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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25
Especial TO The Argus.)


New York, April 25.-New York is
interested in the report that Ava Will
ing Astor, first wife of John Jacob
Astor and mother Of Vincent Astor.
is about to join her son here. She
has seen little Of her son since the
latter part Of 1909 when she departed
from her husband and secured a di-
yOrce in the New York courts.
Young Vincent, who has not yet at
tanned his majority, now becomes head
Of the American branch of the Astor
family The John Jacob Astor for
tune, which he will share with his
step-mother and perhaps with his sis
ter Muriel, has been estimated al
S10O,OOOOOO. His fathers real proper,
ty holdings in this city alone were
stated authoritatively last autumn to
be 100000.
Vincent was born November Is
1891, in the old William Aston man.
sion. He was a delicate child and
until he entered Harvard last autumn
he spent six months Of each year at
his fathers country house at Fern
/ clin on the Hudson three months al
/ Newport and three months at the
| town house.
During the past two or three years
[ young AstOr and his father were al
most constant companions. Together
they made a trip 10 the West Indies
| two years ago in which the Aston
yacht, Nourmahal, was not heard from
/ for several weeks. Astor and Vincent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

we're believed to have drowned and
their vessel wrecked at that time.
At the time Of the divorce the
amount of John Jacob Astor's settle
ment on his wife was not made pub
lie, but it was said to be $4,000, 900
in cash, on the provision that this
sum would later revert to Muriel,
whose custody was given TO Mrs. AS
tor. 1t has been rumored that Muriel,
having been placed by the court in
her mothers custody, may not be
among her fathers heirs.
Vincent Astor's rumored engage
ment TO various young society girls,
notably Miss Margaret Andrews, the
daughter of Paul Andrews of New
port, has been made the subject of
gossip for the last year or TIVE.
The young man, just before going
to Harvard last autumn, however. said
he wasn't engaged to anyone, and that
| his only interest was in his studies.
II has been said that Vincent was
interested in Madeline Force before
his father met her.
A report that the young wife, whom
Aston married only last August, would
not get her dover interest in his
estate because the marriage was in
| opposition to a divorce decree issued
by New York court, caused much
discussion. Prominent New York law
yers. however give little weight to
this, saying New York courts would
recognize the marriage as legal so
long as it conformed to the laws OF
the place where it occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

to Chicago, Monday Mr.. Opendyke
accompanied the shipment.
John Hill has been appointed over
seer of the roads in district number
two.
Mrs. Gertie Nicholson of Moline is
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Beal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Arguebright,
who spent their vacation at the home
of Mrs. Arguebrights parents. Mr. and
Mrs Sylvester Daily, returned to their
homes at Battle Creek, Mich, Satur-
day.
Verna Mumma and Viola Eckstrom
with their parents.
Samuel Bryant of Port Byron spent
Sunday afternoon with his son, Frank,
at the home farm.
George Wainwright of Osborn was
a business caller in Port Byron, Thurs
day
The remains of Miss Lucy Reiter,
who resided with her brother, DR..
Reiter of Osborn for a number of
years, were brought from Missouri to
Osborn last Monday morning. They
were inferred by the side of her broth
er in Yuma cemetery. A telegram had
been sent to Joslin, notifying Mrs. Reit-
er of Miss Refers death, but had not
been delivered and Mrs. Reiter knew
nothing Of her death until the body
arrived
Ambrose Scarf was called to Peoria
Monday to serve on the jury in the
| federal court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

thanks for what Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has done for me.
/ had taken other medicines but did not
find relief. Miss CORA B. FosNAUG4,
Stoutsville, Ohio, RED, No. /.
Hundreds Of such letters from moth
crs expressing their gratitude for what
lydiA r. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished for their daugh-
tiers have been received by the Lydia T..
Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25
Hampton

]. T. Young and c. S. Lee attended
the prohibition convention in Spring
field, April IS and 10. Mr. Young
went as a delegate and Mr.. Lee was
appointed one after arriving there
E. ]. Mohr was elected school dir
ector al the election held Saturday.
E. c. Henline and family spent Sun
day with Savanna friends
w. H. Conrad, deputy supreme mas
ter OF the Mystic Workers and Dr.
Walton Tackett of Hillsdale were in
this village Tuesday
Mrs. Alice Mundy is conducting an
Ice cream business in the building for
merly occupied by Mrs NJ. Guckert
She expects also 10 do home bakery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

has been reprinted and reftted and
will open the local season early in
May.
The passenger steamer Dubuque
will start its season in the st. Louis
Burlington trade. leaving St. Louis for
Burlington April 80. The Quincy will
open the ST. Louis-St. Paul traffic ear
ly in June. Already people who are
planning this river trip for the sum-
mer are making reservations.
sINsER IL LOCAL AGENT.
As a result Of a conference be
tween George f. Sudlow, general pas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25
HOW GIRLS
MAY AVOID
PERIODIC PAINS
The Experience of Two Girls
Here Related For The
Benefit Of Others.

