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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-17
VICE CONDITIONS
! IN ROCK ISLAND
| ARE LOOKED INTO.
Lieutenant Governor oHara
Returns to Chicago After an
Investigation.
sC0L0RED SITUATION. BAD.
admits He Finds Interesting Data He
y viii Include in Report TO the
State Legislature.
sCoLoRED SITUATION BAD.

After spending a remarkably busy
. day IN the city. Lieutenant Governor
! Barrett OHara, head of the. vice COM
mission Of the state left today at noon
I over the Rock Island for Chicago. Be
! fore his departure he admitted that
h0r had found some interesting data
shsre, especially the negro siJIation,
(which would be used in the report to
sthe legislature in an effort 10 secure
: Legislation looking to the abolition OF
white slavery in Illinois.
Il had an enjoyable talk with Mayor
III. VI. Schriver yesterday and found
him seriously and in lligently inter
ested in the vice question" declared
Mr.. O'Hara. Il found that it is his
belief that the best way to control the
. situation locally is through a well reg
3ulated segregated district"
4 When asked what he thought Of the
ACCESSIBILITY Of the plan in Rock Island
T Mr.. OHara did not commit himself.
+ but stated that it would not do in Chi
soago.
NEGRO STTI-NTIDN BADs
4 Continuing he said: I'VE are con-
Quoting this quiet investigation for a
] purpose. Other members Of the COM
mission are engaged in the same kind
fof work that ! am doing at present.
Z Later in the cities where the situation
y demands. the commission plans to
shaye public sessions. ! am not ready
Z to say that Rock Island will be so Wis
\ tied although ! will admit that ! have
b found this community of unique inter
Fest, primarily because of its location
with relation 10 Davenport. have
.snvestigated the negro situation
Bin Rock Island and have found condi-
~tions unsayoTy."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-17

Hoarseness in a child subject to
Group is a sure indication of the ap-
proach of the. disease. If Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is given at once
or even after the croupy cough has
it will prevent the attack.
Contains no poison. Sold by all drug
gists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-17

The Hague-Professor Henry Van
Dyke, formerly of Princeton university,
new United States minister to the
Netherlands, presented his creden-
tails TO Queen WilheImina at the pal
ace of Het Loo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-17

San Franciscan amendment to
the Masonic laws of California that
would exclude from membership pro-
prietors of hotels or restaurants in
which liquor was sold was defeated
by vote of nearly to 1 in the an
nual communication of the grand
lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-17
NEGRO sTTUlrIoN DADs
Notice 70 Property owners.

Notice Is hereby given to all persons
interested that the board OF local i'm
proyements OF the city OF Rock Island.
III, having let the contract for the
paving Of Eleventh street, from First
avenue TO Twelfth avenue and the same
having been completed and accepted
/ by the said board on the 18th day Of
October, \. d. 1913, and the said board
having filed in the county court OF
Rock Island county, Illinois, on the
18th day OF October, 4. d. 1913. GER
tlhcate TO show that the said improve
ments conform substantially TO the
requirements of the said original ord
nance for the construction of the
same. the costs thereof, the amount es-
=. timated by them TO be required to pay
the accruing interest on bonds or
vouchers, issued TO anticipate collec-
ton OF the assessment fer the said i'm
provement. a hearing will be had on
B said certificates. as 10 the truth Of the
! fact stated therein, at the county court
1house In the city of Rock Island, on
{ the 3Oth day Of October. a. d. 1913, at
4 O'Clock a. m, or as soon thereafter
as the business of the court will per
Omit. All persons desiring may file OBJ
Z jections in said court before said day,
1may appear on the hearing and make
s defense.
! Dated at Rock Island. H., this 18th
day OF October, A. d. 1918.
] u. NJ. SCHRlVER,
i r. r. REYNOLDS,
WALLACE TREICHLER,
BOARD OF Local Improvements Of the
81 City CT Rock Island. lll.-(Adv)
Sterling. ITl.-Elgin was selected as
the meeting place of the Northern ILL
noin Dental society in 1914. Chicago
WAS the only other city seeking the
econventon. President G. b. Dillon
- 81 ra-nnAAnrAA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-17

Mrs. woodson R. oglesby. wife of
the new ongressman from New York.
has spent the whole summer and fail
with her husband in Washington and
enjoyed Il She is now preparing to
go for visit to her husbands parents.
who have a place at Orange Lake. Fla
Mrs. oglesby is considered one OF the
most attractive members of the new
81ngressioual circle at Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-17

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
WEDDINGS.
Grodotzke-Hsmann,

