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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
PIONEER WOMAN
CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Sarah Harson, Here Since
. 1852, Passes to Final Rest
After Long Illness.
WAS AILING FOUR YEARS
Had Reached Ripe Old Age of 93-
Husband Preceded Her to
Grave by IS Years.

Mrs. Sarah Harson, aged 90. died at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah
A Barlow. Fourth street and Sixth
avenue, last night at 6:55 Of the in
firmities of age. after an illness Of
four years. Mrs. Harson was born in
Oldtown Maine. Dee. 10 1878. and
was married to William Harson be
fore removing TO this city. where she
had made her home since 1852. Her
maiden name was Sarah Richards
Her husband was called by death IS
Years ago.
She is survived by three sons, Cal
vim of Quincy, Farley of this city. and
William of Moline: three daughters.
Mrs. Susan Condow. East Germantown,
md, Mrs. ArIetta Neihoff, Chicago, and
Mrs. Sarah a. Barlow of this city; 10
grandchildren and . great-grandchil-
dren. The funeral Will be held from
the home tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock Burial viii take place at
Chippiannock cemetery
FUNERAL OF MRS. HARTz.
The funeral OF Mrs. Ben C. Hartz,
who died Tuesday morning. was held
from the home, 531 Nineteenth
street this afternoon at o'clock, Rev
William Cleary of St. Joseph's church
officiating. The bearers were J. $.
White, T. W. Bahnsen, T. J. Mediu.
w. NJ. Reck, II. +. Van Duzer and
James Conner Burial took place at
Chippiannock cemetery.
Mrs. LAURA KoPP FELLEs.
Mrs. Laura Kopp Felles, aged 81
years, daughter of the late John Al
brecht OF this city. died az St. An.
thongs hospital this morning at Ais
of a complication of diseases after an
illness of nearly two years. All of
the sisters were present at the bed
side when the end came Mrs Felles
came here from Chicago last spring to
visit her sister. Mrs Amelia Schroed-
er. She was taken seriously i'll three
months ago, and her condition became
50 critical that it was deemed expedi-
ent 10 take her to the hospital
She was born IN Rock Island. Feb.
p. 1897. and had a wide circle Of
friends in the city. Besides her hus-
tand. J. F Felles. she is survived by
two daughters by her first husband.
Mrs Emma Brown and Mrs Lulu Dunn
of Los Angeles. three sisters. Mrs. EN-
ma OhIweiler and Mrs. Amelia Schroe-
der Of Rock Island. and Mrs. Louisa
Nauman of Minneapolis, and two grand
children.
The funeral will be held from the
home of !. 2. OhlWeiIer. 1918 Third
avenue Sunday afternoon At . O'Clock.
Burial viii take place at Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
CHILD'S DEATH A
MYSTERY STILL
Coroner's Jury Returns Open
Verdict That Causes of
Demise Are Unknown.
MURDER IS SUSPECTED
Those Who Threw Infant Into Park
Lagoon May Never BE ApPre-
hended. However.

The identity Of the infant boy. who
was found in a suit case in the Long
View park lagoon. will probably never
be discovered. \ coroner's inquest
vas held a. Wheelan's undertaking
parlors yesterday afternoon at +
o'clock, and the jury returned a YER
dict OF death being due TO causes IN
known TO the jury. John Littig. one
OF the boys who found the suit case,
Vincent Murphy, who went 10 the park
with Chief Brinn. testified as 10 the
finding Of the body
NO CLEW TO PARENTS.
II was impossible for the jury TO de-
Jermine, from the evidence at hand.
whether the child was born dead or
was drowned. The child could not
have been more than a very few days
old. There were no marks on the suit
case TO identify the owner, and no
marks on the black cloak. in which
the child was wrapped. This cloak
was a Voman's garment, and will be
held by the coroner. After the pub
Lefty given 10 the matter by the news
papers, there is possibility that some
people may be cognizant of the birth
of a child, which has since disappear
ed. and in this way a clew may be
found as 70 the identity of the prob
able murderer.
MAY TROUBLE CONSCIENCE.
There is also a possibility that the
mother Of the child may brood over
her crime. and finally. unable 10 keep
her secret any longer. will confess,
but the chances for such an occurrence
are very slim, inasmuch as q woman
who is stOny-heartsd enough to com
nit such a crime would not be likely
to weld 70 any twinges of remorse.
The chiId was buried by the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09

