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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Paris, Aug 9.-John W. Gates
died in this city at $40 o'clock this
morning. He had been desperately
i'll for the past few weeks here. Des-
perate efforts to save his life by the
use of oxygen and digitalis failed and
the end came peacefully. He was
brave and smiling when death came.
Death was caused by a complica-
ton of diseases, congestion of the
kidneys being the specific reason as
signed by the physicians. His son,
Charles G. Gates, was at the bedside
when his father passed away.
The death of Gates called forth many
expressions of regret, not only from
direct acquaintances, but from num-
berless Parisians who knew him as
bold, successful business man. Mrs.
Gates and son Charles were much
worn by the long period OF anxiety and
nursing. AS soon as word Of Gates
death was cabled to America. mes
sages of coincidence commenced 10 ar
rive from friends and business asso-
ciates. President Black of the United
States Realty & Improvement COM
pany of New York made arrange
ments for the disposition Of the body.
which will be taken to the United
States. Funeral services will be held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

charge of Mrs. Otto seiffert, Mrs F
G. Allen, hostess.
November: Topic: The Organ,
Mr.. Windle in charge; MIS-. G. A,
Stephens, hostess.
December: Topic: German Com.
posers (early and MODERN Mrs. F.
E. Leavens IN charge; Mrs. C. H. Hun
tCOn hostess.
January: Topic: French Compos-
ers," Miss Mary Ainsworth in charge;
Miss Ainsworth hostess.
February: Topic: Scandinavian
Composers" Mrs. A. H. Arp in charge;
Mrs. Arp hostess.
March: Music committee in charge.
April: Topic: "Slavonic Compos-
ers," Miss Oliver in charge; Miss Oil
yer u 's,Iesc
May: Topic: English and Ameri-
can Composers" Mrs. G. D. Dunn in
charge: Mrs. Dunn hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
PRODUCES HUMAN" HAIR.
Record CLIP on Texas Ranch to 3
Used For Switches"

Record CLIP on Texas Ranch 20 Be
Used For Switches"
F. o. Landrum of the Neuces can
yon, near San Antonio, Tex, has
Just produced in one clip mohair
twenty-eight inches long. which sold
for a little over SO per pound and
brought a total of $115. This mohair,
it is said, will be used by the makers
of hair goods to produce beautiful
switches of real human" hair.
This highest grade Of mohair is very
fine and silky and has beautiful nat
ural wave. While theoretically the
idea of the hair Of a goat being used
to adorn women is repulsive, practi-
cally when the mohair is treated and
dyed an expert could not distinguish
1t from the real article.
Landrum owns one Of the most IA
nous goat ranches in Texas. Admiral
Togo, the wonderful Angora imported
from South Africa, is the head of the
flock. 1t is he who produced the mo
hair which four years ago was madd
into cloth and fashioned into Il pail
of trousers for President Taft. These
trousers were presented to him by the
Publicity league of San Antonio ana
worn by him ut the Inauguration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Railroad News

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Reports of a
threatened strike of shopmen on all
western railroads have been circu-
lated for several days but investiga-
ton shows that there is no immed-
late cause for apprehension. Vice
President Julius Kruttschnitt of the
Union Pacific believes the railroads
are facing a serious situation. The
labor officials, however, those who
are behind the movement for new
working conditions for the shopmen,
say that the wage question is not as
important as uniform working rules
governing conditions of employment.
These rules, they state, are to gov
ern five classes of shopmen-machin
lists, sheet metal workers, boiler
makers, blacksmiths and car work
ers. W. F. Kramer, secretary of the
international Brotherhood of Black
smiths, said that reports of a big
strike were unfounded. c. &c. Glib
son, international secretary of the
car workers, said that he had not
heard of any threats of strikes. A
committee representing the mechan-
ical employees of the Rock Island has
been comforting with the manage
ment for several weeks, although the
situation has not yet come to a head,
and a similar committee on the Illi-
nois Central has asked for a contract
in place of the contracts with the
seperate organizations. The demands
are for increase IN pay ranging from
IS to 50 per cent. according 70 local
conditions, as in some places the
nine hour day now prevails, while
in other a ten hour working period
prevails The principal demands Of
the maehinists, which are in general
typical Of the other classes. include:
Fifteen per cent fiat increase IN
wages; eight hour day: discontinue
ance OF physical examination and
personal record blanks; time and
one-half for day service men after
p. IN. and double time after mid
night; one apprentice TO be employed
70 every FIVE machinists, and this
ratio TO be maintained; apprentices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