Rochester, ~ W have a daugh-
ter - years old who has always been
very healthy until recently when she
complained of dizziness and cramps every
month, so bad that would have to keep
her home from school and put her 70 bed
20 get relief.
After giving her only two bottles Of
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound sire is now enjoying the best Of
health. cannot praise your Compound
too highly. i want every good mother
20 read what your medicine has done for
my child. - Mrs. RICHARD n. DUNBAR,
81 Exchange St, Rochester, NY.
Stoutsville, Ohio. 81 suffered from
headaches, backache and was very irreg-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25
Oh. How I ItcE1ed!

What long nerve-racking days of con-
slant torture-what sleepless nights of
terrible agony-itch-itch- con-
slant itch, until it seemed that I must
tear on my very skin-then-
instant relief-my SIKH cooled. soothed
and healed!
The very first drops of Odd. Pre-
scription for Eczema stopped that awful
itch instantly: yes, the very moment
ODD. touched the burning skin the tor
ture ceased A csc bottle proves it.
ODD has been known for years as
the only absolutely reliable eczema
Harper House Pharmacy, corner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

ployed by the Streckfus line, success
ors to the Diamond 10 line, but with
the understanding that he was to be
released from further duty at the close
of the season of 1911. He will make
his home in St Louis, where he has
property interests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

remedy. for IL washes away the disease
germs and leaves the skin as clear and
healthy as that Of child.
All other druggists have ODD. Pre-
scription-go TO them IL you can't come
TO us-but don't accept some bis profit
substitute.
But If you come to our store, we are
so certain of what Odd. will do for you
that we offer you a full size bottle on
this guarantae:-If you do not find that
IT takes away the itch AT ONCE. II
costs you not a cent.
Vine teenth and Second Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

ular. A friend adj
yised me TO tax e
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound. and before l
had taken the whole
of two bottles !
found relief. ! am
only sixteen years
old, but ! have bet
ter health than for
two or three years.
/ cannot aNDrass my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

Tangier-The French government
has proclaimed a state of siege in Fee,
the Moroccan capital, where the last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-25

few days a large number of officers
and men of the French army have
been killed.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
SCOTT M. e. CHURCH NOTES.

hearty welcome awaits strangers
and friends who attend the services
at Scott's. The pastor will preach
from Romans S:17 Sunday morning.
Joint Heirs With Christ" At night
special program will be rendered.
Booklets are being circulated among
the members and friends to raise
funds to pay off some of our urgent
obligations. A beautifully silver tea
set will rbe given to the successful
one raising the highest amount over
SO. Mrs. Anna Rice is the chairman
of the committee managing this con-
test.
Mrs. A. C. Peck is brilliant speak
er. You should hear her at the reg
ular Sunday evening services, which
will be given to the Woman's Home
Missionary Society. The following
program will be rendered: Song,
choir: prayer, Mrs. Anna Mcpherson: :
Scripture lesson. Mrs. Anna Rice;
solo. Miss Bertha Edwards; paper.
Miss Esther Raglen; paper. Mrs.
Anna Mcpherson; solo, Miss Luella
Perry; paper, Miss Maud Kerr; ad-
dress. Mrs. A c. Peck: song, choir:
paper, Mrs. Fannie Moore; address,
Mrs. l. Smith: closing remarks. pas
tor: collection and benediction.
The Ladies' Aid Society voted to
put in a large supply of dishes for
their various social enterprises. The
same dishes which they have been
renting will be purchased for the
spring fair. The Aid will meet every
Thursday afternoon until the fair is
over.
Miss Esther Raglen led the league
with great profit to the members and
friends last Sunday, evening. Miss
Rice's department is conducting the
meetings for the month of April.
Rev. ]. ID. Rice graduated last
Thursday at Atlanta. Ga. Mr.. Rice
attended Cannon School of Theol-
ogy.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
CHURCH OF THE
HOLY REDEEMER
Twenty-second Avenue and Humboldt
Street, The Rev. II. q. Brown.
3. O.. Priest.

