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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

almost do without Hepperdon and
Raymer and the others, but not quite.
What do you suppose became of all
the SO called railroad senatorSP Did
you ever wonder why they bothered
you so little? Well, l took care Of
them-added them, to my group. Mr..
Rollins, | am an old man." Breeds
hand strayed to the corner of his ia
BILE where lay his well thumbed old
Bible. He clasped it In his hand and
pressed 1t against his body. Il am an
old man, an old, old man." he repeat
ed. 81 have done some evil in my
life, suppose, but all this time l have
been acquiring power, more power
than any man in the world has ever
possessed, and I intend to use this
power for good. / intend to upset the
very conditions by which 1 gained this
power. for il is the fault of our eco
nomic system that I have so wonder
fully succeeded This fault Is to be
remedied. For the rest of my life l
intend to exert this great power for
nothing but good, to exert it in max
ing a readjustment of our living con-
ditions SO that neither great wealth
nor great poverty shall be possible.
The Lord hath set the time for this
great day, and mine is the appointed
handp'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

lie Palmer, aged 8; Rose Kelly, aged
10; Bertrand Dagen, aged Z; Lloyd Nc
Mann, aged 2, and Oscar Deger. The
and 1t was not thought necessary to
have him treated. Reports from the
| institute are that the children will re-
| cover.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. Ann Coffey
| passed away yesterday morning at 5
1 o'clock at her home, 1929 West Sixth
street, her death being caused by the
| infirmities of age. She was born in
Ireland in 1s41, coming to America
when years of age. She lived in
New York for 20 years, then coming to
Galena, Ill, where she was married to
Michael Cofey. From Galena they
moved TO Walcott. where they resided
for 10 years prior to coming to Daven-
port. Mrs. Cofey is survived by one
SON, Richard Of Brookield, Mo-; nine
daughters, Mrs. Frank Huber, Mrs. FL
len VOTERS, Mrs. John Condor, Mrs.
Henry VOTERS, Mrs. Charles Carlock,
Mrs. Ed Ruhle and Miss Elizabeth Cot
of Rock Island, and Mrs. E. J. Cane of
Chicago; % grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. The husband
passed away eight years ago. Funeral
services will be held Thursday morn
ing at O'Clock at st. Mary's church,
Very Rev. Mgr. Ryan officiating. IN
terment will be in the Holy Family
cemetery.
Mrs. Wiebke Margaretha Dahl died
at noon yesterday at her home, 2006
Bowditch street, following a lingering
illness of five months duration. She
was born in Germany June 8, 1S45, and
came to America in 1887. She is sur
vived by her husband, John Dahl, one
son, John. Jr., of Sunbury, Iowa. two
brothers, John and Claus Drensten,
who reside in Germany, and one sister,
Mrs. Anna Albers of Holstein, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at the
late residence Friday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, with interment in City GEM
etery.
Wesley REESE Marvin, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Marvin, passed away yes
terday at $50 o'clock at the age of
years, months and II days. He was
born in Battle Creek, Mich, April 90
1909. Funeral services were held yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at Boies
chapel The body was shipped to
Jonesville, Mich, for interment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

Gog ana six puppies, canary and a
monograph.
Captain Into IS in command. The
shippers wife is the cook. The skip
per's cousin is the wireless operator
and his brother-in-law the bo'sun.
During his twenty-seven year cruise,
Mr.. Hammond said, he intended TO
touch at every port. After he is
through with the Lounger II. be says
he will present her to the United
States government as a model OF ma
rine architecture.
Some of the relatives Of the wealthy
manufacturer some time ago tried to
have him declared incompetent TO man
age his estate. but the courts decided
that Mr.. Hammond was fully compe-
tent to look out for his fortune and
himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

~, Ga. Her sole companions are her
daughter, Miss Mary Proctor, ninety,
and two great great grandchildren, de-
scendants of another daughter.
Mrs. Proctor was born IN Wake
county, n. c., in 1900. At the age OF
nineteen she was married to Hiram
Proctor, veteran of the Revolution
and the war Of 1912. She has lived
under the administration OF twenty
five presidents.
A movement has been started to
raise funds sufficient to provide for
the two aged women the rest of their
lives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
MOLINE

