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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24
Glasses Entertained

On Monday and Tuesday evenings,
Miss Christian Wright entertained the
German classes of the Baraboo High
school. The pupils enjoyed the German
songs, German riddles, and other features
of the entertainment arranged by the
hostess.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1914-12-24

Mrs. j. Bavird of Eau Claire, WHO
was the guest Of her sister, Mrs. E. c.
Demo, for short time, has returned
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
COMMISSION HAS
SPECIAL MEETING
Decision Reached to Grade the
Street Following an In
spection Tour.

At special meeting yesterday af-
ternoon of the Moline city commits
sioners. favorable action was taken
on the petition of Lundahl Brothers.
that they be allowed to construct a
switch track across Twelfth street
No action has been taken as yet on
their proposition of erecting coai
handling station, however.
The commission made an inspection
tour visiting Nineteenth avenue be
tween Seventh and Ninth streets. Res;
idents OF that vicinity had complained
that the sidewalks there were impass-
able. and the commissioners found
that they had sunk into a trench six
or seven feet below the level of the
street. After every rain the water runs
over the walks from one to three feet
in depth, and no one is able to pass
without wading. The commissioners
decided to grade the street at once
and remedy the evil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
Is HEAVILY FINED FOR
LYING TO MAGISTRATE

Because Charles Verkriest lied to
him in testifying in his own behalf
when arrested on charge of being
mixed up in a stabbing ARRAY, Magis
trate Frank Gustafson assessed him
a fine of 800 and costs. Verkriest was
unable to pay and will therefore spend
the next 20 days in the county jail.
The stabbing ARRAY occurred in a
local saloon. MARCEL De Clerk being
the victim. II is alleged that Verk-
REST stabbed him in the arm with a
pocket knife. but the injury was
slight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
CHRISTIANITY is
ADYNAMIC FORCE
Rev. Carlson Speaks at Swedish
Baptist Revival Meet
ing.

People absorbed in religious cere
monials and rituals get only the shell
and not the kernel OF Christianity.
declared Rev. Eric Carlson of Rock.
ford. speaking at the Swedish Baptist
church last evening. Christianity is
a dynamic force in life and not merely
a transport into the world beyond in
the hour of death. Rather II is a
powerful incentive TO unselfsh and
heroic living.
1T does not seek adherents among
the weak and feeble minded" CON
tinued the speaker. Il want TO EN-
phatically refute the criticism that
Christianity is only for weaklings. II
is the strongest motive power for
making the best out OF life. 1t ap
peals TO the heroic and latent posi-
bilities in man and brings them out
Christianity puts no premium on ig-
norance- The most masteTful and,
brainy men OF the worlds history have
received their inspiration from
Christ"
Rev. Mr.. Carlson is conducting a
series OF revival meetings at the
church this week and attendance thus
far has been large. "A musical pro
gram is given each evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
SLOUGH MAKES A
CHANGE IN TEAM
Not Satisfied With Results OF
First Games of Moline
High School.

Changes OF a radical nature were
made in the high school lineup last
night at Browning field by Coach
Slough, for. although the school hao
no trouble in downing West Liberty
last Saturday, II is understood th'
coach is far from satisfied with tht
team. The high school goal line has
been crossed in two out of the three
games already this year, and their
opponents have been the usual easy
teams of the first part of the season
Next Saturday the local high journeys
to Aledo and Coach Slough is anx
ious to trim that school as badly as
did Rock Island.
Captain Willis has been switched to
halfback, while Shallberg has been
transferred to the line. Person ana
Peterson have been alternating at full
back. while the left guard job is still.
practically open, none of the tryouts
proving entirely satisfactory. A
scrimmage occurred last night ane
the scrubs again scored on the first
team, creating further worry for the
coach.
Interclass games at the school will
start in the near future, with each OIL
the four classes having a team in the
field. The schedule has not yet been
arranged, but the leaders of the four
teams are getting their men into
shane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
CHORAL UNION IN
BIC UNDERTAKING
Handefs Oratorio Israel in
Egypt" to Be Rendered
in January.

