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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
OBITUARY RECORD
MRS. ARIBELLE LYNN.

Mrs Aribelle Lynn died at o'clock
Friday evening at the home of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Clarissa Hoover,
1907 Twenty-ninth street. Bright s
disease, with which she had been sui.
fering for some time, was the fatal
ailment. Miss Aribelle Hackett was
born in Mortified, VT, May 81, 1874
Her husband. the late William Lynn,
has been dead 16 years. She made her
home for a number of years in Mime,
sofa, and for the last eight yeGrs had
been living with Mrs. Hoover. One
daughter, Mrs. Lora Mccarthy of Min.
neapolis, survives. There are also two
brothers and one sister living. The re
mains will be sent to Hokah, MIMI
for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
SILVIS

Last Sunday forenoon a very ex-
citing game of baseball was played
when the local aerie of Eagles were
defeated in by score of q 10 II by
the local firemen
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Stisser have re-
turned home from visit at Wyoming,
IL. with relatives.
Fred Ball has been i'll with bron-
chftis.
Last "Wednesday afternoon Miss
Mildred Dorman entertained a num-
Der Of her girl friends at a birthday
party. it being her l1th birthday an
niversary.
Mrs. George Flood of Colona visit
ed friends here last Sunday.
Mrs. ]. A. Johns and little daugh-
ter Virginia departed for Buchanan
Ias' Wednesday to visit her mother.
Mrs. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hill are visiting
| in Wisconsin.
Mrs. James Shannon had as guests
Mesdames Swank and Faulie. the for
mer of Moline and the latter of Cam.
bridge.
Messrs- Cook and Frank Shannon
are visiting in California.
Miss Marie Gill has taken a posi-
tion as clerk for Schadt and Klebe.
Thelma Johns is visiting her aunt a,
Rock Island.
Miss Bessie Donahoo arrived hon,
las, week from a visit al Streator.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hampshir,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
TWO NEAR DEATH WHEN
LAUNCH STRIKES DAM

Dick Pearce. manager of the inn at
Campbell's island, and Tom Wynn,
manager of the bathing house, mar
rowly escaped death on the river Fri
day Their launch caught on the
lateral dam near Bettendorf and for
half an hour hung there swaying in
the strong current and threatening to
capsize at any moment. All the eff
forts TO free it from the rocks were
unsvailing and the imperiled men
yelled Justify for help. Finally the
attention OF the crew of a government
boat was secured and a skiff was sent
to their rescue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
YOUNG
WOMEN

age Il to p years. wishing desir
able. steady employment, consider this
exceptional opportunity; good pay,
advancement rapid; refined surround
ings and associates; interesting
OCCUPATION WITH
A FUTURE
Having learned, employment avail
able anywhere in the United States;
positions always open to experts; ben
efits in cases of sickness, and pensions
when eligible; rapid increase in our
business has made a few such posi-
tons available 10 those wishing to
learn, or who already know the art OF
telephone operating.
Applications should be made be
tween 500 a. m. and 400 D. m. to the
Chief Operator,
Telephone Building. 224 18th St,
Rock Island, Ill
Telephone Building, 1912 5th Ave,
Moline, Ill
CENTRAL UNION
] TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
BIC SNAKE LEFT
HERE BY CIRCUS
CAUSES THRILLS
Ten Foot Boa Constructor Dis
covered on Grounds Used
by Ringing Bros.
SUPPOSED 1T WAS DEAD
Residents of Vicinity Frightened When
1t ReviVes-Now Safely Housed
in a Barrel.

A 10-foot boa constructor, left be-
hind when the Ringing shows departed
from the city Thursday night, caused a
great deal of excitement in the vicin-
ity of the show grounds at Twenty
third avenue and Thirteenth street.
II is now safely resting in q barrel
at the home of Noda Wilson, 115S
Thirty-second street The show man
agement has been notified, but no
word has been received as to the
disposal of his snakeship.
! The snake, which is three inches in
diameter and sufficiently terrifying in
appearance to brighten the women and
children of the district into connip,
tions, was found by Mr.. Wilson Fri.
day, while he was at work on the
grounds, where the show was given.
He summoned help and succeeded in
Turing the reptile into a gunny sack
Then he carried it home, placed it in
barrel and proceeded to notify the
management of the show, which was
at Muscatine
OWNED BY CHARMER.
After some difficulty he learned that
Che snake was the r-operty of a
woman snake charmer in one of the
sideshows and that she had left il
here because she thought it was dead
After the reptile had been abandoned
it revived and today seems to be en-
/ joying fair health.
/ Unless Mr.. Wilson soon receives in
/ structions as to the disposal of hi:
find he contemplates opening a menag
erie in-his yard and charging tn,
many curious ones who come to Sc,
the snake a small admission fee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
Salt In Butter.

