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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-03
DAVENPORT

Schools Suspend Because of illness.
Owing TO an epidemic OF chicken
pox and whooping. cough. some Of the
county schools we're unable to open
following the New Years vacation.
Not only many OF the pupils but also
some Of the teachers are i'll with eth
er OF the two ailments
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Marriage Lieenses.-The following
people were issued marriage licenses
in the Office Of Clerk II. ]. McFar-
lend: Gustav Herring, Stockton, 10
Ledo FriclS, Durant; Joseph r. Fitz-
patrick, Rock Island. 10 Elsie Knuth.
Davenport; Harry F. Haines, Prince
ton, to Matte E. Fletcher, Princeton;
r. E. Hard, Davenport, 10 Clara
5chricker, Davenport
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Dime Novels Blamed for Youths
Undoing.--Russell Bockenthein, the
13-year-old West Liberty boy who was
caught robbing the postofice there
last Sunday, was brought to Daven-
port wednesday and lodged in the
county Jail pending a hearing before
Judge Mcpherson Of the federal court
for the southern district of Iowa II is
not known now Just how many charg-
es will be preferred against the lad.
but II is understood that the fed
eral authorities will hot press the
prosecution TO the limit The boy may
be examined as to his sanity. as many
believe him to be mentally deranged
by reading dime novels.
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Becker 10 Vollmer's Assistant
Waldo Becker was nominated for as
sistant county attorney before the
board OF supervisors yesterday. Mr..
Becker, who is a former mayor of the
city, has served as assistant to Fred
Voiimer during the past term, and his
work during the term will probably
make for his re-appointmeAt.
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Electricity for Farm Houses.-With.
In a short time the majority of farm
houses between Davenport and Musca-
tine adjacent to the interuTban line
win be lighted by electricity. The
company has made a very satisfactory
rate 70 the farmers for this service
and within a few days contracts will
be signed and the work of wiring be-
gun. Not only the dwellings but barns
and other outbuildings on the farms
will be thus lighted
O.
Lumber Company incorporates
Another large company has been add.
ed 20 the lumber interests of Daven-
port with the formation of the Cros-
sett Western Lumber company. arti-
Giles OF incorporation for which have
been filed with County Recorder
Frank Holm. The company is capital
ICED at $3.50, 900 and will run several
saw mills. manufacture lumber. pur-
chase timber lands and do a general
lumber business, the holdings Of the
new company being located near the
Pacific coast and the head Offices to
be In Davenport r. c. Crossett is
president OF the company, c. w. Gates
vice president and Charles Harlan
Watzek secretary and treasurer. Be
sides the above the board OF directors
includes !. w. Watzek, r. f. Peck, A.
p. Sprague and Charles Duncan.
First White Child In County Dies
Especial interest attaches to the
death Of Mrs. Eleanor Helen Figley.
whose death occurred at her home
near Dixon last Friday She was born
near Davenport Aug. 16, 1895, and the
Z claim is made for her that she was
atSe first white child born in this
county. She had spent all her life in
the county. and was in her nth year
She married Josiah Figley March %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-03

Poughkeepsie, n. Y.-The catalogu-
ing of all music in existence, per-
baps 1O,OO0.OO0 melodies, was propos-
ed TO the National Association of Mu-
sic Teachers in convention. PROBES
scr Leo Rich Lewis of Tufts college
has cataIogued $4,000 melodies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-03
K C Dunplings

Allow the stew 10 boil down so that the
LIQUID does not cover the meat or chicken.
Add half a cup Of cold water TO stop its boil
ing and drop the dough in large spOOnfuls on
top Of the meat or chicken. Cover and let
boil again for IS minutes.
Made with X c Baking Powder and
steamed in this way, dumPlings are as light
as biscuits and are delicious with thiekened
gravy.
This recipe Is adapted from one for Chicken
Pot Pie in ''rhe Cooks Book" by Janet
Mckenzie Hin, editor Of the Boston Cook
ing School Magazine. The book contains
so excellent recipes for things that are good
20 cat and that help reduce the cost OF living.
''The Cooks Book" sent free for the
oolored certificate packed in every ascent
can Of X c Baking Powder. Send to Jacques
Mfg. Co., Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-03

workers go back to work under a
wage increase of 10 to Is pecrent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-03

Obituary Record.-Rosy, 10-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl STEERS
LOT of 1136 Third street, died Wednes-
day after a brief illness of pneumo-
mia Beside the parents, she leaves a
sister and brother 10 mourn.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
ARKANSAS ROAD
 BUILDING PLANNED
HIGHWAY COMMIS SION HEADS REQUEST
 FOR AID.

