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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
Gets Damaues for Lions

Gets Damages for Lions Bite.-In
the circuit court of Knox county at
Galesburg Wednesday afternoon a YER
dict of $500 damages was awarded to
little Fife Taylor of Moline against P.
J. Mundy. 1t will be remembered that
t1e little girl received some injuries in
hicted on her by one of Mundy's lions
last fall while a street fair was in OPP
Grafton in Galesburg For some time
hee life was despaired of, but now she
il .aeain hale and hearty. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Tay-
Tor of Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
Quick
Payment

upon its Bonds of Suretyship is
the fixed rule of the American
Surety Company of New York
Without bubble or technical OBJ
lection, and with only such delay
as careful examination of proof
requires, losses are promptly paid.
the check being often mailed the
same day the claim is fled.
On Personal Security, recovery
necessarily takes time; with the
American Surety Company of New
York, recovery upon proof of loss
is certain and immediate. Such
quick action often saves bank
from closing its doors. or firm
from going into bankruptcy.
Persons, firms and corporations
requiring bonds from their en-
ployees, should write TO the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
moline MENTION

Extends East Moline Plant Prog
ress is being made by the Union Male
able Iron company on its plans for an
extensive addition to the big plant at
East Moline The work of preparing
the plans is in progress, and it is in
the hands of G. II. Jordan, formerly of
the firm of Jordan e Daebelliehn, con-
tractors Mr.. Jordan outlined the NAL
leable plant as it stands today, and is
we'll qualified to provide for the eX-
tensive improvement The company
expects to add to its capacity to the
extent of so per cent. The chief adj
ditions will be to the foundry, core and
annealing departments. The foundry
building, which is now 1872 feet wide,
will be extended by building an addi-
ton 234 feet long. The annealing de-
partment will be in separate building
which will probably be 200 feet long,
and the addition to the coreroom will
be about $50 feet. The enlarging of
any one of these departments called
for the enlarging of all. Besides this
work the company will add extensively
to its power capacity by installing d
new engine and dynamos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
Low Rates West and Northwest.

Daily until April z, Chicago, Milwau-
kee & St. Paul railway; S31 TO points
in California; $50 to northern Pacific
coast points. Greatly reduced rates
made to many other points west and
northwest. Half rates for children Of
halffare age. Liberal stOp-overs al
lowed on all tickets. Tickets are good
in tourist sleepers. For further infor-
nation regarding rates, routes and
train service, see nearest ticket agent
or write F. A. Miller. general passen-
ger agent, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Luno Penetrated.

u. ",
who is employed by the Davenport Gas
& Electric company, was seriously in
jured by an accident which occurred
in the Petersen block on Third and
Brady streets Wednesday evening. He
is at the hospital with his face and
hands badly burned, two broken ribs
on the left side and, worst of all, per-
forated lung which was penetrated by
one of the ribs. Mr.. Dempsey is a gas
filter and was sent TO Room 16, Peter
sen block, to repair damaged pipe.
He mounted a high stepladder to work
about the ceiling. and, thinking he had
the leak repaired and the room free
from explosive Illuminating gas, he
struck a match. This caused the
whole trouble. The moment he struck
the match there was fearful explO-
sion and, because of his fright, Demp
sey lost his balance. He fell from the
ladder and struck chair near by. In
falling upon the chair, he broke two
ribs on the left side. One of these
bent inward and penetrated his left
lung in such 4 manner as to make his
condition serious.
Teachers in Session. The Scott
County Normal institute is in session
in Science hall. There is a good at
tendance and everything points to-
lard a busy and interesting session.
The first part of the institute this
week is for teachers of the a division.
This division comprises all of those
who have been teaching for three
of hn
division. comprised of those who have
aught less than three years, will
gather the early part of next week.
School Fight Ends in Suit. - H. H.
FridIey of Buffalo township, chairman
of the Oak Hill school board, has en-
tered suit against Edward Roth for
So 900 for alleged SANDER Mr.. Fridley
says that on Jan so, 1906, when he was
presiding over a meeting of the board.
Mr.. Roth arose and. in a Commute ad-
dress. slandered him outrageously,
calling him a liar and saying that he
was unfit to occupy the chair as pres
ident of the board. Mr.. Fridley main
tains that this has ruined his reputa-
ton. both as president of the board and
as a private citizen. He says that 1t
has also reflected upon the competency
of the teacher of the school and caused
many parents 10 take their children
out of school. He therefore maintains
that he has been damaged in the sum
of So 900 for which he asks judgment.
Suicide at Durant.-H. A. Branch,
we'll known resident of the vicinity of
Durant. in this county. ended his earth
ly existence by hanging himself We'd
nesday Mr. Branch had been missing
all day. and toward evening his son
found the lifeess body hanging to a
rafter in the stable. Deceased was 81
years of age and had resided at Du
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

