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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09
Butts manual have replaced the
former movements.

Butts manual have replaced the
former movements.
DRILL WITH MUSIC.
The entire drill lasts Is minutes,
is timed by music so nicely that it
can be finished within three or four
seconds Of the allotted time. 1t be-
gins with a manual of arms exhibit
ton and jumps into a foot move
ment with a fast cadence. The boys
have acquired snap and precision
and their work is thrilling Those
who will take part in the drill are
Colonel S. r. Davis, Captain E. F.
Johnson, w. II. Kelley, Marx Har-
der, George F. Bleuer, T. NJ. Har-
der, Jr., Arthur Swanson, Walter
Kolloff, John Holzhammer, Ray
Summers, James Condor, c. c. Sam
pie, NJ. W. briggs, Edwin Johnston,
J.. a. Vasconcellos, A. o. Gutzwiller,
VIII Voss and Oscar Johnson.
COMEDY ENDS MINSTREL.
The comedy sketch put on by
Charles Imhof of Davenport and T.
o Canedy will end the production,
the sketch being so arranged that
the entire cast of the play will be
en- the stage for the finale. The
sketch is the production of Mr.. I'm
hof
Miss Charlotte Anderson viii open
the clio with a song. In the Garden
OF My Heart" by Ernest Ball. Be.
tween the drill of the degree team
and the final sketch Floyd Wilson
will sing That Mysterious Rag"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09
THE EMPIRE.

Daily vaudeville performances 6
800 and Sis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09
NEW SINGERS IN THE
NEW HARPER CAFE

Manager Carl J. Mueller of the New
Harper has engaged the services of
two new singers to assist Jabe's Har-
per house orchestra in the evening
musical program in the popular cafe
OF his hostelry. Miss Clara May, for
two years with the famous Creatore
band as soloist, is singing in the cafe
this week, and beginning next Monday
Miss Louise Barber, favorite on the
vaudeville circuit, will sing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09

Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the city attorney and
superintendent OF waterworks pre-
pare an ordinance fixing fiat rate for
water used in laying cement blocks.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The city clerk read an ordinance re-
lating to a second deputy city clerk.
Commissioner Rudgren offered reso-
luton that the ordinance just read re-
lating to a second deputy city clerk
be considered. carried by unanimous
vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolu-
ton that the council allow TO W. E.
Bailey the sum of $3.50 rebate on lay
ing water pipe in Lincoln Court. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the council adjourn to
meet Wednesday. Feo. I, 1912, at 3
O'Clock p. m. Carried by unanimous
vote.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09
Falls Victim to Thieves.

S. w. Bends of Coai City, Ala,
has a justifiable grievance. Two
thieves stole his health for IL years.
They were a liver and kidney trou-
BILE. Then DR.. Kings New Life Pills
throttled them. He's we'll now. I'm
rivalled for constipation, malaria,
headache, dyspepsia, 20 cents at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09

Commissioner Rudgren submitted
an ordinance which was Immediately
considered and adopted by unanimous
vote allowing weekly pay roll for week
ending Feb. 8, 1912, in amount of
S115.70, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09

but the fact of their unprecedented
popularity remains the same. A few
off-hand dashes of a piece of chalk
in the hands of a clever artist have
made two continents indulge in a
daily laugh fest" All glory to the
brain that conceived The idea. Gus
Hill is sending to the Illinois next
Tuesday a company of so people, es-
pecially fitted to present Mutt and
JEFF" in musical comedy form
Much is expected by admirers OF
Fishers peculiar character studies
and the play scheduled to appear
here will fully realize your most ar,
don't eXpectations. it is promised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09
The Victor
VictrOla

If you cannot come to the
store and hear the Victor Vic
trola sign the attached coupon
and we will send a Victor Vic
trola to your address without
any expense to you and without
obligating you to purchase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09

Rev. Zed. H. Copp. of Washington
D. c., has adopted the moving pic
ture camera as the most efficient
means of teaching religion to the
masses, holding services regularly in
several of the citys film theaters.
The services include Biblical pictures
and stories. supplemented by remarks
from the minister, songs. prayer, and
music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09
The Theatre
ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS
Feb. 10-Woods, Frazee &; Leder-
er present Madame Sherry"
Feb. 11-Henry b. Harris pre-
sents Frank Mcintyre in "Snobs."
Feb. 12-Henry W. Savage pre-
sents Excuse Me-
Feb. I3-Gus Hill presents Mutt
and jeff"
Feb. l5-Trinity club minstrels.
Feb. Psf. c. Whitney Opera
company presents The Chocolate
Soldier"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09

