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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1903

Page

2

Local Deaths and Society Notes From Davenport

The Davenport item reports the death of infant Agnes Marie Mundt at her parents home on Harrison Street with funeral and cemetery details. It notes 25 year Turngemeinde medal recipients John Hageboeck and Dick Hoeschen to receive medals at New Year’s Eve ceremony in Vorner Hall. Other items mention Putnam siblings arriving in New York from Europe, a change in editorial staff at the Davenport Republican, and the filing of the last will of Jute TH F Cordes in Rock Island leaving all to Frieda Cordes with executrix named.

William Mundt Harrison Street Agnes Marie Mundt Marguertes Cemetery John Hageboeck Dick Hoeschen Turngemeinde Givester Vorner Hall Ware Watts Miss Putnam New York Europe Cedric Hi. St. Clair Putnam Metropolis Davenport F. Cordes Noth Cordes Frieda Ruck Island

Jockey Indian Jimmy Mor gan dies. other local items

Remains of James Harry Morgan known as Indian Jimmy arrive in Galesburg for burial though he never lived there. A missing man from Monmouth is located. a letter from California hints at derangement and return. Several collisions and accidents occur including Henry Boughnou’s fatal railroad crossing crash and a lumber yard wreck at a semaphore station. Detectives pursue suspects while saloon incidents and police actions are described amid city life notes.

James Harry Morgan Jimmy Warsaw Russia Galesburg Morgan Henry Houghnou Thei Ishi Fifth and Warren Streets Owlock Mr. Boughnou Roughnon Christianson Mercy Hospital Fagman

Extraordinary session stirs budget pact amid confusion

Fragmented outline recalls a special meeting on budget financing and political jostling. Mentions Republican party figures, missing teens near Wako, and a claim of a new envoy opening traffic routes to Vitebsk. A large plant fire in Richmond causes heavy losses. Referee Kiddie Graney selected for a San Francisco fight. An ad touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with testimonials.

Lott Christ National Republican Committee Vitebsk Rusia Truttic St. Louie Askusen L. Moore Gna San Richmond Kiddie Graney San Francisco Young Corbett Eddie Hanton Ulicaiid Winter Krom Vard Academy

Scotts Emulsion marketed as modern cod liver oil

The ad promotes Scotts Emulsion as a first answer to coughs colds throat and lung troubles. It claims improved taste and easier digestion making it suitable for all ages and offers a sample on request from Blott & Down at 409 Mears Street New York.

Scott Blott & Down 4Oy Mears Street New York

Moline Plow Company Reorganizes as Bain Wagon Links

Leving Farier Winager named manager of the Moline Plow Company to fill the vacancy caused by W. Hf. resignation, in a move seen as aligning northwest interests with Bain Wagon of Portland Ore. The change follows a period of steady leadership and signals a broader corporate union in the region.

Leving Farier Winager Jeline Taw Company Dal “Tes Moline Plow Company King- Man Plow Fiting Bern Hye Roel Comecrtt Bain Wagon Company Portland Ore Pany

Rectal and Intestinal Disease Specialist Promises Cure

A physician advertises cure for piles fistula chronic constipation fissures and other rectal and intestinal diseases without pain or surgery. He claims expertise in female disorders linked to rectal issues and offers privacy with female attendants and free consultation. XRAY examination available at Mitchell Lynde Building Rock Island floors 4 50 and 6 tours hours listed.

Leore Wemett Horne Mitchell & Lynde Bidy

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