Little Rock, April 30.-At the sec ond meeting of the new state highway commission this afternon petition to Chairman Dye of the commission from the commissioners of the four new road improvement districts in Lonoke county.
 They also pledged to purchase 2O0,- 900 yards of crushed rock if the com mission will install state rock crush CT and provide reasonable prices for the product.
 c. w. Dickson of Lincoln county asked aid in a road improvement pro- ject from Warner to the state farm seven miles. The prison commission offered to hire the services of the con- victs for use on the rock crusher, but the highway commission wants tc know first what this labor will cost and whether the hire will have to be paid at once or can be paid out of the proceeds of rock sold The purchase of crusher was discussed, but all matters went over until a subsequent meeting next Friday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
PAY OF ARKANSAS
 JUDGES HELD UP
LEGISLATURE PROVIDED FOR 21 INSTEAD OF P
 CIRCUITS.

Little Rock, May lowing to an oversight of the last legislature in ap- Ipropriating only enough money for the salaries of 21 out of the p circuit judges of the state, Auditor Oathout declined to issue any warrants today until he had an official opinion from Attorney General Moose that he could proceed with the issuance of warrants to all the circuit judges until the spe- cffic appropriation of 122,OOO set aside for the judges is exhausted, then let the legislature, which will be in ses- sion at that time, take care of the $6,- 900 deficit.
 Col. Oathout was led to put on the lid because of the passage of a vigo- rous act by the legislature prohibit ing the creation of deficits by state of ficials.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01

Mrs. John Lawrence was shoping in Conway last week
 The infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. King of Argenta was brought here for burial last Tuesday.
 Jno. Prouse of Marche will locate here as section foreman soon.
 News has been received here that James Samson is seriously i'll with measles at Renalara, Miss, where he IS working on quarter boat Mrs. Atlantha Thompson went to Tank Lake Saturday to visit her son, Jess Thompson, and family. [ Dr. J. s. Martin was here from Morrilton Monday. Rev c. H. Nelson of Conway was here Sunday and preached very fine sermon.
 w. J. Boydston and H. L. Martin went to Conway Saturday. A number of our citizens met at the schoolhouse Monday night for the pur- ipose of organizing an Odd Fellows lodge. Several speakers were here from other towns.
 There will be a meeting at the schoolhouse Tuesday night to decide on plan for a rural telephone sys- tenn out from here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Friday, fair. < F * *
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01

Simpkins' Early Prolific Cottonseed for sale A. M Ledbetter.-wtf-36
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
CENTRAL PROGRAM
 DELIGHTS CROWD

The May-Day program at Central College yesterday afternoon was one of the most beautiful and interesting entertainments ever given at that in stitution and was witnessed by an un- usually large crowd The exercises took place on the college campus be- tween 3 and s p. m. The program was rendered under the direction of Miss Aline Stevens, teacher of physi- cal culture.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
Personals

Barnes-Photos. Phone 93.-tf
 Mrs. John Dunaway, Sr., is in Lit He Rock.
 Typewriters TOT rent. J. D. Duna. way.-dtf (advA
 Mrs. W. D. Cole, sr., is in Little Rock today.
 Mrs. J. M. Dennison went to Little Rock this morning. Mrs. Russell Cole is spending the day in the capital city.
 Roses-See Mrs. Kelso for beauti- ful cut buds and roses.-d6t
 For Rent-A new Groom house. Apply to Geo. w. Clark.-tf (adv.) Have you seen the new style photo graphs at Pearle's? Phone 1S8.-adv
 Plenty Of cortonseed meal and hulls See me when in need or telephone POT or 1oz' (adv.,
 Several good farms for sale at very low prices. See J. A. Lea, at the court nouse.-dtf. (adv)
 Mrs. Robert Ferguson of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. W. o. Wilson on Prince street.
 ct, Only 10 cents per saucer, at Whites Drug Store-d6t
 Fresh strawberries with ice cream. Only 10 cents per saucer, at Whites Drug Store.-d6t
 Four best lots in Boulevard addi tion for sale, cheap. Address c. c. Denney, Box 22. (adv.)
 My large beautiful home for sale. cheap, on Caldwell street. See E. o. Brannon.-dtf (advA
 Misses Helen and Bessie Martin Ruth Courtney and Gladys Gray are visiting friends in Little Rock.
 Mrs. J. H. Crossett and children of McCrory are here for a visit to their parents, MT. and Mrs. D. o. Harton
 pr. A. E. Moore of Enders is here today to hear Hon. Stephen Brun- didge open his campaign for governor.
 Dr. J. s. Westerfield will leave to- morrow for New Mexico, where he ex- poets to spend several months recu- perating
 Wanted-To rent one OF two fur nished rooms with board on west side in home with private family. Perma- nent Address Box 5S, City. d3t* President J. J. Doyne left this morning for Little Rock to attend the various school contests during the week. He has agreed to serve as one of the judges in several of the con- tests in which the Normal School is not represented.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
NOTICE.

