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Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-25

LANDED at New York-Rev. G.. H.
ee dtsais word frs from M New York to the
effect that his son. Harold. had landed
safely at that place. The latter grad.
uated from Oxford university last
spring, having been a Rhodes schol-
al at that institution for three years
He took his qualifying examinations at
Hamline university.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-25

Here on Business-B. NJ. Corey,
who Is connected with the Information
al Harvester company al Fargo, ar
rived in the city yesterday to attend
to business matters.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-25

Owns Big Farm-Charles Wycoof Of
Springfield, ILL.,, was in the city yes
terday on his way to ,Langdon. Mr..
Wycoh is the owner Of considerable
farm land near that city.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-25

Western Art Supply shop-A new
line of imported china and gifts just
received. 400 DeMers avenue.-Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-25

E1-Treasurer Here-D. H. McMil-
Ian, former state treasurer, passed
through the city Monday on his way
home to. Eangdon. He has been to
Minneapolis and other points east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
SATURDAY STORM
DAMAGES MOLINE
Property Loss Not Great But
Narrow Escapes From Ac-
cidents Are Reported.

The wind storm which swept the
vicinity Saturday did quite a bit of
damage in Moline. Monetary loss was
not great, but numerous escapes from
accidents are reported, while there
were two or three accidents of a SER
ious nature, diretcly due to the wind.
At Sixth avenue and Twenty-third
street Il heavy cable was torn from its
faStenings and fell across the street
railway trolley wire. Sparks few in
all directions for few moments and
men who attempted TO remove the
cable were in imminent danger of ele-
trocution. The work was finally ac-
complished. however, without any one
being Injured.
On Seventh avenue and Nineteenth
street a large tree was snapped at a
distance of 10 feet from the ground by
the heavy wind. No one was injured
although several people were in the
vicinity at the time. The large cleo
trio sign of the Grilk Furniture COM
pany on Sixth avenue was torn from
its fastenings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
FORMERALDERMAN
DEAD IN EXETER
A. G. Grout, Civil War Veteran,
Well Known Here, Dies in
New Hampshire.

A. c. Grout, Moline alderman dur
ing 1884 and 1855. organizer and first
commander of the r. II. Graham post
of the G. A. r. is dead at his home in
Exeter. New Hampshire, at the age of
so years.
Long time residents of this city will
mourn his passing. He organized
Graham post in 1888, with "a charter
members. OF these II are dead. OF
the % members who have commanded
the post since Mr.. CIRCUITS service II
are dead. Mr.. Grout enlisted for SER
vice in the civil war Dec. 90, 1868, and
was honorably discharged July y,
1865.
Mr.. Grout served as ticket agent on
the Burlington lines here for several
years, being succeeded by II. S. Fris-
toe. Mr.. Grout then went west, taking
up fruit growing in Colorado. Later
he moved to Exeter. n. H., where he
has since resided He is survived by
his widow and one son, Harry Grout
of Exeter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS

featuring company. He was one Oh the
organizers of this company.
Another institution in which MT
Swanson was interested was the Mu'
tual Fire Insurance company. He was
also active in politics. serving the
First ward as alderman for one term
and the county as supervisor for one
term.
The deceased was married in 1870
to Miss Elizabeth Swanson, who sur
wives in addition to four daughters,
Mrs. ]. III. Wood, the Misses Olga and
Anna Swanson of this city, and Mrs.
G. NJ. Sparks of Chicago.
Funeral services will be held in the
home Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. /. o. Nothstein officiating. Inter
ment will be in Riverside cemetery.
with the Pref lodge having charge of
the services at the grave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
ESCAPE DEATH IN
A HEADON CRASH
Automobiles Speeding on Coun'
try Road Come Together in
Cloud of Dust.
MACHINES BOTH WRECKED
John BoIIen, Farmer, Suffers Serious
Injuries-Dr. Bailey Escapes
With Bruises.

