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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Advertised Letters

Following is a list of letters remain
ing uncalIed for in the postofiCe at
Rock Island for the week ending Oct.
IS. 1911. Carl Adolphson, J. K. Arm
old. 4. g. Anderson Mrs. Maria Boyd.
Miss Helen BennianEer, Freeland Bet
It's. J. f Brunn. Mr.. Barr, Walter
Belts. Miss Pauline Curtis. Harry v.
Christian. Howard Clifton (2), F. NJ.
Campbell. Betha Dettmers. Mrs K.
Dewitt, orion Burton Dingey, George
Dilsaver. Miss Eula Euing, Ted Eyers.
Mrs Rachel Enix William Fisher, Mrs.
Francis K. Franklin, Garnet Stove Co,
N. F. Gifferman, George Griener, Sam
Hill Johnnie Jasper. Miss Myrtle Jar
Wis. Mrs c. Johnson. A J. Lake. Mrs.
Mary E Lambert. Carl Lorenson. j..
A. Mann, Miss Dorathy hurry. n. p.
Meeks. SguaH Marines, Harry Mayes.
Z. s Nicholson. Prof. Christian Gel
schlageI Robert Peterson. Mrs. c. F.
Peck. Mrs. l.. S. Rasmussen 90, Mrs.
George Reed, May Smith, Nina Stacy.
Z. Seymour. Mrs. Lydia Trotter. John
Thomas, Arthur Vance, 4. {. Eandi-
YER Mrs. Anna Walton, c E. Walker,
Mrs. G W. Weller, J. E. Whitmire
Foreign: W. Cater, Madam Camille
Wyckaert. Mrs. Charles Houptman,
Mister Mangiarasina Rosario, {. A.
Noouau Merchandise: Miss Buck
lev. HUGH a. J. MCDONALD.
Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
SilVis

Mrs. r. Walsh entertained the
Woman's club last Friday
\ number Of the Silvis teachers
attended the teachers convention
at Dixon Friday.
The 2. Y. p. I. met at the Bap-
tist church Wednesday. A social
followed the business meeting.
Mesdames Griffin and T. Pomeroy
of Silvis and Mrs .. Allison of Car
bon Cliff spent Wednesday at Coal
Town at the home of William Hay
nor and attended a birthday din-
ner in honor Of -irs. Allison IS
daughter. Mrs. George Johnson
and daughter, Leona, Of Geneva,
Neb.
The Kensington embroidery club
met with Mrs Richard Bell We'd
nesday.
Mrs. P. Harter entertained her
parents from Coal Valley last week,
Carl Miller of Chicago was re
cent guest at the home Of his aunt,
Mrs. Mary Phelp.
4 number of ladies from Silvis at
tended Q meeting Of the Ladies
auxiliary of o. r. 9. at Rock Is
land last week
Mrs. T. Goddard has arrived
home from a visit with relatives in
Kentucky.
Mrs Emma Weatherspoon is re-
covering from an injury she receiv-
ed by falling down stairs. The in
juries are painful, though not SER
ious.
Mrs. G. Sellers has arrived home
from a visit with relatives in Indi-
ana.
Mrs. W. {. Reed is visiting rela-
tives a Kansas City. No
! number Of the friends of Miss
Esther Engwall planned a neat sur
prise on her last Saturday evening,
il being her 21st birthday. Music
and games furnished the diversions
of the evening and the hostess re-
ceived some pretty gifts.
Mrs. J. Albrandt has as guests
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hender-
son of Muscatine, Iowa.
Mrs. c. Rough has arrived home
from Kansas City
The Methodist Ladies Aid soci-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
At High School

The Theadelphic Literary society
will meet Thursday evening after
school and have the following pro-
gram:
Piano solo-Pausy Jones.
Foreign customs, (Germany)-Mar-
aaret Dingledine
Original story-Edwina Frazer.
Vocal soIo-RUth BIakemore.
Reading-Edna Curry.
Piano soIo-EIizabeth Bryan.
The boys literary club met last night
and elected the following officers: Le-
land Townsan. president; Raymond
Walker, vice president: Glenn Reid,
secretary. and VIII Stuhr. treasurer.
The president appointed various COM
mittees. The first regular meeting
will be held a week from next Wednes-
day. the debate subject being that of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Cautions.

lawyer happened to be acquainted
with juror in 4 petty civil case. and
be met him during a recess OF the
court. The lawyer was just lighting
up" and under ordinary circumstances
be would have offered the other cigar
unhesitatingly. but 1t occurred to him
that II might not look right.
Il suppose" he said guardedIy. that
cigar would not influence your YER
dict?r
The juror was equally cautious.
a good one wouldn't be replied.
but poor one might prejudice me"
he got a good cigar.-Brooklyn Eagle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

