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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
JOHN JAHNKE OF
MOLINE BROWNS
IN MISSISSIPPI
Disappeared From Plow City In
November and Found Near
Burlington.
BODY BADLY DECOMP0SED
Impossible to Detect Signs Of Nio-
Ienee Owing to Length of Time
IL Has Been In River.

telegram rece ived this morning
from darlington. Iowa partially clears
I'd the mystery occasioned BY the DIS
apnearance last November of John
Jahnke. an employee at that time. at
Williams & White of this city. stating
that Jahnke's dead body was found
floating in the Mississippi river near
that city in a badly decomposed con-
di,,on The telegram further stated
that no signs OF violence could be de-
tected but owing to the length OF Time
the body has been in the river II
would be impossible to detect any
such signs.
Jahuke disappeared suddenly from
Moline on Nov. 20 last. and for time
the police searched for him but later
gave up, as no trace OF the man
could be found. There seemed no
cause for suicide so it was thought at
first that he had merely left the city
without letting anyone know OF MS IN
tention. The telegram received from
Burlington. however, indicates that
he must have fallen or jumped into
the river here and drowned II Is
fust possible that Jahnke had enem-
les who might for some reason or 9th
a. have put him out of the way.
Disappearance Is Sudden.
On Nov. 20 after finishing work for
the day. Jahnke left his rooming house
AT 339 Tenth street. without telling
anyone where he was going. William
Joeschke was the landlord of the
house at that time. Jahnke left his
watch and what money he had on the
dresser and left in his working clothes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
HANNAH NOMINEE
ON PROHIBITION
RaIlots Taken Determines Him
Successful of Three Who
Were Tied.

Forrest A. Hannah, one of the three
candidates for police magistrate VINO
we're tied on the prohibition ticket at
the primary held week ago mas
been declared officially nominated tue
tie having been decided by lot. un-
less Mr.. Hannah himself asks Tor the
withdrawal of his name ii will appear
before the voters on April 21,. on the
prohibition ticket.
The canvassing board consists OF
Mayor NJ. r. Carlson, Commissioner e
V. Johnston and City Attorney j. NJ.
Johnston. and lots were drawn TO de-
eide which candidate should have MS
name on the ballot.
At the primaries held last Tuesday
f. l.. Cook. Alexander McBain and r.
A. Hannah each received one vote on
the prohibition ticket for police mag
istrate. The canvassing board ASSUME
ed the right of drawing lots before the
election in April and Mr.. Hannah was
the successful nominee.
The official report of the primaries
shows that Frank Gustafson. present
magistrate. is a nominee on the dem
ocratic, republican and peoples party
tickets for reelection: and David Har-
rah. progressive, Harry c. Thompson,
socialist. and Forrest Hannah, prohi-
bition. are the others running. Gustaf-
son announces that he has not yet de-
cided upon which ticket he will run
but will officially declare himself with
in two weeks of the election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
HOSPITAL INMATE
DIES AT Dinner
George Zimmerman Suddenly
Succumbs at Watertown In
stitution From Paralysis.

While eating dinner yesterday noon
George Zimmerman. an inmate or the
WATERFOWL hospital. was seized Win
a stroke of paralysis which affected
the respiratory organs and instant
death resulted.
Deceased was As years of age and
came to the hospital last July from
Leaf River. Ogle county, Ill. He mad
been subject 10 paralysis for several
years but his condition was not
thought to be serious
The coroner's jury which conducted
an inquest over the remains at the
Schaefer undertaking parlors in East
Moline this morning. returned a YER
dict that death was due to paralysis OF
the respiratory organs.
Beside his widow, who, at present
resides in the state of Washington, he
leaves a son and daughter. living az
Leaf River. The authorities OF Ogle
county will take charge of the body
and it will be shipped 70 Leaf River
this evening for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
HOTEL SELLING
LIQUOR SUNDAY
DECLARES BAKER
Dozen Professional and Busl-
ness Men of City Patronlze
Manufacturers.
REPLIES TO CHIEF BlSANT
Iiouor Sold From Refrigerator and
Sabbath Closing Laws Are Broken
Says Dry Advocate.

