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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

sius is still in active charge of the
Milwaukee Turner society gymnastie
activities.
Raise $4,000 for New SchooI--To
raise $4,000 in three days is the OBJ
ject of a campaign that will be con-
| Quoted among the members of the
Sacred Heart cathedral parish in this
| city July IS, Il and Is. The money
will be used for the erection of the
! new parochial school on the north
side of Eleventh street just opposite
the church block. The campaign will
be conducted under the direction Of
John Wunderlich. secretary OF the
Commercial club of Cedar Rapids.
Mr. Wunderlich has conducted similar
campaigns with much success in 9TH
er cities.
Obituary Record-Mrs. Fredericke
Knegendorff died at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Albert Roddewig, 1921
Franklin street, after prolonged IL
ness. She was SO years OF age. De-
ceased was born in Mecklenb burg,
Schwerin, Germany, May 8, 1881. She
was married to Fritz Knegendorff in
1851 and the couple came to Daven-
port in 1868. She is survived by one
son, William of Montpelier, Iowa, and
two daughters, Mrs. Louisa Meier and
Mrs. Bertha Roddewig; one sister, Mrs.
Maria Reimers of Afford, Iowa; five
grandchildren and one great-grand'
child
Tracy Edwards died at the home.
S02 West Fourth street, after linger-
ing illness of five months. He had
been resident of Davenport several
years. He was about 80 years of age.
Deceased is survived by his wife. Mrs.
Pearl Edmunds, three brothers, George
Of Galesburg, ILL.,. Fred of Boone, Iowa,
and Frank of New York, and one sister,
Mrs. Grace Meyers of Whiting, Ind.
The body has been removed to the
Bowling undertaking parlors. 1t will
be shipped to Clinton Saturday for III
.erment
Madden Kalaric died at his home.
'02 West Twelfth street, after an Ill
ness OF short duration. He was 81
1ears of age and was born in Austria,
coming here a few years ago. He is
by one brother, Slavko, OF
Peoria, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

her own property and a fence was
built to take in strip of land 20 feet
wide by 100 feet long, running the
full length of her property. and to
which the railroad claimed title. The
plaintiff used the land, planted trees
on it and kept the fence in repair. Not
long ago spark from an engine start
ed fire on the property and damaged
it to a considerable degree. Suit was
instituted against the railroad COM
pany to recover damages. Attorneys
for the railroad company in preparing
the defense, found that the land had
originally belonged to the corporation
and they could not find record of
sale in the abstract. They went to
court and defended the action on this
ground and demanded that the fence
be removed so as to place the line
20 feet beyond that already estab-
lished.
Supervisor Of German Named-Miss
Pauline Rieth will probably be select
ed as thesnew supervisor of German
for the Davenport public schools, her
appointment having been recommend
ed by the teachers and course of study
committee. The board will decide on
the appointment at the next meeting.
Miss Rieth is to succeed H. H. Jebens,
supervisor for the past few years.
She is a graduate of the University
of Nebraska with the degree of A B.,
graduate of the University of Wiscon-
sin with the degree Of A. NJ, has
studied at the University of Chicago
and last year was head of the teacher
course in the county normal
school at Galesville, Wis. The new
supervisor candidate has had nine
years Of actual teaching experience.
She will supervise the grade German !
for a half day and teach in the high |
school the other half. Salary at which |
she is recommended is $1,400.
William Reuter-, teacher of physical |
culture in the Davenport public schools |
and for over SO years physical direc-
or of the Davenport Turngemeinde
1t Turner hall, is in Milwaukee at
ending the golden jubilee given for
Herr George Brosius, the oldest physi-
al culture teacher in the United
states. Mr.. Reuter- was a pupil of
Herr Brosius when the latter was
lead of the North American Turner
ollege, over 35 years ago. The col
eye, now at indianapolis, was then
ocated at Milwaukee. Director Bro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

George T. Marye. wealthy banker
and lawyer of San Francisco, has
been selected by President Wilson as
ambassador to Russia and his name
has already been submitted to the
Russian government for its approval.
Mr.. Marye was mentioned for ambas-
sador 10 France with William G..
Sharp before IL was settled that Mr..
Sharp would get the place. He was
born in Baltimore in 1856 and was
educated in England, Germany and
Italy While his business interests
are mostly in the west, Mr.. Marye
has for several seasons maintained a
home in Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25
ASKS $4,000 FOR BRAINS
Chauffeur Who Lost Spoonful of Gray
Matter Files Suit.

