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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
HAVE A MARROW ESCAPE
Old Couple Living in Davenport
Nearly Burned Alive.

Nearly Burned Alive.
A residence at 1920 Eastern ave-
nue., Davenport, was almost COM
pletely destroyed by fire yesterday
morning at 3 o'clock, and the oc-
cupants, Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, mid
die aged couple who have resided in
Davenport a short time only, were
quite seriously burned, escaping
from the building. Mr.. Brown, who
is almost totally paralyzed on one
side, received several blisters about
the face and on his feet. He is be-
ing taken care of at a neighbours
house. Mrs. Brown had her hair
singed and some other slight burns,
but is able to be about. The house
belongs to Harry Gertz, 1927 Eastern
avenue, and is covered by insurance
as is the furniture, which was COM
pletely destroyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Quarterly MEETING.

The quarterly meeting of the Tri-
City Baptist Young Peoples union
will be held at the First Baptist
church, Moline, Tuesday evening,
Sept. 13. The entertainment commit
tee is arranging for a harvest fes-
tival, to be held in connection with
the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Avenue at Full Width.

The jog in Eighteenth avenue be-
tween Ninth and Eleventh streets has
been removed, the expense being
shared by the commissioners OF South
Rock Island, the Rock Island Base
ball association and the Rock Island
Exposition company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
In a New Position,

]. w. Minges of this city, for seven
years in charge of the grinding ma
chinery at Rock Island arsenal, has
resigned to take the management of
the Rock Island and Minneapolis
branches of the Safety Emery Wheel
company of Springfield, Ohio. Mr..
Minges will continue his residence in
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
SAVINGS Bank Growth.

The Rock Island Savings bank on
the eve OF its removal into its tempo
rary home adjoining the NJ. & X.
building on Second avenue, where it
will establish itself for business Tues
day morning, pending the construction
of it's own building, shows an increase
in deposits for the past 60 days of
$50, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Old Eavorites Here.

George and Mamie Townsend, the
latter known on the stage as Feath-
ers Davenport, both of whom are ia
vorites among local vaudeville pa
irons, arrived today from Chicago
and will appear tomorrow and Mon
day with Tom Linton and his jungle
girls at the Majestic. Mr.. Townsend
and his sister formerly lived in Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03

Don't waste your money buying plas-
tiers when you can get a bottle OF
Chamberlain Liniment for rs cents.
A piece of flannel dampened with this
liniment is superior TO any plaster for
lame back, pains in the side and chest.
and much cheaper. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Drunks Are Fined.

John Harper was sent down to the
county Jail this morning to work out
a sentence of 20 days. Yesterday af-
ternoon he was arrested by officer
Denniss Bennett, who found him in
drunken condition on Eighteenth
street and Second avenue. Harper
made a fight rather than be arrested
and in the scuffie he smashed the Off
GERS hat by hitting the latter over the
head with his cane.
Henry Williams was fined 50 and
costs on a charge of disorderly con-
duct when arraigned before the police
magistrate this morning. His arrest
took Mace last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03

parish of that place. The entertain
ment includes several speeches, visit
to the new parochIal house which is in
course of construction there, and a So
cial time in the evening.
A similar observance Of Labor day
is to be held at Victor, Iowa, and sew
eral knights are going there IN answer
to an invitation to the local lodges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03

Not a minute should be lost when a
child shows symptoms OF Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. Sold by all drug
gists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Il Saved His Lee.

"All thought I'd lose my leg" writes
y. A. Swensen, of Watertown, Wis.
Ten years of eczema, that 10 doctors
could not cure, had at last laid me up.
Then Bucklens Arnica Salve cured it,
sound and we'll" Infailible for skin
eruptions, eczema, salt rheum, boils,
fever sores. burns, scalds, cuts and
piles. Twenty-Five cents at all drug
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Lnncheon for Visitor.

Miss Florence McCandless, at heT
home, 903 Twenty-third street, gave
luncheon to six of her girl friends yes
terday as courtesy for Miss Cora
Wallace of Minneapolis, who is a Wis
itor in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Glass at Dinner.

The Young Mems Bible class of the
First NJ. E. church dined last evening
in body at the Watch Tower There
were 13 members of the class. includ-
ing the teacher, S. ]. Ferguson, pres
ent at the dinner, and a fine time was
enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Knights Invited to DeImar.

