Wires To Go Underground In Business District
The city council adopted a resolution urging People's Gas to use the underground system and introduced an ordinance to force Western Union and Postal Telegraph and the Tri City Railway to place wires underground and remove poles in the business area. A sunken garden is being laid out in February Park near the inn and knoll, the first of its kind in the area, with work already underway. Waterloo chosen as next site for masons’ session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Age Company
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
Tri-City Railway Company
Root Juice touted as cure all at county fair fairground
The piece markets Root Juice as a remedy for stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys with claims of dramatic relief, while a nurse of local testimonials details dramatic health gains. It notes skepticism by a scientist and reports on Davenport area activity and business notices alongside an obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas’ Pharmacy
Thomas Pharmacy
Moline Clubs Move Toward Merger and Local News
The Moline Business Men's association and the Moline club have instructed their boards to form joint committees to study a possible consolidation. Watertown approves 5700 feet of new concrete sidewalk funded by special assessment. Silvis reappoints W E Hobson as village marshal. a candidate for treasurer and tax author was elected. James Cody & Sons of Peoria win standpipe contract for 7750. George Williams and Edith Adams wed at home of the bride. P Nelson and Huldah J Dahlstedt married at Swedish Methodist parsonage. Work begins on Second Congregational Church bluff project with $20,000 estimate and $13,000 on hand. Obituary: James Lewis Dunlavy, 1870–?, longtime city resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Business Men's Association
Moline Club
Watertown
Village Board of
Silvis
Walsh
W. KE. Hobson
A. Jm. Cox
George Nichols
Nichols
James Cody & Sons of
Peoria
Nelson-Dahlstedt
P. Nelson
Huldah J. Dahlstedt
J. P. Miller
J. B. Pritchett
Swedish Methodist Church
Nelson
Rock Island Fuel Company
Fourth Avenue
Axel Carlson
A. T. Jacobson
James Lewis Dunlavy
Fourteenth Avenue
St. Mary's Church
James Dun
Sunday Socials and Clergy Visit Rule in May
Foster George Middaugh of Buffalo Prairie spent Sunday with cousin Arch Foster. Mr and Mrs William Kranz of near Taylor Ridge visited. Mrs Kranz’s mother and other relatives were in the area. Rev J B Smith preached at Foster Baptist church on Sunday May 30. Ice cream sociable at D A Kleist’s home was a success. F P Gillett, T Watson and F C Maris attended the state Sunday school convention at Peoria from Tuesday to Friday last week. Maris visited his brother in Magon Illinois. nieces Goldie and Hazel joined him for a visit of undetermined length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Middaugh
Buffalo Prairie
Arch Foster
William Kranz
Taylor Ridge
D. A. Kleist
F. P. Gillett
T. Watson
F. C. Maris
Peoria
Mr. Kettlekamp
Magon
Goldie
Hazel
Hamlet and Aledo Social Notes Highlight Graduations and Visits
Miss Eva Stocker returns home from Rock Island after a visit with Miss Lillie Marsh. Miss Edith Reaber visits her grandmother in Aledo. Mrs. Ben Halstead and Misses Emily and Winifred Boyles stop in Rock Island. Graduations occur in Aledo and Reynolds with Bessie and Mary Marsh, Lena Lee, and Forrest Dunn noted. Valentine Fuhr moves a barn from Hamlet to his farm. Counts of visits include Miss Cora Graves and Winifred Boyles. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ketzle welcome a baby boy. Word comes of the death of Rev Tidballs baby in Minonk. Tidball was a former Hamlet pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Stocker
Rock Island
Lillie Marsh
Edith Reaber
Mary Reaber
Aledo
Ben Halstead
Emily Boyles
Winifred Boyles
Reynolds
Bessie
Mary Marsh
Lena Lee
Forrest Dunn
Valentine Fuhr
Hamlet
Cora Graves
Paul Ketzle
Word
Box Social and social news from Taylor Ridge area
Community items from Garnett s hall event on Saturday June 5 and visits across Rock Island Davenport Reynolds Reynolds Middleton and Liberty Neb. Notes on illness and a W C T U gathering at F E Garnett s home. Memory of Liebig mentions a statue planned for Parmstadt born 1803.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liebig
Parmstadt
Parisian Sage Hair Rejuvenator Ad Promises Guaranteed Results
An advertising pitch touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed cure for hair loss and gray hair. It claims dandruff removal in a week and roots the germ-killing claim, praising the product as delightful and luxurious. Sold for 50 cents a bottle via Harper House pharmacy or by express from Giroux Manufacturing Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper, House
Express
Giroux Manufacturing Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Family Remains Found With Lavy Brother Charles and Winifred
