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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
ETUDE CLUE

THE ETUDE CLUB HELD THE
first meeting Of the new year yeste--
day afternoon at the home Of ne
Misses Florence and Hattie Jordan
on North Brady street, Davenport
The afternoon was delightfully."- spe- =,
and the program, in charge Of Mrs
Rose Oberholtzer. was greatly en-
Joyed The program given was as
follows:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. BY Miss
Norma Wiese: A Winters Lullab-.
IaKoven, by Mrs. Fred Soper: Nazur-
Ia No. 4. GODDARD, by Miss Viola Koch;
Romance, Syendsen, by Mrs. D. J.
Hickey; A Birthday, Woodman. by
MIS-. Frank Hetzel: A Maiden's Wish,
List, by Miss Gertrude air; Ny
Top and the Lullaby Boot, Jessie
Sayncr. by Mrs. 4. p. GricEs. 4 J..
boin Annie, Schutt, by Miss Elsie
ltaak: Capriccie de Colce-t, Ter
scEak, by Frank Flick. The acccmpan-
fists Of the afternoon were Miss Elsie
liaak, Miss Florence Jordan ard Mrs
q. p. Griggs. The h~trsses served
refreshments at the close Of tho pro
gram. The next meeting Will be an
organ recital at St Faurs Englisl.
Lutheran church in Davenport. Miss
Pauline Dittman ald Mrs u. J. Iick-
- have charge OF the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
wITTKOP.CoRRis

A QUIET WEDDING CEREMONY
Of Wednesday al the home of Mrs,
Carrie Doris. Davenport, united in
marriage her daughter. Miss Nora
Doris, and JoHn Wittkop Of Daven-
port formerly OF Wayorly, Iowa. Dr..
W. II. Blancke officiated. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss
Mary Doris. as bridesmaid. and
Frank CCnant was best man. A we'd
ding supper was served following the
ceremony. covers being laid for eight.
Ir. and Mrs. Wiukop will make their
home with the mother Of the bride
at 2lS Ainsworth street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
DAUGHTERS oE NORWAY.

THE DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY
met y--nrday afternoon at the home
O. Mrs. Johl Brown, Fourth avenue
and Sixth street, for the regular meet
ing. The members worked on their
sewing in preparation for a bazaar.
whirh viii be held the first Saturday
in November at the Moline Turner
hall. Besides the aprons, quilts and
ether things for sale, the ladies will
serve lunch. The evening will be
Csed with u dance The meeting
Yesterday was greatly enjoyed. The
neyt meeting VIII be .he regular meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
VoLLsrEpT-pE sEAuLIEu.

AN EARLY MORNING WEDDING
of yesterday at the Holy Cross Ger
man Lutheran church, united in mar
rage Miss Alma De Beau.ieu, the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles De
Raaulieu of Davenport and Or. vii
liam G. NOlistedt OF that city. The
ceremony was at 1880, Rev. Herman
p. Greif officiating, using the doub'
ring service. There were 40 attend
ants as the bridal couple entered TO
the music Of the bridal chorus from,
Lohengrin, Mrs Walter Niemand pre-
siding at the organ. A wedding break
fast was served al the home of the
bride on Belle avenue. following the
ceremony, covers being laid for a doz-
On at the breakfast table. DR.. an
Mrs. Vo'lstedt left on a morning. train
fer Chicago, where they will sper 4.
the honeymoon. They will be at
home after Nov. Is at the Walker
apartment in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
ELECT OEEiCERS-

THE MEMBERS OF THE RELI-
ance club of the Grace Lutheran
dhurch met last evening al the home
of c. A. Nelson, 627 FOrty-first street,
for their regular meeting AID to hold
the postponed election of officers. The
election resulted as follows:
President-ReV. |. o. Nothstein.
Vice President-Egbert Hasselquis;
Cretary-ViCtCr Frykman
Reconsideration Lundstrom.
Routine business was transacte,
and a peasant evening spent. Re
freshmel ats were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
2LOCK-DEGHESELLE.