New York, June 25.-For the loss
OF 4, spoonful Of brains, Irving Ram
sey,j a chauffeur. has brought suit for
$4,000 damages against Emanuel ].
Well Physicians will testify a spoon
full Of brains were taken from Ram
seX's head after his skull was fractured
by the explosion OF Wells gasoline
tank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25
For Shcrin

! hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the republican nomination
for sheriff OF Rock Island county. !
am a union man. hAying held a card in
he Painters union for more than 25
years. ! am not allied with any party,
faction or clique and IL nominated and
elected Will promise fair and honest
administration.
FRED A. SMITH.
1914 Fifth avenue,
(Adv.) Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25
For County SuperIntendent.

1 hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for county superintendent of
schools, subject to the decision OF the
republican primaries.
(Adv.) MISS LOU NJ. HARRIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25
For County Superintendent.

/ hearty announce myself a candi-
date for nomination on the republican
ticket for county superintendent of
schools. subject TO primaries Sept. s.
FRANK S. MCCALL,
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
For County treasurer.

j herewith announce myself as a
candidate for county treasurer, subject
10 the democratic primary Sept. 8.
(Adv) II. c. HINRICHS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

Montevideo State Insurance bank
now has a monopoly OF policies Of
workingmen' accident insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

, Sues City for s., 900 Oamases-Notice
! of suit for $1,000 against the city claim
/ ed as damages for an accident occur
ring on East Locust street, May 20,
was filed by A. w. Porter, 2216 Grand
avenue. Porter says he was driving
a traction engine along East Locust
street when the machine. owing to the
condition of the street, rolled down the
embankment.
Fortune Awaits Davenport Girl
The Davenport authorities are engaged
in an effort to locate Ella May WEIGH,
believed to be a resident of this city.
The girls father, whose death oc-
CURED at his home in Joliet, ILL.,, a
short time ago, left a substantial for
tune, and she is one OF the heirs. Chief
OF Police Hans Schramm yesterday re-
ceived a communication from c. w.
Barker. who is administrator of the
estate, asking that no expense be
spared in finding her. The girl left
home in October of 1913 with a mar
ried couple named Weber They were
last heard OF in Davenport. The WEIGH
girl is 10 years of age, light hair, blue
eyes, height 8 feet or inches,
weight lis pounds.
Given Dlvorce-Emma C. Patterson
was granted a divorce from her hus- |
band, Harold v. Patterson, in district |
court. They were married over ten |
years ago. The ground for the action |
was habitual drunkenness.
More Smallpox-The health authori-
ties yesterday learned that Mrs. j. w.
Barksdale. No. Granitoid fats.
Eighth and Ripley streets, had con-
tracted the smallpox. The home was
quarantined.
Attach Fixtures Of Picture Show
Fixtures and equipment of the Palm
moving picture house have been at
tached by William Lillis, owner of the
building. Rent for a year is involved
in the claim of the landlord, according
TO his petition. G. w. Morrison and
G. E. Nelson are named as proprietors
OF the picture house and defendants in ,
the action. The claim amounts TO $3.50. ,
The photoplay house is located at 42S .
Brady street.
Licensed TO Wed-Daniel D. Raup,
Of Preston, Iowa, and Laura +. Alb =
rams OF Maquoketa; Frank ]. Suhore-
Detz and Clara NJ. Nelson, Davenport; :
George A. Ruge and Clara H. Peters, :
Davenport.
Must Cut Weeds-The police are
sending out notices to property hold.
rs, warning them to cut their weeds.
n event of failure TO comply with the |
'rders issued, the city will do the work .
nd charge expense OF same to pro-
'erty holders, this being set forth in ?
he city ordinances.
Wheeler WiIl-The will of the late +
'eter Wheeler was filed in district IL
curt for probate. Sarah ]. Wheeler, n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

Wheeler WiIl-The will of the late
Peter Wheeler was filed in district
court for probate. Sarah ]. Wheeler,
the wife, is asked to take care of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

Must Cut Weeds-The police are
sending out notices to property hold.
ers, warning them to cut their weeds.
In event of failure to comply with the
orders issued, the city will do the work
and charge expense of same to pro-
perty holders, this being set forth in
the city ordinances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

sius is still in active charge of the
Milwaukee Turner society gymnastie
activities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

Licensed 10 Wed-Daniel D. Raup
of Preston, Iowa, and Laura +. Alb,
rams OF Maquoketa: Frank ]. Suhore.
PETE and Clara NJ. Nelson, Davenport;
George A. Ruge and Clara H. Peters,
Davenport.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
OBITUARY

