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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

avenue property holders $3.50
Eleventh avenue, Seven
teenth to Sixteenth street
property holders .. 1850
Sixth ward property hold
ers waterman ....... 1850
Eighth-and-a-half avenue,
Twenty-fourth to Twen-
ty-f1fth street property
holders Waterman 80. 1915
Twentyfourth- and-a-half
street, Sixteenth to
Eighteenth avenue prop
erty holders . 1880
Island View heights addi
ton property holders wa
termain and sewer . $500
ThiTty-fourth and Thirty
fifth street and Ninth
avenue property holders
sewer minimum. 1900
Thirty-ifth street, Fifth
to Seventh avenue prop
erty holders account . 4f.75
Fortieth street. Fifth TO
Sixth avenue property
holders ............ 22.5O
Fourteenth avenue, Seventh
to Sixth street property
holders Waterman " $500
Fourteenth avenue. Fifth 70
Sixth street, property
holders Waterman 49,. $3.50
Total special fund -. $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

Weekly pay roll for week ending
Dec. 3, 1910:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

Rock river and that he had received
one telegraphic bid for such con-
struction. Alderman McNealy moved
that the telegraphic bid be ignored
unless il complied with the adver-
tised specifications. Alderman F'rick
seconded the motion, and IL was car
ried unanimously. Alderman Borst
thereupon moved that the bids be
opened and the motion, properly sec
onded, was carried.
The clerk announced that the bid
Of A Y. Bayne & Co, of Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, was not accompanied by
a certified check as required. Alder
man Thompson moved that the bid
he ignored and his motion, seconded
by Alderman McNealy, was unsni-
mously carried. The clerk then read
the bids. all of which were accom-
panied by properly certified checks,
from the following persons in re-
Spouse TO said advertisements. to-
wit: Milwaukee Bridge company,
Milwaukee, Wis; Central Sta tes
Bridge company. Indianapolis, Ind Il
Pennsylvania Bridge company, Bea
yer Falls, Pa; Clinton Bridge and
Iron Works company, Clinton. Iowa;
Joliet Bridge and Iron company,
Joliet, Ill. Alderman MeNealy NOV
"a that the bids be referred to The
bridge committee. city engineer and
city attorney TO report back and his
motion, properly seconded, was car
ried
The clerk read an inquiry from The
Standard Underground Cable com
psDy. relative to lengths of cable,
etc, together with a report or City
Electrician McNealy for reply -
same. and on motion of Alderman
Prick, properly seconded, both we're
referred TO the fire and light com
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17
Reliable Treatment
For
Whisky or Beer
Habit
TRY IT AT OUR ExPENsE-cAN
you ASK MoRE7-cAN BE
GIVEN SECRETLY.

We are 80 confident that Orrine will
Destroy the terrible craving for whisky.
beer ana all intoxicants. that we want
YOU TO try II at our expense Thous
hnde of wives and mothers throughout
the land have. by the aid OF orrine. re-
stored drinking husbands and sons to
lives OF sobriety, usefulness and happi-
ness We believe that Orrine will prove
successful after all other means have
failed. so we say TO wives and mothers
the curse of tntemperance." don't be-
come discouraged. even IL you have tried
other remedies without benefit Try
orrfne-you try II at our expense Il IL
fails to produce results. We know that
Orrine stands foremost ss a reliable aid
s. Siausons the well known druggists OF
Itica- ~. Y. have been selling Orrfne
for number OF years. Read what they
say During the past I'VE or six years
cures for the LIQUOR habit on the mar
ket; we've never yet found one that
gave the entire satisfaction which Or
rine has given.
we have several cases that have
come to our attention where excellent
OF Orrine- We are so convinced OF its
merits that we unhesttatingiy recon-
mend and guarantee IL IN all cases OF
the Liquor Habit"
Orrine is prepared IN two forms No.
]. secret treatment powder, absolute
" tastslsss and odorIess. given secretly
in food or drink Orrine No. ?. in pin
form. 80 for those who desire TO take
voluntary treatment. Orrfne costs only
81 q box. Write for free Orrine book
let (nnailed IN plain sealed enveiopel 10
Washington. d. c. Orrins Is recommend
ed and 10 for sale IN this city by the
Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

