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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
PIONEER OF CITY
CALLED BY DEATH
Mayer Rosenfield, Well Known
and Respected Citizen, An
swers Final Summons.
CAME HERE BEFORE WAR
Was One of Rock Islands First Mer-
chants-Retired From Bust
ness % Years Ago.

Mayer RosenfieId, one OF the old
est and most highly respected of
Rock Islands citizens. passed away
at his home, 1908 Seventh avenue.
this morning at $50, death being
due to a stroke of paralysis sustain
ed two years ago. He was one of
Rock Islands pioneer merchants
and saw Rock Island grow from
small village to the present city. Had
he lived until June he would have
been II.
HERE SINCE BoYHoOD.
He was born in Muhringen, Ger
many, June 80, 1884, and came TO
America in 1912, when a boy of IS.
He was the youngest one in the fam
lily and had no relatives in this
country. He located at Paducah,
KY, where he sold goods on small
scale for about five years. At the
end of that time he sent over to the
old country for his brother. Joseph,
who was 10 years the senior of May
er, and the two came to Rock Island
in 1855. Mr.. Rosenfield has been
resident of this city ever since.
OPENED A STORE.
The two brothers opened a dry
goods store on Second avenue, on
the present site of the Clemann &
Salzmann Furniture company, but
when Palace Row was built, the
Rosenfield brothers were the first
tenants in the new quarters. Short
Iy after this the dry goods business
was sold and the firm of ]. & NJ. Ros-
enfield engaged in the saddlery, hide
and hardware business in the building
adjoining The Argus building, in
which they were actively engaged I'M
til about % years ago. when they dis
posed of the business The senior
member. the late Joseph Rosenfield,
was president of the Peoples National
bank until his death some years ago.
SURVIVING CHILDREN.
The children who survive are Mrs.
J. B. Sax, Ottumwa, Iowa; Mrs. A.
Selberman, Chicago, Mrs. r. Etting
er, South Bend, Ind, Mrs. Charles
Keller and Albert and Joseph Rosen-
field of Rock Island.
Mr.. Rosenfield was a life member
of Trio lodge Masons and the fun
eral services will be conducted by
that order from the home, Friday
afternoon at ? O'Clock, that being his
request. Burial will take place at
Chippiannock cemetery.
THOMAS CREEPY.
Thomas Greedy, aged IS, died at
his home, 2135 Fifth-and-a-half ave
nue.. this morning at $50 of
Bright's disease, after an illness of
nine weeks. He was for many years
an engineer on the Rock Island but
retired from that service Il years
ago. since which time he has been
in the saloon business at 2730 Fifth
avenue.
Mr.. Greedy was born in Davenport
Aug. IS, 1858, where he received his
education and removed to this city
about 80 years ago, since which time
he has lived here continuously. He
was married to Miss Mary Riley of
this city Dec. %, 1896. His wife
is the sole survivor. Mr.. Greedy was
a member of the local order of
Eagles.
The funeral will be held from Sac
red Heart church Friday morning at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01

Many things 90 20 prove that it is
The way thousands are trying to help
others : proc Among them is Mrs
". w Gould Of Pittsheld. n. H. Find
ing good health by taking Electric
Bitters. she now advises other suf.
ferers everywhere 20 take them r'For
years ! suffered with stomach and kid
uey trouble. she writes. Every medi-
cine I used failed till / took Electric
Biuers. But this great remedy helped
me wonderfully" They'll help any wo-
man. They're the best tonic and I'm.
est liver and kidney remedy that s
made. Try them. Youth see. 80 cents
al all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
RELIGIOUS SERVICES FOR
TRi-ClTY DEAF MUTES

Tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock,
there viii be a religious service at
Trinity Episcopal church for the
deaf mutes of the three cities. Rev.
George F. Flick, general missionary
TO the deaf in the northwest, will
conduct the service using the sign
language. All deaf mutes and others
interested are invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
COUNCIL MEETS TO
MAKE VOTE CANVASS

