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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-13
Famous Gems Of Prose
PATRIOTISM A GLORIOUS REALITY
BY Thomas Francis Meseher.

oh in Music hail against Of places
government July I, lS4t.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-13
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of carbon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
DEFENSE OF "NICKELETS."
Improve, Don't Abolish, Five Cent
Theaters, Says Chicago Pastor.

In reference to the present agitation
concerning the conduct Of five cent
theaters, or "nickelets." as they are
widely known. the Rev. A. E. Bartlett
of Chicago presents the view that the
entertainments should be improved
rather than abolished.
"Amusements have no character in
and of themselves" he says. .'They
are good or bad as the people make
them so. 1t lis both unjust and I'M
wise to condemn outright dancing.
card playing and theater going. All
wholesome amusements are needed.
but instead of trying to abolish them
the church should seek to purify and
uplift them. The FIVE cent theater has
become one of the great problems in
recreation which our city must solve.
Its low price has enabled it to reach
fthe multitudes, including many chill
dren. Our city needs these cheap
amusements, but it does not need nor
should it suffer coarse and upclean
entertainments"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
STATE PRESIDENT
TO GIVE ADDRESS
Speaker at Banquet of Dentists
of the Two Counties.

Next Saturday, Jan. %, the Rock Is
land County Dental society and the
Davenport District Dental society will
hold joint meeting and banquet at
the Rock Island Club. 1t is expected
that fully so of the dentists of Rock
Island, Moline, Aledo. Davenport, and
the other cities of the Rock Island and
Davenport districts will be present at
the banquet. All of the members of
the Rock Island society have already
signified their intention to attend.
Following the dinner there will be
program of toasts and addresses
The feature of the evenings program
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
SUGGEST THAT STATE
TAKE 1T IN HAND
Meeting to Be Held at Peoria to Dis
cuss Plan to Do Away with Local
Examiners for Plumbers.

A movement to place the supervision
of plumbing and the licensing of plumb
ers under the direct authority of the
state is to be discussed at a state
meeting to be- held next Tuesday at
Peoria. The meeting is to be attend
ed by the examining boards of the Is
large cities of Illinois, and the mem
bers of the Rock Island board, Colonel
W. T. Channon, Plumbing Inspector +,
L. Yerbury and Dr. Ralph Dart, health
commissioner, will be in attendance.
Under the present laws, all cities
with over 10000 population have an
examining board, and these boards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

will be an address by Dr.. A. ID. Black
of Chicago, president of the Illinois
State Dental society. Dr. Blacks sub
ject will be 1.-THE Progress of Decay
and the Preparation of Cavities" DR.
Black is son of DR.. G. V. Black of
Chicago, considered the most eminent
authority on dental surgery in the
world, and the state president himself
has wide reputation, and bids fair to
rival his father in his profession. One
of the best sessions in the history of
the two societies is anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
TESTS GUN BEFORE
THE FATAL SHOT
III Health Leads to Suicide of Claus
Thiesen, an Old Resident of
Davenport.

III health caused the suicide of Claus
Thiesen, an old resident of Davenport
last night. He took his life by sho0t-
ing while on the way to consult ply
stefan. To test his revolver he fred
a shot into a board and then placing
the muzzle of the weapon against his
temple, he pulled the trigger. When
those near rushed to his side, he was
dead.
Mr.. Thiesen was born in Germany IN
1887, and had lived in Davenport many
years. He was married but was tii.
vorced from his wife several years ago.
He had been making his home at the
Farmers hotel on West Locust street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
pass ON the qualifications of applicants
for inr,rpoynap ond y,,octar. r,l,,p, ho

pass on the qualifications of applicants
for journeymen and master plumbers
licenses. 1t is now proposed to do
away with these city boards, and give
greater scope to the regulation of
plumbing by placing the examination
of applicants and the enforcement of
sanitary laws as they relate to plumb
ing in the hands of state board of
three or five members. The idea of
those favoring the plan is to have
headquarters establishedNat the capital
and have examinations at stated peri
DDS. 1t is likely that bill along this
line will be prepared for presentation
at the present session of the legisla-
ture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

In Honor of Guest.-M Miss Florence
O'Neii at her home. 1925 Twentieth street,
yesterday entertained a company of 40
ladies in honor of her guest, Mrs. h.
]. Evans Of Lacrosse, Wis, The house
was decorated in American Beauty
roses and pink shades and smilaS
were used on the chandelier. The at
ternoon was passed in pleasant So
cial way and five course luncheon
was served. The dining room table
was prettily decorated the centerpiece
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
A Hiaher Health Level.