The most important undertaking
ever planned by the Moline Choral
Union will take place in January OF
1915, when, for the first time in the
United States. Handel's oratorio, is
rael in Egypt" will be rendered, with
tableau. DR.. Charles Alum of Chica-
go. a noted instructor in this work,
will have charge of the union during
its preparation for the coming rendi-
ton.
The first rehearsal was held last
evening, with a large number in at
tendance. About lao voices will take
part in the singing of the oratorio in
January. The old quarters of the Mo-
line Commercial club are being util-
lied for rehearsals and every singer in
Moline is urged to try for a part.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
TRANSFER MASTEN
TO KANSAS BRAkCh

w. H. Masten, assistant trade ID.
ager of the Moline Pillow COMPANY
the local Offices. has been translSi'
to Kansas City, where he WIN ~
charge of the Kansas-Moline =
company, a branch Of the local q
Germ. w. R Manning, who mas -,
the manager of the Kansas -,
branch. goes 10 st. Louis. succv'.
NJ H. Murphy, retired. as manas.
the Missouri Moline Pillow comps
Mr.. Masten came 10 this Guy -
years ago, being called here -
Dallas, Texas, where he workeo :. i
the company. Mr.. and Mrs s d.
and family have already depai''
Kansas City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
lUNDELL NAMED
EXCHANGE HEAD
Real Estate Men of City Plan
to Cooperate in Favor OF
Bond Issue.

The Moline Real Estate exchange d
its regular meeting last night electso
the following officers to serve for 10
ensuing year:
President-T. f. Lundell.
Vice president-C. W. LundahL
Secretary-M F. Bockaert.
Treasurer-M. ]. B. Horstkamp
Decision was also reached 70 g
operate with other commercial ofss1,
izations of Rock Island, Moline aa1
East Moline in an effort to ges q,
voters OF the county to favor the qua
issue at the coming November e.
ton for the new bridges and JAN
committee is TO be appointed 10 "~-
with the Greater Moline commites :
the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
MOLINE COMMERCIAL CLUB
ACCEPTS TWO INVITATIONS

A meeting of the Moline CONNER
cial club was held last evening and
plans for the November entertainment
program were presented by the COM
mitee in charge and accepted by the
club members. Two invitations were
accepted, one to meet with the Rock
Island club at an election night en-
tertainment, and the other a challenge
to compete with the Rock Island club
in bowling and billiard contest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
LODGE NOTES.

Retail clerks union, No. 216, trans
acted important business at the regu
| lar meeting last evening and a com
mittee that is noted for suppers fec
the members after business had been
transacted.
ST George lodge, No. %, K. of P
advanced four candidates to the rank
of esquire at the meeting held Mon
day evening. Another class will re
ing. At that time social features will
be added to the work and the event
will bring out a large attendance.
Nobel lodge, No. 22s, Order of Vasa
last evening entertained the members
with a program of music and recita-
tons. A fine lunch was served after
the meeting. Several important mat
tiers were discussed during the bust
ness session and the wheels were sci
in motion for a busy season.
Manufacturers lodge, No. 4S5. In.
dependent Order of Odd Fellows, mi
tiated a class OF five candidates last
evening. The degree staff of the or
der has completed preparations for
a big indoor fair to be held Nov. %
to %. New and original features will
be seen during the week. Those on
the executive committee in charge OF
the event are George Merrill, Fred
Wagner, F. w. Beckstrom, Fred Mo
berg. William Hunter, Albin Young
rem, Carl Blomgren and F. W. Ander-
son.
Several Moline members of the Mys
tic Shriners will accompany the Off.
GERS and members of the Kaaba tenn.
pie of Davenport to Oskaloosa, Iowa,
Thursday of this week, to be present
at the ceremonial to be held in tina,
city. The trip will be made over the
Rock Island lines. the train leaving
at GAS in the morning.
Leola council, No. 8, Degree of Poca-
hontas. adopted one member at the
meeting held last evening Lunch was
served after the business had been
transacted and plans made for degrs-
work at the next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
FINDS WATER DOUBTFUL
FIRST TIME THIS YEAR

City Chemist Fritz reported to the
Moline commission today, that for the
first time this year he found the condi-
tions of the city water doubtful one
day last week. He discovered the
presence of gas formers in the water,
but investigation showed that they
were due to outside sources and that
the water was safe, after all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
MAY HAVE ENGLISH CLASS
Many Foreigners of City Would Learn
the LANGUAGE

Owing to the fact thai number of
foreigners of the city have appealed
to the Y. NJ. c. A. officials to establish
a night school for the teaching of the
English language, the association is
making an investigation and may es-
tablish such a class in the near flu
ture, providing a sufficient number of
entries can be secured. The regular
classes opened last night in mechani-
cal drawing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
MEDICAL. MEN GATHER IN :
MOLINE FOR a MEE INV

Members of the Rock lsiaau ..,.s
Medical society gathered PSI -,,s,
at the Manufacturers ho'e II s.sas
session. an interesting mfeIak
held. DIR. G. d. Hauberg ana " rsrs
w. Dicker. the latter of hicasV rAsr,
the speakers on the pros pan ne
were IS members in att Endanes j
usual dinner preceding the p1
session. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
MEMBERS OF VASA LODGE
ENJOY A GOOD PROGRAM

