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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

noon from the home Of the brother,
Martin Marcussen, 224S West Fourth
street. with interment in Paramount
cemetery.
At the advanced age of SO years.
Mrs Susan Kelly, a resident here for
the past 81 years, died at a local hos
pital after brief illness. Mrs. Kelly
was born Oct. Il, 1924, in Ireland She
came here 81 years ago from Philadei-
phia, where she was married 10 Pat-
rick Kelly. Her husband preceded her
in death 40 years ago. She is survived
by a son, Edward, and daughter,
Miss Susan Kelly. both of this city.
besides two grandsons, Thomas and
James O'Kane, all of Davenport. The
body was removed to the Hailigan fu-
neral parIors, and the funeral was held
from there at $3.50 o'clock this morn
ing, with services at 9 o'clock at ST.
Mary's church. Interment was made
in the Holy Family cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11
WATERFOWL

The Royal Neighbors met Thursday
evening in regular session at the home
of Mrs George Allsbrow
Mrs. Isetta Hendricks and Mrs. Por
1 ter spent Sunday in Moline at the
home of Miss Nina Beck.
Mrs. ]. d. Allsbrow and Mrs. Charles
Nelson were Moline shoppers Wednes
day
Mrs. E. K Ausbrook of Rock Island
was in WATERFOWL Wednesday and
attended the NJ. E. aid society meet,
ing.
Marion Walker is putting up a
building at the rear of his residence
lot, which he will use as a grocery
store.
James Corbin, Jr., is very sick with
pneumonia at the home of his father
here. -
Mrs. w. d. Kitchens mother and
brother, Charles, left Saturday after
weeks visit here. They went TO
Jacksonville before returning to their
home at Versailles.
A SON of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Boyle is quite sick with typhoid fever.
Little Hiram Drake, who has been
quite sick, is much better.
Miss Isethel Ausbrook of Rock Is
land is a guest of Miss Florence Axel-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs, Jess Gordon have
moved from the woolenzien house to
one of the new company houses on
State street, East Moline.
Mrs. William Parker went to Port
Byron Friday.
Mrs. Charles Hayes OF Pekin, Ill,
is guest at the home of Mrs. William
Bishop, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Willis of Moline
were guests Sunday at w. w. Willis
home.
Mrs. F. B. Xix was a Rock Island
shopper Thursday
Mrs. Charles Johnson, mother of
Mrs. w. Willis, who has been sick for
soma time past. is reported improved.
The Methodist Aid society will hold
its annual country fair the
last of this month. They will make
a speciality of aprons and quilts and
comforts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ferris have moved
from Barstow and are occupying the
Ferris home here.
Mrs. T. Chambers, Mrs. w. Willis
and Mrs. w. G. Ausbrook visited Sun
day at the home of Mrs. Irene Carney
in Silvis.>
Inez Mccain of Moline visited Mon
day and Tuesday at the E. Tabor
home here.
Miss Mary Pearsall of Port Byron
is at the Otto Peterson home
Minnie. the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lohrman, fell down the
stairs Monday at Woodmen hall, where
she is attending school and broke
her arm.
Dick Mercer was in Hillsdale Fri
day on business.
w. F. Filbert and John Schave went
this week to points in Mississippi
A hard times ball was given at the
hospital here Wednesday evening for
DR.. Gambill, who is leaving for
two years school course at New York.
Mrs. Mary Schave was hostess
to a number of friends at
dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rolla Bailey were
Hillsdale visitors Friday.
The family of John McGilvary spent
Sunday at the John Swanson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Scott visited
Sunday in East Moline at the home
Of Will Alexander.
Mrs. Charles Coleman was a bust |
ness caller in Moline Thursday.
Next Friday evening, Nov. II, a I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11
DAY IN DAVENPORT

