Davenport Doings and County Notices From May Reports
A Davenport worker, John Nickolan, was killed in the Rock Island yards when struck by a freight car. he left a wife and two sons in Greece, with $157 found in his belt. County clerks report three consecutive May deed totals totaling $177,531.50. The county outlawed noon slot machines. quarantine hits the Lewis Orth home for smallpox, and several Scarlet fever cases are noted. Germania Sick Relief Society officers are listed, planning a May 25 picnic at Washington Garden with Teutonia singers. James Britt, a 27 year old glazier, dies. Rev Henry Blacke, 87, dies of senility at Mrs Busch’s home. Noah Long, a Kansas City murder-veteran suspect, returns to Davenport and faces jail, Donahoo’s case unfolds after prior escapes and probation violations.
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John Nickolan
Rock Island
Greece
America
Germania Sick Relief Society
Brandt Ton Halle
Peter Ehmke
Hans Sauerberg
J. Vhinefke
Iliam Bruhn
August Kamrath
Charlies Behrens
Henry Buck
Washington Garden
Teutonia Singers
Edward Neat
James Britt
U. N. Roberts Company
Thomas Britt
Catherine Britt
Davenport
Ella Britt
Moline
William
Butte
Mont
Edward
Halligan
St. Anthony's Church
St. Marguerite’s Cemetery
Henry Donahoo
Kansas City
Noah Long
Kaw River
Donahoo
Donshoe
Stone Yard
Travel the Queen and Crescent to Birmingham and New Orleans
Travel discounts and schedules highlight the Queen and Crescent routes from Chicago to Birmingham, New Orleans, and Asheville with through cars and rail connections. Advertisements tout train amenities, timings, and fare promos, noting excursions to Yellowstone Park and Eastern points via Nickel Plate. Names of agents and depots appear alongside train features and dining service standards.
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New York
New England
Ft. Wayne
Findley
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
Boston
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Harrison Street
Wrepean
Island
Ocean Steamship
Adama Street
Chicago City
Nickel Plate Road
Indicted Man Cleared of Murder Charge in Kansas City
A Kansas City resident faced murder accusations, was indicted, and later acquitted. The defaulter began serving a sentence seventeen days ago, with yesterday marking the start of his time on the stone pile as the case concluded.
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Kansas City
Iron molders select delegates for Toronto convention
Benton Davis A C Dow and J 2 Warren were chosen Saturday to represent Iron Molders No 237 at the National Convention of Iron Molders of North America in Toronto on July 7. A child nearly died from a poisoned pellet in a medicine bottle at 14th Street, but recovered with care. Burglaries, street carnival talks, schoolyard injuries, church anniversary plans, and local club elections fill Moline notes with community activity.
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Benton Davis
A.C. Dow
J. 2
Warren
Iron Molders’ Union
National Convention of
Iron Molders of North America
Toronto
Can
Effie Afton Wrecked 46 Years Ago Today
Forty six years ago this morning at 6 o clock the steamer Effie Afton was wrecked in a collision with the Rock Island bridge. The craft caught fire and floated to a sand bar below Crescent ridge while witnesses recall the scene. all passengers were saved.
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Effie Afton
Od Roek Island
Crescent Ridge
J. W. Lawhead
Today's Markets and Prices Across Wheat and Stock Markets
Chicago markets report open, high, low and close for Wheat with May July and Sept quotes. Receipts list wheat, corn, oats, hogs, cattle, sheep. Kansas City and Omaha prices noted. New York Stock Exchange quotes include So. Pacific, Sugar, Gen Deps, U S Steel and others. Rock Island quotes list provisions, live stock, and feed prices. A closing line advertises Dr Thomas Electrical
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Chicago
May
Kansas City
Omaha
Texas
Eeene Peroneal
Fis Goon
Bradstreet's
York
New York
Pacific
Gen
Renna
B&o. WS. CR. Esm
St. Paulits
Manhattan
Pacifie Mail
Atchison Common
W.U. Fe Oe
Betral
Atchison
U. S. Steel
U.S. Steel
Missouri Pacife
Eric
Guarantee of a Perfect Cure for Chronic Diseases
A bold claim promises a perfect cure for chronic nervous or private diseases in both sexes. The advertisement highlights a guarantee as solid as gold to remove doubt and reassure potential patients.
