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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
HAVE YOU Been
SWIMMING YET?
Season Formally Opened by
Physical Instructor at
Augustana.
CUTS A HOLE IN THE ICE
Prof. Thor Norberg Follows Usual
Custom of Taking Plunge on
First of March.
CUTS A HOLE IN THE ICE

With the temperature about 3S
Mississippi still having a coating OF
ice along it's banks about one-inch
and a half in thickness, Professor
Thor Norberg, physical director of
Augustana college and a former
member of the Swedish gymnastic
team which won first honors at the
Olympic games in London, took his
first dip of the season in the river at
Peterson's boat livery, near Eigh-
teenth street, Moline, amid the
cheers of a crowd of enthusiastic
spectators at o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
Professor Norberg usually opens
the swimming season by taking a
dip the first day of spring. As there
was a layer Of ice about one and one
half inches thick along the bank at
Peterson's boat livery, it was neces-
sary to break hole in the ice before
Mr.. Norberg could take his swim.
Downing his bathing suit right in
the open he dived into the water and
for a minute or more swan around
between the numerous chunks of
ice, seemingly enjoying himself just
as much as il II we're the first Of
June instead of the flrst of March
Just as he was about to dive a pic
photographer. Mr.. Norberg says that
he feels no i'll effects whatever from
his cold plunge. He received a few
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
MAY CARRY MAIL
Rock Island Southern Has APP
phcation for Contract
With Government.
FAVORABLE ACTION SOON
Will Be of Considerable Benefit to
Towns Along Line, Particu-
larry Aledo.

Superintendent Mccullough has re
ceived a letter from e. l. West Of the
government mail service concerning
the establishment of a mail run on
the Rock Island Southern, the mes
sage informing the railroad official
that a recommendation was forwarded
to the department several days ago.
This makes it look bright for the early
completion of arrangements whereby
the r. l. S. can carry United States
mails between the various points
along the line.
When the road was first opened for
traffic the matter of carrying mail
was taken up with Mr. West, and it
was learned that until the regular
schedule of the road was mapped out
and in operation the postofice peo-
pie could do nothing concern.
ing the carrying of mail. AS
soon as the present schedule was put
in operation. Mr.. West was informed
and then it was he forwarded the rec
ommerIation that the right to carry
mail be given the road. It is expected
that the matter will be passed soon
and the service granted.
BENEFIT TO ALEDO.
This will be of particular benefit to
Aledo as it will mean the Mercer coun-
ty seats will get its Chicago mail
several hours earlier than 1t does
now. The terminal cities, Rock Island
and Monmouth, will also receive some
benefit. as it will expedite the trans
mission of mail between the two cit
les and incidentally vastly improve
the service among the smaller towns
the tri-Cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
Attacks School Principal.

A severe attack on school princi-
pal. Charles B. Allen, of Sylvania,
Ga, is thus told by him. For more
than three years" he writes, 81 suf-
fered indescribable torture from
rheumatism. liver and stomach trou-
bic and diseased kidneys. All rem
edies failed till l used Electric Bit
tiers, but four bottles of this wonder
full remedy cured me completely"
Such results are common. Thous-
ands bless them for curing stomach
trouble, female complaints. kidney
disorders. biliousness and for new
health and vigor. Try them. Only
80 cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
ASKS BIC DAMAGES
East Moline Colored Woman
Seeks to Recover $4,000
From Railway.
PLAINTIFF IS ELIZA LEWIS
Claims to Have Been Struck and In
ternally Injured by Car on
NJ. e. NJ. & w. Lines.

