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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-17
CARDS, NOTICES, ETC.

JULIA A. BARkER--READlNGS BY
appointment daily except Sunday. Read
ings ST. Tel CTR, 357 Lower State st.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE O,
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,
MAINE CENTRAL R. r,

4n-Effect, March 3fst, 1918.
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA AS Fhr..
LOWS.
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for summer months. Address S c. T.,
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THE GRASS STANDING ON 81

acres in Waterville. and the land also.
Write or call on Henry S. Landers.
Nassalboro, II. + T. 50 junelsdIw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

In the year 1851 he came 10 America,
/ landing in New York on his birthday.
From there he went 70 Wisconsin.
where he lived for three years. He
then came 70 Davenport. travelling
overland in a wagon. and had made his
home IN this city ever since He was
married TO Miss Anna Kruetzfeldt IN
the year 1852. She died Aug. Il. 1909.
Surviving are eight children. FIVE sons.
Gustav, Henry, Alfred. Otto and Al
bert, and three daughters. Mrs. Fred
Krambeck. Mrs. Charles Krambeck
and Mrs. Emil Goettsch, all OF Scott
county. Funeral services will be held
at ] o'clock Tuesday AFTERNOON from
the home. with interment in The Pleas
ant Valley cemetery.
After a lingering illness. Mrs. J. X.
Vollmer, 20 years a resident of Day-
export. died Saturday morning at the
home % her daughter, Mrs. Elmer
Sharp. 1917 Ripley street. Death re-
suited following an operation. Mrs.
Vollmer was born in Grau Binten,
Switzerland. Sept. :. 1855, and came ID
the United States when 3 years old
Surviving are two daughters and one
son. Mrs. Elmer Sharp Of Davenport.
Mrs. !. Forraan and Louis LaFrance of
Milwaukee. Four grandchildren also
survive. Funeral services were held
at o'clock this afternoon from the
home Of the daughter, with interment
in Oakdale cemetery.
Mrs. Ollie d. Foster. so years old,
died a. 80 O'Clock Saturday afternoon
al the home. 1920 Summit avenue. af-
ter a lingering illness. Decedent was
born in Monmouth. III. April II, 1863.
She is survived by her husband and
one son. Kenneth. besides a brother.
G w Dull of Peoria. Ill Funeral ser
vines were held az o'clock this af-
ternoon from the Mcclellan Heights
church. with interment in Oakdsle
cemetery.
Advices received here by Mrs. J. W.
Buree. 1903 Dubuque street. convey the
news OF the death Of ". II. Clark, for
several years a resident Of Davenport,
which occurred recently a. his home
years old The widow and one son
survive Funeral services were held
today and interment took place at
Phoenix. The family have been away
from Davenport about a year.
Daniel Shire. fireman al the Central
station. Saturday received word OF the
death CT his sister-in-law. Mrs. james
Shire. who posed away ct her home
in Denver. Mr.. Shire left for Denver.
and will attend the funeral. Her death
was very sudden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

children spent Thursday with their
son. Ed Brown. in North Henderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Graham, son.
Robert, and daughter, Ruth, spent
Thursday in Avon with Mrs. Graham's
sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Merrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Walker and
little daughter. Inez, of Keokuk, Iowa,
arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs.
Walkers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Scott.
John Marshall visited in Quincy
this week with his brother, William
Marshall.
Mr. and Mrs. James Epperly and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Epperly and
their families left Friday for their
here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Eli
Epperly which was held Dec. "a.
Mrs. r. H. Shawley of Prairie du
Chen, Wis, came this week to visit
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Forber.
Ed Geibrich arrived home Friday
from Burlington. Iowa, where he had
made a short visit with his sister, Mrs.
J. II. Schramm.
Mrs. Bessie Duff of Davenport. who
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. II. Whitsitt, went to Joy Wednes-
day to visit Mr.. and Mrs. &. A. Nor
row.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Eshbach are
visiting in Chicago with their son,
Warren b. Eshbach.
Miss Fern Hawks is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Ed Cooke, in Mendoza this
week.
Mrs. Ralph Thede and sister, Miss
Minnie Johnson, went to JOY We'd
nesday to visit their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. o. Johnson
The Misses AIDA and Naoma Stat
ford. Esther Hogan and II. w. Mum
inert OF Burlington, Iowa, spent
Thursday at the home OF Miss Hogan's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hogan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

