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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
SOCIAL


The marriage Of Miss Lydia E. Els
terdahI. daughter OF MIR. and Mrs A.
v. Esterdahl OF Moline and Anders
BerseIi, son of Mrs. Una Bersell, OF
$50 Thuueth street, this city, was
celebrated Wednesday afternoon at the
parsonage of the St, Johns English
Lutheran church in Joliet, Rev. II. j..
Heileman officiating at the service. The
couple was unattended. In the early
evening the couple went to Chicago
where they were guests at a dinner
party given by the brides sister and
her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Berwitz, the company later attending
d theatre party. Mr.. and Mrs Bersell
have gone TO housekeeping at Abb
Berkeley avenue, Chicago. About Aug
ust 10 they will take a honeymoon trip
to Sioux City, Omaha, Des 3Ioines and
stop for a weeks visit in Rock Island
and Moline Mr.. BerselI is employed in
the office of the superintendent OF ter
miuals of the Elgin, Joliet and East
ern railroad with headquarters at
Gary His bride attended the Moline
public schools and graduated from the
commercial department of Augustana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
PROMOTE CAUSE
OF FARM LEAGUE
Zoe Township Picnic Fails to Result
in Organization, But Members
Are Determined.
PROPOSES CANVASS OF COUNTY
Address by Dr. Coficy and Demonstra'
tion by Professor Eckhardt Con-
vince Many.

While no attempt was made yestef-
day at the meeting Of the Coe Town
ship Farm Improvement league 10 or
ganlze a county association. yet the
session clearly demonstrated that
sentiment in the upper end OF the
county is iu hearty accord with f1e
plan and that the citizens Of that lo-
cality are willing to help bring about
such an organization.
The meetings were held at the Fair
field church and because ontE the ap,
per end of the county was represented
TO definite action was taken. Bad
weather proved a damper on attend
auce from the lower end.
Those who attended the meetings
were further enlightened on how
county associations accomplish their
work. through the two speakers of the
day. DR.. Cofey of the state university
and w. Fl. Eckhardt, farm advisor of
Dekalb county, who was pioneer in
that field
Dr. C0dey. who is fin general charge
of the work of county advisors in the
state. explained the methods followed
iu organization, and the terms which
must he met in order to secure outside
aid He advised his hearers to take
matters into their own hands and
push the project through. It viii take
personal effort. he said. meetings being
necessary in the different townships
for she purpose Of forming the neces-
sary local organizations
Gives Demonstration.
MT Eckhardt, who is "a former resi-
dent of Buffalo Prairie, told of the
work he has done in DeKalb county
and of the benefits that have accrued.
I'm addition, he gave a demonstration
which did more TO win support for the
movement than anything which could
have been said. He accompanied those
, assembled to a nearby alfalfa field and
told them what mistakes had been
made i'm seeding and preparing the
/ ground. pointing the way TO remedy
them From q field of oats he gathered
a number of heads of grain. ascertain
ed the proportion which had been ruin
ed by smut and quickly figured that d
WELD which should have been so bush
els would be cut to 40 bushels. Treat
ment of the seed in the spring would
have cost approximately a cent per
acre. besides a small amount OF work.
and would have increased the yield 50
/ per cent.
Miss Lou Harris, county superin-
taudent of schools. was not present,
being kept away by bad roads The
meeting for the ladies which she was
to have addressed, therefore was not
/ held
The upper end townships We're all
Well represented. There was no morn
+ ing program. A basket lunch was
served at noon, and the afternoon pro
gram took place in the church, the
school being too small TO accommo-
/ date the crowd. The meeting, PTesi-
/ dent WOODBURY. Of the league said to-
day, was the best ever held in the up
per end of the county.
! MIR. Woodburn called a meeting at
1.-THE same place for one week from this
Ievening when it is hoped that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

The July coffee party OF the Ladies
Aid society OF the Memorial Christian
church was held yesterday in the home
of Mrs. r. w. Coffin. 500 Twenty
street There was an attendance Of
80 ladies who spent a very delightful
afternoon together over their fancy
work and in chatting. The committee
composed Of Mrs. George Cox, Mrs.
James Han, Mrs. John Weiss and Mrs.
g. i. Lusk together with the hostess
served fine lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
PLAN FOR ANNUAL BANQUET.

