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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21

Joseph Pracker, which is an event of
tonight. They will visit with relatives
in Omaha until after the holidays.
Harry Frey, a student in a medical
college in Chicago returned Friday
evening to spend the holidays with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Frey.
The Misses Laurel and Eleanor
Cleaveland have returned from Welles-
ley to spend the holidays with their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Cleave-
land.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. NJ. Sturgeon and
Miss Jennie Sturgeon have gone to
California TO spend the Christmas hol-
idays with their son and brother. Roll
lin NJ. Sturgeon, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Krambeck of
Davenport are the parents of a daugh-
ter. born Friday. Mrs. Krambeck was
Miss Clara Borell of this city before
her marriage.
The Misses Margaret Myers, Paul
inc Levy. Helen Marshall, George Nc
Donald and Edward Reticker of the
Chicago University will return this
week to spend the holidays at their
homes in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
CHARGE THEFT OF
WATCH And CHAIN
Oscar Voss Arrested on Com
plant of Woman-Held
Under $500 Bonds.

Oscar Voss was given a preliminary
hearing this morning on a larceny
charge preferred by Mrs Emily Der
verex, 6O7 Twenty-seventh street. She
claims that Voss stole a silver watch
and gold chain valued at 50. Assistant
States Attorney a. c. Edwards asked
for a continuance and the case will be
Heard again Dec. 26. Voss is held
under $500 bonds.
Mrs. DervereX stated she missed the
watch and chain about six weeks ago.
Albert Johnson of South Rock Island
testified that Voss gave him the watch
last week saying that it was all right
to dispose of it and give him half of
the money. Johnson stated that he
sold the watch to a stranger for $3.50.
Voss claimed that he must have been
intoxicated at the time he secured the
watch and intended to return it to her.
He stated that he still had the chain
at his home. The watch was valued at
81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Madeline Murphy has returned
from an extended visit in the east
Mrs. l. S. White and daughter Mar
garet returned Saturday from Chicago.
Frederick and Philip Weyerhaeuser
of St. Paul. are visiting relatives in
the city.
Miss Alberta Richards has returned
from her studies at the University of
Wisconsin.
Miss Florence Murphy has returned
from Chicago where she has been at
tending school.
John Potter and Crawford Carter
are home from their studies at st. AL
bans, Washington, d. c.
Miss Catherine Marshall is home
from Sweet Briar college, Sweet Briar,
Va. for the holidays.
Miss Edwina Frazer. who is study
ing at Lake Forest college, has return
ed for Christmas.
Edwin Davis is home from the Hills
school. Pa. to spend the holidays with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Davis.
Claude Hippler, who has been at
tending school in Grand Rapids. Mich,
has returned for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Corken, 1431 Sew
enth avenue. left Saturday TO spend
the winter in Los Angeles. Cal.
Bernard Ingram arrived home last
evening from Northwestern univers-
ity at Evanston TO spend the holidays.
Miss Miriam Walker and Miss Dor
othy Rhoads have returned from their
studies at Wellesley for the holidays.
Miss Grace Murphy is spending the
holidays with her parents. returning
from Philadelphia, where she attended
school.
lies Gansert has returned from his |
studies al Leland Stanford university. !
Cal. TO spend the holidays with his
parents.
Mrs. y. l. Cory arrived Sunday /
morning from Honolulu. II. l.. to visit |
her children. Walter and Wilbur /
Brooks and Mrs. Harry T. Eagal.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. Rachman. 422
Twelfth street. and son Jacob Rach-
man. left Fast nssht for Omaha. 10 at
fend the wedding of Mr.. Rachman's
niece, Miss Florence NJ. Rachman, 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
REAL BATTLER IS
PINCHED BY COPS
James O'Brien Makes Disturb
ance at Rock Island Depot
but Is Subdued.

James O'Brien, claiming Peoria as
his home, was fined $40 and costs this
morning by Magistrate Smith on dis
orderly charge.
Although small in stature, O'Brien
proved to be some scrapper. He was
quietly snoozing with a pal in the
smoking room at the Rock Island depot
Saturday night when the porter awak-
ened him to inquire which train he
wanted. O'Brien became enraged
when awakened and gave the porter
tongue flashing, when informed he
could not sleep in the station. He
swore at everybody about the place
and then went out on the platform and
invited the porter out. The latter re-
ceived a jolt on the jaw when he re-
sponded. Special Agent McKellip and
Officer Gruby arrived on the scene.
O'Brien kicked the officers and bit
them like a snarling dog, but meekly
quoted down when handouts were
snapped on his wrist
O'Brien's companion ducked out
when the row started.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
FIRST Bic SNOW
MAKES SLEICHINC
Farmers Bring Produce in With
Bob Sleds After a Six
Inch Fall of Sunday.
CAR COMPANY SWEEPER OUT
Ice Men Complain That White Mantle
Prevents the Early Harvesting
Of Crop as First Planned.

