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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
ROAD IMPROVING
ENCOURAGED BY
ARRAY OF PRIZES
Fifty Thousand Club Holds
Meeting and Decides to Get
Farmers Interested.
$500 AWARDS TO BE MADE
VIII BE Divided Among Six Districts
In Which the Judges viii Be
Residents Thereof.

A good road contest among the
farmers south of Milan, with $500 in
prize awards was decided on at q
meeting OF the Fifty Thousand club
last night, at which time President H.
f. Casteel was authorized TO secure
estimates on the cost OF building a
read on Ninth street from the city linn
its TO the bridges, various kinds OF ma
terials being considered
The territory south OF Milan has
been divided into six districts for the
good roads contest and FIVE prizes will
be awarded for each road. These roads
are as follows: Milan TO Andalusia, Mi
Ian TO Taylor Ridge. Chaney's lane TO
the Armstrong farm, the Monmouth
road two miles beyond Mill creek. the
Knoxville road and the Briar Bluff road
10 the poor farm. The prizes are to
he awarded TO the farmer making the
most improvement in a mile strip OF
road in one years time and the judges
are 10 be selected from the particular
district involved
SOUTH ROCK ISLANDERS BUSY.
ne DouNu tAOfh lhlhllu
ers, who held a meeting early in the
week to ascertain the amount OF
money which could be obtained from
the residents OF the township and tc
decide on the kind Of road desired
reported that $3.s17 had been subscrib
ed in case a brick pavement was chos
en-. $2,352 for concrete and S2,052 fol
macadam. The South Rock Island
delegation stated that the above sums
we're TO be given for the improvement
OF Ninth street only.
AS to their choice OF road, they ia
vored a 40-foot thoroughfare with {
20 foot brick center and a 10-foo
rnacadam strip on both sides thereof
Considerable attention was given L
the rock supply at Sears and inasmucl
as this material is donated by the Da
Wis Construction company. II is yer!
likely that a new crusher will be pur
chased Mayor r. NJ. Schriver inform
cd the club that the services OF tn,
city engineer could be obtained when
ever needed.
ANNEXATION DISCUSSED.
There was some talk OF the anneXs
ton OF South Rock Island and TIL
city and in a stirring address NJ. II
Sexton brought out the fact that tn
citizens OF this city would not be tn
sole ones 10 be benefited by the ney
thoroughfares. but that the people VIII
live contiguous to the road would l,
reality be the greatest gamers, becaus
OF the resultant increase in land va
ues In that vicinity. He urged that 4
the event OF the road being built. tina
the South Rock Island residents pledg
their support to the annexation propC
sition. His address was greeted wit
great enthusiasm.
other speakers were COMMISSIONS
Archie Hart. f. II. Guyer. Alphons
Mosenfelder. Louis Mosenfelder an
John Stafford
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

land high school football squad went
TO Moline to witness the game be-
tween Moline and Monmouth. Coach
Corneal felt that the boys could prof
it by watching two other fast teams in
action. Next week, hard practice will
be the order in preparation for the
game with Princeton Saturday. This
game is to be played away from home
as will aslo that of the following Sat
urday when the team goes to Rock
ford. The game with Peoria Nov. %
is the final one and only one yet, re-
naming to be played in Rock Island.
Thanksgiving day the team plays at
Macomb against the Normal school
there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

stays there-fxing a rich and perma-
nent color. JohEson's Wood Dye is
made in II standard shades. For sale
by Lerch & Greve, 2OO2-2O04 Fourth
avenue.
There is a great world of comfort to
the eyes in a perfectly fitted pair of
glasses or spectacles. The lenses should
be accurately adapted to your individ.
ual requirements and should be set in
frames or mountings that rest comfort.
ably upon the nose. We give comfort
in the frames as well as in the lenses
Fred Bleuer. eye specialist, 1902 Sec
ond avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere graf
itude TO friends and neighbors for
kindnesses shown in our late bereave.
ment, especially Ucal and Moose
lodges, Rev. Humphreys and singers,
and for the beautiful floral tributes
MRS. LOUISA STANCE and family.
MRS. H. F. STANCE and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
APPLES! APPLEsl APPLES
Go to Lafin's orchard, three miles
south Of Milan for your winter apples.
- ADVERTISEMENT

