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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23

ing made for Davidson. Mrs. David
son is at present in Fort Worth, Tex.
w. D. Thompson of st. Louis is
understood to be in charge of the
search being made in this city. He
refused to discuss the matter when
seen last night at his hotel
Manager Burke of the Congress
hotel admitted that Davidson disap-
peared Oct. s after paying his bill,
amounting to nearly $1,000 with a
check, which was returned as worth
less.
Davidson and his wife were here
for several weeks in September,
said Mr.. Burke. Mrs. Davidson
left for st. Louis on Oct. 6. David
son gave up his suite two days later.
He said he was going to st. Louis.
He was never seen but once again.
While he owes us a large bill we
believe implicitly in his personal hon
esty. Our theory is that he is either
mentally perturbed or else has met
with foul play in Chicago. He was
a liberal spender and might have dis
played money which led to his death.
Another Adds to Mystery.
H. [. Nudge. president of the
Rock Island system, declares David
son apparently has been doing moth
ing since he left the railroad.
Il learned in ST. Louis few days
ago." he said. that Davidson was
offered a position with the American
Creosoting company by Alvin I.
Hert, president of the company. at
the time of his withdrawal from the
Frisco. Apparently he never ac-
cepted it. l understand he has been
seen once in Chicago since his dis
appearance.
Considerable mystery was thrown
by officials of the creosoting COM
pany about the fact that Hert was
out of the city when an attempt was
made TO locate him. Secretary Fl.
w Griffith angrily denied that Dav-
idson was ever connected with the
company. When told of the offer
made Davidson by Hert he shouted:
Il know nothing about what the
president does.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23

Hare read the service of the Episco-
pal church.
The wedding dress was of white
satin, made entrain and simply, with
high waist line and draped Overskirt
effect, the skirt falling away into a
Vatican train. The yoke and sleeves
were of point lace and the wedding
veil was of Chantilly lace, chiffon
shirred into a coronet with lilies of
the valley holding it in place. A
round medallion of seed pearls. worn
as a pendant on rope of pearls, the
gift of the groom. was her ornament.
The bridesmaids gowns were of
lavender satin, with white maCui-
settle over dress, drapped and caught
up with lavender ribbon bows. The
dresses were made similar with high
and round neck. the short wasted
bodice being headed with lavender
pearl beads. and the short sleeves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
Riegel-TOengeS.

The marriage of Miss Winnie c..
Toenges and Herman Riegel, both of
this city took place yesterday after
noon at the home of Rabbi Fine
shriber, PIT East Fourteenth street,
Davenport, who performed the cere-
mony. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Toenges, mother of the bride
and Mrs. Mary Frost, her aunt. Mr..
Riegel and Miss Toenges had neg
Iected to inform their friends of their
plans and the announcement of their
marriage will come as a surprise to
many Mr.. Riegel is proprietor of
a wholesale and retail liquor store
at 1928 Fourth avenue. His bride
is a musician of much ability and
has been engaged in instructing
large piano class. They have gone
for a wedding trip to Chicago and
upon their return will reside in Dav-
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
SEEK A MISSING
RAILROAD CHIEF
A. j. Davidson, Well Known
Here, Believed Demented or
Foul Play Victim.
$4,000 IN UNPAID BILLS
Attachment Suits Filed in ST. Louis
Make Fact of the Search
Public.

Search through Chicago's under
world for A. j. Davidson, former
president of the Frisco railroad,
we'll known among tri-city railroad
men, who disappeared Oct. and of
whom no trace has been found, was
begun yesterday by private detec-
tives from st. Louis.
Although Davidson is understood
to have bills outstanding amounting
to nearly $4,000. with no funds TO
meet them. both creditors and
friends alike declare he has either
met with foul play or has become de-
mented. One of the largest hotel
bills against the former railroad Of
fetal is for $1,000 at the Congress
hotel. Chicago \ check rendered
by Davidson in payment was return
ed from a st. Louis bank marked
mot sufficient funds"
Attachment Suits Begun.
Friends have been conducting
quiet search for the missing man
since his disappearance. Not until
attachment suits were filed in st.
Louis Monday by landlord, butcher
and automobile srepairer and house
hold goods valued at more than
$1,000 were seized by the sheriff did
friends admit that a search was be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23

and neck were edged win point lace.
the latter in collar effect. They car
ried round Dutch bouquets of VIC
let's edged with Killarney rosebuds
tied with chiffon of lavender.
The bride is a Davenport girl. who
received her education at st. Kath-
crimes school and at the Villa de
Chantal of Rock Island and has been
prominent in the younger social set
of the tri-cities.
Mr.. Sessions is a son of Superin-
tendent Sessions of the Soldiers Or
phans' home. He is estimator for
the Bettendorf Steel Car company Of
Bettendorf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
Lodges Hold Joint Meeting.

