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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

met yesterday afternoon with Mrs.
Will Gauley, $50 Fortieth street There
was a large attendance of members,
and plans were completed for the an
nual Washington birthday dinner to
be given in the church Feb. p. At the
close of the business session the host
ess served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

ing by the degree team of Fay Halves
camp, No. PSI, OF Rock Island. 1t is
expected that at least 200 will attend
the school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

Only One "Bromo ouinlne."
That is Laxative Bromo Quinine.
Look for the signature Of Z. w. Grove.
Used the world over to Cure Cold In
One Day. Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16
Be A BOOSTER, IS
POPULAR SLOGAN

BE booster! Put your shoulders
to the wheel and boost!" was the slo-
gan expressed from beginning to end
of the banquet and program given last
evening in Odd Fellows hall by Ucal
lodge, No. COS, l. o. o. F. to advance
plans for the building that is to be the
home of the Odd Fellows within less
than a years time. The spirit evil
denced throughout the meeting augurs
well for the success of the building
project, and 1t promises to continue
till the lodge has a home of its own.
There were more than 200 Odd Fek
lows present last evening. Following
an elaborate banquet, Jerry E. Wood
in, acting as POSTMASTER, explained
the purpose of the meeting and then
called for the first number of the eve
ning's program. And every number
of the program was featured by the
booster slogan and enthused the men,
who had assembled in the interests of
Odd Fellowship.
SEARLE SPEAKS.
Hon. c. ]. Searle, prominent barris-
ter and politician, was the first speak
er. He said in his address that the
Mississippi valley promises to be the
controlling section of the country
within very short time He said that
inasmuch as the valley is expanding, 1t
is up to Rock Island to expand and
that the Odd Fellows can do their
share by building a home of which
Rock Island will be proud.
MAYOR is EMPHATIC.
Mayor H. NJ. Schriver was the next
speaker. In no uncertain terms did
he state his views on the local situa-
ton as far as boosting is concerned.
He said that if men would only stop
standing on street corners and knock
ing, and change their tactics by aid
ing city officials and others in the con-
duct of their duty, things would be
accomplished and there would be q
lgreater Rock Island. He advised the
Odd Fellows to put their shoulders to
the wheel and build the home without
cringing and delaying. Senator A. F
Landee of Moline told in his address
of the feat accomplished in Moline
told in his address of the feat accom-
plished in Moline through the build
ing. He said that it was equally pos
sible for Rock Island to erect home
that will bring credit to the organiza
ton and at the same time, will ad
vance the lodge fellow ship, social!
and fraternally. E. C. Turner of Cam
bridge who was here when the presen
hall was dedicated, concluded tn
evenings program. Other program
numbers were given by Mrs. L. L
Hance. Miss Gladys Dunlevy and Mis-
Gladys Thompson.
DOING GOOD WORK.
The building committee which wa
appointed several weeks ago an
; which has been doing faithful work
consists of w. c. Dali, chairman; 1
L. Hance, secretary; Phil Fisher, Gu
9 Blankenburg, c. V. Johnson, job
9 Swanson, Otto Rudert, George Snitzel
!. David Hathaway and John Gardner
Subscription blanks for bonds wer
, passed among the members last nigh
: and out of the As returns, large sur
: was subscribed. The approximate cos
. of the building is $4,000. 1t is locate
at Fourth avenue, west of Eighteent
street is to be three stories in height
and arranged so that the ground foe
= can be rented for store room. 1t
expected that the rent from the stor
:. rooms will aggregate $4,000, or ne
- income of $4,000. The second floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

to be used for club rooms and dance
hall, and the third for lodge rooms.
BREAK GROUND IN SPRING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

women's silk lined Mocha gloves
in blacks, browns and greys, $1.25
A lot of Zion laces, cotton Tor
chon, walls and clunys in edges and
Insertions, a yard ............3G
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-16

Embroidery remnants or various
kinds and lengths, each. ......S Sc
Another lot of fancy flannelettes
in many styles and colors, 10c
values, yard Sc
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
YOUTH HOLDS UP
 AGED FARMER
Joseph Bassett Fifteen Years Demands Watch and Money.
HALF 4 DOLLAR REWARD
Robber Kept Revolver Leveied at Vio- tim as He Backed from the Scene on Lonely Road In-
 10 the Woods.

