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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-13

Senator 0rona predicts the Bull
Moosers won't have much chance in
North Dakota. I,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-13

NORIaIpAko7A
BRiEfS

TOLLTY.-Edward r. Heenan, 50
years old, was found dead in his room.
1t is not thought there was any foul
play. He has a wife and child some
where in Minnesota.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-13

SHELDON.-,Sampson S. Oakley, a
19-year-old boy, has started an action
against Ole Nelson, a we'll known Ran.
som county farmer for $4,000 dam
ages. Oakley was employed by Mel
son. They were blasting stone with
dynamite when the hired man had
one hand blown off and a jaw broken
in two places.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-13

Real estate transfers are numerous
this spring.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-13

LaMOURE.- Edward Miller and
Henry Keucks we're held to the dis
trict court on charges Of malicious
mischief. They went to charvari a
neighbor and are alleged to have
broken several windows and doors.
The conviction, If one is secured, will
have a tendency to make that pastime
unpopular in this section.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-13

ASHLEY.-The local creamery has
started to manufacture buttermilk
cheese. This is said to be the first
effort ever made in the state. This
will utilize the buttermilk, which here
tofore has practically been a waste
material. II. the plan works success
fully other creameries in the state
will engage in the manufacture OF the
cheese,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-13

WAHPETON.-During the latter
part Of the campaign last fall r. f..
Smith resigned the superintendency of
the Hankinson schools to become the
democratic candidate for superintend-
ent of the county schools. He defeat
ed Superintendent Earnes, a candidate
for reelection. After three months
work Smith resigned his official posi-.
ton and the commissioners selected
Professor Thornton of LidgerwOOd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
MIDLANDPROPERTY
SELLSFOR S21,5OO
]. D. Metzgar of Moline Is New
owner-Price VIII No Doubt
Be Confirmed by Referee.

The real property Of the defdLct
Midland Motor company was sold this
morning to J. ID. Metzgar of Moline
for the sum of s21,500 Bidding was
rather spirited. with man from Rock
Island and another from Davenport Of
fering considerable opposition, one of
whom bid SCI 300. The auction is
being conducted at the plant in East
Moline. Probabilities are the purchase
price of Mr.. MetZgar will be confil med
5y referee in bankruptcy The price
previously offer by George w Johnson
OF Moline was $4,000, while the APP
praisal value OF the property was SAL
900.
Yesterday afternoon personal prop
erty of the company recently pur-
chased by Sam Winternitz of Chicago,
was sold at public auction, and motor
concerns from all over the cour try
were represented at the sale. The
stock consists of automobile parts in
various stages of manufacture
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
HOSFORD HEAD OF
UNIVERSITY CLUB
officers of New Organization
Elected and Charter Will
Be Secured.

At meeting at the Commercial club
last evening the Moline University
club was formally launched with Rich
ard s. Hosford as president. Other Of
ficers are:
Vice president-Clark q. Anderson.
Secretary Frank J Landee.
Treasurer. +. Erwin.
Directors-M Max Slovsky, l year;
W II. Schulzke and z. h. Rose. :
years; Rev. r. S Haney and G. w
MiXter. years
Most of thoge attending the meet
ing signed the charter, which will be
kept open till Dec l. Members will
be expected TO stir UP interest among
other university men in the com
munity.
The next meeting will be held OF
the fourth Tuesday in November. prob
ably al room in the library building
Harry AinswOrth was named as /;
committee OF one to arrange for quar-
tiers. The directors will meet anC
name standing committees before th'
next regular session. and a charte
viii be applied for at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
ROCK ISLAND EAGLES
VIEW MOLINE HOME

Moline Eagles last evening enter
tanned visiting delegation from the
Rock Island aerie, who came to look
over the home of the Moline lodge with
a view of incorporating some of its
desirable features into the building
which the Rock Island aerie is about
to erect. The general convention of
the Moline aerie was instructed to at
tend the banquet TO be given by the
Galesburg Eagles Nov. 10 in celebra-
ton of the completion of their new
building Eagles from different parts
of the state will be there, and it is
considered good opportunity to pro-
mote interest in the state convention.
which will be held in Moline next
year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
OBSERVATORY NO.
latter MEMBERS
North Star Benefit Association
Starts Contest With 700
as Mark.

