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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
EXPERTS talk TO
AUTOMOBILE men
Formal Sessions Begin for Veie
Agents-Leading Model
Next Year a Six"

This morning the series of lectures
prepared for the visiting agents and
statesmen Of the Velie Motor Vehicle
company was begun at the Deere
camp southeast of the city. There are
100 visitors here for the annual field
day and course of instruction. SEES
sicns will continue the remainder of
the week.
This evening there will be a big
vaudeville entertainment furnished by
some of the leading stars in the bust,
ness, a number having been brought
here from Chicago for the purpose
Interest in the 1914 models which
are being studied centers in the six
cylinder car hich will be made the
leader of the line This will have a
5O-horse power motor. and will weigh
S.400 and will sell for $3.50. 1t will
be the highest six cylinder car turned
out by an American manufacturer. It
is said II will be modelled along the
lines of one or two leading English
cars.
Improvements are to be added TO
the two models of "fours" which have
been made in the past. The 40-horse
power car will have five horse power
added. while the 80 will have a So
horse power motor Tests have been
made of all the new improvements
such as steel wheels and pneumatic
gear shutters, but it has been decided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
BUILD MANY HOUSES
IN EASTERN SUBURBS

Expecting an addition to the citys
population within the next year of
1900 workingmen, East Moline CAPT
talists are planning to erect between
one and two hundred houses. These
will be put up in the New Shops ad-
ditioR. The death of the late c. H.
Pope, who was actively interested in
the building movement, temporarily
delayed the beginning of operations,
but it is stated that the original plans
are to be carried out.
Thirty new houses, costing $4,000,
have been or are being built in Silvis
since the opening of the building sea-
son. At this rate quarters should in
time be found for all the families who
wish to make their home there. At
present there are no vacant houses
and in many places two or three fam.
lilies occupy quarters ordinarily used
| by one family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
NARROW ESCAPE
TELEGRAPH MAN

Arnold Reams, aged IA, messenger
boy employed by the Postal Telegraph
company, narrowly escaped death and
suffered a badly bruised foot during
the noon hour today when his bicycle
slipped on a wet pavement and he
was thrown almost under the wheels
of a Third avenue street car. The
boy had been riding in the car tracks
and turned out to allow the car to
pass at Third avenue and Eleventh
street, when he lost control
of his machine. In an effort to make
a sharp turn to avoid being struck he
overbalanced the wheel and fell so
near the wheels that before he could
move the rear step struck his foot,
bruising it badly. Reams lives at
Eleventh street and Brasher avenue,
South Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
A NURSE SERVICE
GIVEN employees
Mrs. William Butterworth An
nounces Inauguration Of
New Philanthropy.
UNDER KINGS DAUGHTERS
Workers in the Various Deere Shops
and Their Families Will Be
the Heneficiaries.

Announcement was made today that
Mrs. William Butterworth has decided
to maintain, under the supervision of
the Kings Daughters, nurse to cara
free of charge, for employees ana their
families of the Deere factories, in
Guiding Deere & Co., Deere & Mansur
company, John Deere Wagon company,
Marseilles Manufacturing company,
John Deere Harvester company, Dav.
export Wagon company and Union
Malleable Iron company.
Miss Sarah Adolphson, who has
been serving in the general visiting
nurse work maintained by the Kings
up the Deere memorial nurse work
Mrs. Butterworth will provide an en-
| dowment fund sufficient to meet al
! expenses.
| Mrs. josephine c. Barnhardt vii
| have general charge of the Deere me
be provided in the old postoffic'
building. where four rooms formerl.
occupied as Offices by Peek & Diet
will be fitted up to- be used for thi
work and that of the visiting nurse
and will also have a room to be useC
for meetings of the Kings Daughters
START AUG. 1.
1t is planned to inaugurate the new
philanthrcphy Aug. l. In their pa,
envelopes the first of the month EN-
ployes of the factories named will fin,
blanks upon which application for tn
services of the nurse may be made
At the headquarters of the nurse
card index system will be maintained
with the names of all employees of III
various companies. Records of sci
vice rendered will be kept. Mrs
Butterwcrth desires that the servic
shall not be confined to care in cas-
of actual illness, but that it shall b
! broadened to include the giving of &C
vice and instruction tending to pro
mote general health and happiness c
those ministered to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
WATERFOWL

