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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09
MOLINE

/ New Church Dedicated.-Dedicati
of the handsome new edifice on the
bluf-the Second Congregational
church at Twelfth street and Sixteenth
avenue-occurred yesterday with inn
pressive ceremonies. The church has
been erected at a cost of approximate
/ ly $4,000 and the exact cost of the
Sunday school room was $14,902 10.
The new church has been built after a
deal of hard work on the part Of the
pastor, the Rev. r. S. Haney, and the
hearty cooperation of his parishion-
ers. They can now point with pride
to completed house of Worship.
Running Full Force.-After having
been inactive for a week, the d2-inch
mill at Sylvan works of the Republic
| Iron and Steel company, resumed OPP
erations today. This means tha:,
though Sylvan works are now in the
midst of what is known as their dull
season both the 10 and 12-inch mills
will be operated during all of the pre-
sent week at least During the last
week only the r10-inch mill was oper-
ated and therefore the force at work
has been small, but a full force of be-
tween 400 and $50 men is on the job
today. When in use the mills are kept
in constant operation, night and day
shifts being employed. IN this con-
nection it is gratifying to know that
Sylvan works are turning out larger
percentage of their capacity than are
the big eastern mills of the Republic
! Iron and Steel company.
Ask Amendment to Law.-To the
people of the city of Moline: Where
as, at the election held on the third
day of January, 1911, the provisions Of
an act enacted by the people of the
state of Illinois represented in the gen.
eral assembly, providing for commits
sion form OF municipal government
approved March 1910, received ma
jority of the votes cast at such cleo
ton and has been officially declared
adopted. I. now in accordance with the
law, declare the said act in full force
and effect in the city of Moline. AN
DREW OLSON, Mayor. Acting in &C
cordance with provisions of the law,
OiSOh iSSuCu thc dDoNc pAONih-
nation. Moline's first board of CON-
missioners will not take hold till April
of the present year, but provisions of
the act must be declared in force and
effect at this time to make legal the
proceedings under which the candi-
dates for commissioners will come be
fore the people for election. The COM
mission form committee met in Moline
club rooms and held its final session.
The committee considers that it's duty
has been performed and it will now
ask dissolution from the organizations
that authorized its work-Moline Re-
tail Merchants association and civic
improvement commission of the Mo
line club Members Of the commission
forming the committee, which did such
successful work, are: From Retail
Merchants, NJ. r. Carlson, q. F. Ander-
son, Fred Sundeen, F. w. Rank and c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09

till supper. Mr.. Graham" Kellogg
laughed. taking the old mans arm.
''Goodby. both of you-goodby for n
little while"
"Goodby."
Wasn't that terribleT Josie turned
back to Nat when they were alone.
l"I think IL was real mean or Mr.. Ora
ham to turn on all the lights that
way" she simpered Somebody else
might we seen"
YES" agreed the young man. half
distracted. but OF course / daren't
turn them of again."
Never mind. We can wat-" Josie
blushed. 'I'll Just sit here and wait
we can talk till Tracey comes, and
then you can walk home with mo-"
Eyes. that'll be NICE" he agreed, but
without absolute ecstasy.
Fortunately for him. in his temper
OF that moment. Pete Willing reeled
into the shop two-thirds drunk. with
his face smeared with blood from a
cut on his forehead.
"Scuse me-" he muttered huskily.
kin | see you a minute, door
He reeled and almost fell-would
have fallen had not Duncan caught
his arm and guided him to n chair.
Great Scott, Peter he cried. whats
happened to your
M wife," Pete explained thickly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09
Cures Coughs
After Ordinary Preparations
Fa1-Wonderful New Mix
ture Made at Home.

An Investigating chemist Of
national reputation Just re-
Gently discovered in a COM
pound known to the medical
world as essence mentho-lax-
enc, a most wonderful virtue
as a curative, laxative cough
syrup. and the best part of IL
Is, II can be made at home
about s times cheaper than one
can buy labeled cough syrups.
1t Immediately relieves the Sc
verest cases OF asthma, bron-
chitis, coughs and chronic
colds on the lungs and 1t ef-
fects a cure, too, because il has
a laxative action when TO 10
doses are taken daily. In very
short order Il will loosen the
highest cough and one can
feel II taking hold" in it's cur
alive action Obtain OF the
druggist or have him order
from wholesale firm "a
ounces essence mentho-laxene.
Empty It into a pint bottle.
Make n syrup with a pint of
sugar and a half pint of boil
ing water, stir and let cool.
Then all up the bottle with
syrup. shake well and take a
teaspoonful s to 10 times
daily or as needed. Give chill
dren less according TO age. 1t
il very pleasant TO take.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09