Observatory No. of the North Star
Benefit association has set its mem
bership mark at 700. 1t is now 645
and ii is believed that the higher fig
ure will be reached in the campaign
which was inaugurated at the regular
meeting last night at Swedish Olive
hall Three cash prizes of s25. SIS and
$40 will be offered for the members
showing the best results from now
till the first of the year. A committee
tC have charge of the contest was
named. consisting of Charles Brun.
strom. T. L. Nyquist, c. V. Swanson
Gust Carlson, Z. w Johnson, Adolf
Lind. John Larson and John A Swan,
son.
1t was decided to follow the annual
custom of holding a Christmas enter
tainment at the regular meeting fall
ing near the holiday season, which will
be Dec 80 this year. A committee to
arrange for this was named, composed
of Mrs. Emily NJ. Swanson. Mrs E. A
Edlin. Mrs. ]. A. Swanson, Mrs. Gus
tat Arp, Miss Lorena Aron, Charles
bTuhStIol' !. '. swanson, AlDln III
Anderson, Oscar Swenson and CaTet
Fo-sell.
After the business meeting there
was program, including piano ant
vocal numbers and addresses by Sol
Hirsch and DR.. Z. A. Edlin. An oyste
supper was served
Owing TO the fact that the Christina
exercises will be held on the regula
election night the officers will b.
I chosen at the meeting of Dec. 9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
DANCES GIVEN APPROVAL
OF CENSOR FOR CHICAGO

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 29.-MajOr NJ G.
f. Funkhouser, second deputy super
intendent of police and Chicago's NOR
ais censor, yesterday put his official
o. X. on the rag time dance. He not
only declared the tango, the one step,
maXixe, and other syncopated steps
were perfectly moral-if danced prop
erly-bLt he nearly did the turkey
trot with one of Chicagos police
woman. Only the presence of several
newspaper photographers with cam
eras leveled prevented him.
Accompanied by several well known
social workers and policewomcn Major
Funkhouser marched over to the dan
cling studio of A. +. Bcurnique There
Prof Bournique and his dancing part
ner went through the various modern
dances as he says they should be
danced
That's fine" said the major
There's nothing Objectionable in
those dances and now ou- women pc
lice know how the tango should be
danced and have something on which
to base their criticism of the steps they
see at the dance halls"
The social workers and the police
WON n echoed the remarks of the
major. Then the piano player struck
up Too Much Mustard" Toes began
to tap. Shoulders moved up and down
Prof Bournique and Miss Alice Glenn
ents, a policewoman, started goine
| through some of the simple rag steps
And then Major Funkhouser just
missed doing the turkey rot.
! Mrs. Emma +. Nukom. a police
woman, standing near him, looked hes
Itatingly towards her chief. Then she
edged mp to him. She took his lief
hand The major blushed. Then she
rested her left hand on his right arm
Lets try it, major" she suggested
smilingly.
The majors shoulders wriggled t.
the ragtime He smiled. Then h,
caught a glimpse of battery of cam
eras waiting for what would be rea
picture He ffowned.
Not while they're. around" and h.
stepped back and watched the dane
at safe distance from behind severa
social workers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS
Days News Hapmgs Roc

c. A. Riley, Sterling.
Communion service, Rev. G. G..
Perkins. Moline. Rev. P. c. Ladd,
Moline.
Association sermon, Rev. E. B.
Palmer, Atkinson.
WEDNESDAY.
9 a. m.-Devotionals, ". P. Hunt,
Moline
$50 a m-Reports of delegate .to
the national council and of the course
of study committee.
1890 a m-"Relation of the
Church to the Benevolent and Chac:ty
Work of the Community" Rev. Ada
S. Anderson, Annawan
11:15 a. m-"The Church in 1t;
Relation to Education" Rev. J. C
Stoddard, Port Byron
II m.-Dinner.
p. m.-Devotionals, Rev. W. T
Butcher, Prophetstown.
2:3O p. m.-"The Modern Minister,
Harry Ainsworth, Moline
S:15 p. m.-"The Visualising of tht
Spiritual" Rev. A. C. Riley, Sterling
p. m.-Adjournment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29