Il have reached higher health level
since | began using Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills. writes Jacob Springer of
West Franklin, Maine "1hey kept
my stomach, liver and bowels working
just right" If these pills disappoint
you on trial, money will be refunded
at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
Will Spend Honeymoon Here.-Th,

Will Spend Honeymoon Here.-The
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson
of this city and Miss Elsie Dora
Schroeder will take place at Anaconda
Mont, Feb. %. Mr.. Thompson has been
years employed as a draughtsman TO:
the Amalgamated Copper company
there. Mr.. Thompson and his bride
will spend their honeymoon in the city
with his parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

Surprised on Birthday.-Miss Bessie
Hamilton was pleasantly surprised last
evening at her home, 1894 Thirty
eighth street, by company of friends
in honor OF her birthday anniversary
games Of various kinds and supper was
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

being a large basket of pink carna-
items
Ladies' Aid Eiects.-The annual
meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of
the First Baptist church was held yes
terday afternoon in the parlors OF the
church, the following officers being
chosen for the ensuing year:
President-Mrs A. j. Bullock
First Vice President-Mrs. Mary
Bailey.
Second Vice President-MrsSBell
Jones.
Secretary-Mrs Harry Glenn.
Treasurer-Miss Mary WEIGH
The society has had an unusually
prosperous year and neat sum of
money is the surplus for the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

Commercial College Dance.-The COM
morcial colleges of the three cities held
the first of series of dancing parties
at the Watch Tower inn last evening
enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

Masonic Dancing Party.-Trio lodge
No. 81, and Rock Island lodge No. Cos
A. F. e A. NJ, held the third of the
series of winter dancing parties last
evening at Masonic temple A large
crowd was present and enjoyed the
affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
THE RExos
The Kings Of Them All.

IfS NIFI9S Vt USHH MI
VIII open at the roller all next week
and Saturday matinee Elegant COS.
tunes. Versatile performance. Ad-
mission 10 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

GSociety news, written or telephon ed
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
must be made known, to insure relia-
biiity. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

Organize Sorority.--The twelve-two
girls of the high school were enter
tanned at the home of Miss Notovena
Steck, 904 Third avenue, Thursday
evening and organized the Phi Epsilon
Phi sorority. Officers were elected as fol
lows: President, Miss Jessie Mauzy
vice president, Miss Nellie Trenken-
shuh; secretary, Miss Bessie Donahue !;
treasurer, Miss Hazel Purcell; re-
porter, Miss Notevena Steck and door
keeper, Miss Dorothy King. The girls
will meet every two weeks for social
hour together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16


seuifng
partially
From high rib
held model
developed
fashion
gracefully
TIE throat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

Association Helpers Meet.-The AS
ISOLATION Helpers were entertained
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Miss Catherine Grotjan. 5l5 Twentieth
street. Mrs. Herman Heesch of Daven-
port was to have been present and give
readings from Robert Burns, but be
cause of illness was unable to be pres
ent Mrs Frank Corcoran filled the
program by giving an excellent read
ing of "The Servant in the House
Plans were completed for the banquet
to the Y NJ. C. A. boys Tuesday even
ing at the Y. NJ C. A. Miss Grotjan
served lunch during the afternoon.
G. G. Club Gives Operetta.-The G
c. club girls, Sunday school class of
the Central Presbyterian church have
an operetta, "Edith's Dream" a;
Bethel chapel last evening. The parts
were all very well taken, Marguerite
Anderson doing especially well in the
part of Edith Brown and the work OF
the fairies and witches was also praise
worthy. Mrs. Florence B. Knight gave
a violin solo and Miss Mabel Purcell
gave a piano solo. The entertainment:
proved very interesting and a crowd
that taxed the capacity of the house
was present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-16

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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
BIG LOSS TO cREsco.
c. F. Freehauf's Mill Completely
Destroyed by Fire.

