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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14
Municipal Matters

City council chamber. Rock Island.
Ill, Aug. IL, 1912-The city council
met in regular session at O'Clock p.
M, Mayor Schriver absent and all
commissioners present
In the absence of Mayor Schriver,
Commissioner Rudgren presided.
The cleark read the minutes for the
regular meetings held July %, July
20 and Aug. 5, 1912, which were ap-
proved.
Commissioner Reynolds offered re-
ports from the street department for
the months of May, June and July
Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that the reports of the
street department for the months of
May, June and July be received and
placed on file. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that the petition of the
Central Union Telephone company to
place certain poles and anchors, be
granted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds read a
communication from Arthur Sperbeck
urging the council to widen Tenth ave
nue. from Fourty-fourth TO Forty-ffth
street.
| Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that the communication OF
ening of Tenth avenue be referred &c
the city engineer and the superinten
dent of streets to report. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds read peti
lions from property owners on Thir
teenth avenue between Fifth and Sew
enth streets and also on the same ave
rue between Seventh and Eight
streets, petitioning the council to la!
sewer and water mains.
Commissioner Reynolds offered {
resolution that the petitions for sew
err and water on Thirteenth avenue b,
referred to board of local improve
ments Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Bear offered a resC
luton that the city engineer be in
structed to prepare specifications 70
TIE installation of new boiler in tn
city hall Carried by unanimous vote
Commissioner Rudgren read a re
port of the receipts and disbursement
for the month of July, 1912.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a res
olution that the report of receipts an
disbursements just read be receive
and placed on file. Carried by unan
nous vote.
/ Commissioner Rudgren read tn
weekly pay roll for the week endin
Auq 10 1912 as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14
REHABILITATION.
sh89sN
Total

Commissioner Rudgren offered
resolution that the weekly pay roll for
the week ending Aug. 10, 1912, in
amount of s5S960 be allowed. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that, whereas the 1911 tax
for a tuberculosis sanitarium is now
on hand and, whereas some of our
citizens are in need OF care and treat
ment for tuberculosis, therefore be IL
resolved that the mayor name an ad-
visory board OF three local physicians
to act with the council and health
commissioner in selecting suitable To-
cation and equipment and to assist in
nagement OF same Said board TO
be appointed for term ending April
l, 1915. Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the mayor be instruct
ed TO advertise for bids 10 furnish
Imp coal as needed for the followir z
buildings, the city hall, three fire sta
tons, city barn, scale house and res
ervoir Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that the city engineer and
city attorney be instructed to present
II the council an ordinance establish.
ing the grade on Thirty-fourth street
, from Seventh 10 Ninth-and-a-haf ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

The banana plant bears fruit every
year. 1t is one OF the most productive
plants in the world and feeds more
people than any other known to man.
1t has been estimated that more than
a third Of the human race depend al
most wholly for their existence upon
the banana That the fruit is amply
able to sustain life. and to sustain 1t
In a very satisfactory manner. is dem
onstrated by the fact that the millions
who live on practically nothing else
get along very we'll with IL and appear
to be as strong and active as those
who live on other kinds of food
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14
The Piano Case.

To restore polish on a piano case
FIRST dust II with dry. soft cloth. then
dip a piece OF chamois skin Of good
size IN clear. cold water and wiring as
dry as possible. rub over the piano
with this and IL the skin becomes soil
ed rinse we'll and use again. always
wringing as clear Of water as possible
each time. When 1t is clean polish
with soft dry skin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

Dysentery is a dangerous disease
but can be cured Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
has been successfully used in nine cpl.
denies of dysentery. II mas never
been known to fail. 1t is equally val
liable for children and adults and
when reduced with water and sweet
ened, it is pleasant to take. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