Monday afternoon at o'clock at the German Lutheran church, before l company of immediate relatives and friends, Arthur T. Grodotzke and Miss Antoinette H. Hamann were united tn marriage. the ceremony being perform ed by Rev. Theodor Bauck. pastor Df the church.
 The bridal party entered the church to the music of the Spring Song played by the organist. During the ceremony Oscar Heinrich sang softly O, Promise Me, and the Mendelssohn wedding march was played afterwards. The bride wore white yoile and carried ;l shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid was her sister Miss Eda Hamann. who was gowned in lowered marquisette The best man was Herman Greiner A re- ception was given at the home of the brides father, William Hamann, No IA Cedar street, for the immediate families The newly married couple are to leave for wedding trip to the west and upon their return in about three weeks will reside at No IA Cedar street.
 A large number of beautiful and valuable presents were received. To the best man the groom presented a signet ring. and the brides gift to the bridesmaid was a gold bracelet. The newly married couple are both natives of Norwich, the groom being the son If Mrs. William Karkutt of No, 113 Fourth street. He is carpenter by trads-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
STOPS DANDRUFF Parisian Sage Stops Falling Hair, Destroys Dandruf,
 CIeanses Your Scalp

What a delight to have a beautiful head of hair. fluffy. >lustrous, abundant and free from dandfuff.
 Hair is plant and your head Is a. garden-a little cultivation works wonders If the hair Is too dry it needs freshening up. If it begins to get thin it needs fertlizing,
 Parisian Sage is scientifically made preparation that gives the hair just what it lacks to make 1t seft, Iuxuriant abundant and radiant With life It removes dandruff immediately and cleanses the hair of dirt and ex- cessive oils. It is perfectly harmless
 Parisian Sage Is tea a-coloreo liquid-not sticky or grsasy-deiieate- 1y perfumed, that comes in fifty cent bottles at the druggists and toller counters. The Girl with the Auburn Hair on the package
 The very first application will as tonish you--if used daily for week you will be delighted with the i'm provement it has made in your hair md scalp.
 You run no risk as The Lee & Osgood Co. guarantees to refund the money if you are not perfectly satis- fied-a safe offer on their part. De- lighted users of Parisian Sage all over the country write us enthusiastically about it. They pronounce it a race and wonderful hair dressing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
PLANTED NEW IVY
 AT CLASS REUNION
N. F. A. 1908 Replaces Plant That Had
 Not Weathered the Seasons.

Twenty-seven members of the Nor W1ch Free Academy class of '0S gath cred at the Manual Training building Monday evening for the first reunion on the occasion of the fifth anniversary Of graduation, and with the greeting of periences the occasion was most en- Joyable one. The banquet was served at 6.30, a fine menu being enjoyed.
 President Raymond B. Case presided at the post prandiaI exercises and the commencement addresses of five years were given by Miss Bernice Wiley and Herbert Lawrence; prophecies. Miss 'Rebekah Reynolds and Raymond Wulf; history Miss Julia Mckay.
 It was found that the ivy planted five years ago had died. so new vine was planted, the oration being given by Herbert Lawrence. In accordance with custom, a silver spoon was pre- sented the class babay, the little daughter of Mrs Office Nylen. nee Olive TubbS
 Of those who were unable to be present all but two sent their regrets. President Case announced that there were five members of the class had entered the state of matrimony and that several others were making prep arations for the step. The affair, which was a pleasurable one for all, was ar ranged by Louis H. Walden, Misses Marguerite Wulf, Florine Scohe1d, and Harold Preston and R. B. Case.
 Those present were Misses Florine Seofield. Alice Avery Edith Young, Susan Armstrong. Marguerite Wulf, Bernice Wiley, Marion KimbalI, Ruth Norman Grace Clune, Jessie Robinson, Grace Rogers. Bertha, L. Geer, Isabelle Leonard, Julia Mckay, Hope TaGber, Rebekah L. Reynolds, and Louis H. Walden, R. B. Case. Raymond Wusf Herbert Lawrence. Jeremiah Norris Joseph Lamb c. P Browning, liar old Preston, William Leavenworth.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
PERSONAL

