Woodman Picnic Draws Crowds at Watch Tower Grounds
The Woodman picnic at Watch Tower attracted a large crowd with speeches from Major Hawes and Hon. Georg W. Prince. Highlights included a drill by Forester teams, prize ceremonies, dancing, and new officers elected for the Picnic association led by President G. W. McKown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman
Watch Tower
W. J. Rawson
W. A. Northcott
Rock Island
Major Hawes
Northcott
Oregon
F. E. Andrews
Sterling
Sparks
Bond County
Georg W. Prince
Joe
Spain
Prince
G. W. McKown
M. D. Rosenfield
Moline
Louis Eckhart
W. R. Carey
Rock Island County
G. B. Morgan
Mercer
A. B. Spickler
Henry
M. L. Gebhart
Knox
J. H. Hopper
Whiteside
E. P. Deyo
Stark
Capt
Association
Heat Drives Workers Home At Local Furnaces
From Thursday Evening's Dispatches workers at Union Malleable Iron Works furnace No 1 quit early due to extreme heat. Furnace No 2 did not pour off. Mutual Wheel Works shut down at noon. About one third of Mooris Mae Co molders went home for heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malleable Iron Works
Wheel Works
Freeman cries foul in medical practice suits protest
John F. Freeman of this city files a bill in circuit court seeking an injunction against McCaskrin McCaskrin the state board of health and Justice G E Brown alleging harassment in a string of suits accusing him of practicing medicine by selling salves for cancer. He says the cases rest on a single witness and that officials pressured him with settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Freeman
State Board of Health
Meese & Allen
A. K. Kohler
McCaskrin & McCaskrin
Rock Island
Justice G. E. Brown
Milan
Freeman
McCaskrin
State Board
John N. Elmstedt
MacCraskins
W. F. Schroeder
O. F E. Cramer
Stafford
G. E. Brown
Brown
H M. MecCaskrin Geveral
William Eastman
Eastman
Digging the Nicaraguan Canal and its global impact
Discussion argues a Panama Isthmus canal would shorten Atlantic Pacific routes, saving time and money by avoiding long circuits around South America. Claims Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters aids digestion and general weakness without forcing a cure, aiding recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama
South America
Fire destroys Eureka area home. resident killed
A fire at the dwelling and outbuildings of Alphonse Sanhorn near Eureka, Wisconsin, yesterday killed him. Neighbors found him on the floor as the roof collapsed. suspicions of murder arose due to his substantial money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Berlin
Wis
Alphonse Sanhorn
Eureka
Berliz
Neghbors
Anborn
Sanborn
McKinley Bale of Cotton Sold for Hospital Fund
The McKinley bale of cotton sold at the Kansas City exchange for 305 dollars to aid the U S hospital fund. It is not yet decided which city the base will be forwarded from here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
McKinley
Boards of Trade
U. S. Hospital Fund
Chamberlain Arrives in America Aboard Majestic
Among passengers on the White Star steamer Majestic from Liverpool to New York were Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies and Mrs Chamberlain. They will remain in the United States several weeks. Chamberlain goes on private family business.
