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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03
SELECT RYERSON
ON PARADE STAFF
District Deputy Of Elks Given Place Of
Honor at Big Parade at Los
Angeles. Cal

Samuel Ryerson, district deputy OF
the EIks, today received word from
George D. Locke. Rogers, Ark, grand
esquire. of his appointment as mem
Der of the latter's stan during the big
parade which is to be held Thursday
July Is. when the grand lodge con
venes at Los Angeles.
a contract has been entered into
with Jacob Reeds Sons. Philadelphia,
for special uniforms for the members
OF the staff. 4 H Harms. past eEalt-
ed ruler of Rock Island lodge, viii be
the delegate from this city. Walter
Yerbury and Albert Rounds viii also
attend. Mr.. Rounds viii snip his auto
mobile part of the way and viii make
some of the journey in his car.
All the news ali the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03
MRS. KAUFMAN HEAD
DAUGHTERS OF G.. A. R.

Mrs. Alice NJ. J. Kaufman of Free
port was elected department president
OF the Illinois Ladies OF the G. \. R.
at q business session in Moline held
late yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Ida
Seibert of Chicago was elected senior
vice president This afternoon at the
First Congregational church the dele
gates are balloting on candidates for
the other Offices of the department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03
BIDS ARE OPENED FOR
$4,000 COUNTY JAIL

~ a meeting % the ia!i committee
OF the board Of supervisors held this
afternoon ~ the court house. bids for
Rock Island eounty's new $4,000 tail.
we're opened. 4 contract viii not be
awarded until the meeting OF the en-
tire board June Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03
COUNTY BILLS MUST
BE FILED BY JUNE II

wsrbers o. the fees ana salary con-
sslftss % tss board % supervisors viii
r1est FrttaF morning. June -. 90 $50.
All persoas havlaE Balls against the
eoansy are urEsG % have thea flef
before thts tate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03
Taken m on Street.

Vernon z Sckwarts. esi5 Seventh
avenue. was taken ~ AZ the corner Of
Nlnih avenue and TwenIy-hfih stree;
a. 1880 o'clock this morning and was
removed 20 his home In the ambulance.
which neignboEs called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03

The St Paul win leave here for the
south June u. not returning until il
starts on the through packet trips TO
ST. Paul. June 30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-06-03

All the news ali the time-Ths
Argus.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-10-15

DESPITE the efforts of this paper in his be-
- half, it begins to look like LUKE will be
among the "also rams"
A MOTHER redistrcting bill might hel some,
n but it is doubtful if another such fool leg
islature will ever be assembled.
DAYING $4OO for doing work that accord
ing to one official, can be performed inside
of twenty-one days, is going some.
IRON present indications, we will have to or
der more figures in order to correctly
chronicle the Republican majorities OF next
year.
WHEN you come to think of it, Chancellor
w MERCER is a gentleman learned in the law
to a distressing notwithstanding to certain
shining light.
GAM HICDON wodld, no doubt have made
- good chairman, but some of the boys
had an idea that he might be too liberal with the
county funds.
THE editor of the North American Review,
GEORGE M. HARVEY, claims to have discov-
cred WOODROW He now writes likes he is
ashamed of it.
"1lIl lIC OONCIHHhCHl PoyllS PioSi'AJ
w nothing for carrying the parcel post mail,
IS it any wonder that many railroads are in the
hands of receivers?
WITH more miles of railroads in the hands of
w receivers that ever known before, there
is a psychological aspect about it that appeals
but little to investors.
TT is refreshing to learn that other claims are
held up in the County Court besides those
of THE Polk COUNTY REPUBLICAN. Is it from
neglect or incompetency?
1T WAS not submarine exactly, but it served
its purpose, and all the enemy saved was It's
ramrod, and that was in no condition to continue
hostiities.
AND in the meantime, that Knoxville firm will
"A Just naturally have to wait until the courts
decide whether or not Polk County is to pay the
private debts of its citizens.
WILL there have to be another bond issue to
w provide for the auditing of those books?
And what has Polk County got to show as re-
suit of the huge expenditure?
A YEAR ago, the President was not in favor
a of spending as much as lo cents on the
navy; now he is favor Of spending $l8,OOO,OOO
for one. Despite the huge deficit in the treas
ury, the Democrats go on spending money that
Republican Administration will have to ilnd
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-10-15

