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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
2
The St Pauls Catholic church contract was let to Coen & Conway for a Gothic style building on Tremont avenue and Henry streets. The 44 by 74 foot church will seat 320 with elaborate finishes, art glass windows, a wide entrance gallery, and brick construction. Estimated cost is $10,000.
Mrs. Lamaster of Louisville Kentucky reports relief after eight bottles of Peruna and three bottles of Manalin cured bladder and kidney trouble after twenty six years. The ad notes catarrh as a major cause of kidney disease and promotes Peruna as an internal systemic remedy supported by other testimonials.
A vivacious woman in the east end rides a car with a young companion and chats about past suitors. A clerical gentleman asks about her husband, prompting a sharp retort and an angry vow. Other brief scenes include a worried Rock Islander muttering about an alleged quake and a court witness recalling Medill’s estate matter in Aledo.
Judge Church pressed Medill on taking an oath over key words in a case but he could not recall them. Medill was cited for contempt and later appeared. He was missing at 1:30 when court reconvened. his lawyer hinted he may have dined with Chief Justice Scott. Medill arrived minutes before 2.
The court pardoned Medill who explained the noon hour had slipped by while with Judge Scott. The judge accepted the plea and Medill was not found in contempt.
SILVIS Miss Ethel Kirkpatrick recovers from tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs Fred Debourcey of Lehighton PA visit at brother Guy Debourcey’s on Tenth street. Mr and Mrs Fred Hartley of Mineral, IL visit Mr and Mrs John Walker then return home. Mr and Mrs Carl Williams of Edna MO visit R K Thorp. W C T U holds semi monthly meeting at Mrs Mary Stamper’s. Will Ireland returns from Muslatine IA. Dwight Stamper and H H Cowles attend Y M C A secretaries meeting in Bloomington. Mrs J Lund hosts Loan club. Mrs H H Cowles wins bean-guessing prize. The Most Common Cause of Suffering notes rheumatism and Chamberlain’s Liniment providing relief and sleep. 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by druggists.
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