I got some Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cCra Ointment. She tried TO rub oil
everything We put on so that we would sit
and hold her hands for two hours at q time.
trying 20 give the medicine chance to help
her, but after washed it with Cuticura Soap
and then put on the Cuticura Ointment
they seemed to soOthe her and she did not
try 10 rub them Of. It was only q few
days before her face was AL healed up.
and there has been no return Of the trouble
Eocs. We thought that baby's face would
surely be SCARED, but it Is not" (Signed)
Mrs ". J. ICELAND. Jan. 5. 1912.
CUticura Soap and CUticIra Ointment are
sold throughout the world. Liberal sample OF
each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad-
dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dept 7. Boston. -
3STeader-facsd mer should use Cuticl-s
Sep Shaving Suck 25c. sAnpls Tree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

pimples and in two or
three hours time spread
to the size Of a silver dol
lar. Itspread TO her eye.
Then water would run
from the pimpIes and
wherever that touched it
caused more sores until
nearly all one cheek and
up her nostrls were one
solid sore. She was very
fretful. She certainly
was a terrible looking
child. andnothing seemed
IN Re of any Use Then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

Sterling, Ill.-Mr. and Mrs. John Rob
erts celebrated the 67th anniversary OF
their marriage Tuesday. Mr.. Roberts
was born in Kentucky in July, 1922;
Mrs. Roberts was born in Maine
Christmas day, 1925. They we're mar.
ried Aug IA, 1845. So far as known
they are the oldest married couple in
Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14
DAVENPORT

Licenses to Wed-Grover Chris
Hansen, Davenport, and Gertrude
Beck. Davenport; Frank spratt, Par
hell, and ELAN Sylvester, Kalona;
Walter F. H. Blohm, Minneapolis.
MINI. and Eleanor Timm. Davenport.
Suing Buck Auto company.-The
Buck Auto. Carriage and Implement
company, which went out Of business
January last, is made defendant in a
suit for the appointment OF a receiver
which Is filed by Stewart Towle The
plaintiff asks that the stock and prop
erty Of the company be sold and the
stockholders satisfied. Skinner G. Coe
represent the plaintiff
.
Three Homes Entered-Three homes
were visited by burglars Monday
night In only one OF the three places
did the burglars secure anything az
far as is known at present. The homes
entered are those OF Richard Mittel
buscher. 1896 Clay street, Arno Peter
sen. 1924 Clay street and Mrs. II. A
Ficke, 21s Ripley street At the time
OF the robberies none OF the owners
we're at home. At the MittelbuscheI
home the members OF the family are
out OF the city and the same is true
OF the Petersen family. At the Fickt
home, Mrs. Ficke was out for the af
ternoon and evening, the burglary hav
ing been committed some time be
tween and 10 p. m. Several piece!
OF jewelry were secured there.
Obituary Record. - Mrs. Mary
Petrik, wife OF Frank Petrik
1907 Fulton avenue, died at
the Davenport hospital at rs O'CLOCK
yesterday morning following an opera
ton. She had been a patient at the
hospital for the past seven weeks. She
was born IN Bohemia, Dec IA, 1853
coming 10 this country with her par
onts when a child She is survived b!
the husband. one daughter, Frances
h one son, Frank. Jr., two brothers
Joseph Jacob Havalatka and Thomai
Havalatka OF Los Angeles, Cal, anc
two sisters, Mrs. Albert Riha of De
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

In buying 4 cough medicine, don't be
afraid TO get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from
H. and relief is sure TO follow Is
pecially recommended for coughs
colds and whoOping cough Sold by
all druggiBts-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

tague, formerly the British army.
Montagu declares that the affair was
an accident and has asked to be tried
by the Turkish court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

Constantinople-Mystery surrounds
the killing Of a Manchester merchant
named Dayan in hotel here Sunday
night by Lieutenant Herbert G. Mon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

World Association" now being organ
lied here. The first meeting is to be
held IN September. More than 1000
Americans girdle the globe every year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

nue.. Carried by unanimous vote.
Adjourned on motion of Commits
sioner Hart
NJ 7. RUDGREN, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14
SKIN ERUPTION
CANE ON CHEEK
Started in PimpIes. Nearly All One
Cheek Solid Sore. Very FretfuI.
Used CutiCura Soap and ONT
ment. Face All Healed Up.

