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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-11-08

under the Cary Act has done in
other states?
1t has more than doubled the
population and increased the
wealth Ten-fold 49,. y
But this will interest you. Ithas been a bonan-
za to the ones that constructed the irrigation
works and sold the water rights to settlers You
can come il on the bonanza now right at home
The Cary Reclamation Association
orgnized of San Francisco capitalists by E. c. cCean
for the purpose finding out positively whether the waer
of Marys River could be conducted upoa the bench lands
lying east Of the river and adjoining irrigation pro-
cet being carried by utilizing Bishop creek
AMI to determine whether storage points could be formed to
hold waters tack for irrigation after spring flow
which continues TO July ls 600 acres of
Ind be covered by the irrigation system two fine
reservoirs located and the project
in the state is in this county covering 900 acres of
the finest land here Very few Of you not know what the
flow of Marys River u.s. and the kind yng east of It,
You kno" the land and water This has taken the
steps hiring has completed
thu sho wing that the taken upon the
land and found reservoir points to store all the
will be needed for irrigation after the food gone
Now 1t is proposed to push the project along To this
the capital stock to be increased from 600 shares TO
200 shares 90 a share Before doing it. and to
have Board of Directors in this county, limited number
of shares are to be sold $500 Their value is now
$50o share, and it is fully paid II you buy now each
share win mean 25 share Of the stock and for So 90 yn
will get $500 worth, fully paid up This may sound live
dream to but it is and only stand for few
days You Will not have another chance this price as the
offer is only for the of reorganzng the management
and will be closed few of stock are sold
ToILLUsTRATE WHAT THIS COMPANY CAN DO
reference can he made to the Reclamation Project
They claim to have paid $50 that project Tbev
commenced selling water rights about April lat
9l and in le's than six months have sold 900 acres of
land at $4,000 They borrowing the money 70
construct the works. which will than 500 90 an
acre This leaves profit Of $3.50 at ali expend
ture of $780, 100000 With similar soil and climate and tbree
tunes as much water and land the Carey Act Reclamation AS
socation will accomplish the same result.
Fill out and sign the application below and send TO G.
Mcclellan OF Will H. Trems~an Elko Nevada and they will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
NEW SOCIAL CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS
Residents in Vicinity of Long View
Park Effect Organization and
Secure Rooms.

The Long View club, new social
organization. met last night at the
new club rooms on Fifteenth street
and elected officers for the ensuing
year, as we'll as a board OF managers.
They were sam RyersUn. president:
Phil Miller. vice president: Edward
Bgandenbure. secretary, and c. w
Horton, treasurer. The following
were named as board OF managers:
:. A LaNanway. c. Z. Willis and
w. r. Phillips. s committee was
named 10 draft constitution and by
laws. a grand opening will be held
in the near future at which time the
rooms viii be thrown oren 10 the
public for inspection. although the
plans for the function have not been
fully formulated. Meetings will be
held the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. There are at present 30
names on the roster of the club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
VENTRIL0QUIST HAS
FUN WITH A CROWD
Initiates Cries of a Little Doggie and
Has Men Rushing To Rescue
of the Animal.

A crowd OF nearly 100 people gath
cred in front of R C. Benson's feed
store on Seventeenth street this noon
and were mapping out a plan to get
a puppy dog out Of the catch basin in
the street there. The dog s cries
we're piteous and several men rushed
OF TO get tools with which 10 pry up
the metal coverings. The presence of
the animal was first discovered by an
unknown man dressed in a gray suit,
who stopped over the basin and show
ed his walking stick down through the
iron bars. Immediately a dog started
crying and a big crowd gathered.
Some one suggested tearing up the
paving, while another party warned
the crowd that permission should be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Social Events
MISS mAHER BRIDESMAID

