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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28
AN INTERESTING PROGRAM
Faculty Of Dallas College Sends o,,,
Invitations for Annual Com
mencement Exercises.

invitations are out for the annual
commencement exercises OF Dallas
college which will be held from Nav
~ TO June 5. The exercises will omen
with a lecture by Rev. H. d. Kimball
oean OF the school Of theology OF
Willamette University. The bacca.
laureate sermon will be preached al
Il o'clock next Sunday morning by
PRESIDENT G. A, Mock, Of the College
Governor Chamberlain will deliver
the annual address to the literary
societies on June 8.
The following is the program com.
plete for the commencement week:
Thursday, May 3O-Lecture. Rev.
Il. d. Kimball, D. D., dean Of School
OF Theology, Willamette university.
Friday, May Sl-Anniversary Of the
Phlladelphian Literary society,
Saturday, June 1-Anniversary Of
the Utopian Literary society.
Sunday, June Q, IL a. m.-Bacca-
laureate sermon, President G. A.
Mock; 800 p. m.-Farewell service Of
tne Young Mems and Young Women's
Christian Associations; s 100 D. M
Sermon before the Christian Associ-
atlons, Rev. l. ID. Driver, ID. d.
Monday, June S-Annual address
to Literary societies, Hon. George E.
Chamberlain, governor of Oregon.
Tuesday, June 4, 300 a. m.-Meet-
ing OF the board Of trustees; 2 100
pm FieldSports IS 100 p. m.-Annual
musical recital.
Wednesday, June 5-Commence-
ment, 1000; Glass day exercises, 2 100
p. M; Annual business meeting OF
the Alumni association, 400 p. m. ;
Annual reunion of the Alumni asso-
citation and banquet, 8 100 p. m.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28
Rural Carriers for Good Roads.

The Oregon Rural Letter-Carriers'
Association, which meets in annual
convention 10 Portland, June and 8,
will discuss better roads. The rural
letter-carriers will use their influence
to secure badly needed improvements
in the highways in many parts Of the
state. The convention will be held at
Knights Of Pythias hall in Portland.
Mayor Lane and Multnomah County
Judge Webster will be among the
speakers. Oregon's representatives
in Congress and Postmaster Mimic, of
Portland, will be asked to address
the delegates. 1t is expected that
about so delegates will attend.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

H. V. Meade has resigned his posi-
tion in the State Printing Office and
will arrive from Salem tomorrow to
take the foremanship Of the OBSERVER
office His wife is In Grants Pass at
present, but will come to Dallas In
the near future. Mr.. Meade will
probably buy lot and build a dwell
ing house as soon as he gets settled
in his new position. He was the fore
man Of the Grants Pass Courier for
many years, and when Willis Duni-
way became State Printer, was given
position In the state Office. He was
loaned to the Observer Office by Mr..
Duniway during rush Of work in
March and proved himself to be one
OF the best printers we ever had In our
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28
"A DAY IN THE WOODS
AT
WOOdman Hall
On Evening Of
Decoration Day.

Sixty Dallas girls in bright costume
will appear 10 the two part cantata,
"a Day in the Woods" 1t will be q
reproduction Of FairyIand in the for
est.
SYNOPSIS.
PART /.
The Queen and her host plan an
outing; Grandma tells a strange
story other children encounter stran-
gers. who prove TO be the ten planets
they make a mysterious disappear
ance the storm approaches and ends
In a perfect fury.
PART II.
The Queen and her host make their
entrance in the grand chorus the new
arrival, the gypsy her disappearance
the search; sleeping children left be-
hind: the return and found gypsy
final return Of entire host in dialogue
song ; calling for the echo; planning
for return home and goodnight song.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28
DALLAS GAVE LITERALLY
Receipt of Contributions to Chinese
Famine Fund Is Acknowledged.