Woodmen of the World, camp IS,
and Walnut Grove 27, Woodmen cir
Gle. held a we'll attended meeting last
evening at Maths hall. Applications
for membership were received by
camp 50 and grove 81. The dances
given by the orders have proven so
popular that it is planned TO give a
number more during the winter at
Elks' hall. Members have been re-
quested to hand the names of friends
wishing to attend, to members of the
committee and all invitations here
after will be sent by mail. me
ladies of grove % will serve refresh
ments after the meeting Dec IS. the
night set by the w. o. o. for class
introduction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
FIGHT ON WHITE PLAGUE
More Than $6.OOO,OOO Appropriated
During the Year.


Sixteen state sanatoria, % county
hospitals and p municipal hospitals
for tuberculosis have been erected
and provided for since Jan. 1, 1909,
says a bulletin of the National AS
sociation for the Study and Proven
ton of tuberculosis, issued yester-
day.
Within the last two years the
number of state institutions for tn
berculosis has doubled and the num-
Der of county and municipal insti-
buttons has increased from about 80
to so. The expenditures of public
money for the treatment of tubercu-
losis also has more than doubled. Not
less than 100000 of state money
was appropriated for tuberculosis in
situations in 1909. when 43 legislat-
ures met, and over 100000 in 1910,
when only II legislatures were in
session. The appropriations of
counties and cities for tuberculosis
hospitals and sanatoria in the last
two years will aggregate fully 49,
100000, bringing the total of official
appropriations for tuberculosis hos
pitfalls up to over $6,OOO,OOO in the
past two years.
In spite, however. Of this good
showing. the National Association for
the Study and Prevention Of Tuber-
culosis states that not one-tenth of
the public provision for tuberculosis
that is needed has been made. More
than 100000 tuberculosis patients
are constantly without proper insti-
tutional treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
TabOr-AbbOtt.

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. r &.
NJ. Abbott. 1926 Brady street. Dav-
export, yesterday morning at 10
o'clock their daughter, Carrie Helene
was united in marriage TO Ira Rolla
! Tabor. The marriage service was
read by Rt. Rev. T. n. Morrison. d.
D., bishop of Iowa. assisted by Very
Rev Marmaduke Hare, dean of Trim
ity cathedral.
The bride was dressed in beauti-
full gown of princess lace of the star
of edelweiss pattern, made with
slight train in double skirt effect.
the bodice having the edelweiss iu
deliberately wrought design, while
the yoke was finished with a wide
bertha of duchess lace. and the col
lar was of spangled lace and pearl
beading. The brides only orna-
ment was a bar pin of pearls, the
gift of the groom. and her flowers
were roses in a shower bouquet.
After the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served en- buffet, to
the 40 or more guests. who We're
relatives and intimate friends of the
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Tabor left on
The noon train for Chicago, where
they Will attend grand opera during
the honeymoon.
The bride is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott. She is
graduate of St. Katherine's school,
and has been favorite socially with
many friends
Mr. Tabor, who is a graduate of
Ann krbor law school, is one Of
Davenport's well known attorneys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tabor will be at
home after Feb. l in the Hastings
fats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
SeSSionS-Sicg.

The marriage of Miss Minna Sieg,
daughter of Mrs. Victoria Sieg of
Main street. Davenport, to Charles
Merritt Sessions, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank J. Sessions of Davenport, was
a brilliant social event of Monday
evening at the Outing club, the
rooms of which had been most elab-
oTately trimmed. The ceremony was
at s o'clock in the wicker parlor
The groomsmen we're Wade c.
Stoops of Davenport and Paul W.
Smith of Waterloo, Iowa, the brides
maids, the Misses Sophia Shuler and
Edna Robson. The groom with his
best man, Reed Lane. and Very Rev.
Marmaduke Hare, dean of Trinity
cathedral, met the bridal party at
the improvised altar, where Dean
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
by Officers of Tri-City So
CiaI Service Club.

