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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
Edward Heffernan.

Edward Heffernan, who was for
many years an engineer in the employ
of the Rock Island road, but was com
PEELED to retire from active work sew
eral years ago on account of break
down i'll health, died yesterday after,
noon. Mr.. Heffernan was born and
raised in this city, and was SO years
old. He is survived by his wife, who
resides at 1927 Ripley street, Davea
port, his father, Philip Heffernan
brother Frank, and two sisters, Mary
and Margaret of this city, a brother
John at Washington, d. c., and an
other sister, Mrs. Allen Mueller of Pc
oria. The funeral will be held from
st. Anthony's church in Davenport to
morrow morning at O'Clock Burial
will take place in the Catholic GENE
terry in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
THIRD CHILD
IS FOUND DEAD
IN ITS CRADLE

For the third time in as many days,
Coroner John Rose was today called
upon to investigate the death of an
infant child found dead in its cradle
Mr.. and Mrs j. ]. Farrell. G011s Fiji
teenth street Moline, this morning at
6 o'clock found thel' 5-months-old caild
dead. 1t had strangled to death and a
physician stated that there was an OBJ
struction in the upper throat. The
child was placed in the cradle at II
o'clock last night. When he arose this
morning Mr.. Farrell noticed that the
baby was unusually quiet, and when
he returned to the room a few min
utes later. he found his wife holding
the little one, and sobbing. She told
him she thought the child was dead
The coroner's jury returned verdict
of accidental death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
FRIENDS FINALLY
PULL OFF RECEPTION
John p. Sexton and Bride Arrive on
Late Train But Find Committee
in Waiting.

John P. Sexton and his bride were
given the planned ovation by their
friends last evening on the occasion of
their return srom their honeymoon IN
Chicago. All day yesterday as was
known had been spent in preparing
for the welcoming and Mr.. Sections
store, the Arcade, presented a most
amusing spectacle. number of his
friends organized a band which con-
sisted of nearly every musical instrIi-
ment known to the masters and some
that are strangers to everyone, and
the company met Mr.. and Mrs Sexton
when they stepped off the train at
the Rock Island depot John was very
much surprised as his reception, but
his establishment was complete when
he was escorted from the street car
| to the Arcade.
There was nothing for him to do but
to take the matter good naturally and
he read the many inscriptions on the
windows and cases and mirrors and
Joined in the laugh that went around
at his expense Mrs. Sexton did not
have the pleasure of viewing the store
Of her husband except from the street
car
| This morning John fought shy of the
store for Il long time as he knew what
awaited him there, but he finally
' showed up as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