MT and Mrs. William Ecclestone of Stoningten have been in Baltic.
 Mrs. J. B. Armstrong has been the guest of relatives in Palmertown.
 MT. and Mrs. William Perkins have returned to Norwich after a visit in Noank.
 Harry Hildebrand of Norwich has concluded a short visit te New Loa- don friends
 Miss Edna Cole of Norwich was a week end guest of MT. and Mrs. Louis LaBounty of Palmertown.
 Mrs. Philip Spelman of Norwich at tended the last meeting of New Lon don Woman's Relief corps.
 Patrick Meaney of New London is in Norwich for several days visit to his daughter. Mrs. Leah Fitzgibbons.
 Mrs W. P. Robinson and daughters, Pearl and Edna, spent Sunday with friends at Fishers Island. New York.
 Miss Annie Riley of Norwich. swho was the guest of her brother. William Riley. of Hartford. has returned home.
 John Manning, Mrs Andrew Cooper and Anna Rambelli of New London have returned from a visit to Mrs. Cooper's sister, Mrs. James Quinn, ol Norwich.
 Charles Crocker of Colgate univer- city is spending some time at his home at Bean Hill, before leaving for Maple wood, Vt, where. he is to spend the summer.
 Mrs. Thomas Mccormick, Mrs. F. Cullen, Mrs. T. Shannon. Mrs. P. Cas- sidy, Miss Catherine Flanagan and Mrs. P. Gilmore of Stonington wcro recent visitors in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
Incidents In Society.

Mrs. Edwin A, Tracy is at Sharon Springs, N. Y.
 Mrs. Henry A. Spa1ding of Washing ton street has returned from Meriden
 Miss Porteous is entertaining her niece, Miss Jessie Hislop of Auburn, N. Y.
 Miss Corinth of Bridgehampton, l.. L, has been visiting Mrs. Joseph w. Gilbert.
 Miss Marion Bishop of Broadway left this week to spend the summer at Denmark, Me.
 Mrs. Edwin H. Willard of Washing ton street has returned from a stay of several weeks in New York
 Faith Trumbull chapter. D. A. R., will observe Bunker Hill day at the Norwich club this afternoon.
 Mrs. Albert G. Mitchell of Rockwell Terrace is passing the summer with relatives in Portsmouth. N. H.
 Miss Emily Beckwith, a member of the faculty of the Emma Willard school at Troy, N. Y. is at her home on West Town stret for the vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
and Motion Pictures.

VaUdsVIHe anu WotIon FIctuFee,
 The change of bill brings another big show to the Auditorium and Mon days audiences were we'll pleased with the new offerings of motion pic lures and the musical comedy, The Girls from the FoIlies. The feature of the motion pictures programme is the three-reel film of the 1o1 Bison military drama, Bred in the Bone.
 The vaudeville attraction, The Girls from the Foliies. presented by 8 cast of II people. is filled with lively hu- n1or from start to finish. The Yiddish- CT comedian gets big hand for his clever work and the singers make a good impression. The programme in- cludes some good dancing and gives opportunity for display of pretty cos- tunes blythe pretty young ladies who make up the chorus.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
WATER BOARD PRESIDENT.
Patrick F. Bray, 2d, EIected-Ne Other
 Business Done.

An organization meeting of the beard of water commissioners was held on Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock in the water office with full attendance. AL bert S. Comstock was chosen tempo rary chairman and Joseph F. Williams cleDk.
 The only business done was the elec- tion of president of the board, Pat rick F. Bray, 2d, being chosen for this office He is the democratic member of the board who was elected in 1912. A. A. Beckwith, republican, was elect ed at the same time These two, with Thomas J. Kelly, democrat, and A. 8. Comstock, republican, elected at the recent election, and Joseph F. Will Hams, who is in his second term as the councils appointee, constitute the board.
 The meeting adjourned to next Tues day evening, when there are further appointive and elective offices to be filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
ONE MORE CHILD FOUND
 WITH SCARLET FEVER
Sent to Hospital from Second Street
 Family Late Monday.

Late Monday afternoon Health Off, cer N. B. Lewis, M.D.. found that another child in the Tulka family at No 30 Second street had developed scarlet fever and he had her sent to the hospital, making the second child sent there from Greeneville's present scarlet fever section. This is two- year old girl.
 There are more cases to be looked for yet, he believes, and he has two children under surveillance to see if they may not develop the disease. He larned that there have been fiv chil- dren in the peeling stage who have been circulating around the streets and probably spreading the infection. One of the children even was taken to a dance in hall last Saturday night There may be development of cases from this source.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
VINEYARD WORKERS
 GAVE LAWN PARTY
At Beautiful Pinehurst, the Horne of Mrs. F. A. Roath, President of the Society.

