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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
Illinois Men
Specialists Get
Big Welcome
Their Offices at 81 Twentieth
Street, Rock Island, Crowded
With Patients and Visit
ors AL Day Long.
MANY FROM OUT OF TOWN
VISITED THE OFFICES
Specialists Busy Every Moment and
Many Patients Could Not Be
Seen Owing Co Crowds.

A most royal reception was ex-
tended TO the Illinois Men Specialists
today upon the occasion OF the open
ing of their medical offices at 81
Twentieth street, Rock Island.
All day long the waiting rooms
were crowded with patients waiting
their turn for free consultation with
these most successful specialists. So
great was the crush of patients that
the specialists wko are in charge
OF the offices were kept busy
all afternoon and will undoubt-
edly be busy late tonight. Many
patients from out of town we're in
the crowded waiting rooms, not
withstanding the severe cold wealth
or.
Besides the many patients, there
were also a number of business men
and prominent citizens TO pay their
respects to the specialists and wish
them we'll.
The grand free offer of free exam
ination and treatment at cost of
medicines is extended to all who call
before Jan. Is. After that date, full
regular fees will be charged to all.
Any one suffering from any ner-
vous or blood OF other chronic all
ment or disease cannot do better
than to call upon these famous med
ical specialists. You will find them
perfectly honest and upright in their
dealings. II they cannot cure you
or greatly help you they will frank
ly tell you so for IL is their invar-
liable rule to refuse TO treat any case
that is hopeless.
While the Illinois Men Specialists
will not treat any case that they
deem hopeless, yet no one should de-
spair because other doctors have
failed to cure or even relieve them.
II must be remembered that the vast
experience OF these world famous
medical experts and the scientific use
OF their wonderful system Of treat
ment enables them to cure many
cases that have been pronounced
hopeless by old methods.
The Illinois Men Specialists So
licit difficult and deep seated cases.
They want the failures of other doc
tors to come TO them at once. This
will enable them to show the people
what this new system OF medicine
will do In curing diseases and re-
lieving suffering. This will enable
them TO soon gain a reputation here
as they have in other cities where
their older Offices are now establish
ed. Examination and consultation
are confidential and free to all be-
tween the hours of to 12; l to s,
and 10 S. and as above stated,
treatment is free TO those who call
before Jan. IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06

branches named will find the work
valuable. The work will be given indi-
vidually and no one need advance fast
er than he is able nor he held back by
backward members of the class.
Howard Morse, graduate of Oberlin
college, will have charge of the class
as teacher. The class will meet to
organize Wednesday evening, Jan. 10,
and the regular sessions will be held
thereafter on Monday and Wednesday
evenings, at 1880 o'clock, for a term
of 20 lessons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
AmonQ the Sick,

Report from the bedside of Hon. T.
]. Medill today is that he is resting
comfortably and If anything is slightly
improved.
Mrs. NJ. T. Stafford continues to i'm
prove and is practically out of danger
NJ. S. Heagy is gradually improving,
and it is expected will soon be on the
road to complete recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
GRACE LADIES' AID.

MRS. X. T. ANDERSON, 917 NINE
teenth street, was the hostess yester
day afternoon to the members of the
Ladies' Aid society of Grace Lutheran
church, IL of the members attending,
although the day was bitter cold.
The ladies decided to assume note
Of $500 on the church Indebtedness
and in addition voted $50 towards
the running expenses of the church.
The ladies brought their sewing, and
after the business session spent a
pleasant afternoon together, and the
hostess served lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
SHOWER FOR MISS JOHNSON.

MRS. c. E. JOHNSON AND MRS.
Nels Swanson and daughter. Miss Nell
lie, entertained in honor of Miss Nellie
Johnson. a bride of next month. at a
kitchen shower last evening at the
home of Mrs. Swanson, GA Third ave
nue.. Miss Johnson was presented
with basket filled with kitchen uten-
sis. The house was decorated in the
bride-elect's wedding colors. pink and
white. and the holiday colors were
also used. There were games and
guessing contests OF various kinds and
the favors were won by Misses Esther
Swanson, Caroline Peterson, Esther
Malmrose and Lulu Montgomery. A
luncheon was served later in the even
ing, places for 25 young women being
laid. The marriage of Miss Nellie
johnson and Ruben Lindblad Of Orion
will take place the middle OF next
month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
CELEBRATE CRYSTAL WEDDING.