conditions in Europe They inspected
the Danube. Rhine, Rhone, Elba. Oder.
and Seine, as well as a number of 9th
er streams, and also made a visit 10
the shipbuilding yards of England and
Scotland, The meeting was called for
the purpose Of discussing with these
men the things which they had investi-
gated and decide upon a future pro-
gram.
DRAWING PLANS HERE
Just what this decision was. Major
Keller would not state this morning
He said that the deliberations of the
committee could not be made public
until after their recommendation had
been approved or rejected by the war
department These recommendations
however. have 10 do with the new tow
boats and barges required by law. and
there is a strong probability that they
will be built exclusively of steel. as
previously intimated Tentative plans
and specifications are now being drawn
up for this type of towboat in the Ell
sineers office here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09

land unless they forsoOk the life of the
sporting woman.
ANXIOUS FOR CHANGE.
The Grape girl willingly offered to
remain under the care of the state for
the remainder OF her DAYS if only she
could be rescued from her underworld
life She is satisfied that the state au-
thorities are the only ones vino can
care for her.
At the hearing this morning. Nj Vir-
den denounced in 10 uncertain terms
physicians OF Davenport VINO have car
ed for women in Rock Island. He SAID
that there were many OF them devil
ish and unprincipled and that Dayen-
port is honeycombed with them"
The Miller girl was recently ordered
from a place at POPS Fourth avenue Tor
running q di-o~derly house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
At Y. NJ. c. A.

Birds" will be the subject for the
talk by p. H. Wilson at the b. G. NJ
next Sunday afternoon at the Y. NJ c.
A The address will be illustrated by
stereopticon pictures and Miss Helm
beck has consented to give several
whistIing solos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
GIRL is RESCUED
IN UNDER WORLD
Florence Grape, Inmate Of Lo-
cal Sporting House, Writes
to State Authorities.
is TAKEN FROM RESORT
Charles Nirden. Member Board Of
Administration. DenuTDCeS
Davenport Physicians.

IN response 70 a touching letter IL
which there was an appeal for aid to
rescue the writer. a Young girl from q
house Of I'll repute. Charles Virden,
member Of the state board OF admin
istration arrived in Rock Island yes
terdav afternoon. and last night in
company with Chief of Police James
Rrinn, Detective Sehnert and Officers
mons. he went 10 the home Of Mrs.
Hattie Swanson. 300 Twenty-hrst
street, and after entrance was effected
through q window by Officer Kinney
procured two girls who were placed IN
der arrest. One Of them was Florence
Grape. e pretty girl IS years old and
the other Lottie Miller. alias Mamie Hell
Ter. aged "a The younger girl was
the one who had written the appeal
and examination showed that she was
in need Of the assistance OF the state
department
TELLS OF UNDERWORLD.
She had been under the care OF a
Davenport physician for three weeks
and her condition instead Of improving
was becoming worse. The girl came TO
Rock Island two months ago. For
five years previous, she had been IN a
home IN Peoria and in other places
under the care or the state authorities.
When she became Of age she manag-
ed TO break away from the home and
shortly after came 10 Rock Island.
She told of having been an inmate OF
another house previous TO her resi-
dence with Mrs Swanson. She divulg-
ed many of the secrets OF the business
Of the women Of the underworld and
exhibited a small cash book showing
what she had done and the money
she had received since being ia Rock
Island
BOTH ARE FINED.
This morning she with the other
woman taken from the Swanson home
was given hearing. Both plead gull
Is 70 the charge of disCrderiy conduct
and told of their depraved actions.
Fines of $50 and costs were imposed
ON 10th The younger woman was re
leased with the fine suspended over
her head, SO that Mr. Virden might
take her 70 q maternity home in Chi
eago TO receive care The other WON
IN laid her fine Both were told that
hey could no longer live in Rock Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
DRAWING PLANS HERE.
MRS. HENRY TRUxELL.

Mrs. Henry Truxell, 2121 Sixth
avenue. Moline, died this afternoon
at 1:45. She was so years old and
had resided in Moline for 81 years.
She was widely known. She leaves
FIVE children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
DRAWING PLANS
FOR BOATS HERE
Local Office of U. S. Engineers
to Make Designs for New
Steel Towboats.
MAJOR KELLER GETS BACK
Attended Meeting of Board of Unit
sion AT New Orleans.

