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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
"a Rivers and Harbors Bill Important -

and harbors to report to congress, lin
which shall be included a preliminary
report not later than December II,
1912, upon the saving, as well as other
advantages, which can be accomplish
ed by the adoption of the continuing
contract system, the rapidity with
which projects should be completed,
upon methods of standardization by
which the waterways of the country
may be improved uniformly in pro-
portion to their capacities" To enable
the board of engineers to properly Sc
cure this information an appropriation
of 100000 is made. While this is a
decided step forward the commerce
committee is not content to stop there
but requires that there shall be in
quiries made into both private and
public terminals, and transfer and
dock facilities contiguous to the water
way to be improved.
The question of terminals has been
one of very great Importance ever
since the adoption of the present sys-
TEN of treating the waterways of the
country, for one of the most serious
handicaps TO water transportation has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
TRICK" DOG DOES IT'S
DISAPPEARING STUNT

Officer Arthur Kinsley is enlisting
whereabouts of his pet French poodle
pup which, true TO its species, took
French leave from its masters domi-
Gle at 919 Seventeenth street yester-
day morning. The canine Is a tiny
specimen with a flowing coat of silky
hair. The owner alleges that it is
some trick dog. He goes on TO state
that its best trick is that of the dis
appearing act. Because of this one,
single trick, he is willing to dish up a
portion of his monthly stipend to Sc
cure his "hund's" return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
VICTROLA ON TROLLEY,
HIT WITH PASSENGERS

Presumably it is only a question of
time when victrola concerts will regale
the passengers on the Rock Island
Southern. which interurban is report
ed 70 have become, or 10 be about to
become. a part Of the Illinois Traction
system. Victrola concerts are being
tried out on the Illinois Traction lines
in the central part of the state and are
becoming most popular. The effect in
some instances, is said to be to so hyp-
notize passengers that they forget to
get OF at their destinations and thus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

by the simplified spelling board in its
circular No. %. 1t is hoped that the
mistakes and oversights have been
few, but the task has been an enor-
nous one for an amateur in the art
The readers kindly indulgence is ask
ed and anticipated"
A person picking up the report and
not knowing that a simplified form of
spelling was being used throughout the
book, would be inclined to criticise the
secretary and those who prepared the
copy for the report for their inabili-
ty to spell correctly.
Officers" is spelled "offisers," Tex
ecutive" is found in the book as "execu-
tiv," while called" is spelled "cald.
There are many other unusual spell
ings which have caused considerable
merriment to those who have read the
report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
.SIMPLIFIED SPELLING
IN TEACHERS REPORT

Simplified spelling is used entirely in
the booklet which has just been issued
by the Illinois Teachers association
and which consists of report of the
5Sth annual meeting, which was held
in Springfield, December 1929.
Caroline Grote, secretary Of the as
sociation, in presenting the book to the
teachers and the public as a sort Of
preamble to the report, makes the fol-
lowing statement:
"An honest effort has been made to
carry out the Instructions of the asso-
citation to use the spellings authorized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
The Demons OF the Swamp

are mosquitoes. AS they sting they put
deadly malarial germs in the blood.
Then follow the icy chills and the fires
Of fever. The appetite flies and the
strength fails; also malaria often paves
the way for deadly typhoid. But Elec-
trio Bitters kill and cast out the ma.
laria germs from the blood; give you
q fine appetite and renew your strength.
After long suffering" wrote William
Fretwell Of Lucama, N c., three bot
ties drove all the malaria from my
system, and I've had good health ever
since" Best for all stomach, liver
and kidney ills. Fifty cents at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS
ALL SIGNS POINT
TOJUSTICE COOKE
Especial to The Argus.)

Quincy, Ill, May 14.-Reports from
democratic leaders in the IA counties
in the fourth supreme judicial district
have reached the campaign headquar-
tiers Of Justice George A. Cooke. They
show that the sentiment in his favor
is growing so rapidly that his majority
over Judge Robert J. Grier will be over
whelming. The reports on the conditions
throughout the district have proved
pleasant surprise to even the most
sanguine of Judge Cookies friends.
Justice Cooke visited his headquar-
tiers yesterday and was told of the
situation and expressed himself as
highly pleased.
The reports are, that there is con-
siderable detection in the republican
ranks Of party workers, due TO feel
ing that Judge Robert J. Grier is
stand-pat republican and cannot fall
into line with the modern progressive
ideas of his constituents. Some lead
ing republicans have openly volunteer
ed their aid 10 Cooke on this account,
and further because they believe con-
scientiously in the principles of non.
partisan judiciary and that the demo
Gratis are entitled to reflect Cooke and
furthermore that Cooke is entitled to
reelection.
Many republicans, and the large in
dependent vote, particularly in Grier's
home circuit, are openly supporting
Justice Cooke on his record, and be
cause Of Grier's failure to resign his
circuit judgeship before seeking cleo
| ton TO the supreme bench.
THE indications are" said Emer!
Lancaster. chairman of the democrati,
judicial campaign, that Judge Cooke
is going TO poll even larger vote thai
he did two and one half years ago
The campaign is not yet half owe
and there is lot of work to be done
We are not going to rest on our oar
merely because the situation is 81
pleasing. We are going to try to Sc
how big a vote we can get out"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

