Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-28
DAVENPORT


Percy Phillips, colored, Is years old,
and Daniel O'Neal, also colored, II
years of age, the Davenport police
believe they have apprehended the
bicycle thieves who have eluded the
officers for nearly a week. Half a
dozen brand new bicycles have been
reported stolen during the past week.
A wheel was taken from in front Of
the postoffice last night. According
to the police, the bicycle was found in
the possession of the two colored
boys. Phillips was lodged in a cell
at the station. Young O'Neal was
taken to the juvenile home The boys
claim that another boy loaned them
the bicycles.
Hit by Train.-While crossing the
Milwaukee railroad tracks at the foot
of Harrison street, z. Schluntz, SIS
Esplanade avenue, had a narrow es-
cape from death and was slightly in
Jured when a train struck the rear
end Of the wagon on which he was
riding, overturning the vehicle and
Schluntz is driver OF one of the city's
garbage wagons. The matter has been
reported to the city attorney for in
vestigation. The crossing is supposed
TO be guarded by a flagman.
Twelve Miles Concrete. - Twelve
miles Of cement walks, aggregating
nearly 100000 square feet, will have
been constructed in the city of Dav-
export before the summer ends. This
estimate is based on the number of
sidewalk permits issued so far by
Clerk Fred w. Friedholdt of the board
OF public works. This is a record
breaking year in Davenport in the
amount OF permanent concrete walks
that has been or will have been con-
structed. Thousands OF lineal feet OF
dilapidated brick sidewalk all over the
city have been condemned by resolu-
ton of the city council and sidewalk
contractors have had their hands full
in handling the work they are called
upon to do.
Breaks Rlbs.--Wiiliam Wheeler, col
ored leborer working on the new Rock
Island freight depot site. fell on a
wheelbarrow at the cement mixer,
breaking two ribs. II was at first
thought that he had also suffered in.
ternal injuries but reports from Mercy
hospital this morning proved this sup.
position unfounded. DR.. James Dunn
attended the injured man. he was
taken to the hospital in the city am.
bulance.
Marquette Damaeed.-When tha
steamer Piersen attempted last night
TO pull the steamer Marquette off a
sandbar the latter boat was torn apart
the Piersen steamfng away with q
piece OF the bow Of the Marquette at
tached TO the end of the tow rope,
Loss is estimated at $500.
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Policemen Suffer from Heat.-The
extremely warm weather has made the
position of traffic policeman the most
unenviable job in Davenport Stand
Ing In the hot sun during the warmesl
period Of the day directing traffic
at Davenport's busiest street. inter
sections dressed in a blue uniform anC
wearing a winter helmit is not the
pleasantest task in the world, as the
traffic cops" will willingly testify
The chief. however, realizing the
hardship, has permitted the men Il
walk into the shade near the Sidewalk
At their posts Of duty where they may
mop their brows and cool off a bit 70!
few minutes at a time.
Andrews Chemical Co. Sold.-At
sac held yesterday by Deputy Sheriff
Jack Marinan. the machinery, offic,
fixtures and supplies OF the Andrew
Chemical company was sold TO tn,
Davenport Locomotive Works, which
was the highest bidder. The sale wa
made TO satisfy a judgment obtained
by the Davenport Locomotive Work
against the Chemical company. Tn
machinery and fixtures were sold TO
the sum Of $1,000. The judgmen
which was obtained by the Davenpor
Locomotive Works was for S3.425
and an execution was issued to enforc
the judgment.
G. A. r. Eneampment.-A numbe
OF Davenport veterans are conten
plating attending the national G. 4
r. encampment TO be held az Chat.
nooga. Tenn, Sept. 1920. The Mobil
& Ohio railroad is Offering specii
low rates from st. Louis to Chatt;