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The Delta independent., 1911-03-24
CHAPTER XII.

LIE PLAYS MANS PARr-ALso LEE
"HE mob besieging Cavanagh in
Halsey's saloon had not found
its leader. 1t hesitated and
4 clustered. but did not strike
and eventually edged out of the door
and disappeared. But the silence
which followed its retreat was more
alarming to the ranger than its pres
ence. Some slier mischief was in
these minds. He feared that they
were about to cut the electric light
wires and so plunge him into dark
ness. and to prepare for that emergen-
cy he called upon the bartender (Hal-
sey having vanished) for lamp or a
lantern.
The fellow sullenly set about this
task. and Ross. turning to Gregg. said,
IF you've any influence with this
mob you'd better use 1t to keep them
out OF mischief. for I'm on this job to
to be hurt"
Gregg. who seemed quite detached
from the action and rather delighted
with 1t. replied: II have no influence.
They don't care a hang about me.
They have 1t In for you. that's ALL"
Edwards remained silent. with his
hat drawn low over his eyes. 1t was
evident that he was anxious to avoid
being seen and quite willing to keep
out of the conflict; but. with no hand
cuffs and the back door of the saloon
unguarded. Ross was aware that his
guard must be incessant and alertiy
viR:.s...
ITO be continued.)
The Delta independent., 1911-03-24

he AWAITED THE APPROACHING HORSE.
MEN. REsoLUTK AND READY TO ACT
recognize in the leader young Gregg
The other man was stranger, an old
er man. with a grizzled beard, and tall
and STOPPING figure.
Hello. Joe" called the ranger
you're astir earlyv'
The youths fat face remained imper-
turbable. but his eyes betrayed uneasi-
ness. "Yes. It's long pull into town"
Been hunting?" queried the ranger.
still with CHEEKY. polite interest.
''Oh. no; just visiting one Of my
sheep camps"
Cavanagh's voice was little less
suave. Not on this creek" he de-
clared. 81 moved your herder last
week" He walked forward. THAT'S
a heavy load for short trip to a
sheep camp" He put his hand on the
pack. 81 guess you'll have to open
this. for heard two shots yesterday
morning up where that flock Of noun
tain sheep is running. and. further
more, l can see blood stains on this
saddle blanket"
Gregg threw out a hand In COM
mand. "Open 1t up, Edwards" he
said sullenly.
on came the outfit. and under the
tent lay the noble head of wild ram.
look Of reproach still In his splendid
Fellow eyes.
Cavanagh's face hardened. 81
thought 30. Now heave 1t back and
"'""h nm It's you to the nearest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
LEGAL.
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court To the January
Term, 1912. In Chancery.
Title valcourt VS.. valmore valcourt.
Affidavit OF non-residence OF the de-
fendant. Valmore Valcourt, having been
filed in the clerks office of the circuit
court of said county, notice IL there
fore hereby given to the said non-resi-
dent defendant that the complainant
filed her bill of complaint in said court,
on the chancery side thereof on the
first day OF December 1911 and that
thereupon a summons issued out of said
court, wherein said suit is now pending.
returnable on the first Monday in the
month of January next, as is by law
required
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, shall per-
sonally be and appear before said cir
cult court, on the first day of the next
term thereof, to be holden at Rock Is
land, in and for said county, on the first
Monday in January next, and plead,
answer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed,
and q decree entered against you ac-
oording to the prayer OF said bill
James w. Maucker compliments So
/! licitor.
GEORGE w GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Notfca of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court January Term,
A d. 1912.-In Chancery.
Cora Moore VS.. Albert Moore.
Aff1dayit OF non-residence of the de-
PENDANT having been filed in the clerks
office of the circuit court of said coun-
ty, notice Is therefore hereby given to
the said nonresident defendant that the
complainant fled her bill of complaint
In said court on the chancery side
thereof, on the 29th day of November,
1911, and that thereupon a summons
issued out of said court. wherein said
suit is now pending, returnable on the
first Monday In the month of January
next as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, Albert
Moore, shall personally be and appear
before said court, on the first day of
the next term thereof, to be holden at
Rock Island. in and for said county, on
the first Monday in January next, and
plead, answer or demur to the said COM
plainants bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as
confessed, and a decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said bib
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Nov. 20, 1911.
Adair Peasants, compliments solic-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Argus Branch Offices