The notion that salt brings ont" the
favor OF butter is ridiculous. II spells
IL. In the EaStronomiG countries of
Europe the consumer would no more
allow salt to be put into the butter he
eats than into the cream he puts in his
coffee or the ice cream he takes for his
dessert There is absolutely no excuse
for continuing the barbarous practice
of denaturing American butter by the
addition OF salt 1t does not even helr
TO make II keep. - Henry T. Fink's
Food and Flavor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
unpardonahle offense.

visitor-Who is the long haired Off
Ger? Police Chief-He was formerly a
musician. hut changed his calling to
benefit his health Visitor - Is he IA
good policeman: Police Chief 90 Gen
orally But the first day lie WIS on %
force be arrested - man for trying ,
play Schubert ''Serenade" ON d bag
pipe Youngstown Telegram
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
The Worm Turns.

Mrs. Gnaggs-YOu miserable worm.
Out of my way. You're always kick.
ing because want to get out some
where!
Mr.. GuaGgs-Now. look here
Mrs. Gnaggs Not a word from you
now. Come here and hook up ms
dress.
Mr. GnagGs- Now. look here. Jennie
II you mean to imply I'm hookwOru
I'm darned If stand it-St Louis Re
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
OWLS TO ELECT OFFICERS
Newly Formed Nest Will Complete
Organization July 27.

Sunday July q the local nest of
Owls will complete its organization
by election of officers. An address
on the aims and purposes of the So
ciety will be delivered by State Rep
Tesentative William H. Hoffman of
Quincy. This will be the second meet
ing of those organizing the Owls here.
More than 125 charter members have
been secured. Organizer c. E. Dayen.
port will exemplify the work with a
class of five candidates. A degree
team will be chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
Y BOYS IN SWIMMI
MEET WITH IOWANS

Two dual swimming meets between
boys of the Moline and Davenport Y.
NJ. { a. will take place early in
August. The first will be in the local
peel Thursday, Aug. I, and the return
match in Davenport one week later
The events include a 2O-yard swim,
fancy diving, long plunge, egg and
spoon race, life saving demonstration
and a relay race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
PLAYING SEMI-FINALS
IN BOYS TENNIS TOURNEY

Wallace Swanson and Chauncey
Kinsey are playing the semi-finals In
the Y. NJ. c. A boys tennis tourna-
ment this afternoon. The victor will
meet Kenneth Controy next Monday
in the finals. Kenneth defeated Carl
Seis Friday 81 and So. The turna-
ment started July with 16 players.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
CLINTON BOYS IN A
LONG CANOE CRUISE

Bernard Glatts, Armstrong McCul-
Tough, Lorraine Woodbury., John Gates
and Artemus Gates, all of Clinton,
Iowa, left Moline today after stopping
here two days while on a canoe trip
down Rock river and the Mississippi
from a point in Wisconsin to Keokuk.
The last named joined the other four
at this point and will continue with
them down the river. All are high
school students.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
FAMILY HELD up
AT POINT OF Gun
BY four ROBBERS
Looting of Home of E. Il.
Sleight Climax to Series
of Burglaries.
TAKE JEWELS WORTH 81, 500
Men in House Kept Under Guard
While Mrs. sieisht Is Compelled
to Act as Guide.
ARTICLES TAKEN FROM THE
SLEIGHT HOME.