Kingsley. Mich.-"Last May my thir-
teen months old baby had a sore come on
her cheek. II started in four or five small
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

All the news all the time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-14

New York-American tourists who
have circled the globe are the only
persons eligible for a Round the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
C0L0RED WOMAN AT 80 IS
IL MOTHER OF FIFTEEN

Mrs. Julia Calvin, a colored woman.
aged 30, mother OF - chocolate ba-
hies' and pIckaninnies, That's the
startling Information that is contained
In the woman's application for admis-
sion for the three youngest into the
Iowa Soldiers Orphans home In Dav-
export
The woman, who lives in East Dcs
MOiues, Iowa, was left widow some
months ago, when Just at the age
where "A large percentage of girls are
settling down into married life-and
where others are not. She struggled
along with her flock. or small com
munity, until her health became i'm
paired
Then she sought the aid Of the ju-
venile court In Des Moines. Wit.
part OF her minstrel troupe. following
her she made her way TO the juvenile
court few days ago and told the
judge OF her struggles 70 feed those
Is mouths and buy shoes for those 80
feet. She allowed It would require
all the Gavin cake" and "possum" in
seven states 10 satisfy their appetites
they're that healthy
The court with a feeling Of com
passion Tor the woman's honesty. OF.
fercd TO relieve her OF part Of her
burdens. He made application for the
entrance Of the three youngest into
the Iowa Soldiers Orphans home in
Davenport. The woman figures that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
Yuma

Yuma Aid society met at the home
of Mrs. Frank Wake Thursday after
noon. There was large attendance
After the business meeting closed a
mothers meeting was held. The top
ic was Loving Justice TO Parents, -
divided into five sections OF read
ings after which the topic was open
for all to take part in discussing what
had been read.
Frank Scarf and bride returned
home Friday evening. The boys
from far and near gave them a sere-
made with tin pans and horns.
Mrs. MIME Wainwright and daugh-
ter, Hazel, departed Monday for a
three weeks visit with her sister,
Mrs. ID. Rice at Lorain, Iii.
Miss Bernice Wagner OF Rock Is
land was a guest of Miss Edna Mum
ma Thursday.
George McMurphy and son, Ed
ward of HilIsdale spent Sunday with
Z. McMurphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Omar Karr of Rock
Falls were over Sunday guests at
Mrs. Karr's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S
| S. Beal.
Clyde Wake was a business caller
in Port Byron Saturday.
James Donahoo, wife, brother
WILDER, and John DOnahoo of Mon.
tana were callers in this vicinity Fri.
| day.
Mrs. Echo Smith of Moline is the
guest of Mrs. Mamie Wake this week
Mrs. Grace Martin, Mrs. GertiC
! Nicholson and Miss West were guests
at the Frank Wake home Thursday
| Mr.. and Mrs. George Wainwright
were business callers in Port Byron
/ Thursday.
/ Henry Mumma and Mr.. and Mrs
/ Sheldon Mumma spent Sunday with
/ Nj. and Mrs. Charles Walthers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
Johnson.ElYnn FIGHT.

Returns from the JohEsOn-Fly mn
fight will be received by ROUNDS -
Tow Krueger's. 329 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03

of hose, which will be sufficient to
fight any blaze that may break out in
the town. The extinguisher will have
pressure of 80 pounds to the square
inch. \ small shed will be erected on
the village property adjacent to the
town hall in which the extinguisher
will be given shelter
Work will be started this week by
a crew of men from the Peoples Pow
er company in setting poles on which
will be strung electric wires to furnish
current for lights in the town. Thirty
inCaudcsCent Tungsten l00-watt lamps
viii be distributed throughout the
place A number of dwellings will be
wired for electricity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
Mail Carriers viii Fly.

This is an age of great discover
les. Progress rides on the air. Soon
We may see Uncle Sans mail car
riers flying in all directions, trans
porting mail. People take a wonder
full interest in a discovery that bene-
fits them. That's why DR.. Kings
New Discovery for coughs, colds and
other throat and lung diseases is the
most popular medicine in America.
1T cured NE of a dreadful cough"
writes Mrs. J. +. Davis, Stickney Cor
ucr. Ne, after doctors treatment
and all other remedies had failed"
Excellent for coughs, colds or any
bronchial affection. Price so cents
and 81. Trial bottle free at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
FIRE PROTECTION AND
LIGHTS FOR THE CLIFF

