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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
SWIMMIN TESTS
ARE ANNOUNCED
Excellent Program Has Been
Arranged for Y.M.C.A.
Pool on Monday.
EXHIBITION TO BE GIVEN
Campaign 20 Teach sehoolboys Of City
How 20 Handle Selves In Wa
ter krouses Interest.

PHYSICAL Director VI. 4. Clevett OF
he Y. VI. & A has announced the
nror-am for two swimming exhibi
,,cas TO be given Monday afternoon
and evening in the Y. NJ. c. A swim
ming pool
In the afternoon at 2:3O, a group of
che Younger members will stage a
s,actacular exhibition. which will be
oseu to boys and their mothers free
Of charge
In the evening at 7:45, a similar pro
ram will be given by the same
younger members. together with other
representatives from the senior class.
there will be much fancy diving,
swimming races. a demonstration OF
lie saving and Of rescue and resuscL
tation.
The evening program is open 10 both
men and women. but not to boys. as
the boys are expected 10 see their part
Of the fun in the afternoon.
Those who will take part in the ex-
hibition programs are: Clarence cur
is Charles Bleuer. Irving Wright,
George Garlock. Roy Duffin, Wilmer
Cox. George Rourke, Jack During.
Harold Wilson. John Dice. Harrison
sperry. Stewart Bradley, Robert
Pearce. Pete Posateri, Loran Bray,
Arthur Winter, and others.
There is no charge for admission
10 these events. the purpose being to
let all the people who desire TO see
the swimming pool in active operation
have a chance 10 do So
Starts Monday.
The swimming campaign to teach
the school boys OF the city 70 swim
viii start Monday at 2 o'clock. and
will continue through the week a
considerable number OF boys have al
ready enrolled, and many more are
expected TO enter Monday morning.
Il should be understood by the
parents that these lessons are for
school boys from 10 10 16 years OF age
who cannot swim, that there is no
charge whatever for the work. and that
II is all given personally by Mr.. Clev-
EFT, who will see 10 it that the boys
are safeguarded. Lessons for men will /
be given each evening from 3 O'Clock |
until late in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30

asked to see Rockefellers private sec
rotary. l was told he had gone with
Rockefeller. Then / asked to see the
office manager. There was no such
official. / asked who was in authority
in the absence of Rockefeller and his
private secretary and was told that no
one was
The messenger informed me that
the stenographers and messengers oc-
cupied the Offices in the absence of the
Office heads. / asked who received
money. The messenger replied he
would
Il then went TO Rockefeller's home.
A maid answered the door bell and
asked to see Rockefeller. She said
he was not at home and that she did
not know where he was. / asked to
see the housekeeper and was told that
she, too, was out. / then asked the
maid how long she had been employed
there and she replied she had been
there only a short time. l asked to
see some older employees and she in
formed me that they were too busy
and shut the door in my face. Subse-
quently ] learned that Rockefeller is
supposed TO be at Greenwich, Conn.
celebrating his 5Oth wedding ami
versary."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
RoIand's Busy Day.
alpha, Ill, Advance


Last Friday was an unlucky day for
Rural Carrier Roland Frenell. Shortly
after starting out for his morning de-
livery and while spinning along at a
fair speed, a nut worked off the front
axel of his motorcycle and let the front
wheel drop off. When the front fork
hit the ground the motorcycle stopped
but The mail carrier went right on dis
tributing mail-for a short distance.
When he stopped he was lying on his
back looking up into the blue sky. A
passerby. after stopping and enquiring
about his health, went to the nearest
house and sent c. Q. d. call to the
postmaster who drafted Harold Writ
to bring in the remains-of the motor
cycle. Upon arriving at the scene of
the accident 1t was decided to load THE
in Wirt's Hupmobile and
make the rounds of the route by auto,
but the link" was right on the job
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
and they had prooeeaed only o rhort

and they had proceeded only n short
distance whsn-bingo-som else
happened. This :ime it was the rear
axel of the Hup that was broken. An.
other hurry call was sent to town and
Einar Dinholt. purloining Haven
Drinks car rushed to the scene of the
second disaster only to find the dam
age to the axle was such that It could
not be repaired. This necessitated an
other trip to town and an axle was pro-
cured from z. S. Cox's car and after
being, put IN place the trip was COM
pleted and the entire route served. Roll
land says that while there was. some
lay in IT, it could hardly be called a
Relay Race. even IL 1t did take three
Hups and a motorcycle to make the
trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30

