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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01
SERPENTSF FORM
LAIR AT MEETING
Rock Island Branch viii Be Known as
Amarquina Branch With L. VI. Tit
terington As Head.

At q meeting held Saturday night at
Hotel Harms by tri-city members at
large OF the grand lair Of Illinois Mill
(ary Order Of Serpents, a Rock Island
lair was organized. Leslie G. Snyder,
Bloomington. Grand Gu Gu Grandissis-
simo, who was guest OF honor. direct
ed the ceremonies. Commander John
( W. Carse of Siboney Bay camp, United
! Spanish War Veterans. was in charge
Of the business meeting In talk dur
1 ing the banquet e. L. Dillon of Peoria
stated that he coud not see why Rock
Island should not become the banner
lair Of Illinois. Sixteen charter mem
bers were taken into the local branch.
which will be known as Amarquina
lair. The following officers were chos-
en- for the ensuing year
/ Gu Gu Grandississimo- NJ. litter
ington.
I Datto-H. L. Becker.
! Slick and Shiny Keepers of the Ophi-
dium-W. L. Franks, John OBrien. J.
W Carse and c. A. Doll
Thrice Infamous Inferior Gu Gu--G.
! ?, Garrison,
Lord High Keeper of the Sacred Am
phoria-Robert McConochie.
The military ORDER Of serpents is a
branch order of the T. s W V. organ
lied for social purposes.
Mr.. Snyder formed a similar lair at
meeting held yesterday afternoon in
Davenport The banquet Saturday
night was given in honor OF Jacob
Strauss, senior vice commander of
( Siboney Bay camp. who left for Omaha
( yesterday. MIR. SEauss was former
( hospital steward at the Rock Island
arsenal and he will take up similar
duties at his new post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01
BUSINESS MENTO
HEAR MISSOURIAN
j. u. tlarkson win Deliver Address al
Quarterly Meeting of Moline
Merchants.

J. D, GARRISON father of the 3s5-Day
Roads CLUB movement, has accepted
an invitation to speak at the quarterly
meeting of the Business Mems associ-
alton OF Moline East Moline and Silvis,
to be held Tuesday evening Nov. 9, in
the Manufacturers hotel A. G. Abra-
ham will preside as POSTMASTER and
ii Joe Long, publisher Of the Road
Maker, is in the city, he probably will
give lecture on subject Of inter
est TO the retail merchants.
Topic OF Mr.. Clarkson's address will
be Trade Extension and Competition, >
The banquet which Is TO preeede the
speeehmaking and business session.
will start promptly at p. m, and
those who expect to attend are urged
to be ON time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01

cost OF oiling roads. OiIer roads are
the only improved highways not now
maintained with state aid The action
was in concurrence with that agitat-
ed by the Rock Island county board
In recent meetings.
sixty counties were represented at
the meeting by $50 delegates Those
in attendance from this county were
John Upton. chairman of the hoard !;
nj. A. Fitterington, supervisor Of Edg-
ington. H B. Hubbard. county clerk
Leo Deisenroth, acting probate clerk
William Trefz, supervisor of Rock Is
land, and DR. Fred Grafand super
visor OF Moline
Mr.. Hubbard was made a member OF
the legislative committee. and Or
Grafund Of the resolutions committed.
a feature OF the convention was an
address on Preparedness" by Con
gresham Eliza Williams Of Pittsfeld
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01
ON COUNTY RECORDS.
Warranty Deeds,


Edward Guyer and Charles K. White
to David ziffren. lot l6 and 7 and is.
block PIG. New Shops second addition.
East Moline, si.o5o.
Mary E. David to Nettie ]. Rowe,
lot Is. block Isl. East Moline, s100
+. II. stafford 10 Elizabeth W Nenr-
hood, LOT 25-26. block IS, first addition.
Slivis. $500.
Elizabeth " Nehrcood TO Earah E.
Wood. lot Is. block -. first addition,
Silvis. 500
A. Wilbur Donahoo to William and
Mary Reid, lot Is. first addition, Edge,
wood Park, Rock Island, $500
Charles A. Palmer ana Isuella q.
Albrecht to Stanley Olson. lot IA, block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01

five acres in southeast Il section 16-17-
Nv. $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01
ASKED TO APPOINT
RIVER DELEGATES

