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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1908

Page

2

Hand Cut by Rip Saw Injures Davenport Worker

In Davenport yesterday afternoon at the TW McClelland Sush and Door factory on East Third street employee Mr Steckel was badly cut when his coat sleeve caught in a rip saw. He was guiding lumber through the saw and his hand was pulled into the teeth, causing severe injury. He will recover after treatment.

Odlo Steckel Harrison Street McClelland Sush & Door East Third Street Steckel

Moline News: Humane Society Talks Stall After Meeting

In Moline at First Methodist church, residents debated forming a Humane Society. Although strong support existed, most attendees agreed to pause efforts for several weeks to balance other commitments and time constraints.

Humane Society Moline Hismane Society

Remarkable Clark County Woman Credits Coopers New Discovery

Mee Anta Marine of Dennleun Clark County wed on rasa route Nov bow 7 and narrates a profound cure from stomach trouble after using Cooper's New Discovery. She details years of indigestion nerve strain and weakness then rapid improvement, appetite return, normal digestion and sleep, and renewed strength after several bottles, noting neighbors' observations of her improved health.

Mee Anta Marine Dennleun Clark County Tiinski Bow 7 Cooper Harper House Rok Talind Cooper Remtaries Coopers

Zuma Sunday school contest draws crowd despite storm

A Zuma Sunday school contest last Sunday drew larger attendance than usual as snowbound roads caused delays. Port Byron mail delivery was hindered until Friday. Local residents and visitors attended multiple events, with notable mentions of households, a sale, lectures, and community changes. Ernest Peters joined Crescent Telephone, and Edna Mumma started teaching at Enterprise school.

Foster Church Meeting and Local Injuries Report

A Foster Baptist church Sunday evening meeting included J Mitehell C Senmiar and J West with L Westrate delivering a brief talk. Fern Kleist seven sustained a deep forehead gash when an axe struck him after a tool broke. Dr Beadle treated and sewed the wound. The boy previously dislocated his wrist three times. Mr and Mrs Raymond Rickett of Pine Bluff visited relatives in Foster and Miss Lizzie Healy of Muscatine spent Friday and Saturday with friends in Foster.

J. Mitehell C. Senmiar J. Westrate Muscatine Y. M.C Foster Baptist Church L. Westrate Fern Kleist D. A. Kleist Beadle Raymond Rickett Pine Bluff F Watson Ethel Kennedy Hazel Dell Pearl Arizona Watson Lizzie Healy Muscatine Foster

Miss Emily Boyle Hosts Shower For Ella Deborde

Emily Boyle entertained a small party of one lady at a miscellaneous shower for Ella Deborde whose marriage is planned soon. The home was prettily decorated with pink and white carnations and red hearts. Mrs Mary Steetman of Rock Island returned home after a week with her sister.

Emily Boyle Ella Deborde Mary Steetman Rock Island CB. Ial Edith Reader Barbara Hartman Lonn = Fuhr Pearson-Ehliott Edgington C. L. Boyles Ross Bonynge Harris Bonynge Perrytown Silas Turner Kewanee Nora Whisman Minouk Ill

Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Endorsement

Mrs. B. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite and urges its use as a spring remedy. The tonic purports to aid dyspepsia liver and kidney issues nervousness weakness and general debility while purifying the blood. Sold at drug stores for 60 cents under guarantee.

B. D. Charles Harbor Maine Electric Bitters

Watertown Socials and Moves Docket

Mr and Mrs King Matthews re inked Saturday from Erie where Chey Take has been visiting their son. The Washington Winner given by Harmony circle was well attended, proceeds about 15 dollars. The K of P will host a ball at Modern Woodmen Monday evening. Rev Mr Parker returned home from Greymom with his sister visiting here. Luther Peterson of Heardstown visiting. Mrs John Lundah of Lynn was here on business. Rev Me Hawking and wife of Milan attended the sociable. Mrs Trout returned to Abingdon after visiting Ross. Mr and Mrs George Stang rented a small fruit farm on the Muff and will move there at once. Misses Hulda and Emma Ryter left for New York en route to Stockholm Sweden. Hodzeon leaves soon for Dakota for work. Mrs KW Dies returned after extended visit in Broadhead Wis. Eighth grade pupils took central examination Monday.

King Matthews Erie Chey Washington Harmony Circre Maxquez Modern Woodmen Parker Greymom Luther Peterson Heardstown John Lundah Lynn Me Hawking Milan Hilal Ni York Stockholm Sweden Hodzeon Dakota KW. Dies Broadhead Wis

Hazel Dell Sunday School Reorganizes with New Officers

Hazel Dell church reorganized last Sunday under Rev. Richardson choosing Meigs Hays as superintendent John Price as assistant superintendent Annie Kreger as secretary Louis Becker as treasurer Ethel Kennedy as organist An die Krueger as assistant organist Mrs John Powell visits Rock Island family news includes birth of a daughter February 19 Henry Myers moves to Tipton Levi Crittendenry to Blairville for farm purchase Ed Feldman relocates to Williams farm near Wrayville Hazel Hays completes winter term at North Buffalo Lee and Mrs Lee Lambert move to Muscatine Price Poland Cain hog sale attended by farmers at Muscatine Ed Platt and spouse take housekeeping at Lute farm Buffalo Prairie advertisement for Dr King New Life Pills 125 cents for digestive health.

Hazel Dell Richardson Meigs Hays John Price Annie Kreger Louis Becker Ethel Kennedy Andie Krueger John Powell Rock Island Charles Krueger Henry Myers Tipton Levi Crittendenry Blairville Ed Feldman William Myers Wrayville Hazel Hays North Buffalo Lee Lambert Muscatine Ed Platt Buffalo Prairie

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