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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01
WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Logansport, Ind. -"My baby was
over a year old and 1 bloated till was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01
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ham was charged with disturbing the
peace, but when he told his story in
court, Magistrate Roddewig ordered
the police to bring in the other man.
Out of Employment; Children Beg
George Mcclure, residing at 912
West Ninth street. was placed under
arrest on a vagrancy charge, after the
police had learned that he was re-
sponsibIe for sending his 7-year-old
daughter and his 4-year-Old son out on
the street 20 beg. Mcclure told the
authorities that he had been unable to
get work for some time past. He said
his wife was sick in the hospital and
that he was not loafing through in
clination but because of hard luck.
His story is being investigated and
should it be verified an effort will be
made to secure a job for the prisoner.
Raise $500 fer Parish School
Through the efforts of the Ladies' AL
tar and Rosary society $500 was raised
for the benefit of the building fund of
the new Sacred Heart cathedral
school, the society putting on a home
talent concert at the Burtis that was
attended by large audience. Nearly
every seat in the house was filled and
the uniform excellence of the pro
gram brought out repeated applause.
Those who took part in the concert
were members of the Sacred Heart
cathedral choir, Erwin Swindell, Mrs.
William Waterman. Miss Bessie Fret
stat. Mrs. b. j.. Lachner, Mrs. rseph
Goldsmith, Carl Spence, II. F. .'hee-
lock, X. Spelletisch, L. A. Rowland, T.
NJ. Wheelock, Miss Helen Baldwin,
Mrs. Alfred Mueller. Robert McDon-
aid and Miss Elizabeth Mott.
Obituary Record-Charles Francis,
well known Davenport citizen, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

told my husband to get me bottle of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and would try it before / would
submit to any operation. He did so and
improved right along. / am now doing
all my work and feeling fine.
1hope other suffering women will try
your Compound. / will recommend it
to all / know. Mrs. DANIEL d. B.
DAVIS, ITO Franklin st. ,Logansport, Ind.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
mails which we publish are genuine, is it
not fair to suppose that if Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has the
virtue to help these women it will help
any other woman who is suffering in
like manner?
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary. but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia L. Pinlham
Medicine Co., (cOnfidentiaDL Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman
and held in strict confidence.
AdvertIsapaent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01
Didn't Watch His Watch.

In a subway crowd not long ago
New York man was touched for his
watch The watch was not intrinsical-
~ valuable, but the New York man
wanted it back for sentimental rea-
sons and inserted divers advertise
ments in the papers offering $50 for
the return of the watch and mo ques-
lions asked"
The dip who had lifted" the
watch saw the advertisements and
concluded to take the $50. He called
on the New York man, handed him the
timepiece and demanded the reward.
The owner of the watch was only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

recognized as one of the leading hyd-
raulic engineers of the middle west,
died Wednesday afternoon at 200
O'Clock at his home, 229 College ave
nue.. Although in failing health for
some time, the immediate cause of
death was the rupture of blood vessel
of the heart. He was born in Lowell,
Mass, Aug. 10, 1912. His father. James
B. Francis, was a native of Oxford,
England He came to this country
when a youth of is years and soon be-
came recognized as one of the leading
hydraulic engineers of the East. He
died in 1892 In 1869 Mr.. Francis was
by, a native of Lowell. Mass. To them
was born one daughter. Miss Fanny,
who survives, in addition to the wife
and sister living in Lowell. Mr..
Francis was devout member of the
Episcopal church. and was for many
years a warden of old Grace Cathedral
parish. For the past three years he
was junior. warden of Trinity parish
Mr. Francis was member of the Ma
sonic fraternity in which he attained
high rank, being connected with the
Knights Templar and the Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine. He was also
member of the contemporary club.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at o'clock.
Mrs. Katherine Roenfeldt died at her
home in Eldridge. Death followed a
long illness. She was 6S years old
Mrs. Roenfeldt. whose maiden name
was Goettsch, was born in Holsteln,
Germany. April 8, 1916. She came to
America and direct to Scott county in
1866. In 1869 she was married to
Frederick Roennfeldt and from that
time until Is years ego the couple
lived on a farm near Eldridge. They
have resided in Eldridge for the past
Is years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01
STAND BACK,ME
HERE THEY COME
" Col" Cora Strayer and Her
First Volunteer Woman's
Cavalry Regiment.
WHERE'D THE BULLETS CO.?
Mere Man Suggests Victims Would Be
Shot In the Back, for There Is
Reason.

