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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
JUBILEE SINGERS
ARE A REAL TREAT

The management of the Watch Tow
er are fortunate indeed to secure the
Dixie Jubilee Concert company as an
attraction at the popular resort, start
ing tomorrow afternoon. The com
pany Will appear Thursday and Fri
day also, giving one performance each
afternoon and evening The Dixies
have the reputation OF being one OF
the greatest jubilee companies in the
world 4lr. Buckner is one Of the best
informed leaders OF his race.
Much Of the remarkable success of
the company is due TO the beautiful
soprano voice OF Madame Neal Buck
ner. conceded to be one of the greatest
singers of her race. She sings old
plantation songs and melodies with
rare sweetness. y new program OF
negro folk lore and melody will be
heard each day during the stay here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
PITTSBURG PAPER
TELLS OF WRECK
Ernst Harms, Son of Lothian
Harms of This City, Injured
When Wife Was Killed.

Details OF the railroad accident in
which Mrs. Ernst Harms, wife OF a
former Rock Islander. was killed,
were received yesterday by his
brother, Louis Harms. From the
account of the wreck in the
Pittsburg (Texas) Gazette, it devel
ops that Mr. Harms was also severely
injured, and is still in the hospital,
but his recovery is assured. The &C
count of the accident in the Pittsburg
paper is as follows:
"A death that brought unusual sad
ness and grief to all Pittsburg was
that of Mrs. Ernst Harms of Torreon,
Mex. which occurred Saturday night
about l o'clock near Chihuahua, when
a freight train on the Mexican Central
ran in the rear end of a passenger
train, killing Mrs. Harms instantly
and severely injuring her husband,
who was sitting in seat by her side
at the time of the crash. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harms were making a return trip
from Torreon to FL Paso, where they
had been 10 look after their household
effects following an absence of year
or more on account of the war. The
tain they were on stopped at a point
near Chihuahua in order to repair a
part of the engine. a freight train,
going in the same direction at the rate
of 80 miles an hour crashed into the
rear end OF the passenger with ter
rife force. The rear coach was tele-
scoped and six passengers were killed
and several injured. Mrs. Harms was
sitting in a seat with her husband
when a flying bar struck her in the
head, death resulting instantly. Al
though Mr.. Harms was badly injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
DAVENPORT IN
FIGHT, ARRESTED
Pair, Nabbed on Main Thor
oughfare Engaged in Scrap,
Are Fined by Justice.

A battle of Davenporters took place
at the corner of Nineteenth street and
Second avenue late last night. 1t was
ended by Officer John Sullivan who
arrested two of the battlers and in
,arcerated them in the city Jail
This morning the pair was arraigned
before Justice of the Peace Carl ].
Kuehl. They gave their names as L.
NJ. Hurd and T. Johnson, both of whom
are employed by an optical firm in
the Iowa city.
The exact cause of the trouble was
not learned, but it developed from the
case that the two came to Rock Is
land for "a good time" Hurd proved
to be on the defensive in the battle
and Johnson the aggressor and they
were fined accordingly. For disorder
ly conduct Hurd was dismissed on
payment of the costs, $3.50, and for
assault and battery, Johnson paid So
and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
INTEREST," IS keen
IN PARK FESTIVAL
Daily Rehearsals Are Being
He.d-Many Boys Secure
Kite Sticks.

Miss Hulda Jansen of Davenport.
supervisor OF the Fairgrounds at Long
View park, IS one OF the busiest per
so1s these days. overseeing the finish
hg rehearsals for the dances and 9TH
e events that are 10 take place at the
festival Saturday. Aug. %. TO be held
E-der the auspices Of the civic depart
-slt o. the WOmau's club Of Rock Is
and The hours Of the affair are from
70 ). and everyone viii be welcomed
10 watch the progress tue little folks
have made under the direction OF an
instructor.
The interest OF the boys in the kite
aying contest is keen and q large num-
= O. them secured their sticks for
les from Alba G. Hill. supervisor
Ct manual training IN the schools at
ne Manual Arts building this morning.
Judges in the races and contests viii
e three prominent men Of the city.
I-ere have been arranged a variety Of
izees. giving everyone an opportunity.
and much interest is being shown in
he event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25

roadster. which looked the worse for
wear deserted their machine I'm
River Front park last night when
they could not start IT, They re-
paired to the nearby hotel where they
slept peacefully until this morning
when they discovered the machine
had disappeared. The police had taken
II TO n garage and the boys were sum.
moned TO the police station where thew
made satisfactory explanations and
were permitted to depart. They gave
their names and addresses as Arno
Iremann. al Twenty-thlrd street g.
Harry Burg. 1925 Seventh avenue and
Ben Reidy. 1921 Fifth avenue"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
BACK PAY READY
FOR MILITIA BOYS
Members of Company A in 1S9S
Can Now Get Money Due
for Encampment Services.

