Neighbors News From Davenport and Surrounds
Davenport residents report Harry J. the racing horse changes hands to J. T. Leary of Wrightville with plans for the Fourth of July free-for-all. Eddie Conners rescues a man from drowning. change of venue motion in Annie Arp administratrix vs Hageboeck case prompts affidavits. Davenport River Carnival incorporation forms with officers. airship America accident injures rope crew at Suburban island event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J
John A. Feeney
Mr. Feeney
J. T. Leary
Wrightville
Iowa
Mr. Leary
Annie Arp
A. L. Hageboeck
Schmidt & Voll 1Mer
Lane Waterman
W. D. Petersen
Walter Chambers
P. T. Walsh
W. J. Doyle
G. A. Paulsen
W. B. Stark
H. R. Krohn
J. Moore
America
Moore
Moline Population Decline and Local Developments
The Moline census shows a population around 23 000 with 6 617 minors and 232 vacant houses, down from last year’s 7 169. The Marshall-Bennett firm becomes J Bennett Organ Co as Octavius Marshall retires. officers elected include R J Bennett and Edwin Harris. A proposed new training building for the public schools passed narrowly with 19 to 99 votes, costing about 15 000, with bids soon to be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Entrikin
Board of Education
Edwin Harris
J. D. Metzgar
M. R. Metzgar
Moline
Chicago
Bis City
Coal Valley community notes on shipping cream and events
Farmers in Coal Valley ship cream to Davenport Creamery on Wednesdays and Saturdays as business stays brisk Krapp Lees handle shipments while Louis Carson and David Ristau shell and haul corn to the local elevator Haying has begun and crop conditions are good The Coal Valley band earned about 25 dollars at a Thursday park concert and will play for the Fourth of July The veterans plan a reunion August 12 in Bethany and the 126th Illinois regiment reunion August 19 Several Fourth of July ball teams are expected from Moline and local stands will operate Weather and flags at the post office and village hall remain half mast for ex President Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krapp & Lees
Davenport Creamery Company
Louis Carson
David Ristau
Coal Valley Band
Park
J. Normoyle
T. J. Murphy
J. H. Crowder
Bethany
Moultrie County
126Th Illinois Volunteer Regiment
Olf
Moline
Cleveland
Peter Bear Foster dies at 72 in Eliza township
Peter Bear prominent Eliza township farmer dies Friday afternoon after years of paralysis. Aged 72, he is survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, two brothers, two sisters, and several relatives. Funeral held Sunday at Union church Eliza township. Additional notes mention visitors, baptisms, and two newborn daughters in nearby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bear
Eliza Township
Mr. Bear
T. Huston
Shickley
Neb
Clyde Crapnell
New Boston
Mae Bear
Eliza
Charles
Omer
Mathew Bear
Stephen Bear
James Kinnaman
Stewardville
L. Childs
Hutchinson
Kansas
Union Church
Thornton
Keithsburg
Mary Sherman
Lone Tree
Town
John Zollner
Blanche
Emma
Ed Reynolds
Janes Hayes, Jr
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Promises Kidney Relief
A Rock Island testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a safe cure for kidney disorders. Herbert Hanson of Davenport reports irregular secretions, back and body pain, and sleep disruption, noting relief after a month of use. The ad invites readers to Harper House pharmacy and cites Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents, price 59 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Dean
Herbert Hanson
417
Fourth Street
Davenport
Iowa
Sympton
Harper House Pharmacy
Foster Milburn Company
Buffalo
United States
Doan
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George Rosen
Fillmore Street
Eddie Conners
George W Noth
George W. Noth
Charles C. Smith
Henry von Maur
R. R. Englehart
Fred Vernentin Jr
S. T. White
W. H. Korn
M. Landauer
Frank Bretscher
F. H. Perry
C. N. Voss
I. Petersberger
Louis Hanssen
H. G. Braunlich
P. N. Jacobsen
C. A. Steel
F. Purdy
Illinois Naval Reserves
Manufacture Association
Galesburg
Burlington
Monmouth
Kewanee
Swedish Singing Club
Stange Bros. Plumbing Concern
Stange Bros
Pibey
Wilton Parsons
Shallberg
Gustafson
Frank Conlan
Houston Street
New York
Des Moines
el Paso
Texas
Narcoossee
Fla
Emiy. Bros
Sanitas
Strecker
Lewis
Second Avenue
Rock Island, Ild
Rock Island Buggy CO
Coal Valley
Foster
THE
le Claire
Princeton
Clinton
Silvis
Milan
Tri-City LoanCo
Brady Street
Devenharts Lown
Frank
Frankfort
Milwaukee
L. Frank & Son Company
Milwauke
Frank Products
Cntral Lines
Boston An
Chiago
Lee Eas On
Dia
Michigan Central
St.Louis
Canada
Adirondack Mountains
St. Lawrence River
Warren J, Lynch
Intitute Export
Hicago Medical
Dra. Walsh
Walsh
Chicago Medical Institute
Rocaine
Drs. Walsh, Walsh & Walsh
Third St
Main St
McCullough
Mutual Loan CO
Peoples National Bank
Dr. Martin
London
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