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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
HARPER is TO HAVE
ORNAM ENTAIL LIGHTS
Posts to Be Placed on Both Sides
of Building-New Concrete
Walks.

Manager Carl Mueller of the New
Harper is having the concrete walks
on the Nineteenth street and Second
avenue sides of the house replaced.
having the work begun yesterday.
Another improvement, and one that
ought to be generally adopted in the
business district. as it has in Dav-
export and other cities, is to be the
placing of ornamental light posts on
both sides of the hotel. These lights
are also to be placed around the
remodeled Rock Island National bank
block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
NEW HEARING is DENIED
Motion for Retrial of Case of P1Oetke
Against Lewis is Heard.

Judge r. w. Olmsted in the county
court yesterday overruled a motion for
another hearing in the suit brought
against Simon Lewis Of this city by
]. B. Ploetke of Davenport. The case
was one in which the plaintiff claimed
some $3.50 damages as the result of the
alleged failure upon the part of the
local man to make a return on some
empty bottles which belonged to the
Tossetti Brewing company, for which
Mr.. Ploetke is the agent. The judge
In his ruling said that the jury had
disposed Of the case according to the
evidence given it and that he saw no
reason for reopening the case. The
jury gave a verdict in favor of MT
Lewis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

asked hm to show him the way of
landing the job. The attorney
consenfd to act SO far as
seeing that there was nothing unfair
that 7ould operate to the detriment
of BIZ client He investigated, and
repofed that he could not learn where
in ts client had been dealt with IN
fairy in the matter. Now the repre-
sentative mentioned is busying him
sof getting estimates from local con-
| factors for work that will have to be
done in connection with the installa-
ion OF the filter plant. Incidentally,
he is seeking to use the influence of
these contractors to convert members
OF the council to his proposal. 1t is
beginning to look more like soft
shoe than soft water game.
"Myster;Ous Stranger on Scene.
Just now there are night
sessions in Davenport, to which
aldermen are invited, and the situa-
ton has been further complicated by
The unannounced arrival of a ''myster-
ious stranger" professedly entirely
disinterested-just dropped in to see
that the city is not jobbed, but who
has suddenly evinced a marked
friendship for one of the disappointed
bidders.
Mr.. Alvord is known to have been
disguised with the treatment he re-
ceived at the hands Of the council Mon
day evening, and would have been JUS
titled in withdrawing as an advisor.
But that would have been confession
OF weakness on his part, he is under
stood to have said, and he has con-
sented to be on hand again next Mon
day evening, when it is supposed his
report will be considered further.
The PubIic's Duty.
The Argus is not prepared to accuse
any Rock Island aldermen of dishon-
esty, either in motive or act, but it
does not hesitate to say that there are
men in Rock Island, or at least in the
three cities, in connection with the
filter contract, who would not hesitate
to make a dishonest alderman if they
could do So In this connection The
Argus has but to follow the course it
did when the last pump deal was con-
summated under conditions that have
never been wholly explained, and that
Is to urge upon the public the duty of
manifesting a right interest in what
is going on and to attend the council
meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Elizabeth Bender TO Charlotte A
Wheelan, part lot 3. block 5, Bailey &
Boyles' addition, Rock Island, $50.
White. Pope & Guyer to Carl B. Carl
son, lot 1, block 135, New Shops addi-
ton, town of East Moline, 1925.
Adam Stolnacke to Arthur E.TRoss
and others, lot 3, block 2, Waterman
place. Moline, $1,000.
Charles F. Kruger to Daniel J.
Shean, lots 8, block 2, Woodin
third addition, Rock Island. $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
PERSONAL POINTS.