train leaves here at 11:45 at night.
Train No. Is will shorten its schedule
TO Omaha by 80 minutes, arriving there
at o'clock instead of $50. A new
sleeper will be put on this train, and
taken off at Des Moines and parked,
then taken to Omaha N a later train.
and brought back here the following
morning Train No. II will leave here
at 5:52 instead of 6:O2 and arrive at
Des Moines 10 minutes earlier than on
the old schedule.
Train No. 40, which has been running
to Oskaloosa, will run to Allerton
instead. and the passengers can take
local train from there TO Kansas City.
A tourist car will be added to the
California train which leaves here at
12:IS, midnight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Fashions and the Man.
indianapolis News).


After next fall men will not be
ashamed to see their wives dressed in
the height of the seasons fashion
This may be true. Yet what about
the good wife's shame for her hus-
band? There is a spring coat for men
that is a beautiful misfit. Its sleeves
are cut like a cheese and it's drapery
is such as to make the ordinary man
not the handsome young dog in the dis
play window-look like a bologna with
one end smashed. White socks, black
shoes, trousers so tight that a man
has to walk backward to preserve the
crease. coats that cut into the arm
pits md hats our grandfathers would
have shot at, have been the mems por-
ton of late. 1t appears to us that
there is need for both feminine and
dress reform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
REALTY CHANGES

Sol Hirsch. trustee. and Fred Spar
ling TO, Eena NJ. Okerson, lot "a. block
7. Acme addition, Moline, $1,000.
W. E. Bailey to Joseph C. Wood
bury. lot a.. w. f. Bailey's Woodlawn
addition. South Rock Island. 81.
Charles and Carolyn White, to John
II. Bushong. lot south of lot 1. block s.
Forest Hill addition, Moline. $3.50
Mike Gordrichs to Theophiel Jacobs,
lot II. block 3. X. S. Woodburn's addi-
ton. Moline. $1,000.
Victor NJ. Phelps to Linda c. Ring.
part outlot Al. southeast quarter sec
ton 80, Is, 1w, Moline, 81.
p. II. Lorenz TO Gustavus A. Shall
berg. undivided one-half interest in
east So feet, lots 10 and IL, block 3,
Atkinson Park. Moline. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Where the Ormans Reign.

tOlIuulWd SOuIleIJ-
Mrs. Henry Orman is on the sick
list.
The young people of Ormanville are
practicing and planning for Decora-
ton day program which will be held
at the NJ. E. church Sunday, May 81.
Miss Nellie Orman returned home
Tuesday from Ottumwa where she had
been working, to spend a few days
with her mother.
Ralph Orman was called home Fri
day on account of the illness of his
mother.
Mrs. Guy Orman and little son,
Floyd. are spending the week at the
parental, Henry Orman home.
Miss Grace Hawkins returned home
Monday from Ottumwa where she has
been visiting her relatives and friends.
Her niece, Miss Hazel Orman, accom-
panied her home.
A Sunday school was organized here
May II. Andrew Orman was elected
superintendent. The first service will
be held June 1. Everybody welcome.
-Ormanville Correspondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
ROCK ISLAND LINES
TIME TABLE CHANGED

A new time table. embracing many
changes, was issued today by the Rock
Island lines. 10 go in effect Monday,
June l. In nearly every instance the
running time OF the variuos trains has
been shortened. No. / and 2 will be
discontinued for the summer between
Chieago and Kansas City However,
rom Kansas City 10 the Pacific coast
tlis train will run as usual. Train No.
Il viii shorten its schedule 30 minutes,
ana instead OF arriving at Kansas City
II $40, it Will arrive at s:55. This
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From the Argus Files of 1880

The annual catalogue of the Angus
tana college and theological seminary
has been issued.
Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Mary Gall to II. A. j. Mcdonald,
Jr., at the Central Presbyterian church
June 5.
May 2S-Boats on the river are ply.
ing back and forth. Steamers land
every day at the local docks, and traf-
fic on the river is the largest in years
John Bengston has at his drug store
a somewhat interesting specimen of a
fig, that no one other than a horticul-
turist would recognize.
May 29-This afternoon occurred
the annual parade and review of the
Rock Island fire fighters. The process
sion terminated at the Turner hail.
where lunch was served and addresses
made.
Last evening Howard Larkin, 6-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Larkin,
fell from the rafters OF frame house
In the course OF erection. His injuries
were slight.
Major j. M. Beardsley sprained his
foot while running to catch the ferry
on the Davenport side yesterday.
Rainy weather is still on the wealth
er bureau slate. The average citizen
would like to see "O.d PIuv." get over
his protracted spree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Warm Introduction.