The Bishop of the Diocese. the
Right Rev. Charles Olmsted, ID d..
will make his Easter visitation on
Sunday evening next. the 2Sth inst.
at 7:45 O'Clock. He will preach and
administer the Sacrament of Confirm.
alton to the extraordinarily large
class the priest. Father Brown. will
present to him. The service will be a
most impressive one and Will be of
great historic interest and value from
the fact that the class to be presented
will be by far the largest on record.
The priest anticipates very large
attendance at this service, and in or
der to provide ample accommodation
for all who may attend. rushed the
needed extension Of the church which
will be ready for worship on Sunday.
Notwithstanding the fact. however.
that the seating capacity OF the
church viii be nearly doubled. the
building 10 likely to be taxed to its
utmost limit All are therefore ad-
vised to come early for no seats will
be reserved.
Sermon subject for the II O'Clock
service: "A Little While"
Tho special offerings will be sup
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27

Elementary to the Easter offerings
and will be devoted to the purpose of
deiraying the cost of the recent in
ternai improvements as well as to
meet the claims of the Diocese.
The Brotherhood OF the Church of
the Holy Redeemer will meet on Sun
Jay afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Have
all the men of the church enlisted in
this auxiliary work of the church? If
not, why not?
The Women's Guild is preparing for
fete to be held towards the end of
May Watch for further notice.
The entertainment given by the
Altar Guild girls at the chapter house
last Friday evening, despite the fact
that it was unavoidably postponed
from the previous evening and the
weather was most unpropitious, was
an unqualified success. The program
was well received and the living pic
lures which formed the chief attrac
ton We're warmly encored
A new organization, The Daugh
ters of the King" will be organized
on Wednesday evening. Have yol
found your place in the church activ
tiles? Be a busy bee and not drone
Look 'er. son. come in and join thu
forces that make for truth and right
eousness-a hearty welcome await!
you.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
THE WILLIAMS WORLD FAMOUS
JUBILEE SINGERS AGAIN

Denver will again be especially ia
vored by the coming of the famous
Williams Jubilee Singers, who will
be presented by the Zion Baptist
choir. Monday evening, April 29th, al
the new church, Twenty-fourth ave
nue. and Ogden street.
This remarkable organization is
without the peer of any musical com
pany of its kind in this or any other
country. During their visit last May
they sun gthemselves into the hearts
of the Denver public as no other
troupe of musicians has ever done.
While last year was their initial ap
pearance before a colored audience
in this city. lions old building was
unable TO accommodate more than
two-thirds of those who desired to
hear these artists sing, and though
the seating capacity is more than
doubled in the new church, it is ey-
pected that this concert will tax it TO
utmost.
In presenting this company TO the
public the management has made
special effort TO have high moral as
well as musical standard. The mem
berS have been selected from the best
Christian homes. and have been train
ed III some OF Americas DeSt SCnOOlS.
Rust University of Mississippi. Knox
Vile College and Fisk University OF
Tennessee, and Oberlin College of
Ohio are represented in this COM
pany.
The Williams Jubilee Singers"
organized in the summer of 1904,
owes its existence to Chas. P. Will
liams. who had many and varied ex-
perieuces in the entertainment field
This company has succeeded from
the very first. They began their work
in the West. where competition was
not so keen. and have had the pleas
ure of singing in or under the au-
spices of nearly all the colleges, Y
NJ. c. AS and Normal schools on the
Pacific coast. Their personnel has
been practically the same throughout
their history, and It has become d
common saying among applicants
that a member must die before there
Is vacancy among the Williams
Jubilee Singers
To years OF constant devotion to
their life's work in the United States
and Canada. they have added a year
OF travel and study In England, Scot
land. Wales. Holland. Belgium, Ger
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
ALMOST A MIRACLE.

One of the most startling changes
ever seen in any man, according to
W. B. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was
effected years ago in his brother. He
had such dreadful cough, he writes,
that all our family thought>he was
going into consumption, but he began
to use DR.. Kings New Discovery. and
was completely cured by ten bottles
Now he is sound and well and weighs
21S pounds. For many years our fam
lily has used this wonderful remedy
for coughs and colds with excellent
results" Its quick, sale, reliable and
guaranteed. Price so cents and $1.oo.
Trial bottle free at all druggists
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
ALAMosA. COLO.

