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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
KNIFE WIELDER
HELD UNDER BOND
Ed Verbiest Bound Over to
Grand Jury as Result of
Battle in Saloon.

AS the result of a cutting ARRAY
which took place in west end saloon
the evening of Feb. II, Ed Verbiest,
a wei. known police character, was
this morning bound over to the grand
jury under $1,000 bonds, charged with
assault with a deadly weapon.
The assault took place as the re-
suit of a practical joke A party, ia
nous as the possessor of a perpetual
thirst, was in the saloon, and Yer
best pinned a beer bottle advertise
ment on the dry ones coat so he
would always have a bottle with him, 81
as he expressed it. George Ripping,
er took offense to the joke, and walk
ing up to Verbiest, struck him on the
mouth. The TWO then engaged in a
battle, and Ripp.nger was stabbed in
the neck. Since that time he has
been under the care Of a physician
Rippinger paid a fine of 50 and costs
for starting the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
TO
HAVE OWN PAPER
Concordia Society of Augustana
College Votes to Estab-
hsh a Publication.

Augustana seminary is to have a
publication. At a meeting Of the Con-
cordia society Of the theological de-
partment last night 1t was de-
cided 10 put out paper next
year independent of the college de-
partment. At present the seminary
uses the Augustana Observer as its
mouthpiece. but the theological stu
dents are DESTROYS Of having a more
representative paper as its official or
gan.
The question of launching an indie
pendent publication precipitated a spir-
tied debate, the opponents Of the pro
Ject advocating the use OF Augustana
and The Lutheran Companion as the
: official organs of the seminary. The
Independent paper proposition final
| ly prevailed, however.
/ A committee composed Of Walfred
Erickson. Professor Sodergren. Profess
sor Blomgren, Joshua Nelson, c. 0.
( Bengston and Samuel Johnson was
appointed for the purpose Of drawing
/ up plans as TO the nature of the pub
LEGATION. 1t will probably be publish
+ ed as a monthly or q quarterly. Dur.
ing the present year the seminary
viii use the columns Of Augustana
and The Lutheran Companion for its
! purposes.
A committee composed OF Carl Sar
E. f. Ryden and F. Ogren was named
10 act as Joint editors with DR.. c. A
Blomgren in putting out the seminary
edition Of the Augustana Quarterly
The board Of directors has decided tC
give one entire number of the quar-
terly to the theological department
to be issued some time this summer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
WHY IS ROCK ISLAND Firms
Because Its Citizens Have Learned
the Truth.

After reading this generous and
encouraging report from Miss Artz,
those who have the misfortune to
suffer as she did, will naturally long
TO get similar relief. But TO get the
same good as Miss Artz has, you
should get the same remedy. There
ne of course, other kidney pills but
there are no other kidney pills the
same as Doan's. That is why Rock
Island people demand the genuine.
Miss Eta Artz, goo Fourth street,
Rock Island, H., says: 'Doan's Kid
ney Pills have been beneficial to NE
and l am pleased 10 recommend
them. I had nervous spells and suf-
fered from backache and weak kid
neys. When / heard about Dosn g
Kidney Pills / used some and they
soon made me strong and we'll"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-MilbuTn company, Buff
falo, New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the 1ane-Doan's-
. and take 10 other-(Advertisement.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
ROCK ISLANDERS
VIEW WAR SCENES
Clarence Zwicker and Miss Kate
Edwards Have Run In"
With Rebel Leader.
TRY TO "SNAP" OROzCo
Ask Permission In Best Spanish and
Are Told in English 70
Beat H."

