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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1905

Page

2

Davenport Races and World Show Bring Hospital News and Legal Notices

The Davenport races open, four days of mile track action, and Mrs. Wilson, wife of a Pawnee Bill Wild West member, was hospitalized after an accident helping her husband. Davenport forms New Bonding Company with EM Sharon’s filing. officers named, capital at 10000. Lawsuit for 51000 filed against People’s Light for electric shock injury at C Prinz confectionery. Police report shows wild West show fight leaves Miller and others injured. obituary notes for Houghton, Lang, and Gill families. Community events include tug of war and races, with church fund drive raising 600 for a new parsonage. A cousin reunion story connects James Lee with Mrs Sherman of New Haven. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for burns.

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City Council Minutes Register Rock Island 1905

Municipal matters document a Rock Island city council session with Aldermen approving sidewalk and street work, water and sewer accounts, and fire department funding. Officials listed include City Clerk McSeatter, Mayor Menak, and committee appointments. a series of ordinances and contracts, including a large water pump purchase, are reviewed and approved.

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Merchants Picnic Draws Thousands in Prospect Park

Thousands attend the merchants picnic at Prospect Park as city business slows in the shopping district. A sports program began around 1 00 in the afternoon with events for attendees and local participants.

Prospect Park

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