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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12

be the next hostess and she will enter
tain at Ferjervary park inn, Daven-
port, June %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
HOLD NATIONAL BUFFET LUNCH.

HOIO Ma IONAI BUFFET LUNCH.
A UNIQUE LUNCH WAS SERVED
al the Memorial Christian church -ar.
lors last evening by the Queen Esther
guild. and they termed it national
buffet lunch. Arranged about the
rooms were FIVE booths representing
that many nations, and the young
ladies who served al each booth were
dressed in costumes typical OF that
nation. The New England booth was
trimmed in red white and blue. the
German booth represented. a summer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-12
STERLING-PETERS.

MISS GRACE PETERS, DAUGH-
ter OF Mr. and Mrs. G. r. Peters,
41O7 Seventh avenue. and Alphonse +.
Sterling, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Sterling Of East Sixth street, Daven-
port, were united in marriage yester-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. r. s.
Haney at the parsonage of the Second
congregational church. Moline. and by
Rev. J. F. Lockney at the rectory Of
Sacred Heart Catholic church, this
city. The bridal couple was unat-
tended. The bride wore a blue and
white stripped taffeta gown trimmed
in ratana lace. She wore a French
bonnet and carried brides roses. Fol
lowing the ceremonies a wedding din
ner was served at the home OF the
brides parents. Covers were laid for
IA at a prettily decorated table Pink
and white ribbons extended from the
chandelier to the corners of the table,
and a bowl of Killarney roses formed
the centerpiece. Pink and white car
nations and roses and ribbons trim
med the other rooms of the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling left last night
for a western wedding trip and
will make stops at Omaha. Colorado
Springs and Denver and after four
weeks visit will return 10 make their
home I'm Davenport The bride wore
IS a travelling suit blue serge with
hat 10 match. Mr. Sterling is employed
by the Burlington as car clerk al
Davenport. Mrs. Sterling has been the
/ honoree az large number Of pre-
nuptal parties during the past few
weeks
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
PROBATE PROCEEDINGS.

Bond Of administrator and letters
OF administration filed in the estate
of Ernest a. Hcndrckson. deceased.
Dschargc Of administrator filed in
the estate OF Julia Mcmahon. deceased
Discharge Of administrator fled IN
the estate Of Joseph Seimcuric. de-
ceased
order appointing appraisers and
limiting settlcn cnt Of estate and or
der appointing time FOR hearing claims
fled in the estate Of Ernest A. Iend %
rickson, deceased, hearing August 20,
1872
order limiting settlement Of estate
and appointing appraisers filed In the
estate OF Henry Grimmer. deceased.
Warrant and inventory filed in the
estate Of Henry Grimmer deceased.
Petition for leave to settle and order
authorizing settlement filed in the
estate of John =. Kurtt, deceased
Petition for the appointment OF adj
ministrator FLED in the estate Of Henry
Klein, deceased: hearing May 10. 1912,
Proof on probate Of will and order
admitting will TO probate flea IN the
estate of Claus y. Bostron, deceased;
bond fixed at S1.50000.
Bond of administrator and letters
of administration filed in the estate OF
William S. Jackson, deceased.
order limiting settlement Of estate
and appointing appraisers and order
appointing time for hearing claims
filed in the estate OF William $. Jack
son. deceased hearing August 20. 1912.
order limiting settlement Of estate
and appointing appraisers filed IN the
estate of August Madison. deceased.
Petition for appointment Of admins
traitor lied In the estate Of Elizabeth
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26