AS a result Of the meeting at New
Orleans OF the board of United States
engineers who have in charge the de-
signing Of The two new types of ex-
perimental towboats TO be used with
the feet of barges on the western riv-
eTs. plans are TO be drawn up and rec
concentrations made to the war depart
ment ~ Washington, D. G.. within the
next few days. Major Charles Keller
of this city, who is q member of this
board, returned 10 Rock Island tbs
morning. The committee is composed
OF the following men: Colonel /. H.
Beach. New Orleans; Colonel H. c..
Newcomber. Pittsburgh; Colonel c. +.
Potter, st. Louis, and Major Charles
Keller of Rock Island.
INSPECT FOREIGN RIVERS.
The first two men have just returned
from a trip abroad. covering two or
three months, during which time they
have been making a study Of river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
MARRIED BLISS
is SHORT LIVED

Married in August and on the verge
: Of separation in November seems to be
+ the status OF the relationship OF Mr.
and Mrs DiIlison Burhance. 2204 Third
avenue. Tuesday night Burhance en-
gagged IN a fistic encounter with vii
liam F. Osborn. who with his wife
resides IN the upstairs portion Of the
same house as the Burhance couple
! Mrs. Burhance was the cause of the
fight. Last night Burhance asked
policeman to accompany him into the
Osborn apartment TO find his Wife and
see what she was doing Officer Kin
ney accompanied him They found two
men there. Officer Kinney asked if
Burhance wanted his wife arrested. He
did. And so the arrest was made
ALL ARE FINED.
Mrs. Burhance. Osborn and his wife
were carted along for disorderly con
duct and as witnesses. Burhance was
first sent before the police magistrate
for hearing He was fined 81 and
costs for fighting The TWO women
We're called but Burhauce. his ire sub
dued by night in a cell. refused to
sign the warrant he sought last night.
He was ceusured by Magistrate smith
for his hasty action OF last night and
his lack OF spirit this morning
Osborn was the next for trial and
he was fined 81 and costs. amounting
20 $50 and his wife paid up. They
had enough money 10 pay for Burhance
and so loaned him the amount. though
each was responsible for the posi-
JioD Of the other They left the sta
ZION singly and Mrs. Burhauce was
weeping An Interested friend inter
fered with the procession and after be
rating BuThaLce for his part in the
affair. arranged the matter AMIGA BIS.
When cold becomes settled n
the system. II viii take several days
treatment 10 cure it and the best
remedy 10 use IS Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. II viii cure quick
er than any other and also leaves
the system iE natural and healthy
condition. SOLD by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09

l. ". Casteel. secretary Of the
Rock Island Baseball club. this
morning wrote to Frank BOYLE, for
mer manager of the Waterloo team,
with whom negotiations have been
on for some time to come 70 Rock
Island and undertake the reorgan-
ization OF the Rock Island assOcia-
ton and manage the team during
the season Of 1912.
Boyle, It is understood. would be
willing to put some money into the
club and control II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09

The old. old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over and
over again for The last 50 years. but il
is always a welcome story 10 those in
search OF health. There is nothing in
the world that cures coughs and colds
so quickly a. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09

resist the call 10 come home. He has
been arrested on similar charges here
tofore but has been let off with light
Jail sentences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09

Upon reflection, the man
whose collar button
pinches his neck is al
ways a pessimist. Barker
and Arrow collars.
No trouble with our
shirts and collars.
Keep you in an opti-
mistic mood, because
Wilson Bros. and Cluett
shirts fit.
Ever try them7
They're better than
most custom made shirts
and don't cost as much.
Hence the demand for
so many of them-and
the very reason we're
shirt headquarters.
Every desirable style
in the exclusive patterns
for fall and winter.
From 81 to So.
We're also underwear
headquarters.
For any kind you pre-
fer and at any price
from so cents a garment
up.
Don't forget we also
sell clothing that 5 right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-09
FANCY CANE GIVEN
TO MAJ. C. w. HAYES
Is Handiwork of +. r. Ruffum. For.
merIy of the Editorial S.aT
of The Argus.

