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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

Mrs. +. w. Nowlin. who has lived
in Princeton township for the past
80 years. and who is one of the old
settlers of this county. died at her
home in that township Saturday
morning Mrs. Nowlin was so years
of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

Miss Mary E. Waterman. and Mes
DANES Robert ;. Blakemore and Alice
c. Walker. have sent out cards fo,'
an lat home to the Daughters of
the American Revolution, and the
members of the Fortnightly and
Home Study clubs, next Friday even
ing at the home of the first named
lady, Miss Waterman, 172S Fifth ave-
nue.. \ feature of the evening will
be n lecture by Mrs. Florence Kelly
at O'CLOCK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

Peter Ingleson started a bankrupt
CIV case Saturday in the United States
court in Peoria for c. f. Swanson,
west end saIoonkeeper. His liabiii-
ties are S1,S70.O4 and his assets
amount to nothing after the pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

Work will be started this week by
the d.. Il. l. y. w. on the fill of the
tailrace in preparation for the i'm
stallatiOn for an extensive system Of
switch tracks and a double track SER
vice to Rock Island. As the fill pro-
crosses there will disappear the his
toric waterway along which Moline
gained its manufacturing impetus
and over which many a municipal
father has suffered the horrors of
nightmare.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

.sss=.=====Sz. CHICAGO, BURLINGTON &
sSSSsSEftSl ~ Quincy Depot Second
kIisIIIIIllfljiu avenue and Twentieth street.
ssIF3Sf MI. YOUNG, Agent.
E4llIttlIfE4 FRANK a. HART.
t4seea4esza71 Passenger Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15

Miss Fannie Francis left for Chi
cago today, there to spend several
months. She will attend lectures and
engage in other researches in line
with work and study in which she is
interested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15


The death of John Holiday Alex
ander occurred at his home, BOZ Kirk
wood boulevard, at little after mid
night of Friday night. 1t removed
one who has been a citizen of this
county for more than half century,
and one of the best men of the cont
munity. Mr.. Alexander was born
near HolIidaysburg, Pa, May 10, 1925.
pn
The last will and testament of the
late Michael Hefferon has been filed
for probate. The document. which
was draughted by Harry {. Ryan on
Nov 20. 1899, is in some ways a re-
markable one. 1t follows: II give 70
my nephew, Michael Hefferon, now
living in Glenfield, Allegheny county,
Pa, all of my property of every kind
and nature whatever, and wheresoev-
err situated, to be disposed of by him
i'm the following manner, to-wit: He
is to give to my son, Michael Joseph
He fferon. one-third thereof when he
arrives at the age of 81. provided he
shall at that time have quit gambling
and drinking and is sober and indus
trious. To my grandson he shall give
one house and LOT" The decedent in
the document makes reservations So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-15
TRAINS

TRAINS. 4 LEAVE ARRIVE
st, Louis, Springfield,
Galesburg, Peoria and
Quincy ..................s 1850 am 1915 am
Chicago. ............ .. 1850 am ts:s5 am
Peoria, Beardstown, Bur
hngton, Denver and
West .s................ f2:SO pm tl2:ll pm
st. Louis, Kansas City.
Coast ........... -. s.7:25 pm '7:lo pm
sterling and points In
termediate ............ +7:25 pm t7:1o pm
ssst Moline (suburban) 1920 am 1920 pm
dubuque, Clinton, La
Crosse, E Paul. MINI
and n. w $40 pm 1928 am
clinton, Dubuque, and
La eros e..........-.... 100 am 1900 pm
Clinton and Intermediate $500 am 200 pm
s. Stop at ock Island 20 minutes for meals.
sDaily tDafly except SUNDAY.
Telephone 1850.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
SCHOLARS ARE AWARDED PRIZES.
Cantata Is Sung at Third baptist Sun
day Schools

