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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
SHOTAT PARTNER
IN QUARREL over
MONEY DIVISION
w. L. Peterson Is Held to Grand
Jury on Charge of Commit
ting Assault.
OCCURRED OVER SALOON
Proprietors of Barroom and Wife OF
One Arrested-Mayor Revokes
License Held by Them.

In the midst of a quarrel in room
over the saloon conducted by w. L
Peterson and H F. Thede, 2101 Third
avenue, early Sunday morning, Peter
son drew a 22-calibre revolver from
his hip pocket and fired at Thede, the
bullet narrowly missing the latter:
left arm.
This morning Peterson and Thede
were arraigned before Police Magis
trate c. J. Smith Peterson, charged
with assaulting Thede with a deadly
weapon, was held to the grand jury IL
the sum of $500 He waived prelimi
nary examination. Peterson was fined
SO and costs for disorderly conduct
Trouble Over Money.
Thede and Peterson formed a part
time ago Thede had the greater
amount of money invested in the bust
ness. Following the closing of the sa
loon Saturday night, Peterson, his
wife and Thede adjourned to the room
over the place of business where the
money was to have been divided.
An argument then resulted in the
proper division of the money. 1t last
ed for some time. Peterson, his wife
and Thede all engaging in the verbal
warfare
Thede was standing close to Peter
son and several threats were made.
when finally Peterson drew the wea-
pom from his pocket, leveled it at
Thede and then fired. The bullet
missed Thede's arm only by a frac-
ton of an inch and was buried in the
wall at the other side of the room.
So close did the deadly lead come to
penetrating Thede's arm that his
shirt sleeve was scorched. by the fire.
The police were called and Thede,
Peterson and Mrs. Peterson were
taken TO the police station where they
were held until this morning. Efforts
were made yesterday by attorneys rep
resenting the three to release them on
bonds, but Chief of Police Brinn would
not listen to it until formal charges
were made against them.
This morning Mrs. Peterson was re-
leased after investigation of the case
by the police. Thede was first tried
on a disorderly conduct charge and
then Peterson was arraigned on the
more serious charge.
Revoke License.
Mayor Schriver this morning or
dered the saloon license held by Pet
erson and Thede revoked. Officers
were sent to the saloon where the per-
nit was secured. The license held by
the men was one of the seven which
were temporarily held pending investi-
cation several weeks ago, when the
,ity commissioners only issued licenses
after an investigation into the
manner in which the proprietor con-
Quoted his saloon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
OBITUARY
Mrs. Margaret Maloney.

Mrs Margaret Maloney, aged Sc
years, passed away at her home, 242S
Seventh avenue. at 10:30 this morning.
Death came as the result of a recent
fall in which Mrs. Maloney sustained
an injured hip.
The deceased's maiden name was
Miss Margaret Tuoky and she was
born in Claire county, Ireland. in Feb
ruary, 1927. She was married to Pat
rick Maloney in Ireland in the late
4O's, who passed away in 1868. The
couple moved to this country from Ire
land in 1854, and settled in New Jer-
sey, removing west five years later.
Mrs. Maloney was an active member
of the Sacred Heart church at the time
of her death and has been a member of
that church since it's organization. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
William Nevins and Miss Mary Ma
lcney, who reside at the home.
Funeral services will be held at
1000 O'Clock Wednesday morning in
the Sacred Heart church, Dean ]. J.
Quinn officiating. Intorment will
be in the Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
CONFIDENCE MEN
CLEAN IOWA MAN
AT LOCAL HOTEL
Oskaloosa Man Loses SIS After
Listening to Clever Tale of
Sisters Letter"
ENeoUTE TO HIS HOME
bes>.y Is DUped from Him in Room
Hsits for Their Return but
They Came Not.

The confidence men who continue
70 hover about Rock Island despite
the recent cleanup. have another vic
tina farmer residing near OsHa-
ioosa. Iowa and they nailed him for
s25.
They we're probably a couple Of the
most clever. because the deal was a
rough one-the kind that the average
s-year-oId with but a penny in the
clutches Of mis- hand. would have pout-
ed and stamped his foot a. in disdain.
This farmer. whose name could not
De learned. was en- route 10 his home
from Ottawa. ILL.,. where ne had been
visiting relatives He was at the Rock
Island depot Saturday afternoon and
was standing at the window where
tickets are purchased lie inquired OF
the agent Of the next train TO Oska-
Ioosa. and vas informed that he would
have 20 wait for several hours.
Con" Men Nearby.
The tWo con" men were standing
nearby and overheard his questions
nd the answers and when the farmer
turned from the window they ap-
preached him. introduced themselves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
FOURTEEN CARS
ARE DERAILED
Cross Bar Throws Entire Train
in Ditch-No. At Delayed
Over Three Hours.

