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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
ROCK ISLAND w. R. C.
RECEIVES A BOUQUET
COmpIinented After Inspection ,by
Mrs. Nettie MCGOWAN, State
Officer.

The Woman's Relief corps, No. &C,
of the John Buford post of this city,
was inspected yesterday afternoon by
Assistant Inspector Mrs. Nettie Nc
Gowan of Chicago. The ceremony
took place at Memorial hall and
large number of the ladies belonging
to the corps turned out for the occa-
sion. Mrs. MCGOWAN is past depart
ment commander OF the state. and
she has visited hundreds of posts. but
she states that she has never found
any better than the Rock Island. She
viii inspect the Moline corps tomor-
row afternoon. She spent last even
ing ard today as the guest of members
OF the local corps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Second Evening of Festival.

The second evening Of the harvest
festival at Turner hall attracted a
large number of people, about 400
being present. \ good program was
carried out and the dialogue as wei
as the selections by the 'coontOwn
chorus merited a great deal of APP
plause. This evening the following
program viii be given:
Piano dUet-Ellen Freeman and
Ralph Lindstrom.
Song-SVea male quartet.
Trombone Solo. L. Swanson.
Vocal solo-Minnie r. Johnson.
Dialogue. IAN American Harem."
Ralph Glynn-C. L. Swanson.
Mrs. Alice Glynn-Miss Edith Os-
terman.
Grandmother CIynn-NIiss Ellen
RCsene.
Gertrude Glynn-Miss Marguerite
Osterman.
Stella Glynn-Miss Minnie E.
johnson.
Ncrah, servant girl-Miss Caroline
Peterson.
Ed Ashbury Frank Lindstrom.
SoHg-Svea male quartet.
Piano duet-Miss Ellen Freeman
and Ralph Lindstrom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
FORTY TEACHERS TO
GO TO GALESBURG
Rock Island Delegation to Military
Tract Meet Leaves Tomorrow
Morning.

The following teachers comprise the
delegation that viii leave tomorrow
morning to attend the meeting of the
Military Tract Teachers association.
the delegation TO be headed by Super
intendent H. B. Hayden and Principal
H. f. Brown of the high school:
HAWTHORNE. C. Daugherty, Miss
Emma Battles.
Washington-Miss Emily Freeman.
Miss Ethel Young, Mrs. Amanda Hen
derson
KembIe-Miss AIDA e. Muse.
Lincoln - Miss odessa Wakefield,
Miss Julia NJ. Anderson, Miss Ger
trude e. Yohn, Miss Mabel Freistat,
Miss Miriam Haverstick, Miss Elsa 1.
KOehler. Miss Meta C. Wittig
Irving - Miss Leona Witherspoon.
Miss Grace Noftsker, Miss Bertha Jo-
nassen, Miss Florence Morrison. Miss
Lola Smutz. Miss Elizabeth Stelk.
Miss Gail Postlewaite. Miss Lillian
Roth, Miss Charlotte Kenworthy.
Longfellow - Miss Edna Anderson,
Mrs. Mary S. Dewey, Miss Minnie
MIS-. l)dCIt vi. w
Miss Viola harrison.
Horace Mann-Miss Mary L. Carter.
Miss Natalie Mirfield Miss Mary
Quayle, Miss Nettie Dodge. Miss Marie
Koch, Miss Esther Olson, Miss Julia
Eckhart, Miss Julia Melchoir, Miss
Mabel Levey.
Grant - Miss Dora Newton, Miss
Anna Bromley. Miss Helen Pryce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
BanScheT-Dean.

At the home of the parents of the
bride, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. F. Dean in
Black Hawk, was celebrated at 6:30
last evening the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Harriet Elizabeth
Dean, to August p. Banscher of this
city. Rev. Mr.. Stevens. pastor of the
Milan Methodist church. ofIiciated.
There were no attendants. a company
of so witnessing the ceremony. a
wedding supper was served and late
at night the couple departed for a
wedding tour. On returning they
will make their home in this city.
The groom is a son of Frank Ban
scher of this city and is employed at
the Rock Island Stove works. The
bride is one of the popular young
ladies of Black Hawk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
COAL IN EXPLOSION;
STOVE is WRECKED
Excitement in Vicinity of POsateri
Fruit Store on Twentieth
Street.