Danielaon.-'I want your watch and your money, and 1 want t right off. was the way that Joseph Bassett. aged l5, put the hod-up proposition to George l.. Sweet. aged Co. a farmer, and dealer in produce and eggs Of Brooklyn. The scenario was lonely bit of road in Brooklyn Bassett, with a leyelled revolver, made the farmer put up his hands. Then followed the prevailing style of holdups. Bassett threw his cap on the ground and or dered Sweet to shell out" The lat ter went deep into his pockets and found fifty cents which he tossed into the cap. Sweet said he did not have d cent more Bassett, still holding the gun towards the farmer. gathered up the booty and backed into the woods. Sweet came into town and told the police of his adventure He said that he met Bassett here while selling eggs and butter. Bassett ask. ed for ride over to Brooklyn. When on the stretch of road where no house was in sight, Bassett got off the seat and had Sweet follow him The lat ter says he looked ut the hold-up as & joke
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Trade School Fooled.

Bridgeport fact that the State Trade school here unknowingly mana- factured number of slot gambling machines has just leaked out through a recent police raid It is said that the man who contracted to have them made carefully concealed their nature by having an important part made elsewhere The man operated chain of slot machines throughout the city. The trade school simply made the wooden cabinet. This machine Is the kind that has a front board studded with little brass nails. leading to a number of different slots \ cent dropped In the slot at the top ioggles from one brass nail to another and finally drops into one of the apertures. The player may g~ nothing or may get % cents. or 5. or 10 cents fer his cent.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
lonu Chsncery Case.

New Haven.---A case in the law courts here. in legal longevity rival ling Charles Dickenss Illustrative chancery suit of Jardyce vs. Jar dyce. is now in process of settlement, owing to the sale of the property and withdrawals of contestants. IL is cit ed as record case of prolonged Con, necticut litigation. lt began on Nov ember 2l. 1901. as the case of Ives vs. Beecher for interpretation of will. During it's eleven years of life it has had six different titles been seven times to the supreme court of the state and before eighteen different judges of whom one is dead and three have left the bench. Nine different firms of lawyers have been counsel in the case The original property in- volved was about S50.000.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
TROLLEY WINS
 RATE CONTEST
Public Utilities Commission Moi
 To Reduce Fare.
IS FIRST CASE OF ITS KIND
Passengers on Manchester Hsrtford Line Wanted Connecticut Company to Charge Ten Gents Instead of
 Fifteen for Trip.

Special Hartford Eorrasp spoHdencel.
 Hartford Trolley passengers Cn he Manchester Hartford inc of tue Con necucnt company sill continue 10 pay 1t cssfts for q trip ln decision hand cd down by the public utilities com mission. relative 10 the petition Of Herbert C. Bowers and fourteen oth. CTS Of Manchester, requesting a ten cent fare to Hartford. fhe petition is denied IL is the first decision of the Kind handed down by fbe commission. The decision says in part. 4 passen- gen can ride from any point on the line in Manchester to City hall, Hart lord. for l5 cents. with transfer prigi- iegea at the end of the line to any point within the five cent zone from City hall, Hartford. thus making it possible te ride maximum distance ef between fifteen and sixteen miles for IS cents in either direction. In view Of all the evidence presented, and facts obtained. and taking into consideration the added aad increas- Ing cost Of labor and mater the h. efeasing demand for better service and equipment. the increasing legisla five burdens imposed upon street rail way companies In the care. repair and maintenance of highways and the sur plus necessary 10 meet extraordinary expenditures. we are Of the opinion that the rate Of one and one half cents per mile. or I5 cent fare between Hartford and Manchester Is not an unreasonable rate for service render ed Taking Into consideration the difficulties Of equalizlng fares on a five cent unit and zone basis and consider ing the communication tickets and transfer privileges IS they maintain on these lines. we do not find that degree Of discrimination which would warrant reducing the Manchester fare 10 10 cents The commission finds that the ealue Of the Manchester line Is 1900 GOO. al a conservative estimate, and on this valuation the company reaps a dividend of practically seven per cent. az against dividend of two and onehalf per cent. on the eapitali- zafion Of S40 .oo0 900 for the entire Connecticut eompany's system.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Deaths