Kroil. deceased. hearing May 49, 1911.
Petition Tor probate of win filed n
the estate of Henry Hart dcccascd
hearing MAY rs, 1912
Bond of guardian and letters 81
guardianship flied In tho estate o
Paul ID. SchcnS. deceased.
DISCHARGE OF administrator filed 20
the estate OF Alhin Hamlainen, de-
ceased
Petition Cor the appointment az adj
minisuator filed i'm the estate ~ John
II. Price, deceased; hearing May a.
ls2
Petition for the appointment OF guar
dian filed in the estate OF Ebio Kuopus
e.. al. minors hearing MAY ~. 1919.
Petition for license to morteagc real
estate filed m the estate of oscar Pet
erson alias oscar =. Ulkoniemi de-
ceased. hearing MAY 10, 1912.
order allowing account and order
assisting Residue filed In the estate OF
August Clerc deceased.
Final account filed In the estate OF
Charles Brunoau, deceased; hearing
May Is. 1912.
Petition for license TO sell real estate
to pay debts filed in the estate OF
Narcisse Boule. deceased; hearing May
H. 1912
Bond Of executor and letters tcsta-
mentary filed ir the estate OF Lbbie
LUDLOW. deceased.
Testimony OF freeholders and license
to sell real estate Ned in the estate
Of Jennie LApp, deceased.
Bond of eNocutriN and letters tcsta-
menay fled in the estate of Mary
Mccarthy. deceased.
order appointing time for hearing
claims filed in the estate Of Mrs.
Mary Mccarthy deceased; hearing
August %, 1912.
Petition for probate OF will flied in
the estate OF Mary Dunstan, deceased,
hearing May H.. 1912.
order allowing acmount filed in the
estate Of simon Fisher. deceased
order allowing account and assigning
residue filed in the estate Of Mickael
Heinen, deceased.
Discharge OF eNccutriX filed I'm the
estate Of AIickacl Heinen. deceased.
order appointing administrator filed
in the estate of Sylvester SaXberg, de-
ceased; bond fixed at $4,000.
Petition TO- the probate Of will filed
in the estate of Emma a. Olson, de-
ceased; hearing MAY Il. 1912.
order appointing administrators filed
in the estate of Laura Destalairc, de-
ceased; bond fixed at $4,000
Petition for the determination of
heirs filed in the estate Of Harry sara
ain, deceased; hearing May 16, 1912.
Bond OF executor and letters tesla
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mon,aH nlcd in the estate CT Claus
E Bostr6m. deceased
order allowing claims and for pay
mont oc debts iilcd In the estate o;
Hams y. Ciaussen. deceased.
Petition Tor the probate cf viii iilcd
in the estate of Julia Shcohan' de-
ceascd; hearing May pa. 1912.
Nual account filed in the estate' of
Joseph Missing deceased; hearing May
1912
Petition hy guardian for license TO
sell real estate filed in the estate of
Morgan Williams Jr ct. al. minors.
hearing May 20, 1912.
order allowing account filed ,in the
estate of Olaf Kallatsa, decoascd
Ordcr allowing account filed In the
estate Of John 4. Perttuncn, deceased
Discharge Of administrator flied IN
the estate OF Daniel sullivan, deceased.
Band on sale OF read estate filed in
The estate of Jennie Lapp, deceased.
Warrant and inventory fled in the
estate of Emery G. Poissant. deceased.
Bond OF executor and letters testa-
mentary fled in the estate Of Nicholas
deceased.
Petition for the appointment of an
filed in the estate of
Matt ojala. deceased; hearing May Il,
1912.
Petition for allowance OF foreign
win fled in the estate of Mary A.,
Howe, deceased; hearing May 20, 1872.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED.
Chairman Edwards Of County Board
Announces His Appointments.

Chairman A. u. Edwards has an
nounced the appointments Of commit
tees Of the Houghton county hoard for
the ensuing year. The list follows:
Finance ~ Charles smith, Samuel
Eddy r. r. Seeber and T. NJ. Pennis-
ton.
Highways and bridges-NIichael NJ
FOLEY. James MacNaughton. a. L. Bur-
gan and &. L. Lawtou.
County lands-E. a, HGmar. G. F..
Mol, Peter Hnmnen and Richard
Hosling.
Equalization-James MacNaughton.
Charles Smith, Edward Kocpd, c. l.
I.awton and J. l. Harris.
County buidings-C. L. Lawton, L.
a. Hamar, f. r. seeber and Charles
Smith.
County poor-Edward Koepel. A. l..
Burgan, Richard Rourkc. Jr. and Pat
rick Sollman.
Supplies and printing--John l. Har
ris, Michael NJ Foley and Richard
Rourke, Jr.
Hospitais-wnliam II. Matchette.
Samuel Eddy Carl r. Mol, James
MacNaughton.
County Clerk Kaiser is having print
ed list Of the committees for ready
reference giving each supervisor and
his committees in the following form.
Charles Smith -- Finance. cqualiza-
ton county buildings.
Samuel Eddy 900 Finance. supplies.
hospitals.
r. r. seeber-Flnarcc county build
ings.
f. NJ. Peuniston-Flnance.
NJ NJ. Foley-supplies. highways
and bridges
James MacNaughton r. Equalization.
highways and bridges, hospitals.
a. l.. Burgan - Highways and
bridges, county poor.
G.. Il. Lawton - Highways and
bridges equalization. county buildings.
+ A. Hamar County lands. county
buildings
9. j.. Moll-County lands, hospitals.
Peter Hiltuncn--County lands.
Richard HosKing-Crnty lands.
Edward Observation-Disclosures. coun-
ty poor.
John L. Harris-Equalizatlon, sup
plies.
W. II. Hospitals.
Richard Rouri,e Jr. County poor.
supplies
Patrick sollman-county poor.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
Houghton Department
THE RED STREAK" Is
NOVEL AND ENTERTAINING
FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL AT
THEATER SUNDAY NIGHT.
Sixteen Musical Numbers are All surs
to Be Big Hits.