TT BEGINS to look as if the White House was
L more of matrimonial bureau than place
to transact the peoples business.
THERE is nothing like anticipation. Busl-
L ness is anticipating a Republican victory IN
1916 and feels pretty good, thank you.
ATLEAST, Republicans of Polk County we're
"A not forced to burn the Courthouse IN or
der to hide evidences of rank rascallty.
A FEW copies of this paper sent to the faltn-
IA full might help LUKE's cause, but we tear
that professional jealousy will defeat him.
TT IS said that the President is to be married
L again. Probably figures that after March f.
1917 cottage built for two will be about the
right thing.
THE chronic mouthings of Benton CORE
L spondent as to forgers, embezzlers, ETC.,
remind us that he greatly resembles jaybird-
all mouth
TT IS up to Judge SAM c. Brown to preserve.
the dignity of the courts in this section OF
the country or run the risk of losing the respect
of majority of the people.
THE offer by several interested parties to settle
all matters now in controversy has met with
flat refusal by Republicans. Matters are be-
yond the compromising stage.
THE statement that nine-tenths OF the people
of Polk County are satisfied with the re-
districting of said county sounds like the ham
rod had been talking in his sleep.
A MAN who will forsake the teachings OF his
n fathers household and listen to the seduc-
tive. vet elusive, promises of the enemy, can
never regain the Love that was once his
WHILE we have no means of knowing whether
w or not certain correspondent writes his
own stuff, but we feel justified in saying that
he got under somebody's warm hide.
NOTWITHSTANDING the great prosperity q
IN this country is now enjoying, the problem
of caring for the unemployed is again confront
ing the cites-big and little. Oh for the old
times again!
WHILE we have been working for LuKE's
w nomination mighty hard, our efforts have
not been recognized to the extent OF receiving
an invitation to sit with the faithful IN solemn
caucus. Oversight or what?
WITH RAMRoD that is slightly twisted, gun
w whose LOCK is always out of commission,
man who RUssELED too much Qor himset),
man who is likely to be the CENTER OF the spot
light and man who hadn't the WITT to keep out
of trouble, Democracy is in hard lines.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1915-10-15
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

THAT "New Freedom" has finally resolved it.
self into the recognition of CARRANzA and
the choosing of bride.
ONE of the most amazing ito us) forms OF
~ insanity is that the hatred of this paper is
mostly confined to those who can not read.
THE Hon. K. D. McKELLAR spoke at Benton
Yesterday, and we'll tell you' next week.
something about the reception accorded HIM.
TT IS said that in case HAM or MCKELIAR IS
L elected there is liable to be a change IN the
personnel in the postmasters of this section OF
the country.
THE present record of the Democratic party
L in Polk County will not be the means OF
inducing a great number of them to offer tor
the sacrifice.
THIS administration will 60 down in history
as one in which there was more marrying
and giving in marriage than there was OF busl-
ness transactions
THE Cleveland Herald did not make any
friends in Polk County by publishing the
highly -colored clap-trap sent out to Democratic
papers from Benton.
ISN'T that tariff for revenue only" the great,
L big, beautiful doll? 1t only lacks some
thing like $33 100000 of getting any revenue
at all, during the past three months.
Jesse ANDERSON is authority for the state
ment that if LUKE's alleged chances were
exposed to that FROST Sunday morning, they are
will hardly survive until November 70
IF CEN. CARRANZA is the right man, now, ne
L was year ago, and the whole thing illus
trates the Presidents inability to handle any
thing of more importance than golt game
THE demand for The Polk COUNTY REPUB-
LICAN, last week, was greater than the sup
DIV. owing to the fact that some OF them were
burned before allowed to reach the family circle
IF THE Republican party had ever made such
record as has Democracy in the past three
years, it would never raise its head again. De-
mocracy's recuperative powers lie in its lust Tor
office.
old Mrs. BUsYBoDY-the Chattanooga Times
~ is gnashing her teeth because BEN W.
HOOPER has stated the position of the Repub-
lcan party in Tennessee. 1t is just mental
LAPS as to the eternal fitness of things.
T EFT the wedding ring out! Business is on
IL tho bum. men out of work, the cost OF ltv-
ing is increasing, the burden of taxation is be-
coming heavier, yet we are told that it is the
greatest Democratic Administration on record
Yes, in class by itself, well agree.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
Lights of Other Days

In the course of a pleasant call at
The Messenger office, one day last
week, Thos. R. Maxwell, of Thetford,
recalled the manner in which pioneers
of this section illuminated their homes
before the advent of kerosene and cleo
tricity. Mr.. Maxwell's "reminiscences
were brought about by an old perfor-
ated tin lantern belonging to the edit
or's collection of curios, in which can
die was used. the light shining out
through perforations in the tin. Mr..
Maxwell said he remembered when
such lanterns were in common use and
also of how, when boy, he used
to be sent to Pine Run to buy
whale oil which was used in lamps SIM
liar to those now used for kerosene.
When the latter oil first began to be
used it retailed for fifty cents per gal
Ion and because it was poorly refined
many disastrous explosions took place.
Really, when we think about tallow
candles and whale oil lights, and then
think of the great power plant at Au
Sable, where stream has been har-
messed and made to illuminate large
section of the state, we are impressed
with the fact that we live in the great
est wonder working age this old world
has ever known.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19

