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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27

Nelson Eilstrom- Miss Esther ELL
strom and Nelse Nelson celebrated
their nuptials Thursday evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs \. G. Ellstrom. 1905 Seventeenth
avenue. The event was Witnessed by
10 relatives. and Rev l.. y. Johnston of
the Swedish church. of which the bride
is member, officiated Mr.. and Mrs
Nelson will not take a wedding trip
but went TO housekeeping on Twelfth
avenue and Eighteenth street. where
the groom had prepared a home. Quite
Il number of handsome presents were
rendered the bridal pair. including sill
verware and cut glass The groom is
employed at the Moline Pillow COM
pany's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27
Nothing to Fear,

Mothers need have no hesitancy in
continuing to give Chamberlain
Cough Remedy to their little ones, as
it contains absolutely nothing injuri-
Gus. This remedy is not only perfectly
safe to give small children, but is a
medicine of great worth and merit. 1t
has a world wide reputation for its
cures of coughs, colds, and Group, and
can always be relied upon. For sale
by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27

Numbering Houses Problem.-La-
dies of Candee Grove and contiguous
territory. which is seeking the convent
ence of free mail delivery, held a meet
ing at the C. S. Candee store on Tween
ty-fifth street Thursday afternoon.
There was much discussion of the work
in hand. and the ladies will not give
up. though realizing that they have an
uphill fight before them. With the
present system of numbering. and the
fractional numbering of streets and
avenues, the matter is perplexing. Be
tween Eleventh and Twelfth avenues
there are observation-disclosures Eiev-
enth-and-a-half and Observation-Disclosures
quarters avenues. The Candee store.
at which the meeting was held, is on
Observation-Disclosures avenue and is num-
bered 1852. Numbering lots as they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27
left to vote as they pleased i'll regard
to the respective candidates.

left to vote as they pleased in regard
to the respective candidates.
o
Max Roegge Used a Cane.-MaX
Roegge, who conducts the public
scales at Second and Perry streets.
was served with a warrant charging
him with assault and battery ON 5.
Chram. a Hebrew peddler who disput-
ed the correctness of Mr.. Roegge' :
weights Mr.. Roegge is alleged ID
have given Chram punch in the face
and also To have struck him ever the
shoulder with a Bryan 16 TO l cane.
The hearing has been set for next
Thursday before Justice Ditzen.
Obituary Record.-Yesterday at the
family home in jamestown occurred
the death of Mrs Louisa Ord, an Old
and well known resident of that vicin-
ity She had been a resident there
for about IS years. Mrs. Ord was born
in England and was ~ years of age.
Her death followed an illness of eight
days duration of acute bronchitis The
survivors are seven children-Robert
of Rock Island, George, Albert Melvin.
all of jamestown. Mrs. Harry Council
of Davenport. Mrs. Mary Gold of BUT
falo. Iowa. and Mrs. William Bennett
of Angus. Iowa. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon with servic-
es at the jamestown church at ,
O'Clock and burial in Blue Grass Gene
terry.
Mrs. Mary Pletz. an old resident of
Davenport. passed away Thursday ev-
ening at her home. rear 223G Fulton
avenue. She was 76 years of age and
a widow. Mrs. Pletz was member Of
the Women's Christian society of St.
Joseph's church and the funeral will
be held from there Monday mnE2ing at
Q O'CLOCK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27
DAVENPORT

