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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
SEARCH
FOR ALOST BOY
Officers Scour City While Miss
ing Youngster Is Skating
on the River.

Last night while a panic stricken
mother was rushing frantically along
The streets in an effort 10 locate her
- ear-old son who had mysteriously
disappeared and the entire police force
vas searching the city in an effort to
find the missing lad, the source Of all
the disturbance, Clarence Tankesley,
526 Fourteenth street, was skk-ing on
the river with a number Of boy COM
panions who had played hockey from
school and were having a great time.
About 10 o'clock the boy walked calm
~ into the house and removing his
cap and coat asked for something to
eat, unaware OF the fact that the po-
lice had been searching for him the
greater part of the evening.
Clarence is the son OF Mrs. Minnie
Tankesley. Yesterday noon he start
ed for school as usual. At supper
time the boy did not come home and
his mother began to worry. Seven
o'clock came and still no sight Of the
youngster. The mother communicate
ed with the boys school teacher but
to her alarm learned that he had not
been in school the entire afternoon.
Mrs. Tankesley Immediately rushed to
the police station and asked the Off
GERS to aid in the search for her boy,
whom she feared was drowned. de-
scription was given to all the night
men and the hunt began.
1t appears that Clarence and mum,
Der of boys decided to play hockey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
Obituary
GEORGE T. DEYINNEY.

The funeral Of George Thomas De
vinney will take place tomorrow after
noon at l o'clock from the nome in
Hampton township with services at 2
o'clock at the Rapids City Christian
church, and interment in Port Byron
cemetery. Mr.. Devinney died Tuesday
following an operation for appendicitis
Re was : native son II Hampton town
ship, where he was bora april y, 1870.
His marriage with Miss Carrie Chap
man was celebrated May ?. 1889. The
widow survives, with three children:
Misses Mamie and Fay and George
Glenn Dev;nEey, besides the mother Of
the docedeuJ together with four broth
e-s and enc sister: Samuel, Gr.nnell,
Iowa; Mrs. Thomas Hernis, Moline;
John W, Andrew H. AID Albert l., all
Of Hampton township.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
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US and you will get. by return mail, a
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Then after you have proven 10 your
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For sale at all drug stores at so
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
CHIMNEY SPARKS
CAUSE FIRE ON ROOF

The Centrals were called out this
morning at 1880 o'clock to the for
mer residence Of DR.. w. H. Ludewig,
400 Nineteenth street. to extinguish a
blaze on the roof caused by sparks
from the chimney. The damage was
nominal The fire laddies quickly put
out the fire in spi-e of the high wind
Hose company No. responded to
a call from East End park at Fortieth
ternoon at 1925 o'clock. where the
grass had caught fire from some IN
known cause. There was no damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
ROCK ISLANDERS ATTEND
MOOSE FAIR IN MOLINE

A delegation of about 100 members
OF the Rock Island lodge of Moose last
night journeyed to Moline in order to
aid in the celebration attending the
opening of the big fair inaugurated by
the Moline lodge.
The fair, which IS being held at Tur-
rer hall, was opened Iast night by au
address by Mayor Carlson. Members
Of the Swedish Olive chorus and Hud-
dies orchestra furnished the music.
for as a part of the program each
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
POLICE MAKE RAID
ON A COFFEE HOUSE

A Greek coffee house at Second
street and Fourth avenue, Moline. was
raided at midnight last night and IA
inmates thereof were taken to the
police station. Court began grinding
on their cases at l o'clock in the
morning. All were charged with play
ing cards for money. One man was
dismissed, the proprietor was fined
$40 and costs and the remaining dozen
paid $505 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
MAN BELIEVED TO
HAVE SMALLPOX
Moline Health Authorities Have
Quarantine Home on Thirty
fifth Street.

Moline health authorities have guar
antined a man in his residence on
Thirty-htth street in that city. on the
assumption that he has msallpox. The
case is not sufficiently developed TO
admit Of certainty, and a call has been
sent for DR.. Crawford, one of the state
health authorities at Springfield, to
come here and make a diagnosis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
MOLINE "Y." SECRETARY
TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION

J 5. Freeman, general secretary OF
the Moline /. N. c. 4. for several
Years, today announced his resignation
t. take effect Feb Is. He will go at
once to Danville, Ill, to manage a cam
paign there for & new building. A
successor 10 his Moline position has
not yet been selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
His parison.