Steps have been taken by the village
board of Carbon Cliff to afford the
citizens of the town fire protection A
60-gallon chemical extinguishcr has
been ordered purchased. 1t is propos-
ed to expend $500 for this equipment
The next move will be to organize a
volunteer fire department. 1t is plan
ned TO make arrangements with the Ar
gillo works to sound the plant whistle
in case of fire, which will apprise the
volunteers that their services are
needed
With the apparatus will be 100 feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
J.BEAR ANDS.BECK
As YEARS IN LAND
Two Prominent Citizens Travel
Here From Home in Europe,
Leaving July 4.
HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE
ReCite Tale of Meeting Near Carbon
CHh After Their First
Separation

Just &C years ago today. IN a humble
little European village two youths,
DESTROYS OF seeking their fortunes in
the golden west, were jo1rneying from
their homes to Havre, France, where,
on the following day they planned 70
embark IL the steerage Oh one Of the
vessels bound for the land OF gold.
July 4. 1866, Jonas Bear, then a youth
In his teens. together with Emil :
Beck, another young man. set sail
from France. Thirteen days later they
arrived IN America. and soon there
after separated. Since that time both
have resided in Rock Island almost
continuously Today. Mi Bear IS a
city commissioner, while Mr. Beck
holds q position as Inspector Oh Rock
Island arsenal
MEET AGAIN.
When the two young men left each
other in the east they little thought
that they would meet again Nj Bear
came 20 Moline, then went 10 Hamp
ton, Watertowu. and Carbon Gin A
short way from that community he
came upon the home Of John Beck ID
Colona There. much 10 his great sur
prise, he came upon his steamer com
Danion, Emil Beck. Since that time
both men have become fast friends
through their association in Rock Is
land. Both were united in marriage
with Rock Island women
But since the day of their landing il
this country. neither has encountered
single passenger on the ship which
carried hundreds OF emigrants int
this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
MIDDLEMAN KEPT OUT
OF MOLINE MARKET

The middleman has been chased from
the Moline city market No longer will
those buying up the remnants OF loads
Of peddlers be allowed to dispose Of
their stuff there, produce that has been
hawked through the streets of Rock
Island and Davenport having been up
TO this time taken to the city market
Farmers with produce to sell made
protest The farmers have formed an
a agreement among themselves by which
one or more will be in the market on
OF days handling the produce of all
who are parties TO the compact, so
purchases can be made on any week
day morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
SHERIFF SEXES
LEWD PICTURES
Investigates Penny Arcade at
Watch Tower and Owner
Is Arrested.
EVEN THE DEPUTIES BLUSH
Designate Scenes as "Raw"-Little
Children Were Permitted to
See Them.

No more will visitors at the Watch
Tower be able to view art" in the
nude by the payment of one cent at
the penny arcade. That touching lit
tie scene entitled What Casey Saw
Through the Key Hole" and its COM
panion piece, Taking a Morning
Bath" have been removed from the
horizon, likewise others. Such is the
order of Sheriff o. L. Bruner, who sent
two of his deputies to the Watch
Tower last night to investigate the
arcade because of the many complaints
received. What the deputies saw
brought a life-sized crimson blush to
their cheeks and opened their eyes TO
phases of bohemian existence OF
which they had never dreamed.
IMPORTATION FILED.
When the sheriff received the report
OF his deputies this morning, informa.
ton was Immediately filed against the
owner of the arcade, H. B. Hamp, q
street car conductor. residing at Thir
ty-ninth street and Fourteenth avenue
and warrant issued for his arrest
charging him with exhibiting TO minors
and others lewd and vulgar pictures
Su5poenas have also been issued or
dering the men in charge of the racy
attractions 10 produce the offending
| scenes in c. ]. Smiths court this after
noon.
SHERIFF TALKS.
/ When asked regarding the matter
this morning. Sheriff Bruner said: 80
received great many complaints that
these pictures were being seen by chill
/ dren and others, and my deputies in
form me that they are too vulgar anG
/ obscene 10 be placed on public exhibi
ton. | will not tolerate anything Of
this nature as long as am sheriff L
penny arcades cannot be conducted il
"a proper manner, they must CO."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
City Chat


Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz.
herler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug-mak!ng.
When in need of shoes, see Dolly
Bros. Green Trading Stamps Free.
II. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work; 1526-15zS Fourth ave
nue.
Lawn mowers sharpened and re-
paired at Fiebig's, 1919 Third ave-
nue..
Our B. B. serge at $S3 is the best
value ever offered. J. B. Zimmer's
Sons.
Genuine Philadelphian lawnmowers
for sale at Charles Fiebig, 1913 Third
avenue.
| Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit
ten & Roberts, Peoples National bank
/ building.
Milan artesian water, approved by
city and state. delivered daily.
/ Phone West 1870.
/ Stop at Ralph STATIONS Club Smok-
er" for returns by rounds on the big
JohnsOn-Flynn fight.
c. A. Speidels drug store, the
store of quality. Qality in drugs
counts for everything.
Hot. dry. Now is the time you need
lawn hose Channon q Dufya, liz
West Seventeenth street.
| p. J. Lee sells wall paper, paints
oils, glass, brushes, etc. at the right
| prices. 1903 Third avenue.
Coal, coal. coal. The Rock Island
Fuel company will deliver to you al
the best grades of hard and soft coal
Lerch q Greve, wall paper and
paint store, will help you select any
of the 1912 designs in wall paper fol
your home. 2002 Fourth avenue.
Strecker & Lewis, wholesale and re
tail agents for Sanitas the washable
wall covering for kitchens and hath
rooms.
We have a good stock Of lawn hose
and have nothing but good hose Chan
non & Dufya, 1l2 West Seventeenth
street.
Sewing machines repaired and war
ranted for one year. Supplies for al
machines. Fiebig, locksmith, 16l!
Third avenue.
Ward & Mcmahon will give yol
estimates on your plum bling. steam
and hot u-arar ba.rip1 ,bat mill ,o,,
you money.
a fiTeproof safe in the house or stor,
is a necessity. We have them from
81 up. Fiebig, iocksmitih, I61!
Third avenue.
Look over your garden hose. If 1t 4
worn out, let Us send you another sec
ton. Channon & Dufya, II2 West Sew
enteenth street.
Bartlett Bros teas eonee, spices
extracts and baking powders have q,
equal. One thousand people are or
dering from US daily. Follow tn,
crowd.
Try the City Steam Loundry. Rel,
& Bollmau, for frst-class laundr1
work. Have the new yellow AUTOMOBILE
CAL for yours. We guarantee 4,
era .ked collars or cuffs.
Bakers laundry calls for YOU
laundry and uses the most sauitar
methods with modern machinery
making your clothes pure and svee
and white as snow.
Here are some Of the prices: FIJI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
WILL BEGIN TO
BUILD IN MONTH
Ucal Lodge Building Committee
Presents Specifications to
Contractors.
HAVE NECESSARY FUNDS
Expect 10 Erect Three Story Build
ing of Brick and 20 BE Housed
in Ii Before Holidays.

Building operations. according TO a
committeeman in charge Of Ucal lodge
No. COS, l. O. O. F., new home plans.
are 10 be commenced some time this
month Plans and specifications for
the prOpOsed home have been placed
In the hands Of a dozen contractors
and bids will be received within a very
short time. The plans call for a build
ing OF three storioz, 10 be Of brick.
The estimated cost is $4,000. The
site Of the building is on the south
size of Fourth avenue between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets. Without
any Unforeseen delays. the committee
expects 70 be housed in the new home
before the holidays, the structural
work to be completed early in the fall.
BONDS PLACED.
Il IS the statement Of a member of
the building committee that all Of the
bonds TO cover the building expenses
have been placed and that all the nee,
essary funds have been secured
Though there are two lodges of the
Odd Fellow organization in this city
the Teal is alone in the building
project Il is expected that the Use
Of the new home will bring about d
big increase in membership Ii fact
the membership has already had a sub
stautal gain through the plans for the
housing Of the order in its new build
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-03
CRUSHED UNDER
z TONS OF IRON

George Nebrich, aged 81, was in
stantly killed at the Bettendorf Axle
company plant at Bettendorf at 8
O'Clock last evening, a two-ton block
of iron falling upon him ar = resu OF
the breaking of a hook on the cane
that was supporting the metal. NehIich
was standing under the block and
was crushed. His home IS at 219
Hildreth street. He had been married
but two months.