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Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

The Monroe City ChautauQua will
open with lecture by William
Rainey Bennett, "Ghe Man Who
Can" He has been tried in the
uncrring cruCible Of public opinion
and has stood the test. Like most
men who make good, Dr. Bennett
was raised on & farm, and has
warmed his bare feet on frosty
mornings where the cows have lain
He worked his way through col
lege-startinS il with ten dollars
he graduated with money in his
pocket, having paid his way by
singing. Since then he has done
post graduate york in two univer-
sites, and still has enough sense to
farm. DR.. Bennett has held three
pastorates: Chicago, Ill Darlington,
Wis, and Marion, Ind. Two of
these have recalled him after he
entered the lecture field. For five
years he had. perhaps, the largest
popular following of any preacher
in the State of Indiana, crowding
every Sunday evening the largest
church auditorium in a city of 80
900 to the utmost with all kinds and
conditions of men and women. His
sermon-lectures were published in
full as a feature of the News Irib-
une. These articles, some of them,
found their way to New York and
San Francisco, and were published
widely. Mr.. Benefits voice is a
rich robust tenor. which without
strain reaches the uttermost part of
tent or auditorium, his softest tones
carrying easily. And finally, DR..
Bennett has in addition to educa-
tional experience, personality that
in itself is a great factor in his
success. He is always at his best.
His entertainment, for he is an en-
tertainer of the highest type, is
series of song, story and solid sub
stance, mingled with the touch of
a master.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

For versatility Oh musical in
struments the parallel of the Maurer
Sisters is seldom found. In this
respect they fill an important place
in the lyceum for there is much
demand for just such q combina-
ton. The only reason that there
are comparatively few such COM
panies is because versatility in
music is so apt to be accompanied
by mediocrity. Especially is there
a demand for this kind of an or
ganization where large door sales
are a consideration to the COM
mittee. Pictures of numerous in
struments and promises of q widely
varied program attract young and
old from far and near.
A. G. Welshimer, principal of the
schools at Mechanicsburg, o., Dec.
10, 1911. Lecture course stock
in Mechanicsburg took a big jump
last Tuesday night and it is still
going up, for people are still talking
about what a splendid entertain
mcnt the Orchestral Entertainers
gave U.S."
At the Monroe City Chautauqua
Thursday and Friday, August %
and 20.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07
Hawkins.

John o. Hawkins wasborn in Rails
County Nov. 2. 1885 and died Aug.
2, 1918 at the home of his father
Thomas Hawkins, in this city. His
mother died several years. He
leaves a father, one sister, Miss
Savilla, four brothers, William and
Stephen of Anadarko, Okla, James
of Bushnell, Ill. Edward of this city
and a host of frieuds to monrn his
departure. He was always of a self
sacrificing nature and willing to
share with others. He numbered
his friends BY his acquaintadceS
He was a member of the Modern
Woodmen of America and carried a
$1,000 insurance in that order.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home Monday morning by Rev
Sam P, Gott and the body was laid
to rest according to the rites of the
Woodmen.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

MASS MEETIN G!

A meeting Of citizens Of Monroe City and
vicinity will be held at Council Room tomorrow
riday) evening to perfect organization and plans for
working the road August 20 and 21 1t is mportant
that you be there. With thorough organization and
perfected plans much work which will be Of inesmabe
value can be accomplished.
Also remember the meeting of road overseers and
commissioners at Paris Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07
J. H. W0RDEN

Captain J. H. Worden, the world
famed aviator who will give an
exhibition in the art of flying at
the Fair Grounds here each day of
the Monroe City Fair September 16,
II, 18 and 10, is considered one
of the greatest aviators in the
country. Mr.. Worden learned to
fly at the aviation field in Hendon,
England. After completing his
course he made a great many
flights at different points through
out Europe, returned to America
and made a record-breaking flight
in California. He was given one of
the finest loving cups ever given to
an aviator by the city of Long
Beach, California. Worden has been
flying successfully ever since and
has made a record of having less
accidents than anyone else. In all
of his flights this season he has
had but one accident and that was
when a propeller flew to pieces in
the air, but the machine landed
safely after vol-planing down from
about one thousand feet. The ma
chine used by MIR. Worden is a
most wonderful machine. The ex-
hibitions to be given at the Monroe
City Fair should draw the greatest
crowds ever witnessed in this sec
ton of the country.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

