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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02
Notes From Melnik.

Messrs Stephen Bohacek and Milos
Law Dushek each sold draft geldins
at the Cooperstown fair last Monday
and had to deliver the horses to parties
at Two Rivers Tuesday
Mrs. Frank Straka who has beer
visiting with relatives at Manitowo'
for several days returned to her home
here last Monday.
Mr.. Louis Steuber of Shoto is visit
ing here with friends and relatives.
Messrs Jerry and Ed. Krejci made 6
trip to lander and to points in kewau
nee county last Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Mr.. Fred Benishek, the Kellners
vile cheese maker, spent few hours
of last Wednesday here with friends
and relatives.
Mr.. Edward Hostak who has been
employed at the Barre Creamery in
West Salem, La Crosse county, for the
past year, returned to his home here
last Thursday.
A crowd of boys from around here
gathered at the Kliment home Thurs
day evening to give the newlyweds
some of their noiseless music.
Mr.. Anton Kliment of this vicinity
and Miss Mary 'alenta of Bolt, Ke-
waunee county were unitedin marriage
Tuesday, Feb. DIST at II a. Nj. at the
home of the brides parents Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Valenta, by Justice of the
Peace Jos. Chada. Miss Clara Xii
ment, sister of the groom, was brides
maid, and Anton Valenta, brother OF
the bride, acted as best man. Follow
ing the ceremony sumptuous dinner
was served to relatives of both bride
and groom. A wedding dance was
given in the afternoon at which good
crowd was present.
The groom is prominent and in
dustrious young man who for the past
two years has been operating a cheese
factory here.
The bride is an accomplished young
lady and has large circle of friends
who join with the correspondent in
wishing them a long life of happiness
and prosperity.
A meeting of milk patrons of the
kostlevy cheese factory was held
Thursday evening and it was decided
that the factory he run under the same
arrangements as last year.
Mrs. Thomas Paswik who spent
Thursday here with relatives accom-
panied by Miss Clara Kliment departed
for Manitowoc Friday.
The passenger and freight accommo-
dation train, which issupposed to leave
Maribel for Manitowoc at 1l:32 A. Nj.
is from to I hours late every day this
week. Rather a good service, isn't
it?
The kossuth Joint district school
Farmers Club held their first meeting
last Friday evening, Feb. 24th and it
proved to be most successful session.
The attendance was large and enthus-
iastic. 4 lively discussion participated
in by large number of those present
following each topic.
Another feature of the evening were
the musical selections rendered by
Pech's Band. The applause they re-
ceived after each number showed that
their efforts were appreciated.
The songs by the quartette were
also eXcellently rendered.
Program for the evening was as
follows:
Musical Selection
Feeding Dairy Cattle G. j. Braun
Alfalfa Frank ReZek
Spraying Orchards b. Pech
District Fairs James Zahorik
Play BY Home Talent
Quite number from here attended
the mask balls at Larrabee and Mari
bel and reported a good time.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02
The Value of Good Manners

Manners must adorn knowledge,
and smooth its way through the world.
Like a great rough diamond, it may
do very well in closet by way OF
curiosity, and also for its intrinsic
value but it will never be worn, nor
shine if it is not polished.-Chester-
field.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02
Carpet Department

Linoleumsor Bath rooms Bed Dining Kitchel
Offices Many different kinds Inad printed good
If you the best Lnoleum, laid by the expert
lust us, S have both.
Window Shades residences, Offices windows,
desired of best shade
guaranteed rollers You be able cheaper
dom them after being posted before hand
fore it's too late
Carpet Sweepers shipment of new Bsse'-the most sat
factory sweeper made-arrved
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02

A number from here attended the
concert at Reedsville Saturday even
ing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02
CORSETS

The latest CB la Spirite "$l00 S50 $500 $3.50 eac
high grade Stylish perfect fit satisfactory
special ftng-room provided.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02
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Store News of the Weel
Women's Spring Skirts

