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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

Mrs. James McCaffrey. Together -s&h
her parents, when a young girl, she
came to America and located at st.
Louis, Mo. She lived there until she
was married in the year 1856 to Cap
tsin George Tromley. One year after
their union the couple came to lie
Claire, Iowa, where she resided until
January Of the present year. She then
removed to Davenport and took up
her home with her daughter, Mrs Nc
Craney. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Captain George from
ley, in the year 1906. Captain from
ley was one Of the best known river
pilots Of the ffties and had the repu-
tation 81 being the first pilot to run
a raft with a steamboat Mrs. from
ley is survived by three children, Cap
tain George Tromley. Jr., Of Davenport,
Captain r. H. Tromley Of Dubuque,
Iowa, and Mrs. Minnie McCraney, wife
OF Captain F. W. McCraney of this
city. A brother, Captain John VIC
Ca1rey OF Mississippi, and a sister,
Mrs. Sarah Rhodes, of Moline, Ill, also
survive her
Henry Fruechtenicht, a resident Of
Scott county since 1887, died early
Sunday morning at the home. two and
one-helf miles southeast OF Eldridge,
after two weeks illness, at the age
OF IS years. Deceased was born in
Germany. April 9, 1885. and came TO
the United States and TO Davenport in
the year 1897 He resided in this city
until 1908. when he removed to his
present residence, since living there
lie is survived by three sons. Henry
OF Bettendorf, and William and Louis
at home, and one daughter, Minnie, at
home. One brother, Herman Fruech-
tenicht, and one sister, Mrs. Anna
Stamp. both of Holstein. Iowa, also
survive to mourn his death.
Herbert Pipes, aged 81 years. died
al d local hospital at 1870 o'clock Sun
day night, after a short illness of acute
Inflammation OF the brain. He was
the son of Mrs. L. NJ. Pipes, 2SOG
Main street He was born in Daven-
port Feb %, 1881, and has contin-
uously resided her ever since. Sur
wing are two brothers. Frederick
Pipes of Rock Island and Robert II.
Pipes at home, in addition to his
mother.
Following a lingering illness OF over
a years duration Miss Mary Glas-
pell. aged 20 years, died at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning at the home, 1919
West Eighth street Deceased was
born Dec. 2S. 1892, in Davenport. the
youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Claspell She attended the pub
lic schools here and has resided here
all OF her life Surviving are the par
ents and six brothers. Andrew Glas-
Iell of Tacoma, Wash, James Glas-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
REHABILITATION.

Commissioner Rudgren offered
resolution that the pay roll just read
in amount of $21315, be allowed. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren presented
the bond of the Independent Construc-
tion company, signed by H. ]. Parker,
a. E. Carroll of Davenport, Iowa, and
William H. McConochie of this city
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
pendent Construction company be ap-
proved on condition that same be re-
written and each surety acknowledge
his signature. Carried by unanimous
vote
Commissioner Hart offered a resolu-
ton that the mayor and city clerk be
instructed to advertise for bids for
two garbage wagons and one street
fisher. Carried by unanimous vote
Mayor Schriver offered resolution
that the ordinance known as the cleo
trical ordinance be adopted. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance known as the build
ing ordinance be considered. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
removal of household gods be adopt
ed. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
draining. curbing and paving Of Tween
| ty-fifth street from Ninth to Eighteenth
avenue, be adopted. Carried: Ayes
schriver Hart and Bear. Nays-Rud-
! gren and Reynolds.
! Mayor Schriver read a report signed
/ by all members of the board Of local
/ Improvements, recommending the adop-
| ton Of an ordinance providing for the
construction Of sidewalks on Thirty
second street On the east and west
sides of said streets, between Four
teenth and Fifteenth avenues, together
with the city engineers estimate of
/ the probable cost of said improvement
in amount Of s753S0.
Mayor Schriver offered q resolution
that the city engineers estimate of
the probable cost Of constructing SIDE
walks on the east and west sides Of
! Thirty-second street from Fourteenth
TO Fifteenth avenues, is q fair and rea-
! sonable one and that the same be ap-
/ proved Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriyer read an ordinance
entitled An Ordinance providing for
the construction Of sidewalks on the
east and west sides Of Thirty-second
street from Fourteenth to Fifteenth
avenue"
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance just read providing
for the construction OF sidewalks OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
ALEDO