Cordova.
The funeral sos Tevias Cordova,
who died yesterday at Starkville, was
held this morning at Segundo. The
deceased was well known in the
camps of this vicinity and came to
his death after long illness.
Richardson.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Lula
Richardson, who committed suicide
at Valdez Sunday night, was held
this morning fro mthe chapel or the
Trinidad Undertaking company at
10 o'clock. The Rev. Il. q. Butler
preached tie funeral sermon.
Valdez.
The funeral of Pedro Valdez, who
was shot by Vincenzo Martorano Fri
day afternoon and died at San Rafael
hospital Monday afternoon. was held
this morning from the chapel Of the
Hall-McMahon Undertaking COM
.pany, the Rev. Father Lonergan Of
ficiating.
Johnson.
Frances A. Johnson, the three-year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
johnson of Cokedale, died at 1889
yesterday morning at the johnson
home. The little girl had been sick
but few days, and her sudden
death comes as a great shock to her
relatives and many friends. Mr..
johnson is clerk in the company
office in Cokedale. The body. accom-
~.
was shipped to Pueblo this noon on
the D. & R. G., where funeral ser
vices will be held Thursday after
noon. Interment will take place in
Pueblo.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15

Published July Is. 1871
In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Colorado.
In the Matter
JAMES NJ JOHN. JR., Bankrupt.
IN BANKRUPTCY NO. 1910.
To the Creditors of James NJ. John,
Jr, of Aguilar. in the County of Las
Animas, District aforesaid, Bank
rupt:
Notice is hereby given That on
the 18th day of July, 1914. the said
James NJ. John, Jr., was duly adjudi-
Gated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting of the creditors will be held
at Room No. 3Ol, in the Federal
Building, in the City of Pueblo, Dis
trict aforesaid. on July 81. 1914, at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint a Trus-
tee, examine the bankrupt, consider
and determine the time and manner
of any proposed sale OF said bank
rupt's property, and transact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
Dated at Pueblo, Colorado, July
IA, 1914.
SAMUEL d. TRIMBLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15

Mrs. E. B. Humphries Of Ration and
her guest. Mrs. l.. c. Buell., of In
diana, spent the day In the city shop
ping.
A. H. Smith of Pueblo went to
Raton this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Caord went to
California today. They will spend
the remainder of the summer at San
Diego.
w. C. Heath. Of Texas. passed
through the city today enroute to
Los Angeles on n few months pleas
ure trip.
Miss Pearl Holloway Of St. Joseph
arrived in the city this morning.
She left this afternoon for Primero
where she will spend few months
with her father.
+. M. Williams returned today
from Denver where he has spent a
few days on business
Mrs. A. E. Bovine, of Ration, spent
the morning in the city shopping
She went to her home this afternoon
Mrs. ]. w. Burdette of Grand
Junction is the guest of Mrs. Graves
this week.
C. w. Blake. a prominent cattle
man of Weston. went to his ranch
this afternoon, after spending few
days In the city on business.
Miss Louise Fisher went to Daw-
son yesterday to spend her vacation,
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
" A N 7 z D
MICHAEL MAURO MISSING

The Chronicle-News is In receipt
of communication from Michael
Mauro Of Segundo in which he asks
the C-N to aid in the search for his
young nephew, Michael Mauro, who
has been missing since Sunday
morning.
Mauro describes his young nephew
as being 5 feet inches tall, black
hair. dark complexion, dark eles and
wore brown suit. light hat and
green tie when he left his home in
Segundo Sunday.
Any information as to the where
abouts of the young man will be
highly appreciated by his uncle II
sent to him at Segundo or care of the
|Chronicle-News
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
WELL KNOWN COLORED
PEOPLE WEI

Miss Clyde Garth, daughter of MIR.
colored residents of the city, becam
the wife of ]. p. Deed. an employe
of the Trinidad Novelty Works. Mr..
and Mrs. Reed were united in mar
riage by the Rev. r. W. bretnall of
the First Methodist Episcopal church
The bride was attended by Lene Dan
iaIs, and Mr.. j. Steele acted as best
man. A wedding supper was served
by the parents of the bride at their
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Deed will re-
side at 215 East Main.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15

There Should Be Severe Penalty
for selling eyeglasses over the
counter like groceries or hardware.
1t is impossible for anyone to Sc
lect glasses by trying on" that will
overcome actual defects in vision.
Such glasses will often seem to i'm
prove your eyesight temporarily. be-
cause they magnify, but the ultimate
result is often eyestrain or other Sc
rious difficulty.
it doesn't pay to take chances
with your eyesight. Come to us if
your eyes need attention. You will
he assured OF scientific. accurate
examination and glasses that will
correct the defects. at reasonable
prices.
E. L. ALLEN
JEWELER & OPTICIAN.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15

Weather Bureau Report.
Tonight and Thursday partly clou-
dy. Cooler tonight.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
NOTICE.

