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The Mysterious Death of Fritz Ehrig – Part II

Posted on October 31, 2017 by SCblogger

Click Here For Part One It was on the morning of October 7, 1869 that the body of Friedrich “Fritz” Ehrig was found in the bottom of the cistern in the churchyard of St. Anthony’s Church in Davenport. Mr. Ehrig … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Death of Fritz Ehrig – Part I

Posted on October 27, 2017 by SCblogger

The morning of Thursday, October 7, 1869 probably seemed like a typical fall day to Patrick Higgins, Sexton of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Davenport. The church was (and still is) located on the corner of 4th and Main Streets. … Continue reading →

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