Amateur camera fends in the per-
sons o; two Rock Islanders have in
vaded the scene OF war In Mexico. and
as is usually the case, their efforts
nave mot with repulses The princi-
pals In the affair we're Clarence Zwick-
or and Miss Kate Edwards. daughter
OF w. II. Edwards. Advices have
been received in Rock Island relating
the story OF a run in" which the local
Young pepole had with the rebel lead
or, Orozco. ST.
Mr.. wicker is located at Laredo,
Texas, which is Just across the bound.
airy from the scene OF activities Miss
Edwards has been visiting friends in
the south and en- route stopped at the
Texas city 20 greet the Rock Island
young man. Miss Edwards is an en-.
thusiastic camera fend, and desiring
N obtain some photos OF war scenes
Induced Mr.. wicker to accompany
her across the International bridge.
TOLD TO 'cBEAT 1T"
The couple strolled about Nuevc
Laredo. taking in the sights and bump
ing into armed rebels at every step
In the plaza was Orozco, Sr., the rebe
leader who turned the town against
the late Madero, and with him a mum
Dor OF staff officers. Miss Edwards
was Immediately eager 70 snap" him
but thought it best 10 obtain his per
mission. Mr. wicker stepped boldly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
CONC SOLE.
(Stark County News.

(Stark County Newsl
An item in last weeks Henry Repub-
lican tells us that viii Written of the
Northern Illinois state Normal school
faculty is to give a lecture on scenic
beauties Of our state at the Presbyter
ian church of that city next Friday
evening Being a true lover of ma
ture, he and his wife make trips down
the Illinois river in a launch every
summer 10 camp ont, all the while
keeping wide awake 10 the wonders Of
nature that happen to be near and
cleaning points Of interest which
make certain places historical. In
correction with each view shown that
evening. be Will tell an interesting
story consisting Of personal expert
cnCe. occasional word pictures. and
historic sketches. Professor Written
is d native Of stark county, born and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
WOULDN'T YoTf
IN senator Bob TaYIol

CBy Senator Bob TaylorD
81 would rather fill my purse with
money and keep its gates ajar to my
happy girls while they linger under
my roof. than 20 clutch It with a mis-
er's hand until the harp strings of
youth are broken and It's music for
ever fed. would rather spend my
last nickel for striped marble 10
gladden. the hearts OF my barefoOted
boys than 10 deny them the childish
pleasures and 20 leave them a bank.
full OF gold TO quarrel over when
am gone I sbhor the .puless hawk
that circles IN the air only 70 swoop
down and strange the song of the lin.
net or bury irs taions in the heart OF
dove / desplse that soulless man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

stays there-hxing 8 rich and perma
nent color. Johnson's Wood Dye IS
made II IA standard shades. For sale
BY Lerch & Greve. 2002-2004 Fourth
avenue.
Souders Laundering company at SOL
500 Twelfth street. This laundry Is
equipped with the very latest modern
machinery, turning out work that Is
not surpassed by any laundry in the
state.
Kahn & Reinhardt cigar store still
takes the lead Most literally patron.
lzed. Everything in tobacco, cigars
and smokers supplies. Man is never
better satisfied than when smoking
heir choice brands.
I. s. O'Hara, -four and feed store,
is having a big trade On stock and
poultry food. DR.. Hess stock food
for horses, cattle, hogs, sheep an0
all Kind sof poultry. 1t makes the
hens lay every day.
The Rock Island Lumber and Manu-
featuring company, lumber and build
ing material for all purposes. houses
barns, granaies. We will give you an
opportunity to save a big per cent. Let
is be Of service to you.
/ Maths bakery ana confectionery
store, the finest in the tri-cltles.
Bread. cakes. pies. cookies and hot
rolls. They can't be beat. Most PEG
/ PIE say they are superior to any home
! baking. Let them serve you.
Z. L. Lamp, plumbing, steam and
hot water heating, gas fitting. Hi'
efficient knowledge Of the bushes:
Justly entities him to your patronage
His shop has all modern equipments
Everything in plumbing supplies.
You can depend on the uniform higt
quality and satisfying flavor of oul
Ajax choco ates. You will like then
and come back for more. Look fol
The name Gansert on every piece.
ii R. Iglehart marble and grant,
works. save you the middlemans prof
it's. From Is to rs per cent saved OIL
every monument and all kinds of MOI
umental work. Cali at our shop Oh
Second avenue ana see for yourself
We are the leaders for up-;o-dat
laundry work Each shirt h1ishe,
by hand and put UP in a carton. insuI
Ing work. Delivered to you in 900
condition We guarantee no cracke
collars or cuffs. City Steam laundry
Reid q BollmaE, All Seventeent
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
THE VALLEY CLARION