A number OF knights of Columbus
belonging to tri-city lodges are going
to Delmar, Iowa, Monday TO spend La
Dor day as the guests of st. Patrick's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03

ly arranged. A dance hall is being
erected, and there will be music and
dancing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Entertaining at House Party.

Miss Elizabeth Coyne is entertain
ing this week at house party at her
home, 42S Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03
Will Talk to Boys.

c. B. Turner, secretary of the Y. NJ.
C. A. in Davenport, will talk to the To-
cal association boys at their regular
meeting tomorrow afternoon at $3.50.
At that time announcements will be
made concerning the anniversary SER
vices of the ID. G. NJ, which are to be
held next week. The association build
ing will be open Labor day until 8
o'clock in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-03

kindergarten to Open.
The West End settlement kinder
garten will open at the settlement
home Tuesday morning.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
OBITUARY.

The funeral services of the late
Mrs. Walter NJ. Haynes was held at 3
o'clock Monday afternoon, in the
home on west Arch street. They were
conducted by Rev. S. A. Stewart, of
the Presbyterian church, assisted by
Rev. Loren NJ. Edwards, OF the NJ. Il.
church.
Mrs Haynes, before her marriage,
was Miss Elizabeth A. Moore, of Ma
rion, Ohio, and was born March 20,
1876 Her life until her marriage
was spent in Marion, Ohio, with the
exception of about one year which
she spent in Liber college, to which
she had been drawn by the fame
and acquaintance of the president of
that institution. Here she met Walter
NJ, Haynes, to whom she was mar
ricd October 10, 1871 who survives
her with one daughter, Mrs Eugene
Starbuck, of Kokomo, Indiana She
is also survived by one sister, Mrs.
j, w Schrote, of Marion, Ohio and
her aged parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Moore, also of Marion.
Coming as a bride to the new home
on the corner of Arch and Pleasant
streets, her entire married life was
spent there. The present home was
of her planning and it's splendid in
terror arrangement shows forth her
wisdom in arranging details. Her
home was her joy and her home life
in which she had her place was in
many ways ideal,
As neighbor she was loved by all
"None knew her but to love her,
none lover her but to praise her." and
in her kind, sympathetic manner, she
knew the right thing to do or say at
the right time, The fires of her re-
llgious life burned brightly. Uniting
with the M. e. church in Marion at
an early age, throughout her entire
life she was most exemplary Chris
tan. Her death was clear and ex-
pressed itself in her daily life. Hcr
bible was not only on her table, but
1t was daily read and never In her
life did she neglect her daily devo-
tions. "N ""
Hers was a pure sweet life.>a life.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
'ORUMM THINKS
MARION STRONG
Former Leader Surprised by
Marion Talent.
TELLS Of O-p SALARIES
Akron Looked Upon AS
Pennant Winner.
red Farrell Hits like u Fiend In the
Southern Lcague---Dayton Comes
Tomorrow for Single Contest
Gossip of Day.