Kucheman. From civic improvement
commission, F. A. Herbst, c. G. Ander-
son, H. s. Fristoe, A T. Foster and c.
F. Grant,. Sr. Mr.. Grant, was chair
man of the committee and Mr.. Carlson
secretary and treasurer. The commit
tee passed a resolution addressed to
the senate Of the state of Illinois, ask
ing amendment of the recall clause
and other clauses OF the present I'LL
moi commission form of law. The de-
sire is that the number of signers suffi-
Gent for recall petitions be decreased
from 20 to 35 percent and that other
ambiguous phrases in the law be
changed. Copies of the resolution will
also be sent to Senator Landee and
Representatives Campbell. Abbey and
Wheelan. The resolution will be sign
ed by the local committee of 10.
Cries Bring AId-Cries of pain
caused by a broken ankle Saturday
night led to the finding Of Axel Hol-
berg, 11O4 Third street, by citizens
of that neighborhood. While re-
turning home up Third street hill
about 10 o'clock Holberg slipped on
the icy pavement, breaking his right
ankle. About a quarter Of an hour
later residents of the vicinity heard
cries of pain and rushed to his aid.
They found him lying on the pave
ment at Sixth avenue unable to rise.
He was carried into a nearby house
while the ambulance was summoned.
The man was later conveyed to the
city hospital.
Foot Crushed In Runaway.-While
at work in the Loding mines, Wal
lace Congdon of Fortieth street, Mo-
line, was run over by a heavily load
ed wagon and had his left foot
crushed. The team became fright
ened at the blowing of the whistle
at the main shack and started down
the roadway at a rapid gait. Mr..
Congdon was standing in front of the
team and attempted TO stop the fight
Of the horses but was knocked to
one side and one of the wheels pass
ed over his foot.
Obituary Record.-Edward Knell.
formerly of this city, was buried in
December in Carthage. Mo. Mr. Kneu
was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Henry
Hull Of this city, and he left here %
years ago. He conducted a furniture
store here. He was Sc years of age
when he died.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09


Duncan took a long breath and 10
sizes hand at one and the same time
Mr.. Graham" he said coolly, I'm
glad you're the first to know It Josie
has just ask-agreed to be my wife,"
Old Sam recovered sufficiently ia
take the girls hand and pat It "I'm
mighty glad, my dear" he told her.
Fl congratulate you both with all my
heart"
And so will when I have the
right" Kellogg added, smiling.
"Oh, forgotp' Nat FASTENED to
remedy his oversight 'Josie. this is
this Is Miss Lockwood"
Josie gave Kellogg her hand. "I-I,"
she giggled-"I'm pleased to meet you,
I'm sure"
I'm charmed. I've heard a great
deal of you, Miss Lockwood. from
Mats letters, and shall hope to know
you much better before long"
Its awful nice OF you to say SO.
Mr.. Kellogg"
"And Nat, old man"-Kellogg threw
an arm round Duncan's SHOULDN'T
congratulate you! You're a lucky
dogp'
I'm a dog. all right" said Nat
glumly.
But we mustn't disturb these young
people, Mr.. Kellogg" Graham broke
in nervously. "They'll-tbey'Il have a
lot to say to one another, I'm sure,
SO Wen just run along. I'm taking
Mr.. Kellogg up TO the house. Nat
You'll follow US as soon as you can.
won't your
"Yes-sure."
1--WE got some news for you, too.
that'n make you happy"
Never mind about that: it'l keep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09
RHEUMATISM
WEAK KIDNEYS &THIN BLOOD

Not only is the blood the great
nourishing source 81 our systems. but
equally as important is its work OF
removing the waste o; oxodized It's
sues which have been consumed In
force and bodily heat. This waste is
filtered out through the kidneys.
When, however, the kidneys become
weak and unable to perfor-', their
regular duties, the waste is allowed
to remain in the circulation, soon
forming uric acid which destroys he
greater portion of nourishing elements
of the blood and leave it weai- and
acrid. This imperfect blood deposits
into the different muscles and joints
the uratic impurity with which it is
contaminated. Then the pain and
aches of Rheumatism commence. The
gritty formation which uric acid
causes collects in the joints and pro-
duces the aches and stiffness which
always accompany the disease. Like
wise the muscles are coated and lose
their elasticity, while the continual
irritation to the nerves produces swell
ing and Inflammation OF the flesh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09