ON OCCASION OF THEIR 20TH
wedding anniversary some days ago,
a party of 80 Moline and Rock Island
friends surprised Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brown, 512 Fourth avenue, Rock Is
land. The gift to the host and host
ess was cut glass water set of hand
some design. During the evening
there was a program of violin and
vocal music, the latter being supplied
by Elmer Knudson of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
Quick Relief for rheumatism.

George W. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
says: Or. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use Of the remedy and improved rap
IDLY. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up. dressed
herself and walked out for breakfast. -
Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901 Second ave-
nue., Rock Island; Gust SchlegeI G.
Son, 22a West Second street, Daven-
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
WoMAN's CLUB PROGRAM.

THE JANUARY MEETING OF
the Moline Woman's club will be held
next Saturday at the First Congrega-
uonal church, Moline. Charles r.
stephens of Moline will give a travel
osue on South America. The music
is In charge Of Mrs. J. R. Tuckis, and
she has arranged a very attractive
program for the afternoon. Mrs. T.
d. Reidy will sing two numbers.
Come TO the Garden Love-" by Mary
Turner Salter, and The Worship of
God in Nature" by Beethoven. Mrs.
Joseph Goldsmith will give a reading,
Cupid and Dickey," by Josephine
paskam Bacon. The entire program
promises to be one of the best of the
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
new OFFICERS OF
LODGES SEATED

Rock Island encampment No. IL. /.
o. o. F., met at Odd Fellows hall last
evening and installed the officers who
were elected at the annual meeting of
the lodge in December. P. o. Fisher.
deputy grand patriarch, was the in
stalling officer. Those vested with au-
thority for the ensuing year were as
follows:
Chief Patriarch-D. W. Hathaway.
High Priest-Nelson Bracken.
Senior Warden-D. w. Kester.
Recording Scribe. A Reid.
Financial Scribe-Sam R. Wright
Treasurer. D. Bollman.
Trustees-W. C. Dale, A, H. Sipple,
John Gardner, l.. L. Hance, and H.
Schleuter.
Following the ceremonies refresh.
ments were served and a general good
time enjoyed. There was a good at
tendance at the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
WEsrERHAus-HARrz-

ANNOUNCEMENT HAS COME TO
friends OF the marriage in New York
City, Saturday morning, Dec. 80, OF
MISS Joa II. Hartz. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Hartz of Daven-
port to Frank YESTERDAYS Of New
York. The ceremony was performed
at the home OF Mrs. c. Goetz Acker-
mann the sister OF the bride, Rev. Mr..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
BUSY WORKERS MEET.

THE BUSY WORKERS CLASS
OF the Memorial Christian church was
entertained last evening at the home
OF Mrs. o. c. Smedley, 800 Fifteenth
street. A business session was held,
followed by social hour when re-
freshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
SORORITY ENTERIAINs

THE BETA GAMMA SIGMA So
rority entertained at a luncheon at
the Rock Island club yesterday at 1
O'Clock. Members of the sorority
were the only ones present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
ENTERTAIN r. N. A. GIRLS

MR. AND MRS. J. A. SMITH OF
SOC Twenty-eighth street. Moline, en-
tertained ten young ladies from the
cash department Of the Royal Neigh
bors' Office in Rock Island Thursday
evening. All were former coworkers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
ROCK ISLAND LODGE.

