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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
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German Methodist-The Ladies' Aid !
society will meet Thursday afternoon
at 1880 with Mrs. A. HAZEL, 1407 Sec
ond avenue.
Preaching services will be held Fri
day evening at 7:30 o'clock.
An Easter program will be given by
the Sunday school Sunday morning at
s:15 and the Epworth league will give
a program in the evening at 7:45.
Memorial Christian-This evening
Miss Marie Brehm will lecture in the
church on scientific temperance.
The monthly business meeting of
the Christian Endeavor society will
be held this evening at 1880 at the
home of Miss Helen Parker, 1872 Sec
ond avenue.
Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock the
Easter meeting of the Christian Wom-
ans Board of Missions will meet at
the home Of Mrs. tE. T. Mcfarland, $40
! Fifteenth street.
! Prayer services will be held We'd
nesday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 the Lad
les Aid society will meet in the
church.
German EVangeIIeal-This evening
the Young Peoples society will meet
in the church.
Wednesday evening lenten services
will be held in the church.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' soci-
ETY. will meet in monthly session at
the church.
Services appropriate TO Easter will
be held next Sunday morning and the
Lords supper will be celebrated. The
evening services will be in charge of
the Sunday school.
Zion Lutheran. - The trustees will
meet this evening at O'Clock at the
Augustana book concern.
The Mems society meets tomorrow
evening with E. T. Anderson, Ills For.
ty-second street.
Services will be held Wednesday
Thursday and Friday evenings in the
church. The services "Wednesday will
be an hour OF prayer, Thursday even
: ing communion services will be held
and Good Friday services will be hello
Friday evening.
The Ladies society OF South Moline
will meet with Mrs. Landeen, 242I
Fifth street, Moline. Friday afternoon
Grace Lutheran-The Acme society
meets this evening with Miss Mabe
Swanson, 400 Third avenue. Moline.
The annual meeting of the Endow
ment Fund society will be held Wed
nesday afternoon at the home OF Mrs
G. H. Leopold and Mrs. Frank Haynes
GIG Fifth avenue, Moline.
Good Friday services will be hell
Friday evening at o'clock in tn,
tchurch.
First 6aptist-Prayer and covenan
meeting will be held Wednesday even
ing at 1880, followed by a meeting o
the Sunday school teachers. at s:35.
Friday afternoon at O'Clock tn
Woman's Missionary society will NEE
with Mrs. John Bedford. 1920 Nine
n teenth street. The leader will be Mrs
= A. II. Pollard and the subject is BUD
U dhism."
Central Presbyterian - Wednesda
), afternoon at AIS the Junior Christia
n Endeavor society will meet under tn
y direction of Mrs. H. J. Dawson in tn
Church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

have a supper in the church beginning
at o'clock. DR.. Thomas H. McMich-
ael, president of Monmouth college,
will deliver the address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

United Presbyterian-This evening
the Mission study class will meet at
the home of Mrs. ]. L. Vance.
Tomorrow evening the Kate Hill
Mission society meets with Miss Ef1e
Witt, 1908 Fourteenth avenue.
Wednesday evening prayer services
will be held and the annual congre-
gational meeting will follow. Reports
will be received and officers for the
ensuing year elected.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. C. z. Bry-
an, 1928 Tenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
| Harmed @Wnn MayoQr
Store your turs in cold, dry air

the fur luster and brilliance that can
not be obtaine in any other way. We
are ex .lusive agents for the Merchants
Transfer and Cold Storage Company,
Des Moines, who have the finest con-
crate cold storage vault in the middle
vast II you want furs, rugs or fine
drapsriss protected during the summer,
notify US and we will call for them and
you hold US responsible for their safe
return. Stora ge charges are reasonable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

First Methodist-The official board
will hold a meeting this evening at
1880 in the pastors study.
The Womar's Home Missionary So
ciety will meet with Mrs. S. j. Collins,
1920 Eighth avenue tomorrow evening
at 7:45. The mite boxes will be open
ed at this time.
Mid-week prayer services will be
held Wednesday evening at 7:3O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

UnequaIIed as a Tonic and
Body Builder. Makes Flesh and
Strength. Cures Colds, throat
and lung troubles, bronchitis,
asthma and consumption. No
alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