Mayor McConochie today received a
letter from C. A Thompson, secretary
Of the National Rivers and Harbors
congress, asking him to appoint dele
gates to the convention which will be
held at the Willard hotel in Washing
ton, .. G.. Dec s, 9 and 10
The slogan Of the congress is: THE
greatest possible prosperity can be as
sured to our country only through
equal development and harmonious CO.
operation Of highways, railways aud
waterways
". A. Meese, Moline. is one of the
directors OF the congress. Mayor Me
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01

II, Cottage Grove addition, East Moline
$3.50
Bert D. odell to Joseph Smith, tract
in section 28-20-2E, 81, 800.
r. E. Sudlow to Robert Alexander
part lot Ia and Is, block 8, Buford &
Guyer's addition, Rock Island, SLOT.
Frank Sperling TO C. J. and j. L.
Weinberger, lot II. McMaster's third
addition, Rock Island, $500
Cornelius Snyder to Fora Ziegler
tract in southwest Il section 25-19-IE
I$I.00.
A'mira r. Gross to Alfred Johnson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01
POLICE COLLECT
s9t9 IN OCTOBER
Wake Good Showing in the Month,
Just Closed Despite No Heavy
Fines We're Assessed.
GET $500 IN WEEKS CAMPAIGN
War WaEed Against ihauqenrs Who
Had No State License Nets
City Neat SUN.

Fines collected through the activi-
ties OF the Rock Island police depart
rent for the month of October to-
tailed 1913. according to the report
compiled today by Desk Sergeant ".
H Brough.
This sum falls several hundred dol
lars below that OF September, but con-
sderiDg that there were no heavy as
easements. $25 and costs being the
maximum monetary penalty inflicted
and collected, the showing is said by
officials 10 be good In September the
amount was increased by heavy fines
imposed on saloon keepers.
The amount for October would have
been but s719 had it not been for the
eampa1n waged by state officials to
secure observance of the state chauf-
feurs license law Forty we're ar
rested and each fined SIS for failure to
secure a license. This was accom-
plished tn week and added 5000 to
the SUM.
Try 237 Gases.
There were 237 cases tried during
the month. Of which rs were state and
ISL eitv The state cases were divid-
cd a. follows
Djsordcrly conduct, Z; highway rob
bery. % malicious mischief, ,; assault
and battery. ?; larceny, ); delinquen-
cy. S. forgery, 4; chaufeurs' licenses,
40. criminal carelessness, /; fugitive
from Justice, H.; burglary and lar
ceng, obtaining food and lodging
under false pretenses, I; murder. l.
City eases-Disorderly conduct, az;
motor vehicle law. Is; inmates OF
houses Of ill-fame. 80; keepers OF
houses OF ill-fame, s saloon licenses
+; assault and battery, II; dangerous
dogs, ! animals at large, j: chauf-
feurs badge. carrying concealed
weapons p; street ordinance, J., dim
mef law.
There were Fl ambulance calls, 121
wagon calls and lao sleepers lodged
at the Jail Seyenty-six meals were
served and a. lights were out for a
total Of 3t4 hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01
ADVOCATE STATE
AID OILED ROADS
Convention ~ County Officers at
Springfield Agitates Help From
Illinois for Highways.

Rock Island countys delegates to
the convention OF supervisors. county
commissioners and county and probate
clerks held in Springfield last week
returned Saturday.
The principal action of the conyen-
ton was to pass a resolution advo-
eating that the state pay one-half the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01
Conochie said he would be glad to APP
point anyone a delegate who desired
attending the congress.
FUMBLES LOSE FOR
ST. AMBROSE TEAM

ST Ambrose lost hard game to Par
sons college Saturday al Davenport. y
TO Z, in "a battle whose final score gives
no indication of the bitterness Of the
conflict.
Fumbles, frequent and costly, gave
Parsons the opportunity for Two Of
their touchdowns. Only in one in
stance did they score in d manner that
could not be called fiuky In the final
period they took the ball from mid
field to the goal Oh plunges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01

(UR0cK ISLANDS BIG GUILTY. sTORE)
Tuesday For the Thu
Tuesday Will Be important
Day in Linen Section for Shoppers

We feel that only need hint the mint of good things
here for tomorrowhnts Of savings which generous
this particular that those who would repensh their lin
en- supplies will be buy here tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-01

Splendid quality half Bleach
ed Table Damask in a wide
assortment of new designs.
o. inches wide, absolutely all
pure linen, 9 -
the yard ..,......OoS
Excellent quality Bleaclled
Table Damask, 20 inches
wide, in a wide assortment Of
floral patterns gA8o
at, the yard ..... SoO
An extra heavy quality p in.
Bleached Table Damask in
very attractive de = > -
signs, the ward N @ ~o
Tuesday will see MANY
special values in the Linen
Section, such as Sheets and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
Mr.. RENTER OR FARM HAND.
HAND.