Old settlers of Watertown and vi
cinity held a picnic on Campbells is
land Friday in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry and daughter of West Virginia,
20 being present. After a sumptuous
picnic dinner was partaken of all went
to the inn where a musical program
was enjoyed. A permanent society
was organized under the name of
Watertown Old Settlers union. Mrs.
Mary Palmer was elected president,
Mrs. Henry Albrecht secretary. They
will meet annually at Campbell's is,
land.
Miss Dina Heeren, Miss Eta
Schwenecker and Mrs. Frank Sample
of Port Byron were guests of Miss
Dena Rale Sunday.
Rev. c. E. Hawkins, pastor of Spen.
Ger Memorial church OF Rock Island,
and family were entertained at the
home of Mrs. and Miss Lucas Thurs
day.
Mrs. Nellie Trout and children have
returned to their home in Galesburg
after few days visit among relatives
mere
Mrs. William Parker spent Friday
in Port Byron.
Byron Ausbrook who was overcome
by the heat Thursday last is getting
along nicely.
Mrs. Joe Bradford and children OF
Moline are at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. briggs.
Mrs. Charles Bensinburg entertain
ed relatives from Port Byron the pas
week
Bob Miller of Colchester is a guess
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sherbine.
Mrs. Washburn and Mr.. and Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
Stsrilized Soil For Flowers.

1t is not generally known that tina
soil used by florists for filling window
boxes and fowerpots is often stori-
IiZed This sterilization is not intend
ed primarily for the destruction oc
germs. but for the destruction of all
animal and vegetable life in the soil.
so that weeds will not be springing up
along with the flowers and worms up
roofing the earth, The s.eriliZing de-
vice consists of a large bin with steam
pipes running through 1t about four
feet apart. Along these pipes there
are placed holes at intervals Of few
inches. The soil-which is sod plow-
ed up and left TO decay for IL year-is
dumped in. Then the steam IS turned
on for half an hour. At the end Of
that time the process is completed
Harper's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
WATERFOWL HAS AN OLD
SETTLERS ASSOCIATION

An organization to be known as the
Old Settlers Association of Watertown
has been formed and its membership
includes about a score of the older
residents of Watertown ard vicinity.
The association was formed at a party
at Campbell's island last week in hon
or of Mr. and Mrs. First, who were
visiting here from their home in West
Virginia. Mrs. Mary Palmer of Water
town is president and Mrs Henry AL.
brecht of this city, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
BURGLARS AT WORK
AS FAMILY SLEEPS

Burglars entered the home of F. @.
Johnson, $50 Seventh street, Tuesday
evening and ransacked the first floor
while members of the family were
asleep on the second floor. The value
of the articles taken totaled $35. Evil
IDENTIFY the marauders were in the
house for some time, for they care
fully searched every nook and corner
where anything of value might have
been concealed. They were not heard
while at work and the police have
little TO work on. They took 81 in
cash, two brooches set with stones, an
engraved gold brooch, two rings, one
garnet and the other with a cameo set,
and a ladies' purse with a small sum
in change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
Hanna of Bolesburg, Ill, spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. George Scott.