! Record Price for Land.-A. record
price for Sixth avenue realty will be
set this week in the elimination of u
| deal whereby the Foley property at
1916 Sixth avenue is to be disposed
of for $500 a front foot. There are at
present three prospective buyers for
the land, all willing to pay this price,
and Jack Foley, owner has no. yet
reached a decision as to whom he Will
sell. He states the deal Wi in ell
probability be closed this week. This
price nearly approaches the highest
at which Fifth avenue property was
disposed of last spring.
investigating System.-Mayor Carl
son, Secretary Franz Swanson and a
number of other members of the Gem
etery board departed yesterday for
Galesburg. where they spent the day
Investigating a new method of ourying
the dead. The system, which is not
yet in vogue in this section of the
country, includes use of a crypt and
is said to result in marvellous preser-
walton Of dead bodies. The remains
are inferred above the ground, the
material used in construction of the
crypts being concrete.
Condition is Low. - Henry P. Han
sen of this city, street commissioner
during the former regime, and until
recently street foreman in the EN-
ploye of the city, may not live
through the day. Mr.. Hansen was la
days of May his condition became
more serious and he was forced to give
up his work Soon after he was ia
ken to Muscatine where resided a
specialist of considerable note. Since
that time Mr. Hansen has been con-
fined in the Hersey hospital.
Horses in Mad Dash. A team Of
horses, hitched to an ice wagon be-
longing to the Channel Ice company,
figured in a sensat ional dash Monday
evening on Fifteenth street. The ami
mails were left unattended near Sixth
avenue and they ran north on the
east side of the street. AS they ap
preached the railroad crossing Ali east
bound freight train passed. The ami
mails checked their speed somewhat
and then turned west on Fourth ave-
nue., dashing between the Blue line
car and the curb. At Fourteenth
street a pedestrian raised an umbrella
in front of the animals and they came
to a stop and were caught.
To Extend Time.-Employes Of
Deere & Co, may be given 80 days ad-
ditional time in which to acquire stock
in the concern on long payment plans
recently announced. No official state
ment to this effect has been issued by
officers of the company, but present
indications are that the time limit for
securing stock will be extended. Orig
inal plans of the company We're to per
nit employees to acquire stock up to
August 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
DAVENPORT

Mass Meeting CaIIed.-Much interest
has been aroused on the proposition
to centrafize the school of the FIVE dis
tricts-Brady street school, Fafrview,
Utica Ridge, Wachter and Jersey Ridge
and the directors have decided to
call mass meeting of the men and
women Of the five districts at jersey
Ridge school next Friday afternoon at
2 O'Clock At this mass meeting at
least three speakers of note on the
centralized idea will be present Oil
YER w. Wilson of Peoria, George Hunt
of Granville, Ill. former superintend-
emit Of schools of Putnam county, I'LL
nois, and superintendent of public In
struction OF Des Moines will be here.
Boat Club to PienIe.-Combtning a
launch ride and annual picnic, the
members Of the Davenport Boat club
have arranged for an outing at Lin
wood Aug. 20 that Will make all pre-
vious occasions seem Insignificant.
There will be 30 launches in the feet
which will assemble at the boat club
pier at g o'clock on the morning Of
the eventful day, and all the members
of the club who are not launch owners
Will be provided for
o
"Peeping Tom" JaiIed.-On a charge
of vagrancy Dallis Wilson was sent to
jail yesterday for 10 days. 1t is alleg-
ed that he had peered into several
windows In the western part of town
and was brought in by Officer SpetL
on complaint made by residents in the
district he infested
City in Healthy State.-There are
only two cases of contagiOn in DAY.
export at present, one case Of scarlet
fever and one of diphtheria. This is
perhaps the lowest recorded in the city
since the establishment of the city
health department.
Suffering With Rabies.-Four Daven-
port children are now at the Pasteur
institute in Iowa City undergoing treat
ment for rabies. They were severely
bitten by a dog a week ago while play
ing in Davenport. The dog was shot
and was found TO have been afflicted
with the rabies. Those bitten are Viii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

Dillon principle. Two answered eva
sively.
''It looks bad. but we mustn't allow
this state of affairs" protested Roll
Inns. I'VE must use counter strategy"
There is only one that l know Of"
stated Kelvin quietly. Concessions"
~ will resign from my management
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

Tor 1Our or uV6 Gays
at a M e very
month, and so weak
l could hardly walk.
l cramped and had
backache and head
ache, and W a S so
nervous and weak
that l dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move in the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
ease me at those
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
REVOLUTIONARY WAR WIDOW.

