Last of Beuthien Assets Sold in Public Sale
The remaining assets of the Bank of Dixon and Martin and Arnold Beuthien were disposed of by Trustee Harry J. McFarland in a Saturday public sale. Items included three promissory notes totaling $399.75, a judgment for $18.50, a safe, three Mexican plantation contras, two billiard tables, and other property, with bids totaling $28.50 and $11. Otto Rieche bid $11 for a $288.07 judgment.
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Beuthien
Bank of Dixon and Martin
Arnold Beuthien
Harry J. McFarland
Otto Rieche
W. H. Crecelius
Durant
Record of Court House Circuit Court Sessions
Judge E C Graves presiding. Cases listed include William A Lee vs Republic Steel company with jury called. Carl A Hemmingson vs Clair Manufacturing company case dismissed by plaintiff. Julia A Ross administratrix vs C R R & P Railway company case dismissed at complainant costs. Gottfred Nelson et al vs Luella D Albrecht replication filed. cause referred to master in chancery for proofs and report. Zulma Van Viaenderin vs Esedore Van Viaenderin motion to modify injunction to permit mortgage up to 700 dollars. injunction modified. In re Central Electric Manu.
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Redocket
Sieg Iron Company
C. A. Lillia
Rebecca Herbert
Rock Island Sash & Door Works
John Chaemers
Tri-city Construction Company
Quinlan
Rock Island Plow Company
Carl J. Malstrom
Tri-city Railway Company
State Bank of Rock Island
John Koob
Boyd
Mc Michael
Crouch
John
Koob
Mary Ba
Chancery
William A. Lee
Republic Steel Company
Carl A. Hemmingson
Clair Manufacturing Company
Plaintif
Julia A. Ross
C. R. Ft. & P. Railway Company
Pearl Cox
Jesse Cox
Gottfred Nelson Et al
Luella D. Albrecht
Master In Chancery
Zulma van Viaenderin
Esedore van Viaenderin
Central Electric Manu
Sas
Jacob Walder
Augusti Walder
Mabel Robertson
Charles Robertson
Amy Cathcart
Frederick H. Ficken
Edgar Olson
City of Rock Island
William H. “Marshall
Charles B. Jansen
H. D. Mack
Central Trust & Savings Bank
John D. Blake
New Express Agent Named In Moline Office
George R Hearne retires as Adams Express agent in Moline after seven months. Will Peterson named as successor and former assistant to Hearne. Change aims to reduce office expenses after Christmas lull in shipments.
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New Express
George R Hearne
Adams Express Company
Will Peterson
Peterson
Hearne
Moline
Fae
January Weather Surpasses Averages But Fails To Break Records
Observer Shelter data show January had higher than normal temperatures and light precipitation, yet no new records were set. The month averaged 27 degrees, about 5.1 degrees above the 16 year average, with an accumulated excess of 148. Westnaverage ran 28, and the 1881 record stood at 38. Total precipitation was 0.9 inches versus a 27 year average of 1.1 inches.
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Observer Shelter
Ainsi
January Weather Notes and Deficiency Measure
The report records a deficiency of .47 inches and notes a trend toward drier Januaries. It lists daily sky conditions with 1 clear day, 6 partly cloudy days, and 12 cloudy days.
Neighborhood Favorite Endorsed For Digestive Ailments
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. It claims quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints malnutrition nervous debility and general weakness plus blood purification. Sold with guarantee at druggists fifty cents. Harpers House pharmacy promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as well.
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E. D. Charles
Harbor
Maine
Electric Bitters
Coincidences and Lost Brothers Tale by Uncle Joe
Uncle Joe the Story Teller explores coincidences and fate with Mabel. A vivid dream predicts a future house and a red whiskered man, while a Civil War era tale follows an Ohio family shattered by a mother’s death in Louisville and a father’s disappearance at sea, leaving two boys to cope as orphans.
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Uncle Joe
Mabel
Ufe
Skeeter
Ohio
New Orleans
Commercce
Ohioan
Louisville
Governor Adoption Story Sparks Familial Connection
Uncle Joe recounts a tale of two separated boys during the war eras. One, adopted in Illinois then moved west, rose to governorship, credited to his mother’s early teachings. A chance encounter with a governor in a banquet setting reveals shared life threads and a touching moment of recognition.
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Davenport
Mile Track
Scott County District Court
Brennan
Bollinger
Federal Court
Judge House
Bottinean Land Company
Henry Hintz
Rock Island
Scott
Grant
D., R. I. & N. W. Railway Company
Union Depot
Milwaukee
John Dettmann
South Street
Ferdinand L. L. Dettmann
Mamie Tuchfarber
Frank Tuchfarber
West Fourteenth Street
Mercy Hospital
Mamie Connelly
James Connelly
Chicago
Frank McCormick
Mary Juliana
Court House
Circuit Court
E. C. Graves
Circuit Judge
Redight
East Moline
Grinnell Road
Grinshell School
O. Js
Owl
Silvis
Mexico
C. A. Barnard
Guadalajara
Barnard
Jalisco
Ros Woltmann
Blue
Rocky Mountain
Harper House Pharmacy
Uncle Joe Hivent
Burtan
Illinois
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