The city council met in adjourned
session this afternoon and canvassed
the vote of yesterdays election. May
or Schriver reported that nothing
could be done on the proposition to buy
the lot on Twenty-fifth street which
will provide for the fill on Thirteenth
avenue. inasmuch as there still remain
ed several details to be perfected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01

ganization. Other officers elected are:
President-Dr. W. a. Evans, Chica-
90.
First Vice President-Dr. T o. Har-
desty, Jacksonville.
Second Vice President-Dr. George
T. Palmer, Springfield.
Secretary-James Minnick, Chicago.
Treasurer-David r. Forgan. Chica-
so.
Legal Advisor-Charles L. Allen Chi
cago
Mr. Taylor attended as delegate
from Rock Island county. The eXecu-
tive committee was empowered TO Sc
Iect the meeting place for the next as
sociation gathering. 1t will likely 20 10
Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
Masonic Notice

Trio lodge, No. 81. A. F. and A NJ
are requested to meet at Masonic TEN,
pie on Friday. Nov. 8, at l O'Clock p
m 10 attend the funeral of Brother
Mayer Rosenfield which will occur
from his late home at . O'Clock p. m.
the Masons conducting the funeral ser
vices both at the house and the grave
Rock Island lodge No. COS and sojourn-
ing Masons are invited TO join with us,
BY order
c. 9. Taylor. w VI.
" b Petit Sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
MRS. JOHN KILpUFF Is
HELD ON MURDER CHARGE

At the coroner's inquest in Daven-
port last night over the remains or
John Kilduff. who was shot and killed
Monday by his wife, the jury returned
a verdict of death being caused by
gun shot through the head. the shot
being delivered by the deceased mans
wife, who is held responsible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
TWO LOCAL MEN ELECTED
BY STATE ASSOCIATION

DR.. T. NJ Sala and Writ Taylor. Off
Ger Of the Rock Island County Humane
society. are officers of the Illinois
state Association for the Prevention of
tuberculosis, which held a meeting in
Chicago Yesterday. Both are members
of the state central council of the or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
Falls of Wagon.

Louis Schick of Davenport, a
driver for the Schick Transfer and
Storage company, while driving from
Moline on his way to Davenport yes
terday afternoon in some way fell
from the seat and the wagon passed
over his hand. He was pretty bad
~ bruised, but there were no bones
broken. The accident occurred at
Fortieth street and Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
Her Account

81 should like to open an account at
this bank, If you please
I'VE shall be glad to accommodate
you. madam What amount do you
Wish TO deposit:"
"Oh. but / mean a charge account,
such as I have at the big dry goods
stores. "-Chicag go Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
lakes Prisoners Away.

George Siemon, deputy sheriff. Left
today for Pontiac, Ill, taking with
him Charles Smith and John VIII
liams. the lads who were sentenced
to the reformatory there by Judge
Ramsay Yesterday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
CAUGHT BETwEE> nrFFERs.

Eoepke had been engaged in uu-
coupling cars and walking to the rear
end between the cars started TO pound
with a hammer. The switch engine
shunted the cars attached 70 it up
against the mail car. pinning Koepke
between the buffers. There were no
men stationed as the front and rear Of
these cars to look out for anyone be-
tween the cars, and there was no one
to manipulate the hand brake, to pre-
vent these cars from pinnins Koepke
between them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
Colds Cause Headache.

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world
wide cold and grip remedy, removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature E. w. Grove. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01

Beatrice Matthews. who isn't yet
quite old enough 10 vote. is the only
woman officially connected with the
Mcnamara trial at Los Angeles She
LOOKS after the interests OF the West
ern Union Telegraph Company IN
quarters just outside the courtroom
The new California suffrage Law ad-
mits women for jury duty. but Miss
Matthews doesn't believe in women
3uries- She says one woman would
want to have 1t all 10 say, and then
there would be a fracas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
PLACE RESPONSIBILITY.

At the CCrouer's inquest ct Knox S
parlors this morning, the
jury returned a verdict of death being
caused by injuries received by being
crushed between the buffers of two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
PEOPLE SAY mo"
TOALL QUESTIONS
Vote in Special Election Re-
jects Telephone Propositions
and $1,000 License.
RESULT Is UNMISTAKABLE
One Company Cannot Get in and An
other Cannot Get Out-Pros-
poets Are Uncertain.