The Illinois Way of Beautifying the
Farm
Ten thousand copies will be printed
in January. Each farmer receiving a
copy is asked to sign the ballot" for.
ward il TO the university and, in con.
alteration OF help given him in max
ing Improvements. 70 report Just what
he has done and what 10 cost.
Il will reads the ballot, plant o.
improve my vindbrake: screen un-
slightly objects. bsrnyard and outbuild.
ings: improve the view Of nv house
from the road, and Of the farm from
my dining room and porch: plant
bushes am vines against the founds-
tons ot ny house: make a good. per
manent lawn. not a cheap weed patch.
and have borders instead OF flower beds
in the middle Of the lawn: save old
trees on lawn. etc"
Each farmer IS 10 tell the task
which he IS willing 20 undertake and
the university will help him 10 accom-
plish Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
B0iIs Are a
Bad indication
No Time Should be Lost in
Purifying Your Blood.

Al the first appearance OF plmplcs ana
boils the blood should be given a good
searching internal be n with 5. ;. :. the
greatest blood purifier known 10 man.
This remarkable remedy has the peculiar
action Of soaking through the intestines
directly into the blood In few minutes
its influence is a. work in every artery,
vein and tiny capillary Every membrane,
every or-an Of the body. every eInunctOry
becomes in effect q f!tsr 10 strain the
blood Of impurities. Tie stimulating prop
critics Of :. :. :. compel the ss-E. liver.
bowels. ktdneys, bladder. 10 all Scrk 10
the one erd Of casting out every irri-
Eating. every pain-infictlng atom OF
poison; & disIo5-es by irrigation al
Accommodations In the joints. causes ACID
accretions TO dissolve. renders them Eeu-
fral ard scatte-s those peculiar f5rrrn-
tions in the skin that cause boiis and
other skin erup.i1nS
And best Of all. this remarkable remedy
Is welcome 20 the weakest stomach In
vr-y brief time & s : has the recon
structive process so under control that all
eruptive places heal.
You can get g g. s. ST any drug store.
beware Of any effort 20 sell you something
ol1imed 70 be "fust as good" II yours ~
a peculiar case ard Won desire exDert I'D
vice. write to TIE Swift Speciac Co, 212
Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga
Asvs-tisennAnt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
DAY IN DAVENPORT

county roads reaching the city Good
roads, both entering the city and in
the country viii bring more business
20 town
New Machines fer Fire Chief.-The
Davenport fire department Will have
two new machines next year, IL the
wishes OF Chief Peter Denger are com
piled with. The chief has asked the
council 70 purchase a hose truck, on
which may be placed ladders. 20 be
used IN emergency. and has also asked
for a car for himself, which may be
Used for hose as well. The cost Of
the new equipment would be approx
mately $500 When the big truck
breaks down, the department is badly
handicapped. as there IL no substi-
tute car for use. The purchase OF a
new truck at $4,000 would obviate this
diff ulty. The chief also feels that he
should have a car for himself, a White
4O-horse power being preferred. Il
could be purchased for about $500
and could be used as a hose cart if
necessary. Just what action the coun-
ell will take remains to be seen.
o
Licensed 10 Wec.-Fred Ovens, Dav-
export: Lillian Alvina Mehreus, Dav-
export; Hubert Wilkinson, Canton,
IL; Edith Findley. Canton, III.
New Policy on Z. & IA. II. Lovett.
general agent OF the !. & !. AID the
Davenport-M interurbans. has
received advices from the general Of
fees Of the Chicago & Northwestern
road that on Jan. ] all western roads
viii adopt a new policy in regard 20
special cars and special trains. Here
tofore the requirement for car parties
in order 10 secure a special car has
been a guarantee OF is railroad fares.
Hereafter II will not be less than 20
The requirement east of Chicago will
be % fares. Heretofore the require
ment for q special train has been a
guarantee OF IS ticskets in each direc-
ton. Effective Jan. this viii be 100.
o
Obituary ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hess,
81 years old. died Saturday morning at
his home, eight miles out on the Mid
die road. after a lingering illness. Old
age and complications are attributed
70 have been the cause Of death. De
ceased was born IN Melldorf. Schles-
wig. Iolstein, Germany. April 3. 1929.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Rheumatism Relieved in rev Hours.
n. B. Langley. Madison. Wis. says:
81 was almost helpless with rheuma.
tism for about 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 |
procured DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In a few hour the
pain was relieved and IN three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
ard / was al work" Sold by Otto
Grotian. 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son. 220
Went Second street. Davenport 8.
(AdT.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

