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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
SHIPPERS ALSO FAIL TO SUPPORT
MARKET AND PRICES FALL
TO 10 CENTS.
CATTLE MARKET SLOW,
PRICES TEND DOWNWARD
Where Price Changes Wore Noted
They Were Towards Lower Levels,
Both For Steers and Butcher Stock
Lambs Firm and Sheep Strong =
Current Quotations.

Chicago. March Hogs were od10
cents lower today Lack of support
from shippers and iethargy of the
packers brought about the decline. The
top for prime hogs was placed at
$6.52ls.
Combined receipts of hogs at eleven
markets Wednesday aggregated 109,-
500. or 2S500 mere than week ago
500 less than a year ago and $4,000 less
than the corresponding Wednesday
two years ago. For the week thus TAR
Chicago received 500 900. or 10000 in
crease over last week. 2l.000 more than
last year ard $4,000 above the same
period two years ago. With the eNcep-
ton OF Cleveland and indianapolis re-
CENTS Wednesday showed gain, espe-
ciallv in Chicago and Omaha. Chi
CAGES run was 1880 higher than last
Wednesday. and Omaha. where re-
CENTS we're bou, two-thirds. increased
5000. Total number OF hogs received
a. eleven markets so far this year ag-
rr.gate 1865. 900. or 1921 GOO more than
the same time last year and an in
crease of 2,001.00 over the correspond
Cattle.
Cattle were slow, and where there
were price changes they were on the
side of lower values, both in the case
OF steers and of butcher stock.
Chicago's arrivals were little
above expectations Wednesday at H.
coo and western markets showed rel
ative increase as We'll, the tota! at SIX
markets a; $4,000 head standing
against $4,000 one week ago and 3o,ooo
one wear ago. Arrivals at SIN mar
kets for the first half of this week al
So 600 head show against $4,000 same
time last week and 100000 one year
ago The years supply of cattle Is
constantly dropping behind that OF last
year at the six markets. 1,S42.O0o for
the wear to date standing $4,000 head
below the crop for the same time last
YEAR and a shrinkage in weight OF cat
tie of about forty pounds per mead as
compared with last year rendering the
deficiency OF beef still more pro-
nounced.
A fairly liberal weekend run OF
cattle is anticipated for this week as
conditions have been. more favorable
for getting cattle started to market
and prices have surely been attractive
enough to bait out pretty liberal
movement of cattle for the trace mere
the balance of the week.
Attitude of local buyers in the
trade is an indication that beef mar
lsets both locally and in the east have
been relieved considera bly, of their
congestion as compared with fort
night ago, the reduced marketing OF
cattle both east and west entailed by
the bad weather at the opening OF
each of the last two weeks having
teen timely correction Of the badly
burdened beef trade OF which 80
much complaint was made here dur
ing the earlier part Of the last half
eff February.
Sheep
Lambs were firm and prime westerns
sold at $40 Sheep We're strong.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07

Of beef on the frame. Killers have
been constantly overbiddins the price
,thatsfeeders can afford to pay for the
young stun 10@15c in most cases.
There was . chance to get wedge In
here and there yesterday for the feeder
stun owing to the more adequate sup
ply Of medium to good class beef stock
but the supply Of feeders of good class
is still considerably short Of the needs
Of the trade, restricted tho they are by
the high cost Of grain and fodder
Eastern men have not been as much
in evidence In the trade the past week
and the lighter classes of stockers and
pain feeders have been going with.
sales of the very plain to fair light
stockers mostly at s4.o064.65. only
something very thin and scrubby below
that and the strictly good to very
choice breezy class of stockers at $4.s5
1850. the latter price being available
for a high bred class Of feeders to get
them away from killers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Probate Notice.

office of the clerk of the district
court
State of Iowa, Marshall county. S.
District court March term, A. d. 1917
To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of your are HEREBY
notified TO appear at the court house IN
Marshalltown. Iowa. in said county, at
o'clock a. M. on the 10th day of April,
1912. to attend the proof of and pro-
batting an instrument in writing pur-
porting to be the last will and tesla
ment of William Smith. late of Mar
shall county, Iowa. deceased. at which
time and place you will appear and
show cause If any, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
In testimony whereof. l have hereto
subscribed my name and affixed the
seal of the district court. this eth day
Of March A. D. 1872.
F. NJ, HARADON.
Clerk of the District Court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
THROW OUT the LINE J.
Give the kidneys Help and Many Pee.
Pile Will Be Happier.