The trial OF the damage suit
brought by Mrs. Eliza Lewis of East
Moline against the Moline, East Mo-
line and WATERFOWL railway company
was started today in the circuit court
before Judge w H. Gest. The plain
tiff, who is colored. claims she was
struck by a street car while crossing
a street in East Moline. At the time,
she says. she did not realize that she
was hurt, but later it developed that
she had suffered internal injuries. She
asks damages amounting to SIC, 900. The
accident happened Nov %, 1908. Her
attorney is George G. Wenger. The
railway company which is represented
by the firm of Searle & Marshall, con-
tends that the plaintff was waiting be-
side the track and that as the car
turned the curve at that point the rear
end swung out and struck her. The
company viii attempt to prove that
she and not the corporation should be
held responsible for the accident
DOCKET BEING REDUCED.
Thanks to the efforts of Judge Gest,
the docket for the circuit court is be-
ing considerably reduced during the
present term. Inasmuch as there are
enough cases on the docket to occupy
the court for several years to come
without any new business being taken
up at all, IL IL thought to be high time
to cut down the list. Accordingly
Judge Gest Is insisting upon speedy
trials In all cases which have been on
the docket for several years and mo-
tons for further contfnuances have
to be accompanied by good and SUM-
cient reasons showing cause for such
action. AS a result, during the past
two weeks, nearly a score OF cases
have been finally disposed of and re-
moved from the docket, when under
ordinary circumstances only two or
three or possibly four would have
been settled. The prospect Of imme-
diate trial has caused many cases to
be settled out Of court and in others
the plaintiffs are failing to appear I'm
less they are reasonably certain of
their contentious and not DESTROYS of
calling down the displeasure of the
court for having started a case in
which there were really no grounds
The court is also refusing TO brook
any delay in trials and this morning
his honor had a lively setto with an
attorney who desired time to prepare
motion which the court thought
ought to have been prepared ahead
of time so that there need be no de-
lay in the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
CONNECTS MANY TOWNS

Sterling-Mol Traction Company
Plans Network of Lines.
A certificate of incorporation for
the Sterling Moline Traction company
has been filed in the office OF the re-
corder of Lee county. The Dixon
News says:
This company, which is being f.
nanced by local capitalists OF Sterling,
Rock Falls and the nearby country,
contemplates the building Of roads
which will connect the towns of Ster-
ling, Rock Falls. Tampico. Morrison.
Prophetstown, Erie, Moline to the
west, and Van Petten, Walnut and
Princeton to the south. In building
the line to Walnut it is proposed to
pass through the western portion of
Lee county and take in Van Petten.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02

bruises. however, from the many
pieces of ice in the water when he
took his dive, but that was all.
SWIMMER OF REPUTE.
Professor Norberg is a swimmer of
some little reputation. While in
Sweden he was considered one of its
best swimmers. His speciality, how
ever. is fancy high diving. 1t is his
intention to compete in the worlds
championship diving contest at the
Olympic games in Stockholm in 1912.
He has done some long distance
swimming here in the Mississippi
river in good time, having swan
across the river in a little less than
a half hour While in Sweden he
was shipwrecked once and was fore
ed to swim over three miles fully
clothed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
EASIER FOR THE EMPL DYES
Rock Island Road Changes Pension
Application Blanks.

Employees Of the Rock Island road in
the trf-eities and in Silvis are pleased
over news from Chicago that the ON
Gals OF the line have yielded to the
request that certain clauses be cut
from the new pension application
blanks
After q conference with a commit
tee Of employees. some of whose mem
bers were from this locality. the COM
pany's ofaciaIs consented TO scratch
all clauses to which the workingmen
objected. Among these was the in
definite hospital clause.
AS the scratched application blanks,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
SKIN SUFFERER SAYS
II I HAD ONLY KNOWN

IF l had only known how quickly
eczema can be cured, what long
years of awful suffering it would
have saved me-" writes F.. A. VIII
OF 25O6 Washington street. San
Francisco, Cal.
This. after 40 years of suffering
and after using less than one bottle
of the oil of wintergreen-thymol ID.
d. D. Prescription.
Try at least a % cent bottle. To
our certain knowledge ID. ID. ID. Pre-
scription always gives instant relief
absolute relief inside OF 10 sec
onds.
The Harper house pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
THREE BOYS ARE ARRESTED
PeddIer Charges Them With Throw
ing Rocks at Him.

Walter Nelson, Wallace Turnbloom.
and Everett Kinney. all boys under
the age Of Il. were arrested today on
warrant sworn out by Simon Brien.
a peddler. who charged them with
having assaulted him while he was
driving about in his wagon. He says
they threw rocks, bottles and chunks
of mud at him. This occurred a week
ago. according 70 the plaintiff The
trial OF the boys has been set for sat
urday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
Kills a Murderer.

A merciless murderer is appendi-
citis with many victims, but DR..
Kings New l 'fc Pills kill 1t ~ pre-
vention. They gently stimulate stom-
ach, liver and bowels, preventing
that Ciogging that invites appendi-
citis, curing constipation. headache.
biliousness. chills. twenty-five cents
at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
Mr.. Yerbury ResIqns.