In Norwich, March s, Mrs. Eliza beth Spicer Fox, widow of the late Finley Fox of Woodstock, aged 92.
 In Putnam, March &, Mrs. Louise Emmons, aged 57.
 In Burlington, R. l., March II, Alfred Pray, formerly iof Brooklyn Conn. Funeral at Westiield ceme- tery, DanielSon.
 In Boston recently, Mrs. Millie B. Kelley, 70 wears, of Danielson.
 In Providence, March 6, Mrs. LeXi Bartlette. Funeral at her former home in DayNile.
 In Pomfret, March s, Netlie Quig- ley, 70 years.
 In Springfield, Mass, recently, James W. Graham, formerly of Plain field.
 In POmfret Landing, March l0, Albertus S. Bruce, aged % years.
 In Millimantic, March 10, Monroe Church: Funeral at Mt. Hope ceme- tery.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
STOMACH TROUBLES
Cured By Vinol-Here is Proc

Cured By Vinol-Here is Proof
 Seymour, Ind-tT was troubled with chronic stomach trouble, and five weeks ago it got so bad I had to give up work. I had tried various medi- c'1es without relief. and was finally induced to try Vinol. After taking the first bottle l was greatly benefited. .im now on the third bottle and ready to resume work Am rapidly gaining in weight and strength" Edw. Me man.
 It Is the curative medicinal ele- ments of the cods' flyers. combined with the strengthening properties of tonic iron contained in Vinol which makes it so successful in restoring perfect digestion and at the same time it builds up the tired. over worked and rundown system.
 Try a bottle of vinol with the un- derstanding that your money will be returned If 1t does not help you.
 ] r. Donahue, Druggist, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
contes, By Weight,

Middletown n-Seeking to reduce their weight dozen of the most prominent women of Deep River, a few miles below here. have organized club which will go upon semi-week- ly walks during the next few months. The club has been divided into two sections under the leadership of cap tains, and at the eHd of six months the halt dozen whose weight aggregate the most will entertain the other six with their husbands. Mrs, James Il Messenger, wife If the pastor of the First Baptist Church, is the leader os enc Of the divisions. Mrs Ernest L. prann whose husband edits the vii. lage newspaper, captains the other section.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
JaIl For Fraud.

Martin MeNamara WIS sentenced to four months in jail on four counts of fraud it was charged that he had iheen going about Stamford represent. Ing that he vas selling letter boxes ay order of the government, and In some instances had collected money in advance for the letter boxas. In court he said il had been his intention after securing sufficient orders to pur. chase the boxes at hardware store and fill his orders.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Monnst1iners Pay Flnes.

In the United States court at New Haven Joshua Ellis, one of the men tmpiecated in the Illicit distillery at Stamford. paid his fine of s2oo and was released from jail where he has been confined since sertencc was i'm. posed Meyer Katx. who was fined sT5e also paid up.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Short Weight Charged.

Max sussman of New Haven was arrested by patfolman Charles Clark son of the Howard avenue station on q warrant charging him with selling nafe by short weight The informa ton ia the case was turned over to the prosecuting officer by seaier Of Weights and Measures Edward J. Maroney.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
4an.n In eusIness rlde.

Ese returns of the New York. New Hxwen and Hartford Railroad com paIIy for February traffic show a gain of gross earnings of approximately S6eB COG for the steam road as com pared with February Of 1911, and a gain of about sl6o.ooe for the sabst s1azg lines
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
In For Perjury.

New Hayen--In q recent trial for forgery in the city court, Samuel Ros- enberg stated, in reply to question of City Attorney Booth, that he was unable to write. After the trial with City Attorney Booth standing back of him looking on --unknown to him. of course-Rosenberg. as is the custom. signed the clerks book when he re- ceived his witness fec. Rosenberg was arrested by Detective Dunlap on . charge of perjury.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Laroe Herd of Deer.

