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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1906

Page

2

Davenport Dots Girl Missing in Chicago

Davenport police seek 20 year old Gussie Winterton reported missing after leaving Davenport for Chicago a little over a week ago. She worked as a domestic for H. C. Ferry and stayed at 212 West Eighth Street with Mrs. J. B. Soper. She had recent contact with Dan Stapleton in Chicago and a trunk remains at Davenport boarding house.

Chicago Harrison Street Big City Gussie Winterton H. C. Ferry J. B. Soper West Eighth Street Dan Stapleton

A Mountain Woman Praises Newbro’s Herpicide For Dandruff

Mrs C B Foster of Butte Montana writes that after a month on Newbro’s Herpicide her dandruff disappeared her hair thickened and regrowth appeared. She thanks the company and notes the sample offer and agent T H Thomas. The ad also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and a marriage motto.

Newbro Newbray C. B. Foster Utah Avenue Butte, Mont Herpicide Company Detroit Mich T. H. Thomas

Elks Form Ball Team in Moline for Charity Game

Elks lodge members in Moline move to establish a baseball club with A. R. Ammerman Carl Lindberg and P. E. Stockus named to organize. First game planned two weeks from Sunday against Rock Island Elks, with proceeds to charity. Chases Fish Peddler: health inspector tracks decayed fish sale to a Moline dealer, returns fish and funds after suspect flees Rock Island line. Two New Factories: city poised to gain two new industries including a piano factory to offer cheaper instruments and a new engine for farm work. Carnival Plan: Red Men tribes in Moline schedule a week of street fair next month with committee to report to King Philip tribe. Jokes at 1 Each: Magistrate sets prices for practical jokes as Enoch Lindberg calls police from a restaurant.

Elks Moline A. R. Ammerman Carl Lindberg P. E. Stockus Rock Island Elks Ed Jones Davenport Rock Island G. W. Thompson W. G. Baker Charles Seaholm King Philip Tribe Gustafson Enoch Lindberg Cave Enoch

Jester Fined After Bit Of A Joke At The Scene

An officer quickly restrained a man in a minor incident described as a joke. The joker was fined 1 dollar plus 2.80 dollars in costs, settled quietly. The report notes the man meant no harm, claiming a tired customer tried to cut a steak and police were called to help.

Enoch

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