Throw Out the Life Line
The kidneys need help.
They're overworked-can't get the
poison filtered out Of the blood.
They're getting worse every minute.
Will you help them?
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought
thousands Of kidney sufferers back
from the verge Of despair.
Read this case:
T. S. Lockhart. Of Aurelia. Iowa.
says: "I have found Doan's Kidney
Pills so beneficial that / am pleased to
recommend them. was almost unable
to work. owing to sensitiveness
across the small Of my back that pre-
vented me from STOPPING or lifting.
Doan's Kidney Pills improved my con-
dition in every way and restored my
strength and energy. have often
recommended this remedy to other
kidney sufferers and in each case it,
use has brought good results"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. T.. solo
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Chicago Produce.

Chicago. March q.
Butter-Firn: creameries, 2.a3o
diaries. 2.m2S.
Esgs-Firn: receipts 1927 cases; at
mark. cases included, 1872 a 10; ordi-
nary firsts. 1872 frsts. 1914 q 1912.
Cheese-F'ir.n; daisies. liz a -:
twins. 174 GI7la: Young Americas.
17ls a Is: long horns. /. ~ ais.
Pouitry-Easier: turkeys, alive. Il:
dressed. 1872; chickens, alive, i4ia :;
dressed, Is: springs. alive i4i2: dressed
"a
Pork-May. 15.521a 1915.
Lard-May. go.
Ribs-May. s.67;2.
Rye-No. .. $50.
Barlev-soG $50
Timothy-11. 90 Ni4.5o.
6.00G 21.5o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Minn.apo,i. Cash Grain Clos.

minneapolis Cash Cram Close.
FURNISHED by l.. G. Clay. grain mer.
chant, "a East Main Phone 6S.]
Minneapolis, March Z.
Wheat-No. l hard. 1.09; No.
northern, 1884,: to arrive. 1.0S6 1.0SE
No northern. 1861: to arrive. 1,0t
@1.O61s; No. northern. 1.O4k: No
l durum to arrive. los: No. durun
to arrive. l.02.
Corn-No. yellow. 64R @651s; tc
arrive, 64ls; No. corn. 5s@62.
Oats-No. white, oOQ501s; No. 5
41a49.
Barley-700125.
Rye-90d91; to arrive 80.
FlaX-2.051o
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
New York Produce.

New York. March :.
Butter-Firn: receipts. 4.41o: cream
cry specials. 80: extra. Big; hrsts. so
nSl; state dairy. 3od 3o1.; process
specials, 27ia.
Cheese-Firm.
Eggs-Weak: receipts. 1886: fresh
gathered selected extras. 23G "a: firsts
%: seconds. 2l02li3 western gath
cred white. 22G %.
Pouitrv-Dull: western chickens. 10:
fowls. l1@1S; turkeys. IN 20: dressed.
firm: western fowls, 131sdl6: turkeys.
12N21
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
St. Louis Cash Grain Close.

FURNISHED by l.. G.. Clay. grain mer-
chant. "A East Main. Phone 6S)
ST Louis. March q
Wheat Nc. > -ea, 1.n3ls. o. "a: No
red, l.oc: No. red, 96Q9S: No. ,
hard. 1.021 II G1.12: No 8 hard, 1909
10: No 4 hard. 9569s
Corn-No. 8. 67M67a: No. 4. s5is q
So; No. yellow 67l4 d67A2 No. 3
white. 6S'. 169a.
Gats-Eo. white. 81: standard, 81
@ 3s4: No. white. So z a 5Sl2: No. 4
H!2itc. 5221- c.; Nc >. 53. \" 2. 52le :
No. 4, SIG
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Rance Of CHICAGO Grain Prices.

