Rail timetable shows Chicago routes from Moline and Davenport
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway timetable lists eastward trains from Moline toward Kansas City and Atchison with services from Davenport, including Palace sleeper, dining and mail cars. Night Express and Minnesota routes run daily to Chicago and Minneapolis with varying connections and through cars.
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Chicago, Hock Island & Pacific Railway
Moline
Kansas City
Atchison
WICA
Kelilay
Palace
Davenport
Chicago
Minnesota
Wima. M. Dally
Ehalr
Chicago Express
Makewail Ue Ukm
AvrTion
Lasalle
Munday
Mug Aid Healiadtigh Ubair
Osr
Omani
Kane City
Wd Aum
Fron Davenport
Kitigna
Sly Ie
Ron Keokuk
Othuinwi
Abd
Troy Winthapaay
Keokuk
Kidon
Hoon
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Union
Leavenworth
Uecker
Atlantic
R.1
Hock Taland
Minneapolis
Rescles
Minnespolis
Minnesapolis
New Sidewalk Plans for Keator House Block
A contemplated sidewalk project in front of the Keator House block is noted. Items mention Dr. McKinnie opening a new block on Rodman avenue with a grand ball and Brown's Iron Bitters promoted as a tonic with claims of relief for exhaustive diseases.
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Keator
Dr. McKixnxie
Rodman Avenue
Way
Brown
Sterling Powers From Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
Sterling Powers. Buoynys O Aug 3 1881 H H Warner Co Sire Your wonderful Safe Kidney and Liver Cure has done all that It claims to do in my case and I believe I owe my life to its sterling powers John Greenox.
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Sterling Powers
Debate on panegyric event stirs public interest
A local debate centers on a ceremony or panegyric planned for a recent era, drawing community attention to its purpose and possible outcomes. Residents discuss symbolism, date, and participants as organizers push forward despite mixed opinions.
Family thanks and pardon petition from Rockland officials
A funeral thanks note for Mrs Rufus Hubbard expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for care during illness and funeral. Rockland residents A M Huxgarp D C Dimmock C E Hupparp Lewis Megse and Wm H Gest went to Springfield with a pardon petition for Wm A Meese. The document bears signatures of many citizens, the Judge, and the prosecuting attorney. The Governor’s stance against wholesale pardons is noted, but some urge clemency in this case.
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Rufus Hubbard
A. M. Huxgarp
D. C. Dimmock
C. E. Hupparp
Lewis Megse
Wm H Gest
Rockalund
Springfield
Wm A. Meese
Sylvana Declines Challenge From Rock Island Stars
The Sylvana refuses to play the Rock Island Stars citing season disbandment and unwillingness to organize for one game. The Stars allegedly insisted on onerous conditions while the Sylvana captain claims they will honor the 8200 challenge at any venue.
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Sylvana
Rock Island Stars
AOT Faire Committee Eye Stock Company Startup
The AOT Faire Committee plans to form a stock company and seek a charter soon. Donations include a corn planter from Deere Mansur Co and a stove from Moline Stove Works. Capital stock likely over $1000 to improve footing and business prospects.
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Deere Mansur Co
Moline Stove Works
Soldiers Monument meeting outlines planned improvements
A Saturday meeting to discuss the Soldiers Monument drew a light attendance and no formal business was transacted. Mr Holt reported nearly $700 collected so far and plans for further site improvements were discussed likely to proceed. Another meeting is set at the city clerk’s office on Friday evening with hopes for strong turnout.
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Holt
Turners Prepare Saturday Night Entertainment With Guests
The Turners plan an elaborate Saturday evening program expected to draw a large audience. They will turn and sing with the Turners of Rock Island, creating an entertaining show at Wagner's New Opera House, which will be used free of charge by Mr. Wagner. Admission is 34 cents, starting at eight oclock.
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Cincinnati
Davenport
Strasser
West
Wagner's
Opera House
T. Q. T. Club
Turners
Rock Island
Wagner
Rock
Moline
Jess
Geo Wagner
Mo. Hoe
Timm
Grand Opera House
Milwaukee
Helene
Menalaus
Paris
Doull
Mouera
Klindt
German Language Class Offered Later This Month
A German language course is planned for late November taught by an experienced scholar. Clerks salesmen and mechanics who interact with German speakers are expected to benefit from the instruction as arrangements are announced.
Library season entertainments announced by board
The library board committee lists events for the season to aid the city library. The Chicago Madrigal Company appears on November 20 alongside lectures by Dr. Willits of Philadelphia and Hon. Wm. Parsons. Also billed are Renvenyi and the Swedish male quartet, and the Royal English Bell Ringers.
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Library Board
Chicago Madrigal Company
Willits
Philadelphia
Royal English Bell Ringers
Wm. Parsons
Renvenyi
Smith Russel
Deere and Mansur Co. Wins Major Patent Battle
The Deere and Mansur Company of Moline Illinois wins a key patent ownership dispute before the Supreme Court of the District of Washington over a corn planter patent. The Farmers Friend Manufacturing Company of Dayton Ohio claimed the invention was by A and M Runstetler while employed there and had an interference declared.
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Farmer's Friend Manufacturing Co
Dayton
Ohio
Deere & Mansur Co
Moline
Illinois
Supreme Court of
District of Washington
Farmer's Friend Co
M. Runstetler
New Manufacturing Company forms to produce Haley road carts
The new stock company has leased the old Moline House at Bass street foot and will install power and machinery to manufacture Haley road carts in large quantities. Capital stock is $15,000 and operations start immediately. The management is described as thorough and competent to drive the plan forward.
