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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
COE

::r. and Mrs o. Avery and son.
Harvey. visited Saturday and Sunday
viii their son, Roy, at Rock Island.
Charles Ashdown moved to Port
Byron last Friday where his new
house has recently been finished.
The c. E. Young people enjoyed a
good time at a sociable a the Bluff
schoolhouse last Monday evening. \
large crowd was in attendance.
Miss Erna Lundeen returned here
after the holiday vacation and began
school work last Monday
Mrs. William. Ashdown continues
quite Ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reiling have
new little daughter a their home,
which arrived last week.
Edward Cain OF Minnesota was
here to attend the funeral of his
mother. Mrs. Wesley Cain. which was
held last Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Crawford sustained in
juries by being thrown out of her
buggy last week when the horse she
was driving became frightened by an
automobile and ran away upsetting
the buggy. She was fortunate in es-
Gaping more serious injury.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howard are
the parents of a little daughter. their
first born.
William and Edward Mails, ead OF
Waterloo. Iowa, are here visiting
with relatives.
Mrs. Wesley Cain passed away at
the home OF her son. William Cain. in
Coe township last Friday morning at
the OF 81 years. She was born at
Trenton. y. J.. In 1929 and after her
marriage 10 Wesley Cain they lived in
Rock Island co1nty. Coe township
the rest OF their lives. be-
ing some OF the early settlers OF this
community. Her husband preceded
her in death by three years. Three
sons we're born 20 them: Worthing-
ton (deceasedl. Edward OF Minnesota
and William Of Coe township. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
COUNTY OFFICERS
WITNESS WEDDING
quarters of Sheriff Bruner at
Court House Scene of Mat
rimonial Alliance.

The Office % Sheriff o. l. Bruner in
ne court house was the scene of gay
festivities when Bert Woodward OF
woodward OF Hampshire. Ill. took
upto himself a blushing bride in the
person Of Mrs. Anna Herr OF Des
Aoines. who made her second venture
y The matrimonial line.
The couple came here this morning,
secured q license and seemed anxious
% get the affair over with and settled.
Iney sought out Justice Carl Kuehl.
no han Just come from the police
curt where he had been trying cases.
me most convenient place 20 hold the
ceremony was the sheriffs once. The
Neooing was Witnessed by almost
very clerk and county Officer on the
INST noor at the court house. but the
room failed 10 loosen up This il the
Arst wedding in the sheriffs once for
zone time. Bride and groom are each
about 40 years Of age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
OLD COUPLE GUILTY
OF MATRIM0NY FAKE

Indianapolis, Jan. S.-Emma and
Martin Farris, each nearly rs years
old, of Princeton. Ind. indicted by the
federal grand jury here on the charge
of conducting fake matrimonial bu-
reau, appeared before Judge A. b. An
derson in the United States district
court here late yesterday and asked
permission TO change their plea or not
guilty 10 guilty. The judge granted
the request and suspended sentence.
saving that he might impose a fine on
Farris later.
Louise Farris. daughter OF the cou-
pie and the principal figure in the mat
rimonial bureau. who was indicted
along with her parents. pleaded guilty
when arraigned about month ago.
Her sentence also was suspended.
The girl played the part OF young
heiress in the scheme and, the author
tiles asserted. her photographs and let
tiers led TO her engagement 10 more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
SALOON BURGLAR
IN SECOND VISIT
John Schwack, 1886 Fifth
Avenue, Out $40 and Thinks
He Knows Who Took It.

For the second time within a month,
the saloon Of John Schwack, 1886
Fifth avenue. has oeen entered and
robbed. Between SIS and $50 was
taken each time. Entrance was made
through the front door. and after Sc
curing the money the thief left through
the rear door. leaving It open.
The discovery of the robbery was
made by Adam Stieffert, the bartender,
when he opened up at 3 o'clock this
morning Tho proprietor did not fin
ish checking up until about 1890 last
night, so the robbery must have &C.
CURED sometime between 1890 and
D o'clock
II is evident that the perpetrator is
well acquainted with the surroundings
of the place, also that he has a key to
the saloon, as entrance was made
both times with key. Cigars. whisky
and tobacco have also been taken from
time 10 dine. At the time of the first
robbery the police were not notified,
but as Mr.. Schwack now has a strong
suspicion as to who is committing
these robberies the matter has been
taken up with the police. and il is
thought that the guilty one will be APP
pretended soon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
CHICAGO POLICE
TRAILING HAYES
Erstwhile Rock Island Gambler
Wanted for Framing Fake
Wrestling Match.
SUCKER SHAKEN FOR $4,000
Frank Dunn and George Mason Also
Sought as Aiding Conspirators
in the SwindIe.