Maud-SO Jack compared me with
something sweet. did he? The dear
fellow! What was it? Marie-I don't
think | should tell you. Maud-Oh, do
insist Msrie-Well. he referred to
you as the human msrshmallow"
You certainly had laid the powder on
thick, dear.-Boston Transcript
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

from school and go skating instead of
studying geography and arithmetic A
party was formed and in the pleasure
Of skating, no thought Of time was
given by the merrymakers and only
late in the evening we're they remind
ed that it was time to go home, by a
gnawipg in the pit of their stomachs,
which were clamoring for food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
If troubled with>indigestio

If troubled with\indigestion, consti-
patton, no appetite or feel bilious. give
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tab.
lets a trial and you will be pleased
with the result. These tablets invig.
crate the stomach and liver and
strengthen the digestion. Sold by all
druggists. (Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
PoIiteness.

Politeness is a quality that enables a
housewife to be as considerable Of her
husband when he upsets his cup Of cOf-
fee on the tablecloth as she would if he
were a visitor-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
Hourly or Emergency Nurse.

Miss Edna Flanagan, G. N, will
answer calls, day or night, for hourly
or emergency nursing. Massage a
specially. Residence 634 Eighteenth
street. Phone west S33-X.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
How unfortunate.

He-I was born on the same day on
which Richard Wagner died. She
Yes. yes A misfortune seldom comes
alone. -Fliegende Batter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
Natural History.

Teacher-The butterfly comes from
q caterpillar Johnny-And you can
get fish from a worm tOo--New York
TiUes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
CLAIRv0YANT
PROF. BARSTOW

endless research
travel IN tar
eastern lands,
mbined with
rare spiritual
gifts e Il a BILE s
him TO read your
lite like an open
book He gives
never failing ad-
vice upon all af-
fairs ia life such
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

Us business changes. lawsuits, love.
marriage, reuuites the separated.
causes speedy and happy marriage
with the one OF your choice, develops
forces within and around you giving
you the power % accomplish your
highest aim in life. Removes an trou-
be OF mysterious nature. Gives name
OF future husband or wife, day and
date of marriage
Readings soc and S1.00.
Hours 10 to 8 p. m. Sundays
II to 5.
1t27-Second Avenue-1127
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
Lodge Notes

A reception for the new members
who were recently admitted TO the
lodge. was held last evening by IL
louez council No. Cos. Knights OF Co
iumbus. al the *. OF C. hall Each
member was called upon for remarks
concerning his initiation. A smoker
and general good time was enjoyed.
Rock Island Aerie No. $50. Eagles,
initiated two candidates a. ITS bust
ness meeting which was held last
evening at the Eagles club. A large
number OF applications for member
slip was received. The members en-
-oysa social session followin~ np-
transaction Of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
District Number Two.

d StTICT NUT0UeT W. .
~ m candidate in this district
having the highest number o. votes
viii he awarded a Shetland pony;
cart and harness complete, valued
a 5000 ...
TO fne cardiGate in this dis,ric.
l!avin. second highest number OF
votes will be awarded a Shetland
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
CD N TESTANTS
WORKING HARD.
FOR MORE VOTES
Manager of Pony Race Advises
Girls and Boys to Use Fol-
low-Up System.
SYSTEMATIC WORK WINS
ShetIands Are Growing Fat and
Strong at LOOMS Avenue Sta
bic Where They Are Kept.

The last week Of the clubs of FIVE"
bonus offer in The Georgian and
American pony contest begins with all
contestants straining hard to take
advantage of the benefit to be
gained by getting subscriptions be-
fore the time limit 10 up.
Standings published in The Ameri-
can show great gains, but they are
small compared with the leaps for
ward which will be shown when the
bonus votes are reckoned up for pub
licatiOn in next Wednesdays Geor-
gian. The contest manager believes it
will take the office force all of the
night Of July to make the proper
entries.
There also is a bonus Of so 900 votes
for the first $50 turned in for sub
scriptions by any Of the contestants
This offer may he withdrawn at any
time.
Use Follow Up System.
The contest manager wishes to re-
peat his suggestion that contestants
take leaf from the books OF the sue
cessful business man and institute 4
follow up" system A list of those
whose subscriptions expire soon
should be made, and all such sub
scribers visited with a request for a
renewal. Nine times out Of ten, a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

pony, saddle ard bride complete, val
ued at $500
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number Of votes
will be awarded a pretty gold watch,
valued at $500
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number Of
votes will be given a silver watch,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

