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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Reynolds.

Professor J. E. Delmarter of Chi
cago arrived Sunday and is conduct
ing a singing class. About 30 per-
sons have Joined the adult class
which meets at $40 each evening.
A children's class meets after school.
Miss Marcia Stoddard of Rock Is
land was the guest of Miss Mary
Wayne last week.
The Epworth league took in
s2S,26 at their sociable Friday even
ing.
Miss Mae Oleson gave a watch
party New Years eve in honor of the
Misses Greta Curry, Marion Pearson.
Dorothy Rhoades and Bessie Miller
of Rock Island.
Miss Irma McIntire entertained a
small party of young ladies Satur-
day evening.
Marion Mcconnell returned to Ur-
bana Tuesday.
Professor William V. Scott return'
ed from Adrian, Mich, Monday.
Miss Ruth Wait returned to Evan
ston Tuesday.
Rev. ]. F. Leigh has commenced
the revival meetings at the NJ. e.
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
SilVis

Mrs. Antonio Swenson is recover
ing from a severe attack of lung
trouble.
Mrs. Harry Frymeyer spent New
Years at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Black, who live on a
farm near La Sale.
c. II. Stephens and family spent
the past week visiting at the H. S.
Silvis home.
Mrs. r. Flynn of Waterloo, Iowa,
visited with relatives here part of
last week.
Mrs. George Nichol entertained
her neice. Miss Phoebe Lewis of
last week.
Mrs. II. Bull had as her guests
New Years her grand children, Alice
and Gregg Brown of Osborn.
The local baseball nine gave
ball at Cooney's hall last Saturday
evening It was largely attended.
o. G. Robinson. a conductor on
the Rock Island road. has returned
from visiting his parents at Gamer
on. No
The year 1911 was duly ushered
in with much noise and commotion
in the village, including the blowing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Christian Scientists DiscIaim All
Responsibility for Mrs. Stetson's Acts

been reinstated, her utterances on the
subject of Christian Science cannot be
regarded as of much Importance.
So far as l know there is nothing in
the writings of Mrs. Eddy that would
justify the expectation that she will
appear in the flesh or jim the sem
blance of human form" Mrs. Eddy
regarded Christ Jesus as the perfect
way shower and exemplar for man
kind. II is in her illumination of the
words and works of Jesus that Chris
tian Scientists are finding the way Of
salvation. Christ Jesus healed the
sick. raised the dead. raised himself
from the dead. and rose above the be-
lief in material existence. He furnish
ed the perfect example. Christian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Mrs. Powell Almost Dead

Dry Ridge, Ky.-"I could hardly
walk across the ROOM" says Mrs.
Lydia Powell of Dry Ridge" before
l tried Cardui. / was so poorly, I
was almost dead. Now, / can walk
four miles and do my work with
much ease. I praise Cardui for my
wonderful cure" Cardui is success
full in benefiting sick women, because
il is composed of ingredients that
act specifically on the womanly con-
stitution. relieving headache, back
ache, irregularity. misery and dis
tress- Only a good medicine could
show such continual increase in
popularity as Cardui has for the
past so years. Try Cardui, the wo-
mans tonic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Hamlet

Hoyt Lee and sisters, Misses Izora
and Lena, returned Monday to the
University of Illinois at Urbana to
resume their studies, after spending
the Christmas vacation with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Lee.
Misses Gladys and Edna Boyles re-
turned to their home at Gibson, Iowa
Monday, after a weeks visit with
relatives and friends.
Miss Bessie Cooper returned to
De Kalb Monday to resume her
studies, after spending the holidays
here.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross German depart
ed Monday for their home at Gettys-
burg, S. d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