MISS CELINA DEGHESELLE
daughter Of Nr. and Mrs. Edmund De
Ghesclle Of Moline, and Harry r eek
of Moline we're married yesterday
morning al the Sacred Heart church.
Father J. 3 Culemaas performing the
Ceremony. \ large company of friends
Witnessed the service. Miss Ger
mania Coppens Of East Moline and 10
segh Dale of this city were the at
tendants. A six-cUgyse wedding
breakfast was served afta~ the ce-e-
Tony AT the home Of The brides par
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
gQL.IlEz1IX

tiaI high mass Miss Kathryn Hurley
will be the bridesmaid and P. ]. Rath-
bun Of Rock Island viii attend the
groom. 4 wedding breakfast vii be
served 1t O'clock in the morning.
The couple VIII leave for a wedding
trip in the east. after which they
will make t1ST home en- East Sixth
street, Dave r., where the groom
has furnished "a pretty home, The
groom il employed al the Sash & Door
works IL Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

MR.. AND MRS. EDWARD GADI-
Ont 5i5 Marquette street, Davenport.
announce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage a. their daughter,
Josephine. 30 Jacob Wolle7kaurt. son
Ui Mrs. George Wola-taupr 6l3 Sew
Cuth street, Rock Island. the marriage
ceremony 20 be an event Of Wednes-
day morning, oct 50. q; ST. Hary's
church. Rev Father Hauncl viii per
iarw Tho ,.rCmony and celebrate nup-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
ENTERTAINs AT cINcH.

MR.. AND MRS. FRANK SKINNER
entertained a number of friends at
their home, 615 Fourteenth avenue,
last evening in honor of Denver
guests. Four tables were played with
prizes going to Mrs. Emil Schadt, Max
Cstettenbauer, Mrs. Ben Kelley, Joe
Gstettenbauer. Mrs. Bert Fink and
Jack Gstetteabauer. Music was en-
ioyed and a four-course luncheon was
served. The evening proved delight
full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
HAVE GOOD MEETING.

THE WOMEN'S GUILD OF THE
South Park chapel met yesterday af-
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. Carrie
Iiotchkiss. 3112 Ninth avenue. There
vas no program, but the ladies heard
reports and discussed the work OF the
future CT the society. Refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
REGULAR MEETING.

THE LADIES OF THE GERMAN
Evangelical church met yesterday af-
terhoon with Mrs. Emil Jacobsen,
Ninth avenue and Twelfth street, for
their regular meeting. The regular
routine was carried out and the at;
ternoon was enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
ROYAL SOCIETY.

MRS. JOHN sMORDHORST, S36
Forty-fOurth street. entertained the
members of the Royal society at her
home yesterday afternoon. The meet
ing was very pleasant, a social time
being enjoyed. A luncheon was serv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
FACULTY RECEPTION

THE ANNUAL RECEPTION TEN
dered the students and friends OF
Augustana college and Theological
seminary will be held this evening ar
the Denkmann Memorial library
from 10 10 p. n.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
LADIES WORK on ouILIs.

THE MEMBERS OF THE LADIES
Aid society Of the Memorial Christian
church met yesterday afternoon at
the church for their regular meeting
and work. There was a good attend
ance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27

ents, &c a large company of relatives
and friends. The young people will
make their home In Moliae. MI.
Block being a foreman at one of the
Moline foundries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
BOYS AND GIRLS SHOES

ed by the hostess at the close of the
afternoon. The next meeting will be
held in two weeks with Mrs Charles
O'Malley, 1905 Twelfth avenue.
Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27
Boy Hurt in Runaway.

A runaway occurred on Fourteenth
street and Sixth avenue today and
lad slightly injured The boys name
could not be ascertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27

Here is a charming tea gown OF
white satin yelled with velvet chiffon:
point lace edges the chiffon tunic on
the skirt and forms the collar sec
lions and cuffs. Similar lace is draped
beneath the lower part of the waist.
4 "a draPed girGle CT pale blue satin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27

ing of the society at Svea hall in
Moline the second Thursday in Octo-
her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27

were served by the hostess and a
social time was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-27

Here is an attractive gown of sap
phire blue chiffon cloth. Girdle and
bows of black satin. Shadow lace
forms deep collarette on the bodice,
and is mounted in a wide band
around the foot of the skirt, above
the three shirred ruffles. The skirt
is shirred to a draped yoke of the
material The fastening is at the
front.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
This Girl Recovered
from CONSUMPTION

