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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06
Dfd Not Go to Peter.burg.

Ufu NUt tsO 10 F&tNphhUfk.
Up to an early hour this morn
ing. Sheriff Boisseau had not ar
rived In PetersburR with his pris-
oners, ms far rs the police author
titles of that city knew. The yir-
ginian got In touch with both the
Petersburg Jail and the police sta
tton at 1880 this merning, but
neither the jafier NOR the sergeant
In charge of the station had seen
the Prince George sheriff. whether
sheriff Beinseau decided at the last
moment to take the two erstwhfle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06

ON Monday. Augrst .. ls1s. n
which tfme Judge west win con-
vene the Prince George ccart.
The Commenwealth win be rep
resented by CemmonweaIth's At
torney. Tsmothy Haves. Attorney
General Pollard and George u.
wise, OF Riehmond
rae grand Jury win probably 10
I'm session several days, ~ many
witnesses will have 10 be examined
by them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06

The Mems Bible Glass of ST. James
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School of
Philadelphia has formally urged upon
all newspapers OF that city the expedi-
ency of excluding all alcoholic liquor
from their advertising columns.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06
HOPEWELL MEN WILL
(continued from irst page.)


a great deal of lawlessness In Hope
we'll, in fact more than the local force
could handle. but besides withdrawing
all OF their former statements ABOUT
the State officials they told the re-
nortAr that they had no statement to
make.
They were expecting their bonds
men every minute with an order foi
their release Judge Richardson re-
fused to order that the prisoners be
released, saying that Judge West was
the proper person TO whom to apply
for the order. so they will remain In
custody until the two friends from
Norfolk obtain the order.
Efforts Una vaifing.
Efforts have been made by business
men and law-abiding citizens to have
the law enforced, but they have been
almost helpless with such a problem.
country district with probably
one constable within ten miles be-
comes night a, city of 10000. con-
sisting OF as many nationalities as
there are in New York or Pittsburg
Even with eight . policemen. aoous
whom there could be raised not even
a shadow of suspicion, the task was
impossible. Add to this condition ~"
towns proximity to Richmond and
Petersburg. with whiskey and beer
being sent to that hopeless Hopeweh
in unlimited quantities by whiskey
dealers in both of these cities. and
on top of these factors add q weekly
payroll such as probably no city IN
this State ever saw. and you nave
condition that lie extremely difhcult
TO control.
Business Mems Good work.
81
ties the Business Mems Association has
were enforced. They organized a small
police force. but part of that force is
in jail and part out on bail,
Two OF these men have been parti-
cuIarly energetic in their attempts to
have the law enforced. One 10 Law
renee Kerry. president of the Business
Mems Association. and Richard Bauer.
chairman OF the executive committee.
These men have been tireless in their
efforts to keep the town clean, but
they have learned to their sorrow that
the men to whom they entrusted the
enforcement of the law turned out to
be. according to present indications,
the principal offenders.
That their work Is being felt Is at
tested by the fact that both have been
told TO shut up or they would be put
out of the way
States work win Go On.
| The work OF the State in seeing that
the law will be enforced will go right
on A special grand jury will meet
next Monday to investigate conditions
and II is probable that many indict-
ments will be returned against whiskev
| sellers, gam blers. blackmaifers, pro-
| prietors of disorderly houses and all
| who are violating any of the State
! laws.
! The officers realize that they have
difficult task, made doubly so by the
| fact that many residents prefer having
wide open town. and therefore evil
dence Is not easy to get.
| Suggest Constabuiary.
| 1t has been suggested that State
constabulary similar to that of Penn
| sylvania be established to enforce law
lin Hopewell. Such force cannot be
4 - Z LII ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06
LIFE SNuFfEO OUT
CONTINUED From First Page.)

