Launching of the George Waters steamboat at Lyons
The Moline Navigation and Excursion Co launched the George Waters, a new river steamer, on Saturday the 17th before about eight hundred spectators. Mayor Root of Lyons spoke, and engineers and boatmen observed the plan while the vessel floated bow first and then was drawn back. The boat, draft about four and a half inches without engines, will receive boilers and heavy parts later. Godfrey & Co will equip it for the Moline company, with risk to fire and operations. Spring delivery is planned, then return to the Clinton and Davenport trade once the Verne Swain moves on. The crowd noted the boat’s graceful entry and declined to break a bottle on her bows.
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Borrors
George Waters
Moline Navigation and Excursion Co
Mayor Root
Lyons
Gatore
Godfrey & Co
Moline Company
Godfreyo
Wheeler & Davin
Wheeler Ia
R H Wheeler
Davis
la Jamb
Clinton
Davenport
Swain
Cleveland
St. Louis
Mississippi
GEO Watera
Diamond industry and tariff debate spark in Davenport
A Davenport Leader item criticizes the Wilson bill over diamond cutting, noting misconceptions about industry status and tariff effects. Nearby reports cover anti-toxin efforts at the Iowa State University and a steel works incident with a damaged pipe and a delayed roll forming, plus a Thanksgiving church service schedule.
Callom Reelection Voice Defends Senatorial Experience
A writer argues against Chicago driven bids for the next U S senator, praising Cullom’s long service and national respect. The piece warns against hasty state legislative appointments and urges patience until a proven candidate emerges. Springfield is noted as nearby and Chicago’s interests are defended.
Entertainments mingle with legal cases in Moline dispatch
A chaotic transcribed dispatch from Moline reports on an Episcopalian fundraiser event where dancing and card games drew concern over secular use of church funds. The piece also covers local court actions, noting a assault case, a warrant for a deadly weapon, and a continuance, plus social notes from a Welie Whist Club gathering with prizes won by Mrs Good and Mr Good.
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Rober
Moline
Chicago Tribune
Coscopatehureh
Rock Island
Unafon
Epworth League Convention Held at Swedish Methodist Church
Final two day session closes at the Swedish Methodist Church with an essay on privileges by A Skold of Kewanee and remarks from Axel Gabrielson and Qloft Johnson. A resolution to aid Rockford League to buy the first Swedish church in the U.S. is approved. Next convention set for Andover. Rev. W H Willing opens with Past, Jacob Gabrielson leads on Present, and Rev. A J Anderson of Oblasgo to speak tomorrow at 7:30 PM and next Sunday.
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Epworth ‘League
Wertish Methodist Church
M. Bon
A. Skold
Kewanee
League
Rockfordd
Andover
W. H. Willing
Joliet
Epworth League
Axel Gabrielson
Qloft Johnson
John. Gabrielson
A J Anderson
Oblasgo
Rescuing a Fellow-Workman at Steel Works Leaves J W Ainsworth Injured
A scaffold on a steel works collapsed while four men worked at height. J W Ainsworth braced beneath a falling worker who dropped onto his shoulders saving the man but drove his right foot onto a spike. The spike pierced the foot. Dr Morgan reports Ainsworth will recover.
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J. W. Ainsworth
J. W Ainsworth
Alnaworth
Dr. Morgan
Ainsworth
Correcting Grammar and Iceboats Edge into Anecdote
A reading from a Chicago letter discusses early iceboat activity as north winds chill the pool and thin coating forms. The author critiques grammar and spelling, deriding local habits and praising proper use before an apparent Kodak note.
Steamboat Watera Launch Noted at Lyons Yard
The steamier George Watera was launched at 3 PM Saturday from Lyons boat yards. Boilers and engine to be installed, final launch set for April 1, then to Moline for business readiness. The Verne Swain resumes lower Ohio service from Cairo to Louisville in spring.
