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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

season, one day is set aside for the dis
ciples of Izaak Walton and they are
allowed to try their luck from early
morning until late at night, and with
out any expense. Anyone is permitted
to fish and anglers assemble from all
portions of central Illinois. The lake
was stocked many years ago with
black bass, perch and other game fish.
and the careful conservation received
has resulted in an enormous increase.
The fish caught, however. did not
range very large, three to five pounds
being the average. Great interest is
displayed in the annual free fish day
and it is regarded as a holiday by
many families. The day becomes
more popular each year and furnishes
enjoyment for thousands of persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
Illinois Game Notes

The Danville Rod and Gun club now
owns it's own house. A tract of II
acres, with buildings, which the club
has been renting for some time, was
purchased this week and the members
propose TO greatly improve the grounds
and buildings A campaign for new
members is also to be inaugurated and
successful season is anticipated.
President c. A. McDermand of
Bloomington announces that Peoria
has been awarded the second tourna-
ment for the year in the Central Hi
nois Trap Shooters league, the dates
being July 16 and II. The shoot will
last two days and 200 marksmen will
compete, six of the principal cities of
central Illinois to send teams of sharp
shooters. The third shoot will be held
In August.
The Illinois fish commissioners are
continuing their warfare against the
garfish, which are becoming so plenti
full in the waters of thiS state and
which are destroyers of game fish. A
large specimen was placed in the Mis-
sissippi recently which contained 40
pounds OF spawn and weighed 23S
pounds. The law provides that CARS
must be killed whenever taken by
hook or seine, and all fishermen who
recognize the destructive Characters
tics OF the species kill these fish be
fore returning them to the water.
The steamer Illinois, used for patrol
and inspection by the state fish COM
missioners and deputy fish wardens
has returned to her berth near the Ma
son county fish hatchery on tbs Illinois
river and will remain there for some
time while the crew is engaged in
SEEMING fish from the overflow lands
along the river, which were left when
the water receded after the floods OF
April and May. The commissioners
have placed a large force of men al
work rescuing these fish, and either
placing them in the river or shipping
them TO other streams or artificial
lakes which require restocking. Mil
lions of fish will be saved in this man
ner, and the operation is one of the
most important performed each year
by the state fish commission. The
work will be carried on as long as any
stranded fish are to be found The
commissioners are appealing TO the
public to send word concerning any
stranded fish left by the food waters
and rescuing parties will be dispatched
to all points requiring their services.
The funeral Of Alfred H. Tilley. the
wellknown athlete. took place Thurs
day at his home in Clinton. He died
suddenly CT Hanover, y. H., following
an operation for appendicitis He We.
successfully a student at Morgan ParA
academy, Chicago, University OF Hi
nCis, Detroit university, and for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

Residents of Ridgefarm and vicinity
are complaints about the presence of
thousands of blackbirds that roost in
the trees of the village and keep every
body awake by their incessant chat
ter. Although the indignant citizens
have killed an imm ense number of the
birds, the slaughter does not appear to
diminish their number and certainly
does not lessen the noise. The birds
make their appearance each summer,
flying up from the south. They are
on the wing during the daytime and
return each evening, their flight eX-
tending over a long distance. It is
characteristic trait of the blackbird
to live in large colonies, but so far as
known Ridgefarm is the only place in
Illinois to register a formal complaint
Frank L. Mathis, a 13-year-old boy of
Morton, while fishing off Kelly's beach
on the Illinois river this week, landed
a black bass after a desperate struggle
lasting a half hour. The contest be-
tween the boy and fish attracted a
large crowd of campers. The fish
weighed fourteen and one-half pounds,
the record catch of the season with a
hook and line. Fishermen say that this
is a banner yearfor black bass fishing in
the Illinois, but 1t is extremely rare to
land one as large as the prize catch of
young Mathis. The black bass season
is one at the lake of the Decatur Fish
ing club and some fine strings are be-
ing caught. Phillip Mueller landed one
this week which weighed four pounds,
the largest taken so far this season.
Bloomington's annual free fish day
last week attracted several thousands
anglers, anyone being privileged to
fish in the 50-acre lake at Miller park
! Each year, shortly after the spawning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

past year at Dartmouth college, Han
over. He was captain of the Dart
mouth track team and a leader in all
branches of athletics. He was rapidly
becoming a prominent figure in col
lege sports and starred in both field
and track work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

