Schools Burglarized at Joe Weathier Burglars Mates
Two public schools, the Washington No. 3 and the Grant, were burglarized last night. About 60 cents to 90 dollars in pennies were taken, with thieves rifling desks and taking small sums while leaving a window iron and a stray key behind. Police may arrest youths. Thanksgiving pennies were meant for the poor today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Weathier
Grant
Washington
Grant School
Ray
Reform School
Pontiac
Joliet
Streetcar service limits spark public complaints
Local residents lash out at late and crowded Central line service with 9 22 p m last car from Fourth Avenue and no weekend trailers. The piece notes reform talk, citizen education, and patience while recounting a Sunday night scene near the Congregational church with youths, police intervention, and a plea for better accommodations. It also includes an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills by H E Bucklen & Co. and a druggist sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
P. U
Cara
The Hamilton amendment debate in Methodist conferences
The article discusses the Hamilton amendment proposal to restrict general conference delegation to men, the opposition from women's representation advocates, and the likely future vote outcomes. It notes Moline and Central conferences opposing submission and predicts possible changes only after future general conferences, with historical context on lay delegates and slow church progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Quarterly Conference
Omans
Committee On Law
Hamilton
Friends of Woman's Representation
A Fine Piece of Works a Copy of the Statue of Fortune
A wood carving by Henry Grants titled A Fine Piece of Works Copy of the Statue of Fortune is displayed in Reimer Reimer’s window. Three figures support the earth with the Fortune statue atop four inch high carvings. The piece is maple and carved with a penknife showing notable skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune
É& Pesknife
Henry Grants
Hemry Grants
Deraved Ous Vorwatrts Midway
Susar
Reimer Reimers
Grantz
Double Anniversary Surprise For T H Klattenhoff
About twenty five friends surprised T H Klattenhoff on his birthday Saturday evening. The gathering included games, social talk, and a fine supper. The Venutian Mandolin Club performed as guests departed to learn it marked the couple’s 30th marriage anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T H Klattenhoff
T. H Klattenhoff
Venutian Mandolin Club
Klattenhoff
Harrison Telephone Company Eyes 700 Subscribers
The Harrison International Telephone people claim about 700 subscribers across three cities and plan exchanges after 760 more sign up. Other telephone men hedge, but the gist is the new rates may not match current service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison International Telephone
Gook Prosecution on Bastardy Charge At Upal Valley
State's Attorney Searle prosecuted George Gook before Justice John Barton on a bastardy charge brought by Margaret Brown. Gook was bound over to the county court in bond of 600.
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Upal Valley
Searle
George Gook
John Barton
Margaret Brown
Cook
Bonde
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Child Remedy
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain claiming it soothes the child softens gums relieves wind colic and cures diarrhoea. The bottle is priced at twenty five cents.
Appointment as aide de camp on Grand Army staff
A letter from the Grand Army of the Republic headquarters in Rockford Illinois dated November 24 informs Wm. Clendenin of Rockford that he is appointed aide de camp on the staff of the commander in chief. General Orders No 4 will publish the appointment next week and emphasize cooperation and diligent service. The adjutant general praises Clendenin as unexpectedly but deservedly honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diendente
Lawler
Aelt-Explanatory
Grand Army of the Republic
Rockford
Cok
Qpleudenin
Moline
Appolint
Clendenitris
Autograph relics of Presidents Polk and old Illinois land deeds
In Knox's show window sit dated U S patents for a 40 acre Kane county Illinois tract granted to Stillman W Wheelock likely his first Illinois real estate investment. Earlier records show a May 5 1836 patent to Benjamin Goble for East Rock Island Brooks estate later shared by William Brooks George Brooks and Jeannette McMaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
James E. Polk
United States
U. S
Kane County
Ill
Stillman W. Wheelock
Illinois
Oakleaf
Benjamin Goble
East Rock Island
Brooks
William Brooke
William Brooks
William B. Brooks
George Brooks
Jeannette McMaster
Oil Fueled Heating in Moline Blacksmith Shop Project
The Moline Prow Co advances its improvement program with crude oil used to heat furnaces in the blacksmithing department. An underground reservoir by Nels Pierce between the new building, shop, and steam plant uses two large tar-like tanks, driven over for yard use, filled from railroad cars, with double gauges. Oil piping to furnaces aims to replace coal or coke for cheaper, more efficient heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Prow Co
Nels Pierce
Pastor to Chicago for Swedish Baptist work