George c. How of Chicago. travelling
freight agent of the Baltimore & Ohio
road, is in the city.
Omar B. Davis left last evening
for Los Angeles, Cal, where he in
tends to make his home in the fu-
ture.
Henry G.. Book of Omaha, travelling
freight and passenger agent of the
Colorado Midland road, is visiting in
the city.
c. E. Shields, c. K Anderson, c. D.
Elwell and Sidney Adler of Chicago
have been visiting in the city for a
few days.
Mrs. I. N. Bopes of Aberdeen, S. D.,
accompanied by two daughters, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. John Tittering-
ton, 942 Seventeenth street.
Hon. T. ]. MediIl leaves this even
ing for st. Paul, where he is to be
Joined by Charles McHugh of Chicago.
Together they will view their broad
acres in South Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Leonard Of
Freeport and Mrs. Joseph Mennecek
of Cedar Rapids are in the city for
the purpose OF attending the Parker
Davenport wedding this evening.
Charles Thacher, H. H. Cleave-
land and H. A. Clevenstine are in
Chicago attending the meeting OF
the grand commandery of the state
which is being held in the headquar-
tiers Of the Apollo commandery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between j.
E. Krell and William Johnston under
the firm name of Krell & Johnston has
this day been dissolved. The afore
said William Johnston viii continue
the business, assuming all indebte l.
ness and collecting all outstanding &C
counts due said firm
J. E. KRELL,
WILLIAM JOHNSTON.
Oct. &c, 1899.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Two More Saloons.

Two licenses to run saloons were
issued this afternoon, one to w. NJ.
Barbour at 800 Ninth street and the
other to Thesphil Bousson, who will
conduct a place on Eighteenth street
and Fourth avenue. The latter, I'M
der former proprietor, was one of
the worst dives in the city, against
which considerable complaint was
made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Road Imports Laborers.

The Rock Island road this morning
brought carload of italian laborers
from Chicago to Silvis to take the
places of the freight handlers who
struck yesterday afternoon because
they were denied an increase in wages
from $1.75 to 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
MAY REIMBURSE SHERIFF
Governor Deneen Takes the Part of
StraSsheim.

StraSsheim.
Chicago, Oct. 27.-Cheriff Strass-
helm, upon return last night from
Springfield, where he paid a 5000
fine imposed by the supreme court.
found awaiting him a telegram from
Governor Deneen's secretary stating
that the governor telegraphed him
from Cairo, as follows: advise par
don of Strassheim. Rehearing if pos
sible. l shall pay fine if it stands"
Sheriff Strassheim," said Deputy
Sheriff Peters last night, 'acted up
on advice of Deneen. The governor
informed him at the time he would
be responsible for holding Smith"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
RESIST USE OF
STREETS OF CITY
Moline Contends Central Union
Has Not Right to Operate
There.
ISSUES BEFORE THE COURT
Franchise Has Been Revoked, But
Company Continues Doing
Business.

The arguments on the demurrer
the rejoinders made by the Central
Union Telephone company in the quo
warrauto proceedings brought against
the company were completed yester-
day in the branch of the circuit court
and Judge w. H. Gest took the mat
ter under advisement. The city is
seeking to find by what right the COM
pany has to use the streets OF Moline
after having had it's franchise re-
voked by the council. The company
bases it's right to operate on the
fact that the city has allowed it to
go ahead and make improvements
and to give it's patrons service de-
spite the revoking of the franchise.
Position of Company.
Attorneys for the telephone COM
pany contend that although the city
repealed the franchise because of
certain alleged breaches the city of
Moline IS stopped from setting forth
these breaches or repeating the fran
chise because the city has allowed
the company to continue to operate
III Tue CITY, " OPSh0 1c@I 80 VI
money for improvements and extern
sions, and officials have accepted free
telephones, thus recognizing their
right to operate.
The company's attorneys today
asked permission of the court to file
six additional reJoinders in which
they set forth that the city has
waived all breaches through the ac-
ton of it's council in 1900 in the
passage of a resolution admitting
that the company had at that time
complied with it's franchise require
ments.
New Issue Claimed.
Attorneys for the city argued that
the rejoinder of the telephone COM
pany attorneys is not admissible, in
that they set up a new issue. Attor-
neys for the city contend that this is
not sufficient defense of their action,
and ask that they be not allowed to
file these rejoinders.
w. B. McMann of Chicago, D. K.
Tom of Indianapolis and William
of Rock Island appeared for
torney B. s. Bell, J. T. Kenworthy |
anu II. hSA"OIIAly appear GU IOI
the city.
HIurrin Insurance Case.
Judge Gest also took under advise |
ment the demurrer filed by the de- |
tense in the case of Jennie Murrin /
against the Western Catholic Union. |
The plaintiff in this case is trying |
to recover on the life insurance held |
by her husband in the organization |
and which has been refused her. |
She is represented by Searle & Mar
shall and McBniry & McEniry appear
for the defense.
WiImeTtOn Demurs.
A demurrer in the suit brought by
John Looney against w. w. Wilmer
ION was heard this morning by Judge
3est but no action was taken. The
demurrer bears upon the suit for
100000 brought by Looney against
Wilmerton. The plaintiff alleges
hat he sold a printing plant to VIII
merton for which he never received
my money in return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Two Lucky Moline Men.

