Local social notes from the Evening Dispatch
Friday to Thursday items list visitors travelers births visits and small events across Moline Stewartville and surrounding towns. Mentions include Dr Gruesing returning from vacation, Charles Cornwall visiting Abingdon, Mrs Brown returning from Chicago, and numerous local residents traveling, visiting kin, or receiving guests with several engagements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gruesing
Charles Cornwall
Prospect Park
Abingdon
Hedding College
O.G. Brown
Stewartville
Charles
Chicago
J. W. Berry
Fifth Avenue
Sinnet
Misa Ruth Gould
Hastings
Mich
Somonauk
Will Berry
Aurora
David Kelso
F. K. Howard
Christchurch
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Mr. Howard
Iowa State
Martin Johnson
Champaign
Clark Anderson
Stephens
Texas
George
Alesburg
Julius Wehrend
Highteenth Avenue
Beasie Edwall
Cambridge
Galesburg
Elizabets-Weaton
Kewanee
William T. Chester
Houston
Moline
John Condo
J. A Stoltz
Dubuque
M. Stephens
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Clara
Rebecca Pierr
Peoria
Canton
C W. Suman
Miss Anna
Altoona
Lizzie Martin
Jennie Johnston
Ella Harris
Harriet Wenberg
Claudia Johnson
Tillie Justafson
D. A. Schoop
The
Minnies
Wallace County
Kas
Evening Dispatch
J.C Entrikin
H Velie
Ella Estes
Springfield
William Bohn
Wagon Works
Patience Wilson
Michigan
Kate Frey
St. Louis
Wim. Clendenin
George Grimes
State University
L. Stange
First National Bank
B C R N By Announces Homeseekers Excursions
The B C R N By announces homeseekers excursions on September 26 and October 9 with one fare plus 82 for round trips to northwestern Iowa southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota and extended to Kansas Nebraska Missouri Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana New Mexico Manitoba Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets available from Davenport ticket agent or J Morton ticket and pass agent Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Colorado
Wyyoming
Utah
Montana
New Mexico
Manitoba
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Davenport
J. Morton
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Parisian Autumn Styles by Sandoz Chapnais and Worth
Harper's Bazar showcases early autumn fashions illustrated by Sandoz and Chapnais, Parisian artists, and Worth's distinctive creations. The issue features outdoor and indoor toilettes, elegant gowns and hats for walking and driving, and calling costumes. A novelette by M Beene titled John’s Wooing runs in several numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Sandoz
Chapnais
Worth
M. Beene
John
Harvest excursions Burlington route offer dates and pricing
On September 25 and October 9 round trip tickets will be sold at low rates to principal cities and farming regions of the northwest west and southwest. For severate 7 train service land one etc apply to agent of the 8 Olb IR or to P B Eustis General Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Northwest
Eustis
Ger
Chicago
West End Notes Showcase Local Gossip And Events
Local notes report social links, civic roles, and incidents across Rock Island. Highlights include union activity, payroll approvals, brick paving issues, marriages, illnesses, arrests, and police reforms discussions among Illinois chiefs with aims to depoliticize city police.
Western Association League Scores and Naval Militia Game
Rock Island and Lincoln battle for standings as Omaha, Des Moines, and Peoria edge toward the top. daily games listed with results. Naval Militia second division wins 26 to 8 over first division, with standout batting and fielding plays noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Mier Mesrest
Perpeit
Lincoln
Peorla
Torsec
Place
Omaha
Jacksonville
St. Joe
Des Moines
Quincy
Peoria
St Joe
Lincoln’s
Peorila
St Oe
Ganesh
lRtock Island
Dr Moines
Quaincy Lancoln
Wednenway Gam RM
Peorita
Quincy -Rain
Licoln
Naval Militia
Naval Reserves
Avery
Thompson c
Stark
Gilberttown
Gildermelister
Sorma
Sholes
Gibbs
Volkman
Druva
Bradley
Laurelain
Fruva and Gondeen Smith and
Coyle
Truman Nature and Gompers on Wage Demands
Samuel Gompers assesses human nature saying workers seek more as they gain. He contrasts a $1 daily wage with rising aspirations from $1.10 to far higher sums. The quote notes that even the wealthy crave larger fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Hoz
Supervisors Fix County Salaries and Ballot Publication
The board finished its September session fixing salaries for county officers at 1700 with the sheriff at 1500. Deputies and livery allowances are set, with a 75 cent levy per 100 on property and a 3 mill tax approved. Grand jurors for January term listed. meeting adjourned to Dec 12. An editorial note argues county judge pay should exceed other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Ita
Moline
Rock Island
Summer Dressing and Tariff Talk Across Critics
A woman recalls successful summer dressing with indigo silk dresses and a white wash silk gown, noting costs of delicate fabrics and laundering. The column then quotes Thomas Johnson of Ohio praising free trade while denouncing tariff reformers, arguing sugar and wheat costs rise under Democratic bills and predicting political reward for consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouone
Thomas Johnson
Ohio
Brother Johnson
Grover Cleveland
Johnegan
Church social debate stirs village rumors
In a terse exchange at the Corners, residents discuss attending a church social with Mrs Summerboard deeming such events unnecessary unless exclusive. Farmer Peagick touts the guest as highly select, while selectmen of the village are praised for their value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bormer Pefmicok
Summerboard
Farmer Peagick
Boston
Mes
Grandson of Bix Bobby Peel Garners London Notice
Charley Knickerbocker in New York Recorder reports Bobby Peel the grandson of Bix, new to London society, seeks to marry Miss Kittie Sanford heiress to the Adams Sanford fortune. Critics warn Peel’s public courting and letters risk scandal and suggest he prove love without publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bix
Robert Peel
Fay Gourting
London
Kittie Sanford
Adams Express
Sanfords
John Hoey
Bobby Peel
Misa Sanford
Mr. Peel
Peel
Miss Sanford
England
Young Peel
Mr Pool
Bobby
Charley Knickerbocker
New York Recorder
Napoleon as a Gunner Demonstrates Precision in Ajaccio
In 1789 Napoléon Bonaparte visited Ajaccio and impressed locals by loading a mortar, judging distance by eye, and hitting a target after challenging garrison officers. He corrected their method noting too much powder behind the bomb, then repeated the feat twice more, earning applause and reinforcing his early military prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleeon
Ajaccio
Paris
Aspreto
Napoleon
Monsieur
Bonaparte
Europe
New York Recorder
Inkcraft and Manuscripts From Early Irish Scribes
Donhoe Magazine notes the craft of Irish scribes using colored inks to illuminate manuscripts. It praises ink making from seashell cockles and describes tools, materials, and the durable cords of learning. An addendum cites Ex President Orton claiming English telegraph costs are 25 percent lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camooth
Oters
Patrick
Donshoe
Orton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tony
Othe
Maxim's Flying Machine Reaches 500 Yards Then Crashes
London's letter reports Hiram Maxim and two assistants piloting the 8,000 pound machine weighing 500 yards in flight before an accident. The craft rose beyond intended height, broke from the track rail, and dropped onto the turf as steam shut off. It features four wing surfaces and two large two bladed screws powered by engines, with a reported lifting surplus of 3,000 pounds and gasoline fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Maxim
Maxim
London
Humorous French as She Is Spoke Skit and Royal Baby Details
The piece notes George Grossmith's skit on French as She Is Spoke and recalls a family anecdote about Spanish speaking children. It also discusses royalty status for the newborn prince and possible Christian names, referencing the Duke of Clarence and the Duke of York's aunt. The column closes with a jewelry making note on gold and silver pious techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grossmith
South America
Juanita
New York Journal
Prince Hoe
Duke of Clarence
Albert Victor
England
Duke of York
London
Markets Ledger Reports Mixed Prices Across Commodities
New York and Chicago reports show varied movements in grains, pork, lard, butter, and eggs. Wheat corn and oats display fluctuating futures while live stock prices at Union Stock Yards reflect steady demand for hogs and cattle with notable ranges for different categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnicano
Union
Choico
Ahotoo Do
Stoera
Belfors
Texag
Pigeon Messenger Service Tested Aboard Navy Ship
The USS Monongahela with Captain O. M. Chester on a summer cruise releases Navy pigeons from Annapolis to Gardiner's Bay and Cape Henry. Birds reached Annapolis quickly, promising a messenger loft at Norfolk Navy Yard and potential use across naval stations and warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Monongahela
0. M. Chester
Gardiner’s Bay
Annapolis
Tha Monongahela
Naval Academy
Oape Henry
F. N Tyler
Norfolk Navy Yard
New York World
Guardianship and estate actions report and orders
Guardianship of minor heirs of Charles E Piper reported and approved. Conservatorship of Henry Thomsen endthrift. trial finds Thomsen addicted to excessive drinking and a conservator to be appointed. Administratrix sale of Moline Water Power Co stock to Catherine Rettig approved. Adoption order issued for Hector and Hattie De Jean. Estate matters include claims, approvals, and letters testamentary issued to August Klebe. Bond filed and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Piper
Henry Thomsen
Cure Thomsen
Nstate
SW Wheelock
Moline Water Power Co
Metate
Catherine Rettig
Gdimmatcater
Tausa Kuch
Hector
Hattie de Jean
Susan
Garnett
van WH Coarnert
Thal
Ted
Odt Ft
Bny Ratfy
Fo Bo Schlotfeldt
Tatate
Claus I Schave
August Klebe
Unclear OCR fragment lists names and places
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names, places, and potential notices with garbled edges. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize into a definitive news item.
