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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09
SECRET MARRIAGE
fS-YEhR OLD BOY
GRIEvES FATHER
Vernon Miller Springs Big Sur
prise on Parents by Taking
Youthful Bride.
LAD IS STILL AT HOME
Denies Ceremony but Records Show
Couple Are Joined In Wedloek
at Davenport July 4.

With a quivering voice and a man
rer which bespoke deep agitation. Al
fred Miller. 1918 Sixth avenue. of this
c3tv. inquired OF District Court Clerk
J. Mcfarland. Davenport. yester-
Sav morning whether or not his son.
vernon Miller. had obtained a mar
rage license in Scott county. 4 peru
saI OF the records showed that the
tcy on July had procured license
u wed Miss Irma Concannon. as
twelfth street, this city. and that the
ceremony had been solemnized that
afternoon by Rev. Frank Cole Of the
First Methodist church.
On obtaining the information, the
father declared that his worst fears
had been confirmed. He said that he
learned from some source yesterday
that his son. only IS years old. had
been married.
Mr. Miller did not want to believe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09
DAVENPORT men
HELP END TRUST
E. S. Johnson and j. Kastlin In
terested in Big Piano
Player Suit.
DECISION IN THEIR FAVOR
Effect Is to Break Up Patent Rights
Monopoly in SIC. 600. 900 Yearly
Business.

Two Davenport men. E. S. Johnson
and J.. Kastlin, respectively president
and general manager of the Davenport
Locomotive works, are the principal
stockholders in the American Player
Action company which has won a
court decision said to virtually break
up a trust in the manufacture of piano
players. The decision was handed
down by Judge Mayer in the United
States court for the southern district
of New York against the Auto-piano
company. which sued the former con-
Germ for infringement of patent rights.
The case has been pending long time.
The magnitude of the player piano
business and the windfall that this de-
cision has brought to the Davenport
stockholders, is indicated by Judge
Mayors comments, in his formal de-
cision.
"In 1913" he says, complainant
manufactured and sold S,643 player pi-
amos and two companies which it IL
censed made and sold $4,000 of these
player actions for other piano manu-
facturers.
Nearly one-half of the automatic
meCHanlSm OF Ine prayer pldnOS manu-
featured in the United States in 1913
were produced by compliments, or its
licensee companies, and II is estimated
that on an average price the manufac-
ture of over $4,000, 900 worth of play
er pianos was rendered possible by
other piano manufacturers by reason
of the O'Connor automatic tracker.
Amounts to Several Millions.
Whatever the figure may be, it is
enough to say that they run into some
of dollars, and that complain
ant company which in 1908 was a rela-
lively small concern, is today the larg-
est, or one of the largest, manufactur-
ers OF player pianos in the world, and
that it, with its licensee companies,
over 1,40O employees. with 4
weekly pay roll of over $4,000"
Judge Mayer goes at length into the
of the plaintiff with refer
ence to the alleged infringement, which
he holds was not proven, and winds up
by saying that the Davenport-owned
is characterized by "continu-
Ity of operation"
Messrs. Johnson and Kastlin already !
have been offered large sum for their |
stock in the American Player Action |
company. Their company is now max |
ng plans to secure its share of the |
;20.OOO.0OO annual business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09
APPLICATIONS FOR
TESTS PREPARING
Teachers Examinations Will
Be Held in Rock Island on
July 10th and 18th.

Applications are being filed in the
office OF Miss Lou Harris. county SUI
perfntendent of schools. for the teach
ers' examinations which will be he'd
here July 16 and II. All who desire
to take the test must file applications
by Saturday.
The examinations will be the first
held under the new law, which pro-
vides that the tests begin al o'clock
on the first day and at s o'clock on
the second day. They continue through
till o'clock in the afternoon OF each
day.
Miss Harris is furnished with def
mite program of the examinations by
the state board and this must be fol-
lowed as outlined. an examination in
each study being given a set time.
Mrs. A. d. Winship. SO years old. is
a student in the University OF Wis
consin.
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09