Ann NJ Bernhart, who died recent
ly in Davenport, Iowa, according &.
the announcement of G. NJ. Duck
worth, administrator.
Several years ago Mrs. Bernhart
was adjudged of unsound mind.
Duckworth was named ner guardian.
The cottage mere where she lived
alone was closed and she went to an
asylum. Upon her death Duckwor' 4
thoroughly searched her cottage. The
nuggets and dust in small bags were
found secreted in the dwelling.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

renewal is easier to get than the first
subscription. for at the end Of a short
trial the subscriber generally gets TO
Ike The Georgian and American so
well that he wants to continue.
1t is systematic work Of this sort
which counts for more than the spurts
Of a day or two, which, while they
may yield remarkable results are not
frequent enough to build up totals to
the point where the contestant can
feel sure of pony.
None Sure of Winning.
No contestant has a right to feel
sure of winning as yet There is not
a boy or girl in the race who can
not be passed by an energetic rival,
and some who are leading now have a
very poor start, indeed
Meanwhile, the ponies are eating
their heads off" at 50 Ioomis Ave-
nue., where their future owners are
invited to call and see them. All are
rounding into great shape, and they
are prettier every day. 1t is going to
be a hard task for the winners to
pick the ponies they like best from
the splendid bunch The Georgian and
American have bought.
81 subscribed to The Georgian and
American a week ago, and the paper
has not begun to come to my home
yet" is a complaint heard every now
and then.
Usually 1t develops that the sub
scriber gave his money to one of the
contestants, and. that the contestant
is holding back
This is poor policy. particularly II
it is a short term subscription, for
when a contestant treats a subscriber
in this way the man is not going .
be as willing to give the contestant
his renewal.
Don't hold back" is the advice of
the contest managerial ne knows
best
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

Out of Town Agents and Carriers.
To the candidate in this district
having the highest number Of votes
will be awarded a Shetland pony,
cart and harness. complete. valued
at $500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number of
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony, saddle and bride, complete,
valued at 5000.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number of
votes will be awarded a gold watch,
valued at $15.
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number of
votes will be awarded silver watch,
valued at 81 30
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
District Number Three

UIstrict NumbeF IHTee'
To the candidate in this district
having the highest number of votes
will be awarded a Shetland pony,
cart and harness, complete, valued at
$500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number OF
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony, saddle and bride, complete,
valued at 5000.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number of votes
will be awarded a gold watch, valued
at SIS
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number OF
votes will be awarded a silver watch
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

UTSNTTVN TNNIIHVT YIN
To the candidate in this district
having the highest number of votes
will be awarded a Shetland pony
cart and harness, complete, valued at
$500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number of
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony saddle and bride. complete,
valued at 5000.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number Of
votes will be awarded a pretty gold
watch, valued at SIS.
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number of
votes will be awarded a silver watch,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

District Number Five.
To the candidate in this district
having the highest number Of votes
will be awarded a Shetland pony,
cart and harness, complete. valued at
$500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number OF
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony, saddle and bride, valued at
5000.
To the candidate in this. district
having third highest number OF
votes will be awarded a gold watch,
valued at SIS.
having fourth highest number of
votes will be awarded a silver watch,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Sly Carriers aud NewshoNs.

To the candidate in this district
having the highest number of votes
viii be awarded a Shetland pony
cart and harness. complete. valued al
$500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number of
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony, saddle and bride, complete
valued at $500.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number Of
votes will be awarded a pretty gold
watch, valued at SIS.
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number of
votes viii be awarded a silver watch.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

District Number Seven.
To the candidate in this district
having the highest number of votes
will be awarded a Shetland pony
cart and harness, complete, valued
at $500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number of
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony, saddle and bride, valued at
5000
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number of
votes will be awarded a gold watch,
valued at SIS.
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number of
votes will be awarded a silver watch,
valued "a $3.50.
A. Morrison .................. 4O375
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
BONUS OFFER IN PONY
CONTESTGIVES1 WEEK
MOREOFOPPORTUNITY

Wanting to win and working TO
win differ widely. Working to win
is what counts, and working to win
now, while the special bonus vote
offers are in effect in The Georgian
and American pony contest.
July means more lnan cannon
crackers, picnics and general cele-
brations to the pony contestants. II
means, to them, the end Of one Of
the bonus offers and July Is little
more than a week away.
Clubs of five subscriptions, yearly,
half-yearly, or for three months,
bring great rewards until the eXpira-
lion of the period thus limited. And
when the polls close" for these club
bonus votes the office force of the
contest manager expects an all-nighJ
session reckoning up the strength OF
the many candidates
Some have brought IN five sub
scriptions at a time to take adj
vantage of the bonus. Others have
brought them in one, two or three
at a time. In either case, the clubs
will be credited accurately. And
overnight the standings VIII seem
to have doubled, though the bonus
votes represent weeks OF work.
The ponies now are Mt 90 Looms
Avenue, where contestants are vel
come. If they arrive at the right
time they will see the ponies being
exercised
District Number Ono.
To the candidate in this distrlct
having the highest number Of votes
VIII be awarded a Shetland pony, cart
and harness complete, valued at $500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number or
votes will be awarded shetland
pony. saddle and bride complete, val
ued at 5000.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number of votes
will be awarded a pretty gold watch,
valued at SIS.
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number or
votes will be given silver watch
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
District Number Four.