Chicago, H., Jan. 2, Editor The Ar
ayus. Rock Island, Ill.-My Dear Sir:
in view of the fact that Mrs. Stetson,
OF New York. was for sometime prior
TO the passing of Mrs. Eddy, and is
now. outside the Christian Science
church what she has to say with refer
ence to the possible temperance of
Mrs. Eddy on this plane of existence
will hardly be taken seriously by peo-
pie in general, and certainly should
not be considered as representing in
any way the views OF christian Sci
entists. It is well known that Mrs.
Stetson was communicated from the
mother church because her teachings
were found to be contrary to the teach
ing of Mrs. Eddy. Since she has not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

dizzy and fell backwards to the Dot
tom of the fight He alighted on ms
shoulder and the back Of his head, and
his skull was fractured. He was found
In an unconscious state. He was born
March II, 1928. In Gestringen, province
of Hanover, Germany. In 1858 he was
married here to Miss Louisa Roettger,
who survives him, besides three sons,
Henry and Charles of Davenport and
William Of Lost Nation: three daugn-
tiers. Mrs. Lizzie Thede, Mrs. Sophia
Mardis. and Mrs. Tillie Dittner, all OF
Davenport The funeral will take place
from the home at Sunday afternoon.
Leading Lady Injured.-Dthel Adam
son, leading lady with the Princess
Stock company. slipped and fell yester-
day afternoon on Perry street and was
quite painfully bruised She displayed
rare grit by insisting IN filing her part
at the afternoon matinee.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. Maria Hem
pei died at the home OF her son, 2431
Rockingham road. She was born March
8, 1884, In Dancig. Prussia. Germany.
She was married to Detlof Hempel in
1883 in Davenport. He preceded her
in death by over Is years. She is sur
vived by her son Frank. one sister,
Mrs. Louise Schneider, both of Daven-
port. The funeral was held this after
noon from the home.
Howard. infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. II. Fowler, 2023 Ripley street, died
at the home of spinal meningitis, The
funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs q H. Whitcomb
was held at 2 30 this afternoon from
the late home, with services conduct
ed by Rev. Mr. Coffman. Interment
took place in Oakdale cemetery. Ellen
Marie Miner was born June q, 1865.
and was married to Edgar Hiram Whit
comb. who preceded her in death on
Dec. &c, 1909. Mrs. Whitcomb was one
of the founders Of the club of 80, and
also of the local branch of Colonial
Danes. She was a member of the
First Presbyterian church. One daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. v. Dart, living at home.
survives. Another daughter Edith
Maud. wife Of A. We're Martin, died Feb.
5, 1895.
Michael Harrington, for many years
a resident of Davenport, died yester-
day after a short illness at the family
home, 2425 Farnam street. He was
born Nov. 8, 1926. in County Rosco-
men, Ireland. Those who survive him
are the following: His wife, Catherine :;
five sons. Joseph. William. Thomas and
Frank of Davenport. and Michael of
Fulton. H.; two daughters, Mrs. George
Fisher of Rock Island. and Mrs. Harry
Berg of Davenport. The funeral will
be held Friday afternoon from the late
home. with services at o'clock at ST.
Paul's Apostle church. Interment will
be made in st. Mary's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
&uuiDe
MOLINE

Greek Gamblers Fined.-Magistrate
Cartwright of East Moline held spe-
cial session and disposed Of Greek
gambling cases. Nick Pulos was fined
$3.50 for running a gaming house
Spires Kouveles. Peter Chr1stoccus'|
Andre Yartones, Alex Treantes, Tom
Brown and Henry Deamos were assess
ed $3.50 each for gambling. Pulos,
Keuveles and Deamos did not pay and
were committed TO the city jail. Peter
Porpapos, the Greek, who MONDAY
wanted his brother Harry jailed for
three years for assault with deadly
weapon. relented and preferred dis
orderly conduct charge. Harry was
fined $3.50 and being unable to pay
was returned to jail
S2o97e Involved in Factory Site
Transfer-Formal transfer of the land
now occupied by the Marseilles plant
in East Moline has been made to the
company. The land was owned by E.
H. Guyer c. f. White, G. H. Pope and
George W. Ross. The sum involved
in the transaction was S20,979.
Insurance in Force S2,3oo,677. - Ac-
cording to reports submitted at the
18th annual meeting of the Moline
Mutual Insurance company, the year
of 1910 was the best in the history OF
the organization. The meeting was
held in Turner hall More than $780,
600 worth of insurance was written in
1910. giving a net increase in risks
carried of more than quarter of
million dollars. Eleven claims for
damages were allowed, and S1,4S3.3O
paid in full settlement of these claims.
No assessment was levied in 1910, and
only nine have been levied in the last
10 years This makes the average as
sessment cost only 81 cents per thous-
and per year. A. E, Froyd was elected
delegate to the Illinois Association of
Mutual Insurance companies conven-
ton, which will be held in Springfield
Jan. "a, 25 and &c. Charles A. Creutz
was named alternate. The three direc,
tors whose terms expired were unani-
mously reelected for a period of three
years. They are John A. Godehn, John
A. Swanson, and Gust Gullberg. The
auditing committee for the coming year
is Charles A. Creutz, J. F. Freeman,
and S. E. Lindblom.
$e,o81.18 in SiIvis Treasury. - City
Clerk Ireland's report to the Silvis
board of trustees shows a prosperous
financial condition Various commit
tees had the following amounts of cash
on hand Dec. /: Salaries, 81 ,330.45;
police, $426.34; street and alley, 81
09620; printing, rent and fuel, $2sS.96;
fire, light and water, 81 ,S9S.72; build
ings, grounds and parks, S84S.35;
health, s464.24; sinking. $3.50 and spe-
cial assessment, $477.93, making a
grand total of $S,081.1S. This amount
is to run the village until May 1.
implement Dealer is Victim of Ac-
cident.-D. P. Gardner, an implement
dealer from Iowa, was painfully injur-
ed Tuesday. He handles the Deere
line, and was being shown around the
plant at the time he was hurt. He was
in the engine room when he slipped on
the concrete floor and dislocated his
left elbow. He was removed to his
room in the Manufacturers hotel and
is under the care of a physician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
HoM,a This.