Word has been received here from
Orville G. Yerbury, that he has re-
signed his position as director of ply.
steal draining at the Y. NJ. c. A. al
Stockton. Cal. What his plans for the
future are. he does not state. Mr.
Yerbury has been in the association
work for several years, and previous to
his removal from the city. took an &C
tive part in the work of the local asso
citation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
A Eierce NInht Alarm

is the hoarse, startling cough of a
child. suddenly attacked by Group.
Often it aroused Lewis Chamblin OF
Manchester, Ohio Or. r. No. p for
their four children were greatly sub
ject to Group. Sometimes in severe
attacks" he wrote, I'VE we're afraid
they would die, but since we proved
what a certain remedy DR.. Kings
New Discovery is. we have no fear.
We rely on it or Group and for
coughs, colds or spy throat or lung
trouble" 81 do thousands OF others.
So may you. Asthma, hay fever,
grip, whooping cough, hemorrhages
fly before Il, so cents and 81 Trial
bottle free. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
Notice.

This bank offers for sale chattel
property of the Lorenzen Mfg. Co,
bankrupt. We are ready to accept bids
on the same. For further informa-
ton call at
CENTRAL TRUST AND SAVINGS
BANK, Trustee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02

when filed out, will constitute little
more than a mere record OF service.
the employees here are signing the pa
pers without protest and forwarding
them to the roads pension bureau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02

Fully nine out of every ten cases
of rheumatism is simply rheumatism
of the muscles due TO cold or damp,
or chronic rheumatism, neither Of
which requires any internal treat
ment. All that is needed to afford
relief is the free application of Cham
berlain's Iiniment. Give 1t a trial
You are certain to be pleased with
the quick relief which it affords. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
WILL CONSIDER
new BUILDING
Members Of Y. M. @. A. Called
in Meeting Next Tuesday
Night.
MORE ROOM is NEEDED
Present Home q Fine One in Its Day
but Not Up TO Present Re
quirements.

Active members of the local Y. NJ.
c. A. today received from the presi-
dent and secretary OF the association,
a letter asking them to be present at
meeting next Tuesday evening for
the purpose Of deciding whether or
not to further the project of secur.
ing new building for the city of
Rock Island. The letter is as fol.
lows:
Rock Island, Ill, Feb. 2s, 1s11-
Dear Sir: Do you believe that the
Rock Island Y. NJ. C. A needs a new
building? II so. how strong is your be-
lief? How much do you, personally,
want a new building? Are you will
ing to help to get It? How much are
you willing to help?
There has been a lot Of talk about a
new building in the past few years,
but II has never amounted to any
thing but talk, because the members
themselves have never taken any de-
cfded action in the matter, and have
never put themselves under the pro-
1ect- II we are ever to get a new
building. &c will not be by waiting
for someone else TO come along and
present II to us. We, as members,
will have to start 1t, and the time
seems to have come for the starting.
At the request OF the committee
men of the association. a meeting is
called of all members of the associa-
ton to be held on Tuesday evening.
March z, at 1880 p. m, to discuss the
new building proposition, and to take
some DEFINITE action in the matter.
Whether or not we go after a new
building will be settled at this meet
ing. You are urged to be present
and to come prepared TO answer the
questions propounded in the first
paragraph of this letter.
Your presence is essential, for I'M
less a representative gathering is Sc
cured its action will amount to little.
II you are interested, either for or
against a new building movement, do
not let anything keep you from this
meeting.
Very truly yours,
G. c. BLAKSLEE, President.
r. c. Smedley, General Sec'y.
ALL RIGHT IN ITS DAY.
The building which is situated at
the corner Of Nineteenth street and
Third avenue, was, when it was built,
a fine structure for city the size OF
Rock Island. That was more than
quarter OF a century ago, and since
that time, Rock Island has grown
while the same old building has been
crowded to its capacity to accommo-
date a few while the field for the
work in Rock Island is large enough
10 warrant a building much larger
than the present one. The building
with it's equipment Is antiquated and
Inadequate The officers are crowded
for room to carry on the work as 1t
should be. The gymnasium, espec
tally, is behind the times. 1t is large
enough. no doubt. but in the center
OF it Is a large pillar which practical
" makes the room valueless for any
thing but exercises. The equipment
is old, and the floor is poor.
There is not a room in the build
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02
News Notes of Augustana

