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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-l7O-acre Missouri farm for
sale-This farm is located II miles
from Ewing, Mo, is miles from the
of the Iowa line; good six-room house.
good barn with room for II head Of
horses; sheds and other out-build-
ings; good spring and wells; soil is
good Black foam? SO acres GROWING
wheat now on farm; price $62.50 per
acre; possession given a t any time 4;
viii leave $1,000 on farm, for five
years at per cent interest # SO de-
sired. Call on Miles McNally, Ewing,
No
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
Our Country.

Let our object be our country. our
whole country and nothing but our
country. And by the blessing OF God
may that country itself become a vast
and splendid monument. not Of oppres-
sion and terror, but of wisdom, of
peace and of liberty upon which the
world may gaze with admiration for
ever.-Daniel Webster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE

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ABSTRACTS of title prepared or con-
tinUed to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; J. J. Ingram, presfdent; W. J D..
Sweeney, secretary; 20O-2OS. S, cond
floor Peoples National bank build
ing. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

r YOU WANT to buy. sell. trade or
q situation. the Man and journal Is
the only paper in Moline that can do
IL for YOU Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Nail and Journal
wants bring results One-half cent
per word 5 the price TO all alike.
cash in advance: twO-csnt stamps viii
do. Evening and Saturday Mail and
Journal Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
LEGAL.
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of John Nelson. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned Magnus Peterson, has this
day filed his final report and settlement
as such in the probate court of Rock
Island county, and hearing on said re-
port has been set for December 5, 1912
at o'clock a. m, at which time per-
sons interested may appear and make
objections thereto, and If no objections
are filed, said report will be approved
at that time and the undersigned viii
ask for an order of distribution, and
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, ILL. Nov. II, 1912.
MAGNUS PETERSON, Executor.
jackson. Hurst & STAFFORD, attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

If you are suffering from bilious
Eess, constipation, Indigestion. chron-
ic headache, invest one cent in a pos
tai card, send to Chamberlain Medi-
cine Co, Des Moines, Iowa, with your
name and address plainly on the back,
aud they will forward you free sam
pie of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Sold By all druggists.
- advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
aIULTIPLE ELECTRoLYsIs.

OLYSLS-Superfiu-
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one go six
needles; four to six hours work IN
one with six needles. Address Miss
A 81. Kittrldge, FIAT l. Argyle Flats
Brady street. Davenport old phone
2lZs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

Pupil-Which is the proper punctua-
ton to use after the word cash" when
entered up in the ledger?
Teacher-Well, it's immaterial, but
some people usually make dash after
cash.-New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
CLAIRvoYANT AND PIANIST.

MADAM SOREKAA can che consulted
on all affairs Of life She tells color
Of eyes and hair Of your future hus-
band and gives names. Call and con-
suit her: a N. to 10 p. n, daily and
Sunday. 4l9 West Third, just east
of Turner han. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
GASOLINE TANKS AND rUArPs.

BOWSER underground OUTFITS from $40
and up 100000 in use). F. NJ King.
land. III Phone west 1881. n. B.
agent 15i1h Third avenue, Rock Is
Bury your gasoline: it's safe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
SWEDISH MOVEMENT.

SWEDISH NOV EMENT - Miss A Elm
ARISEN. graduated Swedish EzSsseuse
gives treatment in private homes.
Phone west SSH Address 6iS Thir-
IF-ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE - Eight-acre farm, with
eight-room house, big barn, shed, ice
house, two wells, good cellars under
house, 600 grape plants, so fruit trces;
good place for chicken raising; one
half mile south Of Eighteenth avenue
on Twenty-seventh street. Inquire at
1901 Thirty-tfth street, Rock Island.
III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
CARD OF THANKS.

WE desire to express our sincere thanks
to the many friends and neighbors
who assisted US during the sickness
and death of our beloved wife and
mother We alo desire to express our
appreciation for the beautiful floral
tributes. James J. Mcnamara and
sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-Stock and fixtures of a
grocery confectionery and school
book store; in a choice location and
factory reasons for selling Apply to
J. W Stewart, agent, 316 Safety
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
EXPRESS AND STORAGE.

