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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
HALL WAS
A COUNTERFEITER
Ex- Caught in Act of
Making Phony Nickels by
U. S. Agent.
IS TAKEN TO PEORIA
VIII Be Given Hearing There Al
though He Has Made Full and
Complete Confession

Following the discovery that coun-
terfeit five cent coins were appearing
in numerous saloons in this city. p.
G. Drautzburg of the Chicago Office
OF the United States secret service,
was ordered to investigate and he ar
rived here some three days ago. He
accomplished his mission in remark
ably short order. Yesterday morn
ing ex-Constable Friend L. Hall, 1884
Sixth avenue, was placed under ar
rest and this afternoon he was taken
to Peoria and turned'ov TO federal
officers who will keep him in custody
pending a trial on the charge of
counterfeiting.
HAS MADE 4 CONFESSION.
Detective Drautzburg's preliminary
Investigations turned the finger of
suspicion towards the ex-constable
and the latter was Swallowed almost
every minute from then until his ar
rest occurred. Sunday morning the
secret service agent walked in upon
Hall while he was at work in the
wood shed in the rear of his house.
He was caught on the job for he was
making pheny nickels at the time and
there was no way for him to clear
himself. The result was he has made
a full and complete confession which
the officer will produce before the
federal grand jury.
WAS EXPERIMENTING.
Hall. apparently was experiment
ing and preparing for the manufac-
ture of coins Of more lucrative de-
nomination. He had been at work
about a month on his nickels and
they were a fair imitation of the
real thing. He had passed them in
numerous saloons which he was in
the habit of frequenting.
The counterfeiter was in trouble
about a week ago when he resisted IN
officer who had occasion 70 quiet a
quarrel which took place in the
house where he made his home. At
that time the police gave him orders
to seek another lodging place but he
had failed to do so.
He was kept in the local police sta
ton until the arrival of a United
States marshal from Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
Social Events
PLATE SHOWER FoR BRIDE.

MRS NJ. NJ. WIGHT OF BETTEN-
dorf entertained at a pre-nuptial
courtesy for her niece. Miss Mary
Wales, Saturday afternoon, who IS
to be a September bride. II was In
the nature of a plate shower. Covers
were laid for IS. Miss Wales receiv-
ed many beautiful pieces OF haviland
and hand-painted china.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. I'LL.

The funeral of Mrs. Katherine III.
500 Seventeenth street. was held from
the house Saturday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, Rev. w S. Marquis officiating
The pallbearers were Bert Ehleb,
Frank Ehleb. Ed Krell. John, Albert
and William ILL., Burial took place at
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
Many Hear concert.

Hundreds Of people crowded Long
View park yesterday afternoon and
heard the concert which was present
ed by Bleuer's band in the Rosenfeld
memorial series, which has been given
this summer The concert was the
next 70 the last which win be given
this year The date for the next has
not yet been get
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
Body Of pessiIa Not Found.

The body Of Tetono Dcssila, whose
clothes were found on the beach AT
Campbelrs island Saturday night, has
not been found. and the supposition
that the man committed suicide Is not
given general credence. There IL a
possibility that he swan out into mid
stream and was drowned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
GRADING FOR NEW LINE
Interurban VIII Connect Davenport
and Iowa City.

Grading for the Iowa City-Daven-
port interurban was begun today by
the C. r. Coon company Of Omaha
which Saturday received the con-
tract for the Job. The work starts
at Iowa City and viii be extended to
Davenport as rapidly as possible. A
part Of the right of way is yet IN
secured. but il is expected that IL
viii be had in a short time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
WEDDING ANNOUNCED.

CARDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
by frienGs of Lewis l. Birdsall, sup
erintendent of filtration, announcing
the marriage of Miss Aimee Burr
Cole TO Mr.. Birdsall last Thursday
in the home OF the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Cole of Long
Hill. Conn. The couple win arrive
in Rock Island within a feW DAYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
L ERANS AT ALEDO
Eighth Annual Convention of Dis
triCt League This Week.

