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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
John Conover.

John Conover. ~ years of age. died
at IL o'clock yesterday morning ar his
home. 924 Sixth street. He was taken
down five days ago with pneumonia.
and owing TO his advanced age failed
rapidly. Mr.. Conover was born March
3 I'm New York state and came west
in the late SOS. settling in Illinois. In
1860 he enlisted in Company X at
Champaign. H., and fought i'll the civl
war four years and a half. He was a
member of the G. A X. at Carthage.
Ill. where he lived for many years.
He was united in marriage in 1860 at
Champaign to Miss Lucinda Bolinger.
The couple came to Rock Island In
1900 and he had lived here since.
He is survived by his wife and four
Mrs. Oscar Akers and Mrs.
Robert Stapleton. Rock Island, Mrs.
Ollie CRUDE. Chicago. and Mrs. Cora
Great Falls. Montana; and
two sons. Charles. Davenport and
Dennis. Rock Island.
The funeral services will be con-
dacted from the home tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. Rev. VI. F.. Chatley
If the Memorial Christian church off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
OFFICER TAKES ALLEGED
FUGITIVE TO KENTUCKY

Ben Fieldon, chief of Greensboro,
Ky, police, left for that city today
with James c. Rowland, held in Rock
Island on information charged With
being fugitive from justice. Fieldon
arrived last night with a requisition
for Rowland who had been arrested
by local officers in the lower end of
the county. Rowland is wanted in
Greensboro on an abduction charge. He
is said to be implicated in trouble with
his wife's sister 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
BRINGS SUIT FOR
$4,000 DAMAGES
George Behler Starts Action
Against Deere & Mansur
for Injury. Isl

George Behler, Moline, has filed suit
for $4,000 damages in circuit court
against Deere & Mansur. Taylor &c
Stewart are the attorneys. 1t is all
legged that the company refused to
name an arbitrator to settle the claim,
under the provisions of the compensa-
ton act 20
Behler charges that while in the EN-
ploy of the Moline concern year ago,
he sustained an injury to his lungs
which induced consumption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02

docs It's duty toward i:s sick. for which
I is responsible. An epidemic OF
smallpox has thrown an extra burden
upon the taxpayers. Therefore | want
TO give me city a deduct ton from the
regular fees. rather than collect all /
nave earned. This deduction is in ad-
dltion TO what ! have been able TO
save the city through the teaching OF
my father. who handled more small
pox than anyone in the history of Rock
Z Island. Ten dollars a visit is the fee
OF our medical union. and is customary
elsewhere. DIR. r. NJ. Curtis of Mar
engo, Ill. was recently awarded $500
, by jury. in his suit for pavment of
medical services during the smallpox
epidemic. He was allowed SO a visit
for $50 visit there being 81 cases in
40 families. On one case alone. that
or Mrs. Minnie Thies and child.
made 80 visits. it being very serious
and complicated case In the bill YOU
nave this case is charged at 5000.
whereas I earned 1880. In another
case. a boy thought to be dying of
smallpox. ! made three visits in one
day. NJ! bill - pu: in at the regular
rates, would naturally come pretty
high.
Bill Rest In Peace"
Te- years ago / was authorized to |
attend a man who was caught in a
cave-in while working for the city. I |
never was paid cent. This bill |
rests in peace 1t is now outlawed.
August -. 1910. was called out of |
bed 10 attend one of my patients who /
was injured by horse while working !
at the city barn. This bill was pass
ed along. with others, by the preceding
administration. II is not yet outlaw
ed, but II lies quietly on the shelf If
my smallpox bills must take the slow
route. ! would like to put them in at
the regular rates. II they can be taken
care of now | would like to save the
OF the city a considerable
sum. Were il not that have received
many compliments for my work
would feel that IL is not appreciated.
Il do not forget that | worked about
10 hours a day. including much night
work. searched houses in spite of
threats. encountering all sorts of OPP
POSITION. that my family was os-
racised that our telephone rang so
that II required a special
attendant. and that my private prac-
ice was dem.raliE Il prevented the
disease from spreading over the city. j.
which seriously threatened. Every /
diagnosis and quarantine was approved
~ the chief smallpox inspector of the
tate 3 Illinois. AL tbs wa Done with =
he saving of several thousand dol .
airs to the taxpayers. If ! have de
ivered the goods why should | not
e paid as the others have been? You
ave allowed the claims of Mrs j. A.
and Mrs. Charles Mcdonald. o
{ this weeks meeting 10th of whom ,
ere under detention. at the full rate n
aid smallpox nurses. So day. / ask y
nat my bills. which are not at full l
ate. be given attention. b
Health Officer Competent. p
when you Fay NE 1 quest yo TO "
ice off $50 and send it to Allen Pratt, III
lie faithful and competent health of al
GER who has given such good service al
Id been such a help to me especially Sc
lring our trying period last summer. G.
sent him a check for the above and pa
2 returned it but he can hardly refuse b
when il is sent in this manner, which W
hope will be today"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
DIES AT THE ACE
OF EICHTY-FIvE
Mrs. Harriet A .Strayer, Form
erly of Rock Island, Passes
in Davenport.
WAS BORN IN OHIO IN 1929
Came to Iowa in 1858 and to This citv
10 Years later-lived Also
at Milan

