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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
LUTHERANSCLOSE
MOLINE MEETING
Delegates to Annual Gathering of Rock
Island District Inspect New
Hospital in Afternoon.

Annual meeting of the Rock Island
district was brought to a close last
evening with services in the Trinity
English Lutheran church, Fourteenth
avenue and Fourteenth street Moline
AS many as comfortably filled the
auditorium of the edifice attended and
they heard two excellent sermons, Rev.
Joseph Mattson of Aledo discoursing
on Christian Service" and Rev. D.
Freden of Fairport using for his topic
Sowing and Reaping." The Trinity
quartet sang two extra numbers,
which were well received.
Yesterday afternoon an hour was
devoted to discussion of bible topics
and at the delegates visited the Aug
ustana hospital, where they put in
their time inspecting the new build
ing until the hour for supper, which
was served in the Salem church at
$50. To those who had not seen the
interior arrangement of the structure
it was revelation and all were great
ly impressed with the beauty and at
Effectiveness of the place.
Most of the delegates left for their
homes last evening after the services
and few remained to visit friends.
Next meeting of the district will be
held Feb. 1916 in Emmanuel Luth-
eran church, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
GOVERNMENT HAS
APPROVED EVENT
Formal Sanction to Use of Rock Is.
land Arsenal Given Centennial
Association.
ARMY TROOPS TO BE SENT HERE
Cost of Reproduction and Maintenance
of Block House to Be Borne
BY the Cities.

| The war department has given its
formal sanction to the use of the Rock
Island arsenal reservation for the pro-
posed celebration under the auspices
of the Fort Armstrong Centennial as
sociation and has indicated that
available troops of the regular army
will be sent to the tri-cities during
the period of the celebration.
The secretary of war, in his letter
| to Colonel G. W. Burr, commanding
Rock Island arsenal, says with refer
ence to the sending of troops, that, sin
view of the conditions along the Mexi-
can border this matter will be deter
mined at a later date as it cannot be
stated at this time what troops will
be available"
| The license issued to the Fort Arm
strong Centennial association to hold
the proposed celebration on the gov
eminent reservation says:
THE Fort Armstrong Centennial
association of Rock Island, ILL.,, is
hereby granted license to erect on
the western end of the Rock Island
arsenal military reservation a block
! house (being replica of one of the
original block houses pertaining to
old Fort Armstrong; in commemOra-
ton of the establishment of Fort
Armstrong, and to hold, in the month
of June, 1916, a fete in celebration Of
this event upon that portion of the
reservation which does not form a
part of the manufacturing plant"
The license goes on to say that "the
occupation Of the reservation incident
to this license and all work done I'M
der its authority shall be subject to
the supervision and approval of the
commanding officer Of the Rock Island
arsenal and such rules and regula-
tons governing such occupancy and
work, including the holding of the
proposed fete, as he may deem it pro-
| per to prescribe
No Expense to Government.
1t is stipulated in the license that
the reproduction and maintenance of
the block house shall be without ex-
pense to the United States and en-
phasis is placed upon the fact that
no property rights on the reserva-
ton are conveyed by the license.
Colonel Burr stated that he was
heartily in favor of concentrating
early historical events of importance
to this vicinity Ly means of the pro-
posed celebration and that he would
do all in his power to cooperate eff
fectively and tremendously with the
members of the Fort Armstrong Cen
tennial association, who will be in
charge of the proposed celebration
and old settlers home coming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
AIMS TO REDUCE
ORDINANCE BOOK
Local Municipal Commission VIII En-
deavOr to Eliminate All But
Important Measures.
REVISE VOLUME NEXT MONTH
Council Will Spend About Two Weeks
at Task When the Work VIII be
Turned Over to City Attorney.

