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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
UNABLE TO SPEAK IN
ANSWER TO CHARGE
John Festo Goes Into Home of Ne
groes, Greats a Disturbance
and Is Fined.

John Festo was arrested yesterday
on complaint of Mrs. Bessie Gay, col
ored, 1903 Fifth avenue, who charged
that he had entered her house while
in a drunken condition and created a
disturbance. Festo was unable to
answer the charge at first, being una
BILE to understand or speak English
and an interpreter who could speak
the Lithuanian tongue was secured
His answers were indefinite and
Magistrate Smith fined him So and
costs.
Charles Moore was fined 81 and
costs this morning for drunkenness
yesterday and also agreed to pay fol
a plate glass door which he broke
while intoxicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
3 CHUR CHES IN
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Mem
orial Christian church was held in
the church yesterday afternoon and
evening, w. b. Slime as chairman of
the official board presiding and A.
w. Tanner as church clerk. The
afternoon session was opened with
devotional exercises led by Mr.. Slime,
with prayer by the pastor, Rev. E.
T. Mcfarland. Then followed re-
ports of the various departments and
auxiliaries Of the church. The fol-
lowing was CLEANED from these re-
ports. The bible school showed an
increase in the average attendance.
The graded lessons have been in
stalled during the year and the
school graded according to the Inter
national standard. The treasurers
report in this department showed all
bills paid and a balance of S70.08 in
has been planned in the bible school
All records of attendance and offer
ings this year will be taken before
the school opens by the department
secretaries.
The Christian Woman's Board oil
Missions reported as members and
$119.46 raised during the year, paid
out TO the National Missionary board
$106.13 leaving a balance OF 1888
YEAR OF GREAT PROGRESS.
The year Just closing has been one
OF great progress for the work
among the young people. This re.
port showed &c active and asso.
ciate members, with an average at
tendance at the Sunday evening
prayer meetings OF so. The treas.
urer's report showed s2OO.92 and 6
balance OF $10.59 in the treasury
This Endeavor society is one OF tn,
largest in the state.
The Ladies' Aid society reported
s205.95 and a balance on hand o,
$3.50.
From o'clock to was a socia
hour. and from 6 to 1880 supper wa.
served by the Ladies' Aid society
About 100 sat down to one lon;
table. At 1880 the meeting wa.
again called to order and report.
from the financial secretary, treas
urer. church clerk and pastor wer,
read.
The financial secretary's repor
showed that $4.996.s3 had passe,
through his hands and including tn,
money raised by the various depart
ments a grand total of nearly 5000
raised by the congregation.
The pastors report showed Their
had been 90 additions to the mem
bership of the church, decrease b,
removals "a, by death one, leaving
a net gain OF So.
The reports we're very gratifying
and were the occasion of profoun
gratitude Upon the part OF the con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
GRAND JURY FOR
JANUARY TERM
William z. Bailey of South
Rock Island Is Named as
the ForemaG.
20 JURORS ARE TO SERVE
Three Members of Panel Are Excus-
ed for Various Reasons by
Judge W. III. Gest.

The grand jury for the January
term Of court was convened this
afternoon at the court house at 2
O'Clock. William E. Bailey OF South
Rock Island was named by Judge W.
II. Gest as foreman and the jury was
then given its instructions, sworn in.
and told TO go to work. OF the panel
of 20 jurors, three we're excused,
which means that the grand jury con-
sists Of 20 men. Those excused we're
A. II. Hampton and Lawrence Kramer
OF Rock Island and s. W. Sutton of
Black Hawk. The grand jury is as
follows:
Cordova-w. w. Reynolds.
Coe-Frank Sample
Canoe Creek-Will Opdycke.
Zuma-Charles II. Osborn.
Port Byron-Earl Miles.
Hampton-John Hynd.
South Moline-E. G.. Jamison.
Moline - Joseph Daebelliehn. A. c.
Wander vennet, Robert Larson.
Rock Island. B. Johnson, ]. Doer.
ing.
South Rock Island William E
Bailey.
Coal Valley-Charles Broehme.
Rural-V. NJ. Wilson.
Bowling-James Cook.
Edgington-George Matthias.
Administrations Spickler.
Buffalo Prairie-William Elliott.
Drury-Albert Keller.
MAKING NEW CITIZENS.
Immediately after swearing in the
jury, Judge Gest began the hearing
Of petitions for naturalization papers
Eleven OF these were on file and the
applicants were due to appear before
the court and prove their capability
to exercise the rights of American
citizenship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
HARRY GILMORE
IN MURDER CASE
Local Man Is Taken to Chicago
to Testify to Coroner Re-
garding @. B. Morrow.
is MISSING AUTO AGENT
Wanted by Police in Connection
With Mysterious Death of
Inventor.