Al a largely attended meeting OF the
Reliance club OF Grace Lutheran
church held last evening with Eric
Holmgrain, GIL Eorty-fourJh street,
plans were completed for the annual
banquet which VIII be served at the
Watch Tower August &c when mem
bers Of the Ladies' Aid society OF the
church will be the guests. The paper
Of the evening was given by Rev. c. J.
Bengston who spoke on the wonders
of nature. A committee was appointed
10 cooperate with other organizations
il purchasing aew carpet for the
church During a social time the hosts
mother served an appetizing lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

first steps toward Al Organization q
the coantv viii be taken. The meeting
Is for members Of the league and all
others interested. Farmers IN the
upper en- of the county feel that il IS
up to them to do a little missionary
work in the lower end Of the county
and it may be that they will appoint a
committee for this purpose Bankers
Of the county stand pledged to give the
project whatever financial support is
necessary, but they are depending up
on the farmers themselves to take the
initiative.
The next outing In the upper end OF
the county viii be the annual picnic OF
the farmers at Wood wards grove above
Port Byron. Aug. 10. The directors Of
the association meet at Port Byron to-
morrow to map out the program.
Mercer May Be First.
Mercer. county promises to yet beat
Rock Island county out in employing
farm advisor. There the bankers
have taken the initiative Last week a
tour of representative bankers made a
tour OF the county and their efforts re
suited in a call Tor meeting TO be
held at AIedo tomorrow evening. Each
bank lin the county is expected TO be
/ represented and to send delegation
/ of it's patrons. It is proposed TO form
central organization for the pT-
pose of promoting township clubs. Five
hundred members Of the latter has
! been fixed as the minimum as basis
! for the employing of a farm expert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

league It is understood that Quincy
is decidedly shaky. az is Bloomington.
ard Davenport and Peoris are ready To
quit at any time
Blame Str0utheTs
Con Strogthers Is blamed by the be
aatgr Herald for reflections cast upon
that e.ty's baseball officials in connec-
t33n wieh attempts ID transfer the team
for the remainder Of the season to
GaIeaburg or Rock Island. The Herald
asks
Isn't IL "a fact that most Of the in
situations directed against Decatur
and scattered broadcast over the
Three-Eye circuit are due to the anz-
iety Of one strou1hers 30 keep on
drawing q salary after his day Of use
fulneas Is past2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the Central Presbyterian church Will
serve ice cream and cake on the
church lawn tonight TO which the
public is invited. A social hour and
q good time is assured every one who
attends.
The outing planned yesterday for
the Junior association of Broadway
Presbyterian church at Long View
park was postponed one week, aad
will be held next Thursday at the paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
HOLD RACES TODAY
AT OLD MILE TRACK

Tire Great Western circuit races
we're opened this afternoon st the
Davenport mile track, The meet was
scheduled TO open Tuesday. but the
muddy condition Of the track made
necessary "A postponement Four events
are cardea for today. III case 7f faT-
orabIe weather the program VIII be
continued tomorrow The horsemen
viii leave Sunday for Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
announcement.

why don't you offer your heart and
haud2H
II fear she would turn me down
II don't believe 1T. She has given
you enough enlargement"
why, she never gave me the slight
est encouragement
Get outl ] heard her telling yoH
yesterday that her mother did not al
low her 10 accept anything of value
from young men Houston Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Six months Music Lessons FREE
with each piano bought during this
sale. no matter h0w low in price.
Lessons given by graduate teachers
in our Conservatory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
EAnIEs - Ia cHrRCH.

Members OF the Ladies' Sewing so
ciety OF the German Evangelical
church gathered at the church Eester-
day for the regular sewing session.
The committee in charge served re-
fresbments and the usual nice time
was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
". Q. VI nANcTNG PARTY.

One hundred couple attended the
dancing party given last evening by
Woodmen Of the World Camp S. as
one Of the summer series. The music
The next Of the series VIII be held
August u at the Watch Tower when
Blauer's orchestra viii give the pro
gram,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
LOCAL COUPLE rs
Welded BY JUSTICE

Nick Marich and Miss Mary sabrin.
both OF this city, were united in mar
rage by Justice Of the Peace Carl
kuehl in his Office On Third avenue.
this morning.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1915-04-03
The Correct Footwear
For Easter Is Here!

