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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
2
Mrs J E O'Donnell writes an unsolicited acknowledgment praising Dean Mus Pixxuam for his aid. The brief note acknowledges gratitude and states she has never before given a testimonial. The communication expresses deep appreciation and respect.
The Davenport district court finalized a divorce decree dissolving Mrs. D. F. Dorfrance and her husband, confirming deeds totaling about 2000 dollars and awarding the wife 1509 more. News notes Patience Van Tuyl’s serious illness, a charity pot man's masque proceeds to Chief Kessler total 1119.75, and Pastime club plans a river trip with the barge brought from Kahlke's yard. Updates on levee and depot site talks, a petition to reopen Mr. Mitchell divorce custody, and local obituaries including W. H. Hope and Francis Emma Teller. Music club, a jewelry shop sale, and Jacob Timm's funeral are briefly cataloged along with political candidacy humor and a Bucklen's salve advertisement.
Nels Borgeson visits Rockford and William Stolting becomes bookkeeper for Dimock Gould. W W Willard heads to Chicago, returning Friday. East Moline railway talks with Union Malleable Iron aim to power a new system. plan includes 200 horsepower engine and extra boilers. Colonel orders a late summer interurban line, with franchise work delaying progress. Local hospital benefit play features Flora dored sextet. A farm sale near Watertown and deeds in East Moline stir legal questions on streetcar lines and incorporation. Telesmiths union grows. Lutheran youth program showcases music and speeches. Easter shop and synod hosting talks face delays as Augustana College involvement remains undecided.
A historic newspaper style notice offers a free $10 X ray examination and describes a new oscillator based therapy. It claims to restore health by energizing nerves, boosting blood, and easing debility, insomnia, and nervous conditions. It promises rapid, dramatic improvement and free confidential consultation.
J Alvin Horne M D lists rooms 49 50 51 53 54 and 55 in Mitchell Lynde Building Rock Island. Office hours include 9 to 12 and 7 to 8 p m Sundays, 9 to 11 a m.
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