Mrs. Harriet A. Strayer, 81 years
a resident of Davenport and well
known in Rock Island county, having
previously lived here and at Milan.
died at a. m. today at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Matte Krippin, of
near McClelland Heights, Davenport.
She was taken i'll with pneumonia
Tuesday and rapidly declined. Mrs
Strayer was S5 years old.
Funeral services will be held pri-
vately from the home of the daughter
at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Re
quest is made that there be no flow
ers. Burial will take place in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Born near Dayton, Ohio. April 81.
1929, Mrs Strayer spent her early
girlhood there. Her father, Samuel
Strayer, and four brothers, settled
near Dayton. coming from England.
Mr.. Strayer was one of the first men
to operate a cotton mill in that section
of the country. He was killed while
repairing a water wheel at his mill
near Dayton.
Came Here in 1868.
Her marriage TO Abraham Strayer
took place in Springfield. Ohio. in
1S47. Six children survice the mar
riage. In 1858 Mr.. and Mrs Strayer
came to Jefferson county. Iowa. and
later TO Brighton. In 1865 they moved
to Rock Island and after living here
several years, moved to Milan. Mr.. |
Strayer died in 1898. Since that time |
Mrs. Strayer has made her home with |
her daughter at Davenport.
The following. children survive: L.
B., South Rock Island: Frank and
George. Silverton. Colo: John. Milan:
Mrs. Matte Krippen. Davenport. and
Yrs. Rose Johnson. Gordon, Neb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS TO
NAME CLUB LOCATION

The Tri-City Motorcycle club will
hold meeting tonight at Bredar &
Sons bicycle shop, at Twenty-siXth
street ard Fifth avenue. The comr.it-
tee in charge of the teneft perform
ance held at the Empire Tuesday
night Will make a report. A location
for the new club house to be erected
in this city. will probably be decided
upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
Mrs. Emma Spencer.

Mrs. Emma Spencer, 80 years of age
died this morning at O'Clock at st
Anthony hospital. Mrs. Spencer was
born in Annawan April II, 1884, and
she lived at that place up until three
years ago. when she came to Rock Is
lond- Her maiden name was Miss En-.
ma Maude Griffin. and she was united
in marriage to A. F. Spence. about
eight years ago at Annawan
Besides her husband she is survived
by one son, Arlo. and one daughter.
Lucia. at home. Two sisters, Mrs. E
Bircheld of Wilmington. s. D., and
Miss Lena Griffin of Annawan also
survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
Amrretto Agostino.

Amrretto Agcstino. 80 years of age,
died at ! o'clock this morning at his
home. 53i Twenty-second street, af-
ter suffering for nine months with
cancer An operation was performed
several months ago in Chicago. but
did not improve his condition. He was
born in Italy in 1881 and came to this
country about two years ago Deceas-
ed came TO this city several months
ago and then returned to Chicago. com
ing here the second time the first week
in March.
His father and mother. living in
Italy, survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
Firemen Make Early Run.

The fire department was called at
Z O'Clock this morning to the home of
Mrs. Brooks. sic Forty-second street
An incubator in the cellar caught fire
from a kerosene lamp. The entire
loss was confined to the incubator, and
few prospective chicks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02

inches, on 2Sth-29th; snow on grounl
at end of month, 90; normal this
month, POI inches; excess of this
month as compared with the normal,
O.15 inch; accumulated deficiency
since Jan. 1st, 0.75 inch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-02
ciating. Burial will be made in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Funeral of Samuel HudIin.