field. Another picturesque touch was
added to the nine-day celebration by
the colorful costumes of the athletes
and military officers.
No DELAY IN CEREMONY.
The affair was run of faultlessly.
The athletes entered TO tremendous
cheering from the crowd, and every
popular hero got an ovation. The king,
who gave each winner of first place an
oak wreath, a gold Olympic medal and
a challenge cup, was assisted by Crown
Prince Gustav Adolph. who gave silver
medals to those who placed second,
and Prince Charles. who gave bronze
medals TO the third place men. The
names were called by heEalds in the
costume of the middle ages.
The first athlete called before the
king was Ralph Craig of the Detroit
Y NJ. c. A. winner of the 100 metre
and 200 metre dashes. James Thorpe,
winner of the pentathlon and decath-
Ion events, and Ralph Rose Of San
Francisco, a heavy point winner in
the weights. were among the leaders.
King Gustav presented TO K. K. Ne
Arthur Of South Africa, winner of the
marathon, a huge bronze statue Of the
first marathon runner and showed his
admiration for the great long-distance
star. The Swedish performers were.
Of course. highly popular at all times.
With the track and field contests at
an end, the Americans are eager to
pursue their plans for the homeward
journey or European tours. The Fin
land will sail for Dover Wednesday,
and a part Of the team will transfer TO
the Vaderland.
WESTERN MEN TAKE FIRSTS.
The team will depart with a rare
collection Of medals and records.
Members OF the squad won in the ath.
letic games alone a total of &c firsts,
. u seconds and l3 thirds. OF these
eight frsts were captured by western
athletes. who have been one of the
wonders Of the games, showing far and
away above their form at the London
games of 1905.
S"eueH mas Deen a kindly most, ana
every American thanks the members
) Of the local committee for their thor
ough fairness throughout. The Swed
/ ish committee has encountered finan
cial reverses, having a deficit of $4,000
crowns TO date. Director Edstrom Of
the Swedish team was one of the frs
TO send his greetings to the Americans
for their final victories.
There will be three weeks more o.
sporting events. including military rid
ing. rowing and yachting. Some of the
rowers are dissatisfied because two
trial heats for the eight-oared Graf
have been scheduled for one day. OF
fiCials Of Great Britain have protested
and the matter will doubtless be AMIGA
bly, settled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

Behind its success IS the unexampled de-
gree of efficiency and the victorious ele-
mente, knowledge, experience and public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

The heart OF the wise man should
resemble o mirror. which REJECTS C--
cry object without being sullieu by
hny.-COnfucius.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16
BECAUSE II NEVER FAILS TO INSTRUCT

Every progressive creation an inspiration
for finer effort and greater achievements
BECAUSE lTkLWlYS PRESENTS SOMETHING Nav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-16

Throughout it's existence it has adhered
to the square deal, and proved the profit
that lies therein
BECAUSE IT IS NOVEL AND INTERESTING
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02
Read Herald Want Ad:
RICE LAKE

Jan. 80. Hans Isaacson and daugh
ter, Clara, were Little Falls callers
Saturday.
e. f.. Winkio made q business triK
to Buchanan the first of the week.
L. F. Callahan has purchased fine
yourg driving horse.
Gilbert 1saacson came down from
Onamia Saturday on his way to Min.
neapolis. .::--..-.,- ~~'
J: A: Peterson held service at Little
Falls Sunday. . 49,: :: -.
Miss Alice Winke drove to Royaltou
Saturday.
". Love left Saturday tor Hillman
after a weeks visit here.
Bert Leigh OF ailiman was q caller
here last week.
Mr.. and Ars. Wn. Bennewitx enter
tanned company at supper tuesday
evening Of last week. 49,.
Hilccrt lsaacson returned tho first Of
tho week from Mlnneapolia
A party was Given on Thursday
evening at the hone,o Mr.. and Nrs,
|C. E. Wlnkie. Tho evsnin9 was epent
at card playlng5 and other a0uAeuents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02
PlERZ

