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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
JEFF SHOWS GLASS
WITH GOOD PROSPECT
OF ATTAINING fame

Tomorrow night the big fight be-
tween Ray Jeffries and Tommy Gary
will be held at Dayton, and a number
OF local fans are making arrangements
to be present.
Special coaches will leave over the
Pennsylvania at 4:4O o'clock, and it is
expected to carry a big bunch of JEFF
fries rooters.
jeff has improved so fast that he is
really now in the class" and 1t will
take mighty good boy to beat him.
Last year the loval boxer was a
novice, but still a scrapper, while to-
day he is there with almost every
thing that Is needed and can take care
of himself with the best of them.
{ Ten rounds is the greatest distance
that jeff has ever stepped, but to-
morrow night he goes fifteen, and it
will be a try-out for him that will be
interesting. .....
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
Railroad Engineer

Wore Glasses Eleven Years and Lost
Thousands Of Dollars Because
Of Poor Eyesisht.
I am the first person, I think, that
has used Cptona In our city, but will
say II others that are inflicted with
weak eyes will listen to me, 1 am sure
you will find a large market here for
your remedy. I have worn glasses for
about II years. I have been a loco
motive engineer for thirty years, but
have been retired on account of the
rigid visual examination. am re-
duced from 5000 or more per month to
sos per month. Had been in posses.
sion Of your remedy would have been
several thousand dollars better off to-
day.-W. J. Phillips, San Bernardino,
Calf.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
SPORT NEWS

its two time-honored foes-Waehing-
ton and jefferson on the sixth and
Pennsylvania State on Thanksgiving
Day. But those two Pitt rivals rank
right now among the most powerful
in the East, w. & j.. II you'll recol-
lect, crushed Yale last week while
Penna State, earlier in the year, beat
the heavy Pennsylvania eleven, 10 to 3.
Cornell, therefore, seems to have the
ledge" on its two rivals for the cham,
pionship honors, but what does an
ledge" amount to in these days when
the new rules have provided all teams
with an emery wheel that can grind
off edges in a speedy and startling
fashion?
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
BOWLING ~ SCORE
zEYEN TAKES H0NoRS

Three straight games we're won by
the Tipperarys over the Santa Marias
in the Kaysee league race at the City
alleys last night. Santa Maria made
a desperate effort to get away with
every game but their rivals were just
little stronger and beat them to it
in every frame. Zeyen was sending
the ball down in great shape and made
222 in one game taking the laurels for
the enga cement. The summary:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28

nemahh ghe las Sy
KING WHIPS kERLIN
FOR LONDON MEDAL

NEW PARIS. O.. Oct. 2s.-The Lon
don medal was retained by c. G. King
who won four out of five games from
O. NJ. Kirlin of Milton, Wednesday
The results OF the last two games
were: King. 80; Kirlin, 6; time. 1:19
King, 80; Kirlin, 10; time. 1925. Ladd
umpire.
Results of the first three games fol
the King medal were: Kramer, 50;
Callinan, II; time, 1855. Hahn, UNI
pire. Kramer, 80; Callinan, IS; time
2:08. Woods, umpire. Kramer, 80;
Callinan, 90; time, $3.50. King, UNI
pire,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
For Indigestion and Headache.

"Chamberlain's Tablets are the best
medicine I have ever used for indiges-
ton, biliousness and headache. They
strengthen the digestion md tone up
the whole system. Their action is
mild and pleasant and l have yet to
hear of a case where they failed to
give satisfaction" writes Mrs. Belle
Miller. Elida. Ohio. Obtainable every
where.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
Got Rid Of Her Stomach Trouble.

Since childhood have been obliged
to eat sparingly and carefully. My doc
tor who hac been treating me without
success advised me to try Chamber
lain's Tablets. 1 sent for box and
they worked like a charm. They
strengthen my digestion and relieved
the constipation. Occasionally l take
a dose Of them when not feeling just
right and the quici.ly fix me up
writes Mrs. J. P. Brady. Victor, n. Y.
Obtainable everywhere-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
Laid Aside Glasses

wish to express my satisfaction
with your treatment and exercises
which I believe. will benefit anyone
when properly used. I have laid aside
my glasses and believe that can do
without ITEM entirely.-L L. Krug,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
PAYS FIRM TAXES