Mrs. d. s. Prentiss Of New Boston
ana Mrs. F f. Cabeen Of this city
went to Chicago Wednesday.
Mrs. W. S. Mccormick very pleas
antly entertained the Priscilla club at
her home Thursday afternoon.
Miss Lois Vertees very pleasantly
entertained the Standard Bearers at
her home Tuesday evening. A very
interesting program was given and
dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. Charles Maher and baby son
went to New Windsor Wednesday to
visit Mrs. Z. ". Brooks.
Miss Nesta Moore of Monmouth who
has been visiting Miss Bernice Greer
went to North Henderson Wednesday
20 spend a few days with her sister, be-
fore returning home.
Miss Katherine Among returned
home from Joy Thursday after short
visit with her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs Alex Carnahan. She was accom-
panied home by her aunts, Mrs John
r. Cornell OF Washington. D. c., and
Miss Belle Calhoun Of Chicago.
J. NJ. Bay was a business visitor TO
Chicago Thursday.
Rev. Frank Swenson, pastor Of the
Swedish Lutheran church of Aledo,,
has resigned from the Aledo charge,
and viii accept a call to the Swedish
Lutheran church at Milwaukee, Wis.
Rev. Swenson will remain In Aledo IN
til the close Of the present school year.
Miss Hazel Dodson of Galesburg is
. spending a few days here with rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Martha Gregory went to Viola
Thursday to spend the day with Miss
/ Lillian Bssell and to attend the wed
ding Of Miss Pearl Jones Thursday
evening
( X. N. Whitman left Thursday or a
short business trip TO Peoria and
+ Springfield.
T Mrs. NJ Dixon OF New Boston was a
guest Of Aledo friends Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

total Of 10 new alarm boxes should be
provided within the next two years.
Purchase of 1000 feet of hose to add
to the city's supply of 1000 feet, in
good condition at the present time
Increase IN fire department force from
% to q men. which would provide FIVE
men for each company, in addition to
the chief and assistant chief Above
are the chief recommendations for in
creasing the efficiency of the Moline
fire department as outlined in the an.
nual report of E. l. Eastman.
Obituary Record. - Thomas, infant
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Van
Meter OF East Moline, passed away
from the home at 1890 Sunday fore
noon. He was an only child. The
remains were take nto Boone, Iowa, for
interment. Mr.. VanMeter is a clerk
in the Deere harvester plant in East
Moline.
Word has been received here Of the
death Of Ross Wallace, which occurred
in the Panama canal zone last Thurs,
day. Mr.. Wallace was employed as
an engineer on the canal. 1t is re
ported that his death was due to an
accident, but details are lacking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
Municipal Matters
Regular meeting held March 81, 191

Regular meeting held March 81, 1913.
City loun.'il chamber, Rock Island,
Ill, March 81. 1918. The city council
met in regular session al CLOCK. p.
m, Mayor ShrIver and all commission
ers present.
The rltautes Of the regular meeting
held March "a were reE3 ard approv-
ed.
Commissioner Rudgren submitted a
pay roll from c. L. Richie and w.
Halves for balance due on bridge con-
tract, in amount of S9S.40.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that c. L. Richie and w.
Halves be allowed s9S.4O for balance
due on bridge contract. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren submitted a
weekly pay roll for week ending Marcn
9th as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

For rash. letter. and ell the skin
no equal.
For the siin troubles that men and
women suffer. for all the itching, raw,
scorching eczema. dandrUf. inaamed or
redeemed skin, Il has proven its O. tonish-
Ing results in Thousands Of cases. The I'M
mediate relief II gives Is almost heavenly.
EEAO IS clean, antiseptic solution ao-
piled TO he skin: no oily paste or ointment
My feet would scald and crack into
the blood. Could hardly walk Tried
one bottle OF ZEfO, CSC, and & cured
them" F. w. Flowers, Jeweler, Oak
dale Va
All irst-class druggists sell ZENO.
&c a sealed bottle, or sent direct or.
receipt OF price b. Z. ". Rose 3Iedi-
.1'" 90, ST. Louis. Nc.
Sold and guaranteed in Rock Island
by =. D. G. Walker, druggist, Fourth
avelue and Twentieth street.-CAdy. }
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
A Town That Dates From the Flood.