In a headon collision of two auto
mobiles on a country road near Moline
late Saturday afternoon. John Bollen.
a farmer residing near Orion, and DR..
Bailey. a veterinary surgeon of that
village. narrowly escaped death, both
being injured. The cars were demol-
ished.
Mr.. Bollen was returning from a
trip to this city and was running his
car at rapid rate when a sudden
gust OF wind blew up a cloud OF dust.
He did not slacken his speed, though
he could hardly see ahead. and the re-
suit was that he crashed headon into
a car being driven toward the city by
DR.. Bailey. The two machines piled
up in a wreck and both occupants were
thrown to the road.
Suffers Broken Rib.
Mr.. Bollen suffered a broken rib,
his chest was bruised, his lip cut and
several teeth were loosened; he may
have been internally injured also. DIR.
Bailey was badly bruised and shaken,
but sustained no serious injuries or
broken bones. DR.. Z. b. Gilbert was
and Mr.. Bollen was re-
moved to his home. DR.. Bailey was
able to return to his home without
assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
MOLINE WOMANIS
HURT IN Runaway
Mrs. J. W. Carlson Trampled by
Horses in Accident at
Bureau Saturday.

Mrs. ]. W. Carlson OF this city was
seriously injured in runaway acc
dent at Bureau. H., Saturday after
noon. being run down by a team OF
horses and trampled beneath their
feet she was walking with her nus
band when the horses came rushing
down the street. They cOllided with
the curb and Mrs. Carlson fe-l beneath
the noofs of the frightened animals.
and was seriously injured.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlson were enrout0
to visit the latter's mother at Lacon.
Ill. aid having almost an hour TO wait
for train I'm Bureau they decided 10
Fslk around the town. MTs. Carlzcee
VIII be brought back TO this city to-
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
BOY ON BICYCLE
STRIKES A POLE
Richard Seim Hurt in Coasting
on Thirteenth Street and
May Not Recover.

A young lad. who gave his name as
Richard Seim, narrowly escaped death
about 10 O'Clock this forenoon. when
he lost control of bicycle on which
he was riding and crashed into a tele-
phone pole at the foot of the Thir-
teenth street hill, going at terrific
speed \ severe conclusion of he
brain resulted, beside minor injuries.
He was taken to the Moline city hos
pital. where he is lying in a critical
condition. For several hours the boy
was unconscious and his name could
not be learned, so that relatives could
be notified.
The boy was coasting down the hill
and when about half way down he
lost control in some manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
OBITUARY RECORD
Miss Viola Miles.

Miss Viola Miles. aged "a, resident
OF Peoria until four months ago, when
she came to Silvis. died yesterday af-
ternoOn at 2 o'clock at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lund. ZIG Four
teenth street. Silvis. after an opera
ton. Funeral services will be held al
the Lund home Tuesday afternoon at
2 O'Clock. with burial in Rock River
View cemetery.
Decedent was born IN Moline Nov. 8.
1889. She was the daughter OF Mt.
and Mrs Charles Miles OF Peoria. Miss
Miles gained her education in the Mo
line schools. after which she went TO
Peoria to become a hairdresser. She
resided with her parents at Peoria.
Her health broke down four months
ago and she came TO Silvis 10 live with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lund and to recuperate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
SOCIALISTS STIR
UP THE VOTERS

The largest vote polled at a school
election in Moline for 16 years was
cast Saturday and incidentally the so
ciaIists were overwhelmingly defeated.
While il was intended thai the election
should be a non-partisan affair. the So
cialists put up a candidate for presi-
dent CT the board and four members.
In the early morning the socialists
were conceded victory. but the after
noon reports changed the color OF the
situation.
The total number Of votes cast was
2.225. OF this number l.671 were
made at the WOOdyatt music store and
55f ar the Willard school building.
II. w. Cooper was reelected presi-
dent OF the school board with 1,625
votes. W. {. Wilson. his socialist OPP
Tcne1t. received but $50 votes.
The following members were elect
ed. Albert {. Dufva, 1851 votes; Os-
car T. Bohman. 1.G43 votes; Gus Lind
vail. l.5Si votes: II. :. Bennett, 1881
votes. ] W. Sexids. the only indie
pendent candidate not elected. hid
.O57 votes.
The socialist candidates and their
votes: Ralph Lake. 2G7: G. \. Swan
son. 40; Rose Mas. 81; y. \. Saith
or. 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
BURGLAR WINS A
GAMBLE FOR LIFE
Culprit Makes Escape in Spite
of Bullets From 80 Caibre
Revolver.
is CAUGHT WHILE AT WORK
Not Known Whether X. !. Willis
Struck His Target or Not-At-
tempts to Rob House.