Chicago March
wheat-May opened at 1.o4i4 a
1.o4ss: highest, 1.o42s: lowest. 1.o3l2
closed, 1oSa4; July opened at 9sA2 q
9Ss; closed, 9Sls.
Corn-May opened at IT'S G71A
highest. 711a0715s; lowest. .osl q
4; closed. 71AM7114: July opened
a. 11lAa714; closed. ia 711s.
Oats-May opened at So ISIS; high
est. 53lk; lowest 5275; closed, 525s a
52s4: July opened at 491 1915; closed
4s@ @4Ss4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
PROMISING CONDITION OF WIN.
TER WHEAT, ESPECIALLY IN
KANSAS, CAUSES DECLINE.
DIT TRADERS PROFIT By
STEADY OPENING PRICES
Corn Prices Weaken Under Favor
able Crop in Arsentina-oats in Poor
Demand, Shorts Apparently Having
Covered Too Freely - Provisions
Lower.

Chicago. March 1.-Reports that
winter wheat, especially IN NaNsds'
was maintaining a promising oltlooN
had a good deal TO do today with turn
ing the wheat market in a ooWnWt'iu
direction Pit traders took advahtss
of this news to sell on an lnl'a "u
vance due to bullish cables. The open
ing was a shade TO Il q IS higher. MAY
started at s1.04l. a 1.04%s a gam OF
lis to 1s4A. and then declined 70
$1.04.
A further setback resulted from local
spectators pounding the market ne
close was steady with May IS q Il net
lower at 5000
Statements thai the Argentina h%F-
vest was under way with the Wea'Eel
favorable and with early samples eN-
cellerlt il. quality tended 10 WEAKEN 'he
corr, market Nay opened unchahseo
to IA I'D a, 71hs TN. ard reacted 70
II.
Heavy sales by a leading packer lee
70 additional weakness. but support at
the decline brought about an uptnrn
The close was steady at lis q ia, =
shade under last night.
Oats.
Oats were not IT good demand, ShoT's
apparently having covered rather TOO
freely. May started unchanged 10 :
higher al $50 531s. and dropped 70
5ea
Provisions.
General commission selling carried
down PROVISIONS a decline al the yards
was held chiefly responsible FIST
sales ranged from 90 a ) 20 l,32 cents
lower, with July delivery 1882 Z Tor
pork. .a.45as471a for lard. and $500
sS2]a for ribs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07

right Of the people. then they must
repndiate the principles and the policies
of Abraham Lincoln. II they are true
to the teachings Of Lincoln. II they do
believe in the right Of the people to
rule, then they are bound also to hold
that the power Of the people. in, the
language Of Mr. Justice Bradley, speak
ing for the supreme court. 10 superior
"a all legislatures and all courts, and
expresses the will Of the ultimate SOW.
ereignty Of the whole country"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Peoria Cash Grain Close.

FURNISHED BY l. G. Clay grain mer-
chant. - East Main Phone So
Peoria March :.
Corn-Steady: No. > write s5L. No.
8 yellow, 651es: No. I yellow, Sc q
6:l.; No. 5 mixed. s5: No T. mixed.
63 az; no grade, 55l2.
oats-Jnchansed: standard, 52ia ::
No. ) white. 52L.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
The Money Market.

New York March Prime mer-
camille paper. 404h per cent: sterling
exchange, steady: bankers bills at
4s425 for sixty Gay bills. and at 4s720
for demand: money on call steady. 2ss
G214; ruling rate 23s: closing bid,
2as: time loans. firm: sixty days. 8 per
cent: ninety days. 81 per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool. March :.
Wileat-Spot. firm: No Manitoba.
S. Sd: futures. strong: March. IS 115sd
Corr-Spot. quiet: new American
mixed 6s I'd; old. Gs lid: futures
March. IS esd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Minneapolis Cash Wheat.