reared near Castleton. a son of the
well beloved Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Whit
ten. who passed TO their reward long
since. Castleton is proud Of this prom
Using young man, who with indefatiga-
be effort has risen higher and higher
until It would seem that he has reach
ed the pinnacle OF his desires. His
brother John, also a teacher. is stead
lily moving upward, and we would not
be surprised to learn Of him filling a
similar position in the future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
(AdvertisementsJ
Buy q home of Reiuy BROS
For express, call William TrefZ

Advertisements
Buy q home of Reiuy BROS
For express, call william Trefz
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express Co. Phone
West ISL.
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug.making.
Chicken lunch at Bennett Bros. sa-
loon tonight, 1907 Second avenue.
Our B B. serge at s3S is the best
value ever offered. J. B. ZimmeTs
Sons
Six per cent farm mortgages. Litten
& Roberts, Peoples National bank
building
Remember that Ralph stanton has
everything to make your friends, who
smoke. happy.
Coal. coal. coal. The Rock Island
Fuel company viii deliver to you all
the best grades Of hard and soft cosI.
$3.50 box OF flowers for 81 every
Saturday for cash at Hensiey Floral
store, Fourth avenue and Twentieth
ST. eet.
Ward & McMahon VIII give you
I estimates on your plumbing, steam
and hot water heating that will save
you money.
/ Dunsmore & O'Connen smoke house
and billiard parlors, corner Of TWEEN
tieth street and Fourth avenue. Ever
brand OF good cigars and alt kinds Of
smokers supplies
When you want something GOOD yoI
want ii and only the best will do
II you buy Gansert's Ajax chocolates
you get II. 1t is the king Of then
all and made by ". L. Gansert.
Mueller Lumber company VIII en-
able you to build q fine house or bari
out Of the choicest select lumber ant
you will be surprised and yet pleased
to learn the low prices they are max
ing
Johnson's Wood Dye Is not q mer,
stsin-not simply a surface dressing
1t is a real. deep-sesIeo dye. that goe
TO the very heart of the Eood-sp'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
CONTRACT IS LET
FOR PAVING THIRD

The board Of local IMPROVEMENTS
This morning awarded the contract for
the paving Of Third avenue between
Fifteenth and Twenry-fourth streets to
the Independent Construction company
Of Davenport. The job went 10 the
cor pany which made the best Of the
three bids which we're offered. Brick
vii be put in for 81 90 per square yard,
catch basins for $50 each and fire ny
drants and all valves and connections
for S145 each The Mccarthy I'm
provament company and the Tri-City
Construction company were bidders
for the Job. but their figures were just
a little HIGHER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

~ rr AMrrn. aIRLst
Reynolds PressD

Mrs Ella Wheaton entertained the
Modern Priscilla club at the home Of
her parents on Tuesday afternoon
out ~ the % members. 10 were pres
ont. This is a larger attendance than
usual But If the girls were expect
ing TO hear anything startling in the
way OF announcements. they were dis
appointed Nothing doing!
Miss Louise Schaeffer, who has been
81 for a few days, is able to be on the
milk wagon again.
airs p. c. Kettle picked out Feb 8
TO step on a broomstick. All Of which
resulted I'm an injury 10 one OF her
ankles She is not yet able to set her
foot on the floor Many a man has
been hurt worse than that. though, by
broOmstiCk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
WHATEVER THAT Is.
port Byron Globe.)