The newly elected officers of the
Iri-City Social Service club met yes
terday afternoon at the Rock Island
y. II. c. y. to appoint the executive
committee for the year. II is the Gus
tom to appoint three members of this
committee from each of the three
cities. The appointments made yes
terday are, from Davenport, Rev r..
K. Atkinson, Il. E. c. Di;zen and Mrs.
Mary L. Reading; from Moline. J. H.
Hauberg, L. o. Jahns and Mrs. Joseph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
Thanksaivinq Service.

Tomorrow evening there is to be a
Thanksgiving service at the German
Methodist church. In the morning the
congregation will join in the union ser
vices. Sunday evening the Epwor1h
league will present a literary program
as a substitute for the regular prayer
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
Notice.

Committee of Industrial Home as
ISOLATION would like TO meet car
penter contractors of Rock Island at
Industrial Home building, Sunday,
Nov. 81, at $50. a. m, for the pur-
pose of getting bids on laying floor
and putting in partitions in east
store room.
j. S. MORLEY. Chairman,
A. w. JOHNSON,
GEORGE ANDREWS.
Committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
b. r. t. Annual Ball.

The 10th annual ball of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen, Tri-City
lodge 617, will be given At Industrial
hall tomorrow evening. The musical
program will be given by Stroehle's
orchestra. H. z. Bishop, c. f. Evans,
Jr, and G. NJ Elliott are members of
the committee in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
Misunderstanding.

At the parsonage of the German
Methodist church Monday afternoon.
Rev. William Schoenig officiated at
the marriage of Francis Krum of
Rock Island and Nellie Lessering of
De Witt, Iowa. The couple will re-
side in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Graves, 1000 Elev
enth street. Routine business occupied
part of the evening, followed by a So
cial hour. A short musical program
was given and the hostess served light
refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23

I Miss Madeline Murphy will enter
tain at a dancing party Friday even
ing in honor of Misses Eleanor and
Marian Hobbs of the arsenal and Mil
dred Stephens of Moline. The Misses
Hobbs entertain at dinner Saturday
evening at their home for Miss Mil
dred stephens.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23

inc Barnhardt; from Rock Island, w.
s. Parks, Miss Dina Ramser and Mrs.
c. T Dugard. These members will
meet Saturday evening at the local
Y. NJ c. A. to complete plans for the
year. including the appointment OF
committees, and arrangements for the
December meeting of the club. which
will be held in Davenport early next
month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
C1ub surprised President.

The members of the Navahoe club
surprised their president, Ora
Stookey, last evening at his home,
1922 Twelfth street. pleasant
evening was passed and a lunch was
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
Notice of Dissolution,

To whom it may concern: Know ye
that the partnership existing between
Edward Slevin and Jake Schaum, d.
ing business under the style and name
of the Slevin Auto company, has been
dissolved by mutual consent. The
said Jake Schaum, continuing the bust
ness, assumes all bills and has author
ity to collect all assets.
JAKE SCHAUM.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23
Rusv Workers Entertained.

The Busy Workers bible class OF the
Memorial Christian church were en-
tertained last evening at the home OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-23

French accordion pIeating is all the
rage and style. Many of the smartest
and most artistic waists and gowns seen
this season We're accordion or knife
pleated here. Our work is the height OF
perfection. prices the lowest: always
prompt. All styles and widths of pleat-
ing in side. knife and accordion. Work
done by famous Chandler machines.
Buttons covered. all styles and sizes
and colored ivory rims from scraps Of
goods to match your suit or gown from
loo dozen UP.
Send or ask for circulars.
Agents wanted: big commissions.
Our buttons do not come apart; our
pleats stay in.
C.. H. GRABBE
South Putnam building. Davenport, IA.
Old phone 1592-M. Est. 1902.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
MotuaD.