criticism there was friendly advice and
suggestion, and Mr.. Eastman's inip-
ence in this respect has extended
through the entire force Mr.. Foster
in concluding, stated that in his eff
forts Mr.. Eastman had the entire CO.
operation of his associate P. S. Nc
Glynn.
AdOpt Resolutions.
The club by unanimous vote adopted
the following resolutions:
For the fourth time death has en-
tered the ranks of the Tri-City Press
club, and claimed one who was knowh.
respected and esteemed for his virtues
of solid worth. In evidence of o,r
appreciation of the character of the
deceased, and our sense of the loss
sustained we the members of the or
ganization,
Resolve, That in the death of VIII
liam Fiske Eastman. the Tri-City Press
club is deprived the association of
one of its charter members, one ripe
| in years and in active service.
THAT his memory will be an inspir-
alton, encouraging us to emulate his
good example in both personal and
professional ways.
THAT we found in him one who
! was steadfast in following what he
| understood to be the path of duty /;
that his standards were always high
and deserving,
THAT we had in him a friend. one
| xyl,a in
Organization was constantly shown by
his efforts to promote the sociability
and fraternity of the club.
"That his hopefulness, in face of ad
verse physical conditions; his persist
ence at all times in following his
ideals; and his strict attention e
duty made him an honor to our craft
and an example TO those who make
newspapers.
THAT we realize the standard o
tri-city journalism is higher than il
would have been had he not laboret
so long in this field,
THAT copy of these resolutions tx
spread upon our records, and alst
communicated to the family of ou
deceased brother
Elect New Member.
The members balloted on the appli
-. cation of L. NJ Barton of the Daven
port Democrat, for membership, an;
elected him. Other applications wer,
received and referred TO the board O
directors of the club.
Following the meeting members u
the club were invited to become guest
of the promoters of the pool match b.
tween JOHN King and Walter Wi
son, at the Moline theater
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
says: "Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use Of the remedy and improved rapid
1y- On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot-
jan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock Island !;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
HOLD A MEMORIAL
Members Of Tri-city Press Club Honor
Memory Of the Late William
f. Eastman.
RESOLUTIONS ARE PASSED
Mourned as One of Most Esteemed
and Distinguished of Membership
Meets in Moline.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
fri-City Press club at the Manufactur-
RS hotel in Moline last evening was
n the nature of a memorial session iii
ionor OF the late William Fiske Eas5-
nan OF the Moline Dispatch. zone of
ne older members of athe club, in
oint of years. as well as in
Joint of membership. At the bus.
ness session of the club which
Slowed the customary dinner at The
.otel, report was submitted by B. +.
ifllinghast of Davenport, from a spe-
:ial committee appointed to prepare
resolutions on Mr.. Eastmans death.
II making the report Mr. Tillinghast
,ecalled the fact that he had at one
, ime partially owned and altogether
edited the paper of which Mr.. Eastman
subsequently became the part owner
and co-editor Mr. Tillinghast spoke
of his own personal feelings regarding
the loss of Mr.. Eastman and expressed
the high esteem of the club for him.
Fl. F. Simpson, another member If
the committee, paid a tribute to Mr..
Eastman's memory, CHASING him as one
Of the oldest members of the club as
Ear as years so. yet one of the young
est as far as disposition was con
cerned. The speaker recalled that at
the last meeting in Moline only few
months ago, Mr.. Eastman had been
enthusiastic i'll his plans for the Gibbs
future and evinced a keen interest il
the affairs of the Press club, and in its
individual members. He was one of it,
most faithful in attendance. and mos
earnest in his efforts for its success
| a man whose companionship was
priced and whose loss is mourned
From Office Associates.
A. T. Foster, city editor of the Mo
| line Dispatch, the third member of tht
committee and for many years as
| ISOLATED with Mr. Eastman in the Dis
| patch office, gave a few observation
on Mr. Eastmans character. from al
intimate view He told of Mr.. Eas'
mans genuine interest in the individ
uals composing the working force .
the newspaper, and of his pride il
what he termed the. Dispatch family
| Mr. Foster showed that rather tina,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
Funeral of w. n. Stevenson.

The funeral of William H. Stevenson
will be held Monday afternoon at =
O'Clock from the home of his son,
Harry. $40 Forty-third street. Rev. F.
f. Schult will conduct the services
Burial will take place at Riverside
cemetery in Moline. The members of
the g. A. r. posts of this city and
Moline have been invited to attend the
services. Mr. Stevenson was menu
Der of the post as Henry LII.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
PRISON TERM
FOR A WOMAN?
Said Case Against Mrs. Clara Heuer
May Sci New Precedent in
This County.
FOUND GUILTY BY JURY
On Charge of Obtaining Money by
False Pretenses-Resu Alias
Stroh, Is on Trial.

Is the Rock Island circuit court at
last TO send a woman to the peniten-
tiary? It is understood the judge may
take this action in the case against
Mrs. Clara Heuer of WATERFOWL, who
was this morning convicted of obtain
ing money by means of false pretenses.
The penalty for the offense is the sub
ject of difference of opinion, and it
may be that the woman's punishment
will not be more than Jail sentence,
or 4 fine or a sentence to restore the
money obtained by false representa-
tions, or all of these penalties. How
ever, it is said that the Imprisonment
may be in the penitentiary, and if the
court Should Sc sentence her, it would
be the first time in the history of the
county that the Rock Island circuit
court sentenced woman TO the state
prison. The woman was charged with
obtaining loan of $500 from Emo
Heron by claiming that w. r. Moore
of Moline was holding $4,000 for her.
Trying Gottlieb Regnr.
Today the court is occupied with the
trial of Gottlieb Regur, alias John
Stroh, alias John Lowe. on a charge OF
obtaining $40 from the Postal Tele
graph company by representing him
self as, John Lowe, and receiving {
draft sent by loves brother from Col
Orado. 1t is claimed that John Lowe
was at the time in Germany. The
case will probably go to the jury thi:
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