here Saturday. Black said the death
of Gates ought not affect the stock
market, because the financier had not
operated extensively of late, but was
conservatively placing his fortune
largely in substantial securities. Those
here who were near Gates estimate
his estate will be found nearer 40 mil
lion than 80 million.
The death of John Wayne Gates
removes one of the boldest and most
successful American financiers and
a picturesque figure on the field Of
sports. Since 1880, when he organ
lied the Southern Wire company,
Mr.. Gates had been a man with
whom it was necessary to reckon in
the particular Industrial affairs to
which ne had given his attention. In
recent years he found relaxation
from business cares in becoming a
prominent patron of the American
turf. Mr. Gates began his business
career as proprietor of a hardware
store at Turner Junction, Ill, near
the farm where he was born in
1855. At ST. Charles, ILL.,, in 1874,
he married Delora r. Baker, who
with their son, Charles G. Gates,
survives.
a full account of Mr.. Gates life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
TO HAVE MUSIC CLUB.

MOLINE IS TO HAVE A MUSIC
club. at least d music departmeI, If
connection with the Moline Woman's
club. Mrs J. ] Dorgan has been cnO5-
en- chairman of the department. Mrs. r
Z. Baker secretary and Miss Clara
Sloan chairman of the program com
mittee. Any member Of the Woman's
club is eligible to membership Ia the
department who can take part in the
programs that will be given at the
meetings OF the department. Plans are
for the music department TO meet tie
first Wednesday Of every month and
places Of meeting have already been
secured. Following is the program for
the coming season:
October: Miscellaneous program in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
BEEN IN MINISTRY
FOR MANY YEARS
Venerable Theologist and Trav-
eler Visiting j. L. Free
man in City.
IS HONORED BY COLLEGE
Returns From Semi-centenniaI OF
Oregon Institution, of Which
He Was Once Head.

Rev. DR.. Francis S. Hoyt of Gin
cinnati is spending the week visiting
his cousin, J. L Freeman, at COS
Twenty-second street DR.. Hoyt is on
his return from a trip to Oregon, made
at the solicitation of Willamette uni
versity, that he be present at their
fftieth anniversary, which occurred
early in June. DR.. Hoyt's first going to
Oregon was in 1880 via Panama. He
went at that time to take up the work
of conducting the Oregon Institute.
which had been partially organized and
which later developed into the above
named university, and of which DIT.
Hoyt was made the first president. He
continued the work for eleven years,
when he returned to the east. DIR. Hoyt
busy life.
FILLS CHAIR IN COLLEGE.
On his return from Oregon, he was
elected to chair In the Ohio Wesleyan
university at Delaware, where he serv-
ed twelve years. Following that he was
made editor Of the Western Christian
Advocate at Cincinnati, a position he
held for twelve years. During that
time, in 1881, he went as q delegate
to the Methodist Ecumenical confer
ence, held at London. He remained
abroad for the better part of year.
Following his service as editor he took
up ministerial work and served twelve
years as district superintendent. OF
late years he has still been quite active
along educational lines, only within a
year has he given up active work.
The Willamette university honored
itself, as we'll as the recipient, in
comforting the degree of L. L. D. upon
him. DR.. Hoyt will speak at the
weekly prayer meeting at the First NJ.
Z. church this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
RETURNS TO SEE
HIS OLD FRIENDS
Alexander schlegel Visits in
Rock Island for First Time
Since 1866.
is REMARKABLE GROWTH
Spends Time Sight Seeing and Swap
ping "reminiscences With His
Former Companions.

After an absence of So years from
Rock Island, Alexander Schlegel, one
of the old time residents of this city,
has returned for a visit. He is the
guest in the home of his sister, Mrs.
Anna Kofer. Bill Ninth avenue. He
is enroute from Washington, D. c..
where he is employed in the govern
ment land office, to Lincoln, Neb., his
home. Mr.. Schlegel received his edu-
cation in the local schools, having
come to this city with his parents
when few years old. He attended
the school which then was on the
present site of Spencer square.
Under DR. c. c. Truesdale, who
was postmaster in the sixties, he
served Uncle Sam in the capacity of
Henry Powars, an old citizen who
still resides here.
SEES MANY CHANGES.
Mr.. SchIegeI has met several of
his friends in Rock Island and has
visited with all of them and talked
over old times. 1t was in the year
1866 that Mr.. Schlegel left here for
the west. Since then he has resided
in Lincoln and Washington.
Many are the changes which he sees
in Rock Island He is particularly in
terested in the public buildings and
has visited many of them. They are
all different from those which were in
use in his day. The residence district
has received his attention too. When
he resided here the Davenports used
the southwestern and central portions
of Rock Island for pastures and to-
tiful homes.
He leaves tonight for the west and
probably will return on his way back
tc the capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Social Events
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