A Town That Dates From the Flood.
IcOnium. or Konia. as it is better
known today. in Asia Minor. 800 miles
east OF Smyrna. held ny some arch
biologists to be the Oldest city in the
world. derived its name from the
clkones. or images of mud. which. &C.
cOrding TO the ancient legend of the
place. we're made by Prometheus and
Athena at the command OF Jupiter
who, after the food. caused the winds
TO blow upon the elkones and they be-
came living men and women. Thus.
according to this tradition Iconinm
was the first place settled after the
6OOd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

declare him duly elected to said office
for q term of four vars.
HARRY NJ. SCHRIVER.
Mayor
n. T. RUDGREN,
JONAS BEAR,
ROBT. R REYNOLDS,
ARCHIE HART,
Commissioners.
Commissioner Rudgren offered n
resolution that the report OF the can
vaGs Of the vote cast at yesterdays
election for police magistrate, be adopt
cd. Carried by unanimous vote.
Adjourned on motion of Commission
er Rudgren.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
Better Service,

Vincent Bryan. the song writer. was
breakfGstinG at I p. III. in a restaurant
not many miles remote from Forty
second street and Broadway. A proc.
ess server who wanted Bryan for q
witness in a lawsuit slipped in ana
dropped subpoena in his lap as he
sat at the table.
An" said Bryan. the service here
Is improvinGw-Phila Saturday
Evening Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
Thoroughly Ventilated.

"What you need most said the ply
sician after he had examined the pa
tent. lis plenty of ventilation"
Gee. doctor" the sick man replied.
''you must he mistaken. Pve been OPP
Grated on three fines in the past year
and a half."-ChicagO Record Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
G28 1916 245 $50 572
We, the undersigned mayor and com

we, Iue uHuVTsISHeu may Ut anu CUlI-
missioners of the city OF Rock Island,
H., do hereby certify that the above
is a true and correct report of our can
vass Of the votes cast for police magis-
trate at The late election held April !,
1913, and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Smith receiv-
ed the most votes for the Office of po-
lice magistrate, we, therefore, hereby
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
DAVENPORT

Hanged Self In Jall.-George Parks,
colored, who Saturday night stabbed
Kitty Bradford IN Davenport, hanged
himself in the Dixon jail yesterday
morning. Bradford was captured near
Liberty and brought TO Dixon by Henry
Meinert and Charles Fredericks. Here
he was placed in Jail When searched
two razors we're found on his person.
He had been left alone but Is min
utes when the CHASTITY discovery was
made that he had hanged himself
With a necktie and a small piece OF
binding tWine. be made the necessary
moose and tying oAe end to an iron
bar in his cell. was able TO strangle
himself Parks is about rs years old
and formerly worked at the CONNER
cial club in Davenport. Saturday night
iu a 1T OF jealousy he seriously stab
bod Kittie Bradford at Third and Rock
Island streets.
Small DistllIery Ralded-In a raid
on the Britt boarding and rooming
house az 31S Rock Island street. the
police discovered sufficient spurious
and malt liquors to stock several sa-
looms The raid resulted in the arrest
Of the landlady. Mrs. Kate Britt, and
seven occupants. All the liquor was
connscated by the police. three trips
being necessitated owing 10 the large
quantity OF liquor found in the house.
An inventory Of the confiscated goods
shows that there were ten cases OF
bCor, five gallon TASKS OF whisky 200
quarts and 100 pints OF bottled whisky.
two boxes Of cigars and a quart OF
pure alcohol Owing 70 the nature Of
the business that was undoubtedly be-
ing conducted by the woman, II is
probable that action will be taken
against ner to have her case brotEht
before the government authorities for
booylegginE OF the case.
Contributions Reach S4.ooo-Daven-
ports contribution 10 the Ohio food
sufferers as reported by the German
Savings bank, local depository for the
Red Cross funds, passed the $4,000
mark. 7'he exact total to date is
Si,03A37
Obituary Record Mrs Katherine
Tromlcv. a resident Of Scott county
FOR many years and widow Of one OF
the best known river pilots in the
early days. succUmhed 20 dropsy at :
o'clock Sunday morning al the home
% Mrs Minnie McCraney. Warner
fa's. after O lingering illness. She
was over over - years old The aged
lady was born Feb. 10. 1s41. near Bel
fast ireland. the daughter Of Mr. and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
Clad 70 Give Estimates.