The makers of Eckman's Alternative.
which II doing SO much good for Con-
really wonderful cures brought about
solely through the use of this medi-
cine. These reports are always at the
command OF anyone interested. and
have suggested that like sufferers
write direct and learn what 1t did for
them. Here Is one specimen:
AL Second Ave. Aurora Ill.
ing sooner. but wanted to see II
would stay cured. ] can now truthful
1y say ! am perfectly we'll Never felt
better In all my life. l wish to express
pain. no cough. no night sweats. no
hay-fever. Since a child Of two years
l have been ailing with lung trouble,
which grew worse as grew older. Al
I could not be sent South. l would sure
~ die Of Consumption. Every winter
1 would be sure to have either Bron-
shit,s. Pleurisy. or Pneumonia. 4 had
catarrh OF the stomach and bowels and
had Hay Fever for the last few years:
but have not anything OF the kind this
year.
Il will answer all letters sent to
me- asking a history Of my case. from
any one suffering from lung trou-
Il remain with many thanks to you
your grateful friends"
tSiEned AffidaviD ETA PIATH.
Three years later reports still well.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
and Lung Troubles. and In upbuilding
the system. Does not contain poisons.
opiates or habit forminE drugs: For
sale by A g, Luken and other leading
cases and write to Eckman Laboratory.
Philadelphia, Pa, for additional evil
dence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
NO BETTER WAY TO
BREAK A BAD COLD.

The most crffective and harmless
way to cure the Grippe or break . &C.
we're cold. either In the head. chest.
back. stomach or limbs, Ia = dose OF
Pape's Cold Compound every two
hours until three consecutive doses
are taken.
You win distinctly feel the cold
breaking and all grippe symptoms go
ing after the very first dose. 1t
promptly relieves the most miserable
headache. dullness. head and nose
stuffed up. feverishness. sneezing. sore
throat. running OF the nose. soreness.
stiffness and rheumatic aching.
Take this harmless Compound ~
directed. with the knowledge that
there Is no other medicine made any
where else in the world. which will
cure your cold or end Grippe misery
as promptly and without any other as
sistance or bad aftereffects a. \ %
cent package Of Paps's Cold Com
pound. which any druggist In the
world can supply. =
After three years research We have
conclusively demonstrated that qui-
nine ia not effective In the treatment
OF colds or grippe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
RAILWAY WORKERS
WERE DRIVEN OFF
BY Farmer Clifford With a
Gun, So an Injunction
Suit Alleges.

Alleging that Fred Clifford shot at
its employees when they attempted
to remove a cement wall which is said
to be an obstruction and nuisance, the
p, c., c. e st. l.. Railroad company
has filed an injunction suit, demand
ing damages against Clifford The
wall, which the railroad company de-
clares to be An obstruction and nuts
ance because it will not permit
water to flow under the company's
tracks was erected by Clifford, the
plaintiff alleges. December 81 of last
year on his farm along the railroads
right-of-way, Immediately east of Dub
lin.
The complaint alleges that employ
es of the company were sent to the
place shortly afterward to remove the
obstruction, and that Clifford appeared
on the scene and shot at the employees.
1t Is understood that the employees
beat a hasty retreat and refused, to
attempt to remove the obstruction aft
erward. One section of the complaint
says. THE defendant will, unless en-
Joined by this court. continue to
forcibly and with fire arms prevent the
removal of said dam and unlawful
nuisance and obstruction" Accord
ing to the complaint the company
fears a washout, which it says will
cause serious damage and might re-
suit seriously.
The water flow near Dublin 10 east
and the company, according to the
complaint, constructed a culvert under
it's tracks in order to let the natural
flow of water pass under to the other
side of the tracks. The culvert has
been maintained for fifty or sixty
years, but the wall erected by Clifford.
said to be from twelve to fifteen feet
in length and three feet high prevents
the water from flowing its natural
course and it overflows on the right-of.
| way of the company.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
FALLS HURT THREE,
MRS. ARTHUR DYING
Brakeman Slips, Loses Foot,
and East End Woman
Fractures an Arm.