Mrs Rosa Boyer t42l Sherman ave
nue.. Evanston. M writes. II any
one has reason to praise Peruna it is
surely myself
Last spring I became 50 run down
from tue serious effects OF lingering
cold. that several complications united
In pulling NE down. ! could neither
eat nor sleep well and lost flesh aud
spirit
4 finally tried Peruua and it did
wonders for me. In two weeks / was
like another person and in a month
felt better than l ever had before.
Il thank Peruna FOR new life and
strength. l send you two pictures. 50
you can see what Peruna has done
for me-"
Some people find II more conyen
lent to take tablets than fluid medi
cjnes. This IS especially true Of busy
men who have some catarrhal affec
ton. or some trouble with the stom
ach that does not actually proven
them from working as usual. W.
have had the Peruna made into tab
lets for those Who prefer TO use then
that way.
Every one ought 10 get a copy o
the latest edition OF the Ills OF Life.
Il contains many astonishing test
monials and a great many suggestion
for people who wish TO get well an
who wish to keep well-(Advl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
PROGRAM READY FOR
CHURCH CONFERENCE

Following is the program for the fall
meeting of the Rock River Associa-
ton OF Congregational Churches,
which will be held at the Plymouth
church in East Moline Tuesday ana
Wednesday, Nov. IL and u:
TUESDAY.
Topic-"The Church
9 a. m.-Devotionsls. Rev. Mr.
Shoesmith, Cornwall.
$3.50 a. m-Business.
10 a. m.-"The Church in Her Com.
posite Unity" Rev. W. f. Murray
Rock Falls.
1O:45 a m.-Discussion-
IL a. m.-"The Result Upon the Life
of the Modern Church of the Change
of Emphasis on the Doctrine OF Hell
and Eternal Punishment" Rev. W. W
futile. Geneseo.
{ 1I:45 a m.-Discussion.
! 10 m.-Dinner.
p m-WOman hour. Mrs. Aims
worth. Moline.
! Devotional services.
Report of president, Mrs. Stella II
Ainsworth, Moline.
/ Song. Mrs. c. A. Peterson.
Paper. The Problem of the Rura
/. Church" Mrs. p c. Ladd.
Song
Conference Of women on home mis-
sionary work
6 p. m--Supper.
+ 7:So p. m.-Devotionsls. Rev. P c
Laid. Moline.
/ Offering for ministerial relief d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
OBITUARY RECORD
PETER l.. ALLEN.

Peter j. Allen, a machinist employ
ed at the Deere & Co. plant. died at
II: 10 this morning at his home, 1928
Ninth street, as result of heart trouble.
He had been sick for 10 days.
Mr.. Allen was born June 3, 1870. in
Sweden He came 10 America "a
years ago and located in Omaha In
1902 ne moved to Moline, where he had
since resided
Besides the widow, he leaves three
children. Elsie, Arvid and Herbert, at
home; his mother. two brothers and
one sister in Sweden. and one brother
and two sisters in this country
The funeral will be held at 2:3(
Friday afternoon from the home. with
the Vikings in charge. Rev. X. S
Haney will read the service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
CLOTH WORTH 5000
TAKEN FROM SHOP
Frank j. CAM Tailoring Els
Enlistment Broken Into
and Looted.

Burglars last evening raided the
tailor shop of Frank J. CAM, 14fS
Fourth avenue, taking goods valued
at not less than $500. Mr.. CAM has
not been able to determine exactly
what is missing, but he estimates his
loss at that amount. The thieves evi
IDENTIFY were good judges of the values
CT cloth and took their time in max,
ing the selection. They secured en-.
trance through a rear window The
glass was broken and the catch un
fastened. making it possible to raise
the window from the outside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
BUILT RIGHT
Stomach, Nerves and Thinker Restor-
ed by Grape-Nuts Food.

Stomach, Nerves and Thinker hestor-
ed by Grape-Nuts Food.
The number of persons whose all
ments were such that no other food
could be retained at all is large and
reports are on the increase.
For u years l suffered from dys-
pepsia, finding no food that did not
distress me-" writes a Wisconsin lady.
Il was reduced from AS to 80 pounds.
gradually growing weaker until l
could leave my bed only short while
at time and became unable to speak
aloud
Three years ago I was attracted
by an article on Grape-Nuts and de-
cided to try it.
"My stomach was so weak ! could
not take cream. but l used Grape-Nuts
with milk and lime wate-. 1t helped
me from the first, building up my sys-
ten in a manner most astonishing TO
the friends who had thought my re-
covery impossible.
"Socn was able to take Grape-Nuts
and cream for breakfast and lunch
at night, with an egg and Grape-Nuts
for dinner
II am now able to eat fruit, meat
and nearly all vegetables for dinner
but fondly continue Grape-Nuts for
/ breakfast and supper.
at the time of beginning Grape
Nuts could scarcely speak a sen
E taDca 1a-ifhout CHANGING words arounf
or talking crooked in some way bu
: | have become SO strengthened tha
: ! no longer have that trouble" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Greek
Mich
There's a reason and it is explain
ed in the little book, THE Road t,
Wellville" in packages.
Ever read IN. above letter? A neT
one appears from time TO time The,
are genuine, true and full Of humal
interest-tAdv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
POSTPONE Letting Contract.