To Miss Olive Pearson, a member
of the freshman class of Augustana
college, has fallen the good fortune of
being awarded the Anna Westman
scholarship for girls. The selection
was made last night by the college
faculty. The scholarship is valued at
$50
Miss Anna Westman, in memory OF
whom this scholarship was founded,
was a former Moline girl who gradu-
ated from Augustana college in 1892.
For a time after her graduation she
acted as principal of the ladies' hall
and also as tutor in mathematics at
Augustana. After a years study in
Germany she took up Y. w. c. A.
work in Cleveland, Ohio. Her strength
not allowing, forced her to give the
Y. w. c. A. work up, so she entered
the florist business, in which business
she was engaged at the time of her
death, Aug. 1, 1910.
Before her death she expressed a
desire that the sum of $50 be set
aside from her estate each year to be
given to some worthy lady student in
the college department of Augustana
AS yet no permanent fund has been
established. but it is the intention of
her heirs to do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-02

The Wennerberg chorus, Prof. Pet
er Johnson, director, will give a con
cert in Geneseo this evening. This
will be the first of series of concerts
which will be given in this vicinity be-
fore going out upon the 1000 mile
eastern tour next month. Besides
Geneseo the college glee club will
give concerts in Princeton, Kewanee
Monmouth and possibly Galesburg.
Miss Rachel Anderson will accom-.
pany the chorus to Geneseo as reader
and Miss Helen Johnson will act as
pianist and accompanist
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31
Farms, Homes, Rents
+ + +
Quick Money and
Low Interest
+ !! +
Parkinson Realty & In
veStment Co.

DR.. F. A. Sloan, osteopa;h. Boyle
Building. Phone 1853. 26tf
If you want the best perfumes, buy
Palmers at The Palace. 25tf
DR.. DIPPED, the dentist, all work
guaranteed for ten years. 38tf
The Modern Pharmacy, modern in
practice as in name. Try us. 36tf
A number of Springfield people
were in town Friday and Saturday on
business.
Dr. F. A. Sloan, )steora'h Boyle
Building. Phone 1853. 2Gtf
l.. A. Nugent, one of the promoters
of the town of Sterling, was in town
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. R, Davis were in
from Springfield Wednesday doing
some shopping.
Your money goes farthest at the
Modern Pharmacy. Try it. 36tf
Jake Board and c. E. Nelson ware
up from Springfield and Otis Satur-
day on business.
Call and see the pretty folder
photos at Cutters studio at 50 per
dozen until April LIST. 97-5
Idaho Irrigated Lands company are
selling lots in Kennedy's second ad
dition on the installment plan. You
will be surprised when you study the
situation and see how desirable they
are. Ali
The price of one cigar day will
buy your wife the finest sewing ma
chine on earth. If you can't have
both, get one of those fine Singers
sold by G. l.. Thornton. 233 North
Main street. 3Stf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31
Soc&mon $
-~%~~~NN~~Noe~~~~
Gaa;ss Furn;sRers

Notary Public at the Standrod
bank. u
A new stock of rubber goods at
The Palace. 25tf
Mrs. Blanche Eldredge was in Po-
catello Monday.
DR.. F. A. Sloan, osteopath, Boyle
Building. Phone 1853. 26tf
DR.. Dippel, dentist. Millick block,
gold crowns. five dollars. 38tf
The Idaho Meat Market has en-
larged their refrigerator. 4.
Old shoes are easiest. Kinney re-
pairs them on Bridge Street. 17tf
Mrs. Eva B. Smith was up from
American Falls the first of the week.
Hiawatha Coal at the Blackfoot
Grain and Produce Company's. Phone
204 37tf
REPRESENTATIVE Charles l.. Warwick
was down from Idaho Falls Wednes-
day.
Harry Williams returned from
Lima Tuesday after a few days visit
with friends.
B. H. Hinthorne, of Butte, is asso-
> ciated with Cutler, the photographer.
at the studio.
Plenty of Mcintosh Reds and
Wealthies ready for setting this
snrine q F. Smith. 33tf
C. G. Cadman, one of the engineers
who was taking soundings at the
L foundation of the Mackay Dam, left
for Cicago Thursday, to turn in his
report We understand it will rec
ommend filling the reservoir partly
full this year and increasing the
amount of water each year as they
need more water and hey find it
safe to do so. A q
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31
NEW ARTIST IN TOWN