against Horsting. The young man Is
now held under a 10 days sentence.
The pocket knife figured in police
court when 1t was used as one of the
exhibits in the hearing. The knife
was an ominous one, having a blade
that much resembled a dagger in
proportions. Horsting testified that
he had some trouble at the restau-
rant but that he did not know that
he was making any threats on the
life of the railroad man. On the
story told by Oficer Cannon, he was
sent to Jail.
Obituary Record.-John Annable,
one of the pioneer and most highly
respected citizens of Davenport, died
yesterday at the family home, East
High and Rock Island streets, at the
age OF 20 years. He had been aillng
for several years with heart trouble,
and this. together with other infrmi-
ties incident to advanced years, was
the GAUGE of his demise. Mr.. Anna
BILE was one of the old time employees
of the Rock Island railroad shops in
this city Mr.. Annable was born in
Belper. Derbyshire. England, July
%, 1882, and when he was years
cid his parents removed to Manches-
ter, where he lived till 1850 and got
his early schooling. The survivors
are the widow and three children,
daughter and two sons. They are
Mrs. Elmer Bryson of Omaha, Albert
Anna BILE of Davenport and Quincy
AnnabIe of Chicago. Eight grand
children also survive.
James Paustian, a lifelong resi-
dent of this community. died at his
nome, three miles north of Walcott,
at AIS Sunday morning. after five
days suffering, following stroke of
apoplexy. He was over Al years of
age.
Charles Hoffbauer, former resi-
dent of Scott county and a veteran
of the civil war. died suddenly Sat
urday evening at the home of mis-
daughter. Mrs. Virginia Koepke' in
Pearl r. Baldwin, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene T.
1928 LeClaire street, died
afternoon. She was only n
few days old. The funeral was held
Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock with
interment in Oakdale. Rev. Mr.. Per-
kins officiated.
At the home of her daughter, Mrs.
". l. Winter, 700 Belle avenue, a
noon yesterday occurred the death
of Mrs Mary Stark at the age of II
years Pneumonia was the cause of
death Mrs Stark, who had been a
resident of Davenport for eight years.
was a woman of lovable character
and greatly beloved by her many
friends The survivors are a daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. L. Winter, and two sons,
Charles II. Stark of Charter Oak.
Iowa. and Frank Stark of Carroll,
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

Vegetable Compound has done for me
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake of other suffer-
ing women / am willing TO make my
trouble public so you may publish
this letter. - MRS. CHAs. BARCLAY,
RID, Graniteville, VT.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and un-
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such a record
of cures as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
For more than so years it has been
curing woman's ills such as infiamma-
ton, liberation, fibroid tumors, irreg-
nlarities, periodic pains and nervous
prostratioD, and it is unequalled for
carrying women safely through the
period of change of life.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice Is free,
and always helpful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

mittee and finance committee TO re-
port back by next meeting.
The clerk read Following reports
for the month Of November, 1910.
plumbing inspector. superintendent
of waterworks. police magistrate
(showing collection and proper de-
post of $500. On motion of Alder
man Thompson, properly seconded,
the repc rts were received and placed
on file.
On motion of Alderman McNealy
properly seconded, a number of re-
quests for sewer connections were
referred to the sewer committee with
power TO act.
The clerk read report of chief OF
police for the month of November.
1910, showing collection OF $3.50.
fines, etc. On motion OF Alderman
Thompson. properly seconded. the
report was received and ordered
filed.
On suggestion of the mayor. the
pending difficulty relative to auto IL
censes for Harper house territory,
was on motion of Alderman Naab,
properly seconded, referred to the
market and license committees.
Alderman HolZhammer reported
for the committee. to which was re-
ferred the matter of the Ninth street
road improvement, recommending that
the property holders in and along
Ninth street, commissioners of South
Rock Island, Rock Island club, Sis
mess Mems association, Industrial
commission, street and alley COM
mittee and bridge committee hold a
joint session the coming week. the
mayor to call the time and place of
said meeting and on his motion,
properly seconded, the report was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17
DAVENPORT