Group is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months Parents of young children
should be prepared for it, All that is
needed is a bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without it in their homes and
# has never disappointed them. Sold
~ all ruggists.-( advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
c.S.WcGbe E. Co
ROCK ISLAND. ILL. EHysssss. ss.assS.s
The McCabe Millinery
Con,pels the Attention

of women of the three cities-no boundary
lines when it comes to shopping for millinery.
Notice the many outoftown faces seen
every day in the millinery section.
There is a know-how. correctness.
sureness a confidence in the McCaoe millinery
which we'll dressed women, from far and near,
appreciate and are anxious to utilize and
profit by.
With all its certainty of correctness and
the McCabe superior service, you'd expect
this better millinery would be priced higher;
but with the McCabe system Of economy, the
prices here are ottentmes much less than
you'll find elsewhere.
Just now there are several items OF the
most wanted shapes and materials which we
have had great good fortune in securing at
most advantageous prices, and the pleasure
will be ours whenever the opportunity is pre-
sented that we may give you these same
advantages.
Fancy feathers, plumes, aigrettes and
bands are among the fast sellers on which
some Of the most extensive concessions were
secured and are decidedly noticeable in our
selling prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
All day luncheon in balcony
tea-room. Special hot MONDAY
luncheons.
c.S.Mecahe &cc
ROCK ISLAND. Ill. EE ssssss. 4 ~ sssssass

4 'nHeco<o The fashions depend
W. % zoe than the The perfect
dress lies
WELL but there distinctive
hobby
models We
TALL
medium full figures splendid
weldevoped
figure will fit it and add
A properly fitted
q
wear long,
of
a
Ala Spdte Of the sellers
should
our
Kabo and cB Corsets, S1.oo $1,000 a of
rs per for cash. all day Monday Tuesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
COAL DEALERS ENJOY
BANQUET AT HARMS

An enjoyable banquet was held last
evening by the Wholesale coal dealers
OF Rock Island al the Hotel Harms.
about 20 being present. A number Of
matters were discussed at the bust
ness meeting. following which the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
The Bennett FIrs

Still many fine pieces sets and some hand
some coats to sell at less than Benefits
wholesale cost. There were great number
of these superior furs and while the sales
have been very large there is still an excel
lent assortment.
Bennett sometimes took furs in exchange
for new pieces These he repaired with skill
and sold at low prices.
These go on sale Monday and while they
last at prices that seem ridiculous. There
are also a number of fur skins and parts of
skins, which come in excellently for repairs
for hats, for trimming, etc. These will be
offered Monday and while they last at nom
inal prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
To Stir Things Up

in the domestic department Monday and Tuesday
mornings at o'clock will sell for hour,
regular SC quality cotton BATS bats OF
to bundle, at a bundle. ...................AlC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
How TO Use
FleiSher Yarns

Wonderful what an in
teresting variety of gar
ments can be made from
the famous Fleisher yarns.
Mrs. Robertson's FREE
Lessons continue through
another week and each
day from 9 to 8 o'clock,
don't forget that.
The Yarnkids are being
introduced to the people of
the tri- cities. They are
cute and interesting. Mary,
the nurse; Carmen, the
Spanish maid; zipp, the
clown; Teddy, the hon
hunter; Aloe, the beauty;
Uncle Sam, the Yankee;
Hans, the Dutch boy; Wo,
the pirate; Powhattan, the
big chief; Dinah, the NAM
my; Bill, the fly cop, and
At these lessons you learn
and see them.
At these essons you learn
all the different yarn
stitches worth knowing.
G&WGcahs &G
Rock Island. Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
Blankets Special SOC

To attract attention TO unusually complete
stock of blankets offer for Monday, 50 big per
feet gray single blankets, worth about 20
twice the little price Of. .OJC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

Expert watch repairing and en-
craving in the jewelry depart
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
A FURRY in Dress Goods

AT ACC yard you may select from these
$1.00 Dress Goods.
Among them are fancy serges, both French and
storm, in self colored stripes and novelty diamond
checks, the colorings include the better Autumn
shades. All AZ and A inches wide and all wool.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02