Could Not Prove Case.-The case
against F. c. Harrington of the Griggs
music house was dismissed by Justice
III. y. Williams. Mr.. Harrington was
arrested charged with violating the
itinerant merchant ordinance of Moline
On Monday, but the case was contin-
ued. In case of this kind it is al
most impossible to prove a mans in
tentions. Mr.. Harrington, it was claim
ed, would move to Moline during the
busy season and set up in business,
and when it grew slack would move
back to Davenport Witnesses testi-
fed that he had tried to lease certain
buildings to locate permanently, but
had been unsuccessful. James Coin
said that he had tried to buy his lease
on the Kracke building on Fifteenth
street, but that he refused to sell.
There was no evidence introduced to
show that he was violating the ordin-
ance and the case was dismissed.
James Coin was fined $3.05 by Justice
IngelsOn for contempt of court Hei
positively refused to obey subpoena
that was issued subpoenaing him as a
witness in the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

Banquet for Grocers.-Grocery men
and their clerks of Moline are to be
banqueted at the Manufacturers hotel
this evening by the National Biscuit
company. 1t is expected that some of
the head men of the company will be
in the city to attend and make speech
es that will be in order after the lunch
con. This will be the first of three
banquets that are to be given by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

Postmaster at SiIvis Named.-V. II.
Dumbeck has received notice of the
establishment of a postoffice at Silvis
and of his appointment as postmaster.
He will forward his bond at once. 1t
is expected that his commission will
arrive within few days and he hopes
to have his room fitted up so as to be-
gin the delivery of mail by the middle
of next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
c., M. G. st. p. Excursion Rates

Homeseekers' tickets on sale the
first and third Tuesday in each month
to points in Iowa. Minnesota. North
and South Dakota and to other home
seekers territory. For further infor-
nation phone or call at any c., M. &
st. P Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
fifth street

fifth street.
Seventh ward-Third precinct, Albert
Olson's barn, Forty-fourth street be-
tween Seventh and Eighth avenues.
II. c. SCHAFFER,
City and Town Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, March IA, A. ID.
1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
RAILWAY TIPS.

The c., NJ. & st. P. offers first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping cal
reservations made to any point desir-
ed. For further information phone any
OF their offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

Branch, resides in Davenport, and the
other brother is a resident of Glad
brook, Iowa.
Choose Valedictorian. = Carl Lam
bach, the son of DR.. and Mrs. F. Lam
bach, was elected valedictorian of the
class of June, '06, at class meeting
which was held yesterday at the high
school. Miss Lillian Moth was hon
ored with seven votes for the Office, but
there were 20 votes for Mr.. Lambach-
Berry in Second Wreek.-A small
wreck on the Milwaukee tracks be-
tween here and Nahant Wednesday
night smashed a passenger engine and
a couple of coal cars. The engine was
backing up TO town TO take out the
Southwest Limited, and backed into a
string of Burlington coal cars. On the
engine were j. Cowan, special agent
of the Milwaukee, and Al Berry, the
man arrested for running away with
a switch engine a day or two ago.
Cowan had had Berry down TO the
scene of his escapade, securing addi-
tional particulars of il. Neither they
nor the crew were injured, and the
track was cleared. But the engine
that brought in the limited had to go
on with it, on account of the damage
to the engine here.
Is Son of Postmaster Bryson.-Rob
ert A. Bryson, son of Postmaster Lon
Bryson of Davenport, has been elected
president OF the American Bowling
congress at Louisville, KY
EIks Secure Option on Site.-The To-
cal lodge of Elks has secured an OPP
ton on the property located on the
northwest corner of Fourth and Scott
streets, adjoining the natatorium build
ing, upon which it is proposed to erect
the new Elks' building for this city.
Architects Hansen & Harfst have
drawn plans for this proposed building
These plans provide for a two-story
brick structure, &c by 80 feet in dimen-
sions, with a 12-foot basement.
DR.. kulp Dead. - Dr. John Kulp died
at Pueblo. Col. at o'clock yesterday
afternoon For a number of years he
was in charge of Mercy hospital and
was one of the most successful physi-
clans of the city. Several months ago
he went to Pueblo, Co., to take charge
of large sanitarium. Several weeks
ago he had one of his feet badly burn
ed while taking a hot bath, and blood
poison set in, which terminated in his
death. His remains will be brought
back to Davenport for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23
.Hn7ericdn.
Surety
Company
Of ReW York
Capital and Surplus $4,000