this as the boy gave no hint of such
a thing. and he thought Vernon should
be older and have a little nest egg
in the savings bank before ever think
ing of venturing onto the matrimonial
sea But misgivings seized the father.
and after inquiring at the Rock Island
county court house he came to Dayen.
port.
Boy Makes Denial.
Mr.. Miller said the boy is still at
home and when asked as to whether
the reports as to his marriage were
true, entered a vigorous denial.
The marriage license records show
ed that the boy gave his age as -
years and the age of his bride is set
out as 20 years. The state law gov
erning the issuance of marriage
licenses makes the marriage of the two
valid because 1t is provided that If the
groom Is 16 years old or over and tae
bride at least II years old, the matri-
monial contract Is legal
F. r. Williamson. who signed as a
witness. may get in bad. Clerk McFar-
land said, for swearing to something
that is untrue. The law makes a pro-
vision for punishment in such cases.
Vernon is a bookkeeper for the
Rock Island at Silvis," Mr.. Miller said,
and had great hopes for his future.
/ did not want him to get married and
thus be handicapped from getting
start" Mr.. Miller stated that he does
r>t know his recently acquired daugh-
ter-in-law.
Witnesses Married.
One rather unusual feature of the
wedding OF the youthful couple was
the fact that the two young people
who attended them were married
after the Miller-Concan-
non wedding had been solemnized.
The latter couple was Herman Z.
Boyer and Margaret E. Morris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09
MANY ELEPHANTS
WITH BIC CIRCUS
Three Herds Will Be EXhibite
by Barnum g. Bailey
Here July "a.

The Barnum & Bailey greatest show
on earth will exhibit here July "a, and
will offer a wealth OF varied attrac-
tions for old and young, greater than
ever before.
This years show is really two stu
pendous exhibitions in one. The spec
tacle and the circus arenic perform
ance are two distinct undertakings,
each vast and wonderful in itself.
Their entertainment is opened with a
colossal romantic spectacle, The
Wizard Prince of Arabia" Its scenes
are from the haunts of the Bedouins
OF mysterious India, when Prince Abb
dallah. in the test of stern competition,
wins the heart and hand Of kings
fair and favorite daughter. More than
one thousand people are enlisted In
the presentation.
The prettiest, daintiest array os
femininity ever assembled is disclosed
and the terpsichorean revels OF the
ballet bellies provide a gloriously irid-
escent eye feast.
The ending of the spectacle is but
the beginning of the circus arenic per-
formances which is abridged in no
particular and enlists the daring and
graceful services of $50 athletic GET
ebrities.
Three herds of elephants open the
circus tournament and display and
entirely new repertoire OF sagacious
calculated to suit the
most jaded taste. They dance the
tango with convulsing abandon and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09
Sage Mixed With Sulphur Re.
stores Natural Color and
luStre to Hair.

Why suffer the handicap of looking
old. Gray hair, however handsome,
denotes advancing age. We all know
the advantages of youthful appear.
ance.
Your hair is your charm. 1t makes
or mars the face. When 1t fades, turns
gray and looks dry, wispy and scrag-
gly just a few applications OF Sage
Tea and Sulphur enhances its ap-
pearance a hundred fold.
Either prepare the tonic at home or
get from any drug store so cent bot
tie of "wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair
Remedy" ready TO use. but listen.
avoid preparations put up by drug
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09