Mrs. Proctors Husband Fought Under
Washinston-111 Years Old.
Mrs. Mary Trawick Proctor, III
years old, a real daughter of the Amer
lean Revolution, has been discovered
in a one room cabin in Barlow coun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
rheumatism Relieved In Six Hours.

rheumatism Relieved In Six Hours.
Or. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism usually relieves severest cases
In a few hours. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and effective.
It removes at once the cause and the
dose greatly benefits 76c and $1.00
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
Ave. Rock Island and Gust Schegel.
20 w. Second St, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

All the news all the ume-Tha
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.

Sikeston, Mo. For seven years l
suffered everything. L was in bed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

ITO be continued.)
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-09

Noise is noise, no matter how
you try to cover tand boys will be boys, no matter
how hard you try to restrain them s'SAMPECK
CLOTHES" are for lively boys who put lot OF
strain on their clothes. Strength, plus STYLE plus
pleasing price. Can you ask more?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-12-09
Styles Of the Season

We have good reason to boast a
bit about our Clothes show for fall
and winter, You will think SO, too,
when you see how far above the
average our clothing is---how SUI
perior in quality and surprising in
style. There will be some quick
choosing and rapid buying when
our friends see these stunning new
models made by Michaels, Stern &
20. 1t would be well to get yours---NOW.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-02-15
ORLEANS.

The Pythlan sisters nelQ business
meeting last evening.
Miss Grace Austin spent Monday in
Newport on business. .-.a
DR.. Eastman of Newport was in
town yesterday on business.
L. S. Nye was taken i'll Monday
morning with heart trouble.
A. C. Harris took business trip to
Newport Center last Saturday.
Mrs. John Cotton and children have
been sick with the grip the past week.
Mrs. E. E. Mathews and son Dean,
returned from Greensboro, N. c., last
Friday.
Regular communication of Valley
Lodge, F. and A. M, tomorrow evening
at 80.
George Twombly, who has been i'll
for a number of weeks, is able to be
about again.,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Bean expect to
leave for Boston tomorrow night for
a ten days visit.
A good number from here attended
the funeral of Edgar Joslyn in Brown
ington yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Leonard have
entertained Miss Eta Litchfield Of
Coventry recently.
! Miss Lula McMullen mas been en-
Pertaining her friend, Miss Ethel Hin
i ton of Island Pond.
Mr.. Graves, who has been very i'll
with typhoid fever, has made some
gain the past week.
Miss Maud Richardson, who has
been on the sick list for some time. is
able to be out again.
Mrs. Ellis was called to Walden last
week on account of the death of her
son-in-law, John Stuart.
The Pythian assembly next Wednes
day will be known as Washington
Party. Dancing from to II 80.
The attraction at the skating rink
tomorrow night will be warm sugar
Skating and warm sugar Is cents. x~1
Miss Sadie Lothrop went to St
Johnsbury last Friday for a week:
visit with her sister, Mrs. Ralph Hook
err.
Fred Towle and Grace Ticehurs
were united in marriage last Thurs
day at West Derby by Rev. j. T. Bus
we'll.
Regular services in both churche!
next Sabbath at the usual hours. The
public is given a most cordial invita-
ton.
The next Pythian assembly will b.
held Wednesday evening, Feb. %
Madam Brooks orchestra will furnish
the music.
At the M. E. prayer meeting this
evening the following subject will
be under discussion, 'How to Xii
Prayer meeting"
The regular service of song will be
given in the congregational church
next Sunday evening at 7:15. Every
body cordially inS tied.
The regular prayer service this eve.
ming in the Congregational vestry.
Subject, 'The Duty of Encouraging. "
Let there be full attendance.
The Senior and Junior Endeavor
societies had joint meeting in the
Congregational vestry Sunday evening
and large number were present.
Epworth League meeting on Sunday
evening: the subject considered will be
Making the World Acquainted with
God" A good attendance is desired
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-02-15
B. O. SMITH, Proprietor

school hour entitled "Lincoln Legion
Service. Number One.'' All parts of
the program were rendered, music by
young mems trio, signing of Lincoln
temperance pledge, reading Of Presi-
dent Taft's letter by the postmistress,
and liberal offering for the Marion
Lawrence Temperance Press. The
church was beautifully decorated with
flags and tricolor bunting, which are
to remain for George Washington
memorial service next Sunday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-02-15