Shortly after eleven O'Clock last
evening fire was discovered in the
Cresco Roller Mill and at that time had
SO good a start that saving the building
was out of the question. AS two or
three had passed the mill about half
hour before the fire was discovered. it
is surmised that the fire originated
from heating of the grain in the ele-
vators and consequently was concealed
from view till an explosion of the gases
released the flame. There had been
no fire about the building since Mon
day. so the fire could not have origin
ated from the stove.
By hard work, the firemen succeeded
in saving the warehouse north of the
mill which was filled with oats, which
however were damaged by water.
In addition to the machinery and
building, the loss includes about 1900
bushels of buckwheat. 200 bushels of
wheat and large quantity of corn,
meal and ground feed.
Mr.. Freehauf was insured in several
mutual companies but this morning did
not know the exact amount. He will
doubtless sustain quite loss but not
more than will Cresco if it is not re-
built, for the mill drew custom to
Cresco for many miles around.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
Will Visit cresco.

The Cedar Rapids Commercial Club
will make visit to Cresco on May
18th, being scheduled to arrive at 1928
p. m. and remain until l 20 p. m.
For ten years the wholesalers, job
bers. manufacturers, accompanied by
bankers and other Cedar Rapids inter-
ests have been making annual trips
throughout the territory tributary to
Cedar Rapids in a commercial way,
calling upon the business men in the
various communities visited.
These trips have covered in the
neighborhood of 5000 miles, and in do.
ing this have visited hundreds of Iowa
cities and towns.
The object of these excursions is tc
give the business men of Cedar Rapids
chance to meet their customers and
people in their lines of trade in the
various cities and towns visited.
The party carries with it the Fifty.
third regimental band, which furnish.
es music during the stay in each place.
All the excursionists wish is that they
may be able to find the business mer
in their places of business during tn.
time of their visit.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
Weather.Crop Bulletin.

Des Moines, Iowa, May 9, 1907
Six days of almost uninterrupted sun
shine has given more cheerful tone to
the reports of correspondents. The
week opened and closed with tempera-
lures near or below freezing, but dur
ing the middle of the week the weather
was unseasonably warm. The maxi
mum temperature on the 5th was near
or above 80 degrees, and the highest
ever before recorded, this early in the
year, at many stations in the northern
part of the state. The average for the
week was, however, about two degrees
below the normal and the rainfall was
deficient in all districts. The only
rainfall reported was in the form of
light scattered showers on two days in
the eastern counties. Farmers have
made the best of their opportunity and
field work has progressed rapidly.
Seeding of oats in districts heretofore
too wet is about finished and much
ground has been prepared for corn.
Considerable corn has already been
planted in southern and some in the
central and northern districts, and,
with favorable weather, planting will
become general in all parts of the
state during the coming week. Grass
and small grain. though growing slow
ly, are generally in good condition ana
give promise of good yields. Fruit
trees are in blossom over the southern
part of the state and do not yet show
any injury by frost or freezing weather.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
Fine Program by Skovgaard.

One of the real concerts, that is the
kind that really has music in it, was
given at the Lyceum last night when
Skovgaard, and his capable support,
gave their recital. How he can play
the violin! He did just what any great
artist can do, and what nearly all of
them won't do, subordinated technique
to melody. and from the great range of
musical, and at the same time, difficult
compositions, selected those which were
tuneful, and then played them magnifi-
Gently. This is not saying that Skov-
gard is not master of technique: it
is merely testimony to the fact that
he does not insist upon Showing" off.
Long live Skovgaard; would there were
more like him. Duluth Tribune. At
Cresco Opera House. Saturday, May
18th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14

Mr.. w. ]. Falada attended church at
Protivin.
Frank Maruska called on Anton Ku-
blk one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Valvoda were
Elma callers last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Shock entertained
company last Sunday
James Hruska bought some corn of
Joe Lipa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kubik and sister,
Miss Abbie, spent last Monday even
ing at the John Lundak home.
Mrs. j. Novak, Mrs. j. Kamarek and
Emma Capouch were Cresco shoppers
last Monday.
Mrs. Joe Lipa and son Joe were at
Elma Monday.
Gordon Stander and sister MINI lie
were in Cresco Saturday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
Commencement Week Program.