Do you realize what your future
will be II you continue to rent and
work for a landlord? Have you the
figures Of your income and your ex-
penses during the past three years?
How much have you made-or lost?
Do you think you can ever buy and
pay for farm in your neighborhood
from what you earn renting or from
your wages? Think seriously. Why
not come to western Michigan whera
you can buy and and own eighty acres
Of good, unimproved land for the price
of one or two years rent where you
now are? We sell good. productive
lands, adapted to raising general crops
of all kinds. stock. dairying. poultry.
truck, fruits and including fine clover
and big money crops Of potatoes. beans
and pickles. Prices $40 to $25 per acre.
on long time terms. Near railroads.
towns and schools. Quick transporta-
ton to big markets of Chicago. De-
troit Grand Rapids and Milwaukee.
Come to these lands this fall-you can
not afford to delay. 1t will mean your
own future home in this rapidly de-
4eloping. healthy, growing district. The
largest tract to select from In western
Michigan. Write me for full informa-
ton and big book and map free. Ask
about cheap rate excursions. George
w. Swigart, owner, X1247 First Ma
tional Bank building. Chicago, ILL.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

A GENUINE BARGAIN.

Two hundred forty acre grain and
stock farm located eight miles from
Vandalia. Audraln county, Mo. Inn
provements consist OF good four-room
house. new barn 32x52, smoke house.
etc. fences in good shape Living
water for stock Close to school and
church, and In fine neighborhood.
All Of the land Is rolling which affords
perfect drainage. One hundred twen-
ty acres in meadow. twenty-five acres
pasture, thirty acres In corn, balance
In timber with good stand OF grass
thru it. This Is the biggest bargain
in this section OF Missouri at the price
OF $3.50 per acre. No trades VIII
carry good loan for Ave years Mt 6
per cent. For further particulars adj
dress owner. c. @. Daniel. Jr., Van
dalia, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
MISSOURI FARMS

We will give yOu 20-acre farm free,
asking only your cooperation and sup
port for our great development pro-
ject. We are selling our farms for only
1900. Payable IS cash and S. monthly.
without Interest or taxes With proper
care these farms can be made to net
from 500 to $500 per acre. Our land
is located in southeast Missouri mid
lands. average elevation $50 feet. We
have been Investigated and our land in
spected and approved by the banking
department of the state Of Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio. South Dakota,
Tennessee and West Virginia. Free
railway fare to purchasers; 80 days
time to visit land and make your selec-
ton: money back after one year IL dis
satisfied; payments stop in case OF
death: money loaned for improvements:
perfect title; immediate possession. We
have prepared a large 16-page pamph.
let containing absolute proof OF all the
statements made herein, and containing
dozens Of Photographic made on our
land and in our 1.000-acre orchard.
loaded with fruit; 500 additional made
ready for planting this fall: also
pamphlets containing letters from more
than 1000 Of our customers who have
Inspected our land and full particulars
Of our great free offer. Send for 1T to-
day Munger Securities Company, C-161,
New York Life building. Kansas City.
Mo. Capital fully paid. $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
CITY PROPERTY INACTIVE.
Dealings Are Nssy Few, But Volume Of
Business 10 Of Fair Size.

