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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. ]. Blackmore of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since I procured a bottle of Dr..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism anil
got me out of the house in "a hours.
took to my bed with rheumatism
nine months ago and Dr. Detchon's
Relief for rheumatism is the only
medicine that did me any good
had FIVE of the best physicians in the
city, but 1 received very little relief
from them. 1 know DR.. Detchon's Re
lief for Rheumatism to be what it IS
represented and take pleasure in rec
ommending it to other poor sufferers"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island; Gust Schlegei &
Son, 22O West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
In Police Court.

c. c. Edwards was given 80 days
this morning by Police Magistrate c..
J. Smith for disorderly conduct. Ed
wards was arrested yesterday evening
after he had loaded up on booze and
made himself obnoxious.
John O'Brien was arrested yesterday
afternoon on the charge of begging
on the streets and Police Magistrate
c. J. Smith ordered him sent to the
county Jail for the next 30 days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
GAMBLING RESUMED HERE;
DEFY ORDERS OF SHERIFF

learn is the identity of the individual
or individuals who have told the gam
blers to go ahead and do business.
Assuredly they have been given the
word by some one.
The sheriff, furthermore, might take
little trip into the local underworld
some evening after the lights are turn
ed on. He will discover that little or
no attention was paid to his promise
that there would be no more public
gambling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26

which will be held Wednesday after
noon. The judge will take as his topic
THE County Court" it having been
requested by the university officials
that he speak to the students on this
subject The lecture will be in the
nature of an educational address.
Judge Olmsted requests that anyone
having probate matters of Importance
will bring them to his attention before
Tuesday noon, as he wishes to leave
clean slate behind him when he
leaves for Urbana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Mrs. ReI1rendt

Mrs. Fred Behrendt died at o'clock
yesterday morning at her home in
Yuma township. She was one of the
well known residents of the commune
ty, having lived there about 80 years
She was born in Germany March 16,
1886, and came to America in 1879.
The survivors are six children, Fred
and Charles, at home; William, Canoe
Creek; Mrs. Dora Wilkins, Hampton;
Mrs. Minnie Bartsch, Coe, and Mrs.
Hannah Schwenecker, Hampton. The
husband died several years ago. The
funeral will be held from the home at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
WOULD BUILD;
LACK SEWERS
Property Owners on Bluff in the
East End of City Alive to
Opportunity.
WHEN NEW FACTORY COMES
Subject of Drainage System for Sew
enth Ward Will Be Discussed
at Meeting Tonight.

Property owners on the bluff in
the east end of the city say they are
willing to do their part toward build
ing houses to accommodate the addi-
tional population that will be brought
here by the Monitor Drill company,
the Moline Pillow company auxiliary,
which will shortly erect it's plant on
the Gordon tract on Fifth avenue.
One serious obstacle, however, is in
the way. The district that the new
corners will naturally look to for their
homes, has no adequate sewer and
drainage facilities. These are neces-
sary before modern homes, such as
will be required, can be provided.
VIII Discuss Matter Tonight.
That the owners of the property
on the bluff are alive to the situa-
ton will be shown at the monthly
meeting of the Bluff Improvement as
sociation, which will be held tonight
at the Horace Mann school, This
will be one of the leading subjects
of consideration.
The report of the board of local
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Test and Testimony,

Dolinger, Dec. 81, 1908.
Dear Sirs:-I have purchased your
eczema remedy of the Miller Drug
company in Trenton since last sum-
ner and do not hesitate to say 1 have
!ound it the best thing have ever
@ried. My left leg was a mass of
Iores from the knee to the instep,
Ind on my feet, when I began using
your remedy. Now 1t is entirely
healed, I shall always recommend
Tour medicine whenever 1 hear of
,ne who is afflicted with eczema.
Respectfully yours,
WILSON L. CADWALLADER,
CURE GUARANTEED.
Sold by Rolls Harper house phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Specials for Saturday.