We offer 500 reward for any case
of catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 10 years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs
cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

Scientists believe that Mrs. Eddy has
explained the principle of Jesus
work in such a way as to make it DEM
onstrable for all time to those who
truly understand 1t, and tina present
fruits of Christian Science attest its
value to humanity.
Very truly yours.
GEORGE SHAW COOK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
DAVENPORT

Husband May Be "squaw Man.
Mira Elizabeth e McCauslin, go East
Ninth street, has fled suit for divorce
an the district court from her husband.
William McCauslin- Mrs. McCauslin
charges desertion and statutory charg-
ses in her petition. The McCauslfns
were married In Utica, III, June, 1889
They have seven children. six OF whom
are minors. Mrs. McCauslin charges
Ehax her husband left her two years
ago and was last heard from in Wash
kngton. where he was thought 20 be
living as a "squaw man" She asks
The custody Of her nix minor children.
| Don't Want Tax Ferrets. - Henry
lSchroeder was elected chairman Of
the board of county supervisors at the
first meeting OF the new board held
Tuesday afternoon at the court house.
Bonds OF the various county officers
were submitted for the approval OF the
board committee from the Greater
Davenport committee appeared before
THE board to protest against the en-
iployment of tax ferret in Scott coun-
ty The board so far has received
nothing In the form of an offer from
any firm Of ferrets. members Of the
board told the committee. The mem
beers of the committee were E. P. Adler.
j. B. Richardson, Woodwork Clum,
John A Feeney, and Lee Dcugherty.
The proposition said to have come
from the tax ferrets to dig up hidden
personal property in Scott county was
made outside of the board, the latter'S
members say, as there is nothing be
fore the board in the way of a tax
ferret offer.
Drink Dragged; Loses Money.-De-
lclaring that he had been doped in a
Third street saloon and that two men
with whom he had been Willing away
a few hours before down town bars
had robbed him of several dollars,
Tom Flavin, plasterer. six months
resident Of Davenport, told the police
that the men had stolen over $50 from
him. Flavin said that he had been
edoped, slugged and robbed. The police
are investigating his story. Flavin
'claims a man with a big cowboy hat
and a red shirt stole his money.
.
Fall Fatal to Aged Man.-Henry G.
Schmidt died at his home. 2125 Rock
ingham road, as the result of injuries
received when he fell down stairs
Tuesday. An inward hemorrhage of
the brain is supposed to have been the
ultimate cause of death Mr.. Schmidt
had been down in the cellar of his
home. and was returning when, it is
believed, he either tumbled or became
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Davenport Coliseum.
Masquerade ball Saturday night

Chamberlafn's Cough Remedy is a
very valuable medicine for throat and
lung troubles, quickly relieves and
cures painful breathing and a dan
gerous sounding cough which indi-
Gates congested lungs. Sold by all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

health. Doan's Kidney Pills deserve
the entire credit for my cure"
For sale by ali dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn company. Buff
State.
Remember the name-Doan's--
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Bossinq the Boss.