Dr J Alvin Horne and Associates Physicians Ad
Dr J Alvin Horne MD and Associates advertise in Mitchell Lynde Building Rock Island offices rooms 49 50 51 53 54 55 hours 9 to 12 3 to 5 and 7 to 8 Sundays 9 to 1 Specialists in chronic nervous and special diseases of men and women consultation available
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Mitchell & Lynde Bldg
Rock Island
We cure all forms of diseases and ailments claimed
A broad medical claims notice promises cures for catarrh bronchitis deafness eye diseases rheumatism neuralgia cancers ulcers and many other conditions. It asserts success in heart stomach liver kidneys and urinary disorders and invites readers to visit the office to review testimonials from bankers lawyers ministers and workers.
Arnica Salve advertised as healer for skin troubles
An old time ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for itching eczema scaldhead and other skin diseases. It claims quick relief for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and bruises and even piles for infants. Sold at Martz and Ullemeyer’s.
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Bucklen
Earth
Martz & Ullemeyer's
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the New
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Byrne
Iteran
Thames
Second Riess
Fourth Avenue
Twenty Third Street
Marshall
Second Avenue
Helmbeck
Third Avenue
Sam Ia
Galesburg Sanitarium
Galesburg
Frs
Salerna
E.V.D. Morris
M.D
D.D.S
Supi
H. H Lohse
H H. Lohse
Hock Island
Sslino's
Nereby
Abe
Kk Island
Executriz
Bavaro
Adsiaide
Capeutar Ca
Wiaso Boowan
Connely & Connecly
Ase
Scott County Bar Association
Schuetzen Park
Jack Berryhill
Uncle Sam
Norfolk
Mr. Berryhill
Essex
J. W. van Sant
LeClaire
Bryson
Martens
Lewis Orth
Maravette Street
Strohbehn
Alfred Wulf
Leonard Street
Queen and Crescent
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N. C
Southern Railway
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Jacksonville
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Yellowstone Park
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Old Faithful Geyser
Mammoth Hot Springs
Northern Pacific
Park
Charles S. Fee
St. Paul, Minn
Union Pacific
Trans-Continental
Overland Limited
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
W. Neimyer
South Clark Street
Grand Trunk Railway System
George W. Vaux
Will Rank
Fourteenth Street
Emil Bogaert
Railroad Avenue
McKinney
Lawrence McKin
Lincoln School
First Baptist Church
J. 0. C. Club
Lucy Ainsworth
Blanche Albrech
Lulu McCurdy
Athen Beal
Highland Gun Club
W. ‘Walters
F. A. Herbst
F. van Wantergelen
Grafton
John Lindvall
Cooper
G. Olson
Ed Mantis
F. Benson
Ed Smithiger
F. Bein
J. Kern
W. Reimers
J. Metega Dr. Huntington
Samuel J. Johnson
Thirteenth Street
Sweden
Moline Plow Company
Ebbah
Ruth
Deborah
Spencer
Nell P. Peterson
Carl
Thomas
H. J. Toher & Co
Brokers
Iowa
Derson
McCullough Buildin
Dr. J. E Davenpoi
West Third Street
Walsh
J. Alvin Horne
Consulta
New Opera House
Ogovogooggooen
Candy Cathartic
Ogg
Rock Island Savings Bank
State Law
Morey
J. M. Buford
John Crabaugh
P. Greenawait
S. E
Mitchell & Lynde
Iteral
Wrectors
Cable
P. Greenawal
Phil Mitchell
H. P. Hull
L. Simon
E.w.hurst
John Volk
Jackson and Hurst
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