returns From Teachers' Meet
. vocational and Industrial work for
boys and girls in the public schools
; VIII be one Of the principal things to
take up the attention Of the Iowa
State Teachers association during the
coming year. says Superintendent
Frank L. Smart, who has returned
!. from attending the convention OF the
association in Des Moines. To investi-
gate this line OF education, the Better
Iowa Schools commission has been
continued Superintendent Smart is
p member OF this commission The
association also voted IN Appropriation
for committee 10 investigate and
report on a teachers pension law.
Principal George z Marshall of the
z high school. one of the Davenport peda-
gogues at the meeting. was elected
member OF the board of control OF
the Iowa High School Athletic asso-
citation. Mr. Marshall has been a mem
Der OF this board for several years
and now has three years more TO serve.
He also conducted the Latin round
table at the convention on the subject:
Boys and Girls in Latin" The Dav-
export teachers in attendance were
shall: Mrs. A o. Sheriff. William Reu-
ter. Ernest Otto. z. s. WindIey and
z. J. Mittelbuscher.
Record Sunday Attends nce.-All rec
ords for attendance ar a Davenport
Sunday school were broken Sunday at
the First Christian church. Of which
Rev. J. T. Houscr IS the pastor. The
attendance was I,20S. There were 266
men in one class. 3fS women in anoth- |
or class and the children were divided
into numerous classes The Soldiers
Orphans Home band furnished music /
for the day. All the new rooms IN I
the church were occupied for the first /
time. The dedication will take place I
next Sunday.
Cooper Gets Bonds.-Charles T. I
Cooper was released from the Scott I
county jail yesterday under $1,000 4
bonds signed by Z. VI. Kehoe. a Gin 4
ton hotel proprietor. The Davenport I
attorney Is thus assured OF his lib
erty until the Iowa supreme court de-
cides IN his appeal taken from the
local dis~rict court Cooper has been
confined IN the county jail since he
was sentenced by Judge Donegan last
Monday 10 an indeterminate sentence
OF not 10 exceed seven years in the
peliitentiary, after he was convicted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

given and a very pleasant afternoon
was spent.
Mrs. w. A. Longley left Saturday for
a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Garrett in Abingdon and
relatives in Maquoin.
Mrs. ]. 4. Wells and son, Master Ev-
erett, went to Davenport to visit Mrs
Wells mother, Mrs. S. Everett, who
is having her eyes treated in st. Luke's
hospital in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

j am able. L had
nervous spells, fe-
male weakness and
terrible bearing
down pains cry
month. / also suf-
fered much with my
right side The pain
started in my back
and extended around
my right side, and
the doctor told me it
was organic in1am-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

Obituary Reeord.-Word has been
| received here by Mrs. w. A. Fox. No
LorenZen building. telling of the
death of her son-in-law, c. ]. Annis
who passed away at his home In
Council Bluffs. He had been i'll for
about two years. Death occurred at
the home of his parents. Miss Flor.
ence Fox of this city left for Council
Bluffs and will be present at the
/ funeral. held today.
Funeral services for the late Oscar
T. Brandt, who died Saturday after
noon. will be held at o'clock Wed
nesday afternoon from the family resi-
dence, 1910 Washington street, with
fnterment in Paramount cemetery. Mr..
Brandt was born in Davenport April
%, 1851. He has lived in this city
all OF his life. Perforation OF the
stomach caused his death. He is sur
viyed by his wife, Mrs. Anna Brandt,
two children, Lenora and Chester
Brandt, his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. III.
Brandt OF Davenport, and two sisters,
Mrs Hulda Sindt and Mrs. Laura
Waagge Three brothers. John. Ru-
doIph and Robert Brandt, also survive.
Arising from his bed at the home OF
his brother I'm Washburn. Ill. Sunday
morning, Clark z. Reed. well known
Davenport business man, prominent in
Masonic lodge circles, died at $50
O'Clock. Heart failure Is attributed TO
have been the cause OF death. He was
e5 years old Mr.. Reed, who conduct
ed a plumbing shop ON East Third
street. left Davenport Friday for Wash
burn 10 visit his brother, and TO &C
company his wife home. When he
arose Sunday he appeared in his usual
robust health. Five minutes later he
was dead For 35 years Dir. Reed had
been a resident OF Davenport. and was
well known among business men in
the city. He was prominent in Ma
sonic lodge circles. a member Of DaT-
export lodge No. 81. A F. & A NJ, Of
ST. Simon OF Cyrene commandery.
Knights Tempsar, and also Of Zere-
phath consistory No 4, Scottish rite
He was past eminent commander of
the commandery. Funeral services
were held at 9 o'clock today from the
home. 1047 Arlington avenue, with In
terment IN Oakdale. cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Augusta Luett. 80 years
old, died at a local hospital after a
brief illness. She was brought to the
hospital a few days ago. unconscious
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11
farm ER'S WIFE
ALMOST A WRECK
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound-Her
Own Story.