Minneapolis, March !.
Cash wheat closed: No. hard,
los; No. northern. 1857; No .
northern. i.QS12: No. 5 104ic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
stoekers and FEEDER.

still hampered in their attempts TO se-
cure stock OF weighty feeders. by the
fierce competition that buyers on
slaughtering account have been putting
up for everything in the steer line that
shoSD seine weight and . little picking
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
CHICAGO Grain Close.

Chicago. March I.
whea,-No. . red. 1.o27s q l.o4; No. 3
red eSd1.0s: No. hard. l,0Si2 q
1.o5A: No. 3 hard. 9e6103A.
Corn-No. 3, ses4 as7; No. white,
67A ass; No. 3 yellow, G62. ass.
Oats-No. Q white, SO y q So No )
white, 52A @5sA; standard. $50 54l4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
St. Louis Grain.

St,Louis, Marc h :.
Wheat-Nay. 1o2l2
Corn-May. 7&ss q 1873;
Oats-May. 52s4 I521s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07

How Cold Causes kidney Dissase
Partly by driving blood from the
surface and congesting the kidneys.
and partly by throwing too much work
upon them. Foley Kidney Pills
strengthen the kidneys, give tone TO
the urinary organs and restore the
normal action of the bladder. They
are tonic in action. quick in results.
Try them. Mcbride & Will Drug Com.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
CHICAGO Potato Market.

fredericksburg
Wisconsin-115Ii
Michigan and Ninnesota-i-16 q lis.
Receipts-71 cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Ranna OF Pricea.

The following range Of prices Is
furnished by A. J. Clark, broker. mem
Der Of Chicago Board Of Trade. room
S. fremont block
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07

Chicago Grain Call Prices.
FURNISHED by L. G. Clay. grain mer.
chant, "a East Main. Phone ss.)
Chicago. March I.
Corn-A to cent up.
yOats-Unchanged to II lower.
.ls Wheaf-A to II lower
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Sheep,
Chicago Livestock

Lambs we're firm and prime western:
sold at $40. Sheep We're strong.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Representatiy. Hog Sales.

Below are quoted Few OF the repre-
sentative hog sales:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07
Representative Cattle Sales.

Chicago, March Z.
Below are quoted few Of the rep
l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-03-07

Chicago. March 7.-Cattle-Esti-
mated receipts for today 900; market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
ASK MR.. BROWN
Here's Some Important News for
Men Who Are Growing Bald.

Here's Some Important News for
Men Who Are Growing Bald.
People who have taken our word
for it that PARTISAN SAGE is the
real hair grower, beautif1er and dan
druff cure have never been disap-
pointed. Here's the word of a per-
son who took our word:
Il have been using PARTISAN
SAGE about a year. When l began
to use it I had only light 'fuzz' on
my head. Now l have a good thick
growth. and it is growing thicker
and longer right along. Many peo-
pie don't believe it can be done, but
know from my own experience
with PARTISAN SAGE that it can;
recommend it in the fullest conf
dence.-Gainse Brown, 708 North
Fillmore street, Maryville, Mo.
The above statement was made to
DR.. c. D. Koch of the Koch phar-
macy, Maryville, Mo-, April 20, 1911.
Large bottle so cents at the Harper
House pharmacy and druggists sv-
erywhere. 1t is guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

about as first prize, was Miss Ethel
Lowry Of Aledo. The second prize, a
piano, went to Miss Ruth Harvey of
Aledo. The third prize, a diamond
ring, to Miss Ethel Mawley OF Aledo
and the fourth prize, top buggy. to
Miss Stella Smith of New Boston.
Rev. and Mrs. A. e. Moody of the
First Presbyterian church will give a
series Of receptions to the members of
the congregation and their friends,
Thursday evening and Friday after
noon and evening, February Is and 16.
The receptions will take place in the
church parlors.
A prenuptial attention was given to
Miss Della Farm last Thursday even
ing. The many friends of Miss Farm,
surprised her with plate shower on
that evening. Delicious refreshments
were served and the affair was a most
delightful one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
East Moline