A train of II coal cars jumped the
track near Orion, Ill, Saturday night,
causing considerable trouble and de-
lay. A cross bar fell from one of the
cars under the wheels, throwing it off
the track. and the rest followed. As
far as could be learned no one was
injured.
Burlington train No. A.. due here at
:: 40. was delayed and arrived over
three hours late. There was no trains
through Orion yesterday, but two ar
rived about 10 o'clock this morning
and left about 1890. According to re-
ports from Orion the wreckage had
not been cleared up at o'clock this
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
MAN is FOUND IN
SERIOUS SHAPE
Mystery Surrounds Injuries of
/, H. Stapleton, Discovered in
Square.

Harrison Stapleton, &C years OF age
and an employee of the Rock Island
Pillow. company, living at SIG Third
avenue, was found in an unconscious
condition in the Gransey square. The
ambulance was called and he was i'm
mediately removed TO st. Anthony's
hospital.
The physician who attended him,
states that he is suffering from con
cussion of the brain and severe scalp
wounds, and owing to his advanced
age, is in very serious condition. How
he came to be injured is not known.
but the cuts were in all probability
caused by a fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

and told him that they were going to
Oskaloosa also.
He joined IN conversation with them
and they proposed a trip to town to
show him an automobile for which
they were agents.
The farmer agreed and they then
started for down town. They steered
him into a room IN one OF the down
town hostelri>s. where one OF the men
asked the farmer how much money he
carried with him. He answered that
be had but S25.
One OF the men then stepped to-
wards him and told him that his sister
had written 10 him for S25 and that
he had but silver in his pockets. and
II the farmer would not be kind enough
20 loan him the paper money until he
could change his money for paper and
pay Mr.. Farmer back.
Farmer Gives SIS.
Willingly the farmer extended the
S25 in paper to the man. who neatly
placed it in the envelope for his
sister and then handing the farmer
the envelope which contained the let
ter from his sister asking him for the
money. the con" man and his partner
went down to the corner 10 mail the
letter" containing the % bucks.
They cautioned him 10 wait until
they came back. but they were con-
trary 10 the old adage concerning bad
money. The farmer after a long time.
during which he paced the room back
and forth. decided that he had been
"hornswoggIed" and went 20 the Rock
Island depot where he told the agen-
his story.
The confidence men have departed
presumably. who's going To be the
next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
BLAZE DESTROYS
FRAME BUILDING
House Owned by A. A. Rounds,
Valued at So, 500 Is a Com
plete Loss.

4 two-story frame building at 1926
Sixth avenue, burned early Sunday
morning. The fire department re-
ceived a phone call at $3.50. and re-
sponded Immediately. but the building
was completely Quilted by the time
they arrived. The fact that the house
was empty at the time, the tenants
having moved last week. and owing to-
the strong wind, the blaze had a good
start before it was noticed Several
barns near the house were also badly
Scorched.
The house is owned by A. A.
Rounds, who places his loss at about
$4,000, partly covered by insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
HARRY NEALY IS
SENT To JOLIET

This afternoon Harry Nealy. charged
guilty in circuit court and was given
an indeterminate sentence in the state
penitentiary of from one TO Il years
by Judge r. w. Olmsted- He burglar
lied the home of Oscar Gumstrom at
Taylor and was brought here from
Muscatine.
The trial OF the William Dieters
murder case was started this after
noon in circuit court Most of the aft
ernoon was spent in getting a jury.
Dieters is alleged to have killed An
drew Nelson in a fight following a
saloon brawL Dieters claims self
defense John X. Scott is his attor-
ney. States Attorney F. E. Thomp-
sOn is prosecuting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
RICH FATHER HAS
CUT OFF HIS SON
Fred Averett of Rome, Ga,
Telegraphs Boy Not to Re-
turn Home Again.
MARRIES AN ACTRESS
Groom is Employed at Colonial Hotel
Bride Was Cabaret Singer
at Same Place.