"The Red Streak" the musical COM
edy which will be given by the Micom
club of the Michigan College of Mines
at the Kerredge theater April % and
AT the Calumet theater May 4. will
no doubt be one of the most novel and
entertaining attractions OF the theatre
cal season. Stage manager Schaber is
rapidly getting his bunch into shape
ana the final dress rehearsal will be
held az the theater Sunday night The
modern costumes have been complet-
ed and the pictures Of the members OF
the company in costume are attracting
a good deal of attraction and COM
ment a. the wortley studio.
Beside the fact that all the parts are
played by students there are many
other amusing and entertaining fea-
lures about the production; a rope
jumping dance will be given by w, J.
Harris, who takes the part of Inez. and
this promises TO DE a very clever stunt
In the second act appears tho modern
automobile. the only one of its kind
in the country-it is home grown
made IN the college shop by F. F..
Thurber.
The Musical Numbers.
The sixteen musical numbers which
viii be rendered during the evening
are all hits and are as follows:
ACT /.
Opening chorus-Entire company.
almost Rodda and Doyle.
Ghost of a Kiss'-Panchita.
Entrance of the Viceroy
and chorus.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT and Inez:
First Love Waltz"-Panchita and
Doyle.
Flirting waitress"-Felipa.
Finale-Entire company
ACT u.
Spanish Dance-Panchta and Choir
US
Down in the Deep, Dark Mine
Rodda, Doyle and chorus
Starlight'-Panchita and Doyle.
a Toast to You, sweetheart
Viceroy and quartette.
-Four O'clock''-Panchita Inez, Rod
"a and Doyle
''The Gal You Met in Calumet
DOYLE
Back to Houghton Town"-Panchi-
IA.
Finale-Entire company
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
HoUoHToN eREVlTIEs


Engineer Banks went TO the canal
yesterday on the government tug Cir
Gle to look over the work at the break
water.
County Clerk Kaiser has prepared
an interesting folder containing list
Of names of all of the county township
and village officers together with their
addresses.
The hospital committee of the ooun-
~ board Of supervisors has appointed
George Higgens of IIoughtcn. as care
taker at the detention hospital near
Franklin.
The Calumet & Hccla orchestra
made n favorable impression at Che
boygan Thursday evening, where It
rendered music for the annual bali
given by the Elk's lodge.
A chorus choir Of fifteen to twenty
five voices has been organized at the
Presbyterian church by Miss Mildred
Haire. who has recently taken charge
Of the choral work. and will be heard
for the FIRST time at next Sundays
services.
The Adams township Democrats will
meet at the Sbuth Range fire han Mon
day evening, TO name four delegates to
represent that township at the county
convention at Lake Linden on May g..
Photographs of the principals and
chorus of the Red Streak" to be gwen
by the Mcomi Club OF the NJ. c. Nj.
at the Kerredse thoater on Monday
evening next, April 20 are displayed
at the Wortley studio. The pictures
are very artistic and have attracted
much attention, especially those show
ing the girls" In the cast.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
YOUNG TALKS ON
THE SITUATION
THINKS THAT TAFT WILL WIN lF
HE SUCCEEDS IN CARRY
ING MASSACHUSETTS
NEXT WEEK.

IF Taft wins i'm Massachusetts neXt
week, in my opinion he viii win. other
wise he will not" said Hon. X. Olir
Young. repre- sentative in Congress
from the Twelfth Michigan district, al
the Douglas House this morning. But
you never can tell what is going &c
happen, and YOU are liable 10 be sur
prised when you little expect it. Who
would have supposed that TAFT would
win in Iowa, or that he could lose So
many delegates in Pennsylvania? That
Hadley won in Missouri was not sur
prising. l had expected that
Other than this Mr.. Young had no
comments to make relative to the pres
idontial situation. and there was moth
ing Of importance TO be said relative
TO affairs now before Congress.
Concerning the communication which
President Bawden received yesterday
from the New York Mayors Confer
ence, relative 10 safety appliances for
steamships Mr.. Young said that he
had not yet seen IL While conditions
on the lakes are different from those
on the Atlantic certain safeguards, he
thought, should be ms ted upon, such
for instance as the use Of search lights
and binoculars, and more lifeboats
There are very few il any large steam
ers on the lakes however, that do
not carry searchlights. he said, and
there is not the danger from ice flows
or icebergs.
Mr.. Young's present visit to Hough-
ton was for the purpose Of attending
the funeral Of his nephew, the late
Horace Stevens. As to what viii be
done regarding the disposal Of Mr..
Stevens business Of what arrange
ments would be made for continuing it
Mr.. Young could not say, but he is
looking into the matter and hopes 1t
may be found possible 10 leave II In
Houghton. He will leave this after
noon on the Northwestern train to re-
turn 10 Washington.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
SENIOR DANCE TONIGHT.
Popular Program is Arranged for the
Hiah School Party.

