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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1914

Page

2

Societies Elect Heads for 1915 Christmas Charity Drive

Societies elected officers at lodge meetings. H O Larrance led Woodmen of the World and Anna Lee headed Woodmen Circle. Officers listed include Consul Commander H O Larrance and Guardian Anna Lee. Ten applications to Camp 85 and five to Grove 27. Camp 85 allocated 10 to The Argus Santa Claus Fund and 10 to Associated Charities. Installation planned for January.

H. O. Larrance Woodmen of World Mrs Anna Lee Auxilary Circle Woodmen of the World Grove Woodmen Circle Edward Nis Sen Oscar Carryon F. C. Downs William H. Barnes W. D. Haunt W. L. Bowman L. G. Fells A. Stocker Joseph DeSilva E. Bradford Woodmen Kate Camblin Mary Camblin Anna E. Downs Goldie Moore Inner Sentinel Alma Nissen Outer Sentinel Elsie Lar- France Fay Brunk Cleo Carlson Ida M. Riley Aid Argus Fund Camp 85 Grove 27 Argus Grove 37

Mail Order Romance Fails in Savannah Match

A Seattle man J S Spencer travels 3000 miles to wed Delia Gibson of Dalton after an online romance and photo lure. In Savannah the meeting collapses as the groom elect claims deception and both travel ends with sorrow, Spencer leaving money for the bride and disappearing, while the 22 year old Dalton girl returns home alone.

Savannah J. S. Spencer Seattle Wash United States Mail Service Spencer Delia Gibson Dalton Pacific Cupid North Georgia The Cupid's Bay Johnson Justice of the Peace

Ely's Cream Balm for quick relief from head cold

An antiseptic cream sold by druggists promises instant relief from head colds and catarrh. A small bottle applied in the nostrils soothes swollen mucous membranes and clears air passages, restoring easy breathing and ending snuffles and headaches.

Ely

Wife seeks 3000 dollars in alienation of affection suit

George Rogers sues Fredericka Paasch and Agnes Wagner for 3000 dollars alleging their influence over his wife led to infidelity and the end of their Davenport marriage begun May 21 1913 and dissolved Nov 24 1914. He also accuses the sisters of luring his wife to public appearances and joy rides. He adds an exhibit about a prior agreement not to rebuke each other’s parents.

George Rogers Fredericka Paasch Agnes Wagner Scott County Court House Bertha Rogers Paasch Davenport Rogers

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