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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1903

Page

2

East Moline church movement gains pace this week

The effort to organize a Congregational church in East Moline is accelerating with Dr. Brodig expected to arrive on the 27th. A possible combined recognition and organization meeting is eyed, and a council of churches may be called to formalize the new church.

East Moline Brodig Mline Home Missions Council of Churches Wellington Wood Camp Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Aid Society Sons of Veterans’ Organization United States Postofice John Mabhin Davenport Postoffice Department Washington Athens Greece Davenport Postetti Georgacopulos Tom Manceos Mahin

A Cough Conundrum and a Cure Promoted

An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as curing not just a cough but the underlying cold. It claims healing inflamed tissues and preventing recurrence, and offers a free sample on request from 409 Peart Street, New York.

Scott Peart Street New Yor

Line lock proposal faces strong congressional opposition

The proposal encounters firm resistance from Congress which aims to limit appropriations and may ban any new river and harbor work. If enacted, local projects would suffer a heavy setback and require difficult adjustments.

Congress

Davenport Dots Frank Daw Charged With Forgery

Davenport report details Frank Daw a known local figure arrested on forgery charges after signing Emil Wiese’s name on a shoe store payment order. Information sworn before Justice Roddewig. hearing scheduled. Daw, about 30, former deputy, recent Bettendorf work, linked to I and f interurban road.

Frank Daw Davenport Emil Wiese Roddewig Nolidsy Pri Dan Court House I. & F. Interurban Road Bettendorf Ime

Davenport Highway Robbery Ringleader Sullivan Detained

Sullivan, identified as ringleader, was jailed on highway robbery charges for a spring hold up near the Sitz ice house in East Davenport. Other gang members were captured and sweating showed they received no spoils, as Sullivan fled with the entire $40 and disappeared until yesterday. The note ends with unrelated ad text.

August DeMey Moline DeMey East Moline Rock Island George Burrrier Burrier Foster Davenport Sullivan Sitz East Davenport

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