New dates, sc per ID; Grape Fruit,
sc each; Club House 90 and Csc peas,
TIC; lb. can Club House salmon, 2Oc;
Club House, Monarch and Lyndon cat
sup, pint bottle, 100; yeast, SC per
package; Golden West flour, S135 per
sack; lbs. new prunes, Csc; New
York. Greening, Spy or Baldwin ap-
pies, $3.45 per Dbl. E. H. Clement,
326 both st.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Joe Wilmer,

Joe Wilmer, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Wilmer, died this morning
at 6:15. The child was taken sick last
evening. The cause of death was acute
gastritis. Deceased was born here
June 1, 1909. He is survived by his
parents. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock from the
home. Rev. d. H. Leland, pastor of
Bdgewood Baptist church. will conduct
the services. Burial will be in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26

Coughlin was sister of the late Mrs.
]. w. Stewart, and at the time of Mrs.
Stewards death in March Mrs. Cough
lin was here to attend the funeral. Be
sides her husband, Mrs. Coughlin is
survived by her son. George c. Jr., and
a sister, Mrs. ]. r. McCalister, former
ly of this city. Interment will take
place at Shippenberg,, Pa, next Mon
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
WANTED!
A CASE OF ECZEMA

5crofula. salt rheum, psorias or ul-
GERS that has baffied all doctors skill
md other medicines. DR.. TayIor's
Eczema remedy will positively cure
THE worst kind of a case-or no
pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
no Lecture al urhana.

Judge R. w Olmsted of the county
court is to deliver a lecture to the law
students of the University of Illinois
at a special meeting of the classes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Funeral of Gait RrIndIe.

The funeral of Gait Brindle will be
held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
from the home of his mother, Mrs. Sar-
ali Brindle, go Thirty-eighth street
Interment will be in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26

improvements under the same head
will also be read and there will be
an address by II. NJ. McCaskrin upon
General and Special Taxation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
FIVE DROWN WHILE
GOING TO WEDDING
Launch Capsizes in Fire Panic in
MuskegOn Lake and Half of
Occupants Are Lost.

Muskegon, Mich, Nov 26.-Five
young people, three of them girls form
ing wedding party, were drowned
yesterday in Muskegon lake when
launch in which they, with five others,
were crossing the lake turned turtle.
Five of the party. one a woman, were
saved after clinging to the bottom of
the upturned boat for hours.
-Four of the drowned are members
OF one family. 1t is believed that fear
on the part of the young women
caused the accident. Gasoline became
ignited near the engine, driving the
occupants of the boat to one side and
the launch capsized. The dead are:
OSCAR CARLSON, aged "a.
HULDA CARLSON, aged 22.
ANNA CARLSON, aged 20.
JENNIE CARLSON. aged IS.
ANNA SANDERS, aged 80.
Those saved are:
NELS NELSON, operator of the
boat.
ERNEST CARLSON. i.a..Lt
ANNA CASPAR it4Bi7V
ARTHUR PERSON. '.Fi ts4if'
JAMES PIERSON. lsiH@
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
ORDWAY TRIES
TO DIE IN CELL
Bank Forger, Facing Convic
ton Slashes Wrist With
His Pocketknife.
NEARLY DEAD WHEN FOUND
Physician, Summoned by Prison At
taches, Saves Life-Jig Up for
Him; Wanted to End All.

Run to earth and with a series Of
penitentiary terms staring him in the
face, H. N. Ordway, alias Harry
| West, recently arrested in Chicago
after a long search by detectives en-
ployed by the American Bankers asso-
citation, tried to end his life last night
in a cell in the Scott county Jail at
Davenport.
This morning at o'clock when the
turnkey opened his cell Ordway was
found lying in a pool of blood. He
was unconscious. He had severed an
artery in his left wrist with a pocket
knife
Call is Close One.
Physicians were called hurriedly and
the flow of blood was stanched. 1t
was estimated by the physicians Ord
way had lost two pints of blood. After
a few hours Ordway was returned to
consciousness. He coOlly stated that
it was his desire to end it all. He said
he cut his wrist at l o'clock this morn
ing. The doctors stated if another half
hour had been allowed to elapse before
he was discovered he would have been
dead.
At his preliminary hearing on a
charge of forgery Wednesday Ordway
was held to the grand jury in bond of
$4,000, which he was unable to fur
nish. The police authorities declare
him to be one of the most dangerous
and successful swindlers in the United
States.
PASSES Forged Paper Here.
He passed forged checks several
months ago on the Iowa National
bank, Davenport, where he secured
1925, and at the Moline Trust & Saw
ings bank obtaining 1926 from the
latter institution. He operated in var
ious other cities, and warrants are
awaiting to be served from several
cities where banks were victimized by
him.
Leader of Gang.
1t Is claimed Ordway was the head
of gang of swindlers, and that he liv-
ed in lavish apartments in Chicago,
from which he directed the operations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26

Saloon Notice.
Oyster lunch Saturday night at Joe
2arker's, 1430 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Mrs. George c. couahIIn.