The eighth annual convention of
the Rock Island District Lutheran
league will be held in the Lutheran
church of Aledo next Thursday open
ing at 10 a. N. The afternoon pro-
gram promises to be one of especial
interest. Professor |. NJ. Anderson
of Augustana college will be one of
the speakers. a large attendance
from the different societies of the
district is expected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
Have a Picnic.

The bricklayers OF the three cities
gathered yesterday at Cordova
and enjoyed their annual outing. Tho
trip 10 and from the grounds was made
on the Steamer Pearson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
FlEND STILL AT LARGE
Black Assailant Thought TO Have Es-
capped.

The black fiend who brutally as
saulted Mrs Robert Swanson OF East
Notne Saturday morning and for
whom armed posses have been
searching since, has evidently man
aged to make a safe getaway for the
time being at least. II is believed
that after the comm ission Of his
crime, he jumped on freight train
and got away. The searchers have
threatened TO lynch him n he is found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
CIR 141rrk i'll tIrr City GlntrrlrrH

First RaPtist.-Praye and covenant
meeting Wednesday evening at 1850.
On Friday afternoon at o'clock the
Nomans Missionary society viii meet
at the home OF Mrs. Harry Potts of
Sears. The ladies will take the 2:20
car.
Zion Swedish Lutheran-The Young
Peoples society meets this evening at
the home OF Miss Gerda Lind, 743
Third street, Moline.
On Friday afternoon at 2:3O the Lad
les society of South Moline viii meet
at the home OF Mrs. l.. NJ. Seaberg,
1903 Seventh avenue.
Spencer Memorial.-There viii be a
business meeting Of the Y. L. A. this
evening at 1880 at the home of Miss
Jessie Whiteside, 1905 Seventh ave
nue..
The fourth quarterly conference viii
be held at the church Tuesday evening
at 1880. All members are requested
to be present.
Wednesday evening there viii be
mid-week prayer service followed By a
business meeting Of the Sunday school
board.
Friday evening-Choir practice.
Grace English Lutheran.-The Lad
les Aid viii hold a coffee and ice
cream sociable Wednesday afternoon
and evening on the church lawn.
The Mems club viii hold their an
nUaI business meeting and banquet
evening at the inn, Fejer-
vary park, Davenport.
The Ladies Aid will hold their
monthly meeting Friday afternoon at
the home Of Ms. Carl Nyquist, 1907
Fyorty-seeond street, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
Clarke Case Continued.

= The CLARK dependency case which
was 10 have been called this after
noon at 2 o'clock in the county court
has been continued until Tuesday,
September al . O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28

the docket in the county court this
morning and set trial list for Sep
TENDER IL About 20 cases are in
Guided in the list
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28

Memorial christian.-Tonight at S
the Christian Endeayor will hold a
business meeting.
Tomorrow evening the ladies' of the
c. ". B. NJ will give a watermelon 20.
ciable at the home OF 2. A Graves,
$40 Eleventh avenue
Wednesday evenings midyeek pray
er services win be followed rs a meet
ing of the teachers and officers of the
bible school
Thursday afternoon, 2 TO 5, the Lad
les Aid society will serve a coffee at
the home Of Mrs. Schaum, SIG Twelfth
street
Friday evening at the Busy Work
ers' class viii hold its monthly bust
ness meeting and sociabls in the
church psriors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28

First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Beginning with next Sabbath evening
the Epworth league viii meet at $50
and the public worship al 1880
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28

County Judge R W. OImsted eaIrAd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28