success is not in an endeavor to do
= great thing, but in repeated endeav-
Srs to do greater things.-Cope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
OTTO PATTING BUYS
TURNER HALL SALOON

A deal was consummated yesterday,
whereby Otto Patting assumes control
OF the Turner Hall saloon. 1922 Third
avenue, taking possession today. Fred
d. Schmidt, who has had the Third
avenue saloon for the past seven years,
will from now on operate only the
Cross Country buffet on Second ave
nue.. Mr.. Patting was for number OF
years in the saloon business at Seven
teenth street and Seventh avenue, and
al one time conducted the Casino sa-
loon on Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
City Chat

Buy home OF Reidy Bros.
Vacuum cleaning; call west "A.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For eapress. call Snencer & Trefz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

1880 a. m, Davenport a. m, Moline
at 9 a. m, and will arrive in Clinton
at 100 p. m. Returning, it will leave
Clinton at p. m. Refreshments will
be served on the boat. Round trip
tickets, so cents. Children under IL
years, % cents. Come and have a
good time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

Vacuum cleaning; call west "A.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express. call Spencer & Trefz
Attend the bargain sale at Priester-
Hickey Shoe company.
Children's shoes 40 cents at Priester-
Hickey Shoe company.
Kerler Rug company. for vacuum
cleaning and rug-making.
Call Independent for wall paper
cleaning. Phone West 5S5-K.
Lawn mowers sharpened and re-
paired at Fiebig's, 1919 Third ave-
nue..
Our B. B. serge at s3S is the best
value ever offered. J. B. Zimmer's
Sons.
Mems work shoes, 81 values for
s1.45, at Priester-Hickey Shoe COM
pany.
Women's kid oxfords, all sizes, for
SO cents, at Priester- Hickey Shoe com
pany.
One big lot of women's tan oxfords
go for $l.S5 at Priester- Hickey Shoe
company.
Any pair of mems patent oxfords in
the store, s19S, at Priester-Hickey
Shoe company.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit.
ten & Roberts. Peoples Nst,onal
bank building.
Women's $3.50. SO and $3.50 patent
oxfords go for s1.S5 at Priester- Hickey
Shoe company.
Milan artesian water, approved by
city and state, delivered daily.
Phone West 1870.
WOmen's white buckskin shoes, all
sizes, all styles, s2.95, at Priester-
Hickey Shoe company.
Misses and childrens barefoot san
dals, Saturday only, for 40 cents, at
Priester-Hickey Shoe company.
Strecker & Lewis, wholesale and re-
tail agents for Sanitas the washable
wall covering for kitchens and bath
rooms.
| Women's pumps, In suede, tan, sat
in, patent colt and white buckskin, So
values for S245, at Priester- Hickey
Shoe company.
Call up F. Bleuer & Son for filing
and grinding; lawn mowers a spe-
cialty. Work called for and deliv-
cred, at 1922 Seventh avenue. Phone
west 1764-K.
Dunsmore and O'Connell smoke
house and billiard parlors, corner OF
Twentieth street and Fourth ave
nue.. Every brand Of good cigars and
all kinds of smokers supplies.
Our stock is full OF handsome grad
uation gifts, watches, rings, brace,
let's, and a nice variety of new spring
iewelry of all sorts. See our line be
fore purchasing. 1t will pay you Fred
Bleuer.
Goble and Stanton cigar store is
crowded from morning till night with
people who enjoy a comforting and
satisfactory smoke, or a social game
OF billiards. Come and bring your
friends.
Kahn and Reinhardt cigar store still
takes the lead. Most literally patron
lied. Everything in tobaccos, cigars
and smokers supplies. Man is never
better satisfied than when smoking
their choice brands.
Years of successful optical expert
ence are back Of our work, and vi
want everybody who has cause to be
lieve that there is anything WRONG
with their eyes to consult Fred Bleuer
expert optician, at once.
Vikings will give the first steamboa
exclusion of the season on the G. "
Hill, the largest and finest steamer Of
the river. The date of the excursion
is Sunday. May 10. and the boat vii
so to Clinton, leaving Rock Island a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14
AT AUGUSTANA

