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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-25
Remains Sent to Chepultepec

The remains of j. B. Hendricks, who
died Wednesday afternoon, were sent
yesterday morning to Chepultepec for
interment by the S. w. Woodin Under
taking company The deceased leaves
widow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-25
Take Remains to AshyiIle

The remains of Mrs. Emanda Hodges
d widow, who died Wednesday after
noon. Will be sent to AshviIle this
afternoon by the S. W. Woodin Under-
taking company for interment. The de-
ceased is survived by one daughter and
one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-25
Mrs. Lucinda Thomas

Marion, April a. Especially Mrs. Lu-
cinda Thomas died near Morgan Spring
Monday night She was 50 years old and
the mother of large number of children.
many of whom live near the old home-
stead. The body was buried at Proyi-
dence church on Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-25

states spring racing season opened
here today with society meet" at the
Hinata farm of Mrs. Clarence Lebus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-25

LICE LoY. undertaker. Phone IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-25

SHAW. the Undertaken. Phone 3
JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone .yoR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-25
IF YOUR dining room
u f fur n iture, for in

You see we buy your old
furniture outright, paying
its full worth. You can APP
ply the proceeds on pur-
chase of exactly what you
want.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13
WatertOWn

Mrs. Martha Odell of Hampton
spent Monday and Tuesday with her
sister, Mrs. Anna Peterson and fam
lily.
Mrs. D. Y. Allsbrow and Mrs. Ed
Axelson left Thursday for Let's,
Iowa, where they attended the fu-
neral of Miss Haze Ellis, a former
Watertown girl.
The Methodist Ladies Aid society
met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Arthur Browning. After the business
hours, election of officers for the year
was held, resulting as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Will Ausbrook; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. N. 10y; social vice presi-
dent, Mrs Charles VOgler; secretary,
Mrs Walter Goats; treasurer, Mrs.
Charles Coleman. A splendid lunch
was served by the hostess.
Mrs. F. B. Cox and son Burdette OF
Moline we're in WATERFOWL Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Joe Gumber of East Moline
visited with Mrs. T. ]. Schafer We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. r. T. IO'Donner eft
Wednesday evening for their home in
Beardstown, Ill, after a weeks visit
at the home of the formers sister
Mrs. W. B. Keene and family.
Mrs. A. 3. Cox of East Moline spent
Thursday afternoon with her daugh.
tiers, Mrs. Fred Stewart and Mrs. L. I
Outten.
Mrs. John Peterson and son and
daughter of AledO spen- the past
week visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carl
son.
Charles Nelson is sick.
Mrs. Sabine Evans has returned
home from a couple Of weeks visit in
/ Geneseo with her sister.
The Royal Neighbors met at the
home Of Mrs. May Swanson back Of
/ Silvis Thursday afternoon. The af
fair was in the way of a surprise
Lunch was carried along and q very
good time was spent The Ii tie
daughter OF Mrs. Swanson receiged as
q gift q beautiful necklace.
Mr. and Mrs. William Parker en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