Chicago. Ill, May IA thoughtless
young national guardsman who I'M
doubtedIy had a mother. probably has
sisters and may some day have a wife,
said something intended to be sarcas-
tic as Col" Cora Strayer began re-
cruiting the first volunteer woman's
cavalry regiment in the Seventh Regi-
ment armory Wednesday. II he had
been listening Al the door of Company
AS room a few minutes later his ears
would have burned.
After Col" Strayer. who in semi
private life is the head OF a detective
agency had finished an address in
which she told the 80 women present
that persons thinking Of enlisting for
fun or for notoriety might better draw
back before the "bugle blast" she an
nounced herself as willing 10 answer
questions.
A Skirt, a Laugh, and
The first question was:
What do you think of that soldier
who said he thought he'd put on
skirt and stick arOund?'
He wasn't a soldier" the colonel
contradicted "A soldier wouldn't say
such a thing"
But he did. and he wore a uniform
like a soldier insisted the prospec-
tive cavalrywoman. And then he
laughed"
"A man could not laugh loud enough
to make me hear him." the colonel
said serenely. Nor do ! know man
or of a man who would dare to laugh
in my face"
Three men interrupted the discus
sion of the rude soldier at this point
by marching into the meeting.
Perhaps Mr.. Ayers would like to
speak a word" the colonel" said. still
gallant She referred to one of the
visitors. Frank D. Ayers. one time at
torney for the election board.
81 want to state my belief that If
you ladies organize your regiment and
are accepted and do go to the front
and do shoot some one. you probably
will hit them in the back" Mr.. Ayers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

said. The women looked puzzled and
slightly shocked. That is TO say" he
continued. that they will turn to run
as soon as you come in sight"
The women applauded.
Il think" Mr. Ayers went on, that
a woman will do more fighting with
two bullets in her than a man hit only
once. Once they make her maddox
out for herr"
The speaker retired amid cheers.
Some one wanted TO know if it
wouldn't be better to hold the woman's
regiment in reserve until hearth and
home were threatened. Col" Strayer's
eyes flashed.
do you want to wait until all the
men are killed before you do your
duty, sisters?" she asked. "A woman
that would stand and let a man do all
the fighting and suffering for his coun-
try is not a soldier. She belongs in
the effete ranks of those who hurry
abroad when trouble starts. Poohi
She is not even worthy of the ballot"
Six Cavalry Women Enroll.
cruiting was started the prospective
cavalrywomen listened to a soprano
solo by Miss Jane Macarthur. Then
blanks were passed around. Six wom-
en- admitted they were more than u.
and applied for enlistment-Mrs.
Mary Moore of 1922 North Lavergne
avenue, Miss Mary c. Tracey of 1856
Fifth avenue, Mrs. Evalyn Brede of
1928 Rokeby street, Mrs. Nellie s.
prouty of 5S West Schiller street Mrs
Barbara Cline OF 1913 Dayton street,
and Loretta Monaghan of 2617 Flor.
ence avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

Recruits for Army.-Six men were
received by the army recruiting sta
zion and will be sent to Jefferson bar
racks at st. Louis. They are Frank
l.. Baker and Harvey f. Baker of Mar
ion, Iowa; Clarence Boyer and Frank
Blumenstein of Dubuque; John G.
Workman Of Cranston, Iowa, and
James S. Utley of Montrose, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01
POSLAM SOAP
BEST AID TO
PERFECT SKIN
ITS USE A DELIGHT

Medication with Poslam. the great
skin remedy. makes Poslam Soap more
than a mere soap-a soap plus healing
goodness. the soap for your use lf you
value your skins health and appear
auce.
SOofhes the tender skin.
Beauties complications: makes hands
soft and velvety- Prevents rouEhness
and al ieruprioual tendencies.
Discharges dandrun After sham
pooling leaves the scalp pure and sweet
and the scalp in superb condition
sold by all druggists every where.
Large size, 25 cents. Toilet size, Is
cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

Work on Bridge Contracts Begun
work was started on the $4,000
bridge contract for structures through
cut the county by the Marsh Engin-
eering company of Des Moines. The
company crew has already arrived and
work OF putting in buttresses was
started The Marsh company and the
clinton Bridge works are the only two
companies working on the project
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