Tn an address delivered to large
crowd last night from the pulpit OIL
the Second Congregational church'
Earl L. Baker of this city, who last
Sunday evening declared that he knew
of a certain saloon in the city which
was breaking the Sabbath CLOSING
laws. replied to letter puoiicly au-
dressed to him through the press oy
Police Chief o. NJ. Bisant, declaring
that he could prove his statement.
Raker claims that the Manufacturers
hotel is the place which sells liquor On
sundays and has been breaking the
Iaw in this manner for the past SIX
months. poo
This hotel: declares Baker, is not 5oo
wards distant from the First Cohsre
e.t;on church where he made his ao-
dress last Sunday. The building oc-
cupied by the hotel is located at the
corner of Sixteenth street and Ihlru
avenue, and according to BAKER +he
liquor is deposited in a refrigerator
and sold to those who ask for IL sun
DAYS. He further stated that IN the
office of Attorney George wood couiu
he found the names of dozen local
professional and business men VINO
patronized the place or know that
liquor was being sold there on sun
days. and he further stated that II
Chief Bisant wanted these names he
could secure them from Mr. Wood.
Many Option Speakers.
Practically every church pulpit IN
the city was occupied last night by
local option speakers and the vets
were condemned on all sides IN We
hement manner. Among the speakers
were Attorney George Wood and Dr.
Mabel Otis. Both declared that sa-
looms were a menace to the city and
the sooner they were driven out the
sooner would Moline and Rock Is
| land prosper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
MOT INE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS

cedure. the making of a list OF workers
OF cleaning up and Identification FOR
which prizes will be offered, and the
apportionment of funds, when raised
into suitable prizes.
This is desirable undertaking
and this is the time to set it in mo-
ton.
The committee. which is asking for
the cooperation of the Woman's club
now appeals to the people OF Moline
for a fund for the prizes. 1t hopes thar
there will be many willing contribu-
tors, and that at least $500 can be
raised. If it can be made $500, all the
better.
Those who desire to contribute
should send a card or telephone TO
either of the undersigned. stating how
much you viii contribute toward this
excellent cause.
MARTIN r. CARLSON,
O. E. MANSUR,
p. s. M'GLYNN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
SUMMONS COMES
To MRS. MONROE
Wife of East Moline Pastor Dies
as Result of Pneumonia
Ill One Week.

Mrs. ]. A Monroe, wife OF the pas
tor of the First Baptist church of East
Nc.ine, died yesterday afternoon In
her home. 553 Twenty-first avenue,
death being due to pneumonia follow
ing an illness of one week
Mrs. Monroe was born Sept. Il, 1877.
She and her husband came from
Woodstock TO East Moline ABOUT
year ago. Besides the husband she
leaves three sens, James, John and
Roger, all at home.
Short services were held this after
noon in the home, with Rev. }. a.
Hurley of Moline and Rev. p. II. Nc
Dowell of Davenport officiating. The
body will be sent to Franklin, IND.
this evening for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
HENRY DORMAN IS
CALLED when 1O5

Liberal, Mo, March 16.-Henry Dor
man. aged rs, is dead. He served In
the Mexican and Civil wars. He was
ebrn in New York.
Chicago, ILL.,, March 16.-Father
Maurice J. Dorney, pastor of st. Cab
riel's Roman Catholic church at West
Forty-fifth and Sherman streets,
known to thousands as the stock
yards priest died shortly before 8
o'clock yesterday morning in Mercy
hospital. He was 81 years old and
had been ill several weeks.
Harvard, ILL.,, March 16.-Captaln
Beck, two terms a member of the low
err house of the Illinois legislature, and
16 years custodian of the state house
at Springfield, is dead, aged 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
MEMBERS ENJOY
18TH BIRTHDAY
Svithiod Fret Lodge Celebrates
It's Anniversary in Skinner
Building.

The members of the Frej lodge No.
16, of the Svithoid order. celebrated
the 18th anniversary Of the lodge su-
urday night in the Skinner ouiloins
with a big entertainment The ioiioS'
ing fine program was carried out:
Selection by the Olive Male chorus
Address by Andrew Olson
Selection, MY Old Kentucky Home,
bv Emil Johnson and Olive Male
chorus :,
Poem composed for the occasion By
Gustaf Olson.
''Britta Stina,' by Henry Jonnson-
Mayor NJ. R. Carlson was 10 nav
delivered an address, but oWlns !"
slight illness was unable 10 as'eha y
The financial standing OF the loass =
on a sound base.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
CLUB POSTPONES
CRIDIRON AFFAIR
Arthur Brisbane Unable to APP
pear and Meeting Will
Be Held Later.

The Moline Commercial club mas
postponed the quad-city gridiron BAN
quet arranged for Tuesday evening"
March II. owing to the fact tnat Ar
thur Brisbane wired that he would be
unable to accept the invitation to
speak and must go to New York City
today.
It is not the intention of abandoning
the idea but later on a date will be set
and the same speakers secured, If
possible. The members are greatly
disappointed. All money subscribed
for the affair will be returned to the
business men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
TO MAKE MOLINE
CITY BEAUTIFUL
Greater Moline Committee Will
Work For the Cause
This Summer.