Awarding of a contract for auto
matte stokers for the waterworks
boilers was laid over at the meeting
yesterday till Ger ain points in the
specifications are explained by Fred
]. Postel, consulting engineer. Two
small boiler feed pumps were ordered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
WILL VOTE ON HOSPITAL
East Moline Citizens Sign Petition for
Election

Sufficient signatures have been Sc
city hospital to insure favorable ac-
ton by the city council of East Moline
The question of levying a special hos
pital tax will be placed on the ballots
at the spring election, in all likelihood.
The tax will yield about $1,000 year.
In addition to the funds secured by
special tax subscriptions are being re-
ceived to insure the early beginning
of work on a building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
MIGHT SCHOOL DRAWS 200
Two Additional Teachers Needed to
Instruct Foreigners.


Two hundred pupils representing
eight nationalities are included in the
classes in the night school which
opened this week for term of 20
weeks. instruction of foreigners in
English language and the elementary
branches taught in the public schools
is the object. Belgians lead among
the foreigners, with Swedes second.
Sessions are being held in the Irving
school under direction of c. H. Krone
principal. He is assisted by the Misses
Alice Westberg. Florence Donahue
and Matte Anderson and. owing to
tn large enrolment it will be neces
sary to have two more teachers. On
each Thursday evening there will be a
lecture on some subject of general in
terest,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
DRY HOSTS PICK
A RAINY evening
FOR CONFERENCE
Weather, Out of Tune With the
Meeting, Keeps the Attend
ance Down.
BUT THE FEW FAVOR FIGHT
Conference Called for Saturday Night
20 Decide Upon Vote on
Local Option.

SO wet was the weather that the
dry" meeting at the Swedish Luther
an church last night was not well at
tended With poor representation
OF the aati-saloon forces. however, ac-
ton was taken which pretty clearly
indicates that local option will be sub
mitted TO the voters at the election in
the spring
we are certain 10 win, said Mrs.
Mary Metzgar after the meeting. The
average person has no idea OF the in
terest the women are taking in this
matter Many have spoken TO me on
the subject, declaring they desire a
chance TO vote on the saloon question
in the spring A prominent brewery
CfhCial told me that the liquor forces
Intended 10 organize the women here.
as they are doing In Chicago, but | am
Of the opinion that this will have lit
tie effect on the result II was close
in the last local option vote. and am
certain that with the help Of the wo-
men voters 10 the spring the saloon
viii be- permanently retired from Mo
line"
Chairman c. s. Trevor Of the Law
mud order league spoke in like vein.
he said. while women of the city
are not taking much interest in ord:n-
ary politics. ] am convinced that they
will come 10 the polls 70 show their
dirapproval Of the saloon have also
heard q the movement TO organize
women in Moline TO support the sa.
Icon. bat in my opinion il merely shows
that the liquor interests realize the
seriousness OF the situation from their
standpoint"
CALL 4 CONFERENCE.
7; was the first meeting OF the Law
aud order League since February. 1911
Representatives Of most of the TEN
rerancn organizations of the city were
present. Il was decided 70 call con
ference Of committees representing
the Law and Order league, Good TEN
plars. W. {. T. L., scandinavian Tenn
perance uniol, aud Ministerial union
10 be held next Saturday night, al
which final decision will be made as
TO the course to be pursued. On this
committee were named 10 represent
the league. Samuel Montgomery, J. +
Freeman, Rev. W. b. Slater. Martin
W Johnson. and {. 5. Trevor.
At this conference. II it is decided
to make a campaign, plans for the
fight viii be made Chairman Trevor
Was also authorized to name a nom
mating committee of two members t.
pick leaders for the Law and Orde
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
To Initiate IS.

Moline lodge No lSS. /. o. o. F.. is
planning Big celebration for the
meeting Of Nov II. when a class of
10 viii be given the initiatOry degree.
\ number OF applications were receiv-
I ed last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
as the McGovern force. Formerly ho
was in the Wisconsin senate.

Highland Falls, \. IA powerful
bomb, filled with nitroglycerine. was
exploded on the window ledge of an
Italian saloon near the West Point
Military academy. A dozen or more
buildings were damaged Nobody was
seriously hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
LOUIS BECK.