Some interesting news for the mem
bers of Company y, /. y. G., in 1898,
has been received by Captain Ed Dun
avin. over 500 belonging to the
Sixth regiment is now at the state
treasury in Springfield. and the mem
bers of the guard in '9S who have any
back pay can secure same for the
asking.
c. J. Earle of Company d, Abing-
don. made this discovery while at the
encampment a: Springfield several
weeks ago. He received - - back
pay. The local men can secure any
additional information in regard to
this from Captain Dunavin. either at
Nances printing office or the Armory.
The following is the list of members
OF Company a of '9S, who have $3.50
due them: John Boney, Jesse Cook,
Jack Glass, Fred Hebeler, Oscar Jen-
sen. Arthur Jacobs. Howard Johnson,
Pete Kessler. Ralph Keppford, Robert
Maisick. Edward Murphy. Joe Remer.
Several of the aforementioned are
deceased. This money can be secured
by writing 20 Adjutant General Frank
5. Dickson at Springfield
The Sixth regimental state rife team
will gather at Geneseo Saturday and
Sunday for initial practice. The state
shoot is to be held at Camp Logan in
Chicago on Labor day, Sept. :. The
rife team will go to the Windy city
Sept. (. and then engage in practice
until the eth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
RIVER EXCURSION
GREATLY ENJOYED
Members of Eastern Star Have
Good Time on Steamer w.
W.-Ucal Lodge Next.

The local order OF Eastern Star held
a moonlight excursion on the steamer
w. w. and barge last evening. Every
one who attended had a good time.
In spite of the adverse weather condi-
lions nearly 400 people attended. The
old fashioned two-step, waltz and qua
driIle were more popular than the
maxixe and tango. on the dance floor.
Tomorrow night the degree staff or
Ucal lodge, COS. /. o. o. F., will hold
moonlight excursion on the steamer
W. w. and barge. The advance sale
OF tickets has been heavy, and the
committee in charge is planning 10
bardle the largest crowd in the his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
OPERATOR PROVES
HIMSELF A HERO
Davenport Lad Fights Thug in
Family Theatre and Saves
S275 for Employers.

Hugo E. Thoensen, 10 years old,
had a thrilling hand to hand battle with
a bandit who attempted to rob the
Family theatre till on Third street be-
tween Harrison and Main, Davenport,
yesterday afternoon. The robber Sc
cured entrance into the office of the
playhouse without being noticed.
Thoensen, who is the motion picture
operator, was out in the theatre at the
time. He came back to the Office and
found the thug rummaging through
the desks. He asked him what he was
doing there, and for an answer the
robber brushed him aside and ran
down into the theatre.
Thomson caught UP with the fleeing
thug and grappled with him, but with
superior strength the robber picked
him up and hurled him over four tiers
of seats. Although the lad was severe
" bruised in the fall he chased the
bandit into the street. After pursu-
ing the fleeing thug for a block he
met a policeman who Joined in the
chase. The robber eluded them, but
was found several hours later hiding
in the yards of Mueller Lumber COM
pany.
When arraigned for trial he gave
his name as Andrew D. Monseanur.
He was given a Jail sentence of so
days. The police are of the opinion
that he is a bad man and his record
will be looked up.
There was $275 in the safe at the
theatre office at the time and Thoen-
sens friends are today complimenting
him on his bravery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
ALL TEACHERS TO
VISIT INSTITUTE

every teacher in Rock Island coun-
ty must attend the institute" declared
Miss Lou Harris, county superintend-
ent. this morning. Il had a long dis
lance telephone conversation with one
of the board of examiners today and
he said certificates should be held up
unless teachers are in attendance at
the annual institute"
Miss Harris has an unusually strong
corps of instructors this year, and it
is expected the attendance will be
large. 1t is understood some of the
country schools had planned to start
work August 81, but Miss Harris in
tends on insisting that the opening of
schools be delayed until after the in
stitute, which closes September 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
BOY IS INJURED
IN A COLLISION
Charles Lanaghan, IL Years,
Thrown From Bicycle
in Auto Crash.
RIGHT KNEE WRENCHED
IN Riding Around Wagon Is Kun Into
by Machine and Heavy FAN to
Pavement Is Result.