One sapphire ring, five stones, value
500.
Two solitaire diamonds, valued at
500 and SIPS.
One ring set with five diamonds,
value $3.50.
One gold necklace with pearl pen
dant, value ss5.
One amethyst necklace, value SIS.
One silver card case, value s25.
One mems gold watch and fob, value
$50.
One gold bracelet, value $50.
One mans ring, diamond and ruby
sct, value $3.50.
Two ladies' gold watches, value not
stated.
Cash to the amount Of s32 and
other minor articles of jeweIry bring
ing the total to 1900.
Coping the climax TO the series Of
bdrglaries that have taken place in
the three cities during and immediate
ly following the visit here of Ring
ling's circus Thursday four men
early this morning held up the fam
lily OF -. II. Sleight at the point of
reviewers. searched the residence, and
got $1,000 worth of money and jew
elry. In the loot taken were some of
the wedding presents of Mrs. Jay Bar
nard daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sleight who, with her husband, makes
her home with her parents.
For cool nerve and successful ex-
ecution the crime is probably without
parallel in the annals OF the city. Mr.
Sleight and his son-in-law, Mr.. Bar
nard were awakened from sleep and
compelled TO descend 10 the first
floor, where with a revolver pointed
az them they sat with their hands w
while the house was being ransacked
Mrs. Slcight. after locking the bed
room door in the face OF one of the
bandits. was induced to reopen IL ant
10 tell where valuables were to b'
found under threat of injury to hel
husband. The gang made a clear
getaway and left no clues behind tina
are likely to lead TO their capture.
MODE or ENTRANCE UNKNOWN.
How entrance TO the house was eff
fectcd IS not known. All the window
and door fastenings on the lower
floor were found intact and it is sup
posed that one of the gang climbed
the porch and came in through al
upstairs window. opening a down
stairs door for the others.
The crime took place between
and o'clock. Evidently it had bee
carefully planned in advance. Wire
Of the phone downstairs were cut an
one of the burglars went TO Nj
Sleight's room and another to that O
the son-in-law. Both sleepers wer
awakened TO find the muzzle of re
volvers pressed against them and Of
dered 10 come downstairs, which the
did There they were seated on tn
edge Of a couch and ordered to kee
their hands above their heads. In thi
uncomfortable position they Wer
held for half an hour or so. a robbie
keeping them covered with his revo
yer and at the same time smokin
cigarets. Two other robbers watChe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
COMMITTEE ON TRI-CITY
PARK PLAN APPOINTED

II. ]. Gripp and Frank B. Walker
have been appointed to act with
Mayor NJ. r. Carlson as a committee
representing Moline in a conference
with like committees from Rock Is
land and Davenport in considering an
offer of Myron II. West to prepare an
elaborate plan for park and boulevard
systems for the three cities. Mr..
West offers to undertake the task
for $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
Odd Fellow Picnic,

Members of Moline lodge No. 1873,
l. o. o. F., are this afternoon holding
an outing at Campbell's island. At
first it was intended to go to Pros
pect park, but the change was made
to take advantage of the better ia.
cilities for athletics and dancing that
the island affords.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
Elks OUTING AuG. 10.

The frs. outing of the Moline Elks.
which Will be strictly stag affair and
for none but Elks, will take place Aug.
10, when the steamer Marquette will
take the members 10 WOodward's
grove for an all day picnic. Features
viii be a fish dinner, ball game, and
other sports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19

burg is visiting at the c. H. Schneider
home.
Mrs. George Huston spent Friday
in Cambridge.
John Lawson has moved his family
to their new home in the south part
of town.
Miss Ruth Nelson of Cambridge is
visiting her cousin, Miss Wayne Pet
erSon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
Out for Revenge.

Tomorrows bal. game at Browning
field between the Olympics and Math,
erville promises to be an interesting
enc. Earlier in the season the miners
defeated the local club 4 to l and the
latter is out for revenge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
All His Own.

docs your lad mud Ills sums hardF'
.Oh. no The sums are easy enough
but his results are too original 10 suit
the acknowledgements Batter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
Another Prostration.

Byron Ausbrook of Watertown is
recovering from a heat prostration
suffered while at work at the Mar
settles plant in East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
iOWANS TO MAKE VISIT
East Moline Club Plans to Entertain
Cedar Rapids Men.

The East Moline Commercial club
plans an outing at CampbelPs island
about the first Of August. Notice has
been received that members of the
Cedar Rapids Commercial club expect
to make an auto run to East Moline
about that time and it is proposed TO
have the picnic, if possible, on the
day the visitors come. The program
will include ball game in the after
noon and dance in the evening, with
plenty of tables for the guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19
REALTY CHANGES

F. H. Stafford to Henry DeCon.
mers. Tract in northeast quarter sec
ton 31-1S-1E; $500.
Glockhoff- e Schocker to Earl
Greenwood. Part lot 1928, block 81,
South Park Second addition, Rock
Island; $1.00.
Annie f. Wheelock to Rose r.
Wheelock. South so feet lot 1, block
5, S. w. Wheelocks' addition, Moline;
$1OO.
w. L. Bailey to Edwin d. Johnson.
Lot 1919, w. f. Bailey's Oak Grove
addition, Rock Island; $1.00.
Moline Trust and Savings bank to
F. n. Lundquist. Lot -, Elmwood, Mo-
line; $685..
e. II. Stafford to the village Of Sill
Wis. Tract in Silvis; $2,74S.
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter.
cleanse the system, cure constipation
and sick headache. Sold by all drug
gists-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-19