Rock Island lodge No. 65s, A. F.
& A. NJ, met last night at Masonic
temple and under the direction of
Past Worshipful Master William
Payne, who acted as installing off,
Ger, the officers elected by the lodge
at the December meeting together
with those appointed by the worship
full master-elect, were vested with
the authorities due them. Following
the installation, Retiring worshipful
Master H. B. Hayden was presented
with the past masters jewel and
Phil Wagner of the refreshment
committee was given a ring In az
probation Of his SEA vices in the en-
tertainment afforded the lodge dur
ing the year. The officers who were
+ allied last night were:
ELECTIVE.
Worship MASTER. r. Ralston.
Senior Warden - Maurice P.
Block.
Junior Warden - William M.
Beal.
Secretary-H. 6. Bollman.
Treasurer-F. T. Myers.
APPOINTIvE.
Chaplain-William H. Carpenter.
Senior Steward-H. e. Gelhart.
Junior Steward-Robert Mitchell.
Marshal-Frank G. Downs.
Tyler-William Flack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
THREE CAMPS PLAN
JOINT INSTALLATION

A., and Dewey and Prosperity camps
of the Royal Neighbors will hold
joint installation Of officers at Odd
Fellows hall Tuesday night. The
affair will be social as well as for
business and after the ceremonies
attendant upon the installation,
lunch will be served and dancing in.
dulged in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06

Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Ethel
A-tsbrow, who was a bride Of last
May. A delightful evening was spent
with music and games. Refreshments
we're also enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The dancing class of the Misses
Dorothy Peasants and Henriette Kin
ner at Elks' hall will be omitted this
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-06

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
very valuable medicine for throat and
lung troubles, quickly relieved am
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, 1912-01-06
GUSTAV ADOLF LODGE.

Gustav Adolf lodge. No. 26, I. o.
o. S., met last night at Odd Fellows
hall and installed the officers who
were elected In December. Install
ing officers were Oscar Anderson,
deputy grand from Chicago, and c.
v. johnson Of this city. Those in
stalled were:
President-Fred Larson.
Vice President-Axel Glenhart.
Recording Seeretary-Oscar Mel
son.
Financial Secretary-Otto Mortin-
son.
Treasurer-John D. Swanson.
Prelate-C. V. Johnson.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
WHEN A LAXATIVE IS
HEEDED--CA SCARETS. !"
Salts. Calomel and Cathartic Pills
are Violent-They Act on Bow
els'as Pepper Acts in Nostrils.

Take Casearet tonight and thor
oushly cleanse your LIVER, stomach
and Bowels, and YOU WI surely feel
great by morning You men and
women who have headache. coated
tongue, can't sleep. are bilious. ncr-
Tous and upset, bothered with a sick
sassy, disordered stomach or have
backache and feel all worn out.
Are you keeping your bowels clean
with Carcarets or merely forcing a
passage every few days with salts.
cathartic pills or castor oil? This IS
important
Casearets Immediately cleanse and
regulate the stomach, remove the
sour. undigested and fermenting food
and fould gases; takes the excess bile
from the liver and carry off The con
stipated waste matter and poiosn
from the intestines and bowels.
Remember, Cascaret tonight win
straighten YOU out by morning. A
Decent box from your druggist means
healthy bowel action; clear head
and cheerfulness for months. Don't
forget the childreu-Advt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
Revival Meeting

The people of the Church Of God.
who are engaged in a revival meet
ing at their chapel on Thirty-fourth
street, are having very interesting
services each evening at 1870 NJ.
II Mansen OF Murphysboro, Ill.,, and
Mrs, Sarah Massey, of Oran, Mo. ar
the preachers, and God is wonder
fully blessing the messages to the
salvation Of souls.
All are invited to attend these
meetings Christians, will you not
come out and labor for the salvation
OF the lost? Lay aside the things
that are not of God and unite your
efforts with ours in holding up the
plan Of salvation to- those about Won
who are living in sin.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
HEAVY SEA PREVENTS
EXCHANGE OF GREETINGS