{ Licensed to Marry.-Frank Witkosli.
and Sophie Neiman, Davenport;
John NJ KiIlian and Cecilia z. Cal
slagher, Davenport.
Davenporter Killed In Dakota
Lead, s. D., Jan. 17.-Patrick Nc
: Glinchy was shot and instantly killed
Saturday night by John Carey, man
I ager Of the Village inn, the leading
cafe of Lead. Shooting was result of
trouble started by the former. who
entered the place in an intoxicated
( condition and attacked Carey when
asked to leave. McGlinchy came to
Lead from Davenport last January,
during labor troubles at the Home
stake mine and is supposed to be a
native OF Montreal. When under i'll
, fiuence Of liquor he posed as a bad
man." and gave the local police Of
hcers lots OF trouble. 1t is expected
the coroner's jury. now in session.
will exonerate Carey. Body is being
. held in hope of locating relatives.
Four Divorces Granddaughter ].
Ovens was granted a decree of di-
vorce from his wife, Margaret Ovens.
the grounds alleged being cruel and
inhuman treatment. The custody Of
the plaintiffs minor children, Jacob.
George, Rudolph and Alfrieda, is
given to the petitioner. The petit
ton for a decree of divorce which
was entered in the district court
some time ago in behalf of Elizabeth
Owens against Elmer Owens was
granted by Judge Theophilus. The
ground was desertion. They were
married Oct. 10. 1907. The wife is
given the custody of their child, Mil
dred. A decree was granted in the
petition of Anna Betnarik VS.. Frank
Betnarik on the grounds of cruel and
inhuman treatment They were mar
ried Nov. IS, 1898. A decree was
given in the petition OF Emma NJ.
O'Brien against James z. O'Brien on
a charge of cruelty. They were mar
ried Sept. Z, 1910.
Would Knife Enemy.-Threatenin
to drive a long pocket knife into the
body of a switchman with whom he
had engaged in a dispute at a res
taurant near Second and Scott
streets. Henry Horsting was prevent
ed from carrying out his threat by
the arrival of Oficer Cannon. who
had been called when the trouble be-
gan at the restaurant. The object of
Borstings alleged attack was a
switchman whose name could not be
learned and who vacated the place as
soon as trouble reached an interest
ing stage. He is still at large and
1t is probable that he will be secured
in order to testify to an assault and
battery charge which may be brought
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

adopted and the recommendation
therein made being concurred in.
On motion OF Alderman HOlzhammer,
properly seconded, the clerk was d.
rected TO telegraph TO the Association
of Boss Painters. now I'm session at
Bloomington. III. extending an invita-
tion TO said association TO hold its next
regular annual convention in this city.
On motion of Alderman Hun, properly
seconded. a resolution was adopted. di-
recting the city clerk to notify the Tri-
City Railway company to run the cars
known as Elm street and Owl car TO
the end OF the line at Fourth avenue
and First street at once.
Alderman LaVanway presented re-
port for the financial committee rec
ommending the approval of the assess
ment roll for the water and sewer sys-
tenn in Krell's addition. On his mo
ton. properly seconded. the report was
on roll call unanimously adopted.
a resolution presented by Alderman
LaVanway. authorizing the city attor-.
ney to institute suit against the city
of Galesburg, H., for expense incurred
in taking care OF smallpox patient. r.
A. DeVore. was on his motion, proper
Iy seconded. adopted.
Alderman LaVanway moved that a
bill for freight for coal for waterworks.
for $11399. from C.. r. J. & p. Rail
way company be allowed and that a do
murrage bill of IS on said account be
disallowed. His motion. properly sec
onded, was on roll call unanimously
carried
On motion OF Alderman Thompson.
properly seconded, the opening Of Sec
ond street matter heretofore discussed
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Proceedings of the city council of
the city of Rock Island, Ill, for its
regular meeting, held Dec. 5, 1910.
The meeting was called to order
at o'clock p. m, by the mayor.
Present: Mayor. clerk and all al
dermen except Alderman Utke.
The minutes of regular meeting
OF Nov. 81. 1910. were read and ap-
proved as read.
The clerk read the weekly pay
roll for the week ending Dec. g..
1910, and on motion of Alderman
LaVanway, properly seconded. an or
dinance providing for said pay roll
was Immediately considered. and on
his further motion, properly second
ed. said ordinance was on roll call
adopted. The recapitulation of said
pay roll is as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