A hint of excellent holiday
gifts you can secure at this
sale:
Jardineres in hammered and
spun brass, all new designs, 6
to IL inch sizes, at $3.50, s2.75,
$500 and ...........,.$1.75
Spun brass pedestals at $2.e8
and ...................$2OO
Smokers sets, lacquered brass
finish at $500 and down
to .....-..........$1.5O
Card and flower baskets at
$1.oo and .75E
Ash receivers and cigar rests,
at $50 to-. .25c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
c.S.NG cabe &@
ROCK ISLAND. ILL. r HILLS. sSSaassSS.s
Did q Woman, Euer Haze

too many handkerchiefs? Not If she has the
dainty, pretty, handsome kinds found here
and then some OF the more substantial, prac-
teal ones for commoner use; and again, IL
she was fortunate enough to get them largely
from this stores enormous collection and on
the McCabe basis OF rigid economy of ex-
pense in both buying and selling.
Just note these few specials for the COM
ing week, each one of which is worthy of
careful inspection.
Alpine, Sunspun, Bernese and Cottage hand
embroidered. pure linen handkerchiefs Sl5O
Handsome Armenian lace edge linen hand
heICulels' Sl'VV 10 Observation-Disclosures. 2slC
Hand embroidered linen initial handkerchiefs
The new long initial, mems linen handker-
cAleIs, @oc ana ..........-........ lSG
Ladies' handkerchiefs, embroidered across one
side, quite the new, smart style, soc to 1SE
Ladies handkerchiefs with Venetian lace
edge' QUO ana ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 25C
From to o'clock each day a limited GUAM
tity Ladies' and Misses pure linen handker-
chiefs, SC each Observation-Disclosures. Re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02

Footed fern dishes with lin
ings, SIPS, csc and Csc
Vases in hammered and spun
brass, some SO in. tall, at $500
and down to...........$2OO
Candle sticks, large variety in
new designs, at $500, $500,
$1.5o and................9 $50
Complete desk sets, fine finish
ed brass, $500 to......$1.75
Smokers stands, fine spun
brass, at ................9 CSC
Handsome brass book racks,
at ..........'..........$1,25
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-02
The Annual Sale of Brass Ware

offers of about $500 pieces hammered
fine spun brass, values that believe have been
duplicated in the TrCtie the prices. Every piece is
of high quality and fine finish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
COST OF LIVING REDUCED
Makes 1t Possible to Secure Milk
Cheap-BOOn to Housewives.

Largest milk concern in the world
makes it possible 10 secure milk
"a boon to housewives.
1t is very timely and pleasing to
record that at least one manufacturing
concern recognizes the high cost OF
living. This fact is being demonstrat-
ed by the Borden Condensed Milk
company, the largest manufacturer of
milk products in the world, which has
arranged with the retail grocers of
Rock Island 10 put its Columbian
brand of evaporated milk on special
sale for 10 days, as noted in Borden
advertisement in this issue. Consider
ing that the price OF milk is at its
highest during the winter, this is a
blessing to all housewives.
We are told that Borden's system
begins at the farm-with the COW. Bor.
den gets milk from 100000 COWS on
II 900 dairy farms in II states, and ev,
cry COW is regularly inspected by
veterinarians employed by the Bor
| den company. Every COW must be
healthy, the place sanitary and no in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
FORMER RESIDENT
KILLED IN IDAHO
Perry z. Weymouth Meets
Death While at Work on
Railroad Trestle.
HURLED INTO THE RIVER
Remains Brought TO Rock Island and
Funeral Services VIII BE Held
Saturday.