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New Manufacturing Company
Bass Street
Moline House
Exchange Says Great Men Die Yet Urges Dr Bull's Syrup
A witty local note mocks mortality while urging readers to spare 25 cents for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. The brief lines blend humorous philosophy with a practical price cue, reflecting community humor and consumer reminders.
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Dr Bull
Drunken trio in Moline fined after street incident
Horace Rathburn Chas King and Ed Young drank heavily on Friday and drove along Moline avenue with Rathburn at the reins King firing a revolver and all three drinking. Officer Cralle halted them and they were jailed briefly. The men paid fines after appearing before the mayor. THos NeW was fined for drunkenness and assault.
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Horace Rathburn
Chas. King
Ed Young
Moline
Moline Avenue
Galt
Rathburn
King
Cralle
New
Swedish wife's tragic return to Port Byron depot scene
Asad incident at the CRI and VP depot drew sympathy for Mrs L A Eliasson a Swedish widow whose husband works in Port Byron. She arrived with two children and the infant died in her arms shortly after arrival. The grieving mother and surviving child were taken to N P Bergstrom’s home for care. the husband arrived next morning after a long separation.
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CRI & VP
L A Eliasson
Port Byron
Old Country
N P Bergstrom
Elevator Accident at Buford's Plow Works
Carpenter J Struss died from injuries after an elevator belt slipped as foreman ONeil and Struss inspected repairs. ONeil jumped to safety. Stacuxa was badly hurt and not expected to survive.
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Buford
J. Struss
Struss
O'Neil
New Manufacturing Company Forms for Haley Road Cart
Messrs 8 Maley J W Ross and J H Wilson form a joint stock company to manufacture the Haley road cart. Rosas Wilson contribute 15000 dollars. Haley supplies the invention and takes half the stock. The firm may buy or build a shop and will focus solely on the Haley cart amid expected demand. Caverly accepts the Main Street shop and five hundred dollars to settle all claims against Haley or his patent.
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New Manufacturing Company
Messrs
8. Maley
J. W Ross
J. H. Wilson
Haley
Caverly
Main Street
Scottish Tourists Visit Moline Manufactories on US Trip
A large party from Dunfermline Scotland accompanying Andrew Carnegie tours the United States visiting major manufactories. The group includes Mr and Mrs Mathieson Walls Walker Robertson Louder Inglis and Martin along with Miss Johns Clarke and others. After stops in New York Albany Buffalo Niagara Falls and more they proceed toward Davenport Moline Chicago Cincinnati and will sail from New York to Scotland November 1.
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Dunfermline
Scotland
Andrew Carnagie
Pittsburg
United States
Mr. Carnagie
Moline
Mathieson
Walls
Walker
Miss Robertson
Louder
Mise Inglis
Andrew Martin
David Macliber
London
England
Miss Johns
Miss Clarke
Charles Mackie
New York
Albany
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Davenport
Cincinnati
Moline Plow Co
Ateles
Wagner's Opera House Raises Moline Cultural Aim
Moline pursues a first class opera house to match its growing industry and population. Geo Wagner funds a rebuilt 850 to 900 seat venue from Timm's Hall, featuring a grand stage, ornate ceiling portraits, dual towers, a large dining saloon, fire safeguards, and a fully equipped dressing and scenery system offering wide audience sightlines and adaptable floor plans.
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Thuhee Molinee Review - Dispatch
Moline.ll
Moline Public Library
Ktrdnogers
Coeee
Furviehal
Dhes
Backman
Omaha
Paul
Dakota
Thec
M & St
Pandc
Republican Rally
Col
B.F. Marsh
Congress
T 30
Light Guard
Rock Island Glee Club
Knok
Bob Hood
Clendenin
Prapis Oystern
EE Hood
Cussel
Mr Keever
Waters
Jewelry At
Okerberg's
Tay
A Cuapman
Deere & Co
Sxry & Co
Molive
D. M. Mabie
Gud. Miter
J. T. Browntxo
Bky
Kenece
Josoua Priersxx
Norlgag & Lundahlel
Engage T of Whiteleys Dramatic Co
Jane Eyre
Ida
C. M Howart
W. F Cram
J T. Williams
Mankto, Minn
Dr McKinnie
Frank Kierns
John Kiser
Victor Bee
Hia
Tne
Milwaukee Road
Jous
Cota
Bow Warrick
Tuk
Georgii School
Tuk Motine Gun Club
Rack River
Thes Wall
WoStentes
Atgustana College
Tras
Charlie Tourtelotte
Rach Rawsii
Tris
Levi Crate
Fred Asterkind
Mr Cralle
Mr Asterland Pipesman
Esa. Heinseck
West Moline
Esta Anderson
Wm Schroeder
Onxk
Barnard
Laas
Troy
Tuk United Drethern Church
Lynde Street
Woter Quarters
Palmen
Skinner's Hall
Davidson
J. T. Browning
LeClaire
Ferris
Cordova Township
Eph. Williams
Cordova
A F. Runson
A. M. Bruner
Clement, Sawyer & Co
AOT Fair
The
Stacuxa
Buford's
Itla
Timm's
August Sihndd
Norling & Lundahl
Beethoven
Moxart
Haydn
Handel
Shakespeare
Goethe
Schiller
Davis Bros
Theodore Stenger
F. G.clauson
Molige
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