Funeral services for Samuel Hudlin,
colored, were held at o'clock rhis af-
ternoon from Knoxs chapel. The col
ored Masons had charge of the cere-
mcEies. Internlelt ~as made in Chip
piannock cemetery
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
CANON CITY NEWS.

Mount Olive Baptist church was
beautifully decourated with yellow
and white chrysanthemums for the
wedding of Mrs. Louise Kelly of Mo-
bile, Ala, to our worthy pastor, Rev.
Hand. The Rev. Dr. Seeley performed
the ceremony under canopy of pink
buds. 1t was followed by grand re-
ception. The brides gown was OF
black satin. Her maid of honor, Mrs.
Dave Marsh, was gowned in turquoise
blue velvet. Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Gel
ser, Mrs. Walton and Miss Dovie
Wells, the other attendants, wore
pink charmeuse Miss Berniece Wal
ton sang 20 Promise Me- d. l.. Bur
ton was best man and the ushers
were John Trusty and Thad Gordan
CONGRATULATIONS are in order.
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
A WORLD THANKSGIVING.
Why Should America Have Monopoly
Of the Hoiidayf

Why Should America Have monopoly
Of the Holiday
This being the Thanksgiving season.
1t should be the proper time to ask why
the United States of America has a
monopoly on the celebration OF a day
of thanks to the supreme Giver for the
blessings he has conferred.
Why Is there not II day Of universal
thanks. when aii the civilized nations
Of the earth could get together for on
day and proffer their thinks for Ih'
blessings they have received: Every
civilized nation recognizes supreme.
Ruler and Author Of all good. and Chris
tan. Jew. Mohauimedan. Buddhist anc
Confucian could unite for one day al
least in the brotherhood Of thankful
ness.
1t would be a beautiful idea II VT
in America who instituted this day OF
thanks could pass its spirit all around
the world and know that on this day.
when we pa use a while to offer thanks,
every other nation was doing the same.
That would be a unity which has new
er yet been attained, but Of which no
man Of any faith can give any good
and sufficient reason for its nonexist-
ence.
There is absolutely no argument
against a day Of universal thanks. and
II anybody-Jew or gentile-can object
to it l should like to know the nature
of his objection. The feeling Of crate
fulness is common heritage OF man
kind, and, as it is. why should man
kind hesitate to become unit In It's
acknowledgment? We can have world
expostions. world congresses, worlt
societies. world tribunals, so why not 9
world Thanksgiving day?-W. J. Lamp
ton in Letter to New York World.
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
NOTES FROM CHEYENNE.

Rev. G. S. Stacker has arrived in
the city and expects to remain with
his family for the winter.
Mesdames A. B. Willis and Cecil
Fairchilds of Denver have come to
the city to make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spann of Lincoln
Neb., have taken up their residence
with Mr. and Mrs. NJ. H. Hamler.
Mr.. John Young has left the city
for Laramie, Wyo.
Mr.. W. H. Valentine, who has been
in Greeley, Colo, has again taken up
his residence with us.
Mrs. NJ H. Hamler has been seri-
ously i'll at her residence and is con-
templating an operation, but at this
writing she seems to be a little i'm
proved.
Mr.. w. H. Redd spent last Sunday
in Denver as the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. Dishman. Mrs. Redd will re-
turn the latter part of the week. She
has completed her course in hair
dressing under Mrs. Rank Holly and
will open a hair establishment as
soon as she returns.
Sunday at Aliens chapel was a
glorious day and the church under
our new pastor, Rev d. X. Jones, has
taken on new life. Already he has
made many friends. The w. NJ Mis-
sionary Society has resumed its meet
ings and has elected the following Of
ficers for the year: Mrs. John Baker,
president: Mrs. DeMarge DeWeese,
secretary; Mrs. S. l.. Willis, treas
urer, and Mrs. ]. E. Smith, chairman
of programme. Sunday a programme
was rendered by the society under
the able direction of Mrs. J. E. Smith.
The choir is rendering splendid
music with Mrs. J. E. Smith choris,
ter. Attendance improving each Sun
| day.
| The Ladies' Searchlight club was
received by Mrs. S. L. Willis on
Thursday and a very pleasant and
profitable afternoon was spent. Mrs
| Albert Palmer was an honor guest
Mrs A. Hovey gave us a splendid
demonstration on domestic science
Mrs. w. NJ. Ashford will receive the
club this week and Rev. d. r. Jones
will address the club.
Mrs. Taylor and family of Kansas
| City, who have been the guests Of
Mrs. NJ. E. Baker, left for their home
on Monday morning. They were the
inspiration of many social functions
while with us.
Sergt. Burnsides Of the 9th Cavalry
arrived last week from Douglas
Ariz., to visit with his family
Mr. Homer Walker of Ft. D. A
| Russell has been transferred to FIT
Sill, Ark He departed on Thursday
for his new position.
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
Give ThanksI