Buys Another Elevator.-The ID.
Rothschild Grain company has Just
bought $4,000 grain elevator and
malt house at South Chicago A tele-
gram TO this effect shows that the
Davenport company has purchased the
big 100000 bushel elevator of the
American Mailing company, in the
Chicago suburb of Colehour. and the
adjacent malt house. of like capacity
Inquiry at the home offices of the com
pany in Davenport confirms the report.
Besides its Davenport elevators and
this Chicago elevator and malt house
the Rothschild compan.' owns 16 ele-
vators in Iowa and Minnesota. The
home Offices will remain here and the
business be conferred here. of course
the large Chicago purchase being
simply incidental to the growth and ex-
pansion of the company's business.
Elected Grand Conductress.-Mrs
Bessie Bills OF Davenport. has returned
home from Mason City where she at
tended the convention of the Grand
chapter of the Eastern Star -Irs.
Bills was honored by being elected to
the office of grand conducuess. The
convention was a big one and II offic-
ers were elected and installed
Bolt Part Of Ticket.-The National
Republican league of Scott county
composed of standpat republicans and
numbering 500 members. with tenfol1
more OF sympathizers. held largely
attended meeting Thursday evening at
Turner hall Bruce Seaman presided
as chairman and +. ID. Let's rs secre-
tary. The members voted as a unit to
repudiate large number of the repab
lican candidates now before the people
begging for election. They voted not
to support Cummns for governor. or
Garst. for lieutenant governor but in
their places to work and vote for Por
ter and Dennisou. The meeting also
refused TO endorse the republican
county ticket and the members were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27

Thcma s-Johnson.-At the parsonage
of the First Baptist church Thursday
afternoon Rev. b. F. Martin married
William Thomas to Miss Minnie John
son. The attendants were James
Thomas. brother of the groom. and
Miss Lillian Johnson sister of the
bride. They will make their home in
Moline The groom is employed at
Deere & MaHsur companys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27

are numbered in other parts of the city,
the numbers would reach 1900 long be
fore Twelfth avenues is reached. as
there are $50 feet to account fer after
Observation-Disclosures avenue is
reached
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27

ed right in front of the doorway. \
bed. refrigerator and other articles
of furniture have been placed on the
porch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27

Does Not Apply Here Wednesday
the supreme court of Illinois passed
upon an ordinance by the Chicago city
council specifying that a patented ar
ticle be used as the material in street
improvements 1t appears that the or
dinance stated that bithulitic material
be used in the Improvement of Wood
lawn avenue. and this was contested
on the ground that the ordinance desig-
mated patented article. the case be-
ing carried to the supreme court by 4
Mr.. Seigel The court held that the
ordinance was void. Seventeenth street.
in Moline. was paved with bithulitic
material. but Mayor Olson and the
council required that the specifications
be left open, providing for bithuminous
macadam. which permitted others than
the Warren people to bid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-27

of Mr.. and Mrs. William Seiffert have
decorated their future home at 141S
Sixth avenue in most profuse man
ner. Mr.. Seiffert was married to Miss
Louise First Tuesday evening, and are
now away on their wedding trip. When
they return 10 their home they Will
perhaps be surprised to see what has
been done. Long strips of bunting
have been stretched across the front
porch and a pair of shoes are suspend
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
If Interest -
- TO Women.
CAUSES OF TRUANCY.
fEMef One Is Failure of the School
to Interest the Child.

Hnere are over six hundred thousand children In
J Che public schools OF New York. and the records
show only about nine thousand truancy cases for
she year ended IN July, 1905 DR.. Clarence E.
az .leney associate city superintendent Of public
schools who addressed the women's conference of
the Society for Ethical Culture fits regular meet
ing yesterday afternoon, thinks that this IS not z
had showing and the number, moreover, is a de-
crease of one thousand from the preceding year.
This however, does not represent the total number
OF truants in the city, for the that the sew
enty-seven attendance ott1cers. who have TO cover
the entire city. cannot possibly find them ALL
There thousands OF policemen covering the
district said Dr. Meeney, land It occurred
TO that they might cooperate with the attend
officers in picking UP truants but the Conmis-
aioner thought II would take up too much of their
none of the children have been 10 school. but
don't hold the attendance officer responsible for
stores and factories Where Children are Illegally
employed. except TO investigate cases reported 70
Aid Society, Settlements and similar agencies OF
the Health Board and the State Labor Bureau
Eke the oatdoor air and outdoor activities better
and 90 sns be-
he said by the adaptation of education to the needs
'Much truancy." he said. 'Ts due to the habit
created by part time classes: Much is due to
s scSoo to Interest the ehd que rr2aney me as be
ies:ened by the creation of special classes for spe
Special scoos a oVer the city where chdre Sfe to
whom the regular course of study is adapted
could be educated in subjects that they able
70 master. The education in such schools should be
Dr. Meleney mentioned that he had tried TO capt
when asked for an explanation of their absence
from school, that Thanksgiving was a holiday
they didn't see why they shouldn't have the whole
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
a DOCTORS TRIALS
He sometimes Gets Sick Like Other p.on,.

