Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-11
MOLINE MENTION

hoid WIS fSceiNed yesterday Oh
the death of w. H. Royston, formerly |
a resident of this city. in Denver at
1O:30 Wednesday morning. tele-
gram came to his nieces, Mrs. y. Lit
tig and Miss Eva Stanton, who live
in Prospect park. Death was uneN-
pected, though he has been a sufferer
from consumption for long time.
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Either from heat OF. overwork one
of the horses owned by the Tri-City
Construction company fell in the har-
ness by its mate west of Fifteenth
street Wednesday evening. Foreman
McMann worked over the animal for
over an hour in the hope of saving
its life. and also secured the services
of "a veterinarian, large crowd being
attracted to the scene. All efforts
to save the lite of the animal were
of no avail. The company valued the
horse at $50.
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Deb Augustine, IA driver for Zones
& Erickson, was hauling a loaded
wagon up the street when the end
gate came out, letting the stuff out
onto the ground in a nice stream.
Mayor Vessel ordered the driver to
step and fix things, but Augustine re-
fused to do so, not knowing the city's
head. He was fined So and costs.
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Of a Jealous disposition and believ-
ing that her lover had given her up
for another South Moline girl
Tuesday night tried to kill herself
by taking poison. She was prevent
ed from accomplishing her rash pur-
pose, however, by gentleman friend
who was near. Once before the girl,
il is stated, tried to commit suicide
by taking carbolic acid. In that
case, however. she repented before
it was too late and drank whisky as
soon as possible, thus saving her life.
This time she did not have an OPP
portunity to take the poison as it
was taken from her in time. Tues
day afternoon and evening she bade
some of her closest friends goodbye.
having evidently made up her mind
to die. She was only prevented from
doing so by the quick action of her
| friend.
John T. Thorpe has returned from
Galesburg and Clinton and is all
smiles. When questioned closely he
admitted that he had joined the
ranks of the benedicts during his
absence, and that his wife accom-
panied him TO his home in this city.
The happy nuptial event, which they
had hoped to keep shady, for time.
took place in Clinton last Thursday,
at the parsonage of the Episcopal
church, Rev. Kelly performing the
ceremony. The bride is Louisa Me-
Cune, charming lady of Clinton.
They are now at home to friends at
the home of the groom's mother. Mrs.
j. F. Hail, in this city.
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Charles Anderson. living at 1921
Seventh avenue, is dying at his home
from the effects of old age. He has
been for many years resident of this
city and it is a long life that is draw
ing to its close. Mr.. Anderson, who
is the father of Mrs. John +. Cruetz,
of 1924 Twelfth street, of Mrs. c. j.
Cronander and Miss Minnie Ander-
son, has been in failing health for
several years.
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Drack & Kerns, the architects,
have sued the Manufacturers Hotel
association for 1000 for services in
making sketch of the proposed re-
modelled hotel. The sketch was not
not paid.
Mrs. +. NJ. Banner. Clara and Eu-
gene banner, have departed for the
summers stay in the east and will
not return until September.
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Mrs. George Walker entertains at
six-handed euchre party at her
home this afternoon in honor of her
guest, Mrs. Williams of Washington,
ID. c.
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George Townsend. clerk at Duncan
& Ransom's grocery, popular mem
Der of the Red Men and the Nor-
waerts, and Miss Elizabeth Schrader,
daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Schrader,
were married last evening at the
brides home, 1907 Fourteenth avenue.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
small company, including only rela-
tives, and the young people have
thought to keep the happy event as
much secret as possible. Follow
ing the nuptials Mr.. and Mrs. Town
send go to housekeeping in Mr..
Townsend's house at 2425 Seventh
avenue. August 1 they will take
trip to Denver.
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Mrs. John Good and son Harry have
returned from short trip to Chi
cago.