The clerk read semi-monthly pay
roll for the last half of November.
1910, and monthly bills and on mo-
ton Of Alderman LaVanway. prop
erly seconded, an ordinance provid-
ing for the payment of said pay roll
was Immediately considered and on
his further motion, properly second
ed. said ordinance was adopted, the
vote on roll call being unanimous.
D. c. Kelly -. ..... $500
Walter Wise -. .... 1850
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

I T q m nervousness
and other annoying
symptoms, and l
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We g It a Bile Com
pound has proved
worth mountains of
gold TO me, as it
restored my health
and siren g { h. /
never forget to tell
my friends what
lydia T.. Pinkham's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17
CHANGE
IN WOMAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Graniteville. Vt. ~ was passing
the Change of Life and Suffered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

derson, Frank A. Herbst, and Charles
s. Kerns. Plans for Launching the as
sociation are being formulated at this
, time in order that it may be on a
working basis early in the spring
probably during March which is prob
ably as early a date as it is possible
for the seasons building activity to
begin The launching of this plan is
the outgrowth of serious study on the
part of men of the city who realize the
need of new houses and many of them.
Under the new law it is possible for
subscriber to secure single-payment
stock. He buys stock and pays spot
cash for it; then his money is avail
able for loaning purposes. This will
make possible a ready working fund:
The plan is practical, for this reason:
Manufacturers are interested in the
home builder, not the "f1oater." The
home builder has an incentive and is
conscientious worker. He becomes the
stable, conservative resident of the
city. Merchants are interested in the
home builder, not the "fioater." The
merchant is interested in increased
population, because population means
trade The commissioners believe,
therefore, that manufacturers and
merchants. as individuals. will become
willing single-payment stock purchas-
ers.
Call to Escanaba Minister. - At
special meeting of the congregation of
the First Swedish Lutheran church of
this city to be held Thursday even
ing, Jan. 26, the board of deacons will
nominate Rev. c. A. I.und of Escanaba.
Mich, as successor TO DR.. l.. A John
ston, resigned.
Obituary Record.-Mrs Augusta Vic
toria Oslund, wife of Ferdinand Os-
lund, who died at her home, 1C9 Thir-
ty-sixth street, was born in Sweden
Feb. 16, 1886, and she came here with
her parents 90 years ago. She was
married Sept %. 1909, her husband
and infant son, born just a week ago,
surviving. She also leaves one sister,
Mrs. Victor Peterson, in South Da-
kOta, and her half-sister, Miss Martha
Aronson of this city. Mrs Oslund was
a member of the Swedish Baptist
church and of the young peoples 30
ciety. She was laid TO rest this after
noon in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

Total waterworks fund 81 ,330.5l
Ninth avenue, Twenty-sev-
enth to Thirtieth street
property holders 1890. $500
Thirty-sixth street, Sixth
to Seventh avenue prop
erty holders ......... 2.2O
Thirty-seventh street Four
teenth to Eighteenth
avenue property holders 1910
KrelIs addition property
holders Waterman and
sewer ........... 74.OO
Seventh street, Fifth to
Seventeenth aV enue
property holders 1890. $3.50
Twenty-f1fth street, Fiji
teenth to Eighteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-17

The clerk presented voucher pay
able to the Peoples Construction
company for the sixth ward sewer
in amount 50 900. and on motion OF
Alderman McNealy. properly sec
committee.
The clerk announced he had re-
ceiyed bids for erecting bridges over
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
TRUCK DEALERS
FAVOR UNITING
interest in Fair Dealing and
United Effort Grows
aH Fast.