Westwood, Md am a farmert /;
wife and do most of my own work whes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

banquet will be given for the young
people of WATERFOWL, to be held at
the Baptist church. A chicken sup
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

, New Tariff Sheets Arrive.-The new
tariff sheets for eastern trunk line ter
ritory. effective next Saturday, Nov.
10. have been received at the Daven-
port offices OF the various railroads.
The new tariff provides for a 5 per
cent increase in the rates on all com
modities. Davenport, with Rock Is
land and Moline. is still on the same
basis as East Burlington, the rates be-
ing several cents a hundred higher
than the st. Louis rates. The sfvance
is general on all commodities from
eastern trunk line territory TO all Mis-
sissippi river points. and is made in
accordance with the announcement re-
Gently made by the railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

gil Ffftecnth ST., (Second Floor,
MOLINE, ILL.
Hours--Open only on Wednes-
DAYS from in the afternoon I'M
til 9 in the evening and Friday
evening z to Q, and Sunday
mornings, to H. During other
days call at Davenport ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

per will be served by the ladies OF
both aid societies. A royal good time
is looked forward to.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

Building Permits. - The following
building permits were issued by Clerk
Fred Friedholdt of the Davenport
board OF public works: Contractor F.
A. Fredericks for William Ransom,
one-story cut stone bungalow. north
east corner Sixth and Iowa streets. 3d.
500: Osborn Construction company for
T. b. Carson, garage, Mcclellan
Heights. $1,000: II. F. Steen for Rob
art Saddler. two-story frame dwelling,
Hancock avenue. north OF Rocking
ham, $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

Police Officials Examined. - Appli-
cants for positions on the police and
fire departments are being examined
by the Davenport police and fire com
mission. There are two vacancies on
the police department and one on the
fire department. On file with the city
clerk are half a dozen applications.
Although there is supposed to be in
the hands of Chief Schramm and
Chief Denger a list of 10 names from
which to select men TO fill vacancies,
this number OF names has never yet
been secured and the results of past
examinations were two or three men
passing the test.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

Fireman Ninrod Gets Big Bag
trail station. under which f1reman's
garb he hides the breast OF a bold
and intrepid hunter, has returned from
a vacation spent on Genesa bar. II
T. stated on good authority that the
nirnrod, during his sojourn. got a bag
of 456 ducks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

on a charge of false pretenses- After
sentence was. imposed Cooper fied
notice Of appeal TO the supreme court.
His bonds were fixed at $1,000. Since
that time he has been endearoring TO
secure a bondsman- The bond was
approved by the clerk OF district court
Of Clinton county and received the
70 X" of County Attorney Fred
Vollmer.
Play TO Be Given at Burtis.-"The
Orchestra Comique," which the boost
er committee of the Lend-a-Hand club
is to present Nov. II, and which was
first announced TO be given at Unity
hall, will instead be put on az the Bur-
tbs The change of plans has been
made because of the great attraction
which the play promises to be, and
the better facilities for proper staging
that are offered at the theatre. The
regular monthly meeting OF the club
will be held Wednesday night with
supper at 6:15 in the club dining room.
An unusually interesting program is
promised for the evening. There will
be numbers by the Arion orchestra of
Rock Island, which is composed of five
young women under the direction Of
Mrs. j. ". Castro. and the Camp Fire
Girls. who gave an entertainment at
the Berea church recently. have been
asked 10 repeat their program. The
usual social hour Will be enjoyed, and
there will be a business session when
for the play will be dis
cussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-11

N. w. Cor. Fourth and brady Streets,
Davenport, lows.
Hours-Every day. q m. TO p.
M except Wednesday. Wednesday
hou-s to IL only. Tuesday and sat-
urday evenings. to Q. Closed on
Sundays.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-01

cause of his persistence in chaneng-
ing all lightweights, was the butt for
with great idea-One that he never
dreamed would have it's consumma-
ton and that was that he could beat
Rivers.
IF there is one lightweight that I
can beat, it is Rivers, % was his fire.
quent assertion long before he had
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-01

