Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-06

IN DiStrioe Courts--On motion OF the
defendant for more specific statement,
an amendment to the plaintiffs petit
ton was flied yesterday IN the case
Of James A. Rhemberg against the
Tri-City Railway company. W. n.
Chamberlain ID attorney for the plain.
tiff.
An amendment to the defendants
answer and o cross petition In the
suit Of Clara L. Wilson against Joseph
Wilson was filed by Attorney W. u.
Chamberlain.
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Auditors Here-C. A. Lang and J.
L. Locke, travelling auditors Of the
American Fidelity company, Mont
pelier, VT, we're In the city yesterday
comforting with the local agents Of
the company, snider Hynes C Watts.
The auditors have been on the road
since last April.
Educational PIans.-Plans for the
seasons educational work at the Y.
NJ. c. A. are progressing satisfactorily.
The work VIII be begun in a few
weeks, and s. A. Cohagan, in charge
Of the department, states that quite a
number Of enrollments have already
been made. The aim Of the depart
Inent Is to give only practical sub
jects. One Of the new courses offered
this winter is one in elementary Ger
man. This course will consist OF
conversational German very largely.
and will be In 20 lessons. It will be
begun about Oct. /. L. H. Hazard OF
the Velie Motor Vehicle company will
be instructor OF the class in mechan-
zeal drawing for the third season.
Mr.. Hazard is chief draughtsman at
the Velle factory.
Licensed 20 Wed.-A marriage n.
cense was issued by Clerk of District
Court Harry Mcfarland yesterday to
Martin i. Hilton, Rock Island and
Mable Malone, Canton, Ill Announce
me. Of the marriage Of Miss LEILA Gay
1924 Washington street. TO Ed Mineckl
also of Davenport. has been received
here. The two young people were
married in Rock IslaId.
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Attempts Murder.--Foiled In an at
tempt TO murder Mrs. Anna Moore
colored, 1923 Scott street. by slashine
her throat with razor. William Les
ter, the woman's son-in-law, is fugi
tive from justice. Efforts to locate the
man have been futile. II seems thai
Lester and his wife are parted. Blam
ing Mrs. Moore for the estrangement
the colored man met her on the street
near Seventh and Harrison Thursday
night about 9 o'clock and assaulted
her.
Falls From car.-Traffic Officer
Kaiser was slightly bruised at moor
yesterday by falling from street cal
which he attempted to board at Sew
enth and LeClaire streets. The ca
was moving when the officer attempt
ed 10 step onto the platform. HI
missed his footing and was thrown Il
the pavement.
Purchases MovIe.-W. p. Ross, on
of the pioneer owners OF a motion
picture theater in Davenport, has pun
chased the Best theater at 405 Brad,
street from L. L. Wagner and vii
take possession of his newly acquires
theatre at once. Mr.. Ross started tn
Majestic and Star theatres in thi
city and was one Of the first TO mar
age q theatre here.
Woman Burglar.-Caught burglars
ing the apartments of T. C. Peterson
S27h West Second street. Daveppor
In broad daylight yesterday mornin;
a clever and daring woman burglai
who had for days successfully loote
the family purse, fell into trap 81
by Mr.. Peterson. who was formerl
q railroad detective. For several day
Mrs. Peterson had missed So and 81
bills from her purse. Thinking tbs
perhaps her husband had taken th
money she said nothing about III
losses until last nigh. She Gale
Mr. Peterson's attention to the my
teriou. disappearance Of money frol
her pocketbook and when her husban