All plumbers and all parties are hereby notified not to make any taps or connection with the Conway water works pipes without permits from me. Also all parties are hereby notified that water will be cut off from all taps on May 10, 1913, that have not had meters put in. Jos. MCCoPPIN
 This April 30, 1913. d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
HOW;S This?

We oner One Hundred Dollars Reward for any ease Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall . Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY X CO. Toledo O. We. the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney Tor the last years and believe him perfectly hon. orabe In all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm
 NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
 Toledo. Ohio Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
CONWAY SUCCESSFUL
 IN INITIAL CONTEST
NEWLY-ORGANIZED TEAM VIC. TORS IN FIRST GAME WITH
 HENDRIX COLLEGE.

Conway was victorious in her first game yesterday, defeating the Hen drix College aggregation z to 4. Downing started the game for the Conwayites and pitched in his old time form. His opponents secured a total of nine safeties off his delivery, but the big fellow would not allow the hits to be punched. Piercey relieved Downing on the rubber in the eighth and pitched excellently, allowing but two safe wollops.
 Hendrix fielding was above the av- craze yesterday Only one miscue is registered against them, and that one was line drive to center field. Erwin's hitting was the feature Ss the afternoon. Out of five trips to the plate, he secured two home runs over left field fence and three one-base hits. The same teams play this af- ternoon.
 The score:
 R H E Conway 2011-7 IA g Hendrix ...0011 100002-4 II l Downing, Piercey and J. Legg; Owen, Jackson and Cook.
 Simpkins' Early Prolific Cottonseed for sale. A. M. edbetter-wtf-3
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
How Is This?

We recently completed deal which enables us to offer to trade all the latest popular Music at the exceptionally low price of 15c per copy.
 And as we have just received big shipment of this music we are going to sell it for the next 30 days 2 pieces fol 25c. This Is music that has been tried out and made "Hit" every piece of 1t, and heretofore has cost you not less than 25c per copy.
 Watch our show window this month for some other special offers on music. See this music at once.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-01
MAYFLOWER.

Ed N Martin, son of R. F. D. Car rier No. 1, and Miss Carl Duke were married Sunday morning at the res idence of Jas. Mitchell, having given the old folks the slip. However, ev- eryone seems very wei pleased and we wish them long and happy life.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
CLUB NOTES..

The City Federation will meet
Wednesday evening. May Z. at the
home OF Mrs. Cooper. 222I fremont
place. After the usual business Is
transacted the following program Will
be rendered:
Soug-Onward.
Address. Rev. II. Brown.
Current Events-Clubs.
Sojourners Truth Club. Miss Ran
dolpb, Los Angeles.
Address. Rev. u. over.
Truthfulness: Its Effect Upon Parent
and Child. Mrs. Fife.
The state parliamentarian wishes
all federated clubs 10 study principal
and main motions during the month
of May.
Send all proposed amendments to
the state constitution to Mrs. L.
Goens. 2i23 Emerson street, not later
than May 5th.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
BEST MEDICINE FOR COLDS.

When a druggist recommends
remedy for colds. throat and lung
troubles. you can feel sure that he
knows what he is talking about. {.
Lower, druggist. of Marion. Ohio,
writes OF DR.. Kings New Discovery;
Il know DR. Kings New Discovery is
the best throat and lung medicine
sell Ii cured my wife of severe
bronchial cold after all other rene
dies failed" II will do the same for
you II you are suffering with cold
or any bronchial. throat or lung
cough. Keep bottle on hand all the
time for everyone in the family to
use. II is a home doctor. Price soc
and si.01. Guaranteed by all drug
Eists.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
DON'T FORGET THE
SELF IMPROVEMENT
CLUBS INFORMAL DANCE
AT OLD COLONY HALL,
NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT.
ADMISSION Csc. .S =


