Saloons Targeted Again by Civic Federation Action
Information was filed against 18 more saloons by Attorney Betty for the Civic federation, charging violations of a recent injunction restraining their operation. Some have closed as offenses occurred before May 1. Also, Henry LeMan, a junk dealer on West Second street, was arrested on a warrant for buying and receiving stolen property, identified as the man who bought the iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
The
Civic Federation
Henry LeMan
West Second Street
Leman
Kohrs Packing Company
F. F. Cox
Kohrs
Sensation at Fort Wayne over Root Juice cures
Fort Wayne columns claim Root Juice cures many ailments with several residents reporting dramatic benefits after using the remedy and liniment. Local demonstrations planned at Thomas drug store, as authorities recount arrests for stolen goods and a boarding house raid.
Watertown Community Notes Including Birth and Visits
Little Helen Bishop is confined to the house with scarlet fever in a light form. Mr and Mrs George Stange welcomed a nine and a half pound boy Friday evening. The Methodist Aid society met Wednesday at Mrs H E Biggs. Mrs George Gray of Hampton visited Watertown relatives. Miss Tillie Schroeder left for Chicago for a short visit. Mrs Spencer of Watertown hospital left for Briar Bluff for vacation. Mrs Charles Allsbrow of Rock Island hosted a three course dinner for 20 relatives. Mr and Mrs Carl Wollenzien will move to Moline on Thursday. Mr and Mrs W W Pearsall of Port Byron visited with their children. Mrs W M Driggs is quite ill with grip. State Evangelist Risner holds revival at Baptist church for two weeks. Mr and Mrs John McGilvery returned from Tipton after funeral of his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bishop
George Stange
Methodist Aid Society
H. E. Biggs
George Gray
Hampton
Watertown
Tillie Schroeder
Chicago
Spencer
Watertown Hospital
Briar Bluff
Charles Allsbrow
Rock Island
Carl Wollenzien
Moline
W. W. Pearsall
Port Byron
Social notes from Taylor Ridge and Rock Island
Mrs Eckhardt called in Rock Island on Monday. Mrs Kitty Hofer and Mrs John Baker visited Rock Island on Saturday. Funeral attendance for Samuel Carothers drew F A Young and Sam Taylor of Rock Island to Taylor Ridge on Saturday. Charles Carothers of Minnesota came for the funeral. Burnie Chambers visited his parents in Rock Island this week. L B Philips traveled to Canton NL and back. The Ladies Aid of Taylor Ridge meets Thursday the 20th at Mrs Hintermeister s home. F E Garnett made calls in the tri cities Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhardt
Rock Island
Kitty Hofer
John Baker
F. A. Young
Sam Taylor
Taylor Ridge
Samuel Carothers
Robert Miller
Reynolds
F. E. Garnett
Charles Kramer
Ladies’ Aid Society of
John
Tri-Cities
Local Social Notes From Milan and Buergus Area
Mrs J Andrews and daughter of Buergus Ohio visit Rev Mr McLeish and wife. Mrs J Criswell and son return from Reynolds after visiting her parents. Miss Ollie Goben wins gold watch in contest by Gilbert Watson show. May Fair set for May 13 at town hall hosted by W M B Ladies. Mrs C Ruge returns from Davenport where she nursing Mrs Weinrich who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Weinrich
Local musings and visits across towns this week
Hampton L. F. Baker visits Chicago relatives while Dietrich Oltman stays with Kingsley kin. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Bryan of Port Byron visit friends in Hampton. Mothers Day exercises at Congregational church led by Rev. W. S. Read. George Turner and others visiting Johnsonville relatives. Mrs. H. T. Miler of Geneseo visiting Methodist parsonage. An advertisement from California touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing itch piles after two 25c boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Baker
Chicago
Dietrich Oltman
Kingsley
Iowa
S. R. Bryan
Port Byron
Stampton
Congregational Church
W. S. Read
George Turner
H. W. Har Ider
Frank Fleschman
Johnsonville, Ill
H. T. Miler
Geneseo, NL
Bucklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracy
California
Moline Eagles Plan Three Story Brick Block
The Moline Eagles organization names a 15 member building committee to start plans for a three story brick block on a 64 by 125 foot lot at Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue. They have $10,000 in the building fund and intend immediate construction after sketches are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Moline Eagles
Aerue
Fourteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Frank Gustafson
Skinner Annex
Remarkable life of Mrs Watt noted in local notice
In the early sixties she arrived in Moline with her mother and by Aug 20, 1862, wed Isaac N. Watt. Mr Watt died Sept 21, 1896. She leaves one son George Watt and a sister Mrs Head wife of Rev M A Head of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Isaac N. Watt
