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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
20 Feet;
NOT BADLY HURT

The goddess of fortune smiled IA
vorably upon Nick Proctor of Fort
Dodge, Iowa early this morning and
as a result he escaped miraculously
in an accident on the Rock Island
Southern tracks. Proctor was going
north on the bridge towards Sears
when the first car on the Southern
suddenly came into view. The mo-
torman did not see Proctor as he
ran back in his endeavor to get off
the bridge. Just as he was getting
of the structure the car struck him,
hurled him fifteen or twenty feet
through the air and down an en-
bandment, where he lay Stunned for
moment before aid could be sum-
moned. The Rock Island ambulance
was called and Proctor was taken to
the Davenport hospital 1t was
thought at first that he was SER
iously injured but on examination it
was found that his ankle and hip
we're bruised and he was otherwise
badly shaken up. He should be out
of the hospital in a few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
MOOCHER NO. 10 Is
IN POLICE COURT

The wheels of justice at the police
station have not turned once during
the past week without finding it neces-
sary to grind out punishment to some
culprit guilty of begging. During the
last seven days there have been 10
Migrants and so called "moochers" be-
fore Magistrate C. j. Smith. The city
seems to be full of them and the police
are busy cleaning them out. They
hang around the saloons and on the
street and beg money for booze from
every one that passes. The task is al
most hopeless for it seems as though
the more that are punished, the more
come to town, but few weeks of per.
sistent punishment should clean them
up. This morning Frank Kelly was
brought before Magistrate Smith and
fined 800 and costs in default of
which he went to the county Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

Grating revenues $6,942,257. The Bur-
the Rock Islands freight earning, be-
ger business was about the same as
the Rock Islands freight earnings be-
ing s4,552,93O and the gross passen-
ger earnings being s1,735,315.
Total operating revenues of the Mil
waukee were $5,29S,579 and total ex-
penses of operation amounted to 49,
604,612. The roads net operating rev.
enue was $1,693.967 and its operating
income $1,447,572.
The first six months of the fiscal
year of these railroads ended Deem
Der 81. During the six-month period
operating income of the Rock Island
decreased 1881 ,205 as compared with
the report for a similar period the
year before. Figures of the other
roads also show decrease, $780, in
the case of the Burlington and s913,-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

The young mems bible class Of the
Y. NJ. c. A. will entertain their lady
friends this evening at a dinner at Fe-
jervary park, Davenport The affair
is somewhat in the nature of a cele-
bration of the class history. The class
was organized nearly four years ago,
and has had helpful existence ever
since.
At the dinner this evening, Raymond
Wilson will act as toastmaster, and
there viii be speeches by various mem
bers Of the class. Mr.. Greenwood win
welcome the ladies, Mr.. Smedley will
speak to the class, n. C. Kerr will pay
honor to Washington. Ralph Koerber
will talk about Valentine day, and
Leo Stevens will talk about Lincoln.
The affair has been arranged by a COM
mittee consisting of Norman Kerr,
Raymond Wilson. and Glen Reid.
1t is probable that other social
events will be arranged by the mem
bers Of the class during the season,
and the plan has met with much favor.
This class meets each Monday evening
at the Y. NJ. c. A with a lunch at
$3.50. and the bible study immediate
ly afterward. There are about TWEEN
ty-hve members now. and new ones
are received frequently. The class is
studying in the gospel Of Matthew,
under the leadership OF Secretary
Smedley, and in finding the work full
of interest and profit. Any young man
who is interested in bible study is
welcomed as a member.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
NOT ABDUCTED,
SAYS The BRIDE

Bill Volkolopis and his youthful bride
of II years arrived in Rock Island in
the custody of Sheriff o. l. Bruner af-
ter his honeymoon trip TO Lexington,
Neb., and return. The couple eloped
about a week ago and were married in
Lexington Feb. 8. A sister Of the
bride learning of this, swore out war
rant for the husbands arrest, charging
him with abduction, but when the sher-
iff arrived he found they had the IL
cense all right. The case is being tried
in Justice Clarence Schroeder's court
this afternoon, A. B. Johnson, assist
ant states attorney, prosecuting, and
Floyd E. Thompson of East Moline de-
Tending.
Hazel, the bride, is a little mite of a
girl, and in speaking of the affair,
said: Bill, my husband, did not kid
nap me. My folks objected to our go
ing together and we had been meeting
secretly. Bill told me he was going to
Lexington to start a confectionery
store, and l told him l would go with
him, but he objected, saying that
should wait until he had established
himself. He got on the train and !
followed him, climbing on the train
when he was not looking"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
PLANS SUBMITTED BY
THREE ARCHITECTS