Capital and Surplus -, 500 900
LudoIph d Reynolds, Attys., Blu
ford. block; VIM. &. Maucker. ASt.,
Masonic temple. VIM. II. Moore,
Atty. Chase block, Moline; Edyy.
=. Skinner, ARt., 1905 Fifth Ave-.
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

biscuit company, one next week in
Rock Island and the following week in
Daven sort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

was held. The survivors are a wife,
one son and six daughters, in addition
to two brothers. One brother, John
Branch, resides in Davenport, and the
other brother is a resident of Glad
brook, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

Is Son of Postmaster Bryson.-Rob
ert A. Bryson, son of Postmaster Lol
BrysOn of Davenport, has been elected
president OF the American Bowling
congress at Louisville, Ky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

Shapes for every style figure The
large woman likes them because they
make her look smaller, and the woman
of small figure likes them because she
appears larger-and they add grace TO
the woman of correct figure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-23

Smart, natty covert. for spring and
summer Goats, made just right, all the
latest lines that are brought out in
those well tailored garments can be
found here-severely plain-of good
quality covert cloth-the latest tan and
gray shades.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-22
TURNERsVILLE.

Mrs. Walter Marles and son Lawrence, OF
Camden, were the guests Of Mrs. W. Den
mis- few days.
Miss Nellie Prosser entertained Miss Ada
Stetcher, Mr. Rush, of Williamstown, Mr..
Frank Stetcher, Miss Bertha Batten, Mr..
John Magee, of Blackwood, and Miss Liz
zie Burke, on Saturday evening.
Mrs. Mary Ware is very i'll at this
VIZ ting.
There will be a japanese Social at the
home Of Mrs. Ed. Spain on Saturday even
ing, February "a, by the boys and girls, for
the benefit OF the church. All are well
come.
A complete surprise party was given to
Miss Mae Nicholson on Saturday evening,
February II, in honor of her birthday. The
evening was spent in playing games and
singing, after which the guests were invited
to the dining room where they partook of
sumptous feast The guest departed to
their homes at a late hour, wishing Miss
Nicholson many happy returns of the day.
Those present were: Anna Gahres, Helen
Atkinson, Dora Simpson, Frank Atkinson,
Of Hurffyiile; Estella WEIGH, Adnice Ring
rinsey, Adsll Ringrinsey, Walter WEIGH,
JcuutC 0dAQtAC1J u OACAlONu3 AAAb w IL
tits, Edward Bardburg, Of Rlackwood;
Alice Gardiner, Arthur Lee, Of Gloucester
City; Anna Burke, Lizzie Body, Anna
Spain, Marguerite Powell. Ada Price, Her
bert and Howard Williams, Gardiner
Cheesman, Leon Carter, Rosco Cheesman
Halsey Harper. Charles Nicholson, Mrs
James Powell, Estella Collins, Mrs. G. D.
Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs Bradford Collins,
of Turnersville; Helen james, Of Sewell;
Ellsworth Weatherby, Will Dease, 7. Wood,
Harry Burkhardt, John wolf, Of Camden;
Stanley Evans, Cross Keys; Volney Kan
die and Grover Hurff and others whose
names are unknown.
The friends of Miss Belva Cheesman
gave her a surprise party in honor Of her
18th birthday on Saturday afternoon. The
afternoon was enjoyed by all by playing
games, etc. After which they were invited
intoathe dining room where they partook of
a sumptous feast. Those present. were:-
Mrs. E, Cheesman, Mrs. Elsie Murphy, Mrs.
Edward Linsey, Belva-. Cheesman, Mae
and Tillie.. Scott, Elsie Evans, Edna Iryin,
Amy Irwin, Nellie McCurdy, Edna Hurff,
Edna Turner, Ida Snelbaker, Elsie and
Nora Cheesman, Hazel Lindsey, Walter
Madison, Harry Madison, Charles Doug
lass, Earl Ware, Clifford Chew and John
| Irwin.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-22
REDWOOD