The Richmond City Water Works
pays $5,961.19 annually in taxes &C.
cording to the records of the county
treasurer. The total receipts of yes
terday at the treasurer's office was
$22,409.51.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
Throw Away Your Glasses
Like These People Have Done

knows that Of
more harm than good 1t is also known that
glasses entirely The
r rdruggi can ~ ~
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
KNOCKS OUT PARTNER

While working out last night at his
training quarters on Fort Wayne ave-
nue. Jeffries knocked out one of his
sparring partners, and it was some
time before he revived.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
CoLQNIALS IN RALLY
WIN LAST Z. GAMES

In the business Mems league race
at the IT" last night, Tie I; 81: g: Ast
away with tie first game, sat ske Be-
lonials went Fight after them and an
nexed the next two. Reese made high
score and King high average. Sum
mary:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
Good Advice to Mothers,

II you have young hildren now IS
the time to lay in a supply of Cham
berlafn's Cough Remedy 1t is excel
lent for Group and colds and harmless
as it contains no narcotic. Obtainable
everywhere.-Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28

Cough Remedy.
Irs. ]. n. Rose. Verona. Pa. makes
q good report Of her experience IN the
use of Chamterlsin's Cough Remedy
a. follows: 1T has been used by my.
self and family for q number Of years
for colds and coughs. also gave 1t to
my granddaughter aged three and q
half years when she had Group last
winter. It broke up the attack at once.
have recommended Chamberlain 9
Cough Remedy to many OF my friends
and neig.bors who have used 1t VIII
equally good results" Obta.aab,e ev-
erywhere.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
ALLIANCE MEETS

The German.American Alliance VIII
meet On Sunday. Oct: 81; when all
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
Diploma a GOdsend
Says Passenger Engineer Who Passed
Every Test Without GIasaea

Says Passenger Engineer Who Passed
Every Test without Glasses.
Reading your ad in the Minnesota
Journal months ago l got 5O-cent
box from Grand Forks and followed
your directions up to time Of writing.
am reading now without glasses as in
my position as railroad passenger loco
motive engineer we must have good
sight. OF course, only used the
glasses In reading as run from
Neche, N. D., to Winnipeg, daily. The
government eye test was held there on
the 26th. / passed everything O. K.
without the use Of glasses This OPP
tona is a God-send to the world at
large.-B. Rafferty,. Locomotive Engin-
Ger. Nech0 N d.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28
Distance Glasses Discarded

4" Can Count the FIutterins Leaves
on Trees Across the Street."
Ihave been usng Optona for the past
two months about times a day. I
have followed the directions and feel
greatly benefited by the use OF DIPLOMA.
Began to feel the benefit in a very few
days after beginning treatment. was
bothered with eyestrain caused by ov.
ertaxing tired eyes, which, OF course.
induced fierce headaches. havo
worn glasses for several years, both
for distance and work and without
them I could not read my own name
on an envelope or the typewriting on
the machine before me. l cain do both
easily now and have discarded my
long distance glasses altogether.
can count the fluttering leaves on the
trees across the street now, which for
several years have looked like q dim
green blur to me. cannot express
my Joy at what it has done for me. I
am writing on typewriter on an aver
age OF five hours every day, some
times eight, SO you can see can appre-
ciate what DIPLOMA has done Tor me-
Mrs. F. c. Gossow. Mill Creek. Okla
4, irritated and .overworked; II they
alter or q. collyrium, 80 to your drug.
Dissolve one tablet in 2 ounces OF
o to four times a day. Thousands
received benefit beyond anything they
re- than any other organ. This neglect
! result in misery, partial loss Of
ndness Take care OF your eyes -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-10-28

Steaks . Good Word for chsrhsrlain's
Cough Remedy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
Mrs. Dan Mack.

