Evening trains and town notes mix in Illinois dispatch
A compact summary notes train schedules for the East West and Chicago lines, with departures from Rock Island and Geneseo. It lists local happenings: weather, deaths, church painting, a planned town clock, winter preparations, repairs at the high school yard, social plans, a ball, theft of a sorrel mare, and various local notices including a marriage license and a livery-trade issue.
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East West
Piro
O RI
Pitts
Norges
Chicago
O M
M &S8& P
Theo RI &P
Donot Thecc
M & St P
Theo KR I &P
RI &P
theC M & Bt P_ donot
Geneseo
Florence Herbert Troupe at Harper's Theatre Rock Island
Florence Herbert Troupe appears for a week starting November 22 at Harper's Theatre Rock Island. The Armory Hall Association boosts support from local merchants for the cause and Forks plans to manufacture its own ice. The Davenport Democrat notes nine four divorces in Scott county since January 1879 and records the Scott County soldiers monument cornerstone laid Friday afternoon.
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Florence Herbert
Harper’s Theatre
Rock Island
Davenport Democrat
Scott County
Walter Hillhouse renews Dispatch subscription and local notes
Old friend Walter Hillhouse calls to renew his Dispatch subscription. The issue covers a funeral for Juther Goodmanson, infant son of John Goodmanson on Spencer Street. Local items include visits from Detroit and Cedar Rapids relatives, streetcar updates, and business notes on hog prices, tobacco, and the Buckeye Manufacturing Co. advertisement.
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Walter Hillhouse
the Dispatch
Juther Goodmanson
John Goodmanson
Spencer Street
Local notes and business items from the week
The report bundles a mix of city happenings including a marriage license issued to Patrick H Reilly and Miss Mary Dally, telegraph lines planned from Rodman avenue to Geneseo, and the Main street sewer toward Bass street. It notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup endorsements, Marcus Epp resuming paper making, and Dr P L McKinNate displaying Colorado quartz worth about 120 dollars per ton.
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Donaldson
Patrick H Reilly
Milwaukee
Mary Dally
Rock Island
P L McKinNate
Clendenin
Colorado
Milan butcher buys 800 pound heifer and more local notes
Union records report Dave Adams of Milan bought an 800 pound dressed heifer from Mr Walker of Bowling. Other items note Samurl Auma Tm injured by hammer strike near Sprnny, Ezra Smith’s Nebraska visit, A P Fisk’s promising location, and Conrad Grantz hearing about Shelldahl, Storey county Democratic voter scarcity. Also covered: Iron Moulders Union ball, Moline mill upgrades with two rag engines, Rock Island water pipe swap, N S Ketchum returning to Marshalltown, and California Kidney Tea offered by Wm Clendenin and Morris & Shane.
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Union of the 13Th
Dave Adams
Milan
Mr Walker
Tue Moline Paper Co
California
California Kids
Wm. Clendenin
Post-Office
Block
Morris & A
Shane Esi
Lawyer W N Jackson Returns to Practice After Paper Venture
W N Jackson Esq brother in law of Dr C Piper of this city, once studied law with Alfred Webster and with the Grant Co Dakota Herald. He moved to Big Stone City and then sold his stake to focus on law. Last week Mrs Jackson and child went to Moline, but the child fell seriously ill en route via St Paul and the family now stays with Dr Piper.
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W N Jackson
C Piper
Jackson
Alfred Webster
Iowa Law University
Big Stone City
Dakota
The
Grant Co
Herald
W N.J
Fine Merchant Tailoring and Local Notices in Dixon
A collage of local items notes Simon Hurrscar’s Woolens, Osnourng’s finances, Dr PATCH office visit, and Mr Osborne’s hobby. Bard enwerper night school offers German English and arithmetic with Prof B resuming, cold remedies via Dr Bull’s Syrup, and a rock throwing incident near a freight train with a brakeman’s top car peril.
Private letter from Gen Henderson reports illness and travel plan
A private letter states Gen Henderson is seriously ill with a cold likely from campaign activity. He will travel to Washington near month end and may not visit the county before leaving, except possibly to consult the arsenal commandant about needed appropriations.
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Henderson
Washington
Arsenal
Excelsior Kidney Pad Aids Toledo Contractor Pain
W R Tarpan of Toledo says the Excelsior Kidney Pad relieved a side pain after fifteen years of standing and requests another pad. J E Ossorne Esq of Andover in Henry county visited the city on Friday and is described as a seasoned teacher and active Republican. He is a Swede by birth who adopted American ways and language.
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W R.tarpan
Toledo
Ohio
J E Ossorne Esq
Andover
Henry County
Watertown Teacher Cairns Studying Law and Conducting Music
Groxer R. Cairns, an efficient Watertown public school teacher, visited the Disparcn office Saturday. He has begun law studies with W. A. Meese and, besides his duties, conducted music at the Baptist church in Rock Island on Sunday.
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Groxer R. Cairns
Watertown
Cairns
W. A. Meese
Baptist
Rock Island
Moline Christians Told to Worship at Own Churches on Thursday
Rock Island pastors publish a pastoral letter explaining they will not hold a joint Thanksgiving service and urge all Christian people in Moline to attend their respective churches on Thursday the 25th to give thanks for national blessings.
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Rock Island
Moline
Rock Island notes mix of civic changes and mischief
In Rock Island a quiet day contrasts with unrest as lockups ease for now. Reports say five deaths last week including diphtheria, a marriage license issued, a marriage vow, and a postponed union Thanksgiving service. The sheriff elect’s bond set at 10,000 dollars with sureties.