Charles Lanaghan. IL year old son
OF Mrs. Anna J. Lanaghan, 27lS Fifth
avenue. had a narrow escape from SER
ious injury at . O'Clock this morning
when bicycle on which he was rid
ing was struck by an automobile at
Ninth avenue and Fourteenth street.
That he was not more fatally injured
is due TO the fact that the automobile
was travelling at low rate OF rpeed
at the time OF accident.
Charles was riding north on Four
teenth street. He approached p wagon
at the corner OF Ninth avenue and
rode around II. At the same time the
car swung around the same side OF
the wagon and a head-on collision re-
suited.
Thrown To Pavement.
The lad was thrown from his wheel
to the asphalt pavement with consid-
cradle force. the front wheel of the
auto passing over his right leg. r. w.
Larson of Moline. who was driving the
car, stopped to find out how badly the
lad was injured before he left.
DR.. Joseph DeSilva was called and
the injured lad removed TO his home.
Upon examination It developed that
he sustained a badly wrenched knee
with other painful cuts and bruises.
Charles will be confined to his home
for several weeks to come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Crubaugh have
returned home after an extended out
ing in Colorado.
Harold Block of Laurel, Iowa, who
has been visiting relatives in the city,
returned to his home today.
The Misses Hazel Purcell and Violet
Strupp returned last evening from a
10 day trip to Niagara Falls and Chi
cago.
Mrs. Lucinda Bennett, 1417 Sixth
avenue, has returned from visit with
friends and relatives in Muscatine and
vicinity.
r.. f. McGowen, 11O9 Fourteenth
and-one-half street, returned yesterday
from a weeks visit with friends and
relatives at Wakeeney, Kan.
Mrs. William Carse and daughter,
1918 Twelfth street, returned last
evening from Ottawa, where they have
been guests the last 10 days at the
home of Mrs. Carse's parents.
Joseph NJ. Welch and o. NJ. Spet-
ticue departed yesterday for their
home in Honesdale. Pa. after a week S
stay in Rock Island. the former COM
ing for a visit with his brothers, J. w.
and F. p. Welch.
O. p. Beverlin OF Peru, Iowa, arrived
in Rock Island last evening, Joined a.
J. Beverlin, manager of the Bell Tele-
phone company here, and together
they departed for Urbana this morning
10 attend the funeral services of their
father, Thomas J. Beyerlin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
JURORS SELECTED
IN PAVING CASE
Introduction of Evidence Start
ed in Fifth Avenue Widen
ing Suit in Court.

\ jury = the Fifth avenue widen
ing case, Moline, was secured in coun-
" court yesterday afternoon. This
morning the introduction OF evidence
was started and this afternoon the
jury was taken 10 Moline to view the
proposed Improvement.
The jury is composed of the follow
ing. all OF whom are residents OF Rock
Island: John Schnitzer. William Nc
Carthy. Cornelius Buckley, s. y. La
Vanway. John Gavin, +. NJ. klove, G.
Bagley. Hugh Clark, Charles Berry,
F. \. Slocum, J. Herbert and Ed Ell
Lott.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25

he succeeded in getting his wife out
of the wrecked car in a few minutes.
THE remains were taken to Ell Paso
where she had made her home during
the winter, and later to Pittsburg,
where interment was made. Mrs.
Harms was formerly Miss Kate Good
john. She was born at Jefferson Oct.
81, 1873, and came to Pittsburg with
her parents when two months old.
She was united in marriage to Ernst
Harms about 10 years ago. Left to
mourn her passing is her husband and
two daughters, Lillian, aged 10, and
Katherine, aged s."
Mrs. Harms visited Rock Island last
June with her husband, on their way
to New York City. Mr.. Harms Is
superintendent of smelter at Tor
reon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
FAMILY IS STUNNED
BY LIGHTNING BLOW

Carl Barth, a former Rock Island
resident, now farming near Palmer.
Neb., with his wife and son narrowly
escaped death by lightning Thursday
of last week while working in the field.
The Barths were making hay when
a storm suddenly came up. The three
got under a wagon as shelter during
the heavy rain. There was a fierce
electrical storm, one of the bolts kill
ing the five horses the family was
working. and rendering unconscious
Mr.. Barth, his wife and their son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
lHUNDRED YEARS
SINCE THE FIGHT
anniversary of Battle of Credit
Island Is to BE OBJ
served.
srpTEMBER 5 IS THE DATE
49,. Clash Between Americans Under
Zachary Taylor and British
and Indians.

