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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

considered except in the vague haze of
romance When Marie returned with
the paper she studied the want ads
with curious interest
Meanwhile Blye and Grin Cunning
ham drove to the house where BIye
had first directed June.
send Tommy down, directed Blye.
pacing the floor thoughtfully.
Scatti. storing many things in his
mind. turned his swarthy face toward
the window and presently saw Tommy
come into the room. the vivacious bru-
nette girl whom June had seen Scatti
saw Cunningham rise and the three
conversiDg earnestly. Blye showed
Tommy the picture in the lid of the
little gold watch Tommy was not
highly pleased from the very begin
ming The men grew stern, and then
Scatti saw them reduce her to submits
sivenes She walked away and pres
emily came back wearing an evening
wrap OF creamy colors. The three hur-
ried out and got into the car. They
drove down into the dingy east side
street where June lay in the sleep of
blessed rest. Blye had Tommy take
careful note of the house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Estate Of Christ j. Schroeder, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been aP-
pointed administrator OF the estate OF
Christ j. Schroeder late OF the county
OF Rock Island. state OF Illinois. de-
ceased hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the Hon. benjamin
Bell, Judge Of the probate court OF
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, IN the city OF Rock Island,
at the March term, on the first Mon
day In March next. at which time all
persons having claims against said es.
tate are notified and requested 70 at
tend FOR the purpose Of having the
same adjusted. All persons Indebted
10 said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersign-
ed
Dated #th day OF January. A. d.
1915. JOHN r. SCHROEDER.
Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Miss Ethel Crawford returned 20
her home in Hopewel Tuesday.
The first conference basketball
game of the season for the william
and Nashti team was played at tne
local gymnasium with the Illinois
Wesleyan university team on Friday
evening. The game was won 10y the
William and Vashti team with "a
score 81 % TO q
Owing TO the benefit concert and
recital TO be given at the opera house
ON Friday evening, Jan -. the VIII
liam and Vashti-Eure}la college game
will be called at $3.50 Friday after
noon. Last year the Eureka team de
feated the William and Nashu squad
by a large score.
Mrs. J. Hunt and Mrs. NJ r. Swisher
of New Boston were Aledo visitors
Saturday.
Mrs. \. c. Sells arrived home last
week from an extended visit IN
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. with her sister,
Mrs T. A Griffin.
The annual public installation of
officers OF the Mystic Workers Of
the World was held i'm the lodge
and guests We're present. After the
installation of the officers a social
session was spent followed By a fine
supper at the Star restaurant. Music
was furnished by the Imperial Man
dolin club OF this CITY The installing
officer was J. a. Goodwin OF Little
York a fine address concerning
the lodge and its members was made
by the newly elected Project Mr.. w.
c. Galloway. Following is the list OF
officers: Project. Nv G. Galloway;
Monitor. Kathryn Bjorkman; Score
tary j. Fl. Biorkman; Banker, Z. a.
Anderson, Marshal. 7 +. Stead, War
den. Mrs Hannah Morrison; Senti-
mel, p. A. Johnson: Supervisor L,
DR. J. NJ. Davis; Supervisor ., DR.. l.
Murphy: Supervisor 3. clyde Scott
a special meeting of the Mystic Work
ers VIII be held Thursday evening
Jan. p. to which all members are
urged TO be present
AIT. and Mrs. George w Sheldon
of Rock Island were guests at the
home OF J Fl. Abercr0moie Friday
Mrs. William sample spent Monday
in Viola with her parents, Nj and
Mrs. T. G. Phillips. Her mother is
seriously III with bronchial pueu-
monia.
Mr. and Mrs. George Sandlaud OF
Chicago have come 10 visit Mrs
Sandland's son. = G.. Lath:oQ
Glenn Greer OF New Boston was %
business visitor here Monday
At q recent meeting of tine city
council a communication from Attor-
nev William j. Graham in regard 10 .
the the suit now pending before the .
United States district court in which .
.Le city of AIedo is plainif ana the .
Chicago. Burlius ton < Quincy railroad
is the defendant, was presented and
read The communication stated
that unless the city takes action in
the near future concerning the stock
yards in the city of Aledo the dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