Mrs. Lottie Martin. who has been
visiting in Missouri, Illinois and Kan
sas for the past three months. has re
turned home much delighted by her
trip.
Call on Mrs. Jessie Bryant Of 2l1a
Champa street for dressmaking. Sat
lsfaotion guaranteed. Phone champa
2247.
DR.. S. A. Hun has moved his resi-
dence to 25i7 Welton street His
phone is Main Si92.
The National Negro Educational
Congress. whose recording secretary
is Mrs. Julia Embry of Colorado
Springs, has sent US some literature
concerning its object. work and scope
wanter-Man for steady job in
country. Inquire at Colored American
Loan, 913 21st street.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
TWO GRAND ENTERTAINMENTS

Al Central Baptist church. Thurs
day and Friday nights. May s and .,
given by the church and the y. Y p.
U. May s, program and shot contest
by the young people. May .. debate;
subject. Are the mental faculties of
the sex ccual9 This is to be stun
ner, and more Interesting on account
of II being one-sided. it taking IL men
to outwit one woman. Come early IL
you want seat
REV j. p. PRICE, Pastor.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
CONSTIPATION CURED.

DIR. Kings New Life Pills will re
lieye constipation promptly and get
your bowels in healthy condition
again. John Supsic. of Sanbury. Pa
says: They are the best pills | ever
used. and / advise everyone to use
them for constipation. indigestion
and liver complaint" VIII help you.
Price 25c. Recommended by all drug
gists.
Mr.. Otis w. Skinner. while enroute
to Kanuorado. Kans.. stopped over a
few hours to visit his wife, Mrs. Mary
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
FERN HALL FOR RENT.

Mr.. Clifford announces that Fern
hall can be rented by reliable parties
at reasonable rates. The hall is one
of the incest in the city, having ante
rooms and check rooms. Apply to
David Clifford at the Crescent theatre
at Five Points.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
NOTICES TO BE PAID FOR.

Owing to the increased cost of pub
Iication, It becomes necessary to
make a nominal charge of SOC, pay
able in advance, for all Cards Of
Thanks, notices of Coincidence and
Resolutions. The price of room rent,
ads and other liners that arc run on
a monthly rate of SOC must be paid
in advance as we are unable to carry
them at so small rate and pay a
collectors commission. No items of
this nature accepted without cash
Mrs. NJ ]. Mallory and Miss Rosa
lee Rice will spend the summer in
the East.
The trolley ride given by Scott NJ.
E. church May 81. Fare 25c. Keep
off the date, please.
Mr.. George Parsons has been pro-
NOTED to the head waitership at the
Denver club. Mr.. Parsons, Santa
Fe boy. is rapidly pushing himself
forward in the Denver business cir
cles.
The case of VIM. Randolph VS.. the
Alpha Realty & Rental Co. is set for
Nav 6 in Division before Judge
Teller.
The Self Improvement club invites
you TO attend its last event of this
club year at Colony hall, May Sth
Admission only 25c. Webster will
furnish the latest music.
Mrs. Eli Burrell has gone TO Cali
fornia for the summer.
FOR RENT - Rooms in modern
house strictly at reasonable rates
Men preferred. Car service. NJ. 7349
1894 Glenarm place. Mrs. Carrie
Woodward.
The Eureka baseball team beat the
West Denver team IL TO 10 after
most exciting game. George Parsons
is captain.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
TAKE 1T AWAY.

Groom brick house, with bath, on
car line, only 1850, and just $3.50
down. rest like rent. Patrick-Langston
Co., phone York 6514.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
Keep off the date of May 80. Mat
inee dance at Old Colony hall

The Five Points Hardware Co., ar
,, old patron of this paper, has a new
line of garden tools and hose, fresl
grass seen and everything to make
the yard a pleasure.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
nPEWRlrlhe DONE

AT this office. Reasonable rates.
Have your business letters and recon-
mendations typewriter. 1t adds dig
nifty to the letter.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
13 CENTS A DAY BUYS
A PIANO

With complete Course of Music
Lessons Free. (NOTHING DOWN.
Columbine Music Co.. 92o-924 18th st.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
NOTICE TO PATRONS AND SUB
SCRiBERS OF THE DENVER
INDEPENDENT.

