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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1915-03-04
SALE NOTICE,

Tuesday. March, 9th 1915, at
the home place Of the late Chas.
W Allen 4 miles west of Fish
Trap, we will TO the highest and
best bidder sell the following nam
ell property:
3 brood mares
2 filIeys
3 horses
2milch cows
) head of stock cattle
II head Of sheep
hogs stock
hay and corn
. wagons
! surrey
mower and rake
! disc harrow
! riding pillow
! cultivator
Farming tools Of all kinds
cider mill
house hold and kitchen turni-
ture. 7. VI. Dean and J. T.
Chandler ad'mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
BROADWAY CLUB
YEARS PROGRAM
Men of Prominence Secured as Sneak.
ers Before Mems Body-Crosby
Comes This Month.

The program committee of the Mems
club Of Broadway Presbyterian church
has made public the results of it's
work in arranging for the winters
course of meetings of the club. The
committee has been for weeks engaged
in the effort to build up strong and
attractive program for the club, and
the list of speakers announced would
indicate that the effort has succeeded.
Randall Parrish, the noted writer,
gave the club good start at the No
Vember meeting with his splendid ad-
dress. For December, f, A. Crosby Of
Chicago, secretary for boys work of
the Y NJ C. A. of Chicago, is to he
the speaker, taking for his subject
Big Brothering the Bad Boy" Mr..
Crosby is an authority on boys work.
and his address, based on personal ex-
perience. will be most illuminating.
Coming Just before Christmas, the talk
on the big brother movement will be
most appropriate Mr.. Crosby is to
speak for the club Friday, Dec, II.
For January, the committee has Sc
cured Prof. E. A. Ross of the Univers-
ity of Wisconsin. DR.. Ross is the au-
thor Of several well known and stand
ard books on sociological subjects,
Perhaps his best known work is The
Changing Chinese" He has somewhat
recently Travelled extensively in South
America. and has published book on
South of Panama" which is recogniz-
ed as one of the best things yet writ
ten on the subject, His address before
the Mems club will deal with the South
American problems.
In February Charles E. Bedaux, an
engineer, of Grand Rapids, Mich, is to
speak on his personal experiences as
a French military engineer. Mr.. Be
daux has served with the army in the
trenches Of France during the past
year, and his story is one of up to the
minute interest
Dr. Smaller Mathews Of the Uniyers-
ity of Chicago will come in March tc
speak Of his observations in Japan last
year, where he went on a special mis-
sion connected with diplomatic affairs
For April DR.. Lincoln Writ, recently
U. s. commissioner Of education tt
Alaska, will deliver lecture on Alas
ka, its resources and opportunities.
In offering this kind Of program Il
the men Of Rock Island the members
of the Mems club feel that they are pre-
senting real opportunity to hear ana
meet some of the foremost men Of af
| fairs of the day They hope that thu
men of the city will take advantage o.
this opportunity and give the distin
guished visitors large hearing. Thf
club is not limited to the men O.
Broadway church, but welcomes to i'll
membership all men who are interest
ed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
BASE BALL CLUB
TO INCORP)RATE:
Local Promoters to Perfect Three Eve
Association at Meeting To-
morrow Night

Confident that the dispute over Rock
Island territory will be settled in ia
vor of the Three-Eye league, the To-
cal baseball association will hold a
meeting tomorrow night at the rooms
Of the Business Mems association In
the Safety building to complete the
organization. Oscar Lift has extended
invitations to 40 people interested to
attend the meeting, Incorporation ap-
plication blanks were received from
the secretary of state some time ago.
but the promoters deferred action
pending adjustment of the territorial
fight.
It is also expected that officers viii
be elected and a board OF directors
chosen at the session. Plans will be
perfected for the entertainment OF the
committee, named TO settle the dispute.
which is coming here Representa-
tfves to the mid-winter meeting OF the
Three-Eye league in Moline will also
be selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
EDWARD CORYN HEAD
OF BELGTANS' CLUB

Organization of the Moline Belgian
American club for another year was
effected at the December meeting Sun
day, when the following were elected
officers:
President-Edward Coryn.
Vice PRESIDENT. C. VanderVennet.
Treasurer-En Meersman.
Recording ecretary-Frank Pro-
worst.
Financial secretary-Jules Frontzne.
Trustee. three years.. DeBrouwer.
Chairman Of entertainment-R de
Rycke.
Dramatic instructor-Cyriei DeVag-
helahl.
Librarian-Alfonse Coopman.
Marshals-Henry Roose, Prosper
Vervaeck-
Doorkeeper-A. Coopman
Six new members were taken in at
the meeting Sunday and seven applica-
tions were received. A number of &C
tivities are being planned by the club
and the 1915 season is expected to be
one of the most prosperous in the his
tory of the local Belgian club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07