ANNOUNCEMENT is MADE OF
the engagement and the approaching
marriage OF Miss Irene B. Woodyatt,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A c. Wood
yatt of Moline. to Ernest Moore OF
Memphis. Tenn. formerly of Clinton,
Iowa. The announcement was made
yesterday, when Miss Woodyatt en-
tertained the members of the Tuesday
Tea club and a very few intimate
friends at her home, the announcement
being made formally. The guests num-
bered fourteen and they passed the
afternoon pleasantly with their needle
work. Miss Woodyatt's chosen colors,
blue and gold, were used in decorating,
yellow roses being the floral feature.
Blue satin ribbon was used effectively.
Mr.. Moore holds a responsible position
as an electrician with the Brourne. Bo-
rum company. of Memphis. Miss Wood
yatt Is well known in the tri-cities, and
is popular in a large circle OF friends.
Following her graduation from high
school in 1904, she attended the Ober
lin conservatory Of music. The wed
ding is to be an event Of the holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Lewiston, Me-, Aug. 9.-United
States Senator William Pierce Frye
died yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Helen
White, in this city. The death of
Senator Frye means a loss of one
senator to the republicans, the
Maine legislature being democratic.
William Pierce Frye was born here
on Sept. 2, 1880. He graduated
from Bowdoin college, Maine, in
1850, after which he studied and
practiced law. He was a member
of the state legislature in 1861,
1852 and 1867, and in 1S66-67 was
mayor of Lewiston. In 1864 he was
a presidential elector. When James
G. Blaine resigned the Craftsmanship
of the republican state committee in
1881 Senator Frye was elected his
Blaine as senator from Maine in
1881, to which position he was re-
elected five times. In 1896 he was
elected president pro tempore of the
senate and was reelected for the
third time in 1907. He was a men,
Der of the commission which met in
Paris in 1898 to adjust terms of
peace between the United States and
Spain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Accused Of Stealing.

e. E. Chamberlin. OF Clinton. Me,
boldly accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve
of stealing--the sting from burns or
scalds-the pain from sores OF all
kinds-the distress from boils or piles,
TT robs cuts burns, bruises. sprains
and injuries of their terror" he says,
"as a healing remedy It's equal don't
exist" Only Csc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
ELECT DELEGATE.

AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY
meeting of w. o. \. A. r. D., auxiliary
to the Rock Island Retail Druggists
association, held Monday afternoon in
the parlors of the New Harper. Mrs.
William Ullemeyer was elected dele
gate to the convention at Niagara
Falls. Mrs. Charles Brunstrom of Mo-
line was selected as alternate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

not to work overtime; work OF ma
chinists and apprentices defined; en-
ployes laid of on account of reduc-
ton of force to be remployed in the
order laid off; no piecework, prem
iums or bonuses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
WireIess In the Arctic.

Future north pole seekers will be
interested in the announcement that
the Norwegian government will estab-
lish n "farthest north" wireless sta
ton in Spitzhergen for the benefit OF
arctic explorers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

Fiebig. After a cruise down the Missis-
sippi and up the Hennepin canal TO the
FIebig camp on Big Island, the party
stopped off for q O'Clock dinner. \
splendid time was enjoyed, the trip
back to this city being made by moon
light. Those in the party in addition
to the host and hostess were the Mes
danes Arnold, Hoppe, Rhude, briggs,
Yerbury and Skinner and Miss Stocker-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
WED IN CANADA.

CARDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
by friends of Miss Florence Carlson,
daughter of Mrs. Nels Carlson OF Mo-
line, announcing her marriage TO Jo-
seph Leander Wegren, which took
place Aug. l, at Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada. Miss Carlson has always lived
in Moline and for the last five years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
Attack Like TIGERS.

