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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
TWO DISMISSALS
MADE AT GENEVA
Principal and Supervisor of
Girls Training School Held
to Have Been Cruel.
MRS. AMIGH TO REMAIN
Attorney Takes Board to Task for
Failing to Remove One Alleged
the More Guilty.

Two of the attaches OF the Geneva
training school for girls have been
dismissed as result of the afidavIts
of Minnie Hobert and Emma Peter
son, both Of this city. who were in
mates of the institution. P. H. Wells,
acting as attorney for the families Of
the girls, received the following let
ter today. and his reply is given:
Springfield, June 10, 1911.-Philip
II. Wells. Rock Island. H. Dear s:r:
On the 18th day of June, 1911, the
board took the following action in re-
lation to the state training school for
girls at Geneva in accordance with Tn ,
correspondence heretofore had WITH
you. In the event of any further Off
cial actions you will be duly notified.
1T was moved that the secretary Of
this board be directed to advise Miss
Caroline Baldwin, principal. and Mis-.
Adelaide Compton, general supervise.
at the State Training School for Girls.
that they are dismissed from their po
sitions for the reason that they have
been guilty of cruelty and improper
treatment of the inmates of the school
on various and divers occasions: that
their separation from the service will
be effective on the receipt of this no.
tice. Carried"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
Panic on Street Car.

Buffalo. N. Y. June 20.-One
man was killed and ten were injur-
ed in a panic on a street car near
Tonawanda last night. The injured
included A. l.. Reeves, auditor OF the
Missouri state insurance department
and John e. Swangler, former see
rotary of state of Missouri.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
Small Niuht Fire

Fire broke out at 10:3 so last evening
at the new two-story frame resideL @
at tF'ifth-and-a-half avenue and Thirty
first street which is being built by II
B. King. The blaze started in scrle
shavings and was extinguished b.
neighbors before the fire wagon arriv-
ed No damage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
WILLIAM G. MONTGOMERY.

William G. Montgomery, former res
ident of Edgington township. died yes
terday at his home in Longmont, Col,
at the age Of SO years. Mr.. Montgom-
cry moved to Colorado eight years ago.
The survivors are the widow and a
son, Elmer L. Montgomery "a sister,
Mrs. w H. Doonan, and two half
brothers, Daniel and James T. Mont
gomery. Burial will be in Longmont.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
AUTOISTS UNDER
WRECK OTHER CAR
Two Picked Up Near Clinton, Appar-
emily in a Serious Condi-
ton.

Two automobilists, going from CT:
cago to Des Moines, were found tbs
morning under the wreck of their Car
8 miles from Clinton, Iowa, by al J.
mobilists in the little glidden to':r
The machine had jumped a bridge and
turned turtle. The men were ca ID
for but did not regain consciousness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
Held to Grand Jury.

Charles Smith and John Williams
arrested yesterday at New Boston for
the theft of William Letters lauren.
were bound over to the grand Jrry
yesterday afternoon at a hearing IN
the court of Police Magistrate c.
Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
"NELLIE BLY," VlCTIMlzED
More Than a Million Taken From
Her by Employees.

New York, June 20.-According to a
statement by Mrs. Elizabeth Seaman.
once famous as Nellie Bly," her inves-
tigation of the affairs of her bankrupt
business concern. the Iron Clad com
pany of Brooklyn, revealed frauds of
more than a million dollars by untrust-
worthy employees during the last 10
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
HALEY Burr, st. Louis; C. D. GuIley

HALEY Burr, st. Louis; G. ID. Gulley,
Fayette, Miss.
The victims were members OF the
family and guests of Judge JEFF Truly.
former member of the Mississippi SUI
preme court. He was In one Of the
skiffs and is the only member Of the
party reported to be saved.
The lake is In a wild section of the
country and communication facilities
are poor No details of the accident
were given in the telephone message
reporting those drowned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
DISCUSS HOME MISSIONS
International Sunday School Assn.
Meets at San Francisco.

San Francisco, June 20.-Home mis-
sions was the subject that engrossed
thousands of delegates to the triennial
convention of the International Sun
day School Association of North Ameri-
ca that convened here today. The prin-
cipal address this morning was deliver
ed by Rev. Henry J. Coker of Kansas
City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
Board of Administration,
l.. Y. SHERMAN, Pre-

T
Rock Island, June 90. 191l.-Hon. L.
Y. Sherman. President, State Board Of
Administration. Springfield. H. Dear
Sir: l am IN receipt of your favor o.
the 18th inst. and thank you TO
the courtesy OF informing me as to he
action taken by the board. The az.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
Twelve Take Examination.