Public Library News of Interest
The library has received one of the
new Rand McNally maps of Mexico.
showing the whole coast line and the
position of the American and Mexican
fleets and their relative strength. The
map is displayed on the large bulletin
board in the circulating department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

too happy to give it to him. After eI'
amining the watch he returned i 70
his pocket and handed over five zen
dollar bills. The dip" pocketed the
money and departed. There was little
said.
A few minutes later the New Yort
man reached for his watch
But it was gone.-New Yori
Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

a burden to myself
1 suffered from fe-
male trouble so I
could not stand on
my feet and / felt
lik e millions of
needles were prick
ing me all over. At
last my doctor told
m e tn at all that
would save me was
a n operation, but
this L refused 7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-01

Only One "sRoMo oUININE.'
To get the genuine. call for full nam
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Loo
for signature of E. ". GROVE. Cur
a Cold in One Day. 25c.-(AdY)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-11
Charles aylor
Gets Jail Sentence
In Larceny Case

Charles Taylor was arraigned before
Judge Lancaster of the municipal
court Friday morning to answer to
warrant sworn out against him by
Lewis \. Howard of the North Belfast
road and charging him with the
larceny of sum of money from the
complainant Thursday afternoon while
Taylor was riding in a team with the
complainant and the latter's son, AL
vim Howard.
The respondent conducted his own
case and entered a plea OF not guilty.
The evidence introduced by the pros
ecution was to the eect that the COM
plainant did not miss his money until
mis- arrival home after he and his son
had let Taylor out of the team at Pet
tingilfs Corner, whereupon the son at
once took the team and returned to the
city: that on arriving on Water
street he saw Taylor just coming out
of a store with some bills in his hand;
that he accused Taylor of having taxi
en- the money. Whereupon Taylor
wanted to go up on Commercial street
and talk it over; that young Howard
refused to agree to this and calling
officer Charles Witham gave Taylor
into that officers custody.
1t further came out in the testimony
that during Taylor's trip across the
Kennebec bridge in charge of Officer
Wltham he called one Harry Mari to
him and passed him some money, and
in explanation of this act Taylor
claimed that Mari had previously
given him a SO bill with which to get
the latter a pint Of liquor. and that
the money given by him to Mari on
the bridge was the change left after
having purchased the liquor. 1t was
also brought out that Taylor, before
mis- ride with the Howads, only had
90 cent in cash with him.
In view of the nature of the testi-
monv given in the court held Taylor
guilty and imposed a ne 70 SO and
costs and 30 days in Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-11
Augusta General
Hospital Receives
Check for $1,000

The board of trustees and other OIL
GERS of the Augusta General hospital
make the following acknowledgement
of the receipt of check for $1,000, the
gift of a friend of that institution,
the same to be added to the building
fund now being raised for the pur-
pose of erecting a wing to the hos
pitsi:
The Board of Trustees and other
officers of the Augusta General hos
pital wish to acknowledge the receipt
of a check for $1,000 to be added to the
building fund of that institution.
'Tnasmuch as the given does not
wish the publicity which naturally ac-
companies a donation of this kind
the name of the doner will at present
at least be withheld.
However, sincere thanks and ap-
probation are due to one whose kind
ness and thoughtfulness will be ma
terial aid in building an addition
which has so long been needed.
(Signed) Geo, f. Macomber, Ira H.
Randall, JOS Williamson, Charles L..
Andrews, John r. Gould, Guy p. Can
nett. Edwin C. Dudley, A. w. Brooks,
Arthur w Whitney. T. ]. Lynch, F.
w. Plaisted. Fl. E. Goodwin, Percy v.
Hill, n. l.. Bassett.
Members of Board of Trustees OF Au-
gusta General Hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-11
Hiuh Pressure Days.

Men and women alike have to work
necessarily with brain and hand to
hold their own nowadays. Never
were the demands of business, the
wants of the family, the requirements
OF, society, more numerous. The first
effect of the praiseworthy effort to
keep up with all these things is COM
monty seen in a weakened or de-
bilitated condition of the nervous sys-
TEN, which results in dyspepsia, de-
fective nutrition of both body and
brain. and in extreme cases in COM
plete nervous prostration. 1t is clear
ly seen that what is needed is what
will sustain the system, give vigor and
tone to the nerves, and keep the di-
gestive and assimiliative functions
healthy and active. From personal
knowledge, we can recommend Hoods
Sarsaparilla for this purpose. 1t acts
on all the vital organs, builds up the
whole system, and fits men and women
for these high pressure days.-Adv.
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Close of Contest.

