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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-09

that the government wouldn't ask per.
mission from the county if IL was H.
legal for the latter to grant the re-
quest The resolution of the govern
ment was adopted unanimously.
RECONSIDER Salaries.
The board now plans TO reconsider
salaries and appointments for janitor
and elevator man at the court house.
After the salary of the janitor w-s
fixed n $50 a month. although reso-
luton lost 10 raise It to SIS. and
Charles Oberg. present janitor. was re-
employed. the board got into 4 heated
discussion and it was decided to tackle
the whole matter again at another
session. Supervisor Walker started
the fireworks when she asked that a
motion 10 reconsider action taken on
the fixing of the salary of the elevator
man. She stated that the compensa-
ton of $50 was not sufficient Books
on rules were brought out and warm
argument followed. as TO whether or
not the salary had been fixed At $50
or whether a two-thirds vote was nee
essary for a reconsideration. and be-
fore matters had progressed far. di-
vers arguments were presented by the
various members. so that II would
have required an expert on Chinese
puzzles TO locate the cituation. Thus
the whole matter was stricken to
avoid confusion
Plan Tax Levy.
\ resolution for a tax levy amount
ing to $4,000 TO take care of current
expenses was adopted, on recommen-
dation OF public expenditures commit
tee. The report of this committee on
election expenses was also adopted
the judges receiving from S13 TO $3.50;
clerks So and polling places renting
for from s. to SIS.
On recommendation of the supply
committee the coal contract for the
of coal to the county was
awarded to the Rock Island Fuel Co,
the bid Of this concern being $40.
After the meeting convened this
+. D. Fisher, newly appoint
ed supervisor from South Rock Island.
was named a member of the finance
committee. and Supervisor O'Brien
was named TO succeed Upton as chair !
man.
Representative Thomas Campbell I,
the board asking the super /
-isors 10 confer with their constitu |
snts and learn how they feel in re-
,ard to the proposed bond issue by /
he state for the rehabilitation of the |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-09
To Die for Treason.

London. Dec. 9.-Ni-ho'as Alters.
former German consul at Sunderland
borough. has been convicted CT trea-
son and sentenced to death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-09

Illinois and Michigan canal He asked
the board TO report the attitude of the
people on the matter to their repre-
sentatives in the state legislature.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Enisconal Church,

Good congregations were present
morning and evening at ST. James
Episcopal church and excellent ser
mons were delivered by the Rector,
Rev. 7 .omas Horton. The Sunday
school was well attended and every
branch 0f the atnuch shows the in
flnence OF the Eentcn season. A
chapter Of the Brotherhood Of ST,
Andrew was organized by the senior
boys class Of the Sunday school on
Sunday, With Win BrOokins as header,
Larlin Martin secretary and John
HaIRmcs treasurer. The Brotherhood
OF ST. Andrew is the oldest and strong,
est church auX'iiary in existence and
the boys look forward TO a successful
work here. The Lantcn services will
continue as usual this week, with the
exception of change in time for the
litany from 10 a. m. TO 4 j. m. on
Friday. On Thursday evening Rev.
w. c. hengen. OF Trinity church, OF
tumwa, will be here and conduct SER
vices. All cordially invited.
The altar of the church on Sunday
was decorated with flowers in honor
of Judge Sewers. and of Fred Abra'
ham. deceased members Of the parish
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
LEAGUE IS ORGANIZED
Personal Workers Will Continue
Work of The Revival.

As a result OF the Business Mems
Prayer Meetings that were held at the
city hail during the Union Revival
meetings, a Personal Workers League
was organized, with f. w. Else as
president, Roy C.. Rich as vice presi-
dent. and Harry Y. Henness as secre-
fary and treasurer. ,Laymen and
others who are interested in active
Christian work are available as mem
bers. Each church in the campaign
has an active committee, which sys.
tenatically looks after the work in
,uaif charge, Personal work is done,
re :lck are visited and special aid is
extended where il is needed. The
morning prayer services that were
held during the campaign are TO be
continued, in most cases held once
!, week, every Thursday morning.
Great pood was done in these seryi.
ces and there seemed TO be spon'
taneous demand for services of this
character. A special committee OF
which DIR. |. o. Kemble is the head
IS IN charge OF the work There were
some twenty-five districts in the city
and the services will be held at the
homes Of me people as before.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Christian Church.