Brevity, without destruction OF pur-
pose, will be the slogan OF the ROCK
Island municipal commission next
month when it begins the task of re-
yising the city ordinances. To reduce
the size of the book without destroy
ing its value by omission of important
measures is the aim.
The wedding out process will hrst
be employed on the present city stat
utes, and many laws now obsolete,
either for reason they are not
necessary or that action Of the council
since the last book was publishes has
repealed them will be stricken and
eliminated from the new volume.
According to city Officials there are
many measures of this kind which
will be left out. To carry out its en-
deayor in reducing the size of the
book the authorities will find diff
cult task since there has been much
legislation since the old book was
issued. Whether or not the ordinances
which can be eliminated will be OF
number large enough to exceed the
new which will have to be published
is a question which will be decided
only when the commission finishes its
work.
After every measure which can be
omitted Is stricken the council will
peruse the official report of the city
during the period since 1910 when the
last city ordinance book was issued.
The commission will act as board
to determine which measures should
be published in the new volume and
when this is done the work will be
turned over to City Attorney ], r.
Scott.
VIII Compile Books.
Mr.. Scott will, from the standpoint
Of an attorney, compile the ordinances
and prepare the book for the printers.
The work of the council Will re-
auire about two weeks time, but the
city attorney will perhaps have to de-
vote longer perlou to lis part vi 1he
work
In the main. ordinances which have
penalty attached are the only ones
included in the book Not all meas
ures passed by the commission are
published in the volume, but only
those which directly affect the general
nuhIic Of the CITY rather than the peo-
pie residing in some one particular
section OF the municipality. For this
reason improvement ordinances are
omitted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
BREAK UP BRONCHIAL COUGHS.
GROUP AND COLDS PROMPTLY


Don't neglect your first cold, cough
or any bronchial affection, this fall,
but commence treatment Immediately,
and through using the proper medi-
cine it can be checked from the very
start and promptly cured, but if neg
lected probably will hang on all win
ter; If it does not develop into some
thing more serious, such as pneumo-
MIA or consumption. True, there are
hundreds, yes thousands, OF cough
remedies on the market While some
are good. there are many which are
not, but are positively harmful, due
to the narcotics which they contain
But why experiment with these differ
ent remedies purely on the strength
perhaps of some testimonials or on
the exaggerated claims of manufac-
turers, when Schiffmann's New Com
centrated Expectorant IS sold by
Thomas Drug Co. on such a positive
guarantee to give perfect satisfaction.
yes even more-money will DE re-
funded by them If Il is not found the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
CONCRESSMANTO
DISTRIBUTE SEED
Representative Tayenner Will Send
Out Packages From Washington
to Farmers Who Wish Them.

Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner has
at his disposal for distribution among
farmers who are DESTROYS of coopera-
ting with the department Of agricul-
ture in the matter of tests a number
Of packages Of new and rare field
seeds. The congressman has made a
careful distribution among the coun-
ties of his district of the allotment
placed in his hands by the department
OF agriculture, with the result that he
is able TO supply the farmers Of Rock
Island county with small quantities
OF the following:
Sudan grass seed.
Dakota-grown alfalfa.
Improved variety of soy beans.
Improved variety of COW peas.
The congressman supply is neces-
sarily limited, but he will be glad to
hear from farmers who, according to
the departments statement, will be
sufficiently interested to give the seeds
careful attention, and report to the
department the results obtained from
their tests"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
CARBONCLIFF

Mr. and Mrs. Revoe J. Phelps, sons
Harold and Lowell of Davenport, Wis
tied Sunday at the home of Mrs
Phelps parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
olas Krambeck
Frank Young Friday purchased the
residence owned by Frank Boy on
Third street, Carbon Cliff
Ola Olson was weekend business
caller at Moline
P. W. Beckwith of Davenport Wis
tied at the John Holland home Sun
day.
Mrs. William Allison visited rela-
tives at Moline Saturday.
C. Johnson, formerly of this place
who has been visiting relatives in this
vicinity for the past month, departed
for his home at Portland, Ore.
George Kennedy was a business
caller at East Moline Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Hampson of
Silvis have purchased the large store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