Praise God for wheat 30 white and sweet
of which to make our bread!
Praise God for yellow corn with which his
waiting world is fed!
Praise God for fish and flesh and fowl ne
gave to man for food!
Praise God for every creature which he
made and called 1t good!
Praise God for winters store Of Ice; praise
God for summers heat!
Praise God for fruit tree bearing SEED
ITO you 1t Is for meat"
Praise God for all the bounty by wnich
the world is fed!
Praise God, his children ALL to whom ne
gives their daily bread.
Edward Everett Hale
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
THE AFTERMATH.

That Geo. A. Carlson should be
elected in the fiercest and most ag-
gressive contest for the governorsh1p
in this state has been a great source
of qualification and inspiration for the
good it will do the different parties.
The people rose up and sounded the
death knell of machine, civil service
politics, political instructions, official
chickering's and extravaganza in the
state administrations for some time
to come. Mr.. Carlson is eminently fit
for his high position of honor and by
an overwhelming plurality the people
have indicated the confidence and re-
spect they have for him. Not alone
is Carlson's victory good reason for
our qualification, but it is cause for
rejoicing that the grand old party has
once again been elected to power in
this state While Colorado only in
part repudiated the Wilson propagan-
da, yet we are pleased TO note that
the other parts of the nation did their
full duty in reputation of segrega-
tion in Washington.
The Star was deeply panied to
know that only one Republican could
be returned to Congress at this time
and the other Democrats were sue
Thomas and Representative Edward
Keating will not vote against the in
terests of the Negro, as they did in
the Jones agricultural bill. We hard
ly believed the record when we saw
how Mr.. Keating voted. While Sena
tor Thomas and Rep. Taylor could sc
easily justify their consciences and
actions. vet we could not see how
such big and broad man as the Hon
Edward Heating had always proven
himself to be, would stultify himself
to violate his sacred principles of full
fedged democracy. we trust Mr.
Heating has seen his error ere he goes
to Congress. The Star refuses to be
lieve Mr.. Keating meant to be unfair
to the Negro. The very important
part played by the Colorado Negro in
helping to return the Republican tick
ct to power has struck blow against
the power of the South in politics
(who only bear about 16 per cent. OF
our national burdens, but who are
now the dictators in Congress), and
the Southern oligarchy which the
president endorses. We close with
this comment of the Amsterdam
News:
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
j, w. JONES REPRlEVED TO MAY
13, 1915.
Minister'S Alliance Of Denver Saves a
CoIored Mans Life. Gov. Fitz-
gerald Extends Time to Pre-
sent Case to Supreme
Court.

Last week was an epoch making
week with the Ministers Alliance OF
Denver (colored), when they, through
a committee from their body, went be-
fore the governor of this state and
made a strong plea on behalf OF John
w. Jones, who was convicted and SEN
fenced to be hanged Nov. Is for the
killing of white man in Craig, Colo.
Lawyer Ross was interested IN the
matter and upon investigation found
that the trouble arose in gambling
game wherein the white man drew
his gun and fired at the Negro (Jones)
when Jones then fired and killed the
man who was just unlucky in his aim.
Jones says much prejudice was eX-
hibited at the trial and the only eye
witness, a Mexican, testified to this
state of affairs, did not fully have the
proper opportunity to present his tes-
timony, as it had to be done through
an Interpreter. The ministers and
others think from the facts as they
know them, that either the death pen
atty is too severe for the alleged
crime, or that justice would be out
ragged if he was compelled to pay the
death penalty under such mitigating
circumstances. Jones was gambler
so was the white man; but Jones mao
a right to be tried justly and fairly
treated and it is the duty OF every cit
izen to see to it that he gets this.
Many white people have already
pledged themselves to give money to
take the case to the Supreme court
and let that honorable body pass on
the merits of the case. Then II they
say justice has been done, it is then
up to the governor and the pardon
board to review the case and correct
all errors. Denver ought to Zee
proud of their ministers in taking uE
this case Jones has no friends, nc
money, and seems forsaken. We trust
the ministers will push the matter sc
that justice can and will be done. The
president of the Alliance, Rev. Wash
ington, can be seen or called up a.
Main 1865 at any time about this mat
ter. II some can escape the deatr
penalty, why cannot others who are
more entitled to clemency?
The Denver star., 1914-11-14