Miss Beck, musical supervisor in
the schools here, will give an enter
tainment at the Lincoln building on
the evening of February 20. She will
be assisted by Edith Lindsay Oliver
of Moline and other local talent.
Mrs. +. z. Buck and daughter OF
Geneseo have been guests at the E. D.
Aldrich home the past week
Mrs. La A Cartwright has been en-
PERTAINING her aunt, Mrs. John Hill
lizard for the past week. Mrs. billiard
has been visiting in Kansas and stop
ped OF here on her way to her home
in Ottawa, III.
Rev. Samuel Pearson Of Chicago
will preach Sunday morning and even
ing at the Congregational church. He
will also hold revival meetings at the
church the coming week.
Mrs. G. F. Schilling entertaine..
the Methodist LADIES' Aid society Wed,
nesday afternoon.
Ella o'Leary of Orion is visiting a
the r. w. Reeve home.
| Mrs. George Walker will entertain
at Valentine party next Tuesday aft
ernoon.
The Plymouth circle will give a II
cent tea at the home Of Mrs. Long
next Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Chester Collier are Ia.
parents Of a baby girl, born SunHa.
morning.
Margaret Wiley ret1rned Sunda,
evening from visit with her cousia
Lois Detwiler in Geneseo.
| Ferd schleuter and son Fred. haE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Early Sunday morning, at her home,
$50 West Fifteenth street. occurred the
death of Mrs. Eliza Hagedorn, for
many years resident of Scott county.
She was born in Berlin, Germany, Feb.
%. 1886, and came here IN August.
1856. She and her husband lived near
Eldridge until 10 years ago, when they
removed to Davenport, where they
have since resided. Surviving are the
husband, Peter Hagedorn, and the fol
lowing children: Emma W. Hagedorn,
Mrs. Laura Mohr, Mrs. Meta NJ. Klindt,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
Three Pioneers Pass Away.

Monmouth, Feb. 13.-Three pioneers
of Warren county died within the last
"a hours. Eliphalet Mitchell, aged 95;
James NJ. Fletcher, 93 years old, and
Fred A. Allen, aged "a. The former
two were farmers residing in the same
neighborhood for so years. The last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

third regiment and later was trans
ferred to the Thirty-fourth. where he
served for 20 months. He then return
cd to Pennsylvania, where he was mar
ried in 1867 to Miss Sarah Fry, who
now survives Two children were born,
George F. Armil surviving, now being
located at Second and Gaines streets.
The funeral will be held from the home
on West Locust street Wednesday az
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock, Rev. Frank
Cole and Rev. W. H. Blancke of1ciat-
ing. The interment will be at Oakdale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

purchased the Harry Best meat mar
ket- Mr.. Best will devote his time to
the real estate business.
H s. Crossley returned Sunday eve
ming from Chicago.
DR.. l.. L. Outten has bought lot on
Second avenue and will erect a $4,000
bungalow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson, who
have moved here from Adrain, Mich,
have gone to housekeeping in rooms
over the postofice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Mrs. Agnes A. Elmergreen, W. P
Hagedorn, Julia T. Hagedorn and Mrs.
Ella ]. Frerck. The funeral will be
held Wednesday afternoon, with inter-
ment at f.le Hill cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
No More Corns
The GUARANTEED Cure Is "Gsts-It. /"