Mrs. Dorcas Kemmerer, wife of DR.
{. T. Kemmerer, 1404 Brady street
passed away Sunday night at l.
0 clock at ST. Luke's hospital at the
age of about fifty-hve years. She was
born in Pittsburgh. Pa. where she was
reared.
William }. WestphaI passed away al
MS home, l4l5 Warren street, al
o'clock Sunday morning after brief
illness at the age OF 90 years. He was
born in Davenport. Sept :, 1882. April
%, 1906. he was married to Miss Grace
X VIII, who survives him
Mrs. Maria Schmidt, died Sunday
night. az 11:10 O'Clock. following 3
stroke of paralysis. The deceased was
born in Hardesleben, Schieswlg Hol-
stein. Germany. Feb. Il, 1888, making
her IS years of age at the time OF her
death. She came 10 America in 1855
and direct TO Davenport. where she mas
since resided.
Marries Wife to Get $4,000.
Des MOipes Iowa Oct. = In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Natures Protection For the E

The membrane lining the canal Of the
ear contains a great number of little
glands which secrete a waxy substance
having an intensely bitter taste The
purpose Of this is to prevent the en-
trance OF insects and TO keep the ear
clean. as the layer OF wax dries in
scales. which rapidly fall away. thus
removing with them any particle of
dust or other foreign matters which
may have found entrance 10 the ear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

Coach Coneal met the football squad
yesterday afternoon Immediately after
school and talked to them for a few
minutes. The rainy weather prevented
practice, though the boys would proba-
bly, have been given a rest anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
It's EQUAL Don't Exist.

No one has ever made "A salve. oint-
ment or balm to compare with Buck
lens Arnica Salve. It's the one per
feet healer OF cuts, corns, burns. bruis-
es. sores, scalds, boils. ulcers. eczema,
salt rheum. For sore eyes, cold sores
chapped hands or sprains its supreme
Unrivaled for piles Try 1t. Only %
cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

the Big Eight society: Resolved that
the recent reciprocity question would
be beneficial to both the United States
and Canada the object being to &C
quaint the students with the subject.
The girls glee club met last night
after school and organized. The parts
were assigned There were 40 girls
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

order to inherit $4,000 left by his
father. Franklin J. Kelley. formerly
Of Iowa, but now a resident of
Lewiston, Iowa, remarked his wife,
Cora r. Kelley here. Reilley's mar
riage II years ago. under the Cath
olic faith. estranged him with his
family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Softer.

II have no doubt you have heard
some stories TO my discredit." be said
Il don't Ike TO put It IN that way
she quietly replied
BOW Them" he hopefully asked
Il have never heard any stories 20
your credit said she. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
MOLINE

Want Crossing Eliminated. - One
hundred citizens living in the east end
OF the city, who use the interurban line
as a means Of travel, yesterday petit
toned the city commission to take i'm
mediate action to eliminate the dan
gerous Twenty-third street crossing.
The matter was referred 10 a commit
tee OF the whole.
Auto Strikes Old Man.-While cross
ing Rock river road, a mile from the
city, Sunday afternoon, Gustaf Wallin.
an old man in the SOS, became confus-
ed at two approaching automobiles and
was unable TO step out of the way be-
fore he was unavoidably struck by a
machine driven by c. L. Desaulniers.
More shocked than bruised, the man
as picked up and taken TO his home.
1905 Eighteenth street, by Mr.. Desaul-
niers. The physician summoned pro
nounced his injuries of a minor nature
New Club Formed.-Yesterda mark
ed the passing in this city OF the Bel
gian club. and out of II has sprung the
LOC4e. iNdi CIub. Al llClGS Vi III
corporation have been filed with the
secretary of state and license has
been received by the incorporators
They are Edward Coryn. A c. Wander
Vennet, Maurice Boeckaert. The third
floors of the Pierr and State bank build
ings. corner of Fifth avenue and Fiji
Jeenth street. have been leased for a
period of five years.
Fire Damages House.-A disastrous
fire attacked the residence of William
\. Bailey, ga Twenty-ffth street, ear
" Saturday night. entailing $1,000 dam
age to the building and household eff
fects. 1t is supposed that a round-wicl
lamp, left burning on a table in the
living room while the family was alb
sent from the house, exhausted itself
and caused the ignition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