J. B. Thompson received a letter
this week from Louis Klopsch,
publisher Of the Christian Herald,
acknowledging the receipt of the
Dallas contribution to the fund for
Famine Relief Work in China. The
letter follows:
New York, May 81, 1907.
Mr.. j. B. Thompson:
We thank you for your generous
remittance of $lO435, to be applied tc
Famine Relief Work in China.
May the blessing of God rest upon
the giver and the gift, as also upon
those in whose behalf it is to be
expended.
This contribution will also be
acknowledged in the columns of the
Christian Herald at some later date.
LOUIS KLOPSCH.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28
No time to think

When pipes begin to
leak and the bathroom
floor is flooded, look out
for a fall in the ceiling
below. All small leaks
become Niagaras if neg
lected, and it costs lots
of money to repair a
ceiling. The surest way
to avoid a Plumbers
bill is either to put in
the best plumbing at the
start, or to watch out
for possible leaks and
rusty joints. WE are
expert Plumbers, use
only the best materials,
the best workmanship,
and guarantee all work
done THINK AHEADl
If you have plumbing
that you want done in
the cheapest manner do
not come to us. We
don't do that kind Of
work; but if you have
Plumbing that you want
done in a frst-class man.
ner, Plumbing that's
fully Guaranteed, better
see us. That's the kind
of work we want and
our price will be as cheap
as that kind of work can
be done.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

Mrs. P. A. FInseth is seriously i'll Of
appendicitis at her home in this ciy. Wy;
Her condition IS reported slightly
improved today.
Miss Belle N. Archibald, pianist Of
Boston. Is on the program for Ihnrs-
dav night at Woodman Hall.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

Miss F. NJ. jackson left this week
for Long Beach, California, where she
will make her home. She was accom-
papIed by Misses Mary and Rosie
Jackson, the two young women Who
have been living with her for several
years. Miss Jackson has long been a
resIdent Of Polk county, and her
departure is regretted BY many
friends.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28
RrsouRcEs.

It's too bad to see people who 90
from day to day suffering from phys
icaI weakness when HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea would make them WE'LL
The greatest tonic known. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. Belt & Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

employ. The grade Of work turned
out by this office requires the services
Of the very best printers to be had,
and 1t is with pleasure that we
announce to our customers that with
Mr. Meade at the head Of our
mechanical department, the high
standard Of excellence In all lines OF
printing will be maintained.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

Artists have no trouble In securing
models. The famous beauties have
discarded corsets and have become
models in face and form since taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain tea. S5
cents, Tea or Tablets. Belt & Cher
rington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

or all the fruits there are 10 the land,
That grow on bush or tree,
I would give up the choicest ones
For HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
Belt & Cherrlngton.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

Get your tickets reserved at the
usual place for "A Day In the Woods. 7
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-28

PROBATE
Estate of Francis Kucher, de-
ceased Edward Kucher appointed
administrator bond fixed at $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
GIVE CONCERT FOR
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Boys of Western Spring Military Acad-
envy Are Having Busy Time
Seeing the Sights.

The boys hand of the Western
Spring Military academy being enter
tanned by Captain J.. NJ. Boards
ley and George E. Bailey, were
taken this morning to visit the o.
phans' home in Davenport. This after
noon call was paid at Moline. To-
morrow morning the youngsters Will
be taken to the Watch Tower and
given a swim in Rock river and in the
afternoon they will give concert for
the school children of the city at Long
View park at which it is likely there
will be an address by some local
speaker. In the evening the band will
discourse music at the regular meet
ing of John Buford post, G. a. r., at
Memorial hall. The young musicians
serenaded The Argus Office this morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13

dead, physician was called, and de-
clared that death was due to starva-
ton, and possibly summer complaint
The father stated that DR.. Whiteside
of Moline had examined the baby We'd
nesday and said all it required was
proper food and care. Mrs. Lawhead
testified as did Mr. Langhausen, that
the baby's mother had left it frequently
and had neglected her home. Mr.. Lang
hansen said that his wife had been in
the habit of going out evenings, and
often stayed away all night, and that
the only trouble he and his wife had
had was due to his insisting that she
take proper care of the boy.
The child was born July %. 1t was
a horrible sight that greeted the cor
oner this noon. The little ones body
was a mere tiny skeleton barely cover
ed with drawn skin. Its little wrists
were about the size of mans thumb.
Lack of food and care were plainly in
dictated
Mr.. Lanshausen has been employed
at the Rock Island Pillow company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
WANT THEIR SHARE
Residents of the Bluff in Sixth
Ward Organize to Secure
Improvements.
THIRTY-FlvE IN ASSOCIATION
viii Ask for Sewers, Sidewalks, Paw
ing of Twenty-fifth Street
and School.