The fourth quarterly conference will
meet tomorrow evening at 1880 in the
study. This is the important meeting
of the year aid We hope that every
member of the board Will be present
The Queen Esther circle will meet
with Miss Jennie Alderman, 42I
Fourth street, Tuesday evening at
7:45. The members are urged to be
on time.
The midweek. service Wednesday
evening at 1870. Topic of discussion.
The Opportunities We Miss. based
on Mark 10:l7-22.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society will hold its September meet
ing next Thursday afternoon at 300
O'Clock at the parsonage. Members
will note that this is one week earlier
than the regular time, the change be-
ing occasioned by the early date of the
annual conference. Please bring your
mite boxes.
Choir meeting Friday evening at
7.30. Let every member be present.
The Epworth league is preparing 10
snip a barrel of canned fruit to the
Lake Bluff Orphanage Sept 18th.
Anyone who will assist In this worthy
beneyolence can secure empty cans by
applying TO the officers Of the league.
The second annual beach party OF
the Covenant bible class viii take
place next Saturday afternoon at
Campbei's island. This includes hus-
bands and near husbands Mrs
Charles Myers has charge of arrange
ments. Members who contemplate go
ing kindly report to her promptly
The Sunday school board will meet
with II. X Walker, 1902 Seventeenth
street TUESDAY at S D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28
.HPAHY Is READY.

A communication from President J.
=. Porter Of the Tri-City Railway and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-28

are usually 20 to 40 men who take
these examinations.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
WOODEN WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Capt. and Mrs. Jos. T. Vickers
entertained about twenty-five
young people from Aurora, Pine
vile and Biwabik at their home
at Pineiiyille Wednesday evening
in honor Of the wooden anniver-
sary of their wedding. Mr.. and
Mrs. Vickers were presented with
a beautiful red cedar fur chest as
q token Of the esteem in which
they were held by the young peo-
pie. The early part of the even
ing was. spent in dancing, after
which delightful luncheon was
served. A very pleasant evening
was spent, and the guests in de-
parting joined in wishing the host
and hostess many other pleasant
Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
enlargt Eight and Wattr Golntnlttee t.
Cakt N mayor and Hn Council members
Resolution Adopted at Last Meeting Which Elimi-s
mated Finances Committee From Service in the
Matter Adjusted by Reconsideration .


The resolution passed at the
council meeting of last week,
fathered by Alderman NOLAN, in
which the president was author
lied to appoint committee OF
five members of the council who
had not in the past served on any
committee having in view the pos
sible purchase of the light and
water plant, was amended at
Tuesday evenings meeting by re-
considerat ton and the passage of
a resolution to embrace the entire
council, together with the mayor,
as such committee in the present
proceedings, taken in accordance
with the vote at the recent special
election on the question.
The last resolution also author
ICES this committee to enter into
negotiations with the company for
the purchase Of the plant, and
gives such committee authority to
employ such engineers, attorneys
or assistants as may be necessary
to conduct such proceedings and
ascertain the true value, so near
as may be, Of the plant, and fur
ther authorize condemnation pro-
ceedings in case an agreeable and
satisfactory price cannot be OBJ
tanned on the plant.
The introduction Of this last res
olution was preceded by remarks
from Alderman Kimball, who
seemingly felt that an injustice
had been done the members Of
the finance committee serving on
the preceding committee, but as a
member of the committee Alder
man E. G. A. johnson denied such
feeling on his part and stated his
position clearly as favoring munic-
ipal owenrship: He also further
stated that such announcement of
his position was not Influenced by
desire for political preferment, as
he was not. a candidate for mayor
or for reelection to the council
insofar as he knew.
Chas. L. Pillsbury, consulting
engineer, was present at the meet
ing and in a brief talk made ap-
pication for position as assistant
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
Make ADVANCE :PREPARA-
.IloNS FOR CITY ELECTION
Council Takes Necessary Action in
Appointment Of Judges and
Naming Of Polling Places
For the February
Fray.