Today closes the Jingle contest that
has been running in the Journal each
Saturday for the last eight weeks.
The Journal was quite confident
that the Jingles would make a hit"
with its readers as well as with the
merchants who awaited themselves of
the opportunity this unique contest
offered.
In expressing it's approval of the
contest the Journal speaks Eek cathe-
dra," for the Journal under the letter
N had the same opportunity as did
the merchants of knowing the results
and meaning the interest.
Truly the results were beyond the
fondest expectations. The induce
ments held out by the management of
the contest were more than fulfilled
and the response from our readers ex-
ceeded the interest of any previous
contest carried on by this manage
ment.
The wit, humor, keen sense of
values, the diligent search of all ad-
vertising, the study of store windows
and contents of stores, all these have
been manifest in the efforts sent in.
Real poetry has been written. Much
rhyme and some doggerel, too. The
artistic sense has shown out. as well,
and, in fact much culture has been in
evidence all through the contest.
Literally, jingles by the thousand
have passed through the mails into our
Office.
Not a complaint has reached us
from writer's or merchants and we feel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-11

the expenses of at least one repre-
sentative to such a convention.
In the letter Secretary Bagley asks
the following questions:
do you think a convention of the
kind suggested is desirable?
would you suggest one convention
for the entire State, or several conven-
tons in different parts of the State?
IF more than one convention, where
would you suggest that they be held?
when would you suggest that it be
held?
How long would you suggest that
the sessions last?
What topics would you suggest for
discussion at the first convention?
do you think that your town would
send one or more representatives?
ANY further suggestions that you
may see fit to make will be appreciate
ed"
Secretary Bagley also sent out
another letter Friday to the overseers
of the poor throughout the state in re-
lation to cities and towns uniting in
the support of the poor. 1t reads as
follows:
Sections Is and Is OF the Revised
Statutes authorize cities and towns to
unite in purchasing or erecting and
maintaining almshouses or farms for
the support of the poor. For these
purposes each town may choose the
number of commissioners agreed upon
to constitute a joint commission to
cause the agreement of the towns to
be carried into effect. The overseers
of such towns constitute a joint board
of overseers of such farms and build
| ings. They may at a full meeting
| establish rules for the management
| thereof appoint a superintendent, pre-
| scribe his powers and duties and cause
all the paupers of such towns to be
supported there. They may receive
and support there paupers of other
| towns. Towns may raise money for
| the purpose above mentioned.
THE cities and towns in this State
! do not appear to have taken advan-
| tage of the provisions of the statutes
above referred to, although in Massa-
chusetts a somewhat similar arrange
ment is being carried out to ad-
| vantage. Has this law previously
come to your attention? Will you
kindly advise this department at an
early date whether or not you think
| such a union would be of advantage
to your town, and if not, why not?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-11