Plans for the new Manual Arts
building were submitted to the board
of education at a special meeting last
night by architects o. z. Cervln,
George P. Stauduhar and c. D. Nc
Lane and each one was given a half
hour to explain his plans. The board
took no definite action last night but
decided to go over the plans carefully
and meet again some time next week,
at which time full attendance of the
the board can be secured. H. H.
Cleaveland, one of the board mem
bers, is in the south at present, but
it is expected that he will return to
the city so as to be present at this
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
MASONIC SCHOOL
BROUGHT TO CLOSE

The school of instruction held by
the Masons of the 14th district of Illi-
nois closed last night after very sue
cessful session. The school was a de-
cided success from all standpoints and
J. E. Jeffers of Arcola, ILL.,, secretary
of the board of grand examiners, de-
clared himself as highly pleased with
the results of the work. A. E. Wood
of Gibson City, also a member of the
board of grand examiners was present
last night and assisted in the work.
Rock Island will not have the school
next year as it will probably be held
in some other city in the district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
DARING ROBBERY
OF SILVIS BANK

]. Lee Crowder, cashier of the Sill
Wis bank, locked up that institution
at 1910 today and when he return
ed 90 minutes later, discovered that
entrance to the bank had been gain
ed and that $500 in SO and $40
bills had been stolen, as we'll as SIS
in silver currency. Yesterday was
pay day at the Silvis shops and $780,
GEO which was on the counter to
cash checks was left there. There is
no clew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
WILLIAM GODFREY,

William Godfrey, an old resident Of
Geneseo and fatherinlaw of Judge
Emery C. Graves. died this morning at
2:30 OF complication of diseases af-
ter an Illness of six weeks. He was
20 years old. Mr.. Godfrey was born
in England. coming to America when
boy Of 10. Two years later he re-
moved to Geneseo and had since been
resident of that place. Mr.. Godfrey
was a civil war veteran. Besides the
widow he leaves two sons. Charles of
Chicago and Arthur Of Geneseo. and
three daughters, Mrs. Emery C. Graves.
Mrs. Albert Hoeft and Miss Bessie
Godfrey, all OF Geneseo. The funeral
will be held Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
Fall Cause of Death.

Oscar Wallace, 7-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Carlson, $40 Fifteenth
street, Moline, died at 500 this morn
ing in the city hospital, Moline, death
being due to injuries received by a
fall six weeks ago. The injury was
discovered only a few days ago when
the boy complained of illness. An op-
Grafton SO hours ago showed a frac-
tured skull
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
FOR
men IS PLANNED
To Embrace Every Organize.
ton in It's Constitution for
Greater City.
TO STUDY CIVIC PROBLEMS
Invitations for Delegates to Commit.
tee Sent Out by Laymen Who
Are Back of Scheme.

To advance the organization Of
Mems federation in Rock Island, a
committee Of laymen representing
various fraternal organizations in
Rock Island has taken upon itself the
task of inviting each business and
social organization of men to send one
delegate or committeeman to a meet
ing that is planned for the near fu-
ture, to shape a mems federation and
outline a constitution for it. 1t is the
plan of this small body of laymen to
federate the Rock Island business as
sociations, the Rock Island club, the
Tri-City Federation of Labor, and
church brotherhoods into one big
body. In the churches where there
are no mems brotherhoods at present,
it is the intention to form them there.
TO STUDY CIVIC PROBLEMS.
Civic problems, including moral,
business, educational, political and re-
ligious movements will be included in
the federation's scheme. The lay
mems committee has formulated sew
eral plans so for and will offer them
as suggestions to be embodied in the
new federation. The delegates from
the various organizations which are
to unite in this move will be invited
to meet in the very near future. If
there are men who are not in some of
the organizations that are to make UP
the federation, the committee will be
called upon to make arrangements
whereby they may be embraced in the
scheme
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
CITY'S PETITION
is BEING HEARD

Judge Ramsay arrived this morn
ing and convened the branch of the
circuit court, opening the hearing of
the city's petition for an injunction
to restrain A. w. Billburg from con-
Quoting his saloon. William Jack
son made the opening arguments for
the city while J. T. Kenworthy pre-
sented the opening arguments for
Billburg. The case is attracting con-
siderable public interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
Obituary
JOHN FREDERICK sIEBRANDT.