The condition Of Mrs. M. l.. Arthur.
aged sixty-two years, who fell on the
icy board walks leading from her
house yesterday morning. IL decided
ly verse today and little hope il en-
tertained for her recovery as she suf-
fered paralytic stroke at the time OF
her fall. Attending physicians st..e
that her condition is most critical.
r.. A. Mattix. a local fireman on the
Pennsylvania railroad, had his right
foot cut off when he slipped from y
freight car early this morning near
the Thirteenth street crossing. Mat.
Tx was walking along the top Of the
train and started to cross from one
car to the next, He slipped on a
small piece Of ice, and fell under the
train. Although the brakes were ap.
piled, the train could not be stopped
until it had severed his foot just above
the ankle. He was rushed to the hos
pital where it was found he had been
badly bruised in addition to sustaining
the loss OF his foot Mattix. who Is
quite a young man. boards in Rich.
mond. though his home is in College
Corner.
Mrs. A. Shissler, mother Of Frank
shissler. 400 North Eighteenth street,
fell yesterday, breaking IN arm. on
the ice covered pavement near her
home. Her condition is not serious.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
CORRUPTION TRIAL
OF CITY OFFICERS
(National News Association)

PORTLAND. Me-, Jan. 3O.-On CON-
plant Of six citizens Oakley c. Curtis
mayor Of Portland and Ave aldermen
of the city appeared in the supreme
court today to answer to charges of al
legged corruption in the city election
last month. The action against the six
ohicials 10 brought under the new cor
rupt practices act in Maine The pro-
ceedings under the complaint do not
constitute criminal action, the only
penalty being the invalidation of the
municipal election and the debarring
Of the convicted persons from holding
public ONCE for time. Should the Su-
preme court sustain the complaint,
however. the charges probably would
be laid before the May grand jury and
II the defendants were then indicted
and convicted they would be liable, un-
der the provisions Of the new law, to
fine and imprisonment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals,

MURPHY-Mrs Anna L. Murphy,
aged "a years, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John Hutchinson, II
Southwest Second street, early this
morning. Mrs. Murphy is survived by a
son. Albert Murphy, Of Richmond. and
six daughters, Mrs. John Hutchinson,
of Richmond, Mrs. Sallie Bisbin. Mrs.
Alice Scantland, Mrs. Gertrude Stokes,
Mrs. Maline Stedman, Mrs. Anna Bro
sier; and number Of grandchildren
and great grandchildren. The funeral
the hour Of which will be announced
later, viii be private for relatives and
friends. and friends are asked to omit
flowers. Friends may call from to S
or Z to Wednesday afternoon and ev-
ening, or Thursday morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
GOES TO CAMBRIDGE
TO ARRANGE FENCES

Linus Meredith, former sheriff Of
Wayne county. and candidate for the
district Craftsmanship of the Republi-
can party. left this afternoon for
Cambridge City where the district
convention is to be held tomorrow.
Some of the delegates to the conven-
ton arrived at Cambridge City this
according to reports, and
the others will be there early tomor-
row morning.
From reports all over the Sixth dis
trict it is gathered that Meredith will
have a walk away" with the district
craftsmanship. He has no opposition
so far and it is believed Meredith's
following is SO strong that even If
dark horses" enter the Craftsmanship
race that he would be easily elected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
RABIES AFFECTS HOG
Animal Dies After Bitten BY
a Mad Dog.

Charles Woodruff, residing seven
miles north of the city on thee Foun-
tain City pike, reports the death of q
large hog from the effects of rabies,
contracted, it is believed from being
bitten by a rabid dog owned by Wood
run. Several weeks ago a pet dog own
ed by Woodruff suddenly developed
symptoms OF hydropho bia and attack
ed and bit a hog and a calf. The dog
was killed.
Yesterday the hog suddenly began
running around biting at every thing
In it's way. It was penned in by the
owner and die dthis morning, showing
all the symptoms Of hydrophobia. The
calf which was bitten by the dog ia
being confined in a stall and 10 being
watched to see II it develops rabies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
WE'RE ENTERTAINED
BY WHIST CLUB

The members of an afternoon whist
club entertained their husbands in u
charming manner last evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Teeple In
North B street. The evening was spent
playing whist. The favors were given
to Mrs. Charles Kirk ana Mr.. Walter
Woodwork. After the game a delici.
Gus luncheon was served. Those pres.
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kirk,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Hayworth, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Snaveley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Townsend and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Lichtenfels. Mr.. and Mrs
Rockhill, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wood
worth and Mr. and Mrs Teeple.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
Worthy Of the Hiahost.