The County Court has requested
all Road 0verseers and Commits
sioners of the Special Road Districts
of Monroe County to meet with the
County Court at the Court House in.
Paris on Saturday, August 8. 1918
at P NJ to formulate some plan
of organization for working the
roads on Good Roads Days. August
20 and Fl. Any one else interested
in good roads is cordially invited to
attend.
M. X, OUTRIGHT, County Clerk.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07
OUTRIGHT, County Clerk.
0rrMood Picnic.

The annual picnic at Orrwood
this year gives promise of being a
pleasant occasion. 1t will be held
next Tuesday. Hon. E. L. Afford,
Hon. Bergman Henwood and Hon.
W. B. Fahy are the speakers. On
the program will be entertainment
for everybody.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

w. G. Bradshaw and wife, OF
Anna, ILL.,, have been visiting their
sons, Charles and Owen Bradshaw
of near Warren for the past two
weeks. Monday they departed for
Canton ILL.,, to visit their daughter,
Mrs. Ida Carter. They lived near
Warren fourteen years, leaving
there 10 years ago. They were held
in such high esteem by their old
neighbors that about sixty of them
gave picnic in their honor Fri.
day.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

j. G. Pierceall had a close call
Friday. He was at work in the
basement at the elevator and slip
ped, throwing his arm so that it
caught in the sprocket. He got of
with a fracture of the left forearm
the muscles badly lascerated and a
wrenched elbow and shoulder. He
is getting along nicely.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Z. c. Proctor was with friends
here part of the week. He tells US
that Mrs. Proctor and daughter are
visiting Mrs. Proctor's old home in
England. She has net been to
England for nineteen years. The
trip will be greatly enjoyed with
friends and relatives.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07
Must Sell,

106 acre farm in Rails County
near this place, has three room
house and out buildings. also 2
room house and barn, plenty of
fruit, about l6 acres timber, bal
ance in cultivation, R, F. D. and
telephone, Price on application,
Node Green.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

F. o. Baldwin has leased the
room just south of the First Baptist
Church and will put in a full line of
plumbing and heating supplies. He
will have a fine show room. Mr..
Baldwin comes to US highly recon-
mended.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Dr.. H. W. Allen went to Kinks
vile Monday to attend the annual
con vention of osteopathic physi-
clans. The seth birthday of DR..
Still the founder of osteopathy is to
be celebrated during the conven-
ton.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

A, c. Bebb, of 0ttumwa, Iowa
has moved to this city and will be
found at the R. F. Bebb jewelry es-
tablishment, He is pleasant gen.
tleman and our people are pleased
to have him with us.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Mrs, R, E. Corley and daughter,
Mrs. F. L, 0Hanlon of Sherman,
Texas, have been the guests of DR..
Corley of Indian Creek. They left
Tuesday for a visit with relatives
in Slick.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Hilleary Hardesty, Charles Little,
Miss Annie Hardesty and Ollie
Hardesty have gone to Cuba, Mo-,
for a visit with A. c. Meyer and
family. They will have most
pleasant trip.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Geo. W. Tompkins spent part of
the week in St Louis with his son
George who is taking the census of
orchards in Franklin and Gascon-
ade Counties
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