In the land drawing at Aberdeen.
S. D, today, two Moline men were
successful. They are Charles Oster-
grant, whose number was 1,7S6, and
Edward Moline, whose number was
5S6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
New African Gold Eisld.

Glowing reports have been received
at Buluwayo. South Africa. of the dis
covcry in the Abercorn district OF
British Central Africa of gold depos-
its similar to the Rand formation,
which are said to extend over an area
of six miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
MOLINE HAS PRIZE
FIGHT LAST NIGHT
Fritz Schmidt Given Decision Over
Earl Jennings on a
Foul.

A crowd of tri-city sports witnessed
a mill at Turner hall, Moline, last ev-
ening between Fritz Schmidt of Peoria
and Earl Jennings of Chicago. The go
was booked to go 10 rounds, but in
the eighth Jennings landed on
Schmidts stomach and he was award
ed the decision on a foul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
He Hiaes His FEELINGS.

This popular fiction Is all rot In
real life the girls father seldom OBJ
iects TO the man Of her choice" =
You're wrong there. He often OBJ
jecis. but he's usually too wise TO say
anythlng"-Kansas City Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Funeral Of Robert M. Hackett.

The funeral of Robert NJ. Hackett
will be held from the home, 1909 Sixth
avenue, tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. Ucal lodge COS, l. o. o. F.,
will have charge of the services.
Burial will take place in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

name will be the Moline club. The
work heretofore carried on by the
business association will be directed
by q committee of nine members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Court of Honor No. 81 Dance.

Court of Honor. No 81. will give
a dance at K. Of c.. hall Thursday
evening, Oct %. Admission. gents
% cents. ladies 10 cents. Schie-
berTs orchestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Despernte NIoves Mnde.

Some desperate moves have been
made, and it might be well for the tax
payers to take a little interest in
events as they transpire with refer
ence to the awarding of this contract.
One Of the companies, through q rep
resentative who has remained on the
ground from the first, during the pres
ent week consulted an attorney and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
TWO Oroanzations Merce.

At a meeting last night the Moline
club and the Moline Business Men S
association voted to consolidate. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Funeral Of r. ?. FIetcher.

The funeral. OF Frederick F. Fletcher
was held from the homo IN Sears this
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Granville
Sherwood, rector Of Trinity Episcopal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

The consolidation will give the Mo
line club a membership of 300.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

church, conducted the services. Burial
was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

1t is In time OF sudden mishap or
accident that Chamberlain's Liniment
can be relied upon to take the place
Of the family doctor, who cannot al
ways be found at the moment. Then
1t Is that Chamberlain's Liniment Is
never found wanting. In cases of
sprains, cuts, wounds and bruises
Chamberlain's Eminent takes out the
soreness and drives away the pain,
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

Antho news all the time-rhe Argus.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
MEETS SUCCESS IN
PRESIDE TERRACE
M. Fisher Is Disposing of Ar
tistic Residences