The Chicago Examiner OF yesterday
contains the following story relative
TO the marital difficulties OF James
Averett and Miss Henrietta Rosetta
Becker. who were the principals in a
romantic wedding which occurred
here during the summer:
Rome. Ga. Dec. 6.-"You have played
the devil. Never again darken the door
of the home you have disgraced."
This is the message which Fred
Averett. one of Rome's wealthiest and
most prominen. citizens. sent his son
James when he wired him from Rock
Island. H., that he had married Miss
Rosetta Becker. a cabaret actress of
Hamilton, o.. whose stage name is
Dolly Nardenie.
James Averett. Is years old. left
Rome about four months ago under his
fathers displeasure, supposedly on his
way TO Chicago. At Rock Island his
funds gave out. His father refused
10 give him more money unless he
used il for car fare 10 Rome. He then
obtained a position as pantry boy in
he Colonial Hotel. On November Z
he married Miss Becker. one OF the
singers in the hotel buffet. She
is a member of prominent
Hamilton family, her parents being
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Becker. II IL said
she was disinherited when she went
on the vaudeville stage.
Communica ions from Rock Island
where the couple now are. say That
they will live there permanently. Mrs.
Averett says if her husbands position
as pantry boy is not sufficient for them
10 live on she will continue on the
stage 10 supplement his salary.
They Should Worry.
They should worry and not us"
Mr.. and Mrs. Averett are quoted as
saying when they received Fred Aver
ett's telegram.
Fred Averett was formerly a direct
OF Of the State Mutual Life Insurance
company and of the defunct Rome In
surance company. which failed last
year for several hundred thousand dol
ars lie was tried on an endorsement
charge. but acquitted.
Mrs Fred Averett is a society lead
pr here. She was formerly Miss Sue
zee OF Birmingham and her relatives
here are members OF the exclusive
set. James Avrett is a graduate of
Sewanee Military academy and also
attended school at Dahlonega.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
SOMEBODY HAD COLD
FEET-NO TITLE GAME

According TO dope" members OF
the Greenbush football team is hand
ing out, the Tigers have a case Of
'coldfitis" in the advanced stage The
two teams were to have played Sun
day afternoon, but there were no Tig-
ers to be seen, says a report sent in
by member of the Grecnbush eleven.
Consequently the huskies of the EN-
erald hue claim the lightweight foot
ball championship of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
AUTO FIRE TRUCK WAS
BEING UNLOADEDTODAY

The new auto fire truck which ar
rived in this city Saturday morning.
to be tried out by the local department
was being unloaded from Rock Is
land car this afternoon.
A demonstration of the company ar
rived today and after a thorough test
it will be decided whether or not TO
keep il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Anna Gertrude Becker.

Anna Gertrude Becker. two year old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Becker
725 Thirty-eighth street, died last
night at 7:45, following an illness of
two days with pneumonia. She was
born in July. 1911.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted from the house tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock, Rev. Ira o. Moth
stein officiating. The interment will
be made al the Chippiannock GENE
terry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
SUPERVISORS WILL
CONVENE TOMORROW

The board of supervisors will con
vene tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
in special session. A county superin-
tendent of schools is TO be appointed
and Wallace Treichler will be made
superintendent OF highways.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
GREEK Is TAKEN TO
PEORIA FOR TRIAL

Alasazo Ronenos, a Greek. arrested
by Officer Collins. is this afternoon
being given a hearing in the federal
court at Peoria on a charge of having
burgIarised a freight car in the yards
OF the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
railroad yards In this city.
The charge preferred against the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

Greek is a serious one and if found
guilty he will be given heavy fine or
long term of Imprisonment a United
States marshal arrived this morning
and accompanied by officer Collins,
who will testify against the Greek,
took the latter to the distillery city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Funeral of Mrs. }. v. mecIain.

The funeral services of Mrs. ]. V.
McClain, who passed away at the
home of her daughter in Chicago. were
held yesterday afternoon at Marion,
Iowa, the burial being made at that
place Mrs. J. VI. Beardsley of this
city is a sister of the deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
RETURNS GAMES
To THE COUNTERS
Commissioner Hart in New Rul.
ing Allows Merchants to
Dispose of Stock.
GOOD UNTIL JANUARY
Official Takes Action In Consideration
Of Heavy Christmas supply
Lid on Others.