Mr. Lamp, the plumber. will be glad
10 give you estimates on your plumb
Ing. hot water. steam and vacuum
heating. Telephone West g. Lamp
Plumbing shop, GIG Seventeenth
street-(AdvJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

Special meeting held April 2, 1918.
City council chamber Rock Island,
Ill, April 2, 1913. The city council met
in special session at 1920 O'Clock a.
m, to canvass the vote of the election
held yesterday, Mayor Schriver and ali
commissioners present.
Commissioner Rudgren read report
as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, sure and reliable,
and have been praised by thousands Of
women who have been restored to
health through their gentle aid and
curative properties. Sold By all drug
C-sts.-(Adv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
MOLINE

Business Block to RIse.-Henry G.
Sohrbeck is preparing TO erect three
story block on the corner of Sixteenth
street and Fifth avenue. The old
brick house now standing On that site,
one Of the few old landmarks left in
the down town district, is now being
RACED. As soon as 1t is completely
taken down and plans now under way
are finished the contract will be let
and the structure actually begun.
Sohrbeck Bros. will move into the new
building. occupying part of the first
floor at least with their drug store.
Treasury Balance Doubled.-At the
close Of the fiscal year on March 81
there was balance in the city treas
ury of S276,SO449, a few thousand
more than twice the amount credited
on April l, 1912, according TO the an
nual report of Oscar T. Bohman, city
treasurer One year ago the balance
was reported to be $137,O3G.53. Dur
ing the year there was received from
various sources the sum Of S604,612.09,
and the expenditures during the same
period totaled S464. S4422.
New Hospital pated.-Legis-
lative enactment in an effort to pro
vide the necessary $4,000 with which
It is proposed to double the capacity
Of the Moline public hospital, this to
be done by the erection of a twin
building to the present structure. De
tails of the plan call for an amendment
to the present state law governing the
appointment and powers of city hospi-
tai boards, to provide for the issuance
of bonds. warrants or vouchers by the
board on the anticipation of taxes for
a period not to exceed five years.
Warts English Spoken. - Logan
Saunders, colored, an East Moliner,
wants English spoken to him even if
he goes into a Greek mercantile estab-
lishment. He entered the store of
Henry Kandis in East Moline Saturday
evening, and gave expression of his
disgust and anger when no one would
I duS CT Illlu III d lOLSu6 WHICH Was I'LL
derstandable TO him. He went outside
and hurled a brick through the win
dow. He was fined $3.50 by Magis-
trate S. A. Cartwright.
High School Observation-Disclosures
is assured Of a new public high school
building before the year is ended
Voters in that village, by a decisive
vote Of 81 for and against, author
lied a bond issued of $500 TO pro-
vide for the building Some time ago
the voters in the Watertown district
voted $4,000 for a new building, but
the act was declared illegal because
the bond limit was exceeded. Trus-
tees Of South Moline and Hampton
townships met separately yesterday
afternoon TO determine whether or not
certain territory within the limits of
| the city Of East Moline, but part of
the WATERFOWL school district, shall
/ be given over to the East Moline dis
trict.
To Increase Efficiency. - Purchase
/ Of new SO-horse power truck for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

Thirty-second street from Fourteenth
to Fifteenth avenue, be considered.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Adjourned on motion Of commission
er Reynolds.
NJ. T. RUDCREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

pell Of Lake Wilson, MINI. and Will
liam, Elmer. George and Frank Glas-
pell Of Davenport. Two sisters, Miss
Nora Glaspell and Mrs. VIII Hoffman,
Of Davenport also survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08
Baby Loves zEM0
for Skin Trouble
Stops Itching at Once. Cures Irri-
tated, Chapped Skin.

Buy a 25c Bottle Today and Prove It.
Try one application of ZEMO on
the baby. and see the poor little fell
low juDi.ate with his toes, and chuck
le. II he could only talk, he'd thank
you for the heavenly relief. ZEMO Is
guaranteed 20 stop itching Immediate
ly or money is refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-08

To Increase Efficiency. - Purchase
Of a new SO-horse power truck for the
central station, the present Velie 90
horse power machine to be transferred
to station No. a. for protection of east
end territory. Appropriation of $3.50
to provide for improvement OF fire
alarm system in 1913. This would in
clude a new eight-circuit switchboard,
costing $1,000; 10 new fire alarm box
es at a cost of $3.50. and necessary
wire to make connections, $500. A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.