I. Ferd Drumm grows younger every
year. Drumm is looking fine and II
appears as though he has more OF
the pep" than some of his team
The former Marion leader. is not
playing this year on account of his
eyesight but If his lamps were good
he could go In there and hang IL on
a lot of the boys.
Drumm thinks well of the Marion
bunch. He saw the Diggers at prac-
tlce yesterday and has heard much
about them before coming here. lie
does not think much of the Lima
squad and thinks that Marion should
have things easy I'm the Ohio state
league. Drumm admits. though, that
Lima gave his club mighty chase
for the only game that was played
over there
It must he rather surprising TO
Drumm to find ,.-' good teams i'm
a league with salary limit of 1900.
The salary limit in the o. and p.
Is $1,000 but Drumm admitted yes
terday that his team Is costing about
$1,000 and that some of the others
are far and away above that mark.
Marion has been in the game long
enough to learn that good bail play
ers can he had for the price HAT
cities of this size can afford to pay
and those ball plavers will hold
their own when stacking up against
anything in the higher salarled or
ganiZations of which Marion used
to be n part.
Bob Quinn at Akron has great
team together and IT is the one
best bet that Akron viii pay less
money I'm salaries than any other club
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Curtis Dudly Wilson was born in
Greenup county Kentucky oct. g, 1873
When eight years old with his par
ents, he came TO Lawrence county
Ohio In 1898 Marion became his home
and here until this sudden removal,
he lived hOnored and respected by
ALL who came in contact with him.
He married Anna Welsh September
End 1903. To this happy union one
child was born, During the revival
meeting conducted by Rev, Finnell
last year, this young man gave his
life TO Jesus and united with the First
Christian church OF which he was not
only an honored member, but was
growing into n church usefulness,
much needed in these days of drift
and barrenness.
How strange, at times, seems the
ways of life. When but two years old,
a wood fireplace accident nearly end
ed his little life. and now in the
strength of young man hood by ter
rible ordeal, he renders up his life, a
life of friendship making.
To the heart-stricken wife, father,
brother one sister and loving mother
this church and entire community ex-
tend hand of sympathy, calling to
mind-"in as much as ye have done
it unto one of the least of these We
have done II unto me-"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Retta A. Hobs, was born In Marys-
vile Union county, July 25 1870 and
past from labor to reward April 23rd,
1910 her age being 80 years, s months
and 2S days. She was the daughter of
c. $. andN. Nj. Hobs of Marysville
Ohio.
She was united in Marriage to Mr..
Charles Olds, June 9th, 1889, to this
union one child was born, Mr. Harry
Olds of Mansfield Ohio.
Mr.. Olds departed this life June "a
1899 She then became the wife of
Mr.. u. A. Court OF Marion May q
1901
Besides her husband and son, she
leaves n mother, two sisters, Mrs
Martha j. Austin of Marion Ohio, and
Mrs. Ruby Johnson. of Marysville o.,
and many other relatives and friends,
to mourn the loss of a loving wife.
a devoted Christian mother, a kind
neighbor and a true friends.
Although her sufferings has been in
tense yet she has patiently bore it in
Christian grace like him her blessed
Lord to whom she has gone. She be-
came a christian at 1G years of age
and united with the Marysville Con-
gregational church where she remain
ed a member until about seven years
ago when she moved by letter to the
Congregational church OF
Mansfield where she remained a men,
Der until her death.
None knew her but to love her,
Our friend of former years,
We know our loss to her is gain,
Yet we part with bitter tears.
But our parting here will be but brief
For through redeemlng grace
We soon will stand at Gods right
hand,
And behold him face to face.
The robe of white Is the mantle,
Woven by grace divine.
To be worn by the boodbought pill
grim,
Who in his likeness shine.
That robe is the badge of the Chris
tian,
For all the brave life you.
Who wore the smile of Gods dear
child,
And are ready for the grand review.
SO watch MS from that city.
Until We with thee, stand
on the streets of gold and there be-
hold
TIL redeemed of Gods right hand
Then may we hear the voice so dear
Saying come unto me and rest.
The robe is given and the crown OF
heaven
The funeral was held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. w, s. Court of Green
Camp on Monday at l o'clock p. m,
conducted by Rev. II. II. Hoyt of
Green Camp, assisted by Rev. j. w.
Wynn, of Green Camp and r. John
son, of Marion
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

The attractive home of Mr.. and
Mrs +. w. Brodbeck on South Grand
avenue was the scene of happy
event Wednesday afternoon when
friends and relatives of Mrs. Brod-
beck called unexpectedly and show
cred her with many pretty and use
ful gifts in remembrance of her birth
anniversary
Conversation OF reminiscent note
and mtch appreciated musical
program contributed to the pleas
ures of the occasion. At the sup
per hour the dining room disclosed
temptingly arrayed table around
which guests gathered and were ser
we'd buffet fashion. In addition to
the gifts OF those present, Mrs. Brod-
beck was showered with postal cards
bearing appropriate thoughts from
friends out of town.
There were thirty present.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
Billy HOGAN
IS IN CHARGE
Marion Boy Heads Chilli
cothe Team.
WILL HAVE A STRONG CLUB
Hogan Expects Chillicothe
to Come Strong.
Carl Higgins Quits the Digger Squad
Nauoppp Lewis IL TRYING tn So.
Carl Higgins Quits the Digger Squad
Manager Lewis Is Trying to Sc
cure Toledo Colts for Sunday Game
Some Dope on The Squad.