Marsters Edwards. The chorus will be
assisted by Miss Lucy Titcomb. vio-
linst; organist, Mrs. George II.
Brickett SUNDAY school, in t ssrv esapg h
the church at 4 o'clock, music by chorus
choir, assisted by Miss Lucy Titcomb,
violinist; an Easter, story will be read
by the minister: mid-week service in the
chapel Wednesday evening at 7.50 o clock.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Society: Sun
day services at IL A. NJ, subject, Are
Sin, Disease and Death REAR; SUNDAY
school at II A. NJ; Wednesday evening
meeting at clock. Reading room open
to the public Wednesday and Saturday
from to 5 p NJ, Christian Science
chapel Williams street.
FIRST BAPTIST church on Winthrop
street, b. p Hope, pastor: Morning ser
vice at 1920, with sermon by the Rev; |.
b. Mower, d. D., of Waterville; sunday
charge of the Y. p. S. c. f.; prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 790.
UNITARIAN church, State street, cor
ner of Oak. Rev. Paul S. Phalen, minis
ter: 1880 *. M. morning service with
sermon by the minister; Has A. NJ, sun
day school, service for easter; i. NJ.
vespers special music; Mr.. Goodridge,
organist Mr. Keith Ryan of Gardiner,
METHODIST EPISCOPAL church. Is
Green street Henry E. Dunnack, minis
ter: Morning worship with sermon, SUD
by the vested choir directed by Miss
Bradford of Oak Grove Seminary music
department; 11.S0, Sunday school, Will
liam D. Hutchins, Supt. place for
work and study for every one; $50 Z. M,
the Epworth League service; 100, spec
ial Easter musical service, with ten min
ute sermon by Mr.. Dunnack.
SAINT MARKS church, Pleasant
street Rev. Brian c. Roberts, rector
| (Easter Day.: Holy eucharist, 600 A.
NJ; High celebration, 1890 A. NJ; even
song with carols 4.30 p. NJ. All services
tnl bxyfh n
ST. BARNABAS church. Bangor st.
easter day.: Holy communion at $40 A.
M: Sunday school at 2.45 2. NJ; evening
PRAYER with Easter carols at 3.39 o clock.
THE FRIENDS, Rev. Albert y. Smith
pastor. services in Gospel MISSION room,
19s Water street: Morning worship at
10 20. Bible class at noon; prayer meet
ing at 730 O'Clock Wednesday evening.
WINTHROP STREET UNIVERSAL
List church, Rev Berow w. Coons,
nasor easter Sunday: Morning Wor-
shin at 90, subject of sermon, THE
! Higher Resurrection; Bible school at
II a a NJ. Easter concert by the Sunday
school at IT'S p. NJ; Easter service OF
Trinity Commandery. +. l.; at = M,
! PENNEY MEMORIAL FREE BAP-
! list church. Rev. Charles O. Mosher'
pastor: Preaching service at $780, ser
! mon by the pastor, subject, the Resur.
rection From the Dead: Sunday school
! at II .45; preaching service in auditorium
at $50, subject. ''The Future Life.
| epecial music at both morning and even
! ing services.
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EAGER TO WORK.
Health Regained by Right Food.

The average healthy man or woman
is usually eager to be busy at some
useful task or employment.
But let dyspepsia or indigestion get
hold of one, and all endeavor becomes
a burden.
"A year ago, after recovering from
an operation" writes Mich. lady,
my stomach and nerves began to give
me much trouble.
AT times my appetite was vora
cious but when INDUCED, indigestion
followed. Other times 1 had no APP
petite whatever. The food / took did
not nourish me and I grew weaker
than ever.
81 lost interest in everything and
wanted to be alone. / had always had
good nerves, but now the merest trifie
would upset me and bring on a violent
headache. Walking across the room
was an effort and prescribed exercise
was out of the question.
st had seen Grape Nuts advertised,
but did not believe what 1 read, at
the time At last, when it seemed as
IL I were literally starving, / began to
eat Grape-Nuts.
Il had not been able to work for a
year, but now after two months on
Grape Nuts I am eager to be at work
again. My stomach gives me no
trouble now, my nerves are steady as
ever, and interest in life and ambition
have come back with the return to
health"
Name given by Postum CO.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's Rea-
SON."
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.-Adv.
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FREEDOM.

Schools in town began Monday,
April 6. The Village school is taught
by Miss Ella Greeley of Liberty, the
Glidden by Miss Persis Wentworth, the
Trip by Miss Ella Bowler of Unity,
the Sibley by Miss Lucille Clark, the
Penney by Miss Lula Blaisdell of Pal
ermo, the Barlow by Miss Maud Tur-
ner and the Smithton by Miss Gertrude
b. Bradstreet
o. Is. Ward is in Palermo this week
saving wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-11
COLONIAL THEATER.
Tango and Many Fancy Dances.

Our Mutual Girl is taught the very
latest dancing steps by two of the
most famous dancing teachers in New
York. 1t is an exceptionally interest
ing reel and shows very clearly how
the many new dances should be done.
Those who dance at all will surely see
this picture, while people who do not
dance have an opportunity to see just
what constitutes the real Tango.
The Kid Keystone comedy is VIM
ner and Universal Ike in 1.-THE Battle
of Little Tin Horn is a scream. The
several other new Universal features
are certainly an attraction. For well
balanced show the Colonial is the place
to go. Ten reels of the best photo
plays that can be obtained.
Come early as this is Mutual GirP'
Day."-Adv.