Nobel lodge, No. 2SS, Order of Vasa,
held a social session last evening and
enjoyed the following program:
Vocal duet-Misses Alma Lind and
Anna Larson.
Decentralization Widell.
Guitar solo-Simon Flood
Lecture on physical culture-H. E.
Pearson. Augustana college.
A fine lunch was served following
the program
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14

Small damage was done in fire
which broke out in the basement OF
the Oriental Tea company at SIS Fiji.
teentA street. shortly after o'clock
last evening. A small pile of paper
near the furnace caught fire. but the
blaze was eXtinguished before the fir>
department. reached the scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
SNEAK THIEF MAKES A
HAUL IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

Entering a rooming house at 1908
Third avenue. presumably via the
front door. which was unlocked, ana
leaving the same way. a sneak thief
IN broad daylight made a good haul
stealing SO in cash from a room occu
pied by owen Grip and an Eastman
kodak valued at s22 belonging TO C
A Peterson. The police have been
unable to locate the thief as yet.
To Exhibit Cars.
The Moline Automobile company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14

story brick structure used as a retail
market and warehouse and the con-
tract has already been let. The build
ing will occupy the entire lot, 261a
feet wide by $50 feet deep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
MOLINE ELKS PLAN BIG
MEETING FOR THURSDAY

Moline lodge of Elks plans a rous-
ing meeting for Thursday night. A
large class of candidates is to be mi
tiated into the order at this meeting.
Following the initiation, some of the
recent benedicts of the order will ad-
wise their less fortunate brethren re-
garding the bliss of married life. Re
quest is made that all members be
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
OBITUARY RECORD
Funeral of Joseph Dale.

Funeral services for the late Joseph
Dale will be held at the home in East
Moline Thursday afternoon at O'Clock.
Rev. NJ. S. Miller will officiate, assisted
by Rev. P. C. Ladd' of Moline. Silvis
lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, will have
charge of the services at the grave.
Interment will be in Riverside Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14

makers OF the famous Moline knight
car. and the velie Motor Vehicle com.
pany. manufacturers OF the Velie.
have engaged space at the New York
auto show in January and the Chicago
auto show the same month. for the
exhibition Of their cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
RETAIL CLERKS SEEK TO
BETTER THEIR CONDITION

At the regular monthly meeting OF
the Moline local. No. 216, Retail
Clerks union, held last evening, plans
were discussed to better the condi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14

tions of the clerks of this city by hav-
ing talks by those who are at the
head of the profession. a campaign to
increase the membership of the local
was also planned. After the meeting
a social hour was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14
ERECT MODERN BUILDING
Moline Assured Of Another New Bust
ness Structure.

A packing concern, the identity of
which was not made public today, has
acquired the title TO property owned
by A. E. Froyd on Sixth avenue, ad-
joining the erik Furniture company's
building on the east, and Il is an
nounced that a modern building is to
be erected there. 1t is to be a two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-14

The materials in these skirts are
worth more than the price asked.
The tailoring is perfect-aII the
newest effects in plain materials
and novelty styles in accordance
with newest fashions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15
Drop in at the Home Bakery for your night lunch.

Drop in at the Home Bakery for your night lunch.
 Mrs. Agnes Bedell of Quincy, ILL, has offered to sell her husband for sI,ooo. The man is willing, 1t is said, to be sold.
 Grover Manning, a bridge tender was shot to death in an attempt to arrest two negroes who were being pursued for an alleged assault at Jessup, Ga.
 Nels Nelson and family came over from Petersburg on the Lo- vera this week. Nels says Wran- gell looks better every time he comes here,
 Harry James is building neat little cottage on Front Strest for Elmer Carlstrom, when completed it will be occupied by MT. James.
 C. P. Cole, and Table, left for Juneau on the Mariposa, It that table doesn't startle natives Ii will be because they do not appreciate good work.
 Jack Moulten, the Seattle Hard ware man arrived on the Mariposa to do the town. When Jack leaves here he will be on his way to Fair banks, it will be the long mush for his. lack says he will take a pas senger with him and pay his way, all he has to do is to walk ahead of the dogs.
 Last night the underpinning gave way on the cabin occupied by F. 4, Stewart, in the South end of town, and fell to the beach. The cabin is owned by Tommy Ukass.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15
National Forest Timber for Sale

Sealed bids will be received by the Forest Supervisor. Ketchikan, Alaska, up tn and including January 20, 1914 for f50 ,ooO linear feet of hemlosk and spruce dock and trap piling, more or less. 65, ,Q5y linear feet being located on strip 1000 feet wide extending across the south end of Bronson Island, and 5000 linear feet being located on d small island directly south of Bronson Island No bids of less than Sic. per linear foot for piling 75 feet in length orfupder and lc. per linear foot for pill in. over 75 feet in length will be con sidered. Deposit with bid &o0O.o0. The light to reject any and all bids reserved. Before bids are submitted fa information concerning the timber ths conditions of sale, and the submis- sion of bids should be obtained from the Forest Supervisor, Ketchikan AiasEa.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15
Rebels Defeat
 Federal Army