Facing arrest and certain imprison-
! Hent for larceny on one side. and with
a chance for freedom even though he
risked his life. on the other side. a
burglar took the latter chance early
Sunday morning and fate smiled upon
his efforts.
X l. Willis, 2129 Seventh avenue,
caught a burglar at work at his home,
making an effort TO force an entrance
10 the house. He was aroused from
his SAUNDERS by the scraping noise
made as the would-be robbers attempted
To force open a window. Securing his
% calibre revolver the captain de-
seconded upon the marauder and ord
cred him TO throw up his hands.
Takes Desperate Chance.
The burglar dropped his tools and
responded to the command without
parley. The police were telephoned
for ana the two men stood there be-
side the house awaiting the arrival of
the patrol.
The wagon came down the street a
few moments later. The burglar
turned and saw it rapidly approaching.
The desire for freedom overcame fear
and he fled into the darkness. Mr..
Willis emptied chamber after chamber
of the revolver in the direction which
the fleeing culprit had taken. and was
rewarded upon hearing a grunt or a
moan. However il could not be learn
ed whether the man had been hit or
not At any rate he managed to make
his escape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
$50 men READY TO
ENLIST IF WAR is
DECLARED BY US.
Threatening Crisis in Mexico
Prompts Many to Apply
for Service.
NAVAL RESERVES PREPARE
Drills by Local Companies Prsetieed
in Order That Men May be
Ready Il Called.

Captain r r Willis OF Company +.
Illinois National Guard. when inter
viewed today. declared that the com
pany is ready for the call to arms
After the dispatches regarding
Huerta's refusal 10 salute the United
States flag were made public last eve
ming. several young men made appii'
cation TO Captain Willis TO enlist in
the local company. During the past
few " re- IS many applications have
been received. some from men who
have seen service in the Spanish
American war.
Has Naval Reserves.
Moline is also the home of one of
the 10 naval reserve companies OF
Illinois. These will undoubtedly be
called into service in case OF war
The local division IS under the COM
mand OF Lieutenant W. C. Jirdinston,
an old time naval officer. who has
brought the Moline Reserves up to a
state OF the highest efficiency. In his
earlier days in the navy. Lieutenant
Jirdinston cruised in Mexican waters
and he is thoroughly familiar with the
lay OF the land and harbor conditions
in both Vera Cruz and Tampico. as
we'll as other cities along the Mexican
east coast
We have been hampered in our
drills here" said the lieutenant in an
interview this morning, by lack OF
equipment The boys. however. are
in excellent condition and can cope
with any other company in the state
and make a splendid showing" The
local reserves now number about 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker. presi-
dent OF the General Federation OF
Women's Clubs. will preside over the
sessions Of the 18th biennial meeting
to be held in Chicago June 9-lS. Mrs.
Pennybacker Is the widow OF Percy v.
Pennybacker OF Tyler. Texas. whom
she married in 1854. She is the daugh-
ter OF DIR. ]. B. and Martha Hardwicke
and was born in Petersburg. Va. May
:. 1861. She is the author of history
OF Texas and since 1901 has held Of
fees in women's clubs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Andrew Sws nson.

Andrew G. Swanson. a pioneer OF
this city. died at his home. $40 Fifth
avenue, at 5: 40 this morning. after an
Illness OF four months with dropsy.
Deceased was born. in Sweden IN
1852. and came to this city when Il
years OF age. entering the employment
OF Deere e. Co. where he remained
for a period OF 20 years He then went
with the Moline Pillow company. where
he remained for Is years. Nearly all
OF this time in these two factories was
spent as a pillow filter. About five years
ago he left the pillow company and en-
tered the service OF the Moline Manu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Adve rtise With Balloons

A unique method of advertising East
Moline and its business places has
been adopted by the Business Mems as
sociation OF that city. Paper balloons
bearing large printed advertisements
OF the city will be sent up at certain
intervals and can be read for long
distance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
CAUSE
OF NEAR MURDER
AT EAGLE DANCE
New York Salesman Attempts
to Strange Girl Amidst
Crowd of Roisterers.
is DANCING WITH ANOTHER
Arthur kraecker Pushes Into Hall
Grabs Woman and Almost Chokes
Her to Death.

