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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
POLICE TO BEGIN
WAR ON Washers
Insulting of Women on Streets
to Stop-Offender Sen
fenced This Morning.

The Rock Island police have begun
a war on Washers" For some time
past it has been almost impossible
for woman to walk through the
business streets, either day or night,
without being insulted by hoodlums,
according to the police, who have re-
ceived numerous complaints. In many
instances these Washers have follow
cd women, pressing their unwelcome
attentions upon them, and openly in
sulting them. Last Saturday night a
domestic was assaulted by an I'M
known man at Seventh avenue and
Twenty-.hird street. The man threw
his arms about the woman who
screamed for help and welded ha:
pin with effectual results, the hoodlum
taking to his heels.
The first victim of the new ruling,
William Nor,hup, was arraigned in
police court this morning charged
with disorderly conduct, the complaint
being sworn to by Mrs. Edith Caul-
field. NOrthup is said to have in
suited Mrs. Caulfield two days ago
and to have followed her for several
blocks, forcing his obnoxious atten-
items upon her. Yesterday Mrs. Caul-
field again saw the masher and point
ed him out to officer Kirsch who made
the arrest. Northup was fined $50
and costs, and his sentence will be
worked out in the city Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
OFFICERS CHOSEN
BY COUNTY WCTU
Mrs. Flora Schaefer of Port
Byron Is Reelected So
ciety Head.
SESSIONS HELD IN MOLINE
Miss Helen Hood, State President,
Leads Discussion of the
Various Topics.

Sessions of the county convention
of the W. c. T. L. which are being
held at the Moline First Methodist
church are well attended. Miss Helen
Hood, state president, is leading the
discussions and Mrs. Fora Schaefer
of Port Byron, presiden, of the county
organization, is presiding. Sessions
began yesterday afternoon and will
close this afternoon.
Officers were elected this morning
as follows:
President Mrs. Flora Schaefer,
Port Byron.
Vice Presiden'-Mrs. Naomi Shreve
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Eta
Morgan, Port Byron.
Recording Secretary - Mrs. Mary
Brown, Moline
Treasurer-Mrs. A F. Young, Rock
Island
Auditor-Mrs. Rose simonson, Port
Byron.
The remainder of the morning ses-
sion was taken up with reports of of
ficers, committees and of each union
in the county. Miss Hood talked OF
work of the state organization.
FOOD QUESTION Is TOPIC.
Mrs. Estelle Norman read the first
paper yesterday afternoon on "Pur
chasing, Preparing and Serving" she
pointed 10 the value of a thorough
knowledge of food values, of markets
and of methods of doing marketing or
the part of the housewife who would
provide food for her family OF the besl
quality and at lowest possible cost.
Mrs. NJ. J. Litten was unable to be
present 20 deliver her paper on NOV
ing picture shows and Mrs. S. c. Tay
Tor Of Rock Island read the article the
former had prepared. Then Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
MRS. MARY FLYNN.
IMPORTANT RULING BY
JUDGE BELL IN COURT

Acting County Judge 3. S. Bell today
made an important ruling relative to
the liability of corporations for in
juries which employees receive in &C
cidents. In the case of Edward Coryn,
administrator of the estate of Alfred
De Faw, who was killed in the Silvis
shops Sept. 3, 1912, against the Rock
Island, the court held that the state
compensation act could apply in the
case even though death resulted from
an accident Relatives can receive
from $1,000 to $500
Attorney Stafford for the Rock Is
land arguedathat the railroad need not
appoint al arbitrator TO settle the
claim for the reason that the compen-
sation act is in conflict with the fed
eral law. However, the local jurist
held that the federal law does not
cover the point in this case, which is
that death was accidental, and held
that the compensation act could be in
voked, the same being optional with
he peoitionert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
GREATLY IMPROVED

Both victims of the Illinois City
runaway accident are doing nicely ac-
cording to advices received today
Fred Naab, who was taken to Illinois
City for medical attention, has been
brought to his home in this city, and
although badly bruised is able to walk
about. He was kicked several times
in the face, but his eyesight is not in
danger. The Nissen boy is resting
easily "a st. Anthonys hospital, al
though his fractured hip is causing
him considerable pain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25