Coal in a range at the Posateri
fruit store on Twentieth street, eX-
ploded after l O'Clock this afternoon
che force of the explosion was SO
great that the stove was broken and
the burning coal was thrown around
the room. MIR. Posateri quickly eX-
tinguished the blaze with a bucket of
water. 1t is thought the the wind
coming down the chimney caused the
explosion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
JOHN SUMAN FOUND
DEAD ON RAILROAD
Moline Resident Escapes from Bar
tonVille Asylum, Where He
Was a Patient.

John Suman, whose home was in
Moline. was found dead alongside the
Burlington railroad tracks near
Yates City Tuesday morning of this
week, he having escaped Sunday from
the BartOnville asylum, where he
was patient. Death was due TO eX-
posture. according to the verdict OF
a coroners jury. At the Barton
lille asylum he had a record as a
confirmed epileptic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Marriage Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Taylor. 911
Fifteenth street. announce the mar
Tiage of their daughter, Miss Grace
G.. Taylor. and Theodore NJ. Handel
Of Moline. The marriage was sol
emnized on last Tuesday evening at
st. James Methodist Episcopal church
in Chicago. Rev. Charles b. Mitch
ell performed the ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs. Handel viii be at home in Mo-
line in the early part of next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
In Honor OF Mrs. Blunt.

Mrs. Arthur Davidson Ficke at her
home in Davenport, entertained at a
small informal coffee yesterday after
noon. inviting some 40 tri-city friends
TO meet her mother, Mrs. Stanhope
English Blunt of Springfield, Mass.
who is her guest for few weeks
visit. yellow chrysanthemums add
ed their brilliant colorings to the ar
tistic decorations of the rooms and
dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Frank Mixter and Mrs. Phil
Mitchell of Rock Island have issued
invitations for small informal affairs
for old friends to meet Mrs. Blunt
during her stay in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
CRAZED BY DRINK;
TRIES TO END LIFE
James BlGcl1ie Almost Lifeiess When
Discovered in Moline Police
Station.

Crazed by drink, James Blackie, a
young Greek, tried to end his life by
hanging himself with his belt in the
Moline police station early this morn
ing. He was arrested for drunkenness
last night. Other prisoners detected
Blackie in his attempt and called 70
officers. Blacllie was almost lifeless
when he was cut down. A physician
was called and revived him He will
live
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
SoenIxp-HaIIeP.

At the home of the brides parents,
MIR. and Mrs William Halter of 1920
Brady street, Davenport, Tuesday
evening, was quietly celebrated the
wedding of Miss Hertha Halter and En-
nest +. Soenke. Rev. Arthur Nj.
Judy, formerly pastor of the Unitar-
ian church, now of Montpelier, Of
fciated. MIR. and Mrs. SOenke left
for a short trip and will be at home
at 1904 Harrison street on their re-
turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21

It is in time of sudden mishap or
accident that Chamberlain's LiRimeni
can be relied upon to take the place
of the family doctor, who cannot al
ways be found at the moment. Then
it is that Chamberlain's Liniment is
never found wanting. In cases of
sprains, cuts, wounds and bruises
Chamberlain Liniment takes out the
soreness and drives away the pain
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21

the first dinner of the season will he
held at the church. For this occasion
president A. d. WEIGH has secured ar
ADDRESS on The Geological Forma-
tons Of Illinois Soil'' by Professor J.
\. Udden of Augustana college.
Music will be furnished by the Broad
way male quartet The dinner viii
be served at $50 and the program VIII
follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Witter Will Probated.

The will of the LATE George S. Wit
ter of Port Byron was admitted TO
probate in the county court by Judge
r. w Olmsted this morning. By its
terms the property of deceased is
given to his wife, Mrs. Grace H. Wit
ter, who is also appointed executrix of
the estate. The instrument is dated
March Z, 1909
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21

Assessment Hearinq Continues.

The hearing on the confirmation of
the assessment rolls for the Sixth
ward sewer system came up in the
county court before Judge R. W. Ohm
sted this morning. but was continued
indefinitely at the request of some of
those who have filed objections against
the proposed Improvement. The prin-
cipal reason for objection seems TO be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Card Party.