San Francisco, CAL, July L.
Fatalism has no place in the make
up of the usual run of boxers, but
Willie Richie has the mark of fatal
ism highly developed and nothing
will more fifty illustrate this chaTac-
teristic of the champion than vic
tory over Joe Rivers.
Many moons ago when Willie, be-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-25
Stockton.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the NJ. z.
Church was entertained on Thursday OF
last week at the home Of Mrs. Caroline
Johnson. The society was reorganlzed,
and the following officers were elected:
President. Mrs. Ella Tull; Nice-Presl-
dent. Miss Sadie Mason Secretary, Miss
Margie hickman. Assistant Secretary,
Miss Melissa Jones: Treasurer. Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Marshall. Chairman of Membership
Committee, Mrs. Eva Disharoon; Chair
man of Social Committee. Mrs. Stella
Merritt; Chairman of Visiting Commit
tee, Mrs. Caroline Johnson.
Mrs. Levin Conner visited friends in
Crisiield this week.
Mr.. George r. Marshall Of George
town. was home few days last week.
MIR. Walter Sharpley. who is employ
cd on the Pennsylvania Railroad, with
a run between Philadelphia and New
YORK. spent few days OF last week
with his parents in Stockton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gather Hall. Of POGO
moke City, spent Sunday with her sister.
Mrs. William Hill.
Mrs. Ella Davis. who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. George Mason. lett
Saturday for Pocomoke City. where she
will visit friends before returning to her
home in Philadelphia.
Mr. Leslie Conner is home from Col
deg College. Wilmington, on visit.
Miss Hattie Jones. who is visiting
friends in Snow HILL was the guest Of
Mrs Clayton J purnell, at the home of
Mr.. Thomas F. Wharton, this week.
Miss Nellie DRYDEN. Of Salisbury. is
the guest of her cousin Miss Cecilia
Houston
Miss Florence Marshall was the guest
of Miss Lucile Young IN Pocomoke City,
during the festivities attendant on the
Young Turner wedding. She also at
tended the linen shower given by Mrs.
J. Harry Young last Friday. in honor Of
Miss Lucille Young.
Rev. Milton McCann closed has revi-
val services al Remsons last Sunday
evening, and he has been assisting
Rev. v A. Miller IN the services al
Portersville.
Miss Mary Parker spent the week
end with friends in Grdletree.
Miss Emma Sheppard has returned
home from a visit TO friends at POGO
moke City.
Mr.. John f Cherrix left this week
for Cape Charles. where he has accepted
q position.
Mr.. Stewart Bromley has sold his no.
tel property to MIR. James Davis. who
will take charge next May. Mr.. Brom-
Icy is making preparations to build a
handsome house on his suburban prop
erty.
Miss Eleanor Nelson accompanied her
mother. Mrs. Il. H. Nelson, Of New
Church, on a visit to Baltimore this
week
Mrs. Mccain is visiting her son, Rev.
Milton Mccain
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-25

mis-. surprised their many friends by
driving to Wizards Thursday night. and
being married. They took the early
train Friday morning for Baltimore.
Mr.. Denard Campbell made business
trip to Baltimore Monday.
Mr. Arlie Hudson spent Saturday and
SUNDAY in town.
Miss Beulah Hudson. of st. Martins.
spent Sunday with her sister. Mrs. T.
A. Wimbrow.
Don't forget to attend the Eiallow en-
festival on the school lawn on the even
ing of November LIST.
Many of our people are being enter
tanned in the evening by the show, that
has been here the past week.
Miss Dorothy Elderdice, graduate
of the Boston School of Oratory and Ex-
preston, will give an evenings enter
tainment on October 9th, in the Hall
at Whaleyvillc Miss Eldcrdicc has the
reputation Of thoroughncss in this line
of work. The doors will be opened
promptly at 7.30. p. m. Everybody
welcome Only Is cents admission.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-25
WhaleyvilIe.

Mr. Percy White. of Salisbury. was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. c. A. Hol-
land. Sunday.
Miss Lille Wells. Of Pittsville, was
the guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
y. Wells. Saturday and Sunday
Miss Helen Hastings. of Berlin, visited
her aunt. Mrs. s. J. Ayres. over Sun
day
Mrs. A. +. Collins, of Showells. spent
Saturday with Mrs. James Dale. return
ing Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. Jas.
Dale and two daughters. Misses Mary
and Virginia Dale.
Mr.. n. j. Wimbrow left Monday for
North Carolina, where he will spend
several days on business.
Mrs. James Hall spent Friday in Ber-
lin shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. John ID. McCabc. Of
Showells. were the guests of her par
ents Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Dale and family also
Mr.. James Dale and son. Phillips. mo-
tored to Lewes. Del. Sunday. They
reported an enjoyable trip.
Miss Alice Donaway, the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James Dona-
way. and Mr.. benjamin Dennis. the
youngest son Of Mr. and Mrs. Con Den
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-25
klej Grange