Bill Hogan, the Marion boy who
has signed to play with Chillcothe,
Is in charge cf the seventc On players
who compose that team. Hogan
writes to the sporting editor of the
Mirror that Chilllcothe will weigh
In when the gong sounds with a good
yeam and will be in their all the
while battling for place around the
top.
1t may be that Hogan will lead the
Chillic1'hc team Il rousliout the race.
His many local friends wish him all
Kinds of Success.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

which was a positive force for good
as all who knew her realized, andsher
being called home is not only a loss
TO her immediate family, but to the
entire community.
Mrs. Haynes died at the Fletcher
sanatorium, at Indianapolis, Indiana,
where she had been taken about six
weeks before with the hope of recov-
cry. Nor was that hope lost until the
LIST day of April, 1910, when she be-
came worse and passed away peace
fully at $3.50 p. m. of that day The
next day she w6s taken home to
Portland, Indiana, for the funeral and
ment.-Portland COMMERCIAL Re-
view.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
MANS COMPANION DISAPPEARS
Woman With Victim Of Folding Bed
Not His Wife.

New York, April 2S.--The man who
was killed in a folding bed that
closed down on him at 426 West
Twenty.third street. was Wellington
Smith of Lee, Mass, once on the
governors council and president OF
the Smith Paper company, which OPP
crates five large paper mills on the
Housatonic in Lenox and Lee. Who
the woman with him was has not
been learned, She told the police
that she was Mrs. Smith. and there
appeared to be no reason for detan.
ing her, Apparently II was through
her that word of Mr.. Smiths death
reached his family.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
Toledo Here sunday.

Late this afternoon Manager Lewis
entered into an agreement over the
long distance phone with Manager
Armour OF the Toledo club whereby
the Toledo second team, or Colts, as
they are called. will play here sun
Cay against the Diggers. Ray Han
cock, the former Digger, who is rated
az the best of the Toledo young pitch
ers, win be here and pitch against his
old teammates.
II is certain that Hancock's return
and the prospects of brilliant strug-
gle, will bring out the largest crowd
of the season.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
BOTH MEN SlUGGtD HARD
ketcheI and Lansford Go Six Fast
Rounds Without Decision.

Philadelphia, April 2S. Stanley
Ketchel and Sam Langford will have
to fight again to settle the question
of supremacy. They went hard six
round bout at the National Athletic
club here and were both on their
feet. able to continue, with plenty of
strength and aggressiveness when
the battle ended. with no decision by
the referee. No knockdowns were
scored in spite of the terrific hitting
power of both men. and whila there
seems to be no doubt that they tried
to do their best, they will probably
come together in longer fight in
California next July for large
purse.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
YOUNG MEN WANTED
Government Pays Railway Mail
Clerks $500 TO 81 400 a Year.

Free Scholarships are Ohered.
Uncle Sam holds examination for
railway mail clerks, post office clerk
or carrier, custom house and depart
mental clerks. Prepare at once for
the coming examinations.
The job is for life; hours are short
salary twice monthly and vacation.
To any young man who has the en-
ergy enough to answer, this Is the
opportunity of lifetime.
Thousands of appointments are to
be made. Common school educa-
ton is all you need. city and coun-
try people have equal chance. Start
to prepare now-free information.
Free scholarships this month. Write
Immediately to Central Schools. Dept.
AIS Rochester. N. Y.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

II had about given up hope, after
nearly four years of suffering from
q severe lung trouble" writes Mrs
NJ. l.. Dix, OF Clarksville, Tenn. "Often
the pain in my chest would be almost
unbearable and ] could not do any
work, but Or Kings New Discovery
mas made me feel like n new person.
It's the best medicine made for the
throat and lungs" Obstinate coughs
stubborn colds, hay fever, la grippe.
asthma, Group. bronchitis and hem
orrhages. hoarseness and whooping
cough yield quickly to this wonder
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

mess of impcrtarse was transacted.
The refrcshmert table was q feature
OF the final hour.
The society Is one of the most
practically charitable in the city.
Relief is extended regardless of relig-
ious affiliations, II being the purpose
OF the organization to bring about a
condition of universal brotherhood
The officers work In conjunction with
the various charitable societies
throughout the city.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
Fair PAY.