The people of Rock Island, awaiting
themselves of their first opportunity
TO be heard on pending ordinances be
fore the municipal commission, through
the provisions of the new law under
which the city Is now operating, turn
ed down every proposition submitted
for their consideration yesterday The
ordinance permitting the sale by the
Union Electric Telephone & Telegraph
company of its franchise and property
10 the Central Union Telephone com
pany; the ordinance providing for a so
year franchise to the Tri-City Home
Automatic Telephone company, and the
ordinance increasing the saloon license
ofrm $500 to $1,000 per annum, all
went down TO defeat. Ali were over
whelmingly rejected. Everywhere the
vote was no." long and loud, with the
exception Of a few Of the resident pre-
cincts which pronounced in favor of
high license
WHAT VOTE SHOWS.
The table appearing on this page
propositions in detail, the telephone
merger project being, as will be noted
defeated by 1857 noes and S95 ayes.
the new company fran chise by 2,554
noes TO 79S nays, and the higher Ii
cense measure by 2,094 noes TO l ,46S
ayes The total vote was 1854, which
is not more than 60 per cent of the
normal vote OF the city.
The popular expression is supposed
to sound the doom OF any further tele-
phone experiments, so far as new com
panies are concerned. and TO settle the
saloon question for the time being;
but what will be the outcome so far as
the Union Electric company is affect
ed is d subject of interest if not con-
Germ
IN HARD STRAITS.
Judge L. F. Wolfe and George p.
Sucker of Harrisburg and Fred Beat
tvs Of New York. who have been look
ing after the Union Electric company's
interests here, left for the east last
night. None of these gentlemen felt
in a position to discuss at length the
future plans of the company. Just
one thing ! can say" said Judge Wolfe
and that is that il has narrowed down
70 a question Of existence with us; that
is all In other words. We are going
10 try TO keep alive until something
else happens. We are losing 1900 a
month here. to be precise. he deficit
for September was S1195. and you
know that no concern. especially one
that has gone through bankruptcy for
lack Of support. can keep on at that
rate very long To apply a slang
phrase. we are all in but ar that we
have no hard feelings We have been
honest with the people; have stated
our condition frankly; have told them
the exact price We expected 70 get from
The Bell company. and have asked for
relief. We have not attempted 10 put
anything over hut have been absolute
" houesr. and yet We do not think the
people realize or appreciate fully the
:Tue situation. II the sustenance of
life is withheld by lack of patronage
and We are not allowed TO get rid OF
our bad bargain, what are We to do?
| am sure we do not know ourselves"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-01
Is the World GROWING eetter7

". B. Petit. Sec.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-13
SHE SEEKS BOARD.

Good morning, I'm looking for board.
! ut YOU are not the landlady? Oh, you
are Well. wouldn't have thought it.
Iou see, somehow YOU expect a landlady
to look wel--sorter hagEish. YOU
know: hut YOU don't look half bad. You
look refined. hope YOU are. My hus-
band dotes on refinement We are very
refined ourselves so that's one OF the frst
things ! ask about.
want board for myself and husband,
something very good. yet cheap-you I'M
dcrstand. A front room In what I want,
q large front room-that's what have
where I'm boarding now. perfectly ele-
giant room Such swell furniture
Is your table good? We ar1 small eat
ers: just utte cereal and fruit for
breakfast, with steak and chops and po-
tatoes and hot breads. OF course, And
my husband takes very strong coffee
hut use cocoa and always glass N
milk. Soft boiled eggs every morning
fresh AS fresh. My husband comes back
for luncheon; he does not like to, but as
| tell him. what's the use of paying board
and not getting the worth OF your money ?
We'll, yes--this room Is rather nice, but
You'll have to put now rugs and curtains.
n
nlusty Perfectly new Is that so? The
store smell" | suppose, then, Have
any children? Why didn't I mention it?
| one little darling, only three years old
| but We never pay anything for her. You
| see, she Just takes cereal and milk and
| broth and chicken A child Is trouble
some, YOU say? oh, but not my child
| She knows ell kinds Of songs ana speech
| es and just recites beautifully. You
| ought to see her rompng with our dog
| Boa rders object to dogs? Oh. but not my
dog | don't see how anyone can be sc
unreasonable as to object to a dog Xix,
mine, Now that's Just one reason why
I'm leaving my present place. Some Of
the boarders don't like my washing hin
In the bathtub, So perfectly ridiculous
| He doesn't eat very much, but l Ike
hun to get choice part Of the steak
you'l see to that, won't your And nov
that you know how easily pleased W
are, and how little we call for, you'll
make me a low rate, I hope We pa!
$50 month now and have perfect,
delightful room and the ioveiiest table
and the SWEETEST people! You say yo
. wouldn't think Of leaving such \ chsal
desirable placer Well. you see It
this way: There's no handsome pHrioI
; and some of the guests complain Of IN
baby and the dog You've ~ idea hos
; many dIsagreesble, perfectly unreason
alle people there are In no world unit
YOU board, and i've lot Of experience
} | change my beaDery-I hope you don
have beans often-every few weeks. ~
: dear lady, the things ] could tell ~
about the boarding houses In this tow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-13
A PENNY A DRINK.
slot Machine VIII Provide n Cup I'M
der the New Law.