A. S. Jayne is getting ready to
take advantage of the water works
as soon as the plant is ready for
business. He has let the contract
for a modern bath room to F.O,
Baldwin the plumber.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Judge Beigh, wife and son of Au-
drain County spent part of the
week with MIR. and Mrs, G, W.
Hagan.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Miss Margaret Patton went to
Frankfort yesterday to visit Mrs.
DR.. Pryor. Mrs. Pryor lived here
about fifteen years ago and has
many friends here. She was for
merly Mrs. Will Berry.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Some people make their money
60 a long way, while othere expert
ence some difficulty in letting it go
at all.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Mrs, j. F. Brossart and children,
of Columbia, spent a few days with
Mrs. C. C. Schaffer.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

Mrs. D, E Yowell and baby, Mrs.
G, L. Hicks and baby. are visiting
in Ely part of the week.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

L. A. -TOoley spent part Of the
week with Carroll County friends.
Monroe City Democrat., 1913-08-07

VIM. Musgrove was a Palmyra
visitor Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
SILVIS

The social dance given last Friday
evening by the volunteer fire depart
ment Of Silyis was a very pleasant
affair and q success financially as
hundreds OF tickets were sold. 1t was
a benefit dancing party for the fire de-
partment.
Mr.. Serpletosky and family spent
last week in Chicago.
Some OF the latest improvements in
Silvis will be new ice house which
is now IN process OF construction I'M
der the supervision of the Cooperative
Supply and Trading company, and
also q Greek coffee house. The latter
will be erected on the Silvis side OF
Warmers crossing.
Willis Allen has recovered from q
severe illness.
The Rock Island railroad here is
laying in a large supply OF coal for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27

burning. After about two years the pimpIes
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eczema Ave Or six years.
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directions. and Cuticura Soap and Ointmeas
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
IS OF YORE

Perhaps the last fight of note that
Jack took part IN was that Flynn en-
counter IN Las Vegas, on Independ-
ence day OF 1912. Since then he has
takn up his residence abroad-after
having made himself quite persona non
grata IN these United States-where
he soon became the rage of Paree.
Jack found Il an easy matter TO rake
IN a pretty wage appearing at thea
tres and music halls at so much an
appearance Occasionally he would
put over a half-baked bout. making
sure that his opponent was IN poor
health and that there was a big purse
IN it
After a year or more OF this, how
ever. Europe is beginning 10 lose It's
taste for Johnson. They feel over
there as though they had gone about
far enough IN making life for him one
gay. sweet song. The few fights he
had engaged In had been sad enough
when along came this Jim Johnson ef-
fair. Jack should feel as IL he wished
he had never heard OF Jim Johnson.
Jim Johnson Is a brother OF the
race. but otherwise no relation 20
Jack. Jack picked out Jim for mill.
feeling sure that he was harmless and
that the gate receipts would be all his.
and then Jim Johnson walked in and
poksd Jack vigorously nj several vital
spots. IN fact. the big smoke was near
L knocked out. The decision was
draw. but each and every spectator
agreed that LII Artha cane within an
ace o. being lad quivering on the mat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
dunno WILL PUSH
WATERWAY FIGHT
Governor Says Use of $40,
100000 Bonds VIII Be
Issue in Election.