trio light wire was the cause. II was
said. and Harris was instructed TO get
a pail OF water and throw on the fire.
He obeyed and as he dashed the con-
tents OF his pail upon the spot he
dropped to the floor. For few mo-
ments the lineman and other witness
es of the accident stood spellbound.
none daring to approach the PROSTATE
victim lest they suffer like fate. Than
the lineman cut the feed wire and
the men rushed to Harris assistance.
but II was too late. II is estimated
that 2,3e0 volts passed through his
body. the water from the metal pail
in the Negroes hands coming in con-
tact with the crossed wires forming
most unusual. but a sufficiently
complete circuit for the transmission
OF the deadly current. which did its
fatal work as quickly as bolt OF
lightning.
II was said by the packing house
people that the building was charged
with electricity at the time OF the
accident and the situation was not re-
Iieved until the wire was severed. The
telephone instrument was working
smoothly after the occurrence.
Refere-the-war Type.
Nelson Harris the victim of yester-
days singular fatality was a negro of
the ante-bellum type, honest. upright,
industrious ard faithful to a fault; who
was highly regarded by his employers
and associates, and his death rs deeply
deplored. He was about sixty-five
years old
Mr. ", Hechler referred feelingiy to
the old mans untinely and last night
! Nelson Harriss death marks the pas
sing of a good and faithful servant
said Mr.. Hechisr "He had heen in
our service as man and boy for over
thirty-two years and I would have
entrusted him with my life or anything
that possessed. never knew him
TO tell lie, use an oath or take any
thing that did not belong to him, and
everyone who knew him held him in
the highest esteem. / feel his loss al
most al keenly as II he had been a
mem bers of the family-in fact his
faithfulness had endeared him to us so
closely that we so considered him"
Few men whatever the color of their
skin. could pustly merit such tribute,
and few of his race have lived more
vorthily than Nelson Harris,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06
The United Doctors
Cure Where All
Others Fail
Read This Proof Of Wonderful Cure Effected by the
United Doctors-Who Are Located at 306-30
31o-312 Lyric Building Richmond, Va


31o-312 Lyric Building Richmond, Va.
A lady walked into our Offices few days ago and
asked to see our Specialist As the Doctor could
leave patient he walked into the reception room to
tain Just what the lady wanted. Doctor, she said, :"
want to know why you have stopped using testimonial
in your advertisements? want you to put 1t In again
because want to be able tell the people who write ane
call me just what Won have done for me, and how glad
am to recommend your services.
Read this lady's statement below, and write her
for particulars if you desire
Mrs j. r. Fitch. of yenahle wife OF Clerk
of Southern Railway. 10 self-exp1anaory:
Unit Richmond. VA
wish were
sonay with Rheumatism. that / might tell
wonderful DOCTORS
was a TO man extent that
was practically could not raise my
could hardly walk.
visited number OF doctors but none gave me rehef'
After a had. prevailed upon
friend cured OF some ether
10 a q resort I thought
husbands hard-earned money
talking the matter with husband ana
friends took the treatment
To them am indebted
health after all others had
8
M want publish statement. and all who
ms write that In
small way telling them fully
work A mi d
written and want the interested continue to
do MRS r.. FITCH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06
THE WEATHER

Virginia and North Carolina. Partly
cloudy Friday and Saturday; moderate
shifting winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06
Suggest Constabuiary.

1t has been suggested that State
constabulary similar to that of Penn
sylvania be established to enforce law
In Hopewell Such force cannot be
provided for until the legislature
meets in January. but Attorney General
Pollard and Judge West are going
ahead with the instruments in hand
and very tangible results OF their
work may be expected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-06
JUDGE EXTENDS

CONTINUED from first page.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
For Miscellaneous.