In fighting to keep the blood pure
the white cCrpuscles attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply so fast the little fighters are
overcome Then see pimples, boils, &c
zema, saltrheum and sores multiply
and strength and appetite fail. This
condition demands Electric Bitters to
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to expel poisons from the blood.
They are the best blood purifier. -
writes c. T. Budahn, OF Tracy. Cal. 81
have ever found" They make rich.
red blood, strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them. soc at all drug.
gists.
All the news all the time-ThG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

taught at the Irving school. After
graduating from the high school she at
tended Macomb Normal school. Mr..
Wegren is a farmer and they will make
their home on his farm at Allen, Sas-
katchewan. Canada. Miss Carlson Wis
tied relatives in Canada last summer,
and it was at this time that she made
the acquaintance of Mr.. Wegren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
ENTERTAIN AT CAMP.

MR.. AND MRS. CHARLES FIEBIG
were hosts yesterday to a party Of
ladies whom they took for a boat ride
in the launch, Lorelei, belonging to Dir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
BUSY BEE SEWING CIRCLE.

THE BUSY BEE SEWING CIRCLE
will meet tomorrow afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. L. Ehmen, 1914 Tween
ty-sixth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09
couRr oE HONOR CARD PARTY.

COURT OF HONOR NO. 81 WILL
give a card party at Maths hall to-
morrow afternoon. Cinch will be the
game and will begin promptly at $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

was published in The Argus July 90
Editor The Argus).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-09

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Argus.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-10-19
PRINCETON UNION: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 49, 1911

we'll attended and we are in hopes he
will come again., as he is an able
speaker.
A few from here attended the mas
querade dance at Spencer Brook on
Friday evening, and they declared
there was no place like the Brook for
a good time.
A farewell party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N. Parks on
Saturday evening in honor of Stella
and Freeman Parks, who will leave
for North Dakota soon. About 40 of
the Princeton high school pupils we're
present, also Gertrude Orne, Florence
Holman, Albert Satterstrom, Henry
Larson and Hugh Edmunds from here.
At IL O'Clock refreshments we're
served and the guests all went home
at daylight, declaring they had passed
most enjoyable time.
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cent illness. We all rejoice with

her recent illness. We all rejoice with
her.
Jasper and Lionel Pierson called
on Clarence Dorff on Sunday.
Clarence Dorff worked for Fred
Murphy a few days this week.
Jane and Mile Way have been rid
ing horseback quite bit lately.
The children are most all back at
school again. They have been stay
ing out to pick up potatoes.
Mrs. O. A. Dorf called at the
Trunk home one day last week.
Rev. Fisher will preach in the Jud-
kins school house on Thursday night.
George Way has driven to Kanabec
county. He expects to return the last
of the week.
Farmers are nearly all through
digging potatoes and will soon be
corn husking.
Mark Young, Herman Abram and
William Trunk called on Boyd Hamil'
ton on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. VIM. Griep and daughters
Olga and Emma, called at the Trunl
home one evening last week.
Mrs. A. I. Lathrop of Minocqua
Wis.,, is at home with her parents
MIR. and Mrs. W. E. Stone, for few
weeks visit.
Little Ruth Esler broke her arm il
being thrown from a wagon. Th
little girl broke the same arm abou
three months ago.
Frank and Chester Way attende,
the dance held at Roy Esler's il
Greenbush on Saturday evening
Frank did the "sawing."
There was large number in atten
dance at Sunday school in the Jud
kins school house. The school wa
superintendent by Rev. Fisher.
| John Townsend and son, John, {
Williston, N. D., spent several day
last week with the formers brothers
Fred E. and Geo. W. Townsend.
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ZlMM ERMAN.

James Foley has been sick the past
week.
Mrs. W. A. Smith is visiting rela-
tives here.
Ed. Foley has added another team
to his livery.
J. W. Hefner went to the twin cities
Monday on business.
Harry Pratt was in Elk River on
Monday between trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Larson drove to
Princeton on Saturday.
Mr.. Berglund spent Sunday with
relatives at Sank Rapids.
There will be another dance in the
NJ. W. A. hall on Friday night.
Mrs. Bell and daughter, Mrs. Nash,
drove to Princeton on Tuesday.
Charley Foley, who has been west,
visited relatives in town on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. K. Tiff of Elk
River we're in town on Saturday even
ing.
| Henry Swanson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Heffner motored to Bethel on Sun.
day.
P. B. Thompson and family have
moved onto the old John A. Peterson
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Foley went tc
Nowthen on Thursday to visit Mrs
Conree.
Ina Bean and Mrs. Chas. Ilif
drove to Princeton on Thursday O.
last week.
! Fred Bodeman is building potato
warehouse Of concrete blocks and ha!
it nearly completed.
The Misses Donaldson, Burns
Lowell and Mrs. Jay Smith motore(
to Princeton on Saturday.
Mrs. John Looney was taken sud
denly i'll last Thursday night and DR.
Cooney was called. She is able to b.
} out again.
Mrs. Jay Smith, G. A. Stillman
Mrs. W. R. HURT and Grandma Pratt
| motored to Elk River on Wednesda.
of last week.
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BLUE HILL