The first big snowfall of the season
come Sunday and by night six inches
were registered. making exceptionally
fine sleighing. Today farmers from
miles around were availing themselves
Of the chance to come into the city in
bcb-sleds. and they brought in produce
for the stores, and toted their families
TO the city for Christmas shopping.
Snow commenced falling about noon
yesterday and continued until after 10
O'Clock last evening. Added TO the
trace which fell previously during the
week. a solid bottom for that of yes
terday is provided, so that the sleigh
ing is fine.
The Tri-City Railway company had
its snow sweeper out for the first
time during the season yesterday
clearing the white crystals from the
tracks.
Commissioner Robert Reynolds gave
employment TO an additional number
of men in the street department today.
cleaning the cutters of snow, and the
scraper was also used.
Old Fashioned Xmas.
All indications point to an old fash
toned Christmas, and the fact that
winter is here to stay a few months.
The weather man predicts partly
cloudy weather and continued cold to-
night and Tuesday. with lowest tenn
perature tonight about 5 degrees above
zero. Moderate TO fresh westerly
winds. The lowest temperature last
night was 10 and highest yesterday
was IS.
The ice men who had been congrat-
ulating themselves on the early crop
of ice have commenced to worry be-
cause of the snow. The covering OF
snow on the ice tends to keep the
water from freezing. and the Focal
dealers had hoped to start on the har-
vest this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
lighted Mr.. Mcintyre VIII light the
tree tomorrow evening promptly at z
o'clock.
SMITH BOUND OVER
ON LARCENY CHARGE

Charles Smith, who was arrested
Saturday morning by the Davenport
police on charge of taking SIG be-
longing to Young Bros bakery, 324
Twentieth street, was given prelim-
mary hearing Saturday afternoon by
Magistrate Smith and bound over to
the grand jury under $500 bounds on
the charge of larceny as bailee.
Smith was employed by Young
Eros. as driver. After making col
lections one day last week, he de-
camped with the funds. The police
of the tri-cities were notified and the
authorities succeeded in
locating him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
BOUT HERE
WITH BIC CREEK

Jack Stone. heavyweight wrestler
who grapples az 2l0 pounds and claims
10 have defeated DR.. y. F. Roller at
vancouver recently. is in Rock Island
I'm al attempt TO secure a local match
with William Demetral. the noted
Greek athlete.
II ne can secure the same. he plans
upon going into training here for the
bout He leaves tomorrow for Toledo.
Ohio. where on Thursday he will meet
Hassane Ala Saloone. a Turkish crap
pier
Stone comes here following a tour
Of the northwest He is accompanied
by J. ~. Walls, his manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
SHORTEST DAY OF
YEAR IS AT HAND
Tuesday, Dec. %, the Sun
Rises Later and Sets Earlier
Than at Any Other Time.

Tomorrow is the shortest day of the
year.
Old Man Winter officially arrives
then.
Tuesday, Dec. %, the sun rises later
in the morning and sets earlier in the
afternoon than any other day in the
year. Since Sept. q, when day and
night were of the same length, the
days have been growing shorter. but
from now until June q they will grow
longer.
Although winter officially arrives
on the shortest day of the year, Rock
Island had had a number OF touches
of the Old Man previous to this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
CONTINUE HEARING IN
CASE UNTIL WEDNESDAY

Tim Manhusen, who was picked up
Saturday afternoon by Officer Ginnane,
while trying to dispose of valuable
auto siren, was given hearing Satur-
day afternoon by Magistrate Smith
and his case was continued until We'd
nesday morning. He is being held on
disorderly charge while an investi-
CATION is being made.
At the time of his arrest Manhusen
explained that he sold his auto in South
Dakota, but kept the horn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
MILK DRIVER HAS
CLOSE CALL AS A
CAR HITS WAGON
william Westerfield Escapes
without Injury in 2. I. S.
Accident.
At A CROSSING IN MILAN
gals 70 Hear Interurban and Collision
Eesuits-One Horse Killed and
Rig Is Demolished.