RELIABLE STORAGE-On first floor;
wagon covers, etc. Tents for rent;
also manufacturer of awnings. tents
Roessler & Co, SOC Fifteenth street
PIANO STORAGE, with heat in winter;
entire second floor of our store build
ing, devoted to storing Of pianos: no
dampness or cold TO creek the var
nish. Best place In the tri-citieR.
Bowlby Music store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
POULTRY.

YOU can't lose by buying CCnkey's Lay
ing Tonic; II your hens don't lay, you
get your money back For save by
Owatonna Flour q Feed company,
201O Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

Manufacturers of SASH. Doors, Blinds
and Stairs. Interior finish CO all kinds
Hardwood Veneer FlorrinE and deal
ers in Glass. al and 22s Eighteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
COLLECTIONS.

COLLECTIONS MADE-Hard accounts
and claims collected. william M
Walker, lawyer. al Peoples bank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
LADIES' TAILOR AND DRESS
MAKER
G. II. GRABBE

Established 1902 Phone 7ss.
Smart tailored suits and gowns for ali
occasions Exclusive and original de-
signs. Advanced styles and perfect fit
guaranteed Fancy dressmakfug and
tailoring taught. Corsets expertIy fitted.
So Putnam building. Davenport, Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
FLORISTS.

HENRY GAETHJE = Proprietor chip
p'annock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs OF all kinds City store, 1901
Second avenue. Phone lilo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

LOST - Pearl cross and small diamond
pendant. on Twenty first street or
Ninth avenue. Return to Hugh Z.
CARTS and receive reward.
LOST-A liberal reward for the return
OF the papers that were stolen Oct.
is. 1919 from the residence OF Hans
Schroeder. s24 Twentieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
wANTED-MALE AND FEMALE.

WANTED-A few men and women ex-
perienced solicitors for tri-cities,
newspaper and magazine solicitors
preferred. Call at 1908 Tenth avenue,
after D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-64O acres improved farm,
at Elbow. Saskatchewan, western
Canada; 500 acres brokes buildings
well, pastured; easy terms. Dr. A c.
Hammett, 4200 Irving Park bouIe-
ward, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE - Team of young mares.
weight 2,S00; one yearling mare colt ;
good harness and wagon with patent
coupe dump box; 100 Sixth street.
PhOen west 1896.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
WANTED-AGENTs.

WANTED-Agents; highest cash paid
weekly with part expenses; our new
plan winner; outfit free; home ter
ritory; best selling time now. Write
the Hawks Nursery company, Wau-
WatoSa, Wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-A first class life insurance
man. A part" having sufficient ex-
perience and success in selling old
managing district adjacent to Rock
Island, III, and producing a satlsfac-
tory volume of annual business can
procure q permanent high grade con-
tract with renewals. References from
former companies represented and
surety bond required. Write Mlchl-
gan Mutual Life Insurance company,
Detroit, Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Large memorandum book con-
tanning addresses. Please return TO
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR RENT-Three modern unfurnishe
rooms at eO1 Twenty-first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

All the news all the time.-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
FOR saLE-cTrY PROPERTY.

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FOR SALE - New modern six-room
house at 1913 Forty-first street;
cheap if taken at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

viii produce so bushels of corn and
more per acre; may still be bought
for from S15 to S25 per acre. For par
tiCulars address Horace Huron, Rock
Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR RENT - Furnished rooms, with
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
CHIRoPRACTIC.