The following was given TO the
press today:
The Greater Moline committee has
authorized the undersigned to set in
motion a competition for the beautiiy-
ing of the city this spring and sum-
mer; to seek to raise fund of from
$500 to $500 for prizes by appeal to
the public through the newspapers,
and to ask the Moline Woman's club
10 cooperate to the extent of putting
into the hands of committee of its
members the outline of a plan of pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
BENNETT SEEKS ELECTION
Physician Files Nomination For Re-
turn to Board of Education.

DIR. II. S. Bennett, now a member or
the Moline board of education, has
filed his petition for reelection at the
coming school election to be held
April Is. DIR. BENEFITS application is
the sixth TO be filed and insures a
contest
There are no distinct tickets in the
field but the names of all candidates
are placed on one ballot. The idea
is TO remove politics from the school
election to as great an extent as pos
sible.
DIR. Bennett is now completing his
second term as a member of the board
and has been generally regarded as
one of the most valuable members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Two DAYS passed and the landlord re-
norted his disappearance to the police.
The dead man had no near relatives
in this country with the exception OF
one brother. Carl. An examination at
the contents OF the mans room ai'er
he had disappeared showed a consider
able sum of money together with an
equity in a farm of nearly $500.
The deceased was member OF Mo
line aerie OF Eagles, No. 1l12. lie
was 40 years of age. The body VIII
be brought to this city for interment
but no funeral arrangements have
been made as yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
MANY NATIONS ARE
REPRESENTED HERE

Thirty-four different countries OF
the world are represented in Moline,
according to the official census of the
city recently completed. The total
population is 2s.3O3 and of this num-
Der 1886 are of foreign birth. the re-
mainder being Americans. The
Swedes outnumber all OF foreign birth
here. there being 6.123 of that nation
atty, while there are 2,O93 Belgians
and 1882 Germans.
The remainder come from nearly
every part of the world, including
China. Mexico. Turkey, Africa, Aus
tralia. Canada and India
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

postmasters of his own choice to all
disputed positions. He said that some
time ago the postmaster general an
nounced that he would fill all such Of
fees after they had remained in dis
pute a year, and that the administra-
ton is a year old. Already, he says,
postoffices in Tennessee, Colorado and
Kansas have filed over the heads" OF
congressman and senator's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
AIIerton Wealth to Family.

Chicago, H., March 16.-The will
of the late Samuel w. Allerton, pioneer
packer and multi-millionaire, filed in
probate today. disposes of large hold
ings in real estate and stock. The
principal beneficiaries are the widow,
Robert Henry Allerton, son, and Mrs,
Kate tombstone a daughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
LAST Body Recovered.

st. Louis, Mo, March 16.-The thir-
tieth and what is believed to be the
last body, was removed from the
ruins of the Missouri Athletic club to-
day, was identified as William Hunicke.
civil engineer of the Missouri Pacific
railroad.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-20

er, who nailed a triple and two sin
giles. .
Jim, Scott went through the nine
innings for the seconds and allowed
four hits. His control was perfect and
the work he did with the worlds tour
lists does not seem to have impaired
his efficiency.
Bill Hart, veteran National Leag-
uer, umpiring in the Southern
League, has been released to enable
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-20

him to join the National League UNI
piring staff. 49,.
Connie Mack, manager of the .Ath-
letics, is the father of baby girl,
born yesterday. 1885,. ..
Central Y. M. c. A. swimmers won
the senior A. A. F. swimming cham
pionships last night in the LaSalle
street pool, scoring 40 Hip points,
Sinai was second with %, and ..
High showed with 6.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-20
ST. LOUIS FEDS "BEST BET" IN NEW LEAGUE
MORDY BROWN is MAKING FLYING START