The Saturday evening dance at the
Eagle hall came near breaking up in a
riot, when Arthur Kraecker, a New
York salesman, prompted by jealousy,
rushed among the gay dancers, seized
a girl from her tangoing partner. and
crying, Il came here to kill you,
closed his fingers about her throat
and came near strang.ing her to death
before any of the crowd had recov-
cred from the surprise enough to in
terfere. Kraecker was hauled into p0-
lice court this morning before Justice
Entrikin and fined sI2.05.
The girl, Miss Minnie Monicke, was
almost unconscious when rescued.
Kraecker was seized and carried
struggling, screaming and vowing ven
geance and declaring that he would
vet kill Miss Monicke.
Things might have gone badly with
the New Yorker, as there were mutter-
ings among the crowd, but policeman
interfered and he was removed to the
city Jail.
Fined on Promise.
The climax to the drama occurred in
police court this morning when Kraec-
ker was arraigned. and upon his prom
Use to leave the girl alone. was fined
so and costs, totalIing $12.O5, which
he paid. The girl in the case had also
been taken into custody on a Charge
of disorderly conduct, and was re-
leased on payment of 81 and costs.
In court this morning Kraecker de
clared that Miss Monicke was his
promised bride. and vowed that she
should never marry anyone else.
Kraecker's promise to leave the girl
alone was short lived. When Miss
Monicke left the city hall following
the arraignment she found her former
fiance awaiting her at the door.
You will marry me yet" cried he,
according to the girl.
At that moment, however, police
officer appeared on the scene, and
Kraecker allowed the girl to proceed
on her way.
Afraid of the Man.
Miss Monicke declares that she is
afraid of her former lover, and when
picture show Saturday she accepted
for this reason. She claims that he
has previously threatened her life. II
the semi-darkness OF the theatre she
says that he removed a revolver from
his pocket, showed it TO her. and said
he would kill her if she refused TO
marry him.
Il pleaded for time to think it over
says Miss Monicke, and he allowed
ME few hours He then left me, and |
never to see him again in
spite of my fear. l went to the dance
1T the Eagle hall, thinking he would
lot show up there. but l was mistak-
IN. / do not know how he found out
where | had gone
The girl claims to have known
<raecker for the past three years, and
says that his suit Is favored by her
parents. For this reason she was |
'orced TO leave her home. Kraecker. |
IN the other hand. declares that the |
,irl is engaged to him. and says that |
lie has given her jewelry.
II am ruined man." he asserted in
,ourt this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
JOSEPH DAM IN ARIZOMl
IMPRESSED BY PROGRESS

According to an item in the
Tucson. Arizona, Citizen, Joseph Dain.
vice president of Deere * Co. of this
city, who Is making a business trip
and incidentally taking a few days
vacation, is singing praises for that
state because of its rapid progress in
agriculture. The Citizen says that
Mr.. Dain announced that the company
intends to strengthen its branches
there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
GENESEO MAN is INJURED.
William CruII, Carpenter, Suffers
Broken Bones.

William Crull, carpenter of Gen
eseo, was injured there Saturday aft
ernoon when large shed which he
was erecting at the John Guild eleva-
tor collapsed and caught him beneath
the falling debris. The collapse of the
shed was due to the strong wind, Mr.
Crull sustaining broken bone in the
ankle and sprained foot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Opens Office in City.

L. l.. Mckenzie. formerly with the
Swanson 4 Mckenzie company, will
go back TO his first love. that of WRIT
ing show cards and trimming windows,
and he has opened studio in this city
for that purpose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Morgan Speaker.

Elmer L. Morgan, real estate dealer,
has been engaged to speak at the regu.
Jar weekly luncheon OF the Moline
Commercial club next Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Examinations On May Q.