The Rev Theo Grandin, resigning pastor of the Swedish Baptist church, will leave for Chicago in about a fortnight to assist his father in law the Rev Wingren, editor of the Swedish Baptist organ Nya Veck Posten. Grandin will travel for the paper and hopes for health improvement. His successor, Rev Azel Wester of Cleveland, Ohio, arrives around the second week in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Grandin
Swedish Baptist Church
Chicago
Wingren
Swedish Baptist
Nya Veck Posten
Grandin
Azel Wester
Cleveland
Ohio
Messrs Grandin
Wester
Funeral of Mrs Martha Porter at Bowlesbury Church
Large attendance for the funeral of the late Mrs Martha Porter at Bowlesbury church Sunday afternoon. Rev T Young led services with the choir performing Nearer My God to Thee Some Sweet Day and We Shall Sleep but not Forever. Pallbearers were Joseph Greenwood John Hines George Greenwood Robert Kay Lewis Haner and George Miller. Interment followed at Bowlesburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Porter
Bowlesbury
T. Young
Joseph Greenwood
John Hines
George Greenwood
Robert Kay
Lewis Haner
George Miller
Bowlesburg Cemetery
Plain Talk on Sogodont Dentifrice Endorsed by All
An ad touts a preservative principle in So godont that protects teeth from decay. Rich and poor endorse it and no lady neglects its cleansing and purifying properties. It outsells all other dentifrices. ask for Sogodont and take no substitute.
Widening Fifteenth Street Condemnation Delay Cited
Citizens question why condemnation proceedings for the Fifteenth street widening between Fifth and Seventh avenues have not begun. The council passed an ordinance but notice and court steps depend on available city land, suggesting a winter delay until next spring. The public sidewalks remain tight as curb lines sit near property boundaries.
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Fifteenth Street
Fifth
Seventh Avenues
Vorwaerts Turn and Ladies Prepare Midway Bazar Opening
The Vorwaerts Turn and Ladies Auxiliary in the Postoffice block hall plan a grand opening for December 19 to 22. A seven member central committee leads seven sub committees with C F Grantz and others named. Tickets priced at 10 cents for a single and 25 cents for a season pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorwaerts
C. F. Grantz
Geo. Bausch
O. Rosene
W H. Altz
L. Flrat
A. Vieriech
Wm. la
Canon Rodgers Beleaguered by Double Divorce Marriage Question
Davenport clergyman Canon Rodgers faces inquiries nationwide after performing the marriage of Fritz Emmet to Mary Huggins Stevens. The Episcopal canon forbids clergymen to wed a divorced person unless the innocent party has proven faithfulness. Rodgers says he did not know either party had been divorced and was misled by the license listing the bride as Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Rodgers
Davenport
Fritz Emmet
Mary Huggins Stevens
Episcopal Church
Osnon Rodgers
We Must Wait. Davenport Democrat on Germany and policy
The Davenport Democrat argues Germany is unfairly portrayed as the aggressor in meat trade disputes, noting Germany is a major U.S. market. It blames Democratic Congress for the resentment and predicts change when Republicans take power. Also reports Henry Muench’s eye injury at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
Germany
Democratic Congress
Foundrymen Challenge for World Football Title Belt
The Moline foundry team issues a public challenge to any rival from another town to a football game for glory and prize money. The lineup includes Estes Troxell Knotx Grady McKinnie Terkeleon Louth Ekler Karts Forber Krone and others. The challenge stands until Christmas with a claim to world champions and the leather belt if unbeaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Mone
Deere’s
Barnard & Leas
Money Di-Gore
Frank Estes
Charles Troxell
John Knotx
Dav Grady
Larry McKinnie
Lile
Chris Terkeleon
Rudolph Louth
Carl Ekler
Ed Karts
James Forber
Theodore Krone
Woman fined for drunkenness in early week arrest
Jennie, a 22 year old described as attractive, was fined 3 and costs by Magistrate Kerns for drunkenness but the fine was suspended and she was given a ticket toward Clinton Iowa to reach friends in Mason City. She claimed past troupe travel, a deserted husband, a late mother in Dakota, and a 4 year old in Charles City Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennies West
Kerns
Clinton
Iowa
Mason City
Dakota
Charles City
Jennie
Epworth League Annual Four-District Convention
The four district Epworth League convention of Rock Island Galesburg Peoria and Macomb meets in Kewanee starting Friday evening and continuing through Sunday. Prof Albrechtson plays piano. Rev Richard Crewes and Bishop Boman preach. Dr Daugherty and Rev S Van Pelt deliver speeches. Miss Carrie Arts directs the Spiritual Work conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Galesburg
Peoria
Macomb
central-Illinois
Price
Kewanee
Albrechtson
Andover
Richard Crewes
Geneseo
Tramp Returns Coat After Theft Confusion
A drunken tramp sought shelter and was given a coat by a householder. Later police confirmed the coat, bearing a gentleman's name, had been pawned for 25 cents by the tramp who used the money for drink. The owner was contacted by phone about a possible theft, but the case revealed the pawn and misdirected alarm.