AN1ING RI 11NN y i AN1
the adjuncts of a real major league
training camp.
His team in the field compared fav-
orably with the major league teams
l have seen in action. Three expert
enced catchers make a fine founda-
ton for a club. Brown has Mike
Simon, Pittsburgh's second-string
catcher, Hartley from the Giants, a
promising man of experience and
ability, and Chapman, who was with
the Cubs once. $50 -..
The pitching staff will give some
one a lot of argument. Brown will
lead it. He is in great shape this
spring. He has a pitcher coming from
the American League who will the
star of the aggregation. Bob Groom
is there, a wise and clever fellow. He
is--sager to work his head off for
Browns success. Otfe CrandaH, Nc
Graw's great rescuer, is with him.
Kuepper, a left handler, who was with
the Sloufeds last years, was so prom
Using the major leagues were after
him. Herbert, with Cincinnati last
season, is promising. Jenney and
Babcock, the last named left hand
er, A. Williams and Buschman, a try
out, FILL the list, with Edgar Willett,
from the Tigers to top it off.
Hugh Miller, from Montreal, will
be first baseman, a corking man who
can hit in slashing, solid fashion.
Pouobar from Iorcau HitU will nIou
second, at least until the National
League star reports. Al Bridwen will
be at short, and Mathes, from Utica,
at third, although Mathes and Bouch-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-20

uer, umpiring in the Southern
League, has been released to enable
ST. LOUIS FEDS "BEST
MORDY BROWN is MI
BY HUGH S. FULLERTON.
Monroe, La, March 2o-Mordecai
Brown has gained big advantage
over several of the Federal league
managers already. The first glimpse
of the st. Louis Federals in their
training camp shows that Brown is
making wise start.
At Shreveport, where looked over
Tinker's Chicago team, the field was
cluttered up with semi-pros, minor
leaguers and real ballplayers. Tinker
has too many men. 1t is going to be
difficult to let them go and worse
to keep them.
The Feds owe something to every
player they try and must keep faith
with them. Brown saw this difficulty
afar off. He has chosen only such
men as he is certain he can use.
Tinker's team has more strength
on paper just now. Brown is in better
technical position. He needs sec
ond baseman, third baseman, an
outfelder and a pitcher. He is after
them. ..
l was delighted with the manner
in which Brown has taken hold of
his team. He was Chances best as
sistant while the Cubs were winning
remnants. He is much after Chances
style, save that he is less likely to fly
off the handle. @
Brown has corking training quar-
tiers, one of the best in the South.
Tinker has the hotel, Brown has the
grounds, the bath facilities and appi-
ances, a place to work indoors and all
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-08-14

a quiet but pretty wedding took place
in the parish home at st. Thomas
Catholic Church on Saturday evening
last when Father Bridget united in
the holy bonds of matrimouy Mr..
Frank Martin and Miss Mary Olivia
Burchi both Of this county, at the hour
Of O'Clock.
Immediately after the ceremony
n e happy couple left by au-
tomobile for Washington from which
place they took train for Atlantic
city and other places.
The bride is daughter Of Mrs Nan
ME Burch, Of Bel Alton, and the late
Benjamin L. Burch. She is one Of the
prettiest young ladies' in our county and
has always been most popular IN the
society circles of the county:
Mr. Martin is a son u Mrs lie ri tia
Martin and the late Michael Marin
lie has been engag. d in business with
tue Matshews-lloward Implement Co.,
of this town, and since making this lis
home has made many lasting and g Cd
friends with all of whom he is most
popular.
After their honeymoon they will
make their future homs in this city
We extend them our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-08-14
Accident.

While en- route from White Plains to
La Plata the automobile of Mr.. p. S.
Bowling, the proprietor Of the New
Wills Hotel, in this town, turned turtle
near White Plains on Saturday evening
last. Mr.. Bowling was driving the car
at the time and had with him Mr..
Owens, the resident State Roads En-
gineer Of Southern Maryland, and Mr..
Downey, another engineer. Mr.. Bow
ling was pinned under the car, and
while not seriously injured was badly
bruised and hurt throughout the body,
and received a black eye. Mr.. Downey
bad his knee severely lacerated, while
Mr.. Owens escaped with only a few
scratches and little shake up. Both
Messrs. Bowling aud Downey are out
again though feel still the effects Of the
accident.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-08-14
Canning Demonstration

A canning demonstration will be
given at the school house at Port To-
bacco on Friday, Aug. 18th. begin
ming at 8 a. m. There will also be a
meeting of the kind at the school
house at Newburg on Saturday, Aug.
18th. beginning at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
These meetings will be conducted by
Misses Creswell and Powell of the
Department of Agriculture.
These ladies have had years of ex-
perience in this work, and we are
fortunate to have them with us OF
these occasions. All interested il
this very important work are urged
to be present.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-08-14
Another Offender.