Mrs Thomas Woods. who under
went an operation a few weeks ago.
Is rapidly recovering and able to be
about again.
Mr. James II. Garrett departed last
week for Durango, Colo. for an in
definite stay.
Mrs. John H. Hayes. who for the
past week has been visiting friends
In Denver. returned home SUNDAY
morning.
Mrs. Sarah Turner. formerly of Sa-
Ida, Colo. is in the city. the guest OF
Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. Hayes.
Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Riley announce
the engagement of their daughter
Octavia Emma to James Henry Gar
rett of Columbus. Ohio.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27

art Stanley. who was a schoolmaster
of note many years ago in Newbern.
" c. Many OF the free colored peo-
pie in slavery days-R. X. Sampson and
members of the well known Harris.
Iaryes and Aston families--received
;heir first education ut the Newbern
school. The mother of Charles w.
Chestnut was also II pupil of the same
school. John Stewart Stanley's young
er brother with his family migrated to
New York and Ohio in the early sos
mother brother OF MIR. Stanley also
came north about ten years prior to
the younger Stanley, Their children
and grandchildren have taught school
north and south for many years.
Miss Lealtads mother was for many
years a successful teacher in the pub
lie schools OF Cleveland. o. The late
Miss Kate Stanley. cousin of Miss
Catherine I.caltad. was one Of the first
colored teachers in public schools of
New York. Mrs. Harriet Merrill Brown
and Miss !. II. BurresS of the same
family stock are among the public
school teachers OF New York ut the
present timr nr V. Mortou-.Iones.
NJ, D.. cousin of the i.caltads. is
successful l,slcticiug physician in
Brooklyn anil also II worser in many
good movem-nts for racial advance
ment
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27

of Music, and whose
early teacher was the famous Jennie
Lind. This experience added to nat
ural talent and former years of faith
full application enhances the ability
of each individual singer, and has pro-
duced in their case a remarkable mu-
sical combination. The company is
now stronger than ever, and they are
glad to be again touring America
their native land
1t is certain that few of Denyer's
colored population, who, can avail
themselves of this opportunity to
hear this premier Jubilee troupe of
the world will miss it.
Tickets are on sale at the follow
ing places:
Harry Jones, barber shop, 1924
Nineteenth street: Elite drug store.
lTwenty-frst and Arapahoe streets;
r, West Bros. Cafe, 2741 Welton streer.
and Knight-Campbell Music Co.. 1881
California street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
BY N. BARNETT DoDsoN.

So far this year the record of young
Afro Americans in our high schools
and colleges has been as equally salts
factory as in other years. Students in
schools of university grade on the
whole have made high averages. No
tably among such institutions are At
lanta. Howard. Shaw. Lincoln and
Fisk universities. In the high schools
Of Boston. Brooklyn, Baltimore, Wash
ington. Dallas. Tex. and a few other
work has been attained
In making up the June graduating
class in the Mechanic Arts high
school in 81 Paul ii was found that
Miss Catherine Deaver Lealtad, daugh-
ter of the Rev. Alfred ii. Leal-
tad. rector of st. Philip Episcopal
church. had made the best record OF
any student in the class. She has
stood at the head of her class almost
constantly for three years. and. ac-
cordng TO the custom followed for
many wears. Miss Lealtad will be the
valedictorian of her class next June.
In speaking of the rule of the school
in This respect. Professor Weitbrecht.
prin cipal of the Mechanic Arts high
school. is reported as saying the stu
dent showing the best record shall
have that honor. and the second best
shalI he the salutatorian. 1t is simply
n question OF brains. not color. There
is an average of about fifty white to
oDt S6iored student in the school. Mar
cellus l.. Countrynan. whose father is
counsel for the Great Northern rail-
road stands second and will therefore
be the class saiutatorian.
Miss Catherine Deaver Lealtad be
longs TO - family of educators. She is
the great granddaughter of John Stew
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27

many and France. They were eight
cen weeks in London, where they
gave 130 performances, singing in
many of its best-known theaters,
among which was the world-famous
Coliseum. While in London the en-
tire company was under the instruc-
ton of one of the worlds greatest
vocal teachers-Miss Ira Aldridge.
who is a scholar of .the London Royal
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish TO express our thanks to
our many kind friends for their beau
iiful floral offerings, and for their
sympathy and kindness in our great
sorrow and trouble in the death Of
our dear husband and father.
MRS MARTHA THRASHLEY AND
FAMILY
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the friends
whose sympathy and floral Offerings
softened the blow We received in the
loss of our mother.
JOSIE ANDREWS.
MINNIE ROBINSON.
EMMA KELLY.
NINA KELLY
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
PUTS END TO BAD HABIT.