Twelve young women today took the
examination for teachers certificate.
held at the Office of S. J. Ferguson
county superintendent of schools. at
the court house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20

The funeral will be private from
the home tomorrow afternoon al .
O'Clock. Burial will be in Chippizn-
mock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-20
WILL NOT RECOGNIZE 1T
Augustana Synod Ignores Oriental
Missionary Society.

Missionary Society.
Duluth, Mimi, June 20.-The Angus
tana synod of the Swedish Lutheran
churches of America decided yester-
day not TO recognize the Inter-Synodical
Evangelical Lutheran Oriental Mission
airy society. an organization which pro-
poses TO unite and direct the mission
airy activities of the Lutherans in the
orient
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
AMONG THE CHURCHES,
Items of Interest Cleaned From
Pulpit and Sanctuary.
Christian Church.

1t was the Bible School Rally day,
but was much interfered with by the
rain. An attendance of 375, however,
justified the regular program. One
hundred dollars were called for and
when the receipts were counted the
response had been so generous that
it showed $145.I9. Much credit is due
to special efforts by different classes
and especially to the Ladies' Aid
Society of the church. Supt. White
was more than gratified at these
pleasing results. 1t means more than
closing the financial year with credit
1t shows what an organized school
can do when they have learned to love
and properly value its great work.
Supt. White made a report, showing
that since Jan. l, $431 had been spent
for different purposes. Mrs. McCord
favored the school with beautiful
song by a primary class. The two
services were blended into one and
H. E. Van Horn, of the Capitol Hill
church in Des Moines, gave a mag
nificent address on the Harp of the
Heart 1t was scriptural testament
of the influence of sweet music and
dealt with the tender side of life. He
spoke for an hour to the large aud
fence which gave unbroken attention.
The gentleman is president of the
State Endeavor convention just clos
ed.
There were junior exercises in the
afternoon, which were highly com
All Joined in the closing
services Of the convention in attend
ng the lecture by Editor J. r. Mic
OILS, of Des Moines, at the NJ. E.
church.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Two Ladies Injured.

Misses Matte and Sadie Nelson. re-
siding northeast of Oskaloosa, were
thrown out of their buggy to the
pavement on account of the antics of
an unruly horse, and were somewhat
injured, about five o'clock Friday ev-
ening. The horse they were driving
took exception to a concrete mixer
standing in front of the Holloway
residence b avenue and Market street.
The animal backed and throwing it.
self on the shafts of the buggy over
turned the vehicle and dumped the
women out against the curbing at the
west front of the post office building.
On of the women has several cuts
and bruises of the scalp and the other
suffered a slight fracture of a small
bone of the ankle. The women were
cared for at the Williams hospital
and later were taken to their home
The injuries are trivial,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
DEPARTURE REGRETTED
Brother Ministers Pay Respects to
Retiring Preachers.

Members of the Oskaloosa Minis
terial Association met yesterday at a
luncheon at the Hotel Savoy, given in
honor of the Rev'd Messrs. j. B. Ad-
wins and G. w. McCord. The follow
ing resolutions signed by the mem
beTs were read and approved:
Whereas, Our esteemed brothers
and co-laborGrs, the Rev. J. B. Adkins
and the Rev. G. w. McCord, have sew
cred relations with their respective
congregations in OskaloOsa, Iowa, and
in consequence of this action, termin-
ated their membership in this asso.
citation, therefore,
Be Ii Resolved, that we, whose
names are attached hereto. do hereby
express our appreciation of their high
Christian character, of the cordial re-
latiOns which they have sustained to
the association and of the delightful
fellowship to which they have con-
tributed so largely; that we signify,
in this way, our sense of loss at their
departure; assure them of our earn
est hopes that the fields into which
they enter may be abundantIy pro-
duCtiVe through their labors, and pray
that upon them and their families
may rest continually the choicest
blessings of our Heavenly Father"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Central M. e. Church.

Central Methodist Sunday school
gave conclusive evidence of the in.
creasing interest and enthusiasm with
which it is entering upon the work
of the new conference year, in the
exceptionally good attendance on a
rainy Sunday. Even the wee tots in
the Beginners Department came
through the storm. A goodly num-
Der of them. The Mems Bible Glass
and the Woman's Bible Class are max
ing themselves felt as a power in the
Sunday school. The new class OF
Employed Boys, under the leadership
of II. o. Glasure, is sure to be pro
ductive of great good.
The Sunday School orchestra is
doing splendid work and will be heard
in special numbers at the Rally Da'
service.
The superintendent of the various
departments completed arrangements
for Rally Day at a meeting Sunday
This service will be held October Sth
Two large classes from the primary
will be promoted to the intermediate
Department at this time.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
EDDYV|LLEETCH|NGS|
THE CHRISTIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL
HOLDS ITS ANNUAL PICNIC
BAPTISM IN THE RIVER SUN.
DAY AFTERNOON.

