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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

2

Davenport Train to Stop Here on California Limited Route

Davenport residents hear that the Golden State Limited will stop in Davenport between Chicago and California for loading and discharge, extending prior halts only for El Paso-bound cars. Also noted are local business moves, damages awarded in a road suit, a glucose works reopening expected next Monday, an insane man picked up by police, and obituaries including Louis Hanssen Sr. Details cover moving plant acquisitions, infant death, church services, and social notices in Davenport society.

Davenport Golden State Limited Noa Chicago California EL Paso Yestugort

Sherrard Residents Partake in Local Travel and Funerals

Sherrard residents attend numerous visits and travel to nearby cities for family and community events. Hiram Essex and family depart for North Henderson to mourn Mrs. Blard, with funeral planned for Thursday. Others visit Rock Island Moline and Galva. Gurney Farrow travels to Indianapolis for a United Mine Workers convention, while many locals visit relatives in Chicago Peoria and Cable.

Moline Brass Thieves Face Trial and Town Actions

In Moline two juvenile suspects Neil Ryan 14 and William Van Avisse 17 faced larceny charges after police recovered about 1 pounds of brass from Silvia rail road shops. Ryan admitted guilt and posted bonds. Van Avisse denied guilt and faced grand jury. Silvis village plans open three streets and to install a telephone. sewer and franchise issues discussed. Geneseo Red Men welcomed new tribe Winnabezo 324 with 66 charter members. local residents noted illness and recovery.

Simon Myers Neil Ryan William van Avaitett Tie Ryan von Ausdell Milwaukee Moline Silvia Ryan Omcer Lobbert Tol' Silvis van Adsdel Geneseo Pifiy Rock Island Road Cambridge Geneses G. Walter ‘Thompson

Milan Notes and Social News Roundup

Miss Mary Crawford visits Milan Chickasaw area for a week while teachers plan an institute in Silvis on Saturday. Reports note no major sickness among children yet many are missing school and attention is on attendance. Miss Bessie Johnstone traveled to Rock Island to visit relatives and attend a social gathering returning Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Joseph Garrick of Davenport spent Sunday with friends in Milan. William R Brown remains ill but improving and expected back soon. Miss McKinney of Moline attended Mrs Chare’s funeral last Tuesday. Mrs Rene Ruge and Ruth visit Mrs Ruge’s parents William and Mrs Mosher. Ruth has been ill for weeks, hope for improvement. Alexander Owens of the government office at Wayton was taken sick suddenly at Nishaime on East Dickson Street last Thursday.

Methodist Church Brink of Davenport Carrie Cornelia Walker Hugh Walker Rock Island Ladies Ald Society the Presbyterian Church George Sydnor Thomas Crawford Hiram Essex North Henderson Kansas Denver Cleland Mr. Kelly Peoria Frida Charles Langman Woodstock Dan Felson Isaac Edwards Fraternal Reserve Chicago Hoesli East Moline Jefferson Cragin Ines Cragan Lindquist Allely Clara Masters Edith Swanson Orio James Watson Oskaloosa Iis United Mine Workers Mary Crawford Silvis Amma Sherman Helen Lafferty Milan Young Childrett Bessie Johnstone Balunlay Joseph Garrick Milan Wiliam R. Brown Misa McKinney Moline Chare Rene Ruge Ruth Viest

Hazel Dell Community Notes and Local Moves

Hazel Dell reports a well attended teachers meeting last Saturday with sixteen teachers present. The Four comedy company performed Miss Topsy Turvy, or the Courtship of the Deacon at Buffalo Prairie, with Muscatine’s high orchestra providing music. Several residents face illness, moves, and travel, including Kreger, Mrs Krueger, and Krantz relocation, plus revival meetings at the Hazel Dell church led by Rev Richardsau of Muscatine.

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Andalusia Notes of Local Visits and Illness

Mr and Mrs Hans Kruse of Swift Current Canada spent several days here last week visiting friends George Spickler is not as well as he has been and is falling. John Britton and George Britton went to Pratt Kansas and expect to be gone several weeks. Misses Anna and Clara Burmeister of Davenport visited Sunday with their parents. Miss Lola and Rollin Huntley were both sick Monday. The Baptist society met at the home of Mrs Robert Thonyw on Thursday Jan 16. Erma Wenker visiting friends at Erie and Harvey Lockwood of Colorado Springs spent Saturday and Sunday.

Hans Kruse Swift Current Canada Calse George Spickler John Britton George Britton Pratt Kaw Anna Clara Burmeister Davenport Louis Burmeister Lola Rollin Huntley

Hamlet Notes Report Absences And Local Hogs Sent To Chicago

Miss Millicent uogies was absent from school Tuesday and Wednesday with the grip. Ross Bonynge and Join Nichols shipped hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Mr. Tidball moved his house goods to Minoak on Wednesday and has been secured as pastor. Hiram Cooper and daughter Miss Lali recovering from the grip. Turner shipped hogs to Chicago Tuesday. The Woodmen held a sociable in Hamlet hall Wednesday with doughnuts and coffee served.

Millicent Uogies Ross Bonynge

Pine Bluff Methodist Ladies Luncheon Planned at Noble Home

Foster Watson visits relative at Streator Wisconsin and Mrs. Orren Rebbedeany visits sister Mrs. Beadle. Several residents suffer grip including Hesser J FL Poster Rachel Carthers and Kate Kivist. Chamberlains Cough Remedy recommended for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opium and safe for babies.

T. Watson Relativ Streator Orren Rebbedeany Beadle Ag, Hesser J. FL Poster Rachel Carthers Kate Kivist Tom Noble D. A. Kleist

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Rock Island Readers

An advertising testimonial from Herbert Hanson of Davenport Iowa endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for irregular kidney secretions and back pain. The note claims rapid relief after use and urges readers to visit Harper House pharmacy for more reports, with Foster Milburn as U S sale agent.

Rock Island Don Herbert Hanson 417 Fourth Street Davenport Iowa Dean Harper House Pharmacy Foster Milburn Company United States Doan

Mystery Indictment In Pul ton County Case

Grand jury indicts two men for assault on Mary Hew and Dr. AL Logan of Canton for performing a criminal operation on the girl Take De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder pills. They sell at druggists.

Veurio Pulton County Carset Mary Hewfm Heveuroll Samate Poor Fann AL Logan Canton de Witt

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