Old Settlers Gather for Colona 1898 Picnic and Meeting
Picnic and twenty fourth annual Old Settlers gathering held August 25 1898 in Colona with over one thousand attendees including guests from Rock Island. President William N Glenn led ceremonies as Henry G Little of Ell and Iowa delivered the day’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Sherrill
Lotta Gale
Freeman Finch
Fremont
Neb
Freeman
M. E. Peacock
Omaha
Cheyenne
William J. Ellingsworth
J. S
Henry Ellingsworth
Gothenburg
Young Ellingsworth
Charles Baum
Warners
Warner
William C
Green River
Briar Bluff
Lizzie Weed
Coo Township
Maggie Grassatt
Pleasant Valley
Colona
Old Settlers’ Association
Rock Island
William N. Glenn
C. C. Band
Cleveland
Green River Band
C. W. Gaither
H. Weed
W. W. Warner
Henry G. Little
Ell
Iowan
John P. Fox
Thomas Newers
James K. Bliss
W. St. Tracy
Daniel
Cuba
Harry Cornwall
Moline
Lee Porter
Havana
Maggie Cain
Harriet H. (Hanna) Odell
P. K. Hanna
Henry County
Jane M. (McNeal) Weatherhead
Hampton Township
Rock Island County
Association
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
The ad touts Ely Bross Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh and nasal congestion. A 10 cent trial size is offered in stores or by mail, with a full 60 cent tube available. Testimonials from Alfred Stevens of Caldwell Ohio claim complete cure when other remedies failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
ELY Bros
Warren Street
N. Y
Alfred Stevens
Caldwell
Ohio
Will Celebrate Labor Day in Superior Wisconsin
Superior Wis Sept 1 arrangements for Labor Day celebration are nearly complete. The parade is expected to eclipse all previous efforts with strong interest shown by unions and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Yeaas
Fire Damages Parish Church in Insane Act
A person described as of age in Septem Mary Crowley set fire to a Roman Catholic church, then went to a nearby residence and attacked a priest, Rev. James Quint. About 1,000 in damage was caused to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMary
Crowley
Sowers dies after long illness in Battle Creek aid
The Evening Dispatch reports Oliver P. Sowers died at 3 PM after a prolonged illness that began with liver and heart trouble. He served in the Civil War with Troop A of the first U S cavalry and fought at Gettysburg under General Sheridan. Survived by wife Anne Warren and other family, funeral at 9 AM from 1717 Sixth Avenue with Doric lodge A F and A M in charge, interment at Hampton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Stephens
C. P.sowers
Battle Creek
Mich
Mr. Stephens
Sowers
Abe
Battle Creek Sanitarum
8. Louis, Mich
Nichols Memorial Hospital
Oliver P. Sowers
Mell C. Follett
Chicago
Sixth Avenue
W. W. Willard
Poate
Hampton Cemetery
Mr. Sowers
U. S. Cavalry
Gettysburg
Phill Sheridan
Phil
Winchester
Moline Plow Co
Anne Warren
Abe Lincoln Camp
Special offer for old and new sub scribers
A full week promotion targets both old and new subscribers with a large advertisement on page 4.
Great bass and muskalonge catch on Burt Lake
Bay View visitors led by Captain Wright of Illinois caught a total of 150 pounds near Burt Lake on Friday. The haul included bass pike pickerel and a 3 foot 8 inch muskalonge weighing 21.5 pounds photographed on Mrs Brabb's lawn. The party seeks reports of larger catches and promises big winter fish stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petosky Daily Reporter
Bay View
Burt Lake
D. P. Mauk
New York City
C. Curtis
Petoskey
F. S. Beecher
Hiram Darling
Moline
Mr. Wright
M. S. Heaton
Morrison
Wright
Illinois
Burdock Blood Bitters Promote Digestion and Health
A fragment touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to aid digestion and improve health, urging readers to try the product if their appetite and wellbeing lag.
Ex-Governor Claude Matthews Funeral Held at Clinton
Ex governor Claude Matthews was buried yesterday afternoon in Clinton cemetery. Special trains from Indianapolis and Haute brought mourners as chairs were moved from the opera house to Hazel Bluff farm for the services. The grove by the Matthews mansion hosted the funeral sermon with songs and prayers led by Rev. Dr. Souders and Dr. Bouders, referencing the Bible verse How are the mighty fallen. State officers attended in tribute.