3frs- Frank Stroebe. r ?. D
I. Appleton. Wisconsin. Her letter
reads. I began using Peruna few
months ago when my health and
strength were all gone. and I was moth
inE but n nervous wreck Could not
sleep. eat or rest properly. and felt no
desire 20 live.
Three bottles OF Peruna made me
look az life in a different light. as I
BEGAN 20 regain my lost strength
While my recovery took nearly four
months. at the end OF that time vas
better than I ever had been before
had a splendid color and never weighed
more IN my life.
Il certainly think PeTuna Is with
oIt a rival a. a tonic ana strength
builder. and IA has ny endorsement
Mr. Charles Brown. r. r. 4. Box -.
HoEersvfIie. Tcnr-. writes nave
tried many different remedies but
have found that Peruua - the greatest
tonic on earth. and a perfect system
builder"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Estate OF John Conrad, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, William II. Con
rad. has this day fled his final report
and settlement as such in the pro
bate court OF Rock Island county,
and hearing on said report has been
set for Jan. %. 1915. at 10 o'clock
a. m. at which time persons interest
ed may appear and make objections
thereto. and if no objections are filed,
said report viii be approved al that
time. and the undersigned viii ask
for an order OF distribution. and viii
also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island Ill, Jan 4. 1915.
WILLIAM Fl. CONRAD,
Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23


Down tho dark boulevard from Bryn-
ra-- eased and bumped and ratified
a lone fauca5. with a high powered Ii
1cl inc steadily gaining on L. 4
s.ae. Ea1dyEed man ia the limousine
began r1 toss somerhinE out OF the
H.lIlr -s le passed the taxi az break
noel. speed. bic mIcd as ne heard
q .I.4 report like tine explosion Of a
revolver then another lie knocked
.a ..a drivers window. and as the car
.a.. fol stop 1e looked behind The
..r had drawn up. De hastily re-
placed under the seat the hamper IN
a..rr ur had broken to bits all its
porcelain and glassware 4 TAIL Eauut
-.r. distinctly a maid. was out Inn
patiently surveying the fat tires Of
f.a taxi. when the limousine. It's bright
dome light suddenly flashed up. back
-L ai1leaite. The black Nandyked
man stepped down
perhaps . can offer your passeu-
ger. tla use or uy machine he sug-
z..rat
Ts- relieved young woman opened
rl. DOOR 10 tle taxi and poEeG her
head inside
There afr'f anything else ws can
I1. L.ss Iuuic. she whispered.
81 suppose not came "a sweet voice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

the driver another address. Marie
saw June's panic in her face She
found the little hands of June cold
with nervous collapse
East" she snapped TO the driver.
II don't know the number. III tell
you when We get there"
A few minuter later they stopped in
front OF dingy looking building with
no light in the vestibule. Marie jump
ed out and rang the doorbell. \ wom-
an came TO the door They exchanged
few brief words. and Marie ran down
20 the limousine.
ITS all right. JUNE. Mrs. Boales
has a nice back room for you and a
cot for me
June stepped from the car with a
sigh OF relief a home OF any sort was
welcome now. Il had been a long and
exciting day.
= know the room. Miss June " said
Marie. sweeping past with her arms
full Of funles-
Blye was in front OF his club with a
gray mustached, jovial looking. pink
faced man when the car returned.
Where did you take her, scatti?"
Blye asked.
she wouldn't stop at Mother Rus
sells began Scatu confdentiany.
She
We know that interrupted the
gray mustached man. Grin Cunning
ham.
There was no number on the house,
boss. bur can find it,"
Drive us there directed Blye.
Down on the dingy east side street he
tried earnestly 20 pin down Scatti's
dizzied memory. Up and down Blye
moved. seeking In every window for
some sign OF the runaway bride sud
denly his eve caught the CLINT of some
thing in a vestibule He ran mp the
steps. The Elittering object was a
buckle on dainty little slipper. one
which June's collie had carried down
to the taxi for her when she had stol-
en- her clothes and Maize from her Ia
Tiers house. He iotted the number OF
the house iu memorandum book.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23
sale of Real Estate.