The auto agent wanted by the
Chicago police to testify in the Nor
row murder case turns out to be
none other than Harry Gilmore, for
merry of this city. Detectives Ward
and Talon of the Chicago detective
bureau yesterday came to this city
and took Gilmore into custody and
he is now in Chicago. He had been
in this city for several days past at
the New Harper. Sunday evening
he celebrated the advent of the New
Year and yesterday morning he did
not arise until a late hour. When
he emerged from his room the de-
tectives were awaiting him. When
their mission had been unfolded, he
voluntarily accompanied them back
to Chicago.
STAR BOARDER AT HOME
Gilmore, for some time past, was
a boarder at the home of C. B. Nor.
row, the Chicago inventor, who was
found dead on his own back porch
There were two bullet wounds in
his body, one shot having penetrated
the heart and the other being In the
region of the temple. Suicide was
the accepted theory of the eoroner's
jury until postmortem examination
revealed the fact that either would
under ordinary circumstances have
proved almost instantly fatal. As the
gist Of the testimony at the Inquest
showed that two minutes elapsed be
tween shots, it was decided at once
by the police that the suicide theory
was wrong and that murder hat
been done.
The widow was az once suspected
as evidence seemed to show tina
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
GOOD ADVICE FOR
ROCK ISLAND PEOPLE

People in Rock Island who have
constipation, sour stomach or gas on
the stomach, should use simple buck
thorn bark, glycerine. etc, as COM
pounded in Adler-i-ka, the new Ger
man appendicitis remedy. A single
dose brings relief almost instantly
because this simple mixture anti-sep-
tics the digestive organs and drains
the impurities. A. Heimbeck. drug
gist, 924 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02

spector has informed me that II is
all that could be desired. should
like to have some Of the people who
have been circulating these rumors
get up with chisel and hammer
and make am effort to carve out a
little of that material"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a
very valuable medicine for throat and
lung troubles. quickly relieved and
cures painful breathing and danger
ously sounding cough which indicates
congested lungs. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
GREATEST
INLOCAL HISTORY
More Mail Handled During the
Holidays This Year Than
Ever Before.
REGULAR FORCE ADEQUATE
Extra Help Has Been Released and
the Influx Of Letters and
Cards Is About Over.

Postmaster H. A. ]. Mcdonald to-
day stated to representative of The
Argus that beyond all doubt, the past
holiday rush was the greatest in the
history of the Rock Island postof-
fee. The hard work is practically
over now and the extra clerks who
were hired have been dismissed so
that the original force is again do
ing all the work. For nearly a week
before Christmas until yesterday the
work was heavy indeed. There were
innumerable parcels and bundles in
addition to a record number of let
tiers and a super-record number OF
postcards. The postcard habit is be-
coming more general year by year
and now the clerks say the habit OF
answering Christmas greetings with
postcards is getting hold of the pub
lie and that for days after Christ.
mas thank you" postcards lmost
swamp the mails.
NEW BUILDING FINE.
When asked in regard to the ru.
NOR to the effect that the plastel
work on the new postoffice building
was defective and that it would be
necessary to do the work over again
Mr.. Mcdonald said: THAT is abso
lutely false. AS far as the materia
is concerned, 1t must all undergo 6
rigorous inspection by government
experts and must absolutely conform
to the very strictest specifications
The outside plaster is made better
than ordinary stucco. inasmuch a
1t contains no lime but consists o
white sand and cement, which make
a material which is as hard as flint
"As to the workmanship, the in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
piles cured 10 8 70 q pax..

Your druggist win refund money il
Pazo Ointment fails to cure any case
CT itching. blind, bleeding or profrud.
ing piles in 6 to IA days. SO cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-02
caIendars for the Ladl..