Miss Hannah Dilks has been quite sick
the past week.
The young people here have been enjoy
ing the skating the last few days.
Mrs. S. j. Eastack has returned home
after spending some time with relatives in
Camden.
John Nicolson will m owe in the house
now occupied by VIM. Warlow in the
spring. He will work FOR J. FL. Porch.
Edward Knight had several ducks killed
by dogs one night recently.
Charles Nortl and James Boyd are at
tending court as jurors.
Mrs. Charles Miller entertained one day
last week, Mrs. Thomas Graham and Miss
Graham Of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Martha
Lord Of Pitman.
Walter Cattell and family are under
quarantine for scarlet fever. It is a lighs
case.
Martin GurtIer, Of Mullica Hill, had his
arm broken while coupling cars at our
station one day last week.
Joseph jackson and wife Of Bridgeton
have returned home after spending some
time with Mrs. Armstrong and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Knight spent Sum
day with the latter's parents at Swedes-
boro.
Jacob Renter has purchased the Joseph
q Carr farm.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-22
RLAckwoop.

I Rev. and Mrs. F. R. Brace celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary at theiI
home on Church street on Friday night
with a reception, which was attended by
their relatives and friends, including many
notable persons, and also on Monday even
ing at the First Presbyterian lecture room
a reception was rendered them by the CON
gregation and trustees of the church Of
which he is pastor emeritus. An invitation
was extended to the ministers of the county
and program suited to the occasion was
carried out by the committee in charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brace received many useful
and beautiful presents.
In she spelling contest by the higher
grades Of the schools Of Gloucester town
ship, Miss FL. S. Leslie's room Of this place
came out ahead, with percentage of eighty
two. Our OF one hundred contestants two
of the pupils of this school didn't miss a
word out of fifty. They are: Misses Della
Stetser and Myra Rudderow, while Miss
Martha Iyttle, Of Grenloch, and Miss
Violet Wilson, Of Chew's, only missed one
word each.
TIE. Jennings spent Sunday at the home
of his uncle, Samuel Firth, OF Gloucester.
The Blackwood base ball club intends to
give an entertainments on Saturday, March
3rd Further notice will be given.
Mr.. and Mrs William L. Bradbury spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Bradbury's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rowand, Of Over
brook.
Mrs Fred Voigt entertained the Black
wood ThimbIe Club at her home in Camden
on Thursday afternoon last.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-22
BRIDGEPORT.

Mrs. Kate Robinson, whom we reported
i'll some time ago, has gradually grown
worse and is now bed fast. Rheumatism in
a very severe form, with complication,
and general run down condition, we UNDER
stand, are the causes. We hope she may
speedily be restored to health.
Miss Lizzie McKeag, whom we reported
among the visitors last week, is i'll at the
thus far to return to Atlantic City.
Mr.. sturgess, Of Glassboro, the Rural
telephone agent, is seen fitting around town
this week in the interests Of his company y.
think they have the right man in the
right place.
J.B. VanSciver's motor van went through
town with load Of furniture this week, re-
turning to Camden the same evening.
Miss Sadie McGlinoy spent oyer night on
Monday with her father in Chester, and at
tending musical in the evening.
P. w. Gill and sister, Mrs. E. W.Helms,
have purchased the homestead farm known
as the late Steinman Gill farm) and have
leased the same for the coming year I'd
Groves Stump.
Next Saturday we hear is the day the
Grange will move their paraphernalia to
their new home in McIlgain's Hall here.
We shall watch to see the goat; real far
mers goat they say it is.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Flowers and wife, oi
Pennsgrove, spent Sunday in town, calling
on relatives and friends.
Charles Risler, who has a position with
Peirce's Business College, is home this
week with mumps.
| A large party Of friends and neighbors
gathered at the home Of George Zane last
Tuesday night week in honor OF the 21si
birthday of his son, George, Jr All had a
very enjoyable time.
Miss Fannie Horner, prior to opening uT
her spring dressmaking, will make trip te
New York to enable her to better serve bel
patrons in spring and summer styles.
| Joseph s. Featherer is on the sick list
threatened with pneumonia. His sister,
Mrs. Deborah Forte, of Bridgeton, was
buried from her late home last Saturday,
and it was very sad for Nj. Featherer moi
to be able to go to her funeral.
Sunday was fine day and there were
several visitors in town, many being from
Philadelphia.
4 The dredges are now working in the
Hcreek, commencing at the bridge here and
knowing riverward.
| On Thursday evening there will be SO
cial in the hall, to which every one is in
vited It's Washington's Birthday, and
there is no reason why we should not al
come out, and have good time. There
will be games, a dialogue, guessing con
test with prizes, and a general good time
is anticipated; Zoe. admission, refreshments
free. After defraying expenses, the balanct
will be used to purchase dishes for all pub
lie occasions to have free use. Come out
and enjoy the evening. Washington novel
/ ties will be on for sale.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-22
eLAssRoRo.