That the automobile truck agents in
this territory are making great efforts to
set a higher standard in their branch of
the business is evidenced in the interest
that has been shown In the efforts of
those already in the New Jersey Automo-
bile Trade Association to have other
truck dealers join this organization.
Since the recent meeting of several
commercial car agents at the Washington
others ave expressed themselves as III
favor of the action taken then to limit
demonstrations.
The excessive free demonstration by
some dealers is not elevating to the trade
and is often the cause of unjust demands
by concerns contemplating the purchase
of commercial cars.
The agent who sticks by the limitation
of demonstrations is not the only one af-
fected by the excessive free trials in many
cases. Very often the agent who thinks
he is gaining by what appears as gener-
Gus offers to loan a truck is the loser.
There have been concerns that took adj
vantage of these supposed sales-creating
demonstrations, Just to obtain the free
use of a car at a time when their deliv-
their own vehicles. Such firms have had
no intention to purchase, and after the
busy season the truck went back very
much the worse for wear and no sale
was made.
protect their interests, and 1t will be but
a short time before all would be bene-
fitted.
Such united effort could do more than
regulate the demonstration evils as there
are many other matters that would come
the questions Of better roads and fair
legislation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09

Mr.. Achor, local agent for the Amer
One 1912 model was sold this week to
Miss Hope Cartright, of lake Hopatcong,
and another to Mr.. j. Herman, of Bay
Onne.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
CONv|CTLABORF FOR
IMPROVING ROADS :?
Possibilities Practical and of
Aid to Mems General
Health.

From coast to coast the question OF
road Improvement and maintenance of
frst-class highways has been fought for
and commented upon. The clubs through
out the United States and Canada are
seeking every available means of i'm
and practical suggestions from
engineers and auto manufacturer nave
been given. A very practical idea along
these lines is forwarded by Motor Print,
which is doing its share toward lettering
road conditions. 1.-The people generally
are becoming more interested in the sub
ject of good roads and are giving the
matter much serious thought. Regarding
the best and most practical methods by
which a universalism of modern highways
can be brought about, we believe that
none shall be found possessing greater
possibilities more pleasing or practical
than by the use of convict labor. In our
opinion there is no way by which the sur
plus labor might be employed to better
advantage to the people of the State and
conflict SO little with the ordinary labor
as by employment on the public high
ways. The climatic conditions in most
of the States are such that the men
might be employed almost the entire
year. 1t would be beneficial to their
general health; the fresh air and sun
shine would strengthen their physical con
dition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09
VAN DEMAN & WAINWRIGHT
OFFER NEW DETROIT-ABBOTT

The new Abbott-Detroit line of fine
cars has been added to the Newark agen-
cies, and the firm of Van Deman d
Wainright, will handle this superb car.
MIR. r.. L. Var Deman, of East Orange,
and MIR. ]. 8. wainwright, of Orange, are
they have spared no pains to fit up n of
the most attractive places of business In
the State. Looks are not all there Is TO the
automobile selling business, and these
men realized that they must surround
themselves with the best statesmen in the
ence will surely be felt. Back of whatever
they may say OF the Abbott-D Detroit are
the facts that II is q superior car in every
respect. Mr.. wainwright had the follow
ing facts to present concerning the new
FINE for 1912. To back these Statements
ssThe Abbott-D Detroit Motor Company,
makers of the Abbott-D Detroit, offer an
exceptionally attractive line for 1912. Two
chassis are built. furnished in six models
in all, ranging In price from $l,275 to
5000. The new chassis. which is desig-
for the new year and Is a composite Of
ali that is best in Abbott-D Detroit design
and workmanship, and Its beauty with an
unusually generous amount of power and
equipment, will for it the high
est regard. The Abbott-Detroit $50" =
as a refined model of the w~ell-known car
produced during previous years 1t
is the intention Of Van Denman &
wainwright to carry a complete line at all
times, Including limousines and readsters.
In conjunction with representing the Abb
bolt Company's product the new firm will
also distribute a new tire, which is said
to be a winner and sells for considerably
less than other standard tires carrying a
corresponding mileage guarantee.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-09

fiat, indicating a slow expansion. This
was the period of novelty, uncertainty and
experiment. From 1905 to 1909 a healthy
rise is Indicated. From 1909 to 1911 the
upward trend becomes very marked, pre-
pairing one for the sudden upward rush
of the curve from 1911 to 1916. From 1915
on the curve fattens again, although 1t
still continues upward. 1t Is a pretty
study. and IL one can work out the ma
thematical equation of the curve the co,
ordinates will be found to tally very close
" with the actual figures as they are al
ready known up to date. and with the
predictions which rave been made by
those in the power wagon industry who
are in close touch with conditions all over
the country"