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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
2
George Goad and Arthur Sennet ride in a third coach on the way to a cemetery ceremony. They debate family ties and show mixed emotions, from measured relief to sardonic humor about money and sherry. The tone shifts to reverent ceremony as they reach the chapel and the curate speaks.
Cordova notes include P Y Comstock and Grant Marshall from Chicago visiting last week, Mrs. Aaron Runyon of Clinton Iowa, W T Humphry returning to Chicago, May Roe and sister from Beloit at Mrs. George Spoor’s, and others passing through. Foster May 16 reports local gatherings, exams, and a rag sewing session. A civil war veteran praises Dr King’s New Life Pills.
Port Byron May 14. Town reorganized with new village board. President F. E Rogers and trustees named. H J Brandt appointed village constable, E M Rogers village treasurer confirmed. Lend-a-hand ladies serve ice cream and coffee. High school to award certificates. new staff hired for elementary grades. Bowling breezes report local games and street line work proceeds. Two baseball teams drew a crowd as Northern Illinois won 16 to 14.
An advertisement promises cures for nervous, blood, skin, and associated diseases in this city using a new treatment. It urges personal interviews, explains nature's laws as the basis, and directs readers to Dr. J. Alvin Horne in the Mitchell Lynde building Rock Island with a recommendation to visit in the forenoon via elevator to the fourth floor.
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