A delightful social time was enjoyed by the large number who attended the lawn fete conducted by the Vineyard Workers of the Central Baptita church at the spacious and well kept grounds at Pinehurst. the residence of the pres- ident Mrs. F. A. Roath, on Washing ton street, Monday afternoon and evening. Cake, candy, ice cream, etc., found a ready sale with the large num- Der of visitors and the affair was rendered addedly attractive by decora- tions of Japanese lanterns, and the cool shade offered by the little grove provided a most welcome retreat from the warmth of the sun in the after noon. At the rear of the grounds was arranged a Japanese Tori gate, and in the evening the decorations were es- pecially effective. The fine greenhouses were also open to inspection.
 Receiving with Mrs. Roath were Rev. and Mrs. Joel B. Slocum and Mrs James D. Rough, president of the Far the Vineyard Workers. A feature which attracted much attention was the wonder well, located in little housee on the westerly side of tn grounds. An interesting programme of selections was given in the afternoon 'Dy members or the Academy. MUSICAL club, and in the evening music was fur nished by Swahn's orchestra Miss Jeanette Chesney of Boston entertain ed with readings and solos, being ac- companied on the piano by Mrs. Ven jamin Palmer.
 Mrs. Rough and members of the Farther Lights sold flowers to the vis- itors The affair was in charge of Mrs. Arthur F. Wynne, and the various committeS were as follows:
 Cake-Mrs. c. D. Sevin. Mrs. Carl W. Brown, Mrs. Edward Y Messinger, Mrs. A. Thatcher Otis, Mrs. $. B. Palmer, Mrs. M. Willard, Mrs. s. Grefson, Mrs. Augustus Sullivan.
 Wonder well-Mrs. Floyd May, Mrs. Brink. Mrs. A. DeF' Lincoln, Mrs Ris- ley, Mrs. Purvis.
 Orangeade-(Mrs. Calvin Swan, Mrs. William R. McCord, Mrs. Gilbert S. Raymond, Mrs, Danielson, Mrs. George A, Ashbey, Miss Field, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. John H. Barnes.
 Ice cream-Mrs Harrison Davis, Mrs. Lena Champlin, Miss Wheeler, Mrs. Starkweather, Mrs. Charles l.. Stewart, Mrs. Charles Burton, Mrs. c. A. Haberg, Miss Alice M. Dean, Miss Helen B. Moore, Mrs. Andrew Sullivan.
 Candy-Mrs. Eugene Saunders, Mrs. James Parker, Mrs. John Turner, Miss Belle Rathbun, Miss Bessie Grimes, Mrs. A. A. Beeman, Mrs. Chapman.
 Postcards and blotters of Pinehurst wers sold by Miss Helen Hamilton
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
Gasoline Filled Lantern RIazed

Having a lantern filled with gasoline instead of kerosene, a family by the name of Simons in the rear tenement above the store at No. 50 West Maia street had lively flash of blaze there on Monday night few minutes after midnight. It was seen through a win dow from the street by Paul Schwartz who rung in an alarm from box IA, at the corner of West Main and Thames streets, The department responded, bug the recall was struck as soon as Chief Stanton arrived. There was no damage. The family are foreigners who did not know the difference be- tween gasoline and kerosene.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
LIGHTING COMMISSION
 RECEIVE INVENTORY FIGURES
Will Secure Further Details from Bos-
 ton Expert.

Dr. J. J. Donohue presided on Mon day evening at fully attended meet ing of the board of gas and electrical commissioners at the Main street of fee at which a session lasting from 8 until II o'clock was held. Routine matters were discussed and ordinary bills ordered paid.
 The commissioners have received the inventory figures from the Boston expert whom they recently hired. They have sent to him for some further fig- ures before making the public state ment for which they secured the in- Ventory
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17

dressed In white and wearing rel sashes and bows Each girl also car ried red rose. The vioIins of the musical club accompanied the graceful dance, which was greeted with much applause.
 Social Programme.
 The meeting then came to a close and the company adjourned to the gymnasium, where refreshments If cake, wafers, ice cream and fruit punch were served, and dancing was enjoyed until midnight music being furnished by the Harmony club or chestra.- All passed most enjoyable time with the renewing of old friend- ships with classmates and teachers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
Wainwrisht--Austin.