Eddyville, Sept. 26.-The Christian
Sunday school held it's annual picnic
Saturday at the Red Mineral Springs
farm. The children met at the park
where conveyances were furnished to
take them to the farm. A large
crowd attended.
VIM. Osborne, of Paris, visited rel
atives in EddyVille Sunday.
Fl. r. Davis, of Fremont, was a
business caller in Eddyville Saturday.
The Troubadors, composed of five
Italian musicians, gave an entertain
ment Saturday evening in Eddyville
under the auspices of the X. of P.
lodge. A social dance was enjoyed
later in the evening. The Troubadors
furnished the music.
Mrs. J. Farmhouse and daughter
Dorothy, of Oskaloosa, and Miss Rose
O'Conner, of Ottumwa, attended the
musical in Eddyvile Saturday even
ing. 4
Rev. Stoddard, of Grinnell, was in
Eddyville Sunday and delivered two
excellent sermons at the NJ. E.
church.
Mrs. Fannie Cassett spent Sunday
in Pella visiting her sister, Mrs. E.
Vanderzyl and other relatives.
The ordinance of baptism was ad
ministered Sunday afternoon in the
river at Eddyvi!!c to a number who
have professed conversion during the
meetings which are now being held.
Carl Mayor, of Oskaloosa, spent
Sunday with relatives in Eddyville.
Craig Pos and wife, of New Virgin,
la. visited friends in Eddyville Sun
day.
Henry Smart, who has been work
ing this summer at Cedar Falls, re-
turned home Saturday.
Mrs. M. J. Mater and grand-daugh-
ter Goldie Mater, left Monday for
Rockville, Indiana for six weeks
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Geo. Harper and daughter and
Mrs. James Clavcr and son Frank
came over from Abba and spent Sun.
day at the John Miller home.
James Harris, of PaOla, Kansas,
Washington Harris, of West Bend,
Iowa, and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Keatley, of
Audubon, Ia, have been guests at the
Milt Harris home the past week.
r. NJ. Beamer and Carl McClain
were business callers in Oskaloosa
Monday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
COLLEGE IS LEFT.
240 ACRE FARM
Burglars Making Life a Burden for
Cedar RAJ ids Merchants.
5000 PYTHIANS AT DUBUQUE
The Abba Fair Opens Today-knox-
Vile Celebrating Homecoming
Week-Prisoner in Iowa City -
B.. Jail Makes Getaway. els,

Mason City, Sept. 26.-Special: A
24O-acre farm in Martin county, Mimi,
is among the assets of Des Moines
College today, having been left to
that institution in the will of ]. s.
Wheeler, an old resident of this city,
who died recently. worth several hun
dred thousand dollars. The will was
probated today and Miss Andonetta
Moore, the actress, who is a grand
daughter, will have to wait twenty
years for her share of the property.
Miss Moore is we'll known on the
stage on the Pacific coast and in New
York and her mother married not
long ago to millionaire named Win
nette, of Chicago. In his will Mr.
Wheeler left his property to the heirs
in such a manner that they can all
get their share in ten years, but Miss
Moore will have to wait twenty years
for hers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
FOR A MASS MEETING
Men and Religion Forward Move
ment Next Sunday Afternoon.

The Men and Religion Forward
Movement which is being projected
in all parts of the country was launch.
ed here last Friday at a luncheon
given at the Y M. c. A. by an ad-
dress delivered by Mr.. Fillingham.
Y. NJ. c. A. secretary, of Des Moines.
Following action taken at that time
goodly number of ministers and lay
men met last evening for further dis
cussion of the movement. After an
able presentation of the subject by
Mr.. Henness, the local Y. NJ. C. A.
secretary, and after the discussion of
various phases of the work, central
committee was nominated and it was
decided that meeting should be
held next Sunday at 800 o'clock in
the Y. NJ. c. A.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Friends Church.