The remains of Perry z. Weymouth,
a former resident of Rock Island, who
was klTed in the bridge disaster at
Wrcncoe. Idaho. March 10, arrived in
the city this morning over the Bur
l.ngton. The funeral will be held from
KnoXs undertaking parlors Saturday.
Mr.. Weymouth was employed as
bridge carpenter by the Great North.
ern Railroad company, and on March
- was working on a new trestle. The
work train started TO cross the struc-
ture which gave way, precipitating
the train into the river. Weymouth
and one companion were drowned.
When John Peterson. Of this city, a
cousin OF the deceased. read the news
paper account OF the accident, which
gave the dead mans name as Perry,
he suspected that the victim was his
cousin, and communicated with the
railroad officials at Wrencoe. About
six weeks ago Charles Appelquist OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
ROBOES RETURN
FROM The SOUTH
Police Records Show That the
Wanderers Are Headed This
Way Again.
MANY ARE BEING ARRESTED
Practice of Putting Them to Work on
the Streets Soon to Be
Inaugurated.
MANY ARE BEING ARRESTED

The begging Flooding knight Of the
road is beginning TO make known his
return to these parts after a winter in
the sunny south, and, like the bird, is
migrating northward. Police court rec
ords begin TO show that the tramps are
on the increase, and II will be but a
matter OF a few days or weeks till the
authorities see fit to press the multi
gan stew gang into the service of the
city and work out the fine which they
can not pay. The practice was inaug-
urated last fall and lasted till cold
weather forced the men 70 seek warm
or climes. Now that the hoboes are re-
turning the kettle will be frightened
al the police station and prisoners will
be treated 70 some of the famous stew
soon GIVE THEM WORK.
This morning John Rice told Of his
migration from the southern end Of the
state. he had been mooching in Rock
Islands business houses. He was Civ
en- five minutes TO make tracks 10 an
other city Such was the dose given
20 other prisoners. J. Beckett was an
other who vas fined 81 and costs and
told 10 nike Hereafter there will be
little opportunity for a man 70 hike
after he gets in the tolls. for good
workers are 10 be in demand very
shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17

hall. The music will be furnished by
the Criterion orchestra.
Fred Bleuer, Jewelry store, will
show you some unheard of bargains
in watches, rings, pins and charms,
silverware and cut glass. Rock Is
lands reliable jewelry store where
our word is as good as our bond.
Leithner and Weishar, electrical
contractors, are getting the business.
Prices made by them meet with
hearty approval and work done by
them satisfies. All modern homes
should have electric fixtures installed
by them.
c. F. Bladel, 110l Twelfth street,
the store that sells for less. That's
why so many country people and city
people trade at this store The high
grade goods for one-third less at this
store. Get in the swim and follow
the crowds to the store.
Good luck IN baking demands the
finest -four. Poor bread is often the
result OF poor yeast or baking powder
but more often it's poor -four that
causes poor bread and biscuit. FoI
the finest -four you've simply to ash
for Star" The Mill store
If you have telephone wires near
your pantry they'll reach our shelves
and accommodating and experienced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17

fectious diseases can prevail either
among the animals or the people on
these farms. Last year Borden spent
s2l5,OO0 for these inspections alone
Borden handled a billion and half
pounds of pure, fresh milk from which
was made 900, O00, 900 cans of condens-
ed and evaporated milk. Borden oper-
ates 130 condensing and bottling
plants and sells pure, fresh condensed
milk i'll New York city from about
5000 clean wagons in steTilized bot
ties daily and about one-third that
number in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17

clerks will take your order and fill it
as you want it." If you have no tele-
phone We will gladly send one of our
statesmen TO your door. We invite you
TO visit our store often and inspect
our goods. We take pride in calling at
tention to the cleanliness of our store,
good appearance of our clerks, and the
promptness in waiting on customers
and delivering goods. If you have
never dealt with us, We specially So
licit a trial order. Well leave our
goods, our service, our prices speak
for future business. The Mill store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17

this city met the deceased in Wash
ington, where he was working in a
lumber camp, and after the accident,
Mr.. Appelquist. learning that the Rock
Island man had left the lumber camp
to work on the railroad, went to
Wrencoe and identified the remains.
HERE MANY YEARS.
Mr.. Weymouth was born in Rock Is.
land 40 years ago and made this city
his home up until nine years ago when
he went west. He was employed as
a mail carrier for a number Of years
in this city. He is survived by one
sister. Mrs. NJ. J. Smart of Brooklyn
y. Y, and a cousin, John Peterson OF
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
REALTY CHANGES