For the protection of the timber
and grazing and to preserve the in
crease the game and fish thereon
The Rocky Mountain Coal and iron
Co., and the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Co., hereby give notice that all tres
passing, hunting or fishing on their
lands in Las Animas County, Colo
RADIO, are strictly forbidden.
The Rocky Mountain Coal iron
Co., and The Colorado Fuel and Iron
OO.-By ]. F. Welborn, President.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

A very successful and pleasant
meeting was held last evening at the
Baptist church. Rev. Mundell will
hold service at the same church this
evening and a hearty invitation is
extended to the public to be present.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
JAM1EsONs SECURE NEW EXPERT

have secured the services of Miss Ida
May Dickerson. an expert corsetiere
with years OF experience in corset fit
ting and corset alterations.
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
NOTICE

! desire to announce to the voters
OF the Progressive party that | will
be candidate for the office of sher-
If at the county assembly on July
Sth, subject to the wish of the dele
gates thereto.-R. w. DAVIS. At
The chronicle=news., 1914-07-15
AT THE PHoT0PLAY TODAY

reeled features Deborah or THE
Jewish Maiden's Wrongs with
Maud Fealy, the Denver girl. in the
title role. 1t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-12

Frisco Railroad for a distance OF
3.08 miles, and containing 4l.26
acres, more or less.
Lateral No. s, which has been
constructed, is so feet wide and
extends from Lateral No. / on the
Peekham place south through Luz
Glen Dupre place, Boagni places
and Mrs. G. Ell. Comeau place for
a distance of 1.6 mile, containing
11.6 acres, more or less.
And to any other portion Of the
constructed canal or canals which
may not be herein especially de-
scribed.
The sale Of all the right, title,
interest, claim and demand of the
Union Irrigation Company in the
above described laterals /, 3, 4,
and 6, and any other portion Of
the constructed canal or canals
which may not be especially de-
scribed, is made without any war
ranty of title, not even for the re-
turn of the purchase price, the pur-
chaser being required to accept the
same at his own risk and peril.
@SEZ"E
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-12

of Mrs. Walker, east by land OF
Henry Lastrapes and Frank j
Dietlein, which strip of land OF
canal right of way is described as
follows: Beginning at the north
west corner of the above described
land, being the corner Of land OF
Mrs. Mary E.. Walker and land be.
longing to Chas. Pitre; thence
along the north line Of said land
and land of Mrs. Mary Walker
north, 80 degrees, 81 minutes
east, 384.7 feet to a point thence
by land of said Corinne Richard,
widow, by a line curving toward
the south, with a radius of l37
feet, a distance Of 209.8 feet, to a
point; thence by the same, south, 8
degrees, Sc minutes; east, 1894
feel TO q point; thence by the same
laId BIZ 4 line eurving toward the
L .ssas Of lso7:69 feet
for a distance of 1919 feet to
point; thence by the same, SCUM,
IA degrees, 2 minutes; east, oo
feet to a point in the south line OF
said Corinne Richard, widow S
land; thence along said south line,
south. 80 degrees, Sc minutes;
west. 268 feet to a post marking
the southwest corner of the above
described tract; thence along the
west line of said Corinne Richard,
widows land, and lands of VIM.
Evans and Chas. Pitre; south, 3
degrees, Sc minutes; west, 1913
feet to the place of beginning, said
right Of way lying on tie extreme
west side of said Corinne Richard,
widows land, and having a width
of $50 feet, except at the notheast
and southeast corners. Said right
of way contains 22.921 acres and
is more fully described by a plat
attached to the original act of sale.
The properties referred to in
the above descriptions numbered
s to 10, inclusive, embrace that part
of the canal right Of way known as
the 0pelousas Lateral upon which
ALs Ia aAfanlsfed.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-12