The death Of Mrs. Dan Mack, aged
70. a resident Of this county for near
ly a half century and wife of well
known Rock Island farmer, occurred
at o'clock this morning at her home,
five miles southwest of Presumption
Mrs. Mack suffered stroke OF apo
pleXy Wednesday and sank rapidly
Mrs Mack, whose maiden name was
Catherine 0'Day, was born in Ireland
in 1912. She was united in marriage
to Dan Mack about SO years ago, and
shortly afterward the couple came TO
this country, settling in Rock Island
county, where she had lived since. Her
husband was a farmer for many years.
but is now retired. She was well
known among the older residents and
leaves large circle of friends TO
mourn her passing.
Besides her husband, the following
children survive; John and Dan, Corn
ing. Iowa; Ed and Joseph, Montana:
William. Taylor Ridge; Thomas, VI
ella; Mike, Presumption, and James and
Elizabeth, at home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
HIGH SCHOOL WILL
GIVE CITY $1,000

The Moline high school athletic as
sociation has decided to donate 81 goo
10 the city Of Moline, to be used in
furthering Improvement Of Browning
field. The sum will come out of the
athletic treasury, in which there is a
healthy balance.
Condition upon which the money has
been given is that a committee. which
will be appointed by Kenneth Ebi. pres
ident of the association, will be permit
ted a voice in the expenditure of the
sum Object Of this provision is to
insure Improvements Of such nature
as will be of value to the high school,
when the field is used for maroon and
white athletic contests.
Use of the field by Independent teams
which has heretofore deferred the as
ISOLATION from making an appropria-
ton, is not objected to. Understand
ing is. however, that the high school
is to have claim on the ground Satur-
DAYS and is to be given preference for
practice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
(fttylRI2f'..'c'!:....
Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.

Buy home or Re1dy BIOS.
For express, call William Tref5,
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Mrs. Gertrude Frykman viii take a
limited number of violin pupils for
the winter term Phone r. /. 1876.
Members of the Farmers Protective
association will meet Dec. Is at the
Glenn & Trevor hall, in Moline The
advisability of employing a crop e1-
pert will be the chief subject of dis
cussion
An automobile belonging to Mrs,
Anna McDonough Of Oskaloosa, Iowa,
who was murdered by her son, has
been found in Moline. On the night Of
Nov. 4. man drove the car in ques-
ton into one of the Moline garages.
He told the night man in charge hat
he wished 10 have the ear overhauled,
The man never returned for the car
and just recently the garage owner
communicated with the secretary Of
state of Iowa and learned to whom the
license was issued. The administrator
of the McDonough estate came to Ms
line today for the car. After numbering
his mother. young McDonough hid her
body in vacant dwelling and it IS
thought that it was he who drove the
car to Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
[ harIes T. Mnrey.

Death called Charles T. Morey. for
mer resident Of Moline, from the home
of his sister, Mrs. Jennie Wright. 500
North Albany street. Chicago, at 1880
Saturday evening The end came as
result of Brigbts disease.
He was born in Grand de Tour. Ill.
Sept II. 1856. and came to Moline in
1879. At that time. Mr., Mercy entered
the employ of the Deere concern and
instituted the cost system of that plant,
which he worked out His marriage
TO Miss Carrie Mckinley, sister Of the
late Ex-postmaster Mckinley Of Mo-
line, took place in Moline in 1883.
Mr. Morey continued with Deere &
Co. till IL years ago, when he went to
Chicago and became connected with the
Chris Schaegel Publishing Co, He
continued to live there till time of his
death. Only survivors are the sister
at whose home he died, and one broth
er, James Morey Of Moline
Services were held at the home of
Mrs, Wright in Chicago this afternoon
at o'clock Remains will be brought
to Moline and will be taken to River
side cemetery, where members of st.
George lodge. No. IS, K. of P. will have
charge. Lodge members are requested
to assemble at the hall at / o'clock TO-
morrow afternoon and march 10 the
cemetery in a body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
BREWERY WORKER IS
INJURED IN A FALL

Eberhardt Pauis. aged so. employee
of the Rock Island Brewing COM
pany, who resides ar G02 Rockingham
road in Davenport. was seriously in
jured, while at work at 1910 this
morning. when he slipped and fell a
distance OF Is feet from a rafter in the
ceiling onto the cement floor.
He sustained badly wrenched
back, and II is probable that his RICH,
wrist and hip bone was fractured. He
also suffered severe abrasions about
the body. The injured man was rush
ed to st. Anthony's hospital. where a
physician attended him. An X-ray ex-
animation of the injuries will be made
TO determine whether the bones in
question were fractured or not. pauls
is suffering considerably today He has
wife and family living In Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
Hrs. c. ]. RianchiInM or.