PHYSIOLOGICAL SPINAL ADJUST
MENTS given in your home. private.
by expert Rdjuster. Address p y
Box ass. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR RENT-Nodern two-story steam
heated building. No. Sl6-3lS-S20
Eighteenth street; desirable location
now used for automobile garage. In
Quire OF George +. Roth, owner. 14S
Twenty-thlrd street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room;
use of phone; at Gal Twenty-third
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
MANTEn-TEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Good washerwoman at 1916
Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-Six-room cottage and two
lots, with fruit; owner leaving city.
Apply to L. G. Simpson. lois Thir-
teenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-l7l acres, pa miles east OF
Mediapolis, Iowa; 10 miles north OF
Burlington; running water: $175 an
acre. David Blair, Mediapolis. Iowa;
Route /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-Cheap, second hand coal
McKown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms al
1927 Second avenue. Phone No. W
1920 K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-Speedy road mare; phone
west 1851; 7S5 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED - Girl to do general house
work at 1924 Ninth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
FOR RENT-HoUsEs.

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FOR RENT-Modern oight-roOru house
centrally located. Phone west 6S7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-Young man GO years ODD,
high school education and two years
general office experience, desires cler-
zeal work with established firm offer
ing opportunity for advancement. Ad-
dress H. H. 1923 Thirteenth ave-
nue., Moline, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED - Strong man not over As,
handy with tools. for outside position
which entail about 10 days work in
the tri-cities: balance Of time travel
ing in Illinois; must be accustomed to
dirty work, such as plumbing; must
furnish hest references, salary to
start. $12 weekly; expenses while
travelling; STEADY work. Address &C.
d. W." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
FOR RENT-FLATs.
FOR Observation-Disclosures

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FOR RENT--A good l4-acre truck gar
den in South Rock Island. inquire
OF W. l.. Coyne. owner. 1902 Fifth Ry-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-16O acres North Dakota
grain farm, to exchange for city prop
erty. Address w. A. Willis, New
Boston, III. r. +. d. 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SAL - One almost new S-horse
power Kewanee boiler; also one A.
horse power steam engine. Address
F. II. Petersen, Thirty eighth street
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-Girls; Crescent Macaroni &
Cracker company, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR RENT - Furnished front room.
modern conveniences; 1923 Fifteenth
street, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02


FOR SALE-200-acT farm, three miles
west OF Milan; one Of the best farms
in Rock Island county. See Reidy
Bros. for particulars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE - Good built eight-room
house; city water, gas and sewer; cor
ner lot 52x15O; 1901 Thirty-Afth
street Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-Roomers and boarders; plan
~ of hot water; use of phone; at 1le2
Second avenue. Phone west 6SS-Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Position by elderly lady, as
housekeeper. Inquire 2G22 Seventh
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED - First class toolmakeri
Rock Island Mfg. company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED - Position as housekeeper;
widower or bachelor preferred. Call
west S53-Rl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
LODGE DIRECTORY.
FOR INSTRUMENTATION

FOR SALE-Beagle hound, cheap. In
quire Go Ninth avenue, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

ANTED-Competent girl; small fam
lily; no washing. Phone west 973. 724
Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-Men and boys; steady work.
Apply Rock Island Bridge & Iron
works. Mil street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED - Colored woman to assist
with homework at sos Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-Reliable, experienced girl to
do general homework. Apply at 613
Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR SALE-Cheap. in Acme addition
Moline, seveu lots 40x12O: for terms
inquire at 3425 Sixth avenue. Rock Is
land, or phone west 1889.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-An eight-rOom modern
house to sell. or trade for smalle
house Inquire at 625 Thirty hftl
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-To buy, marine engine from
two to four-hOrse power; must be
cheap. Address Box 60, Montpelier,
Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

FOR RENT-Two adjoining rooms for
light housekeeping; 1880 Seventh av-
enue. Phone west 1260-X
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED - Boy of good character, 16
| years old. Apply Hudson & Collins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED - Men to learn the barber
trade, best trade in existence for poor
man. machinery can't kill it; tor
few weeks completes, tools given
write. Moler Barber college, Chica-
&c, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED-Man past so, with horse and
buggy, TO sell stock condition powder
in Rock Island county, salary $50 per
month. Address Industrial building,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02
Observation-Disclosures

JACKSON. HURST & STAFFORD-AI-
torneys-at-law. once IL Rock Island
National bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-02

WANTED - Machine hands for lathes,
milling machines and drills. Rock
Island Mfg. company.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
POLES READY FOR DAY.
Local Societies Will Observe Their
Independence Day Saturday.