Word has been received here of the
death of Mrs. George @. Coughlin at
Iher home at Norristown, Pa. Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-26
Passes Forged Paper Here.
Leader of Gang.

1t is claimed Ordway was the head
of gang of swindlers, and that he liv-
ed in lavish apartments in Chicago,
from which he directed the operations.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
TAFTVILLE.
St. Patrick's Day Entertainment Given by Children of Mary--Great Success Anticipated = Naturalization Club Meets--Ne etes.

A matinee presentation of the St. Patrlcks day entertainment given un- der the auspices of the English Chill dren of Mary of the Sacred Heart par ish was given in Parish hall Sunday afternoon before well pleased audi ence. The young ladies who partici- pated in the play showed a considera- ble degree of dramatic ability, all the characters being well taken and their strong points brought out with skill. The actresses have been under the su- pervision, of Sister M. Edith, much credit being due her excellent train ing. The musical numbers between the acts were heard with pleasure and the closing chorus with its well exc cuted movements was a fitting close to a splendidly rendered programme.
 The entertainment began with the opening chorus. Gems of Irish Song, among the selections being Dear Little Shamrock, Believe Me. The Harp That Once Through Tara's Halls, and Come Back to Erin. The Maid of Erin in this chorus was Miss Louisa White. The second number was a piano duet, Passion Flower Waltz, by the Misses k. Hasler and l.. O'Brien. This was followed by the play, a hve-aot drama entitled Kathleen, or the Cost of a Broken Promise. The characters of the play;
 Kathleen, N. Delaney; Mrs. O'Con- nor, M Moorhead; Granny Gilligan, M. Clark; Loda, B. Phalen; zola. l.. O'Brien; girls dancing in park. L. White, c. Miller. M. McSheffery, c. Miller, M. Murphy, M. Hanlon, J. Han- lon, M. Phelan, l.. Curran, L. McShef- fiery. M. Shea, M. Hasler;, Mrs. Royal ton. M Delaney; Ethel Royalton, F. Brennan, Lucille Royalton, B. Phalen: Madame Felice, J. Mccarthy; Topsv, J. Hanlon; magistrate, K. Sullivan i; guard, NJ. Hasler; messenger boy, J. Donovan.
 Scene L--Mrs. OConuors Cottage Flower Song (vocal duet), M. Hasler, K. Hasler.
 Scene H-Public Park-Burning of Rome (duet), L. White. W. White Scene III.-Mrs. Royaltons Sitting Mccarthy. Mary Hendrick.
 Scene IV.-Magistrate's Office Sounds from Ireland, violin and piano A. Mccarthy John Dougherty. Scene V.-Mrs. Royalton's Room 1 Closing chorus.
 The following young ladies composed the Chorus: Julia Mccarthy Nellie Delaney, Mary Clark, Mary Hasler, Mary Hendrick, Fannie Hendrick Lu- cy NuIIdH, Loulse Wnle, Mary Mur- phy. Nellie Delaney. Katherine Day May Phalen, Barbara Phalen, Lillian | O'Brien, Fannie Brennan, Katherine Sullivan, Christina Miller. Mary Me- Sheffery Nora Hasler, Lizzie McShef- fiery. The chorus came to a close with the entrance of Miss Grace Flynn, i'm personating the Goddes of Liberty, car rying a flag and flaming torch. The proceeds from the matinee and the presentation on St. Patricks night | will go for the new parish building and the Children of Mary are expecting a substantial profit.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Tinker Estate Case Appealed.
EIcHTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF IMMERGRUEN LODGE
Supper Followed by Dance in Ger
 mania Hall.

Irnn1ergruen lodge. No. 12, auxiliary to the Sons of Hermann, had Germania hall filled on Saturday evening with it's members and their invited friends for the celebration of the eighteenth anniversary, the lodge having been in stituted March 18th, 1891. The cele- bration Saturday evening was an en- joyable supper and dance under the management of the entertainment committee, Mrs. Felix Charnetzki, Mrs. Carl Bredlau and Mrs. Carl Steini1e. Music was by the Sunnyside orchestra.
 Mrs. John Heibel, one of the original twenty members, is now president and there are four others. of the charter members whose names are still on the rolls, Mrs. Henry Leopold, Mrs. Her man OpHz. Mrs Johanna Geib and Mrs. Mary Siegrist. Ten of the char ter members have died.
 The lodge has now grown to mem bership of 63 and is in a prosperous condition, with an active membership which is planning on entertaining the state convention here on the 18th of May. At that time there will be about 100 women delegates present from all parts of the state, who will be given a royal welcome by the local member ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
ESSAY CONTEST FOR
 SUNDAY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Annpunoed by Rev. E. s. Woreestar at Broadway chureh-six Topics in Each Class.

