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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1913

Page

2

Davenport Police Catch Wanted Check Man

Davenport police arrest P C Jose serving 15 day intoxication sentence and claim he is a sought after check man from Marshalltown He allegedly passed a $10 bad check at a hotel and deposited a $135 check at Scott County Savings bank drawn on Century Savings Des Moines The case ties to Gus Ralson whose signature appeared on the check and to Marshalltown authorities who seek Jose It is likely he will be taken to Marshalltown to face further charges

P. C. Jose Davenport Jose Marshelltown P. J. Phelan Henry Janssen

Dear Old Friends Spend Weeks With President Wilson

Miss Lucy Smith and Miss Mary Smith two sisters from New Orleans stayed most of the summer with the Wilsons at Cornish New Hampshire and later accompanied the family to Washington. They aided at the White House during wedding preparations and were described as dear old friends not related to the family.

Lucy Smith Mary Smith New Orleans President Wilson Cornish N. H Washington White House

Aledo Couple Wed On Thanksgiving Day In Freeport Home

Miss Marjorie Verbeck of Freeport wed Bert McCullough of Evanston at the bride’s mother’s home on Thanksgiving. The couple will establish a home in Evanston. The notice lists local visits and social events including receptions, travels, and family gatherings around Thanksgiving with towns such as Galesburg Mil lersburg Keithsburg and Alpha and mentions a birth and a funeral.

Marjorie Verbeck Freeport Bert. McCullough Evanston

Writer A. J. Sweet Visits Friend Then Returns Home

Returned home Thursday after spending a few days with writer A. J. Sweet.

A. J. Sweet

Cambridge News Notes and Thanksgiving Visits Count

Cambridge residents shared Thanksgiving with kin in Galva Rock Island and Geneseo while many attended family events. Local and neighboring families including the Yohns Stevens Metz and Bolin tied the holiday to hospital visits and travel placing community bonds in focus.

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertisement

An early 20th century ad promotes Cuticura Soap to remove dandruff and prevent dry scalp. Frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional dressings with Cuticura Ointment are portrayed as inexpensive and effective for skin and hair care. A 22-page Skin Book is offered via post card to Cuticura Dept. T Boston.

Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Thanksgiving News From Cambridge and Nearby

Local residents and visitors recount Thanksgiving gatherings across Cambridge and nearby towns. Friends and relatives travel from Rock Island Davenport and Cedar Rapids while several residents attend events, illnesses, and arrivals. A notable accident at a farm left a finger amputated and water from city wells is tested for purity with boiling advised for one sample.

Tennessee G. W. Tomlinson A. R. Tomlinson Urbana

Streed Family Concert and Local Visits Highlight Matherville News

In Matherville on Thursday night the Streed family performed a concert at the M. E. church. Minor misfortune occurred when 14 month old Lawrence Anderick injured a thumbnail on a clothes wringer. Dr Gustafson treated him. Several locals, including Mrs Eliza McCahon, Herbert Asplund, M D Keel and family, Charles Asplund, James O Leary, Clarence Garland and daughter Lilie, Anna Stingley, Arthur Fehlman, John Stein and family, and Ruth Swanson’s visit were noted as returning or visiting Tri city or nearby areas.

Streed M. E Matherville Lawrence M. D. Keel Moline Charles Asplund Oneida James O'Leary Clarence Garland Lilie Anna Stingley Tri-City Arthur Fehlman Hooppole

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