Hanna of Bolesburg, H., spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. George Scott.
Marie Devere of the hospital is
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Peterson and R.
L. Pearsall were Sunday visitors in
Port Byron.
Mrs. Belle Walker of yuma has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William Fill
bert and Mr.. and Mrs. D. Y. AllsbrOw
the last few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harding Warren of
East Moline were guests at the Miles
home Sunday.
c. A. Larson and family were enter
tanned at the home of Ed Axelson and
family Sunday.
Mrs. Joe .,Iorland and daughter Of
Moline were callers at IT, home of
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Allen Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Ostlund and chill
dren of Moline visited relatives here
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed O'Donnell of DAY.
export and Mr. and Mrs. r. F. O'Don-
nell of Beardstown are at the bedside
of their mother, Mrs. O'Donnell, who
is quite i'll at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs William Keene.
The sociable at the NJ. E. church last
Wednesday evening was we'll attend
ed and a neat sum was realized.
Percy Winslow of Macomb is visit
! ing his uncle, Walter Coates.
Ross Wainwright of Yuma was a
! WATERFOWL caller Saturday.
Dorothy Johnson of Rock Island has
with Mi:t Grethel Ausbrook.
Margery Donahue of Moline has
gone home after spending few weeks
with relatives here.
Mrs. L. L. Barford and children OF
Macomb are visitors at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. Frank Sherbine.
Mrs. Marion John, Mrs. Elizabeth
Luca and Mrs Cady entsrtained tne
ladies of the NJ. Z. Aid society at tic
church Wednesday afternoon.
DIR. and Mrs Neil of the hospital
have gone for two weeks vacation
to be spent in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Sam Nichols, daughter and SOL
of Chicago are sthe guests of Mrs
Alice Matthews.
Mrs. Sadie Chase and daughter Mae
have returned from Gable, Ill, where
they attended the funeral of broth
er-in-law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
PARAMOUR SAVES
man FROM A CELL
Chicagoan Escapes Imprison-
ment When Waitress Pays
His Hotel Bill.
PAIR HAD BEEN ARRESTED
Fine for Disorderly Conduct Leaves
Traveller in Financial Diff
culties.

Il didn't know he was married,
Judge. but I'll pay his bill anyhow"
With these words Miss Julia Miller,
waitress in a local hotel, came to
the rescue of Henry Ploehn, a Chicago
travelling man, when the latter was
confronted in police court this morn
ing with the necessity Of paying his
hotel bill. Henry had just paid a
fine of SO and costs for being found
at the young woman's apartments and
was reduced to penury thereby. The
hotel bill was S3050, but it was set.
tied and the Chicagoan went free.
Ploehn has been in the three cities
for several weeks, making his head
quarters at a local hotel. During that
time he has apparently been giving
little heed to the serious things OF
life. Miss Miller was the waitress
who had been attending to his wants
in the dining room.
Tuesday night the police were
called to the womans apartments in
a rooming house on Fifth avenue c-
complaint that man and woman
Ntit tiioiAlS a hlSlAl DdllNt- nc COu
pie, placed under arrest, proved TO BIS
Ploehn and Miss Miller Both were
fined SO and costs for disorderly con
duct.
HAS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Letters found in Ploehns possession
showed that he was married and hac
family of several children to whose
support he has not been contributing
of late. The contents of these, made
public at the trial, seem to have beer
the first intimation the woman haC
that Ploehn was married.
The management Of the hotel where
the man had been stopping had (
representative in court prepared t
lodge complaint against him If his aC
count there was not settled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
CITY0UTS WEEDS AND
CHARGES SOC PER LOT

Slowness of property owners in
needing the admonition of the authori-
ties to cut the weeds on vacant lots
has led the city TO start the work. A
team and mower will be used. Work
is now in progress on the 40 vacant
lots east of Thirty-siXth street and the
Lundholm tract on Sixteenth avenue
and TwCnty-fifth street will be among
the other larger areas to receive at
tention.
Owners of the property on which
weeds and grass are cut will be charg.
ed at the rate of so cents per lot. This
will not work a hardship on owners
of lots who live out of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
The Budding Einancier.

Probably the late j. p. Morgan's first
attempt at finance took place in Bos-
ton His school teacher gave him mon
ey to buy erasers. Young Morgan waa
gone a long time When he returned
he handed the teacher the erasers and
some change.
Whats this for?" asked the teach
err II gave you just enough to buy
the erasers"
oh returned young Morgan. 'T
went around town until / could find q
place 10 buy at Observation-Disclosures
Free Press. ..,,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS

part in the expedition. Captain R. E.
Willis is at his Office in the armory
every evening, where those desiring
to enlist can see him. The captain
has given an invitation to all Molin-
ers who happen to be in Springfield
during the encampment to visit the
company, hospitality being extended,
of course, to include the commissary
department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
viii Pave Alley.

Paving of the alley between Fiji
teenth and Sixteenth streets and
Eighth and Tenth avenues was recon-
mended by the board OF local improve
ments at a meeting Tuesday. The
commission will shortly adopt an or
dinance providing for the improve
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
Buloarien Terms Met.