Lodge, F. and A. NJ, attended the
10th Masonic district meeting held in
Barton Monday afternoon and eve
ming.
The Modern Woodmen of America
held their regular meeting in their
hall in Darling's block last evening
and several candidates received the
first degree.
Mrs. C.. E. Gay entertained her
Sunday school class in her home last
Thursday afternoon. Twelve sat down
to tea and a most delightful time
was enjoyed by all.
There was large attendance at
Congregational Sunday school service
last Sabbath. A Lincoln Memorial
service was used. The Blues are
ahead II points this week. The adult
classes have made large gains.
Anyone having dishes at the vestry
of the Congregational church will
have an opportunity to get them on
Tuesday afternoon, Feb. list. An
effort will be made to dispose of those
remaining for any price they will
bring.
The Mission Bees met with Miss
Hazel Harris yesterday afternoon
and planned work for the year.
They will have a candy booth at the
Washington Tea Party given by the
Ladies' Aid society next Tuesday
evening. They solicit your patronage.
G. F. Stevens left Sunday after
noon with Mr.. Blasdell's horses and
drove to Ha1dwick. Next morning
he continued his journey to P1ainfeld,
where the horses will be cared for.
Mr.. Blasdell and his two daughters,
Misses Levine and Ella, leave for
Southern Pines tonight on the mid
night train.
The Junior Endeavor society held a
valentine social in the vestry of the
Congregational church last evening.
The decorations we're all very appro-
pirate for the occasion. Some forty
of the Juniors were present with their
mothers, making a merry company of
about 70 persons. Various games
were played, after which refreshments
consisting of cake and ice cream were
served. All went home delighted with
the entertainment.
Fifty members of Valley Lodge
No. 106, F. and A. NJ, went to Iras
burg last Thursday evening on invita-
tion by Central Lodge. No. 81, F. anC
A. M, and conferred the third degree
on the candidate in waiting. Two
four-horse sleighs and seven single
teams conveyed the jolly crowd
repast served by Central Lodge anc
| of fLa I,,Ir -
the final farewells were said. A very
pleasant and profitable evening of
true, genuine fellowship was enjoyed
The basket ball game last THURSDAY
night at Newport between the Or
leans Independents and the Newport
High School teams resulted in the
score of 40 to % in favor of Newport
Line up was as follows:
Newport Orleans
Buck, harrington, rb, L. Turnbull
Smith. Hunter, Id R. Turnbull, Scott
Wilcox, C, c. Smith
| Massey, rf, Wilkle
Ferrin, If, Dubois
Referee, Currier. Time, three fifteer
minute periods: first, N. HIS. Is, O.
l., 10: second. N. H. S., 80; O. l., II
final, N. H. S., 40, O. l., %.
The February committee of the
Ladies' Aid society of the Congrega
tional church will give a Martha
Washington Tea Party on Feb. 81 al
6 80 o'clock. George and Martha
Washington will be there with theil
friends. Don't miss it, as an old fash
Toned supper is in store for you a
6 80. Admission Is and 20 cents. The
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-02-15
Stray Hound

A black, white and tan female hound
came to my place about February 1.
Owner may have same by proving
property and paying charges.
o. N. CALDERWOOD,
79p West Glover, VT.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-02-15
100 Pounds Of Rich Creamy "0d-Fashionedp Chocolates

ladies will meet at 2 p. m for socia,
and work will be begun on materia
for the coming fair in November. The
ladies of the society and others inter.
ested are requested to bring or send
material for one apron at this time.
Don't forget the date next Tuesday
afternoon and evening. ...
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-02-15
Orleans News Page
News and Views from this
Hustling Village
G. l. SHAEFFER. Local Editor
C. L. SHAEFFER, Local Editor

About forty members of Valley
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, attended the
10th Masonic district meeting held in
Barton Monday afternoon and eve
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-02
MRS. KENNEDY A HOSTESS.