The herd of deer that has wntered ln the section south and southwest of Huntington has been seen on numer ous occasions of late. Passengers on the Mlldale Cheshire trolley line saw q herd of twenty The animals seemed 10 be tame and did not mind the pass ing trolley ear.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Mrs. Troup Gives $50

Mrs Alexander Troup of New Ha- ven. has given 500 toward the building fund If tse St Agnes Home for Or phans ts he erected in Hartford This is the second larg. gift frcm this city, the Rev Father Russell having con. fribnted sl 900.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Births

In Dayville, March ), a son to Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Hazen
 In Putnam, March 9, a daughter, Eugenia to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lom- bardo.
 In Putnam, March s, a son, Richard Wheelock, to MT. and Mrs. c. Harold Gilpairic.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
M aria 0e s

In Brooklyn, March :, by Rev. of Danielson and Miss Ethel Grace Allen of Brooklyn.
 In Rochester, N. Y., March ?, Max well J. Reynolds of Dayville, and Miss Irene T. Rush of Adams Basin, N. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
Killed By Fire Auto.

John Whitman. s5 years old. was struck and instantly killed by an auto mobile fire truck of squad A. Witt man became confused and stepped in front Of the apparatus. He leaves Widow and six children.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15

N lstrlct V Putnam. <. froba,e CouTi, March tJ a4th, isl2
 Essate of Mary V. raueslo late ot Putnam, de eeASetl
 Tpoa the application Of Hazard fartelio. Executors therein. praying that an instrument in writing pafpoftlag t0 he the last wtli and testament 1G said Mary V iPaFtello. dFScessed may he approved, allowed and admitted 10 Pro- bate.
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined al the Probate ofiee In Putnam in said district on the aoth day of March. A. n.,l9s2. al 10 o'clock ln the forenoon, and that puhlie notice De given of the pendency of said application aud the time and place, of hearing tAereoa, by publishing copy os this ersier in a new spapsr having < circulation in said district aud oy posting copy thereof oa the paosle sts1 post in the Town os Putnam, nearest where the deceased last dweit.
 Certified from Record,
 EDWARD G. WRIGHT Judge
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
ohFld Burned.

Mary Rieeo. 3 years old. of New Ha. von, was burned to death h Q shed at the home af her grandfather. John Hatten q. Nail.nsfcrd.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15
How IhIs }

We eaer One Hundred Dollars Reward lo any easu ef Caiagfh that cannot be cured hY saahss GaisfrA Cure.
 Fl. CHENEY < co. Toledo O. We. the nndefsis ned have kreNn r d. gszeaex for tue iast iA wears and believe hun sssfisctly honarahle in all business Transactions cad financially able to carry out any ohligA' eans n.ads hs his firm
 WAIprSa, KfSsAS < MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Haa-s CAtarrh Cure is taken internally, se- ksg directly apon the blood aud mucous sur faces ~f tie system. Testimonials sent free E-ice @ae per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Wake Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Putnam patriot., 1912-03-15

The new fashions are ruined if the figure has rigidity. Ii must be supple as a young ehild's.
 The G-B q Ia spirite Corset eonserves lovely lines m the natural figure, if there to start with, or develops beauty of line, if not there to start with.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-11-14
UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY CLOSING OUT PRICE

Underwear
ST. Womens Merode union SUITS pure white cotton perfe
fitting made high neck long sleeves ankle length,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-11-21
Myriad Minded.

To run newspaper. all a fellow ha.
to do is TO be able to write poems. dis.
cuss the tariff and money questions,
umpire base bali game, report a W.
ding, saw wood. describe fire so the
the readers will shed their wrsps, max
81 do the work of $40, shine at dance,
measure calico, abuse the liquor habit,
test whlskey, subscribe to charity,
go without meals, attack free silver
wear diamonds, invent advertisements,
sneer at snobbery, overlook scandal, ap
praise babies, delight pumpkin raisers
minister to the afflicted, heal the dis
gruntled, fight to a finish, set type
mold opinions, sweep the office, SPEAK
at the prayer meetings and stand in
with everybody and everything. Pale
slime (Mo.) Wabash Pearl.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-11-21
Porto RiCO'S New Wonder.

From far away Porto Rico comes re-
ports of wonderful new discovery that
is believed will vastly benefit the peo-
pie. Ramon 7. Marchan, of BARGE
loneta, writes DIR. Kings New Dis
covery is doing splendid work here. 1t
cured me about five times of a terrible
coughs and colds, also my brother of n
severe cold In his chest and more than
~ others, who used it on my advice.
We hope this great medicine will vet be
sold in every drug store in Porto Rico -
For throat and lung troubles it has no
equal. A trial will convince YOU of it,
merit. so cents and 81. 90. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-11-21

And still the wonder is that Gov
ernor Mann fails to appoint the members
of the Normal board. Not that the
school suffers by reasons of the delay.
but that 1t is public duty, which should
have been discharged many months
past, " is the complaint of the Farmville
correspondent of the Appomattox Times
Virginia.
And the institutions of higher learn
ing in the state suffer while the Cover
nor plays petty politics. What are you
going to do about it?
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-11-21
GEL I0GEIHER.