Sunday was the greeting day for
the new pastor Chas. s. Farley, oil
Wellington, Oklahoma, who assumed
pastnral charges at this time. HaV'
ing closed a successful meeting only
a month ago he came before the large
audience with great freedom. He
spoke briefly, 10 Jhe Bible school
which IL just now boiling over with
enthusiasm because OF II contest be,
tween the Loyal WOmen'S and Loyal
Mems class Sunday, the women mum
bered one hundred and nine and the
men sixty.filses There is close organ
ization and a clear understanding oil
what constitutes legitimate points.
The effort undertaken by these two
classes has given mirIhful vivacity
10 the entire school. MIR. Farley
spoke. with grateful appreciation OF
the fun house, and OF his sincere de-
sire TO serve our Divine Master with
his best life during his stay in OSka-
loosa. The spirit OF the gathering
could hardly have been better IL
expressed desire too deep for eX-
pression for a larger religious life for
the whole church. Bible school at.
tendance was 52T. Offering SlF.aE
Bibles 277. This is fine record and
more than pleased everybody. At the
close of the sermon Mr.. Farley gave
an urgent invitation and a lady and
gentleman responded. At the even
ing service also one made the con-
Iession and one was baptised Mt.
Earley's work starts Out exceedingly
promising.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
TO CLOSE ST. LOUIS THEATER
Building Commissioners to Make Test
Case of Showhouse Not of~Fire-
proof Construction.

st. Louis, March lS.-Six OF the lar
gest theaters in the city were threat
ened with revocation of their licenses
by Building Commissioner McKeiyey
because the buildings are ,pu of IRE
proof construction. The investiga-
ton which led to the discovery OF the
condition of the theaters originated
at the inquiry concerning the Mis-
souri, Athletic club fire a week ago
in which thirty lives were lost. The
commissioner announced he soon
would make a test case of one of the
theaters, that the courts might decide
whether he had the power to revoke
the licenses. II he is successful i'll
the fight against unsafe theaters, Nc
Kelvey said. he would take similar
action against mercantile firms occu-
plying buildings which are not of fire
proof construction.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
NO COAL STRIKE FEARED
at Chicago Expected to Settle
All Difficulties.

Chicago, March 1S.-Sixty-seven
men met in the Great Northern hotel
to adjust differences affecting 100000
bituminous coal miners directly and
$4,000 others indirectly. The confer
ence lasted only few minutes. Thir-
ty-two of the men are operators, rep
resenting western Pennsylvania, Ohio.
Indiana and Illinois. The others are
coal miners from these four states.
eight from each, while President John
p. White, Vice-President Frank Hayes
and Secretary-Treasurer William
Green are ex-officio members of the
miners committee.
Those in position to know believe
some definite proposition will be
agreed to and that this will avert a
suspension April /.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
indianapolis M. E. Church.

The services last Sunday We're
greatly enjoyed. The church and
trustees met on Monday and put
plans in shape fora general improve
ment in the property. The TACT that
an old bills have been gotten out oil
the way leaves clear" sailing for new
work. Great interest is being mani,
tested in the work of Improvement
A committee, consisting of II. G.. Mil
lice. pastor, d.. H. HASTE. John Zabil'
ka. Mrs. w. G. Aiilliee and lGlla
Krusd was appointed to begin the
work. 1t is. hoped 10 have all the
work completed III an early date and
then have a general homecoming
service at the time of reopening.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
MINISTER MEETS WIFE
cAILLAUx VISITS SPOUSE WHO
SLEW FIGARO EDITOR.
Resignation Accepted by French Pre-.
mler--Mob Hoots Husband Of 5
Murdcress. t;.s

