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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1906

Page

2

Plague Reported in Fulton Morgan and Jackson Counties

A regional crop bulletin notes plague in Fulton Morgan and Jackson counties while livestock health remains good. Wheat conditions excel nationwide despite moisture shortages and freezing cycles. Local notes include a new cigar company incorporation and obituaries of John C. Putsler and Mrs Mary White Davenport offers.

Fulton Migan Jackson Minois Morgan Leon J. Guthrie

Davenport OTS Seeks 15000 for Clubhouse Fundraising

Davenport Commercial club secretary LeClaire mailed notices for a meeting of the fundraising committee to determine subscriptions needed for a new club house. The effort aims to raise about 15000 with some funds already in sight. the campaign follows the committee's Thursday report. William Jones of Des Moines, a police official, arrived in the city.

Clarence Hubbard Des Moines Hubbard Yellowmono Rock Itland Road Yhis City J. &. van Winkle Louis A. LeClaire Davenport Commercial Club Sacred Heart Cathedral James Datis Joseph H. O'Donnell O'Donnell Mr. O'Donnell Ireland Kenrick St. Louis Willamaburg Town W. Jones Dex Moines Police Department That City City

Purchase by Fuel Company Unites Moline Property

The Rock Island Fuel company purchased the Moline Coal company property at Twenty-fifth street and Fourth avenue Moline. The old management continues with J L Horion in charge in Moline and Rock Island. Frank Gusafeon runs the Twenty-fifth street office while Frank I Natt stays in charge of the Eleventh street yard.

Moline Coal Company Twenty-fifth Street Fourth Avenue Moline Rock Island Fuel Company Moline Goat Company J. L. Hor Ion Rock Island Frank Gus‘afeon Frank I. Natt Eleventh Street Third

Descendant of Tyler Weds in San Francisco Matrimony

Mrs. Sadie L. Brownell granddaughter of President Tyler and Paul Kennedy of Union Ironworks wed quietly in San Francisco. She has resided at the West Western hotel since September and is noted for literary work under an assumed name. Kennedy is an employee of Union Ironworks.

San Francisco Sadie L. Brownell Tyler Paul Kennedy Union Ironworks Kennedy Robert Tyler New Western Hotel

Losses from Devlin mine fire in Marquette exceed 50000 dollars

Fire at the Devlin estate mines in Marquette Illinois hallmarks: eight workers escaped with their lives after smoke engulfed the weighing room. 78 mules suffocated. The shaft and buildings to be replaced. plant valued with 150000 dollars machinery and monthly wages totaling 25000 to 30000 dollars. Receivership under Walter A Rosenfield with insurer adjusters assessing damages.

Devlin Marquette W. A. Rosenfield LaSate Fire Department Marquette Third Vein Coal Company Bureau, Putnam Marshal Counties Frw Walter A. Rosenfield Moline Plow Company Welle Atchiy Mesard Ihe Bureau County

Moline Lamp Co Plans New Building and Stock Increase

Moline Incandescent Lamp company seeks a new building or extension to meet rising demand. Stockholders have authorized raising capital from 30000 to 60000, with final action likely at January’s annual meeting. Resigns Buyer Manager Cramp ton to join L 8 McCabe Co. Turner children hold annual Christmas and New Year party at Turner hall with dancing, vaudeville, supper, and late dancing. A recital at Manufacturers’ next Saturday features G H Huntoon Grace, Maude Fenton Hollman, and Dr Bain.

Turner Turner Hall G. H. Huntoon Miss Grace Maude Fenton Hollman Rockford Singer Dr. Bain Chicago Whistler

The Hotels In Several Cities Listed

The article lists hotel guests and visitors including Mrs H M Brookman Central City and J O Freeman Pittsburgh among others. Names cover Muscatine Cedar Rapids Sterling Des Moines Chicago New York Mason City and more.

Harper J. W. McKee Muscatine H. M. Brookman Central City Lee Miler Cincinnati H.W Louis Peoria J. O. Freeman Pittburgh Roy E. McKenzie Sterling O. L. Smith J. J. Ingran Des Moines D. C. McHugh Galena J. Miller Chicago J.T. Rhodes Cedar Rapids E. H. Coe

scattered names in a metropolitan listings page

A jumble of personal names and places appears across a metropolitan listing with references to Des Moines Defiance Topeka New York Chicago St Louis and other cities. Notable names include W L Whitney J B Corey M Mattern and C H Warren among many others.

Campa Des Moines W. L. Whitney Defiance, Ohio S. E. Lux Topeka Kans Howard Dakota W. L. Mack Hampton Wiliam Steadma New York Fr. M. Dewit Com Willey C.J. Meiersen Checago LL. C. Dow Marton Iown Mise Goode Mise Goodwin Miss Wilson Mr. Howell M. Anderson A. Ellis

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Cory Gror New Cigar Company Harkeet Cigar Company County Recorder Hana Harkert Guy Lichty Henry Witt West Third Street John C. Putsler Anna John Henry Put- Hee Marcella O'Connor West Fifth Street Mary White South Omaha Neb Brady and Main Minneapolis John S.willetts Davenport Willetts Lombard Harrie Central Park Cedar Camp No. TM W. A Ohio Ravenna David L. Rockwell Katherine M. Brighi Kent Rockwell John M. Pattison Tion Mpany, Ny Mews York, Eae Louis A. Cramp ‘Ton China and House Piert & Co L. 8. McCabe & Co Rock Trland Wiener Poe Milwaukee Blatz VAL Blatz Brewing CO Beardsley & Bailey Eighteenth St Helio Kodol Chicago Dental Company Second Avenue Fea Hubber Dr. Marshall Speidel’s R. Aten Rock Island, Ill Walsh DR. J. &. Walsh Ayrherly Ghgaar Anthonys Hospital Saag Denen Dee Walsh Mia Sory. Dues Walen West Kind McDunough Building Davenpast Rock Island Savings Bank Lovercmms 2. M. Buford Presigent Hlp Pull P. Greanawalt Mitchell @ Lynde Maxcross ER Cable William H. Dart HP. Hutt Burst John Volk P. Greemawalt Phil Mitchell L. Simon, 7. M. Watere Boliestore Jackeon
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