His feet touched the floor and his
knees we're bent He could have easily
placed both feet upon the floor with
out the moose pulling tight
Indications are that he was de-
termihed to take his own life, as after
having suffered the pain of the rope
tightening about his neck he could
have very easily stood upon the floor
and released himself from the tight
ening rope. When found his hat was
on his head, and his pipe and coat
we're lying on ladder near him.
Mrs. SURF was notified by telegraph
this morning of her husbands suicide
and started from Chicago Immediately.
BORN IN SCOTLAND.
Mr.. SURF was born in Dundee. Scot
land. Nov. 4. 1913. When three years
old, with his parents he remov-
I'd to the United States, the TAM
lily Immediately locating in Rock Is
land. He grew into manhood in this
city and learned the trade OF carpen-
ter. at which his time was occupied
pi GllJdl4g Throughout HIS NIiOlc lilc.
For the past 13 years he was en-
ployed by Henry Horst, the contractor.
He was a union workman, being af.
filiated with Rock Island Local Union
No 1C6, Carpenters and Joiners.
In 1880 he and Miss Margaret Col.
Inns we're united in marriage in this
city. She is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James Collins. in Dundee, Scotland.
LEAVES BIG FAMILY.
To this union there were born ten
children, who with his wife survive
him. The children are: John, George
Albert, Miss Elizabeth, Mrs. George
Park, Mrs. Sylvester McEacheron
Mrs. William Dittman and Mrs. Ed
Etzel. all of Rock Island, and William
SIR Jr., and Mrs. B. S. Kendall, o.
Chicago. He is also survived By one
brother, Charles Surf, of Monmouth
and two sisters, Mrs. Grant Jencks o.
this city, and Mrs. Jennie Elliott o.
Deep River, Iowa
The funeral services will be held a
the home at 2:3O o'clock Sunday
| afternoon. Burial will be in Chippian
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
Approve Projects.

The following public improvement
projects were confirmed today in
county court: Pavement, Fourteenth
street from Third TO Ninth avenue;
pavement, Twelfth avenue, Twelfth
TO Twenty-second street; Ninth ave
nue. pavement, Twelfth to Twenty
second street; watermains in Reser-
voir park, Twenty-third street, from
Eighteenth to Nineteenth avenue; sew
er and watermains. Eight-and-a-hali
avenue, from Twenty-eighth to TWEEN.
~ ninth street; sewer and watermains,
Seventh street from Twelfth to Thir-
teenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25

Hood talked on the subject, bringing
cut many additional points of interest.
She stated that Thomas Edison. the
inventor, has prepared a set of
reels for use in teaching temperance
and told of the crusades which womea
in a number Of cities have undertaken
to keep Objectionable pictures from
being exhibited.
Mrs. Rose Simoason of Port Byron
upheld the ballot for women. assert
ing that much has already been &C
complished by means Of il for the gen
eral uplift of mankind and expressing
the belief that the work in this direc-
ton has only been started.
A message of sympathy was sent TO
Mrs. Mary Metzgar who is il. at her
home in this city.
MISS HOOD Is HEARD.
At the evening session Miss Hood
spoke On the Webb Interstate com.
merce law which prohibits the ship
ment of liquor from one state into dry
territory in another state While
statistics show that the consumption
OF in.oxicalts is on the increase in
this country the speaker claimed that
the use was confined to a smaller area
There are now 100000 people in the
United States who live in dry terri.
! tory. Eighteen thousand saloons
have been driven out of existence by
! the temperance movement and the
outlook indicates that the work will be
even more successful in the future
than it has been in the past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
MANY VISITORS AT THE
COLONIAL HOTEL TODAY

Rock Island people thronged TO the
new Colonial hotel, corner of Eigh-
teenth street and Third avenue this
afternoon, the occasion being the for
ma opening OF Rock Islands newest
hosiery
C. H. Reece, the manager, received
the visitors, all OF whom were very
Pleased with the appointments of the
place. An orchestra provided music
for the pleasure of the visitors and
the lobby was beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and ferns. The hours
CT reception were from till o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
REV. MAHLE TO CONDUCT
GERMAN M. E. CONFERENCE

Special services will be held at the
German Methodist church tomorrow
evening, when Rev. f. l.. Mahle of Pc
oria, district superintendent, will cen
duct quarterly conference. Rev. Mr..
Mahle will also preach at the church
next Sunday morning and evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
CARPENTER TAKES
HIS OWN LIFE IN
FIT OF DESPAIR
William Sur, ST., Aged 70,
Commits Suicide by Hang
ing Himself With Rope.
DAUGHTER FINDS THE BODY
Deceased Had Resided in Rook Island
For 81 Years-FuneraI
Sunday.

