Davenport Dots and Developments in Local Affairs
Two lawsuits for $2,000 arise from the tumbling of two houses owned by Alfred T. Vinall on Le Claire street. The First National Bank marks 42 years since June 29, 1863 with founders named. Carpenters elect officers amid strike notes and plans. An injury at Mueller saw mill fractures Thomas Jansen’s leg. Ray Smith’s holdup claim proves false after police inquiry. Dixon Savings Bank stock drive underway with $10,000 capital planned. Tri-City Railway opens Oakdale line with new curves, Davenport & Suburban tracks to follow.
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District Court
Alfred T. Vinall
le Claire Street
J. A. Hanley
Carpenters
The
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Grand Army Hall
J. W. Haggard
J. Teeter
W. T. Gallagher
W. H. Hitchcock
Emil Hinsch
E. C. Peoples
Tri-City Trades and Labor Congress
Rock Island
Thomas Jansen
Mueller
Jansen
Schmidt
City Ambulance
West Fifth Street
Meeps
Ray Smith
Finger
Smith
Herzog
Tri-City Railway Company
Oakdale
Farnam Street
Tri- City Company
Henry Street
Eastern Avenue
Davenport & Suburban Company
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Featured
A national appeal touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effectively curing female ills. Testimonials claim Mrs. Pinkham’s free advice from Lynn, Massachusetts has saved lives and health for women with womb troubles and other weaknesses.
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United States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Brie
Winkham
Lynn
Mass
Probate Court Approves Final Report In Luther M Brown Estate
Rock Island county court presided by Judge E P Parmenter reports proof of final notice and settlement filed and approved. Heirship proof opened, distribution ordered, final report filed, administrator discharged and estate closed. Guardianship for minor Myrtle Brown over 14 appoints Anna Brown with bonds filed and guardianship letters issued. Inventory and real estate transfers listed with values and buyers in Rock Island Moline East Moline and Spencer & Case additions.
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Rock Island County
E. £. Parmenter
Luther M. Brown
Myrtle &. Brown
Anna Brown
River craft pace noted in Mississippi river movement
Notes of the river describe vessels moving on the Mississippi with the Helen Blair and Eclipse from opposite directions and several boats from the north and south. The river forecast indicates slow sailing from below Dubuque to Muscatine.
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Helen Blair
Lydia van Sant
J. W, van Sant
Ruth
Hennepin
Lizzie Gardner
Wannetia
Sidney
Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
Moline City Eyes Health Commissioner Post
City fathers likely to create a new health commissioner office at Monday's meeting following Mayor Olson’s annual address. Election plans move forward in Company F 6th Infantry with adjutant general orders for a lieutenant election at 7:20 p m Friday July 7. Foundry at Moline Plow Co to reopen mid month, restoring about 200 jobs after a two year idle period.
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Cre&ated
Olson
Council
Scott
6Th Infantry
Motine
Marvin H. Lyon
Moline Plow Company
Moiders
Moline
St Paul Regular Trip Arrives Rock Island From St Louis
The steamer St Paul reaches Rock Island on her first regular trip from St Louis to St Paul. Agents report strong demand as tickets sell to await service. The ship was rebuilt in winter at Dubuque yards. The Sidney passed Rock Island today. The through traffic is rising and the season should exceed normal expectations. Sealed bids for Fifteenth Street pavement due July 11 1905.
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St. Louis
St. Paul
Rock Island
Diamond Jo Line
Dubuque
Sidney
Fifteenth Street
Board of Local Improvements
City of
State of
Board of Local Improvement
George W. M'Caskrin
July Weather Through 34 Years Reveals Consistent Averages
A long term weather summary covers July from 34 years starting in 1900s noting a mean monthly temperature around 75 degrees. It identifies the warmest July at 82 and the coldest at 68, with data from the local weather bureau warning it is not a forecast.
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Local Weather Bureau
Weather History and Local Notices From Rock Island
An old clipping notes historic climate data with temperatures peaking at 106 and dipping to 44 and a long run of precipitation totals and cloudy days. The page lists names Keck Island Florence Wittick Rock Island Jobin Andereon Rock Island Ellen Sofia Larson Rock Island and a health ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by local druggists.
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Grant Zimmerman
Keck Ialand Florence Wittick
Rock Islani Jobin Andereon
Rock Ust
Ellen Sofia Larson
Rock Islanit
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Janine
New York
London
RED Cross Pharmacy
Math’s
MATH
Leo Victor
Roch Island
H. M. Henley
Masonic Temple
Davwenport
Iowa
First National Bank
Austin Corbin
Ira M. Gifford
Thomas Scott
Dixon
Dixon Savings Bank
Ketelsen’s Hall
Fannie D. Fox
Bertha Russ
James E. Reidy
John
Russ
Q. R. R. Company
T. B
L. S. Davis
Spencer & Case
Frances M. Sinnet
Jessie K. Taliaferro
Sinnet
John M. Rosenberg
Cecelia Rosenberg
Fairmount
P. P. Rosenberg
Herman L. Samuelson
Algot F. Samuelson
2Nd
Wheelock
H. Pope
Axel Schold
East Moline
Emma E. Nourse
E H. Grantham
Acme
People’s Popular
People's Credit Clothing Company
Twentieth Street
Reliable Credit Store
Dangr. H’gt
Reeds Landin
la Crosse
du Chien
Ie “ Claire
la Rock Island
Des Moines Bay
Keokuk St. Louis
Kansas City
TriCity Railway Company
Tranchion
Mississippi Valley Traction Company
Morris Englund
de Loof-Chienbondt
Arthur DeLoof
Mary Chienbondt
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Father Cuter
Peter Chienbondt
Miss Louisa Musgrave
Luther League
Luther League of Illinois
Young People's Society
Geneva
Searle
Iron Moniders’ Union
C. J. Sedirle
Concordia Park
Styvart-Vermere
Frank TP. Styvart
Jeannette Vermere
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Kelly
Mr. Styvart
Thomas C. Styvart
Peter Styvart
Christine Lind
Theodore Noren
Davenport
Grace Lutheran Parsonage
C. E. Hoffsien
J. Ramser
Harper House
Chamberlain
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