At the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Charles Cellar, in Canoe Creek, at
o'clock Thursday morning occurred the
death of John Frederick Siebrandt, a
resident of Rock Island county So years.
He was born in Germany in 1928 Six
children survive: Mrs. Albert Herren,
Coe; Mrs. Charles Cellar, Canoe Creek;
Martin, John and Albert, at home, and
Mrs. Stephen, East Moline. There are
IL grandchildren and five great-grand-
children. Funeral services will be held
at the home Sunday morning at 10 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
ProgressIves to Meet.

A meeting of the progressive re-
publicans will be held this evening
at o'clock at Turner hall. Sena-
tor Hugh S. Magill, progressive can
didate for United States senator and
Senator Walter c, Jones, progressive
candidate for governor of Illinois
will be present and address those as
sembled on the political issues from
the standpoint of the progressives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

was SO years old and had lived in Rap
ids City for 60 years. She was born
in Ohio Oct. Is, 1919. Her husband,
the late Alfred A. Adams, a well known
river pilot of the early days, died 80
years ago. She leaves four sons, five
daughters and A grandchildren. Two
of the daughters, Mrs. W. G. Brindle
and Mrs. ]. w. Whiteside, reside in
Rock Island. The funeral is to be held
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, with
services in the Christian church at
Rapids City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
STETyHUBER.

Earl Adolph, the infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Steinhilber, 1929 Fifth-and-
a-half avenue, died at 1920 yesterday
afternoon of heart trouble after an i'll
ness of two weeks. The funeral will be
held from the home tomorrow after
noon at o'clock, Rev. Phi. Wilhelm of
the German Lutheran church oficiat-
ing. Burial win take place at Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
Shot Fired Into Home.

Moline police are baffled by what
appears to have been an attempt on
the life of Mrs. Lillian Hansen, APT
Eighth street, Moline. Last evening
at 10 o'clock a shot was fired through
the window of her home. There is no
clew. Mrs. Hansen is the widow of
the late H. P. Hansen, street commits
sioner of Moline under the Olson ad-
ministration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
False Alarm.

Steam arising from melting snow on
the roof of the J. Smith residence, 912
First avenue, was the cause Of a fire
alarm being turned in at l o'clock this
afternoon. On arriving. the depart
ment discovered the cause of the scare
and pacified the frightened household
ers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
MOREY FUNERAL.

The funeral Of DR.. E G. Morey was
held from the First Baptist church this
morning at 10 O'Clock, DR.. H. w. Reed
officiating. The bearers were w. ].
Sweeney, J. T. Noftsker, John Hender.
son, F. K. Rhoads. S. F. Rhoads and
w. ]. Kahlke. Burial was in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
IS RESTORED TO RIGHTS;
TO VISIT HIS OLD HOME

William Cordes having been fully
restored to health at WATERFOWL hos
pital and likewise to the rights of
citizenship, Is planning an extended
trip to his old home in Germany,
where he will visit again the scenes
of his childhood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
)s1 in the case of the Milwaukee.

091 in the case of the Milwaukee.
January l, 1912, the Burlington was
operating a total mileage of 9.O74. the
Rock Island mileage of 1851. In
the case Of the Rock Island this Is an
increase of 156 over the number of
miles operated at the same time in
the previous fiscal year. and in the
case with the Burlington it is a de-
crease Of seventeen in the amount OF
mileage operated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
Railroad News

During December last operating in
come of the Rock Island lines showed
a decrease of S423,992 as compared
with the corresponding period of 1910.
Despite this fact, however, the Rock
Islands operating income amounted
to $1,15s,214 in December, 1911, while
the roads net operating revenue for
the month was $1.421,724. Operating
expenses of the Rock Island totaled
S3,S13,36s, while the total operating
revenues were s5,235,092. The passen-
ger business brought in gross earnings
of $1,56S,310 and the freight business
gross revenue OF $3,333,619.
The Buriington's report for Deem
Der also shows decrease in operating
income over the same month in 1910,
but not so with the Milwaukee road,
whose operating income increased
s45s.172 in December, 1911, over the
same month in the year before. The
Burlington's decrease amounts TO $780,
.736.
Operating income OF the Burlington
during December amounted to s2,29O.-
359. while that roads net operating
revenue was s2,56s, 355, It's total oper-
ating expense $4,S73,s02 and its op-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
mrs. TAvENNER
KILLED IN WRECK
Mother Of Famous Washington
Correspondent Dies Enroute
to Capital.
CAME WEST WITH SON
Was Returning to City With Him
When Overtaken by the Ter
rible Disaster.