Beucl be certain taat thc shoe YOU select to
complete tom Easter costume is correct; and
.ao really fashionable kinds Tins season arc so
banning b be- very distinctive and pleas
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1915-04-03
New Low Shoes from 81 to SIS

Presenting a. exclusive novelty models that
ta- stone ha. had especially designed Notice
lho acu ou-he~ pump with an English heel
nm. .hoa-Oou4uo Colonial vlla turn sole, the
combinations d black With white and may
cloth paDra oaI0 ",a satin tops
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

1tion for so many years and en-
kvora to do his duty will incur the
will Of some people. have come
he conclusion that II is for the best
Srests of the town TO haNo q new
"a as first se1ectman.
{ would take this opportunity to
INK tAe people of the town who
Re stood back of me all these years,
only at caucuses and on election
II but also during the years that
khave given me advice and counsel
HE arrangement of the town af-
decision of Mr.. Gibney will be
Hed with the general regret Of all
peopIe OF the town. He has been
excellent official and has done his
b In a conscientious manner, show
no partiality and performing his
as he thought best
A.. Qjbney first ran for first select
q ii the fall OF 1907 He was nom
Nd on an Independent Ticket against
<ublican and dem cratic candidate
Popularity was then shown when
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29


o Us.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29
RESIGNED no FATE
Burgomaster Max of Brussczs|
Captivity Is Normal State for

=
Captivity is Normal State for
Paris, June 2s. ego .. rn.---I
master Max of Brussels. inter,
the German Fortress at Glsfx
signed to his fate accordinx to
ter written by him TO the Havy
respondent of the Matin, Ia VIII
says:
II take no merit for endurII
fate stoically. Besides. / See
patiencs only an application b
physical law that every beink
himself to the conditions of IA
posed upon him by circumstanc
! have been shut up now go
and captivity has become . 4
state for me. The sufferings
perienced during the first week
lowing my arrest are lesseninE
and more.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

whose trial for murder in the first
degree opened this morning in the SUI
perior court. Warren p. Morgan, Ed
ward l.. Seymour and John w. Mat
thews were the local men selected to
hear the evidence. -
Another Plainville man, George G.
woodford had been subpoenaed, but
he was excused by the state after he
had explained that there was some
doubt in his mind as to his position
regarding capital punishment.
Camp Grounds Officers.
Joseph A. Linton of Wethersfield
has applied to the seIectman for APP
pointment as a special constable to
do. duty at the Plainville camp
grounds during the 81 session of the
Chautauqua association and the
Methodist camp meeting. He will
serve without compensation from the
town, except of course should he
make an arrest, when he will get the
usual fees.
The need of an officer at the camp
grounds is recognized by the authori-
ties and Linton will receive a commits
sion as special constable for the sum-
mer.
To Visit Exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin p. Frisbie
are planning to leave in the early
fa. for California where they will
spend visit of several months. Dur
ing their absence they will visit the
exposition and will spend some time
with relatives.
Mr.. F'risbie has been in the grocery
business in Plainville for many years
and his trip will be his first vacation
of any length since he opened his
store.
Brief Items.
Mrs. 1. j. Birnbaum of Broad
street received word this morning OF
the death of her mother, Mrs. T.
Sortman, which occurred in Brooklyn,
N Y, The remains will be brought to
Bridgeport for interment.
Dog Warden Marine picked UP a
collarless hound this morning. The
animal was put in the pound where
1t will be kept for the period required
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

