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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

2

Missing Man Sought. Gambling Hubs Closed in Davenport

Police seek Charles Siegmund last seen in Minneapolis then Davenport after a September stop at Koester's hotel and a $65 withdrawal. he has $100 on deposit. Davenport shuts all gambling houses by order of Mayor Scott as floaters are told to leave. Also find of runaway boy Charles Giese in Washington Square prompts telegram to Quincy mother. Obituary notes W B McMullen of Knoxville and local social updates follow.

Charles Siegmund Minneapolis Siegmund Davenport Koester German Savings Bank Scott Tom Atkinson Quincy Charles Giese Quincey Washington Square Wilkins Sergeant Wilkins London Globe South End Farrington Road East End High Wycombe Charles IL Westminster Gazette Walsh Dr. Walsh Chicago Medical Institute West Third Street Mainstreet Davenpore Iowa

Sadie Zetterman Attends Port Byron Wedding

Silvis notes Sadie Zetterman returned from Port Byron where she attended the wedding of Walter Engdahl and Lydia Larson. She played the wedding match as the sociable event on a vacant lot planned by the Royal Neighbors was canceled due to threatening weather.

Iss Sadie Zetterman Port Byron Walter Engdahl Lydia Larson Zetterman Sociable Tenth Street First Avenue Silvis Lodge The Royal Neighbors Richard Walsh Englewood William Marchant Fort Wayne Dick Bell Miss Crable Streator Ill

Moline Election On Site For New Training Building

Voters in Moline decide today whether to authorize a new manual training building at the Washington school site. Polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall for citywide casting.

Washington

Milan resident H. Smith on vacation from rural route duty

Milan notes that H. Smith of Rural Route No. 4 is currently on vacation, with Fay reporting travel or time off.

H. Smith Fay

How to Forgive Enemies Sparks Philosophical Debate

In a lively exchange from the Philadelphia Press two speakers argue about forgiving enemies. McJigger says forgiveness is easy to demand, while Thingumbob insists forgiveness should be earned or freely admitted as undeserved.

McJigger Philadelphi Preas

Aged Woman Injured in Dark Crossing

An elderly woman slipped on a rug in a dim room about 9 o clock and suffered a broken right leg above the knee and a broken right forearm. The incident underscores the dangers of dark rooms and clutter in homes. Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine praises Dr King s New Discovery in a letter, claiming it saved his life and calling it a reliable remedy for coughs and lung complaints. The advertisement touts New Discovery as a preventive of pneumonia and healer of weak lungs, with 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles and a free trial bottle offer.

Lester M. Nelson Naples Maine Dr. King

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