Among those who received special prizes
last night at the Christmas entertainment
of the Second Baptist Sunday school were
Miss Matte Collins and Ralph Jacoby,
neither Of whom has missed a Sunday
school service at the Second Church for
ten years. Each received a gold watch.
A prize was awarded Charles Diekenga.
who has not missed a service for thirteen
years. Mr.. Dlekenga received his watch
three years ago, according TO the custom
of the school. -r--- So
One of the pleasing features of last
nights entertainment was a Cantata, The
Revolt of Santa Claus" which was sung
ny twenty scholars. The part of Santa
CLAUS was taken by Robert G. Guerney.
Among the countries represented by the
children were Russia, France. China, Japan.
England, Ireland and Scotland. the Ameri-
can cowboy and the Southern negro were
also in the cast. National costumes were
worn. The cantata was prepared under the
direction of Miss Ella Mitchell and Mrs. l..
X. Luddington.
The $50 scholars of the school each re-
cetved a present from the monster Christ
mas tree. Thirty-siX books were given TO
as many scholars who have been present
at every service for n year. Seventeen
members of the carol choir received prizes
for excellence in the performance of their
work.
The arrangements for the entertainment
were made by Luther Ely Smith, Mrs. l..
K. Luddington and Miss Ella Smith. The
superintendent of the school is JOIN 3.
Edwards.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
SERGEANT BEATEN BY NEGROES
PatrOlmen Come to Rescue and
Arrest His Assailants.

Sergeant Everett CT. Hancock of the
Fourth District Police Station, Seventh and
Carr streets. while trying to quell a riot
among negro hoodlums early yesterday
morning at Seventeenth street and Franklin
avenue. was knocked down, and but for the
timely arrival of PatroImen Patrick Sulli-
van and Maurice Birmingham might have
been seriously injured.
When the two patrolmen came up the
negroes had the S~ergeant's gun and club and
one of them was working at the trigger, try
ing to shoot Hancock. With drawn reyolv-
ers, Birmingham and Sullivan rushed to the
aid of their superior. and after firing eev-
eral shots at the negroes succeeded in dis
persing them.
While aptrolling his beat Sergeant Han
cocks attention was attracted b. the
screams of a woman at Seventeenth street
near Franklin avenue. where he saw sew
eral negroes beating. a negro woman. One
OF the negroes knocked her down and the
others were kicking her.
The Sergeant rushed into the ;h-ong and
with his club commenced to strike at the
woman's assailants. One of the negroes
edged his way behind the Sergeant and
struck him over the head with a bottle,
knocking him down.
Annie Devan, a negress. living at No. 1905
Linden street: Lizzie Chalmers of No 70
Linden street. and James Mays, a negro. of
No. 1922 Franklin avenue. were arrested Nv
Officers Birmingham and Sullivan and are
held pending an investigation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
Matrimonial Club Introduces In
novation in Wedding Serv-
ices at Armstrong.
FORM CIRCLE ABOUT MINISTER.
Members All Prominent in Society
and Desired to Wed in New
Way-Christmas Mar
riages Popular.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Armstrong, Mo-, Dec. 25.-Five couples.
forming a circle around the minister. We're
at the home OF the Reverend n. B. Naylor
this evening.
Some time ago the ten young persons
formed a matrimonial club and decided that
they should all be married at the same time.
AT first it was the idea to have a jolly big
wedding. but as time went along and little
Dan Cupid suggested his elfish pranks. they
decided to introduce an innovation in mari
tai history.
At the last meeting OF the club it was
decided that Christmas Day hou be the
time Tor the ceremony which was TO make
them all happy. Only a few intimate friends
We're let into the secret, for though all of
the members of the club are members of
local society. this was not to be in the
strict sense a society affair.
After Christmas dinner had been eaten at
the various homes, and all the Christmas
presents had been received and given, the
members of the club and at 1880
O'Clock tonight. in the company of a few
friends, proceeded to the house of the Rev
erend Mr.. Naylor, pastor of the Mount
Pleasant Church.
They formed a circle. with him in the
center. and he read the service which
bound them In wedlock.
The couples are as follows: Mr.. Kelly Nc
Cune and Miss Lucy Dougherty; Mr.. VIII
Ernest White and Miss saiue VIM; Mr..
Cal Winn and Miss Mae Bell Roberts, and
Mr.. John Palmertree and Miss Sallie
Hearne.
their homes. some of them TO seek parental
forgiveness.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
CHANUkAH FESTIVAL CELEBRATED.
Pupils of Tempt Israel Sunday
school PInNed ..Judns