BY virture of an order and decree %
the district court Of the United States
for the Northern district Of Illinois,
Southern division. made on the petition
Of tho undersigned, 10 the matter Of
the estate Of Lulucs T EUgiler. bank.
ruUt. of the city of Rock Island and
state of Illinois. for leave to sen the
real estate of the said bankrupt
shall, on the 2Oth day OF January, a.
D. 1918. at The hour OF II q. H., sell
at public sale at the court house ia
the city of Rock island. county of ROCK
Island and state OF Illinois, the real
estate described as follows, to-"it,
Lot number eighteen G6J, in block
number five to- IN Budd's re-sHbdiyi.
sion of Ayers second tZldJ addition
TO Hin5dale, DuPase comfy Illinois.
on the following terms, tO-wtL Cash
in hand upon delivery OF de~d-
=. &. Eo,s Ards
Trustee OF the Estate OF Luther p
Euttlsr. bankrupt.
,Jated this 2Sth day Of December. Al
y. 1914. at r elk Island. H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Miss Emelie A. Haberkorn, 2251
Gravois. Ave. St Louis. Mo. writes:
For over two years was troubled
with catarrh OF the internal organs. I
heard Of a free booklet. The ills of
Life I read IL and wrote 10 the doc
tor. who answered my letter promptly.
began taking treatment as soon as
possible. Tongue cannot express how
! suffered with my stomach and also
Was trC.sled with catRrrh OF the head.
I didn't feel like myself for a long
time. So ] began taking Peruna-
have taken four bottles. and now can
not praise Il enough Any one who
has chronic eatsrrh should write 20
the Medical Dept. % the Peruns Co.,
Columbus. Ohio ! feel grateful FOR
what the doctor has done for ue.
and would not do without Peruna- l
cow enjoy as good health as ever
ind II has improved my health so
much that J will recommend II TO any
one cheerfuIly. --tAdvJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Jan. III G. Adams is the proud
father OF baby girl. who made her
appearance at : O'Clock last evening
Manager Griffith of the Central
Union Telephone company gives a re
ceptiou 70 his employees of the tri-
cities in Davenport tonight
Jan Is-Rev. W. 5. Marquis return
ed this morning from Morrison, where
he has preached the last three nights
al a series OF meetings.
Alderman J. K. Larkin greeted his
friends downtown this afternoon Tor
the first time in several days-la
grippe.
In a letter TO friend in this city
dated at Tours. France. Ben T. Gable
states that ne viii be nome IN about
two months. and that thereafter he
will make Rock Island his permanent
home
The industrial school began with an
attendance OF five little girls Saturday
afternoon in the Citizens improvement
association rooms. Second avenue and
sixteenth street. with Miss Elise Wey-
erhaeuser as president
Jan Civilian Yerbury. the well
known proprietor OF the Steam Dye
WORKS. 2I0S Third avenue, died at his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Sterling H., Jan. 23-The annual
Whiteside county field day Of the
Anti-Saloon league workers will be
held tomorrow. League workers viii
discuss recent phases Of the liquor is
sue in many of the churches through
out the county. Services viii be held
in nearly all of the churches in Ster-
ling. with a special service in the Y.
N. c. A. in the afternoon. This viii
be a symposium, the speakers being r.
J. Davis Of Chicago. the Rev. George
McGinnis. superintendent of the north
eru district and the Rev. a. r. Van
Fossen. superintendent of the Spring
field district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23
Third Episode-Iune Finds Wo rk.