VIM. Ross has been rebuilding his
barn.
G. W. Taylor has purchased a pota-
to digger.
Miss Christina Johnson has re-
turned home from Princeton.
We have had some splendid fall
rains which have wet the ground down
quite deep.
Mike Kaliher and wife and son,
Bernard, we're entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Lavelle on Sunday.
Wedding bells will soon be heard
ringing again. Boys, get your
musical instruments in order.
Chas. Thompson is about to have
some repairs made on his house.
Anton Olson has charge of the job.
We ought to have spell of Indian
summer weather now, and we are hop.
ing for at least a couple of weeks of il
at any rate.
Will the party who took the new
halter from Chas. Brande's colt last
week please return it at once anG
save trouble?
Miss Nellie Bailey left for her home
at Otsego on Tuesday after making al
extended visit with her sister, Mrs
Arthur Croft.
The young people of Blue Hill CAV,
a surprise party on Ben Haraldso1
and wife on Friday evening last. Al
had a splendid time.
MIR. and Mrs. P. Lavelle and famil,
are now domiciled in..their new home
A nicer and moro comfortable farm
house is hard to find.
Gus Kohlman's dancing party a
the hall on Saturday evening wa
attended by large crowd of youn
people and all enjoyed themselves t.
the greatest extent possible.
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

The political demagogue is abroad
in the land. Beware of him.
A. B. Damon came home from Todd
county last week to attend to his corn
husking.
Charley Van Wormer's prospects
for school superintendent of Isanti |
county are improving daily.
Isanti county will stand by it's rec
ord this fall. She is good for 1000
majority for the republican state and
legislative tickets.
Joseph Uran of Kansas, Miss Emma
Swanbro and Miss Bertha Smith of
Spencer Brook made the Union a.
pleasant call yesterday.
The iron has been laid on the rail-
road ten miles out from Elk River.
Three cheers and tiger for the rail-
road.
In all probability Lieut.. Gov. Gill
man and Col. Kerr will address the
people of Princeton on the political
issues of the day on October 20.
The Union is not interested in
Sherburne county politics. We speak
a good word for our friends whenever
we can, but we have plenty to keep US
busy at home.
With the exception of D. A. Galley
we do not know Of a single republican
in Mile Laos county who will vote
for Ames. Many democrats who
despise bosses and bossism will vote
for McGill.
Miss Belle Plummer commenced a
term of school teaching in district Is,
Santiago, on Monday. Miss Plum
mer has taught school for several
terms in that county and has given
good satisfaction.
Will Cordiner and Art. Howard are
both friends of ours-warm, personal
, friends. They are rival candidates
for the shrievalty OF Mile Laos coun-
< ty. We have not a single word to say
against either of them.
Hon. VIM. E. Lee of Long Prairie
> and Hon. John G. Flynn of Little
Falls, both candidates for the legisla.
ture on the republican ticket, we're ir
Q town a short time yesterday and left
I here we'll satisfied with the outlook.
The republican county convention
. was held at the court house on Sat
. urday. B. NJ. VanAlstein was nom
mated for county auditor, r. NJ
+ Nicely for county treasurer, N. A
f Ross for register of deeds, r. c.
Dunn for county attorney, VIM. Cor
O diner for sheriff, Mrs. O. r. Barker
s for county superintendent of schools
Chas. Keith for judge of probate, n
G. Head for court commissioner
4 Bliss Upham for coroner, Leonard
Pratt for county surveyor, Knut'
Nelson, county commissioner from
Milo, Alex Deshaw county commits
=. sioner from Greenbush, and N. E
Jesmer county commissioner from
Princeton. r. G. Dunn, Geo. W. Nc
J. Farland and D. G.. Berkman wer
III elected county committee. r. c.
y Dunn was chairman of the conventio,
and r. D. Byers secretary.