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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1902

Page

2

Davenport area notes mix concerts deaths and notices

Davenport district items report a marriage license issued to Henry Shawn and Alice of Rock Island, concert attendance at Burtis Opera House with a forecasted closing show at Schuetzen Park, a child death at 7 months in Rock Island, and a 69 year old man from Durant who died after a prior horse injury. Also covered are lodge piecing profits, a mother’s death in Gottorf, accidents near Linnoet, and recruiting station activity.

Ellery’ Band Bortis Opera Howe Sehucwen Park Burtis George B. Winans Mercy Hospital Love Monday Evenin Durant Eliza E Alvert N George E Louis Park Keaumann Sterling Coast Artillery Carl B. Kuennemann Porto Rico Ordnance Corps Rock Island Arsenal James H. Webb 4Th Infantry Pred ¥. Vedder Maxentine George TE. Law North Lake Tdiana George C. Jones Freeport Ilinois Frank §. Smith Wapello Harry Fultz Clay Center Kans Fort Flagier Wash Cost Artillery

Merits of Kid-Ne-Oids for Chronic Aches

A first person ad copy reports long lasting back pains nerve issues dizziness and insomnia. After trying doctors with no relief the user says Kid-Ne-Oids provided immediate relief and continued use for three months.

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Leavenworth Actress Vivian Blackburn Attracts Fame

Leavenworth based piece highlights Vivian Blackburn formerly Cora Stoerkeng as a New York beauty. An advertising arrangement promotes Mull's Grape Tonic using a large placard of Blackburn in fencing attire with a red heart. The article notes her stature in show circles and mocks rival claims.

Mull Evening Standard Leavenworth Vivian Blackburn Cora Stoerkeng Ehappies New York Vivian Vive Jan Apna Sield Cora Corinne Jackburn

Library Corner Set to Seal Copper Box at Public Library

A library committee decided on items to place in a copper box to be sealed Friday and placed Saturday. Contents include local newspaper issues, lists of city and county officers, catalogues from Augustana and Rock Island library, members, employes, photographs of officers and teachers, and a Fe deral Tribune sketch. Walter Johnson chairs the drive asking cooperation, especially for photos, headed and dated.

Argus Union Voll Zeitung Augustana

Travel special offers and routes via Rock Island system

Rail and train specials list August to September travel options across multiple lines. Includes return dates through late September, one fare plus small surcharge to many northern western southern points, with through cars to Asheville and connections to Birmingham New Orleans Cincinnati Atlanta. Also mentions Michigan routes to Mackinac Island and Lake Michigan destinations with specific sale dates and agents in Chicago.

Rock Island Indiana Ohio Second Avenue

DeWitts Little Early Risers Liver Tonic Endorsement

An 19th century style testimonial notes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a pure vegetable tonic to the liver. The speaker from Milton praises its portability and reliability, stating he carries it for years and would not be without it.

DeWitt W. Scott Highland Avenue Milton

Moline Notes Highlight Local Social And Civic News

Miss Mary Aline visiting with Miss Edna Wood departs to Dell Rapids. Light Guard band to repeat open air concert at Prospect park. Mrs. J. G. Copp returns from six weeks in Colorado Springs. Hite bell sold to Orion village for hose house. Misses Stoddard entertain Lil Eyck from Galesburg. City plans paving Fourth Avenue with railroad and private share agreed. Wagner Opera schedule for September announced. New literary club forms at St. Marys with 50 members and gym planned. Mrs. Johanna Mason, 87, dies near Rock River with family details.

Mary Aline Edna Wood Tast Dell Rapids Light Guard Prospect Park

Free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets

A Liberal Offer. The undersigned will give a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone wanting a reliable remedy for disorders of the stomach biliousness or constipation. This is a new remedy and a good one. Cut this out and take it to any drug store and get a free sample. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve the appetite and regulate the Dowels. Regular size 25 cents per box.

Chamberlain Internal Revenue Department of the United States Florodota Tag Company Jerny City N. J J. T Piper Holdsteck

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Davenport Henry Shawn Alice Isula Parborn Charles M. Frank Third Street Oreder Independent Workmen of America Wall John H. Sehnett Louisa Sehnett Gottdorf Ella Sauer Linnoet C. E. Barejet John Frenz Eus Sophie Frenz William Bischof German Congregational Church I. R. Barmann Bell Chapel G.S. Rollins Edwards Congregational Church M. J. Eversx Chicago St. Paul Lutheran Church W. H. Blancke PL A. Tiham le Claire Wiesiiels I Parkhurst E.wiem Murphie N. Blancke Chattanooga Queen & Crescent Birmingham New Orleans Dai Asheville N. C Southern Railway Cincinnati Atlanta Jacksonville Boond Tenn Mackinnc Isliend Mackinaw City Petoskey Bay View Traverse City Michigan Central Grand Rapids & Indiana Railways Gour L. D Moline J. G. Copp Colorado: Springs,om T. M. Sechler Waukesha, Wis Second Ward Hite Vilaage Orion A. P. Lunquist Clara Saraly Stoddard Mixx Lil Eyck Galesburg Waterie Fourth Avenue Fifteenth Wessel CR 1 & Pr, Railroad Company Iafey Taylor Mack Murray & Mack Willem Owen Arkansas Giddon Star Bowrdes East Lymnt James Hays Misson Bonn Honor St. Mary's Church Elureh Jphensoscheppers Dward Mulds Philip Leon Walter Reed Robert Rank Johanna Mason Ro Mason Rock River Bottom South Motine Coaltown Road Maxon Denmark South Moline Peter Minnesota Chris Fritz California Lowa Gondy Fon Pequare United States United States Internal Revenue Department Sienna Apel O- Cigars Gye
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