60, : Is tho Tooth anniversary OF
- known rs the battle of Credit
- and plans are being made by
=. Pock Island County Historical so
-. = 70 observe It in some manner.
- s,ruerle was between 800 United
-. soldiers under Zachary Taylor.
- ,-esideut OF the United States.
= , hand OF Indians. aided by a
- OF British troops. The Amer
=. lost II in killed and wounded
"a ve-e compelled 20 retire. leaving
-. tsrrirory IN the hands OF the
--,.i.b II the time the treaty OF peace
s-sed the war
vator Taylor had been sent up from
= L5uis 20 punish the Indians for the
-,z.aere OF Lieutenant Campbeii's
- He came in keel boats. which
- attacked By the Indians when
,,,ssi,s Credit. now Suburban island.
~ the Americans pressed on TO
s-irs the redskins out they found
81 there were a number OF British
-ias-s farther up the river. where
OF island now IS. with some swivel
ms ready for action As this artillery
aid have been able TO sink the
a-sriczns' boats. Major Taylor chose
% retire, which he did. after suffering
ta loss mentioned
Program Not Ready.
Tie program for the celebration OF
re anniversary has not been mapped
5-- but J. Il. HauberE has already
Hinged for the Boy Scouts and the
Rvs band TO take part.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
MISSING AUTO is
FOUND BY BRUNER
Sheriff Locates Machine of
Mike Fitzgibbons Which Has
Been Lost for Weeks.

The big Oberlin touring car which
Mike Fitzgibbons, Cordova farmer, lost
in this city some six weeks ago, has
been located. Sheriff o. L. Bruner re-
ceived tip this morning that the car
was in Galesburg and he left with
local chauffeur to recover the machine.
The return trip is to be made over
land.
Some weeks ago Fitzgibbons was ar
rested for not having the lights on his
machine burning. In the car with him
was a boy whom Fitzgibbons claims
he did not know. Fitzgibbons was al
lowed by the police to go to a local
saloon man in an attempt to raise
bonds for appearance. While the
driver was in the thirst parlor the boy
drove the car away. At least when
Fitzgibbons returned, both his car and
the boy had disappeared and all ef-
forts to locate the machine failed I'M
til Sheriff Bruner got wind it was in
Galesburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
OBITUARY
Funeral Of Clara Frances sos.

The funeral OF Clara Frances Bos,
22-months-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl T. Bos, was held yesterday after
noon at , o'clock from Sacred Heart
church. Father c. Z. O\eill had
charge Of the services. Interment was
in Calvary cemetery.
The pallbearers were 4Iadaliue Bos.
Lucia McCullock. Irene Christensen
ana Villa Hicks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
BOYS SUSPECTED
OF BEING BANDITS
aock Islanders Have Experience
at Clinton on Way From
Elgin Races.

AFno Tremaun. Harry Burgh and
"a keidy Of this city went last week
. auto 20 see the Elgin races. They
'--ae back yesterday via Clinton, Iowa.
-asTe they spent Sunday night and
--l an experience with the police,
20 mistook them for auto bandits.
ne Clinton Herald tells Of the Incl
ts1t.
Enroute % their homes IN Rock
.a--aa from the ElEiu auto races
NEE lads travelling in a Chalmers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
FuneraI of IL. WiIIian1 Swallow.

The funeral OF Mrs. William Swal-
low was held this afternoon at o'clock
from the home of her mother, Mrs.
George Barnes. 6O2 Eighth street. Rev
II. W. Reed had charge of the serv-
ices. Interment was in ChippiannOck
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
Peterson Nabbed for Being Oisorderly

John Peterson, who resides on For
ty-dfth street. this city, was arrested
by Officers John Kinney and Charles
G!nnaue late yesterday afternoon on
a charge OF disorderly conduct. He
was arraigned before Justice OF the
Peace Carl J. Kuehl this afternoon
and the case continued until Aug. 20.
He went TO the county jail in default
OF bonds Of 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
Funeral of Miss Mary L. Temple.

The funeral of Miss Mary L. Temple
was held at 10 o'clock this morning
from her home in Port Byron. Rev
II. T. Russell had charge of the serv-
ices. Interment was in Port Byron
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25

Bombay now has about 100000
population, 76 per cent living in one
room tenements and novels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25

SAVORY Flour Cans, finished in
red enamel, so lb. capacity. .25
SAVORY Flour Can, Black Enamel
Japaned, so lb. capacity .....1.75
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-06-05
Severe Storm