Mrs, G J Blanchfower died at 10
this morning at her home, 1910 Elev-
enth street. Moline She had been i'll
five months Mrs. Blanchhower, whose
maiden name was Martha Sellers, was
born in Louisiana. Jan 10, 1851 For
some years she resided at Marshfield
Mo, and she was united in marriage
there with c. J Blanchf1ower, The
couple shortly afterward removed to
Springfield, III, and they resided there
until four years ago, when they re-
moved to Moline.
Besides the widower, there are two
sons, Bruce and Roy of Moline, and a
brother and a sister surviving her,
Funeral services will be held at ,
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the
home Burial will be at Riverside
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
Mrs, Nicholas Decker.

Mrs. Nicholas Decker, 72 years OF
age, died at 11;15 yesterday morning
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lor-
enz Bredar, 1926 Fifth-and-a-half ave-
nue.. following an illness of complica-
tons and inirmities of age.
Margaret Bredar was born in Lor-
raine. Germany. Oct. II, 1S43. She
vas united in marriage to Nicholas
Decker, April 4, 1864. The couple
came to America in 1893. settling in
Rock Island. Mrs. Decker was an ac-
tive member Of st. Mary's church and
OF the Christian Mothers society of
the church and leaves large circle
OF friende to mourn her passing.
Besides her husband she is survived
by the following children: Mrs. Lorenz
Bredar, Mrs. Nicholas Meyer, Mrs. j. P.
Kali and Mrs. ]. C. Naab of Rock Is
land. Emil. Quincy; John. who resides
In Germany. aud Sister Seraphina- who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
PERSONAL POINTS

Mrs. r. d. MacManus and children
of Ottumwa, Iowa, arrived last night
to remain until after the holidays, Miss
Dorothy Simpson who has been visit
ing in 0ttumwa, returned with them.
NJ. NJ. Cruise left last night for Kan
sas City, Kan, in response to tele-
gram to the effect that his mother was
at the point of death.
Mr.. and Mrs J. 2. Sexton left last
evening for Tucson. Ariz., 10 spend the
winter.
Mrs. A. W Epps and little daughter
Dorothy-Lou of Ottumwa, Iowa, re-
turned home yesterday after a two
weeks visit at the home of Mrs. Epps'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Kendall,
9I9 Second avenue.
Rev. NJ. f. Chatley left at noon to-
day for Centerville, Iowa, where he
will officiate at the marriage Of a
friend. He win return Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe E. Sersig, 402
Forty street, Moline. are the
parents of son born Dec. ,. Mrs.
sersig before her marriage was Miss
Ethel Blackwell of Moline.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs,
John Anderson, AS Forty-fifth street,
Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. C. j, Sodergren are
the parents of a daughter. born Sat
urday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
Funeral Of Mrs, Edward Park.

Funeral of Mrs. Edward Park was
held at , o'clock this afternoon at the
home. 2707 Seventh avenue. Rev James
Edgar Wilson. pastor the Broadway
Presbyterian church, was in charge
of the services. Interment was in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Mrs. Park died at 1870 Saturday
night She had been ailing several
years. and for the past eight months
had been confined to her bed. Anna
bel Rabbits was born in Pepin county,
Wisconsin, April 4, 1854 When a
young girl her parents moved to Clin-
ton, Iowa. She was married there to
Edward Park. Oct 4, 1872 Later the
couple moved to Lyons. Iowa, coming
to Rock Island u years ago, and she
had lived here since.
Besides her husband she leaves one
foster-daughte Marie, one sister,
Mrs. E Hurzlnch, Durando, Wis. and
two brothers, Alexander Rabbits. in
Idaho. and William Rabbits, in Can
ada
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
SCHOOL WILL AID
ARCUSX XMAS FUND
South Heights Has BOX Soeiable the
Proceeds From Which win
BE Used for Poor.

The South Heights school, Twenty
fourth street and Twenty-third avenue,
has arranged for box sociable which
will be held Friday evening. Dec. 10.
at 1880 O'Clock, the proceeds from
which. above the expenses incurred.
10 be given to The Argus Santa Claus
the affair and those attending will be
treated 10 a fine program of recita-
tons and music. Boxes of lunch will
be sold after the program and those in
over TO the Santa Claus committee for
use in buying gifts for poor children.
Women and girls in all parts of the
city are asked 10 bring boxes to be
auctioned off. and of course the men
are urged to attend TO buy the boxes
and share them with some one else.
The committee having in charge he
affair is Andrew Fleugel and MynarA
Ferris
This is but one Of the many means
that friends interested in the fund are
employing TO help raise money for the
poor little tots found in all sections Of
the city. The cause is such an unset
fish one and one in which every per
son can so easily help if they but have
the inclination. This morning there
came TO the Office check for $40 from
man who has given like amount
year after year for the fund, never
failing TO send in the amount in ample
time for the committee to count on his
donation.
The. committee investigating The
cases reported to The Argus, has found
a number of very deserving children,
tots who have scarcely the necessary
clothing to keep their little bodies
warm. with food so meager that they
must go hungry many times. And
these are not isolated cases they are
right among you, perhaps at your back
door if you but knew it. The Argus
committee will find them all and will
bring to them all the cheer of the
Christmas season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06