~ feet rooms and, according to the
rules OF the provision above stated.
each OF these rooms should only ac-
comodate 20 pupils at single recfta-
ton, whereas the average now is about
Is.
the provision with regard TO the
windows also may be ignored, except
IN very few cases, Mr. Fisher stated
In Horace Mann and Audubon schools
there are a few rooms with small win
dows facing the seated pupils. and, as
ne admitted, there may be few other
Instances In the city where the win
dows are defective, but as a general
rule, the windows of the schools Of
Rock Island are up to the standard
Make Surrey.
Miss Harris has already started
making complete survey of the
schools Of the county Many Of the
country schools do not have the heat
ing equipment that is required under
the new law, while others have i'm
proper lighting and ventflating sys-
TENS. She is securing data on every
school building In the county, which
VIII be forwarded to State Superin-
tendent Blair. 1t is thought that by
means of the legislation in question.
physical facilities of the rural, as well
as the city school, will be brought to
a high standard which will result in
greater efficiency on the part of the
pupils.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
OLD OFFICE BELL
COMP ANY IS SOLD
Hartz 4 Bahnsen Wholesale Drug Con-
Germ Purchases Building on
Nineteenth Street.
NEW OWNERS WILL OCCUPY IT
Public Utilities Commission Author
ICES Disposal of Structure by
Central Union Receivers.

The state utilities commission at
Springfield yesterday issued an order
authorizing the sale Of the old tele-
phone building at 224 Nineteenth streal
by the receivers Of the Central Union
Telephone company 10 Irving s. White.
secretary and treasurer of the Hartz &
Bahnsen company.
The deal was closed a month ago
between Mr.. White and A. ]. Beverlin,
district manager OF the telephone COM
pany, The purchase was made for the
Hartz & Bahnsen company. which it is
understood will use the building as
additional quarters for its wholesale
drug business. which adjoins the struc-
ture purchased, on the corner Of Nine
teenth street and Third avenue.
While the deal was consummated
several weeks ago the transfer has not
as yet taken place, since the receivers
Of the telephone company first had to
secure the approval of the sale by the
public utilities commission Several
members of the commission have been
in California and did not return to
Springfield until recently, which caus-
ed delay in the action The transfer
of title will be made within few
days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
ADrugsist's favorite Kidney
Remedy Fixed Him

Fifteen years ago had an attack of
acute kidney trouble I consulted
physician who gave me medicine which
only relieved me for time. After dis
continuing his medicine my trouble re-
turned as severe as before.
Having heard Of Swamp-Root gave
it trial and can honestly state that
three dollar bottles cured me, never
having any sickness in Is years.
have sold Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as
a druggist for many years and can
give it the very best of recommends
tons at all times.
You are at liberty to use this state
ment any time YOU wish.
Respectfully,
W. c. SUMMERS,
1919 Central Ave. Kansas City, Kan.
With Grand View Drug Co.
State OF Kansas, County OF Wyan-
dotte-ss:
On this 18th day OF August, 1909,
personally appeared before me, W. G.
Summers, who subscribed to the with
In statement and made oath that the
same is true in substance and in fact
CHARLES WILSON.
Notary Public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
MASONS TO HAVE
BIG CELEBRATION.
District Observance Of st. Jehn's Day
VIII Be Held at keithsburg,
June Fl.
LOCAL LODGE MEN PARTICIPATE
G. V. Petit, Reynolds. Placed on Com
mittee in Charge-Propose Land
and Water Excursions.