Even doing good TO people is hard work ~ vou
have too much of il to DO - 'ou
NO one knows this better than the hard-work
ang, CONSCIENTIOUS family doctor. He has troubles
OF ms oWh-oIten gets caught in the rain or
Snow or loses so much sleep he sometimes gets
out or sorts. An oVerworked Ohio doctor feIs
his experience: '0A '''
ABOUT three years ago as the result Of doing
two mems work, attending a large practice ana
looking after the details Of another business nav
health broke down completely and l was little
better than a physical reck
Il suffered from indigestion and constipation
Joss or weight and appetite, bloating and pair,
aIter meals loss of memory and lack of nerve
force for continued mental application
Il became irritable, easily angered and de-
spondent without cause. The hearts action be-
came irregular and weak with frequent attacks
or palpitation during the first hour or two after
retiring
"some Grape-Nuts and cut bananas came for
my lunch one day and pleased me particularly
with the result. got more satisfaction from it
than from anything / had eaten for months and
on further investigation and use, adopted Grape
Nuts for my morning and evening meals served
usually with cream and q sprinkle OF salt or
sugar
MY Improvement was pid and permanent in
weight as well as IN physical and mental en-
onrahce In a word. l am filed with the ioy
OF living again. and continue the daily use OF
Grape-Nuts for breakfast and often for the
evening meal.
The little pamphlet, The Road 10 Wellville
Iouho IN pkgs Is invariably saved and handed
10 So1le needy patient along with the indicated
fsneoy Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich There's a reason"
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
HELPS THROUGH BRANCHES

Mrs George Perkins Lawton, president Of the
Saratoga branch, viii IN addition her usual
Christmas distribution OF cheer send out twenty
five bound novels and cards to Sunshine invalids.
The list has been furnished by the office.
The Dorchester Cass) branch does much of its
work through the City Guild. and the president
gives one day each week in the cutting room q the
charity organization preparing garments for the
poor.
The Elrnira CN. y members are lending a help
sng hand 10 g worthy mission in that city. The
Annisquam CMass) branch is busy with work for
the Fishermans Institute. in Gloucester Mass
The Flatbush Juniors have been busy during the
year IN sending contributions TO Sunshine fairs.
letters and souvenir postals to ''shut-ins" The
president Of the Postal Card branch before II de-
oided 70 take up general good cheer work sent
out $500 post1ls to the branch members. MANY of
them were rwarded while she travelling in
Europe. "
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
HENES-STEHIlN.

Joseph Stehlin and Miss Mamie Henes, daughter
of Mrs. Julia F. Henes and niece Of George Ehret,
were married yesterday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock
IN ST. Francis de Sales Church by the Rev. Father
Hoey. the pastor.
The walls of the church were covered with
smilax and large clusters OF white chrysanths-
NUNS.
Palms, snilax and flowers covered the altar. Ths
bride. who given away by her uncle. John B.
Hasslocher. a princess robe of white satin
trimmed with duchess lace. Her white tue veil
caught with orange blossoms and she
ried lilies -the-valley. Her ornaments were
necklace and pendant of diamonds, the gift of the
bridegroom'S father The maid of honor, Miss Julia
F. Henes. white chiffon over yellow silk and
carried roses. Mr.. Stehlin had Frank Gulden as
his best man, and the usherS Robert Cruik-
shank. Dufielq Prince, William Henes Louis
Henes James J. Mcguire and Louis j. Ehret.
The wedding was followed by reception at the
home of the brides mother. No. 1909 Park avenue,
which decorated with palms and potted chry
santhemums and abundance of American
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
THANKSGIVING At EMANUEL.