William F. Gerhardt to Edward Ken
dali, lot 10, block ?. Carbon Cliff, 5000
Edward Kendall 10 Fred R. Meeske,
lot 10, block 2, Carbon Cliff. $3.50.
Charles J. Long TO Henry P Bahnks
lot %. block II, Silyis, 81 ,450
Robert ]. Montgomery to Louis A. c.
Winter, lot 4, block 12O, Childs' addi-
ton, Moline. $4,000
Emiel Lava 10 Triphon & EIodie Van
Cleemput, lot 8, block 2, Blsckman's
addition, Moline, $4,000.
Henry Nicholson to Cyriel & Sidonie
Ooghe, tract in southwest quarter, Sec
ton %, y, Nv, Sl.SQ0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
SECOND KILDUFF MURDER
TRIAL ON; JURY SECURED

The jury which is to hear the evil
dence in the second Anna Kilduff muir
der trial was secured this morning in
the Davenport district court and evil
dence OF three witnesses was taken
before noon. This is the second trial
of the accused on the murder charge.
The first jury failed to agree on a YER
dict
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
City Chat
Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.


Vacuum cleaning; call west "A.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express. call Spencer & Trefz
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning.
Women's white nubuck pumps, $3.50 /
at the Mill store.
Women white canvas pumps s1.75
at the Mill store.
Mems. women's and children's
shoes and oxfords at the Mill store.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit.
ten & Roberts, Peoples National
bank building.
Mems oxfords in black and tan,
either button or lace, prices up to
$3.50. The Mill store.
Infants, children's and misses
strap sandals in black and tan, from
60 cents up TO $2.25. The Mill store.
For carriage and auto painting go
go to J. H. Stuhr's Carriage works,
guaranteed.
Cheap coffee is not good, but good
coffee is cheap. Chase & Sanborn's
Seal brand. The finest grown. Buy
1t at the Mill store.
Imitation is the most sincere fat
ter. There is only one 15$mith. He
is the pioneer tailor in that line. One
door west of Dolly Bros.
Buy your screen paint from P. ].
Lee, 40 cents a quart. A full line of
paints, brushes. varnish. stains, enam-
els, bronzes, ETC., at 1903 Third ave
nue..
When looking for SIS tailor, don't
mistake the location. We have been
located at 1905 Second avenue for the
past three years. One door west of
Dolly Bros.
Call to mind the most delicious cot
fee you ever enjoyed, and then multi
ply IT by two. The result will be Chase
& Sanborn's Seal brand. For sale at
the Mill store.
Now is the time to freshen up your
houses with paint and wall paper and
make them sanitary. | can attend to
your wants on short notice. p. ]. Lee,
1908 Third avenue.
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.
When you See a swelly dressed man
on the streets. do not jump at the con.
clusion that he paid s35 for his suit
J II is more likely he bought it at
l5Smith's, one door west OF Dolly
, Bros.
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.
Donavsn & Perry are the loca
, agents for the Economy Gas Maker
They also do all kinds of iobbing il
, , steam and hot water heating. Cal
old phone West 1852. 116 West Sew
: eEteenth street.
Kahn and Reinhardt cigar store still
= takes the lead. Most literally patron
lied. Everything in tobsccos, cigars
e and smokers supplies. Man is never
better satisfied than when smoking
their choice brands.
, The ladies' auxiliary OF the Brother
hood of Local F1remen and Engine
men will give a dance Thursday even
l ing April is at Rock Island Industrial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
Extra Special, No. s
Embroideries, 87Ac

A collection of beautiful i'm
ported embroideries in insertion,
finished bands and fiouncings in
Irish point, Colbert, Madeira
and linen work Beautiful pat
terms, values up to $1.63, yard,
s special Size
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17

Norfolk, Va.-The cruiser Washing
ton. bearing Secretary Knox and party
home from their Central American and
South American trip, passed Cape Hen
~ at $40 a. N. yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
Extra Special, No. 2
Crepe de chene

Pure silk crepe de chene, 22-inches wide,
every good spring shade, highly desirable
for waists and dresses. Regular Csc quality
Anniversary extra special, 9Sa
yard .................... .OcN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17

And many kinds OF laundry, scour-
ing and soap powders.
A little money invested will ease
the work. Just phone 9SS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-17
DELEGATE RACE
DEMoc RATIO
REPU BlICAN.

INSTRUCTED for Governor John Burke.