For the accommodation of its patrons
In various parts OF the city, The Argus
has established a system OF branch Of
flces, where subscriptions and want ad-
vertisinz may be received and any in
formation left that may pertain to any
department of the paper, news or busi-
ness. II is also planned to have at each
OF these branch Ofices every evening
a supply OF copies of The Argus OF the
day. SO that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstances TO
receive his paper, be supplied free OF
charge.
The Argus chain OF branch offices
Is not yet entirely completed, but those
that have SO far been established are
J. ]. Kipps notion store, 45Os Fifth
avenue.
H e Rowe's pharmacy. ais Four
teenth avenue.
Riess' drug store. Twenty-seventh
street. Seventh avenue.
Ullemeyer's drug store, Eleventh ave-
nue. Fifteenth street
George w. Millhouse. confectionery,
SOC Fourth avenue.
Mrs. London's notion store, Seventh
street. Fourteenth avenue.
Beimbeck's pharmacy, s22 Third ave-
nue..
senger's grocery. s25 Eleventh
street.
Robert drug store. Thirtieth street
and Fifth avenue.
College pharmacy. Seventh avenue
and Thirty-eiRhth street
Olson grocery. Thirteenth avenue and
Thirtieth street.
Steiner drug store. corner Fifth ave-
nue. and Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Notice of Final settIemens.

Estate of Henry j. Simmon, deceased
To the heirs-at-!aw and legatces OF
said deceased:
the undersigned, Mary A. Sfmmon, has
this day filed her final report and set
tlement as such in the probate court
proving said report. unless objections
thereto or cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the 27th day of De-
cember, A. d. 1911, and upon the final
approval Of said report, the said Mary
A Simmon viii ask for an order OF dis
tribution and Will also ask to be dis
charged All persons interested are no
titled to attend.
Rock Island, Ill. Dec 4, 1911
MARY A. SUMMON. Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Executors Notice.
Estate

Estate of Laura Kopp FelIes. de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been APP
poitned executor OF the last VIII and
testament of Laura Kopp Feiles late OF
the county of Rock Island, state of IiIi-
nois. deceased, hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the Hon. Benja-
min Bell, Judge OF the probate court of
Rock Island county, at the probate court
room. in the city OF Rock Island, at the
Febr aary term, on the first Monday in
February next. at which time all per
SONS having claims against said estate
are notified and requested 10 attend for
the purpose Of having the same adjust
ed All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate pay
ment 10 the undersigned
Dated 18TH day OF December. A. d.
1911 HENRY EAUAfAnsN.
Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Executors Notice.

Estate of Otto Gottsch. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
POINTED executor of the last will and
testament off Otto Gottsch, late of the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased. hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the Hon. BENJAMIN
Bell Judge of the probate court of Rock
Island county, at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island. at the
February term, on the first Monday in
February next. at which time all per-
SINS having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same adjust
ed. All persons Indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated this 18th day of December, A.
d. 1911. ED JENS,
Executor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Executors Notice.