Owing to the discrepancies found
in the business transactions of the
Denver Independent Pub. Co. and the
books kept by the retiring manage
ment while acting as editor and man
ager, we are compelled to appeal to
all patrons holding receipts for job
work during the years of 1912, and
until March 10, 1913. for their imme-
date return. All subscribers. both
foreign and local especially the for
eign) we appeal to send said company
ALL old receipts given by or under
the retiring management. In order
that no future attempts to collect re-
ceipted bills and paid accounts may
be made, and TO save all further COM
plants, embarrassments and business
entanglements, we will issue dupli-
cate receipts in their stead promptly,
giving full credit and acknowledging
the same. This statement in no way
has reference to nor affects the SUBJ
scriters and patrons Of the "Oenver
Star" Send receipts also for the New
Years edition Q9lD display of
homes.
Mr.. Edward warfield is quieting his
title to lots 40 to AS, inclusive. block
|, Colfax Avenue SUBDIVISION, seconu
Ming. through his attorney, Geo. G.
Ross.
FOR RENT-Elegant front room in
private family. modern, well fur.
nished, suitable for man and wife or
single men. Phone Olive $40. Mrs.
7. S. Clinkscale.
Mr.. Slaughter. member of Arapa-
hoe lodge. has returned from the hos
pital. he having greatly improved
The widows Mutual Aid and Ben
eft club will meet at the home of
Mrs. \. Simpson, 3i09 Lawrence, on
May S. 1913.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
NOTICE!

OH, MYl
The Eureka Whist and Soci-
! al Club will still continue their
Saturday entertainment only from
II m. tol2 p. m.
Our whist games are grand.
so why not call and join US. after
you get through with your dinner
he.p We can have the loving sea-
side or the dreamy waltz,or two
step; OFF,
A glass or two---Ohl Do you get
me, Steve?
CRAWFORD & BRANCH
Eureka Hall. 2235 Arapahoe St.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
YOUR PICTURE TAKEN.

Mr. Barber, who ranks among the
best photographers in the city, wants
your patronage. He assures you
courteous treatment and excellent
work To prove his sincerity he has
two young colored men. Rodger Smith
and Thos. Jones, selling photo orders.
Help the boys and show your appreci-
alton by your patronage. Room 522
Tabor block.
FOR rem T-Nicely furnished
rooms for one or two married couples,
and several gentlemen. Strictly mod
ern house. 1850 Ogden st. Phone
York 5s43 Mrs A V. Freeman.
Furnished Rooms-Modern
conveniences; in private
family. 2447 fremont Place.
Champa 1886. Mrs. Perkins.
The contest concert will be given
by the Carnation Art club at the res
idence OF Mrs Hardy. 1924 Clarkson
street. May s. A chicken dinner will
be served Tor Csc.
Clubs Nos. 81 and 81 will give {
grand baby show on May 2e, 1913, a
Shorter church. Presents will be
given to the two most popular babies
Lcok for announcements later.
The Jewel Barber Shop, 1929 18th
81. First-class tonsorial artists. G
3. Richardson and d. o. Simpson.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03

For Rent-Furnished room in mod
ern house, 2045 Stout street. Phon,
Main 6S5l. Mrs. Collier.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
Shirt waist ball May so. Keep of
the date, at Eureka hall.

Mrs. Maymie Clinkscale, daughter
and mother. Mrs. Lewis of Chicago,
stopped over in Denver while en-
route home from Los Angeles, Cal,
where they have spent the winter,
and were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. S. Clinkscale. While in the city
they were given n two hours auto
ride seeing Denver, accompanied by
Mrs. May Clinkscale and Mr.. c. h.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks to
the friends and neighbors for their
kind assistance. expressions of symp-
athy and floral tokens which We're
rendered us during our hour of be-
reavement.
Allen s. Britton and Family.
Frederick Fayesed and Daughter.
The Sunshine club will meet with
Mrs. Ratley. 2740 Marion street, on
Thursday. May 8.
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
F r E e /!

coloREp PEOPLES HAIR.
We are the largest manufacturers
of oolored peoples hair. We make
wigs switches. braids, transformation
and all styles of hair that you can
comb the same as your own. We also
sell Strengthening combs, hair nets,
and cut hair by the pound. Our prices
are lower than those quoted else
where. Send two-cent stamp and we
will send you. absolutely free, our IL
lustrated catalog. Agents wanted.
HuMANlA HAIR COMPANY,
Dept. z. 23 Duane ST., New York City
The Denver star., 1913-05-03

Mr.. Slaughter, member of Arapa
hoe lodge. has returned from the hos
pital. he having greatly improved
The Denver star., 1913-05-03
cHIRoPRAcTic PRACTITIONER.

There Is n new science pertaining
to health which is demonstrated by
Mrs. Ginnis. chiropractic practitioner.
with her offices at 1922 Welton street.
when troubled with any kind OF all
ment, you can avoid medicine and re-
gain health by using her methods.
Appointments made by phone, Main
1853.
Anderson & Son, Express,
Coal and Wood. 1880 Wash =
ington St. Phone Champa
rI74, Residence 243I Court
Pl, Denver. Colo.