The separate Skirts for Spring contain many
practical styles To straight lines gored eat
se are nd combined on ALL the popular materials S5
Trimmings wde bands and metal effects this season
leading features. Embroidered beaded and lace
binatiOns of make handsome En- tn Of m
waist garnitures. Prices JUUI JUv oil U
and IN as t"sr sat Zoe
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02

CATARRH. which poisons the breath,
stomach and lungs and paves the way for
Consumption, also Throat, Liver, Heart,
and all constitutional and internal troubles;
also Rupture, Piles, Fistula, Dyspepsia,
Diarrhoea and all diseases of the stomach
and bowels treated far in advance of any
institution in the country.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-03-02

Quite a number from here attended
the mask balls at Larrabee and Mari
bel and reported a good time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

Rock Island, Dec. 15.-Editor The
Argus. Dear Sir: AS this IS the time
of year that they are having entertain
ments in the different halls and the
time of year when the danger of fire
is greatest, | wonder if other folks
are like l am that as soon as they
go into public hall of any kind they
wonder how is the best way to get
out in case of fire.
| never go into public hall or
hotel but what my first iGea is how
can l get out should fire occur.
l think if anybody would notice the
conditions in some OF the halls in our
town and think what would be the
consequences should a fire occur they
would wonder why the laws in regard
TO some things are not observed.
For instance, the doors opening in
ward. | can point to one institution
where there are several hundred peo-
pie present very often during the Win
ter season. Before they get to the
outside doors, as near as can re-
member. there are about 10 steps
down; then there are about or 10
feet to the doors. Those doors open
in. Should panic occur in that place
almost the first thing that a crowd
would do would be to push them
selves against those doors. Some
would grab the doors to keep from
falling down and those doors would
be shut. That little space there that
speak of would probably be full of
dead. and dying people in just three
minutes.
I took the fire department to that
institution about year ago and show
ed them the danger. agreed that
would give them SIS to help pay for
changing those doors, so IS to open
outward instead of opening inward
Not only the doors open inward but
they had storm doors outside of those
large doors, just the size of common
house door. They opened in.
went the second time to those peo-
pie after a year and showed them the
danger. again renewed my promise
They said that there would be some
thing done but there was not.
! I would not go to that place to ar
entertainment under any congidera
ton.
j There is another place right in town
/ where there are 100 and 200 people
go often You go down the elevator
The doors open inward There Is Z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
The Reform Wave That Failed

continual Association with Lost Souls
that even the Dry Cleaner would Pass
Up the Job Of Renovating them. They
furthermore appriaed him of the fact
that there was just about as much
chance for him to make the All-Star
Paradise Team as there was of start
ing up an Albright Cafe in the Base
ment Of a Church. When they had
concluded their remarks the Manager
decided that he could easily give Old
Nick a 5O-Yard Handicap and Nose
him Out at the Wire, in spite of the
fact that the Sulphury Individual
boasted a Regular Trade Mark.
The Benevolent Order of Sky Pilots,
No. CAT, even passed resolutions con-
demning the Perfectly Harmless Bill
Poster for inserting filmy layer of
Glue between the Lithos and the Bill
Boards. Down-Trodden Husbands
heartily Seconded the Motion when
their Better Halves Got Out a Ham.
mer against the Oriental Dancer, and
then sought to Frame Up a Schedule
whereby Urgent Business would re
quire their presence at the Office on
the Big Night. Hand Bills bearing
the Slogan, stop That Show" were
scattered broadcast throughout the
Burg.
AS result of this Strenuous Cam
paign the authorities finally an
nounced that the performance would
not be permitted, whereupon the Dis
ciples of Righteousness set aside Hal
Day for Purposes of Thanksgiving
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock the
Hot Dog Burlesque Troupe stepped
breezily off the train. The Manage
of the Show Immediately Called upol
the Mayor, and five minutes later the,
passed into the Big Establishment
with the Potted Ferns in the Windows
| where innumerable Libations wer
summary Surrounded. Leaving Hi
Honor, the Commander in Chief of tn
Forces of Evil Slipped the Polio
Force sc Comps and Fixed 1t Up 70
: the City Hall Boys for after the show
At exactly $3.50 that evening, tn
S. r. o. sign was placed conspicuous
In the center of the Opera House Lot
. by.
I Moral-Whatinelps The Use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
BY p. q.

