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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

Gifts that rank high in
appreciation by discrlm-
mating people.
You'll find what you
are looking for here and
you'll pay only what you
want TO at your store.
It's a great thing TO have a
store of your very own.
where you can do your
Christmas shopping with such
comfort, confidence and sat-
isfaction.
We have made our Tea
Room so attractive and con-
venient for groups of shop
pers TO rest, TO chat and TO
lunch that its popularity is
exceeding ITS capacity. A
dainty and delicious lunch at
a nominal price is a great fac
tor with the busy shopper,
and the everyday noon
lunchers have found that
economy, good lunches and
good service go hand in hand
here, in the most satisfactory
manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

given the mem bers OF our society
b. the executive council that the
Chicago rates would not be put
In force. some members seem 10
believe that IL the cases appealed
70 higher courts are reversed, the
executive council will immediate
IS. and before the next head camp.
put the Chicago rates into force.
Such belief il not IN accordance
with the facts and official action
taken. The cases appealed from
the Injunction DEGREES OF the
lower courts in Iowa and Illinois
10 the higher courts are appealed
for the purpose OF having these
courts of last resort define the
powers and rights OF the Modern
Woodmen OF America under our
charter. 10 modify or change
rates. II the membership should
30 desire. There Is no purpose on
the part OF the executive council
70 enforce these rates even If the
court authorized il The execu-
tive council believes in the right
and power OF the membership OF
our society 10 conduct its affairs.
and If these cases are reversed
the membership will have such
right.
Therefore. let Il be understood
once more and forever that by
order Of court a. well a. the
pledge and agreement OF the head
officers OF the Modern Woodmen
OF America and this official procla-
nation Of the executive council.
the rate question in our society is
left entirely 10 the Judgment and
wishes OF the membership.
a r. TALBOT. Head Consul.
q. ". HAYES, Head Clerk.
4. y BORT.
l. +. MURPHY,
r r. SMITH.
T. r KORNS.
:. :. TANNER.
Directors
Executive Council. VI. W. Of 4.
Prizes For Toledo.
The executive council also fixe,
pom the following amounts to b,
iven as prizes in the Foresters' drill
nd band concerts 70 be held at To
do next June in connection with IN.
-iennial meeting Of the head camp:
ResimentaI Competition.
irgf rrfza 90,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Handsome Umbrellas
for Presents

Choice styles for both men
and women, % and % inches. "a
YOU prefer; ivory, horn and mis-
sion handles. finest silk tafIeta
covers. silk cases and taSsels.
Surely you can be pleased here.
800. $50, $500, $3.50 and up
70 $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20

hold their enCampmeut in connection
with the head camp in Toledo and are
now planning on the big event There
will be about 5000 OF the uniformed
Foresters present and inspections will
take place with maneuvers. etc. eX-
Ectly the same as In the United States
army. The head camp date has been
set Tor June 10. l.. i and 10. Of next
year and many thousands OF Wood
men viii he present
In honor OF Director n. r. Smith OF
Brookfeld. Mo. a prominent and well
known officer Of the VI. W. a. the For
esters' camp Is 10 be known as the
z. r. Smith camp.
Allow Insurance Claims
The executive board OF the Wood
men which has been meeting in the
local institution this week adjourn ed
last evening with the intention OF re
converting again December 80, 1913.
for the purpose OF cleaning up all bust
ness for the year and starting the New
Year without any back Indebtedness
20 families Of deceased members. The
insurance claims allowed for the
month az the session just closed
amounted TO a total sum OF slice
444.0
MCNAMARA a Candidate
Formal announcement is made today
that Major c W. HAYES viii not be q
candidate for reelection as head clerk
OF the Woodmen a the next head camp
meeting which is 70 be held A. Toledo.
Il Is further stated that James Nc
Namara viii be a candidate for the Of
fee. He has been assistant head clerk
for a period OF 20 years and is thor
oughiy familiar with all the duties and
requirements OF the position and is
peculiarly well fitted TO acceptably i'll
the place.
Not Depository.
Press dispatches from Plsinheld. III.
commenting on the failure OF q pri-
vate bank At that place, state that the
Institution was the depository Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Sweaters for Men
and Boys.