wisconsin Christian Advocate).
One of my colleagues was introduced
to a conference in Alabama as follows:
Professor Haines will now speak to
us. May the Lord bless him; nail his
ears to wisdom's pole, and tie his
tongue to the wire of truth, and bow
his head between his knees. and put
his knees in some lonesome valley,
and anoint his soul with the kerosene
oil of heaven, and set him on fire."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Referred to Niagara Falls.

Bloomington, Ind, Telephony.
Miss Opal Werts and Miss Lora
Pung wish to announce their engage
ment to their friends through the
Telephone. Miss Opal Werts to Will
liam Dawson, and Miss Lora Pung to
Floyd Werts. The four are well known
in this city.
of the report that he is engaged to
Miss Opal Wertz, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Wertz. He states en-
phatically that no such engagement
exists and that there is no ground for
such a report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Johnny Likes His Pic.

We want to congrat. J. Jones on
having his pic. printed in the papers.
OF a nat. retiring disposition, hereto
fore he has declined to permit use of
his likeness in his advertising. But
he broke from his shell with the dedi-
cation of the 1000 block, where he is
one of the chief boosters. He never
believed the "meanest man in town"
was such a smart locker on paper until
he saw the result. Johnny grows hand
somer as his prosperity increases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
TRAMPS START FIRE
CAUSING $1,000 LOSS

Tramps are supposed TO have caus-
ed fire that destroyed a barn, ice
house and corn crib on the premises
Of Ed Stevenson, AZ Barstow, at 10
o'clock last night. A horse persisted in
the flames. The members of the Ste
venson family were away from home
at the time. The residence was not
damaged. The loss. partially covered
b. Insurance, IS 81 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Can't Neglect the Circus.

(East Brady, Pa, Review.
On account of Memorial day falling
upon Saturday this year, and the fur
Their fact that a circus is billed for
East Brady on the 30th. the committee
in charge of arrangements for the
days observance here have decided to
hold the exercises on the Monday fol-
lowing. June 1st. The program has
not yet been fully arranged, but the
same general order will be followed as
in previous years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Published Weekly.
Sperry Tells 'Em n Fsyx

A. Sperry. our hustling stove maker,
mas been down to the nat cap giving
expert testimony. he being well posted
in his line of business. on various
cheating processes by which manufac.
turers in his line are tipped by crooks
These latter make a practice OF taking
discarded portions OF a stove. slick
'em up and pan them of for the real
article. A. d. told the senators a few
things that ought to help considerable
in framing desired legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Where Were the others2
(Sterling Gazette).

The farmers are very busy just now
and they are not taking the time of
the work hours to come to town for
trading. Many of them have autos
and they come to town in the cool of
the evening for recreation. A gentle
man who had occasion to go about
the streets a few nights ago at $50
o'clock said he counted As on the
streets in the business part of the city,
besides others he did not see.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Porter Taken as Speeder.

ID. ]. Porter, 1908 Twelfth avenue
son OF President J. F.. Porter OF the
Tri-City Railway company. was ar
rested last night for speeding his auto
mobile in the streets OF Moline. He
was arraigned before Police Magis-
trate Frank Gustafson and the case
was continued until next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Some Moro MeIIen's Food.

Some More Mcilen'e FOOD.
(Chicago Tribune).
Mr.. Morgan: THAT you, Mr.. Mel
len?"
Mr.. Mellen: Yes"
Can anybody hear?"
NO.
do you know a semaphore from a
turntable?"
mo"
Can you tell side-track from a
cross-overS'
mo"
Know anything else about railroad
ing?"
No"
"Will you take the Northern Pacific
presidency"
Eyes"
Good by
Good by"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Iron Maonate Back.

