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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
PROHIBS IN MEET
Those of Rock Island COUNTY
Have Convention at Court
House.
STATE DELEGATES CHOSEN
w. j. BeaTdslcy Is Elected Chair
man of the Executive Conn
nittce.

The Rock Island county prohibition
convention was held this afternoon at
the court house. r. G. Summers Of
this city was elected chairman and O.
W. Cowden, Moline. was elected secre-
tary. The first thing done was to
elect an executive committee for the
coming two years. The following
were selected:
Chairman-W. J. Beardsley. Rock
Island.
Vice chairman. A Pauley, Moline.
Secretary-Omar W. Cowden, Rock
Island.
Treasurer-R c. Summers, Rock
Island.
Superintendent of literary depart
ment-W. l. Clark. Milan.
The township chairmeu for the COM
ing year were appointed as follows:
CoTdoya-C. G. Opdyke
Port Byrou-Dr. o. S. Daley.
Hampton-J T. Young.
Rock Island-W. J. BeardsIey.
Black Hawk-W. II. Payson.
Bowling-William Wilson
Edgingt0n--Joseph Lloyd
ADMINISTRATORS Holmes.
Vacancies to be filled by executive
committee.
Delegates Selected.
The following delegates to the state
convention. at Springfield May II and
II were elected: w. L. Clark. Milan
Omar Cowden, Rev. F. z. Shut, R. G.
Summers, w. J. Beardsley, Rock ISL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

them TO think that Mr.. Covery's inten.
tons were not honorable.
Writing to- Judge.
Il went away from home of my own
accord and he was not in the least to
blame. Because he did not have a job.
they put him in Jail. sentencing him
to 80 days. l am writing a letter to
the judge before whom he was taken
and am telling him the whole circum-
stances. I hope to be able to get
Frank released"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Funeral of Marguerite Boehme.

The funeral of Marguerite Robertson
BOehme was held this afternoon at =
o'clock from the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A Boehme, SO4
Twenty-first street. The services were
private and were conducted at the
grave by Rev. w. S. Marquis, pastor
of Broadway Presbyterian church
Burial was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

and; j. A. Pauley, Rev w. NJ. Storey,
Moline; DR.. o. S. Daley, DR.. William
Lyford, Port Byron; J. T. Young.
Hampton; Delos Holmes, Andalusia.
and C. D. Trowbridge, Hillsdale.
Alternates-Mrs. w. L. Clark, A. G.
Simms, Forrest Young, F. w. Freeman,
Rev. J. L. Vance, Rev. Abram Jaggers,
w. H. Payson, Professor c. o. Ora
mere, Mrs. o. S. Daley, J. n. Jamison,
F. A. Graves and E. B. Stone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Funeral OF Mrs. Grouan,

The funeral of Mrs. John Grogan.
231O Second avenue, was held this
morning at 8 o'clock from Sacred
Heart church. The services wore con
Quoted by Rev. !. F. LocI,ney. pastor
of the church The pallbearers were
Frank Lawler. John McGnnis, Frank
Meenan, William Ray, William Coch-
ran and James Farrell. Burial was in
Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
johnson Funeral.

The funeral of Mildred Thelma John
son, daughter of Mrs. Emma johnson.
522 Third street, will be held tomor-
row afternoon, with services = the
home at 100 and from the Swedish
Lutheran church at ? o'clock. Rev. S.
G. Hagglund will be in charge. Burial
will take place in Chippiannock GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Rev. RroyIes to Speak.

Rev. R. A. BrOyles, former pastor Of
the Second Baptist church (colored),
will preach tomorrow evening at 7:45
at the Swedish Free Mission, Eleventh
street and Fifth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05

Medicines that aid nature are al
ways most successful. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. 1t
Ioosens the cough, relieves the lungs
opens the secretions and aids nature
in restoring the system to a healthy
condition. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
TIMERS ASK AN INCREASE

Want Hourly Minimum Wage Adj
vance from 30 to 40 Cents.
Union journeymen timers of the tri-
cities have presented demands for an
increase in their minimum wage from
35 to 40 cents an hour, effective May 1.
There are 16 employing firms in the
tri-cities. The bosses have not stated
what their answer will be to the new
scale presented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
sprinq Millinery Opening.