o'eOs
The city real estate market continues
to show the apathy that was SO noti-
ceable last week. Altho the volume OF
business done In the week ending Nom
day was larger. and above the aver
age for number Of weeks. it was trad
ing in farm property that furnished
the largest part of the value.
Property worth S69,220 changed hands
during the week, compared with $26,-
$50 the week before. $120,622 two weeks
before, $S2,21O for the corresponding
week of October, and $50,077 for the
same week Of September.
Farm lands represented $44,500 OF the
total. The city property that was trans
ferred amounted to SIC, 400 in value, and
the small town property was worth
$432O.
Among the deals in residence prop
erty OF fair value was the sale to c. $.
Johnston Of the X. c. Roberts property
at 521 North Second street. Johnston
took the property in at $4,000 on a trade
FOR seventy acres III Marietta township.
three miles west OF the city. that fig
ured in the deal at a valuation OF $14,-
500. The latter is at the rate of more
than 5000 an acre.
w. H. Beale, who last summer pur-
chased the Barnhart estate. the old
Barnhart home. corner State and Sec
ond streets, obtained title Monday from
Maurice w. Barnhart. ct al, trustees
of the estate of Arthur M. Barnhart.
Beale intends to improve the property
with flat in the spring. Lots in Mel
rose continue active among the lower
priced vacant property of the town.
IL Y Nd M H..
bourne property figured in the trading
in property Of the small towns Of the
county.
The transfers are:
Lillian N. Crellin to W. H. Sloppy
lot Is, Melrose park addition, $3.50.
H. B. Welp to o. L. Ingledue, lot Z
block 3, of Vancleve, $3.50.
o. L. Ingledue to vancleve Savings
Bank, lot Z, block 8, vancleve. 81.
Angie Roberts to c. s. Johnson, LOT
2, block 3, Websters fifth addition
$4,000.
Harry Gerhar. trustee, to Robert
Randall, lot 1O4 Melrose park addition
$3.50.
Henry Arson to Joseph Matchle
land in south Marshall, $3.50.
Willie H. Babcock, Of Yates county
New York, ten acres in Marion town
ship, $4,000.
John B. Olson to Thore Olson. 100
acres in LeGrand township, $4,000.
c. s. Johnston to Angie Roberts
seventy acres in Marietta township
$14.5O0.
Anna Kondlka to Valera v. vereca
land in LeGrand township. $27O.
James p. Liston to Anna NJ. Liston,
eighty acres in Liberty township, 81.
Julia L. Crofutt. of Tama county, to
Katherine Freiboth. an undivided one
forty eighth interest in land in Dillon,
81.
Martin Rubenbauer, ct al. to Kath-
crime F,reiboth. lots and 5. block 2,
Williams addition to Dillon, $500.
Maurice w. Barnhart. ct al, trus-
tee, of the estate OF Arthur NJ. Barn
hart, to w. II. Beal, q tract 130x110
feet, corner State and Second street.
$500.
H. q. Poster, OF story county; to J.
H. witt, land in Melbourne, $3.50.
Paul B. Hayzlett. OF Montgomery
county, to Hosannah Sloppy, lot 116
Melrose park addition, $780,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

To Joseph j. Mason:
You are hereby notified that there 10
now on file in the office OF the clerk
Of the distric. court Of the state Of
Iowa. within and for the county Of
Marshall, the petition of Ida r. Mason
claiming Of you divorce on the
grounds of desertion for q period ex-
ceeding two years and asking for tho
care. custody and control of your
minor son, Joseph Leonard Mason.
during his minority. For full particu-
lars see petition.
Now. unless you appear and make
defense thereto. at or before noon Of
the second day Of the next January
term Of said court, to be begun and
held at Marshalltown, Iowa, on the Sd
day Of January, A. d. 1916, your de-
fault will be entered and decree rem
dered thereon as prayed for in said pc
tition.
Dated this goth day Of october. A. D.
1918.
IDA R. MASON.
Plaintiff.
N. N. O'BRYON.
Attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
TRUSTEES SALE.

AS trustee for creditors we offer for
sale the stock of hardware, tools.
paints. stoves, etc. formerly owned by
L. B. Scott & Son. Mason City. Iowa.
Mason City is live city Of some 49,
600. the stock is in fine condition. and
an experienced man can do we'll there.
The store is 25x10o. with rear room
and basement. Rent $3.50 Store Is
open and running. Our Mr.. +. B..
Sturtevant Is in charge who will give
you any information desired. Write
him or this office Northwestern job
bers Credit Bureau, Endicott building.
st. Paul. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
FARM MORTGAGES.

Representing the Farm Security
Company Of Minneapolis, an old estab-
lished company In the business, am
offering during the next few days
while in Marshaltown limited num-
Der Of carefully selected farm mort
cages In denominations OF 500 and up.
netting the investors 6 per cent inter-
est. G. A. Meeker. 8 West Main street
Telephone 326.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
OUR JITNEv oFFeR-Thi. and 5.