James Dolford Knicely died in
Amarillo, May 30th, 1910, living
but twelve hours after an opera
tion.
Mr.. Knicely was born in
Richmond, Va, Aug. 7th, 1861.
At the age of be moved with
his parents to 9Ghi9, living theFe
10 years, theRee to Kansas
where in the year 1856, he was
married to Miss Bonnie Nielsen:
Fhefe has bsfR to Mfr: and
MIS-: kRieeiy, f8af children, twS
have proceeded hin to the hea:
veRly he#e, 80 tRefe is left q
wife; 8Re ssR, 8Re daughter and
a sister, all beiRE present at his
funeral:
Mr.: kRiGeiy prefessed faith
in Christ in the year 1895, and
has lived a faithful Christian life
since that time. He was mem
ber of Masonic Lodge, No. 730,
Canyon City, Texas and one of
her most faithful members.
He also was one of the Com
miSsioners of Randall County
and the citizens felt that none
was more true to the connty'S
best interests.
At 4 o'clock the beloved order
of Free MaseHs, Lodge No. 730
placed the remains of our de-
ceased brother in the Baptist
Church, where services until 5
O'Clock were conducted by Rev.
J. NJ. Harder, pastor of the
Baptist Church. Many friends
and relatives Of the Knicely fam
| lily attended this service.
At q O'Clock the body of Mr..
KHieely was laid in the Dream;
land Cemetery of Canyon by Our
ancient order to rest until tbs
resurrection morning where it is
expected that all good masoas
will meet again.
As citizens of Randall County
and friends of Mr.. Kpicely We
extend our heart felt sympathy
and love to the beloved family.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
IN ShadowIand.

Shadowland is the name OF
the new picture show that is
going to open to the public next
Wednesday night in the building
formerly occupied by Prichard
& Company's tin shop, on the
northeast corner of the square.
Shadowland theater will be op-
Grated by Messrs. Reynolds and
Caraway who are both Canyon
boys and deserve the patronage
of the Canyon people. They
have purchased new outfit an d
carpenters have been busy the
past week getting the building
ready. They informed the News
man that they were going to
have as many vaudeville acts as
possible throughout the entire
season.
Remember the date of opening
Wednesday, June s, and come
out as the first night will be free
to everybody.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
Presbyterian General Assembly

The general assembly of the
Presbyterian church, U. S. A.,
met at Atlantic City, N. j. At
lantic City is built on an island,
and the auditorium, in which the
Assembly met is built on a great
steel pier and is 14oo feet from
the sh8re; SO that the members
Of the Assembly wefe sittiHg all
at sea aHfiRg theif meetiRgs:
Fhe 8peRiRg sefviees, sefm8R
by the @Saefat8f, was very
Pfaetieai. He awelt HB8H thfee
characteristics ST & ehHfeh,
praying, working and pfaisiHg:
He dwelt 8R thfee viees that
threatened to destroy 9pr eiyili-
zatian, love Of m8Aey, drunken,
ness ond the s8eial vices.
Many qpesti8ns Of interest
came before this assembly for
adjudication. Fhe question of
temperance and the destruction
of the liquor traffic received a
share of it's attention. The ques
tion of marriage and divorce
was discussed at length and the
assembly enjoined all the clergy
under its authority to refuse to
the marriage ceremony for di,
vOrced persons, unless the di-
vorce was granted on scriptural
grounds or willful desertion.
The labor question received
the earnest attention of the as
sembly and this church is max
ing an earnest effort to win labor
ing men to Christ. A resolution
was passed calling on Governor
GiIlett of California to prevent
the Johnson and Jeffries fight.
The committee on Sabbath OBJ
servanee recommended that EN-
ployers of labor be urged to
give half holiday on Saturday
Many other questions of inter
est were acted upon.
The assembly will meet mex
year at the same place.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
District Court Proceedings.

The following are some of the
cases disposed of in the District
Court during the past week;
No. 421 r. M. Peeler VS.. j. L.
Prichard, appealed.
No. 425 A. H. DeE'ee VS.. p. &
n. T. Ry, Co.. continued. "
No. 449 G. r. Burrow VS.
Frank A. White, Receiver, disa
gf6amant of jury, ordered case
10 be continued until next term
OF court.
No. 455 Canyon Natl Bank
VS.. Roy Beal, judgement foi
plaintiff.
No. 457 State of Texas VS.
Surely Rogers, found guilty Of
burglary and sentenced to two
years.
No. 459 State of Texas VS.. f
+. Brown and #. A. Ridgeway
jury returned verdict or not
guilty and were Immediately or
dered discharged.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
CommendabIe Ambition.