The first renny-in-the-slot machine to
furnish drinking cups to be used in this
city is now IN operation at the Van Ness
House, where 1t mas been put up next
to the drinking fountain to replace the
glasses which have been provided, but
which it will he unlawful to use after
May first. The pennv-ir-the-slot machine
seems the only solution for furnishing
drinking vessels at public drinking
places.
The act forhiddng the use Of a common
cup at public drinking fountain was
passed at the February meeting Of the
State board of health and is in line with
other acts passed With the intention of
stopping the spread of disease. In mum
Der of places an old rusty tin cup, carry
ing all sorts germs, had been used.
Col c. 2. Woodbury. has secured the
agency for Vernon of the sale of the
slot machine. The devices are made by
the American Water Supply company,
who are said to be the only makers of a
drinking cup slot machine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-13
THEY ARE FAST GOING.
tFrom the Memphis Commercially

(Erom the Memphis Commercially
Ten or Is years ago the Confederate
soldier was strong in body and mind. He
walked the earth firmly, held his chin in
the air and looked his felloW-man straight
In the face. But the burden of time is
on him Now many Of them are unable
to earn a living, but that knishtly spirit
that gave them strength to suffer and
fight and stHrve for four years as aid no
other men. is still ur 'onquered and I'm
conquerable
Those who may be in want make no
complaint and It is tie duty Of the
younger men, then to hunt them out and
SEQ to it that any needy Confederate sol
der is honornhlv cared for until his last
day on earth IS finished
Twenty years ago there We're surviving
general officers Of the couf-ieracy in
most every county Of the South Buck
ner. the Neutenant- general. j. still living
in Kcntucky, s. years old We know of
nc other living Confederate of Buckner'S
rank. TIE living ma generals can he
counted on the fingers of two hands. We
doubt that more than 20 Confederate
brigaders are living
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-13
OUR ARMY ON THE BORDER.
Things Tint the Medical Department Is
Looking After.

From the journal of the American Med
ical AssOciation.J
We recently commented on the mobili-
xation of a considera BILE military force In
Texas for maneuver purposes, and sug-
pestsd that this would give an opportun-
ity to the medical department of the
army to show what progress had been
made since 1898 in army sanitation and
hygiene. Though the facts were not then
at hand, It was suggested that undoubt-
eddy vast Improvement had been made
IN this respect. correspondent in a
New Yory daily paper has raised the
ssme question and inquired what was
being done In sanitary matters to prevent
n repetition of the experiences Of the army
In 1895. Under the authority of the war
department. reply was made to this In
curry. setting forth what had been done
In preparing for the maneuvers in Texas.
II was stated that at the time of issuing
the order for the mobilization Of the army
he army medical school was ready to
Supply, for inoculating the troops in the
field an anti-typhoid serum which had
been previously tested uY cocoa inocula-
nons In the regular army, and had proved
It's efficiency. The NEGOTIATIONS are now
feing applied to the entire force In the
field. II is asserted by the var depart
r1ent that this is a feat II preventive
medicine which for MAGNITUDE anc
promptncss of execution is unique in mil
ltary history. Among other measures, a
carefully tested system Of the dispose
Of wastes has been put into operation
which will prevent camp epdemicS anf
defeat the dangerous activities Of I'M
common fly Sanitary squads of hispita
corps men. under competent medical Su
pervision, have heen provided to secure
cleanliness Of the camps Trained SAM
tary inspectors and field labora tories are
now provided and the sanitary personnel
while somewhat short in numbers. Is ex
pected to be filled up I'm case Of necessit,
from the medical reserve corps and by tn
enlistment of hospital corps volunteers
The plans for temporary hospitals ar
drawn and specifications are printed ant
ready for the builder. The reorganize
Red Cross, with its enrolled trained nur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-13
SUGGESTIONS For COUNTY FAIRS.