Worthy Of the Highest.
The talk had turned to the orphan
children of Henry DQane Of Cherry
Vile. The former resident asked the
stage driver how they had prospered.
They've done first rate" was the
hearty response. "Both Of them have
done first rate.
Joe Eddie. he learned the carpenters
trade and has worked right along, and
a. for Emma Susan-well, I'll tell you
what somebody from over the Center
said to me only last week about her in
conversation regarding her husband.
Emma Susan married Frank Bax-
ter. one Of the James Baxters. Well.
that man from the Center, he said to
me: 4 hear Frank Bakers been cho-
sen selectman. Well, don't know but
what he'll do all right for you.' he
said: but, whether he's the man for the
place or not there's one thing certain
If ever a woman looked suitable to the
position Of selectman's wife and would
do It credit Emma Susan Baxter's that
woman! "-Youth's Companion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
Too Many 1eolss.

Too Many 6ooko.
Barnaby Rich in his preface to "A
New Description Of Ireland" published
In 1900. writes: none Of the diseases Of
this age is the multitude Of books
that doth 20 overcharge the world that
1t il not able to digest the abundance
Of idle matter that Is every day hatch
ed and brought into the world. that
are ~ divers In their forms a. their
authors be In their faces. 1t IL but a
thriftless and thankless occupation.
this writing Of books. A man were
better to. sit singing In a cobbler's
shop. for his pay is certainly a penny
patchi But q book writer. IL he
gets sometimes q few commentators
Of the judicious, he shall BE- sure to
reap . thousand reproaches Of the ma
Iicious,"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
SEEKS TO RECOVER
$500 HE INVESTED

Through James Thomas, his next
friend, John Collins, q minor, has filed
suit in the Wayne circuit court
against George Collins, to recover
money paid by him to the defendant
on a restaurant at S25 North e street.
On March 8, last year. John Coils,
purchased one-half interest in the res
taurant from George Coils, paying
$500 on $1,000. at which the one-half
interest was valued. The business was
found to be losing venture by young
Coils and he now seeks to recover
$500 which he invested in the business.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
A MENACE TO OIL SHIPS.

ne ossA,y Wager rh.s s..ys Asssr
th1 psAssseum 10 Gene.
The explosion Of vessels carrying Pc
trolsum frequsntly occurs. and this u
generally caused not BY the cargoes Of
oil which thsy contain. but, BY the In.
nam0Able vspor which Is left behind
Aftef M Anss tanks Of the ships have
bsen snptied.
It b dincult to remove all the Oh
and the evaporation Of the oil aim
left In them after they have been
pumped out takes place with great
rapidity. Moreover, the vapor thus
formed mingies readily with the air
and y capable Of rendering more than
1000 times its own volume Of the for.
Hef infammable. A spark may thus
cause q fearful e1ploaion In the hold
of ship that h apparently empty.
A aim Of petroleum spreading over
the. surface Of the water has been
known to produce enough Of this vola.
tile and dangerous vapor to cause .
cenAasration. by which number Of
ships lying In . harbor have been sud
denly enwrapped In roaring flames a.
II By stroke OF magic.
Ii rome paris Of the world. a. at
Baku. the center Of the Russian petro-
ieum trade. . 6lm Of OIL continually
covers the water for considerable
distance from shore. and warnings Of
the danger there have more than once
been given.-Cxchanse. =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-30
DISCHARGE NEGRO
ON THEFT CHARGE

That the evidence Was not oonclu-
sive and did not prove beyond doubt
that she committed the crime. was the
verdict Of Special Judge L. c, Abbott
in the case Of the state ~. Clara Rick
man, charged with the theft OF goods
from the basement Of the Railroad
store Saturday evening. The trial &C.
cupied the attention OF the court the
entire morning. 1t was shown ~ the
evidence that the sister Of the accused.
Mrs, Howard Morton. WAS the person
who stole the articles. An affidavit
will probably be made against her.
and held pending her return to the
city. she having left after her escape
from the officer Saturday night.