In the Canyon News of last
week was noticed the announce
ment of Albert S. Rollins, a
young lawyer of that city, who
aspires to be District Judge of
the 47th Judicial District. With
out disparaging the claims or
merits of any 8thef candidate
wh9 nay seek the 8fliee, the edi;
ter OF Fhe Herald iRtfHaes HpeR
tbs Political Affairs OF q Reighb9f:
Ing district only fer q Hl8meRt to
say that an intimate ae9HaiH:
taHee with Aibeft s: Rollins
since his early boyhe8a has Bf8-
daeed only the most favorable
opinion of his high seHse Of banor
his pnauestioned integrity and a
profound admiration for the
manly struggle he has made to-
wards the attainment of an hon
ored place among his fellow men.
The young man will not be found
wanting either in ability or hon
esty OF purpose. He is worthy
son of honOred and honorable
parents, well bred and the citi-
zens of Canyon and the 18th Dis
trict will find that he will do to
tie to.-Hale County Herald.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
Up-to-date Service.

The Herald had become rather
puffed up and inclined to brag
about its recent scoop in putting
one over the city press by giving
news of King Edwards death be-
fore it occurred that night, but,
with all our enterprise and rapid
service, we must now take a back
seat for the Canyon News, as
their issue of the Goth says that
the cornerstone of the West Tex
as State Normal was laid on the
oath, in the presence of the lar
gest crowd ever assembled in the
Panhandle. Guessing as to what
will occur in four days is all
right, but suppose it had rained?
Hale County Herald.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
Presbyterian Conference.

There will be a conference on
the subject of Home Missions
at the Presbyterian church, Fri
day. June 3rd, beginning at 4
o'clock in the afternoon. DR.. B.
p. Fullerton of st. Louis, Mo-,
will be present and will lead the
exercises. There will also be
one or more addresses at the
evening services, beginning at
$40 p. m. There will be quite a
number of ministers and lay
men present belonging to the
A marillo Presbytery
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03

az ~ d. Ii. tneSe nappy eX'
cursionists alighted from the
train in Canyon to be greeted by
the hospitable citizenship of that
town on the Pala Duro. The re-
ception was just such as is com,
mon in every city, village and
hamlet in this great section.
The Masons formed in process.
sion at the depot and marched t6
the music of Molly Bailey's band
through the city to the site Of
the great Normal G@iege whefe
aadef the direction of District
Deputy Grand Master Spencer
the cornerstone was laid with
Masonic hsRSfs: F8 Hon: W: Il.
Fa4Ra Was assigned the pleasant
duty OF delivering the #aiR ad:
dress.
After These ceremonies the
thfeHgs Of BeeBle=fsf they were
there from all surrounding eaaR:
tries and towns Oh trains. on foot,
in wagons, buggies, etc. re-
paired to the long tables nearby
where all had most wholesome
repast. The writer has eaten at
public gatherings at different
places in many different parts of
the state but never has he had a
better meal than was served him
at Canyon Tuesday. The barbe-
cue was fine indeed and my!
those cakes and pies and Gus;
tards. one story. two story,
three story high, pickles, it was
fit for the gods!
After dinner Mayor Delay
spoke. Then the candidates for
the legislature and others spoke.
l.. E. Cowling was master of cef-
em0nies and right well did he
perform his duty.
The West Texas State Normal
Collese is to be magiticent
thfee-story building erecaed OF
reenforeed concrete.
lit would be out of the question
to close this article without a
mention of the High School pu-
pills who went along on this ex-
cursion. You see the Sir Knights
formed a guard for all Masons
and these school folk went along
as a guard for the Knights.
Much educational spirit of high
standard was exhibited by these
jolly scholars and teachers.
They yelled, they sang, they
we're a happy bunch.-Plainview
News.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1910-06-03
Bishop and Miller Speak.

Henry S. Bishop and E. II.
Miller spoke in joint debate at
the court house here last Thurs
day night to a good sized audience
They are both candidates for
the Office of district attorney
for this the 47th district and, as
the old saying goes, it was nip
and tuck" with the speakers,
neither having advantage over
the other.