Roland Barnette 10 so home with me
Wednesday night, did you, NatE'
'It seemed so, but that's all right.
Why shouldn't your
She turned to him. trembling a lit
tie. Must 1 tell you, Natf"
"Oh, nor he cried in dismay.
Please don'tr'
81 see must" she persisted. You're
so blind. r.
Josie. don't say anything you'H be
sorry for" he entreated wildly.
II can't help it; I've got TO. 1t was
1T was because I wanted to be with
you. Therer' she gasped. frightened
by her own forwardness. Now I've
said itw
Duncan grasped frantically at
straws. But you don't really mean
II. Josie. You know you don't" he
fioundered. You're just saying that
because you-you have such a kind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09

are enabled to properly filter out the
waste. SIS. s. is not only the best OF
blood purifiers, but fine tonic. Book
on Rheumatism free to all who write.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09
DAVENPORT

Demands Cash Of Restauranteur.-
walking into the restaurant at Third
and Gaines street owned by Sam
Lebo. Frank Collins. while in a
drunken condition. shouted that he
wanted the sum of Loo or he
would make the place look like a
tornado struck IL. The money was
not forthcoming nor was the restau-
rant torn down. Instead Collins was
taken In tow by the police and
charged with disturbing the peace.
Collins, whose son works for Lebo,
thought that there was something
due him for his sons services in ad-
dition to his regular salary and de-
manded the $500. When the cash
was not forthcoming. he grappled
with Mr.. Lebo and the police were
called. The disturbance created
some excitement for the occupants OF
the cafe but was of short duration.
Collins will be given hearing later.
Divorce Decree Rcfused.-A decree
OF divorce has been refused In the
suit of Camille A. Meyer vs.. Cecilia
MEYER on Luc Sh0N Incl
not SUFFICIENT evidence introduced by
the plaintiff to warrant the decree
The entry to this effect was made in
the court records by Judge Theoph-
illus and the defendant was awarded
aifnony in the sum of SIS and at
torneys' fees. Upon motion OF the
attorneys in the case, W. H. Petersen
for the plaintiff, and g. W. Scott for
the defendant. the case In which the
defendant is seeking a divorce In
cross-petftion was continued as more
evidence will be introduced. John
II. Jenkins has been granted d.
vorce from his wife. Charlotte Jen-
ktns. They were married Sept. 1,
1905.
colored Pioneer DIes.-Mrs. Calan-
donia Garland. colored. one OF the
pioneer residents OF the city. died at
her home, 619 Harrison street. She
was past IT years at the time OF
death. She was born in Huntsville,
Ala, and came to Davenport in 1857.
James Garland, her husband. died
35 years ago. Bert Walker of Dav-
EXPORT. and Willis walker Of St
Paul, Mimi, grandsons, survive.
Two Hurt In Accidents.-Claus Lages
an employee OF the Brammer Man
ufacturing company. suffered the
fracture of his left ankle Saturday
afternoon while working at the
plant and had to be conveyed to
his home. 1908 West Fourth street.
in the city ambulance. His injuries
were given medical attention and 1t
was found that the bones were badly
fractured. A truck loaded with met
al toppled over and the bulk of the
metal fell on his foot, crushing IL. In
fall on the street near the Put
nam building Paul Ward was pain
fully injured, having a deep cash
cut In his Jaw and his tongue par
TALLY severed. The city ambulance
removed him to his home. 612 Brady
street, whore medical attention was
given him.
Obituary Record.-In the death OF
Henry Robert Cruys. familiarly known
among his associates and friends as
''Heinie," Davenport loses one of it's
we'll known and popular young men.
For several years past and up to the
time OF death. Mr.. Cruys was assist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09

stairs to aeet Sam Graham.
and then Nat noticed that twi-
light was beginning to darken the
store
Tracey returned to look after the
store during the supper hour. but was
delighted to hear that he need not re-
main. but could go back to his beloved
Angie
Now Nat moved to the windows and
switched on the bulbs behind the huge
glass jars filed with tinted water: Re-
turning. he was about to connect up
the remainder OF the Illuminating sys-
tenn when Josie. entering, stayed him.
Later he was glad OF this.
NAT"
He knew that voice. why, Josie-
be exclaimed in surprise, swinging
about to discover her standing on the
threshold. very dainty and fetching
indeed. in one Of the summary frocks
she had brought back from New York
She moved over 20 him, holding out
her hand. He took IL with disguised
reluctance
I'm SO glad" She sighed. It want
ed TO see you-to talk TO you alone"
He bit his lip in bis annoyance. shiv-
ertng with presentiment what
about Josieg"
About Wednesday night. after pray
er meeting. Why didn't you wait for
meT'
"Why-ah-I had TO get back TO the
store. you know. There were some
checks to be made out and sent Of.
and I'd forgotten them Besides." he
added on inspiration. you were talk
ing with Roland. and didn't want 90
interrupt you"
$50 you left me 70 go home with
him p
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09
THE
FORTUNE
HUNTER
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP.
TIERS.