An early selection will enable
YOU 70 choose just the size and
color YOU wish. prices suited TO
all purses, SOC, 75c, 500, $500
and up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Asks Divorce at Kenosha.

Especial . TIE Argus-J
Kenosha, Wis. Dec. 2O-Carl Kor-
zilius today filed suit here for divorce.
alleging desertion by his wife. who he
states Is now a resident of Rock Island,
IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Suggestions from the
Blanket Dept.

Imported and Domestic Auto
or steamer robes, rich two-toned
and Scotch plaids, some very
special values at $110O. $50,
5000 and $500.
Pretty plaid blankets, every
housekeeper likes them, blue.
pink. fawn. gray and yellow col
oriugS, from $500 to $4.35 pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Christmas Specials

silk Auto Scaris in printed
crepe de chine. hemstitched ends.
nearly two yards long, while 6
dozen last. these scarfs are $50
Seed Pearl Hat Pins, some
thing entirely new, while 50 last
each 25c
tNot more than two 70 one
customer
Solid Silver Picture Frames.
new and very dainty, the SOC
ones for 3Se the SlOG size CSC
Solid Silver letter seals. heavy,
finely wrought handles. about %
OF the S1O0 and $50 ones. Mon
day. 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Italian Copper Finish
StatuarV

About twenty-five subjects of
busts and statues. selling as high
as $500, Monday and while they
last, each $191.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Foresters At Toledo

The annual head camp meeting OF
the NoOdmen order in Toledo this
year viii doubtless prove one OF the
most successful the order has ever
enjoyed The Foresters. the uni
formed auxiliary Of the NJ ". A will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Senior Team Prize Drill.
Junior Team Prize Drill.

Rock Island will be represented in
the contest for the senior team prize
10y the team from camp &c. Elmer +
Johnson. chief
Total { a.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
FRESH VEGETABLES

gaaI.fover. mushrooms cuclubsrs.
.cr house tomatoes -.lisI,-. bunch
onions. celery. l,.F lettuce. parsley.
cabbage. carrots. -Grr.Ts. green pep
pr-s- sweet pgrarut- vegetable 1ge-
tsrs. Hubbard squash. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Hard
COnfOrters
Children's Rockers

A late shipment just in from
factory are priced very attract
lively for quick selling Leather.
cite upholstered seats, wide arms,
fumed oak finish, $129 and $19s.
Furniture Dept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-20
Mcnamara a Candidate.
Not Depository.

Press dispatches from Plsinfeld. III.
commenting on the failure OF q pri-
vate bank At that place. state that the
institution was the depository Of the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
SHERIFF ON TRAIL.
Sheriff Larson, of Clayton County
Looking for Suspects in the Mo-
meek Locality.

A week ago the decomposed re-
mains of young man named Coop
er were found in the timber near
Edgewood in the south part of Clay
ton county. His whereabouts had
not been known for about five weeks
and the condition of his body indi-
Gated he had been dead that length
of time. A bullet hole was found
il his head and revolver with sew
eral empty chambers was found be-
meath one of his knees. His death
was first thought to have been a case
of suicide but an investigation on the
part of the coroner has brought out
some suspicious incidents and there
is a possibility of his having been
the victim of foul play.
When last seen Cooper was in the
company of a man and two woman
of rather questionable character.
His presence is reported to have
been Objectionable to the man and
threats were made. About the time
Cooper disappeared the trio hurried
ly packed what few belongings they
Lad and shipped them to Wan
kon. They were called for by an
other party and hauled away. On
Monday Sheriff Bergemeyer of
Clayton county, arrived here and
the following morning was joined
by Coroner Zeerley of that county.
With Sheriff Larson they sought the
whereabouts of the trio over in the
Moneek locality south of Frankville.
This had been their destination af-
ter leaving Clayton county but it
was found they had moved again to
some point in Wisconsin east of La
Crosse. Sheriff Bergemeyer has
gone there and in case Of their ap-
prehension will bring them back to
Elkader to give an account of them
selves.-Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
New School For CrescO.