Rupert Hughes entitled Excuse
Me-" The production promises to
be on the usual vast and elaborate
Savage manner and for it's interpre-
tation this prolific producer has as
sembled a noteworthy cast. The ac-
ton of Excuse Me- takes place on
an overland express between Chica-
go and san Francisco. The story
concerns itself with the humorous
incidents to such a journey and the
result of throwing together for sew
eral days strangers of widely con-
trasted types. The principal char
Gcters are young army officer and
! 2 society girl who have elOped, but
are unable to get married during the
/ journey. 4 counterplot is that of a
crusty' old bachelor and a typical old
srinster who are disguised with the
FsentimentaEsm of the young clippers.
They meet on the train after years
OF separation and in the course of
conversation discover that they were
sweethearts as children. They get
married on the train in the second
act The eloping couple try to have
the minister marry them, but the
train starts and they are left de-
tached. Another counterplot is that
OF married couple who have quar-
relied and they are both rushing for
RCna surreptitiously. They surprise
each other by meeting on the train
s,uG each confides in friend of the
opposite sex so cordially that both
become jealous, and when the train
IIeaches Reno, neither will get off,
and they finally decide 10 continue
on together. Complication after COM
plication follow each other in rapid
sequence throughout the three acts
Of the play.
Gus Hills production of Bud Fish
ers peculiar character creations
Mutt and JEFF, is undoubtedly en-
tilted to the welI-worn and oft used
expression, the most talked of play
OF the year" This is one instance
when play, or at least the inspira.
tiCn for play of the same title
was immensely popular before it was
ever written. The Mutt and jeff
cartoons now running in the New
York American and hundreds OF
other daily newspapers throughout
the United States, have reached {
point of popularity never before
achieved by any other series of car
t toons in the history of journalism
5 You may call them silly" 'insipid'
: or by any other name you please
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-09
AT THE ILLINOIS,

The attraction at the Illinois next
Monday will be Henry w. Savage's
newest offering. a farcical play by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
The Game by Plays.

Captain Connors of Gardiner won
the toss and took the north goal. Rob-
inson kicked to Miller at BIS, the Cony
Quarterback running the ball back
from the 1T-sard to the 35-yard line
before tackled. Harvey made seven
through center. Robinson replaced by
Libby at fullback. Leighton made two
yards. Harvey four and first down.
Kendall hurt and two minutes taken
out, but returned to game. Leighton
tackled by Libby for loss of five
yards. Double pass, Leighton to Har-
vey, Melted five yards. Leighton punt
ed to Talbot on GARDENERS 35-yard
line. Wiley made seven yards through
center and Connors six through left
tackle. Libby tackled by Swift for
loss Of three yards. Don Burleigh dup
Heated his feat against Abbott by get
ting through and blocking Willey's at
tempted punt after Wiley dropped the
pass. Libby recovered the ball and
made four yards through center on the
next play. Connors tackled by Har-
vey for no gain. Willy took two yards
through center and then punted to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
Letters Of a Slim Made
woman 10 Her Fat Sister
Ninth Letter: On taking the Weight
OFF Your Feet.

Dear Sis.--Haye just returned from the
Art Exhibit and you'll laugh when tell
you the thing that has Impressed me
most. It's the fact that with all the
standing and walking my feet aren't
tired a bit.
You remember the exhibit last year
how | cried about my feet-how my
heels ached like the toothache and the
blisters and corns-I'll never forget
II. set me TO thinking and MRS Col
unbus has discovered something-it
was my excess weight that made my
feet burn and ache. ! used to think il
was rheumatism, but since | took that
wonderful Marmola Prescription and
got rid of all the wobbly. heavy fat my
feet are. "glad" all the time-and they re
better shaped, too--if do say it myself
My ankle Is trim and the biscuit on
top Of my foot has faded away.
Oh, what list of blessings have come
TO me in place of that awful curse OF
fat-siimness, health, good digestion
better complexion and a greater capacity
for enjoyment of life's good things
Yes. sis, dear, that formula will be q
benefit, not harm to you. Just get
from your druggist the * OF. powdered
Marmoia, * or. cascara Aromatic and
5tz or Peppermint water; take tea
spoonful after meals and at bedtime
Take the weight off your overfat body
give your feet rest and your foot
troubles will disappear.
Remember the gratifying experience
OF your joyful, loving BETTY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
COny Turns Defeat Into Vic
tory and Wins Is to e Over the
Gardiner Team==Harvey lsfierO.