Sofia, July 23.-Servia and Greece
today agreed to peace negotiations
with Bulgaria, to take place in Buchar;
est. An armistice is being arranged
at Nish and probably will be conclud-
ed in day or two. Roumania has re-
fused Turkeys request to come to a
peace conference. The powers have
consented to these arrangements.
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles,
L. S. A, retired, has made an appeal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
PLAN FOR VELIE PICNIC
Factory Men and Families to Have an
Outing in August.

Arrangements are being made for
the Velie annual picnic which will
take place at Campbells island at a
date TO be named. Last year 5000
employees took part in the outing. Com
petition in the sporting events has
been keen between the carriage fac
tory and the motor factory employees.
Last year the former won the ball
game and the tug of war but this sum-
mer the motor works men are getting
in shape to take their revenge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
ALLISON SENT BACK
TO JACKSON PRISON

A South Bend dispatch today states
that "Yock" Allison, who was arrested
in Moline several years ago after, es-
Gaping from prison and has been fight
ing extraditicn at South Bend, where
he was held for violation of parole,
has been sent back to Jackson. Mich,
TO serve at least four years in the state
penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
to the American Red Cross for funds
for Macedonian refugees.
Henry County lawyer Dead,

kewanee, H., July 23.-Nicholas J.
Demerath, prominent member of the
Henry county bar, and president OF
! the Kewaree public library board, died
at his home here yesterday of appen-
dicitis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
AUTO SKIDS INTO A TREE
Pillow City Garage Car Damaged When
1t Slips on Asphalt.

Skidding on wet asphalt, an auto
driven by Fred Norton, an employee
Of the Pillow City garage. crashed head
on into a tree and was badly damaged.
The driver was unhurt, though re was
thrown to the ground The accident
happened at Sixth avenue and Twenty
third street, Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
COMMITTEES Incorporat.s

Articles of Incorporation have been
taken out at Springfield by the Great
er Moline committee. The purposes
are stated as civic, commercial and
industrial benefit. A G. Abraham.
o. F. Anderson and Harry Ainsworth
are the incorporators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
BRYAN in Iowa.

Abel, Iowa, July 23-Secretary
Bryan and company of several lead
ing Iowa democrats arrived here at
noon. He is to deliver a lecture here
this afternoon, after which ne will de-
liver a lecture at Panora, and return
to Washington tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
COMPANY F GETTING
SUPPLIES FOR CAMP

Supplies are being received by Com
pany F. l. n. G., to be used in the an
nual encampment at Camp Lincoln
next week. Three recruits joined the
company Tuesday night, and others
are expected to enroll in time to take
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
PerpetuaI Motion.

what a lively baby" said Flaherty.
Have We had his picture took yet,
dunno|
Not yet" said Fogarty. the proud
father I'VE thried to. but afther an
hours lost labor the Photographer ray
ferred us to a movin picture studio."-
Lippincott's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
Finds His Bicycle.

H. r. Stuart, boys secretary of the
Y NJ. c. A, has recovered his bicycle
which was stolen recently. 1t was
found standing in front of the plant of
the Rock Island Brewing company in
Rock Island, where the thief had aban-
doned it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
Full Moose Ticket.

Jersey City, N. j., July 23.-The
progressives of New Jersey will put
a complete ticket in the field at the
coming state election. Roosevelt and
Clifford Pinchot, it is said, will be
among the speakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
Ferryman and Son Drown

Onion Lake, Sask., July 23.-Swan
Johnson, ferryman. and his 6.year.
cid son were drowned while crossing
the river at Lapall, IS miles west of
Onion Lake, late last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23

to await till the experimental stage
is passed before adopting them. I'M
prvements have been incorporated in
the Gray and Davis electric starter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-23
Moonlight Excursion.

Don't fail to attend the moonlight
excursion on the barge Mississippi
Tuesday and Wednesday evening,
July % and 23.-(Adv.)
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23
Nothing in the Paper.

