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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
EXPOSURE FATAL
N. P. Peterson, Old Resident of
Gable, Found Dead in
Pasture.
HAD WANDERED FROM HOME
Fell in Pool of Water and Was Unable
to Rise Afflicted Men,
tally.

Gable. H., Feb. 1G.-(Argus SpecialD
N. p. Peterson, an old resident of
Gable. was found dead in a pasture
near Camp Creek, west of town. yes
terday afternoon by a party of men
who had been searching for him all
day.
Mr.. Peterson wandered from home
Thursday, and was seen at the home
of George Nimricks in the evening.
The son started him home. and in some
manner he lost his way and fell in a
pool of water, and, being very feeble,
was unable to get up. He died from
exposure and the cold during the night.
Mentally Derangcd.
Mr.. Peterson had been somewhat de
ranged of late. and he had been wan
dering away from home az intervals,
but relatives have always found him
and brought him home before.
His remains were removed 10 his
home in the eastern part of town, and
an inquest held today.
He leaves. besides his wife two
daughters, Mrs. Frank Lindquist. west
of town, and Mrs. John Ericsson, north
of Sherrard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
vi | LA n.

Mrs. l.. f. Becker is quite i'll at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Henry
Cullen.
Miss Elizabeth Whitesett went Sal
urday to attend the dedication of the
new Methodist church al Presumption
Miss Whitsetts former home
Mrs. Martha Girton is sick at her
home on Grant street.
Charles DePew is preparing 10 move
to the dairy farm on Vandruff's island,
formerly the Marshall dairy farm.
The many friends of MotOrman John
Campbell are glad 10 see him at homo
again after being quarantined in Rock
Island for the past three weeks on aC
count of scarlet fever in his family.
The house on the old farm formerly
owned by the Jacob Vandruff heirs
and recently sold to Douglass Hall
which was burned Thursday morning
was a total loss. there being no insur
ance The building was in old land
mark.
Mrs. NJ. J. Muliett. whose home is II
| Chicago. is here TO help take care 81
her mother. who is i'll at the home d
The Rev Henry Cullen.
! Mr. Payson reports the ice harves
about over for this winter, a fair sup
ply having been put up.
Mrs. Caldwell OF Independent. Iowa
is visiting al the home of Henry Fra
ming.
Miss Nadine Walters assisted .,
her cousin, Mrs George Trabold, CAV
a valentine party Thursday evenin!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

perance in the S. S."-Mrs. {
j. Woodin
ESQ. How to Secure the Cooperation
of the Parents in the S. S.
Local worker
800. How TO Stimulate Pupils 10 Les
son Study at Home'-Loca
worker.
$40. The Teachers Meeting "-Dr J
w. Stewart.
$3.50. Normal Bible Lesson or RounC
Table Conference-Henry Mo
EVENING.
1870. Devotional Services-Dr. J. w
Stewart.
7:45. Child Development"-H. E. Val
DuZer.
sos. Graded Work in the Primar,
and Junior Departments
H. A. Weld.
S:25. AddresS-Henry Moser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

A. r. Mast Dead.-After nearly 60
years residence in Davenport, and 81
years of life, A F. Mast died at 2:15
yesterday afternoon at his home in the
Fejervary building. Mr.. Mast has been
confined in his rooms since last August
by the infirmities of old age. August
Us F. Mast was born in Brunswick
Germany. Oct /, 1919, and came with
his parents to America i'll 1898, their
home fOf several years beirg at Wheel
ing, w Va. There he was employed
on the river boats until 1S49, when he
came to Davenport Entering the
business of general merchandising
Mr. Mast followed it until 1858, when
he was appointed postmaster by Pres
ident Pierce He was reappointed by
President Buchanan in 1857. At the
close of his second term he was elect
ed county recorder and treasurer, and
served two years In 1864 he engaged
| with l.. B. Meyer in the cigar and to
| baccO business, in which they con
tinued for Is years In 1879 he opened
a cigar and tobacco store at 222 Brady
street. which he conducted for many
| years. Mr.. Mast was married in 1916
to Miss Johanna Witt, and all of theil
eight children survive: Mrs. Henry
| SchOmberg of Minneapolis, Ferdinand
Albert F.. Will, Frank, Julia, Clarence
and Lee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
Odd Fellows in East Moline