State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
Probate Court Of Rock Island Coun-
ty. To the December Term. \. ID. 1913.
Cornelius Donovan. executor os the
last viii and testament en- or John HoI-
Julia julia JacoSso8 &iargSret ia Then hio Ber.
tina Theus, Christy Holdorff. Hannah
Jones, Harry HoldorT. Margaret Hol-
dorff. Bernice Holdorff, Mary Reggie
ruge, Minnie Holdorn. and Sarah Hol-
dorn. Petition to sell real estate to pay
Affidayit of the non-residence Of
Christy Hold0rn, one of the defendants
Office of the clerk or the probate court
of Rock Island county. notice is hereby
given to the said Christy Holdorff. that
The said petitioner. executor of the last
will and testament of John Holdorff,
deceased. has filed his petition in the
said probate court of Rock Island coun-
ty for an order to sell the premises be
longing to the estate Of said deceased.
or SO much of 1t as may be needed to
pay the debts OF said deceased and de-
scribed as. follows. to-wit:
All the following described lot, piece
or parcel of land. situated in South
Rock Island, in the county of Rock Is
land, and state of Illinois. to-wit: That
southeast quarter of section number
three 80, in township number seven
CD, west of The fourth "a principal
meridian, and described as follows, to-
section line eight 50 chains south Of
the northeast corner of the southwest
quarter of the southeast quarter of said
section; thence running west four ca
chains and seyenty-nine (79) hun
dredths of a chain; thence south eight
go chains and thirty-six $3.50 links;
thence east four (2) chains and seven
ty-nine C79) links TO said eighth sec
tion line; thence north eight 90 chains
and thirty-six $3.50 links to the place of
containing four (4) acres,
more or less, and known as lot number
ten C10) of said section: and that a
summC ems has been issued out of said
court against you, returnabIe at the
December term, A. d. 1913. of said
court to be holden on the first day OF
December A D. 1913, at the court house
in Rock Island, in Rock Island county, !
Illinois.
Now. unless you. the said christy |
shall personally be and APP |
pear before the said probate court of !
Rock Island county, on-the first day Of I
a term thereof, to be holden at Rock 4
Island. in said county, on the first day |
Of December. 1913, and plead, answer |
OF demur to the said compliments pc
tition filed therein, the same and tho /
and things therein charged ana /
stated win be taken as confessed. and /
a DEGREE entered against you according
to the prayer Of said bill
Rock Island. Ill. oct. %. 1918
JOHN E. FLEMING. Clerk.
McEniry d McEnIry. cOmpIainants |
solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12
Argus Branch Offices

For the accommodation OF its patrons
IN va n ouE pzrts Of the city. The Argus
Ens established q system OF branch Of
hces. where subscriptions and want ad-
vertising may be received and any in
formation left that may pertain TO any
department OF the paper. news or bust
mesa II IN also planned 70 have at each
supply of copies OF The Argus OF the
cay. 50 that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstance 70
receive the paper, Win be supplied free
The Argus chain OF branch Offices
includes the following
J. J. klpps notion store, 4515 FIFTH
Il. Z. Rove's pharmacy. ais -Four
schneider's drug store. Twenty-sey
enth street. Seventh avenue
UIiemeycr's drug store. Eleventh ave-
tue. Fifteenth street
PauIey'B lunch room. 400 Fourth ave-
nue..
Mrs. London's notion store. Seventh
street Fourteenth avenue.
nue.
Ernest Eberts' grocery. S25 Eleventh
avenue
Radert drug store. Thirtieth street
and FIFTH avenue
College pharmacy. Seventh avenue
ana Thirty eiSnth street
Olson grocery. thirteenth avenue and
Thirtieth street
Steiner drug store. corner Fifth ave-
nue. and Twenty-third street
HastinE & Pews grocery. l72s TWEEN
ty-sixth street
T E Kelley & Son. grocery. 1929
Ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12
Con.ervator's Notice.
Estate Of Margaret Bollman. d.

Estate Of Margaret Boilman. deceased.
The undersigned. conservator OF Mar
garet BOliman. late OF the county Of
BY gives notice that the said Margaret
Bollman departed this life on or about
that he will proceed TO close said estate
as c--nservator. as iu his power under
the statute, and for that purpose he
will appear before the probate court OF
Rock island county. Illinois. at the
probate court room, IN the court house.
In the city Of Rock Island. az the Jan
uary term on the first Monday OF Jan
uary, A. D. 1914, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested TO attend for
the purpose Of having the same ad-
tusted. All persons Indebted TO said es-
payment to the undersigned.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill. Oct %
1913. REUBEN BOLIVIAN
CcuSeEvarar