The daily Argus., 1876-03-04

The supper to be given by the W omen
Sewing Society of the Baptist church, on
March 9th, should be we'll attended. The
object is a worthy one and calls for liberal
patronage from all interested in religious
a Moline Churches To-morrow.
The churches to morrow will be presid-
cd over by the regular pastors with the
exception OF ST. Joseph's, lCatholic) which
will not hold services On account OF the
absence of Father Greve in Coal Valley.
The Methodist will hold service under
direction Of Rev. W. M. Collins, both |
morning and evening, and, perhaps,
short prayer meeting at the conclusion of
the evening service. The revival meetings |
which have been in progress in this church
for the last two months were discontinued
on Wednesday evening, but, as there seems
to be general desire to resume the ex-
ercises, it is expected, though not definite
ly understand, that IrotTacted meetings
viii be again inaugurated the coming week.
The revival just closed has been produc
tive Of much good, and upwards of 100
converts were made, many of whom have
united with the church. Some Of the
hardest cases in Moline, were brought to a
realization Of their wickedness during the
meetings, and many an unhappy family
has been made bright and cheerful through
the influence Of religion. Among
the converts was a man who for
years has been terror to his wife and
children, confirmed drunkard, and who
would frequently beat his wife and children
numerically. Now he is a changed man,
and is really trying to live an upright life.
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good results of the late protracted meet
ings, which even the most skeptical must
admit are unanswerable arguments in be-
half of Rev. Will NJ. Collinss efforts to
save souls
Much good has also been accomplish
ed at the Baptist church, and although
the revival meetings there did not
partake of the enthusiasm of those at the
Methodist, Yet the meetings were not un-
productive of religious Improvement
The Swede Methodist, Swede Lutheran,
and the other churches have not been idle.
though no regular revival services have
been held.
Episcopal services tomorrow at 1880
a. w., at which Rev. MI. Gaynor will
preside. No services in the evening at this
church.
The Bridge.
The Rock river bridge question is the
all-absorbing topic of conversation among
our business men, and the matter is beine
actively discussed among all. No subjec
,, for years has claimed more general atten
ton, nor has anything occurred in the his
tory of Moline, which threatens such dis
astrous results to the commercial interest.
} of our city. as the closing of the Rock rive
: bridge No one but admits its necessity
nor pretends to oppose means OF com
munication across the river, but there ar,
hundreds who do heartily and sincerely
oppose the purchase of the present bridge
! and do not hesitate to openly express
: themselves as against the present location
, As the Investigations of the committee pro
8 gress, the feeling in favor of bridge fur
| ther up the river increases, and 1t may b,
: stated, on good authority. that, unless th,
committee change their minds suddenly
? a report will be made yholly adverse +
Q the purchase of the present structure. Hoy
D the owners can consistently expect the cit,
to accept their proposition. and pay then
D for bridge which is really valueless, an,
: some say absolutely worthless, is. to sa,
the least, unreasonable. and looks decided
: like desire to rid themselves of the bur
den, whether the people are willing or not
; Even if the present owners should donat
! the bridge. it is not at all desirable tha
/ the city accept. as the expense of repai-in
). the road, or to state it plainly. the outla
necessary to build new road, would
considerable, and even then, the city woul
!. be the losers.
The location Of the bridge should
!. further up the river, and it is to be hope
: that the city council. at its meeting o
= Monday evening. will notia hastily j
Z this matter but consider calmly an
. deliberately all tae details. twill cost .
more to build new bridge mile furshe
d up the river, than to purchase the preser
g site and rebuild, Nothing short Of $25
y 900 will cover theaoutlay aud if Moline hs
J. got to build the bridget the people have q
e to be taxed to pay for it. the bridge shoul
g be located at some point where betts
e roads and better route can be estabhshe
+, than the present site affords. Why not SUI
al NIT it to q vote &C the people and Let thev