District Number Four.
To the candidate in this district
having the highest number Of votes
will be awarded Shetland pony,
cart and ..arness, complete, valued
at $500.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number of
votes will be awarded ShetlanG
ponv. saddle and bride, complete, val.
ued at 5000.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number Of votes
win be awarded a gold watch, valued
at SIS
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number Of
votes will be awarded silver watch
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
Fortune in Gold
Awaits Claimants
Insane Kansas Woman Leaves Bag
of Nuggets and Dust Worth
$4,000.

HUTCHINSON, KANS., June rs
A bag of gold nuggets and gold dust
worth $4,000 awaits any heirs who
may be found to the estate of Mrs
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29

Georgia school Boys and Girls
To the candidate in this district
having the highest number of votes
will be awarded a Shetland pony,
cart and harness, complete, valued
at 5000.
To the candidate in this district
having second highest number of
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony, saddle and bride, complete,
valued at $500.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number of
votes will be awarded a gold watch,
valued at SIS
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number of
votes will be awarded a silver watch,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
School Boys and Girls Outside Of
State Of Georaia.


To the candidate in this district
having the highest number of votes
will be awarded a Shetland pony.
cart and harness, complete, valued
at 5000
To the. candidate in this district
having second highest number of
votes will be awarded a Shetland
pony. saddle and bride, complete,
valued at 5000.
To the candidate in this district
having third highest number OF
votes will be awarded a gold watch.
valued at $15.
To the candidate in this district
having fourth highest number OF
votes will be awarded a silver watch,
valued at $3.50.
MCGEE Hunt, Westminster, S. c. 53460
Fain f. Webb, Jr. Piedmont,
Ala. ..............,... 63415
Lena Mae Smith, Knoxville,
Tenn. Observation-Disclosures. 52sgj
Elmer Cooper, Greenville, S. c.. $1,000
Willie Finlay .............. $1,000
Robert Hyatt Brown ..... 4sSO5
Miss Lydia Bentley ......... 2720O
Ralph Turner ................ 23350
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-04-01
CONTROLLER OF BILLIONS
KING OF ALL FLNANCIERS
Organizer of Big Business, Morgan Directed the
Financial World and Yet Declared as a Wit
ness There Was No Money Trust.

to the firms business and he minded
his own business. not speaking unless
he had something TO say. and not
wasting time TO listen 10 others who
told something not worth while hear
Ing He had set out TO he builder,
every minute licked away by the
clock. He evidenced remarkable
ability as IL clerk. Here his training
stood him IN good stead. Ii soon be-
came apparent that he was fully
capable of acting as the agent IN the
United States OF the London firm OF
Peabody e Co, bankers, III which his
father was interested, This was In
1860, a period when level head was
necessary In the banking business,
-Four years later he became a mem
Der of the banking firm Of Dabney,
Morgan q Co. investment securities,
and his name became known TO finan-
cial people In New York. In 1871 the
firm of DreNel. Morgan & Co., bank
ers, was founded. which afterward
became J. =. Morgan & Co, tho firm
OF the present
The firm is the greatest in the
country and It's branches in Euro
pean centers are powers In the money
markets OF those places. j, =. Nor
gan is name that Is instantly asso-
ciated by old and young alike with
money-great stacks OF gold
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-04-01

rOHN PIERPONT MORGAN was
h SO taclturn, SO Srum TO those
II not acquainted with him. and
- so opposed to being inter
viewed, that little OF value for
a depletion of his personality was
ever secured. He talked by his deeds
and by his deeds he was measured
In type And so often was he meas
ured In this manner that 1t is diff
cult to tell new things, Only the
most careful perusal OF all available
records OF this captain of finance
made it possible TO shape a founda-
ton for the story of bis life.
Mr.. Morgan, when he first saw the
light of day In Hartford, was even mt
that time destined to be a rich man.
IIe was to the purple born and while
he was a mere ordinary schoolboy Il
great fortune was being accumulated
by his father as starter for the
son.
AS the bog. Morgan did not con-
Germ himself with anything more
than studying at school, which he
did In plodding fashion, and having
a good time, FIe laid the founda-
ton for splendid health and great
physical strength by hunting and
fishing, swimming In Hog river.
dirty little stream which skirted his
home, and building RATS. upon which
he ventured upon tho broad bosom OF
the Connecticut.