Aiken Street ChapeI.-The Ladies'
Sewing society will meet Wednesday
afternoon at 2: 80 at the home Oh Mrs.
c. ]. Schnick, 1880 Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

Spencer Memorial Methodist-The
official board meets this evening in the
church parlors.
The bible study class meets tomor-
row evening in the church.
Prayer services will be held We'd
nesday evening in the church.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid
society will hold its monthly coffee in
the church parlors.
Thursday evening the Sunday school
board will hold its quarterly meeting
in the church.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
Friday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

Trinity Episeopal-Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday mornings at $50
there will be the celebration of the
holy communion.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at
1870 there will be evening prayer and
address.
Wednesday evening at 1880 there
will be litany and sermon.
Good Friday there will be morning
prayer and litany at $3.50 and the three
hours of devotion will be from IL to
3 o'clock.
Saturday at 4 o'clock baptism will
be administered.
The Tuesday services and the We'd
nesday evening services and the three
hours of devotion Friday will be held
at the church, all other services will
/ be at the chapel.
Aiken Street ChapeI.-The Ladies
Sewing society will meet Wednesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

Store your furs during the summer.
months where.they will be absolutely
safe from moths, from fine and burglars.
Store your furs where they will BE- re-
turned to you in better condition than
when they left you. Ill smelling m 9TH
balls, tobacco and cool repositories are
not the absolute protection from moths
that freezing, dry air is. In the cold
air the furs are in their native ele ment
their natural oils are retained giving to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

The annual congregational meeting
will be held Wednesday evening at
1880. Election of officers will be held,
reports of societies made and the re.
port of the building committee will be
made and the building turned over Off
cially tC the board of trustees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

Broadway Presbyterian-The Junior
association will meet Wednesday after
noon at Ais and prayer services will
be held at 1870 p. m.
The children of the beginners and
primary classes of the Sunday school
will meet in the church Friday at $3.50
to practice the Easter program.
The annual congregational meeting
will be held Friday evening with sup
per at o'clock. The election of off,
GERS for the ensuing year will be held
and reports received from the various
organizations of the church. Members
of the congregation are invited to the
supper.
Ruth's band will hold an Easter sale
in the Sunday school room Saturday
afternoon and evening from to Z
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

South Park Presbyter.an-The Jun
ior association will meet at the chapel
at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Pray
er services will be held at 1880.
The girls of Mrs.W. G Oglevee's Sunday
school class will hold an Easter sale
in the chapel Thursday evening begin
ming at $50. There will be Easter
pictures, booklets and a candy table
and refreshments will be served. The
Woman's guild will have cake recipe
in connection with the sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

Central Presbyterian - Wednesday
afternoon at AIS the Junior Christian
Endeavor society will meet under the
of Mrs. H. J. Dawson in the
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

from If 10 10 years OF age. Navy, bfoWn
and tan, SIS to $40.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
BIG DEAL RUM0RS

The which have been current for some weeks past regarding the possible purchase of Flat creek properties by Outside dredging company re ceved substantial confirmation this week when it be known that definite negotiations had been entered upon for the purchase of the Bonanza association the Glen association, and the lays owned by Mckay Hotts and Lynn Nelson & Pierce.
 The would be purchasers are formed into corpor ation known the Union Dredging Company, with headquarters at San Francisco The leading spirits in the combination Gerald Shea and Al. Murphy who connected with the Chatanka ditch scheme in the Fairbanks country years ago. and the negotiations were opened by Hans Olson, who went out the ice some few weeks ago
 It is reported that Lynn, Nelson & Pierce had re ceved definite offer by telegraph of S25 0O0 for their lay and that they replied fixing the price which they willing to sell at $35,OOO Negotiations are also proceeding with the Friend, James d Lawson outfit on the Bonanza and the owners of the Glen association and Mckay & Hotts, but how far these negotiations have gone in the direction of settlement is not yet known.
 In the event of the deal being consummated it is probable that dredge will be installed on Flat creek this summer, in which event it would be but the precursor of several others which will eventually work most of the placers in this district
 In connection with dredging operations it will be remembered that John Holmgren went Outside little before the close of navigation to endeavor to interest capital in Flat creek properties but what progress he has made is not yet known positively here.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
ST. VALENTINES BALL