William Hayes, professional gam
bier for years located in Rock Island,
is sought by the Chicago police de-
partment on charge of promoting
a fake wrestling match in which a
Chicago citizen was fieeced out of
$4,000. Frank Dunn and George Ma
son, alleged associates of Hayes in
the framed match, are wanted also.
The photographs and descriptions Of
the three men are printed in the cur
rent issue of the Detective, the of
fetal organ of the Chicago police de-
partment.
Hayes disappeared from Rock Is
land few years ago after he, with
others following his. line of business,
had received an official tip that tool
gambling must cease in the city. Dur
ing his residence here Hayes and his
wife occupied fat in the Industrial
home building. Third avenue and
TWEEN; y-first street. Mrs. Hayes was
said to have belonged to a prominent
Whiteside county family.
One of the Smoothest.
Hayes made Rock Island his head
quarters upwards of ten years. While
in the saloon business, with gambling
room auxiliaries. However, the par
never continued for any great
length of time. Hayes had the repu-
tation of being one of the most cum
ming gamblers in the middle west.
His specially was s.id to have been
the roulette wheel and faro.
The fake wrestling match is one of
the most profitable enterprises resort
ed to by the gambling fraternity when
activities at the wheel and over the
green cloth are prohibited by the
One of the fake bouts
was pulled off in a shed in South Rock
island a few years ago, it will be
recalled. The sucker is invariably |
some gullible individual who wants !
% double his fortune quick. He is |
ct in on the deal by the promoters, /
who cultivate their intended victim
-or weeks before breaking the good +
news to him. He is told that they |.
nave a sure thing and all they need /
s more money.
Not at All Selfish.
They have gotten up a pot among
themselves, but they are willing to
CT a few friends in, providing there
ire no leaks to put the enemy wise. /
The sucker puts his money up with
he shareholders at the ringside.
When the match is fairly under way,
he program usually followed is to
tart a quarrel. some one shouts the
,olice are on the way to arrest every
,ody and the crowd scatters. OF
curse the stakeholder is not TO be
ound after the storm has passed. The
ucker is cleaned of every penny he
as waged on what he thought was TO
,e a sure thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
CASES ANNOUNCED
FOR COMING WEEK

The following list of cases was an
nounced today for trial next week,
commencing January IL, in the circuit
court:
MONDAY.
Carl Meunter VS.. Moline Plow COM
pany.
Angelus Van Lake VS.. julius Lam
brecht.
David Klons VS.. Axel Carlson.
+. A. Leithner VS.. Frank Bleuer.
TUESDAY.
William c. Shoemaker VS.. Charles
l.. Lutes, ct al.
Cyrus T. Foster VS.. Fred r. Young.
A. r. Keeple VS.. A. II. ARP.
Fay f. Godfrey ct al, VS.. Emil Bo-
gaert, ct al.
Esther Ho:. ct al, VS.. DIR. C. L. Carl
ton.
WEDNESDAY.
James Miller VS.. O. C. Kahn, ct al.
Kate Crooks VS.. c., R I. & p. Ry. Co.
City of Rock Island VS.. Dan Hines.
City OF Rock Island VS.. Hattie Ad-
ans.
Billburg.
City of Rock Island VS.. Harvey Mer-
rift
Fred L. Moran VS.. p II. Loreny.
THURSDAY
F. C. Allen. ct al, VS.. U. S. Federal
and Guarantee Co.
Anna Koepke, ct al, VS.. c.. II. l. &
r. Ry. Co.
Mary NJ. Lindblade VS.. NJ. L. Lind
blade.
Levi a. Golden VS.. Charles ]. Col
len, ct al.
FRIDAY.
Glelridge Coal Company VS.. Harry
Alter. ct al
c. Emory Harrison VS.. Paul NJ. Boil |
niger.
c. H. Wayne VS.. c.. R. l. G P. Ry. Co. !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
LOCAL LODGE OF
MOOSE OUT 5000
IN MOVING DEAL
Valuable Furniture Missing
When Inventory of Prop
erty Is Taken.
LOST DURING REMOVAL
Supposed to Have Been Placed In
Storage When New Quarters
Were Taken Last June.

