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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

2

Ex-Cashier Arrested In Davenport Embezzlement Case

Julius A. Redman, once a popular Davenport barber and later oil company cashier, is reported under arrest in Kansas for embezzling about 1400. A bond with Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland backed by a grand jury indictment may lead to his return. A $100 reward was offered for his capture.

Tom Atkinson T. J. Lloyd Tonganoxie Kan Julius A. Redman Davenport Atkinson Eckhardt Redman Standard Oil Company Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland Grand

One Remedy Claims Complete Digestion Relief

An advertisement extols Kadol as the sole complete digestion solution, claiming it contains all necessary ingredients to digest any food fully both in stomach and bowels. It argues ordinary digesters fail, promises instant, lasting relief with a guaranteed money back offer and a larger value bottle.

E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago

Fraternal Tribunes Honor Weddings At Odd Fellows Hall

Fraternal Tribunes held a well attended social evening at Odd Fellows hall with two candidates initiated. James Green spoke, a souvenir spoon was given to Mrs. Edward Beale and Mrs. William Collies, and a wedding cake with good omens was shared. The T T T T club led the event along with dancing and sociability.

Oddfellows Hall James Green Gatesburg Rock Island Tribunal Edward Beale William Collies Earl Deane John H. Ransom Marx Harder T. T. T. T. Club

Kissing Fine Highlighted by Central Park Incident

Local news notes H W Swim paid 2.8 to a police magistrate after kissing a girl at Central Park last Saturday night. A crowd interference spurred a quarrel and a police reprimand followed. Other items include Rev J F Miller seeking reassignment, East Moline veto of Seventeenth Street crossing, and routine city police, church, and court notes.

W. H. Swim Gustafson Central Park Swim East Moline Seventeenth Street Johnson

Residents on Fourteenth Street Move After Time on Two Avenues

The family lived on Fourteenth Street near Twenty-Third Avenue for a period, then moved to Twenty-Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street, indicating a relocation within the same city area.

Fourteenth Street Twenty-third Avenue Twenty-fourth Avenue Seventh Street

How to Swear Off Drunkenness and Orrine Cure

A historical ad explains pledges fail to stop drinking and promotes Orrine with a money back guarantee. Two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills are offered for cure at $1 per box, sold by Harper House pharmacy in Washington, DC. The ad promises a free booklet on curing drunkenness and ships in plain packaging.

Orrine Orrine Company Washington, D.C Harper House Pharmacy

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