William Surf, ST.. aged 20 years. d
resident CT Rock Island for the pas,
o. years, committed suicide By hang
ing, in the woodshed in the rear of his
home. corner Eighteenth avenue and
Ninth street, some time between dusk
las, evening and 5:45 o'clock this
morning, when he was found dead by
his youngest daughter, Miss Elizabe tn,
aged IA years.
The suicide came as a result Of
dependency. according 20 staten. nts
made by members OF the family. They
also stated that Mr.. Sur had int,mat.
q many mes that he intended taking
his life, and only yesterday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Etzel,
No. 500 Ninth street said that 1t only
take about four minutes 10 cut your
wind off"
lIELAsCHOLIA CAUSE.
Exactly what caused his melancholia
IS not definitely known but is though;
20 have been the result of NOT having
received word from his wife who was
visiting in Chicago
II was at first believed that he be
came discouraged over having been
laid off b. his employer on Monday,
but II was later discovered that he
had been engaged TO work mex; week.
Coroner r. c. J. Meyer con-
Quoted the inquest al the deceased's
hcme. and on testimony introduced by
the daughters Mrs. Etzel and Miss
Elizabeth, the jury returned a verdict
Of suicide by hanging.
LEFT HOME EARLY.
Sur departed from his home about
$50 o'clock yesterday morning
Where he spel: the greater portion
OF the day is not known by members
Of his family but he went TO the home
Of his daughter, Mrs Etzel, about 3
o'clock in the afternoon and inquired
for a letter from his wife who has
been visiting relatives in Chicago Tor
the past ten days.
Mrs. Etze. Informed her father that
no mail had arrived from his wife
and told him that a later delivery
might bring an epistle from Chicago
lie returned one hour later. apparent.
~ mere respondent than he had
be N, and when informed that no let
ter arrived on the later delivery he
started talking of taking his own life
but his daughter paid little heed TO his
remarks as he had often made similar
ones.
Leaving his daughters home he met
her sen Edwin, and shaking the boys
hand bid him good bye He was not
seen again by members of the family
until his daughter Elizabeth founC
him dead in the woodshed this morn
ing.
Accustomed to their father arriving
at home at a ate hour nights, thu
family paid TO attention whatever Il
his absence during the early hours o
the evening. All residing a. the Sur
residence retired early and he was no
missed during the night
FOUND by DAUGHTER.
As his daughter Elizabeth went int
the yard this morning she saw tn
door Of the shed open. Gazing in,
the interior she saw her parent sus
pended from rafter by a rope, IN
hemp being tied around his mech
Running into the shed she found hiI
dead and then ran screaming into tn
house Her brother Albert hearing he
cries awakened and after an invest
cation called the undertaken.
Surr's body was in peculiar pos
ton for one having hanged himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
Dismiss Jury,

All of the jurors except those hear
ing the Dylis case were discharged by
Judge Olmsted this afternoon. Attor-
neys are urged to be present in court
tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock, at
which time a trial calendar will be
arranged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
Found Insane.

Jerome Smith Bisby, who claimed to
be a preacher and who was picked up
by the police for peeking into win
dows. was adjudged in need OF mental
treatment by a commission in county
court today. The physicians we're DR..
Joseph De Silva and DR.. a. y. Mueller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
Rertoni Heads illinois K. of p.

Bloomington. H., Sept. 25.-At a
special election here last night Colonel
John Bertoni of Bloomington, COM
mandant of the Fourth Regiment, uni
form Rank, Knights of Pythias, was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
OBITUARY
FUNERAL OF J. b. WEBB.

Funeral services over the remains
of James B. Webb were held this aft
ernoon at O'Clock at the home OF
Miss Austa Webb, sister of the de-
ceased, 2131 Ninth street, South Rock
Island Rev. NJ E. Chatley officia-ed
Interment was made in Chippiannock
cemetery.
MRS. MARY FLYNN.
Mrs. Mary Flynn was laid to rest
this morning, funeral services being
held at 8 o'clock at Sacred Heart
church Dr. ]. F. Lockney officiated.
Interment was made in s.. MargaretS
cemetery, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25

AS yet the authorities have found no
trace of Thomas Dillon, the patient
who escaped from Mercy hospital ear
ly yesterday morning. The hospital
authorities deny that the man escaped
while delirious, and claim he walked
out of the place of his own volition,
I'D was about ready to be discharged
However, they could not explain their
reasons for notifying the police of the
three cities of the mans escape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25
elected brigadier general commanding
all Illinois regiments. He has been
acting commander for several months.
POLICE NEWS

frankie Young, the six year old boy
who has been a puzzle to the Kansas
City police for a week, was identified
today as the son of James Young,
Davenport, according to advices re-
ceived from Kansas City. The boy
shows a taste for adventure and from
stories told by him seems to have
been roaming since he was four years
old He will probably be sent home
today frankie, il will be remembered,
found railroad ticket to Kansas City
on the floor of the Thirty-first street
depot, this city, week ago, and board
ed the train. At Kansas City he was
found by the police. and told them he
lived in Rock Island. Yesterday Chief
Brinn received a telegram from Kan
sas City authorities asking that the
Young boys father be located.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25

