Century lecture series ends with Schurz address
Hon. Carl Schurz closes the Boat Club course with a reformist lecture on Centennial duties. He warns that corruption and waning statesmanship threaten the republic and calls for civil service reform and citizen vigilance to restore noble public virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Bernard
Davenport
Rock Island
Geneseo
Stampton
Port Byron
Charles Hubbard
Ball
Kennedy
Bargains at Day Egbert Fidlar Co and Holt’s Cash Stores
Advertises sales across multiple stores with quotes about sale of remaining stock and new stock closeout. Mentions Day Egbert Fidlar Co book and station ery store selling goods cheap for cash, Holt’s cash store offering first class groceries for sixty days, and Ed Knell offering custom picture frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egbert, Fidlar & Co
John M. Holt
Egbert, Fidlar & Co's
Egbert, Pidbur & Co
Buok
Horne & Co
Moline
Decora tion day observances and railroad news update
Arrangements are set for Decora tion day on Tuesday May 1 with a procession leaving the Congregational church at 1 PM and marching to the National cemetery via Jbass Main Mum Rodman and the Moline bridge. The day’s program includes music prayers and a graveside service with local officials in charge. Also reported is the Rockford Rock Island St Louis Railroad transfer to the St Louis Rock Island and Chicago Railroad Co and plans for a link to Chicago and Pacific at Byron along with a Dixon convention on May 20 to discuss routes and right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
E C Barnard
Moline
Ilinow
Morris
Jbass Street
Main
Mum
Rodina Avenue
Rodman Avenue
Moline Bridge
National Cemetery
Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad
Osterberg
St. Louis
Rock Island
W.C Brewster
Davenport
J. M. Gould
Walter Trumbull
Rok Island
Charles H. Deere
Geo. Skinner
Chicago & Pacific
Byron
Sterling
Rockford
Dixon
Geneseo
Henry County
Methodist Debt Drive and Local Election Notices
Methodists seek prompt steps to cover a residue debt on their church funds after subscriber failures and deaths. The pastor’s term ends in September and trustees urge support. Republican voters in Moline plan a central meeting May 27 to select delegates for multiple conventions, with additional local notices and ads interspersed throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eider Chaffee
M. E
Sail Church
Collins
Commercial Moline Market Prices Page
Market price list from Commercial Moline shows weekly corrected figures for groceries grains meats and lumber. It includes items from coffee and sugar to dried fruit and breads with ranges for weights and units and notes by vendors C F Grantz J S Keator and Son and R L Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Saar Tuba
Japan
Ss. S
Simuoking
R L Brown
C. F Grantz
J S. Keator & Son
Ben Saschee
Strombeck & Skogh Sold to John Strombeck and Continuity of Trade
Mr. P. Skogh disposes of his interest in the boot and shoe firm to John Strombeck who will continue the business at the same place and in his own name offering boots and shoes at market prices. Also Horne & Co. advertises deep discounts on various fabrics and a large sale. The Hitchcock estate lists several choice bluff lots and two improved lots in Wood's addition for sale. inquiries directed to John M. Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Skogh
Strombeck & Skogh
John Strombeck
Horne & Co
Hitchcock
Wood
John M. Holt
Seven Arches Decoration Night Grounds With Refreshment Stands
Seven arches spanning the street will be built with flags torches mottoes evergreens and Bengal lights in the evening. A 60 by 60 dancing floor and ice cream lemonade coffee stands will be set up on the small island north of the canal below the Quilt factory. Hacks will carry passengers to and from the grounds daily.
High School Public Exams Schedule and Local Notices
Public examinations at the High School run Wednesday May 31 and Thursday June 1 with classes listed for Algebra Botany Geography Geometry Physiology Zoology and the Senior graduation on Friday June 2. Also local ads for furniture frames eggs parasols croquet and paints with inquiries and prices across Moline.
May butter sale at John M. Holt's grocery
An advertisement notes a May butter sale at John M. Holt's grocery. It lists available items and emphasizes special pricing for customers.
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John M. Holt
Second Visit by Prof. Todd at Davenport Addressed
Fort Wayne specialist Prof. 8. Clay Todd promises rapid relief for nervous debility dyspepsia impotence belching deafness rheumatism and female chronic diseases using common sense methods. Free symptom explanation offered. He visits Newcomb house Davenport on June 8 and 9, with no Rock Island visit this time.
