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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1910

Page

2

Marriage Annulment for Harriett and Joseph Montgomery

News of the neighbors reports a district court annulment of Harriett Montgomery and Joseph Montgomery marriage from Rock Island 1908 after a second wife was found. Harriett Ruhser restored her maiden name. decree signed after full investigation. The report also notes a youth death from a farm scratch that led to blood poisoning near Rock Springs Butler township.

Harriett Montgomery Joseph Montgomery Harriett Ruhser Rock Island Bernard Gude Rock Springs Butler Township Henry Gude

Aledo News Briefs Cover Weddings and Local Happenings

Aledo residents attend W H Lyons wedding in Rock Island. C J Camp and J Close visit Tri-Cities. Mrs MecWittrick from Billings visits in Aledo. G C Riges returns from Pleasant, Iowa. Miss Bessie Meek returns from Rock Island. The Willian pid Veshii college team plans a strong season with a full schedule in Aledo and nearby towns. Also notes various transfers, visits, and initial drama department performance at William and Vashti college. An unrelated medical ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials included.

Rock Island W. H. Lyons G. C. Riges Mr. Pleasant Iowa Bessie Meek Graham Glaistone James McMillan Willian | Pid Veshii College Fee Rockiffeld High School Aleda Jamteirl College Galesburg Hedding Hedding Rallege At Abingdon, Jan. 18; Iowa Weesleyan University Mt. Pleasant Jfield St. Ambrose College Davernport Augustana College Lombard E College Aly Milliken University Aledo Ilinnis Weesleyan Aleto Headding College Northwestern Caliere Shurtleff College Armour Institute of Technology Ad Park WP. Merritt Atlnotea Kan Merritt Wes Metre Iis Brother Merritt Glenn Smith Council Bluffs Ailsester I. M . Howe Theodore Shannon G. T. Hastings Rock Falls Say Island New Boston Charles Finch S. N. Adams Davenport Anna Mapes Burlington Dramatic Department William and Vashti College Aleda Opera House Miriam Graham

Moline Transfer to Canada Plant and Obituary Notes

John Kittilsen, longtime Moline Scale superintendent, is transferred to Sherbrook Canada to oversee the Canadian Fairbanks plant, which mirrors East Moline’s volume. the change takes effect mid January. Gustaf Johnson of Deere & Co died after 20 years in the wood department, funeral Wednesday at 2:30, with Swedish church ties and surviving family. B A Sherman to speak Friday on the Cedar Rapids Republican plan for our city’s new municipal government, at Turner Hall.

Ruth England Davenport Henry J. Brinkman Old West Davenport Furniture Company Mercy Hospital Hochstedt Hanover Germany Della Thomas Healey Charles Chicago Marquette Street Fairmount John Charles Weller West Third Street Frank Renfro Floyd Jet Weller Henry George Jenkins Dwight John Spencer WW. Horn Fairmount Cemetery Canada John Kittilsen Moline Scale Company Sherbrook Canadian-Fairbanks Company Fairbanks East Moline Kittilsen Gustaf Johnson Deere & Co Wood Department Ninth Street Sweden America Iss Johnson John A. Peterson Charles Godmanson C. O Johnson Swedish Tattheraw Church Ll. A. Johnston Sherman C. G. Urantz Commission B. A. Sherman Cedar Rapids Turner Hall

Christmas Table Ideas The Poinsettia Trend

Ned highlights Christmas color with vivid table arrangements centering on poinsettias. The article notes a shift from holly and red ribbon to the plant type, urging a large mass of natural flowers as a centerpiece, enhanced by gilded peaches and forest finds.

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Free trial offer for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative safe for children and adults. It claims popularity among families and prominent individuals, invites readers to request a gratis sample, and promises free medical advice from Dr Caldwell at his Monticello Illinois address.

Pine Bluff Ark George B. Turner Harlan, Ky Caldwell Caldwell Bullaing Monticello

Christmas Table Decor Ideas With Paper Poinsettias

A vintage guide suggests crafting paper poinsettias for candles, centerpieces, and garlands to elevate holiday tables. It includes ideas for poinsettia cups, festive dolls, waxed-paper entrees, Santa table scenes, snowy displays with mirrors, and silver accents, plus a brief note on a Pazo Ointment offer.

Doan’s Kidney Pills Promoted by Rock Island Residents

A Rock Island testimonial highlights Doan’s Kidney Pills as a single purpose remedy for kidney issues and backache. Mrs. Pannell reports rapid relief after a dose and says the family relies on the product, with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents. Also cited is Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism with a Lebanon Indiana couple praising quick relief and local sellers Otto Grotjan and Gust Schlegel.

Flere Rock Island William A. Pannell Third Avenue Doan Harper House Dean Foster-Milburn «Company Buffalo N. Y United States Morton J. Hill Lebanon Ind Detchon Otto Grotjan Second Avenue Gust Schlegel West Second Street Davenport

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