The funeral of Louis Beck was held
at . o'clock this afternoon from the
home, 415 Eighth street. Services
were private and were conducted by
Rev F. J. Rolf of Rock Island. Inter
ment took place in Riverside GENE
terry. Mr.. Beck was AZ years of age
ana had been a resident of Moline all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
w. o. w. to Be Hosts.

Moline Woodmen of the World
have issued invitations to members Of
the society in this city, Roek Island
and Davenport TO attend a card party
and box sociable a Turner hall on
the evening OF Tuesday. Nov. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29

Nels Bergstrand had one of his feet
seriously Crushed in a machine at the
Argil.o works at Carbon Cliff Monday
The machine was stopped in time 70
prevent his leg being drawn into it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29

league. the names to be submitted at
the next meeting. The organization
has 500 left on hand from the last
campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
Agk

his life. He was molder by trade
His death took place at the city hos
pital Monday night after an illness of
but few days with pneumonia The
tiers survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29

Milwaukee H. Hatton soon win
announce his candidacy FOR the repub-
lican nomination for governor. accord
Ing 70 intimate friends. He is regard
ed as harmony sspirant. acceptable
to most Of the LaFollette men, as well
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29

All the news all the time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
DELAYS ARE MANY.

Since the ordinance was passed and
the matter was placed in the hands of
the county court there have been
many delays due to objections on the
part of property owners as to assess
ments or o-her matters. All have
now been either overruled or with
drawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
MAY START WORK
ON BIG PROJECT
IN AFEW WEEKS
Conforming of Assessment In,
sures Beginning of Sewer
and Watermains.
COVERING THE EAST END
Cost VIII Be More Than a Quarter CT
MilIion-Bids Will Be
Advertised for.

Confirmation by Judge B. S. Bell
in county court this morning of as
sessment rolls for the Improvement
insures an early beginning on Molines
quarter of million dollar sewer and
water system TO cover the district
east Of Thirty-fourth street. A meet
ing of the commission will be held at
once to decide on a time for advertis-
ing for bids
We hope to get the work started
this winter" said Commissioner Clark
G. Andersen today, and if we do the
sort of weather we have will deter
mine how much can be accomplished
before spring. With an open winter
operations can be on-inued in some
form or other nearly all the time"
The ordinance for the Improvement
was passed April %. last. 1t provid-
ed for sewer system and sewage
treatment tank costing, according to
the engineers estimate, s119,75S. Wa
er mains to be laid in what is known
as the east water district" will cost
S10S,T09, the total being $22S,4 S7.
Twelve miles of sewers and mains are
included in the project, which is the
largest ever undertaken by the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-29
MUST REPAY STATE LOSS
Men on Bonds of Officials Blamed fol-
irfeuularities Held RESPONSIBLE

Springfield, H., Oct. 29.-Men on
the bonds of former State Treasurers
Rufus ~ Ramsey and Edwin }. vii.
son must make good to the state GER
tain sums alleged 20 have been irreg-
ularly drawn by those officials during
their incumbency.
So the Illinois supreme court ruled
yesterday in two cases
John a. King Of Chicago was surety
on the bonds of both the former off
Gals mentioned. The Wilson case in
yolved "a sum Of $S.416 drawn from
the registered bond fund The Ram
sey case involved the sum OF SS,051
Rome-Official returns Of Italy's yot.
ing show the election OF 240 liberals,
or ministerialists; Z constitutional
democrats. s moderates, 40 radicals, 80
radical socialists, L republicans and
II c'ericals to the chamber of deputies.
In 80 constituencies a second ballot
will be held Nov 2
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-12-12
Went Too Far.

The foreman of a railway construc-
ton gang engaged on a spur near
Philadelphia was approached not long
since by an Irishman Of the gang, who
asked about job for his brother Den
mis-.
Hes fist as good man as mesilf
said Mike. Cant ye fix him here?"
81 guess So" responded the fore
man. Send him here tomorrow morn
ing"
"Whoile I'm about 1t" continued the
Celt, I'D lolke to put in wur-rd fol-
me other brother, Malachi"
SIS he a good man. too?"
"Me fri'nd," said the Irishman, i'm
pressively "Malachi's a better mar
than mesilf an Dennis put togetherl
an that case" said the foreman
with a grin, tell Malachi to come, ant
you an Dennis can look for. Other
jobs"