Estate Of Lena Passig, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Lena Passig, late of the
county OF Rock Island state of Illinois.
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Rell, judge of the probate court of Rock
Island county, at the probate room, in
the city of Rock Island, at the February
term, on the first Monday in February
next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
o. having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
uuested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated 18th day OF December, A.. D.
1911 CATHERINE KRUGER,
Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Admini.trntor,. Notice.
estate of David Grinberg, dec

Estate of David Grtnberg, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
David Grinberg, late of the county of
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he VIII appear
before the probate court of Rock Island
county, at the probate court room, In
the city of Rock Island. at the Febru-
airy term, on the first Monday in Febru-
airy next, at which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are noti-
fed and requested to attend for the pur-
pose of having same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of December, A.
D. 1911. MOSES B. GRINBERG,
Administrator
Marion z. Sweeney, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
A Terrible Blunder

To neglect liver trouble. Never do 1t.
Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills on the
first sign of constipation. biliousness
or inactive bowels and prevent viru-
lent Indigestion, jaundice or gall sones
lent Indigestion, jaundice or gall stones.
They regulate liver, stomach and bow
els and build up your health. Only rs
cents, at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
MONEY TO LOAN.

-~-~7-@-"-~---~---~
LOANS c. furniture, pianos, horses
wagons, etc- quickly. privately. at the
lowest rates. Mutual Loan company
tuninc-J. room All. Peoples aNtionai
bank building New phone s1os; old
phone west 1zk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
MusCELLAxEoU..

II YOC WANT to buy. SELL trade or
rent anything, engage help OF secure
a situation, the Mali and Journal n
the only paper in Moline that can do
Ii for you Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Mail and journal
wants bring results, One-raif cen:
per wcrd Is the price to all alike,
cash n advance. two-cent stamps viii
do. Evening and Saturday Mall and
Jcarnal. Moline. IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Ansr,: Acrs OF TILE.

ABSTRACTS OF tile prepared or con
tinued to date covering any real es-
tate In the county Prompt aud ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; :. Ingram. PRESIDENT W. !.
Sweeney. secretary: 2o0-2Os. second
moor. Peoples National bank puIic-
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
MuLTIPLE ELEcrRoLYsIs.

MULTIPLE ELECTRoLYsIs- superfiu-
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one to six
needles; four to six hours work in
one with six needles Address Mss
A N klttridge- Flat ]. Argyle Flats.
Brady street. Davenport Old phone
S13S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
EXPIRES. AND STORAGE.

-~-~O~~----~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~
RELIABLE STORAGE-Ou first floor:
also manufacturer of awnings, tents.
wagon covers. etc Tents for rent G.
RoessIer g. Co.. 2os Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
EIORISTz.

HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
pianock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs of all kinds City store. 1867
second avenue. Teiepnone lila
land. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
HOUSES WAITED.

We can get you a tenant for your va
cant house or rooms II you telephone
OF send Us a postal ss soon as vacant
We 90 not charge for this service.
Summerfield's. l13115 East Second
street Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
COLLECTIONS.

COLLECTIONS MADE-Hard accounts
and claims collected. William M
Walker, lawyer. 81 Peoples Bank
building. Phone 349.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
We
Are
Not
Money
Mad

and don't have to
send you by cards or
mail any dishonest
figures just to get
you in our office and
muddIe your mind
and outWiSe you. We
are not on the con.
We are on the
square, part of the
time anyway. We
plainly tell you
Just what the whole
amount of tranSac-
ton will cost you,
We have a full
fIedged up-to-date
American loan COM
pany with American
plans and American
cut rate prices on all
furniture, pianos,
salaries, live stock
and diamond loans.
You can we'll afford
at our low rates to
keep a loan with us
all the time. Pay
cash as you 90 and
be money ahead at
the end of the year.
Call our agent to
your home and let
him thoroughly ex-
plain. Write us,
phone US. Call on
US. Open every night
this week, until g
O'Clock. Remember,
money at your own
prices, if ours don't
suit.
Come and get per-
SonaIly acquainted
with us and our pri-
vate and easy week.
ly or monthly pay
mentS. Don't forget
our money never
runs out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Masonic.
- /: /:

TRIO LODGE, NO. 81. A F. s. A. NJ
~ Meets IN stated communication
X Xths nrst Thursday of each
~ month at 1850 p m. Special for
work Thursday, Dec. rs. 1911, at $3.50
p. m. Rock Island county Masters
night. Master Masons are cordially
invited. BY order of Carlton q. Tay-
lor, w. NJ; William B. Petit, secre-
tary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
Homes For Sale

At less than you can build them for
We have a nice cottage in South Rock
rooms and big attic. good well, lot AK
$50; $500 down and balance at $40 per
month. A real snap at $1,000.
A brand new cottage. near Brasher
street, facing Watch Tower car line;
has five rooms and pantry, electric
lights, furnace, good well and cistern;
lot is 55x165. Priced for a quick sale,
$1,000.
HUBBARD & T0NN
405 Best Building
Phone 333. Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
BUSINESS CHANCES.

A PERPETUAL income of $2,50O per
year awaits every American wage
worker who answers this advertise
ment; the ability to save $25 to $50
monthly is the only requirement:
greater and more perfect safety than
a savings bank affords. as investment
is protected with bearing Oregon ap-
pie orchards and alfalfa land; quick
action necessary, as only 200 persons
Will be allowed to participate in this
wonderful offer. Tradesmen and lodge
members are especially requested to
answer this advertisement. Curiosity
seekers save stamps. II. II. Hansen,
director of publicity, Marquette build
ing, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
FoR sAIE-CrrY PRoPERrY

FOR SALE - Slx-room modern home;
furnace. bath. toilet: three years old.
See his Ono agents.; 1923 Twelfth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
HAIRDREssING.

dresser, facial and scalp treatment
manicuring. and chiropody. Phone
east 696-Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
FOR RENr-HousEs

FOR RENT-Six-room modern house;
also good barn Inquire at 628 Eigh-
teenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28

FOR SALE-Mortgaged and unredeem-
ed goods; must be sold; diamonds. up
or payments. Remember, the law SAYS
these goods must be sold within the
next 20 days. Write Co." care Argus
Give phone number and correct ad-
dress and we will answer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
FOR EXCHANGE,

~~@--o-~---~-~-@-
wANTED-To exchange, residence for
land in Marietta county, Wisconsin
or good farm near Albany, Ill Har-
rison Real Estate company, 81 First
National bank building, Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE-Bank counters, vault front,
Office clock. Inquire Rock Island Saw
ings bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
FOR sALE-LANDS

FOR SALE-Or exchange, desirable so
acre unimproved farm In the dairy
belt of Wisconsin. three-fourths mile
to village, school, creamery, and rail-
road station; viii sell on easy terms
or exchange for small property In
tri-cities For particulars address
'B. 200." care Argus. or apply 2132
Ninth street. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28

FOR RENT-Six-room modern house
at 1884 Fourteenth street. Inquire
2307 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28

FOR SALE = Stock; Gold Coin strain
single comb bun orpingtons; at Dav-
export, won four first prizes, two sec
at Moline, two first, four second, one
third. and one fourth prize. ]. b.
Joseph. Sears, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
FOR RENT-FLATs.

FOR RENT-Modern five-room fiat i'm
quire 1916 Ninth avenue. 7. B. Cralle.
FOR RENT - Modern five-room fat;
rent SIG. Inquire 241O Third avenue.
FOR RENT-Four-room furnished fiat,
with water, sewer, gas range and gas
lights, to couple without children, at
25lS Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28

SPIRITUAL advice dairy; seances Sun
day, Tuesday and Thursday, D. m,
513 Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
wANTED-AGENTs.
INVESTMENT SECURITIES.

BONDS for savings banks. estates,
trustees, and individual investors In
quiry solicited and promptly answer
ed. c. r. Chamberlin, investment
banker. 1920 Third avenue. Rock Is
land. Phone west 1929.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
CLARVOYANT.