Once upon time there was Mag
nif1ed Hamlet, the Citizens of which
bestowed upon it the Dignified Title
of City; and in this particular in
stance, the Classification was not Half
Bad at that. City Officials who as
sumed their public duties with naught
but High Ideals and an Assorted Col
lection OF Unpaid Bills would invaria-
bly, retire from Office the proud pos
SCISSORS of from three to four saloons,
an Abnormally Developed Bank Ac-
count and an Intense Appetite for
Champagne.
The Inhabitants of this 2x4 Munich
pality were, for the most part, of the
Highly Sanctimonious Variety. They
deplored the fact that, for the
Nonce, Vice and Corruption Held the
Bulge, but Passed Up the Polls on
Election Day, lest they be put to the
painful necessity of even breath
ing the contaminated Brand OF
Ozone as that inhaled by the Hard
ened Old Sinners who are wont to
Hang Around such places.
One day all the Bill Boards Bios
somed Out with a Flock of goTgeously
colored Autographs. which announced
the impending arrival of the Hot Dos
Burlesquers," with the Princess Zozo
direct from the Harem of the Turkish
Sultan. Immediately there arose +;
Storm Of Protest. Petitions were cir
culated, requesting the mayor and tn.
chief Of police TO put a No. IL Hicke.
on the Disgraceful Exhibition. Dele
cations from the Temperance Union
the Ladies' Art Guild and the Give
mallell Society stormed the doors O
| the Theatre Managers Office. The,
! Broke 1t to him in no uncertain &C
cents that his Heart was so Disco
: cred that his Conscience SO Scared b
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
Complains of Insufficiency of
Fire Protection

kind of a hall, just about 10 feet
square. There are closed doors all
around. Should panic occur in that
place hundreds would be trapped in
there that could not get out.
Is there not some way that these
places can be made to comply with
the state law?
Hoping that some other people will
talk about this matter and urge the
different places to obey the state law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16


gus bespeaks for the new firm a con-
tinuation Of success.
Dec. 14.-Supertntenden w. C.
Brown of the G. B. & O., has gone
to Pittsburg to attend an important
railroad meeting.
Local Agent M. J. Young of the
C.. B. & O. has been summoned to
Collins, Ohio, by the serious illness
OF his father.
Deputy County Treasurer h e. Casteel
and wife have commenced house
keeping at Second avenue and Eighth
street. Mrs. Casteel arrived from a
visit to relatives in the west last
night
Louis NewbUrger Of Chicago, spe-
cial inspector of the postofice de-
partment. arrived In the city last
evening for the purpose of investi-
eating the claims of Rock Island for
free delivery service.
Dec. 15.-The West End Progress
sfve Euchre club held an interesting
session at the pleasant residence OF
Dr.. and Mrs. G. l. Eyster last even
ing. There were players sufficient
to fill 1--WE tables and the contests fol
supremacy were close and exciting
The commander of Buford post
has received on behalf of Wetz posi-
at Davenport, an invitation to 8
camp fire to be held at the post hal
across the river next Friday evening
A grand time is promised and sew
eral OF Buford post will attend.
Dec. 16.-The river is closed and
persons are venturing across on foot
| The board of supervisors having
authorized the refurnishing and re
papering of the county treasurer!
office, the paper hangers began worl
this morning and in a short time tn:
ONCE will be In more presentabl.
shape to receive visitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
WERE YOU IN ON THISs
(Port Byron GIobe1

DR.. Samuel Kennedy, a veterinarian
Of Moline, recently gave a banquet TO
number of his friends. He invited
them to a "possum" feast, and they
cnmplimented the doctor on the pal
atable spread he had prepared, de-
claring the "possum" and sweet pota-
toes, as well as other trimmings, the
finest they had ever partaken of. I'm
agine their surprise when the host
N ose from his seat and jokingly in
formed his guests that they had not
eaten "possum" at all, but the meat
vas nothing more than two tom cats
that had been ''mousing around" his
barn, and he exhibited the skins to
prove that he was not prevaricating
He had substituted the cats because
the "possum" was not fat enough. It's
mystery how the doctor escaped be,
ing mobbed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
BY ]. NJ. c.
koHLER AND THE A. P. A.