Chicago RecOrd-Herald: Miss Ethel
l.. EDerHart. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John H Eberhart, 7442 Bond avenue,
will be married to William A. Draper
Wednesday evening al 7:3O o'clock in
ST Brides Roman Catholic church
Rev. John Cavanaugh. president of
Notre Dame university, will read the
service. The bride will be attended
by her sister Miss Marie Eberhardt,
as maid of honor. There will be FIVE
ridesmaids-Miss Mae Nelson. Miss
Katherine Maher of Rock Island. Miss
Nellie McNeff. Miss Marie McDonagh,
and Miss Viola Hartman R W Wal
dorf of Mendoza. Ill, will serve the
bridegroom as best man. The ushers
will be John Stuppy Of ST Joseph.
Mo. Ralph Eberhart, Harry McDon-
agh. Timothy O'Sullivan. and Sylves-
ter Bhsh. A reception at the home of
the brides parents will follow the GER
emory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

day, with a weekly payroll Of almost
$4,000, and his present quarters have
been outgrown. Mr.. Horst will re-
move his Office. now located in the
Safety building, 10 the new building
as soon as it is ready for occupancy.
The plans for the building show a
beautifully designed front, including
the main stairways leading up TO the
college rooms. o. z. Cervin is the
architect.
TWO FINE BUILDINGS.
This building together with the one
that the Royal Neighbors announce
they intend to build, will mean two ad-
ditional fine new structures for the
business center of the city. The Neigh
Dor board which adjourned Saturday
adopted a plan for the erection Of d
combined Office and printing building
just north of their present quarters in
the former Rock Island club building.
1t is TO be three stories high and will
have a frontage of about so feet
and depth OF $50 feet. Fire proof
material will be used throughout in
the construction of the building II is
planned to erect the building with the
end in view of making II a wing Of a
future building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
YOUNG PEOPLES BRANCH.

THE SEPTEMBER MEETING OF
the Young Peoples branch was held
last evening at the home of Miss Lii
Ian Skanberg, 1928 Fourteenth-and-a.
half street. Business occupied the
members during the early part of the
evening. and plans were discussed for
the society's share in the W. c. T. L.
county convention 10 be held in the
local First Baptist church this week.
Miss Myrtle Woods was appointed a
delegate 10 the convention. The next
meeting of the society will be the an
nual one, and the president. Miss Myr-
lie Summers. appointed a nominating
committee as follows: Miss Emma
berg. and Miss Mabel Smutz. A list
of hostesses and leaders for the ensu-
ing months was made out and are as
follows:
October - Hostess. Miss Myrtle
Woods leader. Miss Hazel Bergstrom.
November - Hostess. Miss Hazel
KolIs; leader Miss Myrtle Woods.
December-Hostess. Miss Anna Der
ger; leader. Miss Bessie Sandberg.
anuary-Hostess, Miss Emma Pet
tit: leader Miss Hazel Tucker
February - Hostess. Miss Mabel
Smutz; leader. Miss Lillian Skallberg.
March-Hostess. Miss Eta Rogers
leader. Miss Hazel kolIs
April-Hostess. Miss Hazel Tucker;
leader, Miss Emma Petit.
Nay - Hostess, Miss Myrtle Sum
mers; leader. Miss Gertrude Wagner
The program for the evening was
arranged by Miss Hazel Kolls and was
given as follows: Song by the society:
devotionals. the president: reading.
Leaves From Travellers Notes. Miss
Emma Petit; reading. why Don't
They Advertise Them" Miss Vera
Yost: piano solo, Miss Luzilla Motz;
reading Victim of the Pay Check
System" Miss Gertrude Wagner; song
by the society
Refreshments were served by the
hostess during the social hour follow
ing the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
OCTOBER BRIDE.

ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE OF
the marriage of Miss Alice May Emeis,
2019 Main street, Davenport. to take
place Tuesday. Oct. 10, to Louis
schumacher of st. Joe, Mo, grand
son of the late Louis Hansen of Dav-
export. The event will be solemniZed
in the early evening in the presence of
about sixty of the relatives. Rev. Ro-
bert Ewart Ramsey of the Unitarian
church will officiate. Miss Genevieve
Mitchell will be bridesmaid and Ray
mond Schumac cher of ST Joe Mo,
best man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
A new BUSINESS
BLOCK ON SECOND
Henry w. Horst Starts Erection
of a Fine Building OPP
posite Courthouse.
is TO COST ABOUT S25, 900
Bottom Floor VIII Be Turned Into
Largest Automobile Garage i'm
the Three Cities.