Mr.. Corneal was much pleased with
the showing OF the team against Gales
burg Saturday. and sees no reason why
they should not win the remainder OF
their games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

Mrs Caller Down-You needn't think
that I'm going 10 6x your trousers az
this hour OF the night Caller Down
Tut. tut: Irs never too Iate 10 mend
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

psteut was granted Nov 4. 1893.
in England 70 Ralph Cont for pedom-
eter. - instrument thar numbered ths
steps taken by a pedestrian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Health andBeauty Answers
BY MRS. MAE MARTINI

turer For your dandruff-laden, itchy
scalp and thin, falling hair. get a half
/ pint alcohol and one ounce quinzoin at
any drug store. mix these together,
/ then add a half pint cold water. Two
applications of this tonic a week TO the
scalp will do more good than all the
"sure-cuTe remedies" on the market. II
will put your hair and scalp in a
healthy condition, and yin will then be
praising this simple, inexpensive tonic
10 your friends
Marjorie: To reduce your weight
quickly and al small cost, without re-
sorting TO a restricted diet and IA
tiguing exercises. dissolve four ounces
OF parnotis in a pint and half of hot
water and take a tablespoonful before
each meal. ! find this simple. harm
less remedy generally takes of fat
rapidly: and those who have tried il
tell me it is a marvellous fat-reducer,
as IL leaves the skin smooth and IN
wrinkIed. You can get parno;is al any
drug store.
Nota: To have beautiful hair and a
healthy scalp, you must keep your scalp
clean. All the hair tonics under the
sun viii not keep your hair and scalp
in a healthy condition unless you sham
poo frequently and thoroughly. When
washing your hair. never use soap il
any form, as the alkai in it streaks
and dulls the hair. causing it 10 split
and become brittle. No shampoo prep
sIatiou ! have ever seen gives the hair
such clean. fluffy and healthy appear
ance as a Jeaspoonful OF caRthrox dis
solved in a cup Of hot water. This
makes the finest shampoo imaginable
aud is inexpensive. II removes all dirt
aid dandruf, rinses easily. dries quick
y- and adds q beautiful lustre 20 the
hair that you cant get with any other
shampoo. | consider il the only per
feet shampoo
p r, W. You can get rid OF those
biackheads, frsckles and large. dirt
this cTesnl-ielIy; Stir together and let
stand over night one ounce Of almo-
zoin. two teaspoonfuls Elycerine and q
half pint cold water This makes q
sreaseless cream that will no. pro
mote q growth OF hair on the face. Use
il for massaging 10 clear and soften
your sEil, and you will soon have tust
- hne aEd smooth & complexion ns
Ross women many years your junior
For removing freckles, tan and other
skia discoloratioGs. Il has no equal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

Violet. nv all means let face pow
der alone, if YOU want beautiful com
pIexiou Powder clogs up the skin
pores. causes enlarged pores. wrinkles
and rough. discolorCd Complexions. The
only safe and satisfactory complexion
Dcaut,tier | know Of is made by dis
solving four ounces Of spurmaX in a
half pint hot water. then adding two
geaspoonfuls glycerine. This lotion will
take away that shiny. sallow, greasy
look and make your skin smooth. soft
and yeIvety II does not rub on so
easily as powder does. and gives that
much-desired. delicate. refined tone to
he skin without an artificial. powder
I'd look.
A q c. stop worrying over such
trivial thing and get on OUNCE OF della
tone Mix enough with water TO cover
the hairs not wanted. and after TWO or
three minutes rub OF. then wash the
skin You viii find deIatone the most
satisfactory thing TO use Tor removing
superfuous hairs. and even If il does
cost a dollar an ounce. II is worth sew
eraI times its price 20 have smooth.
hairless skin.
Rene Your salIow. muddy. pimply
complexion Is due 10 impurities in the
blood To rid your system OF these
marks OF III health. you can ind moth
ing better than this old-fashioned.
homemade ionic Dissolve q half cup
sugar and one ounce kardeue In half
pint s'ycnc'. then add hot water 10
make tuIl quart Take a tablespoon
ful aciorg each meal and you will be
surprised IT the wonderful health-re-
storing qualities OF this tonic. 1t will
give YOU energy. a good appetite and
bring back the glow e. perfect health
20 voug checks
Ellen. For your weak. tired. duh
.ygs. yon need a good strengthening
.ouic- u ven viii get from your drug
rist a. ounce OF crystos and dissolve
il IL q pin Of water then nut s few
drops .a each we oG,e OF twice q day.
your eyes VII soCn us clear Of sIl in
fanmatiC-. feel strong and be bright
and sparkling. This comic is splendid
Ter sraurlarci eyelids and viii be found
very soothing. The Use OF this simple
tonic has enabled many 70 dispense
with wearing glasses
J 5 Yo1 src only one Of the mil
l.ors v-o bsye wasted many dollars on
nicely pe-gumed hair tonics which did
40 good except % enrich the mauufac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
DAVENPORT