Burglaries Early Sunday Across Four Homes Near Taylor Bridge
Sunday morning burglaries occurred at the residences of John McConnell William Heath Charles Mommie and Charles Monnljoch about one mile east of Taylor Bridge. Jewelry money and two silver watches were taken. A neighbor reported a horse used to flee returned from Reynolds. In Springfield Illinois a fatal fire at Salzenstein livery stable endangers a boy missing since the blaze and causing major losses. Horace S Clark seeks Republican governor nomination for 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mc-Connell
William Heath
Charles Mo- Mommie
Charles
Mofnljoch
Taylor Bridge
Reynolds
Springfield
Ill
George Brewer
Salzenstein
William Stickleyer
Viaduct Collision Involving Weet-Bound Electric Car
A westbound electric motor car No 84 collided with a farm wagon driven by Griffin near Cosstown at Brooks Crossing on Saturday around 6 15 pm. The horse was killed, the driver and remaining horse escaped injury, and the dashboard of the car was bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Crossing
West Bound
Studer
Griffin
Cosstown
Memorial service honors late Fred Wahlstrom at First Congregational
During Sunday school at the First Congregational church a memorial service recalls Fred Wahlstrom. tributes from Rev C L Morgan Mrs H O Bleight Beloit faculty Beloit classmates and First National Bank official J G Gillmore highlight his manly, conscientious character and love of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wahlstrom
First Congregational Church
C. L. Morgan
H. O. Bleight
W. J. Entrikin
Paic Fred
Sleight
Fred
Ohbas. Kerns
J. 8. Gillmore
First National Bank
Gilmore
Beloit
Clase
W. F. Stynge
T. B. Willson
Poultry Show Preparations For Davenport Exhibition
H E Biggs gears up for the third annual East erp Iown Poultry and Pet Stock Association show at Olaus Groth hall Davenport from November 97 to December 8 with entries expected from Indiana Michigan and Tons Mr Biggs plans Indian games black Spanish light Brahmas black Langhames buff Cochins white Plymouth Rocks and red caps The show already lists 1 000 birds entered and will feature 200 in cash prizes plus merchant sponsored special awards Admission is 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Biggs
F. H. Cooper
Stewartville
Scott County
H. O.goettech
Tri Cities
Entertaining Turnverein and Marine Band Give Nearly Perfect Show
The C QG Turnverein and Marine Band at the Auditorium delivered a nearly perfect Saturday night program. Seniors and younger Turners displayed fine training while the band offered three pieces including Bridal Rose, Pique Dame Suite, and Humoristique Potpourri. The tumblers impressed with complex feats, save for a clown’s minor slip. The finale featured a flag drill by girls and pyramids by men, amid thunderous applause and many stage bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.qg. Turnverein
Turners
Mrs Morgan Praised as Leader in Eastern Star Work
The Illinois Free Mason cites Mrs Belle Morgan as a premier writer in the Star and W A O work, urging her to assume leadership roles in the chapter and state. It also includes an advertisement for Syrup of Figs and notes the O B Q depot lowering to align with tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Free Mason
Eastern Star Department
Moline
Eastern Star
Morgan
Belle
Scientific Temperance Instruction Lecture Draws Crowd
Mrs. Mary Hunt of Boston mourned for scientific temperance in a Congregational church gathering led by Rev. O. C. Smith and others. She reviewed the spread of state temperance laws, the lack then text books, and now available grades. She warned that alcohol and tobacco poisons threaten youth and urged enforcement of laws in schools and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mary Hunt
Boston
O. C. Smith
Young
T. B.wattson
Cumming
Congregational Choir
Agelsted
O. M. Carlstedt
Aliie Lancashire
Hunt
Sweden
Norway
T.A
Europe
Ziegler Opens New Modern Horseshoeing Shop
After twenty four years in the old Sixteenth street shop, N R Ziegler has moved to a new 20 by 50 foot brick impressed steel fire proof building with asbestos rock roofing. The shop features two Buffalo forges and displays a 20 year old diploma winning sample of horse shoes by Ziegler from the Scott County Agricultural Association. He welcomes old customers and new callers at the new stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Zieger