Memorandum books for the men
Beal Tailoring company, Illinois Thea
tire building.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
DECLARES CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE PRACTICAL

"As time goes on. humanity exhibits
IN ever-decreasing interest in theories
about God that are not helpful and
practical. This tendency has been
deplored by the churches as indica..
ing a loss II interest in religion, but
IL Is not so. II indicates tremendous
desire for a religion that is practical"
Thus spoke Virgil o. Strickler, c. s..
q member OF the board of lectureship
Of the First Church OF Christ, Scien-
tist, to two audiences in the Second
Church OF Christ. Scientist, OF Detroit,
Sunday afternoon and evening.
N"The demand for practical things
also demands religion that is prac-
tical," continued Mr.. Stricken. What
is desired Is demonstrable religion
that saves from present troubles
from sickness. and sin, and failure,
and unhappiness. Christian Science
is essentially practical religion"
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
EASTERN STAR SOCIETY
BUYS GEARING HOME

The Gearing homestead at Cass and
Warren-aves.. has been purchased by
the Eastern Star Benevolent fund. the
insurance auxiliary Of the Star OF
bethlehem order, and will be fitted up
for business Offices and meeting par
lors. II is a substantial three-story
and basement brick and stone build
ing. with slate roof and modern fix.
lures. and a two-story addition on the
rear lot which will be turned on the
fire-proof filing vault. The society
paid $4,000 cash for the property.
The purchase was made through the
Big Four Realty Co., acting for the
Berry estate.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

TO advantage. II also helps you to
acquire magnetism and to use 1t at
will.
Learn to rest without rocking, to
talk without moving the hands or
fingers, to listen without fidgeting.
Do not laugh unless there is some
thing really worth laughing about.
Notice how many Of your friends
laugh from pure nervousness. II is
q waste OF vitality and of magnetism.
Learn to smile without laughing, and
to smile with your eyes more than
your lips. All this tends TO develop
self-poise, and self-poise Is one Of the
essentials OF personal charm.
Be sure you are relaxed from head
to toe whenever you lie down for a
nap. Never go to sleep with your
face screwed into Fuckers; straighten
Il out-this Is the secret of drifting
into old age without wrinkles. Go
to sleep with pleasant thought.
something that tends to bring q
smile, but be sure to smile with your
lips closed.
Do not encourage a tendency to
loose lips. Do not breathe through
your mouth, or go about with your
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
Billie Burke
MAKE YOURSELF MASTER OF YOUR OWN BODY
SAYS BILLIE BURKE

mouth open and the lower lip hanging
down. Keep your fingers away from
your face.
Many a fairly decent nose has been
carelessly pulled out OF shape.
Now comes one OF the most i'm
portant OF all the laws: Refer to
your body as seldom as possible" Do
not describe It's aches and pains. Do
not publish the fact that IL is not In
good working order. Never give 1t
undue prominence. Remember, al
ways that II Is your house, your
machine, your servant, and keep 1t In
its proper place. not only with re.
spect to the public, but to your own
mind as well.
Just one last word--Your body will
assume very quickly all the i'm
portance you are willing to give IT,.
II will become subject TO your desires
when once you have taken your prop
er position as master.
BILLIE BURKE.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

Wayne county association, Eastern
Star, will be the guests OF City OF the
Straits chapter, No. $50. Tuesday al
ternoon and evening, Oct. 10, In
schmidt's hall.
DR.. Robert Kennedy Duncan, pro-
fessor OF industrial research chemis-
try, In the University OF Pittsburgh
and the University OF Kansas, and
lecturer on chemistry In Clark univer-
sity, will be the guest OF the Detroit
section OF the Society OF American
Chemists, Friday, Oct. IL. Prof. Dun
can will give an address before the
/, society members.
Eastern w. C. L. u. will meet Tues
day afternoon. at 1880 o'clock. In the
nome OF Mrs. Stevens, No. 1926 Helen
ave- DIR. Carrie T. Stewart will give
a@talk on Medical temperance"
O.
Mrs. II. A. Putnam and Miss Eliza
beth Putnam. of Ludington. Mich. are
the guests OF Detroit friends.
Mrs. r. j. Todd, No. 729 Second
ave. is spending October In Cali
fornia.
Miss Mamie Carpenter, OF Chicago.
Is the guest OF Mrs. Walter c. Wright,
No. 1866 Second-ave.
Dr.. and Mrs. n. l.. Hoskins have
returned from q months vacation in
their summer home, Sunset Hill
House. Sugar Hill. N. II.
o.
The galleries OF the Detroit Museum
Of Art at present contain an interest
ing collection OF pictures by Philip
Little, Of Boston. Unlike the major
ity OF successful American artists, Mr..
Little has not studied In Europe, but
10 the product OF the School OF De-
sign, in Massachusetts,. Institute OF
Technology and of the Boston School
OF Fine Arts. Mr.. Little Is q great
believer In American art and Ameri-
can art schools. He has exhibited
with distinction in Europe and South
America.
!. Members OF King Cyrus chapter,
No. 1913, r. A. NJ, accompanied by
their ladies', will pay visit to Key
stone chapter. Indianapolis, lbaving
Detroit, Thursday evening. Three
years ago a similar visit was paid by
the Detroiters, while last year, Key.
stone members and their ladies came
to Detroit. G. E. Edwards. No. 141
Woodward-ave., has charge OF the ar
rangements for the trip.
o.
Harmonic hall was crowded, Sun
day evening. with members of Har-
monte society and their families for
the hrst social evening of the season.
A program OF music, literary features
snt for upwards OF two hours.
o.
Mrs. Marguerite B. Lavery has re-
opened her classes for instruction In
piano, mandolin, banjo, guitar and
violin. In the studio, No. LOG Broad.
way.
The current issue of The Studio, "a
journal for all music lovers and a
magazine for everybody as Editor
Sidney N. Lagatree puts it on the
frontispiece. has the usual number or
good things In the way ofsessays and
ARTICLES on mattars musical. In the
department devoted to the Michigan
Music Teachers association, every
member OF that organization will find
something OF particular interest and
moment to him or her Three pieces
OF instrumental music will be found
In the October Studlo-an air de bal
let "Retour des Coryphee," by Editor
Lagatree; Autumn Leaves" petite
valse by Victor Hale. and Spring
Morning" by Pierre Angieras.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
nrIderrnom,. nre.s.