Ali the news all the time - Tha
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-25

Ed Reese and Ben Smith were fined
81 and costs each for flirting with the
grape to excess.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05
Popular " ants
Auctions

AUCTION SALE-One mile west of fair grounds on Christy road March 6, 1913. l p. m. sharp. 1 am leaving the state; will sell on above date all of my property. Horses, cattle hogs. wagons, buggies, harness, blows, all of my household goods; canned fruit, ladys wheel, 15O fine hens; portable house, 12x16. Everything on the ranch must and will sell. Don't miss this sale; if so you will regret it. NJ. F.. Hixon, owner. Taylor, the Auctioneer. Hopkins. clerk. m
 TAYLOR, THE AUCTIONEER has been selling stock at auction for twenty years; a good talker, a judge of stock and knows his business. He wants good sales. See him. 222 w. Adams st. Phone l349 If
 AUCTION SALE - Administrators Auction. Thursday, March the 6th six miles north of the Fair Grounds on the new Black Canyon road. commencing at 1:3O P. NJ I will sell at public auc- tion, all of my personal property. 12 head of horses, consisting of l bay mare, 2 years old; l big team of bay horses; 1 brown mare; l bay mare, 12 years old l black mare, 3 years old, well broke; F year old mare; ? three year old mares, saddle work; l two year old stallion: four work horses; five coming two year old heifers, one bull, eight brood sows, five shOats.
 Farming implements: farm wagons, l surrey, l blow, disc harrow, l Fres- no Scraper, s sets of work harness, l saddle. dozen laying hens. lot of household furniture and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms: To be made known on day of sale. Mrs. 1 O. A Roberts, Administrator. c. o. McMurtry, Auctioneer l5 North 1st Ave. Both phones. C. A. Whitfield, 1 Clerk. m
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

FOR SALE-Watch Phoenix grow 39 acres to give away $l00 an acre less than any of the adjoining land; $15O per acre. You can borrow $100 per acre on the naked land. 40 acres fenced in. Fine fields, fine stand al falfa. Groom brick house, close to Grand ave. on Christy road. sS,000- $1 ,O00 cash, bal. $500 a year. 7S acres; ranch well improved; SITS per acre; close in; bargain: $500 will handle. Some good business buys. Like find money. M. H. Shelton, 215 West Wash.
 tf
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

FOR SALE-32O acres of fine lev
 el land five miles from Marinette.
 across the Agua Fria river. It is
 only about 70 feet to an mex
 haustible supply of fine water and
 government electricity is now
 available at 11a cents per klo-
 watt for pumping. Also q storage project in sight on the Agua Fria. Price. $10 10 S15 per acre in forty acre tracts or more, cash within four months l honestly believe this land will be worth from $40 to $50 per acre within three years, but I need the money now Do not overlook the oppor- tunity to get some of the last cheap land in the country. Land that was considered worthless a few years ago across the Salt River is now selling at $50 per acre
 c. F. NOLL, Arizona Laundry. ~~~~S~~S~~>~>~>>~~~N~~
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05
New Today

ALL HAIL PRESIDENT THOMAS WOODROW WILSON! Although you were not the choice of some of us, yet we recognize you as OUR president and wish you God speed. We trust that you will make strong hit with the American people as your little run ming mate made with us Salt River Valley folks, and while strikes, lock- outs, panics and blights MAY embar- rass your administration (and we sin cerely hope that nothing like these may occur)-
 Yet
 We wish that million more of your subjects
 had a l60-acre farm
 like The Roosevelt Irrigated Land Go. are offering.
 The following of which is a TYPE THEN THEY COULD LAUGH AT THE ABOVE POSSIBILITIES.
 160 acres-aH fenced into 2O-acre tracts-gates leading into each field
 
 hog woven wire fenCed-2- story frame house-barn 4Ox6O will accommodate 30 cows-tank house-well-win 5000 gallon tank-water piped all over place. Price $l60 per acre. YOU PAY US $40 PER ACRE FOR THIS-moVe in-and pay the balance in years at : per cent interest This magnificent place is situated about 10 miles from Phoenix. on the Yuma road.
 Now, the fellow that owns a place like this could build CHINESE WALL around it. and without any help from the outside, live like a prince. Nothing but an earthquake could put you in a hole here.
 Mir Landhunter, wouldn't you like to own a place like IT? 'Tis but a SAMPLE of what we've COT. For particulars of what you may WISH. see the Roosevelt Irrigated Land Company
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