At Broadway Congregational church on Sunday, Rev. Edward s. Worcester announced an essay contest for the Sunday school pupils, the object being to interest the pupils in the whole series of lessons in the book of Acts and particularly on topics which can not be thoroughly covered during the Sunday school lessons.
 There are to be two classes in the competition and a prize in each class. The first class will be open to chil- dren from 15 to 20 years of age whose essays will be from 800 to 750 words in length The second class will in- clude those under 15 and their essays will be from 300 to 500 words long.
 The topics for the first division are first, Roman officers in the book of Acts; second, why Paul went west rather than east; third, Paups Roman citizenship and the use he made of it; fourth, Prosecutions recorded in the book of Acts; fifth, Women of the early church. sixth, The spread of Christianity in the first generation.
 In the second division tho topics are first, ships and Sailors in Acts 2. 2S; second, Story of Philip the Evangelist; third, Story of Barnabas; fourth, De- scription of Antioch in Syria; fifth Prisons and prisoners; sixth. What Stephen knew of the old testament.
 The essays are to be in on or before May 1
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Saturday morning at New London there was a session of the civil su- perior court and Clerk George F. Par sons administered the oath of office to Judge Ralph Wheeler for his new term. This was done at the request of Judge Wheeler. There was assignment of cases before Judge Wheeler.
 Court will come in at New London Tuesday at 10 o'clock. The first case assigned for Tuesday is John A. Winslow and others appeal from pro- bate. The second case for Tuesday is the diverce case of Capt. Frederick Perry vs. Sadie Perry Captain Perry is commodore of M. F. Plants fleet Mrs. Perry is now in New York city. The case was to have been assigned some time ago at the opening of the February term but was not as Captain Perry was abroad on business.
 The third and last for trial Tuesday is that of R. A. Sherman's Sons. Go. of Westerly vs. Industrial and Man ufacturing Co.,. of Mystic, This is an action for money due for lumber and other building supplies furnished to the defendant company.
 Wednesday the first case to be taken up will be Bessie A. Heath vs. Charles Fl. Heath. The second for Wednesday will be Isabella Perry vs. Isabella Rodera.
 The last for Wednesday will be Dennis J. Quilts appeal from County Commissioners. Quill is the proprie- tor of the Atlantic House at the cor- ner of Atlantic and Water streets. New London. When he asked for a re- newal of license this year the commit tee of 15 remonstrated against giving a license to the Atlantic House A hearing was held by the board of eoun-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
peath of Patriek MeMahon.

The death of Patrick McMahon Sum- day morning at his home at 27 North Main street brought a mingled feeling of surprise and regret to his wide cir cle of friends and acquaintances. AL though he had been suffering from liv- CT trouble for some time past and for the last few days had a sore throat, he was able to be out Friday and his end was entirely unexpected.
 The deceased was born in Ireland, the son of Felix and Ellen Flanagan, 5l years ago. In 1892 he married Mary Driseoll the ceremony taking place in St. Patricks church, Rev. ?. M. Ken nedy officiating. He leaves his wife and one daughter Ellen, of Norwich. There also survive four brothers and three sisters, Bernard and William of Norwich James of Providence and Felix of Ireland Mrs. John DriscoIl of Franklin, and Misses Ellen and Kath- crime McMahon of Greeneville.
 He was a member Of Court Sachem, Foresters of America, of the. Second division. A. 0. H., and of Shetucket Engine company, No 2. He was a member of St. Mary's church. Many friends regret his death.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
. GAVE OATH TO JUDGE WHEELER
Clerk Parsons by Request Starts Newly Appointed Off cial His Last Term-Cases Assigned for Civil Su- perior Court-Appeal to Supreme Court