hooks to rest in, also nice fountain
with colored electric lights around it.
There are three or four large cannon,
one of which is fired after the bugle
call at five in the morning. The bugle
calls all to meals and also to all church
services and entertainments, for all
such are held in fine chapel in the
mems main building. met Rev. Stark
at Sunday service. knew him years
ago when / was a preachers wife and
travelled the circuit. All are very kind
and friendly here and l can't see how
anyone can get lonely or homesick.
Oh yes, there is very nice cemetery
on high rolling land, where many vet
erans and their wives rest. 1t is we'll
cared for and the sexton keeps two or
more graves dug with board covering
over them as someone is passing away
daily. The worst | have to tell you is
that this is one of the most pleasant
spots on earth, so no one need to dread
to enter such Home, nor feel they
are without friends and care. feel at
home already, and am welcomed in all
church meetings.
This week Friday evening, we can go
and hear the Alabama minstrels, and
this evening to regular prayer meeting,
which l am thankful is so near; no
excuse now, so expect to be present.
Now, if your readers are not weary
over this lengthy letter I'll tell you
later about the many other things:
bears, elks. deers, pigeons, owls and
such. OF course, one ought to visit
this spot when all the shrubbery and
flowers are in bloom, but to us it is
grand in late autumn. Now, I'll let
you shorten up this epistle to suit your
self. We hope to get our Clio paper
soon, Now this must answer for a
letter to many in Clio as l cannot write
personally to all. We are glad we
came. Our rooms are opposite the deer
park and we rent of an old veteran
who has an invalid wife who gets about
in wheel chair. Like them much.
Now, for sure, will close.
We remain your friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Arnold.
p. S. promise not to weary you so
long next letter. Mr. A. tells me all
are well fed, and can go and come as
they please but must be there every
Saturday when inspectors pass through.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
The Soldiers Home,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Dear Editor: Mr.. A. told me he prom
ised to write you about the Home here,
for all honorably discharged soldiers,
sailors and marines who have served in
army or navy of United States, in the
War of Rebellion, Mexican War, Span
ish-American War, or war in the Phil
ippines, who are disabled by disease,
wounds or otherwise and have no ade-
quate means of support and by reason
of such disability are incapable to earn
their living. These are only part of
conditions of admission. for all must
send for an application blank which
must be properly filled out then brought
before the whole Committee or Board
of Managers for their decision, whether
you are admitted or not. But to give
my story starting point, | will say
that on Oct 2lst, Mr.. Arnold and my
self took the eleven o'clock train out of
Clio and arrived in Grand Rapids about
five O'Clock, and as ended our prepa-
rations to leave our home in Clio by
putting things in place, | walked quick
ly into our trap cellar door and jelly
and | landed down the steps. Of
course, my broken limb was the one
that had to suffer, so could not step on
it when we arrived in the city. was
carried to good place and with white
liniment applied often, was able in two
days to take Taylor st. car and come
out here to the Home and to get a
room, which we did and moved our
clothing out. We are costly settled
three blocks from the main building on
Colt Ave, fine street. Mr.. A. takes
his meals over in general dining room
and rooms home, so all | need do is
cook for No. l. Shall rest up, then
get work either in some one building
here or down in the city three miles
away, street car going and coming
every 10 minutes. On the Home grounds
next to car tracks are green houses for
plants and flowers a large bakery and
laundry; the main mems building to
right, the women's building, to left,
another large mems building, the post
office is in front of this; a fine restau-
rant, large hospital and fine large new
building nearing completion for the
help. There are elevators in nearly all
buildings; two stores are nearby. AS
we got around some of the grounds
yesterday, could see large state fair
buildings, and many pretty walks and
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
Waterworks Planned.

At special meeting of the common
council, held Wednesday evening, Rus
sell A. Murdock. of Detroit, an engi-
neer, was employed make plans and
specifications for water works system
for Clio. When these are completed
and an estimate of the cost is arrived
at, an election will be held for the pur-
pose of voting on a proposition to bond
for the Improvement. If the election
is favorable, the engineer will get five
per cent. of the cost for drawing the
plans and supervising construction. In
case the vote is unfavorable the engi-
neer gets $500 for the plans which be-
come the property of the village and
will be available at any tine. A stand
pipe system is projected. There is no
possible room for doubt as to the value
and necessity for water works system
in Clio. One big fire would entail a loss
greater than cost of the entire system
and operate to the detriment of every
piece of property in the village.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
Masons Go to Saginaw