, the house from either end of the
porch and the fourth gathered UP the
l
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-28
S920,630,000 IS
COTTON CROPS
1872 VALUE
Federal Report Shows the South
Produced l4,313,O15 Bales,
Less Than 1911 Production.

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-The
Southern cotton planter should wor-
~. According to a bulletin soon to
be issued by Director Durand, of the
Bureau Of Census, Department Of
Commerce, the cotton crop for the
United States in 1912 amounted to
14,313,O15 bales of 500 pounds each,
and was worth the trifing sum Of
$500, $50, O00
Although the crop last year was
1l.9 per cent less than that Of the
previous year, it was worth S6079O,-
goo more than it was in 1911. This
almost equals the banner year for
cotton. which was in 1910, when he
crop amounted to but 1905, SIS bales,
2,307, 1927 bales less than it did this
year, but was worth 1868, 100000, the
most valuable crop ever raised in
this country. While 1910 led in value,
1911 led in amount, the crop that
year being 16,250,276 bales.
The statistics show that the cot
ton crop for the past four years has
increased 81 per cent. When it is
considered that, of the total area Of
the countries from which returns Of
cotton ginned were made only about
one eleventh was devoted to the pro-
duction Of cotton in 1911 and 1912, the
figures afford some idea of the pos
Sibilities of cotton production in the
United States.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-28
Miss Lalla B. Cannon.

Miss Eulalia Bright Cannon, the
Atlanta girl who was designated by
Professor sergei Klibansky as pos
SCISSOR OF the great American voice"
md awarded S8,OOO-a year grand
opera scholarship, will be heard at a
free concert Of the Atlanta Music
Festival Association at the Audito-
rum at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon
She will sing the aria, 30 Don Fa-
tale" from Don Carlos" the song
that won her the greatest honor per
maps, ever accorded an American vo-
cal student.
Miss Cannon, who prefers to be
known as Lalla b. Cannon. is spend
ing her vacation with her mother.
Mrs. l.. c. Cannon, of 647 Peachtree
Street. She is dramatic soprano
with truly wonderful range. and
unless her friends prevail upon her to
give a benefit recital this win prob
ably be her only appearance in At
lanta this summer In August or
early Ser'nmber she will return to
New York to resume her operate
studies under Professor Klibansky. as
holder of the scholarship given by a
wealthy New York woman
II always have aspired to grand
opera Miss Cannon told Georgian
reporter yesterday. Il think It is the
grandest career in the world / have
accepted the scholarship Professor
klibansky will say how long l must
study in America ana when / must
SO to Europe and whether / shall be
come an opera singer ] shall do lust
what he says. and ! do so hope ne
will think I am fitted for opera"
Gives Her Mother Credit.
Since IL all depends on Professor
Klibanskys dictum II can be assert
ed Dramatically that Miss Cannon
will become a grand opera star. In
selecting her over Ace competitors
men, women and girls. Hlibausky said
her voice undoubtedly was capable of
as wonderful development as any of
the great sopranos now heard I'm
Nagnerian opera
To her mother Miss Cannon owes
and freely gives the credit for the
fairylike fortune BY which she rose
TO fame overnight and her sparkling
prospects for future career.
singer from babyhood. Miss Cannon
always thought she was mezzo. and
her teachers, even until few months
ago in New York, shared her belief
She wanted to sing all the time. but.
her mother prevailed upon her 10 de-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-28
OBITUARY..