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George Watera
Lyons
Moline
Ohio
Cairo
Louisville
Proposed stock yards project at Molinessy may be abandoned
Report notes the stock yards and packing house proposal above Molinessy is in a standstill. Some backers argue no progress will occur unless property owners consent to sales at reasonable prices. The project may be abandoned.
WAR RELIC FAIR AT MASONIC HALL IN MOLINE
War relics from Civil War to Mexican War are on display at the Masonic hall in Moline through Friday evening. Notable items include a cannon of Samuel Duffin, a Lookout Mountain cut, John Gamble vest, J H Thornton cane, Lydia Taylor badge, a Lee surrender house relics, and more from collectors M R Metzgar H Woodworth Dr Morgen J H Thornton. Supper is served from 6 o clock and many fancy articles are for sale.
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Moline
Woman's Relief Corpaat Masonic Hall
M. R. Metzgar
H. Woodworth
Dr. Morgen
J. H. Thornton
Samuel Duffin
Vicksburg
D. 8. Lewis
Lookout Mountain
M. A. Gould
John Gamble
Lydia Taylor
Lincoln
Lee
Mr. Woodworth
Crompton
John Brown
Virginia
Obsequies for Fred Wahlstrom Draw Large Attendance
A large Congregational church crowd attended the funeral for Fred Wahlstrom, with profuse floral tributes from Deere & Co. and Moline High School. Beloit College figures Prof Burr and student Willard spoke, a three dozen rose spray from 1890 graduates, and a long cortege to Riverside reflected deep local mourning.
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Fred Wahlstrom
Deere & Co.’a
Wahlatrom
Moline High School
Fred
Burr
Beloit College
Willard
Beloitt
Meserd
Bert Savage
W. A Potter
J. W. Atkinson
Vias Jennie Kerns
T B Willses
Beloit
Mr Willard
A Moline Woman Hosts Evening Tea for Ladies
About twenty five ladies gathered at Mrs. Chas Kerns home yesterday afternoon for an entertainment organized by Mrs Chase. Mrs Tollen won first prize a china puff box, with Mrs Cornbrooke taking second prize two china salt boxes. Mrs Simon Kerns could not attend.
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Pridav
Chase. Kerns
Simon A Kernsa
Rockleland
Bearte
Tollen
Chas. Kerns
Cornbrooke
Simon Kerns
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Endorsed for Colds at Public Meeting
Open air gatherings bring spiritual benefits but risk bodily harm from cold damp air and winds. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is promoted as a cough medicine and expectorant to ease irritation, check coughing, and aid colds. It notes a medal at the World's Columbian Exposition for throat and lung remedies.
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Ayer
Lusk to Celebrate Long Violin? Flagman Anniversary in Moline
John Lusk the veteran flagman on Thirteenth street marks his fifth anniversary today while his wife reaches 71 next week. Both have witnessed Moline’s growth, including the early bow and arrow games with local Indian youths at the site.
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John Lusk
Thirteenth Street
Moline
Lusk
Fire destroys premises and prompts board reports
A blaze swept through a building early this morning destroying the hay and contents after a lantern placement ignited the manger. Meanwhile the Moline Board of Education discussed applicants for the principalship and approved letting bids to the lowest responsible bidder. The Epworth League met with readings and reports from sub district convention, as various locals planned visits and travels.
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Leobre
Bara
Kanodden
Epworth
Ieee Wa
Harry Sar
Phoebe Aiken
Moline Board of Education
Epworth League
Agtes Boggs
Effie R. Littler
D. R. Ziegler
L. W. Littler
Atkinson
John M. Bowen
Nathan E. Tyrrell
Iowa
Harry Sutley
Springfield
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Moline Lodge No. 133
William Quick
John Delaney
Colona
Wind Tangles Wagon at Tri City Milling Mill
Nearly all of a farmer W Lankins load of corn was wrecked when his overcoat blew into horses at the Tri City Milling Co mill. The wagon crashed into a telegraph pole near Third avenue scattering wheel axle box and corn. Prank Jamison escaped with a jolt. Van Hoorebeke meat wagon met a worse fate farther down. A Ruselang Jew lost a wagon wheel as the team ended up captured near the railroad.