While the coming city election
is still some weeks in the future
the council took official cogni-
zance Of its approach Tuesday
evening by the appointment Of
judges and the naming Of polling
places for the coming contest, as
follows:
First Ward, at Virginia Hotel,
Judges, j. H. Fleming, John Pet
erson, Henning Erickson.
Second Ward, at Finnish Tenn
perance Hall, Judges, Conrad
Mattson, William Ketola, August
Walberg.
Third Ward, at Northern Hotel,
Judges, w. R. Byrne, J. A. Kert-
tn, Andy Olson.
Fourth Ward, at City Hall,
Judges, c. NJ. Doorway, H. J. Nath-
anson, w. E. Hannaford.
Fifth Ward, at Mitchell Hotel,
Judges, j. L. Murkley, c. A. Lu-
cas-, R. G. Henderson.
Sixth Ward, at Virginia Green
House, Judges, A. L. Hearn, j. r.
Krogdahl, Martin Nelson:
And while for some weeks past
there has been an air Of mystery
surrounding the actual motives
Of certain citizens and their hon
est intention Of entering the race
for some one Of the official posi-
tiens in sight, it Is probable that
from this time on there will be
more definite announcements
made of such intentions. The
coming contest, however, bears no
ear-marks as yet of undue per-
sonalities, and we trust such may
be eliminated not only from this,
but from all future contests in the
city; such action tends to more
firmly cement all good citizens for
harmonious work for the upbuild-
ing and betterment of the city,
and we would dislike to consider
any man seeking official prefer
ment at the hands of his fellow cit
liens as unworthy of the trust
asked.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
MUST BUILD ARldoRY OR
Lose COMPANY

Adjutant General Wood of the
Minnesota National Guard and
Walter j. Smith, state treasurer,
were at Eveleth on Tuesday in con-
ference with the city council rel
alive to the erection Of an ar
mory building for the proper hous-
ing of the Eveleth company.
General Wood stated that I'M
less an armory was erected or
some suitable place provided for
the company to drill in it might
be necessary: to -disband the com
pany. Assurance was given by
the council that immediate steps
would lie taken toward the cree.
ton Of IN armsry On either Jack
son street OF =. ayenue.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08

to the committee, such application
being taken under advisement.
Another communication from
the, Great Northern regarding the
proposed condemnation of land
near the. north end of Cleveland
avenue for market place and store
house purposes was referred to the
proper committee for one week
and the clerk INSTRUCTED to write
company officials asking their at
tendance at the next meeting of
the council, that the matter may
be definitely settled.
The special assessment roll for
the year 1911, as submitted by G.
NJ. Doorway, Thomas Gill and w.
E. Hannaford, commissioners in
appraisement, was duly accepted
and a copy Of same ordered certi-
fed and filed with the county
auditor. =.
City bills including the street
commissioners pay roll for the
month of November, were audited
and orders will be drawn to the
amount of $5398.40 in payment
thereof.
A communication from Wash
! burn, Bailey & Mitchell, attorneys
for the Duluth, Winnipeg & Pa
cific railway relative to compli-
ance with conditions of ordinance
granting such company right-of-
way through the city, stated that
the city and company representa-
tives should confer together re-
garding same, the communication
being accepted and ordered filed.
The first estimate Of the new
incinerator plant, in the sum of
$500, duly attested by certificate
of Superintendent Shand, was al
lowed and warrant drawn.
The city engineer submitted
second approximate estimate on
work done by c. G. Butler on his
North Side sewer contract, in the
sum Of $5383.43, same being ace
cepted and ordered paid.
The clerk of the municipal
court reported 1926 in costs COL
lected during the previous week,
there being no fines imposed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
DIED or TUBERCULOSIS.

Mrs. olga BJork, wife OF Emil
Bjork, of Elm street, died on
Friday last at the tuberculosis
hospital, Duluth, after an illness
of long standing. Mrs. Edward
Ala, the lady embalmer, went to
Duluth on Saturday, bringing the
body to this city for. interment,
funeral ceremonies being conduct
ed on Monday from the Swedish
Mission Church. Aside from her
bereaved husband, the deceased is
survived by q daughter, the sym
pathy Of many friends being ex-
tended them % their hour Of sor-
row. /
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
VIRGINIA GtkS
HONOR THEIR DEAD
Lodge Of Sorrow Conducted at the
Grand Sunday Afternoon, T..
L. Millar Of Duluth Being
Speaker of the
Occasion.