| of 1S4S and was active in the revolu
| ton of that year. The family came tc
America in 1878, settling in Milwau
kee. The son, Henry, accompanied
his parents to America, he then being
81 years old. But Carl elected to re
| main in Germany to complete his edu
cation. He studied at the universities
of Munich, Marburg and Zurich, being
graduated from the university in the
last named place in 1880.
He then came to America for the
practice of his profession, and togeth-
er with Dr. Jaenicke and DR.. Hoop
finer conducted a German clinic and
sanitarium at Sixteenth and Harrison
years.
In 1889 the two brothers, Drs. Hen
~ and Carl, formed a partnership
which has continued up to the present.
They at once became recognized as
leading physicians and surgeons, not
only of their home city, but of the
entire state.
DR.. Matthey was a close and dis
eliminating student. He was a MEM
Der of the school board for two terms,
or six years. He was interested in
the promotion of good government and
municipal Improvement, yet was with
out personal ambition for office. He
was a member OF the Scott County, the
Iowa and Illinois Central District, the
Iowa State and American Medical as
sociations. He was also a member of
the staff of Mercy and st. Luke's hos
pitfalls.
In 1882 Dr. Matthey was united in
to Miss Meta Steffen, daugh-
ter of August Steffen, ST., the pioneer
dry goods merchant of Davenport. To
them were born three sons and one
daughter. One son, Carl, died at the
age of years. The surviving chill
dren are Dr. Walter Matthey, for some
time associated with his father and
uncle in their practice; Henry Mat
they. a student at the Iowa State uni |
and Miss Irma Matthey, at |
home.
In addition to the widow and three
two sisters also survive. |
These are the Misses Emma and Anna |
Mattbey. both now being abroad on a |
European tour.
The funeral will be held from the |
ate home at 2 O'Clock Friday after
noon. Services will be private. and |
friends are requested to send no flow
ers. Incarceration will take place at |
he Davenport crematorium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-09

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
Plan for Field Day.

Friday, April 3, has been set for
field day for the schools ofLexington
county. This will be the first field
day ever held in Lexington and the
people are taking a keen interest in
the project. An elaborate program
has been arranged by II. J.. Harmon,
county superintendent of education,
and Miss Ethel Dreher, supervising
teacher for rural schools Of Lexing-
ton county. There will be a literary
contest, consisting Of Rotations,
spelling and kindred branches, and
an athletic contest, the latter consist
ing of foot races, jumping and other
events.
1t is expected that every school in
the county will take a part in the
first field day exercises, the reports
coming in from every quarter being
most favorable. Ajoint picnic din
ner will be served on the grounds.
In addion to the field day exer-
cises, several speakers of prominence
will be invited.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
Putting 1t Up Strong.

I'VE note from the Honea Path
Chronicle that the doctors of that
town, or at least five of them, in an
ad vertisment, give a scale of prices,
which they have perfected, and ex-
pect to charge for their services in the
future. This is all right-they should
have reasonable compensation, &C
cording to their knowledge and skill
but they wind up their notice with
the following paragraph:
"The dead beats and delinquents
we would like to state if you do not
square up your Indebtedness, with us
you need not expect our services
longer. Any man who pays his doc
tiers bill can get a doctor any time,
night or day, rain or shine. While
his neighbor who does not pay has
to wait, and while he waits the angels
gather him in. Better observe this,
and govern yourselves accordingly"
This it seems to us, is putting it up
pretty strong.
Wonder which is the less painful,
to let the angels gather US in, or be
sent to the angels by the M. D. route?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25

Lest you forget! Stitch a pin here.
That was a corking good meeting
held in the Abbeville Opera House
last Wednesday, in the interest of
the Northwestern Electric Railway.
The representatives from the other
towns were imbued with "the Able
vile spirit" and we look for tidings
from all sections interested, that will
set the ball to rolling-and it will be
started with such momentum that it
will not stop until the N. w. Elec-
trio Ry. is in operation from Augusta
to Easley-and on to Pumpkintown!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
Draining Creek Bottoms.

1t is our belief that the organiZa'
ton of drainage districts along the
creek bottoms is the right thing and
the bigger the districts the better fol
all concerned. Of course, there are
those who are more directly concern
ed than we,stare fwho will disagree
with us, and that we recognize as
their right. But still we hope that
the' people whoI r most interested
will lose no time in getting the work
in shape, ON a basis that will be sat-
isfactory.-Yorkville Enquirer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
Why Not, Indeed.

A farmer, who was carrying an ex-
press package from a city mail order
house, was accosted by a local mer-
chant: Why didn't you buy that
bill of goods from me? could have
saved you the express and besides
you would have been patronizing a
home store, which helps pay the
taxes and build up this locality"
With characteristic frankness, the
farmer asked: "Why don't you pat
ronize your home paper and adver-
tise? 1 read it and didn't know you
had the goods 1 have here, nor do I
ever see you name in the paper in
wiling one to come to your store"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25

4&4ga- $500 - -,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
GiaantIc Loaves Of Bread.