The body Of Mrs. /. &. Dlbbe, who died
Friday morning in Montgomery, Ala,
was carried to Tuskegee, Ala, Satur-
day morning for funeral and inter-
menI. Mrs Dibble was the wife OF
Colonel II. E. Dibble, of Atlanta
The funeral Of Lea Mallotte. who died
Friday morning, was held from the
residence, 208 Oak Street, at II o'clock
Saturday morning. the Rev. Father
Jackson, of St. Anthonys Church, Of
ficiating. Interment at Caseys ceme-
terry.
Cecil Thompson. the l0-months-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson,
died at a private sanitarium Friday
night. The funeral will be held from
Harry Pooles chapel. Sunday after
noon. Interment in Westview Gene
terry
The funeral Of Howard K. Minor, Jr., IN
FAINT son of Mr. and Mrs. II. K. Minor.
liz Crew Street who died Friday at
IL o'clock, will take place at clock
Saturday afternoon from Patterson.
Chapel the Rev. l.. o. Bricker officiat
ing Interment at Oakland.
Mrs. Belle canup, 80 years old died at
the residence. l89 Central Avenue, at
O'Clock Saturday morning. She is
survived by her husband. J. P. Ca
nup, and two children, Sallie A. and
Edgar NJ Canup. The body was re-
moved to Pooles new funeral home,
nounced later
Mrs. Belle csnup, 80 years old, died at
her horne, 1883 Central Avenue, Satur-
day morning at o'clock She is sur
vived by her husband, j. 2. Canup,
and two children. Sally and Edgar
Canup. The funeral will be held from
Harry G. Poole's chapel Sunday morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock lnterment In West
view cemetery.
Mrs. salley Peek, 80 years old, died at
her home, l6 Bailey Street. Saturday
morning at o'clock. She is sur
vived by her husband. f. NJ. Peek
of the county police force; three chill
dren; her father, City Policeman l.
j. Askew; five brothers and four sis
ters. The body will be shipped to
The body of Judge A. M. Lambeth, who
died Friday night at Howell Park San
itariumI was shipped Saturday to
terment. Judge Lambeth was IS years
old, and a well known Georgia jurist.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Park lambeth Wilson, TO- merly of
West End, who took the BODY to Mem
phis.
{. A. Reagln, "a years old, died at his
residence, IS Atlanta Avenue, Decatur
Ga. at o'clock Saturday morning.
Mr.. Reagin was for a number of years
Tax Collector of DeKalb County, but
was forced to retire two years ago
member of the Decatur lodge of Ma
sons, and is survived by a wife and
the following children: Mrs. V. s.
Starr, Misses Amy, Mary Lily and
Talitha Reagin, and Thomas. Jones
and Charles Reagin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-28

slst, that she might not waste her
powers by untutoTed efforts. When
she went to New York to study she
sCrupulously refrained from vocal ex-
ertion and although the strain of
practice taxed her strength. her vocal
capabilities were conserved until she
sang before Klibausky and was pro-
nounced not "a mezZo but "A dramatic
soprano of rare qhality and power.
Since then she has sung before
Madame Gadski. and the peerless
diva has expressed the wish to hear
her again when next she visits Amer
lea. To her acceptance Of her moth
er's advice, Miss Cannon asCribes the
preservation of her voice till the for
tunate meeting with klibansky.
Fortune Came by Accident.
And here is how she sang for XIII
bansky and won the scholarship. as
she told II to The Georgian.
"A girl friend saw in The New
York American an advertisement for
the great American voice, inserted
by Professor Klibansky. He had
taught in the Berlin Conservatory,
and was then an instructor in Dam
rosch's Conservatory, known as the
Institute of Musical Art My friend
told me about the advertisement, and
| went to see Professor klibansky
that afternoon. There were so many
other singers there that il was late
when l sang The Birth of Morn
simple song, for him. He told me
TO come back the next morning, and
| did. / sang o Don Fatale. the aria
from Don Carlos, and as YOU know,
! won the scholarship"
When IL is considered that the
honor of being declared possessor Of
the great American voice" and re-
ceiving the $4,000 annual scholarship
had been promised to another girl
before Miss Cannon sang for Kliban-
sky it readily is seen her recital be-
fore him must have convinced him
she was another Jenny Lind or Ade-
lima Patti in embryo.
The other girl was Miss Jean Vim
cent Cooper of Jackson, Miss, Pro-
lessor klibansky told the wealthy
patroness 10 would be a shame for
either of the girls To miss securing
the best instruction ubtainable, par
tcularly when Miss Cooper was
mcZzo and Miss Cannon a soprano
and each was without peer in her
own field. The patruneSs then agreed
to duplicate her offer, and Miss Coop
er and Miss Cannon each We're
awarded the honor and the prize.
Asked what she thought of the
opera as "A career for aspiring girls.
Miss Cannon replied Really. I can't
say. To tell the truth, I don't know.
for | myself am not in opera yet. But
! want to try it, for | think it will be
splendid