Licensed 10 Wed.-John Johnson
and Miss Alice Hillery both Of Sher-
rard, III.
Trial Was OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TO
figures which have been compiled as to
the cost Of the second Brandenburg
trial held in the district court, it is az
certained that II cost Scott county
just s1,416.50. The jury expenses were
the highest in the list.
Disorderiies JaiIed.-On West Sec
ond street Omcers Quinn, Halligan and
Connole raided a disorderly house and
brought in ELs Ray as keeper, Leila
Martin and Mike Foley. a heavy 8ne,
$50 and costs, was a. sessed against Ell
Ia RAY Miss Martin was sent 10 the
house Of detention for 30 days and Fo-
ley forfeited his bonds in the sun OF
$40
Worked Confidence Gsme.-LeRoy
Paukesly wanted in Davenport for be-
ing engaged in a confidence game was
arrested in Moline yesterday. and viii
be brought 10 this city for trial. o.
Four Caught in Raid.-Four foreign
ers were caught in the police net sun
day night when a raid was made Oh
the second floor Of the roominG house
at 2O5 East Second street Arraigned
at police court yesterday We're Frank
Shea, keeper of the disorderly house,
lsakles Spiados. Sam Ninos and John
Digos, all fnmats. Shea was found
guilty OF conducting the place and
playing at the table and was fined
800 and costs or 80 days in jail. Spi
RADIOS was let 90, Ninos was fined 81
and costs and Digos forfeited bond
OF SO
Woman Found Dead-Miss Eliza
beth 4. Meadley. aged 81 years, was
found dead in a chair at her home. 1925
Marshall street. where she lived alone
sunday shortly after noon, by her
nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. E. E.
Meadley, who had come TO visit her
II is thought that she suffered a stroke
of paralysis and had fallen into a chair
In stupOr. from which she never
awolle MISS Meadley was born in En-
gland April 80. 1880. and came 10
America with her parents when a
child. She came 70 Davenport in 1857.
where she has since resided. The de-
ceased is survived by the following
nepbews and nieces. +. Z. Meadley of
Davenport, Mrs Emma Boland and
Mrs Mary F. Lidhou of ST Louis. Mrs .
Mary Ravens of idaho and T. B. Ira .
Wis and one niece in Evanston, III The .
funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon .
at 4 o'clock at the NJ. f. Bowling IN
dertaking parlors, 42@ Brady street. In
rerment will be in Oakdale cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Laxative Cough Syrup
Cures When All Fail
Make II at Home.

This fine recipe when prepared
a. home is said to make the sur
est acting cough cure ever heard
Of It has cured many In five
hours By the clock. Fine for the
( grip, colds, sore throat, and chron-
&c bronchitis OF old people, too.
ANY one can easily make II al
home-a full pint costing less
than so cents. Obtain ~
ounce package OF essence mentho-
iaNene and make II into pint OF
I syrup by following simple direc-
lions contained in package You
make the syrup Of granulated
sugar and mix Eight 10 ten
doses daily create & laxative &C
ton OF the bowels, and cough and
colo are soon cured as the pois-
ons are carried out Of the system
II relieves the tightest cough In
one hour and cures the chronic
cough Of old people quicker and
sC-er than anything ever heard
OF, while - is just flre for chill
oren's coughs, as they Ike u, and
by its laxative, tonic effect u
prevents pneumonia fever and
otAer COMPLICATIONS % colds
Those IN this city who have
tried Il, think - e the best thing
ever discovered 10 relieve and
cure throat and lung trouble
Here 10 the formula:
Essence neEtno-laxeEe ...S1 ozs.
GRADUATED sugar syrup. .I5i1 ozE.
Companed with labeled syrups.
you save 80 10 81 by making al
home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

OUR FEE i always reason
able and no man Is
too poor 20 receive our services. No
hopeless cases are accepted and no
promise OF cure Is offered in a mani
Testify incurable case upon eXamina-
ton We tell you candidly what we
can do for you. ana you are under no
obligations whatsoever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