'fOlL bNIOu TlODc.j
He is a dashing young man, indus
trious, and has many good traits OF
character. but often sustains severe
attacks Of chickenitis. He recently
suffered an attack in acute form. and
the last his employer heard of him. he
was boarding a train for Savanna. In
cidentally, it is understood he is in
Ohio. Nothing further can be said ex-
cept that It IS written on the pay roll
that he "Yumped his Yob.'
There was no moving picture show
last Saturday night. The reason for
this is Messrs. Reiter and Suffer, the
managers. fell through the ice as they
were coming from lie Claire. By the
time they We're helped out Of the chilly
waters and taken to shore, it was too
late for the attraction. They will be
here this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Viola Enterprise.
Miss Lucille Williams has many call
ers over the telephone now
The Misses Mary and Grace Cook
and Mabel Smith were callers on Miss
Lucille Williams Sunday Afternoon.
WHEY Williams, a nice looking
young gentleman about the age Of "a,
is looking for a nice looking young
lady Of about the same age, or young
er, 10 COCh for lin this summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received "a the Office OF
the city clerk up TO p. m. March 10
1918, for labor and tools for repairing
the floors Of the Rock river bridges
Bids will be based upon the labor and
use of tools plus q percentage on the
same Specifications to be furnished
by city engineer.
H. NJ. SCHRTVER,
Mayor.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

forward. and after a graceful salute,
asked in his best Spanish if Senior
would be so kind as to permit OF his
tintype being reproduced. The greG
Mexican leader glared at the Ameri-
cano, and after growing for several
minutes. wheeled suddenly about and
with a majestic wave of his hand, said
in excellent English: Peat it." The
camera fends complied with the re-
quest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
WILSON SPEAKS ON
BIRDS IN OUR CITY

3. H. Wilson, the well known local
ornithologist, delivered an entertain
ing illustrated lecture on the topic
Of Birds in Our City" last evening
at the Central Pres yterian church. a
large number attended. Many inter
esting stereopticon views were shown
in connection with the talk which dis
played the various phases Of bird life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
INTO RETIREMENT.

IETr0rd- III, Gazettel
Well. I don't want anybody 10 call
on me any more to clean rugs or car
pets, because have quit. have my
reasons. and / don't want anybody to
call on me to pillow gardens this spring
for ! haven't any horse. John Gibson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
City Chat
GODS GIFTS.

Gifts are they from Him who giveth
Life TO everything that liveth.
Patient strength that ne'er repineth,
Hope that soareth, love that shineth,
Upon every care.
Barry Cornwall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
MI sICAL FURNITURE.

lElADu. AtA.. -NtN5.)
The chair rendered some special mu-
sic appropriate to the occasion. The
auditorium was beautifully decorated
with flags, bunting. flowers and pict-
ures The warm handshake and hearty
welcome to Rev Stebbius OF our Citi.
zens of Dixon was given as the audi.
ence passed out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
I" TTTTTTTTTT IIIL
Hickory Shop Wood for Sale.

Four loads for $40; two loads for s.;
one load for So. Delivered to any ad-
dress in Rock Island. Mutual Wheel
company, Moline, HL-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Notice to Eacles No. e56.

All members are requested 10 meet
at Eagles home Sunday afternoon al
/ O'Clock TO attend the funeral Of
Brother Chris Theus. Fred Empke,
president. J. +. Dindinger, secretary.
-iAdyD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

whose greed for gold impels him to
strange the laughter and song Of his
own family"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Never excuse A wrong action by say
ing that some one else does the same
thing Fra kiln.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Feb. 25-There were no vacant seats
in Harpers theatre last evening, in
fact, many were satisfied to stand IN
the rear of the house and enjoy the ex-
traordinary fine presentation of Gil
bert & Sullivan's famous opera, The
Mikado," by the Davenport amateur
company for the benefit Of Buford post,
G. A r. 1t was the third time the
great operate success had been given
by the company; twice had it been rem
dered in Davenport for similarly de-
serving purposes, and on each previous
occasion, too, had it been witnessed
by immense audiences. 1t was splen-
did performance in every way-a pop,
ular rendition of a popular opera. The
stage setting was beautiful and eff
lfective, the costumes rich and apuTo
pirate and the singing far better than
might usually be expected of amateur
pei formers.
The Davenport Baseball association
has decided TO locate its grounds this
year on the Scott tract in the lower
end of that city-the location of the
old fair grounds.
The city was in utter darkness fOI
about two hours last night, as a re
suit of one Of those accidents which
are likely at any time to result from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