Associated Press Dispatch
Vera Cruz, 12-The heavy sea
which dashed high over the landing
piers and breakwaters and bore a
stiff northwest gale, prevented an ex-
change of visits between the officers
OF the American war ships and the
Mexican authorities today. The
United States squadron, comprising
the battleshiDs Minnesota, Michigan.
Kansas and South Carolina, under
the command Of Rear-Admiral
Fletcher, arrived here shortly before
noon The usual salutes were fired
and the visiting ships anchored two
miles outside the entrance to the
harbor
Mexican officials early this after
noon expressed the wish that the
large tug be sent to bring the Ameri-
can officers ashore. This was COM
municated by wireless to the Mime
sofa, by the American consul, but
the offer was declined by Admiral
Fletcher, who replied that he pre-
ferred to wait until morning, when
1t was hoped the weather would be
more favorable.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
M, B. A. Elect Officers

Na'ro Lodge, No. 1441, Modern
brotherhood of America. Thursday
evening held an annual election of
ohicers with the following result.
Ttbert Harrell. president. Nrs
Minnie Phelps, vlce-president, Mott
~ harrell, secretary; Oscar Phelps
treasurer; Joe Kindred. CHAPLAIN
Beatrice Warner, conductor; Char
lotte McCann. Waterman: James p
"oefhe and James McManus, ex-
aminers; W. w. Robinson, Harry
Stout and William r. oliver, trus.
tees.
The installation of the newly
elected officers will be held Thurs
day. Jan. ., 1913.
Following the installation, which
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
TROOPS ARE REFUSED.

Tulsa, Okla, Dec l2-ln a long
distance telephone conversation with
Coy. Cruee tonight. the governor
stated that he would take no action
IN regard 10 ordering state militia to
The scene OF the threatened county
seat war at Jay, Delaware county
The governor stated that he had
wired District Judge Pitchford at
10 80 TO the scene, make an
Investigation and report back 10 him.
He had received no report at 8
o'clock tonight and declared he did
not believe the affair was as serious
as Il would appear
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
CAIRO BARTENDERS UNION
HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

The Cairo Bartenders Union We'd
neSday night elected the following
officers for the ensuing year; Presi-
dent w. w, Bond; Vice President
Percy Drew; Secretary, Louis Rug.
saber; Treasurer. Joseph Raetb.
Chaplain, Logan Parham: Inside
Guard, Harry Jones; Outside Guard
Howard Phillips.
The installation of these officers
and banquet will take place January
3, 1913, Caterers Abe Goethe and
Badly Crisp being delegated TO pra-
pare a feast of good things.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
C0NFESSES TO OLD CRIME.

Tucson, Ariz.. Dec 12-The scrip
ture text, Come unto me all We thai
labor and are heavy laden, read in
Salvation Army meeting in Chi
cago. caused stephen LaPorte to be
so overcome by remorse that he con-
fessed to the Chicago police recently
he had killed Walter Taylor. a
rancher Of this section, more than
FIVE years ago
LaPorte told this today in the
court here, where he was placed on
trial He said he had killed Taylor
in self-defcnse.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
NJ nood M heln AZ Gnd,e nnnnlo

We need the help Of Gods people
in this work and we plead witr sim
ners to come out and hear of the way
of life.
We are very comfortably situated
in the store building once occupied
by W. W. CIR. The room is well
heated and lighted and seated with
comfortable chairs. The meetings
are growing in interest and will con-
tinue over Sunday and perhaps
longer. Come You are welcome.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
CARD OLE THANKS

We the undersigned publicly ex
press our thanks and sincere appre-
citation to the many friends and ae.
who SO kindly manifest
ed taeir sympathy during the Tines.
attendant upon the accident and
death Of our beloved relative n. D.
Hamilton.
G +, Hamilton and wife.
Henry Lee and wife
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
Episcopal Tea.