Jan. 29.-Miss Loretta Blake of
Lastrup was q Plerz caller Saturday.
William Pri,nesterxer returned Tues
day from Minneapolis, whore he vas
on business. 49,, :.,
Mr.. Smith, who is NO, king for the
Borgerding Lumber Co., was here on
BUSINESS Monday and Tuesday,.
Mr.: WanninRer of Lastrup was q
Pierz caller Tuesday. -. =,
Prof. N. Ahles was q Little Falls
caller Saturday. ..,*, -
Joseph Nimsch returned from
Onamia Tuesday.
Frank 0inther. our depot agent, will
move his family and household goods
from Lastrup down to New Paorz to
the section house.
j. Boegeding Lumber Co., reoeive d
a carleao of shingles this week..
En-. Benttie]d was q Buckman visitor
Tuesday.
Miss Katherine Macho was a Little
Falls visitor Saturday.
The officers of the Farmers' creamery
held meeting in Faust''s hail Tues
day. -.
Andrew WIRING Of Lastrup was q
Pierz caller tuesday.
william Faust made q business trip
to Little Falls Wednesday.
Mra Mary Newman left Tuesday for
visit with her daughter IN Royaltvn.
John kocb made business TRIP ia
Little Falls Wednesday.
Mrs. STANCE left Saturday for 1T.
Cloud, where she will visit with her
son.
Mr.. Naher of Buckman was a Pier2
caller Tuesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02
UPSALA

Jan. 30.-H. hanson was Burtrum
caller Monday.
Aug. johnson was business visitor
in Swanville during the week.
Paul 6ustafson was Burtrum call
er last Saturday.
Mrs. Axel Widstrom, who spent q
week here visiting with relatives and
friends left Saturday for Minneapolis,
where she resides.
Otto Anderson took stock to Bur.
trum Monday purchased ty e. Burch.
Fl. Getzkow of Fawndale was a call
or IN our village during the week.
Grandma Amerin is suffering from
an attack of paralysis.
John Lindstrom left for Isle last
Wednesday, whore be intends to be en-.
gagged at fishing for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Erlckson re-
turned last week from Albon, where
they vent to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. Erickson 3 father, John Nell.
Oscar Olson returned last week from
the pineries, where he went to seek
employment. IT,
Ole Berg is busy saving wood for
several OF our residents at present.
Lewis Peterson, who in 8 resident of
Minneapolis, arrived during the week
for a visit here with relatives and
friends.
Enard Sundquist arrived from tho
pine1ies last Saturday, where he went
to work some short time ago.
The Upsala Creamery association
held their annual meeting In Borg.
strom's hall last Monday afternoon.
The same officers were elected again Al
those who have served the past year. Z
Miss Minnie Larson LETT last week
tor Minneapolis where she will oo
employed after q short vacation spent
at her home. a "a 80 -. = ~
Frank Hanson left Monday to resume
his studies in the q. A. college OF st.
Peter, being called here by the illness
of his father. q. Hanson.
Miss Hedvie Swanson came home
from Minneapolis last Thursday tor a
couple weeks' visit hero with relatives
and friends. -v>....<. !.
Gust Anderson has purchased Mn
Axel Widstrom's farm, at .: cousidera:
tion OF 81. 800. 81; 51a:-s'. = .;'|:
swan Johnson, who has speut
several weeks here with his parents.
left last weak for Alsneapolis % s..
sumo work. ~, So. ~ sse.s. 1y
Mrs. Lofstedt did Monday Of last
week. death beiug d1e eoold u, ihe
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02

Eheieg eishty-sevsn years old sc tho
tina q h6r death. Tho funeral Vas
beld from tho Congregational church
~ Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Peter
.aon o6ciafinR. 2
Dr. u. Peterson, of Annandale will
hold services. At the Lutheran church
|n91t Sunday forenoon. AL. are COR
dially invited to be In attendance
Victor johnson entertained 4 number
OF friends last Sunday afternoon. Those
being IN attendance were. Niseea
Minnie and Ellen Peterson. Ada
.. Hail. Herman Frisk and Ernest Bey9.
Quite heavy fail of snow v,site<I
this locality last Sunday. -, 5
Tho creamery icehouse il tair~ All.
ed this week, the ice beng bauled from
Pine Lake. A number OF others are alse
putting up their summers supply OF
ioe. :. ~ =*..4 ;
Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Hanson LET.
fr their home in st. Paul last Satur.
day: bolng called up here on account
OF the Hines. of Mr.. Hanson's father.
Carl Erickson, one of our gr.,cery
merchants, spent few days in HI Id,
inRford on business last week. iii,
father. J. Erickson, took his place be-
hind the counter during his absence.
The girls aid Of the Lutbera,
church was entertained Monday after
noon at the home of MIR. and Mrs
Oscar Lund. The following wer
elected as officers for the year: Pres
jdent, Carrie Borgstrom secreta1y
,tAinnie Peterson; and treasurer, ID
Hanson.
The school In district No. 1925 openo'
recently after their holiday vacation.
Rev. aDd Mrs. 0ustafson left Tues
day for Minneapolis for q few DAYS
visit with relatives.
DR.. Anderson of H0ldingford was
business transactor in our village th
past week.
, The Ladies aid of the Luthera
church held their first meetiog of TIA
gear last "Wednesday, being entertaine
by Rev. and Mira. Gustafson. Officer
for the year were elected az follows
} Rev. 0ustafsnn. president: Mrs. j. s
) BorRstrom, cashier, and IDA Ryder
secretary.
Their next meeting will be held a
tho homo of Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Carl
son Wednesday. Feb. Z.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02
out bis or her part exceptionally well.