Sixteenth Street
Nick
Aim
Buffalo
Ziegler
Scott County Agricultural Association
Mrz Ziegler
Letters Remaining Unclaimed at Moline Post Office
Advertised letters overdue for pickup at the Moline postoffice for the week ending Friday November 24 1894 include Anderson John Larsson Trabjorn Johanna Marsh Miss Nillsson CD O Briene Mr Kern Peterson Beckmore CA Badler David Carransone Sinner AA Dana R Selard PW Redman P Warren OE Johnston Emma Wright Louie J Inquiries should be marked advertised and include the listing date. Matthew J McEniry P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postamey
Moline
Rock Island
Anderson
John
Larsson
Trabjorn
Mr Anderson
Johanna Marsh
Mias Nillsson
C D O'Briene
Kern Peterson
G Beckmore
C A Badler
David Carransone Sinner
Dana
R Selard
PW ¥ Redman
P Warren
OE Johnston
Emma Wright
Louie J
Matthew J McEniry
P M
Free Trial Offer for Dr King's New Discovery and New Life Pills
Those who have used Dr King's New Discovery know its value and those who have not can try it free. Send name and address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago for a sample box of New Life Pills and a Guide to Health and Household Instructor free. Guaranteed to do good at no cost. Wm. Clendenin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H E Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr Kig
Wm. Clendenin Druggist
Dr King
H E. Bucklen & Co
Wm. Clendenin
Reverend Smith Opens Sermon Series on Inspiration and Revelation
The Rev. O. O. Smith of the Second Congregational church preaches tomorrow noon on Inspiration and Revelation, inaugurating a series responding to Ingersoll's lecture The Holy Bible. He also plans to preach at the county farm tomorrow afternoon. Catarrh is a constitutional disease. Hood's Sarsaparilla is a constitutional remedy. it cures catarrh with a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Smith
Second Congregational Church
Ingersoll
Smith
Hood
Abandoned Lairs and Tigers Stir Rock Island Rumors
The Union reports a tiger in Rock Island tied to a trained handler from Marshalltown Iowa. It notes gambling protection schemes and baited kitten traps in Second Avenue venues as part of a broader rise in illicit activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Agein
Union Aira
Union
Marshalltown
Iowa
Absc
Second Avenue
Lexon
Avenuda
Water to flow into Hennepin canal by Thanksgiving
The Evening Dispatch reports plans to admit water into the lower Hennepin canal this fall to ready the canal for spring use. Capt. Marshall of Chicago and Capt. Wheeler toured Milan and agree water should be let in by Thanksgiving if enough work crews remain. Minor delays hinge on removing a coffer dam at the upper guard lock and completing pump work before raising gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Muench
Fritz Muench
Cornplanter Works
Kerns
Hennepin Canal
Rock River
Capt. Marshall
Chicago
Milan
Wheeler
Let it Die Davenport Fair Adrift Under Debt
The Davenport Fair association owes about 24000 dollars and faces a call to pass the hat to cover losses. The piece condemns the amphitheatre built above saloons and argues the grounds foster vice with gambling and rowdy crowds at night, urging the fair to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Chicago
Waldo M. Potter Dies at 71 in Casselton North Dakota
The former Davenport Gazette editor Waldo M. Potter died last Saturday in Casselton North Dakota at age 71. He later owned the Clinton Herald after leaving Davenport and eventually established a Fargo newspaper before handing it over several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo M. Potter
Davenport Gazette
Ccasselton
N. D
Davenport
Clinton Herald
Fargo
Bucklen's Amion Salve Promises Cure All Skin Ailments
Advertises Bucklen's Amion Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter draped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 3 cents per box and sold by Wm Clendenin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Wm Clendenin
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