woodrow Wilson at the beginning
of his administration broke his plight
ed word with the colored people.
Woodrow Wilson can depend upon it
that the colored voters have not for
gotten-nor forgiven. Tuesdays re,
suit is an earnest protest of what the
future holds for Mr.. Wilson and his
'nigger-riding' Southerners in the sad
die at Washington. For Mr.. Wilson
they are not pleasant to contemplate.
Now that election is over, the Colo,
RADIO Negro will be just as anxious to
share in the spoils of the victory as
he was eager to win success for the
victors.
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
THE TRUE THANKSGIVING.
BY Rev. DR.. JOSEPH KRAUsKoPF OF
phiId slphl0

II 10 we'll that our fathers in
stituted tho day Of Thanksgiv-
ing on which to be made con-
scious of the countless blessings
that surrounded them and Of
their many obligations to rem
der praise and Thanksgiving to
tho author Of them all. In re-
turn for Gods mercy we should
think of those in our midst not
SO blessed as we and give them
also opportunity for being
thankful and for rejoicing. The
truly grateful feels that God,
does not lavish his blessings
upon the earth so that few
may enjoy great abundance
while others live in want. II 10
wrong for one to enjoy the feast
and for another to endure the
fast.
Tho truest joy 10 that which
springs from bringing joy to
others. Tho truest gratitude 10
in that act which gives to others
the opportunity for being orsts-
.fui. The truest wealth 10 that
which kindness stores up in the
heart Of the ssrrowins and suf-
ferina. Our nebIest ACQUISITIONS
live only in our charity.
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
DON'T DELAY TREATING YOUR
COUGH.

A slight cough often becomes seri
Gus, Lungs get congested, Bronchial
Tubes fill with mucous. Your vitality
is reduced. You need DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. 1t soothes your irritated
air passages, loosens mucous and
makes your system resist Colds. Give
the Baby and Children DR.. Bells Pine.
Tar-Honey. It's guaranteed to help
them. Only 25c at your Druggist.
The Denver star., 1914-11-14

Communication to receive attention must pc ne"
Nc l. plainly written only upon one side OF the pal
xur I'd unless stamps sent f"f postage
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
WOMEN, STOP, WAIT, LISTEN, READ !!
II Woman have long hair It Is Glory Glory to Her; Cor Ills

This Is for you.
but soft, long. beau
not be put on the
Do you want this
write for particulars
kins, the Scientific
Denver, Colo, who
world with her won
hair.
. My own hair Is
Inent. With these
grew II inches in
mained one length
years. What I did
doing for hundreds
do for you with my
Scalp Preparations.
Fp11fr- hpir 1v hra,ly
The Denver star., 1914-11-14

FOR YOU HAVE CARVED THE PUMPKINs
THAT MAKE THE GOLDEN PIES.
But who's this in tho background
So modest hides from view7
Come forward, mother worker,
And take what is your duel
Let father carve the turkey.
Yours be tho greater prize,
For you have carved the pumpkins
That make the golden pies.
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
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bulbs,
wait
give treatments all oyer the United States by mail Write
taking treatments when 4cen enclosed
None like The d.
Perkins
The Denver star., 1914-11-14
NoTicEi

Nine. T. d. Perkins wishes to an
nounce to the general public that A.
ter Sept. 10th she will give personal
Treatments to city customers for
limited time during the following
The Denver star., 1914-11-14

No more ironed hair,
tifu) hair that need
dresser on retiring.
kind of hair? If SO,
to Madam T. ID. Per-
Scalp Specialist of
is astonishing the
derful art Of growing
my best advertise
treatments my hair
two years. 1t had re
(four inches) for Is
for my hair l am
Of others. and will
Matchless Scientific
My treatment stops
The Denver star., 1914-11-14

days: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat.
urdays from 1880 to $3.50 .. m. En-
sagements can be made by phoning
Gallup 14s. Persons living in the city
must phone or call for all information.
No city mail win be answered. No
phone calls answered aftar . .. m.
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