The Ladies' Altar society of the
Sacred Heart church will give a card
party at the hall at Twenty-eighth
street and Fifth-and-a-half avenue
this evening. -Four handsome prizes
will be awarded and refreshments
will be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Licensed TO Wee.
AGED Lady Hurt in Fall.

Mrs. Margaret German. 2506 Seventh
avenue, who is So years of age, STUN
bled and fell over rug at her home
yesterday afternoon. Her left hip was
fractured. and it is feared the injury
will be serious because of her age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
FIRST OF MEMS CLUB
DINNERS TOMORROW
Professor J. \. UdIen of .Augustana
Will Give an Address at the
Broadway Church.

The monthly meetings of the Broad
way Mems club, which afforded 50
much enjoyment TO the members and
their friends during last winter. will
be resumed tomorrow evening, when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Rememher Retiring Treasurer.

The Aiken Street Sewing society
met with Mrs. C. j. Schniek, 1880
Fourteenth street. yesterday after
noon. Treasurer Mrs. Lattig resign
ed and Mrs. O. ]. Chambers was
elected to succeed her. Members
presented Mrs. Lattig with silver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21

gravy ladle and her daughter, Mrs.
Golf. a back comb. Mr.. Lattig has
been in Minneapolis the past three
months and the family go about
Nov. / to take up their residence
there. The hostess served lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Gives NTusicaIe.

Mrs. c. NJ. Bengston, 1116 Twen-
ty-second street, gave a musicale at
her home last evening. Emil Haak.
took part and Miss Mil
dred Kruse rendered several selec-
tons Refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
OBITUARY..
Mrs. &, r. Williamson.

Mrs. Alfred Stocker, 1920 Seven
teenth street, received word this morn
ing of the death of her sister. Mrs. E.
r. Williamson of Lindsay. Canada. at
Montreal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21

that proper condemnation proceedings
have not been filed as yet, and that
until this is done objections to the
sewer viii stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
TRY TO REOPEN
FILTER REPORT
Attempt to Discredit Recon-
mendation of Engineer
John w. Alvord.
LOBBYISTS AT WORK HERE
Council Should Either Stand by the
Expert or Employ One in :.
Whom 1t Has Faith.

1t is understood that disgruntled
bidders on the new mechanical fill
tration plant are making an effort to
have the council order a recanvass
of the proposals with a view to prac-
tically discrediting the recommends
ton of John w. Alvord, the Chicago
consulting engineer, TO whom was en-
trusted the task OF Analysing the sew
eral propositions.
Mr. Alvord is at present i'll at his
home in Chicago. but he has promis-
ed he will come to the city just as
soon as he is able and further advise
the council concerning the features
of his report. In his absence repre-
sentatives of some of the companies
whose proposals did not come up to
the mark set by Mr.. AlvOrd have been
lobbying with members of the coun-
ell.
should Uphold Engineer.
Mr.. AVOrd was the unanimous
choice of the council for the work
that he is doing in connection with
the new filter plant. The Ar3s as
sumes that he is competent anN hon
csl. If the members of the city coun-
ell were capable of passing upon the
merits of the bids they would not
nave needed the services of Mr.. AL
word. They have trusted to him to
protect them and the interests of the
city. Mr.. Alvord has made his rec
concentration, and it should stand,
unless some irregularity has been dis
covered. Mr.. Alvord conferred with
representative of each Of the bid
cling companies in going over the
proposals.
10 reopen the canvass would be n
direct slap at the consulting engineer.
The filter men should not be permit
ted to go before the council and at
tempt to confuse the members of that
,Cdy. they should be compelled to
do their talking to the engineer. If
they can't satisfy him, then the coun-
ii, should keep its hands off. If the
aldermen are losing faith in MIR. Al
word, then they should dismiss him
and engage an engineer in whom they
have full faith and confidence.
Is an OLD Game.
This underground work by lobby
lists has been tried in Rock Island city
councils before, and it is to be hoped
that the members of the present body
will not permit themselves TO be mis-
led in such an important work The
only interest that the taxpayers have
is that they be given a first-cIass sys-
SiStent with q good JOB.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
Priscilla Club.

