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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-17
RockhiIl Presents Recall.

st. Petersburg, June 17.-Emperor
Nicholas today received American
Ambassador Rockhill, who presented
letters of recall. Rockhill has been
transferred 10 Constantinopie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-17
Heturn of King and Queen
to London Marks
Start.
VISITORS IN THE CITY
AL Parts of Kingdom and Pos
sessions Drawn Upon for
the Occasion.

London June 1.-THE coronation
festivities were fully inaugurated with
the return today of the king and queen
to Buckingham palace from Windsor.
and the functions connected with the
central event of next Thursday will
crowd one upon another until July I,
when the court will again leave Lon
don
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-17

General Secretary Griffin of the union
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-17

Continued on Page Eightl
Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
WESTyILLE.

Rev. and Mrs. Jones were enter
tanned by Mr. and Mrs. link last Sun
day Pastor Jones is very successful
in his new field. He is fine preach
er and a good pastor A parsonage
will be built In the spring ready for
him when he graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Middleton en-
tertained dinner party Tuesday
evening in their large hospitable home
on River Drive. One of the party
while on cunning trip in Maryland,
shot a swan and sent it to Mrs. NJ,
as she and Miss Nancy are fine cooks.
The swan was fine, and the table was
filled with all the good things of the
season dafntily prepared. The guests
after a pleasant evening enjoyed a
short auto ride which was interfered
with by the storm. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. T.. H. Middle
ton, Mr.. Allen Middleton, Mr.. Fred.
K. Eberly, of Phila.; Mr.. James Girls
com, of Woodbury.; Misses Nancy and
Margaret Middleton, Jennie Johnson,
Messrs, Norman, Richard and Allen
Middleton, of Newbold
Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
PEDRICKTOWN.

A fair will be held in the Red Mems
Hall on Friday and Saturday even
ings, Dec. and g.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pedrick wers
the recipients of number of useful
presents when kitchen shower was
given them by their friends las. Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Emma HeDhline has gone to
make her home with relatives in
Westville, after spending several
months with Mr.. and Mrs. John Jor-
dan.
z Jacob Hunt moved into mis- home
here last Thursday after spending
several weeks on his farm near Au-
burn.
Mrs. Ella Morrison spent part of
last week with relatives in Salem.
Henry Christiansens cellar was en-
tered through the window one night
recently, the thieves taking about
sixty quarts of fruit.
The large brooding house, contain
ing several incubators and about five
hundred chickens was burned to the
ground recently.
Mrs. Fannie Holton has returned
from a visit in SwedesborO.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Somers, VIM.
Swaverly and Everett Stump left this
week for Hallardale, Florida, to re-
main all winter.
Mr.. and Mrs James Strimple, of
Philadelphia, are spending the week
with relatives.
Miss Nellie Dilks, of Mantua. is
visiting here.
Benz. Straughn, Sr., left last week
for Miami, Florida, where he expects
to spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs Mulford Smith, Of
Camden, were guests with Mr.. and
Mrs Freelan G Sparks on Sunday
Mrs. Jennie Henry has moved from
Pennsgrove to her farm near Old
mans
Miss Anna Picken is spending a
few days with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Crispen, of Pennsgroye.
Mrs. Albert Williamson was a
Philadelphia visitor on Friday
Isaac Pedrick is having a barn built
Al chicken supper viii be held in
Red Mems Hall this Saturday night,
Nov. IS, by the ladies Of the NJ. e
Church.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
FERRELL.


Mrs. Wilbert Chard has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Mary Stiles, who
is quite Ill at the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs. Joseph Craig, in Phila
Messrs. Jacob Porch and Henry
Chard went down to the deer woods
last Wednesday, but they did not sue
coed in getting any game.
Walter Redrow spent Sunday in
Philadelphia
Daniel Boyd is recovering slowly;
he is able to be about the house.
James Ryan, of Philadelphia, visit
ed relatives here on Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Clark who has been
seriously i'll with typhoid pneumonia
for several weeks in Cooper Hospital,
is slowly improving, but she is not
able to sit up vet. Her sister, Miss
Katie Dilks remains seriously Ill in
the same institution with typhoid fe-
yer.
Last Sunday was Missionary Day
in the church here, and Rev. E. r..
Craig preached an appropriate SER
mon for the occasion A liberal coll
lection was taken at the close of the
sermon.
Mrs. Jacob Porch is recovering from
her recent illness.
Mrs Charles Carr is quite indis-
Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
EVAN