Geo. L. Gill has been awarded the
contract for new school building
to be erected this season. The price
was about $4,000 and was the
lowest in competition with the bids
of Martin Johnson, of Cresco, and a
Mason City contractor. The plan
of rebuilding the present primary
building was abandoned, as con-
tractors would make practically no
allowance for the building, conse-
quently new building 42x72, two
stories in height, will be erected.
The building will have four rooms
ard somewhat after the style of the
First Ward school building. Its To-
cation will probably be on the north
west corner of the High School cam
pus. Work will commence at once
but 1t will probably not be nearly
for occupancy before January 1st.-
Plain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
GAME WARDEN GIVEN DUCKING.
Three Offenders of the Law Throw
Him Into the Cedar River.

Deputy Game Warden Winn
White OF Charles City was the vic
tim OF an unusual experience last
week while in the pursuit of his Of
fetal duties. The humorous, side
OF the affair appealed to Mr.. White
so forcibly this morning that he told
the story, says the Press.
Mr.. White has been convinced for
several weeks past that some one
was using a net to catch fish with
in the waters of the Cedar below the
dam. He quietly strolled down the
river skirting the south bank of the
stream until he came to Sandy
Point. Mr.. White carefully secret
ed himself in the underbrush and
awaited developments. After dark
ness had settled over the river
voices were heard on the river bank
and the alert game warden crept to
point where he could command the
entire situation. His surprise NAV
be imagined when he saw two men
industriously placing a seine in mid
stream. He waited until the men
came ashore then stepped out of his
hiding place to make the arrest.
Just at this moment third party,
whom Mr.. White had not seen,
jumped out of the brush and land
ed squarely on the warden's back.
With arms pinioned closely to his
side Mr.. White could do nothing but
watch the operators quietly and
skillfully draw in the net and gath
er up the articles which had been
brought along. When all was ready
the trio took hold of the guardian
of the peoples rights and threw
him into the stream.
When Deputy Warden White came
to the surface of the water the Of
tenders were heard making a rapid
getaway through the brush some
ten rods distant.-Charles City
Daily Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
MARINE SEARCHLIGHT.
Milwaukee Railroad Installs Three
Million Candle Power Search.
light on River Division
Train.

A new feature on American rail-
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Ry.
The Fast Mall, leaving the Twin
Cities in the evening, has been
equipped with new type of marine
searchlight of three million candle
power that throws a stream of light
for a distance of three miles. The
searchlight is adjusted on the obser-
walton platform and is in charge of
en- experienced operator. The light
can be swayed ninety degrees from
right to left and forty-fve degrees
upwards.
The train with the searchlight
made it's initial trip Thursday eve
hing, and one of the officials rode
down to see how passengers liked
the new feature. He states, The
seachlight made a decided hit, and
it is the first instance of an Amer
lean Railroad providing a means for
it's patrons to view the scenery after
Hightfall.'
The "St. Paul. Road parallels the
Mississippi for over one hundred
miles. The river boats, curious
shaped rock formations, and a
wealth of green foliage furnishes in
tensely interesting panorama to play
this wonderful light on. 1t also fur
nishes amusement for passengers,
and probably some discomfort for
affectionate country couples who
suddenly find enough illumination
thrown on them to sustain breach
of promise suit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
FAILURE UNKNOWN in TOWN
Jewell, Ia, Lays Claim To Record
For Its Business Stability.

Webster City, Ia, July 28.-The
town Of Jewell, south of this city,
claims the record in Iowa for bust
ness stability among towns of it's
size. 1t has population around
1900 and never in all it's history
has there been failure in the town.
Mayor William Anderson is the au-
thority for this statement.
Not only has there never been a
failure in the town, but Mayor An
derson makes the further claim that
every man who ever went into bust
ness in Jewell has made money.
And while there is no way to accur-
ately determine exactly how many
automobiles there are in the town,
it has long been claimed hereabouts
that Jewell has more autos in pro-
portion to her population than any
other town in this section of the
state. This latter condition is indi-
cative of the wonderful business
prosperity which Mayor Anderson
claims for the town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Individual Rights.