Axel Kohler, Moline barrister, is a
poultry fancier. Before a coop of
fancy birds. he behaves after the fash
ion of a s-year-old in front of a win
dow of holiday toys. Moline during
the week had an exhibition under the
auspices of the local branch of the
American Poultry association. Kohler
vas one Of the big guns at the show.
He was a member Of several commit
tees, and so proud was he of the dis
tinction that he wore his badge at all
times during the entire period OF the
exhibition. He dropped down to the
court house one day to look after a
case he has pending. Strolling along
Second avenue he met up with an old
friend, the latter man Of probably
Go. The latter is a son of the Emer-
aid isle.
Kohler and his friend stood on the
curb and talked Kohler poked his
thumbs in his vest, throwing back his
coat. and giving full view to the
badge.
How long have you belonged to
that?" and the Irishman pointed al
the decoration
Ever since IT was organized" re
piled Kohler. "In fact, 1 was one Of
the men who put the Moline branch
on its feet.
81 never would have believed 1t o
you" and the old gentleman, barrel!
able to control his resentment, turneC
his back to walk away.
wait a minute" plead Kohler
How would you like to come up tc
night?"
Me-
Certainly Fine fellows and goo
entertainment You would enjoy it.
IF 1 were younger you would neve
give me that insult without payin
for it." and the old man shook his f1s
under Kohler's nose.
Kohler yet did not understand quie
the occasion for the boiling conditio
of his friend. Tell you what I'll do,
said the attorney. I'll pay your due
for a year."
There was rush OF the older mar
who was just in the act of landing o
Kohler when Chief of Police Jane
Brinn happened on the scene and IL
terfered, preventing delivery of
HEAVIER that looked as if it had tn
force Of a Jack johnson behind i
Brinn saw what the commotion wa
about as he gazed on the badge ths
hohler wore.
Why, my old chum." said Kohlt
as he put his arm around his friend
neck, "A. P. A stands for the Anne
lean Poultry association"
And so IL does was the answe
But Kohler was willing to buy wha
ever the party cared for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
ATTENTION
Automobile
and
Carriage
Owners

John L. Smith the artistic auto
mobile and carriage painter. has
opened first class paint shop over
the Buck Motor company, at 221
Second street. Davenport. The
equipments are excellent, and first
class work is guaranteed at moder-
ate prices. Send your work in early
IS the rush season is near.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
A Terrible Biunder

To neglect liver trouble Never do 1t.
Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills on the
first sign of constipation, biliousness
or inactive bowels and prevent viru-
lent Indigestion, jaundice or gall sones
lent indigestion, jaundice or gall stones.
They regulate liver, stomach and bow
els and build up your health. Only rs
cents, at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
SHOT IN CITY OF DE PUE.
bureau County Record.)

NDuI 0dU OOuLty ItCCUIU.J
Talk about the vagaries of a wo-
mans mind! Just about month ago
Miss Ann Dernach of LaSalle was so
strenuous IN her rejection Of the amor.
Gus attentions Of her erstwhile lover,
Louis Spoler of DePue, that the latter
was rendered frenzied and shot the
girl several times with a revolver in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

tie city of DePue Now. just as the
girl is about recovering from the ef-
fects of her injuries, she marries the
ran who shot her. Yep. One after
loon last week Miss Dernach and Mr..
Spoler went to the county clerk in
Ottawa, secured a marriage license,
then went before Judge Hinebaugh, by
whom they were Joined in wedlock, to
live Gin peace and harmony until death
does them part"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
ONLY ONE FATALITY.