Punchboards and other apper
entity innocent games of chance
of similar order are once more being
temptingly displayed on the counters
of the various merchants of Rock Is
land who formerly sold a large por'
ton OF their stock in this method.
After several weeks, during which
times the police did not tolerate it,
Commissioner Archie Hart today is
sued an order resembling for several
weeks the ruling, which was the action
taken by the council several weeks
ago.
Talks of Ruling.
Many of the merchants had stocked
up with these punch boards prepare
tory for the Christmas trade and so
as TO not cause them any loss the com
missioner took this action. In speak
ing of the new order Commissioner
Hart said:
ION account of many local mer-
chants having made extensive pur-
chases preparatory to the holiday
trade, have found it expedient to al
low them to dispose of their punch
board goods between now ana Janu-
airy l.
''Or six years punch boards were
tolerated without complaint and | do
not think it will work hardship on
anyone to allow the merchants to dis
pose of their stock. | understand that
the dealers cannot return their goods
to wholesale concerns. and therefore
| think it only fair that they be saved
this loss.
II do not want the public to mis-
this order. 1t does not
mean a step backward in the position
taken by the city council relative to
games of chance. After January /
punchboards will not be allowed in
any form. This order does not apply
to dice games and dice games will not
be allowed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
FOR THE SANTA CLAUS
GOOD FELLOW

Cut Out and Mail to The Argus.
will agree to buy Christmas gifts for poor
children desire that the names of the poor chill
dren together with their ages and addresses be fur
nished through The Argus Santa Claus Fund
Committee.
Signed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Address NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

most pleasantly. To close the even
ing there was an exhibition in the
swimming pool which was very inter
esting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Not Here.

II Is understood that Mrs. Averett
left Rock Island soon after the cere-
mony and has not returned 20 the city.
Her husband is still employed at the
Colonial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Santa Claus Will Arrive

on second trip for permanent stay a McCabes
Tuesday afternoon clock and will be the
thereafter O'Clock. remaining for hours
time order child and shake hands
with all become better acquainted with their
old friend
your letters ard bring them for the Santa Claus
mail which he especially watchfu and WILL
doubt give them all his personal attention.
Bring the small early, the larger children will
come from school and swell the later crowd.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
Paint Put-on.

Think of paint put-on and not by
the gallon.
A gallon of paint in the can is of
no account to anybody. Put it on.
Now reckon its cost and value.
The secret is: one paint goes
twice as far as another. A good one
goes twice as far as a bad one.
You have job, say an average
job. It'll take 10 gallons Devoe and
12 or Is or ls or 90 of middlins
poor very poor and trash. You know
painters wages in your town. Put
the price of a gallon of paint and
the painters day wage together.
You can, we can't.
Devoe costs less than any inferior
paint; there are hundreds of them.
One paint is as good as another,
so long as it lasts good; one lasts
months ard another years; and the
one that goes furthest lasts longer.
Stewart & Kernaghan sells it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
Tribute to Mrs. Webb.

On last Saturday al Trenton was
thrown into mourning on account
of the death of Matte Holland, the
beloved wife of 4Mr. l. A. Webb.
She had been in bad health for
some time but no one dreamed that
the end was so near. She was about
her household duties only a few
hours before she died. Truly we
can say that no None has ever lived
in our community who was more
beloved than she. She was friend
to both old and young. Her gentle
spirit carried sunshine wherever she
went. She possessed the happy fac
ulty of adjusting her life to all cir.
cumstances.She was just as ready to
share the SORROWS of others as to
rejoice in time of prosperity.
Words fail when we try to tell of
her good influence in the communi.
ty. Truly she went about doing
good" We lind her life IN the
church model of devotion to du-
ty. She always did her part and
longed to be able to do more. She
attended the last service at her
church before her death. How tit.
tingly appropriate il was that the
last honor paid to her was on a
quiet Sabbath afternoon when a
very large crowd gathered at the
old church she loved 50 much to
pay the last tribute of respect and
love to the life of such a pure and
noble woman. She leaves a husband
and three little children who will
miss her, but may double portion
of the spirit she possessed abide
with them. The funeral service was
conducted by Rev. Broadus Dawson
who for the present is serving al
pastor during the absence of Rev.
G. L. Knight. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
Robinson-Reese Announcement.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson an
nounce the engagement and ap
preaching marriage of their daugh.
ter, Kate Coffin, to DR.. John T.
Reese, the marriage to ocous at the
home of the bride in North Augus.
ia at half past three o'clock in the
afternoon, September the tenth.
The Rev. Joseph Sewer, of the First
Presbyterian c.urch officiating.
The cere,n nony will be followed
by an informal reception. Miss Rob.
inson will be attended by Miss En-
ma Robinson as maid of honor, Miss
Georgia Reese, Miss Gladys Roun-
tree, and Miss Marian Rountree.
DR.. Reese will have DR.. Richard
Calhoun for his best man and the
other attendants will be Messrs.
Robert Coffin, Fraser Sofge and
Smith Rountree. Miss Robinson is
a very charming and attractive
young woman and her numerous
friends are entertaining very de-
lightfullv in her honor. Several par
ties were given for her last week
and others will be given betn cen
now and the wedding. Sincerest
congratulations are being show cred
on the DR.. Reese and his charming
fancee.-Augusta Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
Pretty Entertainment by Local
Talent, Sept. 9.