DR.. J. A Rutledge superin-
tendent Of the Woodman sana.
forum at Colorado Springs. ar.
rived in the city today and made a
brief visit before continuing Oh to the
east, where business calls him He
brought with him fancy carved red
cedar cane as a present 70 Major {.
w HAYES, head clerk of the society.
The cane was made by E f. Buffum
formerly connected with The Argus
and now identified with the sanator-
Jun. AT the butt end Of the cane the
majors initials are cIeverly inla.d in
white cedar. The cane is a beauty,
ard shows that Mr. Buffum's genius is
not confined 10 literary work
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOT Coal Land
Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at North Yakima,
Wash, November IA, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that James
j. Slavin, whose post-office address is
Gen. Del, North Yakima, Washington,
did, on the 18th day of February, 1911,
file in this office Sworn Statement
and Application No. 04451, to pur-
chase the E1a SEH, Section %,
Township IS n, Range Is E, w. Me-
ridian, and the timber thereon, I'M
der the provisions of the act of June
3, 1878, and acts amendatory, known
as the Timber and Stone Law" at
such value as might be fixed by ap-
pralsement, and that, pursuant to
such application, the land and timber
thereon have been appraised, the tim
Der estimated 165 M board feet at
S1.OO per M, and the land $1,000. or
combined value of the land and tim
Der at S245.00; that said applicant
will offer final proof in support of
his application and sworn statement
on the 31st day of January, 1912. be-
fore United States Land Office, at
North Yakima, Washington.
ANY person is at liberty to pro-
test this purchase before entry, or
initiate contest at any time before
patent issues. by filing a corroborated
affidavit in this office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
HARRY Y. SAINT.
Register.
Nov. % 90 Dec 6-13-2Oy
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29

Amt the world beautiful? Amt she
a dream?
Amt it place of delight to our
eyes?
Canyon and valley and mountain and
stream,
Hold us enraptured with JOY and
surprise.
blossoms bend DER us and make the
path sweet;
Bird songs are trilled in our listen
ing ear;
There are smooth ways of our wander
ing feet,
And we grow stronger in faith every
year.
Amt the world beautiful? Doesn't
she roll
Onward to glory in melody fine?
Don't she bring gladness and peace to
your soul,
out where the roses of love inter-
twine?
Day brings it's pleasures, it's laughter
and smiles,
Bids you be happy with sunshine
and cheer;
Night drops her mantle DER bloom
bordered aisles,
Sings you to rest till the morning
appear.
Amt the world beautiful? Take her
each day.
Just as she treats you through storm
or through stress.
Doesn't she give YOU a smile on the
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
WHEN THE KIDNEYS FAIL
North Yakima People Have Found
That Ill Health Quickly Follows

Do you ever feel that you simply
can't go any further-that you must
have rest from that lame and aching
back-relief from the constant, dead
tired ADMINISTRATION from those
stabbing, darting pains? Likely your
kidneys are worn and tired and need
help. The kidneys work night and
day, removing uric acid from the
blood and other waste created by
exercise of strength and energy.
Naturally a life of unusual activity
doubles the duties of the kidnyes and
in time the strain tells. Doans Kid
ney Pills have brought new strength
to thousands of bad backs and quick
relief to weakened kidneys. Let them
do the same for you. Convincing
proof in North Yakima testimony
Anton Hansen, of North Yakima,
Wash, says: Il had a severe attack
of lumbago and my back and hips
wee stiff. l became so lame that I
could neither walk nor sleep and 1
had to quit work. AS soon as 1 be-
gan taking Doan's Kidney Pills. I
proved and before long l was free
from the trouble. 1 have since en-
jyyed good health"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
Milwaukee Purchaser of Mckee
Lands Tells How She Has
Melted Profits in One Year
YAKIMA SOIL AND CLIMATE
MAKE PLEASANT SURPRISE
Mrs. A. c. Clas Gets Purchase
Price Back on Her Ranch in
One Season and Nice Profit in
Addition

Here is something for the Yakima
boosters to work on. 1t is mighty
good material if any one will take
the trouble to search out the accom-
panying side facts. Mrs. A. C. Clas of
Milwaukee, Wis, purchased eighty
acres of land in the Mckee a year
ago, paying 100000 therefor. The
acreage was in hay and hops. The
crops harvested this year, the only
year Mrs. Clas has owned the prop
erty, have netted 22,500, or two
thousand five hundred dollars more
than the cost of the property, and all
in one season. Now Mrs. Clas is a
live wire and in Milwaukee is a more
than prominent woman worker. She
is one of the leading society ladies in
a city which has more millionaires in
proportion to population than little old
New York.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
.FEATHERED STOCK
MEN ARE At WORK
Details Are Being Perfected for
the Annual Midwinter Ex-
hibit of Poultry