The Thanksgiving services at the Temple Emanu-
FL will be conducted By the Rev. DR.. J. Leon
Magnes.
There VIII bo no services At the other temple IN
Fifth avenue on Thanksgiving Day this year. De-
schulman having delivered his Thanksgiving ser.
mon last Saturday
At the Synagogue OF the Spanish and Portuguese
Hebrews 10th street and Central Park West the
services VIII be conducted by the Rev. Dr. II
Fere'ra Mendes and there will also be a special
nluscal service. in which the Spanish Hebrew mel
odes OF the time before the exodus from Spain. in
lzs4 Will be the feature. Dr. Mendes will speak
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
ALLFNDALT REPORTS

Mrs. 6. #. Van Houten, treasurer Of the Allan
dale On - adult branch, reports that the sum Of
as 20 was realized from euchre held by the
branch, out Of which desk and chair were pur-
chased TO help furnish a new classroom IN the
public school. Many Of the scholars are T. S s
members Ten dollars was forwarded as a special
gift 10 another branch. and many articles Of cloth
Ing were passed on" to worthy families The sum
OF S VIII be contributed TO the T. 5. 5 Christmas
work at the general Office. The junior branch Of
Allendale Is no less alert in good works Mrs.
Frank Drummond, the president. reports as fol-
lows:
Since May the chtIdren's branch held sale Of
fancy articles, candy, cake, etc. at which the sum
q S46 was made out OF this. so was given for
tro!iey rides and So toward a piano for the Allen
oale school The balance on hand will be given
toward the Christmas box. Flowers and clothing
were distributed. -e
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
SERIOUS FIRE AT BATTERY.
Tunnel Building, Near Storage Place for
Explosives, Burned.

Fire partly destroyed the sand house two
story frame building of the New York Tunnel
Company at the Battery. opposite South Ferry
yesterday morning. The cause Is supposed to have
been defective insulation. Great excitement pre-
vailed for while, as il feared that quantity
or powder and dynamite stored the building
would be exploded.
The reserves of the Church street and Old Slip
stations were called out during the fire TO handle
the crowds Of commuters from Staten Island and
South Brooklyn
Only the prompt and efficient work of the Fire
department and the. tunnel company's volunteer
hremen prevented the destruction of the south
FERRY elevated station. 1t feared for time
that the men at work in the tunnel We're in danger
or suffocatton. The strong draft in the tunnel
forced the smoke out. and the did not know
that there had been a fire until IL was out.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
CONTRIBUTIONS

a cloth suit and unfinished wool work have been
received from Greenwich. Conn; two pairs OF wool
len stockings, from Mrs. G. T. Bennett for an IN
HaLd oox Of clothing. from Mrs Church, Of
brooklyn; stamped souvenir postals from, T. %
ldSTllsho' or Kye; me games. an extensive ward
rome 1or dolls, furniture, books, ETC. from r =
Amend; Ecrapbooks, from Violet Emery: q how M q ~
ssfIut .sf5 articles cards. etc. from a F. ~ of Plain
sle4o' y - generous supply OF Christmas gifts
troIn aIo the HfbeTna Supply Company; scrapbooks
% slaeo %lth bright co!ored r ures. and some ari.
Slse S OF underwear for Southern Christmas
bokes from l. NJ, Of Staten Island. Three moro
6ScAels iof Thanksgiving dinners have come from
" "A. A., which VIII be given those who other
wlse NouId nave had no dinner that day.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
RAPTIsTs CONDEMN CONGO cRuelr,Es

The Baptist ministers at their meeting yesterday
adopted resolutions condemning conditions In the
Congo Free State and calling Secretary Root
OF the State Department to do everything in his
power 10 put an end TO the iniustices practised
IN tnat country. The resolutions will be signed
terian ministers appointed committee consist
ing OF the Rev. DR.. Arthur J. Brown the Rev Or
Gleand b. McAfee and the Rev. DR. David G.
Wylie. to draw up similar resolutions They will
.''NS w.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27

II Is made OF dark red yelling with velvet trim
ming ana yoke ana cuffs OF A simple aover lace
mere peg also some feather stitching used, which
For the twelve-ysar size vii be required five
yards or material y, four and one-auarter Yards
sc or three and hve-eighths yards A inches wide,
with seyen-eighths yard IS inches wide for the
u years. ''
The pattern will be sent to any address on receipt
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
THE PRESIDENTS TURKEY SHIPPED

Westerly. r. l.. Nov. 26.-Ready to be cooked
and packed neatly in a box. a twenty-eight
pound turkey shipped to President Roose-
velt by Horace Vose to-day. Tho sending of a
turkey for the Thanksgiving dinner at the White
House is annual affair with Mr.. vose The
bird is Rhode Island bronze. with q tinge Of
wild blood
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
CHELSEA BRANCH SALE.