Furniture valued at about two hun
dred dollars belonging to the local
lodge OF the Loyal Order of Moose is
missing. according TO a statement to-
day by ]. c. Fullerton, dictator. While
officers have their suspicious and are
following certain clues, no arrests
have yet been made.
The property taken includes a big
golden oak leather upholstered settee
vslud at 800. couple OF round card
tables, some linoleum and other ar
ticles OF minor value.
Last June the lodge changed it's
quarters from the hall in the Illinois
theatre building TO Maths hall. The
new rooms were not large enough TO
accommodate all the furniture and a
quantity OF II. including the missing
age No inventory OF the stored goods
was taken till recently and then IL
was found that much OF II was miss
ing.
Sent to Wrong Place.
Mr.. Fullerton is OF the opinion,
shared by others in the lodge. that
one or more loads of goods destined
for the quarters where they were to
have been stored were diverted and
sent somewhere else. Where it went
and who profted by the deal is not
definitely known, but as stated, the
is being prosecuted with
nope of clearing up the
mystery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
BALKS LYNCHERS BY =
TAKING HIS OWN LIFE

Wautoma, Wis, Jan. Sired Han
nan. superintendent of the stone quar-
ry south of here. shot and instantly
killed himself when a Iynching party
approached his office after he had
wounded Mrs. Charles Freeberg. who
had refused to elope with him.
The woman had separated from her
husband and was expected by Hannah
to take house at Wautoma with him.
While he was renting the house, how
ever, the woman and her husband
were reconciled.
Hannah shot Mrs. Freeberg twice
when she told him she had decided to
to her husband. Hannah then
ran to his Office, killing himself to
avoid capture by the mob which fol-
lowed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
FRENCH AVIATOR
HASACL0SE CALL
Drops on Roof of Tile Factory
as the Least Dangerous of
Flock of Buildings. 30

Paris, France, Jan. S.-Eugene Gil
bert, a French aviator, escaped death
or serious injury while flying over
Paris today, when he descended on
roof, through which the aeroplane
broke and was wrecked. He was max
ing trial trip in a new army mono
plane carrying a heavy load. He had
circled Eiffel tower, at height of
/ 200 feet, then shut off the motor pre-
paratory to glide to earth. The mas
chine descended so rapidly the avia-
tor found himself unable to avoid
buildings, so he picked out the roof
of a tile factory in suburb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
PERSONAL POINTS

G. +. Ohaver lett last evening ior
South Dakota.
Fred Ross left today for an extended
business trip through Canada.
Miss Mabel Bruner. 1116 Twenty
first street. has returned from three
months visit at Moorhead. Mimi
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gcisner returned
20 their home in Flint. Mich, after a
weeks visit with friends and relatives
ir this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagner. 9O2
Twenty-third street. leave this evening
for a three weeks vacation trip to Elk
celsior Springs, Mo.
Mrs. J. Ralston. who has been visit
ing at the home OF Miss Mary l. Raj
ston for the holidays. left yesterday for
her home in Pittsburgh. Pa
Miss May O'Connor. els Eighteenth
street. has returned from a visit in
Chicago with Mrs. James ID. Lightbody
and Mrs. Joseph b. Coambs.
Miss Maude Thomas left at noon to-
day for her home in Sheffield after
visit OF two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs
n. A. Thomas. 11O1 IL Twelfth street
Mrs. Fred Clarke. who has been Wis
iting at the home OF r. &. Clarke,
1913 Nineteenth street. over the holt
DAYS returned TO her home in Detroit,
Mich. at noon today.
Mrs. VI. A. Rockwell and Mr. and
Mrs. Harper Smith, who were guests
AT the home OF r. II. Rockwell, 1905
street. during the holidays,
Ief for their home in Meadville. Pa,
yesterday.
Captain and Mrs. John Streckfus
and family. 725 Twenty-third street.
are planning 10 move to St Louis for
future residence and with this end in
view are offering their home for sale.
They have made this city their home
for many years and their removal will
be regretted by a large circle OF
friends.
Joseph Mier. formerly OF Edgtngton
returned today from Jack
son county. Mich. bringing his son,
Meidroth. who will undergo an opera
ton az St Anthony's hospital. Mr..
Mier expects to remain a couple of
weeks and improve the time by visit
ing among old neighbors in the lower
end OF the county. He reports a good
year In Jackson county.
All the news all he time-Ths
Argua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

at one time in Princeton to claim her
as a wife.
The parents appeared before the
judge after months confinement in
a local jail, contrite and broken in
spirit, and feebly told him the details
of the matrimonial bureau which they
operated from their little home, known
as the House of Mystery" in Prince
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
John ]. Hiaains Improvina.