Syrsaqparitis Remedy Advertised in Survival Tonic
A dubious cure claims to treat dangerous conditions caused by impure blood and debility. The text promotes a vegetable remedy named Prlly for seasonal weakness, described as made from the best ingredients and suitable for Channel season climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Marriage Licenses Reported in McDonough County
Orr H Griffin and Daisy Burkett, George W Burns and Bushnell, Maggie K. Coddington of Huron South Dakota, Jauliram R. Johnson, Hida 8S Lind Mo. Names appear in a local marriages blurb with county references and dates omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr H Griffin
Daisy Burkett
Andausla
George W Burns
Bushnell
McDonough County
Maggie K. Coddington
Huron
South Dakota
Jauliram R. Johnson
Hida 8S Lind
Mone
Real Estate Transactions in Moline and Nearby Towns
A garbled list of property transfers shows Rufus A Smith selling to Jd B Oakleaf and multiple parcels described by nicknamed locations across South Matne and Old Town of Meline, totaling around 4000 dollars. Several other transfers involve Macbeth Mterr, Susie Goold, Lars P Newson, Noelsons Furst, and Jacob Stewart among various parcels in Port Byron, Browks First add, and other local plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus A Smith
Oakleaf
Old Town of
Mofie
Nothon M Fan
Lawes
Gary Lend
Lidwig Suse
Dstta
Lars
Newson
Nielsens Brat
Bo Nis
Jacob Stewart
Tyler Pute
Mortomte
Her & Beansworths
Port Byron
David So
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Will Keene
Grand Junction
Ole Michael Sullivan
Worka
William Butterworth
Mistea Louisa
Lula Penrose
Barlingen
Silver Crescent
Thompson Penrose
John Blanchard
Princeton
Ill
al Schafer
Edgewood Park
Nels Gibbons
J. B. Richmond
Ella Entrikin
John W. Good
Will D. Welie
Portland
Oregon
John Reeser
Geneva
Alpheus Reeser
Frank Johnson
Ben Johnson
Senate
J. K. Groom
Park Place
Ore
Oregon City
Lillian Dahms
H. H. Eilnfeldt
Stebbins
Florida
OC. J. Cooper
Geneseo
John E. Robeson
Hampton
Morris Rosenfield
Mackinaw
Eli DeRue
Chase & Effland
Elafson
Weidner
Augustana
A E. Lyford
Ean Peterson
A T. McElwain
D M. Sechler Carriage Works
Frank Miser
Daebellienn
Thomas Fleming
Emporia
W. H. Edwards
George Ashford
Gilbert
Gladden
Chase Johnson
Misa Anna Weatman
Augustana College
Germany
Berlin
Louisa Adelman
Lake City
Minn
Anna Rosendahl
J. Campbell
Stevens’ Point
Wis
V. W. Shepherd
Ada
Nellie Stephens
C. A Swensson
Lindsborg
L. Emery
Jackson
Cleveland
Toledo
Columbus
Obito
Louisville
Lucia J. Lawless
Louisiana State Normal School
Maurice Ison
Philadelphia
Illinois
Wisconsin
Mobile & Ohio
F W Greene
N. Broadway
E E. Posey
Gear Assenger
Mobile
Ala
Homeseekers
Rabpeel's
West End
Silas Breecher
John Gardner
N. G
Ucallodge
Nels Sandstrom
V. G
W. V. Stafford
Medill
Twantieth Street
Fay Ryners
Albert Youngren
Warren County
Young Ryner
North Henderson
Ryner
Youngren
O. W. Negus
Henry Joye
Imra
J. A. Bishop
E. O. Eberhart
Argus
Esther Reynolds
Spring Gulch Gold Mining Co
A. T. Forgy
W. B. Ferguson
O. D
William Kreig
Rock Island Baseball Club
Chillicothe
Kreig
Otto Bchmid
Twentieth Street
Schmid
Frank Harwood
Maine
Frank
Carnen
Boos
Sersick
Tas
Oe Gs
Lees
Western Association
Ap Dighson Gill
Peora
Quincy Jurocy
Carbon Cliff
Warner C. Corbin
A. O’brien
O. Corbin
W. R. Carey
Wessie
George Cash
Burght Aday
Cuff
O ‘Ff
Ball
Corbin
Barstow
Clark
Truman Nature
Ayer
Tom Johnson
Sugar
Bagan
Slow
ST. Patrick's Ink
Mr. Grossmith
Daby
Greene
New York
United Birth
Curicano
Tradu Talay Wheat
Edge
California
Lister
Madina Rock Tajgad
Dave Neder
Hedin Otte
Boldead
Susie Goold Bey
Claus F
Laus Po
Reek
Ate
Ubadgy
Sabdooutin
A. D
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