Henry ". Horst today began build
ing operations on the site of the old
Central Presbyterian church on Sec
Ond avenue. near Fifteenth street,
where he is TO build a modern and up
to-date two-story business block, the
first floor of which is 10 be used by
his sons for a garage and the second
floor of which is 10 De used as school
rooms by the Browns Business col
lege The building will be completed
and ready for occupancy by Jan. /.
7 approximate cost Is $4,000 The
dimensions will be so by $50 feet. II
m be constructed OF brick and cut
stone. Bethlehem steel beams and col
umns, etc. There VIII be plate glass
front and the roof viii be of gravel It
will be as near fire proof as possible.
GARAGE ON GROTND.
The entire first floor will be used
for a garage. Its flor space will be
greater than that o. any building OF
like nature in the tricities. containing
10000 square feet. The equipment OF
the garage will nell de a turn table
elevator. electric lighted washers.
paint and repair shOI. \ well fitted Of
flee will be built in Connection with it.
The rooms Of the business college will
he so feet square and will be fitted
especially for school work Special at
tentiCn has been given TO the lighting,
yentilating and hea ing Of the build
ne as well as the Plumbing. assuring
he most desirable facilities. Browns
Business college hts outgrown the
present quarters. AMI so has taken a
ease on the new bui ding.
STORAGE II REAR
The rear portion OfHhe second story
viii be used for age purposes b.
Mr. Horst. who viii keep his con
struction equipment here. away from
the elements. Nr. Hrst was first led
tC make the inyestm n in the Second
avenue realty because 10 his growine
conjunction business lie now EN-
ploys between $50 ara 200 men every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
PRISONERS PLEAD
AND ARE SENTENCED
County Judge II. W. OImstcd Pun
isheS II Men Who Admit Their
Guilt Oh Charges.

Sentences were melted out yester-
day in the county court 70 II prison
ers who entered pleas Of guilty to
charges which had been lodged
against them. The prisoners togeth-
e. with their crimes and their pun
ishment were as follows:
Harvey Bell, larceny, - days. 81
and costs
Perry Grubbs, larceny, 100 days,
$ and costs.
William Simons, larceny. $50 days,
81 and costs
clyde Haines. larceny. 80 days 81
and costs.
Otto Kennenberg. assault with a
deadly weapon, 60 days and pay
costs.
Gustave Kopp, larceny, 100 days.
81 and costs.
George Etzel, larceny, $50 days,
81 and costs.
!. Fleetwood. larceny. 80 days
81 and costs
William McGovern, disorderly con-
duct. So and costs.
John Pelz. disorderly conduct. 81
and costs.
John Richardson. obtaining money
by false pretenses. - days at hard
labor
The case against Al Yates. charged
with larceny. was dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
REEVES-TENNEY.

NOAH REEVES OF DAVENPORT
and Miss Blanche Irene Tenney, daugh-
ter OF Mrs. Charles kilmer. of Lincoln,
Kan, were quietly married at $50 Sun
day morning at the parsonage of the
First Baptist church, Rock Island,
Rev. H. w. Reed the pastor officiating.
The bridal couple were unattended.
They will make their home in Daven-
port. The groom is a linotype opera
tor in The Times composing room.
His bride is a charming Lincoln, Kan,
young woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.

ANNOUNCEMENT is MADE OF
the approaching marriage of Miss Ma
RE y. Newcomb, daughter of Mrs An
La Newcomb. 217 Twelfth street this
city and William F. Kahle, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Henry kahle, 42I West Sec
ond street, Davenport. The ceremony
will be performed at the rectory of the
St. Joseph church, by Rev J. J.
Quinn. The attendants will be Miss
Anna WITCH of this city and James Sny-
der OF Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
ANNUAL RECEPTION.

THE EPWORTH LEAGUE OF THE
First NJ E. church held its annual re-
ception at the church last evening.
About 75 members were present and
spent a most enjoyable evening.
Games were played and refreshments
we're served. During the evening there
was al address by s. E. Madison. Jr..
a reading by Miss Pearl SaviIle. and a
piano duet by the Misses Lois and
Marian Hubbard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Will HONOR PASTOR.

THE OFFICIAL BOARD OF THE
First NJ. E church will tender a recep-
ton TO their pastor, Rev. T. T. New
land and his wife Thursday evening in
the church parlors. All members of
the church and their friends are inyit-
ed to be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

ard OLoughlin officiating. Miss Ma
omi Williams attended the bride as
maid of honor, Robert Rank acting as
best man. The groom is employed at
the SiIvis shops. The bride was for
merly cashier at the Fisk & Loosely
department store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Auxiliary Fair Plans.

The ladies auxiliary OF he Rock Is
land County Humane society will NEE;
tomorrow afternoon a the home of
Mrs. Belle Jones. 1901 Seventeenth
avenue. for work preliminary. TO the
annual fair TO be held in December.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
TURN Err BURY.