Popular Program is Arranged for the
High School Party.
The senior class dance OF tho Hough-
ton high school will be held this even
ing AZ the Citizens bank hall Lunch
viii be served By the girls OF the class
and the Hlingkammer orchestra will
furnish the following program:
Two-step. Bless your Ever-lov.ng
Little Heart"
waltz THE Fascinating Widow"
Two-step, Take a Little Tip from
Father"
Waltz. Sweet Memories"
Two-step, ION Wisconsin,
Waltz, Take Me Back 10 the Car
den Of Love"
Two-step. when Was Twcnty-onc
and You Were Sweet Sixteen"
Waltz. Memories Dream"
Two-step, The Rum Tum Fiddle
Dance"
WALTZ, The Harbor Of Love"
Intermission.
Two-stop. "Everybody's DOM II
Now"
Waltz. Meet Ne Tonight in Dream
land"
Two-step, The Skeleton Rag"
Waltz. "No Matter Who or what
you Are, It's Great TO BE in Love
Two-stcp. They Gotta Quit Kickin'
My Dawg Aroun'"
Waltz, "If Love BE Madness"
Waltz, THE Never Homes"
Two-stcp, THAT Baboon Baby
Dance"
Waltz, Good Night. Dear.
Extras.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING.
Approved Liquor Bonds and Discusses
Village Affairs.


Village Affairs.
A stated indemnity for injured fire.
men. the purchase OF a flushing ma
chine Cor the paved streets. the en-
forcemont OF dog tax ordinance
these ana few other matters wore
discussed by the village council in
special session yesterday afternoon.
The only definite action was the ap-
prevail of the liquor bonds of three
and Of the plumbers bond OF II. y.
Weir.
Chief Noetsoh asked the council Go
set a regular weekly indemnity for in
cured hremen, so that no matter what
a hreman's wages might be in his
private capacity he could get no more
from the village as an injury in
demnity than fireman with smaller
wages. This problem was passed up
TO the next regular meeting.
Chief Voersch asked tho council TO
create a fire department fund lie
said the fire department constantly is
suffering loss through having 10 fur
uish hose TO the street department
and if there was fire fund this hose
could be paid for into that fund and
charged to the street department Ac-
ton also deferred.
Clerk O'Sullivan wanted to know II
the dog tax was to be enforced lie
was advised that it was and he was
instructed 60 purchase new outfit
for 1912-13 dog tags and the chief Of
police was instructed 10 get the dogs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
PUBLIC INSTALLATION.
New Officers of Palestine Commentary
Will Be Installed Tonight.

Will Be Installed Tonight.
The installation of officers of Pales-
tine Commentary, knights Tcnplar,
win take place this evening at the Ma
sonic temple. The Installing officer
win be Past Eminent Commander Sir
William Il. Mclaughlin, with Sir c. A..
Mayworm as marshal Remarks will
be made by retiring Commander W.
3. Mclaughlin and Eminent Com
mander Elect Sir Charles j. MCGEE An
address will be given by z. A. LETTERS.
and musical numbers will be given
by a double quartet, by the Misses
Kendall and by w. a. Nicholson. The
new officers who will be installed are
Past Commander Sir William T.
Mclaughlin.
Communicates c. j. MCGEE.
Gcneralisshmo-Sir Edgar Rash
leigh.
Captain Gcneral-Sir c. V. Sceber.
Senior Warden'-Sir John c. Condor
Junior Warden-Sir Paul ID. Swift
Prelate-Sir r. T. Bennallack.
Treasurer-Sir William Bath.
RecOrder-Sir Dan Fisher.
Sword-Bearer--Sir j. j. Zealand.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26

out to wilmington park, where it was
announced that the Hot Springs and
Little Rock mines would play FLYNN
did not know that the onthts were
comprised OF negro players. AS soon
as he got one glimpse OF the players
he beat Il back 10 his. hotel.
ITS bad enough TO have those fell
lows in the ring" stated Flynn, but
don't want to pipe them playing
baseball"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
sLEEPER LEAVES rRAck.