The scholars of the Temple Israel Sum
DAY. school last night presented Longtei-
lows Judas Maccabeus." The play was
s.mplified. that children might understand
It. The occasion was the Chanukah Festi-
val of the school.
The play was divided into three acts, the
scenes beng the palace OF the King. the
battlefield OF Beth HOron, and the outer
court OF the temple. At the opening of the
first act The Song of Devotion" was sung
by Miss Sophie LLttman. The blessing OF
the nights IN the third act was performed
by Isaac Harris. II the close of the sec
1nd act a chorus sang Greet This Day
With Loud Acclaim" from Handlers Orato-
rio of Judas Maccabeus."
Spectacular features OF the play were the
forming of the rainbow. the masque of the
lights.
The cast of characters was:
King Antichus. William Frank: Jason. Je-
rome Cook: Nicanor. Milton Russack; Judas
AiaeClbeuS. Edward Boahm; First Amh9s-
sador. Walter CHASER; Second Ambassador.
Nathan Berger: First Fugitive. Alex.
Friend: Second Fugitive. Henry Rice; Third
Oliver Rice: Second Captain. Leon Katzen-
stein. Court Ladies-Leah Biuthenthal.
Florence Kariberg; Freda Cohn. Edith
tLevy: Anna Fineshriber. Adele Obermeyer:
Bessie Goldman, Gladys Schlesinger; Minna
Goldsmith, Rose WaIdman; Henrietta ia
c2bsGn.. Goldie Werner; Be sic Keller, Satie
The Forming of the Rainbow-Louise
Friedman. Rainbow. Red. Bertha stern:
Orange. Marian Harris; Yellow. Daisy
ellie Strauss; Indigo. Adele Baer: Vio,et.
Adele Frohlichstein.
Masque of the Seasons-SpTing, Blanche
Nathan: Summer. Gladys Werner: Autumn.
Charles Joseph; Winter. Louis Keller.
kindlins of the Chanukah L~ights-E1ther
Rerger. Clarisse Cook. Sarah Emanuel.
Fannie Frank. Gustava Harris. Helen
Myers. Lucille Strauss. Stella Wasserman.
Gladys Werner.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
~'ae1e-LADES FANCY WAIST WITH VEST.
S825-LADES' SKIRT.
Waist, 80, "a, SO, SO and 40 inch bust.
Skirt, %, q, 26, % and 80 inch waist.

Ladies' Velvet Gown-Consisting of ladies'
fancy waist with vest No. Ss2s and ladies'
skirt No. 1926. This is a season of rich and
elegant effects, but one need not have an ex-
travagant gown to look handsomely dress
ed. Some charming costumes are made of
metal-spotted velvet that is comparatively
inexpensive and makes up beautifully. The
toilet Illustrated is made of blue spotted
velvet. with white liberty satin trimmings.
The waist has for its founda ton a glove
fitted featherboned lining that closes in the
center front. The back is plain across the
shoulders and drawn down close to the belt.
where the fullness is arranged in tiny plaits.
TIL front %piastron is of velvet. completed
with a standing collar. tastefully trimmed
with a velvet protector. The vest fastens
in double-breasted style. with small pearl
buttons.
Tucks on the shoulders are stitched down
about half way. providing smart fullness,
that blouses over the soft belt. The sleeves
are one-piece bishop models. fitting the up
per arm we'll. They are quite full at the
lower edge. where they are gathered and
arranged on white GUNS. over which they
drcop gracefully at the back. The trim
ming on the cuffs corresponds with that on
the collar.
The skirt is shaped with five cores. fitted
smoothly around the waist and over the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26

Jerseyville. H.. received n Christmas pres
ent from Andrew Carnegie yesterday in the
way of an increase in his donation for the
new Carnegie Library. The increase was
from $1,000 to $4,000. 1t came unsolicited
from the Library Board and was in the
nature of a surprise to the members.
Doctor II. R. Gledhiil. secretary of the
Carnegie Library Board. received a letter
from Attorney Charles II. Strong of New
York. who was instrumental in securing the
original donation. announcing that Mr.. Car
negie had decided to increase his gift 500
The increase was made after the needs and
growth of the city had been investigated,
and upon the provision that the City of Jer-
SEVILLE should increase its annual appropri-
alton from $1,000 10 $500 for the library's
support
A meeting of the Library Board was called
yesterday morning Immediately after the re-
ceipt of the letter and the appropriation was
accepted. Mayor George d. Locke was in
formed OF the offer and issued a call for a
special meeting of the City Council for this
evening. Mayor Locke said yesterday that
a resolution increasing the annual appropri-
alton 500 would undoubtedly be passed.
We can give the Library Board 81. 200 an
nually.' said Mayor Locke. in speaking of
the new library. and without any addi-
tional expense TO the taxpayers. In fact.
the City of ~Jerseyville has used the 2-mill
library tax provided in the statute. but has
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
CUPID DOES RUSHING BUSINESS
Twenty Couples Wed at Blooming
ton, Breaking All Records.
ton, Brea

