Business Men Adopt Constitution for Moline Association
The Mo line Business Men's association forms with a drafted constitution, a five member board, and officers to be elected at the first annual meeting on October 11. Initiation fee set at $5 and quarterly dues at $1.25, with a 30 day grace before forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunes
Moline Business Men's Association
C. F. Dewend
W. A. Dieroff
KE. A. Jieri
W. R R. Moore
C. F. Grantz
C. H. Pepe
W. J. Entrikin
C. E Whitey
Entrikin
F. Grantz
Moline
Association
Board of
Attorness Moore
McEnnis
G. A. Allen
Joe W. Morgan
Board of Directors
Morrow’s Kid-Ne-Oids a Great Tonic
Mrs. Belle Skinner of 739 Fifteenth Street credits Morrow’s Kid-Ne-Oids with curing her kidney trouble and improving eyesight after months of illness. She recalls back pain, nervousness, and fatigue, saying three boxes restored health and recommending the remedy. Liver-Lax also advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Skinner
Woman’s Relief Corps
Fifteenth Street
Morrow
Bahnsen
Zion Lutheran Notes and Sunday School Activities
The Tuesday Evening Dispatch reports Zion Lutheran notes including the little girls sewing school led by Miss Mary Eastbury that raised 40 for church lighting and the boys sewing group with 20. The young people plan a monthly church paper with the pastor editor. The Endowment Fund group from Augustana College will meet with Dr. and Mrs. Forsander. The congregation is praised as the singing church and the eleven member confirmation class is noted. The piece invites Jahns to visit to hear Swedish services and see the altar art bearing the inviting biblical message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Girls’ Society
Olga
Signe Larson
Mary Eastbury
Young Boys' Society
Young People's Society
Endowment Fund Society of
Augustana College
No Forsander
Forts-fourth Street
Lutheran
Sanging
Jahns
Children Held to Grand Jury in Grain Box Car Mischief
From Friday Evening's Dispatch a group of children aged 11 to 14 from the east end were bound to the grand jury on charges of willful breaking seals on box cars and stealing grain and other items. They were released on their own recognizance. Also released for being under age were several older youths named McDonnell Miller Kerholtz Larson Shadle Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hummer
Walter Morrison
Bessie Hummer
Mary Koberg
Carrie Hummer
Webb
John McDonnell
Dick McDonnell
Harry Miller
Lawrence Kerholtz
Art Larson
John Shadle
Julius Newton
CIA
One Remedy For All-Itch Skin Relief
An advertisement touts IDeans Ointment as a universal cure for itchiness anywhere on the body. It claims immediate relief and notes availability at any drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idean
Republican Rally Fills Wagner House Hearings on Expansion
The Wagner Opera House in Moline hosted a Republican rally led by Frank G. Allen and speakers David Rosas and Judge Sherman of Macomb. Rosas praised McKinley and expansion while attacking Democratic mismanagement. Sherman defended Republicans and territorial expansion, urging continued support for the party and for George Prince in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Opera House
David Rosas
Sherman
Macomb
William E. Mason
Washington
David Ross
la Salle
Judge Sherman
Light Guard
Frank G. Allen
Republican County Committee
Moline
McKinley
Republican Party
Svea
Havana
Allen
Mason
Magon
Altgeld
Ilinois
George Prince
Cuba
Sam
British Columbia
Pierce
Congress
Shereman
Indiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
Judge rules six year olds may enter school any time
Circuit judge Gest declares any child meeting the six year age may enroll in school at any time. The ruling follows a mandamus suit by John S. Holton against the Moline board of education challenging the five week entry limit that blocked late entrants. Damages and costs may be awarded after State’s Attorney Searle replies to the judge’s grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gest
Circuit Court
John S. Holton
Moline Board of Education
Bolton
Searle
Moline Red Men Plan Friday District Pow Wow
The Moline Red Men announce a district entertainment event for Red Men Friday evening October 14. Prominent Chicago officers will attend and deliver addresses. A substantial pretest feature is planned as an additional highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Red Men
Chicago
Change to water power powers Tri-City street cars