Rolfe Arrow--"Some people glory
in the success of prohibition. They
are easily satisfied. 1t is the can
did opinion of the writer, based upon
a statement or two heard and a thing
for beer in this locality last week.
OF course, it was not all for home
consumption, many of the orders
coming from Pocahontas, perhaps
most of them, on account of the
Rock Island refusing to ship liquor,
and the NJ. & st. l.. and Northwest
ern not yet having the lid down.
Still as shipping point the liquor
must be charged to Rolfe. We can't
say that it looks much like parch-
ed community with this record star
ring it in the face. Perhaps the hea-
Wy amount of shipments may have
been caused by the rumor that af-
ter July / all railroads would dis
continue shipping liquor into dry
territory on account of the Webb
bill; not because it could not be
done, but because of the position in
which it places the railroad agent.
For how is he to tell whether a man
shipping liquor wants it for his own
use or for illegal sale.
"A man who has peacefully inbib-
ed all his life might turn bootlegger
tomorrow and implicate the rail-
roads. The prediction is made that
this move will force the liquor
question in Iowa into prominence.
Men who have quietly ordered their
liquor for years, and opposed the
saloon for the harm it might have
done, are now making threats that
of they can get a chance they would
do all they can to secure the sa-
looms. Possibly the Webb bill will
prove to be the last straw in many
communities that will break the
back of the prohibition camel. 1t
interferes with the individual rights
of some people. ADV.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
TAMA MAN MURDERED.
CorOner's Jury Holds That Motive
of Murder was Robbery.

July 21.-Joe Taylor, who has
been proprietor of the lunch room
near the coal chutes at Tama, was
shot through the heart about nine
thirty on Saturday evening. He had
left his restaurant and started for
town walking along the Northwest
ern right-of way. Five shots were
heard and soon Taylor's lifeless body
was discovered. A large calibre re-
volver had been used
A number of motives have been
advanced as to the cause of the MUIR
der, the more probable one being
that of robbery, since it was known
that Mr.. Taylor had about $500 on
his person, which was gone when
the body was searched. Taylor s
diamond ring and watch were not
taken.
No clue of the murderer has been
found, or direct evidence centered
on anyone. The inquest or coron-
er's jury returned verdict on Tues
day that Taylor had come to his
death at the hands of persons un-
known, and from the evidence pre-
sented 1t was evident that robbery
was the motive for the crime.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Auto Loses Wheel.

Last Sunday as DR.. r. E. Glew
was conveying a Ford full of girls
to picnic north of town, it was
discovered little way beyond the
former w. C. Dresser farm that the
olives and pickles had been forgot
ten. Turning round to return for
them, Doc" pulled the throttle wide
open and was feeding the machine
all the juice it could eat, and was
soon hitting it up at merry clip,
when of a sudden there was a jar
and it was discovered that the rear
left hand wheel had fallen off, being
unable to keep up with the pace.
The doctor held the car in the road
and they came to a standstill after
several rods with nobody hurt. Mayor
Beucher's Rambler pulled them into
Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
LOST 1920 MATCHING PENNIES
SHARES Clean Rock Rapids, Iowa,
Man i'm Funny Game in
Boston.

James A. Edgerton, of Rock Rap
ids, Ia, was victim last week for
the penny matching" sharps, who
have found many victims in Boston
recently.
The penny Watchers" met Edger-
ton at the South station. Sporting
matters were discussed, and as they
strolled along the two strangers
pointed out various places of inter
est. The men suggested little
penny matching" and then sudden
ly decided that perhaps it would not
be wise for them to indulge in the
game as they did not know Mr..
Edgerton. Perhaps they said, he
might be regular gambling chap
He assured them that he was not
gambler, and then imagined that the
men were suspicious OF each other.
He began to have little confidence
in himself, and when 1t was finally
decided to match he went to 1T and
was parted from his roll. me
amount lost by Edgerton was $40.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Tramp Sets Fire To Barn.