Saturday of this week will mark the
local observance of Polish Indepjend-
ence day. The arrangements are in
the hands of st. Stanislaus society, one
of the strongest Polish fraternal So
cieties in the copper country.
The observance will take the form OF
a special high mass at o'clock In
st. Anthony's Polish church, at which
I:ev. F'r wolns will officiate, and
which will he attended by the Polish
Hussars, st. Anthony Young Mems So
ciety, in addition 10 ST. Stanislaus
and other Polish societies. connected
with the parish. Following high mass
Il parade will take place through the
principal streets. headed by the {. n
IL. Rand
In the evening 4 supper VIII be
served in the Italian hall, and there
will he short talks by Rev. A. WolnJ
and other prominent Poles. muslcai
program by the children OF the pnro-
chial school and instrumental numbers.
Dancing will close The celebration.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
AFTERNOON
COLLEGE ORATORS
MEET AT CHICAGO
UNIVERSITY or MICHIGAN REP
RESENTED IN CONTEST FOR
HoNoRs OF THE WEST.

Chicago, H., May Before a great
representative college audience that is
expected to on Fisk Hall Northwest
ern University, the seven chosen ora
tors Of as many great western insti-
thtions will contend for supremacy to-
morrow night The occasion Will be
the annual contest of the Northern
Oratorical League. which comprises
Universities Of Michigan, Iowa. Min
nesota. Wisconsin ana Illinois North
western University and Oberlin COL
lege.
The contestants and the subjects of
their orations viii be as folloWs:
James " stevenson. University of IL
linois. THE Anglo Saxon Spirit" H..
=. Janisch, University of Wisconsin,
The Nations Need' II. j. Burgs-
ihaier University of Minnesota. The
Meeting Of the Orient and the Occi-
dent" Fred r. BiSthe, Iowa state
University. "rhe Cry Of Humanity"
Carl II. clocum. Oberlin College. "A
National Party" Louis Eich. Univer-
sity of Michigan. THE Laws Delay"
and Glen \. Frank, Northwestern Uni.
versity, Morals and Machinery"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
COOPERATION is NEEDED.
Street Commissioner Complains OF
Those Who Litter Up Alleys.

Street Commissioner NJ. Jacka stat
ed this morning that he has a force OF
men cleaning the alleys in the village.
The streets have been cleaned up and
are in frst-elass condition.
The street commissioner has strong
complaint against several local busi-
ness men. He states that after going
through the alleys and cleaning them
of debris and paper, that more paper
is deliberately thrown and scattered
broadcast. He has In mind one par
ticular instance. which occurred last
evening, where after cleaning up
certain business mans premises.
more paper and other refuse was car
ried out, and dumped promiscuously
all over the alley. The street COM
missioner as soon as his attention was
called TO 1t. went after this particular
business man and had him personally
gather up the paper, etc, and place it
in a receptacle.
MIR. Jacla states II is Impossible to
keep the alleys clean unless he has
the cooperation of the residents.
when the alleys are cleaned up he
contends they should be kept clean.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
CARNEGIE HERO FUND
TAKES ACTION ON THE
WRECK OF THE TITANIC.

Plttsburg, Ma AT a special meet
ing of the Carnegie Hero fund commits
sion. action was taken in recognition
of the many acts of heroism in the
wreck of the Titanic. While under
the terms of its foundation. the COM
mission is unable To recognize ade-
quately the self sacrifice displayed by
passengers. officers and crew of the
ship. IL was decided that a gold medal
be issued by the commission, appro-
priately inscribed TO the heroines and
heroes of the Titanic. and deposited
in the United States National Museum
at washington. and that a record
thereof be placed on the roll of honor
of the Carnegie Hero Fund commits
sion "as lasting memorial of those
whose chivalrous conduct and self
sacrifice have profoundly moved the
civilized world"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
FUNERAL OF 7. o. MEA0s.
Will Be Held Saturday Afternoon at
Calumet Congregational Church.