The marriage of Miss Lillian Belle Austin of Norwich and Charles Harold Wainwright, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. J. Wainwright, of Dorchester. Mass, afternoon at the home of the bride, sister, Mrs. C. F. Lillibfidge. Maple Lawn farm, on the Scotland road, ,fl the presence of 50 relatives ana friends.
 The ceremony. in which the single ring service was used. was performed by Rev A. H. Tedford, pastor Of the Third Baptist church. under an arcn of laurel. AS the wedding march ITO Lohengrin was played by Miss Maoei Murray of Greenevilie, the bridal party took their places the two little flower girls scattering daisy petals Al tne close of the ceremony in the receiving party with the bride and groom were MT and Mrs. Wainwright and the brother and sister of the bride. MrS. c. F. Lillibridge and stephen Austin,
 The bride was lovely. in ivory satin with silk shadow lace. She wore string of gold beads the> gifht or the groom, and carried a sh6Ner pouquet of bride roses. The maid pf honor. Miss Maybelle Langley of Lynht Ma5s-' was gewned in Alice blue silk Satine over blue charmeuse. The flower eSris, Mildred and Edith Austin. nieces Pi the bride. were in dainty white gowns. Mrs Wainwright were navy blue char mouse The best man was Charles B. Knouse of Norwich. Laurel, daisies and ferns were use1 effectively in the parior, while the color scheme of red in the living room was carried out in roses and peenies. Friends of the bride assisted in serving the buffet lunch In the blue room were the beautiful gifts of china, cut glass, silver, linen lamps, checks and pieces of household furniture. The brides gift tos the maid of honor was a brooch to the flower girls, neck laces The grooms gift to his best man was a pearl stickpin.
 The brides going away gown was CT tailor made blue with hat to harmon ize Mir and Mrs. Wainwright left during the afternoon for trip which includes Maine and the White noun tains. The at home cards read Mid- dleton street, Dorchester.
 Mrs. Wainwright will De greatly missed by many friends. She Is well known in musical circles and has been an efficient worker in the Third Bap- tist church. MT. Wainwright is a con- tractor in Dorchester.
 Out of town guests were MT. anu Mrs. J. c. J. Wainwright of Dorches- ter, Mass, Stephen Austin of Watch Hill. Miss Langley of Lynn. Mass. Me. and Mrs. c. H. Osgood of New York. MT. and Mrs. Frederick 6tebbins of -vwett City and Miss Viola Jewett Of Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
Rodv Brouaht from Waterbury.

From Waterbury, where she died on June IA, Undertaken Gager on Sun day received the body of Vera Dorothy Vandemark, the year old child of MT. and Mrs. James VanGemark. The body was taken to the home of Mrs. James Henderson, 565 Boswell avenue. who is the mother of Mrs. Vandemark. Burial will be in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
EXAMINATION

There will be a competitive exasni- nation for selection of candidates for United States Naval Academy, and United States Military Academy on Thursday. June 10. at Manual Train- ing School. New London. at 10 A. M. Candidates must be residents of this congressional district. over sixteen and under tventy-one years of age, five feet. four inches. tn height. free from any deformity or infirnity or any disease whatever.
 B. F. MARIAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
Rahekah Past Grands.

The Rebekah Past Noble Grands' as- sociation will meet today at Jewett City. a session which many Norwich and New London Rebekahs are plan ming to attend. Ruthie lodge will en- certain the past noble grands in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
Fireman Short Back on Duty.

Fireman Herbert Short, who has been laid up for 15 days with a bruised shoulder, reported back for duty on Sunday, His injury was sustained when General. one of the grays in the three horse hitch. grabbed him by the shoulder, giving him such bite that the shoulder was badly lamed and bruised.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
DEPUTY FACTORY INSPECTORS Appointments Made Include I've Nor.
 wjch Names.

Factory Inspector McPartland on Monday announced the appointment of three new deputies as follows; John A. Doughnan, New Haven; M. J. Kelly. Norwich, and D. J. Sullivan, Hunting ton. Reappointments were made as follows: J. P. Kenna. Hartford; J. II, Ouinlan, Meriden; William Ainley. Bridgeport; Miss Julia Corcoran. Nor Wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
Rast Laxativs for the Aaed..

Old men and women feel the need of a laxative more than young folks, but it must be safe>and harmless and one which will not cause pain. Dr. Kings New Life Pills are especially good for the aged. for they act prompt ly and easily. Price 25c Recommend- ed by Lee & Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17
A Possible Cont naeney.

It begins to look as if it might be necessary to turn Wall Street into a midway plaisance in order to drew back the old-tine crowds.-Cleveiand Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17

Jeremiah O'Connor. a hospital att tendant in Preston, and Miss Char lotte Trotter. nurse. who resides on Twelfth street. were united in mar z riage here on Saturday by Rev. E. S: Worcester, The groom, is the son of Michael O'Connor and isS native ot Thompsonville. The brideNjs native of Ireland
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17

Drink for your health Williams Root Beer A most wholesome and delicious Costs 2c a quart.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17

The New Haven railroad, which through the New England Steamship company has been operating the Block Island steamer New Shoreham for several years. is about to relinquish the vessel The charter has expired and will not be renewed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-17

Rev. G. G. Scrivner, district super intendent of the Norwich district of Methodist Episcopal churches, made his first official visit to the Laurel Hill M. E. church, Pascoag R. l., Sat urday evening, when he presided at the first quarterly conference.