Duquoin, ILL.,, Jan. THE condition
of former State Senator John ]. Hig-
gins, who was stricken at his home
here several days ago, is improving
and hopes are entertained for his re-
covery. Expressions of sympathy have
been received from Governor Dunn,
Arthur Charles, chairman of the demo-
cratic state central committee; Fred
]. Kern, chairman Of the board of adj
ministration and other prominent DEM
ocrats throughout the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
MANAGER To RUN
CITY'S BUSINESS
AFFAIRS FAVORED
voodworth Clum at Noon
Luncheon at Rock Island
Club Expresses Views.
WOULD JOIN THREE CITIES
ssrossn Government: for Rock Island
incline and East Moline Seen
as Solution

., bis address this noon at the Rock
,-..,d club luncheon Woodwork Clum
:, citation touched on the question OF
.-s,,'. 10 b. done toward the anal
--.,.,ion Of the cities OF Rock Islanc,
aol,ne and East Moline into one mu-
-ir3nsi body and gave endorsement 10
,ss suggestions that have been made
- George ". Ross OF East Moline for
horouzh government here after the
..s-,er in New York city The time
- never more OppOrtune. he empha-
- 10 get started on this amalgama-
,ion move which must come sooner or
,,,e- for the greater benefit OF all
three cities
A. A ant Illustration Of the sort of
svnp4thetic. cooperative feeling that
.hoald exist between the three local
ooumunities Mr.. Clum told OF meet
f-r two companions. a little boy and
III. both seemingly n grief or sor-
nv He said he stopped TO inquire
,-,o the matter and received this an
rrer 10 the set expressions on the
HttIe faces. the girl doing the talk
isE:
stomach
Suggests City Manager.
i, would pay the people OF these
eities.~ remarked Mr.. Clum. ito con-
siser along with this idea OF borough
sorerument the question OF employ
az a city manager 10 stand at the
head. The success of the city manag-
srship plan in every place in which Il
has been tried is evidence that there
Is much more than a pretty theory to
r Stanton, Va, was the first city TO
adopt such a plan three years ago.
During the. FIRST year Of operation the
city was doing greater things at a less
expense than IL ever had done before
IN ifs history. a capable young civil
engineer took hold Of the reins and in
one item alone, that of the purchase /
Of materials, cut the previous years
purchase bill One-third.
The man TO employ for such a re-
sDonsible position would be the sort .
81 a man that would be selected as +.
iesd Of a big business concern. He /
shOuid possess technical and admins
,ra-iTe qualifications, know how to
zeal with men and be absolutely free
rom any local political affiliations. a
nan from some other city or locality
Fould be desired"
Heart Not in II.
Mr. Clum spoke on a condition that
.ot only exists in Rock Island but in
.raetically every city in the country.
nat Is the half-heartedness with
hitch the average citizen enters into
ny work for the public good, II he
nteTs In at all
! venture TO say that 90 per cent
the men IN a city. when called upon
exercise some talent or time or
loney for the public good inwardly .
lestions himself how much am / go
q TO get out OF it?' This attitude
.ust be changed II the city is ring 10
'ogress and see every year greater
iings coming TO pass within IL. AS
matter OF fact there is no public en-
prise undertaken but does not d.
city affect the welfare OF the indi-
dual citizens. There are many will
Z 70 20 out and make the loud I
Uses. but as a general rule one can
ant the size Of the gang that goes /
4 and hustles on the fingers OF one !
nd"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
4. N. A. COUNCIL TO
PLAN CONVENTION

Dr. HAdA Burkhardt. supreme rec
eroer Of the Royal Seigh00rs Of Amer
les. Win leave the latter part of the
sesk for Kansas City. where she will
ktsnd ths Meeting OF the executive
eoonciL Al this meeting plans Will
" discussed for the coming cOnven-
ton q the r. " A. which Is 70 be
nsid In Rock Island In May. The pro
Oan VII De completed and speakers
FAMED a. the Kansas City meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

funeral services were held at the
home at 10 o'clock. Rev. William Par
ker of Erie conducting the services.
A choir composed of Mrs. J. c. Col
den, Miss NJ. Liphardt, Louis Hauberg
and George Shumate sang appropriate
hymns. The remains were laid to
rest in the family lot at Cordova
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
az MADE CITIZENS
IN CIRCUIT COURT

Naturalization OF foreigners which
has just been completed ia the cir
cult court resulted in ~ being present
ed with their final certificates OF citi-
zenship. Sixteen cases we're continued
until May. while IL we're dismissed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
S. D. CLELAND Is VICTIM
OF PNEUMONIA ATTACK

S. ID. Cleland is lying critically i'll at
the home of his son-in-law, Cyrus d.
McLane. 1924 Tenth avenue, with
pneumonia. Mr.. Cleland is 72 years
old and his advanced age is a handi-
cap in the fight he is making.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
Conner Stock Increases.