NJ. Fisher, who purchased through
Baldwin & Howell several months ago
six lots in Preside terrace. for the
purpose of constructing artistic resi-
dences, is meeting with great success
in his Undertaking The first house 70
be commenced there is not completed.
but he has disposed of it. together with
lot 2S for S25. 900 to a purchaser whose
name is withheld until the deed passes,
which will be in about 10 days.
Fisher has also sold to Walter SacnS
lot 81, together with residence on
which he will commence construction
at once the total price of the house
and lot being about $1,000.
Charles F. Whittlesey. Fishers archi-
tect in the construction of the Preside
terrace houses for house on lot 20.
which will be sold with the lot for
about $1,000 Several applications
have been made to Fisher for this resi-
dence. and the probability is that
sale will be effected within the the next ext
about Preside terrace. In speaking of
it yesterday he said:
Il closed the sale of my first resi-
dence in Preside terrace Monday. II
was one of the quickest sales / have
almost ever made A man. whose name
l do not care to give for publication
for a few days, came to the terrace
sunday with MS wife. RE asked me
the price of the house and lot and |
told him $4,000. He said he was liv-
ing within three blocks of the terrace
and he had a nice home which he would
like to sell in order to buy lot and
build in the terrace. AT 10 o'clock
Monday he phoned me that he would
buy the house and lot in the terrace.
People are only commencing to ap-
preciate the great advantages of Pre-
sfdfo terrace. and in a little while
Baldwin & Howell will have sold the
few remaining lots which they have.
when I predict there will be such a de-
mand for lots there that there will be
a big increase in the value of lots
above what they are being sold for
now. / was compelled to enter into
contract with Mr.. BOrel, the owner of
Preside terrace lots, that / would
build on all of the lots / bought, and
1t is only on this condition that any
lots are sold in the terrace. 1t is
good plan. because it keeps out spec
ulators and insures the construction of
substantial homes as fast as the lots
are disposed of"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22

BUYING THE LOTS
TO BUILD HOMES
Purchasers Show That Future
of Dingee Park Is
Assured

There seems to be no doubt as to
the future of the property in the vicin-
ity of Redwood City and Dingee park.
for lots, especially at Dingee park.
are selling speedily and the purchasers
are not buying for speculative pur-
poses. but to build homes Among
those who have implicit confidence in
Dingee park is Fred G. Koenig of PaIO
Alto. who. in speaking of this property.
said:
Il consider Dingee park and the
country west OF Redwood City the pref
test spot near San Francisco. have
been buying real estate in this part
of the state for the last 10 years. and
have made money on every piece I
bought and sold again But the lot /
bought in Dingee park is one of the
pieces I intend to hold. as / believe
that in five years it will be worth many
times more than what I paid for it.
Redwood City has bright future for
more than one reason.
Furthermore. the prices that Bald
win & Howell are asking for these lots
are exceedingly low. / have never
known such property to be sold at such
low figures. The 20 foot lots now being
sold for $3.50 are reasonable and should
increase in value materially in almost
no time"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
WILDWOOD OFFERS
MANY ATTRACTIONS
Excursion Will Be Run May 80
to "The Switzerland of
America"

The American real estate company
will run an excursion May 80 to Wild
wood over the Mayfield-Los Altos cutoff
This excursion will be limited to SoV
persons and will give the excursionisfs
an opportunity to see what is known
as ..the Switzerland of America
The train viii leave Third ana
Townsend streets st o'clock a. M.
and will give those who so the oppor-
tunity to spend five hours at Wild-
wood The American real estate conf
pany announces it's intention OF max
ing this the most popular mountain
resort in California.
The fact that Wildwood VIII De
brought within two and half hours
from the city will be great FACTOR
in attracting people to this mountain
resort, which can not be excelled IN
the state for it's beauty. being IN tne
heart of the redwoods between the DIE
tree grove and the Big Basin
There is excellent fishing also IN
Boulder creek. so that Wildwood al
fords every attraction to those seeking
a summer home.-~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
BANK WILL BUILD
WITH WHITE STONE
San Francisco Savings Union
Accepts Plans for Fine
New Home