william Westerfield. driver for the
rsion Dairy company OF South Rock
,.laud. had a lucky escape from seri-
. injury o. probable death at I2:I5
ais afternoon, when a milk wagon,
= which he was riding was struck by
south bound Rock Island Southern
erect in Milan. One OF the horses
v.s so badly injured that 1t was shot.
ne milk wagon was demolished. IVES
,s-6eId escaped with a severe shaking
m ana tao painful cuts on the heaC,
ge was taken 10 DR.. iEddy's Office in
vuan after the accident. but was able
10 proceed home alone
Westerfield was returning from a
t-i5 in the country with the team and
wagon. carrying a big quantity Of milk
and cream He mad just reached the
erossine near the end OF the last
b-idre on Water street. when the
heavy iuterurban car coIIided with the
wagon a. full speed. with a crash OF
spiinteriu= wood and glass that cOulc
10 heard for blocks Westerfield was
thrown a considerable distance, alisht-
srr IN the soft snow. which tended to
break the fall.
One Horse Killed.
one OF the horses succeeded IN
breaking loose from the harness. es-
eaped injury and ran away. being final
" located three miles from the scene
o. the accident this afternoon The
other horse was so badly injured that
the authorities were forced to shoot
Il. The milk wagon and contents were
entirely demolished, the front end OF
the car being splattered with milk and
cream and the wreckase strewn for
a block. All those who viewed the &C
cident and know the circumstances
surrounding 70 agree that Westerheld
had a miraculous escape
The two horses and wagon are the
property CT Westerheld. and he IS
hired by the Union Dairy company 10
DO their hauling by the week. IVES
terrified was carrying about 40 gallons
OF milk in the wagon al the time OF the
crash
The motormOn OF the car saw the
wagon too late 10 avoid the crash. and
blew the air whistle in an effort to
attract the attention OF tire unfortu.
nate driver. who neither saw nor heard
the car. Both doors Of the milk wa
gon were shut and westerfield was en-
tirely closed in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
LONG VIEW CAR OERAILS
DELAYING THE SERVICE

Long View street car was derailed
this morning shortly after Z O'Clock
at the corner of Fourteenth avenue
and Thirtieth street. The service was
considerably delayed until the wrecker
set things right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
Funeral of Henry WiviII.

The funeral of Henry Cosmos Wivill.
former police magistrate. was held at
9 o'clock this morning from the Sa-
cred Heart church. Father c. P.
O-Neill had charge of the services.
Interment was in Chippiannock Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
Carlson Funeral.

The funeral of Viola Elizabeth Carl
son. 7-months-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gust Carlson, was held at >
O'Clock this afternoon from the home,
2215 Fourth avenue. Rev. ID. A. John
son had charge of the services, with
interment in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
Arnul Train.

Four freight trains on the Burling-
ton road out of Rock Island will be
annuled on Christmas day to give the
crews a short vacation. The four
trains are freight Nos. 81 and 90 from
Rock Island to Sterling and freight
Nos. Il and So from this city TO Clin-
ton. Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
OBITUARY
Funeral of Mrs. Minnie Fues.

The funeral of Mrs. Minnie Fues was
held at II O'Clock yesterday morning
from the German Evangelical Luther
an church. Rev. F. J. Rolf had charge
of the services. Interment was in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
Funeral of Mrs. Anastasia Leary.

The funeral CT Mrs. Anastasia
Leary. pioneer resident of Rock Is
land. who died at Memphis. Tenn.
Thursday. arrived in Rock Island this
morning over the Burlington road.
The cortege proceeded direct from the
station to Calvary cemetery, where in
tsrment was made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

very helpful and interesting talk
vas heard at the high school building
lzst Saturday evening by the high
school girls and their mothers when
d.. Rachael Yarros of Chicago. gave
one OF her lectures. DR.. Yarros was
formerly employed as a special lee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21

There are more amateur wireless
operators in Philadelphia. Pa, than
any other city in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21