The ladies Of the Episcopal
church give tea Saturday after
noon, Dec IA, at the residence OF
Mrs Frank Spencer. Aprons. dolls,
fancy work on sale Admission. in
refreshments. lie 1912 81
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
PRESBYTERIAN Ladies' Aid

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyter
ian church will meet at the home OF
Mrs, A. NJ. Eells. corner Eighteenth
ana washington avenue, Friday af-
ternoon at 2;30. Mrs. Eells and
Mrs. Davis will be the hostesses.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

will be open to the public in general.
there will be served refreshments.
A general good time is thereby as
sured.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
Calvary BAPTIST Aid

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Cal
vary Baptist church will meet with
Mrs. F. b. Fensterer, 637 Thirty-sev-
enth street this afternoon.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
Episcopal Woman's Guild

The Woman's Guild Of the Church
OF the Redeemer will meet this after
noon at 2 o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. c. Fred Gallagher.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
Lutheran Aid Society.

The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
will meet this Friday afternoon with
MRS. Ernest Nordman at the home
of Mrs. Oliver McNulty, 3237 st.
lMarys Place West.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

WANTED - Bookkeeper; steady
employment, good salary. Cores
pondence confidential. Address En-
plDyer' The Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

Mrs Joseph Mulham of 1918 Com
mercial avenue, who has been spend
ing few days at Doniphan. Mo,
visiting relatives and settling an es-
tate, has returned home accompanied
by her niece, Miss Ethel Wrav.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

POSITION WANTED-Stenoerap
er AMI general office assistant wants
position. Address wv. NJ" care
Bulletin. 12-12-tf
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

Mrs, Z. {. Fletcher and children.
Helen and Charles, and Miss Laura
Blanckertz, of Mounds, visited in
Cairo Thursday.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

new home in Mt. Vernon. Mr..
Thompson preceded them a week
t@niE
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

The Ladies Circle OF the First
Methodist church will rect this af-
ternoon with Mrs Mary Axley. ia
Walnut street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

T. 7. Richardson. Of the Singer
Manufacturing Co., has returned
from brief visit to st. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

Mrs. A. B. Story, of Charleston.
Mo, the guest of Mrs. John A. Ander-
son and family, Of Elm street, has
returned home.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

Mrs NJ. ]. Farnbaker of Seventh
street left Thursday afternoon for d
nea'th sojourn during the winter
months at Miami. Fa. She win
visit at Atlanta fcr a week en- route
to Florida
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13
PERSONALS.

Mrs. j. f. Roberts left Thursday
Tor Vienna to visit her daughter.
Mrs. ]. II. Elkins.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-13

Mrs. Charles Thompson and child
rem left Thursday morning for their
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-11-14
TREASURER OF THE U. S.
RESIGNS HIGH OFFIC5

to do with his retirement, although
he said that he had no other business
in view and merely wanted to retire.
It was understood that Meetings.
resignation relieves the administra-
tion of considerable embarrassment
and possibly another controversy IN
the treasury department.
Several months ago Assistant Sec
retary Andrew resigned and In a
lengthy letter to President TAFT
charged that his retirement was due
to friction with Secretary MacVeagh.
He named several bureau heads as
having the same grievance. Nearly
all of the employees named hastened
to DENY Andrews statement It was
reported that McClung, one of those
named. not only refused TO deny, but
wrote a letter to President Taft sup
porting Andrew.
McCIung is also said of late to have
grown out of sympathy with the ad-
ministration in political was, He
refused absolutely to discuss the
resignation today, insisting that no
false construction should be placed
upon 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-11-14
PUSHING BULL MOOSE
BACK INTO THE PARTY

and file OF the republican party-the
overwhelming majority of which is
against few crooks who
obtained control The people were
with you at the Chicago convention.
You were justified in starting back
fire. and have succeeded to the sat
isfaction Of the majority of the rank
and file of the republican party We
rejoice that an army of timid officials
lost their positions because selfish
ness had submerged their patriotism.
you have trimmed off the political
embezzling officials, and can now do
great service for a regenerated
party Of past honor You declared
you could not stsrd with the old
party as constituted, and the result
has been 1t is very differently con-
stituted You have never committed
yourself permanently to any new par
ty, but only to progressive principles.
The party was merely temporary
party of protest, to prevent the deliv-
cry of party of honor to gang of
thieves.