Examinations wRI be held in the
East Moline postOHice on May .. for
the position OF mail clerk. Any citi-
zen between the ages OF IS and 40
years is eligible to take the examina-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Fund is GROWING.

campaign fund now being raised have
swelled To $lS7.40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

The new model has more improve
ments. refinements and new uses than
We can even enumerate here.
The cushioned keyboard" with IAN
Choir keys" and the new automatic
features mean less work for the handsH
less strain on the eyes, less manual
and mental effort.
With all of these mastery mechan-
icai improvements we have made the
machine more beautiful and symmet-
rical. From every standpoint Tho
Oliver No. attains superlative excel
lence.
Nothing you could wish for has been
omitted. The new devices, refnements.
improvements and conveniences found
on the No. represent an enormous
outlay and vastly increase its value
the price has not been advanced one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
=ANNOUNCEN
I he New Typewriter
--OliVer No. n

wv ? E ANNOUNCE AN AMAZING MODEL-The Oliver
~ No. Ia typewriter of superexcenence with auto
" matte devices and refnements that the zenith
Of typewriter marvel of beauty speed and
action. Typewriting efficiency raised nth power
The OLIVER No embodies all previous Oliver innovations
and acting devices before typewr
leap advance which places The Oliver ahead
of its time So smooth in action light the touch
to that amazed model that to
the typist delightful ease of operation
model that higher writing long
and better service
The No is exhibit at Oliver Branches
and Agencies throughout the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-27
THE DANCING CRAZE.

When the dancing fever first ragged,
it was supposed the attack would be
brief: Yet the summer. hotels were
enc long scene of terpsichorean rev.
olry. Formerly many places merely
had Saturday night hops. This year
they usually danced every evening,
and many groups practised in the
parlor mornings, the steps they would
display to the astonished wall flowers
that evening
All the teachers have to do, when
trade falls off bit, is to invent a
new set of dances. The good money
the crowd previously spent in learn
ing the tango and the twinkle and the
aviation is now gone, these figures
having already become antique.
Young men who could not earn 50
day at any productive occupation
will set up as teachers of dancing
and make ten and twenty time that
figure. They do we'll to salt down
their cash. The sun does not shine
at this temperature very long.
People used to quit dancing when
they got married, principally because
new and fresher sets of girls pushed
tn older women off the floor, by car
turing all the dance invitations. Now
that lot of original new dances have
come in, husbands and wives get used
to each others steps and can dance
better together-if the old man does
not stink out in the corridor to enjoy
his cigar.
Dancing has its many evils, but al
its best it is 2 diversion characterized
by poetry and romance. and it bright
ems the face and improve the diges-
ton. MNtf !
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-09-27

not the exclusive possession or any
one nationality, and the Greeks can
succeed here as we'll as persons OF
any race in America, which is the
melting pot" of many nationall'les.
Ten years ago Gus was newspoy
on one of the busy street corners OIL
Chicago. He early became savings
depositor, and as his balance IN the
bank grow, he kept his eyes open 1or
OPPORTUNITIES, and with the timely aid
and counsel of hi, banker he made
number of successful deals.
He now owns six nickle moving
picture theatres and other property
ANY time he wants it he can borrow
money at the bank on his note.
Colonel Mayo, the richest man i'll
Kentucky, died few years ago.
Twenty-Five years ago he was a
struggling school teacher In Eastern
Kentucky At forty-five he had 9
fortune of $2O,0OO,0O0. HIS FORTUNE
GREW FROM THE MEAGER EARN
lNGS HE SAVED FROM HIS SAL
| ARMY AS A COUNTRY SCHOOL
TEACHER.
/ In teaching in various districts
Mayo had gained an intimate know
ledge of the mountain country
mineral and timber resources, and
became acquainted with those sec
lions richest in mineral wealth.
He discovered that thousands OF
acres were occupied by "squatters'
many of whom would give options for
IS, Later he borrowed all the money
he could to put into these options
When the development of the Eastern
| Kentucky coal fields began he was
able to interest railroad officials and
| to enlist capital to work his mines,
and was soon Oh the road to fortune
Thrift always pays dividends.
II. d. MACGREGOIt