There are no more basketball games
scheduled for the local high school
five until January 10. when the Is
landers will meet the Tiskilwa quin-
tet in the local schools gymnasium
Through hard luck the locals dropped
their last game to Sterling. the final
count being % to 10. but a return con-
test with the upstate boys is slated
and the home team promises revenge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21

turer by the Chicago board OF educa-
ton, and is well known in that city.
Tomorrow night the famous Ben
Greet players will appear at the local
high school when they will stage
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night" Next
TO Sothern and Marlowe. ;he Ben
Greet players have attained the great
est fame in producing Shakespeare's
plays Unlike Sothern and Marlowe.
the Ben Greet players stage the play
without scenery as was old custom in
the time OF Queen Elizabeth The COM
pany is composed of nine men and
two women The show will start at
Sis. in the auditorium OF the high
school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-21
No One Likes to
be "PiCked On"

but, we most all, like to be picked
FOR" because it shows the thoughtful
ness and interest that others have for
US. Never was there a time for such
successful picking of appropriate gifts
as right now at this store.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-24
SHORT NEWS ITEMS.


The Gilbert Shoe Co. of this city,
is having a big demand for its shoes
and is making arrangements TO in
the purpose of building larger
factory and increasing its capacity.
When this is done. the company will
make shoes for older children as well
as for infants. All are pleased to
note the success OF this plant.
The VentiIating Closet Seat con-
pany held a meeting last evening and
is now making arrangements to put
agents on the road selling its seats.
The company is now in shape TO take
all orders and from the first Of the
week will get out twenty-five seats
a day. This number will be in
creased to fifty day. Curtis q Yale
Co. is manufacturing the wood work
and is getting out d seat that is not
surpassed by any other company. The
Aluminium Co. of Manitowoc is manu-
featuring the plates and hinges. The
aluminium polishes up and looks like
nickel when finished. The outlook
for the future of the company is
bright.
Sneak thieves entered the st. Paul
Railroad company's passenger station
ticket Office through small wincow
Tuesday night and stole Ticket
Agent Reid Goodrich's watch, de-
molished a long distance telephone
instrument and a match vending
machine. abstracting the contents
of tie two latter devices, and making
their escape, leaving no trace behind.
Chief of Police Malone was notified
the next morning, but up to the
present time no arrests have been
made. not even clew exists to ferret
out the culprits. Mr.. Goodrich
keenly feels the loss of his time piece,
as it was an ancient one and an heir
loom.
Rev. John Lloyd, rector ofSt. Johns
church, spoke TO his people in behalf
of the "Go TO Church" Sunday move
ment in Wausau, heartily and
enthusiastically, supporting 1t. lie
said that we all deeply and sincerely
deplored the religious indifference and
moral laxity of our times, and we
earnestly desired an awakening or the
conscience of the masses of the people
of all classes and conditions, To the
Fundamental need of man for religion
and organized communal worship.
The spiritual is the very salt of life
which keeps society from going to
corruption and there must be an
awakening and quickening of the
social mind and conscience, if society
is to be saved from the inevitable
retribution which history warns us
follows religious Indifference OH the
part of the large masses of the people.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Last Friday afternoon a mass meet
inc was held in the assembly hall in
place of the regular lyceum. Roder-
lex Mcdonald. cheer leader, had
written a number of new yells which
would be suitable for the basket ball
game i'm the evening. u. w. Brand
enburg was on the platform during
the meeting and he was of consider
able help in providing entertainment
for the scholars. Through his help
Lowell Goodrich, our chemistry pro-
fessor. was lured to the rostrum,
there giving a very short grafton but
one which was so suitable to the oc-
casiOn. that upon his conclusion thun-
derous applause was To be heard from
all parts of the large<hall. Following
this interesting scene Miss Anita
Bussard said few words but she
could not be induced to step TO the
front The meeting was marked by
enthusiasm such as had not been
seen at a mass gathering this year
and it is sure that through this many
attended the game on that evening.
The Junior class party was held at
the high school gym last Saturday
evening. The decorations were very
pretty, being of many hatchets strung
from the balcony and flags in various
places A program consisting of sill
houette pictures and a violin solo by
Bennon Koppa vas given in the early
part of the evening after which games
were played. At about $50 dancing
was started which kept up until
eleven O'Clock. Refreshments of ice
cream and waters were served.
Tomorrow night the Affirmative
and negative debating teams will de-
bate on "ReSolved. That the Policy of
Fixing Minimum Wage by Means of
State Boards is Desirable. The
affirmative team, consisting of Albert
Mohr, Frank Rowley and Eugene
Thayer will have the debatOrs from
Grand Rapids as opponents while the
negative team of John Manson, Glenn
ent Olson and Chester Hartlett will
go to Marshfield where they will de-
bate the Marshtield alternatives.
Next Friday the basket ball five
will go to Tomahawk where they are
hoping to add another victory 10 their
growing list. In all probability the
Tomahawk players will have improved
since they played here about month
ago.
Only two more weeks before report
cards for the first six weeks of the
second semester will be given out.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-24
A JOLLY PARTY.