the bank has been repaid by his par
ems. The police have continued their
search for the missing confederate OF
Hamm, but as yet nothing has been
found of him. II is thought that he
Immediately left the city with the $50.
Saved From AsphyNiatlon. - The
time.y arrival of members Of the
household in the Gerke home at 1112
West Second street, yesterday morn
ing, prevented the asphyxia ion Of
William Gerke. Smelling the odor Of
escaping gas in the house, an investi-
cation was begun about 4:3O O'Clock
with the result that The cause was
traced to Mr.. Gerke's room. Upon
opening the door, it was discovered
that the room had filled with the case
Gus fumes and Mr.. Gerke was lying
on the bed unconscious. The police
were Immediately notified and the city
ambulance removed Mr.. Gerke to Mer-
cy hospi al, where he was restored 70
consciousness. 1t is thought that the
room filled with gas as the jet had
been turned partially OF but not
enough 20 prevent the fumes from
filing the room. The condition of
Mr.. Gerke is such that he will be able
to leave the hospital in a few days.
Obituary.-John J. Reimers, aged
resident of Bettendorf, passed away
at the home of his daugh er, Mrs. Will
liam SLENDER Saturday morning at .
o'clock, after short illness. The de,
ceased was 76 years old. He was born
in Germany Dec. 6, 1887, coming to
America and to Scott county in 1864
The deceased is survived by two chill,
dren, one son, Herman Reimers,
Four h avenue, Davenport, and Mrs
William Slender of Bettsndorf.
Mrs Wiepke Freymann, y years
old, fied at o'clock Saturday morn.
ing at the home, 1916 South street
after a lingering Illness of over six
weeks. Mrs. Freymann was born
Feb 16, 1910, in Germany. June Il
1896, in Davenport she was united in
marriage viii Jacob F. Freymann
who survives to mourn her death. In
addition to her husband there sur
vive one son, Herman Bachus of Ben
nett, Iowa, and four stepchildren, Mrs
Amanda Tams, Mrs. Dora Ehlers ant
John and Richard Freymann
Frank Henley, 20 years old, died al
5 O'Clock Saturday morning at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Ve.tie Hen
ley, 1923 LeClaire street, after brie
illness, pneumonia causing his death
| The boy was born in Pleasant Val
ley Feb. Il, 1892, and has been resi-
dent of Davenport for two years. o
late he had been employed at thu
Mason garage as mechanic. He il
survived by his mother, TWO sister
/ Mrs. Clarabelle Busch and Mis-
Tvelyn Henley. and three brothers
Roy. Raymond and Alvin Henley, al
! of Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

Surgeon-C. B. Knox.
Officer of the Day. H. Gardner.
Quartermaster-Ezra Wilcher.
Chaplain-H. c. First.
Patriotic Instructor-W. H. Carpen-
ter.
Adjutant-E. H. Buck.
Sergeant Major-H. c. Harris.
Quartermaster Sergeant. E. STAN
ton.
Mrs Sarah J. Norris past president
of John Buford relief corps, assisted
by Miss Lily Cox, acting conductor,
installed oficers-elect of the corps as
follows:
President-Mrs Rose Cochran.
Senior Vice President-Mrs. Ruth
Cooley.
Junior Vice President-Mrs. Flor
india Cox.
Secretary-Mrs. Ella Hoppe.
Treasurer-Mrs. Gertrude Wynn.
Chaplain-Mrs. Anna Carlton.
Conductor-Mrs. Lucy Morris.
Assistant Conductor-Mrs. Elizabeth
Beckwith
GUARDIANS. Johanna Bladel.
Assistant Guard-Mrs. Fannie Jaen-
fen.
First Conductor-Mrs. Mary Schill.
Second Conductor-Mrs Matilda Val
entine.
Third Conductor-Mrs. Flo Maslin.
Fourth Conductor-Mrs. Ella God
frey.
Press Correspondent - Mrs. Kate
Quayle.
Patriotic Instructor-Mrs. Anna Mel
sen.
Musician-Mrs. Bell Skinner
Delegates-Mrs. Ella Godfrey, Mrs
Mary Dufin. Alternates-Mrs. Alice
Rogers, Mrs Mary Wilcher.
Trio lodge No. 81. Masons, will hold
a special meeting next Thursday even
ing at the Masonic temple to confer
the third degree. Other important bus
mess will also come up for transac
ton.
Camp No. So, Woodmen of the World
ard Grove No. 81, Woodmen circle
will hold a joint installation OF off
GERS with camp No 81 of Moline, a
Maths hall Tuesday evening, Jan. IA
dnesday-evening, Jan. a large
number of local members went t
! Geneseo and assisted in he installa
! tiCn of officers at that place and it il
expected that a great many member
from that city will attend the loca
| exercises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13
The FIRST BRIDGE
At ROCK ISLAND
Writer in Minneapolis Paper
Presents Some Interesting
Historical Facts.