In a sparse obituary fragment the deceased is identified with a brother Charles and a sister Winifred. The note lists Lavy as a family member, indicating close kinship and mourning details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavy
Charles
Winifred
Hillsdale Social Notes Highlight Visits and Local Moves
Hillsdale area residents report visits from Milan Rock Island and Morrison relatives. Mrs Maxfields boy ill under Davenport nurse care. Measles affect Rosa Kuehl in Port Byron. Mrs Markee and baby travel to Ladysmith Wis. for extended family visit. Mrs Hanna Johnson and granddaughter Bessie in Erie. Final school exams approached for local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterfeldt
Ifeldt
Moline
Hillsdale
George Brandt
Rock Island
Hanna Johnson
Bessie
Erie
Clara Hanson
Davenport
C. L. Markee
Baby
Ladysmith
Wis
William Donohoo
C. Donohoo
Iva Martin
O. S. Dailey
Urbana
Ill
Lillian
Ray Smedley
Water Martin
Hannah Johnson
Joe Wreath
John Helm
Morrison
William White
Henry Fender
Harry Fender
Local Social and Town Notes Highlight Residents and Visits
The column lists residents and their recent home improvements including a new cement walk and picket fence for Ephriam Kempster. It notes a postponed Port Byron home talent play, a temperance lecture at the church by H Wirshing of Peoria, Grace David returning to Moline, and visits by Wreath and Nicholson with relatives in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kessler
George Oliver
Charter Nicholson
Hazel Cox
Iola Sell
Viola Eckstrom
Bertha’ McConnell
Ephriam Kempster
Port Byron
H. Wirshing
Peoria
Grace David
Haadhome
Moline
Justin
Walker Wreath
Nebraska
Ross Wreath
Champaign
Guy Nicholson
Watertown
Barn Contract for Alvin Frells Project
A contract to construct a barn for Alvin Frells outlines terms, specifications, and payment milestones. The agreement details scope, materials, completion timeline, responsibilities, and remedies for breach to ensure timely, quality work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Frells
Hampton Church Services and Ladies Aid Meeting
Rev. Mr. Anderson led preaching at the Congre gational church Sunday at 2 30 p m. The Ladies Aid society held a June 3 meeting at Mrs. Anna Adams home with officers elected. Mrs. H M Coder hosted her brother William Donahue whom she had not seen in over 30 years. On Monday morning G A R post members gathered at the school house for a continuation on Page Sevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Anderson
Congregational Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Anna Adams
H. M. Coder
William Donahue
G. A. R. Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Masons
Waterloo
Iowa Masons
Grand Lodges
D. W. Clements
West Union
H. W. Hughes
Burlington
Charles D. Becker
N. R. Parvin
Cedar Rapids
Gand
Chariles E. Narey
Spirit Lake
Henry Watson
Dubuque
Henry Kelly
Watson
Dubuque Race Track
Kelly
People's Light Company
Parker-Russell Mining and Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
Caroline Clausen
Christian Knutzen
Eldridge
Benjamin K. Simmons
Bowditch Street
Brooklyn
Ornal Bankers
H. G. Stalder
Omaha
Neb
George S. Smith
Clinton
Iowa
C. W. Simmons
H. H. Simmons
Frank Simmons
Portland
Ore
J. B. Simmons
Roy V. Simmons
Glascow
Kan
Misses Pearl
May
Williams - Adams
George Williams
Edith Adams
George Adams
Forty-fourth Street
Frank Anderson
Union Congregational Church
East End
Williams
Frank Williams
Forty-sixth Street
Root & VanDervoort Engineering Company
Marquette
Army
Navy
Interior Departments
United States
Uncle Sam
Marquette Cement Mfg. Co
Marquette Building
Chicago
la Salle, Ill
Rock Island Land & Gravel CO
Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Distributors
Milan
Milan High School
Town Hall
H. E. Brown
S. R. Wilson
Manila
P. L
Islands
Myron Rosenkranz
Albany
H. von Ach
Z Medill
William
Kansas City
S. J. McComis
W. M. B. Society
Harry Dack
South Heights
Charles Ruge
W. Mosher
Black Hawk
S. Anna O'Neal
Bessie Jackson
Oregon
Clark Smith
Stearns
Owens
Foster
M. EF
Garnett's Hall
Eckhard
Morris
Mollie Rahn
Albert Fox
F. BE. Garnett
Paul Thomas
Middleton
Ellis Rouse
Kitty Kell
Nannie Miller
Richard Phillips
Robert Miller
Liberty
F. E. Garnett
Sam Fox
Mississippi
Lour
L. Kramer & Son
Ninth Street
L. C. Pfoh
Third Avenue
E. H. Clement
20Th St. Boulevard
Sieghartner & Boetje
Sieghartner & Boetje Company
3Rd Ave
Apple Bros
Eighth Street
Larson & Larson
7Th Ave
15Th St
J.C. Chansky
Twelfth Street
Blades
Peterson Bros
J. Silverman
17Th St
Chas. Holmgren
5Th Ave
G. S. Johnson
Henry Winter
Seattle
Alaska
Yukon-Pacific
Pacific
Rock Island Lines
Scenic Colorado
Yellowstone Park
F. H. Plummer
Second Avenue
S. F. Boyd
Ludolph & Reynolds Mitchell & Lynde Building
MR. Buyer
Detroit Electric
Detroit
Detroit Electrics
Robert Smythe
Eighteenth Street
T. M. Walsh
Chicago Medical Institute
Drs. Walsh
DRS
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