been confined to her bed since last
Friday. She was born in Ohio but
had lived in this county for the greater
part of her life, having come here
when six years old. She is survived
by her husband and eight children,
Mrs Godfrey Schneider, Mrs. S. O.
Heath, Mrs. Mary Dunlap, William and
John of Taylor Ridge, Mrs. john
Kirby of Peoria, Charles Of FELTON,,
Mimi. and James of Clinton, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
Funeral of John Kotlosf.

The funeral of John Kolloff, SIG
Ninth avenue, will be held from thu
home at 2 o'clock tomorrow after
church at 2:30. Rev. C. A. Mennicke
will conduct the services. Burial will
take place at the German Lutheran
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
Railway Clerks Meet.

The tri-city railway clerks held a
meeting last evening at Maths hall in
this city and conducted their usual
routine business. 1t was expected
that the president would announce the
appointment of such officers as it is in
his power to appoint, but he had not
yet made his selections and the mat
ter was laid over until the next meet
ing which takes place in March,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
AuTTLE SATURDAY SPECIAL
At e. II. Clements Grocery, 326 TWEEN
tieth Street.

Cranberries, per quart, Zoe.
Best jelly, per glass, &c.
Pearl tapioca, per pound, sc.
Columbian milk, cans for 25c.
Club House peas. zoe and 25c grades,
lie.
Club House salmon, pound cans, 19c.
Oranges, Acc grade, per dozen. SOC.
Charm tomatoes, per can SC, or per
dozen, Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

18th birthday. In spite of rain, II
couples we're present. The home was
beautifully decorated in red, green
and white The evening was spent in
games of various kinds, after which
delicious refreshments were served.
A number of beautiful presents were
left with the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Samuel Carothers.

The funeral of Mrs Samuel Caroth-
ers of Taylor Ridge. who died We'd
nesday afternoon, will be held tomor-
row afternoon from the home Burial
will fake place at Chippiannock ceme-
terry. s- Mrs. Carothers. who was
70 years old had been in poor
health for some. time. Her heart
became affected and she had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
Ask Yourself the Question.

Why not use Chamberlain's Lini
ment when you have rheumatism
We feel sure that the result will be
prompt and satisfactory. 1t has cured
others, why not you Try it 1t costs
but a trifie. Price, rs cents, large size
50 cents. For sale by ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

Thirty Club Dance.-Although the
weather was inclement a large num-
Der of couples attended the dancing
party by the Thirty club at Industrial
hall last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

Hostess at Colonial Party.-Miss
Edna Doty was the hostess last even
ing at her home, 1890 Fourteenth street,
at a colonial party. which was at
tended by eight young ladies. The
feature of the evening was the colo
NAL dresses of the young ladies who
looked very pretty with costumes and
powered hair. Guessing contests were
played and the favors were given to
Miss Mamie Lee and Miss Jessie>Nigg.
The hostess served lunch, the national
colors being carried out in the courses
The house was also decorated in the
national colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

Birthday Party.-Miss. Louise Duns-
more was the hostess at. a birthday
party last evening in honor of her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19

sChina Shower for Bride-EIect.--
her home Is ladies of the tri-cities yes
terday afternoon at a china shower i'll
honor of Miss Pearl Gardner, whose
marriage takes place next week TO
William A. Cameron. Games We're
played, prizes being awarded to Mrs.
John Alger. Jr.. of Davenport and Mrs.
Victor Phelps of Moline. A three
course luncheon was served by the
hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-19
Saloon Notice:

Goulash and roast pork Saturday
night at. AL Gregg's, 1921 Second ave-
nue.. sol
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
WEST POINT BAND
LEADER SUICIDES

West Point, n. Y, May 29.-George
Essigke, who had been in charge OF
the military academy band for more
than Is years, committed suicide yes
terday by inhaling gas. Worry over
Investigations recently begun by the
war department into his official con-
duct is assigned as the reason for MS
act.
Essigke was under charges con-
corning the manner in which he in
duced three German members of his
band to come from Munich to enlist
as musicians at West Point.
An investigation had also been or
dered relative to allegations that Es-
sigke recommended that the govern
ment purchase band instruments
which he himself had bought a short
time before and turned over to a
Newburgh dealer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
ROAD BUILDERS
ORGANIZE LEAGUE
w. o. HOTCHkISS TAKES PART
IN MEETING OF EXPERTS
FROM SEVEN STATES.

Spring ield, H., May 29.-The cen
trail highway league, embracing in its
membership the highway engineers OF
number of western states, was
formed yesterday with the election of
A. n. Johnson, state highway commits
sion engineer of Illinois, as chair
man and T. Mcdonald, highway eng1-
neer of Illinois, as secretary. The
association will include Minnesota,
Wisconsin. Iowa, Michigan, Missouri
and Illinois, and it is expected that
other western states that have state
highway commissions will Become
members. The body will endeavor
to exert beneficial influence on the
work of building better roads and
improving the present highways
Among those in attendance at the mi
tial meet We're George w. Cooley of
Minnesota and w. o. Hotchkiss of
Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
ROBBERS SECURE
$4,000 FROM BANK
HOLD UP CASHIER AT MUZZLE
OF SHOTGUN IN BROAD
DAYLIGHT.

Benbow City H., May 29.-Rob-
bers armed with a shotgun held UP
the. cashier of the Peoples bank here
yesterday afternoon and escaped with
more than $4,000. The money con
sisted of a shipment of $4,000 which
Steve Moore, the cashier, had just
and coins from the cash drawers
amounting to more than $500.
The men ran from the bank with
out attracting attention and were out
of town before Moore could summon
assistance. A posse was organized
to pursue the robbers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
COLLEGES GIVEN MONEY.
General Education Board Appropri-
ates Many Sums.

New York, May ga number OF
appropriations are announced by the
general education board, among them
being several of 100000 or more. In
1907 John d. Rockefeller gave the
board an endowment of $50 100000.
A list of the larger appropriations
announced follows:
University of Vermont 1850. 100000
Johns Hopkins university 80. 100000
Oberlin college, Ohio ........ 49, 900
Hamline university, st. Paul. $1,000
Bryn Mawr college, Pa, ..... $50, 900
University of Wooster, Ohio 10000
Hendrix college, Ark, ....... $4,000
College of st. Thomas, st.
Paul ...... ........... 5000
Davidson college, N. c., 1880. $4,000
Agnes Scott college, Ca, -. 100000
Washington university. st.
Louis ..... .......... 200, 900
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
FIRST TRAIN SINCE :.
STRIKE STARTED
MAIL CAR SENT OUT OWk
GEORGIA RAILWAY WITH
NEGRO FIREMAN.