William Shute and Mr. Smith, Of
Pennsgroye, We're the guests of Mr..
and Mrs Edward Hewitt last Thurs
day
The annual reunion and cunning
party met at the homestead of the late
Peter Seehousz, and were entertain-
ed by Mrs. Louise Seehousz and Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Seehousz, from Tues
day until Saturday. Those compris-
ing the party were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wilson and Miss Iva Wilson.
DR.. Sullivan, Of Woodbury., Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles MeCarter, of Olney, Pa.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Mood, Of Ferrell;
Vernon Parker, of Glassboro While
the party was cunning one day during
the week some stray shot hit Mr.. See
house. in the face. No one was able
to explain how it happened, which
frightened the gunners considerably.
Aside from being quite painful and
sore for a while it did not result SER
iously. During the week consider
able game was bagged
David Elmer is having hot and cold
water and bath installed in his beau
tiful home.
Samuel Stratton is having some
needed repairs done to kitchen and
shed.
Clinton Stratton and William Mutt
have both placed beautiful pheasants
OF some rare species in the hands of a
faxidermist in Camden, the plumage of
the birds being beautiful and they will
no doubt be rare specimens when
mounted.
John A. Elliott, our busy black
smith, is enjoying long rides in his
new auto when time permits.
A Bible class for the teachers has
been organized by the pastor and is
proving very interesting and bene-
ficial
Mr.. and Mrs David Elmer were
calling on friends at Swedesboro last
Sunday. They made the trip in their
new auto.
We are now without local minister
until one can be secured which we
trust will be soon as it is now the
time of the year when everyone can
and will attend evening services.
Daniel Boyd is able to me down
stairs but it not permitted to walk
much; to even see him sitting around
is encouraging to his family and
friends.
Our teachers and school children
are preparing for an entertainment
about Thanksgiving
The church services and Sunday
school is we'll attended at present.
one of the interesting features of the
Sunday school being the number of
boys between 10 and IA years who are
regular attendants.
Plumbers have begun work on the
Jointly Ham properly recently pur-
) chased by Mr.. Eggert of Jersey City.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
TURNERyILLE

On next Sunday afternoon, our pas
tor, Rev. Clarence Berry, will conduct
an old fashioned Thanksgiving Love
Feast. Come and enjoy a pleasant
season waiting on the Lord In the
evening his subject will be "Tha
Double Portion" Everybody welcome
The Thanksgiving entertainment Civ
en- by the 9TH and 9th grade viii be
held in the school house on next SAT-
urday evening, November Is, at eight
o'clock. No admission will be
charged. Ice cream, candy, peanuts
will be on sale.
Miss Dora Shubert, of Runnemede,
spent Saturday and Sunday as the
guest of her friend Miss Edna Irwin
The Beginners Social was largely
attended on Saturday evening, and a
pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Some of our farmers, who sell their
produce on South street, received SOC
per dozen for eggs on last Saturday.
Mr.. Oscar Brown had three fingers
severed in a planer last Friday.
Mrs. Anna " Gentle and son 1ar-
old, spent the week end At her home,
in Haddon Heights
r.
Shuster, last Monday, Mr.. Mick, Of
Downer, was hurt by a falling tree,
being pinned down five hours. One
arm was broken and his face severely
cut when found, and just to what ex-
tent his injuries are is not known at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Watson enter
tanned Camden friends the first of the
week.
Mr.. Herbert Williams spent Sat
urday and Sunday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert williams
The choir met at the home of Mr..
and Mrs James Powell, ON Tuesday
evening and organized with Mr.. B.
M. Sneibaker organist and Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Carter secretary and treasurer
A choir rehearsal will be held on
every Friday evening.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
CLAYTON.

