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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
Saloonkeeper C. H. Scheel of 2132 Eddy Street was attacked by three unknown men near Christie street and Fulton avenue while walking home after closing his Davenport saloon. He suffered three gashes and bruises, remains bedbound, and the assailants fled west after the assault.
Moline public schools tightened rules on tobacco and liquor on school grounds. Offenders may be suspended or expelled. In other news, Willard Hepburn won the Young Citizens league presidency with 115 votes to 32 and 92 for rivals. A small high school class graduates this spring, with 27 eligible, many from Kappa Iota Gamma. Dave Carlson’s alleged beer theft led to a street confrontation. Beers struck him, Carlson filed for assault, and Beers paid a $4.80 fine.
City Council in Rock Island approves Peoples Power petition to open paving for gas service under streets and alleys. Sewer connections petitions referred to committee with authority to act. Bond of H E Krell accepted to bring streets to grade. Julia Schocker water rebate referred to waterworks committee. March city officer reports filed. Protests against Union Electric Telephone & Telegraph franchise ordinance noted by McCashrin Haas and others.
East Moline residents report social calls and work updates. Mrs Sackville and mother visited Rock Island where son is ill at St Anthony's hospital. J L Vernon of Aledo stayed in town to vote while cashier Ludlow was away. Several local families visit William Sackville and Gilchrist home. Rhoda Petersen joins A B Johnson law office. Helping Hand society rehearses for an upcoming concert. Grace and Ada Caverly of Atkinson stopped by. Miss Burkhart of Washington visited her sister Mrs Poole. Mrs Cragan of Sherrard visiting daughter Mrs Hoesli. Charles Eastman of Davenport assists C B E Grann at the depot during Cartwright’s absence.
Silvis village board approved a contract with United Light & Power to install 2000 candle power arc lights at 70 dollars per light yearly with a minimum 15 lights and water pumping for the waiter system at 10 cents per 1000 gallons. The company will be paid at least 1300 dollars the first year rising to 1700 the fifth year.
An advertising testimonial from Mrs Isaac Shiffer of Rock Island Illinois promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. It cites back pain dizziness and urinary issues and urges readers to act promptly using the Foster Milburn Company product from Buffalo New York as the sole trusted remedy.
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