The biggest loaves of bread baked
to be eaten are those made in France
or Italy. In the case Of the pipe
bread Of the latter country, the loaves
are between two and three feet In
length, and occasionally even longer;
while the French people make their
loaves in the shape of very long rolls
Of bread ranging from four to Ave
feet, and in a few instances over six
feet in length.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
Pleasant for Papa.

$50" said the indulgent father,
"young MI. Nervey wants to take you
away from me-" 20! yes" replied
the dear girl, but he says he'll bring
ma back after the wedding journey.
ne has decided that We shall board
With you."-Catholic Standard ana
Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
School Election.

Whereas, one-third Of the, freeholders
and a like number Of electors have signed
a petition asking that an election be held
in Bold Branch School District No. 16, for
the purpose of voting q 4 mill tax to be
used for school purposes,
Notice is hereby given that on Saturday,
the fourth Of April, 1914, an election will
be held for the purpose of voting said 4
mill tax on said School District at Bold
Branch school house within the hours pro-
vided by law.
Those fayoring the 4 mill tax will vote a
ballot on which is written or printed,
Yes" Those opposed to tax will vote a
NO"
Only qualified voters and freeholders Of
School District No. 16 allowed to vote.
The School Trustees will act as managers
at poll. By order Of the Board.
J. l.. McComb,
r. NJ. Pettigrew,
Wayman Below,
Trustees.
Abbeville, S. c., March IS, 1914.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
No Doubt.

visitor-'What lovely furniture!"
Little Tommy-"Yes; I think the
man we bought It from Is sorry' now
he sold It: anyway. bsAs always tqalI-
RS t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25
MI-O-NA QUICKLY
ENDS INDIGESTION

Do not continue to suffer with heart
burn, dizziness, after dinner distress,
headache, b~iliousness, pain in the bowels
or sour and gassy stomach. Get relief
at once-buy today-a soc box of Mi
o-na Tablets. They quickly and surely
end indigestion and STOMACH Distress
or money refunded.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-03-25

Hunt. search, seek where you might, you
cannot find better rubber goods than at
NJ llford's Drug Store.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11
PRESIDENT VETOES
POSTAL FUND BILL

President Wilson today sent his sec
ond veto message to Congress.
He disapproved a feature of the bill
authorizing increase of the maximum
limit of postal savings deposits from
500 TO $1,000 He did not disapprove
of raising the deposit limit, but of
another section permitting deposits of
such funds in State banks.
His first veto was for reinstatement
of an army officer. a fortnight ago.
In his message, he said in part:
with most of the provisions of the
bill 1 am in hearty accord. But a por-
ton of section two seeks to make a
change in the Federal reserve act of
last December which | venture to re-
gard as unWise.
When the Federal reserve act was
passed it was thought wise to make
the inducements to State hanks to en-
ter the Federal reserve system as many
and as strong as possible. 1t was there
fore, provided in that act that Gov
ernment funds should be deposited only
in banks which were members of the
Federal reserve system. The principle
OF such a provision Is sound and in
diSputa BILE
moboize the financial resources of the
country under one control. The bill
which / now return repeals that provis-
ION so far as it might apply TO funds
eccumutated in the hands of the Gov
ernment under the postal savings sys-
TEN. 1t is in this provision Of the bill
that ! find myself unable tc concur
l am not insCnsi5la of the incon-
Veniences which some banks might suf-
fer if the postal savings funds were
withdrawn al this particular time,
though the law itself of course. con-
veyed notice Of that removal fully nine
months ago But. assuming that there
has not heen notice enough, and that
the withdrawal would of necessity be
rapid or immediate. ! venture to suG-
eest that the otherwise admirable bill
:?Ii2ht be very adVantageously amended.
TO extend Cor 1nothar twelve months
the period within wnich banks not
members of the Federal reserve svs-
TEN must surrender the deposits Of tie
Governmental May | take tho liberty
of suggesting that this be done? 1t
would TemJve from this bill the only
feature which seems to be incompat-
allie with sound public policy.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11

understood that the force sent toward
Eonigsberg comprises two army corps.
The Germans are concentrating along
the line of the ALE river.
The movement designed to surround
The Washington times., 1914-09-11
LieQe Hero Tells
OF Attempt to Die
General, Who Blew Up Fort Rather Than Surrender,
Writes Belgian King of Regret That He
Was Saved by Germans