Swan & McEhoy announce their
spring millinery opening Wednesday
and Thursday, March 9 and 10, at their
millinery parlors, 1921 Fifth avenue,
Moline, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
c. S. Streeper,

c. S. Streeper, father of j S.
Streeper of this city, and for many
years a leading merchant in Daven-
port, died at $50 last evening at the
home Of his daughter in Chicago Of
pneumonia. The funeral will be held
in Chicago tomorrow afternoon. The
deceased was born in Spring Mills,
Mass, Oct. 25, 1887, and came west,
locating in Davenport in the early
SOS From 1869 to 1856 he was active
ly engaged in business in that city.
For the past 10 years he had resided
in Chicago, his wife having met Il
tragic death there a few years ago
when she was run down by a motor
cycle Mr.. Streeper was prominent in
Masonic circles. being a member of
Davenport lodge 81, a. F. e A. NJ;
the chapter and of St. Simon of Cy-
rene commandery and charter mem
Der of the COnsistOry. He is survived
by the following children: S. F.
Streeper, Reno, New; A. T. Streeper.
Kansas City; J. S. Streeper. Rock
Island; Mrs. J. NJ. Helmick, Daven-
port, and Mrs. Lou Taske, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-05
Michael Shaughnessy.

Word has been received of the
death of Colonel Michael Shaughnes-
sy. formerly a resident of Rock Is
land. Colonel Shaughnessy passed
away in Salt Lake City as the result
of an attack of cerebral anaemia. He
was formerly United States marshal
for Utah and Louisiana and was one
of the most picturesque figures in
Utah. He was born in New York
city, Oct. II, 1848, and came &c
Rock Island an orphan at the age
of two years. He was adopted by
his uncle, Patrick Shaughnessy, sex
ton at Chippiannock cemetery in
Rock Island. Here he lived many
years. At the time of the civil war
he enlisted and was rapidly promoted
for his energy and fearless bravery
At the close of the war, he was APP
pointed United States marshal of
Mississippi, where he married Miss
Endora Muslin, an Alabama girl HI
was most generous, having donated
much money to hospitals and othe,
institutions. He is survived by -four
children engaged in various pursuits
throughout the country, also one
brother. William, and a foster sis
ter, Mrs. Thomas Shaughnessy of
Davenport.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
PHILIP kE|LMAD
PASSES TO HIS REST

Dyer. Ind. Jan. 25.=Phillip Keil-
man, one of the leading citizens of ST.
John township, died this morning at
MS nome here Death came this morn
ing at o'clock after heroic attempts
had ben made for several weeks to
save the life which was seen to be fast
ebbing away. 1t is thought that can
Ger of the stomach caused his death
The funeral arrangements had not yet
bene made this noon. but 1t is thought
that burial will take place either on
Thursday or Friday.
1t was only several weeks ago that
Mr. keilman had gone to West Baden
springs to recuperate his health. He
was taken violently Ill there and had
to be brought back to his home. He
recovered temporarily, but soon suf-
fered relapse from which he did not
recover. For some time it was seen
that he could not recover and the mem
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
Cost of Beauty.


HOW New York Danes Keen youn-
Recently a young New York sociat,
woman received her monthly bill from
= downtown beauty parIor. This mar
'icuiar bill amounted to fifty-two dol
ars Tor the month. which was perbans
. hltie lower than the average month
accounts rendered by this shop IF
contained such items as Turkish baths
~ violet water rub, 70 cents; facial
massage, rs cents The attendant. ~
these exclusive beauty parlorsv fro
quentiy make as much as ten dollars
Jay IN tips Occasionally some "granda
oame In sables extracts a perfured
Ten dollar gold piece from her ro1a
Dag ana losses it to Nancy with an air
OF iofty grace. One of these attend
ants conhded to friend in an nm
guarded moment that among the manv
lotions and beauty restorers used IN
such establishments, a prenaratio, e.
restoring gray hair was most in do
mand 1t is usually charged on tho b;,,
at nve dollars bottle under n fancy
name. but in reality is the same forr,-
uia as HAYS HAIR HEALTH. which
retaiis at all druggists for so cents ana
dollar per bottle, and is manufactured
py PHILO HAY SPECIALTIES co
Newark, n. j., U. S. A. HAYS HAIR
HEALTH has many imitators. but those
wo have used different preparations
agree that HAYS HAIR HEALTH ia
the most effective and safest Kauf-
man q Wolf. Lion Store: Otto Negele.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
BIG DEAL
IN FARM LAND
REPORTED