An invitation has been received by
Masonic lodges in Rock Island coun-
ty to participate in big district eel
ebration which is to be held at keiths-
burg, Mercer county. June "a, next
year, in observance Of st, Johns day.
The affair is to be given under the
auspices OF the Masonic Association of
Western Illinois. Lodges in Rock Is
land, Warren, McDonough, Hancock
and Knox counties are included in the
bid"
Preliminary steps already have been
taken. AT a recent meeting in Mon
mouth, j. H Jayne Of that city was
selected as president Of the associa
ton and C. E. Duvall, Aiedo, vice pres
ident, succeeding y. f. Farr, Aiedo,
who resigned.
One of the important things discuss
ed at the meeting was transportation
The district has been divided into two
sections and separate committees were
named for each. In the northern sec
ton it is planned to run a special ex-
cursion over the Dolly" branch of the
Burlington, and in the southern 1t is
proposed TO have a river excursion
from Dallas City to Keithsburg, max
ing stops at Burlington and Oquawka.
Petit Is Named.
President Jayne has appointed the
following committees:
Northern distriet-G. V. Petit, Rey-
nolds; W. H. Veeder, New Windsor;
L. R. Taylor. JOY; J. G. zern, Viola,
and A. L. Wilt, New Boston.
Southern district-Charles Gerber.
Carman; Ralph Butler. Stronghurst;
c, E. Perrine, Raritan, and c. L.
Brook, 0quawka.
The program for the celebration will
be in charge of c. E, Duyall, Aledo; ;
e. L. Wertz, Oquawka, and r. d. Tink-
ham, Kirkwood. Last year a delight
full time was enjoyed at Oquawka and
it is hoped to more than duplicate that
successful affair next June. st. John S
day is to be annually observed. &C
cording to present plans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
Glenn at f0lLege.

Robert B. Glenn, ex-governor Of
North Carolina, is TO lecture tomorrow
evening at Augustana college. The sub
ject Of his talk has not been announc-
ed, but Ex-Governor Glenn has an en-
viable reputation as one Of the fore
most speakers Of the lyceum of today,
and an excellent evening is promised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07

elected. are as follows: c. ]. Larkin,
W J. Sweeney. H. H. Cleveland. os-
car +. Smith, W. S. Parks. John W.
Tremann, Henry W Tremann. W. A.
Rosenfeld. G. W. Halves. Fl. D. Mack
and NJ. s. Heagy
This afternoon the directors are in
session TO elect officers for the COM
ing year. A successor to Mr.. Casteel
as president will be chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
NEWLECISLATION
AFfECTSSCHOOLS
Changes VIII Have to Be Made at R. l.
High and Grade Buildings to
Conform 10 Law.
roo MANY PUPILS N ONE ROOM
uaraee Mann and Audubon Structures
VIII Have to Have Lighting
Plan Altered.
.esov viii the new state law with re-

.How will the new state law with re-
,.rd 10 the standards of public schools
.sect the schools Of the city and OF
aoek Island county?' This question is
King considered now by City Super
,,,endent f. c. Fisher and County Sup
sr;ntendenG Miss Lou NJ. Harris.
the law was passed at the recent
..ssion OF the legislature and the part
,sat nav effect the schools of this vi
cinity is the amendment to section 3
!. the act TO establish and maintain a
system Of free schools, the 18th provis-
Inn of which reads as follows:
aThe duties Of the state superin-
tsnsent shall be-To prepare, with the
advice Of the state board of health, the
safe architect, and the state fire mar
sbal. for school directors and boards
NJ education specifications for the
ninimum requirements for the heat
me ventilation, lighting, seating, wa
ter supply. toilet and safety against
are which shall conserve the health
and safety of the children attending
The public schools"
Specifications Bother.
Superintendent F. G. Blair has pre-
nsred specifications of the minimum
requirements for sanitary school
rooms and among his provisions are
these two. which it is feared may
mean some alteration of the schools
In this city
"A1l class rooms shall have at least
1s square feet of floor space and not
less than 200 cubic feet of air space
per pupil,
In buildings in use before July
1915. all windows in the wall which
the seated pupils face, shall be per
nanently walled up, so that no light
NAV enter from that direction.
II there are windows in the three
other walls. the lower half of the
windows toward the right OF the seated
pupils shall he darkened or shaded
with materials which will completelt
shut cut the light from that part o
the window. provided that there be s
sufficient amount of light with the low.
er windows thus shaded.
Changes Necessary.
Superintendent Fisher in a state
ment this morning, said that as far az
The schools of the city were concern
cd, there would be but d few minor
changes to be made The most of tbs
rooms Of the schools. he said are 3:
by Is and the smallet room in the city
% by "a, is made to accommodate but {
few pupils, There are four rooms il
the local high school, however, tina
have been made by dividing two Is b,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
Files ss.00O.000 Will,

Beatrice, Neb.. Dec. THE will of
the late John w Bookwalter of Ohio,
filed here for probate by Francis NJ.
Bookwalter and Charles W. Constan-
tine, executors, values the estate at
about $S.000.000 and all. except $780,
600 in legacies to various relatives. is
divided between the two brothers and
a sister of the deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
Letter to
DR.. kiimer g. Co.
Binghamton. n. 7.