The Sixth Ward Improvement asso-
citation was organized last night at
meeting held at II. and II. Lohse's car
penter shop. The start was made
with So members and number Of
others are expected to join at the
the same place the evening of Sept.
10. NJ Gstettenbauer was elected
president and Lawrence Rasmussen
secretary.
A committee was named to prepare
a constitution and bylaws, confer witt
the other improvement association on
the bluff and report at the next meet
ing
The prime object of the new organi-
cation is to secure a sewer system
for the district between the reservoir
and Thirtieth street on he hill. This
is a rapidly growing part of the cit.l,
most desirable residence district
and is entirely without improvements
At present there is much trouble with
water in cellars and property owne 5
greatly desire that storm water be
taken care of and drainage provide l.
| The next thing desired is sidewalks
and the Improvement of Twenty-fifth
street to give more ready access t.
the business part of the city.
Want School, Too.
Along with other things a move
ment will be started to secure a schoo
building for that part of the city. A
considerable area is now placed at g
disadvantage by the remoteness ,
schools and with the prospect of the
annexation of portion of South Roci
Island during the next few years, tn;
erection of building as large as thu
average in the city is felt to be JUST
| fed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Mammie Lempfert departed
last evening for visit at Sioux Falls,
Iowa.
Mrs. J. Dizotell is visiting relatives
at Marengo, Iowa, where her daughter
Margaret is also visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Wilbert are par
ticipating in the home coming week
festivities being held this week at Bur
lington, Iowa.
Fred Hagedorn and Roy Collins
leave tonight for Urbana, to enter the
University of Illinois. Mr.. Hagedorn
won a four year scholarship in the
university in a competitive examina
ton.
l.. B. Strayer of South Rock Island
has again received the appointment Of
delegate from this district to the meet
| ing of the Farmers National congress
Being a life member, the honor car
ries no additional powers, for he is al
ready entitled to participate in the de
| alterations of that body. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
OBITUARY..
Winterbotton,

Robert Winterbottom died yesterday
afternoon at 1920 o'clock at his home
Az Ninth street, from Brights dis
ease. He was born in Oldham, Eng
land, May 10, 1874. He came to this
country when % years of age, and I'M
til a few years ago was employed as
miner at Coal Valley. Lately he
has been employed at the arsenal store
house He is survived by his wife
and two sons, Robert and Albert. The
funeral will be held Saturday after
noon from the home at o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR YEAR
Court of Honor, No. 81, Holds Election
Last Evening.

The following officers of Court Of
Honor, No. 81, were elected last even
ing:
Past CHANCELLOR E. Sullivan
Chancellor. b. Johnson.
Vice Chancellor-Fred Carlson, Jr.
Recorder. +. Cramer.
Chaplain-Mary Shaw.
Conductor-Iowa TrefZ.
Guard-IIannah Sward
Standardization Ray.
Director for three years-M. ]. Mui-
Cahey.
Pianist-Miss Minnie Graham
EXaminers-Dr. c. T. Foster and
DR.. c. e. Reed. go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
FROM STARVATION
Little Baby Dies Because of
Mothers Neglect, is Verdict
of Coroner's Jury.
HOME IS FOUND FOR IT
But Life Passes away While Father IS
Removing 1t There-Prosecu-
ton Likely to Follow.

Death by starvation, due to the
abandonment and neglect of its
mother, was the verdict of a coroner's
jury in the case of baby just 81 days
old today. The child, Earl Langhaus-
en-. son of Joseph Langhausen, whu
has resided at 209 Fifth street, had
been neglected by its mother from its
birth, according to the testimony, anG
the father testified that the mothe"
had left the baby and abandoned it
Monday afternoon.
Dies On the street.
MIR. Langhausen was taking the child
to the home of Mrs. +. J. Lawhead,
3012 Fifth avenue. to have it cared
for by Mrs. Lawhead, when it die,i
this noon. When he reached the Law
head home, the baby was thought -
be asleep, but short time later it
was discovered that it was dead An
inquest was held at the Lawhead
home this afternoon by Coroner Eek
hart The coroner intimates that the
child's mother will be prosecuted TO"
neglecting the baby.
Tried To Find Home.
Mr.. Langhausen cared for the baby
Monday night, and Tuesday left Il
with a neighbor, later taking it to the
home of Mrs. Rudd, 209R Second
street, Moline, who cared for it till
this morning. Mrs. Rudd was unable
to Keep the baby, and last night MI.
Langhausen tried to arrange to have
it placed at either st. AnthOny's hos
pital or Bethany home. Neither in
stitution could take the little one, and
the father was directed to a woman
in Muscatine. While waiting for :"
train he stopped at the Lawhead home
this morning and Mrs. Lawhead offer.
ed to take the baby. Mr. Langhausen
found that it had been taken to his
home by Mrs. Rudd, and he took it II
a baby carriage to Mrs. Lawhead's
house.
Doctor Says Starvation.
When it was found the child was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13