one of the biggest deals in farm
lands that has taken place in Lake
county In some time is reported by
George w. Lawrence today. Mr.. Law
renee sold $40 acres of farm land in
the southeastern part of the county.
near the Kankakee river. for $4,000
In and and negotiable paper.
The land was sold to e. w. BENTON
of Urbana, Ill, contractor and fur
nlture man. While the deal was made
on basis of $4,000 for the property
Mr.. Lawrence received in payment for
the property 100 acres of farm land
In Vermillion county, H., a furniture
store and stock of goods and notes
and mortgages to cover the rest of the
amount.
The land is said to be very rich and
productive. and if properly farmed will
be a good thing for the owner. The
deal is the talk of the people of the
southern part of the county
The remarkable growth of the in
dustrial cities of the northern part Of
the county is believed to have breatlv
increased the value of farm land.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
HAMMOND ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION NOTES.

The Owl basketball team Of wbitine
Will play the H A. A team this even
ing. The game will be interesting as
it will give line on the Improvement
the home aggregation has made. The
game will begin promptly at SIS y. M
Laies and members will be admitted
free Admission of Is cents win he
charged for the public
The High Balls took the lead last
evening. in the series of games nlavad
at the gym between teams Of the
H. A. A basketball league by their de-
feat of the Two Spots. The first half
closed, 20 to I, and the second half AZ 70
is in High Balls favor Every Nom
Der or the team played well. The High
Balls have won three straight games
The second game between the Gasools
and Indians proved one of the most in
teresting and hard fought games of the
series. At the close of the nrst hair
the points stood to s. The guards Of
the Gazooks centered their efforts on
Blocker, the Indian. they had the most
reason to fear. At the close of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
Gary Women Tried.

Nellie stephens and Ann Wagner of
Gary We're tried today on the charge of
being women of immoral character.
The case went to the jurp at 3 O'Clock
this afternoon The women were ar
rested in raid in Gary several weeks
ago and have been in Crown Point
ever since.
one OF the amusing incidents about
the trial of the case is the fact that the
jury after retiring found something
remarkably funny about the case and
laughed so uproarously that they were
heard all over the third flood of the
court room The verdict will be anx-
iously awaited as result. In the
meantime the two women were very
soiemnly sitting in the court room
awaiting their fate.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25

bers OF his family were summoned to
his bedside. His immediate family was
at his bedside this morning as he pass
ed away.
Had Countrywide Acquaintance.
Mr.. keilman was SO years old and
had resided in Dyer for many years.
He has been a farmer practically all
his life and had fine farm Just north
Of the Joliet road and east of the Mo-
non tracks The farm is so located
that the residence on it is situated in
the town of Dyer. In his years of resi-
dence in Dyer Mr.. Keilman has at all
times been looked up to as one Of the
leaders in the community. He also had
a wide acquaintance all over the coun-
ty. The news of his death comes as
shock to his many friends, especially
since he seemingly had still many years
before him.
Mr.. Keilman is survived by a widow
and ten children, they being Edward.
a Hobart town trustee and merchant
there; Anthony, Misses Marie, Estelle.
Elizabeth. Herbert, Charles, John, AL
ma and Phillip. and host of mourn
ing friends, who express their deepest
sympathy for the bereaved family
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25

ENFORCE THE LAW.