On the shoulders of his school,
mates, followed by the cadet bdi'u
al its noisiest, the rest of the team
and 900 young men and girls al fiot
tus snake dancing returned ,siiu'-
ter Harvey. whose smashing runs
enabled Ceny TO triumph over the
strong Gardiner High school eleven
nv > score of Is to 6, Wednesday AT
ernoon, on Quimby field, Gardner.
and incidentally add TO It's list OF
trophies the Perlcy cup for the cham
pionship of the two cities
The last period was played by the
Eight of the silv'ry noon" and in JUS
tice to the down-river boys 1t must
be said that darkness aided the two
plays whereby Harvey was enabled TO
carry the ball over the goal line, after
Gardiner had protested against play
ing the last period. on the other
hand. Gardiner had the ball IN her
possession, following the first touch
down for Cony, and was held for
downs despite her most desperate et-
forts. trick play whereby the Gar
diner center carried the ball down the.
field for so Yards, was not allowed
after long CONSULTATION anu 'Hsii1A'i9
of fulebooks.
The first touchdown was made att
err II minutes of play by Wiley, aft
er Cony had appeared unable to stop
the line plunging of the Gardiner
backs, down the incline toward the
south goal
Both Cony touchdowns came in the
fourth period in four minutes of play,
the first by Harvey being a stirring
cash through the confused field for 40
yards and the second by the same
PLAYER after a 30yard run ny SWIFT
had placed the bali on Gardeners b.
yard line.
The Gardiner team and coach pro-
tested the last touchdown, saying that
the bali was not in play. In the re
suiting controversy ii was understood
that this protest had been allowed by
the referee and the Cony men left the
field, when the game was called off,
under the impression that their score
was but instead of 10. Referee Cum
mings, in the Journal office, Wednes
day evening, however stated that he
had called Play" and that Cony's
score was 10 to Gardeners 6. Sher-
man having missed his attempted goal
by inches.
Libby, cennors Talbot and Willy
played strong game in the backfield
for Gardiner ard Gardiner supporters
were free with the assertion, Wednes-
day night, that their work would have
returned the team winners had II not
been for darkness.
Leighton played his usual consistent
game, alternating strongly with Har-
rey, and it was Leighton,s shaggy
topped head that appeared above TIE
crowd, supported by his schoolmates
beside that of Harvey, the two heroes
of the game. Swift's work was worthy
of all the praise accorded and it was
his 30-yard plunge which put Harvey
in a position TO make his last touch
down.
The game was called after four
minutes of play in the last period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21

The local W. c. T. L. has arranged
a fine program for the Mothers Ed
ucational meeting" for $50 Thursday
afternoon, in the Methodist church.
The title of the meeting does not sig
nifty shta it is intended for mothers
only. y cordial invitation is EXTENDED
to all and the promises are that 1t Will
be we'll worth attending. After the roll
Prof. II. w Kidder, principal OF the
High school, will present paper, ne
Social Side of the High School; read
ing, THE Silent Influence by Mrs H.
L. Nichols. There will be an address
on THE Sanitation Of the Schooi
Room" Rev Wylie H. Smith, pastor
of the First Baptist church, will SPEAK
on THE Child's Right to Moral IN
struction.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21

Queen Esther Chapter, No. 10, O. t.
s. held an inspection meeting, Tues
day night, with a large attendance.
Members Of Chapters from Augusta,
Gardner, Richmond and Bangor, be
ing present Mrs. Adelaide lieserve OF
Watervifle, ID. .. G.. NJ, was present as
inspectressa The work was splendidiy
exemplifed and the Chapter was com
plimenteo on the hne work done by
the officers in charge. by Mrs. Meserve,
who had noted every part with care.
Other speakers We're Harold Fuller,
Charles Z. Brann of the home Chap
ter. ard Frank f. Dill of Gardiner
gave an encouraging talk. The exer-
cises ran late into< the night and
splendid refreshments were served aft
or the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
HAVE A CARE.