1Jot,.i.hstanains. the se~cre Penalties
=. ,.o.sa BY Justice southeriand on sew
era, ri ~ioiators of the law at Marshall
Hall in an effort to break up disorder
illness at that place which should have
served as warning another offender
in the person of Wilfred Bonchard,
who is soldier at Fort Hunt
was arrested and lodged in jail here on
Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Baker. lie
had hearing before Justice Soutter-
land on Monday and pleaded guilty to
the charge Of disorderly conduct. After
hearing the facts in the ease the Justice
fined him $50. 90 and costs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-08-14
Charles County Annual Sunday School
Convention Hughe vile Sunday,
August % 1914.
FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE

My dear Friend;
The Charles County Sunday
School Association will hold its annual
Convention in the Friends Meeting
House, Hughesville, Sunday, August
"A, 1914
The first session will be held 10 80.
Rev. B. w. Kindley, General Secretary
of the Maryland Sunday School Asso-
citation will address the convention in
the morning upon some vital Sunday
School subject.
There will be afternoon and evening
sessions, also at which various phases
OF Sunday School work will be treated.
Miss Maggie S. Wilson, the new State
Elementary Superintendent will appear
for the first time in Charles county
Convention work.
All the Sunday School Superinten-
dents, teachers. officers aad scholars of
the County are urgently invited to at
tend. Come early in time for the open.
ing session and stay all day.
Bring basket lunch and help to make
the noon hour enjoyable in social
way.
Every pastor is cordially invited to
he present and lend his thought and
counsel.
Please bring this before your school
at once and have all ready for the day
May we ask that you assist in every
possible wav to make this convention q
great success. 1t is the Lords work
will you therefore pray and work fol
its advancement. We are,
Yours for Service,
Samuel R. Neave, Pres,
John R. Rice, Secretary,
Rev. B. W. KindleY,
/ State Secretary
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-08-14
Thirtieth-Annual Grand
Tournament
49,. AND -.
DreSs-Ball
So. AT 80.
MARSHALL HALL, ND.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10TH


Steamer Chas Manchester will leave
Seventh Street Wharf. Washington, d J..
C., at l0a. m, 80 and $50 p. m
Returning, will leave Marshall Hall at
IL 80, 4,sO, 7.45 and II p. m, stopping
at Alexandria, Va.
Fare Round Trip. ....... 25 Cents
Music by Schroeder's Band.
Chief Marshall FRANKS S. BARNES.
Ass slant Marshall, II. II. HAWKINS
Herald--George Delozier; Aids. VIM
II Clarke, Edward Sanders.
Judges: - lie wis Jenkins. Conrad
Posey. DR. 7. L. Higdon, Lee Manning
OF P. G county, w. A. Thompson, Of
D c., John Gering. H. I. Palmer, of
Virginia, v G. Gray. Robert Cooksey
DR.. Geo. O. Monroe.
Orator Of The D1y;-HON. SYDNEY
E. MUDD.
Orator Of the Evening; r. C COOK
SEf, States Attorney.
Committee of Arrangements;-E. W.
Hungerford, +. Mertens, Jr.. and c.
Rudolph Burroughs, OF TOmpklnsville,
Md.
Restaurant a Ia Carte, or Table
d. Hotel Dinner, 80 cents.
All rings to be wrapped with white
cord ard hung IL feet from the
ground. Distance, go yards. Time, 6
seconds. All Knights must ride in
costume. Fitting commences promptly
at noon. Growing Of Queen and dis
tribution Of prizes at s 80 D. m. Free
transportation to knights aud their
horses to and from the grounds, Horses
must be at steamer Maeaeste'r wharf
at 0. 30 a. m.
Horses returned On : As boat only.
$4,000 in Gold n be divided as
follows:- Prize $50. Second Prize
$25- Third Prize SIS Fourth Prize
$40 Entrance Fee for Knights 80 90.
Admission to grounds Free.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the citizens of Washington and the
District of Columbia, Charles, Prince
George, 81. Mary's, Montgomery and
Allegheny counties of Maryland and
Alexandria, Fairfax and Clark and adj
jacent counties OF Virginia.
Knights will address A. d. LANG
LEY, 2O24 G. ST., N. W., Phone NJ. 53Ss
THE MT. VERNON & MARSHALL
HALL STEAMBOAT CO., Ltd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1914-08-14

Miss Grace L. Wilkerson and Mr..
James II. Gamble were quietly married
in Washington on Wednesday Of last
week. Theceremony was performed by
Rev. Howard L. Downs.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William W. wiIkerson, Of Wal
dorf this county. Mr.. Gamble who
formerly resided in Pennsylvania has
been making his home in Waldorf, this
county. where he has been engaged in
the automobile business for several
years. Our congratulations