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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
CHURCH GROWTH
OF FORTY YEARS
Rev. S. G. Hagglund Reviews
History of Swedish Luther
! an Congregation.
FIRST MEMBERS STILL,LIVE
Numbers Take Part in Anniversary
; observation-disclosures Place of
: Worship in Moline.

Last evening at the First Swedish
and Fourth avenue, $50 people aa5em-
bled to listen to the splendid proaram
which had been arranged in cc6nec-
ton with the observance of the 4Oth
anniversary sociable. The feature was
the historical paper telling in detail
the history of the church since its or
ganization. Nov. 10, 1870. This paper
was prepared by the present pastor,
Rev. S. G. Hagglund. The remainder
of the program consisted of readings
and musical selections by members Of
the congregation. Extracts taken
from the historical paper are as fol-
lows:
The Swedish Lutherans of Rock Is
land originally belonged to the First
Swedish Lutheran church in Moline.
One church here in Rock Island was
organized Nov. 10. 1870. Some of the
very first members are still living:
Gustaf and Magnus Peterson, E. G. Oh
son, J. A. Anderson, John Mattson,
>oAI d IludS eli. ~ r PETERSON anu
their wives. Other ladies that should
be mentioned are Mrs. J. F. Nystrom,
Mrs. August HUT, Mrs. Anna Moline.
Mrs. J. P. Lindgren. The old church
building was erected in 1870 and dedi-
Gated in 1871.
Rev. SetterdahI First Pastor.
The first pastor was Rev. Victor
Setterdahl, now in charge at Blue Is
land, near Chicago. He worked here
as student in 1872 and as pastor from
June, 1873 to June, 1874. During his
time the parochial summer school was
begun and some general improvements
made.
"The next pastor was Dr. T. ". Has
selquist, who was called Aug. Is, 1875,
and served the church up to his death
Feb. 4, 1891. He had laid a good foun-
dation for the whole synod and GER
tainIy built up our church and made
it strong, though inwardly rather than
externally. He was a mighty builder
FOR eternity. improvements were,
however, also made in the old church
property and in 1887 a new church was
erected.
The Sunday school and various so
cieties were in full activity. The work
was progressing. The communicate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11

Considerable improvements were made
in the church building. New pews
were installed. the building was calci-
mined, and a large altar painting put
in the chancel.
The contributions during the va
canCy had dropped to $5614 to the
synod and $7S645 for local expenses.
In 1901 the local expenses amounted
to S2,509.60. The contributions to the
synod were $S2.61 and to the confer
ence $13165. The latter contributions
had been exceeded. In 1900, for in
stance. the contribution 10 the synod
was s293.97, and that to the conference
$S2.a6. The largest contribution for
external purposes during Rev Slatt's
charge was that of 1896, and amount
ed TO S319.32.
Rev. NyVaII Called.
The fourth pastor was Rev. J. A.
NyvaIl. He came here i'll December.
1901. and stayed here a little more
than three years, leaving us Jan. %,
1905. During his time the debt on the
old parsonage property was diminish
ed by almost $500, and several minor
were made. The church,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
THE FIRST TASTE
Learned to Drink Coffee When
Baby.

Learned to Drink Coffee When q
Baby.
II parents realized the fact thu,
coffee contains a drug-cafteine
which is especially harmful 10 chit
dren. they would doubtless hesitate
before giving the babies coffee TO
drink.
when I was a child in my moth
er's arms and first began to nibbl2
things at the table, mother used ~
give me sips OF coffee. As my par
ents used coffee exclusively at meals
/ never knew there was anything %
drink but coffee and water.
And so / contracted the coffee
habit early. I remember when quito
young the continued use OF coffee
so affected my parents that they
tried roasting wheat and barley, then
ground it in the coffee MILL as a sub
stitute for coffee.
But it did not taste right and
they went back to coffee again. That
was long before Postum was ever
heard Of ! continued to use COT
fee until / was p. and when l got
into Office work. ! began 10 have ner-
vous spells. Especially after break
fast / was so nervous ! could scarce
ly attend to my correspondence.
at night. after having coffee for
supper. ] could hardly sleep and on
rising in the morning would f--l
weak and nervous.
"A friend persuaded me TO try
Postum. My wife and ! did not Ike
it at first. but later when boiled good
and strong It was fine. Now We
would not give up Postum for the
best coffee we ever tasted.
81 can now get good sleep, am
free from nervousness and head
aches. l recommend Postum to all
coffee drinkers"
Read The Road to MELVILLE" in
packages.
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full Of human,
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11