Nowt hat the plans for the new bank
building of the Sam Francisco Savings
union at the junction of Market street,
O'Farrell and Grant avenue have been
accepted. Bliss & Faville.t the archi-
tects, announce that work will be be-
gun soon upon the grounds, while con-
struction will be begun about Novem-
Der 1. There will be no delay in its
construction as all arrangements have
been made for its rapid completion.
and it is expected that the building
will be ready for occupancy by May
/, 1910.
The bank building will occupy the
rectangular lot, 76x91. with three
frontages, Grant avenue, O'Farrell
street and Bagley place. The entire
exterior, including the dome, Will be
of a white stone, but whether lime
stone or granite has not been declded.
The entrance door and window grilies
will he of antique finished bronze. me
main entrance in Grant avenue VIII
have steps on either side leading to
the basement. where safe deposit
boxes and storage vaults can. be In
stalled
The interior of the building Will con-
sist of a large room ,surmounted by a
coffered dome, carried on arches, one
at each side of the room, the lunettes
of which are to be treated in q deco
rative manner.
The eye ofsthe dome will be SO feet
in circumference, which. together with
the windows on the three fronts, Will
make the banking room one of the
best lighted in existence. The coun-
ters and screens will be of marble and
bronze.
&The executive offices are located near
the main entrance. The directors room
is on the mezzanine floor over the clon-
made and is reached by an elevator and
staircase in q corner of the building.
The space between the outer and inner
domes is utilized Office space. and
is also reached by the elevator and
stairs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
DUPLEX APARTMENT
HOUSE BEING BUILT
Modern and Beautiful Appoint
ments for Structure in
Pacific Street

A. B. Hammond and DR.. L. S. Mace
are building duplex apartment house
on the south side of Vallejo street
near Fillmore. The different. apart
nlents are approached by central
court or patio, 80 by 80 feet. which
is bower of lawn and flowers.
The arrangement is such that every
room has an abundance of light and
sunshine, and the roof of one forms
a roof garden for that above. The
building also contains a garage for
the tenants.
stone & Smith are the architects.
The building when completed VIII cost
about $4,000
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
LARGE HOTEL TO
Be NEAR FERRIES
Terminal Structure Will Cost
Sl50,000 and Contain
ESQ Rooms

The Terminal hotel, which is to be
built on the north side of Market street
one block from the ferry by the Termi-
nal investment company at a cost of
s150,00O will undoubtedly be one of
the most popular in. the city owing to
its proximity to the ferries. 1t is to
have $50 rooms with every modern con-
yenience, and the president of the COM
pany, w 3. Pringle in speaking of
the hotel said that it was the inten-
ton of the corporation to have as hand
some and convenient a hotel as there
is in the city.
The Pringie investment company is
building also hotel on the site of the
old Columbia theater which will be
known probably as the Pringle hotel.
The Pringle company is the sole agent
for the stores which are to be on the
ground floor, for which there is already
q demand.
William Curlett is the architect for
both hotels
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-22
LARGE RESIDENCE
LOTS ARE APPRECIATED
This. Us Particularly Shown in
Preside Terrace

Residence builders of San Francisco
are beginning to realize and appreciate
factors in the selection OF home sites
which were understood and carried out
by home builders in the east many
years ago. Nearly all of the property
heretofore subdivided in san Francisco
has the old traditional IS foot lot plan.
This is the only city in the United
States of its size that contains so few
residence parks where large lots anu
building restrictions are the NAN
The two or three property owners
and that is the limited number--WhO
tiaI parks have been most successful IN
the sale of their property Tor the IN
ability TO secure lots in neighborhood
where the home viii not be injured oy
a neighbor. has driven a vast number
of San FranciscanS TO. make their
homes in a distant suburb.
The success of the Jordan tract. Pre-
sidio terrace. and the Bakers Beach
property is a clear demonstration OF
the demand and saleability of this
character of home sites. Take for sN-
the sale of the Bakers beach property
at California street and Thirty sec 0nd
avenue. north TO the cliffs OF the Gold
en- Gate. where the Bakers beach land
company is Offering lots so feet or more
in size with building restrictions.
There are being erected or completed
on land sold Dy the agents. Lyon y
Hoag the following homes, all OF
which are handsome designs and OF
a character that will enhance the
value of surrounding land as well as 20
safeguard the builders from any char
acter of building that would be in
furious and also preserve the uneN-
celled marine view: DR.. Sophie r.
Hewitt. Charles r. Lymbery. Sidney
Walker. William G. Carson. William j.
Fisk, Patrick Conway. Asher +. Black.
A p Bell. Richard Galley. Ida Freyer,
Charles Partridge. Harry VOOrhieS.
4, Richards