The Priscilla club will meet with
Mrs. d. w. Hathaway, 171S Eighth
avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
RiNer RinIets.

The Marion was north and south to-
day. The stage of water was 2.GO at
6 a. m. and $50 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-21
CLUB MEN BOOST
First Of Winter Dinners at the
Rock Island Club House
This Evening.
TO BE LARGE ATTENDANCE
Belt Line and Other Public Projects
Will Probably Be Given
Impetus.

Rock Island Club members will be
out in force this evening for the first
Of series of monthly dinners to be
given at the club house on Sixteenth
street for the purpose OF getting the
men toget her for the discussion AMI
consideration o. public projects, carry
ing on the work that was heretofore
conducted under the name of the
booster club
The booster organization. which had
a membership of about 100. has been
absorbed by the Rccl Island Club. ana
henceforth all members of the latter
organization are to be considered
boosters. One Of the questions that
doubtless will receive attention at the
meeting this evening is the proposed
belt line, and the project will proba-
bly, be given a needed impetus.
VIII solve Two Problems.
The citizens have placed at the dis
pOsal of the club large fund for the
development of the city industrially
and commercially. The belt line is the
one means OF solving the west end
factory district railroad problem, and
viii also make il possible for all inter
urban and steam railroads that may
IN future desiring to enter here to get
into the city without experiencing the
discouragements that has already re
suited in one enterprise abandoning its
effort to reach Rock Island. The spirit
of do must prevail among the whole
of the club, as well IS
among business men generally of the |
if undertakings such as the |
belt line are TO be successfully consum-
mated.
Work and Cooperation.
All public enterprises are met by |
obstacles that in many instances are
to the efforts of those |
who are unselfishly devoting them |
selves to their promotion. but these |
should only tend to fire the energies |
Of those engaged in the undertakings |
There must be work. cooperative and |
work That, ana that |
alone. will bring about the success OF
the belt line and similar projects.
The dinner this evening will be |
served at $50 o'clock \ number of |
talks will be heard
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

The newest pie-eater now
situated around the table is a
public sheet inspector" recent
ly appointed by Gov. Hadley at
a salary of $4,000 per year and
expenses. There will also be
Eve deputies at a salary of
81, 200 per year. The duty of
these strange officials" which
win cost the state $1,000 in sal,
aries and about $1,000 for ex-
penses, making a total of SIS, 900
per year, is to see that all bed
sheets are nine feet in length.
This is no joke but a cool spotted
fact and in accordance with a law
passed by the recent Republican
legislature. Excelsior Springs
Standard.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07
The Difference

What is the difference be-
tween high grade and low grade
baking powders2
All baking powders are white
and are sold in round cans with
bright labels.
The contents look much the
same, but in fact they are very
different.
High grade baking powders
are made of pure cream of tar
tar derived from grapes. They
are healthful and economical to
use.
Low grade baking powders
are made of alum, an astringent
mineral acid.
Before the Pure Food Law
only a chemist could tell by
analysis one from the other.
But now baking powders have
the ingredients printed on the
back of the label. By reading
the label the housekeeper know:
the ingredients and being care
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

force.
The ranks are already filed
with competent men and there
are more qualified applicants al
ready on the waiting lists than
there will be places for in many
months in the ordinary course
of recruiting. The examination
of numerous new applicants can
signify nothing but an intention
to begin presently a re'organiza-
ton of the st. Louis police by
the spOils plan.
Missouri Democrats are not
asleep to what Governor Hadley
is doing. The State will be kept
advised of the Republican
scheme to swamp the country
vote with the machine vote of the
cities st. Louis Republic.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07
The Republican State Machine