B. H. Hinthorne and family have
come here from Butte to make theil
home, and Mr.. Hinthorne Will be asso
ciated with Jos. H. Cutler in the Ar,
Studio. He comes wei recommended
in his profession, with credentials
indicating that ne is proficient in his
work, having worked under some Of
the best artists In the country and
become the master of what they
knew in every branch of the art. He
is a man Of good character, good
habits and clean record, and will
be valuable addition to the town.
He is introd cling some of the new
est and finest things in photography
and invites inspection of his work.
41-1
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31

J. p. Hutchinson and daughter,
May, spent part of this week on his
ranch at Otis.
The Porterville Dramatic Club pre-
sented play at the hall last We'd
nesday evening It was we'll attended
and enjoyed.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Frickey,
March "a, son.
Our roads are in good condition
under the able supervision of James
Wray. Indeed, the road is fine until
one crosses the river toward town,
where some work might be done to
good advantage.
Our former resident, Paul Smith,
who left here about February LIST, Is
now located on a 160-acre farm at
Oak, Nebraska. He informs us that
land sells from 500 to 5000 per
acre. Horses are high and good
span of mules brings from $500 to
$500.
What is the matter with the River
side correspondent for the Optimist?
For several weeks he has not cast a
(W)ray of light on this neighbour
hood.
Your scribe was not mistaken In
the fresh spring song the meadow
larks were singing. Mr.. William A.
Sickert and Miss Mildred Fresh were
united in marriage at the Methodist
parsonage in Blackfoot last Wednes-
day afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Sickert
left on Monday for Montpelier, where
they will make their home. They have
many relatives and a wide circle OF
friends in this vicinity who wish them
every possible happiness.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31
J. |. Stewart is here from Rupert.
Flexibone corsets at Jackman's 30f

J. |. Stewart is here from Rupert.
Flexibone corsets at Jackmans 30f
Notary Public at the Standrod
bank. tt
A fine line of kimonas at Jack
mans. Att
Kinney repairs shoes on Bridge
Street. tt
Combs brushes and toilet articles at
The Palace 25tf
Everything ready to eat, at the
Idaho Bakery. 37tf
Barney Volpert has been quite i'll
with fever.
Millinery in all the latest styles
at Jackmans. 41tf
Geo. Spaulding has gone to Denver
for few days.
Sole agents Whitmans candy, Pal
ace Drug store. Att
First class prescription druggist at
the Modern Pharmacy. 3Ztf
See Hughes the Jeweler for dia-
monds and fine stones. 2Stf
Tomorrow, Saturday, is the last
last day for registration.
Home grown nursery stock at the
Bingham County Nursery. 3Stf
e. C. Rowdon returned Wednesday
from a trip to Boise and Payette.
We handle baled hay and grain.
DeKay & Davis. Phone SO. soft
Mrs. S. M. DeBolt and sons arrived
Friday to join Mr.. DeBolt at Pingree.
Thoroughbred S. c. Rhode Island
Cockrells for sale. c. v. FISHER. 23tf
Dave Wells, of Mackay, came down
Saturday on his way TO New Mexico.
Call DeKay & Davis Cash Grocery
for green vegetables and fancy fruits.
Phone SO. 3Otf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31
SOME FINE ORANGES

j. G. Porter has an orange grove at
Lemon Grove, California, near San
Diego, and when his sen Walter left
there for Idaho last week he sent
some of his own raising of oranges
to the editor of the Republican
They arrived in good condition, and
the quality has been tested and found
very fine. Many thanks, Mr.. Porter,
may you live long and be happy.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends
who so kindly aided us during the
illness and ct the death of loved
one, and to say that these deeds of
love and sympathy will always be
gratefully remembered.
Mrs. Lennette (Thos.) Harvey and
family.
Mrs. Dorcas Harvey of England.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1911-03-31
QUITE A LIVE FOOT

Two years ago the Optimist ridi-
culed the candidacy of r. N. West
for mayor, saying he was man with
one foot in the grave, and had been
jollied into believing that he would be
elected mayor of Blackfoot.
Seems to us the other foot has done
pretty good service and is good for
another term.