The facts all seem to prove
what many people have forgotten,
that the great republican quarrel of
1912 was neither moral nor econor-
&c nor religious, but wholly person
al. One wing refused MIR. Taft's
leadership. The other wing re-
Jected Mr.. Roosevelt's leadership
There is hardly another question on
which they cannot come into sub
stsntial agreement, just as they
have in the past New York
World.
Surel The only difference this yea,
was the personal ambition of would be
leaders. There is no reason why the
great rank and file Of the party cannot
now again get together on the questions
that have made the party great, such
as: Protection, preservation of Ameri-
can institutions, preservation of al
American territory and preventing the
pulling down of the American flag wher.
ever 1t has been raised. Progress-the
republican party being the true party of
progress since its inception, and needs
no qualifying adjective to show this
fact. In fact, as the World says, there
Is no vital question between the two
wings of republicans, and all the rank
and file need to do is to get together
and get rid of the leaders, who do not
get In line for the true principles of the
party.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-11-21
Constitutional Amendments.

The present form of ballot for con-
stitutional amendments in Virginia is
altogether inadequate. In fact, our
system of submitting proposed changes
in the organic law to the electorate is
insufficient, because there is no correct
and complete method by which the peo-
pie can be informed as to what they are
voting upon and what are the argu-
ments on both sides of the issue to be
decided. Thousands of voters yester-
day doubtless balloted upon the consti-
tutional amendments with the scantest
possible knowledge of what effect the
changes would have if passed; many
others refrained from voting altogeth-
er. because they lacked any informa-
ton as to the amendments. II the vo-
ters had been adequately informed, the
result would have been more intelli-
gently reached So vital a matter as a
change in the supreme law of the state
ought not to be wrought in confusion,
misinterpretation, MI understanding
and ignorance. In the election
yesterday there were thousands of vo-
tiers who were totally uniformed of
the issues for their decision and the ar
guments for and against their action. >"
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Nov 6.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1912-11-21
Twenty Tests of Progress For Your County

l. Is every country boy and girl in
your county getting a six-months school
term?
2. Have you county superintendent
of education giving his whole time to
the work?
3. Have you voted road bonds or a
road tax?
4. Have you a county superintendent
of health employed for all his time?
5. Does the Farmers Union or anv
other farmers organization thoroughly
cover your county?
6. Have you a good county fair?
7. Do you select for your county of
ficials the men who will help the county
forward fastest instead of the men who
serve the party machines best?
8. Are your churches gaining in
strength and influence and the people in
temperance and morality?
9. Have you properly supported
farmers institutes, and are there insti-
tutes for farm women as veil as men?
10. Have you Corn Clubs for the
boys and Tomato Clubs for the girls?
IL. If you are in the tick-infested
territory, are you doing anything to
eradicate the ticks and get out of the
cattle quarantine?
IL. Have you shown sufficient inter-
est in the Farmers Cooperative Dem
onstration Work to get its advantages
for your farmers?
Is. Have you rural free delivery
everywhere you might have it?
IA. Has every school in your county
good library?
10. Can your boys and girls get the
advantages of good high school near
them, without leaving their home COM
munities?
16. Are you cooperating with the
State in the fight to exterminate hook
worm disease?
II. Is there a good rural telephone
system covering the county?
Is. Are you supporting wide-awake
county paper-one that is more inter-
ested in the progress of the county than
in partisan politics-and are your farm
ers taking the best farm papers?
10. Have you abandoned the old fee
system of paying county officers?
20. Are your citizens and your board
of commissioners willing to go down
into their jeans and produce the neces-
sary money, economically administered,
to secure these profitable forms of prog
ress?
These are twenty tests of progress.
Let 5 represent good" in each case,
then take the score and see how much
your county lacks of grading up to the
desired 100" mark. Perhaps your
county paper may be willing to discuss
the program and let the reader join in
plans for remedying deficiencies. The
Farmer.