Mr.. and Mrs. George Hammond spent
last SUNDAY with relatives in Snow Hill.
Mrs. T. l. Tarr and Mrs. Geo. Ham
mond spent last Thursday with friends
in Snow Hill
Miss Ella Gordy. Of Girdletree. spent
last Thursday with her friend. Miss
Alma Tarr.
Mr. Arthur Robinson has returned to
his home. after spending few weeks
in Harrington, Del.
Mr. and Mrs Lee Gordy and son spent
last Saturday and Sunday with her
mother. Mrs. Martha Richardson. near
Snow Hill
Mr.. and Mrs George Robinson visited
Pocomoke City last Thursday.
Mrs. Lee Pilchard spent last Satur-
day and Sunday with his parents near
Stockton.
The Ladies Aid will be entertained
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs 7 T. Tarr
Friday evening.
Miss Winnifred Jones made a bust
ness trip to Snow Hill one day last
week.
Miss Winnifred K Jones gave party
last Thursday evening. which was en-
joyed oy all that were present The
home vas beautifully decorated for the
occasion. Games were INDUCED in I'M
til a late hour. when refreshments were
served Among the young people that
were present were: Misses Annie How
ard. OF Connecticut. Bessie VI. Gordy,
Alma Tarr. Viola Tarr. Ella Gordy. Es-
sic Robinson. Winnie Jones, Mrs Sadie
Pruitt. and Mildred and Gladys Carter,
and Messrs Leslie Payne. Lee Pilchard.
Orley S. Gordy. Harvey Redden. Daniel
Collins, John Boston. Earl Outen. Her
man Ards. Milton Adkins, Arthur and
Willie Robinson, Charley Howard. Har-
vey Tarr. Wal ace Redden Clyde Hol-
land. and Elmer Denston.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-25
Victory!

From all over the State comes
cheering news for the Democ-
racy. From Allegany 70 Wor-
cester the white man ; party is
marching on to victory. The
enemy is demoralized as il
never was before. The Pro-
gressive Republicans are charg-
ing that they have been tricked
in having their State ticket
turned down and Hon. George
l.. Wellington Charles jerome
Bonaparte. Mr.. Mcdonald. and
other followers of Roosevelt,
are condemning the Republican
leaders for the treatment that
has been handed out to them.
They say the same old Taft
steam roller is being put in use
to the Queens taste, and they
are not very choice IN their
opinions Of Secretary Of State
Graham.
Progressive Republicans in
greet numbers have declared
that they will get even with
the Republican machine by vot-
ling the straight Democratic
ticket from top to bottom.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-25

Blair Lee. Harrington and
Magruder are making a Won
derful campaign over the State.
Their election assures a Demo
cratic United States senator
and Democratic Board Of Pub
lie Works. which. with The Ger
taintv of a Democratic Legisla-
ture, keeps the Democracy in
power in Maryland.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-25
Melbourne

Mr.. and Mrs Paul Jones and daugh.
ter. Elizabeth. and his mother. Mrs.
Sarahwise Jones. Of near Pocomoke
City. spent Sunday at the home of their
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Ward, of
this place.
Providence permitting, there will be
preaching at Remson's NJ. f. Church
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. by the
pastor. Rev. Milton McCann. Sunday
School at half past two o'clock. Every
body is cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs, f. J. Reid. accompanied
by her parents and sister. Mrs. VIM.
T. Taylor and Mrs Joseph Richardson
of Stockton. attended the Old School
Baptist meeting. which was held in
Salisbury Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Richardson. of Stockton,
spent Wednesday with her cousin, Miss
Blanche Reid
We are glad to welcome our new
school teacher, Miss Winnie Jones, VINO
will take the place vacated by Miss
Nina Bell
Many of our people attended the
Democratic meeting. which was held
ia Masons Opera House Snow Hill, on
Tuesday Of this week
We are glad that there was so much
success during the revival meeting,
which was held at Remson's NJ. +.
Church. conducted by the pastor. Rev.
Milton Mccain
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Taylor. OF near
klej Grange. spent Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Wimbrow.
We are glad to report that Mr.. Berk-
ley Fisher is improving.