-GETS-IT. !" the guaranteed corn cure, Ia a
wonder. 1t never irritates or turns the true
flesh sore or raw. It can't. 1t Is IS safe as
water. Stockings won't stick to it. Corn
pains stop right Of. The corn or callous or
uart shEivels up, it comes out, and then
blessed relief Best for bunions, too.
Quit shaving your corn with q razor. You
may draw blood and cause blood poisoning.
"GETS-IT," the money-baek corn cure,
Is sold at druggists at . cents q bottle, or
sent on receipt Of price By z. Lawrence &
Co. Chicago. IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Deny Rumored Shutdown.-A report
that several hundred men were laid
of at the Deere & Mansur plant Sat
urday for an indefinite period is denied
at the office of the company. 1t is
stated that less than a score of work
ers were laid Off During the last
week the number of working hours a
day was reduced from nine to eight
hours, but there has been no material
reduction in the size of the working
crew." is the statement made.
Fractures a LImb.-As q result Of
falling on an icy sidewalk Mrs. Frank
voorhees,, wife of the steward at the
Manufacturers hotel, broke bone of
the right leg four inches above the
ankle. The accident occurred Sunday
evening near the corner Of Sixth ave
pGe and Eighteenth street. Mrs. Voor-
bees was taken in the ambulance to
her home, 2109 Fifth avenue, where the
fracture was reduced.
Push Closing Proposition. - Local
supporters of the Men and Religion
Forward movement yesterday morn
ing presented to the city commission
their much discussed petition against
Sunday vaudeville, Sunday pool halls,
Sunday moving picture shows and Sun,
| day theatres. A delegation composed
of 40 men representing a majority OF
the Protestant churches in the city was
present in the council chamber when
the commission began its delibera
lions. The city commission did moi
act on the petition, but took steps to
consider 1t in committee of the whole
When this will be was not stated.
Obituary Record.-Mildred Ruth Sim
leT. infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Siu1ler, residing on Forty-fifth street
died Sunday morning at O'Clock. The
child was born in Freeport, Ill, Jul!
"a, 1910. Remains will be sent Il
Freeport for burial. At the request o
Dr.. ]. H. Love of East Moline cor
oner's inquest was held yesterday al
;ternoon at to inquire into the dealt
of the child, as the physician refuses
to sign the death certificate. He learn
ed after his call, which was not unit
after the child was dead that she hat
never received medical attention, bu
that the parents had been administer
ing patent cough syrup. The jury re
turned an open verdict, declaring tina
death was due to pneumonia.
Death came to John Peterson, 70
many years an employee OF the city i
the street commissioner department
under the old form or government
Sunday morning at Gas at the HON
of his daughter, Mrs Alexander He
stedt, 1922 Fourteenth street. Mr.. Pr
terson, who had attained his S3rd yea
retired from active pursuits seve
years ago, and since then had lived
quiet life. His final illness came upo
him two weeks ago, and since then h
had been confined to his bed. Deaf
was due to the infirmities of ag'
John Peterson was born in Vestergo
land, Sweden, Aug. 10, 1928. In his n;
tive land he was trained to the trad
Of stone mason and followed that pu
suit for many years, or until 1880, tn
year of his emigration to Americi
For three years he resided in Chicag,
then in 1883 came to Moline, whic
had since been his home. The Fl
neral services were held this afte
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Obituary Record. - William Armil,
one of the old residents of Davenport,
died at his home, 507 West Locust
street at ! o'clock yesterday morning,
his death being caused by stomach
trouble. Mr.. Armil was born in West
moreland county, Pennsylvania, Oct.
20, 1884, and came to Davenport in
1874, where he had made his home
since with the exception of about three
years. He was veteran of the civil
war. having enlisted in the Thirty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

named was the inventor of duck call
and bow facing oar, which won world
wide use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
MOLINE

Sparks Start Fire.-Sparks from a
chimney set fire yesterday forenoon to
the roof Of the dwelling owned by
Axel Klingberg, 314 Fifth avenue. An
alarm of fire was sounded and firemen
responded to the call, extinguishing the
blaze with the chemicals.