Paris, March 1S.--Premier Dou
mergue accepted the resignation oil
Joseph Cailiaux, minister OF finance
| and announced that his successor
would be appointed at once. This &C
tion followed a cabinet meeting and q
conference between the premier and
President Poincare at which il was
decided that the ministry could not
survive if Cailleux we're retained fol
lowing the tragedy in which Nine,
Cailleux shot CASTOR Calmette Of III.
CARO- to death. 1855.
Cailleux went to the ministry OF
finance to remove his private papers.
While there the building was besieged
by 4 crowd who hooted the minister.
They attempted to invade the build.
ing, but were driven back by police
while Caiileux escaped by q side door
Minister of the Interior Rene Re
noult agreed TO succeed NJ. Caillifux
as minister of finance. Louis j. Mai,
win. minister OF commerce. took the
portfolio OF minister of interior.
Deputy Raoul Peret, an under sec
rotary of the interior, was appointed
minister of commerce. filling the cabi-
net .-t 5"ss.rs .. 80 a. os
Nine. Henriette Caillaux, wife of the
French minister OF finance. was formal
ly charged with the murder of CASTOR
Calmettet, the brilliant editor OF Figaro,
when she shot to death in re.
taliatiOn for that newspapers at
tacks upon her husband! While the
formal charges were being filed against
VI. Calllaux, mob parading the streets
of Paris demanded the arrest of the
minister himself and his execution
There was a pathetic and dramatic
scene when the minister of finance
was allowed to meet and talk with his
wife. Tears rolled down the cheeks
Of the statesman as he embraced Nine
CaillaIx The minister wasin stIte
az Utmost complete collapse ~, he
repeated over and over again:
= Why did you do it? You Nave
ruined my life, but | forgive you"
Mrs. Caillaux also broke down and
sobbed sr t' r-'' .r'.'.. "''. -.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Earthquake Shock Recorded.

Cleveland, O., March 7.--Earth.
quake shocks were recorded for 40
minutes on the seismograph at st. lG-
natius university. They began at 1886
a. m. and ended at 1916 o'clock They
were the most severe recorded in
many years and the; center OF the dis
turbance is believed to have been
5000 miles away. One tremor lasted
more than two minutes. 40 ~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Spring Valley N. E. Church.

A splendid congregation was pres
ent last Sunday 10 greet the pastor,
H. c. Miilice, and it is confidently ex'
pected that the old.time congregation
will soon be seen again. The new
improvements have already awakened
interest and more are being planned.
The next service will be March %,
at 2:30, while Easter service will be
held April 70, committee being at
work, on the program Come and
bring your friends.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

All of the WOODEN goods manufac-
tiired in the entire United States in a
year do not equal in value the years
farm crops in Iowa. IN 1903 the WOOL
on goods manufactured In the United
States were valued at $435. 97S.5 sos,
Iowa's farm products were valued at
s522. 474,227
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
To Reopen Inquiry Into Brides Death

Lexington, KY, March lit is re
ported here that DR. w. II. Wilder OF
Chicago, father OF Mrs. Laura Wilder
Simpson, has been asked TO send de.
tectiyes here to investigate the condI
tons surrounding the death of his
daughter, who was found shot through
the head at her home near here some
weeks ago. i'm
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Owner Of New York Herald is III.

Cairo. March Thames Gordon
Bennett, proprietor OF the New York
Herald, is seriously Ill OF fever on
board the yacht Lysistrata at Suez.
He is reported TO be delirious, and an
additional doctor has been summoned.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

was Installed at Che University OF
Iowa Saturday, the work being done
by team from the Beta Chi chapter
OF the University OF Illinois. Phi
Kappa was founded at Brown univer-
sity Ia 1865 by number OF Catholic
men, The Iowa chapter Is the Delta,
being the fourth 10 be established.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

Rooms on the second floor Of the
building, at No. 213 High avenue
west occupied by Wilbur Jones retail
store, recently vacated by the Nav.
iand tailor shop, have been reoecn.
pied by the Home Portrait Comnanv
formerly operating In the McAIillon
Diock on First avenue east
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Items Of Interest Cleaned From
Pulpit and Sanctuary.
Ross Hin N. E. Church.

The attendance at Sunday school
and service is Increasing. There will
be preaching fThursday evening By
DR.. GliLs, Stafford, of 0skaieosa, with
quarterly conference Friday morning
at $3.50, a. IN. Sunday, March ";
Sunday school 9:45; Love feast 1880,
preaching and communion at l1:0O
O'clock: preaching at 7:3o.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Veterinary Seeks Damages.

Humboldt, brought suit against the
II. X. milford company, OF Pennsyl.
yania, for $4,312 He claims that the
company through It's Fort Dodge
agent. sold him some hog cholera Sc.
rum that was not OF the strength rep
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Harbinoers Of sprino on Scene.