The paper tells of wedding bells
and bridal wTeaths and damscIs
blushing; of men who waste their
lives in haste, upon their foolish er-
rands rushing; of politics and ring
steTs' tricks, of Windy Jims with
schemes unending; of griefs and
cares and signs and mothers DER
sick children bending. The paper
tells Of prison cells where human
junk is safely herded; where church
and pew, where and you hear
helpful sermons, aptly worded; de-
scribes the den where broken men
have heard the doors of hope shut,
Changing; describes the hall where
on the wall a hundred priceless
prints are hanging. The paper
speaks of ugly leaks discovered in
the nations Golfers; of noble
schemes and rosy dreams, and Of
the sneers of ribald scoffers; of
queens and kings, of all the things
that chance on earth, in prose or
verses; pain, relief, of joy and
grief. and farewell tours in sable
hearses. We read it all the stories
tall of native stunt and foreign
caper with brooding eye. and
fiercely cry: Great Scott! There's
nothing in the paper" Charlton
Courier.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23
Why Did They Fight 1t?

1t is observed that those who say
the reduction of the tariff will not
reduce prices fought long and hard
to keep the tariff from being lower
ed. Why do they wish a high tar
if, if it does not help them to keep
up prices?-Kansas City Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23
That Jefferson City Dope.

The Jefferson City Letter" sent
out weekly to the Democratic news
papers of the state for publication,
nearly always contain laudations of
officials or prospective candidates
What do the editors get out of the
publication of these letters? Sim
ply nothing. When the pie" is
handed out the fellow who did moth
ing for party success are lined up at
the front door and the editors are
invited to the back door with the
hopeful assurance that they will get
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23
HOW ONE
WOMAN WON
her HaaIi!l and Strength Back
Again by The Use Of Cardui.

Tampa, Fla.-In a letter from this
city, Mrs. Z. G. Corum writes: 81 was
ell weakened and worn out with wo.
manly troubles. My husband brought
me some Cardui as tonic, and, from
the first day, it seemed to help.
/ had almost lost my reason, but,
thanks to Cardui, 1 did not. Soon,
felt and looked like new woman. I
think the remedy is wonderful. I
recommend it to my friends, for have
received great benefit from it,"
Cardui acts specifically on the weak
ened womanly organs, Strengthening
the muscles and nerves, and building
them up to health.
1t helps to refresh the worn-out ner-
vous system and relieves the effects Of
overwork, both mental and physical.
Fifty years successful use fully
prove the merit of this purely yege-
table, tonic remedy for women.
In every community, there live some
who have been benefited by Cardui.
The beneficial effects of this time
tested woman's remedy, soon show
themselves in many different WAYS.
Try it.
NJ B. Write TO: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatta;
nooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn, for Spec'dI
Instructions, and 64-page book. Home TreatHisni
for Women" sent in plain wrapper on request
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23

Notice of Letters of Administration
Letters of administration on the
estate of E. Bailey McNutt, deceas
ed were granted to the undersigned
on the 9th. day of October, 1918 by
the Probate Court of Monroe C0un
ty, Missouri. All persons having
claims against said estate are re
quired to exhibit them for allow
ance to the administrators within
six months after the date of said
letters or they may be preciuded
from any benefit ofsuch estate; and
if such claims be not exhibited
within one year from the date of
the last insertion of this publication
they shall be forever barred.
W. B. A. McNUTT,
Administrator,
Meriwether & Meriwether,
Attorneys for Estate. 1923
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23

Miss Matte Richards, of Quincy
spent Wednesday night of last
week with the homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23

j. j. Pritchett and wife spent
Thursday in Hannibal. They have
been here several weeks overseeing
improvements on bis farm, six
miles east of here. Mr.. Pritchett
has owned what was known as the
Hoblett farm for the last years and
while he lives in Mason City, ILL.,, he
has made many friends in his visits
here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23

what is left after the front door
crowd is fed. LIT the fellow who
get pie at the front door do the bat
ting for the party. They can afford
it; the editors can't.-WOrth County
Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23

Mrs. G. A. Hamilton and two
children, Of Clarence visited here
the latter part of last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-10-23
Topographic Maps Constitute Die
ticnary Of Attitudes.

The toprOgrahic maps made by
the Uunited States Geological Sur
yer show by means of contour lines
Of which there are thousands on
some maps, the altitude above sea
level of every portion of the areas
represented. In addition to por-
traying all physical characteristics.
as we'll as the works of man, these
maps constitute a wonderfully de-
tailed atlas of attitudes. showing the
height of every hill and slope. AS
the portion of the United States al
ready mapped is more than 40 per
cent of the total area and includes
also The most important regions
these maps constitute in fact a COM
prehensive dictionary Of attitudes.