MRS. CARRIE BURY AND ED
ward c. Turner both OF Chi
cago, were united in marriage
yesterday morning at o'clock
at the parsonage of the First Baptist
church. DR. II. W. Reed performing the
ceremony They were unattended. Mr..
Turner is one of the managers of the
American Banking COMPANY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19

far enough. and withdrawing his cane.
he strolled nonchalently up on the side
walk and Immediately the dogs cries
followed him. Then the crowd tumb-
led to the fact that a ventriloquist had
been having a little fun at their ex-
pense, and skunk away wearing a sold
cheap" expression on their faces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
FAREWELL COURTESY.

MR.. AND MRS. ANDREW OLSON
of 1903 Eighth avenue held a recep-
ton at their home last evening as a
courtesy to Rev. and Mrs. F. E Shut,
who leave later in the week for Gen
eseo. A large number of the members
of the congregation and friends were
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Sues for Divorce.

Mrs. Mamie Jackson has filed suit
for divorce from her husband William
Jackson whom she charges with cruel
and inhuman treatment OF her. She
cites numerous instances in her bill OF
complaint which was filed this morn
ing by Attorneys Schriver and Schriv-
er.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
wHNN-wIESE

MISS LAURA wIESE, DAUGHTER
OF Nr. and Mrs. J. ?. Wiese. 412s
River road. and John Wynn. Jr., son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wynn OF 143I
Z thirteenth street, Moline. were mar
Fted a. the rectory Of St Mays
church yesterday morning. Rev Rich
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
l.. S. McCABE & co.

obtained from the city before such
action was taken. Everyone was at
loss to know just how the dog had
got there. BY this time. the man in
the gray suit thought affairs had gone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
DANCE AT REYNOLDS.

ABOUT 80 COUPLES HAVE MADE
arrangements to attend the dance Civ
en- in Reynolds Friday evening. Sept
%. by a dancing club of that place The
party will go by way Of the Rock Is
land Southern. Wrixons orchestra
will furnish the music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
MEET BOOSTERS
WITH BRASS BAND
Aledo Merchants Plan Features
to Mark Trip of Local Men
to Mercer Fair.
LEAVE HERE AT 8 A. Nj.
On Special Train Over Rock Island
Southern-Will Arrive There
at 10 O'clock.

Tomorrow morning at s o'clock
about $50 Rock Island business men,
professional men and others who are
imbued with the Booster spirit, will
leave for Aiedo on a special train Oh
the Rock Island Southern 10 aid in the
celebration of Rock Island Day" al
the Mercer county fair now in pro-
gress there. At AledO. where they will
arrive at 10 o'clock. the party is to be
met by brass band, and a delegation
of Aledo business men who have
planned several features which will be
of interest 10 the visitors from this
city. The morning will be spent in
the business section OF Aledo. during
which time the local business men will
seek 10 make the acquaintance of the
4 lpdO merchants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
At FAIR IN AFTERNOON.

After dinner the Rock Islanders will
visit the fair grounds and see the
sights As far as is known there is no
set schedule for them TO follow there.
and they can amuse themselves as
they see fl. Their tickets are good on
any of the Rock Island Southern
trains. and they can return at any hour
they desire.
All the members of the delegation
from here will be provided with
badges significant of where they are
from. These badges will be supplied
on the way 10 Aledo by the Business
Mems association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
PLACING POLES
FOR new LINES
Central Union Telephone Com
pany to Give Direct Ser
vice to Galesburg.
TO BE OVER TWO CIRCUITS
Hitherto Communication Has Been
in Roundabout Way-Enlarg-
ing Plant Here.

Construction of a new, direct pole
line from Rock Island to Galesburg,
over which two metallic circuits will
be strung, has been started Dy the
Bell telephone company. The new
lines will give three direct circuits be-
tween Rock Island and Galesburg.
Two additional circuits are being
constructed from Rock Island to Ster-
ling. 1t is expected that the work will
be completed by Dec. 20.
Heretofore. the toll service from
Rock Island TO Galesburg and points
beyond has been handled via Geneseo
and Galva and by the new line,
quicker and better service can be Sc
cured TO these points. The extensions
and improvements 10 the toll line ser
vice out of Rock Island are being
made with the Peoples Telephone
company OF Aledo. whereby connec-
tions with 1000 additional phones may
be made.
NEW SWITCHBOARDs HERE.
The company is also installing two
additional sections OF switchboards in
the local office TO take care Of the in
struments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
Drunk Is Fined.