of providing Christmas cheer for the
needy poor Of that city.
The philanthropic union will pro-
vide, through Mrs. Rose Salisbury and
Mrs Josephine Barnhardt, baskets of
good things to eat. Here their work, so
far as it applies to the holidays as d
Christmas season, will end The won
derfully organized relief work that is
part of the years routine. is not Of
course. considered in these special
holiday plans.
Good fellows Of Moline Will make
their offerings as usual Money con-
tributed will go 10 the purchase of
toys and wearing apparel for the child
rem Girls of The Helping Hand club
will cooperate with the Good Fellows.
Moline Rotarians will be asked TO
furnish municipal Christmas tree,
taking charge of all arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06

MAKINCCANvASS

Twenty-three-pr opitious number
girls and boys now are engaged in q
scramble for the dollar bills the cir
culation department Of The Argus is
offering for five three months SUBJ
scriptions. There's no doubt but that
its "skidoo" for the rest of the bills
also, for today a number of Inquiries
were made and others have undertake
en- to get their dollars before the end
OF the week.
To those boys aud girls already ems
rolled the manager suggests that it Isl
no cause for real worry If the last two,
or one. subscribers is slow in coming.
So FAR, all report excellent results for
the short time devoted to the work,
but il any encounters a snag, come to
The Argus Office and talk /: over with
Mr.. Scott. He knows OF a number OF
ways of surmounting subscription diff
/ hculties and it may be some OF them
have not as yet been tried by the girls
and boys. Do not be timid about ask
ing for advice or Instructions II may
/ help considerably on the one or two
tagging coupons that seem to be keep
| ing under cover.
| There's no outlay. except time and
patience. and each boy and girl may
be assured OF The Argus cooperation
! in the endeavor. The Argus wants
more hoy and girl friends and Intends
to reward them commensurately fOs.
any service performed. Take holi
and keep the dollars rolling. Boyn.'
the girls have the lead todays WIZ
! they tomorrow!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
ROTARIANS WILL
HEAR NICHOLSON
Army officer Who Was Stationed at
Fort Sheridan This Summer to
Talk i'm Moline.

Rotarians Of Moline will have OPP
portunity to hear members of the cav
airy board nov in session at the local
arsenal. Colonel George ". Burr. CO.
lionel W. ]. Nicholson, Colonel c. r.
Menoher, Major Charles d. Rhodes
and Captain John w Craig are to
speak at their meeting Wednesday.
With these we'll known military off,
GERS present. intention is to make
preparedness" the main topic of dis
cussion, though none of the officers
has yet announced the subject on
which he will speak They have all
advised R. s Hosford, president or
the club. however. that they will be
present and that they will be pleased
to address the Rotarians.
Colonel Nicholson. who will be the
main speaker, will probably discuss
citizens military training camps. He
was an officer at the Fort Sheridan
camp this summer and he no doubt
will have many interesting experiences
to relate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-06
Obi tudry
Funeral OF Mrs. MAY Cohn.

The funeral of Mrs. Max Cohn was
held at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning at
the home, 72S Seventh avenue. Rabbi
l.. Laruer was in charge of the SER
vices. with interment in the Jewish
cemetery in Davenport.
Mrs. Cohn died Saturday following a
months Illness with heart failure. Mrs.
Cohn, whose maiden name was Lena
kelap, was born in Russia. March IS.
1850. While still in her native eoun-
try. she was united in marriage to Max
Cohn, The couple came TO America
in 1895. settling in Rock Island, where
she had lived since. She was mem
err of B'nai Jacob synagogue
Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by three children, Robey, Daveu-
port. Mrs. j. Sax and Bessie of this
city.