Calumet Congregational Church.
The funeral of the late Thomas ID.
Meads OF Willow avenue. will be held
at 2:3O o'clock Saturday afternoon.
with services at the Calumet Congre-
gationll church. Rev. Luther X. Long
officiating. Interment will be in Lake
View cemetery. Montrose Command
cry. Knights Tempar of which the
deceased was an esteemed member.
VIII have charge.
In addition 10 his wife and five chill
dren and brother, in Marquette, Mr..
Meads is survived by a brother. Hen
ry Of Trap City, Mo-. and two sisters
in London. Eng, Miss Jane Meads an
invalid and Mrs. Mary Eldridge.
The announcement that Thomas d.
Meads had passed away was received
with profound expressions of regret
last evening. Widely known through
out the copper country. Mr.. Meads
numbered his friends by the score, and
his genial, kindly disposition. ever
ready 10 serve and please, caused him
20 be liked and admired above the
average.
The late Mr. Meads was one of the
pioneers of the Lake Superior district,
and was proud of the fact
He often used to relate old happen
ings i'm an entertaining way. and was
always source of information.
Mr.. Meads will be remembered by
many in connection with the taking OF
the school census in district No. 1,
he having had sole charge of this
work for many years. as well as hav-
ing local charge of the national cen
sus. He also assisted for many years
past in the collection Of the town
ships taxes. working in conjunction
with the several treasurers elected to
the office.
one prominent resident stated this
morning. aptly. that Thomas d..
Meads was one of the best citizens
and parents this community ever pos
sessed, and in his removal by death
Calumet's loss is almost irreparahle."
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
COURT OF Law PROCEDURE
Result Will Have Vital Bearing on
Marine Regulations
SEAMEN CALLEDASwITNESS
Proeb Will Deal With Stated Cases.
J. Bruce lsmay Sails for
Europe.

London. May Lord Mersey, in the
capacity Of wreck commissioner. aud
I've assessors held today the first ses-
sion Of the board of trade inquiry into
the loss of the Titanic. In point of in
terest and Importance its result on the
laws governing the mercantile marine
promises 10 overshadOw all previous
tribunals of similar character.
The inquiry. while covering practi-
cally the same ground as the investi-
CATION by the committee Of the Ameri-
can senate. will be concluded more in
accordance with the procedure or
court OF law. ard deal definitely with
stated cases.
A twenty foot model of the Titanic.
carrying sixteen miniature life boats,
and a big chart of the North Allan
tic, are prominently displayed. Titanic
seamen, who arrived from New York
on the Lapland. were called as the first
witnesses on the construction and
equipment of the Titanic.
Senator Smith in New York.
New York. May 2.-Senator Smith,
OF Michigan, chairman of the Senate
investigation committee into the IT.
tanic disaster, announced ne would
hold no public hearing during the two
days he VIII spend here but expects To
investigate the report that news OF the
disaster reached New York Monday
morning. April fifteen. The fact that
the Titanic was sunk was announced
Monday evening by Franklin. vice
president Of the White star Line.
New York May 2.-J. Bruce Ismay.
managing director of the White Star
Line. sailed today for Europe.
Before sailing. Ismay said:
Il have given all the testimony at
my command. There is nothing more
to say. / have no ill-feeling against
the American people"
Shipping Identified Dead.
Halifax, May 1.-The last Of the
identified dead recovered from the
lost Titanic probably will leave Hall
fax today and tomorrow. Those bodies
that remain will be buried in ceme-
teries overlooking the sea. Some sew
enty or eighty burials will be made to-
morrow.