Joe Webber entertained the Jolly
Badgers asst Saturday evening at, his
home in the town of Hewitt. Being
a bachelor he PLAYED the part of host
and host eSS to the highest degree Of
perfection. Mr.. Rank, the bus driver.
brought up the guests numbering ~
in all. at eight O'Clock The eveninpis
entertainment began by playing cards.
Seven tables were played. The prizts
were awarded TO Henry Prahl. first;
Chas. Hahn. second: Alvin Rank. con
ISOLATION.
The host ordered the ladies seated
in the dining room where sumpt l.
Gus supper was served by bachelors
John Kennedy, Jr., Henry Prahl. Joe
Nutter, Leonani Paffand Joe Weber.
consisting of sandwiches, potato salad.
cake, pickles a id coffee. Mr. Pranl
buJtered sandwiches, Mr.. Nutter WAS
coffee man, NJ. Prahl handled the
pickle dish, Mr. Kennedy supplied
the guests with cake and Joe Weber
was director All eatables were made
by the entertainer himself and every
one praised the skill shown in the
culinary undertaking.
Supper was preceded by roll call.
answered by joke, quotation or
short story, music, readings, conun-
drums and songs. A short business
meeting was held at which the club
decided to have sleighride party
next Saturday evening. A business
meeting is to be held at the home of
Henry Prahl Sunday afternoon, March
8. All reported having good time
and Mr.. Rank again delivered the
guests to their homes. Com
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-24
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

RINGLE.
VI. f. Coe Of Hatley transacted busi-
ness in this burg Monday.
Mrs. Geo. Bisheau of Kelly visited
with friends here Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs e. F. Lemke attended
show Tuesday evening at Wausau
The masquerade ball at Turnpike
hall, Saturday evening, turned out to
be great success.
A. Buchanan spent Tuesday in Wau-
sau on business pertaining TO his
office of treasurer Of the town of
Ringle.
DIR. and Mrs. Roller and Mr.. and
Mrs. Tony Eehl of Wausau visited at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. P.
Lemke Friday evening.
Mrs. A. Buchanan was called to
Wausau Saturday on account of the
illness Of her sister, Mrs. J. s. Smith
who underwent an operation at st.
Marg's hospital Saturday
Mrs. Herman Lemke who spent a
week in Wausau VITA. her da lighter.
Margaret, for the benefit of the
latter's health, returned to RingIe
Friday. Miss Margaret is very much
improved.
E. c. kretlow of Wausau. transacted
business in Dancy Friday.
G. 6. Knoller transacted business
in sesrens Point, the past week.
Miss Gladys ATTENDING visited
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-24

Miss Amelia Wandorf spent Sunday
visiting her parents.
Mrs. VIM. Gies and Mrs. Pete Bic
Iow spent Saturday afternoon visiting
friends at Wausan.
Rev. f. j. Boerger Of SchoEeld con
Quoted English services az St.
Stephens church Sunday evening at
Wausau
Miss Cassilda Wendorf, VINO IS
employed at'Antigo as stenograpfer,
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wendorf over Sunday.
The Sewing Society of st. Peters
church meets with Mrs. VIM. Damro
at the home of her mother Mrs. T..
Wendorf, Thursday afternoon.
The 9Th and Ith grades Of Miss
Jackson's room lad sleigh ride TO
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-24

Mosinee Friday afternoon. The
children all had Jolly good time.
Fred Block and John Choke of
Arbor Vitae visited Schofi,.ld rela-
tives and friends the past week and
left for Rib Falls, who're they are 10
be employed.
Mrs. Fred Mattke. celebrated her
I'D birthday last Wednesday,. Her
from Wausaa, Mrs. Herman
Berg, Mrs. Ferdinand Reetz and Mrs.
August Straeck came down tc eee-
brate the event.
Albert Kent is confined to bis home
from some poison on his hands and
arms which has made them very sore
and painful and thereby causing him
TO be a pretty sick man 1t * hoped
that his recovery will be quick and
certain.