ceremony 4 three course dinner was
served. The home was beautifully
decorated with Christmas decorations
and a profusion of flowers. The bride
wore a gown of white brocaded silk
trimmed in chiffon roses and carried
"A shower bouquet. The bridesmaid
was attired in pink charmeuse trim
med in shadow lace. The bride is a
charming young lady and has many
friends here. She is a graduate of
the Aledo high school and was
member of the first graduating class
of William and Nashti college. The
groom holds an important position
with the Tri-County Light and Power
company and is a graduate of VIII
! liam and Vashti business department.
Mr. and Mrs. MCGUIRE will occupy one
half of the residence of her parents
and will be at home to their friends.
The guests from distance were Mr..
and Mrs r. r. MCGUIRE and daughter,
Miss Norma, of St. Louis; Elmer Dean
OF Rock Island; Miss Gertrude Flem-
ing of Mendon; Miss Edith Van Win
llle of Abingdon. and Miss Oma Nor
rison of Pleasant Hill, Mo.
Miss Larina Thompson, who Is
teaching in Elgin. is spending two
, weeks vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Harris of
Plymouth visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. David Seaton this week.
Rev. and Mrs. J. b. Bartle and sons,
Thomas and Ralph, went to Lewiston
Friday to spend a few days with
friends and attend the funeral ser
vices of Rev Thomas Chipperfield
held in that city Friday
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Root left this
week for Palm Beach and other points
in Florida where they will spend the
winter.
The board of supervisors held
special meeting and J. f. Russell OF
Viola was appointed county supervisor
of highways in Mercer county for
term of six years.
Mrs. J. w Murphy and son, John,
spent Thursday with Mrs. Murphy's
parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Finch
at Arpee.
Mr.. and Mrs. A r. Wycoff OF
Keithsburg spent Thursday here with
Mr.. Wycoff's sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. Alvah Jay.
Mrs l.. f. Farr and son, Leo, went
to Chicago the first of the week TO
spend a few days with Mrs. Fairs
brother, c. A. Walter, and from there
will go to Sandwich to visit her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. G. Walter.
Mrs. ]. r. Lowry and daughter, Miss
Ethel, were guests Thursday OF rela-
tives in Davenport:
Mrs Ida Pinkerton went to Burling-
ton, Iowa. Wednesday to visit her
daughter. Mrs. William Blayney.
Mrs. F. NJ. Brown and daughter.
Mary, of Ladora, Iowa, visited this
week with Mr.. and Mrs Stallings.
b. II. Brown of Wichita. Kan, who I!
has been visiting his mother. Mrs. l.. |
ID. Elliott. went TO Chicago Friday to !
spend a few days before returning
home.
Mrs. Mary Derr and daughter, Miss
Grace of Woodruff spent few days
this week with Mrs. Maggie Ewing.
Mrs. c. f. Aaronson and four chill /
dren arrived home from Keithsburg I
Friday where they had been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Herbert Chapman.
Mrs. ]. w WEIGH of this city and
daughter, Mrs. L. z. Coffield of Bur !
Iington. Iowa, went to Henry Friday /
TO visit their son and brother, Hugh |
WEIGH.
MI and Mrs F NJ. Brown and three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
NEW THEATRES OPEN
FIRST TIME SUNDAY

The two new theatres in the resi-
dence districts OF Rock Island. the
Black Hawk at the corner of Eleventh
street and Twelfth avenue, and the
Grand at 712 Twelfth street. opened
for the first time Sunday afternoon
entertaining large crowds throughout
the remainder of the day and evening.
Fine pictures with songs and good
music were enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

a sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks This is due to lack of proper
treatment When Chamberlain Lini-
ment Is applied cure may be effected
In three or four days. This liniment
is one Of the best and most remark
able preparations in use. Sold by all
CruEEists.-fA6Vl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
WOULD BEAUTIFY FARMS