Augustana sophomores and fresh
men will renew hostilities next Thurs
day evening, when they will clash on
the forensic platform at the college
chapel. The subject which will be de-
bated is Resolved, That United States
Ought TO Establish a Central Bank 4"
The freshman team composed Of L. f.
Jones, Evan Anderson and Flavius
Stem, will support the affirmative side
of the question while Y. Joranson, I.
Joranson and Walton Kempe, the
sophomore trio. are slated for the neg
alive position. No interclass debates
have been held at Augustana for sever
al years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-14

AmbasSador Manuel CaIero-
Manuel CaIero, the new Mexican
Ambassador, arrived recently In
washington He brings a plea that
the American people are rnls1udlng
the present Mexican turmoil and en-
,phatically states that the disturb
ances accompanying the rapid po-
ntical changes in the Mexican gov
eminent are necessary for the Sc
curing OF a permanent democracy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19
CRETTENDON GROVE.

The farmers are getting busy
Mr.. and Mrs. Herdie Bell were in
Martin Monday shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Duncan, Of
Mount Pelia, spent Saturday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Tanner.
Mr.. Bill Bruer, Of New Home neigh
borhood, was in our midst Tuesday.
J. G. Wagster and son, Ruby, were
business visitors in Rives Tuesday
J. I. Coley and daughter, Miss Pearl,
and Miss FrizzeIl went to Hickman
Tuesday to see the backwaters.
Mrs. Ben Simmons, Of near Mill
Town, is on the sick list this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jet McKenny spent
Sunday with relatives in Mt. Pelia.
Mr.. Tom Sutherland and family, Of
Limbs, spent Sunday and Monday with
relatives near Cane Greek.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Wagster were in
Mt Pelia Friday shopping,
Mrs. Lester Hansbrough and Mrs.
Hilton Hansbrough, Of Weakley Coun-
ty, spent last Tuesday with Mrs. Luna
Wagster. JERUsHA.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19
This Weeks Fires.

Our regular weekly fires were ushered
in Tuesday night, or rather Wednesday
morning about 12:45. The Morris livery
barn, operated by Mr.. Harry Cook,
lessee, was destroyed by fire and the
stock Of buggies, Surveys, hacks and two
horses belonging to Mr.. Cook were
burned. Mr.. Cook had twomore horses
out at the time, but another horse be-
longing to Metcalfe's laundry was burned
to death. One Of the horses in the
stable when the fire broke out was the
Coca,Cola Bottling Works draft horse
which made bis escape from the build
ing. Two more horses were saved.
The charred remains OF the three horses
burned we're a part Of the ruins after the
fire. The house east OF the barn and
occupied by Newt McDavis and family,
was burned and his loss was
about $1,000, covered with $500 in
surance. The fire company did good
work. Mr.. Ferd Dahnke was caught
under the shed on the side Of the stable
when it fell and bruised and stunned
considerably. Mr. Cook had 81 900 in
insurance. His holdings were probably
81 500 Or 50. 900. The building belong
ing to w. G. Morris was insured for
s., 900.
On the following night about the same
time fire broke out in house south
south 81 Scates' grocery store belonging
to Mr.. Stevens. The building was about
five OF six rooms in size, insurance
81 600.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19
oBI0N

W. N. Morris and wife were in Trim
bic Monday
Paul Crockett and family visited in
Troy Tuesday
Jas. r. Mills was a business visitor in
Union City Monday.
Alvin Rawdon, marshal Of Troy. was
a visitor here Sunday.
n. Dickey. Of Rlyes, is the guest Of
his daughter, Mrs. N. n. Tucker.
Earl Davidson. Of Memphis, spent
Sunday in the city with homeiolks.
Mrs. VIM. Erwin, Of near Polk, was
in Obion one day last week shopping.
Miss Eta Higgs spent Sunday with
her brother, Clyde, at Mount Moriah.
R. A. Jones, wife and son, Fred,
were in Union City Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. 0. H. Clemmons, Of Riyes, was
the guest Of her brother, L. G. Moffatt,
last week
John Hodge has sold his interest ii
Rawdon's barber shop and has bought
a shop in Troy where he is now doing
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Reed were in
Kenton last week, where they attended
the commencement exercises Of the
Kenton High School.
John Crockett, the auctioneer Of
Trimble, passed through here Monday
en- route to jan. Curry's near Troy,
where he conducted very successful
sale on Tuesday.
J.. I. Hendrix, who has been in Daw-
son Springs for several days suffering
with paralysis, was brought here Sum
day night and was carried to his home
near Cratic Monday night.
Fox Brothers, proprietors Of the Obion
Mill and Elevator, closed deal with
w. NJ. Wilson for 175 by 200 foot lot
just south Of the mill, upon which they
will erect a handsome brick building to
be used as an ice plant, work on which
has already begun.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19
RIVEs..
Felan Kilgore IS On tie sick list.