construction. Before the bridge was
built q space Of about fourteen feet
was between the bridge and the troll
ley tracks. This was q very dangerous
spot and many accidents occurred
there.
In about two weeks Selectman Glib
ney will have the work completed on
the main road through East Berlin
connecting with the state road IN
the town of Cromwell, distance of
about 1000 feet
Had No Light on Wagon.
Louis MARITIME of New Britain
pleading guilty to not having a light
on his team after shutdown as is re-
CURED by law. was fined 81 and
costs. amounting to- &c. by Judge
George G. Griswold in court this
morning.
MARITIME was arrested at about 1880
o'clock Saturday night by Sheriff
James Clark on complaint Of an
autoist In his own defense this
morning Maranui said that he, intend
ed to have a light, but it had slipped
his mind.
Egan Steals Cow.
Michael w. Egan of Southington
was fined $50 and costs in court this
morning, for stealing a COW from his
father, and endeavoring to sell it in
Berlin today by Judge Griswold.
Judgment was suspended and the man
was placed in charge of his father
the court finding that he was crazy
from liquor.
Egan arose at 5 O'Clock this morn
&iy,C he ;r,f71 Of infn ico-
ting liquor after having imbibed too
freely last night He left his bed
and proceeded to his fathers farm
about two miles away He entered
pasture and securing a rope tied a
moose around a two-year-old Jersey
COW and led the bovine away. He left
his fathers farm without asking his
parents permission to borrow the
COW.
Egan arrived in Berlin with the ami
NAL early this morning and endeav-
ored5sto sell it to cattle. dealers from
New Britain. The low price asked for
the cow aroused their suspicious and
Egaa was subsequently arrested
His father appeared in court n this
morning and pleaded for ieriency
saying thatshis son was good hus-
band but become insane when he
commences to drink. He said that
he has wife and two children.
Berlin Briefs.
Mr. and Mrs. James w Hodge and
Mr. and Mrs. Edward L Brush, and
their families OF Wingdale, N W
motored over and spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. II. H. spooner
Postmaster and Mrs. HI. Porter
are spending. the day, IN Springfield
Mass. having made the trip by auto
mr. bile
The Berlin Grange will hold
Ice cream and strawberry festival this
evening on Mrs. Gray's lawn.
Mr. and Mrs. r. o. Clark and daush-
ter, Miss Ruth. OF East Berlin have
returned home after spending the
weekend at their cotta ge in Hotch-
kiss grove, Branford.
A meeting of the. Epworth leasra
Of the Methodist church of East Ber-
i'm VII be held this evening. The
president Of the New Haven district
the league will give an address.
Miss Edith J. Mather, principal of
Tie Richard Hubbard school Of East
berlin, has returned to her home in
Lyme
The officers OF the Malta hcssett Gun
club will hold an importnar rreetinss
this evening In the Flilby House
Mrs w. T. Mans1p, assistant at
Connecticut School for Boys in Meri-
den, Is visiting In East Berlin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

Three From Here on Jury.
Three Painville men are serving or
the jury which is to determine the
fate of Frank Grela, a Hartford mar
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

Paris, June 90, $40 a. M. y
nouncement in the Italian press
rupture between Italy and TuI
with the early appearance OF
Italian Army and navy ALONGSIDE
allies in the Dardanelles. has
received here with much safixfac
although there has been no oficia|
nouncement from Rome regaf
Italy's plans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

by law. II unclaimed by that
will be killed
The Woman's Relief corps
meet Thursday afternoon in q
hall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

Newport, r. l, June r.
Clinton Gray, judge of the cou
appeals of New York for many
died at his summer home here
terday He was stricken with al
alytic shock last wednesday.
pneumonia set in day later. ]
Gray was ~ years old The bed,
be sent to New York wednesday
the funeral will be held on Thur
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29
Pay a Visit, Mothers, to ''Babyland'

Where showing
$3.50 in
Oliver MILDLY Admiral
is
to /
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29
Berlin News
||BNEY TO RETIRE
EAI CLOSE OF Term
II. Health Will Prevent His.
Bang Candidate Tor Reelection
tRsf SELEClMAN IS YEARS
lrst selectrnan Has Made Enviable
Record u Improving Roads, Bridges
Ete.---,44.4s $50 for Steal
lRSf SELECTMAN IS YEARS

William II. Gibney, for the past thir-
en years first selectman Of the town
Berlin. will not be q candidate for
selection this fall. Mr.. 7Gibney told
Herald reporter this morning that
made the decision after careful de-
pefation and that his health is such
ut he could not do justice to the
|aportant position which he has so
|ithfully and ccnscientiously filed
/ Mr. Gibney said: Il feel that a.
|an who has held such an important
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-06-29