Late Associated Press dispatches
yesterday giving more of the details
OF the fatal wreck in Pennsylvania
told Of the death in the disaster, of
Mrs. ]. E. Tavenner Of Cordova, moth
er of Clyde H. Tavenner, Washington
correspondent of The Argus, and aspir-
ant for the democratic nomination to
congress from the l4th Illinois dis
trict Mrs. Tavenner was in the din
Ing car at the time of the awful crash
caused by the derailment OF the train.
She, with others in the car, was
thrown into the forward end of it
and crushed TO death. The only
three who were killed in the accident
were occupants of the dining car
Some 60 passengers and trainmen
were injured, but none seriously. Mrs.
Iavenner's son was travelling with her
on the train, but as far as could be
learned today, he was uninjured as he
was probably in another car A tele-
gram from him apprised relatives in
Cordova Of the death of his mother.
VISITS WITH son.
Since last fall, Mr.. and Mrs. Taven.
ner had been in Washington where
they were spending the winter with
their son. Last Saturday Mrs. Taven-
ner left Washington with her son who
came on TO Rock Island county. He
left his mother in Chicago to visit
a couple of days with her daughter
Mrs. Emma Echridge, while he came
on here to launch his boom for con
gress. He left here Tuesday evening
and joined his mother and together
they started back to Washington.
IN CORDOvA 20 YEARS.
Mrs. Tavenner was &C years old and
was born in Spring county. n. Y. HeI
first husband. Mr.. Appleby, died 81
years ago. She leaves two children
OF her first marriage, Charles Appleby
and Mrs. Echridge of Chicago. Mr.
Tavenner c. II. Tavenner and Mrs. s. E
Cool of Cordova, sister of Mrs. Taven
ner, are the other survivors.
Mrs. Tavenner had lived in Cordovs
for 80 years. Though no definite ar
rangements have been made, the bod,
will be brought back to Cordova fol
burial.
on A HURRIED TRIP.
On the occasion of his return tC
Rock Island a few days ago Mr.. Tav
enner spoke of his mother havinl
come out as far as Chicago with him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

My parents are spending the winter
with me in Washington" he said "and
when my mother learned of my COM
ing, she expressed a desire TO make
a trip, hurried as it was, to Chicago
with me, and l was of course only too
delighted to have her. 1t is a quick
trip as l must be back in Washington
in few days, but she is fond Of tray-
el and loves to be with me-"
How little did he realize then the
terrible disaster which was TO overtake
his mother on the return journey. 1t
is indeed sad and the friends of the
family in Rock Island county will OF,
fer their deepest sympathy in the hour
Of overwhelming sorrow.
TRAIN WAS DERAILED.
The facts of the disaster were given
in yesterdays Argus. Three persons
were killed and 81 injured when the
Pennsylvania limited No. east bound
jumped the track at Warriors Ridge
q short distance west of Huntington
Pa, and nine of the eleven cars roll
ed down an embankment to the edge
OF the Juniata river.
Mr.. Tavenner does not mention him
self in his telegram and it is feared
that he may have been injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
FUNERAL of MRS. BATTLES

The funeral Of Mrs. Morris w. Bat
ties was held from the home, 729 Sew
enteenth street, this afternoon at 2
O'Clock, Rev. T. E. Newland of the
First Methodist Episcopal church Off
ciating. The bearers were L. C. Daugh.
erty, William McConochie, William
Lavender. ]. A Reid. H. ]. Olmsted,
and F. K Rhoads. Burial was in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
Nine. MaeterIlnek Quits America.

New York, Feb. 16.-Mme Maurice
Maeterlinek left for Europe yesterday
on the steamer La Provence. She
was enthusiastic over everything
American, from beautiful women TO
Harlem fats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
THOMAS COLLINS FUNERAL.