Many sections of Highland were
visited last Friday afternoon by
severe electrical storms, resulting
in right heavy loss in two Instances
coming to our attention.
A fine milk COW, one two-year-
old and two yea!lings, the properly
of f. B. jones'. were killed by a
bolt of lightning just north of town.
The cattle were standing under d
locust tree in the Jones pasture.
DR.. C. P. Rexrode of Crabbot-
tom also lost a fine calf in the same
way during the same storm, and
Math. Potter, who was not far
away was severely shocked.
In the lower Straight Creek, Doe
Hill and Mcdowell communities
the rainfall was heavy, greatly re-
Ieiving the parched condition OF
the fields and pastures.
Since writing the above report,
we learn of additional loss and
havoc wrought by the same storm
n the Crabbottom valley. George
E. Swecker's house was struck and
window curtains set on fire, swhile
n one of his pastures he had a fine
mare and colt killed. A daughter
If O. P. Chew, in the yard at her
ZONE, was severely shocked.
Some six or seven trees in the
Ievener pasture were struck dur
ng the storm.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-06-05
sahpol l;laaea


The auditorium at the Hlgl
school building was crowded OF
friday to witness the closing exer
cIsas of the 1913 term; and the pro
gram prepared for the occasion
was well-rendered and generally
enjoyed.
Both patrons and pupils, so far
as we have heard any expression,
seem we'll satisfied with the work
OF The term just closed, and it is
reasonably predicted that by con-
tlnued effort and corporation on
the part of patrons, teachers and
school officers, the county High
School will grow in favor and use
fdlness. Like all similar institu-
tons bringing large numbers of
young people together, experience
and observation even a chance
breach of decorum will tend to
perfect or improve the management
along disciplinary and other lines.
All in all, during the several
years of this schools history, oc-
casions or circumstances calling for
just criticism, have been as rare, if
not more so, than in many similar
institutions, and those who conf
IDENTIFY look for continued and III
creased interest in the M. Fl. S.
have every reason to be sanguin".
The program as rendered on Fri,
day night was as follows:
Inacation--Rev. N. A. Parker.
l. Opening Song
2. Addresses of Welcome-Wal-
ter Gum.
8. Glass History--John Slaven.
4. Glass Prophery--Grace Hin
err.
5. Song.
6. Giftorian--Lucile Gum.
7. Glass Will--Arch Wagner.
8. Clas. Peom--Junior Glass.
9. Delivery of Diplomas etc.
10. Valedictory--Roy Campbell.
II. Song.
There were six in the graduating
class Roy Campbell, Walter Gum,
Arch Wagner, John Slaven, Grace
IIiner and Lucille Gum, and to
thrse diplomas were presented by
the principal.
Che two scholarships were award
ed to Roy Campbell and Walter
Gnm, the one to W. & L., the 9th
er to Hampden Sidney College.
The promotions for the year were
as follows:
Promoted from 1st to End grade
John McNulty. Jesse Pullin, Leo
R;.!ston, Sam Sullenberger, Wayne
Schroeder. Clarence >ipe, Stella
iLite. Harold Trimble, Eula John
en-, Minnie Puffenberger, Juanit
Pr,iitt, Eva Rexrode, Lizzie Sim
mems, Ollie Simmons, Lucy Warner,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-06-05
Coughs and Colds
Weaken the System

Continued Coughs, Colds and
Bronchial troubles are depressing
and weaken the system. Loss of
weight and appetite generally fol-
low. Get SOC. bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery to-day. 1t
will stop your cough. The first
dose helps. The best medicins for
Stubborn Coughs, Colds and all
Throat and Lung Troubles. Mr..
o. H. Brown, Muscatine, Ala,
writes "My wife was sick during
the hot summer months and |
honestly believe DR.. Kings New
Discovery saved her life" Good
for children. soc. and Sl.O0, at
your Druggist. adv
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-06-05
Contract for Wood

Sealed bids will be received by
the on,erey School Board of
Monterey District for wood for the
school in said district for the school
term iG14-15; wood to be furnish
ed on ground cut right length tor
stoves, Monterey school by the
cord. All other schools Tor the
school tePl1i.
Bids will be received until June
10th, y m.
Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. BY order OF the
district Board. :,
H. P, Patterson, Clerk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1914-06-05
Ira 0. Simmons. one of High

Ira Q. Simmons. one OF High
lands progressive young men, now
living in Augusta county, bought a
fine farm at. Fishersville recently.
It is located on the G. & O. Ry,
and public highway leading from
Staunton to Charlottesville, and
is considered the best fruit section
in the Valley. The farm contains
one hundred and ten acres, with
Is acres in a nice young orchard,
fruit bearing age. Mr.. Simmons
has an eye for bargains, and yet
is always ready to sell or trade.
Since moving to Augusta he has been
engaged in the mercantile business
and doing some farming. in the
former he has built up good bus-
iness, being located near the roa |
Improvement work etc al