On Monday night of this week the
Clayton Building and Loan Associa-
t1on held their regular meeting and
issued their 28th series of stock. About
1000 was matured at the last meet
ing and considerable cash has been
paid to the stockholders. The Asso-
citation has had very successful year
and is in a healthy condition from a
financial standpoint.
Quite number of our people have
gone to Allentown and other places
for the winter, where the male mem
bers are engaged in blowing glass.
Several gypsy wagons are located in
the woods between Glassboro and
Clayton, where they are camping for
some time. Many of the people from
this place go up there to see them.
The special evangelistic services
are being conducted in the M. E.
Church in charge of Pastor Burns. and
while the meetings have been attended
with little results in the way of con
versions, considerable interest is be-
ing manifested in the services and the
pastor is looking for better things
ahead.
Ground has been broken for the new
building for the Sanitary Brush Co. s
Factory, of which d. Linton Silver is
Ithe head. The brush business which
Ihad small beginning is rapidly gre
ling and the orders being received me-
cessitate extra manufacturing facili-
ties.
On Monday evening of last week a
kitchen shower was given to Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Lewallen at the home of
Mrs. Lewallen's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. G. Ladd. In spite of the
stormy night there were quite a num-
ber present and nice selection of
useful housekeeping articles were left
with Mrs. Lewallen After very
pleasant evening the guests departed
for their homes wishing the young
couple long life and happiness.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-11-16
WILLIAMSTONN.

An entertainment will be given in
the Town Hall tomorrow evening"
Nov IL, which promises to be very
fine. Among those who will take part
are: Mrs. Halsey, Miss Helen Gar
wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Fox, Mr.. John P.
Noll, Mr.. Myers Prof. McFadden and
Dunlevy Loughlin. All those who are
interested in the free reading room
should not fail to be present as the
proceeds will be used for that purpose.
i Raphael A1er was elected truant
officer by the Board of Education on
Saturday evening, also it was decided
| to purchase 100 feet of one inch hose
for use at the Maple Grove school.
Mrs. Repp, of Glassboro, spent
Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. G. Klein
henn
J. T. Abbott and family, of Glass
boro, were the guests of 1. G. Simmer
mon on Sunday.
Mrs. Ionic Hand, of New York is
spending two weeks with her sister,
Mrs. J. G.. Simmermon.
The Lost Boy was the subject of
the sermon in the Town Hall on Sun
I day evening by the Rev. II. G.. Nc
Cool; the stereopticon was used.
Mr.. Patterson and family have NOV
ed back to New York. Mr.. Patter-
|son moved here about months ago,
and at once commenced work in the
Oak Street Mission, also in the M.
E. Church. He will be greatly miss
ed
The fair given in the town hall Sat-
urday evening last was very good, es-
pecially the flag drill by Is little girls
and their leader, Miss Ruth Ware.
The pie contest at the close by six
little boys with hands tied, was very
amusing. Willie Carter succeeded in
devouring his pie first, and conse-
quently secured the prize, which was a
book.
Charles White will move his family
into the house just vacated by Mr..
Patterson's family, and George White
will move into the house vacated by
Charles White.
Virginia Bodine, the little daughter
of c. H. N. Bodine, is suffering with
inf1ammatory rheumatism.
The regular meeting of the Womans
Christian Temperance Union met at
the home of Mrs. William Tweed on
Tuesday evening.
About thirty attended the rehearsal
of the New Minister" on Monday
evening at the home of Miss Anna
Bodine.
Mrs. Jane Sickler, who has beon
very sick is quite improved. Her
many friends wish for her speedy
recovery.
There were present in the NJ. E.
Primary on Sunday teacher, % girls,
I23 boys, 2 officers and visitors Those
at the morning service were Mildred
Simmermon, Ward Loughlin, Virginia
Loughlin and Blaneh Ingersoll, Alice
Evans.
A concrete path is being laid on
Main street in front Of the depot.
An adjourned meeting was held III
the M. E. Church on Monday even
ing by the official board.
Mr.. Steelman, of Glassboro. Co.
Superintendent, was in town Tu ,sday.
About 21 mothers visited the Maple
Grove school on Friday last to listen
to an address on Education by AIR.
Lenser, of Trenton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-07
EXECUTIVE BOARD
URGED By MAYOR

Continued From First Page.)
property turned over to the Collector
of Delinquent Taxes. nor does the Col
lector OF Delinquent Taxes report the
amount Of bills returned as delinquent
with any statement of the efforts made
to collect such bills. The Mayor says:
"The reports should show these facts
IT is not sufficient to say that the
hooks Will show, but the statements
should be made in the annual reports
for the information of the Council"
IN commenting on the report Of the
Commissioners of the Revenue. the
Mayor says that the ratio OF assess
tate is S6.7e per cent, which IS the
highest Of any city in the United
States" Attention is called to the re-
port Of the Health Department. There
but few from typhoid and malarial
fever. Improved methods In the dis
trihuiion of the working force and
larger appropriation are recommended
for street cleaning. as we'll as tic
erection Of suitable stables for the
street Clcanin. Department.
Gas Works Profits.
arc placed at s2l2,632.37. without al
lowing for interest and Depreciation
After allowing for All expenses. which
a private corporation. If conducting
the works. would be compelled to pay,
there Is shown net profit Of $7S,723.IO.
During the year 2647s feet OF street
gas mains We're laid Erection OF a
100000 cubic foot gas holder at the
Upper Gas Works is recommended The
settling basins and Water Department
n;c reported to have been satisfactorily
operated. the cost Of clearing river
water having been 80 cents per million
gallons.
SIT IS recommended that tho street
force of the Engineers Department be
increased tho demands for Immediate
Al rn i'm ut ia = In
Should build g1Vharves.
AS to the wharvcs, the Mayor says.
u have heretofore recommended. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-07