however, sustained a loss of 40 COM
municants and Al children by removal,
and several were dropped. And so
while several new ones were added,
the membership nevertheless dropped
to 244 communicates, the total mem
bership in 1905 being BAG.
The contributions during Rev Ny
wallis charge averaged about $4,000
synod and conference The largest
contribution was made in 1903, $169.74
to the synod, $223.19 to the confer
ence, and $2,421.29 for the local work.
Then there followed a vacancy of
nearly three years, when the church
was cared for by students, especially
F. o. Hanson, now pastor in Galesburg.
and during the summer and fall of
1907 by the Rev. DR.. c. A. BIomgren.
The three years We're a time of great
financial recuperation. Thus, for in
stance, when the new parsonage was
built in the fall of 1907, $4,000 was
paid in cash from the treasury.
Rev. HaesIund Fifth Pastor.
The fifth pastor is Rev. S. G. Hagg-
lund, who came here the first of No
vember, 1907. The past three years
have been a time of gradual growth
In 1907 the communicate membership
was reported at 215. Now it is 800
Last year the street east of the par
sonage was paved at a cost of 1929
This year we have made improvements
for approximately 5000. New windows,
a new altar and new electric light
d new platform added The altar rail
ing and pulpit has been painted and
some beautiful upholstering work done.
During the past 40 years. 1910 not
included, the contributions have been
as follows: $149SS for the synodical
treasury: $2.3239G for Augustana col
lege, SI,17329 for the missions of the
synod, 81 ,O29.25 for foreign missions,
$24.09 for the pension fund, 1886 for
the church extension society, $3,417.63
or other charitable purposes in the
synod, $2362 for Bethany college in
Kansas. $S91.17 for missions of the
conference, $431.23 for orphans homes,
$50 for Augustana hospital, Chicago,
$401.59 for other purposes in the con-
ference, $12, 1896 for salaries since
1898 ana S0S.SlO.SZ lot OJHeT puID OSeS
in local church, including salaries pre-
yious to 1898
$4,000 Contributed.
The total amount in 80 years is
s62, 1924 but this does not include
the amount raised by the various So
cieties, except that part which has
gone through the hands of the church
treasurer If we include the total
amount raised by the societies ana
the amount for 1910, not yet available,
we shall have grand total of approx
imately $4,000. contributed in 40 years
by a comparatively small congregation
of mostly poor working people. Our
main work cannot be figured in dollars
and cents nor shown up in statistics.
1t is entered in the books of heaven,
where it shall ultimately get its full
reward. Dec soil gloria
Tonight will be the last OF the so
ciable and the program will include
a band concert under the direction of
the choir
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
Propositions Carry by
Large Majorities

The three public policy propositions
carried by large majorities at the
Tuesday election in Rock Island coun-
ty. Here is the official vote:
No. 1-Shall the next general as
sembly submit to the voters of the
state of Illinois at the next following
state election an amendment TO the
state constitution, providing for the
control of legislation by the people, by
means of the initiative and referen-
dunn: said amendment to provide for
the initiation of legislation upon a pc
tition of per cent of the voters. and
for the reference of legislation upon a
petition of 5 per cent of the voters. the
action of the majority of the electors
voting to be final; thus restoring to
the people the power they once held
but which they delegated TO the gen
eral assembly by the constitution?
Yes, 6,6S5. no. 1.153.
No 2-Shall the next general assem-
bly, extend the merit system by the
enactment of a comprehensive and ad-
equate state civil service law, thus
promoting efficiency and economy?
Yes, Glib; no, 1,131.
No. 3-ShaH the next general assem-
bly, enact a corrupt practices act, linn
iting the amount a candidate and his
may spend in seeking office,
and providing for an itemized state
ment under oath showing all expendi-
lures so made, for what purposes made
and from what source or sources re-
thus preventing the corrupt use
of money al elections? Yes, 6,274; No,
I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
SAND WALKING A NERVE CURE

Ozone Absorbed by 5arefooted Stroll
ing by Ocean.
Walking barefooted on the sands by
by the sea is the latest cure for nerves.
The good qualities Of sea sand. which
in many ways is as health giving as
ozone. have been universally over
locked.
One Of the most soothing and bene-
fetal cures a tree business man can
obtain, says an American expert. is
that Of walking barefooted on the sand
by the seashorc. The nerves on the
sole and BAH OF the foot are slightly
irritated by the small grains Of sand
and consequently stimulated, setting
up an increased circulation Of blood
throughout the body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
WANT RUBlES SEPARATED.
Jewellers Ask New Name For Artificial
Product

