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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
2
Bell Jones company pleaded guilty before Justice Maines to violating the state pure food law and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Brice P Johnson grocer had charges dismissed after testifying he bought eggs as fresh from Bell Jones. State inspector Flynn said eggs stored for fresh sale violate the law. More actions against local egg dealers are anticipated.
Moline city council building committee chose to seek working plans for a new city hall with a public competition open to all architects. In Red Men consolidation, King Philip tribe votes to join Tecumseh and Fox tribes, forming one of the state’s largest groups, with Tecumseh approving and Fox members favoring the plan. Julius Raes, arrested on an assault with a deadly weapon charge from a May 18, 1910 saloon fight, returned to the area with a bride. witnesses will be subpoenaed as the case proceeds. Obituary notices include C. M. Hill Sr reporting his sister’s death in Cincinnati and Mrs. John Gustafson’s death in Rockford. A Beloit item notes the laying of a corner stone for a post office on December 1.
Mrs Francis Martin and daughter Helen of Fall City Nebraska arrive with son George on the Indianapolis Sun staff to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs G McIntyre and family. Mrs Martin formerly Miss Helen Pepper of this city. The late Charles Pepper was a long time resident here. Also Mr and Mrs Ray Deal of Billings Montana come for a few days with relatives and friends. Dr and Mrs J D Cabeen of Galesburg are mentioned in the same note.
Hampton residents and relatives gathered in shared hospitality with visits from Water Oven Watertown Reynolds and Silvis. Notable events included a double birthday celebration for George and H C Neal while others traveled from Mowbridge Rock Island and Los Angeles to visit Hampton friends and relatives.
Foster Edward Reynolds, ill with a severe cold, shows improvement. The Baptist ladies oyster supper Thursday night drew a neat $15.50. Willie Ahischlager returned to Muscatine after a few days with Russell Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mewes and daughter Emma of Illinois City spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. M. Stewart. Miss Nola Gillett left for Dixon to attend school. A testimonial from George W. Koons of Lawton Mich praises Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism, with local sellers Otto Grotian and Gust Schiegel providing the remedy.
Promote a cheap home made cough syrup claimed to stop a cough in five minutes. Uses mentholaxene essence mixed with sugar syrup to create a pint of remedy. Instructions include dosing of a teaspoonful 8 to 10 times daily, with smaller amounts for children.
The cornerstone of the new postoffice building, valued at 75000 dollars, was laid yesterday. The ceremony was led by the island secretary of the Wisconsin Masons.
Silvis announces the marriage of Viola Schultz to Nicholas J. Miner on Thanksgiving afternoon at the groom’s Ninth Street home. Rev. E W Thomason officiated at the Methodist ceremony. Schultz was assistant to the Silvis postmaster. Miner is an Iowa division Rock Island fireman.
Watertown residents share visits and greetings as Miss Gussie Swanson returns from Water loo Iowa. Corbin and Boyles couples visit Melvin Corbin in Minneapolis. A Thompson returns to Hampton after days with Ed Hogue. Weler Coates entertains his brother and wife. Clara Baff hosts Baptist Aid gathering. Isaac Pinkerton enjoys a Nebraska visitor, brother John. The brothers have not met for 25 years. Wedlenzein hosts Thanksgiving dinner for her children and grandchildren. Joe Peterson and family return to Hampton after visiting W H Willis. Arenshield family from St Louis spends days with O Arenshield.
Legal objections to creating the Cook County Forest Park Reserve were swept away yesterday when Judge Baldwin dissolved the temporary injunction once granted by Judge Stevere. The decision came as President William A. Busse reacted to the ruling with the anticipated confirmation.
An Arm of the county board announced appointments to the county board with Lewis Rina ker Nelson A. Cool Samuel Insull and Jeon leans for four years and Charles H. Wacker Ghatavus J. Taite Democrats for two years as commissioners of a reserve. Also a personal anecdote from Fayetteville NC recounts a family scare and praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial ailments, with trial bottles offered.
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