"Your clerks seem to be in a good
humor." remarked the friend of the
great merchant.
eyes," replied the great merchant.
my wife has just been In, and IT,
tickles them to death to see somebody
boss me around" -Philadelphia Rec
ord
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Beware of Tight Cough,
Precedes Pneumonia
Home Made Syrup Loosens.

You can make a simple lax
alive cough syrup which will
loosen the tightest cough in
one hour and cure any cough
or cold in a very short time.
Here is the formula:
GRADUATED sugar syrup. 1914 ozs.
Essence mentno-laxene. y oZs.
Make the syrup by using a
pint of graduated sugar and a
half pint of boiling water.
Mix, stir and let cool. Then
go TO the drug store and buy
2h ounce package Of es-
sence mentho-laxene (concen-
trated) empty 1t into a pint
bottle and I'LL up with the
syrup. Take a teaspoonful
every hour or two as needed
and you will soon be entirely
rid of your cough and cold.
This relieves and cures old
people quicker and surer than
anything ever heard of and it
is just fine for children. they
like the taste so well.
Compared with labeled
cough preparations, you'll
save SO or - and not be TAX
ing chloroform or harmful
constipating mixtures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
IN Her SidA

81 didn't know you had any idea OF
marrying her"
81 didn't. The idea was hers
Lippincott's.
Evening star., 1911-08-28
HARPER'S MEMORY H0N0RED.
Late Clerk of Juvenile Court Eulo-
gized at Memorial Services.

Memorial services for Joseph Harper.
clerk Of the Juvenile Court. who died last
Tuesday. held yesterday morning at the
Waugh NJ. E. Church. were attended by
many members OF the Washington Bar
Association. officials OF the Juvenile and
Police courts and friends OF Mr. Harper.
Rev. A. H. Thompson. pastor of the
church, eulogized Mr.. Harper in a me-
mortal sermon. recalling his services to
the church, his faithfulness to his duties
and the simple faith he held In God
He was q noble man." said Rev. Mr..
Thompson, lone who lived q noble life,
one who honored the God who made him
and made faith in human kindness
easier"
Briefly, Rev. Mr.. Thompson reviewed
Mr.. Harper's connection with the Juve-
nile Court. which placed him in q position
to deal directly with wayward children
and better their conditions. In conclu-
zion. he said: I'VE cannot forget him. We
should not let his memory die. BY emu
lating his example We may rear to him a
monument which foods canot destroy or
time decay"
Upon the return Of Judge De Lacy. Sep
tember 5. Mr.. Harper's successor will be
appointed. While there are numerous ap-
plicants for the office, Charles A. Beirne,
the deputy clerk of the Juvenile Court,
Harper's illness, is favored by the court
officers. He has been connected with the
court for two years, and his duties as
deputy clerk have made him familiar
with the rules Of the court. The clerk
ship pays salary of $1,000.
Evening star., 1911-08-28
NOT VICTIM OF WRECK.
James Boyce of This City Reported
Alive end Well at Rochester.

James Boyce Of s31 aga street north
west, who was thought yesterday to
have been one OF the wreck victims, is
reported 70 be in Rochester. N. Y. He
was not on the wrecked train.
Mrs. E. A. Boyce. his wife. was great
ly alarmed Saturday. and again yester-
day. when she read in the newspapers
that the body OF a man wearing cum
buttons marked "B" was found IN the
wreck AS she had not heard from her
husband from the time he left this
city to attend the G. A. r. encampment
at Rochester, she feared the worst She
telegraphed to her son. Joseph Boyce,
who was at Atlantic City, n j., to 20
to the scene OF the wreck and see IL
the body was that OF hts father.
Mrs. Boyce also called at police
headquarters and told Inspector Board.
man. chief Of detectives, of her fears
The inspector communicated with Chief
OF Police ]. M. Quigley at Rochester.
Mrs. Boyce received a telegram from
her son last night stating that his
father was in Rochester. and had not
been in the wreck.
Inspector Boardman also received a
telegram from Chief OF Police Quig-
ley. stating: mo person of the name
Of James Boyce injured or killed in
wreck Of train No. 4, on the Lehigh
Valley railroad at Manchester, or has
been identified
Evening star., 1911-08-28
GOES TO ENGLISH CHURCH.
Rev. Patrick Henry Murphy Resigns
as Vicar Of Epiphany.