Vienna Lodge F. & A M. went to
Saginaw. Tuesday evening, where the
M. M. degree was conferred for Sagi-
nav Lodge, No. n, the visit being a re-
turn for one paid by the latter lodge to
Clio about year ago. A special car
was engaged for the occasion, and
about fifty members of the Order from
Clio, Birch Run and Mt. Morris made
the trip. At the conclusion of the work,
which was carried out in a manner
wholly complimentary to Worshipful
Master Hadsall, the officers and degree
staff of Vienna Lodge, a sumptious
banquet was served to about 800 breth-
rem in the fine banquet room of the tenn
pie. The program, including several
charming musical selections and short
speeches by the masters of Saginaw
and Vienna Lodges, and others. The
whole affair was very enjoyable indeed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
A Fine Lecture

The lecture by Prof. j. R. Brumm,
given under auspices of the Michigan
University Extension, at the Auditor
um, last Friday evening, was largely
attended and was practical and inspir-
ing in an extraordinary degree. The
idea which the lecturer sought to inn
press was that the hum-drum of life,
its unsatisfying mediocrity. is to be
avoided by doing our everyday work
with interest and a desire to excel.
His definition of education was eminent
ly practical and sensible. He said, in
effect, that the truly educated person is
one who learns to work, and work well,
who sees in service to humanity large
part of his reward. The lecturer char
acterized the educated man as 1.-THE
man who does the right thing at the
right time, whether he wants to do it
or not" We think the thanks of the
public are due Prof. White for securing
this lecture for Clio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
Methodist Protestant Notes

The Lamplighters Class entertained
the Young Men s Brotherhood at the
home of Mrs. Clyde Bunker on Weines-
day evening. Both classes participated
in the business session, after which the
evening was spent in various games
furnished by the social committee.
The Pathfinders Class enjoyed fine
pot luck supper at the home of Mrs. c.
w. Greene on Tuesday evening. Mr..
George Palmer was reelected presi-
dent of the class. The collection
amounted to about ten dollars. The at
tendance was good and very pleasant
social hour spent.
The theme for the morning sermon
will be ''The Spirit of Thankfulness;"
Sunday School at 11:15. Mrs. Maud
Goodfellow will conduct the Christian
ERieavor at 600 p. m, topic, "The
Way in Which God Wants to Be
Thanked" Thanksgiving meeting).
The pastor will preach at the Mt. Nor
ris Baptist Church on Sunday evening
on 1.-THE Man of the Hour"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
Wedding Bells

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. Darius McCrady for the we'd
ding of their daughter, Lizzie, to Mr..
George Reed Butler. the ceremony to
take place at their home in Birch Run
township on Wednesday evening, No.
vember 24th. Both young people are
well known and deservedly popular and
their many friends will join in congratu-
lating them upon the approaching happy
event and in wishing for them every
possible success and happiness.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
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The Pumpkin

O. fruit loved by boyhood! tho old days recalling;
When woodgapes purping and brown nuts falling
When wild, ugly faces carved in it's skin.
Garing out through the dark with candle within!
When laughed around the corheap with hearts all in tune
Our chair broad pumpkin, our lantern the moon,
Telling tales of the fairy who travelled like steam
In pumpkn-shell coach, with two rats for her team
Then thanks for thy present none sweeer better
Fer smoked from or circled platter
Fairer hands wrought at pastry more fine,
Brighter eyes watched oer it's baking than thine
And the prayer which my mouth is too full to express
Swels my heart that thy shadow may never be less,
That the days of thy lot may be heightened below
And the fame of thy worth like pumpkin vine grow,
And thy life be sweet and it's last sunset sky
Golden-tinted and fair as thy pumpkn-pie!
John Geenlaf WhMe,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
Fine Temperance Address

Rev. Eta Shaw, who occupied the
pulpit of the M. p. Church last Sunday
evening, in the interest of the w. G.
T. u, gave a very able and effective
talk in favor of the abolition of the
liquor traffic in Michigan. Her argu-
ments were based on comprehensive
knowledge of the situation and were re-
ceived by her audience in a manner
that bespoke intense interest.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
MRS. ARNOLD WRITES
Of SOLDIERS HOME
VETERANS GIVEN EVERY CARE
AND ATTENTION
Splendid Buildings and Beautiful Grounds
Help to Make Home Satisfying
and Attractive

Following is letter written by Mrs.
j. F. Arnold who, together with her
husband, went to stay at the Soldiers
Home in Grand Rapids, several weeks
ago. Unavoidable obstacles have in
terfered with the publication of the let
ter until this time, but it possesses
many features of interest and we are
sure will be read with pleasure by oui
subscribers generally.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-19
M. E. Church Notes

The l.. A. S. will meet in the church
parlors Wednesday afternoon, Nov. "a.
Class meeting, $3.50 a. M. sermon, 1C
a. M, subject, "Going to Father
Sunday School. 11:30 a. M; Epworth
League, p. M, subject, "How Can
We Show Our Gratitude?" leader, Mrs.
H. Loomis; sermon, p. m, subject,
Tears of Penitence. Everyone are
cordially invited,