Fridays
Extra Special Cut Glass Values

veoneo OF W.
ntion to
top, with large
a -
CUT GLASS WATER SETS
to
price e~ %8
SUGAR Ae1Eas each having two large cut
FLOWER VASES with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-14
BRITISH CRUISERS
CHASE SHIP FROM N. Y.
Danish Captain Defie> Would
he Sparchers and Wins
Race to Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va. Nov. l3.--Chased from
New York TO Norfolk by two British
warships. the Danish steamer Ninland
arrived in Hampton Roads this after
noon. u close winner In an exciting
race.
capt. Merritt says that the British
warships picked up the Niniand on
Sandy Hook last night aud signalled
him to stop. As his vessel was light
he decided to make a run for the Della
ware Breakwater. His pursuers circled
around him 81 as Ia prevent his re-
clos. to the shore as. possible, the war
ships following and signalling him to
stop He told the Rri,ishers that he
would not stop and ordered his engineer
10 give the Ninland all the steam she
could stand.
IN, weather was thick and the
r.erchantinan, with a falr lead. steered
closer and closer to shore. The war
ships. after ploughing along full speed
for some time. were Obliged To stand
of for fear uf running aground.
The Nin.and, all i.gllts out, ran down
ihr roA-, until she reached Delaware
Ireakwater last night y dense fog
..t III and before daybrcak this morning
,hr slipped along within the three mile
limt, until cape Henry was ieached.
The varships had followed al through
the night and were of the capes when
the Nnland. hidden from view ~ the
mist and too close to shore to permit
her uursuer~ to reach her, steamed
through the Virginia capes faster than
sh. had ever steamed befur,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-14
CALL DRIVE AT EGYPT
GERMANS LAST HOPE
TeutOns. Say Swiss Reports.
Think This stroke Will
End the War.


LoSpoN. Nov. l3.---Thc Times gives
prominence 10 n despatch from Lau-
same purportne 10 be based on trust
worthy information to the effect thAt
the German rulers and military COM
mandcrs are increasingly alarmed over
the prospects for successful compile
tlon of the war.
The effects OF attrition are beginning
TO tell so severely" the despatch says.
that they are desperately anxious 70
end the war, either by patched up
peace or by some d.spcrat. coup de
main They probably are contemplate
ing the latter rather tnau the former
and. according 10 the information. they
are concentrating their energy al the
moment on an attack on Egypt
They intend by means OF = light rail-
way across the desert to make a dash
for the Suez Canal, believing that the
British are unprepar-d and unable to
prepare IN time They recognize that
the attack otherwise j. hopeless, 80 no
light railway can carry the huge force
OF men and gums necessary to suCcess
"Hut tney intend 10 strike within the
month. relying on English slowness for
th' success Of the attack
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-14
WINSTON CHURCHILL
AT FRONT THIS WEEK
Will Join Oxford IIu>Sar>. Of
Which He Is Major, on the
Firing Line.

LONDON, Nov. sl3 Winston Spencer
Churchill former member Of the cab'-
net, will leave London next Wednesday
TO Join the oxford liussars, in which
regiment ne is major,
This regiment. which has been in
France for some time, !s largely re-
crulted from families OF farmers ard
tenants on tn. estate ot the Duke Of
Marlborough Mr. Churchill's cousin.
Mr. Churchill will give his reasons for
resigning from the Cabiuet lu the House
Of Commons on Monday, declares the
Parliamentary correspondent of the
Times Mr.. Churchill's eslhnation was
Officially announced last nisht His cab
met position then was Chancellor of tho
Duchy of Lancaster,
The Times Is of the opinion that Mr,
Churchill's resignation, following Pre-
mier Asqulth's announcement of the per-
sonnel of his War Cabinet, does not
mean his permanent retirement from po-
lircal life,
"Mr, Churchill's great gifts and vivid
imagination" says the Times HAY.
beef ampl, demonstrate, ir his decade
of office, and there are few who would
venture to predict his permanent with
drawai from public life"
The article recalls however, that the
dramatic resignation IRON public Office
OF MI Church.irs father, LORD Randolph
Churchill ended that statesman s poiitl-
cal career
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-14
NO MORE PLAYING HOCKEY.
Chi-ngn 4" Install Movies In All
schools.

CIlcAGo. Nov. l3.--Thicago children
viii soon hurry rather than drag their
weary way to school. and the art Of
playing huokev" Will become extinct
according to the prediction made to-
night 10y William y Selig, president of
the Sclg polyscope Company who iu-
tends to begin Installing moving pictures
I'm chicagos public schools.
Moving pictures are to become IA I'M
portaut "A factor Of education as text
books. and from the kindergarten to the
post graduates courses Of universities
the "moyieS''will soon be recognized as
invaluable. Mr.. Selig said
Two trips to Europe, primarily To in
ycstigate the success of the innovation
In continental schools Mr.. Selig said.
have convinced him that moving pictures
will be adopted not only in Chicago but
universally AS "A factor In every branch
of education.