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W. Lankins
Milan
Tri- City Milling Co
Third Avenue
Prank Jamison
van Hoorebeke
Local Hampton News Roundup and Rural Sports Recap
Hampton notes report a new sign on Edelman livery barn, visits by Misses Henry and Addie Underwood, and Arthur Meader buying property to settle in town. Revival services at M church run daily, Highland gun club lists live-bird shoot scores with multiple winners amid a large weekend event.
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Hampton
William Edelman
Lucy
Grace Henry
South Moline
Addie Underwood
Moline
Arthur Meader
David Cook
Martin Arcularius
Michigan
Watertown
G B. Henry
Colgrove
Father seeks transfer for Willie Hill from Oregon Ill
Marshal Kittilsen received a letter from John W Hill of Oregon Ogle county Ill father of Willie Hill held at the police station here for months to return him home. The father cannot pay for passage but hopes Willie may be sent back if possible. Hood's Sarsaparilla cited as a cure for rheumatism in the same item.
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Marshal Kittileen
John W. Hill
Oregon
Ogle County
Ill
Willie Hill
Green River
Willie
Marshal Kittilsen
Gustavus Adolphus Day Plans and College Notes
Augustana College notes mention the Gustavus Adolphus celebration in Orion on Thanksgiving with a male quartette and Harmonic octette, plus Dr Olsson's address. The Adelphic society hosted a social with speeches and toasts after a six week illness recovery. Opening of spring term set for Jan 8 with strong attendance expected. lectures by W W Thomas Jr. in Moline Dec 5. Economics society reorganized with new officers and 17 new members. Peterson residence nearing completion and a new tile walk discussed.
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Adelphios
Thomas
Gustavus Adelphis
Orion
Elafson
Adelphic Society
Dusiness College
W. W. Thomas, Jr
Moline
Trouble on the mains contractor arrested after dispute
E A Blake, a contractor, was arrested on complaint by Belgian worker Bachert after a confrontation over wages on the new water mains site. Bachert was cut above the scalp with a shovel and treated by Dr. Morgan. Blake claims Bachert provoked him during a dispute over pay.
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E. A. Blake
Pole Bachert
Bachert
Morgan
Mr. Blake
Reverend Smith Weds Angeling Thomas in Late Marriage
Rev O F Smith, long-time United Brethren preacher and father of Rev O O Smith, married Mrs Angeling Thomas of Rapids City on Monday afternoon. The couple, both esteemed, have known each other well through prior connections, adding a noted harmony to the union.
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O F. Smith
O.O Smith
Second Congregational
United Brethren
Angeling Thomas
Rapids City
Lee
Barbers of Mouline Form Union elect officers
Barbers at Mouline held a meeting in A. J. Letpold's shop Monday evening and organized a union with Unarles Goodwin elected president and W. H. Dohse secretary. The secretary will contact the international headquarters to secure an organizer for the local unit, with another meeting planned next Monday.
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Barbers of Mouline
A. J. Letpold
Unarles Goodwin
W. H. Dohse
Barbers
Marriage of Robert Wagner and Thekla Klog in Davenport
Robert Wagner of Rock Island married Thekla Klog at the bride’s Davenport home in a ceremony officiated by Mayor Vollmer. An elaborate banquet followed and the couple departed for Washington for their honeymoon, planning to reside on Twenty third Street in Rock Island in a Camer on built residence. A second note recounts a testimonial about East India Banana Syrup helping a long term dyspepsia and constipation sufferer, J A Pilace of Alexis, Minnesota, with lasting relief.