Springfield, Ill, Dec. Ex-Governor
Dunno said today thai expenditure of
the authorized $4,000, 900 waterway
bond issue will be made a plank in
the election for members OF the gem
eral assembly IN 1915.
The administration" he said, sis
prepared to stand against the private
power concerns. particularly the Econ
omy Light & Power company and Its
alleged claims to power rights in the
Illinois and Desplaines valleys just be-
low Joliet.
II am for the expenditure OF the $780,
10000 bond issue, already voted by
the people. If there is the legal oppor-
tunity for it. The state has won a
notable victory in the federal supreme
court and the next big step will be to
secure the proper legislation in Spring
field to permit the state 10 proceed
with the development of the water
power"
Governor Dunno said that the vic
tory had been achieved through the
decision of the supreme court adverse
70 the claims of the Economy COM
pany's attorneys whereby the court
had refused to rule out the state OF
Illinois as a party TO the pending suit.
The last legislature" he continued,
authorized me to expend $4,000 in
pushing the claims of the state in the
matter already instituted by the sani-
tary district OF Chicago. / employed
z. y. Zoline TO act for the administra-
ton. He has worked in complete har-
mony with Merritt Starr and John s.
Miller, who handled the suit for the
state, at the instance of former Gov
ernor Deneen. The private power in
terests attempted TO keep the state out
OF litigation and they have lost"
Governor Dunno asserted that the
enactment OF the law which permits
municipalities TO deal in q retail way
IN public utilities furnishes the reason
for direct effort by the administration
to permit the development of electric
power by the sanitary district of Chi
cagO and its sale 10 the city of Chi
cage in large quantities.
Governor Dunno said his policy has
been 10 have the state work in har-
mony with the federal government in
the development of waterways
Attention was directed to the legal
that the sanitary district
Initiated IS suit against the Economy
now passed into the control
Of the Public Service Company OF Illi-
nC's. IN 1905. ard that legally the es
tablishmcat or damages IN the event
OF q victory I'm behalf OF the state
would date back TO the day on which
the suit was filed.
1T all runs back to the sale of the
fcvaee rights by the old Illinois and
Michigan canal commission to the
conrany for $500" Cover
nor Dunno said. "That was a dis
graceful proceeding and We are trying
to get the state out of the mess into
which II was then involved. We won
3 big victory when we were permit
ted 10 stay in the case at Washington"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
BOLIVIA'S SACRED LAKE.
Over a Billion In Treasure Said TO Be
Sunk In Its Muddy Bed.

Legend has 1t that for more than 500
years the lake OF Guativita. ut an eie-
walton OF 10000 feet I'm Bolivia. has
not only been held sacred TO the gods
OF the Indian tribes, but into its wa
ters the natives. with solemn ceremo-
ny, used to cast their gold and silver
ornaments. gems and other valuables
SIS an Offering 10 propitiate the evil
spirits. Ii has been estimated that in
this manner treasure 10 the amount OF
81 900 600. 900 found its way 10 the bot
tom OF the lake.
Many attempts were made to recov-
er the treasu . The GTst was by the
Spaniards 2J0 years ago. They tried
10 drain OF the waters OF the lake. but
their engineering skill was not equal
TO the task. When they had drawn
Of all but ten feet OF the water they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1888

for St Joseph. Mo, to visit friends.
Charles Hull of Omaha is home on
visit 10 his parents, Mr.. and II. Z.
Hull. on Moline avenue.
Captain J. J. Dooley and wife of
Clinton. Iowa, are the guests of Cap
tain and Mrs. W. II. Whistler Mr..
Dooley is captain of the Chauncey
Lamb
Alderman Matthias Schnell returned
TO his home last night after an ex-
tended business trip through Iowa.
Charles McHugh has arranged for
an athletic entertainment TO take
place Monday afternoon when Tom
Kirkwood is to be disposed of. Tom
Chandler. professional. and local
adept with the gloves, are to have
a few rounds.
DR.. J. W. Cowden and daughter,
Miss Rhoda, leave this evening for
Chicago. from whence they go direct
TO Wyoming and California, where
they Will spend the next three months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27