OUR JITNEY oFFER-This and 30
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c and mail It to
Foley 4 Co.. Chicago. ILL.,. writing your
name and address clearly. You will
receive In return trial package con-
tanning Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound, for coughs. colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills. for pain In sides
and back, rheumatism, backache. kid
ney and bladder ailments; and Foley
Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic. for con-
stipation. biiiousness. headache and
sluggish bowels. Mcbride 4 Will Drug
Co
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
ARE YOU GOING 70 BUY LAND7

II So get a copy Of our journal first.
1t has lands, city property and stocks
Of goods advertised In its columns from
nearly every state, SO that you can
find what you're looking for In Its COL
umns. Established nineteen years and
reaches 76.200 readers. Send % cents
for one years subscription or 500 for
five years. Department H. Farm and
Real Estate Journal. Traer, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
IOWA Ian DIS.


For SaIe-Ffne farm near State Cen
ter south slope, all tiled. fair improve
ments, price s165: 100 acres near
Marshalltown fair improvements, for
$3.50 per acre. Many others. G. S.
Nugent, over First National Bank.
For saIe-160-acre farm five miles
southwest Of Marshalltown. A first
class farm, improvements small. Price
$l65 per acre. Small payment down.
Good terms at per cent. Must be sold
quick. See ]. e. McDermott. phone
629; or w. H. Thomas. owner.
For sais-A fine s0-acre all level
black soil farm with good improves
ments, four miles from two good towns.
improvements practically new. Price
$135 per acre; $4,000 cash. balance
time to suit Comes of the market
Dec. l. Hurry. ]. e. Carr. Farming
ton, Iowa
W. have n numher NJ uroat ha r IN In q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
LIscoMs TO HAVE LIGHTS.
Supervisors Grant Petition For Right
of-Way For Electric Line.

Permission to erect an electric line
for half mile from the Hardin coun-
ty line into Liscomb was granted by
the supervisors Monday to the Iowa
River Light and Power Company, OF
Eldora and Iowa Falls. The company
has secured franchise to furnish
light and power to Liscomb and made
application to extend its lines into the
town. It is already operating in Union
and Conrad, in addition to Eldora and
Iowa Falls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

The rate; which is one Of the hard
woods Of Australia, seems to be the
strongest timber known, with an aver
age tensile strength Of $4,000 pounds to
the square inch, which approaches
iron.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

For Ssls-640 acres with buildings,
good. black loan on yellow clay. $50
acres under cultivation. Only four
miles from Rugby. N. D.. city OF 1900.
county seat Price, $50 per acre. VIII
take small Iowa farm as part pay and
give easy terms. e. NJ. Weston. WI
mona, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
AGENTS WANTED.

Wanted - Agents. No experience
needed; big income earned selling our
goods. Send for latest winner Gilbert
Import Company, HAT Wells street,
Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

In we'll improved Mitchell county,
Iowa. farms for ones own home or
for speculation. Write w. S. Davis,
lock box S62, Usage, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09
WANTED
FOUND
LOST

when an advertisement does not
give the advertisers name write a let
ter addressed as directed in the ad
and leave it at the newspaper Office
where the advertiser will get 1t. The
publishers can not give the name OF
the advertiser without the advertiser
CONSENT
All advertisement for this column
must be in the Office at II o'clock on
date Of publication to insure classified
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

TO RENT
To Rsnt-2s0-acre farm located In
Dodge county. F. J. RrandoW. West
Concord. MINI.
For Rent or Sals-New seven-room
modern house. Apply 404 North Third
avenue.
To Rsnt-Suite Of two furnished
rooms In modern house. Bath room
and large clothes closet of from bed
room. No light housekeeping. sos
North Center street.
To Rent-Six-room house, FL North
Eleventh street Phone 81.
house. Call il3M North Third street.
To Rent-Nine room house on paved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

stenographer where accuracy and re-
liability is required. A-9. care Times
Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

pure bred Black Angus bulls for sale.
They are Of the Blackbird breed and
are from IL to Is months old. e. A.
Rhodes & Son. New Providence, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-09

The United States bureau OF fish
cries recently sent 100000 eggs of the
rainbow trout from its California
hatchery to Kobe. Japan, to be used
in stocking the waters Of Hiogo
province.