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bloomington. Ill. Dec. @--Bloomington
riages. which breaks all local records. Fol-
lowing is a list of those out of town: ].
Gatlif. Towanda. and Matte E. Michael.
Rosetta. Crutchley. Mclean; Carl Hunter.
Mclean and Lizzie Griffin. Mclean: Harry
McComb. Funk's Grove. and Mary L.
Pontiac. and Dora B. Reed. fAndolph; Wal.
ter ]. Rowland. Lexington. and Minnie I.
Weidner. Cooksville: Willis J. MARYLAND,
Pontiac, and Birdie B. Barrett. PONTIAC;
man. Old Town: Stephen A. Daniel, Colfax.
and Annie V. Vetter. Colfax; Frederick
Tipsord. ssybrook. and Lessie Britin, Say;
Emma E. McNebney. Saybrook; Warren r.
Maltby. Foosland. and Lille .Mers, Lyle
Vile: Fred E. Davis. Rockford. and Emma
Bloomington. and Leota Skaggs. West Sa-
RoGERs-RoBINsoN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
prominent In society here. and Mr.. Tom G
Rogers, a travelling salesman for the Muscogee
last night.
IRwIN-GHARRETT.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Nation. III De- &c 2S ,,,: r George Irwin 4
Miss ote Chariot q this city were married al
viii make their home in Brazil
WEEMER-CUTRIGHT.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
r6 Ma,5"S ami Nj Miss p So,,i ss>N n cu Adam %e s c Of
were married in this city to-day.
STANFIELD-FAUBIoN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
GeossetoTn Tex Dec I'm the Methodist
RED to Mr.. ". ". stanfeid Of Gotuiia. Tex The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. James Il. Faubion.
district. '
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
Edwin Dunlop, Superintendent Ct
st. Louis Terminal Railway
Association, Resigned.
FELT HE NEEDED A REST.
Several Names Mentioned for the
Place. Which Will Become
Vacant on the First of
Next Month.

The resignation of Edwin Dunlop, super
fntendent of the St. Louis Terminal Rail
way Association. was handed in Saturday.
The resignation is to become effective the
list of next month and was accepted with
regret by the officers.
Mr.. Dunlop has been connected with the
association for the last twenty-three years
In capacities varying from switchman to
hfa present position, which he has occupied
for the last seven years.
In speaking of his resignation. Mr.. Dunlop
said that he felt that he needed a rest.
Several names are mentioned in connec-
ton with the place made vacant by Mr..
Dunlop.
Barney w. Frauenthal. superintendent of
the Bureau of Information. said that he had
not heard of Mr.. Dunlop's resignation and
refused to discuss the matter of the super
intendent's successor.
Among those mentioned as eligible for the
place are: Barney Frauenthal. f. A. Che
merry, superintendent of telegraph of the
Terminal Association. and George Han
nauer, chief clerk TO the general superin-
tendent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
SOCIETY FILLED BOTH
BOXES AND PARQUET.

The exceedingly large audience last night
which attended the recital of the Choral
Symphony at the Odeon testified to the in
terest and appreciation taken in Haendels
o~ratorio, THE Messiah"
Though the work was produced only a
week ago, the Odeon last night held even
a larger gathering than that of the previous
Thursday. while the rapt attention with
which solos and choruses were heard bore
ample witness that the audience was well
entertained.
When the doors opened at us there We're
no seats to be had. and standing room was
being sold to scores of persons who
thronged the long lobby.
Mrs. William Porteous. her son and sew
eral ladies occupied a box.
Mrs. Alfred Ernest, in claret-colored silk,
came with friends.
A party OF girls from the Blind Girls
Home occupied their accustomed seats IN
the balcony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Bollman. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Herman Bollnlan, had parquet seats.
Miss Alice Leete came with a party IF
friends.
Father. Powers sat in the parquet with
several friends.
belief Won der L,ippe brought two men
friends with him. sitting in the parQuet.
11r. and Mrs. J. Edward Busch Joined par
quet friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Arbuckle waited some.
time for friends in the foyer.
MIR. and Mrs. Ray Douglas were among
the music lovers present.
SElHuT LdeDeT anu bert lIChlTillS We're In
the parQuet.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Gehner were in the
central perauet, near Doctor and Mrs.
Julius Elnhardt.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hessenbruch came
with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Nahm. who are
jnust back from their wedding trip.
Miss Othelia Lang. Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Elder, Mr.. J. Crawford were early In the
lobby.
Miss Clara Lang. Mrs. Fred Bonsack.
D.. H. Clark and VIII Chauvenet were
among the bachelors present.
Mrs. George c. Carrie had a box with
friends.
Doctor and Mrs. William McCandless came
early.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom vicroy. Albert Veg
man and Herbert owen were in their usual
seats in the parquet.
Nine. Yancke and her daughter. Mis- Hor-
tense Yancke, had front seats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Moffitt had seats in the
rear parquet.
Doctor and Miss William Short had Miss
Margaret Kennedy with them.
Others in the vast audience We're: Doctor
Joseph Spiegelhalter. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Flewyilen Saunders; Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Sultan. Mr.. George Pohi. L. r. Teh-
bette. Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Udell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elias Michael. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Hammerstein. Mr.. and Mrs. George Taus-
Houser. Miss Sarah Tower. E. NJ. Read
Mrs. Einman Clark and Miss Clara Clark
Doctor saxyl. Doctor W. John Harris
August Schmidt. Sister Miriam of Bishop
Robertson Hall and Mr.. and Mrs. ". g..
johnson.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26