Mrs. Nora Sturm is afflicted with ca
tarrh of the stomach, and Mrs Albert
Collins is afflicted similarly: Frank
Leadley has a carbuncle on his leg; H.
A. Currie has been a hard sufferer
from pneumonia; two of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Tracy's children have had diph-
iberia; Mrs. Thomas Cain and Mrs.
Charles Collins are recovering from
illness; Justina Baylor is undergoing
an attack of the grip. These are few
OF the many on the disabled list, but
we are glad to report that only one
fatality has occurred-that of Tracy
child, who was inferred In Smith Gem
etery at midday last Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
A VIOLA HERO.
Viola Enterprise.)

George Greenwood says he did many
deeds of valor the first of the week and
deems himself quite a hero. On one
occasion he aided lady who lost her
slipper in the mud In crossing the
street, and on another occasion he says
lie himself was in danger Of getting
fast in the mud while carrying lady
across bad crossing.
Leonard Frost, the assistant cashier
of the State bank. is wearing smile
that won't come OF, and his father-in
law, George Greenwood, struts down
the street as proud as a banty rooster
1t is all over the arrival of a bouncing
taby boy at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
Leonard Frost There is little more
f:ost than usual now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
NO REFLECTION INTENDED.
(Stark County News.)

(Stark County News.)
The EnterpriseHerald of Abingdon
Is no more, the plant having been
bought by the Kodak of that city.
The EnterpriseHerald had been man
aged and edited by lady, Mrs. Lulu
Killough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
ALL ALONEs

MILAN independently
Ralph Palmer was buggy riding on
cur roads Sunday.
R. L. Bollman was travelling our
roads Monday.
Walter Scott helped Herman Reeser
drive colt Saturday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
IN VITAL SPOTS.

Lee Rogers. the man who was run
over in the rear of st. Mary's infirm-
airy died last night about o'clock
Cairo Citizen.
Jacob Freeman, 10 years old, was
hit in the park by an automobile and
died.-New York Herald.
Albert Brown, who was struck in
the ball park at Sacramento last
week, is dead-Sporting News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
OPERATION A SUCCESS.
(Stark County NewsO

VoIbIh COUNTY NUWS.J
Miss Faye Rees, who was operated
upon three weeks ago, has returned to
teachers duties at Wethersfield, which
gives us a thrill of great pleasure when
We consider what might have been, I'M
der the circumstances. Very few re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
SHORT MEASURED

(Elg1n NeWS.)
A young man who can do light
busheling wanted at the Hamilton
Wooden company, 532 Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

All the news all the time.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

so as to have safe exit in case OF
fire or panic, l remain,
Yours truly,
l.. E. WEST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
For WOMEN ONLY.
fEIkhart Reviewl

tEIkhart RevleW.)
Wanted-Agents and dealers in ev-
cry township to sell the Buckeye
Tongue Support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

cover so rapidly from an operation as
she has.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

Dec. 14.-Wynes & Schneider is
the firm name of the Central shoe
store. A partnership formed Dec. 6,
1856, by which George Schneider,
Jr.. becomes an equal partner with
G. L. wynes in the proprietorship Of
the we'll known Central shoe store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
(From The Argus Files of 1850

Dec. 10.-The school board met in
special session last evening, Presi-
dent Stafford and all the members
being present. Discussion concern
ing the placing of the bonds of the
new high school building ensued, but
an adjournment was taken until this
morning when propositions were re-
ceived from various companies. 1t
was ordered that the proposition of
Mr.. Peetz of the Peoples National
bank of Rock Island be accepted, and
that the finance committee be In.
structed to procure the necessary
blank bonds, and that the president
and clerk be authorized to issue
them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16

Dec. 11,-An exceedingly pleasant
and successful entertainment, fnan-
cially as well as otherwise. was that
given at Turner hall last evening by
the Ladies' Aid society Of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church. There
were over 500 present to hear the
excellent musical program Supper
was served for the business men al
O'Clock and after the entertain
ment the attention Of those present
was again called to the tables which
were heavily laden with q palatable
spread. The fancy tables were GOV
cred with appropriate articles for
Christmas presents. Every depart
ment was heartily patronized and
the ladies will realize about $12S
above expenses as reward for theiI
undertaking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-16
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

In the Harper house block. The Ar
gus bespealks for the new firm a con-
tinuation of success.