o the society editor of The Argus, will
De gladly received and published But
must be made known, to insure relia-
oility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.
neutrality-suspicious. Margaret
Loretta Fitzgerald, daughter of M. r.
Fitzgerald, was married to William J.
Sanders last evening at $3.50 o'clock
1t the home of her father, 94S Twenty
second street. Dean ]. j. Quinn of St
Joseph's Catholic church performed
the ceremony in the presence of a
company of 20 relatives and friends
Miss Grace Rosenfield was the brides
maid and Thomas Mirfield was best
man. The bride was given in mar
riage by her father. The weddin:
march was played by Miss Florence
and Frank Friestat and during the
evening they also gave a musical pro
gram. The ceremony took place in
the back parlor under an arch con
|structed in the bay window, of pink
land white carnations and roses and
ferns. The bride was gowned in white
French batlste made entrain with lace
trimmings and she carried a spray OF
brides roses. Her going away gown
was of brown with plaid trimmings
The brides maid wore white silk muli
over pink silk and carried pink roses
Following the ceremony a wedding
supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Sau
ders departed on a late train for Den
yer and Colorado points and afte,
Nov. 1 will be at home at 94S
lTwenty-second street. Mr.. Sanders is
a stenographer at the Rock Island de
pot and his bride was ON the staff Of
the Rock Island Union.
T. T. T. It's Annual Fish Fry.-Tht
| t. T. T. It's, club of young men from
! this city, who for the past three sum
: mers have been in camp on Vandruff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
PREPARING FOR FIRE DRILL
High School Freshmen Are Given In
structions in General Assembly.

At a general assembly of the high
school students yesterday afternoon.
Principal Brown gave instructions to
the new students. preparatory to re-
Stunning the fire drill of the students.
The drills, which were held frequently
last season in order to train the stu
dents to get out of the building quick
ly but without confusion, will be re-
sumed as soon as the vacancies in the
corps of school firemen are filled.
Mr.. Brown also urged the boys OF
all classes to get out for football prac.
tice, which has been under way for a
week now. Mr.. Brown believes that
football, properly managed, is excel
lent mental and physical training for
the growing boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
knew HER FATHER
Mrs. A. J. Riess, After Waiting
for Years, Gets information
Through Argus Story.
Is AN INTERESTING TALE
Hugh Coyle, in Renaissance, Revealed
His knowledge of the Life of
G. 3. Clark.