A number OF the wholesale jewellers
in the Maiden lane district in New
York are joining dealers in Paris and
Berlin in a new campaign against the
sale of synthetic rubies and sapphires
under names that are said to be de
ceptive. 1t is proposed. for instance.
that the artificial rubies be called ru-
binite or by some similar name.
The plan of having distinctive names
for the natural and the artificial prod
vention held lately IN Berlin. at which
II was also decided TO ask jewelers. in
other countries to join in the move
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
SACRED SONG SERVICE
Third i'll Series at Broadway Church
Sunday Evening.

The sacred song services given at
the Broadway Presbyterian church
have been greatly appreciated by the
congregation and music lovers. as has
been shown by the splendid attend
ance The third in the series will be
given next Sunday evening at 7:30. On
this occasion the harp. which is so
seldom heard, and yet so beautiful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
Last Yenr's ExpenseS Exceeded.

Inst Nenr's Expenses Exceeded.
The expenses this year exceed those
of 1909 by almost 81 900, as indicated
in my annual report, namely: Relay
ing of water system in Spencer square;
building of new drinking fountain in
Long View park; filling to grade and
planting trees in Denkmann square;
clearing East End park of all stump
age. installation of playground equip
ment, filling in some GOO holes, cut
ting weeds. in fact a general cleaning
such as was done in Long View in
900
There was a balance of S1,344SS in
the park fund Nov S. 1910.
c. F. GAETJER,
Superintendent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
Rubber Forests Restocksd.

In Portuguese East Africa. where
rubber is collected by organized com
panies. steps are being taken to re-
stock the depleted forests. Before the
busy season begins the idle men are
sent through the forests and plant two
slips to every tree that has no vine at
its root
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11

when well played, will be one OF the
attractive instruments. The program
will include harp solos, violin solos,
organ numbers, ensemble numbers of
harp, violin and organ; vocal solos
with harp and violin obligatos; an
thems by the choir and a 10-minute
sermon by Rev. w. G. Oglevee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
DIOCESAN VENTION
Annual Gathering of EpiscOpaIians
at Quincy Nov. 1917.

The annual synOdical meeting of
the Quincy diocese of the Episcopal
church will be held Nov. 1917 at the
Trinity, cathedral. Quincy. This will
be the Gath annual meeting of the
synod of the Quincy diocese. Rev.
G. II. Sherwood will attend the ses-
sions as pastor of Trinity Episcopal
church. II is probable that five
others will attend from the local
church. as it is entitled to represen-
tation by five laymen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
Why He Resigned.

Why He Resigned. h7ET
$50 you resigned
Yes. couldn't stand the way the
firm treated me-"
What did they do?"
Took my name Off the pay roll
Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-11
CAETJER RENAMED
Efficient superintendent Of
Parks Reappointed at An
nual Meeting of Board.
YEARS EXPENSES $8,583.66
Drinking Fountain Installed in Long
View and improvements Made
at East End Grounds.

At the annual meeting of the Rock
Island board of park commissioners,
held last evening, c. F. Gaetjer was
reappointed for his eighth year as
superintendent, in which capacity he
has served most efficiently. Mr.. Gaet-
ier will enter upon his eighth year
next month. President F. c. Denk-
mann presided at the meeting. Mr.
Gaetjer was warmly complimented by
the board for his splendid upkeep of
the parks during the past season and
the wisdom exercised in his expendi-
lures. Mr.. Gaetjer's annual report
submitted to the board is as follows:
l beg to submit for your considera'
ton my annual report of expenditures
in the various parks and boulevards in
rit Of leland
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21

Devotees of Fashion Must Divest Themselves
of Hips by the Latest Mandate
By MARY ASHE MILLER


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The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
MERCHANTS Plan
TRIP ON new line
Excursion Over Western Pacific
to State Border to Start
Saturday Morning