Mrs. Greene reports that the receipts from the
apron and bag sale held last week We're S74 So This
includes 81 FOR number of jars Of extra fine pre-
se5yes that We're made by a T. S. S. member in
widowed mother in this way. The president was
glad 10 assist not only on this occasion, but she
abie TO sell S2o9 worth Of preserves-a welcome ad-
oiLon 70 the limited income Of these gentlefolk
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27

Beauty roses. Among those present were: George
Mrs J; 3. Hesslocheri Mr.. and Mrs, +. NJ Burg H
John Gillig, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan J. oBrien. Mrs
j. Dehl - Frank A. Ehret. Jerome slegel. Mrs, Anna
Kuttr9if. I,i Miss Kuttrof. Mr.; and Mrs, Gottfred
Edwin Henes, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bopp. Mr.. and
Mrs, George S. Runk, Mrs, and Miss G. Chaton.
Charles D: Donahue. J. G. G. Hupfel, Miss Hlpfel.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

The chemisette. or the guimpe effect, that is so
fashionable for the grown folk. is also to be found
in the frocks of the little girls Here is an ex-
ceedingly attractive dress that includes the fancy
yoke and deep cuffs that give the desired sug-
geston but that also be made with short
sleeves and with plain yoke In the illustration
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
VETERAN SMoTHERED BY SMOKE.

Matthew Roach of No. 4OS East 18th street a vet
eran of the Civil War. smothered Yesterday
morning In a fire In the basement of No Ok West
S6th street. He went into the factory early in the
morning and in attempting light the gas dropped
lying on the floor Although the blaze was nut out
almost Immediately. Roach was suffocated by the
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
TO TALK ON THANKSGIVING.

Mrs. J. H. Knowles. of the Sabbath Alliance and
Young Women's Christian Association. will be the
leader at the prayer meeting OF the Ladies Chris
tion Union to be held tomorrow morning at II
O'Clock, in the chapel Of the Collegiate Church.
Fifth avenue and 4sth street. Her subject Will be
Thanksgiving" Mrs. Frederick Robert will be in
charge
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
MONEY RECEIVED.

The following contributions for the Thanksgiving
fund have been received: George A W. P, IS:
NJ D. r.. New Jersey $; J. II. D., East Orange.
s.; Mrs Letter, of Gloversvile, y. Y, 81; Miss
Mary Lillian Stainsby. East Orange g. and c. E.
l., 81 Miss Mary W. Bill, OF Connecticut, sends
o. for the emergency fund; Miss Dorr, 30 cents for
sxpressagej Miss Emery, 10 cents. and Mrs B. and
Miss G., 8, for badges.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27

on the duty of the President to issue Thanksgiv-
ing proclamation. He says:
1t is not only the Presidents right TO call the
people to Thanksgiving service, but his duty The
Declaration of Independence aff1rms that all men
were created equal If they CREATED there
must be Creator. Therefore the Creator is rec
oSnzed in the Declaration of Independence on
which the Constitution is founded.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
DAILY THOUGHT.

Give US 20 wake with smiles, give to labor
e1niIing; as the sun Hghtens the world so may one
loving kindness make bright this home of our
hsbiteTion.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27

of 10 cents. Please give pattern number and age
distinctly. Address Pattern Department, New York
Tribune. IF in a hurry for pattern, send an extra
two-cent stamp and we will mail by letter postage
In sealed envelope
New-York tribune., 1906-11-27
Holiday Arrav of New Silk Petticoats

T7OIIUUy HTTuy OF IVHW OIIK TRIIICOuIS
HE gift Of handsome silk peticoat pleases nightly These
Of silks in latest
fascinating colorfu with latest ads and ncies trimmings with
of STYLE:
trimmed a o
Fourth floor
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New me cottage. All modern except
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