Mrs. Thomas Kennedy had her
guests at a very enjoyable afternoon
party yesterday at her home In South
Holman street the members of the
Good VIII Club. 1t was the afternoon
for the regular bi-monthly meeting and
all the members were present. They
met socially and enjoyed several games
of pedro. Seven games were played at
the small tables before the honors were
awarded. Mrs. Kennedy retained the
hostess prize as Is customary in the
club and the remaining honors We're
won by Mrs Mable Truedeil and Mrs.
Bauman. Mrs. Smith was awarded the
consolation prize. At tho conclusion Of
the games other social diversions were
enjoyed after which the hostess served
her guests with a daintily arranged
course luncheon. Mrs. Charles Luth-
man was named as the next hostess and
she will entertain in two weeks at her
home in West Sibley street. The card
games Will be the feature of entertain
ment at the meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-02
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

To remove the smell of fresh paint
put a pail of cold water in the room
and change 1t every two or three hours
II simple brown frame seems too
dark for photograph, 1t may be great
ly lightened by introducing a tiny
molding of gold just inside the inner
edge OF the frame.
To remove grease from a kitchen ta-
BILE scrub well with hot water to which
half a teaspoonful of whiting has been
added: wipe and then dry thoroughly
with a clean cloth. This will make the
table look equal to new.
Mutton dripping will not set hard
and suety. as 1T usually does, IL directly
the fat is poured from the baking tin
the vessel containing il is put at the
back of the stove and allowed to stay
there until the stove itself cools.
A slice of lemon put into the cop
per when boiling clothes will make
them beautifully white and will re-
move all stains from handkerchiefs
and children's clothes. Cut the lemon
with the rind into slices, and allow it
to remain in the boiler until the clothes
are ready to come out.
A heavy broom should be chosen for
thorough sweeping in preference to a
process. Test new broom by pressing
the edge against the floor If the straws
bristle out and bend the broom is a
poor one and should be rejected; they
should remain in a firm, solid mass.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-02

ing atractively carried out in red, white
and blue The hosts and hostesses
greeted their many guests as they ar
rived after which they gathered in
formally and listened to short musi-
al program. Miss Harriet Ferris gave
group of vocal selections and Mr..
kouts rendered a number of violin
solos. Mrs. L. A. Minard who accom-
panied Mr.. Kutes on the piano. also
rendered a pretty instrumental solo,
The program was very enjoyable At
ter the program the guests were served
with refreshments. Six young laoie5
of the church presided at the refresh
ment tables. The tables were prettfIy
trimmed with national colors ad bou-
quets of flowers. There was very
large attendance during the hours of
the reception and the guests reported
the entertainment as having been
thoroughly enjoyed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-02

A special meeting of the members of
the alumni association of the Ham
mond high school Will take place this
evening in the assembly room of the
Central Building. A large attendance
of members is desired as the plans for
the annual banquet will be completed
The members of Hammond Hive No
l. o. T. NJ. will meet in the X of P
Hall this evening for their regular BIZ
monthly meeting. A large attendance
is desired as the usual business and
social program will be carried out.
A meeting of the members of Golden
Rod Camp No. is57 Royal Neighbors
will take place this evening in Longs
Hall in State street. A large attend
ance of members IS desired as plans
will be made for Decoration Day
Mrs. w. G. Paxton and Mrs Virgil
S. Reiter will entertain at the next
meeting OF the members OF the Ladies
Auxiliary to the University club Tues
day afternoon. June 9Th in the Univer-
sity club rooms. The afternoon Will
be passed playing several games of
bridge whist
Miss Marion Spaulding of Lincoln
avenue will spend Saturday and Sun
day visiting relatives in Evanston, Ill.
The members of the choir of the
First Christian chucrh will give an
ice cream social at Central Park Sat
urday evening, June 3rd to which they
cordially invite the public. The pro-
ceeds will be used for the benefit of
the church.
Mrs. Black will entertain the MEM
bers of the North Side Ladies' club this
afternoon at her hosne in Pine street.
It is the regular monthly social meet
ing at which the members will en-
broider and spend pleasant social
time.
Mrs. Lawrence Cox in entertaining
the members of the Marquette club at
an afternoon euchre party today at her
home in South Holman street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-02
A BANQUET.

The young people of the Sunday
School Of st. Paufs Episcopal church
enjoyed a social session last evening in
the guild room of the church in Rim
bach avenue. The affair was planned
several weeks ago to follow a contest in
which the children secured new mem :
bers for the Sunday school and their
regular attendance was also considered.
The Red Side was the losing side and
gave the entertainment in honor of the
members of the Blue Side They served
a banquet at seven o'clock and a pleas
ant social program followed. There
were many in attendance and they
spent an enjoyable evening