The St. Valentines ball at A E. Hall last Wednesday night was sue cess gratifying to the enterprising la dies who conceived it and tho gentle mon who contributed their services in it's behalf. It netted $l7650 for the Free Reading room, for the benefit of which it was gotten up.
 Among the attractive features of the affair wsre the fine lunch served by the ladies in the hall and the exceptionally good music, produced by tour-pisce orchestra and said to rank with the best heard on any occasion this winter. The attendance was generously large and included numerous ladies and gen- tlemen from Flat. Four o'clock past before the homegoing took place.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
HEBRON TAKES THE PROXIES

Nome Feb 16- Tue United States observer u taking the temperature of Boring finds only degrees lower throug bout than when it taken i'll April roo7 it being the winter far recorded. The ice is and halt feet thick against four and half ill 19 Warm weather prevailed up Wednesday. bat is now colder IS below No Arctic ice has com, down ths win ter. Very unusual conditions prevail
 Couni,teeman Heron takes Republican proxies and platform to Cordova.
 Efforts being made to oust Postmaster Jolast who Outside Counter petitions being circulated in his favor.
 Politics generally quiet. It is reported that Dr. Mustard is candidate for nomination for the deegatesp by the Co1dova coaventioa.
 Many entries have been made for the Nome Derby, to be Wa.hin stons birthday for prize of $7oo
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
INDIC'I' 2 'MENTS BY
 THE WHOLESALE 4

Indianapolis, Feb. 16.-Of the b4 in different parts of the country against whom indictments turned by the federal grand jury Investigating the dynamite outrages, only six remain to be arrested The warrants include practically all of the official sta if of the International Association of Structural Iron Work These officials have been released bail and their preliminary hearing set for March 12. The gov ernment has in it's possession 900 messages showing the executive committee of the association knew of the dynamite plots.
 Washin gton, Feb 16 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has been cleared of all charges Of compcity in the dynamite outrages The United States Department of Justice states that there is absolutely evidence which would connect Gompers with the dastardly crimes which have shocked the country during the past three years.
 In exonerating Gompers the department also ad- ms that the charges against many other labor leaders absolutely without foundation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
CHINK EMPEROR
 DOWN AND OUT

Pekin, Fob. l6.-Finding resistance to popular sentiment useless, the mother of Pu-Yi, infant emperor of China, ha. signed an unconditional sur render of all royal pretensions and pre-. negatives, and the republic of Chins has been organized and officially pro- claimed.
 Nanking, Feb. 16.-Dr. Sun Yat Sen having resigned the presidency, Yuah Shi Ksi WAS elected to the position by the national assembly. This was in accordance with an agreement made when Dr. Sun Yat Sen accepted tho omce, 1t being understood that he would have the vice presidsncy after things settled down.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
DOG RACE NEXT THURSDAY

The dog race which is to take place Washing tons birthday-Thursday, February 22-under the pices of the Iditarod Kennel Club, will be somewhat shorter than that covered in the last
 The route selected is as follows: Starting from the corner of First and Willow, out Willow and past the Summit roadhouse to Flat City, along Front street to Gold street. the Grand hotel and return by the route but entering Iarod city by way of Otter street and finishing the Iditarod Traction Co.'S depot, IS and 16 miles. The first team will be sent out promptly at o'clock
 The following have been selected to act officials: Judges-Henry Weir, Dr.. S. Hall Young and Morris Wolfe at Iditarod; V. H Pierce and Tom McMahon at Flat City Starter-Sam Bayles Timekeepers-Jor gen Nelson and Robert Simpson,
 Entries close at pm February 21 The re will be entrance fee
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
HOME RULE BILL ALTERED
 TO MEET OBJECTIONS RAISED

Washington, Jan. lT.-Another bill providing 6 local legislature for Alaska was introduced into the lower house 0. congress by Delegate Wickersham to. day.
 The new bill is . revision of two former bills introduced by the delegate at previous sessions, and the changes are calculated ,s meet objections raised by the administration and by Alaskans at home. The bill provides for an up. per council consisting of eight msm- bers, two to be elected from each judi cial division. Tho lower house is to consist of sixtesn members, four to be elected from oAch of the judicial divis- ions. Tho capital is to bc placed per mansntly 2t Junsau. The legislative power is limited in soma respects. and it is provided that tho approval of con- Ersas shall bs necessary bsfors the legislature may change any of tho existing laws now in forcs in the terri tory,
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
NONE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
 ON LIVE ALASOA QUESTIONS