CFrom the Enosburg Standard)
A bulletin Recently issued by the Uni
ted states department of agriculture re-
latos to county fairs and contains many
pertinent suggestions that are worthy of
the consideration of the managing boards
OF these institutions. In view of the posi-
ton that tho county fair occupies in con
uection with Verinont's agricultural life
and interests and the further fac: that
this has heen recognized TO the extent OF
apropriatinc State money in aid Of the
various county fair associations In this
state the several fair arrangements may
profltablv study the suggestions made by
the department Of agriculture
The department expresses the opinion
tnat the fun value of the county fairs
has not been developed. and while It gives
due praise to many Of the commendahle
features, 1t directs attention TO the de-
STABILITY of doing away with certain OBJ
iectionahle features that are now toler
ated and that detract from the tone and
diminish tho beneficial results of the
county fair
The important suggestion ia made that
the agricultural schools and experiment
stations should he brought into closer
relation with the fairs, as n result that
new movements in farming could there
he explained and demonstrated. The
award Of prizes. now provided for eS
hibits. should bc accompanied by a clear
explanation % Just why the award was
made In each particular case. The value
Of contests IN crop production and In an
imal breeding and feeding is emphasized,
-, Iat eoo,
should he conducted upon the highest
| plane.
| Reference Is made to the amusement
| side of theSe exhibitions, and the del art
! r~ent approves such features as trials OF
! slill acrohatc performances. trained an
| lmal exhibits, moving pictures, foot races,
! BAH games, military drills, the merry go
round balloon ascensions and entertain
ments Of similar character On the
! ether hand II strongly condemns all forms
| Of gambling, the sale OF nostrums and the
display Of monstrosties, declaring thai
nothing should be permitted that the
most refined and modest woman might moi
see or hear"
| The Standard believes that II can truth
fully be said that rs whole the severa
county fairs IN Vermont have made de
cided advance In This matter OF elimin
ating obiecti onahic features, too common
in the past, and that The various manage
ments are displaying a purpose to rails
tho standard sim higher.
At tho Same time there are cases wher
there is still room for imDrovement Tn
: arrangement Of the State fair, whic
above ALL should no expected to set a goo
example I'm this matter should see to
that certain undesirable midway feature
that have heretofore been in evidence h
eliminated I'm the future. They should y
permanently barred OUT.
, The suggestion of the department, here
tofore referred to, Of the desirabilitv 9
, closer relations between the fairs an
the State agricultural schools and exper
n,ent stations is a good one, the workin
agements, with n view to further advan,
Ing the agricultural interests Of Vernon
through the joint work of instruments a
ready firmly established.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-13
SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS.
Nichacl Collins TO RcIinGuiSb Cnre vi
Cemeteries April 2S.

Michael Collins, superintendent OF the
city cemeteries, has resigned his posi-
ton. the resignation to take effect April
q, ana the same has been accepted Dy
tic hoard Of cemetery commissioners
Mr. Collins was appointed super
intendent of Lake View cemetery II years
ago and few years later was made
superintendent of Green Mount cemetery
and Elmwood cemetery The very great
improvements that have been made in all
three Of these cemeteries during these
Years have been very largely due to MI
Collin.'s ability as a florist and landscape
gardener and his work has given great
satisfaction to a large majority of citi-
2enS
Nj Collins has also had fun charge Of
the executive part OF the work including
tho sales of lots and collections of aC-
counts. and In these particulars has given
entire satisfaction.
No appointment. has as yet been made
to fill the vacancy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-04-13

The Japanese bow is in high favor
Tho new mules " brocaAe are lovely.
Tho nat pump bow of satin Is very chic
Nearly all rrills and jabots are one
sided
Nearly all imported gowns are lace
trimmed
simplicity is the keynote Of spring fasn-
ions.
Buttons are very much in evidence on
the spring hats.
Mohairs are shown in fancy stripes and
figured effects.
There is a tendency to a one-sided et.
feet in trimming.
The cord is much used TO emphasize the
high waist line.
The white velvet pump is TO have a
tremendous vogue
Handsome novelty in tussah silks Is
woven in stripes
During early spring suede gloves uil ba
much worn
Predictions indicate quite vogue for
the sash this summer.
The fchu undouhtedlv will ne received
very enthusiastically Boston Post.