The properties described in
the paragraph next following r
rights of way purchased with the
intention of constructing canals
but upon which no canals have
been constructed and which are
available for agricultural pur-
poses:
SO. A certain strip of land on
canal right Of way acquired from
Christina Hanson, widow of H.
Z. Bidstrup, $50 feet wide, begin
ming at the edge of Bayou Courta-
bleau, at or near the lower end OF
the new dust pile Of Gibben's old
saw mill; running thence south
westerly about Ia acres to a gap
or valley; thence through said val,
ley across a ridge in the field OF
said Christina Hanson, widow
thence following a defle through
the hills to the Bayou Carron. at
the limit of the land Of said Chr1s-
tina Hanson, widow, at or near
the railroad bridge; a more accur.
ate description Of the said strip Of
land being given in a plat OF the
survey thereof attached to the
original act Of safe, said survey
being described as follows: Be
ginning at an iron post planted
On or near the bank of the Bayou
C~ourtableau below the site OF the
old Gibben's saw mill, designating
and marking the northwest corner
of said strip Of land thence run
ming south 2 degrees, 45 minutes,
east 2270 feet to an iron post, SAID
line being the western boundary
line of the said strip of land up
to that point; thence south 80 de.
grees, As minutes; west, GU feee
to an iron post; thence south 5o
degrees. IS minutes; west, 500 6
to an iron post; thence south Il
degrees; west. $50 feet to an IRON
post: thence south Al degrees, .
feet to an iron post; thence south
30 degrees, so minutes; west, by
feet to an iron post; thence norda
SO degrees, 80 minutes; west, wy
feet to an iron post; thence norm eaan
SO degrees, 80 minutes; west, WV
go IS an iron pihe. said right OF
way to lie along either side OF OF
On the line above described, start
rig from the second iron pos.
above described, and containing
-..sA.rr1 1sZA.1
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-12

canal right Sl Wdy dcqulleo Aioh1
Alicia +. Lastrapes, over, through
and across the land of said Alicia
J. Lastrapes, described as you
aeress, more or less, situated ID
Township s south, range 8 east,
ST. Landry Parish, Louisiana, and
bounded on the north by the pub
lie road leading from Opelousas,
south by land of E. NJ Boagni and
Garland, east by estate Of Mrs.
Pearl Mosely, west by land OF Mrs.
Mary Z. Walker, Andre Pierre
Auguste, DR.. Geo. w. Stubs and
Mrs. Willie Pitre, which strip OF
land or canal right Of way IS 80
feet wide and is described as fol-
lows: Beginning at a point which
is 1888 feet, north, 43 degrees, 30
minutes; west Of Station No. 202,
plus 26.8 of the centre line OF The
Union Irrigation Company's Opel
ousas Branch Of its Main Canal
system; thence running south 30
degrees, 7 minutes, west following
the right of way line O. said Opel
ousas Branch for a distance OF
1876 feet to a point thence run
| ming north 43 degrees, 80 minutes;
west for a distance of 1898 feet
to a point; thence north Al de-
grees, IS minutes; east, 1909 feet
to a point thence south 43 degrees,
80 minutes; east for a distance OF
SO feet to a point5 thence follow
ing the line of a curve to the LETT
whose radius is so feet for a dis
lance Of II feet to a point; thence
south 43 degrees, 80 minutes; east
for a distance Of 1862 feet to a
point; thence following the line Of
a curve to the left whose radius IS
| so feet for a distance Of 67.7 feet
to a point; thence south 80 de-
grees, Z minutes; west for a dis
lance Of GIG feet to the place Ct
beginning, containing 81 acres
and being more fully described by
a plat attached to the original act
oil sale.
! 20. A certain strip of land OF
canal right of way acquired from
Alicia j. Lastrapes, and described
as follows: Beginning at Station
No. %, plus 5 Of The Union lrrl-
| CATION Company's survey OF It's
Latral Canal, which Lateral Canal
has its beginning at Station No
202, plus 26.8 Of the Opelousas
Branch Of its Main Canal System
thence running north 62 degrees
As minutes; west for a distance o.
2879.8 feet to a point thence fol
lowing the line Of a curve to thu
left whose radius is so feet for
distance Of 74.5 feet to a point
thence south 27 degrees, IS min
utes; east for a distance Of 49,
feet to a point; thence following
the line of q curve to the RICH
whose radius is so feet for a dis
tanca of I'll feet to a point
thence north 66 degrees, 81 min
utes: west for a distance of $751;
feet to a point; thence north q
degrees, 20 minutes; west for a dis
lance of 901.8 feet to a point
thence north 50 degrees, 46 min
utes; west for a distance Of 4495.
feet to a point in line with tn
west line Of the land Of Theogen
J Bertrand, which strip Of land 9
t canal right of way varies IN w1df
!; from II feet to 118 feet, and he
i on both sides OF the above DESERT
. ed line, containing 21.83 acre
situated in Townships 5 and
4i&sES~ EM& E2x3aY --4l-