Odd Fellows in East MoIine.-A
Monday evening of next week in East
Moline. A petition for charter has
been signed by the requisite number
of prospective members. and the next
step is to select a name and temporary
officers and committees to effect per
manent organization. With the estab
iishment of this lodge the first purely
fraternal organizations will be estab
liShed in the suburbs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Wintry winds whined weirdly. Will
lie wriggled while Winnie wheezeI
wretchedly. Wisdom whispers. winter
winds work wheezes. Wherefore We
write, Use Kennedys Laxative Cough
Syrup" Nothing else so good. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
DAVENPORT

Wanted at AIedo.-Thursday even
ing Detective George Stanley arrested
Clint McCulley on Second street be-
tween Rock Island and Iowa street ami
took him TO the station. McCulley's
home was formerly at Peoria. but he IS
now wanted at Aledo. Ill, for highway
robbery. He is charged with relieving
a party of $40 and is regarded as a bad
man. The prisoner was taken 10
Aledo.
Another Impostor Arrested.-A man
probably so years of age, giving his
name as Rev. Fred Schwender of
Quincy, H., was arrested yesterday
afternoon charged with obtaining
money under false pretenses. The man
claimed to be a Methodist preacher, to
be deaf and dumb, and greatly in need
of help. AS a matter of fact he is fully
possessed of both speech and hearing
and is put down by the police as Il
rank impostOr. When arrested he had
with him the following letter of appeal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

containing subscriptions from many
residents of the city: Dear Friend ::
can't talk or hear. My right arm is
injured in the elbow. I am school
teacher and for a long time a minister
of the gospel in the E. " and NJ. f
churches. l thank you for your char.
ity. yours truly, Rev. F. H. Schwender
Quincy, H."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Stank. 1920 Sixth avenue. have the
sympathy of their friends because of
the bereavement of their 7-months-oll
son, William. The baby passed away
Thursday afternoon following a short
illness with pneumonia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
Could Not Lie Down.

Il could not lie down for three nights
l had such cough. Father Johns
Medicine cured me-" Mrs. S. Friend,
s St. Marks Place. New York City
Fifty years in use. Not patent med
icine. Prevents pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
A Valuable Lesson,

six years ago | learned a valuable
lesson" writes John Pleasant of Mag
nolia. Ind. q then began taking DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, and the longer
take them the better | find them "
They please everybody. Guaranteed
at w T. Hartz, druggist. 30l Twenti-
eth street. 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
Programs For Township Sunday
School Conventions Next Week

Following are the programs TO be
given next week in the series of town
ship conventions under the auspices of
the Rock Islam County Sunday School
association, the upper end of the coun-
~ having been covered during the
present week:
Illinois City, Sunday, Feb. II.
AFTERNOON.
200. Devotional Services-Rev. Ed
ward Morton.
2:15. The Teachers Preparations.
Hope Thompson.
2:35. How to Secure the Cooperation
OF the Palents''-Local worker.
2:45. How Stimulate the Pupils 20
Lesson Study at Home"-Lo
cal worker
2:55. Child Development''-H. E. Van
DuZer.
BIS. Normal Bible Lesson or Round
Table Conference-Henry Mo
EVENING.
$50. Devotional Services-H. E. Van
Duzer.
7:45. The Mems Movements. Hope
Thompson
SIS. Aidress-Henry Moser.
Taylor Ridge, Monday, Feb. 10.
AFTERNOON.
200. Devotional Services-Rev. Abrarl
Jaggers.
2:15. THE Opening and Closing Exer
cises"-E. ID. Fisher.
2:35. How to Secure New Pupils
Local worker.
i2:45. How to Hold Pupils, New ant
| Old"-Local worker
2:55. The Teachers Preparation"-S
Hope Thompson.
3:15. Normal Bible Lesson or Round
Table Conference-Henry No
| EVENING.
1880. Devotional Services - E. y
Fisher.
7:45. "The Mems Movements. Hope
Thompson
Sis. Address-Henry Moser
Milan, Tuesday, Feb. 10.
AFTERNOON.
1900. Devotional Services-Rev. Henry
Cullen, d. D.
l2:15. "The Opening and Closing Exer
cises-E. ID. Fisher.
2:35. Thorough Preparation to Teacl
the Lesson-Local worker.
PAS. Taking the Sunday School Ina
the Home"-Miss Mamie Dodg,
Cook.
3:05. How to Keep in Touch Witt
the Pupils During the Week" =
E. B. McKown.
1925. Normal Bible Lesson or Rount
, Table Conference-Henry Nc
EVENING.
7:30. Devotional Services-Rev. c. II
Walters.
7:45. Child Developments. E. Val
Duzer
:05. Graded Work in the Primar,
and Junior Deparments"--M
H. A. Weld
1925. AdCress-Henry Mosar
Coal Valley, Wednesday, Feb. 20.
AFTERNOON.
200. Devotional Services-Rev A. w
McMacken.
2:15. "The Opening and Closing Exer
u cises-E. D. Fisher.
1885. Sabbath Observance and Tenn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
Safe and sure in its action; pleasant
to take. Conforms to National pure
food and drug law. Sold by all drug
siSts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Grocer Bound Over.-William Dallas.
East Moline grocer, was bound over to
the grand jury under $400 bonds by
Magistrate Hoesli on a charge of steal
ing chickens. Several residents of tne
village have been missing poultry. and
few days ago Marshal Anderson was
given a search warrant to go through
the Dallas place. In store which
William has been renting from Mike
Dallas were found about twenty-five
chickens, and Mrs. James Pease identi
fled II of them as her property. Mrs
cambridge claimed seven of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
Closes Arrangements for Building