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Wymeneal
Evening Dispatch
Robert Wagner
Rock Island
Davenport
Thekla Klog
Otto King
Vollmer
The Value of Laughter at Methodist Lecture
The second lecture in the popular course drew a good audience as J. W. Warr spoke on What are You Laughing At? He argued laughter marks humanity, can spur bravery, and reveal weaknesses. Miss Coxsee moderated and Miss Nellie Stephens played Grieg’s Bridal Procession. Next, Rev. F. W. Merrell topics Rhetoric Made Racy on Nov. 380-subject.
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J. W. Warr
Heten
F. W. Merrell
Candidate J W White Seen as Potential Speaker of the House
In Whiteside county Hon J W White is urged as speaker material after two or three terms in the legislature. He is praised as a capable parliamentarian and quick decision maker. Supporters say his election would aid their region while Rock Island papers oppose him over Woodmen headquarters relocation. The editorial appeals to back the candidate who will favor this section and its insane hospital issue.
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Eprrons
DisPaTou
Chicago
Nevator
Callum
Peoria
Quincy
Moline
Gen. Palmer
Illinois
Cullom
United States
US Senate
Springfield
Lineis
J. W. White
Whiteside County
White
Rock Island
Woodmen
Union
City Council considers new weighmaster licensing and bridge fixes
Council debates a new city scale ordinance replacing the repealed one. Weighmasters would be licensed and inspected, with wood and lumber measurement duties and penalties. Bridge repairs are approved but require limits on coal loads and future replacements.
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McKinnle
Chadwick
Chaney
Alderman Chaney
Reimers
Otto Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Henry Carr
Dunn
Perrin and
Illinois War Muster Rolls to Rest in State Archives
Congressmen Hitt of Illinois and Gen. Anderson’s widow advocate preserving the original muster rolls from the Black Hawk war. They plan to deposit the records in Illinois archives to aid surviving veterans and widows seeking pensions, addressing loss of official records and ensuring a permanent record for future beneficiaries.
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Congressman Hitt
Ilinois
R. Anderson
Fort Sumpter
United States Army
Illinois
Anderson
Washington
Republican county committee meets at Harper house
The Republican county central committee convened at the Harper house with full attendance except one who sent a proxy. Gen. Post attended and argued tariff and silver policies as a bi metallist. The committee avoided deputyships, leaving them to county officers elect. Sheriff elect Hemenway will name Rawson as deputy sheriff and Hemenway's turnkey. additional bailiffs named from Port Byron Drury Milan.
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Republican County Central Committee
Harper House
Gen. Post
Hemenway
W. J. Rawson
Luke Hemenway
Turnkey
Hull
W. J. Nicholson
Port Byron
C. P. Reynolds
Drury
R. B. Olmstead
Milan
Western Association Forms Ten-Club 1895 League
In Rock Island on Friday the Western association baseball directors voted to create a ten club league for 1895. St Paul and Sioux City will join, while many members were expelled for drunkenness or misconduct including Arm atrong of Peoria and Strouthers of Jacksonville.
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Western Association
Rock Island
Jacksonville
St. Paul
Sioux City
Armatrong
Peoria
Strouthers
Sheriff-elect Hemenway Binds Bond for 10000 in County Clerk’s Office
Sheriff-elect Fred Hemenway filed a 10000 bond in the county clerk’s office with J. M. Gould T. J. Robinson and C. F. Hemenway as sureties. Fred Titterington, treasurer-elect, rents his Edgington area farm and will be in Rock Island by December 1 to assume duties, with an auction of horses cattle hogs wagons and farm implements scheduled for Monday November 26.
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Fred Hemenway
J. M. Gould
T. J. Robinson
C. F. Hemenway
Fred Titterington
Edgington
Rocky Island
WANTED AT LYONS Woman Arrested in Meline for Larceny
Mary Shaw alias Mary Woodruff was arrested on request of Lyons Iowa city marshal for larceny of a dress and cloak pattern valued at 28 dollars. She turned over the items but refused to go to Lyons without a requisition and is held in the ladies dormitory ill and possibly facing typhoid fever.
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Iowa
Mary Shaw
Mary Woodruff
Lyons
Mary
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