Prove What Swamp Root viii Do For
You.
Send 10 cents TO DR. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamton. ~ Y. for sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet OF valuable
information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention The Rock Island Daily
Argus Regular 50-cent and one-doIIar
size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
s-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07

serve on the committee. Plan upon
which the observance will be held will
be on the go-to-church Sunday order.
All members Of various churches will
be asked through the various pulpits
to assist in the move and make spe-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
For Sunday Observance Day.

A committee was appointed at yes
terday's meeting of the Moline Minis
terrain union to take up the matter of
holding Sunday observance day. Rev.
r. S. Haney, Rev. s. NJ Miller and
Rev. Alfred Lindherg were asked to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
CURTIS rs ELECTED
DIRECTOR OF BANK

At a meeting Of the stockholders of
the Central Trust & Savings bank, held
yesterday afternoon, Hugh E. Curtis
was named to succeed the late H. E.
Casteel on the board of directors. The
other members OF the board, all re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
Vacated a Year.

The telephone company vacated the
building about one year ago. remov-
ing to the new Offices on Eighteenth
street near Seventh avenue, Since
that time it has been vacant. The
structure is of brick with "a foot
frontage on Nineteenth street and ex-
tending back $50 feet. It is two stor-
les. The purchase price was not made
known. Both officials of the telephone
company and the drug concern were
silent as to the consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-07
LIBRARY BOARD In
DECEMBER MEETING

The monthly meeting of the Rock
Island library board was held last ev-
ening. The circulation of books for
November was reported to have been
The state herald., 1915-12-10
School Notes.

The state superintendent, Mrs. Mary C.
G.. Bradford, will deliver a lecture At
the auditorium Friday evening. Her
subject will be The Community and tn e
School," Mrs. Bradford will meet with
the PhiIlipsCo Teachers Association
Saturday afternoon. the subject of her
address will be How To Improve the
teaching Of English in our Public schools.
The following reports have been re.
ceived from the county schools during
the week: From district No. SO. those
worthy Of mention in department and
scholarship are: Rhetta Shannep, Esther
Hicks, Pearl Meakins. and Msrcelle
Williams. Bernard Hill has entered
school and taken up eighth grade work.
From district No. Z, those who have
attended school three months without Ae
ing absent or tardy are: Gladys Ralph.
andNoble Mcdonald.
County Superintendent
The state herald., 1915-12-10
High School Notes.

Are you saving Dec. 20, for the high
school play? OF course you want to see
The Kingdom of Hearts Content" /" II
is typical college story about bunch
Of lively young students. 1t centers 4.
bout the annual Thanksgiving football
game which is almost lost through the
treachery Of one Of the students. There
10 the usual amount Of romance to en-
liven the story and in the end the King
dom of Hearts Content 10 discovered.
Don't fail to come.
Caste of Characters.
Tom lansing a senior in law-Ross Miller
Miles Aldsn-s Boston law student-R. Summers
Sidney Hiiton-s student card shsrp-Ira Ksplsr
lilly herrili-a little Freshman W. Bainbridre
Ralph Lawrsnce-a football coseh-F. MeCreary
The BurElar-a knight Of the jmny-C White
Miiiernt Merrill-in search Of her Prince G. Scot
Shirley Hathaway-who thinks all the world Of
Ralph-Franees Thompson
| Dixie Davis .upsrstitious southern CO ed
Muriel Smith
Madge Lsnsing-Hostess at Sing Sing Cottage
Lulu Gahringcr
fsioihe Elmer a dcNotse oil art and hdlectiscs
Frances Hsrtwel
Frances Halmcr- with literary aspirations
Nyra Means
Gretchen LandsinR who wants to grow up
Lena Fielder
Amy Dean-R coed who loves football Lw.ysr
Pauline Thayer. and Sudith Gray -knownas
Punch and Judy HerthA Fuseher. Wilma SLACK
| Mrs, werton- to Madge. Gretchen and Ton
Liddlc johnson
Tiily maid who ''Lofcs de Puteher Poy"=
Louise McEwen
The basket ball games played in the
gymnasium "Wednesday night between
Lamar and Holyoke. boys and girls. re
suited in victory for our boys and de
feat for the girls. The game between
the girls was very close, the score be-
ing II to q. An intense excitement
prevailed throughout the game. In c.
vent OF a good play or basket being
made much cheering and applause were
Forthcoming. All the girls played with
great energy and some very good plays
were made From all indications Il
very fast girls team will be developed
before the season is over.
Tbs boys game waa characterized by the mnk.
ins Of many fouls, most especially by Lamar. It
was due 10 the fact that The new rules have clint.
mated rhancHs for rouFhnpsa. and put the game
OH a ngte scientific basis. Eoei player must
now play The ball and moi the man The nolyoss
boys showed 10 batter hdvnntafe In that thsy had
been trained under nos rules, Although the score
waa very much In favor Of the home boys bsinp
10 10 2 Il would have been much larger " our hoy,
had not been out Of luck In throwing baskets
Many baahcta were missed that usually have bsen
made with little effort They showed some vof,
good team work, however. and many oommrnda.
BILE plays wsf. made.
The nast game Will bc with Julcsburs nesi
week. A close game Ia expected with them.
Associated Editors.
The state herald., 1915-12-10
Owes her good health TO Cham
berlalns Tablets