Rev. and Mrs. Charles B. Dubell gave a
supper to the Vestrymen of St. Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church at the rectory
Wednesday evening. At the meeting
which proceeded il, Rev. Dubell was voted
an increase in salary
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Westcott, Of Pitts
burg, are spending some time with Mrs.
Fred Roller.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Heritage and chill
dren, of Wilmington, Delaware, were the
guests Of DR.. and Mrs. Heritage Friday
and Saturday.
The pot pie supper given by the ladies of
the Methodist Episcopal Churce at Odd
Fellows Hall Wednesday evening, Melted
the church S57.
Rev. Charles B. Dubell was given din
ner in honor Of his birthday at the home
Of his father, Charles E. Dubell at Will
mington, Delaware, Tuesday evening.
Among the guests were Bishop Coleman,
Arch Deacon Hall, ReY. Wells and Rev.
Hammond.
| Mrs. Andrew Proud was severely burned
while attempting to start fire with kero-
sine one day the past week.
Miss Nina Eastman, of Senaca Falls,
New York, entertained her friends at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Shute,
Saturday evening.
Courtland.. Shute has accepted position
at Atlantic City.
| Mrs. T. Whitney left Monday for an ex-
tended visit in Mexico.
j. Wilson Hera and Samuel s. Ledden
have been made appraisers Of the estate Of
the late George Recklecomb. The money
left after all debts have been paid will be
given to the Methodist Church.
| Hon. S. II. Stranger was elected presi-
dent Of the Glassboro Building and Loan
Association at their meeting Monday even
ing, 10 succeed the late John Repp. Jacob
F. Imhof was elected director to fill the
unexpired term Of Mr.. Stanger, and G..
Sherman Moffett was elected vice president
to fill the vacancy made by Mr.. Stanger's
election.
Helen, the FIVE year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Charles Carter, died at their home
on Academy street Wednesday afternoon,
February Is, after a few days illness Of
diphtheria. She was an unusually attrac-
tive child, and the parents have the sym
pathy Of a host of friends The death was
particularly sad, owing to the fact shat the
father who is working at Streator, Illinois,
was unable to reach home before the child
was buried.
The young men Of the Glassboro dane
ing class gave supper and dance at Car
nelrs Hall Tuesday evening which was
largely attended.
A cantata, The Harvest is Ripe, z will
De rendered at tie Methodist Episcopal
Church Sunday evening by the choir.
John Ledden was fonnd in an uncon-
scious condition in his stable Sunday after
noon, where he had fallen in faint direct
" under the horses feet He was carried
to his home and a physician who was sum-
moned says he will recover. He was badly
cut and bruised about the face and head.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-22

see the plalu rIIoss
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-02-22
cLARksBoRo.

The Junior League will hold an enter.
tainment and social on Saturday evening,
Feb. oath, in the basement of the M. E.
Church. A very pleasant program is being
prepared, and an admission Of and 10 cts.
will be charged.
George F. Sculthorp, Of Point Pleasant,
spent several days as the guest Of George
Vannatta.
Miss Della Homer, of Camden, spent
Sunday as the guest Of Miss Ethel Eldridge.
Rey. and Mrs. J. R. Vannatta and Miss
Name Shute spent Tuesday among friends
at Chew's Landing.
Mrs. Elwood Adams Of GIassboro, spent
Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Anna Hoff-
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Black, of Philada.,
spent Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Shute.
Mrs. Anna Morgan, Of Mantua, was a
guest at the home Of N. P. Hoffman Tues
day
The ssY' will meet at the home Of Miss
Name Shute on Tuesday evening, Feb. ~.
All are welcome.
Mrs. Hannah Warrington has recently
received $3.50 as death benefits from the
Jr. O. Il. A. M. Of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burdens we're Sum
day and Monday guests Of friends in Phiia.
Mrs. Fred Krumaker, OF Swedesboro, but
formerly Of Mt. Royal, was buried on Sat-
were held in the Baptist Church at Mount
Royal. She leaFes several children and g.
huR5Bnd 70 mourn her loss.
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