J : YoG sre only one Of TIE mil
l.ozs v-o hsve wasted many dollars on
nicely pe-SUmei hair touics which did
40 cood except % enrich the maUufaC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

Marries Wife to Get $4,000.
Des Moines. Iowa. Oct. @1.-l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

Licensed 70 Wed.-John Johnson
and Miss Alice Hillery both OF Sher-
rard, III.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-04-25

Easter was observed in all the
churches Sunday. At the Congrega-
tional the decorations were unusually
pretty. The music was specially pre-
pared by q large choir. Rev. William
Mann, who has been holding special
services, preached an impressive Easter
sermon. Mr.. Mann closed his labors
with the evening service.
The services at tho Universalist church
were appropriate to Easter and the
decorations were Hastily arranged. Com
munion was observed at the close OF an
Easter sermon by the pastor, Rev. j. b..
Little.
The services at the Methodist church
closed the years. pastorate before con-
ference. The church was prettily
decorated, special music was rendered,
and in the evening an Easter concert
was given by the Sabbath School chill
dren.
Tuesday, the funeral of Mr.. James
Seavey, who died at the home OF his sis
ter in Oxford, was held at the Univers-
alist church, Rev. j. q. Little officiating.
Little Gladys, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Becker, died at the home
Of her aunt, Mrs. Perley Andrews, Satur-
day night, after an illness of five weeks.
Mrs Becker, the mother, was taken TO
st. Barnabas Hospital Sunday morning.
The family have the deepest sympathy
of the whole community.
Rev. W. G. Curtis went to Albany
Tuesday to attend the funeral of Gladys
Becker.
Tuesday afternoon, the W. c. T. U.
met with Mrs. Barker. The county con
vention will meet in Bethel, May 1917.
Mrs Seaberry, a national organizer, will
Do the speaker.
Rev. and Mrs. c. L. Banghart went to
Biddeford to attend conference Tuesday
The village schools opened Monday,
April II, and the other schools in town
opened April oath. Miss Mildred Hap
good took Miss Twaddle's position. as
she resigned, and Miss Gwendolyn
Stearns took the place left vacant by the
resignation of Mrs. Bessie Andrews Bis
bee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert ,Bisbee spent
Easter with Mr. Bisbee's mother, return.
ing to Auburn Monday.
Boston parties have engaged the shops
formerly occupied by Postmaster Bill.
lipgs and will open repair shop and
garage.
Frank Young, who recently sold his
house to James Hutchins, has moved
his family to Boston where they are to
make their future home.
Miss Randall, teacher at Gould
Academy, has been obliged to 60 to bel
home, owing to her illness. The students
teachers, and a host of friends express
regret and hope she will soon recover
and return to her position. Her place il
now supplied by her sister.
Harry Puriugton has been spending
few DAYS with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. U. Purington, having left his position
with the National Shawmut Bank, Bos
ton, where he has been for two years
He has been promoted to a position will
the Manchester Trust Co., which viii
lopen at Manchester by-the-Sea May Is
with capital of 100000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-04-25
Lives With Broken Neck,

Everett Crocker, aged II, of Cherry.
field, Washington County, Maine, Is q
living refutation OF the popular belief
that broken neck means death.
About four years ago this young man,
while driving along the highway, near
home, was thrown from his seat, by the
shying of the team be was driving; be
rolled to the back OF the vehicle, bis head
caught between two stakes, and he was
dragged considerable distance. When
released It was found that his neck was
broken. No one in Cherryfield thought
be would live, but he did. Life was
anything but cheerful, rather it was a
burden. His head dropped forward rest.
ing upon his chest. He could not raise
1t. All the time he suffered from severe
headaches. Three years ago he entered
the Children's Hospital In Portland. As
result of the treatment he received there
the head has been raised to nearly Q nor
NAL position, while the broken bones
have knitted together. he now wears .
large collar which Is specially designed
to hold the head In place, but will be
able TO dispense with It In few months.
During the past winter he was able tn
work 10 the woods, driving . four-horse
team for the Campbell Lumber Company
OF Cherryfield. he 10 now at work for u
farmer at Knightsville, and visits the
daily free clinics at the Children's Hos.
pitsl once or twice Q month for treat.
ment.
This 10 the hospital for which fund
Of 325, 900 10 now being raised to keep it
In existence. It's work Is oil charity,
No patient paying more than 81 day.
while the per capita cost Is 81. 4S . day.
Make checks payable to the order Of
the Children's Hospital.
Send contributions to this paper, or
direct to the Committee In charge OF the
work, Room 6l5, Union Mutual Building,
Portland, Maine.