Watt
East Moline Social News and Local Visits
East Moline notes show Mrs. Anderson of Ottawa cottage visiting ill daughter Mrs. Earl Buck while neighbors from Colona Sherrard Morrison and Cable send relatives to call. A Lincoln school eighth grade exam occurred. Moreset family plans Canada trip. a mothers meeting led by Rev Clemmer drew attendees. funeral for Mrs Fred Youngberg at Riverside with Rev Anderson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ottawa
Earl Buck
H. Read
Colona
Fred] Jordan
P. G. Stange
William Walters
A. Fritetile
Sherrard
H. Bloom
Moline
Stock
Fred Youngberg
Mr. Anderseon
Congregational Church
Riverside
Zuma Community Notes Echo Weekend Events
Church services are planned for next Sunday evening with Rev. Martin to preach. The Friday mite party at Mrs. Nettie Wake’s was well attended and enjoyable. Leafy Bower School closed Friday with Miss Dora Ziegler as teacher. Rev. Keer visits with his father. Miss Cora Fuester made a business trip to Moline Friday. Albert Michaels suffers a grip attack. Mr and Mrs Jess Nichelsen and friends attended the mite party from Watertown Friday evening. Lila Wainwright celebrated her ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuma
Martin
Nettie Wake
Leafy Bower School
Dora Ziegler
Keer
Cora Fuester
Moline
Albert Michaels
Jess Nichelsen
Watertown
Lila Wainwright
Woman drinks Postum after coffee woes and finds relief
A reader recalls misery from coffee causing gas, belching, headaches, and sleeplessness. After switching to Postum and boiling 15 to 20 minutes, she reports clear health improvements and asks others to try the product. The message closes with a pitch about The Road to Wellville and asks if readers have seen the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Jas
Wellville
Birthday party and local trips brighten small town week
An 11th birthday was celebrated at a home with games and lunch as Miss Lila received gifts. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Dunbar and Mrs John Wainwright took business trips to Moline and Watertown respectively. Blair Bryant suffered a severe leg injury in a horse driven cart accident but survived with care from doctors Bruner and Ellingsworth. Other residents reported farm help, school program, measles, and shopping activity around Port Byron, Watertown, Oak Ridge, and Rock Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila
Alonzo Dunbar
Moline
John Wainwright
Watertown
Blair Bryant
Bruner
Port Byron
Ellingsworth
Bryant
Claud Dungan
D. W. Mumma
Edna Mumma
Oak Ridge
Ralph Johnson
Samuel Beal
Olie Weichman
Minnie Wainwright
Hazel Cox
Zuma
Louie Reiling
Leafy Bower
Dyco
Rock Falls
Allie Beal
John Noah
Clyde Demonstrum
Also Mentioned on This Page
FT. Wayne, Mnd
Ft. Wayne
E. G. Moore
Webster Street
H. R. Beck
Superior Street
A. R. Hoylese
la Salle Street
Chris Hostmaan
West Jefferson Street
Port Wayne
Thomas’ Drug Store
T. HW. Thomas Drug Store
Bishop and Sanford
East Third Street
Auto Patrol
Leslie Maguire
Ed Hartz
Ella Johnson
Bessie Yates
Minnerva Williams
Hoover
Hotel Eckhardt
Davenport Playgrounds Association
Jennie McCowen
Old High School
Lincoln School
Monroe School
Division Street
West Third
Mueller
West Fourth Street
Harrison School
Fourth
Iowa Retail Grocers’ Association
Turner Hall
Bei
Mathilda Charlotta Koos Gries
Prussia
America
Henry C. Koos
Hans Gries
Notion
Herman Koos
Grand Mound
Amelia Johannsen
Gustav Koos
Augusta Stender
Paulice Schmidt
Benecia
Cal
Augusta Wittick
Julia Renner
LaCrosse, Wis
Marquette
Grand Avenue
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Superior
Wis
Cargill
Duluth
New LaSalle
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co
Chicago City Hall
Can Products
Argo
U.S. Reclamation Service
U. S, Navy Department
North Chicago
Hennepin Canal
Damene
Mississippi River
Minnehaha
Minna
Iown Central
Keithsburg, Ill
DePue Bridge
St. P. Ry
Illinois Central R. R Cc
N. W. Ry
Marquette Building
la Salle, Ill
Rock Island Land & Gravel CO
Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Distributors
Milan
East Moline Volunteer Fire Department
Henry Klingebiel
Gus Dralle
Frank Clenden
Clarence North
Carl Elmstedt
Moline Naval Reserves
Nashville
Boston
St. Lawrence
Nels Olson
Charity Watt
George A. Watt
Fifth Avenue
Charity Daugherty
Ohio
Muscatine
East Moline
Father John
Seine
Stov
Standard Oil Company
Incorporatec
Rayo Lampsade
Fidelity Loan Co
West
Mitchell & Lynde Ridg
Rock Stand
L. Kramer & Son
Ninth Street
L. C. Pfoh
Third Avenue
H. Clement
20Th St
Boulevard Grocery
Sieghartner & Boetje
Sieghartner & Boetje Company
3Rd Ave
Apple Bros
Eighth Street
Larson & Larson
7Th Ave
15Th
J.C. Chansky
Twelfth Street. Co
Blades
Twelfth Street
Peterson Bros
J. Silverman
17Th St
Chas. Holmgren
5Th Ave
G. S. Johnson
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