the crossing OF electric wires. Consid
cradle damage was done at the Brush
works.
Feb. Pm. NJ. Sturgeon returned
from his trip to Hot Springs last even
ing, much benefited in health.
Feb. 29-The Gilpin hose company
enjoyed a fine oyster supper last ev-
ening. Several couple were present
and a general good social time was
/ had.
City Attorney McEniry, who has just
returned from his trip to the south,
was well pleased with the southern
country and climate He spent u
days in New Orleans and five in st.
Louis, enjoying himself greatly in both
cities.
| March THE Rock Island Baseball
( club met at the Rock Island house last
night and adopted bylaws governing
| the conduct of the players for the COM
ing season. The rule is that no player
shall smoke or drink in uniform, usa
bo'sterous or improper language or
! conduct himself otherwise than as a
gentleman. The resignation of Jim
Toliver, the third baseman. was &C
cepted. and Frank Brough was assign
ed to his position.
John NClk today received the con-
tract for the erection of the new Sech-
Ter buggy factory at Moline. The
structure is 10 be of brick. stone and
galvanized iron, four stories high and
with mensions of l3Ox207. The con-
tract is for $2S,5OO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

(From The Argus Files of 1885,
Feb. 22-Sheriff Silvis floated the
stars and stripes from the court house
today in honor of Washingtons birth
day. 1t being in a sense a national
holiday, the banks Of the city are clos
ed. Instead Of the public schools dis
missing for a holiday, the various
rooms celebrated the occasion by de
voting a part Of the afternoon to APP
propriate exercises, by way of recita-
tons, songs, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

the crossing OF electric wires Consid-
cradle damage was done at the Brush
works
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Feb. Pm. NJ. Sturgeon returned
from his trip to Hot Springs last even
ing, much benefited in health
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-07-17
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court of the United
States for the Central Division, Dis
trict of Idaho.
In the matter of Harry Southland,
Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that Harry
Southland has filed in the United
States District Court for Idaho his
application for discharge in bank
ruptcy, and that all creditors and
other persons in interest are required
to show cause, If any they have, why
the prayer of said petitioner should not
be granted, by entering their appear
ance in said proceedings on or before
the % day of Aug. 1913, and within
ten days thereafter filing the particu-
lar grounds of their opposition in the
office Of the Clerk of the Court, be-
fore l.. Vineyard referee of said court
at his office in Grangeville Idaho.
Given under the authority of the
general orders of said court and by Q
special order of the Undersigned.
This Oh day of July 1913.
L. Vineyard,
Jl10-31. Referee
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-07-17
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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-07-17
n10-31.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court. County of Ida
no, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of John
Ruefenacht, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that Let
tiers of administration on the estate
of John Ruefenacht, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the
18th day of June. 1913. by the Pro
bate Court of Idaho County.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance, at the Of
flee of C. T. Mcdonald. at Grange
Vile, Idaho, within ten months after
the date OF the first publication OF
this notice, or they shall be forever
barred.
Dated this 2Sth day Of June. 1918.
PETER BROCKENOUR.
Administrator
C. T. Mcdonald. attorney for admins
traitor. July 1881
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-07-17
SELECTING AND
+ BREEDING A BULL

=, .slecting a bull get the best you
,or YOUR means. 1t will pay well
- 70 the expense of good one, and
money spent on poor one will be
lawn away. besides the time lost in
..nnroving your herd, says the Farm
s.nrral 1t is often necessary to get
. Young bull which has not shown his
-,.l,t,es. study his pedigree and the
~sacter of the herd from which he
mas The more uniform in excel
go his ancestry the better is he like
~ he The more we know of his
u.aators the surer we are of his pre-
..oncv. An animal is more likely to
nrepotent when its ancestors are
Sn,formly, even though moderately,
productive. ,
s.oea makes a phenomenal record, and
.onuar opinion regards its descend
srts AZ being most desirable, but his
sorv and the laws Of heredity prove to
.ho contrary. Uniform excellence is
- more value than single great rec
o,da. A pedigree showing a moderate