One of the hardest things to wash
is a mechanics shirt. II accumulates
dust and CRIME and grease, naturally,
and the effort to get that dust and
CRIME and grease out with ordinary
soap Is something tremendous Hew-
tits Easy Task soap, however, does
half the work for you and makes the
other half easier. It's duty Is to get
after the dirt and take it out. You
don't have to rub and scrub over the
tub. Tell your grocer you want It.
Five cents a cake-same price as poor
soaps.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Marion fans will he pleased to
learn that Red Farrell Is clouting the
ball like fend with Memphis i'm the
Southern. Farrell Is also the fielding
sensation of that league but his base
running has not been up to the stand
ard necessary as yet. Perhaps Charley
Babb can teach the red demon TO hit
the dirt
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

I'm the league. 1t is admitted also
that Akron looks like the pcnnant
winner over there.
Ferd Drumm says this weather
makes MIN think of the spring he
was here. on that OCCASION as has
been mentioned previously In the Mir
ror, Drumm travelled about Ohio with
IS men and not once did the athletes
don their uniforms for they could
not find a dry spot. The club open
ed that season with deficit of about
$1,000 before the gates had been
thrown open.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Manager Lewis Is trying to make
arrangements today for a game Sun
day with some fast club. If possible
he will secure the Toledo Colts, Bill
Armour's second team. l. not, then
one of the fastest semi-pro teams in
Columbus will be brought here. De-
pend upon II that there will be a
game at three o'clock at the yard on
that day and a good one, too. This
will be the last exhibition game before
the opening game with Lima, May 8.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Leach cross, the New York dem
tlst-pugilist, who recently won de-
cision over Fighting Dick Hyland I'm
ten-round bout in New York. The
battle was a bitter one as Cross tried
to settle grudge which he has held
since being Knocked out by Hyland
In the forty-lirst round of fight I'm
San Francisco several months ago.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
PERSONALS

Rev. d. II. Bailey left Thursday
morning for Lima where he will
spend n few days looking after bus
mess.
Mrs. Aaron Mason, Of Mark street,
who recently returned from Panama
is in Mt. Carmel hospital. Columbus.
where she Is undergoing an opera
ton today. Or. Charles Hamilton is
the surgeon.
Miss Mabel Anthony, a patient at
Mt. Carmel hospital, Columbus. Is
recovering rapidly from an operation
for appendicitis undergone several
days ago.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Dayton comes tomorrow and the
Diggers will have their hardest game
of the training season. IL Is quite
likely that Lewis, who Is slowly get
ting into shape, will ''''-' nort of the
game against the Central league
team He win then allow one of the
youngsters to finish the task,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Carl Higgins, so a message to the
Mirror from the quarrics states, has
decided to give up trying for a birth
with the Diggers. Higgins feels that
he needs more seasoning in amateur
ranks, and will play this sason with
the Lee street tam which Is now bing
organized.
Hugglns has been trying for an
outfield position with the Diggers
and showed up well In practice
games.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

II you are full of aches, pains, neu-
ralgih, rheumatism the best way U
shake them off is to use HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. Natures own
remedy. Cures not by "killing the
pain" hut by removing the cause.
CHAS. SCHMIDT a. co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28

Players and fans are anxious for
n little sunshine that will permit
playing today and tomorrow They
want to see the Diggers go against
Kaiser Wilhelm and Gus Fox and
see what will happen. If 1t is pos
sible to play today the manager will
doubtless send in Lefty Zmich to op-
pose the Kaiser an1 one of the
youngsters against Fox
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-04-28
SOCIETY
and CLUBS

The first informal dance in the
new hall was conducted by the Tally
Wag club last night. About thirty
couples were present and the affair
proved one of the most pleasing So
cial features ever held by the club.
Parker's colored orchestra from Co.
lumbus was present and rendered an
excellent program. dainty lunch-
con was served in the dining room at
10 o'clock.
The success of the affair was large
ly due to the efforts of the Wag So
cial committee which Is composed of
Messrs. Bud Leffler, Sam Rosenburg
and Howard Stoll.