Atlanta, Ca, May 29.-Carrying
negro fireman, the first train of any
sort to run over the Georgia railroad
in over five days, an engine and a
mail car left here at 1880 yesterday
morning. The train pulled out through
a deep lane of spectators at the sta
ton but there was no demonstration.
The negro fireman on the Atlanta
train bore name distinguished in
Georgia, Joseph NJ. Brown, which is
identical with that of the governor
elect who will take Office in few
weeks. The subject Of keen scrutiny,
the fireman kept his eyes upon his
work and smiled good naturally. A
few comments were overheard from
the crowd that he was running a risk.
Regular Engineers at Work. ~
The engineers on all the trains yes
terday were the regular men who
stopped work last Saturday. They
returned to work with the assurance
from Asst, Chief Burgess of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers that
they would be protected. The mail
car was combination, half mail and
half baggage, but the baggage COM
partment was heaped with mail sacks.
Makes Slow Progress.
The train made only little over
seven miles in its first hours run,
owing to a stop at Decatur, the first
town east of Atlanta, where news
paper men who had started to make
the trip in the baggage car were put
off. There was a long conference
with officials of the road over their
presence and it was finally decided
road had no right to carry passen-
gers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
H|GHWAYMEN ROB
BANK At MERRILL
THREE COVER CASHIER WITH
RIFLES WHILE FOURTH
TAKES MONEY.
GET s1ooo-Two OF MEN CAP.
TuRED AFTER FIeHT-MoNEY
RECOVERED.


Merrill, Wis, May Yesterday
afternoon four highwaymen entered
he German American state bank
and while three covered Cashier Ball.
stad with rifles, the fourth entered
the vault and took all the money in
sight. probably more than 1000, and
cut It into satchel and ran. Chief
OF Police Calder, Sheriff Mas, and
others started in pursuit following
them through the woods at the park,
into q clearing beyond, where a run
ming fight was had with two OF the
robbers. One of the robbers was
wounded ny Calder. He succeeded
however IN getting 10 a swamp, where
with one of his companions he was
captured half an hour later. The
other two took a different route and
were seen to swim the Wisconsin
river short distance below the
park.
The money was recovered. Inc
robbers had thrown the satchel into q
brush pile At the hospital the wound
s ed man stated that his name was John
Lava. and his home Belwood, Illinois.
The other man refused to give his
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
ADVANCE BARKER'S
HIGH LICENSE BILL
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR STRANGE SET.
TIES MATTER ON A TIE
VOTE.
Madison, May 20.

Madison, May 20.
The Barker high license bill making
the saloon license fee 81 900 was or
dered TO engrossment in the senate
yesterday afternoon by the vote OF
the lieutenant governor after an
amendment striking out the section
forbidding saloons within two and a
hal miles of the Milwaukee soldiers
home had been adoptedby a unanimous
vote.
Senator Barker addressed the sem
F~ss on mis- bill and strongly urged its
ss ee. He said he had no great
"A Are a. Vol, TOR long-haired ady Se n5,5g
INJURED DO not o wanted Id soon be
gomez"
Lucille. who still fumbled at the
knot, let her hands fall, and her eyes
met his. Her lips opened as If she
was about to speak, then closed
again.
You are not wet. thank heaven!
he said. devoutly. Il should never
have forgiven myself If you had
caught cold. Come now. Miss"
Hut she hung back. her eyes fixed
as il she we're looking beyond him
her hands clasped nervously.
"Ah, you are angryi" he said, with
a swift contractios he brows. BE
patient with me; nth NJ
day. the last tin + - 2
with hard
memory!' IS. FfNS LAWYER. IL
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-06-02
SPARKS FROM THE WIRE

New York has suicide window
on the fourth story OF building in
Brooklyn. Mrs. Ella friedman
jumped to her death from 1t following
similar tragedy four years ago.
Thomas j. McCue, fireman who
helped remove Mrs. Ffedmann's
body, jumped from the top of an ad-
10 ming building a few heat ster
and was instantly killed.
I A letter signed by Geora.
ington and written by Al iou
Hamilton on April 5, 1777, ~ your,
s113 at auction in New Yorl ine 30:
Strike breakers are invadi you :. :,
vile, md, in large NUMBER. eApe. Pc,
a settlement of the threate uu are
car strike is not reached sou "eis
| What has this chi1d's play to dc
with this-this matter?''he demanded
impatiently.
Everything, as you will see pres
ently!" she retorted, coolly. Nov
| my lord, the word. Any word but the
right one will dol"
81 cannot see-well, say Safety
them"
eff that is not the right word il
will do very welli'' she said. And
now, If you are asked. you can state
that you told me the word"
Continued.