The full exhibit of the political
situation in Kansas City printed
by The Republic on Monday
leaves no doubt in the mind Of
anyone who read it hat Cover
nor Hadley's intention was to
remove the Election Commits.
sioners of that city, who are
holding over by appointment
of Governor Folk, and to replace
them with men of his own choice.
The terms of these three
Commissioners do not expire for
two years, Everybody in Kan
sas City has known all along
that they are men of the high
est personal integrity and that
the quality of their citizenship
eminently fits them for the faith
full and intelligent performance
of the duties Of their responsible
positions. Since The Republics
publication everybody in Ethe
State knows it. GOVERNOR Had
lev knew the characters of the
Kansas City Board of Election
Commissioners, Why he should
have attacked them upon mis-
information furnished by his
partisan Police Board is a ques-
ton to which all good citizens
in the State should have an
answer.
1t is not forgotten that during
the last session of the Legislature
Governor Hadley opposed bills
which, if enacted, would have
fulfilled his ante-election prom
Uses of home rule for the three
principal cities of the State. 1t
was we'll understood at the time
that his course was prompted
by a desire to retain control OF
the police and election machinery
in these cities, especially in Kan.
sas City, which will hold a
mayoralty election next spring.
This Kansas City incident
confirms all that has been sale
of the Governors desire to make
the police and election organiza
tions of the cities parts of thC
State republican machine which
he is trying to build. That his
st. Louis Police Board is trytns
to re.organize the force by pack
ing it with Republicans is clear
ly indicated by COMMISSIONS
George p. Jones, one of the tw
Democratic members, who las
week refused to attend a NEE.
ing of the board for examinatio
of applicants for positions on th
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07
Montana

Low round trip rates to MARI other points, liberal stop
overs going and returning. For full information call on
A. S. LOOMS, Agent.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

full of the welfare of her house.
hold, avoids the alum kind of
baking powder.
Good baking powder is one of
the most useful things in the
kitchen-and there is a differ
ence.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

For SALE CHEAP;-ThOroughbred
Rhode Island red hens, also a few
choice cockerels and p%ullets. Eggs
in season. Write for prices or call on
Louis A. Roy.
All Washington Ave.
S-7tlmo Lexington. Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07
Misses and ChiIdren's OxfOrds

Especial attention is called to quality and Style of our Misses
and Chddren's Oxfords, which will be priced prOpOrtouately low.
Misses Oxford, broken sizes, worth $3.50 sale rice.."....st.7s
Misses oxford, broken sizes, worth $500, sale price, .......St.4s
Misses oxford, broken sizes, worth sl.35, sale price..."...... .ss
Misses oxford, broken sizes, worth SIPS, sale price. ........ IS
Chudreus Oxfords, broken sizes, worth sl25, sale price. ..... 80
%chldrens oxtords, broken sizes, worth IS cents, sale price. SO
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

FOR SALE:-A pedigreed young
stallion colt, sired by Ashbrook, and
a mare, 9 years old, good action. A
fine chance to get a good stallion for
future breeding purposes.
Still Rufus Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

For RENT: Second floor office and
entire third floor now occupied by the
Intelligencer. Will be arranged to
suit tenant.
S. SELLERS.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

LosT;-Silver handled silk umbrella.
Designer with woman's head and
small monogram, Liberal reward
awaiting at this Office for finder.
7-l0-tf
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

For RENT; An 80 acre farm. 2
houses thereon > miles east of town.
Inquire of Mrs. Katie Franciskato or
Bour's Store.
7-24-3l DIV.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

For SALE;-Pigeons, the birds are
good and tat, Call at this office or
phone 7O5.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

TAKEN UP-A stray gray mare,
blind in one eye. Owner apply to
William Coeu. If.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07

FOR SALE:-SO acres of land two
miles from Hardin, Mo, 10 in cultI-
vation, 10 in pasture and 5 in timber,
Five room house and outbuildings, On
public road.
Mrs. E. Hosfeld,
Lexington, Mo.
S-3tl2 1913 Main st.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07
Wants, For Sale Ett.

LosT:-A ring Of keys. Please
leave az this Office. 81 Il
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-07
Ladies' Pumps and OxfOrds

Patent Colt, ankle strap pump
dull kid color, worth $500,
sale price,. ......,..."''$E'|o
Tan Russia Calf, ankle strap
pump, welt sole, worth S4,OO,
sale price .......". &c, .,..Sz'Ie
Extra Special. Patent kid
pump, heavy turn sole, dia-
mond tongue, worth $3.50,
Sale price ......, $E'zo
Patent Kid Butcher, Broadway.
two hole ties, flexible welt
sole, worth $3.50, sale price sass