Ojinaga, Jan. 15-The rebels are crowned with success today, General Villa entered this city yes terday, all the federals have re- treated, many of them have cross ed the border into the United States and have been captured by the American soldiers, they will be kept prisoners at Fort Bliss un- til the end of the war. General Villa is resting his army and plans to march his army southward in a few days.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

attle, Jan. 15-Educational Commits sioner Lopp of Alaska left for Washington yesterday to ap- pear before the appropriation com migtee to secure an appropriation of SIPS, 900, ,oo for the construction of sanita iums and hospitals in Alaska, which Mir. Lopp thinks are necessary, and would be of great benefit to the inhabitants, especially the natives.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

Callao, Peru, Jan. I5--This city is completely inundated from the great tidal wave which swept this coast, the loss of life is heavy and damage tn property is enormous. thousands are homeless and in a destitute condition.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15
Death List
 Is Unknown

To 'tio, Jan, I5-The death list of the eruption at Eakurajima is unestimated, it is one Of the great est caIamaities that has ever be- fallen Japan, many people are des- titute and great suffering prevails in the stricken zone.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15
Big Blizzards On
 Atlantic Coast

New York. Jan. I5-One of the worst -blizzards tha@ was ever ex- perienced on the Atlantic Coast has been raging for the past twen- ty four hours. The storm is now moderating and the weather is ex- pected to clear.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

LOST-A round-square, be- tween Billy Hoods Pool Room and the Wrangell Machine Shop, finder will please return to Billy Hood.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15
Delinquent Taxes
 Town of WranGell

Notice is hereby given that the following Municipal Taxes of the Town of Wrangell Alaska remain unpaid and are delinquent, ard are now payable with the addition of penalty of , per cent per an mum.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

San Francisco, Jan. I5-The Pacific Coas: is experiencing the worst storms that have visited the coast in years. Rough weather is prevailing along the en- tire coast
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15
LOCAL BREEFEfe {,

LOST-Wide Indian engraved gold bracelet. S5.oo reward Il re- turned to Sentinel Office.
 Good Hot Coffee, like mother used to make, at the Home Bake ry.
 Chas Slaymaker and wife came in from Ideal Cove to spend a few days in town.
 Last Saturday E. Kalkins swore out a complaint against A. Eng strom for assault and battery. Judge Thomas dismissed the case.
 E. P, Walker, the fish and fur warden, returned from a trip 10 Petersburg last Monday.
 w. H. Royden, of Petersburg, is putting up an experimental pack of clans at that place. and should the supply of clans justify he will erect a cannery in the near future. The George Inlet Packing Co.,, of Portland, has been incorporated with a capital stock of s3o, 900. Their cannerv will be erected at George Inlet north of Ketchkan and will be ready to operate this season.
 
 l.. B. Adsit, the well-khown travelling man, left fer Juneau on the Mariposa.
 John kadashan was a passenger for Juneau on the Mariposa.
 Joe Curl returned on the Mari posa. Joe has been in Idaho for the past few months and he says he is glad to get back to the old town and to good summer clim- ate as he has been wading through six feet of snow most of the Win ter and weather way before zero.
 Sol LaBounty has moved to the Lemieu& house behind the Catho- lie Church. Joe Ensley performed the opefation, that moving van of Joe is a winner.
 A. J: Kalkins was a passenger Hn the Mariposa to Juneau on a business trip.
 Former Wrangell Deputy U. s. Marshal, Wm. Schnabel was a passenger on the Mariposa to Tu- heau. Mrs. Schnabel joined him here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

Seattle, Jan. 15-Wireless re- ports from the weat coast of Van couver Island states that the fish ing schooner Garms was wrecked of that coast on the rocks. The fate fo the crew is unknown.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

Capetown, Jan. 15-There has been a general strike of the trades federations throughout South Af- rica, also the diamond miners. The native miners are committing all kinds of desperations.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

Boston, Jan. I5-Congressman Curley has been elected Mayor of this city by big majority.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

Washington, Jan 15-Chambera lain shows that under the existing conditions the Pacific Coast de- mands a navy for its defense, and it is an absolute necessity to make provisions towards that end.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-01-15

Washington; Jan. 15-Cummins has suggested to Congress that it is an absolute necessity to build, and operate government steam ship line from Coast ports to Alas ka.
St. Paul tidende. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1902-1928, 1914-10-23
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