Marshalltown, Ia, July 2S.-
When Mrs. Park Wells, wife of a
farmer living north of here, near
Pomeroy, entered her barn yester-
day she saw a strange man leave the
harm by another door. Just as he
stepped from the building the man
who appeared to be a tramp, threw
lighted match into a pile of hay
In an instant the hay was ablaze
and the barn was totally destroyed
together with its contents, causing a
loss of $1,000. A searching party
in automobiles is securing the coun.
try looking for the lamp.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
A WOMAN'S WORK

sometimes reduces her strength to the
depths of weakness-her devotion to
household cares prevents sufficient
rest and recreation. Thousands of
women in this condition find SCOTS
Emulsion exactly what they need; it
is predigested body-food SO medically
perfected that every drop yields direct
returns in Strengthening the organs
and tissues and in making healthy,
life-sustaining blood. SCOTS Emulsion
is devoid of alcohol or any harmful
drugs, and overcomes tiredness and
nervousness in marvellous way.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
ENDS LIFE ON GRAVE.
Farmer Living Near NOrthwoOd
Sends a Bullet Through Head.

Mason City, Ia, July 2S.-Contin-
uous trouble with his family and be-
reaved because of the death of IA
vorite daughter, resulted in the sui
eide of Fred Urfer, living north of
Northwood, near the Minnesota
state line, whose dead body was
found on the daughters grave. The
child died recently and was buried
near the corner of the home instead
of the cemetery.
A note left by Urfer read:
'Who comes first will find me at
the northwest corner of the house. !"
He had tied a mirror in tree
which was used in aiming the gun
at the back of his head. He used a
22 calibre rifle.
He leaves considerable property
besides a wife and family, with
whom however, he has been estrang-
ed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Something New for DEBORAH Readers.

The Capital is now issuing night
paper containing the late news, mar
kets and base ball results from prac-
tically all games in all leagues.
This issue reaches our office for
early morning delivery.
Present subscribers of the Capital
are now receiving this paper.
New subscriptions will be accept
ed for this edition at the Bargain
Period Rate of $500 for one year.
Leave subscriptions at this office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Auto Is StriDped.

Mason City, Ia, July 2S.-Over
500 worth of tires, robes and 9TH
er valuable fixtures were stripped
from the automobile of w. P. Fitch
last night by thieves who broke in
to his garage. The tires were taken
from the wheels, and the machine
found lacked up, this morning, as
left by the visitors. The police
have no clue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Kills A Large Rattle Snake.

Mrs. Frank Belts, nee Bertha Nc
Mullen, of North McGregor, last
Saturday hearing fuss among
her young chicks, proceeded to make
an investigation. She found a rat
tie snake four feet in length, which
she promptly killed with an axe
Seven rattles were taken therefrom
as a trophy by the brave little wo-
Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Bee Swarm Takes Possession of Bed

Buck Grove, Ia, July 2S.-Going
to bed in the dark, as is their GUS
tom, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels '. improve of
Buck Grove, heard a buzzing noise.
Securing light they found swarm
of bees had taken possession of
their bed. The bees have made
their home in the walls of the house
for years, but they have gone too
far, and now will be thrown out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
The Richest Man i'm the World.

Could spend his entire fortune try
ing to make better remedy for
rheumatism than Meritol Rheuma-
tism Powders. If you only knew
their value you would use this Won
derful remedy for rheumatism.
by physicians and all
who have tried it. e. j. Parman,
sole agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Usage Store Entered.

Usage, Iowa, July 2S.-Three
Usage grocery stores were entered
last night. About SIS was taken
from the store of William Boyer
and nothing from the others. One
was entered from the rear, the yeggs
breaking window. Waterloo
bloodhounds were secured, but they
seemed to take no interest.-Osage
News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-30
Little Child Scalded To Death.

Webster City, Ia, July 2S.-Lit-
tie James, the year and a half old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie James,
who reside east of this city, died to-
day after being accidentally and IA
tally scalded yesterday. A pail OF
boiling water was sitting on the
back porch and the little fellow, who
was playing there, tipped it over on
himself.