Rev. Patrick Henry Murphy. vicar OF
Epiphany Episcopal Chapel, has submit
ted his resignation to Rev. DR.. Randolph
H. McKim. rector Of Epiphany parish,
in order to become curate Of Shedeld.
England. Episcopal Church. He proposes
to remain at Epiphany Chapel for sew
eral weeks longer. planning to take up
the work in England about October 15
The clergyman. who came to Washing
ton two years ago after spending twenty
two years in missionary work in the
mountain districts Of Idaho. Utah, Wyo-
ming and Montana, received his theologi-
cal education at ST Bees College, Cum
berland, England. Subsequently he spent
nine years as lay missionary in Bel
fast. Ireland.
One Of the reasons which Mr.. Murphy
gives for leaving Washington is that In
this country the Episcopal Church con-
ducts no schools where clergymen's chill
dren can be cared for in cases Of neces-
sity. AS he has several small children
he believes their interests will be best
conserved by the change which he is
making.
At the Shemeld church. the present rec
tor II an aged man. and thus the curate
will have practically the entire work of
the parish on his shoulders. Mr.. Murphy
declared today that 1t Is q source OF deep
regret to him to leave Washington. but
that he believes he is making the change
for the best.
Evening star., 1911-08-28
Band Concerts Today.

Concert by the United States Sol
diers' Home Band, Monday after
noon, August %, 1911, beginning
at O'Clock. John s. M. thinner
mann. director.
March. Battle Of the Waves" Hall
Overture, "Oberon".. Won Weber
Orchestral suite. "Siguard Jorsal-
/. vorspiel-"In the Kings Hail."
2. Intermezzo-''Bergh
Dream"
8. March-"Homage."
Excerpts from THE Waltz
Dream :..:. Strauss
Waldteufel
Gems from "The Red Mill" Herbert
Finale, Down in Yucatan". Henry
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Concert at Washington Barracks,
United States Engineer Band,
julius Hamper, leader; Monday,
August 2S. at pm.
March, 'Garde Jaeger zu Pferdo.
Linke
Overture, "Nabucodonoser". Verdi
Waltz, "Girls of Baden. =. .Komzak
Suite Espagnole, La Feria.
(a) Los Toros."
(b) La Roja."
(c) La Zarzuela."
Intermezzo. "Pepita" .....Tobani
Selection, "A Stubborn Gin
derella" Howard
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
LINCOLN PARK.
BY the 18th L. 8. Cavalry Band.
G. F. Tyrrell, director.
7:3O pm.
Program:
March. Entry of the
Gladiators'' ....................Fu Fucik
Overture, "Slavonic Mel
Three dances. Henry VIII
German
(a) Morris Dance"
(b) Shepherd Dance"
(c) Torch Dance"
Waltz, "Isar Lieder" ........ .Gung'l
Poem, 1dilio ....................L0 LOCK
Selection. :The Fortune
Teller" .......................H Herbert
March, 'Coontown Chimes"
Webster
Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1911-08-28
DROWNED BY ACCIDENT.
Coroner's View of the Death Of Dan.
iel Connor.

certificate of accidental death was
given today by Coroner hewitt in the
case of Daniel Connor. sixty years old.
whose body was found yesterday after
noon about 2:30 o'clock floating In the
Eastern branch near the foot Of I'd
street southeast. George Maloy and
George FAINT. residents of the SOUTH
east section Of the city. found the body
and notified the police.
The body was taken to the morgue.
It was not identified until this morning.
Connor was a native of Ireland, and
had resided in this city twenty-four years.
He left his home at 1928 11th street
northwest yesterday morning to go to
14th and w streets southeast, where he
was. employed as foreman on street work.
1t is stated that he was suffering from
an attack Of cramps when he left home.
This morning his relatives, who were
mystfhed over his absence. made In
quiries for him. and were horrihed to
discover his body in the morgue. It Is
not known how he happened to get into
the water. but 1t Is certain, the police
say. that he was not victim OF foul
play.
Coroner Nevitt made an investigation
and concluded the drowning was the re-
suit of an accident. He gave certificate
accordingly. Today the body was turned
over TO an undertaken and prepared for
burial