DR.. Nichols, associate editor of the
Christian Standard, spoke at the Col.
lege chapel Sunday morning. His
theme for the morning was The Mis-
sion of the Church." and taken from
the lasts-thrses verses of the thfrr
chapter of | Timothy. The mission
of the church is to hold up the truth.
To do this we must hold fast to a
few fundamentals. We must believe
absolutely in the Divinity of Christ.
The evidences upon which we must
base such belief are many. AS we
read his life; the story of his birth;
his ministry; how he healed the sick;
Gained the sea, and talked with God
we cannot doubt his Divinity.
We must teach that Christ came
to save all; Jews or gentiles, black or
white, bond or free, all are included
in the gospel of Jesus Christ and that
church which favors the rich and dis
favors the poor ought to close its
doors. We must believe that Christ
assembled into heaven and stitch at
the right hand of God, the Father.
DR.. Nichols preached a strong ser
mon and the congregation was much
pleased at having him sent to them to
bring the message.
Evening service was suspended in
favor of the union meeting at the
Methodist church.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
He Got the Thief.

Frank G. Pitt has demonstrated the
fact that he is a good hunter of big
game. For several nights his chick
ems have been disappearing, and last
evening he made arrangements to get
the thief. He shouldered his gun
and proceeded to place near the
chicken coop and waited for the in.
truder. He did not have to wait long
for about nine o'clock a fox came
strolling towards the coop and Mr..
Pitt ended his journey by putting a
bullet through his head. The fox
in all probability has been a tame
one, as it carried a strap around its
neck.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Disposition of Various Matters by
Judge and Jury.

J. E. Simpson VS.. Lois Y. Wright
and w. N. Wright. Plaintiff asks
| judgment in the sum of $1,800.00 or
account.
Macomber and Whyte Rope Co. VS.
]. e Moore Coal Co. The plaintifi
asks damage in the sum of $26Sl
with interest from September Is, 1910
at 6 per cent, and costs, on account.
Charles Joseph VS.. George Joseph
and John Joseph. Plaintiff alleges
he is part owner of a confectionery
store situated in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and
prays that said partnership be dis.
solved and the proceeds divided
equally.
Fannie Shriver has filed suit
against Milton B. Shpiver, asking di-
vorce on the grounds of desertion.
The statement of a more serious
charge being filed against the defend
ant was in error. No such charges
were made, desertion being the
ground on which the separation is
asked.
Cora Padgett has filed suit against
Earl Henness and Robert Sopher ask
ing damages in the sum of $1,53S.00
and costs for injuries received when
driving a team belonging to the de.
PENDANT. She was thrown out on the
pavement and injured.
Stella J. Baker ct al VS.. Game Shad-
ley ct al. The plaintiffs allege that
the defendants influenced one Thomas
Briggs, deceased, to make will in their
favor, and pray that said will be set
aside and held for naught
Joseph Boyd has filed suit against
the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa, asking
judgment in the sum of 100000 and
costs. He alleges that certain
sewer empties onto his land damag-
ing the rental value.
Charles Wilson has filed suit
against Elizabeth Wilson asking di.
vorce, claiming that the defendant
has husband living from who she
was not divorced.
e. F. Day has filed suit against
Sam Earhart ct al asking damages in
the sum of 100000 and costs for
being hit in the eye by bullet from
shooting gallery operated by Sam
Earhart, while walking between High
avenue and A avenues.
Magdaline Coffin has filed suit
against Bonney Coffin for divorce. The
plaintiff alleges that they were MARI
ed at New Orleans, La, ON the 22nd
day of September, 1898.
The following cases have been
filed from o. C. G.. Phillips court to
be given a hearing before the grand
jury:
State of Iowa VS.. Harold Foulk.
State of Iowa VS.. John Peters.
State of Iowa VS.. Lettie Davis. ,,.-
State of Iowa VS.. Lizzie Bennett.
State of Iowa VS.. John Bennett.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
To the Lumber Convention.

Des Moines, Sept. 26.-Special: At
the Public Land Convention at Den
yer, Sept. % to Oct. 3rd Robert Fuller
ton the Des Moines millioaire lumber
dealer will deliver paper on forest
resources, the supply consumption and
general growth. The meeting Is pro-
test against the board of forest re-
serves in western states. There has
been about 30 papers prepared. Mr.
Fullerton was selected to present the
argument that the Federal reservation
of 197,0O0,000 of western land is an
injustice to the state and Is false en-
couragement. President Taft will dc
liver an address Oct, 3rd.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Notable Chances,

Mrs. NJ. f. Holloway is making
big change in the appearance of her
property, No. 215 North Market
street. An old out building was re-
built and converted into n slightly
garage and cement driveway is be-
ing built from Market street west to
the entrance. The rear of the lot,
facing on A avenue, is being filed
and raised. A new cement combined
curb and gutter will be constructed
this week along the A avenue side OF
the property, one hundred and twenty
feet and the property otherwise bet
tered in appearance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Can Have His Telescope.