FOR RENTING Office rooms, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island: rental
$50 per month. Phone Davenport
7S7, John 0efs Co.. Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

Notice of Pnblication--Cha
State Of Illinois, Rock Island county
SIS.
In the ,lTcuit court, January term.
A. d, 1916.
Henry Daebelliehn VS.. Eva ii. Dae-
beiliehn; in chancery. NJ
Affidavit OF non-residence OF Eva M
Daebelliehn, the above defendant
having been filed in the clerks Office
of the circuit court OF said county, moi
tice is therefore hereby given to the
said nonresident defendant that the
complainant filed his bill of complaint
in said court on the chancery side
/ thereof, on the 18th day of October.
! 1916, and that thereupon summons
/ issued out Of said court, whereof said
suit is now pending. returnable on the
/ first Monday in the month of January
next. as is by law required. Now, un-s
/ less you. the said nonresident defends
ant above named. Eva NJ. Daebelliehn,
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court on the first day OF.
tne HeAt term tnelsol' 10 NC hoinen az
/ Rock Island in and for the said county.
on the first Monday in January next.
and plead, answer or demur to the said
compla 'nart's bill Of lcmpalir., the
same and matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken az
confessed, and decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said
bill.
GEORGE w GAMBLE,
Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Lsgas.
In the Circuit Court.
State Of Illinois, Rock Island county
ss.

State Of Illinois, Rock Island county,
SIS:
January term A. D. 1915.
Alex Schweds VS.. Anna S. Schweda,
in chancery.
Affidavit OF nonresidence Of Annie s.
Schweda the above defendant having
been filed in the clerks Office of the
circuit court of said county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complain
ant fled his bill Of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof, on
the 30th day of October. 1915, and that
thereupon summons issued out OF
said court, where in said suit is now
pending. returnable on the first Mon
day in the month of January next, as is
by law required. Now, unless you. the
said nonresident defendant above
named, Annie s. Sehweda shall person.
ally be and appear before said circuit
court, on the first day of the next term
thereof, to be holden at Rock Island il
ana Tor the SAID county, pU tue III =
Monday in January next, and plead, an
swer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of complaint. the same am
matters and things therein charges
and stated will be taken as confessed
and a decree entered against you &C
Icording to the PRAYER of said bill.
GEORGE N. GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Executors Notice.

Estate of Eliza Curtis, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor OF the last will and
testament of Eliza Curtis, late of the
county of Rock Island, state of IlIi-
nois, deceased. hereby gives notice has
he will appear before the Hon. Ben
jamin Bell, Judge OF the probate court
of Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city Of Rock Island,
at the December term. on the first
Monday in December next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose OF having the
same adjusted.
| All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
| Dated, Goth day Of October. A. D.
1915.
r. p. WAIT. Executor.
| Schriyer & Schriver, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Legal.
Notice of Final Settlement.


Estate of Marie Sweeney, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, John f Lockney,
executor of the last will and testament
of Maria Sweeney, has this DAY flea
his final report and settlement as such
in the probate court Of Rock island
county, and hearing on said report has
been set for Nov. q. 1915. at ~ O'Clock
d M, at which time persons interested
NAY appear and make objections
thereto, and IL no objections are
fled, said report will be approved at
that time, and the undersigned will
ask for an order of distribution, andd
will also ask TO be discharged.
Rock Island. H.. Nov. 2. 1915.
JOHN F. LOCKNEY.
Executor.
Roger Lakin and Walker. Ingram &
Sweeney, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
CLASSIFIED RATES

One cent word for first insertion under regular elias
sifcanoas.
One and one half cents per insertions.
Two cents per word for three insertions
Three cents per word for six insertions
Six cents per word for IL insertions
Monthly rate cents per word for 26 insertions No
less than 81.
Agents salesmen eanvassers solicitors etc. wanted
per word each insertion No ad less than cents
Card of thanks and special notices SO cents each nser
ton
Classified page closes at Il a. m each day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
- 49, = = s-s'--. ~ -. ~ >-s-.-S-
Administrators Notice,