again urge. that these wharves be con-
pr,at1on was made in the general ap,
be built. not only to stimulate present
competition in transportation. but u
invite to our city a part Of the in
Of light draught which viii pass tho
mouth Of the James River upon the
compilation of the. inland canals.
ann we can ms scarcely rely expect any large
ernment for the Improvement OF our
quate terminal facilities at Richmond"
death OF First Assistant City Engineer
jackson. Bolton. after forty years in
, the city's employ. and he is character
full and conscientious official
There were sos alarms OF fire last
year yea most OF which were extingu!shed
IRE oss e Wan msGh damags The total
rious fires were those OF the Univer-
sity College of Medicine and Richmond
College The department is reported
as we'll equipped with men and appa-
ratus. and. under a good organization
OF experienced men. renders efficient
service. Attention IS called to the
city in the State in which there are
call men In the Fire Department
Electric Wiring.
The recommendation Of the city
EIectrictan Is approved that "all cleo
tric , wiring IN any building within the
as hospital, hotel, school apartment
house. moving picture theatre church
or, public hall, or in the basement or
iron conduits."
During the year 5as permits were
having been s4,ole,see. Attention is
called to the condition Of the First
Regiment .Armory. which the Mayor
states must be closed II not repaired.
Hall be rewired for electric lighting
and that the vacuum. system OF heat
ing be installed in place OF the pres
called to the crowded condition of
some Of the Offices in the City Hall
The condition OF the Police Depart
ment is reported as excellent
Fewer Arrests for Drunkenness.
Ihere were 9,603 arrests made during
the year, and 5,467 persons reported for
violating city ordinances. The Mayor
says:
There has been a marked decrease
in the number Of arrests for drunken
ness and for, being drunk and disor
derry, a traffic ordinance is i'm
necessary authority to relieve conges-
ton, prevent accidents and preserve
Tn commenting on the report OF the
School Board the Mayor SAYS:
The average daily attendance was
1897. an increase Of 1,114. but still
only a6.l per cent Of the school popu
are crowded. and many shameful So
and yet after deducting he number Of
those children who attend private
those entitled to such privileges arc
in regular attendance on the public
schools These figures show the neccs-
sity of providing more schools" The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-07
LEGISLATUREN WILL
ADJOURN TO-DAY
Rush Of Business During Closing
Session of North Carolina
Assembly.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times. Dispatch.l
Raleigh, N. c., March 6.-The Cen.
.ral Assembly is rounding up the work
Of the session, with the purpose In
view OF final adjournment at noon to-
steady grind OF legislation to-day and
until late hour tonight, with inter.
walls OF spirited discussion that held
The legislators in their places to an
exceptional degree
The Senate passed a. committee SUBJ
htitute against liquor in clubs. the pro-
visions being practically the same az
IN the amended Latham bill that passed
the House, and which does not inter
ferc with individual members OF reg
ular social and commercial clubs hav-
ing liquors in personal lockers. Sena-
tor Boyden insisted during the Discus
sion that the State prohibition law
has already proved q farce, and that
further effort to patch 1t up was use
less.
Bills were introduced in the Senate
70 incorporate the Virginia and East
Carolina Railroad.
The House refused to concur in the
senate amendment to the appropria-
4 lions bill increasing the Soldiers Home
appropriation from $4,000 to $4,000.
and the Senate receded. The confer
ence committee got together on the
revenue bill. with minor changes.
The House passed bills to provide an
animal huEbandry building for ths
Agricultural and Mechanical College
70 increase tho salary OF tho Comm! g
Eioner Of Labor. to provide for a State
central highway from Beaufort harbor
10 the Tennessee line. to regulate ship
1nents OF cattle into North Carolina
10 require prompt service by telegraph
companies. TO incorporate the Raleigh
charlotte and Southern Railway Com
pany. to allow married women to con-
tract 3 femme soles. to provide for the
payment Of reward for Lewis West
murderer Of Deputy Sheriff Munford. OF
Wilson. n
Quite number OF bills were tabled.
inciuding the solicitors salary bill, the
Dill TO prohibit marriage between f,rst
cousins and the bill to provide a state
travelling auditor
The House INDUCED In final spirited
debate this afternoon on tho Pathe1-
race bill, designed to break up the re-
iief department OF the Atlantic Coast
Line so TAR $ 1t applies In this State,
hy prohibiting the retention OF any
part or the wages of an employe BY g.
railroad company. In the end the bill
was tabled. 39to Il The point was
made that the relief association wa.
popular with the employees OF the Coast
Line and that they want 10 tnterfer-
cnce Out of 10000 employees connected
with the department, there were only
i2o petitions as favoring either of tho
bills introduced that would affect ~.
department.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-07
Notice OF Removal