Fairbanks, Fob. 16.-District Attor- ney Rodsy, of Noms, on his way to Washington city, in an intervisw in the Times before leaving Fairbanks minimizss the distrsss at Nome due to the shortage of coal. He says that oil relieves the situation in town and that driftwood Is plenty on tho beaches.
 Rodey advocates 2 built railroad and the leasing of coal lands, wants amendments to outlaw hAtchst. and pencil and dog in the lnangsr staksrs, and thinks Alaska not ready financially to support homo rule.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
MORROW TO SO TO BOLIVIA

John Morrow, the pioneer trader of the Innoko camp, arrived in town from Ophr City last Wednesday on short business trip.
 This coming summer will probably be Mir. Nor, rows last summer in the North, he plans to go to far away Bolivia, which is the Mecca for many hardy pioneers at the present moment.
 Bolivia is great country somewhat larger than Alaska and within it's boundaries Mr Morrow hopes to find abundant outlet for his energy It is reported that quite stampede is on 10 the headwaters of the Madeira river, where rich placers have been known exist for the past 30 years The development of the goldfelds has been retarded by the hostile attitude the natives, who at time maSsacred party of 30 English miners who ventured into the region, but it is said that the Indians more peaceably inclined Several Alaskans are thining of taking in the new stampede.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
JACK JOHNSON
 IN THE TOLLS

Chicago, Feb. 6.-John Arthur John son, champion pugilist of tho world, is accused of smuggling.
 Early ysstsrdsy evening secret serv- ics agents, paid . surprise visit to the Johnson apartments, and after . close inspection of tho champions baggage seized 2 pearl necklace which it is a. leged Johnson smuggled into tho United States without paying the customary duty. The necklace is valued at s, 600
 Mistah Johnson is indignant and svows that he will certainly vote for the low-tarif advocate at tho next Presidential election.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17

Alaska, is contained in the following press dispatch reprinted from an Outside paper in the Fairbanks C zen
 ''St. Louis, Dec. 25--Silas Hinkle Reid, of Chi, formerly federal judge of the Third division of Alaska died yesterday the home of his sister, Mrs. Lee Read He president of the board of edu- cation of Fl Reno Okla. The body will be taken for burial to Duquoin H., where he born.
 'Sias Reid the Republican candidate for at. torney general of Oklahoma the first election under statehood He given the Alaskan judgeshp balm for his defeat It charged that he took E number of relatives with him Alaska and that he ap pointed his brotherinlaw receiver of ths Alaska Gen. tral railroad and paid him far in of what his vices worth For this he removed from office :"
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
BIG ROOF GARDEN

The big roof garden which has been in contemplation by tho Iditsrod Ken nel Club has boon definitely settled upon for Saturday night, March 9, as A. B. Hall.
 The committee of arrangements wa. selected st tho club meeting last Sat urday evening. The committee is now actively engaged in its duties, and ssv- srAl features almost startling in the novelty of their conception have al, ready been decided upon.
 The kennel club established . repu- tation ss public entertainer when it made record in Iditarod function. with the great masquerade ball the 23d of last November. It is the intsn- tion to sdd many now sprigs to the lsurels there gathered when the root garden comes of.
 Watch the Pionser for progress si ths arrangements from weak to wesk.
 ----~-~~s~-.~~
 John Roman was an Tditxrod visitor
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
R0ADHOUSE MAN FROM AHIAE

Dare Grsssman. who in conjunction with Frank Morgan recently opened roxdhouse in the Aniak, arrived last "Wednesday from the lower camp. He says that the roadhouse is now running full blast and tho country looks sooa, especially Dominion creek.
 Travelling with dogs, 1t took Mir, Grsssman only three days to come over, the trail being the best he ever experienced. He is planning . flying trip to Ruby, where be is heavily In. terested.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
GEN. AINSWORTH OUT IN COLD

