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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1902

Page

2

Administrator's Sale Notice for Wilhelm Thieme Estate

Otto Gottsch, administrator of Wilhelm Thieme’s estate, seeks sale of dwelling lots and outlots in Rock Island County Illinois to pay debts. The court orders sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, describing lot numbers and parcels in township 18N range 2W. Bidders must comply with prior docket orders from September term 1902 and the assessor’s plat of 1864.

Sweeney & Walker Edo Island County Otto Gottsch North Range A. D Rock Island Illinois Iilingle Thieme Otto Gortscn Wilhelm Thieme Oyyeer & Wakes Peti

Dental work offer promises savings and first class results

For you. If you need dental work call us before going there and we can save you money. We use the best materials and guarantee first class work. If you need a set of teeth call us about the thin elastic plate with a fit guaranteed. Prices listed include cleaning free and various fillings and crowns with a set of teeth offered at low prices.

Davenport Dots Social and Legal Notices Mix

Davenport items include Caroline Schmalfeldt suing her father in law for 5000 over alleged alienation of her husband’s affections, Sophie Grimm seeking divorce and name change, Frank J. Lew joining Tri City Street Railway, Lou Krouse and Anna Gould chosen for a mission society meeting, Dudson Irish resigning police post for Arkansas foremanship, Ladies Harmonie society annual meeting with officers elected, and William Block injured after a 20 foot fall.

Caroline Schmalfeldt Christian Schmalfeldt Herman Schmalfeldt Schmidt & Vollmer Patan Sophie Grimm John Grimm Sophie Hoss Lou Krouse Anna Gould Des Moines Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Ottumwa Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society Central M. E. Church

Scott's Emulsion Promises Cure for Scrofula

Advert says scrofula described as scattered consumption and sores under skin. It claims Scott's Emulsion heals wounds and restores flesh and strength faster than any other remedy, noting improvements in scrofulous children.

Scott

Send for Free Samps Scott and Bowne chemists offer

A historic advertisement invites readers to request a free sample kit from Samps Scott and Bowne, chemists located at 4 Pearl Street New York, signaling early 20th century marketing tactics and product familiarity.

Scott & Bowne Pearl

Injuries from scaffold collapse worsen at St Katharine's hall

A scaffold collapse at St Katharine's hall in East Davenport caused serious injuries to a worker. He is hospitalized at St Luke's hospital with lung and shoulder injuries, improving under treatment. The corner stone ceremony for the new chapel was then held by Bishop Morrison with a notable turnout.

St. Katharine's, Hall St. Luke’s Hospital Ates St. Katharine’s Hall East Davenport Morrison Friends of the Institution

Bennett's 125 Pound Football Team Charts Local Upstart

In Rock Island a 125 pound average weight football team named Bennett’s has formed with Walter Swanson as manager and Ben Bloehlinger captain. The squad lists J Mahon, M Lorenzen, L Nicholas or B Bloehlinger, Swanson, Lorenzen, Oberg, Roche, Krell, SuL Miller, Parker. They hope for a regular schedule and seek matches with near equal teams in the three cities. A second team game is slated Saturday afternoon at Twelfth Street Park between Rock Island and Moline high schools.

Rock Island Moline Twelfth Street Park Bennetts Walter Swanson Ben Bloehlinger J. McMahon M. Lorenzen L. Nicholas B. Bloehlinger F. B W. Swanson R. H P. Lorenzen H.d Oberg R. G W. Roche L. G. Krell R. T L. Su Miller R. E J. Parker A. G. Miller J. W. Gleesing Chicago Wessel Riverside Field Wapello New Park

Velie and Moore Set For Handicap Cup Final

The Rock Island golf links hosted the semi finals of the men’s handicap cup yesterday. W L Velie defeated W E McCrae 6 up 5 to play while A L Moore beat W McClelland 5 up 4 to play. The final pits Velie against Moore this afternoon for the championship.

Rock Island W. L. Velie A. L. Moore W. E. McCrae W. McClelland Mr. Velie Mr. McCrae Mr. Moore Mr. McClelland Messrs. Welie Moore

Harris says he planted stolen swag in Davenport lumber yard

Frank Harris, arrested last spring by Officer Moody over a Haller home burglary in Davenport, pleads guilty and agrees to aid in recovering stolen goods. He claims rocks and rattlings were buried near Rock Island Lumber Company yards by the river and led a search, with more searches planned. Watches and jewelry are still missing and may be found in the ongoing effort.

Frank Harris Moody Haller Davenport Rock Island Lumber Company Rock Island Harris

Mystic cure advertised for rheumatism and neuralgia

An ad touts Hneuma.2 cured by a mystic remedy promising cure in 1 to 8 days. It claims to remove the disease cause immediately, with first dose offering great benefit. Sold by Otto Grotjan in Rock Island and Gustave Schlegel & Som in Davenport, with a warning about kidney trouble and Bright's Disease. Coated tablets priced 50c.

Otto Grotjan Second Avenue Rock Island Gustave Schlegel & Som West Second Street Davenport Bright T. H. Thomas

Moline Notes Show Social Links and Local Happenings

Long Moline column records Mrs Ed Brown trip to Springfield and Mrs Albert Freeman and Mrs Lundahl returning from Sweden. A new Home Auxiliary club forms with 24 members led by Mrs Bergin, officers listed. Local banker Mr Lundahl moves back to Moline with family. Ada Stephens returns from Battle Creek, Dr Morgan improves at sanitarium, and chautauqua success nets profits for First Methodist church. Riverside field dedication eyed as two streetcar firms seek a permanent tabernacle for the event. Tom Burtchael resigns to run his own electrical business. new Tri City Electrical firm forms. Swedish Baptist and Lutheran community ties noted with weddings and church activities. Rehearsals for Meschianza underway with many local participants listed.

Local names listed from Rock Island and Davenport groups

A list of individuals from Rock Island and Davenport including Mrs Stuart Harper Mrs Edla Lund Misses Harriett Cropper Alice Keator Louise Case Evelyn Blunt Elizabeth Nott Janet Chambers Eda Hienemann and several Messrs including A T Foster Herbert McKeever Ray Anderson Chester Magill Axel Dunderberg Frederic Hatton Morris Wheetock Will Ball Cecil Wood George Brumbaugh Frank Danner Emmett Fahey George Evans and Frank Ebbert.

Lalu McCuve Helen Wilson Florence Kerns Y Lawrence Magaret Bennett Cecile Enegren Etta Gamble Lillie Ray Alice Kennery Grace Crawley Bessie Stevens Marguerite Merriman Messrs A. T. Foster Herbert McKeever Earl ‘Tarbox Ray Anderson Chester Magill Axel Dunderberg Frederic Hatton Morris Wheetock Will Ball Cecil Wood George Brumbaugh Frank Danner Emmett Fahey George Evans

Gained Forty Pounds in Thirty Days Advertised Tablets

Holley Bros. of Long Branch Missouri report rapid weight gain in a month after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They praise the remedy and note good trade. Also promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder for tired swollen feet and foot comfort with a 25 cent price and free trial offer. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.

Chamberlain Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy N. Y

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