0NVh y ANVICGs
Estate OF Ferdinand William Hildc-
brandt. deceased
The Undersigned having been APP
pointed administrative of the estate
of Ferdinand William Hildebran dt. x
late OF the county of Rock Island, state
fof Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that she will appear before the
Hon. Benjamin Bell. judge Of the pros
bate court OF Rock Island county, att
the probate court room. III the city OF
Rock Island, at the January term, on
the first Monday In January next. A..
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estates
are requested to make Immediate pay-I
ment to the undersigned.
Dated this 3rd day Of November. 49,
D.. 1915. NJ
| LOUISE HILDEBRANDr.
| Admiuietrotrir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room,
20l6 LIZ Third avenue, Flat / Phone
1858.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

Estate of Harry l.. Smith, deceased. I;
The undersigned having been apr
pointed executrix of the estate OF
Harry l.. Smith, late of the county Of
Rock Island, state Of Illinois. deceased
hereby gives notice that she will appear
before the probate court OF Rock Is
land county at the probate court room,
III the city of Rock Island, at the jan
rary, 1916 term, on the first Monday
in January next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose OF having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
INIT to the undersigned.
Dated 18th day Of October, A. d.
1915.
MARY A. SMITH, =
Executrix..
Connolly & Connolly. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
For Sale or Trade--Lands.
Lodge Directory.

Mas5aic.
Masonic Temple. Eighteenth street aud
Fifth ayepue.
THE STATED MEETING OF TRIO
4 Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A, NJ,
~ will be held on the first Thurs
Nv day of each month. 1880 y, 10.
Bv order Ira J. Roberts, w nj W
B. Petit, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
6. A.. e.

RUFoRD POST. 24s. G. A. R.. meets
regularly on tbs second and fourth
Saturday eyen.-gs OF each mouth at
7.3o in Memorial tall at the court
house. William Mitchell. command
er; ". A. Norris, adjltant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

WANTED-Young man % years of age
desires 10 establish himself with a
reliable firm; two years university
education, one year and half on
the road, one year city salesman.
Address ''R.," care The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

Estate of Emma B. Flint, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator OF the estate OF
Emma &, Flint late of the county Of
Rock Island, state OF Illinois, deceased,
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 January
term. on the first Monday in January
next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested TO attend for the pug.
pose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned. "a
Dated 3rd day of November, A. ID.
1915. "a
CHARLES c. FLINT, IS.
Administrator.
4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR RENT@Modern furnished front
room fer one or two. 92s Seventeenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Superfiuous Hair,
Motorcycles and Bicycles.

TIRES 1alI makes), accessories, lamps,
ETC.; cut prices; $S5 Flying Merkle
bicycles at wholesale price, S25 Tor
ange and blue enameledl; 125 East
Third street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

Notice Of Publication Chancery.
State OF Illinois, Rock Island county
SIS.
In the circuit court, January term,
A, D, 1916,
George Roman VS.. Margaret Roman:
IA ehanceTy
Affidavit Of uon-residence Of Mar
garet Iomau, The above defendant.
having been filed in the clerks Office
Of the circuit court of said county, no
tee is therefore hereby given to he
said nonresident defendant that the
complainant fled his bill Of complaint
in said court on the chancery side
thereof on the 18th day of October,
1915, and that thereupon i. SUMMONS
issued out OF said court, wherein said
suit is now pending. returnable on the
first Monday in the month Of January
next, as is by law required. Now, TN
less you, the said nonresident defend
ant above named. Margaret Roman,
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court on the first day OF
the next term thereof, to be holden at
Rock Island in and for the said county,
on the first Monday in January next,
ana plead, answer or demur TO the said
complainants bill of complaint, The
same and matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as
confessed. and decree entered against
you according to the prayer OF said
BILL
GEORGE W. GAMBLE,
Clerk.
kock Island. Illinois. Oct. Is. 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

| FOR RENT-Modern furnished light
housekeeping rooms, 229 Sixteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Il. s. II. Y

sIBoNEY BAY CAMP. NO. s. U. S. W.
". meets the first and third Thurs
DAYS Of each month at 5 p. N. at
Memorial hall. John Carse. com
mander; NJ. l. Titterington, adiu-
tant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Wanted-Female Help.

