of Washington L Huey and William Coates a 42 year old English born stone cutter in a quiet ceremony. The couple departed at 6 50 A M Monday for England on a visit and may stay longer if business proves better there. The bride’s daughter Miss Exima remains behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F.huey
William Ceeates
England
First Congregational
T. B. Willson
William Costes
Mary F
Washington L. Huey
Coates
Exima
Judge Rules in Favor of Baas in Mandamus Case
Judge Glenn ruled against Thomas Corns in the mandamus suit brought by Leo F. Baas of Moline to compel payment of a $1,700 school district order. The court found Corns a ministerial officer must pay district orders from available funds. The decision notes statutory changes allow boards to repair and furnish school properties and levy taxes for building purposes without a public vote, with potential appeal hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Leo F. Baas
Moline
Thomas Corns
Township No. 17
Range 1
South Moline
Said
Board of Education of
Baas
Corns
Supreme Court
Board of Education
Boards of Education
Corbett Loses Diamond Belt in Davenport Theft
James J. Corbett’s championship belt valued at 15000 dollars vanished from the display window of OC E Sheriff & Co in Davenport. Entrance was gained by breaking a rear door between 6 10 and 6 30 last evening. Sheriff and a visiting Rock Island friend confirm the loss and a reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Dispatch
James J. Corbett
Davenport
OC. E. Sheriff & Co
Brady Street
Tinplate and bottle makers alter wage stance amid tariff threat
The tinplate manufacturers inform the Amalgamated Association that post election GOP control forecloses new free trade may cut wage cuts. Green Bottle Manufacturers follow suit. Factories resume operations fearing further tariff action by Cleveland and Wilson. Officials promise protections for workers and proprietors as tariff defenses strengthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Republican Congress-Elect
Association of
Green Bottle Manufacturers
Cleveland
Wilson
Psen Wa
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Aurdl Field
Weterhauser
Waterstown
E. Peterson
Ezekiel
Jude Young
Wagner Building
Goode
Walkers Cummings
Negro
Bucklen
Hoke Smith
Bherman
Cirameling Steam Boilers
Labor Congress
Q'Blenness
Jaws
Thanet
Humane Society
A. Koprax
Col. Bartzell
B. Jordan
W. Fisher
A. J. Miller
Pay Tickney
J. H. Mull Gan
K. Hayes
LO Jahns
Hymeneas
MR. Corns
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