:
The last week in May will be COM
mencement week in the Cresco high
school. The Baccalaureate sermon will
be delivered by Rev. Gammons in the
Methodist church on Sunday evening,
May 23d. On the night following the
class will present the fine comedy,
1.-THE Maneuvers of Jane" under the
direction of Miss Marjorie Vance of
DEBORAH. On Tuesday, at 2 p. M,
the class day exercises will be held in
the high school room. A real treat is
in store for the lovers of good music
for on Wednesday evening the Garlic
ton College Glee Club will give typi.
cal college concert under the auspices
of the senior class. On Thursday 8
fast base ball game will be played be.
tween the Calmar and Cresco high
schools, and in the evening the annual
junior banquet in honor of the senior
class will be held. The activities OF
commencement week will come to 8
close on Friday evening, May 18th,
when Professor C. P. Colgrove will de.
liver the commencement lecture anc
the diplomas will be presented to the
members of the class of 1909.
The board will be out at Tomas &
Farnsworth's for seat reservations fol
the class play and glee club concert on
Wednesday, May 18th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
Simplified Spelling.

There is a farmer near Henry, along
the Illinois river where fishing and
hunting are good, who is mighty tired
of having his farm tramped over by
hunters. A few days ago he COM
pose notice on couple of barrel
slaves and nailed them to tree where
they conveyed the following startling
information: "Notis -Trespassers will
be prosecuted to the full extent of 2
mongrul dogs which. amt never ben
overly soshubel to strangers and dub
ble-barl shot gun which amt loaded
with sofy-pillers. I'm get'n blamed
tired of this hel-risin' on my property. :"
Geneva Republican.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
merry-go-round, Wednesday. James
Andera and Charles Vachta brought it
from Jackson junction.
Lourdes.

The weather has at last began turn
ing springlike.
Rev. R. Lakomy of Protivin, Rev.
Gum of Elma, Rev. Jungerman of
Alta Vista and Rev. Loosebrock of
Cresco assisted Rev. ]. ]. Norris with
the Thirteen Hours Devotion Sunday
afternoon and Monday morning.
Miss Mayme Dugan of Cresco was a
pleasant visitor in our city Sunday.
Mr.. Foley sister, Miss Lucy of Elma,
were also seen in our town Sunday.
Mrs. DIR. Jinderlee of Cresco is visit
ing at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Wenzel Urban.
Miss Emma Capouch is visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Joe Komarek.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Kubik entertained
company Sunday.
Joe Michal and Miss Annie Kobliska
were Protivin visitors Sunday.
Miss Louise Jinderlee, who has been
away teaching school, is home for a
visit.
We are glad to report that Mrs. John
Brophy is improving nicely from her
recent illness.
John Vokaty was seen touring the
country on a bicycle Sunday. Wonder
what attraction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kubik spent
Sunday at the home of the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. frank Capouch ST.,
near Protivin.
Miss Clara Falada is assisting Mrs.
C. Conley with her household duties.
Mrs. John Viebrock of Saratoga Wis
tied at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joe
Neubau err.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
OBITUARY.