Yonkers. N. Y, March 1.-THE
irst robin OF spring has reached the
East. Also the first bluebirds Alder
man II. D DERRICK says so. He saw
both here. -
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

resented and that G5 per cent OF the
hogs inoculated with IL died. lie
wants $l,312 he says he paid for the
serum and $4,000 damages.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
shons WORK Fuil rlme.

A fun week schedule OF nine-hour
days, six days IN the week went into
effect in an of the NJ. AZ St L.
shops at Marshailtown Monday. The
force has baen working eight hours
d day, i've days week The change
10 sfnil time Is made for an indefinite
period
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
John Deere Spreader
Reyolutionizing Spreader Business

Imagine manure sproader without
any chains and adjustments rcmov-
the beater, no stub axle or counter
shafts: one on which parts that drive
the beater all surround the main axle
and are within distance of twelve
inches from it; one that, besides be-
ing OF much lighter draft than any
other You have ever seen, is so low
down that it is only necessary to lift
the manarc as nigh as your hips when
leading. Imagine all that and you
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
Catholic Frat at state a."

a el.pppE Of Phi Kappa, the ma
tionai tatlioiio students fraternity,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19
The Beaten on the Axle

Mounting the beater on the axle
makes the John Deere Spreader posi-
Bile. II does away With chains, clutch
eS and adjustments. 1t eliminates
stub aXles and counter shafts that
constantly work Out Of line and give
trouble. There are $50 to 200 less
parts on the John Deere Spreader
than any other spread made
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

est quality of steel and carefully pol,
i@h3d and sharpened.
Fl, Niblc Spring Steel Scrapers, Sc
curcly clamped in proper alignment,
keep the discs clean without undue
pressure. The lock off device releases
tAe scrapcrs when they are not need.
ed, reducing the draft.
threc-horse hitch or tongue truck.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

Leading Points About These Implements
Expanding Axles, High WleelsCosed Boxes
Depth Regulators, Space Between Shovel Rigs Goose
neck Rigs Adjustable Couplings. Rit Supports Double
Acting Springs, Balance Frame, Steel Evener Pivotal
Tongue Device, Surface Attachment.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

The exclusive spring pressure on
the Deere Model b Disc Harrow in
SurCs mofT even penetrating power
ANA more thorough cultivation. The
operator keeps the discs cutting an
even depth" us~.
The one-pece High Arch Frame
and the, Solid Steel Gang Frames al
ford great clearance and extra
strength. ...'=
Deere Disc Blades are OF the high
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

have some sort Of an idea what this
new John Deere Spreader is like.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-03-19

Here is something that will do
The Business:
The only combined Hitler and Guago
hat can be attached to any planter.
BY thJ use OF this Gauge and Cover
Attachment every hill Of corn can be
planted, in rough or smooth ground
EXACTLY the same uniform depth.
1na Attachment enables one TO plant
shallow ut uniform depth and
leaves the hill in a slight elevation
so the ground will not wash by fol-
Living the wheel track. Besides,
corn is easier plowed the first time
when il is planted on a slight eleva-
ton. Every grain that is dropped from
the corn box is covered, no matter
how rough or cloddy the ground may
be. No corn planter made Will do
this without this Gauge and Corn At
tachment The Gauge or Governor
Is perfect, allowing no dirt on the
corn except what comes under the
Gauge. this being pulverized before
the, hoe or disc gets to it TO cover
the corn. The clods are either shoV'
ed away or crushed. Don't forget to
look it over When you are in.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-17

partment Of agriculture the Baldwin
apple is the leading variety through
out the United States generally and
in Oregon and the Jonathan in Wash
ington and Idaho; while tho Ben Da-
Wis ranks second through the United
States, the Rome beauty In Washing
ton and Idaho and the Yellow Newton
in Oregon,
In the five year average annual
production statistics Washington Is
accredited with eight hundred and
thirty-three thousand bushels Of Jona'
thans out Of a total Of six million
four hundred and five thousand bush
els in the United States. This apple
is the only variety of which any north
western state produces more than
half q million bushels.
New York state produces more than
twice as many apples Of all varieties
as the states Of Washington, Oregon
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-17

mas spirit consists in SO spending
the season that others may be shar-
ers with you in the blessing you seek
for yourselves. It may oftentimes in
volve some sacrifice but that expert
ence increases both the joy and the
blessing. 1t is in order to also point
out that the Christmas spirit need
not be confined to this one season,
1t is always in order.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-17

