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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

2

Davenport notes drift from camp and court

News from Davenport reports Company B departing for Fort Riley to participate in maneuvers with the 54th regiment, Iowa National Guard. Alderman M. J. Maloy is fined $100 after a charge of assault with intent. Several local residents are listed with travels, visits, and family updates, including obituaries and community events through Davenport and nearby towns.

Fort Riley Kan 54Th Regiment Iowa National Guard Malloy M. J. Maloy Roddewig

Real Estate Transfers and Foreign News Snippet

Transfers list includes Arel Nightingale to John Carlson in Coal Valley for 350 dollars. Andrew Safe to Edith C. Lavender in Oak Grove addition, South Rock Island township for 350. Frank B. Wylie to state of Illinois involving McNeal subdivision, 2297. E C Donahoo to state of Illinois involving McNeal subdivision, 200. Mark H. Patten to Sarah Hudson and to Schubert Fluegel addition in Rock Island for 2000. Fred Berquist to Marguerite Eckhart in South Park Second addition for 300. Also a Japan news note warning of a potential financial collapse after the Russo-Japanese War, plus ads for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and Chamberlain’s tablets.

Arel Nightingale John Carlson Coal Valley Andrew Safe Edith C. Lavender Oak Grove South Rock Island Township Frank B. Wylie State of

Moline Faces Hard Schedule Ahead For Football

Moline high school football will confront one of its toughest schedules, with Rockford Springfield Rock Island Davenport Chicago and Kewanee among the opponents, promising a stern test for the maroon and white. Rain spoiled Campbell island Red Men picnic. about 200 attended despite poor weather, Geneseo sent a band of 20, and dancers enjoyed House-In-the-Woods. Madame Jennie Norelli to return in fall for Olive Male chorus concert in November. subscription papers are being circulated to cover expenses. A grocery order clerk faced an angry husband after entering an occupied home during a late afternoon call. neighbors intervened and peace returned. Monday marks the start of school with new students and varied assignments. B. B. Jackson will handle eighth grade civics twice weekly. several teachers will supervise multiple sections. Obituary: Ellen Wahlstrom dies at 1831 Fourteenth-and-a-half Street after six months of illness. born in Sweden April 11, 1887, she came to Moline in 1903, survived by parents and siblings in Sweden. Margaret Norton visiting East Moline. George Nichols returns from trek through Minnesota and North Dakota. Daniel Daxon hosts two old soldier friends Cyrus and Andrew Balfour from Company I, 26th Minors.

Red Men Lodge Silvis Campbell's Island Geneseo Moline House-In-the-Woods Ellen Wahlstrom Axel Severene Sweden Milan Margaret Norton East Moline George Nichols Minnesota North Dakota Daniel Daxon Daxon Cyrus Andrew Balfour

Milan Notes On Local Families And Visitations

Miss Catherine Shellman returns to Joliet after a month with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Shellman. Mr and Mrs Fred Saulspaugh welcome a daughter. Mrs Amelia Schmidt Gobel and Miss Lucy Johnston of Davenport visit the Johnston home. Glenn Cook of Utah calls on old Milan friends. Mr and Mrs Andy Weinberger of South Heights visit Mrs Weinberger’s parents. Mr and Mrs Charles Boyer welcome a daughter. F M Sinnet and grandson Francis Talliferro visit Mrs R McLaughlin. Dr G A Wiggins travels to Chicago to meet relatives. John Palmer suffers a leg injury from a ladder accident while painting a roof. Mrs Clara Cropper returns from Oregon visit. Mrs J A McLaughlin of Genesee visits Reynolds relatives.

Catherine Shellman Joliet Fred Shellman Milan Fred Saulspaugh Amelia Schmidt Gobel Lucy Johnston Davenport J.C. Johnston Glenn Cook Utah Andy Weinberger South Heights Clara Cropper Cecil Johnson Oregon J. H. Criswell Herschel Reynolds J.A. McLaughlin Genese

Drink Cure Promises Hope For Drunkards

The item urges Orrine as a home remedy for alcoholism, describing alcohol as a disease and promoting two forms of Orrine with a money back guarantee. It notes a $1 price per box and offers a free treatise mailed in a sealed envelope, with distribution through Harper House pharmacy in the city and the Orline company in Washington, D. C.

Orline Company Washington, D. C Harper House Pharmacy

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