The excursion of San Francisco mer-
chants who intend to see the California
line of the western Pacific by day
light will leave Saturday morning at 8
o'clock. More than 100 businessmen
have reserved accommoda tions on the
train, and only a few places are left.
Those who have not yet made reserva-
tions are urged to communicate with
the Office of the merchants exchange
Immediately.
All the principal points of interest
on the line will be visited. Practically
no travelling will be done by night, and
at all points which might prove inter-
esting to the excursionists stops will
be made Many are particularly inter
ested in the plant of the Great Western
power company on the Feather river,
which has a capacity of $4,000 horse
power, with possibilities of develop
ment that will give it more than four
times as much.
Half a dozen side excursions have
been planned to take the party away
from the railroad line to cities and
towns in the interior.
The train will be special, elegantly
fitted with sleeping cars, diner, buffet
and electric lights. The return trip
will begin Sunday morning from Por
tola near the California Nevada line.
The special will arrive in San Fran
cisco Monday morning at o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
ERMAN-AMERICANS TO
GATHER AT CONVENTION
Delegates of State League Will
Meet at San Jose

The federation Of lodges clubs and
societies known as the German-Amer-
lean league Of California, will meet in
seventh annual convention in San Jose
next sunday Delegates from the
northern part of the state will leave
the Townsend street depot at $40
clock on the morning of that dav.
Carl ". Muller, secretary of the fed
Grafton. is advised that 1876 organiza-
tlons and eight branch Ieague aggre-
eating 10000 members, viii be repre-
sented. Many matters will come up for
discussion and among these viii be a
proposition to indorse the Panama-Pa-
cifc canal exposition
On the following Sunday there will
be celebration of German-Americsn n
day in Shell Mound park under the aus
pices Of the German American leagues
Of this city and Alameda county One
thousand members of the chorus of the
recent saengerfest will take part in the
festivities and in addition there will
be chorus Of 500 children. Prizes will
be competed for by the San Francisco.
Mission and Oakland turnverein and
the Nerein Eintracht.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
OLD OFFENDERS MUST
SERVE PRISON TERMS
Burglars Plea for Probation
Denied by Judge Cabaniss

William A. Small, who was convicted
on a charge of forgery last week, was
sentenced to seven years in San Quen-
tin by Judge Dunno yesterday. Small
is an old offender, forgery being his
line. He was charged with passing a
forged check on Shreve & Co., for SIS.
A plea to be allowed out on proba
tion made by Edward O'Reilly, found
guilty of burglary in the second de-
gree, was denied by Judge Cabaniss,
who gave him two years In Folsom
penitentiary. O'Reilly was charged
with having entered the residence of
Miles J. Campbell, 1852 Twenty first
street, June 13.
The privilege of probation" said
Cabaniss in denying O'Reilly's plea. lis
meant for first offenders or those who
have been led to commit crime through
lack of understanding of their act In
this case, however the police records
show that the defendant has been con-
victed twice on misdemeanors apd !
can not find my way clear to grant his
nlea''
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
HOTEL CLERK FINED
FOR AROUSING GUESTS
I Disturbance Created at Another
House, Seeking Wife

William Fl. Coalman, night clerk in
the International hotel. went into the
Montgomery hotel early Monday morn =
ing and annoyed the guests by knock
ing on their doors. He was thrown
out, but returned and resumed his
knocking. Policemen Josephs and Orr
arrested him and found loaded revol-
yer in his pocket. He was charged
with disturbing the peace and carrying
a concealed weapon. He told the po-
licemen he was searching for his wife,
out he admitted to Police Judge Short
all yesterday that his wife was stop
ping with friends in the Mission. He
could not explain satisfactorily what
he was doing with loaded revolver in
his pocket. and was fined $20
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
LII eta Smith is
Due HERE FRIDAY
Principal Witness Against DIR.
Burke Is on the Liner
ChiyO Maru
Woman and Child Will Be Close
~ Watched Until After
the Trial
[sreeiel Diseeteh 10 The CAN