Closes Arrangements for Building
p. NJ. Price returned yesterday from
Denver where he met in final confer,
ence with architects in regard to the
erection of a large warehouse and OF
flee building for the Colorado Moline
Pillow company. The architects are
now at work on plans for a six-story
brick building 10 cost in the neighboc-
hood of $50. 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
MOLINE

Scarlet Fever in Suburb.-Scarlet
fever has broken out afresh in East
Moline. and is now worse than il has
been for several weeks. The first case
10 be reported under the villages new
health ordinance. modelled after that OF
Moline, was on Saturday by DR.. john
son, being that of Mrs. J. Warfel. On
Monday TWO more cases were reported
by DR.. j. H. Long, being his daughter
Geraldine and his son Pierre. EaS-
Moline is making an effort 20 maintain
effective health regulatiCn. ard hopes
TO have the present epidemic undeI
control shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Enters Business.-Oscar Hanson car
red his last letter to his patrons On
the factory district route yesterday.
Today he entered business for himself
after having Deen a mail carrier since
the free delivery was started.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
Lame Back.

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles and may
be cured by applying Chamberlain s
Pain Balm two or three times a day
and rubbing the parts vigorously at
each application. If this does not af.
ford relief, bind on a piece of flannel
slightly dampened with Pain Balm
and quick relief is almost sure to fol
low. For sale by all leading druggists
All the news all the time-THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
Would Reopen Bowman Estate.-In

Would Reopen Bowman Estate.-In
the matter of the estate of the late DR..
a. w. Bowman, Harry w. Ballard, the
executor. through his attorney. J. A.
Hanley. has made application to the
court to have it set aside the order
closing the estate, on the ground that
a number of valid claims have been
presented against the estate which
still remain unpaid. Mr.. Ballard also
asks for an allowance of $50 as com
pensatiOn for acting as administrator
and the further sum of $75 for attorney
fees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Pays Out 6,ooo.-Yesterday SIG.
600 was paid by the Rock Island rail
way to employees in the shops at Siivis
Men employed i'll the motive depart
ment received $4,000 of this sum and
the remainder was paid to men VIII
work in the storehouse department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Estate in EngIand.-All the way
from London comes an advertisement
concerning fortune of $3.50 awaiting
Joshua Bedford or his relatives held in
trust by the country at Yorkshire, DIT
Dewsbury. England. 1t seems that
Joshua Bedford was the son of Mat
thew Gill Bedford and lived with his
father at Dewsbury. Eng. until lie
came to Moline. About 1853 he left
Moline and his last known address
in January of the next year
was Uto county. Cash Creek. Calf. He
had probably. like hundreds of other
men, joined the rush to the gold fields
of California and there dropped out of
sight. Now if he has any relatives
this money is in England awaiting
their claims and the court is adverti5-
ing in an effort to find them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Macarthur for Marshal.-Thursday' 5
conference of the Iowa delegation in
Washington, over the appointment of
4 marshal for the southern district of
Monday. with no decision. A Wash.
ington dispatch shows that eX-Sheriff
Macarthur was nominated. and that the
list of candidates will be long one
A notable feature was the development
of the fact that George NJ. Christian
of Grinnell. well known here as the
present marshal and a leading Iowa
hotel man. his wife also being a forme,
Davenport lady, is not a candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16
X-RAY
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

and the capital stock in the state is
$4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Obituary Reoord.-Mr. and Mrs. Eric
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-16