81 owe my good health to Cha mber
laIn's Tablets" writes Mrs. Il. G. NeiI
Crookston. Ohio 1.-TWO years ago was
nm invalid due to stomach trouble. |
took three bottles OF these tablets and
have since been In the best Of health .
obtainsble everywhere.
The state herald., 1915-12-10

The business man who conducts his
business on the principle, Get every
dollar you can and keep every dollar
you get" never helps much In building
up his home town.
The state herald., 1915-12-10
Christian Church.
First Presbyterian Church :
Hours of Ser vices:

Hours OF Ser vices:
Sabbath School and Bible Class a.
1890 II. m.
Endeayor at 700 p. m.
Midweek prayer service wednesday,
500
Preaching ut 1880 a. m. and 500 ru-
Subjects:
Strangrsc in the city will find cor
dial welcome In all aur churches.
Good music.
Lee a. Brink, Pastor.
The state herald., 1915-12-10

If you have anything to sell, tell the
people about II through the columns o.
ths Herald.
The state herald., 1915-12-10

Patronixe the home business man
who adyertises his business and boost-
for the town and county.
The state herald., 1915-12-10

Always be loyM To your home town
and county
The state herald., 1915-12-10

Have you ever seen n copy Of ths old
reliable Orange Judd Farmer1 Call at
the Herald once and get = copy.
The state herald., 1915-12-10
Associated Editors

District court convenes In Holyokc
on Tuesday Dee. Ii.
The state herald., 1915-12-10

Read the nd Of the Holyoke Auto %.
n this issue.
The state herald., 1915-12-10

Order your calling card. at ,hl, office
The state herald., 1915-12-10
Baptist Church


Services next Lords Day.as usual.
Sunday School lU30
Morning worship ll2o
u. Y. +. U. TOO
Evening preaching $50
Wednesday evening prayer mtg 800
The Junior Union will mea at 2:3O
Subjects
Morning Requirements for n revival
Evening The father OF two sons.
A hearty welcome is extended to 81
10 attend all our services
A. G. BlinIinger Pastor.
N. L. CHURLH.
Sunday School 1890 a. m.
Morning service il:30.
Evening serviec.st 500 o'clock.
Subjects
All who come to worship with Us viii
BE- most heartily welcomed.
Epworth League on Sunday evening
at TOO o'clock.
Wednesday prayer netting At 500 p
A cordial invitation 10 extended 10 al
J. T. Bsinbridgs, Pastss.
The state herald., 1915-12-10

lfyou want business. go after ii. and
with good advertising. for the bust.
oss will not come to you without it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-03

a waltz fioated out to them. They sat
down on a bench.
Margaret murmured something about
the large number of guests, I'm piteous
attempt to steer the conversation into
safe channels, though she knew he had
not come out there to talk about the re-
coption.
'T must congratulate him on his en-
gagement--oh, how shall | do 1t natur-
ally?"
At that moment she was startled by
Kcrtons voice: "You know the old say
ing that every wedding In the family
brings another soon? ! trust that may
come true In my case Margaret. | re-
ceived promotion in business today
which will make It possible for me to
support wife decenty. Honor forbade
me speaking to you before OF my love.
but now"
There is every reason in the world why
you should not speak of love to me now,
Mr. Kerton. II you have no respect for
me, surely you have for Miss Danley."
Her moment of weakness was over
now, and in its place was outraged pride
the Semeron pride!
For a moment he stared at her in blank
amazement, and then light broke over
his face.
why II is my brother Lawrence who
is engaged to Grace Danley. His inl-
tials are the same ae mine. Does that
explain why you have avoided me all the
evening and would not wear my roses?
You supposed all the time was engaged? =?
% sweet. pale Margaret. o rare, pale
Margaret! No wonder you thought l
was cad!'
This time she did not resist his arms.
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