Felan Kilgore is on the sick list.
Tully Owens, Of Fulton. was down
Sunday
Miss Pauline Thorne IS convalescent
of the measles.
Mrs. Nelson, guest Of Mrs. E. 4.
Mitchell, is very i'll.
Mr.. Wade Wyley, Of near Beech,
was in our town Saturday.
Brownie Gordon. Of Union City, was
a recent guest Of 81 Pruett.
! Mr. B. BalIentine is strenuously learn
ing to handle his motor car.
Mr.. Lee Cary, of Pleasant Hill, was
a business visitor here Tuesday.
Mr.. Roscoe Kitchell had the misfor-
tune to get his hand torn on an emery
wheel.
Mrs. Will Klenke, Of Paducah, came
in Tuesday and is the guest Of Mrs. 81
Pruett.
4 Mr.. Hugh Mcdonald, Of Obion, was
the guest of Mrs. Jane Dickey the first
Of the week
4 Mr.. Barker and family, refugees OF
Lake County flood district, are guests
OF Mrs. VIII starnes.
Mesdamcs w. L. Clemmons and son
are mid-week guests Of Mrs. David
Clemmons near Obion.
Mrs. Jas. McLeskey, who has been
visiting in Jackson, guest Of Mrs.
Forbes, returned home Monday.
The faculty Of the school are very
busy practicing the pupils for the clos
ling exercises, which will be the middle
Of May.
DR.. E. H. White was called in Mon
day to see J. w. Thorne, sr., who has
strong case Of measles. Two other
members Of the family are also stricken
with the same disease
Two town boyines in search Of dewy
succulent greens, few mornings past,
made fatal collision with |. G. south
bound train. 1t was very commend
able in the railroad authorities to have
the carcasses burned instead of buried
on right OF way.
There was a call meeting Saturday
afternoon Of the w. G. 7. U. in honor
Of Mrs. Lindsay's guest, Mrs. Stratton,
OF Nashville, and who is said to be one
OF the very best lecturers sent out by
the national board. Owing to inclem-
ent weather Mrs. Stratton postponed
her evening appearance here until the
18th inst Thursday, the 25th, the
union meets in regular session with
Mrs. Will Carter as leader. Topic,
"Curiew Law The president desires
full attendance. Reports from the
several superintendent Of department
work and the various committees will
be heard. AT recent meeting the
press superintendent was instructed to
send in seven subscriptions to The
Crusader, a copy to be sent to inter-
mediate Sabbath school teachers Of each
Of our four schools and one to each
teacher Of the literary school, the latter
snbscription to begin in September.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19
ROGERS.

Mr.. VIII Cole lost fine mare satur-
day.
Mr.. Leopard and wife visited in Hick-
man Sunday.
Mr. B. F. McMurtry was in Cedar
Grove Tuesday.
Aunt Martha Morris is visiting rela-
tives near here this week
Little Miss Helen Elgin, who has
been very ill, is much better
Mr.. S. F. Rives and wife attended
church at Star 81 Bethlehem Sunday
Mr.. George Reed, Of sassafras Ridge,
spent Tuesday night with Will Marshall.
Mr.. Frank Rives and his son, Colin,
made a business trip to the city Mon
day
Garden planting is the principal oc-
cupation Of this community at this writ
ing.
Messrs. Cheatham Glover and Will
Marshall made a business trip to Union
City Tuesday,
Mr.. Johnnie Rogers and his sister
spent Saturday night with friends near
Possumtrot.
The farmers around here are much
better Of the blues on account Of the
nice weather.
There were several Of the youngsters
who visited the bluffs near here to view
the backwaters.
Uncle Sam Meadows spent portion
of last week with his niece, Mrs Lydia
Williams, near Sanders Chapel.
There are many people around here
who have been driven out Of the Missis-
sippi bottoms and Hickman by the
waters.
Miss Birdie Glover has returned to
Hickman after spending few weeks
with her father, who was on higher
grounds.
MIR. Herman Stafford and wife and
her sister, Of Newbern, are spending a
few weeks with their relative, Mr.. 0.
Stafford, near here.
Messrs. Hubie Whipple and Dock
James we're in our vicinity Sunday dog
hunting. The Riyes boys presented
them with fine hound.
Several went from here to Reelfootl
Sunday to hear Rev. Mayo, but we're dis
appointed on account OF his being CALI
ed away to preach funeral.
We were very sorry to hsar1of the
sudden death Of Uncle Russ Watson.
He was we'll known by all the people Of
this neighborhood and was loved by all.
Mr.. Chester Bondurant had several
teams in here last week hauling corn
which he bought to feed the man
mules which were driven out Of th
backwaters.
Mr.. Hubert Vaught is fixing for tn
summer season. He has purchased u
fine horse from Mr.. F. r. Robertsd
and il putting new coat Of paint
his buggy
REPORTER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19
KENToN.