The ladies of the library associa-
ton and the guild of the Episcopal
church are jointly preparing beau
tiful entertainment to be presented
September 9. With these two
| Il 0 nbinations Edgefeld may look
forward to something good. Every
effort is being made to make this
entertainment grand success. The
best talent has been secured.
The first on the program will be
the Anvil Chorus sung by the gyp-
sizes from that beautiful opera, II
Trovatore. Two anvils will ring
out struck by the strong arms of
Capt. N. G. Evans and MIR. Willis
Duncan. In this scene Mrs. Royal
Shannonhouse as Azucena will sing
as the gypsies gather around her.
Mrs. Shannonhouse's beautiful voice
is always appreciated in Edge6eld
and treat is in store for all those
who attend. The next on program
will be the Sextette from Flora
Dora sung by six young ladies and
six young men. This will be very
attractive and will be sure to bring
an encore. Between acts Mr.. and
Mrs. Brooks Mayson with the vio-
lin and piano will play some of the
old sweet music which we all love
80 well.
The last on the program will be a
short play The Burflar's Alarm. %
This play will be enjoyed. 1t is full
of humor and very taking.
Cast of characters: The heroine
of the play is Miss Ruth Tompkins
as Violet; Miss Mary, maiden aunt
of Violet, Miss Georgia Mae Yates;
Miss Martha, maiden aunt of Vio-
let, Miss Josephine Woodson;
Bridget, the cook. Miss Hortensia
Woodson; Tillv Craig, the stage
struck maid, Miss Florence Peak;
Jack, Violet's lover, Mr.. Wad Al
len.
The ladies hope to have a packed
house as every effort is being made
to make this entertainment the best
they have ever had.
Reserved seats, 50c.; general ad-
mission. 35c.; csc for children un-
der twelve years of age.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
A Delightful Reception.

Monday evening Misses Edwardi
ma and Marion Blalock gave de-
lightful reception lin honor of thei,
guests, Misses Edna and Pauline
Wingo, of Spartanburg. The even.
ing was exceedingly pleasantly
spent by the large number of young
people who were honored with in
vitations. A very pleasing feature
was the musical program that was
arranged. The game or contest call
ed progressive conversation also
afforded delightful pastime. At the
conclusion of the musical program
the fair young hostesses served de-
licious refreshments.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
Suffered Eczema Fifty Years.
Now Well.

Seems a long time to endure the
burning, itching, smarting, skin
disease known as tetter" another
name for eczema. Seems good to
realize, also, that DR.. Hobson's Ec-
zema Ointment has proven a per.
feet cure.
Mrs. D. L. Kennedy writes:-
cannot sufficiently express my
thanks to you for your DR.. Hot
sons Eczema Ointment. 1t has
cured my letter, which has troubled
me for over fifty years" All drug
gists or by mail soc. Pfeiffer
Chemical Co., St. Louis, Mo-, Phil
adelphia, Pa.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-27
Remarkable Cure of Dysentery

/ was attacked with dysentery
about July Is, and used tine DOCTORS
medicine and other remedies with
no relief, only getting worse all the
time. was unable to do anything
and my weight dropped from las
to 125 pounds. suffered for about
two months when / was advised to
use Chamberlain's collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy. ! used two bot
ties of it and it gave me permanent
relief" writes 3 w Hill Of Snow
Hill, N. G. For sale by all dealers.