When your doctor gives you pre-
scription for some member OF the ram
lily or yourself have care. Bring
il to the drug store where a registered
pharmacist will compound IL ana
where the best quality OF drugs Will De
used. Whites City Drug store is a
thoroughly reliable establishment with
a large prescription business. q. h.
White, the proprietor, is registered
pharmacist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
GARDINER
Gardiner Statement.

Principal L. II. Conant of Gardiner
High school stated to the Journal,
Wednesday evening. the stand Gardi
ner would take in regard TO Cony's
victory, Wednesday afternoon. 1t was
agreed at the beginning of the last
quarter by the officials and captains
of the respective teams that the quar-
ter should be of 10 minutes duration.
II was then already so dark as 10 pre-
vent following plays upon the field,
the referee refusing to call the game
despite Gardeners protests. cony in
this period scored the touchdowns and
goal that won the game. At the end
of four minutes Referee Gummins call
ed the game OIL account of darkness.
Gardiner maintains that it was an in
justice to call the game at the end of
four minutes, as it was no darker than
when the game began. and in the
other six minutes, Gardiner aided
by the same darkness that enabled
Cony to secure two touchdowns and
win, might have scored. Gardiner
claims she played superior football.
and that it is a shame to take the
game from Gardiner on technicality,
whereby the game may be called al
any time the referee sees fit. Gardiner
leaves it to the spectators themselves
to judge, and all lovers of good fair
sport may know. who are the real vic
tors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
NO MATTER WHAT

You have been accustomed to pay for
your cigars, or how particular you
may be about Your .smoke"-just give
the Oakland Cigar" "a try-it will only
cost nickel-and it's one good bet
you'll be surprised at the quality and
flavor and then-you'll buy another.
Geo. B. Morse & Co., manufacturers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21

Hallowell Commandery u. o. G. C..
held its regular meeting, Wednesday
night. large number of visitors from
Augusta and Gardiner Communicates
We're present. Grand Commander Ken
ney of Portland and Deputy Grand Com
mander John Leighton of Lewiston were
also on hand and gave encouraging talk
on the work of the order Several new
members were admitted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
Second Half.

Harvey kicked to Wiley on Gardeners
20-yard line and Wiley brought the ball
back to the 90 Wiley took one through
center and Connors another in the same
place Libby took four from right end
and Wiley punted to Sampson on Gar
diners 45-yard line, Sampson running it
back 10 yards Harvey fumbled but re-
covered the ball On the next attempt
he made five through left guard Leigh
ton lost yard at right end. shift
and double pass, leighton to Harvey,
Melted four yards, giving Gardiner the
ball ON her 20-yard line Connors made
five yards on shift and Wiley took
three through center. Libby couldn't
gain through right tackle Wiley made
first down through the other wing and
Connors took four from left tackle. Con-
nors made the only successful forward
pass of the day. to J. OBrien, netting
% yards. Connors, Wiley and Libby
could not make the necessary distance
and Wiley punted out of bounds on
Cony's I-yard line. leighton lost eight
yards around right end and Harvey,
fumbling, two more. Leighton lost four
more on a delayed Onward pass and
punted out of bounds on the 5O-yard line.
connors, Wiley and Stonier could not
make the distance and, after an incom-
plste forward pass, Wiley punted to
Leighton on Cony's SS-yard line Car
diner was penalized 10 yards for piling
up. Swift made seven yards from right
tackle and Harvey four at center. Three
yards more by Leighton. and Harvey
was able TO make first down.
Fourth Period.
Upon agreement the last period was
shortened to 10 minutes. it being already
so dark as to prevent following plays
upon the field. The Cony men insisted
upon continuing despite Gardiner protests
and the referee refused to call the game
The Augusta boys seized upon the ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
BIG RUBBER STOCK.