TIERS.
Nat Duncan. discharged for incuInyyo
tency by his employer, goes to the home
of his friend Kellogg. who has helped him
IN the past
RelaoKs sympathIzes with Duncan, VINO
meets some of his old time acoualntances
at the. home OF his friend
KelFoRg wants to help Duncan. VINO IL
discouraged, and outlines novel scheme
whereby Duncan can repair his shattered
fortunes
The scheme IS that Duncan should go TO
q country town. dress wen. go to church.
work steadily and thus attract and marry
the weaithiest girl IN the town.
Duncan decides to follow KeIloggs sTs-
gestion and with an array OF newly made
city clothes departs for and arrives at
Radvtna-
Old Sam Graham runs a diiapidated
out OF date little drug store In Radvtlle.
He has for years wasted his time on vart-
Gus inventions.
Betty Graham, the old mans prettv b,,.
careworn daughter. works In the store.
MI. LfttleJohn, the RadvilIe editor. be-
comes acquainted with Duncan.
Blinky' Lockwood is the Riches. man
IA ,ne village, and Duncan is interested
ter. Josie ut'uEh-
Duncan obtains a position in old Ora.
hams drug store without pay, for he
learns that the village girls. including
wealthy Josie Lockwood, are very fond of
soda water.
Duncan advances money to buy a new
stock Of drugs and soda strups. so as to
enable Graham to compete with the rival
store.
Josie Lockwood and Angie Tuthill visit
the store and make Duncan's acquaint-
ance. They hirt with him and buy soda
water.
weary and suspicious OF the world, does
not enthuse nva- bar fethsrH neW clerk
Roland Barnstte. In love with Josie
Lockwood, introduces to old Graham a
New York swindler. Burnham. who tries
TO get for a low price a sensational gas
machine that Sam has invented.
'Blinky' lockwood has a note OF old
Sans which has matured and threatens
Betty to the consequences of nonpay-
ment.
Betty raves at her father because of hiA
poverty. Duncan comes in and gently re-
monstrates with the girl
The sheriff comes to the store to de-
mand payment OF draham's note. Dun
can uses almost his last cent TO pay the
sum, $3.50.
Duncan meets "Bnnky'' Lockwood and
also saves old Sam from being victimized
by Burnham. much to Roland's disgust
Under Duncan's management the store
outstrips it's rival. evidencing the youns
mans real ability.
The acquaintance OF Betty and Duncan
progresses. though the latter sees that he
could wed Josie Lockwood and gain he,
fortune II he so desired.
Duncan corresponds with Kellogg ano
learns of the great possibilities OF Sans
gas machine invention.
Duncan borrows enough money from
Colonel Bol7un 70 send Betty away to col
lege- Tracey Tanner IS madly In Iowa
with Angie Tuthin. Kellogg comes TO
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-. :. -. c II 7 c 3
Rheumatism in
the only way it is
possible to ever
come the disease;
il lie an q c : the
blood OF all uric
acid poison and
strengthens tn c
Ei6neua RO thew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09

Obituary Record.-In the death of
Henry Robert Cruys, familiarly known
among his associates and friends as
"Heinie,'' Davenport loses one of it's
we'll known and popular young men.
For several years past and up to the
time OF death, Mr.. Cruys was assist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-09
CHAPTER XIX.

CHAPTER XIX.
"A CUSTOMER came and went
IN after Kellogg had gone up
stairs to meet Sam Graham,
and then Nat noticed that twt-
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CTo be Continued)
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-10-01
The Minister and Motor.