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Clinton
Ind
Claude Matthews
Clinton Cemetery
Indianapolis
Haute
Opera House
Hazel Bluff Farm
Matthews
Jeans
Dr. Souders
Bouders
Samuel
Gor
Hoyad
Frankfort
Mich
Atatio
Merchants Seek Citywide Retailers Association
A movement aims to form a city retail merchants association focused on advancing general interests and supporting projects that benefit the community. Proponents cite potential job creation through Arsenal work and reference successful clubs in Davenport and Galesburg. A meeting call may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal
Davenport
Galesburg
Robbery at Joe Blank’s meat market linked to teen thief
The money drawer was robbed of 3 dollars and 75 cents Tuesday afternoon while Joe Blank was in the barn. George Welsh, a youth present in the shop, was searched that evening and found with 17 dollars and 9 cents. He had previously stolen 2 dollars and 50 cents from Karwath’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Blank
George Welsh
Karwath
Police Court Report: Assault Charge and City Workers In Fight
August Hokenson is held on an assault with intent to do bodily harm charge. Chas. Godfrey, a city health department dump cart driver, suffered a broken jaw in a fight with Hokinson near Blackwell's livery on Fourteenth street and was hospitalized at St. Anthony's with Dr. J. G. Swensson in attendance. Elmer Wilder Frank Lundahl James Mulligan and Philip Hoening fined for drunkenness. Morris Baker and R. L. Smith fined for peddling without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Hokenson
Hokinson
Chas. Godfrey
City Health Department
Blackwell's
Fourteenth’ Street
Godfrey
St. Anthony’s Hospital
J. G. Swensson
Elmer Wilder
Frank Lundahl
James Mulligan
Philip Hoening
Morris Baker
R. L. Smith
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promoted for Health
Advertisers claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula dyspepsia rheumatism and blood diseases while clearing eruptions sores boils and pimples. It strengthens weak tired women. Hood's Pills are praised as the best family cathartic and liver tonic. They are gentle reliable and sure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Public Schools Enroll 236 as New Students Arrive
The high school reports 236 pupils this year, smaller than last year, with several new arrivals from Irving Illinois Bar stow and Abingdon. Post graduates include Gail Wilson Florence Swisher and Winifred Gettemy. Ward school enrollments range Eric son Garfield Grant Irving Lincoln Washington Sixteenth and Seventh streets. High school classes total 74 66 35 58 and 3 post graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva Garantham
Irving
Illinois
Patsy Gordon
Barstow
Fred E. Peterson
W. J. Entrikin
Susan Nelson
Hedding College
Abingdon
Nelson
J. Fred Huntoon
Gail Wilson
Florence Swisher
Winifred Gettemy
Ericson
Garfield
Grant
Lincoln
Washington
Sixteenth Street
Seventh Street
Library Board Delays Paving. Adds Apprentices and Catalog
The Library board met and reported August visitors at 2 861 with book circulation of 1 586. About 125 books were ordered for purchase while sidewalk work was postponed until next month. Temporary entry steps were ordered and applications from young ladies to become apprentices were filed. A by-laws revision committee was named and a map of Cuba earned thanks. A supplementary catalogue will list books added since 1893. Patrons urged to use the card catalogue at the desk. Diphtheria remedy ad ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
Messrs
Porter
Meese
Hanson
W. R. Moore
Cuba
Dunn
Sloan
Meyer
Messrs. Anderson
Tolles
Messrs. Meese
Fair week special offer for old and new subscribers
A large advertisement invites readers to subscribe during fair week, offering a special rate for both existing and new subscribers. The note mentions a new story starting next week.
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Tug
Mons
J. P. Freeman
Buila
Evening Dispatch
Oolona
Old Settlers’ Association of
Heary County
Khe
Thoraca Evening Dispatch
Oliver P. ‘Bowers
O'glock Beee
Abe Lincoln
Ladies’ Ald Society
First Congregational
Willard
Shupp
Florence Kerns
Blackmore
Mr. McKeever
Dorie Lodge
Hampton
John Lind
Thirty Seventh Street
Mr. Lind
Marbacks
Sweden
Deere & Co
L. B. Kuhn
George S. Howard
Clarence
Iowa
Katharine McKean
Kuhn
Howard
Miss McKean
Wm. Greig
H. E. Winnard
Gov. Matthews
Clinton, Ind
Grove
Blank
the Public Schools
Library Board
Thomas
Dewend
Kuschmann
Third Avenue
the New Brownies
Palmer
Cox
Inter Ocean
Obes
Arts Chios
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