Engine in Mud Delays Davenport Clinton Rail Service
Rail line between Davenport and Clinton faced delays when a Burlington freight engine sank several inches in mud after a rail break at LeClaire quarries. Train No. 55 aided by moving cars cleared the main line, restoring service. In other Davenport news a smallpox case at 2018 West Third Street prompted quarantine and vaccination measures. Obituaries note Mrs. Elizabeth Williams and Mrs. George G. Custer.
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Davenport
Clinton
Burlington
LeClaire
le Claire
City
William Bruhn
West Third Street
Remarkable Record Made by Cooper in Minneapolis
The article notes L. T. Cooper selling his preparation across Minnesota during a twenty two day stay, averaging two thousand bottles daily and totaling eighty eight thousand bottles in the state. Minneapolis residents praise his medicine as a remedy for stomach related ailments. Harper House Pharmacy advertises the Cooper preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Minneapolis
L. T. Cooper
Tribune of
Pitts
Minnesota
Harper House Pharmacy
Zuma Methodists Hear Sermon On Doorway Message
Rev. Mr. Hill preached at Zuma Methodist Church on Sunday with the text Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock. The Zuma Aid Society met for an all day session on February 25 with 21 present and later 85 attendees at a separate gathering with temperance readings by Mrs. Mamie Wake and Mrs. William Whiteside. Several community movements and travels are noted, including visitors from Cambridge Town, Wausaukee and a Texas trip by Ralph Beal and Dr. A R Beal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hill
Zuma Methodist Churea
Rose Hill Aid Society
Dave Shafter Tuestae
Zuma Aid Society
Samuel Beal
Mamie Wake
William Whiteside
Joslin
D. W. Mumma
Temperance
Wainwright
Charles Richardson
Cambridge
George Wake
Lizzie Walker
Wausaukee
Wis
Earhardt
Port Byron Mareh
Johnson
Franke Shafer
Hillsdale
Frank Wake
Chicago
William Cox
Rapids City
Mary Fowler
Barber Bridge
Holt
Port Byron
Moline burial for Hill man ends identity mystery
Tom Hill the mysterious stranger who died after a fall at the city hospital eight days earlier was buried at Riverside cemetery from Knox chapel. No one spoke up to identify him despite delaying the funeral in hope of clues. May Abandon Crossing plan discussed by city council to eliminate Twenty third street crossing and route interurban traffic along Fifth avenue to Fifteenth street. No decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lardner
Tri-city Railway Company
Twenty-third Street
Gomncil
Fifth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Rock Island Railway
Violinist Ysaye’s Folly For A Fiddles Harem
The Pall Mall Gazette notes M. Ysaye’s whimsical dream of a seraglio of violins including Strads and Guadagninis. He recounts a Hamburg pawnbroker episode where he bartered a diamond to secure a Guadagnini, effectively marrying his first love among fiddles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ysaye
Guadagnini
Hamburg
Yseye
Ysage
Pall Mall Gazette
Watertown News Roundup Reflects Local Moves and Society Events
Mrs. William Ebeling is confined to her home with rheumatism. Thomas Ball moved near Hampton. Mr. Swearinger occupies the farm vacated by Mr. Tuff, and George Stang family moved to a fruit farm. Philip Pearce will soon move to a rented farm. The Baptist Aid society elected officers for the year, with Mrs. Frank Lovey as president and Mrs. Joe Geisler as vice president. Mrs. Ed Axelson joined the sewing committee. Rev. Mr. Maryileth of Savannah visits at Mrs. George Alisbrow’s home. The K P masquerade ball was a grand success. best costume went to Mr. and Mrs. Kingsley Matthews. C. O. Hodgson left for South Dakota for employment. Miss Don Craig left for Macomb, Illinois, after months with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Driggs. Harmony circle to hold its regular meeting.