Drawing near the time when heavy
working rubbers and rubber stocknof
all kinds will be in demand to protect
the feet from the rough, weather"
Cusick & Lincoln, shoe dealers, an
nounce the fact that they have bought
fine stock of merchandise in this line
and are ready to sell same to the trade
at attractive prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
EVERYTHING THAT sREATHEs
3
novl9eodtf

Feels the difference in temperature.
The thermometer is starting for new
records in the cooler direction. now
and then your horse must feel the
cold--surely does if you haven't
warm blanket to provide for it's COM
fort. The Decker & Day Hardware &c
Coal Co.'S Store have the blanket ques-
ton solved-so that you can find most
need.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
is YOUR WATCH ALL RIGHT?

If it isn't it will be made to go right.
Made to keep time accurately-that's
what you want A watch that you can
depend on when you refer to it for the
only information it can impart-the
time of day. 1t doesn't cost much 70
have it speak correctly--if it doesn't
do SO now. Take your watch to T..
III. Woodbury's for expert repairing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
cRoNK,s BREAD.

"Cronk's Celebrated Milk Bread has
been tried and not found wanting
Made from the best flour that can be
bought. together with whole milk
which is strictly used. this bread has
the reputation of being not only pure
product but q very nutritious one
Every loaf wrapped with paraffine
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
SPECIAL ON SATURDAY.

Those 29c. assorted chocolates spe-
cial on Saturday only, are more than
catching on People are calling for
them regularly every week and manv
times friend will take home a box
for neighbor besides buying one for
himself. A big pound of chocolates
for 29c. every Saturday. That's the
story. Jacksons Pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21

Jerusalem Chapter, No. 4. r. A. M,
will hold its regular meeting, Thurs
day night. Ii will be the evening for
inspection. Members from Augusta,
Gardner and Richmond CHAPTERS will
be present Frank ]. Cole of Bangor,
right r. y. 9. H. r., will be present
IN his official capacity and q great
evening is anticipated. All Royal Arch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
II PAYS TO PAY

Cash-and traders at d. G. Skillins'
Store are taking advantage of it.
With every cash purchase of meats,
groceries, etc. a registered check Is
given the customer which is good for
discount Of 1-3 per cent on every
dollars worth of merchandise pur-
chased here. MANY people save the
checks and when they have enough
set one Of the valuable premiums dis
played here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
kennebec Lodae Elects Officers.

Kennebec Lodge, No. 5, f. and A. NJ.
at the regular meeting, Wednesday night.
elected the following officers to serve for
the ensuing year: w. NJ, Fred II. Full
Ter: S. w, Melvin FL. Simmons; } W.,
Charles f. Farrar; Sec, Fred A. Tenney;
Treas, Charles L. Hedrick; 5. d., Lloyd
o. Powers; j. D., J. f. Mckelvey; Fin.
Com, NJ. H. Simmons, Lloyd o. Powers,
Alton BiaiSdeIl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
UTILITY kII-o5c.

For emergency needs, for the home,
travelling or the office, those utility
kits at Beane's Drug Store are a
great big trade for the money. The
contents of these kits contain appro-
pirate articles for first aid'' needs
and a proposition that should be in
every home. Better get one today
you'll be glad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
WINTER WARMTH AND COMFORT

Is what everyone desires Are you on
to the fact that you can have this for
n small outlay of money? The large
line of blankets and comfortables car
ried by hat popular trading place for
ladiss.. .ReH Bros Dry Goods Store,
affords everyone an opportunity of be-
ing snug and warm In bed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
THE CHILL IN A ROOM

Is forgotten when an "oil heater" is
brought into play The Perfection.
Oil Heaters in wide variety are dis
played at Amesbury & Wakefield's
Store and are finding their way into
many homes-people are buying them.
Prices $3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500. In
spection Of these heaters is invited.
Every home should have one
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
Special MEETING CITY government.

A special meeting of the city govern
ment was held, Wednesday evening
Mayor Emery o. Beane. chas. II.
OBrien and John L. Quinn We're APP
pointed committee, with power to act,
to make the best contract possible for
the removal Of brown-tail moths from
the trees on the city streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-21
THE HOUSEWIVES

Helper on wash day is "Cote's Magic
Water" You wouldn't believe that it
is a wonder worker until you've used
it once. 1t is not Injurious to the
clothes, and directions are plainly
printed on every bottle Every week
sees more people using Magic Wa
ter" Grocers all over this vicinity
sell it.