ANTWERP (via The Hague), Sept 1l.-A prisoner
of in distant German fortress his health utterly shat
tered by his trying experiences General Lenan the hero
of Liege, has written King Albert regetting that his effort
die in the ruins of his forts frustrated by the Ger
MANS who took him from Fort Loncin
In his letter to the King the general apparently con-
firms the report that he blew up the magazine of the fort
in order to prevent the ammunition falling into the hands
of the enemy.
The letter, in part, says:
'Your majesty will learn with grief that Fort Loncn
has been blown up and that the greater part of the garrison
was buried in the ruins. That did not lose my life
due to the fact that drawn from the ruins while
suocatns from the gas arising from the burning powder
Il am prisoner and physically shattered by the ex
ploson. surrendered neither forts town and deign
tc ask pardon for the fire that destroyed the fort would
willingly have given my life better to have served Belgium
and my King, but death has not been granted to me-"
The Washington times., 1914-09-11
GERMANS HELD IN
CHECK. PARIS SAYS
Invaders Have Not Gained a
Yard Since September 6.
War Office Declares.
CONTINUED from First Page

Continued from First Page.D
and that as a result they will soon be
placed on the defensive in both the east
and west.
The German Baltic fleet. heavily re-
enforced by war craft from the North
Sea sent through the Kaiser Wilhelm
to Kiel, is near the entrance OF the
it contemplate raid on the Russian
fleet. which is known to be inside OF the
gulf. Meanwhile, the British war fleet
has been unable to locate any German
warships All are now believed 10 De
close to Wilhelmshaven, under the pro-
lection of the land defenses.
Battle May Be Deferred.
1t is not believed in Paris that the
decisive stage can be reached in the
present battle for at least three or
four more days. There is no doubt
that the Germans are filling up the de-
pleted ranks OF their active regiments
with their reserves.
They are also bringing up enormous
quantities of ammunition and every
piece of artillery that can be spared.
While this is going on the German cen
ter and left are maintaining their posi-
tions, withstanding the offensive of the
French, but making no effort to attack
in force.
While the Germans are Strengthening
their lines, however, the French are
doing the same thing. Details are with
held naturally, but it will not be sur,
prising il. when the facts now masked
behind the censorship screen come to
light. if it is found that General Joffre
in the center. also has the support of
a British fighting unit of extremely
proportions.
The Washington times., 1914-09-11
COLL. s. BROWN IS
VICTIM OF APOPLEXY

oll"wing strike of apoplexy last
WEDNESDAY evening Col. Lorenzo :.
I.:uwn. for years general agent :oc the
Southern railway, and one of the best
.uuWn men in Washington. died at
- - .. m. today at his home in the I'm
,.rIal Aapartnient house. colonel
TTnHn. who was sixty-five years IiG.
I'D been suffering from high blood
.-cssr'"e for tho last year and had Occn
. c,npziled to give up active WORK. Ite
e. survived bys widow who was at his
-. dside when the end came.
Hcpinc that the sea air would benent
his health the Colonel and Mrs. Brown
spent the greater part of the summer
=. Atlantic City. but his condition snow
Cd little Improvement and they return
81 TO Washington only Jew days ago
g.. order that he might be under the
girect care of his physician. The stroke
,.aIre while he was asleep last We'd
csday evening and it was not uhtii
-TTs Brown awoke and called 70 MN
lnEt il was learned that he had beer
stricken She Immediately summoned
:. physician, but little hope was held
ont FOR his recovery. Colonel Brown
y as conscious until a few hours before
ls death and remained cheerful uhtli
the last.