The annual Lodge of Sorrow of
Virginia Lodge, No. 1908, Benevo-
lent Protective Order of Elks, was
held at the Grand theater on Sun
day last, the spacious auditorium
being well filled by members and
friends of the order.
The usual exercises of the lodge
were carried out by Exalted Ruler
E. F. johnson, assisted by the Of
ficers Of the lodge, the invocation
and benediction being pronounced
by Rev. A. Carswell, rector of St.
Paul's Episcopal church. The
speaker Of the occasion was Broth
er E. l.. Millar, of Duluth, his ad-
dress being most appropriate to
the occasion and eliciting the CON-
mendation Of all hearers. Must
cal numbers were rendered by the
Kraft Peterson Orchestra, Mrs. G.
F. Shea aecompanist, and vocal Sc
lections were given by Mrs. E. L.
Zimmerman and the Misses Shu-
maker and Lively, Of Gilbert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12
WEST GARDINER.

POND ROAD-Mr. and Mrs Wilbur
Davis and daughter Harriet of Dor
chester. Mass. and Mrs. Jason Collins
of Boston are visitors at A. NJ. Burn
hams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Merrill and little
daughter of Lewiston, were the guests
Saturday night and Sunday of Mr..
Merrilfs mother.
Miss Mary Gilby of Portland. Mrs.
Sadie Giie OF New York. and Miss
Mabel DiHgley and Arthur Lancaster
of Richmond, visited Sunday at E. l..
Norton's.
George Metcalf and Warren Emery
were visitors. Sunday. at the National
Holre, Togus.
Rev. Mr. Milett of Gorham, Me.
who has recently bought the Robert
Rheades estate at Merrills Corner. is
making extensive repairs on the build
ings Mr.. Hartman formerly of Read
field, Me. is to occupy the place and
is moving his household goods this
week
HIGHLAND AVENUE - Services
VIII be held Sunday, Aug, 1S at P. NJ.
in the brick church in the Merrill dis
tfict The speaker will be Rev. |. 5.
Lusk, pastor of the Methodist church
of Gardiner. The president of the
district Sunday school association, ID.
). McNaughton, also of Gardiner will
be present and will make an effort to
organize a Sunday school class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12
kennebec Pomona GRANGE.

Kennebec Pomona Grange held it's
August monthly meeting with Mon
mouth Grange in the latters hall
Wednesday, There was a very full at
tendance from the different subordi-
nate Oranges under the jurisdiction of
the Kennebec Pomona. Nearly all the
officers were in attendance and unus-
ual enthusiasm was manifested In all
of the proceedings from start to fin
ism. w, d. Hunton, State Grange lee
turer, had prepared a splendid program
and was fortunate in the class of
speakers selected for the opening of the
several subjects and in the discussion
that followed, so that there was not
a dull moment during the sessions. A
very large class of new members We're
initiated into the Pomona degree. q of
these being from Monmouth Grange. y
fine dinner was served at noon by the
local Grange in its large dining room.
Plans were perfected for the several
Field days to be held during August.
The first will be held at Island Park
Aug. Is, when the East Vassalboro
Grange will unite in the exercises.
Aug. q a Field day will be held on
the Richmond campground, when the
subordinate Oranges of Lincoln and
Sagadahcc counties will join with Ken
nehec Aug. 81. Kennebee and East Po-
mona Oranges will join in a big Field
day at the National Home. AT all of
these meetings prominent speakers will
discuss subjects of vital Importance
and they will be open to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-08-12

laneous dry goods. A. G. Pollard of
Lowell, Mass, who purchased the
Maxcy stock at auction Thursday will
have the goods shipped to Lowell next
Wednesday
Perham Patten of Boston arrived in
town Thursday for a visit with his
brother, CLANCY Patten, in Palmyra
and with relatives in this town.
Mrs. NJ. A. Huff, who with her baby
is spending several weeks in Burn
ham with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Stevens. has passed few days
at home with Mr. Huff.
Miss Eva ]. Day has gone to Moose
head lake, where she will pass two
weeks at the Capen camps.
Harold Phillips has gone to Dover,
n. H., for few weeks visit.
Elmer Field has been in Portland
this week on business
Chas. B. Haskell, Jr., student at
Bowdoin College. left Friday for
Kineo, where he will have employment
during the remainder of his vacation.
Seymour Burch is moving his house
hold goods from his home on Hartland
avenue to the farm on the Newport
road, which he recently purchased.