The Walter Rosenfields are back
among the home folks again after an
absence OF sew. mos. in foreign parts,
they being pop. on the other side, and
having had a fine time. The cap
found they cut a few capers in iron in
Europe, but declares they have moth
ing on a growing institution in this
neighborhood. He bi ought home &
flock of fine postcards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Worstd Kinda,

Editor Clarion: Here is a new one
just from Sunny IT.
My wife and l were walking down
the street when a heavy electric light
post fell on us. No one was able to
extricate US, so / suggested sending
for Harry Simpson.
why did you send for him?" Mrs. r.
asked.
II knew no one else had a chance
to get the post off u.s."
If that be treason
w A r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Honesty Not Without Reward.

If w. Dart, our pop. wholesale gro
Ger, was not generally known as an
honest man. he might have experience
ed the thrill of having our pol. dept.
on his heels last Sat p. m. Bro. Dart
is a member of bridge club that
meets every Sat. eve. at the Rock Is
land club. The club was formed sew
eraI yrs. back. Doc Eyster is a mem
ber The doc was on hand last Sat,
having driven to the club in his auto.
The latter was anchored outside the
clubhouse. When the bridge party
broke up docs machine was missing.
AS it happened it was the first sitting
of the bridgers since they formed their
club that Bro. Dart failed to show
up. To be sure he was not suspected
in connection with the auto disappear
ance, but the circumstance was a sub
ject for considerable joking at Bro.
Darts expense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Must Go to Moline to See the Elephant

Mart Carlson, the famous mayor of
Moline. found time between speeches
and official business the past wk. to
officially announce that his fair city
was again to be honored the coming
summer by the Ringing boys, who
were treated so nicely there last year
that they have decided to return the
compliment by coming back with their
circus. Congrats, Mart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
BREWERY WORKERS
HOLD AN OUTING

The members of Brewery Workers
union No. 364 of Rock Island, are hold
ing the fourth annual picnic of the or
ganization tod vat Huber's Garden. An
interesting program has been arrang-
ed. with dancing as the main diver
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Autoing In Indiana.


Mrs. Eva Winn had an experience
Sunday that she does not care to have
repeated. She. was taking her folks
out riding near Logansport and on. 60
ing down the Davis Hill she accident
ally put her foot on the exilarator in
stead of the brake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Some Gamble.

H. Copp saw the Lambs Gambol in
Chi this wk. He says it was consid-
cradle gamble, too, judging by the
frown that overcast his friend who
bought the two tickets az ne forked
flock of greens into the box Office
window. Herb reports that everybody
seemed to have had a pleasant time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Pom. Turns Out.

Our pop. was out in great numbers
for the ded. Of the 1900 block one
eve. this wk., hilarious time being
had and nobody being hurt, according
to latest reports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30

May 25-Mrs. E. P. Reynolds Of
Rock Island, in company with her sis
ter, who resides in Boston, Mass, In
tends leaving for Europe July 10. They
will attend the Paris exposition.
Nav 26-Members OF John Buford
post. G. A. r., have completed arrange
ments for Decoration day services for
the tri-cities. The local post first
had charge of the united observance
of the day. Davenport two years ago.
Moline last year. and thus 1t Is now
the turn of the local post.
Mrs. w. S. Knowlton entertained the
Down Town Grill club this afternoon.
Mrs. Edna May Davis was the VIC
tim of a surprise party at her home
Under the direction of w. A. Rog-
ers a pleasant recital was given at the
South Park chapel.
l.. w. Parish of Independence. Iowa.
has been secured to give an address
al the annual Rock Island high school
alumni banquet.
DIR. G. l.. Eyster returned this morn
ing from Jacksonville. Ill. where he
attended the meeting OF the Illinois
State Medical society.
NAV 27-Yesterday was memorial
Sabbath. and was observed at the Cen
trail Presbyterian church. Rev. A. B.
Medium delivered an appropriate SER
mon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Another California Come-on.
(San Francisco CALI.

ISdn FRANCISCO CdIIJ.
In the matter of health, 1t is COM
monplace among dealers in children's
wears that the California child is in
size two years in advance of the east
ern child of the same age. A Califor-
mia child FOUR years old wears the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
CITY CHAT
Advertisements

tAuVeTtistntnIs-J
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
r. l. 9s1.
Independent Express & Storage
r. /. 9S1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30
Girls, Turn Bandits.


She married Pancho Villa when he
was a bandit and now has two auto
mobiles, a great many diamonds, and
a fine home near the palace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-30

garments designed for his eastern
cousin who Is SIX.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-27
Bitten by Mad Dog.