After waiting for years to find some
one WAC knew her father and could
assist her in learning something of his
life and death, Mrs. A. J. Riess. wife
Of the Seventh avenue druggist, this
week found such a person through the
reminiscent story published in the
Argus Tuesday evening, concerning
Hugh Coyle, the veteran press agent
who is here advertising the company
playing MY Dixie Girl" to appear at
the Illinois tonight. Mrs. = Riess
story is a decidedly romantic one, and
the manner in which she secured for
the first time since she was IL years
old, definite information regarding her
father, adds to the interest in the tale.
Father n Circus Man.
Mrs. Riess' father, G. B. Clark was \
singer, and later was a ringmaster
With the Forepaugh shows. 1t was in
That capacity that Mr.. Coyle knew
aim. Mrs. Clark, who was a singer,
Known as the Welsh nightingale, died
at Buffalo in 1872, when Mrs. Riess
was mere child. She was left in
care of Mr.. and Mrs. George Hum
phreys, and raised by them as their
Dwn child. Her father never saw her
md until she was II years old, Mrs
iess did not know that she was not
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Humphreys
MIR. Humphreys was the manager OF
ne Fitzgerald Varieties, where Mis-.
lark played her last engagement,
lnder the stage name of Lizzie
phillips.
Saw Father Once.
When she was II years old, Mrs.
Rless saw her father for the last time
md the only time of which she has the
slightest remembrance. He was with
he circus which appeared in Buffalo,
md Mrs. Riess then learned that G. 3.
Clark, and not George Humphreys,
was her father. Mr.. Clark died sud
ienly the same year at Syracuse, from
blood poisoning contracted by the use
If patent corn cure. Mrs. Riess new
er had accurate information of the
time or manner of his death, and until
recently thought him still living. A
relative, a few years later, on hearing
Indirectly of Mr.. Clark's death, wrote
TO Mrs. Riess, then at Buena Vesta,
Col. The post office and all of the
nail was destroyed, and Mrs. Riess
never received the letter, but heard
many years later that it had be
written.
Finds Old Friends.
In reminiscent story told The
Argus, Mr.. Coyle incidentally mention
ID Mr. Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Riess
1t once recognized the man as Mrs
Riess' father. Mr.. Coyle was found
md Wednesday evening met Mrs.
3iess and told her what he knew Of
Mr.. Clark and his death Mr.. Coyie
has also begun an investigation to de-
termine further facts regarding M
| Clark
The theatrical man describes Mrs
| Riess' father as one of the best ring
masters who ever entered a circus
l ing. He was an excellent musician
md a professional actor.
| All the facts that Mrs. Riess had OF
Ter fathers life heretofore were twC
clippings from a New York dramatic
PAPER, telling of the death of her moth
| 3r and of her grandmother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
Sister Ambrose Funeral.

The funeral of Sister Mary Ambrose.
who died at st. Anthony's hospital yes
terday morning, will be held tomorrow
morning. Services will take place at
the hospital and burial will be made at
st. Mary's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13

ening at her home on Eleventh street
and Fifteenth avenue, following a short
illness. She was So years of age and
leaves six children and the husband
The family lived at Fifteenth avenue
and Eleventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
Shed Attire.

The fire department was called at
6:25 this morning to a blaze at the
rear of 1905 First avenue. An oil
frame shed was ablaze but little dam
age resulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
Battarr.

The funeral of Mrs. Assunto Battarr
was held this morning from Knox's un-
dertaking room at 10 o'clock and bur-
ial was made in Chippiannock ceme-
terry. Mrs. Battarr died Wednesday ev.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
Notice

Sunday and holiday schedule discon
tinued after Sept. 8.
I. & l. RAILWAY COMPANY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
TWO INJURED WHEN
ENGINES COLLIDE
Passengers on Southbound Burlington
Train Have Fortunate Escape
in Davenport Wreck.

n. E. Radebaugh, engineer, and c.
w. Hartgrove, fireman, of a Burling-
ton switch engine and both residing
in this city, were injured in an acci-
dent at the foot of Gaines street. Da =
enport, early this morning. The crew
was just going to work and had open-
ed switch for the switch engine 10
go on the main track when the south
bound Burlington passenger, which
was 10 minutes late, came along, and
before the warning could be given.
ran onto the switch track and collidcl
with the other engine. The eugin eel
and fireman OF the switch engine had
time to jump but were shaken up aua
bruised so that they were sent to ST.
Luke's hospital for treatment. No one
else was injured. The passenger was
running at less than 20 miles an hour
Both engines were considerably dar L
aged but the coaches were i'll condi
ton to continue the run when another
engine was secured.
Notice
Sunday and holiday schedule discon-
a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
MUSICAL PROGRAM
Saturday Evening. September 18th

March--KNGHTS LADIES OF HONOR"..... Evans
Boy. Roberts
FORTUNE TELLER. Hebrt
Indian WING. Minis
OF FLOWERS. Roberts
AUTOMOBILE GIRL. Chapman
Reveie-"APPLE BLOSSOMS Roberts
ChHac.esacAND BIT MORE" Fischer
CHEF jerome
TO- ARIZONA GIRL" Kendall
Mazurka-MERCEDES" ST. Ciar
H. DOMINO Henry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-13
Saloon Notice,

Chicken lunch Saturday night a.
Deisenroth's place. 1901 Fourth avenue.