The proper dress for bridegroom
at morning or afternoon wedding
consists 81 black or dark blue frock
coat. high. white double breasted
waistcoat. or one that matches the
coat in texture; gray trousers. white
linen, a full folded white silk or satin
necktie. or one having white back
ground relieved by figured decoration
In color; gray suede gloves patent
leather shoes and silk hat.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

r. s. v. r.. which means respond
II you please" Is usually written on n
formal invitation. The acceptance CT
regret for II should be written in the
third person. A good form for the ac-
ceptance would be:
''Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brown accent
with pleasure the kind invitation OF
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
Common sen.e.

Black coffee I'm after-dinner coffee
cups Is a digestive agent--a CASTRO
nomic expletive-not a beverage
To toss OF a glass or water as soon
as one sits down TO a meal, Is not only
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

man. az. :'aflss nla ~ -.@ey = >o&.><.>&
Nr Mr s,,9i,h smi,,n : p. MA '''ek.-
IN = wemssfs b~trvth>d d<<s - ><<'<
before the date, Of the wedding *||
deep mourrine ~fof ~an enuft 1<&r
IA Is not correct f@r-& b<>I@ - r@fr/
both prayer book and bouQuet.
All raw fruits. except melons l|f
fies Observation-Disclosures rxtrr Nr| me
In q weddinr reception fbe prId<s-
maids. II thbrt are ~4sttf11.- ma sep :
arate. some standing az either side pf
the bridal couple
The guest OF honor stands next %
the hostess IN the Teeefrfnkr line 1fFH
function given In her honor.
Letters OF congratuiation e1ouIQ Pc
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

OF an important food rule. Filling the
stomach with iced water retards indi-
geetion.
Gentlemen are supposed 40 have put
away bibs and childikh things Tho
place for the table napkin IL I'm the
lap. not around the neck or In a waist
coat buttonhole.
guest who lays his napkin carelessly
on the table when the meal - over.
instead OF folding it. is easily under
stood. To fold IL implies that Il may
be used again before a In washed.
The rule against touching hsh with
a knife dates back TO the time when
steel knives were used Steel imparts
an unpleasant taste 10 the more deli
cate kinds OF cooked fish. Hence the
custom OF leaving the knife beside the
plate, and using the fork alone during
the nsh course. ~~
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
AcknouIedrinr a GIft.

In acknowledging wedding gift
from ner employers girl should
write a short note In which she eN-
presses her thanks for the present.
mentioning "a by name. and saying
some nice thing about IL. as 81 have
long wished for one and expect 10 hnd
IL as useful as IL is beautiful" She
should say her husband sends MS
thanks with her. and then sign the
note with her own name only.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
Man,. VI.IfInr CnrL.

mans card is thinner and Smaller
than n woman's hut II should tIe equal
ly fine I'm its quality and engraving.
Upon IL should he inscribed the mans
full name. and. II desired. In the lower
right hand corner his address
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
Tridl Duzzlec|
- SNIpLY SOLMED ~ ]

MIR. and Mrs. James Johnson for We'd
nesday. October the second.
september the twenty-hfth."
For "a regret IL would read
Miss Abramhmson regrets her IN
ability TO accept Mrs. Hanson Ander-
sons kind invitation for october the
second"
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
M CYNTHIA GREY.