Rosetta Anna Walter, daughter of
August and Amelia Walter, was born
in Albion Township, Howard County,
Iowa, on the 18th day of November,
1882, and died in her home, May 8, 1909.
She was married to Paul Bigalk,
Sept. 5, 1906, and settled on the home
farm where she has since resided. Her
married life was short but happy, last
ing but 2 years 8 months and days.
How quickly it passed.
April 3Oth, bright little boy was
born into their home and their Joy was
now complete, but this joy was sudden.
ly replaced with bitter grief when the
mother passed away few days after
the birth of her child who is left to be
comforted and cared for by someone
else.
Rosetta, as we loved to call her, en-
joyed the privilege of good education.
A course of training at the Iowa State
Normal School which she had gained,
fitted her admirably for the position OF
teacher in our public schools, which vo.
cation she pursued very successfully
for several years.
At the age of IA years, she conse
Grated her life to God and His services
and became member of the Evangeli
cal Association. In the line of church
work she became very active anc
efficient, filling various Offices in differ
ent branches of the church. She servee
several years as superintendent of the
Sunday school as we'll as teacher. Sht
was also an officer and faithful worker
in the Women's Missionary and Ladies
Aid Societies.
She was willing worker, doing
service not unto men but unto God
Whatever she did was done with will
This in some measure accounts for hel
success, and because of this she wa.
sought for on every hand.
With crushed hearts and fearful eyes
we stand and ask: Oh God, why wa
she so soon taken from us? The answe
however comes softly: "What l d
thou knowest not now, but thou shall
know hereafter. Again we say Ros
eta, our sister, sweetly rest in Jesus
We will never forget you. We wills
thee again.
We as society have lost much, eve
more than we can now realize, but GU
loss is her eternal gain. Deceased wa
26 years 5 months and IL days of ag
at the time of her death.
The mourners, who have the sym
pathy of the entire community, are he
sorrowing husband and the little bah
Samuel, her father, mother, tire
sisters viz: Mrs. John Keune, fror
near Cresco, Mrs. Herman Miller an
Mrs. Albert Bigalk, both of Albion, a
aged grandfather and host of othe
relatives and friends.
The funeral which was very largel
attended, occurred on Tuesday after
noon at 1:30 from the Albion Evangeli
cal church, conducted by her paste
Rev. ]. c. Schwab, who was very abb
assisted by the Revs. L. w. Book, 10
Des Moines, and w. F. Neither, @
Alta Vista.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
To Whom It Nav Concern

We note quite number of dead an
finals of different kinds at different
places, which have died during the
winter. Please be kind enough to
bury them properly in due season for
if it is not done we are obliged to en-
force the law as set forth in Sec. 257a
of the Code of Iowa. This shonld be
done within ten days. 1t is for the
benefit of your health as we'll as others.
By order of the Board of Health of
HOWARD CENTER Twp.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-14
PrOtiyin.

j. j. Lukes was in Jackson JIG. last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fencl were Cresco
shoppers last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Davenport, of
Cresco, were in Protivin, Friday.
County Superintendent Fallgatter
was in our town Thursday and Friday,
and visited our public school on Friday.
Charles w. Chyle made a trip to
Jackson JIG. last Friday.
Miss Albina Pecinovsky visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Prochas-
ka last week.
Cresco will have Chautauqua this
summer, which will commence July 5th
The Chautauqua will be very interest
ing event and everybody from Protivin
and vicinity should attend.
Ed Lukes went to Jackson JIG. for a
load of goods Friday.
George Vachta was at Spillville on
business, Saturday afternoon.
We are having very fine weather,
but look out for the frost.
Sister Pelagie, of Fort Atkinson, was
guest of the Protivin Sisters, last
Saturday.
Thomas M. Novak was at Cresco for
load of goods last Saturday.
Paul Landa, who works near Schley,
and Joseph Landa, who works near
Jerico, visited at the home of their
mother Mrs. Mary B. Landa last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Ptachek, of Cresco,
spent last Sunday visiting at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bouska.
Miss Mary Llama, of Oxford Jc., is
visiting at the Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Bouska home.
The post office Inspector visited the
Protivln post Office last Monday.
| Robert A. Klimesh, John Bakken
and two International Automobile ex-
perts made trip to Spillville in ar
automobile last Monday.
Some of our people went fishing last
Sunday and most of them report having
had good luck.
We understand that two merry-go.
rounds have been bought by Protivir
people. One of the merry-go- rounds
was purchased and will be run by Johr
j. Mikesh and John A. Dostal. We
understand that they will set up anc
run the machine in Protivin for some
time and then move it to other towns
The other merry-go-round was bought
by John Shindelar and Robert A
Klimesh who will set it up and run il
in Protivin during the season. These
will make amusement for our people
Ferd. Lukes had his store moved on
to the Commercial street road JUS
north of where it stood, last week
The moving was done by Mr.. Despard
of Cresco. In the place where thi:
store stood, new store will be erected
by Mr.. Lukes.
Klimesh & Shindelar received theil