Things never look bright to one
with the blues" Ten to one the
trouble is sluggish liver. filling the
system with bilious poison, that DIR.
kings New Life Pills would expel.
Try them. Let the joy of better feel
ings end the blues" Best for stom-
ach, liver and kidneys. 25c, all drug
gists.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27

City Clerk ...B Burt F. Davis
Recorder ... Miss Grace Shoe
Coroner .. George A. Bostwich
County Superintendent of Schools.
..........a ...... Miss Ida Moore
County Judges
John r. Smith and Julien H. Moore
Public Utilities Commissioner
................... Harry Newcomb
Justice of the Peace. Charles E.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27

A considerable crowd went to the
home of Mrs. Allie Kerr Monday
night where the Westminster Guild
had house social.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
COMING EVENTS.

April 29-Elks entertainment at Eu-
reka hall
April 29-Williams Jubilee Singers
at Zion church.
May Charity Sisters at Eureka
hall
May 9-May entertainment by Capt.
tolia Temple at Eureka holl.
May 16-May Pole Plating at Old
Colony hall by Evergreen Chapter.
May 23-Entcrtainment by s. l. s.
Club at Eureka hall.
May 30--First shirt waist ball at
Eureka hall.
May 30-Matinee dance at Eureka
hall.
May 30-Memorial entertainment at
Eureka hall by Spanish War Veterans.
FOR RENT--Desk room, inquire at
this Office.
The irst SO ladies who present this
nd at the Vogue" 2712 1-2 Welton
ST, will be entitled to Free Scalp
Massage and to the Club Rates of
Treatments for 81 90. This offer can
not last long Will you be one of the
ea4ly birds?
FOR RENT-Unfurnished rooms at
1850 Lawrence street Phone Olive
465
FOR RENT-Furnished room for
lady or gent. 2550 Clarkson street
ATTENTION.. FRoNTl! EVERY
BoOY!!!
Keep off the date Of May goth
SOLDIERS NATIONAL MEMOIR
IAC DAY." Corporal White Camp
eugle Corps will sound ASSEMBLY"
at Eureka Hall. DECORATION DAY,
at $3.50 .. m. Good music and choice
refreshments.
A Maypole and Sailors Drill will
be given at Dania hall. Thursday
evening. May 2. by the Mission Circle
and Train School Girls Club of Cen
tral Baptist church. The girl selling
the largest number OF tickets Will
be crowned queen OF May. Miss y.
Tyler. president.
Admission 10 cents.
pleasure than II can at the Lorraine
Moving Picture Show II 725 Twenty
sixth Avenue. just across from the
live Points pcetomce.
Thomas j. Dorsey who has been liv-
ing at 2434 Emerson. passed away
last Friday and was buried Tuesday
afternoon at Fairmount cemetery by
the Douglass undertakers. The serv-
ices were held at the home with Rev.
ard officiating. He leaves a wife.
a bride of five months. to mourn his
demise. An accident befeil some OF
the persons who went to the cem-
etery while returning home Through
the carelessness OF a tramway motoe-
man one carriage was struck from
the rear at Sixth and Steel street and
four ladies occupying 1t were hurt
in varying degrees They were Mes
danes Spates, Derry. u. G.. Brown and
Mrs. Dorsey. They are making prog
rcss toward recovery.
George Faw. who passed away last
week was buried Sunday from the
parlors OF the Douglass undertakers.
His brother and Rister were present,
the former from Estes Park and the
lattcr from Kansas Rev Wallace
preached the funeral sermon in the
presence OF q number of friends. All
that care could do was done in his
last illness but he was n hopeless
sufferer from heart trouble. Especial
ly considerate were the Droprietors OF
the hotel where he has worked for
eighteen years.
Chas. Barber and son Willis arrived
In the city. Thursday morning, from
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
NOTHING DOWN.

With two years private music les
sons free Sale now on. Columbine
Music Co, 920-924 Fifteenth street,
Charles building. Fifteenth and
Curtis.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
A WEEK OF FUN AHEAD.

Don't miss the handkerchief bazaar
at Campbell church. The handker-
chief drill will be a thing of beauty.
The bazaar goes through the entire
week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-27
BEST STUDENT IN HER CLASS

Daughter of Rector Alfred II. lsaItad
Achieves the Honor of Being the
vaiedictorian of the Juno Graduating
Glass In Mechanic Arts High School.
St. Paul. MINI.