Julia w. Redfeld of Pittsfield,
Mass, in the Minneapolis Journal
says:
I'm your issue of Dec. 10, 1912, APP
peared a picture of the first suspen-
sion bridge at Minneapolis with this
legend: First bridge anywhere over
the Mississippi river, but in Mime
apolis, 1855 This is amplified later
thus: The first bridge to span the
Mississippi at any point from Lake
Itasca to the gulf of Mexico was the
suspension bridge built in 1855 across
the west channel The bridge is de-
scribed again farther down the column
in detail. All wrong.
Il have a family reason for know
ing that the first bridge across the
Mississippi was the Rock Island rail-
road bridge opened in February, 1854
In 1929 my grandfather, c. Redfeld,
Of New York, published a pamphlet,
with a second edition the next year
advocating the building of a railroad
via the New York Central, the Lake
Shore and Rock Island to cross the
river here and go west. II was re-
garded as visionary, of course. In the
Life of General John A. Dix of
American flag fame, by his son, Rev.
DR.. Morgan Dix, New York, 1888. Vol.
|. is an account of the opening of that
bridge. General Dix was president of
the Rock Island road. In a letter TO
Congressman Dean, dated March q,
1854. General Dix speaks of the open
ing of the road from Chicago 20 Rock
over 20 years ago, Redheld who dis.
tinguished himself so much by his
scientific writings, particularly in re-
spent to the laws of storms, pointed
out this rou for the great railway to
the Pacific. 1t is now the principal
channel Of immigration to districts be.
yond the Mississippi, and is rapidly
confirming Redfeld's suggestion Be-
yond the river the road was the Mis-.
sissippi & Missouri. DR.. Dix adds:
The bridge itself was a model of en-.
cheering skill
"Farther:'In June, 1854. a large ex
cuTsiOn was organized from St. Anth.
ony Falls to Davenport, Iowa. There
were 1900 people. 1t was planned b.
the directors OF the Rock Island, ami
grandfather was invi-ed to go with
them and cross the bridge, which he
did. Ny grandfather used 10 tell this
with great pride, General Dix made
a speech in response to the mayor
Of Davenport. in which he said: You
see yonder archway invading the bold
shore of old Mississippi. fit monument
10 the genius Redfield-that is ths
road TO California and the Indies
1t is a pity TO take down municpa
pride. but this is history in print and
family knowledge"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13
Lodge Notes

John Buford post No. 243, G. A. R,
and Buford post relief corps No &c
held a joint installation of officers Sat
urday evening at Memorial hall in the
court house There was a large at
tendance of members from both post
and auxiliary. and following the cere-
monies the ladies served refreshments.
f. II. Buck. past commander, depart
ment OF Illinois, G. A. r., assisted by
the past commander of BufoTd post,
acting officer of the day. installed Off.
Cers-elect of the post as follows:
Ommander-William NJ. Johnston.
Senior Vice Commander-M. S. Pat
ten.
Junior Vice Commander-G NJ
Smith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

FL Paso. Texas-The American Nor
mon settlers Of northern Mexico have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

tertained last Tuesday evening at
their home at a miscellaneous shower
for their nephew, b. II. Farber and
bride. Mrs. Parker served a delicious
luncheon.
A number of young people of Moline
came to the home of Miss Leila Aus
brook Thursday evening, the occasion
being her birthday anniversary. A
good time was spent until late hour,
when luncheon was enjoyed.
Mrs. c. w. Carson was called to
Marseilles, ILL.,, owing to serious i'll
ness of her sister.
Mrs. Otto Peterson is sick
A number of neighbors and friends
of MIR. and Mrs. Holcomb gave hem
afternoon prior to their removal to
their home in Marseilles. They were
presented with a nice gift and late in
the afternoon lunch was served.
The K of P's held social dance
in the hall Thursday evening. \ large
crowd was in attendance.
Miss Hanna Arenschield is able to
attend school again, after having been
confined to her home by Illness.
Miss Josie FuTlong has returned
from a visit with relatives in the
southern part of the ate.
Mrs. William FilbeTt, Jr., enter
Gained Moline friends Wednesday.
FL Paso. Texas-The American Nor
mon settlers Of northern Mexico have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13
ALARMING PNEUMONIA DEATH RATE IS
WARNING AGAINST NEGLECT OF COLDS


Figures that have just been compil-
ed by experts show that almost nalf
the number of pneumonia cases end in
death. This is the pneumonia season,
and neglect of colds is in most cases
the origin OF the disease. When you
take cough balsams" or "syrups" cen
tanning deadly drugs that weaken the
body. you are inviting pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
cure their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
mo energy gloominess into Joyous
ncss. Their action is so gentle one
dort realize they have taken pur-
gatiye. Sold by all druggists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

