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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
2
John Hemmingson a Moline hardware dealer and his brother A Hemmingson were thrown from their wagon when struck by an eastbound freight train near Grenell road East Moline. The horse was killed instantly but both men escaped serious injury with a few bruises.
Railway ads describe first class service to Chicago and Kansas City from tri cities with sleeping car reservations. Limited cheap round trip fares to eastern destinations via C M and St P, including Fourth of July rates and homeseekers tickets to Iowa, Dakota, Minnesota and surrounding regions. Details and contact offices in Chicago and Peoria. various dates in 1906 with specific sale and return limitations.
Davenport officials report a Rock Island train for a Davenport trade excursion will depart at 6:50 am carrying a bullet parlor car chair car and a day coach. Superintendent Jones will join with his private car from here to Grinnell Superintendent Given will join at Oskaloosa and ride to Davenport. A large Davenport business gathering is expected as valuable advertisement.
A correspondent urges a safer Fourth of July in the Independent style, condemning ear splitting noise and savage tomtom beating as unnecessary expressions of celebration. The piece argues for calmer tone and responsible conduct to preserve public order and enjoyment.
Builders are urged to require bonds from the American Surety Company of New York to back contracts. The notice says responsible contractors benefit from securing high safety for owners and promotes bonds for all types of surety obligations. The text stresses strongest backing and protection for performance.
A Newport society fad begins with Miss Mildred Sherman and sister Irene wearing a jeweled veiled headpiece, drawing attention as their horse team leads a well known Newport party. The page also recounts a J J Toole anecdote from London and notes Mrs. Longworth’s gold trimmed piano for Congressman Longworth. Additionally, health ads promote Dr King’s New Discovery and Holleter’s Rocky Mountain Tea.
The Rock Island city council met in special session at 6 30 p.m. with Mayor McCaskrin presiding and all aldermen present except Anderson and Pratt. Topics included sewer and paving work on Sixth Avenue and a response to private sewer pipe purchases by city officials without authority, plus an engineer directive to adjust sewer lines and spend remaining funds.
Probate notes on Hugh A J AteTowald and Andrew T initialed estates show reports approved and administrators declaring estate closed. Real estate transfers include Jock Island Savings to Max Gatetocntaiant with associated costs and references to trustees and courts.
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