Found Typewriter.-The typewriter
stolen from the Office of Attorney c. r
Cooper has been located in a pawn
shop in this city. 1t was taken there
by Mr.. COoper's former stenographer
Frank A Crouch, who at the first was
suspected of having stolen it. and
pledged for $40. The following day
Crouch again called at the place and
secured another dollar on it. At the
time he represented himself as being
from Silvis and having quit his job
there. Crouch is also alleged to have
forbed check in the sum of SIS or
Mr. Cooper and to have had it cashej
at a boarding house in this city.
Buck Timothy Quits Davenport
No more will Buck Timothy's host o.
friends hear his merry chirp and BIZ
greeted by his emphatic assurance tina
| all is well no matter which way the
world turns. for Buck has given Dav
export the "23" sign and hiked to &c
| dar Rapids, where he is the chief mix
Ologist in a leading thirst quenchin:
| establishment. Buck is now full fiedg
ed Bunny and backing Belden Hill t
win the Three-Eye league pennan
| against next season.
Hohrs Hams in IIlinois.-The secrc
tary of state of Illinois issued licens
to incorporate in Illinois yesterday I
the Henry Kohrs Packing company Q
Davenport, with 100000 capital stool
The location in Illinois is Beardstow
Amador ledger., 1907-11-01
The Funny Part.

"Was there anything really humor-
Gus about your show?"
YES" answered the manager, ''the
critics said some things about 1t next
day that were really funny."-Wash-
ington Star.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-27
LEFT ALL TO NIECE
OTHER RELATIVES OF WARY
HEALEY CONTEST WILL.
Allege Undue Infuence-Estate Con-
sisted of $500 Commerce st. Prop
erty and Hampstead Realty,

More testimony was heard in the Or
phans' Court today before Deputy Sur
rogate Charles F. Kocher, sitting as
advisory master, in the matter of the
estate of Mary Healey, who died on
October ?, 1907. and who, in her will,
left her property to Mrs. Mary Ann
Clark, her niece, in whose house she
expired.
Mrs. Healey owned the property, 135
Commerce street, for which she paid
$500, and some real estate in Hemp
stead, Long Island. She was supposed
to have left her estate to Mrs. Clark in
recognition of past services. Soon
after the will, which is signed by Mrs.
Healey, who affixed her mark, had been
probated, other relatives, including
James and Michael Mcdonnell and Miss
Margaret Mcdonnell. appeared and
claimed that Mrs. Clark had unduly in
nuenced Mrs. Healey, and hat the
latter lacked testamentary capacity.
When Mrs. Clark was called today she
swore that her aunt was fully capable OF
making her will without any advice.
Yes. Mary Ann so the witness testi-
fed her aunt said shortly before she died.
you will get everything that belongs to
me In case ] don't get we'll"
Witness added that her aunt was at first
disinclined to make a will, but finally de-
cided that there would be trouble" unless
that was done. A lawyer was sent for and
the document drawn up and attested. Mrs.
Clark said.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-27
TO BE BURIED SUNDAY.
Mrs. william Cory Was a Jealous
Church Worker.

The funeral of Mrs. William F. Cory,
who died at her late home. 23S Elwood
avenue. after a lingering illness of
months, will be held Sunday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. The funeral service will
be conducted by the Rev. Henry c.
vanderbeek. pastor Of the Forest Hill
Presbyterian Church. Interment will
be made in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Mrs. Cory was an old resident of
Newark and a Jealous church worker.
For years she was an invalid, and for
the last few months was confined to
her bed. She gave IN exhibition of
patience and cheerfulness during her
affection that won for her a host of
friends. Two children survive her, Mrs.
Robert Denny and Miss Newell Cory.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-27
.AG N F O R
PRUDENTIAL
IS SHOT
Hugo Graffmug Held Up,
Robbed and Attacked
Near White Plains.