Mrs. Annie Peel is visiting in Dyer.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. G. Lewis spent Sun
day with relatives at Humboldt.
Mr.. Roger Carroll goes to Helena,
Ark, with the Southern Railway Co.
T. NJ. Boyle and Dave shatz left Sat
urday for Denver. Colo, to buy stock.
Miss Dixie Carroll's class gave very
interesting recital here Tuesday even
ing.
Misses Henderson, Of Union City, at
tended the closing exercises here last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. RUDE Berner left last
week for Bethel Springs, where they
will be at home.
j. b. Kerr and wife, Of Alsatia, la,
are IN Kenton as refugees visiting Mrs.
Kerr's brother, w D. Kerr, and fam
lily.
j. M. Patterson, OF st. Louis, will
lecture on Home and Foreign Missions
at the Presbyterian Church next Sun
day morning
Charlie Taylor, the boy preacher,w will
preach at the Christian Chapel next
Sunday. April 81. There will three
sefvi ces, morning, afternoon and even
ing.
A party Of Kenton people, consisting
Of Misses Flynn Carroll, Beulah Watts,
Kate Mosely, Sadie SHAFT, Alta Kenne-
dy, Mrs. sol SHAFT aud Messrs. Sam l.
SHAFT and Harry were in Hickman, KY,
last Sunday sightseeing.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19

It's too late to laugh at germs. That
day has gone by and there is no medium
more deadly than the common HOUSE
FLY. DAHNKE'S CREAM BREAD
is wrapped in GERM PROOF WRAP
PERS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19

LEFT AT DIEIZEL IS Pattern for
q blue silk dress, gray wool dress al
ready made. black and white shepard
plaid wool goods. all at Trudie Pardue's
millinery store, Dietzel's. Owner may
have same BY calling.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19

For the stomach and bowel disorders
Of babies MEGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is
remedy Of genuine merit. It acts
quickly, is pure. wholesome and pleas
ant to take. Price 25c. and 80. per bot
tie. Sold by Oliver Red Cross Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19

II you want the right Drink at Il
right time--one that touches the rig
spot, then have a case Of PLEZO,
the New Drink, sent to your home.
Fountains, and bottled only by
DADIDsoN PRODUCE Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-04-19
The Peoples
Stock
Remedy

Guaranteed to keep your
stock in a healthier and better
condition,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-06-20
Cattle Sale Tomorrow.

At the university tomorrow, at 10: 80
o'clock will occur the public sale of
113 head of high grade and pure bred
dairy cattle imported by the Universe
ty of Idaho, for the purpose of rails
ing the quality of dairy stock in this
country. The sale will be called
promptly at 10:30 o'clock and W. H.
Ralph and D. w. Barclay will be auc
tioneers. Frank Stanton will act as
clerk
At noon in the stock judging pavil-
lion at the university barns luncheon
will be served to the stockmen and
dairymen in attendance.
All animals included in the sale have
been tested for tuberculosis and pro-
nounced free from infection. All pure
bred animals that are sold subject
to registry will be registered free.
There is large proportion of Hol-
stein cattle, probably the most pop
ular dairy breed in the country ow-
ing to their enormous, authenticated
yields OF butter and milk. On the
other hand, the Guernseys which com
pose the largest part of the shipment,
have won popularity in the milk sup
ply centers of the east, and some re-
markable bargains ca nbe offered in
this shipment, which because of it's
peculiarly rich color and quality of
milk is particularly adapted to the
needs of the farmers in this section.
The animals are larger, more hardy
and rugged than Jerseys. The pure
breds usually bring the highest prices
of any breed of dairy animals.
The remainder of the shipment is
of Jersey stock, all but one being
pure-bred. They will no doubt meet
with a big demand and redy sale.