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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
2
Davenport neighbors report James Von Maur injured when a crank swung from an auto while starting it on Wednesday evening. He suffered a broken arm in the ensuing smash up.
Charles Clark shipped two carloads of cattle to Chicago on Saturday with J H Greenwood and Greenwood's son Herbert. A gun cleaning accident left William Thompson with a bullet in his leg, X rays in Rock Island. Various residents traveled, visited relatives, or attended funerals in nearby towns, with updates on health, trips, and church or lodge activity.
A force of men began staking the field for Channel Ice company operations as Sylvan Ice works reported cutting seven to nine inch ice at Sylvan pool for immediate use. Harvesting for next season likely starts Monday. Salem Lutheran church in South Moline reports rapid growth since July with plans for a new spring church, membership up from 40 to 90, 72 Sunday school children, and an eight-student confirmation class led by Rev. A. J. Youngberg. East Moline and Silvis residents expect electric lights to turn on soon, with power available to street lamps and commercial circuits after a prompt connection. A blaze at 1028 Railroad Avenue damaged a saloon and boarding house managed by Lovie Steene. smoke filled the building as firefighters addressed a chimney defect causing the fire between the second floor and the saloon ceiling. The wrong fire box number caused a brief delay.
Rev H Fouts of the Methodist church did not hold services Sunday as he was engaged in revival work at Carbon Cliff. Quar-
A Rock Island retailer advertises Rexall 93 hair tonic as a universal remedy for dandruff itching and baldness. It claims to banish dandruff permanently restore color and grow hair by stimulating follicles and improving scalp circulation, with a free trial if unsatisfied.
Hampton residents welcomed an interurban line agreement between trustees and Watertown promoters signaling future streetcar service. A young local girl born Saturday January 2 was noted among Hampton's youngest. John Babcock of Dakota visited the village recently as M E Church trustees met at Mrs. E Norton. Ladies Aid and Miss Viola Lee from Watertown joined Mrs M O Donnell and Mrs William Lee at events this week.
Hillsdale residents update on visits and relocations including E E David of Port Byron and Charlie Houschild from Muscatine. Eckstorm and Mahlstedt swap farms, stockholders meet at Crescent Telephone, revival services begin at Zuma, and Hillsdale Sunday school elects officers. A road funding vote fails by five as Zuma church hosts quarterly meeting.
Wesley Hudson hosted a New Year dinner for relatives while Miss Blanche McConnell returned to Sioux City school work. Tracy Mumma and Charles Mumma vacationed in Hillsdale with relatives. Mrs. Lofgren of Davenport visited her mother. The Ashdowns plan to move to Nebraska for health reasons. Various locals were noted visiting, working, or moving, including Shane Dillon, jury duty, and a new baby girl born Jan. 4.
Millicent organized a New Year surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyles marking their 20th wedding anniversary. About 95 guests arrived at noon to join the celebration.
Rev Charles Hartley of Sardinia Ohio credits Hyomei with complete relief after years of bronchial catarrh. The Argus notes many readers suffer from catarrh and describes Hyomei as a guaranteed remedy from pharmacist H O Rolfs. The complete outfit costs $1 with refills 59 cents, and money back if it fails to cure.
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