Odd Bequest From Missouri Editor Supports Northerners
A. W. Carson, veteran southwest Missouri newspaper man who died in Joplin, left 10000 to educate northern youths in Mark Twain’s How to Be a Gentleman. He believed southern young men did not need the book. Carson, who came to Joplin from Buffalo in 1872, left about 30000 in estate mostly to his sister Mrs. Sarah Hunt of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Carson
Missouri
Joplin
Mark Twain
North
New York Times
South
Carson
Buffalo, Mo
Sarah Hunt
New York City
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Editor
W W Kearney editor of the Independ ent Lowry City Missouri says the remedy is kept on hand continually in their home. It checks colds at the outset and cures faster than later. It is also peerless for croup in children and can prevent an attack if given early. For sale by all leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. W. Kearney
the Independent
Lowry City
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised In Rock Island News
A local Rock Island notice advocates Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney troubles and warns readers to heed early signs like unusual urine. Testimonial from Isaac Shiffer of 529 Fifteenth Street describes relief after using the product. Sold by dealers. price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Doan
Isaac Shiffer
Fifteenth Street
Moline Gas Works
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Woan
Davenport News In Brief: Dog Bite Harm Fears And More
Mrs. Charles Marquis of 309 Ripley street suffers a worsening dog bite on the left hand with fear of blood poisoning. The incident occurred at the Fourth street news stand. owner of the dog unknown. Also: Marty Hammerly assault case dismissed after settlement. Clancy still injured. Philadelphia capital interest eyed for glucose starch plant here employing 400-500. E M. Pike injured by buggy hit. new Davenport Commercial club building underway. Lizzie Neuman of 419 East Fifteenth street dies after pneumonia. survivors include sisters Ida, Mrs Fien, Mrs Kruse, and Mrs Orth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marquis
Ripley Street
Marty Hammerly
George Clancy
Clancy
Harry W. Phillips
Philadelphia
Davenport
C. F. Elkinton & Co
Neuman
East Fifteenth Street
Lizzie Neuman
Miles Neuman
Germany
Ida Neuman
A. D. Fien
Theresa Kruse
Fred Orth
Ellsworth
Kans
California Winter Summer Garden and Overland Limited Trip
Railway leaflet promotes California as winter and summer paradise and outlines a three day trip on The Overland Limited from Chicago to San Francisco. Departure is 8 p m daily from Union Station, journey about 2500 miles, with low colonist fares offered March 6 and 20 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
California
Overland Limited
Chicago
San Francisco
Union
Argonauts
Salt Lake
Chicago Journal
F. A. Miller
M. & St. P. Railway
Home Seekers Excursions and Rates for C M St P Tickets
The C M and St P announces homeseekers excursions with sale dates March 6 20 and April 3 17 1906. Regular fare plus 2 for round trip min 9. Children half fare. Stop overs allowed within 15 days within homeseekers territory. Also details on monthly homeseeker tickets to Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota and other territories with office contact. First class service to Chicago Kansas City from tri cities with sleeping car reservations available. For more information call any C M and St P office.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
Cal
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead
Rapids City
Belle Fourche
S. D
Chicago
Kansas City
Tri-Cities
Foster Suburb Notes and Local Marriages in Rock Island
Miss S L Jameson of Rock Island closes a successful term at Foster school and visits local friends before returning home. Miss Eva N Hesser and Jes D Milton wed in Muscatine. Dreadnought keel laid at Portsmouth as Britain’s mighty warship. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters advertised as cure-all for digestion and ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
S. L. Jameson
Rock Island
Foster School
J. Morris
F. Vanatta
Kate Watson
Muscatine
Kate Foster
J. R. Spiller
Andalusia
Martha Maris
Charles Maris
Ilinois City
Jes. D. Milton
Eva N. Hesser
Baptist
Judson Kempton
Terrible Itching Scalp Humor Hurts Family After Disease
A severely itching scalp causes sores and crusts extended behind the ears. Years later painful itching pustules appear on the body. The son is affected as well, highlighting a shared affliction in the family.