Have you q weak throat? If so, you
cannot be too careful. You cannot be
gin treatment too early. Each cold
makes you more liable to another and
the last is always the harder to cure.
II you will take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy at the outset you will be saw
ed much trouble. Sold by all drug
gisIs.- tAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

Without these drugs, Father Johns
Medicine cures colds and prevents
pneumonia. Composed of pure food
elements which nourish and build 10
the body. Father Johns Medicine gives
strength 70 ward of the disease. II ia
not a patent medicine, but a physi.
clans prescription; 50 years in use.
Free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.
-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

rheumatism Relieved III a |es" Hours.
N. B. Langley. Mad;son. Wis, says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma.
tism for aboul five months. Had it In
my neck so . could not turn my head,
and all through my BODY. tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until l procured
Or. Detchon's Relief for rheumatism
In few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and | was at work"
Sold BY Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second aye.
nue.. Rock Island; Gus; Schlegel & Son.
220 West Second street Dav aport-
ADVERTISEMENT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

obituary.-Mrs. Charles Peterson
passed to her rest at 8 o'clock Friday
morning from her home on a farm in
Coe township. She was born June II,
1912, in Holland, Sweden, coming to
this country 43 years ago. She was
united in marriage 10 Charles Peter
son in April of 1873. He survives,
McAllen, Tex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

abandoned temporarily a plan to col
onize Pecos valley in western Texas
with the 1000 inhabitants of the Chi
/ huahua and Sonora colonies, which
We're virtually deserted as a result OF
rebel depredations. They are waiting
to see what Wilson's Mexican policy
/ will be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13
DAVENPORT

$4,000 Verdict for lnjury.-The
larges. personal injury verdict ever
returned in the federal court here.
$4,000. interest and costs, totaling
$4,000 in the case OF Edward Kahl
versus Dolese Bros. was affirmed in
the St. Paul federal court Saturday,
notice being received here by Attor-
neys Fred Vollmer and Frank Cooper,
who, with Judge Martin ]. Wade, rep
resented Kahl. Kahl, while working
IL the Dolese Bros. quaries near Lin
wood, was frightfully injured by a
dynamite blast His eyesigh. was de-
stroyed and he was so manned as to
be rendered an invalid for life. Since
the accident, over two years ago, he
has been constantly under the care
OF a physician or nurse, and 10 now
al Mercy hospital. The case was first
tried before Judge Mcpherson. who
handed down a verdict Of $4,000 and
costs for the plaintiff. The defendant
appealed TO the higher federal court
at st. Paul. Kahl was represented
by County Attorneys Fred Nollmer.
Frank Cooper and Judge Martin J.
Wade. and Dolese Bros. by Attorneys
Cook e. Balluff Jackson, Hurst &
Stafford Of Rock Island. Z. l.. Potter,
Chicago. and Custer & Cameron, Chi
cago The verdict OF $4,000 is a
record one, being the largest of is
kind in this district Decision is final
and the case will not be taken further
To Test Noon lsw.-Judge William
Theophilus OF Davenport rendered a
decision Saturday to the effect that
the Moon law does not apply to special
charter cities-the three cases at is
sue being the second test OF he Moon
Jaw Attorneys representing the Civic
federation, which instituted proceed
ings. gave notice OF inten ion to ap.
peal and May was set as the date
for the hearing.
-Held for Robbery.-James Foley,
who was arrested in the Glynn saloon
at Fourth and Rock Island streets. dur.
ing q fight. has been held by the police
and now faces a charge OF highway
robbery II Is alleged that a year age
he stole a gold watch from a man IA
Schuetzen park and since then has
been hiding from the officers He
returned to Davenport only few days
ago and was I'm Gus ody within q short
time. He was arrested by Detective
Quinn just as he was attempting to
escape from the saloon by climbing
through a rear window.
Gaming Houses Radicals a re
suit Of two raids made by the police
yesterday morning. Is men are held
on a charge OF gambling. TIE first
raid was made at 1913 Brady street
where five men were found Playing
poker in rear room on the third floor
of the Iowa hotel. Money was found
on the tables and a number of decks
Of cards in the room. The seconC
raid was made in the basement o.
217 Brady street. where 10 men were
found seated at tables. In this place
rubber chips we're used to proven
the stacking from making noise while
the game was In progress. Abou, TIVE
score Of decks OF cards were fount
in the room.
o
Foraer Examined for Sanity-EN
animation into the mental stability o
Elmer Hamm. the youth OF II years
who cashed one forged check Tor So
ON the Iowa National bank and the
in an attempt to cash another for So
fell into the clutches OF the law, ha
been made by local medical experts
The money which Hamm secured fror
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13
MOLINE