In closing. Governor Marshall urged
the people of Gary to uphold him in the
enforcement of the law The govern
or he said, is subject to all kinds of
criticism Give him the chance to rec
TRY all his mistakes. My attitude seeks
the good will of all men. 1 will listen
to all fair criticism, but thank God I
nave the strength to face the i'll viii
Of law-breakers who do not want the
right thing in Gary or elsewhere /
nave no fault to find with any of YOU.
and hope that you may deal justly and
charitably with me. Hold my hands
up that whatever is done is for the
salvation of God and the glory of the
state of Indiana"
Governor Marshall's speech was re-
ceived with a great burst of applause
and 1t was readily seen that he had
made a great impression. He was fair
IN every instance, his criticisms were
Just and he gave the remedy.
BURLINGTON PROUD OF GARY.
e. j. Burlington, president of the I'LL
nois and Indiana Steel companies was
the next speaker. Mr. Burlington spoke
on the Trades and Commercial In
terests- He said that trades and COM
merce were tending towards higher
soon see the benefit. He COMMUNICATED
Gary on its higher class of citizens
and said he hoped that Gary would get
all its industries that We're now plan
ned In closing Mr.. Burlington said
that Indiana some day would be proud
of Gary.
The reply to Mr. Bufington's address
was made by Clyde Hunter. who said
that Mr.. Burlington was looked upon as
the little father of Gary. Although he
does not reside in Gary he has it's in
terests at heart and his pulse beats
with the pulse of Gary. Mr.. Hunter
talked of Gary's future DEVELOPMENT
and prominence, and his remarks were
well grounded.
DR.. E. f. Evans talk was on 'sThe
City of Gary" and also told of its earlv
history and rapid development. In
comparing the city with others. DIR
Evans said that Gary had twice as
many blind pigs" as any other city
twice its size. but laid stress on the
fact that prohibition was not wanted
in Gary with its thousands of work
men and toilers. He complimented tho
members of the former town board and
said great credit was due them
MAYOR KNOTS SPEAKS.
Mayor Thomas E. Knots made the
reply to DR.. Evans speech. He also
gave the early history of the city from
the time 1t was a mass of seetbing
SAND TO the present time Mavor
Knots said in part
The population of Gary is composed
of many different natfonalities. coming
from all parts of the world. some of |
them are not very desirable 1t Is no |
easy matter to cope with the situation |
ana we are doing the best we can" In |
speaking of the school houses the NAV |
pr said the next one would be built at |
FIFTEENTH avenue and Madison, occupy
ng seven acres of ground with play
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
KIIuERI TAKGe
HOHLl1l IhIEC0 =
OVERLAND
CAR AGENCY

f. +. Kunert, proprietor of the Fay
cite street garage, today took the agen-
cy for the, Overland car. In taking
the agency for the Overland car Mr..
hunert believes that he is putting the
best little car on the market for the
money. The car is advertised to sell
at $1,000, and is made in four mod
els.
Mr. Kunert, in speaking Of the car
which he now sells, says:
L want the prospective buyer to ex-
anime 1t carefully and to have an ex-
pert go over it. Let him test it out
thoroughly. Let him try it up the
hills or through the sand Try its speed.
and see how easily 1t is handled. It is
the one car which a lady can drive as
easily as a man. Best Of all, remember
this is the car that is always reliably
proven so by the United States postal
service and thousands of satisfied in
dfvidual owners"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
NORTH SIDE WOMAN
TAKES CARBOL|C ACID
Contradictory Reports as to
Whether or Not She In
tended to Suicide.

MRS. Adam Kacmierski, 1872 wabasb
avenue, OF this city, is in a critical con
oition today from the effects Of dosa
u carooiic acid which she swallowed
yesterday. eu
contradictory reports were current in
the neighborhood as to the cause ono
being to the effect that the woman ~
tended to commit suicide and the Other
.hae she swallowed the poison by mis-
take. She is member of the north
oioe Polish Catholic church and the
priest OF the congregation, Father John
was caiied to her bedside. She was re-
ported to be somewhat better todav and
~ her residence the Information was
given out that it is understood that the
woman took the poison by mistake.
among her neighbors Mrs Kacmier-
SKI Is known to be a hard-working
woman of good character. Her lot -
Saiu 10 pc hard one and the waves
n -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
WOODS BUYS
GROMAN LOTS
South Holman Syndicate
Will Soon Wind Up
It's Affairs.

Roscoe E. Woods yesterday closed a
deal with DR.. H. C. Groman for the
sale of four lots in the South Home
wood addition. This cleans I'D the
last of the lot sin this sub division.
The members of the syndicate will
hold meeting in the near future. at
which they will wind up the affairs of
the syndicate and effect a division of
the profits of the company.
The deal has been very profitable to
all of those who had an interest in
the syndicate. At the same time those
VINO bought property in this sub-di
vision have already advanced the price
OF their holdings % per cent.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
v. G. PAXTON
WILL NOT Be
A CANDIDATE