Triple Cure by Cuticura Remedies Charms a Reader
A letter from H. M. Fr Weiss of Illinois testifies to Cuticura remedies curing scalp eczema, hair loss, and a lower body eruption after two weeks of use and medical treatment. He recalls a severe cold eruption in a different period and notes his lifelong trust in Cuticura products for all skin and scalp humors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Fr Weiss
Aac
Christian Co
Tll
Alex
Tri City Railways May Extend Line to Watertown
Rumors say the Tri City Railway may extend the Third avenue line east to Watertown, removing interurban tracks to Silvis and ending at Silvis as the new company restructures. Also reported: injuries to a man in Canton, an emigrant car topple in Silvis yards, big Olive Male chorus profits, obituaries for Nellie Marie Gripp and Ann Blanchard, and a veto of two electrical ordinances by Mayor Orson.
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Watertown
Third Avenue
Tri-City Railway Company
River Road
Natick
First Avenue
First Street
East Moline
State Street
Silvis
Olive
Joseph Gripp
Seventeenth Avenue
Nellie Marie
Ann Blanchard
Henry County
Colona
Orson
Peoples Power Company
Rock Island County Court Guardianship and Estate Filings
Court reports show annual guardianship and conservatorship filings for Fred and Jennie Neil Annie Neil and others with reports filed and approved. Estates including Matilda Freeberg William Begier and others have final or closed statuses. appointments, bonds, and petitions for sales and guardianships are detailed with hearings and oaths.
Insolvency Report Approved for Hugh Ralston Estate
The estate of Hugh Ralston is declared insolvent with the estate closed. Proof of death filed, will presented for probate, petition for probate of will filed, and hearing set for Thursday March 29, 1996 at 9 o'clock. Notice to creditors filed and approved, claim by Thomas K. B. Cole allowed in class 7 at 17.10. Conservatorship proceedings and bond approved for Katharina Rouichier with letters issued to Gustav Budeller. Inventory filed and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
E. , E. Parmenter
Ebate
Fred
Jennie Neil
Annie Neil
George Hogobon
Guardian
Reimer Erbst
Huldwig
B. N. Knox
Matilda Freeberg
Executrix
William Begier
Robert von Wonterghem
Constance von Wonterghem
Frank Pressell
Mary I. Zollinger
Elizabeth Crosby
Ephraim C. Gilmore
Wil Dennison
Hugh Ralston
Irvin Tompkins
Thomas KB. Cole
Katharina Rouichier
Gustav Budeller
Ben Buckly Quits Road Detective Career in Galesburg
Ben Buckley, longtime Burlington road detective based in Galesburg, resigns to pursue private interests. A prominent figure in state crime prevention, he also owns a hotel in Galesburg and retires in good standing. The ad promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve, touting cures for piles and various skin ailments, available for 25 cents at Hartz Ullemeyer’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Buckley
Burlington Road
Galesburg
BE. R. Mutford
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Ayer
Ayer Co
Lowell, Maas
Ater
Ayir
H. E. Casteel
Bekeii L. D. Mudge
H. E. Simmon
Central Trust and Savings Bank
Rock Island, Ill
H. H. Cleaveland
Mary E. Robinson
E. D. Sweeney
H. W. Tremann
H. D. Mack
M. S. Heagy
John Schafer
H. B. Simmon
Trust Department
Sintemente
America
Eckford
Luther Burbank
Vauanan
Véuughaniseed
Randolph S
J. P. Ament
Second Avenue
E. M. Pike
J. H. Montgomery
Harrison Street
Mr. Montgomery
Main Street
Davenport Commercial Club
England
Portsmouth
Moline
C. E. Stewart
Burlington
Canton
F. J. Stewart
Dr. Stewart
Allcock
Brandreth
Walsh
DR. Walsh
J. E. Walsh
St Anthony's Hospital
Davenport 11
Ors
OR. Wals
Stursgeon
St. Anthony's Hospital
Coneclust
Putlaine Venport
Ben Buckly
S.S.S
Mercury Rae
S.S. S
I Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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