e, dashed another limousine and a runa-
bout IN time for the occupants 10 see
Gilbert Bye assisting June into the
luxurious Limousine. They also saw
the eight cylinder machine leap for
ward Blye. unconscious that they
we've being pursued. as was the girl.
thought that ne heard a shout ashley
gathered speed. and he looked back
in time 20 see first the runabout and
then the limousine swerve and slow
down and 10 hear two loud bangs He
grinned. His driver grinned. The taxi
driver Erinaed Then they whizzed
away.
Why YOU are the little runaway
bride. the girl in the watch" said
Bye. learning forward.
Yes" And June blushed
She felt the black eyes OF Gilbert
Blye fixed upon her. Could 10 be pos
sible that ne had followed herr Oh.
no, sim he had her address in her
watch and her portrait
You were kind enough ON the train,
lir. Blye 20 offer to let me buy my
watch. and I'll take it now. If you
please
I'm very sorry j haven't it with me
But ] shall see you another time. 1 am
sure" He came rack from the for
ward seat and sat with her.
Back near the abandoned taxi there
was a frantic group Ned Warner. his
face as set as Il IL had been chiseled
from marble. stood IN sIe center OF the
road with mis- fists ciinched until his
nails dug into his palms. There could
be no doubt now that Gilbert Blye's
pursuit OF Ned's wife. June. was de-
iiberate and purposeful
Juue-s father strcde slowly up and
down. his lips compressed and his
brows black He passed Ned half 4
dozen times, but they did not exchange
a word.
Robbie Blethering and the driver of
the Moore limousine had sprung out to
repair their respective tires. but Iris
Blethering. who had INDUCED in a few
violent sobs as a preliminary TO fur
Their action. suddenly discovered the
economic waste. Here. Bobbie." she
called. get back and help Jerry and
let our car 80. There's room for all
OF us in the limousine
Up came Mrs. Blye's auto.
You're TO jump in with Mrs. Blye.
Ned and go straight on" Iris shouted.
Get right in, Don't waste a minute!"
And she fairly showed the grim young
husband OF June Warner into the seat
BY the side Of the determined wife Of
the man with the black Vandyke. The
electric rolled away at its utmost
speed.
At Biye's club the limousine stopped.
while the black Vandyked man alight-
ed June smiled as she babe him good
night. but she was very thoughtful
and troubled. bye stood
on the steps OF the club and gazed
after the receding car with a smile OF /
satisfaction.
The limousine sped 20 the address I
which Blye had given the driver. June /
studied the house earnestly. II was a
smart looking building. The windows
were brilliantly lighted. and in the par /
Tor were three young ladies IN rather .
striking evening dress. June gave the
driver the address OF a modest hotel .
Half way 20 their destination June .
her mind. The modest hotel. .
She remembered. had "a blazing lobby. 4
and there was no way 20 pass in or
out without being stared at She gave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23
Legal.
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Estate Of David NJ Upton. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned Charles w. Durham
has this day filed his final report and
settlement as such in the probate
court of Rock Island county, and hear
ing on said report has been set for
February 20. 1915. at 10 a. M. at which
time persons interested may appear
and make objections thereto. and If no
objections are fled, said report viii be
approved at that time, and the under
signed viii ask for an order OF distri-
button. aud viii also ask TO be dis
charged.
Rock Island, Illinois, Jan. 16. 1915.
CHARLES w. DURHAM.
Administrator
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

jrict court VIII throw out the suit and
no further action viii be taken. At
the meeting of the council Monday
evening it was moved by Alderman
Barr that The law firm of Graham
d Carlstrom be instructed 10 defend
the Injunction suit in the federal
court, northern division of the south
ern district Of illinois. The motion
carried by the following ave and nay
vote. Aye-Barr, Davis. Winders.
Morrison and Parkman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

"PsrhsPs can offer the use CT ny ma
chine
from the taxi and the face OF beau
tiful young Eiri appeared In the win
dJw. she started az she saW tine black
Vandyked man. Gilbert Biye, lie
stood hat dotted. politely Faitiug their
acceptance
You'd better go. miss" husked the
taxi driver. This old tHb1i be here to-
morrow morning
June Warner slowly stepped down
Thank you" she managed 20 muir
uur
~ beg OF you not 20 mention g. The
favor Is % me- bye calamity return
I'd. while the maid began 20 transfer
from the taxi To- the other car arm load
after arm load OF uuDacked clothing
Around the curve behind them there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23
CHAPTER H.

Just where one turns from the Con
course into the narrow lane OF the in
terminable Mott street construction
work the Moore limousine overlook
Houoria Blye's electric Mrs. Blye let
Ned alisht She drove home. Her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

husband had long since preceded her.
From a secret drawer of his desk lie
took some papers ana stuffed them in
his pocket: then he called the abnorm-
ally ugly Blye maid to help him with a
trunk
They were in the hall with the lug
gage when Honoria le, herself in. She
seized the situation ar a glance and
without a word laid hold OF the trunk.
But Blye, aided by Scatti. dashed
away.
Ned Warner meantime had driven
straight TO the apartments which he
and June had fitted up. He leapcd
rapidly through the telephone direc-
tory. called q number and delivered
his message Al the other end of the
wire j red faced man listened and nod
ded. then called in from an ad dining
room three men. who by some strange
I coincidence were lean and long and
lanky. one was smooth faced and ca
daverous OF cheek. and one wore a
sparse haphazard black beard trim
med TO a point.
There was knock at the door
Three detectives had come from a pri-
vate agency. Ned had given them a
miniature OF June.
Meanwhile Airs. bye in the pres
ence OF the parrot was also giving
and warned them that there was TO
be no publicity.
June. busy with her own thoughts.
presently found the dark eyes OF Ma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23
OLD MISSION BEER