-'4~l|----~~~~-~--~>-0~<~~~
WANTED Reliable experienced girl
to do general housework. Apply 502
TWenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

WANTED--Men. II You are looking
for an honest article, want to estab-
fish permanent trade. wholesale
and retail, get particulars on our
line of guaranteed gas nantes. Elk
elusive territory given. Nantes re-
placed free. Write today for free
particulars, Two samples FOR soc,
Wisconsin Gas Mamie & Fixture Co.,
744 Jackson ST, Milwaukee, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Administrators Notice,

C. c. Wenger. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

Rock Island, ILL.,. Nov. s, 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR RENT-Large room and Kitchen
cite. spIendidly furnished for light
housekeeping, electric light, steam
heat, bath. use of telephone and
laundry. Private entrance janitor
service. near business center. Phone
r. |. 964 before a m. or after 4
D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR Modern furnished room:
board nearby; 544 Twenty-third
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

WANTED - Reliable experienced girl
to do general housework Apply 50z
Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Legal.

Connolly & Connolly. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room.
lol4 Seventeenth street. Telephone
1856.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR RENT-Two modern, furnished
rooms; board if desired. 1856 Seven
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
NOTICE.

To all persons Interested
You are hereby notified that a petit
ton has been filed in my Office by a
majority in number OF the adult own
ers of land lying In Drainage Union
District No. /, of the Towns of Drury.
Rock Island County. and Eliza Mercer
County. State of Illinois, 10 have a spe-
cial assessment of $4,000. which was
levied against the lands of said district
October 21st, 1915. made payable IN
four annual installments Of $4,000
each beginning January LIST, 1916, and
TO have bonds in the amount of $1,000
issued upon same. A hearing upoa
said petition will be held by the Com
missioners of said district on Tuesday
the 20th day OF November, A. D., 1915
at 10 O'Clock a. m, at the residence OF
William kranz, situated within tbs
limits OF said district.
EDWARD D. MORSE.
Town Clerk of Drury Township.
Rock Island County. Illinois.
JAMES W. MAuCkER, Atty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
NOTICE.
Proposals for New Building and
Additions,

Additions.
State Of Board of
Illinois Administration
Springfield, Illinois. November II, 1915.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board Of Administration in the
Capitol Building, Springfield. Illinois.
up to three O'Clock, p. m, Monday, De
cember 6, 1915, and then and there
publicly opened for the erection and
construction of the following
One farm cottage al the Watertown
State Hospital Watertown, Rock Is
land County, Illinois.
Addition to Dining Room, Elgin
State Hospital, Elgin, Illinois.
Plans and specifications will be fur
nished upon application TO Hon. James
3. Dibelka, State Architect, 1870 North
Fifth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
The Board OF Administration re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids.
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION.
BY FRANK u. WHIP,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR Modern room with board
If desired. 2s02 Sixth avenue, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
For SaleCity Property.

FOR RENT Ffve-room strictly mod
ern apartment; lower fioor. Phone
3s23-L1; rs Thirty-fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR Modern furnished front
room. ! SET Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Legal,
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of Louisa Borkman, deceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator Of the estate Of
Louisa Borkman, late Of the county Of
Rock island. state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the Honorable Benjamin Bell,
ridge Of the probate court of Rock Is
lgud county, at the probate court room,
in the city Of Rock Island at the Jan
uary term. on the first Monday in jan
uary next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose Of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested 10 make Immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated 9Th day of November. A, D,
1915.
WILLIAM c. RAISCH,
Administrator OF the Estate of Louisa
BoFkman deceased.
Walker, Ingram & Sweeney,
Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR RENT modern sleeping
rooms. 1881 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

FOR RENTING unfurnished rooms.
Apply 1917 Second avenue.