The side or serving table IL an aid
10 the. woman who does her own work
and enterta'ns occasionally at dinner.
II Is placed against the wall at some
convenient place In the dining room
and has on II the extra knives, forks
and spoons. and other dishes until
needed.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

An Invitation TO a party written on
a visiting card should be answered
with regrets or acceptance. In a short
note. N the invitation II 10 an after
noon musicale. tea or rNCeption, no
answer is required. Cards sAould be
day and hour OF the entertainutent.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

At plain home dinner the host does
the carving at the table The vege-
tables are brought in and passed
around. The hostess serves the des-
sert, which Is set before her
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
BILLIE BURkE'S ANSWERS TC
CORRESPONDENT


NJ. z. i'll. Try the following
daily: Borax, "a or; glycerine, OF. /;
decoction OF quassia Il In 81. 15 OF.
(2). A simple dandruff cure which
also should be applied daily and rub
bed well down the scalp Is the fol-
lowing: Glycerine, o.; tincture
of cantharides, s or: bay rum, 4
o.; water, 2 OF. Mix well.
Miss K. H--You really should be
very thankful that your hair Ia curly.
II Is one of the great beauties and
would not try TO make II straight II
I could. do not know anything
which will straighten the hair. Be
thankful that you have something that
any girl with straight locks would
give almost anything to have.
Mrs. j. A. i'll do not know Of any
thing for the trouble you mention ex-
cept the electric needle. Be very
careful, as you might make matters
worse, II you have moles or warts
taken of by knife or acid. One OF
the best things to remove tan from
the face Is washing II twice day in
buttermilk. Ordinary salt on a damp
cloth rubbed on the face, neck and
arms will bleach them. You can use
these two remedies together. You
must. however, remember that taking
of tan Is a much slower process than
putting IL on, and I do not believe
that your skin will ever be as fine
and soft as before the sun burned II.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

Bussr ess-Ifke Prinfinn. no fuss "a
no feGthers The plain. neat kind tn1t
looks right Times prinffnx Co. 10
John R.-st. Phi Main iss or Citf W3<
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

simple FormaiIties.
\ woman is never introduced 20 a
man--the man Is introduced 10 a wo-
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

Practice this every day. until you
can sit. or stand for several minutes
at a time. In a correct position with
out moving a muscle. This gives you
a control or the body that will help
In training II to appear
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

The first word-Learn the art OF
relaxation and practice II. Learn TO
be still.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

FclS-Naptha Will take grease out OF
clothes in cool or lukewarm water.
1t loosens all kinds of grease quick as a
wink, and takes out every trace of the spot.
That's why butchers, and painters,
and machinists' clothing can be washed
better with Fels- -Naptha than any othcrway.
It's easier, too; in summer or winter,
requires TO boiling, hot water nor hard
rubbing, and makes better job of it.
Because els-Naptha dissolves grease
almost instantly, women who have tried it
prefer Fels-Naptha to any other soap for
washing dishes
There is no necessity for putting the
hands in hot water.
Puts fine polish on glass and china.
1t is likewise superior in cleaning coats,
or rugs, or curtains, or anything else that
has become spotted or soiled.
In fact, you will find that anything
cleanable can be cleaned quicker and better
and easier with Fels-Naptha.
And for laundry purposes, Fels.Naptha
is revelation to women who have always
washed in the old-fashioned, washboiler-
Misunderstanding way.
Directions for all purposes are printed
on the back Of the red and green wrapper.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08
Anty Drudge Gives Advice to the
Salesman.

SdlesmanT have patent washboiler which burns dena
tured alcohol at much less cost than coal wood
Anty better go into other business
young man, if you want to make living. Since Nv
been telling the women how to wash clothes wit
Fels-Naptha in cool or lukewarm water, withou
boiling, all kinds of washboilers have gone out o
style. Good day."
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

in many cases but they must be sold, AND &.
SOLD QUICKLY-you profit by all the rent n
we have received.
Then, too our Sale stock embraces all the
rental Pianos sold by other dealers which we ="
have taken in exchange on those Of our match
less ne-all fully overhauled-all going at =
uuheard OF reductions. .,---.-.... ..-.-.4
The Detroit times., 1912-10-08

come the need Of immediate clearance as the i.
instruments come back to us.
FOR THIS REASON-and because we
had over a Thousand Pianos on rental this -.
year. our Ninth Annual Sale OF Summer Re-
sort Pianos presents MORE, AND GREAT.
-ER BARGAINS THAN EVER!