University OF Illinois Professor Offers
Suggestions and Aid.
Urbsna. III. Dec. 29.-TO induce
farmers 20 besutify their land By the
use OF ornamental plants Professor
Wilhelm Miller OF the University Of
Illinois has devised a farmers ballot.
which is inserted in a large circular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

To Pave Outlying Districts. - The
plan proposed by Alderman William
Matthes that the city council adopt a
definite policy in regard 20 its paving
and with the limited means az hand
give preference 10 the outlying dis
tricts, has met with the decided sp-
proval Of not only the majority OF the
members OF the council. but with the
public as well Instead OF scattering
the coming Geason's paving all over the
city and divide II into small patches.
IL is proposed 10 pave the Middle road.
Rockingham road. Hickory Grove road.
Harrison street road and High street
from the present terminus OF their
paving 20 the city limits. BY combining
the paving TO these thoroughfares, q
viii be possible 20 keep the paving tax
down 20 the present ratio % one mill.
II Is not desired 20 raise the tax levy.
The paving OF the above thOrouEhfares
would also be n keeping with the good
roads movement II would encourage
the county authorities 20 improve the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
AT THE ILLINOIS.

James X. Hackett. the star OF The
Grain of Dust" which is at the Illinois
tonight, while riding through the heart
of London on top of bus. heard amid
the noise and clatter of the crowded
street the bells of Westminster ring
ing.
Turning to Foley, his Irish friend,
he said: Don't those bells remind you
CT some pastoral New England vii
lsge2"
Foley said: 81 cant hear you, Jim
Mr.. Hacket repeated: Those bells!
Don't they recall some old New Eng
land village, when you were d youth,
going 10 church, of a quiet Sunday
morning."
Il can't quite catch you, JIM" was
Foley's reply.
why. 1 said those bells ringing,
Don't they bring back TO you quiet
country lanes, green fields and shady
hooks. and make you feel better to-
ward all the world? ."
Foley, putting his hands TO his
mouth and leaning over close to his
friends ear, shouted: Those bells.
Jim, are making such a noise that /
can't hear what you're saying,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

The international Artists company,
which will appear at the Illinois on
New Years eve and Thursday after
noon and evening, is a versatile organ
ization. headed by Janina Butkiewicz,
the Russian dancer, who has a pro-
gram Of 80 different dances, richly
costumed, all with electrical effects.
Anita Carranza, the Mexican soprano
gives at each performance popular
Mexican aTias and also a number of
the selections from opera. With the
company viii appear Edward Cole
man, formerly director of Meyers band
and soloist with the Kilties' band. who
is regarded as the most versatile in
strumentalist in the world. Coleman
plays on every band instrument and
defes anyone 20 play any instrument
that he cannot use within a minute
notice. Elizabeth Harting. the petit
violinist virtuoso, adds TO this COM
pany. which depends chiefly for music
and dances. The monologues of Marie
Summer are sure TO keep the audience
laughing An entirely different pro-
gram will be presented at each per-
Torrance during the Rock Island en-
gagement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

In District Court.-Original notice OF
- suit for $4,000 damages against the
Rock Island railroad has been filed in
district court by Trapehe PetrofI. ad-
ministratOr OF the estate OF SOrtie Ned
olkon- NedelkOn was killed by a Rock
Island engine some time ago.
Original notice OF hearing for tenn
porary Injunction against Adolph Her
mann was fled by the HarKert Cigar
company through Attorneys Isaac Pc
tersberger and Bollniger & Block.
Unfair competition" and infringe
ment OF trademark" are The allega-
tons
Original notice OF suit against the
G. r ]. & p Railway company for
$4,000 damages was filed by Hugo {.
Nogt. administrator OF the estate OF
Harry Ainsworth The deceased was
killed oct. IS Negligence is charged
against the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29


Herw TO
Of youngest
Who Juan. born n o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
sGE,eafe1sx.,
ILLINOIS.