out bis or her part exceptionally well.
The m uslc too was very fine. Prof.
Nelson needs special praise for the
beautiful scenery he with the assist
ance of MIR. Sagor had painted. Both
gentlemen are certainly artists. Cox's
hail Was crowded even all standing
room being taken up and in the neigh
borbood of $50 taken in. On Saturday
evening the troupe went to Burtrum.
where they gave the play and were
gret ted ~ fair sized audience.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Il. b. Cox and daugh.
tor, Mae. spent sunday afternoon and
evening At tho Wilson home.
Mis- Hazel Wilson, who has been
eujoyinR vacation, il again employed
at the B. B. Cox home.
Mrs. liver Phillip arrived from Min
neapo)is Friday, called here by the ILL.,
ness OF her father, julius krueger.
The Misses Blanche and Florence
Balm spent Sunday afternoon at the P.
Balm farm.
Ms. Helen Vanzile spent several
days last week at the y. Campball
homo.
A new baby boy arrived at the Vim.
Koenig home Saturday afternoon.
Irwin Stith was employed at the
News Office most of last week because
OF the illness of Mrs Ssager.
Fred Muske returned from the cities
last Friday. where he transacted bust
ness tor: several days.
The excelsior mill is about to close
down until next summer because of
the lack of dry wood.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Koenig was Frightened by the arrival
of q new baby boy tuesday morning.
Alma Krousey, Who ia staying with
Der grandma, Mrs. SchlentZ. Attending
school, invited a number OF her little
friends in to help her celebrate her
birthday on Tuesday.
J. J. McRae was business visitor
at Little Falls Friaay.
John Muske was in Culdrum Thurs
day to fix up Swan Johnson's gasoline
engine.
| A number OF the members of the
local Ood Fellow lodge drove to Long
Prairie Tuesday evening to be present
at big odd Fellow affair.
Miss Pearl Blair Of Bruce was a
Swanville visitor Monday.
Emil Schwandt, son of Aug.
Schwandt, is reported very sick.
Pearl Schmidt, who missed school q
week because of an liberated tooth, IL
again able to resume her studies at the
Lutheran school.
Mrs. Cbas. Sanford was a Little
Fails visitor between trains Friday.
Geo. Chambers was on the sick list
last week and Albert McRae sub
stituted for him on his mail route Sat.
urday,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02
SWANvlLLE

Jan. 80 The play given last Friday
evening at Cox's hall by the Swanville
Dramatic company certainly was one
OF the best ever given by local talent.
Uncle Rube' Is rather q difficult
play for amateurs to undertake, never
theless after Several weeks ut hard and
persevering practice each actor carried
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02

Tho Young Peoples society will
meet next Sunday afternoon &C the
Lutheran church Is thro O'Clock. A
mission program viii be rendered by
the members and Rev. Peterson from
Annandale will give IN address. A
collection will be- taken up for the
foreign nilsson. All arc most cordially
Invited to attend. g.
DlED-0eoIge Hanson died last
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-02

week, Tuesday, after "a illneap Of ~
5eIal weeks. Decreased was sixty year,
ct ago 1t the time Of bls deaih and
leaves TO mourn his loas, . wife and
i've s0lS and number of other rela-
tives and . large circle of friepda To
funeral ~as beld last Friday aft1rnooo
from the Lutheran church and ~
very. largely sttended. Rev. J. A.
Gustafson OBLIGATED.
The evening world., 1912-06-28
EX.COV. STOKES TO
STICK TO THE G.. o. p

