Balance remains after convention expenses in Davenport
Davenport convention association members report a surplus after settling all bills from hosting the national order. Final meeting will dissolve the group, with any leftover funds likely shared with two local lodges. Also reported are a burglary arrest and a home purchase by Bettendorf’s Bettendorf, plus a murder trial motion and a medical testimonial from Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention Association of the Modern Brotherhood of America
Order
Davenport
Hampton News Roundup and Campaign Dispatches
Henry Fitch of Rock Island greets Hampton friends Wednesday. Mrs. J. P. Odell of Moline leaves for California. Harry M. MecCaskrin to speak Friday. Samuel Devinney of Grinnell visits relatives. Republican rally set for Oct. 31 at Fulscher's hall. Hallowe'en sociable at town hall hosted by Ladies' Aid of Methodist church features music and supper. German banking praise cited in Bryan speech. Taft campaign swing through New York state with multiple stops and large crowds. Kern and Bryan mentioned in broader campaign context. Dialog excerpt on courtship adds local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fitch
Rock Island
Hampton Friends
J. P. Odell
Moline
California
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Germany
Bryan
Taft
York State
Syracuse
N. Y
Buffalo
Oneida
Rome
Utica
Batavia
New York State
William H. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Alhambra
Hughes
New York
Mr. Taft
Turnhall
Bank Reorganization Elevates Silvis Firm and Partner
The Bank of Silvis reorganized doubling capital to 30000. J Lee Crowder of Mount Vernon takes over J R Cox’s interest with A B Cox as president and Crowder as cashier. Crowder quits Mt Vernon real estate to join Silvis dry goods venture with Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvis Bank
Bank of Silvis
J. Lee Crowder
Mount Vernon
Ill
J. R. Cox
A. B. Cox
Silvis
Nebo
Crowder
Cox
Tenth Street
First Avenue
Rerl
Mt. Vernon
Island Refuge For Elder Ducks In Maine
The American Audubon Society secured a perpetual lease from Maine on a rocky island off Hancock County to serve as a bird reservation. It will be a refuge for elder ducks and is the last breeding site along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bettendorf
Bettendorf Steel Car Works
J. H
Coleman
Bettendorf
Mississippi River
Rock Island Arsenal
Tri-Cities
American Audubon Society
State of
Maine
Hancock County
Boston Dispatch
Record of Court House Real Estate Transfers
James McNamars sells lot 7 block 5 Fairmount Moline for 400 dollars to Ed Gust. Charles H. Pope transfers lot 15 block 158 village East Moline for 400 dollars to Adolph Van Der Beke. Clara Burgoyne conveys part northeast quarter section 27 17 3w lots 1 2 3 north half south-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNamars
Ed Gust
Fairmount
Moline
Charles H. Pope
Adolph van der Beke
East Moline
Clara Burgoyne
S. R. Kenworthy
Home Remedy Claims Kidney Relief for All
A home prescription using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is promoted as harmless and inexpensive. It claims to relieve bladder and kidney trouble, backache, frequent urination, and rheumatism by cleansing the eliminative tissues and blood. Users are advised to take teaspoonful doses after meals and at night, with many reporting improvements within a week.
Hyomei Inhaler Promises Easy Quick Relief
Advertises Hyomei as a cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever coughs and colds. Describes using drops in a small inhaler to deliver antiseptic healing air to nose and throat with quick relief. Includes testimonials from E S Parrett and Mrs S P Fuller and notes price of $1 for a complete outfit and 50 cents for extra oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Parrett
Jeffersonville
Ohio
S. P. Fuller
Columbia
S. C
Property transfers and a rheumatism remedy ad in Rock Island Davenport
West quarter section 27 17 sw east half southeast quarter section 28 17 and related lots sold for 300 675 325 dollars. Quick Relief for Rheumatism testimonial by George W Koons of Lawton Michigan claims Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism helped his wife regain movement. vendors Otto Grotjan Davenport Gust Schlegel & Son Davenport advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Koons
Lawton
Mich
Detchon
Otto Grotjan
Second Avenue
Rock Island
Gust Schlegel & Son
West Second Street
Davenport
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Alma Smith
Lfe
Fay Diesing
Clarence Smythe
A. L. Johnson
Alma
Lulu Bennett
W. G. Mott
Portland
Vinci
J. W. Flagg
Harper House Pharmacy
Joseph Martin
Jersey Ridge Road
Hampton
Toledo
Kern
Greencastle
John W. Kern
Indiana
Carrie
Mar.eover
Harryuy
George
Mr. Holder
Holdoffs
Mr. H
Miss H
Ottawa
A. J. Leipold
Mr. Leipold
Anna Katherine Krouse
Fannie Kelley
Sixth Avenue
Christian Krause
Muscatine
Iowa
Kelley
Fred Schmidt
W. T. Dilley
Charles Pollaw
Arlington
Wis
Anna Russ
Spokane
John
Adam
Chris
Ellen Wahlgren
Charles Wahlgrén
Seventeenth Avenue
Asarp
Westergotland
Sweden
America
Charles Wahlgren
Wahlgren
Engh
H. G. Nygren
Edith
Ruth
Agnes Engh
Caro
Arvid
Ederheimer, Stein & Co
Xtragoot
la Velle
THE
ARGUS
Court House
Andalusia
Charles H. Wayne
Barton E. Richards
Wait & Walker
Reynolds
LeRoy Mace
Hensley’s Floral Store
4Th Ave
20Th ST
Now Or
Jones
Mutual Loan Company
People’s National Bank
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