uublic schools and attended High
school for a year. He is survived by
lis mother, Mrs. Lyman H Sheppard
his grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Shenpard, and the following sisters
and brothers: Charles z. Sylvester
c.. Gertrude l., Vi-ian l., and Helen
L. Sheppard. The funeral Will be
held Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
with interment at Paramount cemetery.
Obituary Record.-A stroke OF par
alysis. sustained Dec. IT, while en-
Jcyed at the Mueller Lumber COM
pany. proved fatal TO Edward Eggers
yesterday. lis death occurring at the
home OF his daughter, Mrs. Feuer-
bach. 121I1z West Third street Mr..
Eggers had been employed by the
Mueller company for 80 years. acting
in capacity OF barn foreman at the
time OF the strike. He was born In
Mecklenburg, Germany. April l, 1916.
and while still In the old country was
married to Frederick BuckholZ in
1872. The couple came TO America
and to Davenport the following year.
the deceased was married to Marie
MOehlmann. who died in 1894. The
following children survive: Herman
and William Eggers, Mrs. Alvina
Feuerbach and Mrs. Amanda Witt
Two grandsons also mourn his loss.
Walter and Alvin Witt. Mr.. Eggers
was = member OF the Freie Brueder
Eereln. The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at . o'clock from
the home of the daughter, Mrs, Otto
Witt. 1887 West Second street. In
terment will be in Paramount GENE
terry.
The long Illness underwent by Jo-
seph Gayman was terminated in death
yesterday al the family home on Fair
mont street. He was IS years OF age
Mt. Gayman was born Dec %, 1885.
in Churchtown. Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania. With his parents he
came TO Davenport in 1910. On Dec.
II. 1863 he was married in Chicago to
Lille Temple. The couple resided in
this city until 1870 when they moved
to Kansas. returning here in 1899.
Left bereft by his death are his wife,
two sons, Frank and Thomas; one
Mrs. J. Harmon; two
brothers. Louis of New Cambria, Mo,
and Samuel A of Nicola, Iowa, and
three grandchildren. The funeral Will
be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday after
noon from he home with interment at
Tairmount cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27

The metaphorical wolves Of want are
about TO howl IN an unpleasant way at
the fgurative door Of J. Arthur John
son, pugIlist.
For some while Jack Johnson has
been tripping IN hghthearted manner
along the primrose path OF afiuence.
The good dame Fortune has grinned
upon him in a most engaging fashion.
Fame. wealth and gsiety have ever
been his devoted attendants In short,
he's been having q regular pipe. And
now II seems from the heights OF ease
and luxury LII ArthA" IS 70 be plung-
ed into the depths Of want and woe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
Notice to Hunters

We, the undersigned members of the Black Hawk
Farmers association hereby notify all persons that
hunting viii be allowed upon premises and that any
offenders will be prosecuted according to law.
Ruuge. Hoffman. Banscher. John H Cox.
John SEWERS William Bartels Weigl Oscar SaPp, H
Jhn Walsh William Louis Weaver Henry Dean,
William Rettg Joe Gege Golieb Henry Rettg William
Wlkens r w Baker Gus Nice Arthur Collins Douglas Hall Albert
Sefeldt James Newton, w Nice.
shnsrom Louis Sehert James
Tinda, W.
Phil Ralph Fulsnge-. Fred Davis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27

were compelled 10 give up their pro
ject ana take to dredging instead.
They did succeed in recovering small
part OF the treasure in this way.
The most modern attempt was made
twenty years ago by n company OF
COlOmbians and Euglishmen. BY dig
ging tunnel LOO feet long dowT
the side OF the mountain they succeed
ed in draining the lake. but then they
found to their dismay, instead of a
clear bottom. twenty-five feet of muo
covering the treasure. In all this com
pany spent $4,000 and recovered bui
$4,000 worth Of gold and Jewels be,
fore they. too, abandoned the search
-ArConaut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
washington-In an effort to reduce

Washington-In an effort to reduce
the cost of living, q movement is on
foot here to interest farmers in Vir-
ginia and Maryland and other nearby
states in the parcel post. At a meet
ing OF the local Housekeepers' AL
lance to be held here Jan. z, plans
will be formulated for getting new
containers for eggs and milk and
other products into the hands of farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
DRAINAGE Districts Unite.

East st. Louis, H., Dec. 27.-Forty
delegates representing 20 levee and
drainage districts between Cape Cir
ardeau, Mo, and Rock Island, Ill. met
here and formed an association of all
the districts situated between the two
points mentioned to promote their
Eenerak welfare in the matter OF ex-
changing engineering ideas and in fos-
tering legislation favorable to pend
ing levee and drainage projects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-27
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