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Tuk
Suippping
St P
Rock Island
Diptheria
Argus
Union
C E Cox
R. Crampton
Colorado
Ri& P
Snenier Prerz
Tuer
Perkins
Donaldson
Thos. J. Robinson
Cornelius Lynde
Gust Exvact
Free Trial Bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery touted
An advertising notice extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption claiming it cures asthma bronchitis cough colds throat and lung ailments and offers a free trial bottle from Richard & Lohrbeck Moline Illinois. Also reports fraud by David Mead forging drafts costing $6500 and a juvenile assault case with fines and a lecture.
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Dr. King
Richard & Lohrbeck
Moline
Engine smash at Rock Island mill causes major damage
An engine at the upper Eaw mill in Rock Island suffered a serious accident on Wednesday when the shaft end for the fly wheel jumped from its socket likely due to a broken bolt. The large wheel ran over the engine, wrecking parts and causing at least 500 dollars in damage.
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Eaw
Rock Island
Living in Glass Houses Credit Their Own Remedy
A St Louis Evening Chronicle item notes Isaac Correy of Salem New Jersey Glass Works endorses St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism after personal and family relief. The brief reflects a testimonial style urging readers to consider the product.
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St Louis Evening Chronicle
Isaac Correy
Salem, N. J
Glass Works
St. Jacobs
Two Funerals In City And Arrest For Disorder
Two funerals were held Wednesday for Lena Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Spencer who died Monday night of typhoid fever and for Walter Peetz son of Capt and Mrs John Peetz who died the same night of scarlet fever In other news Joseph Reping was arrested Tuesday for drunkenness and obscene language and was fined 8 55 for disorderly conduct and 5 45 for assault and battery total 14 00 He posted security and was discharged.
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Lena Spencer
E. W. Spencer
Little Walter Peetz
John Peetz
Joseph Reping
Hawes
Dart’s Hall
Dobbins Electric Soap Praised for Easy Wash Day
An advertising snippet extols Dobbins Electric Soap as safe for all fabrics and easy for any user, claiming vast adoption from Nova to Texas. It notes simple directions, a two hour light wash, and availability through L L Cragin Co in Philadelphia with Chicago branch at 18 Dearborn Street.
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Dobbins
Nova
Texas
Dobbin
L. L. Cragin & Co
PhilaSe
Chicago
Ofics
Dearborn Street
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the Molving Review - Dispatch
Moline. Ill
Moline Public Library
Rock Island & Pacifico
Paul
Sia
Dr More
First M. E Church
Frank Luxpant
Iowa
C.B &Q R.R
Mrs
D. W. Dimmock
Davenport
Simon Hirsch
Rock River
Schaarfenberg
Ben HA
Tipton, Iowa
C S. Ells
Tim Moline
Hook and Ladder Company No 1
Timmy
J S McCord
Market Square
J. A. Getteny
Monmouth
Tue Library Board
Tue Main Street
James Reilly
Rev. H. O Linpesiap
Nebraska
Tue
Tue Dispatch Office
August Sundin
Emma P. Saf
Armory Hall Association
Forks
Frankie May Fisher
Riverside Cemetery
Armory Building Association
Kiing
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Penn
First National Bank
Main
Bass Street
Main Street
Weeee
Bessie Reed
Delavan
Tur Geneseo Ri
Justice Grover
Henry Viersch
August Almgren
Danville, Ill
Grand Lodge I O O.F
Sassafras, Kent Co
Dr Bull
T E Hartrey
Henry
Claus Morthurst
Keep
George
James
Rock Island Watch Factory
Vandruff’s
Buckeye M’s'g Co
Marion
Ayers & McCollum, Druggists & Booksellers
David City
Gro Torfley
Racine
Reen
Sam Davis
Western Union Telegraph Company
Rodman Avenue
Omaha
Marcus Epp
Mr Epp
Milan Co
Fro B Enote, Jr
Telephone Exchange
Moline National Bank
Samurl Auma
Deere & Co
Dr. Morey
Ezra Smith
P Fisk
Conrad Grantz
Shelldahl
Storey County
Omaha Bee
Iron Moulders Union of
Timm
Biehl
Moline Avenue
Wagner
R. I. Water Works Department
N. S. Ketchum
Moline Wagon Co
Marshalltown
Simon Hurrscar
A.J Osuorng
Erie
Whiteside County
Drs Patch
Osborne
Bardenwerper
Prof B
Prof. B
Carmen —Rock Island Union
Grand Rapids Times
Chas. S. Strickland, Esq
Boylston Place
Boston
Mass
Mccury
Grmorn
Josefn Raymonp, Esq
Jamns K Cooke
Kansas City
T. H. Thomas
Claus Juergens
E W.spencer
Lena
Messrs
Anawait
W.A Titus
Ashland Avenue
D van Dorn
McCabe
Towa
Rock Island County
H. E. West
John Sieghartner
J. Rawson
Jacob Ohlweiler
Joseph Cameron
J.S. McCord
M. E. Church
Rodman Rifle Company
J. S. Dart
Dr. C. C. Carter
R. M. Sweeney
Henry L. Schill
Milan Road
Mesers VivextaArtisnr & Denkman
David Mead
Wisconsin Pineries
E Rutledge
W.& LD
Chippewa Falls
Ripon
Wis
Witte Risten
Henry Haneon
Eddie Passick
Alex Burris
Hayden
Angelina Robinson
Burris
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