SANTA ROSA. Sept. 20.-Miss Lu
Eta Smith. the principal witness
against DR. willard p Burke. president
and manager of the Dr. Willard p.
Burke sanitariunl. who is charged with
iynamiting the tent in which she slept
on the sanitarium grounds last Febru-
airy. is nearing san Francisco on the
steamer Chiyo Maru from Yokohama.
According to Information received
here by District Attorney Clarence f.
Lea and Sheriff J. X. Smith, who have
worked necessarily on the case ever
since the woman suddenly disappeared
several months ago, Miss Smith and her
child viii arrive in San Francisco Fri
day morning. They will be met by
the Sonoma county authorities and
brought here TO be kept under surveil-
lance until the case comes to trial No
Neml$er %, as previously arranged by
consent OF both sides.
District Attorney Lea and Doctor
Burke received typewriter letters May
purporting to come from Lu Eta
Smith and generating Doctor Burke.
Lea believes they are forgeries.
When Miss Smith left here during the
days Immediately following the dyna-
niung outrage in February, she went
10 Berkeley. She left San Francisco for
China April l g and was traced by the
local authorities here TO Yokohama,
where she disappeared.
II Is believed that Miss Smith made a
trip back from Yokohama 10 Honolulu
and returned to Yokohama to throw
the authorities of the trail But she
was finally caught in Tokyo and the
local authorities here notified. Miss
Smith consented to return TO the United
states without eNtrsdition under guard
OF the ships officers and she was placed
aboard the ChiyO Maru at Yokoha ma
when il sailed about September 8.
The authorities had hoped to keep
Miss Smiths anticipated arrival a Sc
aret until after they had interviewed
her, as ii was expected that sensationa !
lacts would be secured which might
lead TO other arrests. District Attor-
ney Lea declined tonight TO admit that
other arrests were anticipated. He de-
clared however. that the woman had
confirmed the information that she was
furnished with money TO travel by GER
tain people in this state. This has been
freely charged ever since the woma n
ieft Berkeley Such an act, done with
the view Of keeping a witness out of
the way, is felony.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
FIFTY YEAR SENTENCE
FOR ROBBERY UPHELD
Frank German Refused RetriaI
for Sensational Crime

Frank German, who in April. 1909.
shot and robbed James NJ. Thomson
OF the Thomson bridge company, must
serve the so year sentence in San Quen-
tin, imposed by Judge Cabaniss. The
court of appeal affirmed the sentence
yesterday.
German and an accomplice entered
the Office Of the bridge company at 103
Main street the morning of April IL
1909. They tied the book keeper and
when Thomson appeared with sack
containing 5000 with which he was
going TO pay of his men, the robbers
shot him and fed, German taking the
sack.
Thomson watched German jump into
buggy. He and a policeman followed
in another, keeping up a running fire.
German was captured and the sack of
money was found in the buggy. The
accomplice escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
ENDS MISERY FROM INDIGESTION
OR A SICK, SOUR, Classy STOMACH

no feeling like lump of lead in the
stomach, no heartburn, Sour risings.
Gas on Stomach or Belching of undi-
gested food, Headaches, Dizziness or
Sick stomach, and, besides, what you
eat will not ferment and poison your
breath with nauseous odors. All these
symptoms resulting from a sour, out of
order stomach, and dyspepsia are gem
orally relieved in five minutes after
taking a little Diapepsin.
Go to your druggist and get a so
cent case of Pape's Diapepsin now, and
you will always go to the table with a
hearty appetite. and what you eat will
taste good, because your stomach and
intestines will be clean and fresh. and
you will know there are not going to
be any more bad nights and miserable
days for you. They freshen you and
make you feel like life is worth living.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
A little Diapepsin makes your
0ut-Of-order Stomach feel
fine in five minutes.

The question as to how long you are
gestion, Dyspepsia or out of order
Stomach is merely a matter of how
soon you begin taking some Diapepsin.
II your Stomach is lacking in diges-
tive power. why not help the stomach
to do its work, not with drastic drugs,
but a Reinforcement of digestive
agents, such as are naturally at work
in the stomach.
People with weak Stomaofs should
take a little Diapepsin iocca sionally,
and there will be no more Indigestion,
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
MORMON CHURCH LOSES
A CELEBRATED WORKER
Mrs. B. w. Smith Dies After
Faithful Service

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Sept 90
In the death of Mrs. Bethsheba Wilson
Smith, who suecumbed today to the eff
fects of a stroke of paralysis ffered
several months ago, the Mormon church
loses the president of the general
board of its relief society. whose juris-
diction extends throughout the world.
and a woman whose name is linked
with every notable movement of the
church recorded since the Nauyoo days.
Mrs. Smith was one of the Is women
who attended at the organization of
the relief society at Nauvoo in March,
1912. when the prophet Joseph Smith
presided.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-21
AMERICAN AUTOIST Is
INJURED IN COLLISION

DUBLIN, Sept. 2O.-Andrew Philips.
an American. was resiously injured to-
him and his son coIlided with another
car near Covan. Phillips declined TO
give his address in America