The remains of Thomas Collins
were taken to Stafford, Kans. last
night, where burial will take place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

We're engaged in SELL
ing things dear to every
mans heart.
Shirts, ties, collars, un-
derwear. An abundance.
Our shirts have a splen-
did reputation-and live
up to it. Wilson Bros.
and Cluett Shirts.
Not only the usual neg
hgee, pleated or plain, but
a wide variety, soft col
lars and cuffs. French
cuffs, $1.00 to $500.
Close fitting underwear
closer prices.
Light weight woolens
from the sleeps backl
And the usual fine ribbed
garments. soc a gar
ment and up to $3.50.
Union suits if you pre-
fer them.
A dollar and up to
$500 a suit.
Spring hats, all the
latest styles in Stetson
and Longley's (union
made).
First and foremost
clothiers to men and
young men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
MRS. l.. G. ADAMS.

Mrs. l. G. Adams OF Rapids City
died shortly after noon today. She
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
ON A HURRIED TRIP.

On the occasion of his return to
Rock Island a few days ago Mr.. Tav-
enner spoke of his mother having
come out as far as Chicago with him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-29

they had more than they could &C
commodate. This place is rapidly
coming to the front People come an6
see and are satisfied and go away and
send others to enjoy our beautiful
scenery and waters, and the fine fish
and crabs we have here.
Mr.. John mckinley, who has beer
stopping at Indianola Inn for the past
two months, went to Pensacola on the
Capt. Fritz Sunday to spend a day OF
two and attend to some business, after
which he will return for a few days
stay, ere his return to Montgomery
He is much improved in health since
he came here.
Mrs. D. F. Cater, very charming
lady from Bagdad, IS pleasantly 10
Gated at Indianola Inn for few weeks
stay. She was joined here last Friday
by her niece, Miss Laura w. Creary
and little daughter, Mary Emma, Of
Pensacola.
Mr.. Glenn Brooks, deputy sheriff, ar
rested two negroes last Saturday for
selling whiskey and took them to Pen
sacola on the Capt. Fritz
Uncle Tom Brooks has on hand &
large patch of fine watermeions, which
are being much enjoyed by all the
guests at this place.
Mrs Resale Akin and Misses Evs
Hilda Hallmark were called home
very suddenly last Wednesday by tn;
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-29
BLUFF SPRINGS.
Special to The journal.

Bluff Springs, Aug. 2S.-Mrs. Leo
Binnings and baby of Bogalousa, La,
are the guests of her aunt, Mrs. Addie
McDavid.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Davis and son,
Charles. of Pensacola, are the guests
of relatives here this week
Miss Merdella Parker, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Parker, returned to Mobile Tues
day.
Miss Ellen Dick is visiting relatives
in Atmore.
Mrs. Albert McDavid and two chill
dren Of Century, are visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Addie McDavid.
J. E. Parker of Albany, Ca, is Wis
iting his parents here.
Mrs. ]. E. Spoon of Brent, spent
several days here last week with rela-
tives.
Chas w. Wheat and Hargis Con
zalez of Pensacola. were pleasant Wis
itors at the home of Mrs. Maggie Nc
David Sunday.
w. A. Stilley of Fitzgerald, Ga, is
visiting his parents, Judge and Mrs.
w. R. StilIey.
Mrs. w. McDavid of Century, and
sister, Mrs. Marion Keith Of Texas,
spent Thursday here with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. McCaskill.
S. F. Stanton of Camden, Ala, spent
several days here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. z. Meade Wilson, who
have been visiting relatives here for
some time, left Thursday for Pensa-
cola.
f. ]. Lee, who has been to Cincin-
natl and Louisville on his vacation,
returned here Friday.
Mrs. Florence MCGOWAN Of Mobile,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Moore, of
Pleasant Hill.
Mr.. Link of Mobile. was here on
business Wednesday.
B. H. Smith Of McDavid, spent Sun
day here with his sister, Mrs. Maggie
McDavid.
Mr.. Dallas Cobb, who has been act
ing railroad agent here for two weeks
left yesterday for DeFuniak. He made
many friends while mere, who re-
GREETED his departure.
Misses Essie Mae and Doris Gan
nan Of McDavid, spent Sunday here,
the guests of Miss Jamie McDavid.
w L. Fillingim visited his parents
here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry McDavid Of OAK
Grove, Ala, are visiting Mr.. and MIS-
E. A. McCaskin at Nora.
F. c. Hecker returned home from
Chicago Thursday.