New York. Jan. s.-The statement
of the copper producers association
for December shows an increase of
stock on hand of 43,500.000 pounds,
compared with the previous month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
PLACING Homer,

"Who was Homer?"
1.-THE great sporting writer who
wrote up the Greek-Trojan series."-
Louisville Courier-Journai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

Greene-How does IL happen that yon
don't trade ut Cleayer's any more:
You used to brag about the nice. cuts
of meat be always sent yon. Is ii be-
cause he wouldn't give you credit:
Gray-On the contrary: 1t is because be
did.-Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

Carpet Is purchased by the yard and
worn by the foot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08
Chicago Federal Club Incorporated.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. S.-A license to
incorporate was issued today to the
Federal Baseball league club, Chicago,
with a capital of $500, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-08

All the news all he time-Ths
Argus
The chronicle=news., 1914-05-15
Wine GAVE START TO FEDERAL LEAGUE;
HERMANN'S DRINK COST MAGNAIES HEAVY

N-v Y.Ft. MAJ gsFrr Herr.
'Aaan. i,psa ~ th- Cla'irHat Er'is.
ts she owner ~ the questionable ils.
unciiou ui having purchased The
tnp-, expensive vine In 'br history
"f tie vnT.d. Tl-rriHirAi uliiay t"T
THE ihre- uriaur Ius't- 81 extra dry
ihs' h" l,auEht Ut ;hrwsii"rf nn -.
'-ml.fr is. irts. Was unly tts "r
t:". hu, since then II haa -ust Garry
~ "Strs ,sn.U"p ur b. aud ,yst his
'-iI.ssus- In "rgsHisrsi hall s"m"-
Ih,uR imr i.uan .r"" Nni ~ ib.'
Fsy IN classical iiur,uu. Tn" 'nd
siH'i vet
n s""ms an ysaEErEItiuu tn 80
that IL" suyc-sl al ,h- Federal l"aEuc
,s dur In larEc mcaHur" tn ,hus-
,hr-c ar four quarts II chhmpaEnc.
liu, our ba1 I" SO uTi," n distance
snmc,imcs sud make some startling
statements when relating rvai. un-
Vanished facts.
The chronicle=news., 1914-05-15
FRECkLE-fACE
sun and Wind Bring 0u, Ugly SPoss.
How 10 Remove Easily.

Heres u chance. Miss frrrkic-facc.
'o Try a remedy for fr-ckiss with tho
guarantee Of reliable dealer that II
viii not cost YOU a rcnny unlcss II
removes the ircckl-s: while II Il does
give you clear compl-siou tho cs-
rrnsr istrifilns.
simply get an uunc. of othinc-
double strcnEth-'rom any druggist
and - few applications should show
YOU how easy !, /. to rid yourself Of
the homcly frccklcs aud get bcsut;-
full complexion. Rarely is more than
ono ounce needed for the wors;
case.
u" sure to ask the tlTliExisi for the
double strength othinc IA this Is the
prescription sold under guarantee of
money back II II fails to remove
frccklcs.
The chronicle=news., 1914-05-15
JACK JOHNSON
TO RETURN HOME

New York. May i5.-from abroad
comes the good ,idinss that cham.
rion Jack" johnson las ut las; de-
ciicd to return to the land Of bis
birth. ecspi,c the various rumors to
the olfcc, that he had rcnounc-d his
allegiance to the Stars and Stripes
and become citizen of Gay Farce
says Tom Thorp.
This decision on the part Of LII
Arthur was Influenced in great
measure by the action of the court OF
appeals OF Illinois in reversing the
decision OF the lower court. under
which Johnson was sentenced to pa,
q fine of $1,000 and spend one year
In juil. This reversal Of the lower
court carries with 1, an order grant
Ing the cclorcd fighter n new trial.
and II IA understood that IL was be-
cnnsc OF Johnson's desire to tindi-
cate himself In the eyes Of the sport
ing world. that he finally decided to
ccmc back and face his accusoEs.
This change OF policy on the par,
OF the champion will help to con-
siderable extent to regain for him the
many friends that he lost during the
late years OF his career.
| Although | hold no brief for John
son. he bcing no swoot-srcntcd violet
in matters OF morality. yet few PEG
pie believed that he was rightfully
convicted on the charges brought
against him.
| lie was to n certain extent Il vie
| tim Of "framcup". encouraged hr
popular Glamour. lie did things that