A son Of Mr.. Cane Ragsdale, a resi-
dent Of Number Twelve, was brought
to Union City Tuesday, accompanied By
his father and Mr.. Those DarnelI en-
route to Nashville, to be treated for the
rabies. The boy was bitten BY mad
dog. On Wednesday alter the father
and son had left Mrs. RagsdaIe found
that her baby had been eating some
bread that had been given to the dog,
and they also set out for Nashville at
once for the same purpose. The mis-
fortune Is very serious indeed and il Is
hoped that the proper treatment may
be found 10 eradicate the disease.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-27
"FAGGED-OUT" WOMEN
VIII Find Help in This Letter.

Overworked, run down, Tagged outss
women who feel as though they could
hardly drag about, should profit by
Mrs. Rs.lll,s experience.
She says: Il was in a very weak.
rundown condition. Life was not
worth living. ! could not sleep, was
very nervous, stomach bad, and was
not able to work.
= consulted with one or two pY,y.
sicians, without benefit. read of
vfnol helping some one In sinilar
condition SO ! began to take 1t, and Il
simply did wonders for me. / gained
in weight end am now In better
health and stronger than ever. can
not find words enough to praise
Vinol. Mrs. W. II. Brill, Racine, Wis.
Thousands Of women and men who
were formerly weak and sickly owe
their present rugged health to the
wonderful Htrength-creating effects Of
vinoI We guarantee vlnol to build
You up and make you strong. II ft
does not We give back your money.
P. s.--For rough. scaly skin, try
bug aaxo sAlvA We guarantee &.
Divers Red Cross Drug stores Union
City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-27

Home made candies at Kirkland's.
My ieweler2 Dietzel, Of course.
Coal and wood delivered promptly by
the Union City Ice Il Coal Go.
Call on the Home Furniture Co.,
phone SO, for your polish mops.
Let us underpin your house with con
crete and you will save the cost in fuel
in three years. = Harris Concrete Co.
Phones 587 and 1854.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-27

Miss Ruth Bratton has been very sick
for several days and the physicians at
tribute her illness to appendicitis. She
was reported some better this week.
Mrs Earl Nowlin, who recently under
went serious abdominal operation, is
conyaescing and win possibly leave the
Hospital in two weeks, returning to her
home at Martin.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-27
An Artistic Treat.

An artistic treat OF high and unique
character is promised in the dramatic
Interpretation OF Michael and His Lost
Angel. 7 TO be given by Nine. Harriet
Labadie next Monday night. March 80,
at Reynolds Theatre.
Nine. Labadie has the most magnetic
personality and attractive stage presence
aud a remarkable voice, wonderfully
appealing IN the richness Of its tones
and Of as great volume as sweetness
OF her work, DR.. Edmonds Bennett,
Iof Memphis. Tenn, writes In part:
she is reader, she is not a reciter,
she is not an actor. She is an imper-
sonator--that rare thing, an intellec-
tual interpreter waving an imperial wand
over all subordinate concomitants and
servitors to the author. She absorbs
the drama and its author, and best Of
all, she makes her audience absorb az
ter her. She deliciously uses her audi
ence up. They are glad OF pause to
recuperate, but equally eager to begin
again, and when she is through they
are glad that they came, that it is over
and would like to begin again to-mor-
row.
She stimulates TO exhaustion, and vet
it is the healthiest stimulation, because
it is in the highest degree intellectual
and fascinating. The final scene is of
intellectual and ethical stimulation or
kind then which nothing is more need
ed. You feel that il this woman had
anything but the best in her hand she
must either wither it, give lit up OF break
down under it.
There is not forced pose or empha-
sis. No effect depended upon any atom
Of observant art. Transitions we're not
observed because there are no mental
or emotional breaks. And no setting
was missed because none is needed;
anything Of that order would be SUI
perfiuity. 1t is remarkable intellcc-
lual and ethical dramatic interpreta-
ion.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-27
Plunkville News.

Wombat is an old grump. Now he's
kicking against lighting the streets OF
Plunkyille. Z
What's his argument"
Says our streets are so bum that
they look better in the dark. ;,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1914-03-27

Mrs. Dan jackson, OF Obion, was a
Monday visitor in the city.
Hiram Hauser is able to be up, after
q severe attack 81 pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chapel's little babe is
pronounced very much better.