ty commissioners and the board later announced it's decision which was that Quill was refused a license.
 Quill promptly filed an appeal and is now doing business on his last years license pending the issue of the appeal The report that Quill had vacated his appeal and was to locate in Brooklyn is declared untrue. 1T the decision of the commissioners is sustained by the superior court Quill will be obliged to close the Atlantic House.
 Frederick Balmore vs. Jeremiah J. Desmond, administrator and others, is the first for Thursday.
 There will be a further hearing on the very much complicated case of Thomas B. Hewitt and others, execu- tors .ys. Wheeler School and library of Stonington and others, Wednesday at i'd o'clock. A hearing on this case was held last Saturday but was not completed. There Is a long array of legal talent in this case.
 There was no short calendar ses- sion, the assignment of cases being the only business. There will be a short calendar session next Friday which will probably. be the last short calendar of the session.
 The February session of the court will 20 out it is expected the middle of next week.
 Tinker Estate Case Appealed.
 Counsel for Lucy E. Collins has ap- healed from the decision of the su- perior court the case for the removal of William L. Peckham as administr3- tor of the estate of Roswell Tinker. The appeal is to the supreme court of errors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Large Attendance at Funeral of Charles s. 5atty--sudden Death of Patrick MeMahon.

The funeral of Charles s. Batty was held from his late home at SO Sixth street Sunday afternoon at o'clock. There was a large attendance of rela- tives and friends, both from this city and from Putnam, Danielson, Groton and New London. Rev. Matthias $. Kaufman, DID,. pastor of the Trinity M E. church, was the officiating cler- gyman. During the services Miss Mary B. Rogers sang. two solos, Abide With Me, and Shall We Meet Beyond the River? The pail bearers were Chaun- cey C. Geer, Charles c. Geer. William R. Perkins and 4. A. Walker, mem bers of Sedgwick post. No. l, G. A.. R., from which there was @ delegation present. A representation Of his fel- low employees in the United States Finishing company attended the serv- ices. Among the beautiful floral offer ings were a wreath from the G. A. R.. a pillow. Shop Mates, from the United States Finishing company, sprav of calla lilies, from the Woman's Relief corps. The burial was in Maplewood cemetery and a committal service was read by Dr. Kaufman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
NEW HAVEN ELKs
To Visit Bridgeport for Dedication of
 Big Club House.

Arrangements have been made by speciad train to take about 200 of them down to the round Up at Bridgeport Monday night, March g, when the new club house of Bridgeport lodge No. S6. will be formally dedicated. The Bridge port Elks have appropriated s2,o00 for the entertainment of their guests,
 The members of New Haven lodge will assemble at the club house on Grown street at 7 o'clock on the night of this event, and headed by the Foot Guard band. will march to the station. having 8 little fireworks along the line of march.
 A specially chartered train will varrv them to the big city The Park City Elks have arranged for fireworks dis- play, dinner and all the things that go with an affair of this kind.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Where the Strain Game.

They tell this as an incident of a revival meeting in a Kansas town: They were having testimonials Said one T have been in the harness for fifteen years" He paused anl looked around.
 Yes" added another, land the only part of the harness that's worn is the hold back strap. ."-Kansas City Jour nal
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
Success Probable for Naturalization
 Bill,

The regular meeting of the Natural ization club was held Sunday after noon. It was reported that the peti- ton for amendment to the present naturalization law had been signed and sent to Hartford where 1t will be pre- sented this week by Representative Bushnell. The prospect of passing the bill is said to be favorable. A com mittee to arrange for an entertain ment was appointed. Hormidas Benoit. Victor Caron, Henry Dufresne.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Stonington.-Capt. 8. B. Pendleton and Fred J. Ostman, Jr., were capsized in the bay the other afternoon while hauling pounds. Both men were in the water for a long time and thor ough1y chillded when discovered by Captain Ostman, Sr., who went to their rescue and brought them ashore
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Woodstock.-Local people who re- member Miss Lucy Webber. daughter of the late Rev. George Webber, are interested to know that ex- President Roosevelt is to be for a few months a guest of MT. and Mrs MacMilian at their home in British East Africa. Mrs. MacMillan is a niece of W. w Web ber.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15
LOCAL SAVINGS SOCIETY
Purchased New Issue of Four Per Cent
 Bonds of NorwaIk.

The Norwalk Savings society, hav- ing unbounded faith in the future of the town, has purchased from the se- leetmen the $225.000 four per cent. thirty year bonds recently authorized by a town meeting. The price paid was 1O1. This corporation did not bid for the bonds until the previous high bid of 1o0.s61 had been rejected
 The Norwalk Savings society has also recently purchased s20.O00 city of Norwalk three and one-hah per cent. water bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-15

Louis Wunderlich of Lisbon. en- ployed as watchman in the velvet mill, is planning to build a new house on Norwich avenue next to Depuis' store. Work will be started in the near fu- ture.