Equal &c the Best Imported.
Have YOU tasted Old Mission beer?
Equal to the best imported and rec
commended BY physicians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1890

residence at o'clock this morning at
the age OF IS.
The Tri-City Odd Fellows Anniy ers-
airy association held meeting at the
han Saturday evening and elected oil
GERS as follows.
President F. VanHorn. Daven-
port.
Vice Observation-Disclosures LiDdgreH,
Moline.
Secretary. =. Vinton, Moline
Treasurer-Robert Euschmanu, Rock
Island.
Jan. 21-Mr. and Mrs y. d WEIGH
are arranging an extensive eastern
trip
Phil Mitchell last uight left for syria
cuse. y. y. TO attend g meeting Of the
United Glass association.
Jan. 22-The Thermometer got down
to 10 below zero during the night. but
toward morning Il moderated some
what. and at : o'clock it was SIX below
The river Is closed solid and the icenlen
are getting in their best licks while
they can
Jan. 2S-Conductor RoDert Frazer OF
the Burlington was taken with the
grip while out on the road yesterday.
and is quite IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

pa" said the small seeker after
knowledge. what is a kiss"
a kiss. my SON" said the father.
who hadn't lived so years in vain, SIS
nothing divided by two"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23
CITY CHAT
(Advertisements.l

Buy a home of Reidy Bros
For express. call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage
r l. 9SI
Wear d 50 union made) hat Mems
Fashion Shop, Harper house block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

a New South Wales irrigation dam,
which VIII cost S3.6S0.OO0, VIII i'm
pound 3S,3S0,O0oo0o cubic feet Of
water, backed up in a lake 40 miles
long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Jan. 20-Wnliam Yerbury. the vel
known proprietor OF the Steam Dye
works, 2IoS Third avenue, died at his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-23

Jackson. Hurst & Stafford, Attorney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-17

of the church by erecting on the nigh
est point in the state a monument in
honor of the late DR.. Sheldon Jackson.
of this CITY; Rev. I. G. C!sliand ~
liott is the father of Mrs. Paul r.
Hickok, the pastors wife.
The pulpit of St Paul's Methodist
Episcopal Church South, I'd and
streets northwest. will be filled tolnor-
row morning by Mr. J. s. Bennett gu
perintendent of the Central Union MIS-
sion. and tomorrow night by Kew. y, j;
Edwards Thomas, whose subject Will
be "Neighbors."
The pastor of the church, Kew: u. u.
Blakemore who is also the conferences
missionary secretary of the Baitli1ore
Southern NJ. z. conference. Is attehoins
the annual meeting of missionary sec.
retaries of the Southern Me'noaisl
Church at Lake Junaluska, n. C., where
the southern assembly has loca.eo
grounds and Is developing one OF the
most attractive assembly places LOT re-
ligious purposes in the south. :.
Rev. Mr.. Blakemore will return in
time to conduct the regular PRAYER
meeting at st. Pauls Church IhursaaS
evening, and will preach the follo"ins
sunday at both morning and evening
services.
Rev. Joseph. NJ. Cataldo, s. j., superior
of St Andrew Industrial School, In the
indian reservation at Pendleton, Oreg.,
has completed the translation OF the
New Testament into the Nez ferces
This work was in preparation for nve
Years. and the publication of the book
marks the golden anniversary OF ms
labors in the wilds of eastern oregon
and Idaho among the Indians
pay Ca+sldo speaks several OF the
ahorieinal languages of the western
and Alaskan Indians. and is master OF
the Nez Perces tongue.
II is said to appreciate the task un-
aertaken and accomplished by TINS
missionary, one must take 'h'o eo'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-17

the reason why the nation came 10 the
climax of it's greatness and glory dur
ing his reign.
Character reveals itself by its choices
that are made daily Solomon saw
the necessity, il his days were to be
fiIled with peace. so that he could carry
out the plans left upon the trestie
board by David, his father. for the con-
struction of temple OF worship. OF
his support by united people and
being at peace with his neighborinG
sovereigns.
lie made a quick disposition of his
enemies. obeying his fathers farewell
charges to a letter.
His brother Adonijah. whose plans
we're nipped in the bud by David s
command that solomon, the child to
whom he had promised the kingdom,
should he anointed as king at once,
expressed the desire to marry Abishag,
the beautiful Shunamite concubine and
Of his brothers wish he saw not the
affection of AdoniJah. but his subtle
ambition for the kingship, so he at
once put him to death on the ground
Of treason against the state. His lead
ing supporters suffered a like fate.
solomon reorganiZed the civil, mill
tary ard religious forces of the ma
ton, so that he was established Sc
cureiy upon the throne of David when
he ordered the great religious feast
connected with the formal Inaugural
ton of his reign. during which God
revealed Himself TO His servant.