TRENTON. N. J.. June cs.-Former
Gov. E c. Stokes. ono OF the big Re-
publican leaders Of New Jersey to de-
clare for Roosevelt az q Presidential
nominee before Roosevelt had formally
announced his candidacy. las decided
to stick to the Republican party re-
CARELESS OF what the Colonel may do
in the formation OF q third party.
The former Governor has let It be-
come known among his friends that
no believes It 10 not SO much a new
party that the Republicans need as II
IL q new adership-intelligent, brave.
brainy and unselfsh lesders--to make
the fight for needed reforms within
the party itself. Gov. Stokes intends
to issue q formal statement within a
few days which will embody his
views on the subject. and 10 this end
he has been comforting during the
week with his foremost political
friends.
The evening world., 1912-06-28

whose leadership Democracy in Ohio
has become the protector and evangei
Of the aroused and dominant moral
sentiment Of its people,"
The speaker said that progression IL
the order Of the day. and that, guided
by Gov. Harmon. Ohio has accom- p!!s!c ed
more real and true progression than
any other commonwealth, and that II
has been along and within the boundary
lines OF existing constitutional provi-
sions. FOR" continued the speaker, "he
believes In the established Institutions
OF his country. has not lost faith In rep
resentative government and Is unwilling
to exchange II for the legends and the
fables or the memorials and the ruins
Of so-called pure democracy.
mo man can take the oath OF office
as President Of the United States who
does not believe In representative gov
eminent. because every letter and line
and sentence of that imperishable docl,-
ment speaks and breathes the very
spirit and soul OF . representative de-
mocracy.
Selected Dy the Department Of Jus.
tice to aid In the enforcement of anti
trust laws. he urged that the criminal
provisions OF the statute be employed
against individuals shielding Themselves
behind corporate names, declaring thai
guilt ID always personal: but he was
promptly advised that his services were
no longer needed because he had com.
| mitted the objectionable sin OF dis
| covering that the chief offender was q
Presidential adviser stretching his fee,
| under the council table OF an erratic
and bombastic. splenetic and pragmatle
Republican President.
'Ohio now names as your nominee
for PreRident her Rifted and brillianI
son. OF quiet dignity. superb pOiss and
spotiess life. pre-eminent in leadership
| In law. in statesmanship. in intellectual
and moral greatness. the greatest Gov
ernor In all her INTERPRETATION Har.
mon"
The evening world., 1912-06-28
PRESENTS CLAIMS
OF GOV. MARSHALL

BALTIMORE. June Ex-senator
Benjamin +. Shivsly Of Indiana. pre-
ssnting the name Of Thomas n. Mar
shall. Governor Of Indiana. for the
Presidential nomination. spoke In part
~ follows:
II speak for the Democracy Of .
state whose vote has carried the state
for every Democratic President In.
augurated from James Monroe to
Grover Cleveland. Through all the
ninsty-sx years Of Its Statehood ~
Indiana has gone % has gone the
Union.
Though his oficiai activities and
experience have been within the state
Gov. Marshall has been since hts early
youth q student Of all that pertains 20
tho Federal Government None knows
better than no that the check and bal.
vital principle Of cur political system.
''If you ask me whether he u con.
structivs. reply that he constructs 10
rights. to liberty. to Justice. 20 secur-
lily. not to special privilege or selfish
power. II you inquire whether be u
progressive. reply that his creed u
that Of Jefferson applied to the soiu-
ton Of the vsxed problems OF this
hour. This 90 the end that the tide
OF special privilege may b turned
back, equality OF security 90 rights be-
fore the law made q fact; the damp
OF the class spirit lifted from society:
caste dissolved In the sunshine Of op-
portunity. and justice restored 10 the
millions Of plain. industrious citixenl
who pray no boon from government,
save recognition Of their imprsscript.
ible right 20 enjoy the rewards OF theiI
own toll. undiminshed by exactoas &C
enrich special darlings OF power.
would you have a candidate who In
character. capacity and fitness answerI
every test TO which the most rigid cod,
can subject the high honor Of this nomi
nationf Would you have . candidat,
whose commanding ability and Nrii,
democracy have redeemed and mad.
militant the democracy Of his State
; Would you have candidate who 10 II
teiiectual power7 Would you have
who will carry overwhelmingly his ow,
: State and with II all the States neces
sary TO the installation Of q Democrati
, President?
Would you have a candidate who b
? his practical sense and solid wisdon
in the administration Of the hish offlc
will render his party tnvincble In IN
respect. esteem and confidence OF IN
whole country Such n candidate tn
united Democracy OF Indiana names an
commends TO this convention in the per
son and character Of Thomas II. MAI
shall".