maintained q public library since 1895 by
annual appropriations out of the general
fund. The first two years the City Council
appropriated 1900 each, and since that the
annual appropriation has been $1,000"
y special meeting of the Library Board
will also be held this evening. at which
changes in the plans will be made to the
extent of the 5000, in accordance with the
suggestion of J. L. Duffield of the Southern
Illinois Construction Company of East st.
Louis, who is experimenting the erection
of the library The plans for the exterior
will not be changed, all the changes being
in the nature of additional c~onveniences in
the interior.
The new library will be of bufT-co,oreG
Bedford stone. 1t will be 81 feet in width
and 10 feet in depth. Three rooms in the
basement will be finished. One will be used
for a book bindery, another for a storage
room and the third for the engine-room.
A flight of nine steps viii lead from the
street to the main library-room The ves.i-
bule will contain a drinking fountain and
Will open into the rotunda by swinging
doors. Thu library will contain two read
ing rooms, one of which will be set apart
for the use of children. The ceilings on the
main floor will be IA feet high. The in
terror finish will be in California birch. The
roof will be of red Spanish tiles with terra
Gotta finishings. and the building will be
sur1nOunted by a dome through which
most of the light for the rotunda will be
supplied. The site has been selected on
the west side of the Courthouse square. The
contract calls for the completion OF the
building by June /.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26
TRI-CITIES.
GOLFERS HOTEL IN ASHES.
Guests Have Narrow Escape From
Fire Which Destroyed HOstelry.

Golfers Hotel, a large frame structure at
Granite City, was destroyed by fire early
yesterday morning. There were more than
$50 boarders in the house when the fire was
discovered and a serious panic was narrow
ly ayerted.
The origin Of the flames is not known.
About ] o'clock the fire was discovered on
an upper floor, and Utmost before the alarm
could be turned in the building was Il mass
OF flames.
AT first it was feared that several of the
boarders In the upper rooms had perished,
but it was discovered that they had not yet
gone to their rooms.
The Granite City Fire Company. assisted
by citizens, worked for three hours before
the fire was extinguished. The building was
completely destroyed entailing a loss of
5000, half Of which Is covered by insurance.
The building was owned by the American
steel and Foundry Company. and was
leased by Harry Collier several years ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-26

hips without darts. The closing is madS
invisibly at the center back. under two in
verified plaits that are fatty pressed to pre-
sent a perfectly plain appearance.
Box plaitS that are narrow at the belt and
increase in width toward the hem are in
serted on each side of the side cores. They
are stitched down on the edges about two
thirds of their length. and fare gracefully
from that point to the floor. providing a
stylish fullness around the bottom.
Narrow tucks on the edges of the cores
are stitched. to produce the effect of a slot
seam. Some skirts in this style have the
space between the plaits and cores covered
with contrasting material. while in others
bands of ribbon or applique on the plaits
give the effect of panels.
Dresses in this mode may be made of zibe-
line, frosted camels-hair. Venetian or broad
cloth. and trimmed with velvet. silk o. Per
sian panne
To make the waist in the medium size viii
require one and one-half yards Of forty
four-iEch material with seven-eighths of a
yard of twenty-two-inch material for trim
ming. The pattern, No. ss2s. Is cut in sizes
for a 30. "a. SO. 3s and 40 inch bust measure.
To make the skirt in the medium size will
require four and three-quarter yards of for
ty-four-inch material. The pattern, No.
&25. is cut in sizes for a q, "a, %, Is and 20
inch waist measure.