he May Manton Patterns, which for
the last seven or eight years have been so
nicely and successfully handled in Rich
mond by Miller & Rhoads, are now to be
had at the May Manton Pattern Co.'S own
office in the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-07

the Special Accountant that pur-
chasing agent or supply department
ne ne provided By, ordinance. It Is be-
OF the officer and expenses OF the de-
partment can be saved by the appoint
i,nent OF purclia sing agent. who will
Mayor also recommends that tho SPEC
cial accountant be made the paymastcr
OF all employees of the city. under such
regulations as may be prescribed, anu
mat he be given an assistant. He
recommends that Street be opened
and tw graded from :Fairm1unt Avenue to
venient link in the highway from Fair
mount to lakewood. s
Tor Executive Hoard.
In conclusion, the Mayor says that
after much thought and no little Of
tort 10 get out OF the rut worn by
system 10 which we have so long been
Of government Is necessary, Under the
constitution, the City Council must re-
main bi-cameral, but 1t should be sole
should be discharged by a commission
appointed for that purpose MY fur-
th h eSaerienee g, only gees 70 emphasiss
this do not intend to reflect upon the
members OF the City Council On the
contrary. they have given their time
and labor, without compensation. to tie
thanks OF tho people They have ii.
bored honestly, earnestly and faithfully
TO advance tho interests OF the city,
and with much success. But as the city
continues TO grow and these demands
become more cXacting it is unfeason-
able to suppose that gentlemen whu
expected to devote that time and att
ten,ion TO public affairs which wifi.
necessitate the neglect OF their privata
interests, and in the future. as we have
uone In the past we will lose the SER
vices OF many Of the most experiences
and useful members.
Too Much Delay.
Tile. great delay in the execution
for which appropriations have been
made, is due In some instances To-
legislative restrictions. but mainly IN
the fact that committees meet only
once or twice month. Could the exc
cution of this work be required OF
small executive board. composed 81
members who We're wall paid for their
sefvice< and required to meet every
would undoubtedly be facilitated and
the responsibility would be more def
, nits,y n med. TO accomplish thistit
Under the Constitutions a bi -cameral
CITY Council and the division Of the
City into wards with equal represents >
ton must continue until that provision
shall havo been amended or repealed.
hut the General Assem- bly,. by amend s
ments TO the city charter or by genera i
laws may provide for the election or
appointments of an executive board, aud
devoive upon it all the executive pow
ers and functions now possessed and
exercised By committees OF the Council
tor some time have been closely In
vestiGating this subject, and I will be.
slad TO CO operate with the committee
recently appointed to consider these
suggested changes" 5}1t
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-07
News Of Petersburg

association. the splendid library and
museum OF the association will be
transferred to the Exchange Buildin =
On Bank Street. Tho library is one
OF the largest and most valuable in
Bids for the erection Of the sonar
ate pudding for the criminal insane at
she Central State Hospital will be open
go morrow. and the contract will
probably be awarded.
Inc Finance Committee will probably
mako report to Common Council to-.
morrow lw night. recommending certain
improvements asked for bv the Eira
department. These embrace an addt
Ion or fourteen men to the force.
the commission of an additional engine
q q, iuel wagon and an appropriation of
*. y Rurin, the agent Of the Nor
Iolk and Western Railroad at City
Polnt. s suffering from slight stroke
OF paralysis. but Is getting fnYorah le