and Idaho and Montana combined.
New York's 1914 crop is estimated
at forty-nine million six hundred thou
sand bushels.
The department estimates the 1914
apple crop for the United States at
two hundred and fifty-eight million
eight hundred and sixty-two Thousand
bushels, an increase of one hundred
aud thirteen million four hundred and
fifty-two thousand bushels over 1913.
The production for Washington, Ore
gon. Idaho and Montana for 1914 is
estimated at twenty-four million five
hundred thousand bushels which is
an increase Of eleven million nine
hundred thousand bushels over the
year before.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-17

At the return Of every Christmas
there is always a good deal said
about tho Christmas spirit" With
many the Christmas spirit means hav-
ing good time with ones own fa-
milyand relatives and with no thought
Clearly that is not the real spirit to
show and it can give but little real
joy to those who have it. The Christ
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-17

was subject to Group, and I was al
ways alarmed at such times. Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy proved far
better than any other for this trouble.
1t always relieved him quickly. I am
never without it in the house for
know it is positive cure for Group"
writes Mrs. w. R. McClain. Blairs-
vile, Pa. For sale by all dealers. ad
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-17
LADIES, ATTENTION

Commencing Friday, Dec. 18th.
there will be cost sale at the Paris
Millinery Of Kid Gloves, Fancy Belts,
Dolls and Dishes. All millinery
goods and ribbons will positively be
sold at COST. Don't miss this bar
gain opportunity.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-12-17
]. G. Fishers T.
War Record

This certifies that James G. Fisher
enlisted from Dodge County, Wiscon-
sin, on the 21st day Of October, 1861
to servo three years during the
war, and was mustered into the
United States service at Madison,
Wis, as a private of Captain Oliver
D.. Pease's Company 3D." 18th Regi
ment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.
Colonel Benjamin Allen commanding.
This regiment was organized at
Madison, Wis, and mustered into SER
vice there, January 81, 1862. After
a few weeks of drill and discipline
it left the state for St. Louis, Mo,
thence moved to Pittsturg Landing,
Tenn, where Gen. Grants Army was
encamped. 1t was assigned to the LIST
Brigade, 9Th Division, Army OF the
Tennessee, and soon afterwards engag
ed in the battle of Shiloh OF Pitts
burg Landing, Tenn, in which this
regiment received the first fire Of the
enemy, and was holly engaged, losing
254 men in killed. wounded and miss
ing. At the battle of Corinth, Miss,
the Division to which it was attach
ed, was commended by General Nc
Kean for its efficiency. In November,
1862 the regiment was consolidated
into battalion Of five companies
A, C, E, G and l. The year 1863
was spent in Louisiana and Missis-
sippi, encamped at various points, on
duty with the 18th corps. During
the spring and summer of 1868. the
regiment was stationed near Lake
Providence, La, proceeding in Aug
ust to Vicksburg, in which vicinity
it was encamped until the spring Of
1864. In March, 1864, four new com
panies joined the regiment, the ole
battalion re-enlisted, and in Novembe.
1864, another new company Joined
making ten companies again. o.
June 8, 1864, the command joined
Sherman's army at Ackworth, Ga
the army being then engaged on thu
Atlanta Campaign, where the 16t1
Wisconsin was prominently engaged
and marched with Sherman's army
the Sea and through the Carolinas
, serving in the LIST Brigade, 3rd Div
sion. 18th Corps. During its servic
the regiment participated in the fol
lowing engagements, viz, Shiloh o
Pittsburg Landing, Tenn, Siege O
Corinth, Miss. Lumpkin's Mills
Miss; KeresaW Mountain, Peacl
Tree Creek, Chattahoochie River, De
catur, Siege of Atlanta, JonesborC
Lovejoy Station, March to the Sea
Savannah, Ca; Pocotaligo, Whiphy'
Swamp. Orangeturg and Columbia, s
c.; Bentonville, N. C. and also part
cipated in the Grand Review at Wast
ington, D. c., May "a, 1865.
The said James C. Fisher was tran
ferred to Captain William F. Dave
Company e." November 21, 1862.
IL x,oc xryor~J0<l "a Cl,;lol ~,