Deep River Record: John Sanders
went out in his garden Tuesday morn
ing and found a brand new telescope.
1t looked as though the owner had
either heen stealing Fred Keller's
chickens and had been frightened
away, or had been stealing apples
and had made hasty getaway, or
had drank the last bottle of beer en-
route home from OSkaloosa and dis
carded the telescope as bothersome
baggage. If the owner desires to re-
cover his property for future use on
any one of the above like occasions,
he can do so by calling on Mr.. San,
ders and paying for this notice.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
The Pythians in Session.

Dubuque, Sept. 26.-Special: Five
thousand Pythians and Pythian Sis
tiers are here attending the opening
Grand Lodge of Iowa. The big parade
takes place at four o'clock this after
noon and this evening in the Grand
opera house there will be a reception
to the visitors. Talk of the delegates
indicate that the old trouble which
nearly disrupted the order will be
dropped as everyone seems to be
anxious to let it alone.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Conversational Church.

Rev. J. B. Adkins, of the First Con,
gregational church of Oskaloosa, and
Rev. Geddes, pastor of the Knoxville
church exchanged
pulpits Sunday and both had a rainy
day for the occasion. Rev. Geddes
was greeted by a well filled auditor
ium in spite of the weather condi-
tons, and Rev. Adkins reports a
good sized and attentive congregation
at his place of visit.
Special music was a feature of the
Sunday morning service here. Mr..
c. l.. Farmhouse rendered a cornet
solo and the choir rendered an an
them in an unusually excellent man
ner.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
"PENNSY" FLYER IN WRECK
Fast Train Crashes Into Freight Near
plttsbursh-Fireman killed-Pas-
sengers Uninjured.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Sept. 25.-One man
was killed and four injured when the
eighteen.hour Chicago-New York flyer
on the Pennsylvania railroad crashed
head.on into a, freight train at Lari.
mer, 25 miles east of Pittsburgh. The
accident was caused by the misunder-
standing of signals. F. Campbell, a
fireman OF Derry, Pa, was killed ..
None of the passengers on the flyer
was injured, but most of them re.
ceiyed severe shaking up,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Hurt In the Mine.

Buxton, Sept 26.-Special Walter
Phillips was seriously if not fatally
hurt here yesterday by fall of
slate. Both legs were crushed below
the knees and may have to be ampu-
tated. He was rescued from under
the fall by George Hastings, just as
another fall of several tons came,
which would have instantly killed
him..
Henry Briton, who was killed here
Emancipation Day by VIM. Chocklet
was buried yesterday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Hunters Licenses.

The following IL hunters secured
licenses Monday, making a total of
345 issued so far this mouth: Richard
Drast, Pella; F. b. Denberger, Leigh
ton; Arthur Smith, Buxton; Andrew
Sengo, Buxton; Geo. Antolich, Bux-
ton; Dwight FryerTracy; John Plate,
Oskaloosa; r. f. Sommerfeldt, Rose
Hill; NJ. Corby, Fremont; Bert Dilley
Lacey; f. Shoemaker, Oskaloosa; F.
II. Strouse, Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Robbers at Work.

Cedar Rapids, Sept. 26.-Special:
The burglars who have been making
life burden for the police the past
week climbed into the Fisher millin,
cry store through the front door tran.
som last night and stole $3.50 worth
of willow plumes. 1t is supposed to
be the same man who a few nights
ago entered the Welch-Cook dry
goods store and stole six bolts of silk
valued at $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Wins Girl; Loses Guarantee.

Burlington. Sept 27.-Special: Geo.
Roumas, the Greek wrestler, who has
made his headquarters in Burlington
for some months, had variety of
experiences yesterday. He eloped
with Miss Grace Morris, daughter
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
New Road Drag Busy.

The new road drag is busy on the
streets and avenues in the city and
all of them are being put in first.class
condition for the coming winter. The
new drag is doing wonders, and when
1t has completed its work on the
streets and avenues they will be in
the best of condition.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1911-09-28
Unknown Man Killed.

Clinton, Sept 26.-Special: The
body of man so badly mangled that
identification is impossible, was
found on the Chicago G Northwestern
rigbt-of-way near Camanche today.
In the pocket was a card bearing the
name of Henry Metgear. The wheels
of a train had passed over the face of
the man and obliterated it.