Washington, Feb 16-Adjutant General F. c. Ainsworth has been relieved from duty, and will be court martaed being charged with conduct preudcial to discipline. His ofense consists of criticisms upon the secretary of
 General Ainsworth has ranked as major general since April, 1904 and made adjutant general of the army in 1907. He gained unusual prominence by de- vsing and introducing extensive improvements in the business methods of the War Department.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
WASHINGTON'S AND LINCOLN'S
 BIRTHDAYS REMEMBERED

Last Monday, the l03d anniversary of Abraham Lipcoln, was observed as a holiday in Iditarod, the banks and many places of business being closed.
 Next Thursday will be the l77th an. niversary of the birth of George Wash ington, and that day, also, will be 8 public holiday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
MINE INSPECTOR LEAVES
 FAIRBANKS FOR COAST

Fairbanks, Feb. l6.-Sumner Smith, mine inspector, left yesterday for the coast. He says the chief defects in mining operations hero are careless hoistmen and wornout cable. He noti- hes operators that it is required by law that they report accidents to him at Juneau
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
REPUBLICANS TO MEET

There will be meeting of Rspubli. licans at tho Budweissr psrlors, Idita. rod, Tuesday evening, February 90, ., 8 o'clock, for tho purposs of selecting delegates to the tsrrisarisl convention and for tho transaction of such other business as may be deemed expsdient. A full attendance is urged.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
GETS CHANGE OF VENUE

Fairbanks. Feb. I6 Judge Overheld has granted a change of in the of Hawkins indicted in con- nection with the affair of the Washington flask. bauk of which he cashier and first receiver The case will be tried either Valdez Cordova Ii is likely the agaiust Banette, Jacksor Wing, Parsons. Barbour Web ster and Schram will be tried the same place that Hawkins Tue change will much money, and will in
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17

vove the serious loss of time part of the leading business of Fairbanks who will have attend wit 
 Attorney General Wickershsm has made arrangements to have Robert Gibson the assistant prosecutor who sent the Pburg bankers the Leavenwoth peuitentiay be the 1906 aud 19o9 assist in the prosecution of the against the Fairbanks bankers
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
REX BEACH MAY
 LOSE HIS SIGHT

New York, Feb. 16.-Rex Ellingwood Beach sourdough Alaskan author, is in danger Of losing his eyeSight. Both eyes are affected with optical rheu- matism, which disease. it is stated, Beach contracted in the North.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
FAMOUS PUG IS DEAD

Now York, Feb. lG.--Gus Ruhliny who was considered "some pumpkins" IS s heavyweight pugilist number of years ago, is dead. His wife has be- come quito prominent Of late as lee turer for woman suffrage.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
SELF APPOINTED
 ALASKA BOOSTERS

Washington, Feb. lG. - Persons styling themselves Alaska boosters ap- pesred before the House committee on territories during the week, advocating among other things, 6 reduction in the cable tolls.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
HE HAS NO SYMPATHY

New York, Feb. l6.-In a speech here yesterday President Taft said that he had no sympathy with those Repub- licans who styled themselves ''progres- ,ives." Ee thinks that their actions merely tend to disrupt the g. o. p.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
GOVERNOR WANTS
 SEALING MONEY

Washington, Feb. 16.--Gov. Clark of Alaska wants the revenue from tho sealing industry to be turned over to the Alaska territorial authorities, to be used for the benefit of the public schools, and for the construction of roads
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
JOSEPH FOLK
 QUITS BIG RAGE

St. Louis, Feb. l6,-Joseph W. Folk, former governor of Missouri. selected at the recent Joplin convention as this states candidate for Presiden. of the race in favor of Champ Clark, suea ker of the national house of representa- tiyes
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17

Mr and Mrs. William Casey have gone Outside to spend few months on their ranch at Naps, Cal. Upon tho opening of navigation Billy will como direct to tho Iditarod.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
GOV. GEORGE HUNT INAUGURATEn

Phoenix, Ari., Feb. 1G.-Many thou sands assembled here yesterday to wit ness the inauguration of George Hunt,
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
JURY NOW COMPLETE

San Francisco. Feb. l6.-Tho jury in the Schnitz case has been completed and the taking of testimony may begin Monday, It is probable that a com promise will be proposed at that time.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-02-17
WOULD BE HARD
 TO ENFORCE IT

Washington, Feb. l6.-Senator Jones ton into tho Senate making it compul- sory for sll native children in Alaska to attend school.