NEW YORK. Dec. 27.--Hugo Graft
mug. a collector for the Prudential In
surance Company. was found in an
apparently dying condition on the road
side between Elmsford and White
Plains last night. He had been shot
in the breast and apparently robbed.
In an ante-mortem statement he said
that ne had been attacked by a high
wayman.
Graffmug is 9S years of age and re-
sides in White Plains. He is supposed
to have had about 800 on his person
when robbed. This was missing.
Graffmug made weekly collections,
and yesterday went down the Saw Mill
River Valley as far as Nepera Park.
He then walked back to Elmsford,
where he visited a number of saloons,
collecting money from men he met
there. He started to walk to White
Plains. a distance of about three miles,
and half a mile outside of Elmsford
was waylaid and shot
Even after he was m%ortally wounded
Graffmug put up a hard fight He was
overpowered and dragged into the bushes
at the side of the road. There his pockets
were gone through and he was left to die.
A boy named Meyers was passing or
the roadway when he heard GraffnIug's
groans. On the path the boy found a re-
volver, evidently a weapon owned by the
robber.
When Coroner Squire took charge ri
G%raffmug the man was close to death.
He revived for a time and made a state
ment.
Il was walking along the road to ny
home" he said, when a thick, heavy
set mnn with a black moustache stepDel
in my way and demanded my money. I
started to run ard he overlook me. Then
we fought and he shot me. He dragged
me into the bushes and robbed me. That
Is all Lean tell you.3
The police believe the man was one of
a gang in a saloon in Elmsford and that lie
followed the insurance collector.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-27
POLLUTED WELLS.
Expert Evidence in Ballantine Suit
Against Public Service.

DIR. +. j. Pond, expert chemist. was the
principal witness today before Judge Heis-
ley in the Supreme Court circuit when tna
trial of The action brought by +. Ballar-
tine e. Sons. brewers. to recover 800. yl
from the Public Service Corporation for
the alleged pollution OF some Of its wells.
as lessee OF the gas works, near the brew.
cry at the foot Of Fulton street, was CON
tinued. Many samples of the water taken
from the alleged polluted wells were
shown for the benefit of the jury.
DR.. Pond told how IL hal been bottled
after an approved analysis. Some of The
bottled specimens contained a sticky.
tarry substance and others an oily sub
st9ncc, all said to have been taken from
the wells.
The jury late yesterday afternoon visited
the brewery and the adjacent gas works
so as to get a better idea of the premises
They were under coDstlbulary guard aud
were accompanied by some Of the counsel
in the case.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-27
STRIKERS
BEING PUT IN
STREET
Firm, but Strike
Grows--PIanning Big East
Side Parade.

NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-The strike
tenement houses is growing rapidly.
Today the police will be asked for per-
mission to give a monster parade
through the East Side streets one day
next week.. 1t Is said that If the pa
rade is permitted 10000 men, women
and children will take part. The So
wcialists who are at the head of the
strike movement state that they do
not expect to get permission. In case
it is not granted an application will be
made for leave to hold a monster mass
meeting in one of the parks on the
East Side.
Evictions have begun I'M the great
est rent strike this city ever witnessed
is in full operation. Eight hundred
landlords are standing by the action
taken at a recent meeting. They de-
cided not to make the slightest reduc-
ton in rent; to go ahead with evic-
lions and to hire lawyers in common
so as to educe the expense Of each
eviction.
On the other hand, the 1000 tenants
who have resolved to pay no rent until
they are granted reductions are stand
ing as firm as the landlords. Urged IN
by their leaders, the women especially
were positive in their declarations hat
they would not yield to the rapacious
demands of the landlords. 1t is ex-
pected the strike will include every
do~uble-decker along Canal, Hester.
Grand, Pitt. Stanton, Chrystie and the
other densely populated streets below
Houston street.
Miss Pauline Newman and Miss Cecilia
Arkin. the girl leaders of the strike, were
heralded In various parts of the lower por-
ton of the city as generals. They gave
the following advice:
Flight it out, and you will win
The committee that has the strike in
hand has arranged to care for those who
are evicted. 1t is planned that whenever
a family is forced from a house to send
them back, the member of the family
being distributed among the flats occupied
by others who are in sympathy with the
ovem