spreading ran caused the sleeper
of the St Paul train TO leave the
track between Hubbell and Osceola
Mills on the Copper Range road yes
terday afternoon. The train was de-
layed one hour as the cause OF the
accident. There were no serious re-
suits and the train was enabled TO
proceed on it's journey.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
TEACHERS TAKE EXAM.
Largest Glass Of Prospective Teachers
Ever Held in Houehton.

a teachers examination began yes
terday at the Houghton high school
and is in progress today, under the di-
rection of Commissioner Bath and
Supt. +. A. Jeffers OF Painesdale The
class comprises 131 applicants, of
which only eight are young men, the
rest being girls. and the class is the
largest that has ever been held in
Houghton. The examinations are held
annually for teachers in the second
and third grades and those who fail
to pass now will have a chance to
brush up and try again in August.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
ADMIRAL THOMAS TO RETIRE.

Washington. ID. c.. April 26.-Tho
Navy will lose a veteran and efficient
officer tomorrow, when Rear Admiral
Chauncoy Thomas recently i'm com
mand OF the Pacific feet, win be placed
on the retired list on account of age.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
LIFE SAVERS TO REPORT.

The members of the life-savlng crew
have been ordered TO report for duty
this evening az the Canal. There Will
be no change in the list, all of last
years crew reporting for duty.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
FLYNN DRAWS COLOR LINE.
Refuses to Witness Two Negro Base
ball Teams Play.

Hot Springs Ark, April 26--Jin
Flynn went to a baseball game yester.
day afternoon. Rather he journeyet
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26

Of steamers, which Is now in TIE
hands Of a receiver II is probable that
the line may not be in business This
season.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
MAY GO OUT OF BUSINESS.

From advices received at the Hough-
ton offices Of the Chicago & Duluth line
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26
BOTH WE'RE FINED.
One Pays for Selling Without License
Other for Assault


James Solsld, a peddIer from Boacon
Hill. came to Houghton yesterday
seeking a warrant FOR the arrest of
Louis Valerie on charge of assault
and battery. The warrant was issued
ana SolsN also was arrested by Deputy
Vivian on "a charge Of not having "A
pcddler's license. Both Solsl<i and Va
lerio were arraigned before Justice
Little yesterday afternoon. and were
found guilty, Solsld paving q fine of
two dollars and costs and Valerie $50
and costs. Solski thought that mis-
adversary was getting off too lightly.
rs that all it costs to beat me up ike
this" he demanded why he might
have killed me-" well, there doesn 4
seem to be any danger Of your lmme-
diate death, replied the court Judging
frCm the noise YOU are able to make"
------
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26

Sword Bearor- Sir }. j. Zealand.
Marder Sir Frank l.. Batchclder
sentinel Sir Hartwell 4. Lewis.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-26

Classified Ads bring results.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-08-30
Georqe p. Hooker,

George 2. Hooker, one of Hinsdale's
Oldest and best known citizens, died in
the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. s.
Smith, Saturday afternoon in his 93d
year. Mr.. Hooker was a lifelong resi-
dent of this town, being the Oldest son
of Henry and Mary OaggetD Hooker.
He was born May 81, 1920. On Oct. Is,
1913, he married Lucretia ]. Ashcraft.
Five children were born to them. OF
these one son, George, died in infancy,
and the Oldest daughter, Mrs w. s.
Puffer, died in 1906, OF the three who
survive, one son. Cassius. lives in River
side, Calf, and Mrs. w. N. Pike and
Mrs. G. s. Smith in this town. There
are five grandchildren, and of the family
of nine brothers and sisters one brother
Anson c., of this town, and three sis
ters, Mrs. Julia W. Jones of this town
Mrs. E. A. Robertson of San Francisco
and Mrs. N. T. Smith of San Carlos
Calf, survive.
Beginning life with a small swampy
farm. he gradually reclaimed the worth.
less land and made of it one of the bes
paying farms in this section. These
productive acres were the pride of hi!
declining years until bought a few year.
ago by the Connecticut River Power
company.
Mr.. Hooker was recognized as mai
of keen business sagacity and goot
| judgment and for a number of year
| served the town as selectman and jus
tice of the peace.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
| noon in the home on Hancock street
Rev. A. L. Hill of the Congregations
church officiating. The burial took plac
| in Pine Grove cemetery.