Dec. 29-James X. Hackett in a
Grain OF Dust"
Jan. 1-Janina Butkiewicz, Russian
dancer. and company OF European art
ISIS.
EMPIRE.
High class vaudeville-Two per.
formances daily.
FAMILY, MOLINE.
Pantages vaudeville-Two perfor N
anLes daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

FIrenen's Pension Fund Establish
ed.-The demand which the law en-
forced on Davenport when IL required
the establishment OF a firemen's pen
SION fund added a responsibility which
the city assumed al once. and It's pres
ent showing is one Of which the city
may well be proud when the scope OF
the fund and its workings are under
stood. The fund Is derived from a tax
. 10 be levied against all taxable prop
srty or the city not 20 exceed one-half
mill. from membership and annual
fees. all gifts and requests. under the
provisions OF chapter 81 OF the acts OF
the Thirty-third general assembly OF
Iowa The fund must be kept and pre-
served as a separate fund. and Is IN
der the control OF the board OF trustees.
consisting OF the chief OF the fire de-
partment. city treasurer and the city
attorney. and is used in giving pen
sions 10 disabled and retired firemen.
and the widows and minor children
and dependent fathers and mothers OF
deceased firemen. All pensions paid
and all moneys drawn from the pen
sion fund are upon warrants signed
by the board Of trustees. The Thirty
fourth general assembly made the same
provisions apply N the police depart
ment- The chief OF the police depart
ment, the city treasurer and the city
attorney act as the board OF trustees.
The city treasurer. as uiasurer Of the
firemen's pension fund. has on hand a
balance Of $1O.9OO3s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

May Pc Mentally UnbsIsnceo.-As a
result OF his desire TO secure Christ
mas presents for his friends, z2-year-
old Lemis Noonan OF Clinton, Iowa,
faces long term in the peniten-iary.
He IS alleged 10 have robbed the init
ed States mails, and vas held 20 the
grand jury under $500 bonds by United
States Commissioner Bush He was
unable 70 furnish the security and was
COMMITTED 70 the county jail The
case is "A peculiar one. Soonan has
net with nothing but misfortune since
birth. He IS deaf and dumb, and in
addition has lost his left arm. He has
done time n a reform school At the
trial the only possible manner OF com
mUnicating with the prisoner vas by
writing on a piece OF paper Noonan
then scrubbed his answer in turn On
the night OF Dec Is, Noonan is alleged
70 have stolen a mail pouch from the
Milwaukee depot platform a. Clinton
The theft was discovered BY one OF
the yardmen, and the police we're call
ed. One block from the depot, N
small park. were found p parcel post
packages piled up beside fence. Part
OF them had been broken open and
quantity OF 1ewelry was missing Noon
an was seen 70 run away from the park
a few minutes before the arrival OF
the police. and the oficars immediate
" visited the home. There a search
OF the boys clothing revealed a signet
ring and a gold necklace He vas i'm
mediately placed under arrest. United
States Postal Inspector Griffith was
detailed on the case and testified
against the prisoner in Davenport Sat
, urday. Noonan claims 20 have gotten
the stun in Chicago. but he has tIld
50 many conflicting stories that but
little credence is given 10 his state
mentE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
EMPIRE.
FAMILY, MOLINE.

Pantages vaudeville-Two perfoI N
dnal
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01
NVlbAnk Markets
Local and Personal Paragraphs.

For comfort and GOODNESS visit the
Ideal picture show.
Work shoes, Shirts and over.
ais at-McCnllum & Thirsk's.
Miss Rena Pott Of Glencoe,
Mimi, was here the first part OF
The week visiting Miss Flossie
Lewis and other friends at her
for mer home in Milbank.
Chard & Gilbertson have q full line
of betting and threshers' supplies. to
which they are calling attention this
week.
Among our advertisers this week
who are offering special inducements
are A. G. Lender, the clothing and
shoe man, A. G.. Grams. the meat
man, w. C. Kayser the jeweler, Geo.
Jurgens with something about wagons
and plows.
Miss Minnie Anderson return
ed last Sunday from Rochester
with her mother, after a two
weeks stay in the hospital there
undergoing a surgical operation.
G.. H. Swinney, Of Renvllle,
Mimi, was in town last Saturday
and is looking up a location. tie
was very much token up with
Mnbank as a place of residence:
and as a business center.
Miss Emily Drebenstedt, of
of Big Stone, who was up attend
ing the teachers examination last
week, lost a lady's hand bag,
which she would be pleased to
have returned to her or to this
office
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-08-01

a SNAP-l60 acres of No. ! land
cheap. eight miles from Three Forks.
on place. Write for particulars if
interested.
Lock Box Mo-
Three Forks. Mont.