1 &S4$ &S&&NA
Ask for Special Commissloner.-AI
resolution asking the appointment of
C. l.. Peterson as commissioner Of
special assessments for the east end
improvements has been forwarded to
the mayor by the Interested district.
Mr.. Peterson has heretofore attended
TO this work, but other men are be-
ing suggested for the purpose. The
association considers that in view of
the action taken last night, Mayor
Carlson will be free to designate Mr..
Peterson as the man, inasmuch as the
request represents the attitude of the
majority of east end citizens.
Body Caught in Drill Press.-Ern-
est Doyle, 20 years old, a driller at
Silvis shops, was seriously injured
Saturday morning when his body was
caught in a drill press and whirled
around. His right leg was broken a
few inches above the knee, three ribs
on the left side were fractured and
the body was badly bruised. Doyle
was hurried to Moline on an emer-
gency train and taken to the city
hospital. Thus far there have been
no developments to show internal in
juries, though the hurts are of such
nature that they may have been in
fiicted. His physician said this af-
ternoon that unless the unforeseen oG-
ours Doyle will be in the hospital
nearly two months. He is unable to
say how he happened to be caught
in the machinery.
Power Company's Charge Exorbi-
tant.-The Peoples Power company
wants to charge the city of East Mo
line a minimum sum of S16666 a
month or $4,000 a year for electric
power necessary to operate the city
pumping equipment, the municipality
to supply its own superintendent. At
special meeting of the council, the
Pew service contract presented by the
utilities company was tabled after
much discussion. Terms must be re-
vised before an agreement is signed,
say aldermen. Councilmen consider
/ the charge of S166.66 a month for the
| service an exorbitant one and not bas-
/ ed on a scale of rates similar to that
allowed to Eas. Moline factories and
/ private individuals for electric power
Cars Run Over Loop.-General SUI
| peTintendent Huntoon of the Tri-City
/ Railway company, announced Satur-
day afternoon that commencing this
morning, the interurban cars from
! Watertown, East Moline and Silvis
would be operated around the Fiji
! teenth street loop as provided for in
! the franchise. The completion of the
/ connecting tracks on Twenty-fourth
street and on Fifth avenue az Twenty
/ third street with the Blue line have
been completed for two weeks and
| this week the new arrangement will
/ be utilized While the railway off
! gals would not discuss the matter
| today, it is presumed that because
of the objection on the par. of Sec
ond avenue property owners to the
removal of the interurban from Sec
Ond avenue The company has de-
! cided to run a car across Twenty
third stree and over the Second ave
nue. terminal every two hours during
the day and evening The first car
will leave the Sixteenth street ter
minal on Second avenue a $50 in the
morning and every two hours after.
/ All other trips will terminate on the
Fifteenth street loop in place of
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-13

Forser Examined for Sanity.-Ex-
animation into the mental stability of
Elmer Hamm. the youth OF Il years,
who cashed one forged check for $50
on the. Iowa National bank and then
in an attempt to cash another for 500
fell into the clutches OF the law, has
been made by local medical experts.
The money which Hamm secured from
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-06
Rcliginm. Oncning Tor Cnnnl

BALTIMORE Nd. Dec. "a re-
li.ious campaign i'm connection with
the opening Of the Panama canal was
determined upon by the executive
committee Of the federal council OF
churches Of Christ iu America. which
concluded It's annual session here to-
day. The social service commission
was urged to prepare e platform on
country life and social service and
the committee urged also that the
spiritual basis be- cmpha sised IN civ
II service work
The religious educational commits
sion was authorized 10 continue its
stud, ~ the proposed moral educa-
tion I'm public schools. the use of the
pres In the extension ~ religious in
strurtiou the Improvement OF Sunday
school instruction and religion in the
home. Suh-committces were APP
pointed to take ~ each of these
themes
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-06
TOLD OF The MURDER
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TIIE WITNESS STAND
said Dr. Craig Had Oftcn Been Wis.
itor Ia His Alleecd Victims
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