Z. f. Johnston says that he will have
some announcements to make regarding
the Hammond Business Mems associa-
.ioh IN the near future. He says that
ne expects the present year to show
more activity in the association than it
mas ever shown before and there will
De some things doing this spring.
PRESIDENT Paxton will leave for Cuba
IN rev months, and during his abb
sehce there VIII be an election of of
neers- Mr. Paxton says that under no
cifc umstances VIII he be andfdate for
reelection.
Inc members of the association, how
ever, thlnk that he has been good
president, and 1t is possible that he will
oe reelected in spite of his opposition
10 holding office for another term
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25

grounds and every modern eouinn,ant
The children of today will be the
men of tomorrow and we cannot do too
mucn for their advancement and edu-
cation said Mayor Knots. He prom
heised that in ten years Gary would be
the largest city in Indiana and in
twenty years would contain a half a
million souls
NORTON PRAISES BURNS
Captain H. E. Norton had as his sinh,
ject, The St. Andrews Society,"" He
spoke Of the sterling qualities of Bob
by Burns and said that although he
was the poorest of poets. his songs
would be remembered long after the
English language ceased to be- He
spoke of the wonderful men Scotland
has produced, its kings warriors.
statesmen, presidents. governors. can
tains of industry, and men prominent
in all walks of life. Captain Norton
said that the st. Andrews Society and
good citizenship were synonymous and
that Gary was proud to have the So
ciety in it's midst
]. Caldwell Smith president Of 49,
St. Andrews Society, complimented
Captain Norton on his tribute to the
society and said that he Captain Nor
toni had always done his best for the
city of Gary and had always risen to
the occasion when 1t demanded it, He
also said he was more than pleased to
have Mr.. Marshall and Mr. Burlington
as honorary members of the society
The address of Rev. f. E. Walton on
The State of Indiana" was well re-
ceived. He spoke of the great men
that Indiana had produced. such as
presidents, poets. warriors, scientists
and other men great in the. fame of
the world.
GOVERNOR REPLIES.
Governor Marshall made a short re-
ply to Rev. Walton's address.
The Press" was very ably taken care
of by Franklin Glenn. who said that
many stories had been printed about
Gary that were not true, and remark
ed that a roast for the press instead
or toast to the press was what was
coming to them. Homer r. Carr made
reply to Mr. Glenn's talk and said
that the press was always with the
citizens of Gary in its upbuildfng and
future development Gary. in nv
opinion" said Mr. Carr. neds no apol-
ogy and there is no reason to bow
our heads in shame"
The toast to THE Ladies'" was given
by Leonidas B. Boyd. who lauded the
fair sex to the skies, but also warned
the members of the st. Andrews society
to be careful Of their winning ways and
coyness
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
BANQUET WAS
GREAT SUCCESS
.continued from Page One,


Gary. but it brought it's citizens in
closer relationship with two great men
who have it in their power to do so
much for this city.
Governor Marshall and President
Burlington were easily the two great
men of the evening. Around them all
interest was centered, of course. the
toasts of every speaker cannot be
spoken of too highly, as each was full
OF wit and humor and there was not a
dull moment of the evening
The banquet was a grand success in
every detail. There was no hitch and
everything moved smoothly and was on
time 1t was late, however, before the
banqueters were seated at the tables
and the program commenced From
the number of tickets sold it is esti
mated $50 were present at the table.
Scattered around the table could be
seen many men prominent in business
life of Lake county, representing Ham
mond. East Chicago Indiana Harhor
and Whiting
MAC NELL GOOD POSTMASTER
After the last course of the summit
uous dinner, cigars were lighted and
the guests were ready for the main
part of the evenings entertainment T
Caldwell Smith president of the St.
Andrews Society, made a few opening
and then introduced William
MacNefll. the POSTMASTER of the even
ing. Mr.. MacNeilrs remarks were short
and full of wit and upon introducing
each speaker he brought forth much
applause.
The first speaker of the evening was
DR.. Graham. of Hammond, a member
Of the st. Andrews Society, and wen
kro in Gary for his rare talent of
entertaining at banquet
HEARD OF GARY IN ENGLAND
Dr. Graham spoke on the subject of
men and warriors that Scotland had
produced and took his listeners back
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-01-25
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENSES ISSUED
Especial to TIE TINES. !

crown Point, Ind, Jan 25.-The fol-
lowing marriage licenses have been
issued here:
Carl Kyellman. Mary NJ Crocker
Miller, Ind. Carl B. Temke. Regina II,
Weittrock, Lowell. Walter f. Lowry
Margaret Woodward, East Chicago
Steven A. Claus. Nettie Johnson. Chi
caso. Steve Kosztyo, Julia Witanvi.
East Chicago. Arthur Valentine. Lilv
Lehman. Chicago. Paul Stviko. Mer
Bahinzszki, Whiting Arthur w. OK
ley. Florence Kimball, Chicago. Samuel
Van TIL, Gertrude Schoon. Highland.
Ind Mike Blk, Anna Brodiak. East
Chicago.