A suburban home with 2R acres of land on the car line, only 1A miles from the center of Phoenix. A 5-roOm modern house with an abundance of screen porches. Electric pum- ping plant. Barn, fine orchard fenced with Page fence. This is an ideal home close to the City, right on the Indian School car line. Better look into this as such places are getting scarce.
 See MIR. PRINCE at
 DWIGHT B. HEARD'S All that's best in Real Estate.
 Cor. Center & Adams.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05
For Sale-Live Stock


 FOR SALE-40 fine little pigs, $2 to S. each. will deliver in Phoenix or su- burbs. Overland Ranch 7O5. F. G. Washington, miles east of Phoenix on Henshaw Road. n FOR SALE-Horses, harness and de livery wagons. Walter Hill company, Second Ave. and Jefferson St n THREE HOLSTEIN HEIFERS-Age IS months one registered Holstein bull, age years, One registered Guernsey bull, age 2S months. All beauties. Jesse F. Kelly, Mesa. Telephone. 3-m FOR SALE-1, 300 sheep. See Me Murtry, 15 North First Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05
For Sale or Exchange
For Sale Lands
BUILDING LOTS.

BUILDING LOTS.
 We have the best proposition in the North end, lots on North 1st St, 50X14O, $500 and $850 each, on North 2nd St, $S50 each, this property is only a block from Central Ave. Ad joining Los Olives, the best suburban section of Phoenix and ? blocks to street car line. These lots can be bought on easy terms for a short time, prices will be advanced as soon as the improvements on Me Dowell Road are completed. Don't neglect this opportunity to secure high class property at a low price.
 See MIR. PRINCE at
 DWIGHT B HEARD'S All that's best in Real Estate.
 Cor Center x Adams.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

NEW COTTAGE - Near capitol. Built in conveniences, $275O, 10 per cent cash, balance like rent. Artistic bun galow, NEW, in Wentworth, $35OO, 10 per cent cash. balance like rent. South western Building & Investment Co, IA N. 2nd Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

BARGAINS-New 5room pebble dash house, best of location, all built in features $2800. Good 4-room frame house, lots, good shade, east front, close in on N. 3rd Ave, $350O, terms. Best 40 acre ranch. 3R miles of Phoe- nix. $20O per acre. New 3room and screen, $1,000. New Broom house. $650. North front lots on West Adams, close to Capitol. $550. Lot on West Adams, close in, $1050. Several good buys in vacant lots and residence property in all parts of city. Also several small tracts, close in. worth the money. See us at IA West Adams. Burroughs Real Estate. tf
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05
For Sale-Houses


 FOR SALE-1O-room new house, all conveniences, cheap, considering loca- tion. Is $. l2th Ave. gb
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

NEW HOUSE-Just finished, for sale. Close in. A bargain if taken at once. Phone Over. 1l33 or call at 3O3 West Washington St. If
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

FOR RENT-Houses. $l5 to S3O un- furnished; $30 to $65 furnished Hill & Claflin. Center Street cor Washing ton DOwnstairs). If
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05
For Rent-Houses

HOUSE-In Germana addition for rent $l2.00 per month. Apply ll5 w Monroe. n
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

PHONE OVER 717-Osborn Con- crete CO. 501 w. Van Buren. they have for sale two modern 7-room houses for s300O co and $5200.O0 on North 7th Ave. and one modern 4-room house on North 9th Ave All are close in and bar gain II
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

Wm. M. COSTLEY & co. We make a specially of country and city property. If there are any bargains we have them.
 IT w Adams St. If
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

AUCTION OF F LOTS AND G. ROOM BRICK HOUSE, postponed on account of rain, will be held Thursday March 9th. Easy terms on choice property.
 Everybody invited and all guaran teed q good time Streetcar tickets free at 16 East Adams Street ARIZONA AUCTION & DEVELOP
 MENT co.
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Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

Hire d little Salesman at The Re- Tublican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1913-03-05

F O U k ROOM APARTMENTS Modern and up to date. Close in. Sc lect neighborhoOd Mr Ferguson, Commonwealth Realty Co, 129-13l North First Ave If