Dave Thomas was fined s. and costs
for drunkenness. this morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-19
PLANS FOR TAG
DAY FURTHERED
Bethany Home Board Meets at
New Harper and Twin City
Committees Are Named.
MATRON REPORTS WORK
Institution Is Caring for 43 Children
No Sickness During the
Month.

Members of the Bethany Home
board met last evening at the New
Harper to outline plans for the big
event of the year in the life of the
home Tag Day. That was the princi-
pal subject of discussion at the meet
ing, and after the outlining of plans.
committees were appointed as follows:
Rock Island-Mesdames Mosenfeld-
er. Whistler and Kopp.
Moline-Mesdames Metzgar, Lind
and Gilmore, with Mrs. John Cooper
as chairman.
MATRON'S REPORT.
The matron's report shows that the
work at the home is large as usual,
and that the capacity of the home is
taxed to the utmost, showing that she
work for which the home was estab-
Iished by the people of the twincities
is well worth the expenditure. Fur
Their, the matron's report shows:
Number in the home first OF the
month, 80; number received during
the month, 8; number placed in homes
3; number returned to parents, 2;
number in home today. AZ There was
no sickness Miss E Parsons, the ma
iron, has made three visits since TAX
ing up her duties, and has received
$106 for board.
The donations for the month were
as follows: J. T. Shields, fruit; Mrs.
Williams, Rock Island, apples; Mr..
Seigley of Muscatine, melons; Mrs.
jelly; Mrs. Babcock, clothing;
Mrs. Johnson, Rock Island, plums;
Woolworth & Co., Rock Island, dolls
Mr.. Coles. Fairport, Iowa, fruit, and
Mr.. Schaeffer of Moline, fruit.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-18
Need of Common Courtesy.


In monthly bulletin, directed to its
employees, the Union Pacific railroad
calls their attention to the fact that
courtesy and good will are of inesti-
mable value in our daily life; in COM
mercial life they are as important as
brains and energy" The bulletin goes
on to expound this thought for the
benefit of the employees of the great
corporation and to impress on them
the need Of it's application. The les
son might well be needed by others.
One of the regrettable features of our
busy life is the growing disregard of
the little things that make up much
of our daily existence. We fail in
common courtesy, where it would be
Sust as easy to show a little consid-
GRAFTON for others. It Is not necessary
to adopt ceremonial formula for con-
duct in business; just little thought
fulness in the matter Of dealing with
others, a show of self-restraint when
the impulse is to push forward and
grab, and slight sign Of considera-
tion at all times for the folks we meet
along the way is all that is needed.
1t is as easy to be courteous as it is
to be impolite; no more time is re-
quired to give considerate reply than
to brusquely shut off the inquirer. It
will pay anybody to observe the sug-
gestion Of the Union Pacific to its en-
ployees.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-18
Stopped Train to Recover Poodle.

Mrs. Richard Buckles of Taylorville,
ILL.,, caused passenger train on the
Bluff line to be stopped between AL
ton and St. Louis while she got off to
search for a pet French poodle dog
which she had intrusted to the bag
gage man and which escaped through
the open car door.
Mrs Buckles was going to McClus-
ky, ILL.,, to visit and had put the dog
in the baggage car. While the bag
gage man had the door open the dog
leaped out and the baggage man went
back to notify Mrs. Buckles of the
loss.
Mrs. Buckles insisted that the con-
ductor stop the train while she got
off. She found the poodle, only
slightly injured. She then drove to
Alton, where she waited for another
train-St Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Winslow mail., 1911-02-18
Sticks to Blazing Engine.

With the woodwork of the cab
ablaze and shower of sparks stream
ing behind, Engineer Goodwin drove a
Boston and Maine locomotive with six
crowded passenger cars attached into
the Faulkner station, says a Maiden
(Mass) dispatch. The passengers
had no inkling of trouble until they
heard the fire engines. Firemen ex-
tinguished the blaze and the train
proceeded.
The engineer said that a broken
pipe had allowed water to fall into
the f1rebox, causing a small explosion,
which threw hot Goals back into the
cab. Although burned about the face
and hands, the engineer stuck to his
post.