GYPSY fortune telling, 1881 Fulton
avenue, Davenport, Iowa Mt. Ida car
passes the door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
TOR RENT-ROOMs

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for hgh
housekeeping at 307 Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28

FOR RENT-A large barn at 4Is Twen-
ty-hrst street Inquire same number.
FOR RENT-Barn suitable for team OF
garage: good location Phone 122O-K
or call 1927 Second avenue
FOR RENT - A paying restaurant on
Second avenue; all furnished; will
rent only 10 responsible people. Ad-
dress E." care OF Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
wANTED-MALE HELP

- Tool dressing blaclssmiths,
turner's. Apply Labor Bureau. Tri-
City Nanufacturers' association. Mo-
line Theatre building, Moline. No
fees charged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28

FOR RENT-In Robinson building. well
lighted Offices; all conveniences. in
GLIDING elevator service. roomy vaults
ETC.; one choice suite with large pri-
waite vault Apply room loo. r.. K
RhOaQA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28

FOR RENT-Five-room modern cottage
at 1907 Fifteenth street Inquire at
5S4h Sixteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-28
STEAMSHIP TICKETS.

TRAVELLERS Cheques. Drafts, and
Money orders on all parts OF the
world. c. r. Chamberlin. agent. 1926
Third avenue. city. Phone west 1929.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-16
PLANS TO GUST COSGROVE
City Comptroller Hears Dire Rumors
Around City Hall.
TO RECONSIDER APPOINTMENT
SOme Members Of the city Council
Take Exception TO the Way He
Has Been Letting Out
Old Employees,

Disgruntled by the wholesale discharges
OF employees In the city comptrolers de-
psrtment, which included many appointees
Of former Comptroller LObeck the minority
contingent in the city council is said TO
have decided To introduce a resolution I'm
the council Tuesday night to reconsider the
appointment Of Cosgrove to fiji out the
uneNpired term Of Lobeck who resigned to
assume his duties as congressman.
Rumors that Councilmen Bridges and
Funkhouser will present the resolution
were waited around the city hall Saturday
morning. The decision is said to have been
precipitRted by the discharge OF James j
sweeney, a democrat, who was relieved this
week. The standpatters declare that swee-
ney was appointed To a position. but after II
was learned that he was a pro.ege of
Councilman Bridges, he was summarily dis
missed. Sweeney was given a position about
ten days ago No announcement OF the ap-
pGintment was made nor Of his discharge.
Comptroller Cosgrove stated Saturday
morning that Sweeney was employed TO
write up certain tax reports with the under
standing hat as soon as the work was
completed, ne would not be needed any
longer
His work reQdired about ten days. -
said Cosgrove He completed his duties
this week and that Is all there is TO it, I
needed man 10 do this work and CAV,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-16
CLUB TO WOODMEN'S TERMS
Commercial Organization Will Accept
Quarters Without Option.
TO CLOSE THE DEAL NEXT FRIDAY
Building Committee Sessions Action
Officially Closes Controversy
Prospective Tenant Makes
Concessions,

Negotiations have been reopened by the
Commercial club for new quarters in the
Woodmen of the World building and indi-
cations point 60 early settlement Of the diff
ferences between the two organizations.
The Woodmens building committee will
meet Friday to take up a number of mat
tiers pertaining to the proposed structure.
Al that time they vii treat with repre-
sentatives of the Commercial club concern
ing headquarters. Members OF the club
say that good feeling now exists and that
the tentative arrangements are saisfac-
tory to both sides.
The Commercial CLUB originally asked
for lease Of ten wears at an annual rental
Of S11.5OO. and an option on the next ten
years at the same rate, The Woodmen
refused TO give an option on this basis, and
the refusal has been accepted by the club,
which has in the meantime learned to be
lieve that a half loaf Is better than a
whole one. In the first place. the club
had a verbal agreement with the Wood
men 70 occupy space in the new bunoing
but the ,Woodmen say that when time
came 10 sign the contract the club had
inserted unacceptable conditions In the
agreement. At that point the club made
concessions and submitted a proposal