Preparations are being made to
coop one thousand birds at the eX-
hibition of feathered stock which will
be held here the second week in jan
uary by the Yakima County Poultry
association. With cash prizes, for
midable array of cups, money donated
by various of the banks and by Yak
ina county in behalf of pure bred
stock, and contributions from other
sources the association expects to cut
greater figure this year than has
been cut before by the feathered stock
fanciers in this state. 1t is believed
that not only will the list of home eX-
hibitors be greatly increased but that
there will come TO the show here,
which will be held in the store of the
odd Fellows hall, great many out
side breeders with the pick of their
fOCks
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
REV. D. ". LAWRENCE
DIES VERY SUDDENLY
Pastor Of Christian Church Sue.
cumbs to Illness From Which
He Suffered on Arrival

Rev. O. w. Lawrence, pastor of the
First Christian church of this city,
died at O'Clock Friday morning, at
his home, 1905 West Yakima avenue.
Death was due to gastritis and lung
and heart trouble following upon a
sickness from pneumonia from which
Mr. Lawrence was just recovering
when he came to the church here on
November LIST. With his family he
had been making his home at the Pa
cific hotel since his arrival here and
had been so i'll much of the time that
he was confined to his bed. With his
family he had removed on Thursday
to the house in which he died.
Came From Illinois
Mr.. Lawrence came to North Yak
ina from Decatur, ILL.,, as successor
10 Rev. Morton l.. Rose, who went
from this city to Colfax., ILL.,, in order
to keep his family together while his
son was at the university. He had
preached here but two Sundays, his
physical condition being such a week
ago that Rev. A. c. Vail, of Seiah,
who had the pulpit during the va
cancy, after the departure of Mr..
Rose, conducted the services. Mr.
Lawrence was 81 years old. was a
graduate of Drake university and had
held pulpits at Decatur, and Rock
Island, ILL.,, and Marysville, Mo
Word of the death Of Mr.. Lawrence
was received by people of this city
with very deep regret Friday. Though
he had been here but three weeks
he had made a strong impression up
on those who had met him. Apart al
ogether from his personality the fact
of his death, unexpected as it was
and occurring among comparative
strangers, called forth the sympathy
of the kindly disposed of the COM
munity.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
Not Coal Land.


Department of the Interior, U. 8.
Land Office at North Yakima,
Washington, November II, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Ben
Huber, of North Yakima, WASH
ington, Black Rock Route, who
on April rs, 1910, made Home
st ID Entry Serial No. O394O. for
NEA of Section ~, Township ~
North, Range p East, Willamette
Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make Final Communication
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Register and
Receiver, U. S. Land Office, at North
Yakima, Washington, on the 21st day
of December. 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Lorenz E. Walter, of North Yakima.
Washington; William D. McClintock.
OF North Yakima, Washington: Sam
uel t. Miller, of North Yakima. Wash
lngt"n; John Cardie, of North Yakt
ma, Washington.
HARRY Y. SAINT,
NJ Register.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
Tio.pr Hill Has EaiICn

SHANGHAI, Nov. 25.--A brief mes
sage today by wireless was received
today from Marking announcing the
capture of the Tiger Hill fort by the
revolutionary army and the surrend-
err of the imperialist defenders. There
are no details. Tiger Hill is the most
important fort outside Marking.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Not Coal Land.

Under High Line Project.
. ?. Land Office at North Yakima,
Washington, October 80, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that sanco
cunningham, who on April IL, 1906,
Nlaue homestead entry 5115, serial
wv, Section 20, Township IA NJ
Range 20 E. w Meridian. has filed
nouce of intention to make Final
HVe year proof. to establish claim TO
me land above described, before
United States Land Office at North
faKlma' Washington, on the sth day
OF December. 1911.
Gialnlant names as witnesses:
90 t!Cn arc Pleasant, Charles A. Jones,
~ M M @taIsworth Robert Lincoln, all
OF North Yakima, Washington
HARRY Y. SAINT,
Nov 1-S,s Register.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1911-11-29
a First Glass Actor

THAT fellow is rotten actor. Very
punk"
He amt an actor. He's a baseball
player"
rs that Dingbat. the great south
paw? Bravo. Bravo!"