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Clay Todd
Fort Wayne
Ind
Todd
Newcomb House
Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island
Moline
Boschee's German Syrup Reaches 40000 Dozen Annual Sales
Reported sales of Boschee's German Syrup in the United States total about 40,000 dozen per year with over 6,000 druggists ordering directly from the Woodbury New Jersey factory. No failures reported and letters hail its cure for severe coughs colds chest infections and throat and lung diseases. The ad urges consult of Dr J W Mor ey and notes regular 75 cents and sample 10 cents sizes with two doses claimed to relieve any case.
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United States
Woodbury
N. J
J. W. Morey
Prairie Lands on Ten Years Credit for Iowa Lands
Last chance for good agricultural lands on ten years’ credit at six percent. Send address to the Land Commissioner in Burlington Iowa to receive Iowa and Nebraska Farme with a land chart and low round trip rate. Castoria promotes healthy bowels and relief for colic while Centaur Liniment claims relief for rheumatism and pains in humans and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Iowa and
Nebraska
Treason Weaver Ties Knot at Bride’s Father Residence
A marriage to take place May 25 at the bride’s father’s residence. Henry Lreesug to Mo Challett Weaver, both of Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lreesug
Challett
Moline
Local Obituaries and Death Notices From May Events
In this city two deaths are recorded. John Scho field aged 20 died Friday May 14 of consumption. native of London and raised in Canada. member of Bayst church and Past Noble Grand of Manufacturers Lodge FO. EnnIs reports the death of William Ents on May 25, son of William Louie, aged 13.
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John Schofield
London
England
Canada
Tsou
Bayst
Noble Grand of Manufacturers Lodge
Ennis
Wiliam Ents
Wm Louie
fHlsdate
Chicago Markets Grain and Live Stock Report
May 24 market notes show grain trading quiet to active with mixed futures and higher prices for some cereals. Live stock receipts total about 21,000 head with cattle firm at buyers’ price and hogs steady to lower amid light demand. dairy and eggs show mixed pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Creamery
Texarse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Sehurs
Inter
Theylvan Boat Club
Easury
Lillian Edgarton
David Swing
Chicago
William Parsons
Parsons
Swing
Caroline Richings-Bernard Company
Congregational Church
Nathan Sheppard
Uepmo Verolis
Sehuly
Schurz
Republic
Bunker Hill
Snes Eensen
O. Staples
E. C. Barnard
Mississippi
Seasion
Wheelock
Turner Hall
M. J. Rholfs
Col. Eibeeck
Des Moines
Ed Knell
Penaf Rite Music
Stevens
W. C. Bennett
W. G. Morris
J. W. Murey
J.B. Magill
John Deere
Jonathan Huntoo
Wiheecuck
Ransfer
The
Dana Bergen
D. C. Reid
Mount Vernon
Ohio
H. H. Grover
L. Peregoy
Moline Plow Company
California
Frank Hl. Head
Ieen
Edward Keator
First National Bank
E.C. Barnard
Review
Republican Township Canons
W.G. Morris
A. L. Wickstrum
Township Central Committee
Brooklyne
N. Y
Lindstrand
Railroad Streets
Hinor
Seorat
Ed Knell’s
Rock River
Horne & Go's
Dr. Piper
First National Banks
Clendenin & Martin’s
Rock Island Union of Sunday
Moline Township
Tollner
Riverside Cemetery
Star of Authority
Horne & Co.'s
Maine Musical Society
D. Eb DeDand & Co
Diapond Ju
Maline
Athe
Sue Lyne de Matade Li
Peregary
Latrst Ale
Fia
PB. Kniberg
Horne A Co.'s
Squire Swander
Barney Cleveland
Barney
Brita Nelson
Rapids City
Kenworthy &Beardsley
E. E. Parmenter
3. Sturgeon
Independent
Workman
Citizen
Republican
Republican County
Rock Island Argus
Democratic Party
Anderson’s
Organ Factory
Moline Market
Cormet Dween
Margret & Bpp
Henry Street
Feddoon
Prairie Lands
Marley
Cutoaco
Viren
Tailoring House
Main Street, Moline
Lorain
Moon
Balbriggan
Gossamer
Elevanor
Trunks
Valises
Kc, &c
Fund For
Joseph Rothschild
Illinois Street
Rock Ishaund, HE
Centaur
Thea
Inn
Burns
Jo McClure & Co
Cor Lim
Cincinnati
O . Eay
Ian Marvel
J. B Rose. & Co
Dey St
New York City
Castoria
Cross
Pitcher
Nurace
J. B. Rose & Co
DR. Keck
Dubuque
State and
Madison Streets
Keck
Davenpourt
Mapax
RepoirPays Horrman
Dakota
Kansas
Chicago & Northwesters
Edwin B. Knox
City Undertaker
P. C
Moline, Illinois
Ann and
Hienty
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