Withholding figure leaped out into the
highway. Stop it cried. I'm des-
perate man"
The stiffness of the Sabbath morn
ing was rudely shattered by the harsh
grinding of locked brakes The heavy
car checked it's speed, but not soon
enough to prevent the excited
stranger from being urgently tossed
to one side
Gee whiz" exclaimed the driver,
chine. Hope the man isn't dead"
And slipping his speed lever into
neutral, Jack Potter fastened back to
the desperate individual who was now
sitting up and staring around with a
dazed, perplexed expression of count
enance
"What-' began Jack wrathfully,
but broke off. The stranger was a
youth about Jacks own age and
mere glance at what was left of his
garments had shown them to be of
unmistakable clerical cut
81 beg your pardon" he began,
rising rather unsteadily to his feet.
but I believe | was trying to hail
your car"
$50 I should Judge" was Jacks dry
response.
Il am the Rev. Artemas H. B1odg-
ett' continued the other, in an earn
est, matter-of-fact voice, "and there
was urgent need that | get to Rock
hurst by 1890 at the latest I missed
the SIS train, the only one this morn
ing, and all my subsequent efforts to
secure transportation proved unavail-
ing"
But it was a mighty risky thing to
jump out that way" reprOved Jack,
attempting to dust off his victim.
'Y on might have been killed"
well, I simply have to get to
Rockhurst I might say that it is al
most a matter of life and death.
Us that so, exclaimed Jack, sym
pathetically. The stranger seemed in
genuine distress. Lets see" he went
on. How far is Rockhurst, anyway
Fifteen miles by rail, thirty by
road" And he gazed hopefully, ex-
pectantly at Jack. ''Would it." he
hesitated, would it be asking too
much to ask you to take me there? 1t
is a matter of vital Importance"
Mr.. Potter consulted his watch.
why it'll be cinch, he cried. Its
only $50 now Thirty miles in forty
minutes We could do it if it were
fifty Pile in" He fairly dragged
his new acquaintance back to the car.
Nov hold on" he cautioned as he
let in the clutch. "I'm going to let
her out. She isn't running very we'll
this morning, but we'll see what we
can do
The quiet throbbng of the motor
increased to roar. The needle of the
speedometer steadily advanced. From
thirty-ive it went to forty, then to
forty-ive, and at last slowly crept up
to fifty This is obviously the Rev.
Rev. ARENAS H. Blodgett's first ride
in an automobile His face grew
white, and he clutched the handrail
with nervous terror.
Suddenly the motor sputtered ang-
rily, the car slowed down still more,
and finally stopped altogether.
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crank, whereupOn the engine awoke to
life, On they went, though the driver
kept the machine down to less reck-
less speed-what is called CONVEX
sational pace-that is forty to forty
five miles an hour
Bang
ooh. Sheo1" exclaimed Jack, cheer
fully, Il told old Haskins that he did
bum job vulcanizing that tire"
But he got out his tools and sailed
into the offender with a vicious earn
estness that promised a short delay.
Yet, as the Rev. Mr.. Blodgett watched
him, look of panied resignation over
spread the clergyman's face.
I'm afraid it's no USE" he sighed.
It's been one thing after another the
whole morning First I slipped on
the wet pavement running to the sta
ton, and SO missed the train There
was one trolley car that might get me
to Rockhurst in time. | caught that,
and it carried me five miles before it
struck an open switch and went off the
track Then I got a livery rig with
the idea of driving there, but a man
came along on motorcycle, and the
next thing | knew I was in clump of
bushes and the horse out of sight"
On they sped, faster than ever,
while the trees by the road seemed
one vast green blotch rushing in the
other direction, and the young min
ister's hopes that he might yet reach
his destination in time were almost
overshadowed by the fear that every
minute would be his last
Bang!
Another tire groaned Jack, as he
f1a 4
leaped from the car before it had fully
stopped.
whats the matter now" mourned
Jack pointed dramatically at an ugly
three-cornered cut in the left rear
shoe. well make it yet" and the
youth had shed his coat and grabbed
the tire irons
ITS hopeless" sighed the depressed
Mr.. Blodgett 'I'll never get to. Rock
hurst in time to preach this morning"
WHAT" gulped Jack, rising to his
feet and dropping husky iron on his
toe. QUILL not get to Rockhurst in
time to do what?"
why, preach of course! Didn't |
tell you | was to conduct divine wor-
ship in Rockhurst? Why else should
| be going there on Sunday morning?"
"Say," burst forth Mr.. Potter. do
you know what I think of your
"Why-er-no," was tn e rather
alarmed response
We'll, | think you are a dead game
sport, and I'll get you through in time
to preach if I have to jerk the bally
car along on the rims to do it. Now
get busy and rip the cover off that
spare tire We haven't any time 70
lose"
1t was exactly at 1929 that a roar
ing demon, it's six-cylinder exhaust
rumbling like an engagement of ar
tillery, swept down into the quiet
hamlet of Rockhurst.
"Where's the church," yelled the
dust-covered driver of the tattered
passenger.
Il don't know" was the doubtful an
swer. I've never preached here be-
fore, Here's somebody; we'll ask
him.
An aged man, driving an antique