The Tri City Railway Co plans shift from steam to water power generated at the Moline plant and transmitted by wire to Rock Island dynamos. The change aims at large savings in fuel and equipment wear, with new ownership and a board election on the 17th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock River
Mississippi
Moline
Rock Island
Tri-City Railway Co
Street Railway Company
Board of Directors
J. F. Lardner
Tri-Cities
Davenport Democrat
Chicago
Crompton Family Relocates from Zuma to Port Byron
F. E. Crompton Jr. and his family have moved their residence from Zuma to Port Byron, confirming a local household relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Crompton, Jr
Zuma
Port Byron
Big Races at Davenport Mile Track Promise Strong Horse Action
The Davenport Mile Track schedules four days of top racing with large fields. Entries include 2:07 pace with eleven, 2:12 pace eighteen, 2:16 pace twenty four, 2:20 pace twenty four, 2:25 pace thirteen, and trotting events 2:10 with eight, 2:16 a dozen, 2:20 twenty five, plus forty two remaining horses allocated to three trotting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveng
Davenport Mile
A Peculiar Inference in Davenport Case
In Davenport the trial of Nic Newcomb, a saloonkeeper, for stealing $6,000 Daly Dan Drost deposited for safekeeping moves to pro forma. County Attorney Lischer outlines that the money may stem from Mathias Sehnell and ties to Dan Drost’s marriage to Mrs. McDermott. The inference suggests Schnell paid to influence litigation and notes Mathias Sehnell married Sunday to a much younger woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Newcomb
Davenport
Dan Drost
Profresa
Lischer
Dan
Mathias Sehnell
Schnell
Mathiaa
Accident at East Moline Dam injures laborer David Carlson
Laborer David Carlson of Davis Co. was struck by a large timber while removing rip rap at the East Moline dam. He suffered a badly bruised head and a mashed right foot with possible multiple fractures. The timber fell after a broken iron hook released it. Carlson was taken to the city aboard the Mascotte and resides at 1545 Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Carlson
Davis Co
East Moline
Carlson
Eighth Avenue
Wedding Invitation for Miss Josephine Pierr and Mr Frederick Rank
Mrs. Margaret Pierr invites to the marriage of her daughter Miss Josephine Mary Pierr and Mr. Frederick William Rank at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning October 18 at St. Mary's Catholic church. The couple will reside at 1616 Ninth after December 1 in Moline where both have long lived. Mr. Rank, a young attorney just established in his hometown, has earned a strong reputation. his bride is described as a gentle young woman of good character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Pierr
Josephine Mary Pierr
Frederick William Rank
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Moline
Rank
Monarch over pain in early medicine ad tease
An antique advertisement proclaims Dr Thomas Electric Oil fast relief for burns cuts sprains and stings with a claim of universal availability at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch
Thomas
Lindquist Returns Home From U S S Wasp Service
Frank N. Lindquist a Moline naval reserve man has come back home after being stationed aboard the U S S Wasp during his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank N. Lindquist
Naval Reserve
U. S. S. Wasp
A boon to travelers Dr Foiwler's Extract of Wild Strawberry
An old advertisement touts Dr Foiwler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for mental distress diarrhea seasickness and nausea. It claims the product is pleasant to take and acts promptly.
Sure Cure for Epilepsy and Nervous Ailments Ad
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Greene's Nervura as the only sure cure for epilepsy hysteria fits and St Vitus dance. It cites a Bristol Connecticut testimonial from Miss Carrie Van Allen and claims the remedy is vegetable and harmless. The notice invites inquiries to Dr. Greene at 148 State Street Chicago Illinois.
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LaSalle
Ross
Hliness
Major McNinley
Grover Cleveland
Coliseum O
Trinoix Steel Co
St. Louis Republic
United States
George W. Prince
Arkansaw
John
Burdock
Julia Filbridge
West Cornwall, Conn
Mathijs Schpell
Newcomb-Croat
East Moline Dam
Walter Baker & CO
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Dr. Greene
St. Vitus
Carrie van Allen
Bristol, Conn
Dr. Greeive
State Street
Til
Mall
Math Y ¥ Brothers
Warren St
New York City
Fifth Ave
Dewend & Kuschman
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