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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1900

Page

2

RAILWAY SCHEDULE NOTES FOR CHICAGO AREA TRAINS

An OCR readout lists multiple railroad lines including Rock Island & Peoria and Denver Limited services. Details mention depots at First Avenue and Twentieth Street, various city routes, and daily or limited schedules with a telephone contact.

Bochisland & Pacific Railway la PT P.twentieth Depot RI & P Z East Wes Denver Limited Denver H.C Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines Denver Lincoln Omabs Incom Om &K Kansas City Stroe & Davrt Tatand Washington l Chicago Rock Island Brooklyn zOmaba Hock Island iChicsvo Davenport Sun R. Od Jrock Island & Peoria Railway First Avenue Twentieth Street M. Fe Faucot Line Avenue

Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Adverts and Estate Notice

An old advertisement claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female complaints including uterine and ovarian troubles and other disorders. A separate executor notice for the Edward Hayes estate asks creditors to present claims before the Rockland County court at the May term, with debts due to be paid. The notices are dated March 9, 1900.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Executrixes in Rock Island Estate Notices

Executor s Notice. Estate of William Stewart deceased. Executrixes announce they will appear before Rock Island County Court on the first Monday in May to settle claims against the estate. Creditors must present claims for adjustment and debtors urged to pay promptly. March 1, 1900. Franches J. Struward? Executriz. Gilpin Moore estate notices follow with similar terms.

Chan Minunts County of Rock Circuit Court Mayterns A. C Hila Hargbol‘x Charles Hargndast Charles Hargboltx Hock Island Circuit Court of Koes Finod Cousty Idand Nsaid Seaver Bill Seaieen Sid Edward Hayes Rock Island Ifnels County Court Rockland County A. D William Jackson William Stewart William Stewarts County of State of Illinois Island County Mt—E Pranches J. Sruwakt Gilpin Moore Gilin Moore Rock Ilinois Rock Islat City of Adah L. Marte Jennis B. Moone Executrixes Albertina M. Detjens E¢En State of Illinois Gery Unem Mawshais Ion Eliza M. Brooks Deros N¢En Eliza M. Brools Nereby County Court of Rock Isl William Brooks

Sale of Real Estate by Order of Rock Island County Court

By order of the Rock Island county court and under James EdgIngton estate administration, a public sale of real estate will be held on April 2 at 2 PM at John Tunney's store door in Andaria Rockitland County. The property is Lot 4 Block 35 in Andalia village, cash due at deed delivery.

County Court Rock Island County Llaois John As Muntles James Edgionton Salt Court John J. Tunney Anfalusia and ‘A Rockitland County Hontis James Edgington Adaim Pleasants

Bells on Kites Signaling By Eddy Novel War Method

Bayonne resident William A. Eddy demonstrated signaling by bells and a music box mounted on large kites. Nine bells formed a half circle weighing about three pounds jingled via kite-cable vibrations, audible in Bergen Point. Eddy says the system could transmit telegraphic codes by sound and announce midair music for crowds, noting wind affects audibility.

Kiam A. Eddy William A. Eddy Bayonne N. J Bergen Point Earth New York Chicago Tribune Eddy Midair

Packing Goods for China by Mail Hints from American Consul

The U S consul at Shanghai advises American merchants on packing small parcels for China. He notes many mail packages arrive broken due to flimsy wrapping and emphasizes care beyond U S standards, especially for wooden boxes with eyeglasses. Damaged parcels delay delivery and harm trade.

United States Shanghai State Department Washington China

Sherrard and Foster Local Notes Report Social Visits

Sherrard and Foster briefs note visits by J L Vernon to Chicago, Mrs Gurney Farrow in Rock Island, Curtis Ellis with sister Mrs Mike Grady, and many local movements. Funeral attendance for John Smith. guests from Shickley and Idaho Springs, while transport and church events fill the week. Public notices include a move of Scott the engineer to Sherrard.

Sherrard J. L. Vernon Chicago Gurney Farrow Rock Island Curtis Ellis Mike Grady Tracy Reynolds John Mosk F. H. Streed Utah Gertie Allen Colons William Allen Charles Farrow Griffin John Edgar John Sherrard Cambridge George Jones Peoria Miners’ Union James Middaugh Aledo Gardner James Graham Milan Oscar Brehme Mirtha

Jottings About Joslin Keeps Local Odds Ends

Miscellaneous notes from Joslin dated March 21 report visits by Robert Whiteside of Moline and other local movements. School teaching line set by Miss Thearle Jordan, scarlet fever illness in Schwennecker children, and residents ill but improving. Hospitality events include an oyster supper for Rose Hill church raising 12.80, plus a Hillsdale dance trip and a Woodman goat ride. Visitation Academy in Rock Island opens new divisions with strong offerings in music and elocution.

Joslin Frank Crompton Robert Whiteside Moline Charley Snyder Thearle Jordan Herman Schwennecker George Schindler Davenport Tinsman Adams Will Tobbs F. J Whiteside Claude de Muamdrum Herman Jensen Sam Isaac Wainwright Hampton Township Ira Ladies’ Aid Society Hillsdale Hiram Cox Rose Hill Church Frank Joslin Mert Tinsman John Beckstrom Woodman Rapids City Visitation Academy Academy of the Visitation Sisters of the Visitation Fifth Avenue Rock Island

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