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William Ebeling
Thomas Ball
Hampton
Swearinger
Tuff
George Stang
Philip Pearce
Baptist Aid Society
Ix Axelson
Frank Lovey
Joe Geisler
Jon Young
Ed Axelson
Maryileth
Savannah
George Alisbrow
K. of P’s
Kingsley Matthews
C. O. Hodgson
South Dakota
Don Craig
Macomb
W. M. Driggs
Harmony Circle
Local Residents Return from Visits and Travel
Wednesday afternoon meeting noted with Mrs. Frank Herbert. Mrs. K. Matthews spent last week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Aaron Senecal and his little son returned to Jolie Water. Mr. and Mrs. John Dawson and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Pinnick returned from Kansas after the death of Mrs. Pinnick's mother. Glen Lovey came back from relatives in Camanche Iowa. Martha Hartoon returned from Blue Island visit with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herbert
K. Matthews
Aaron Senecal
Jolie Water
John Dawson
Claud Pinnick
Kansas
Glen Lovey
Camanche
Iowa
Martha Hartoon
Blue Island
Port Byron News Briefs Prompt Local Updates
Fred Hollister sawed wood for Peter Mahlstead and Charles Sample last Friday. Mrs. Fred Ashdown is recovering from a severe grip. Herman Winterfelt of Denver is very ill with pneumonia. Maurice Lauritzen moves to Port Byron to work for Frank Oppendike. Gus Kruckenberg returns to the neighborhood. Thurman Sadderis and Miss Anna Berry of Port Byron wed at Watertown last week and will live on the Charles Ashdown farm. Mrs. Clarence Sadderis was a thrifty shopper last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fillmer visited Davenport with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McKinley of Moline were guests at the Eipper home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hollister
Peter Mahlstead
Charles Sample
Fred Ashdown
William Winterfelt
Herman
Denver
Col
Maurice Lauritzen
Port Byron
Frank Oppendike
Gus Kruckenberg
Thurman Sadderis
Anna Berry
Watertown
Mr. Parker
Charles Ashdown
Clarence Sadderis
M Fred Fillmer
Davenport
J. B. McKinley
Moline
William Eipper
Muscatine Y M C A workers conduct fourth meeting
Foster Bap tist church hosts Muscatine Y M C A workers led by J G Mitchel F Sample and L Linnett. Misses Freyermuth and Foster host a granite shower for Miss Bessie Feldman ahead of her marriage to Curtis Foster with 24 guests and graniteware gifts. Fern Kleist recovers from a deep forehead gash. Lee McGreer of Omaha visits Pine Bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Mitchel
F. Sample
L. Linnett
Muscatine Y. M. C. A
Foster Baptist Church
Reka
Ella Keller
Pine Bluff
Carrie Freyermuth
Arizona Watson
Ethel Foster
George Foster
D. A. Kleist
Lee McGreer
Omaha
Albert McGreer
Fern Kleist
Freyermuth
Bessie Feldman
Curtis Foster
The Lucky Quarter Pill Ad Promises Health Remedies
An old-time drugstore ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for headaches biliousness constipation and malaria with a cheerful refund if unsatisfied. John Riha of Vining Iowa testifies he sells DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills and finds them superior and effective with personal use. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John Riha
Vining
Iowa
DeWitt
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Relief
In Herpicide the New Scientific and Successful Dandruff Treatment claims to destroy the parasite causing dandruff and baldness. Charles Klein of Laramie Wyoming testifies it relieves itching, stops hair loss, and yields a new crop of hair. Sold grease free with two sizes 50 cents and 1.00. Sample available for 10 cents.
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Newbro
Charles Klein
Laramie
Wyo
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
T. H. Thomas
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A. Riepe
Frank Peto
Ford Schlapkobl
Front Street
Ripley
Gaines Streets
Mueller Lumber Company
Bruhn
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Davenport Boating Club
Turner Building
Board of Managers
Commodore G
Navy
Elizabeth Williams
Isaac R. Williams
Carey Avenue
Pennsylvania
Joseph Williams
Dunkard Church
Charles Williams
Ottawa
Kan
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Sioux
Iown
Samuel
D. C. Kelly
Reid
Philadelphia
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Zuma
Thirteenth Street
State Lodge
East Moline
Steeline
Alphonse Scheppers
Citizens
Marguerite
Henry Hellberg
Eleventh Street
Eighteenth Avenue
ARGUS
Food For
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
COE
Foster
Woodmen’s Choice
Seventeenth Street Cash Store
Fourth Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Botley
Ill
Teddy
Dr. Martin
Ave
London
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