best remedy ever used in severe
coughs, colds, whooping cough or
Group, and it will also be found excel
lent for bronchial asthma and bron-
chitis. Besides these druggists guar
anteeing that it will be the best rem
edy ever used" IL will likewise be
found the most economical, because
one bottle $50 cents WORTH makes a
full pint CPS teaspoonsfuD OF the
most excellent medicine fer any OF
the above affections, when mixed at
home with one pint of granulated SUI
gar and cne-half pint of water. 1t
makes as much, or more. than would
cost you $500 To $500 OF almost any
% the ordinary ready-made kinds,
sold in bottles holding only "a 10 81
teaspoonsful. You Will be the sole
Judge yourself and under the same
positively Money Back" guarantees
which the druggists make for the IA
nous Asthmador. Absolutely no risk
is run in buying this remedy.-Thom-
as Drug Co.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
To F0rtify The System Against Grip

When Grip is prevalent LAXATIVE
BROMO QUININE should be taken,
other ingredients, destroys germs,
acts as Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition to
Withstand Colds, Grip and Influenza
There is only one "BROMO QUININE."
f. ". GROVES signature on box 25c.
.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
IN MOLINE LODGES

Four new members were initiated at
largely attended meeting of Thora
lodge No. 3, Ladies of Vikings, in
Swedish Olive hall last evening Regu-
lar business which had accumulated
during the last two weeks was also
disposed Of and arrangements for a
card party were completed. The event
will be held in Swedish Olive hall
next Wednesday afternoon by all lad
les of the lodge Committee in charge
consists of Mrs. Lind, Mrs. Sandberg
and Mrs. Erickson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
NEW TITLES FOR
STREETS TALKED
rse Of sCourt" and @Place" for High.
ways with @Half- Is
Urged.
WANT CITY COMMISSION TO ACT
Many Advocating That Council Should
Change Present System Before
Sign Contract Is Let.
WANT CITY COMMISSION TO ACT

Discussion of the plan of using
"nlace" and court" in connection
with the numerical system Of desie-
Mating streets and avenues in Rock
Island is being revived with the an
MANAGEMENT municipal authorities are
considering the installation of new
metal street signs.
Consideration on the part of the pub
he Of this scheme was abruptly end
ed last spring when the council pass
ed the ordinance remaining streets in
newly annexed territory. The COM
mission at that time did not incor-
porate the plan in the measure, al
though it was agitated by many in
Rock Island.
Leading cities in all parts of the
country have adopted the use of
court and place" in designating
some Of the streets plated after the
city's original ordinance naming high
WAYS was passed. In Rock Island
there are a number of half streets"
and half avenues" Instead of half
street" place" might be used. AS an
instance, the case Of Fourteenth and
a-half street: Under the new plan it
could be termed Fourteenth place"
Fifth and-a-half avenue could be CALI
ed Fifth court
Besides facilitating the present sys-
tenn it would remove from the half
streets and half avenues certain in
significance which the sound of the
name implies People on these high
ways would welcome the change.
Would Simplify.
The plan would not confuse. Peo-
pie would readily know that place"
extended in the same direction as a
street and that Fourteenth place would
lie between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets. They would also know that
courts extended in the same direction
as avenues and that Fifth court was
between Fifth and Sixth avenues. The
entire plan would simplify the present
system, would remove confusion, tend
to decrease the number of mistakes
in locating residences, add euphony
to the name of the highways which
would be affected, and in general
r would be a change which would be
appreciated by the public as a civic
step forward.
The commission last year passed an
ordinance naming the streets in the
new territory to conform with the
system in use in the older city Agita-
ton was strong at that time for the
new plan, but the council did not in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
Wilson AnnOyer Insane.

New York, Jan. 20-Joseph c. Do
lansky, who was arrested here yester-
day as the result of strangely worded
kilograms he had sent to President
Wilson was ordered today to be sent
to the Bellevue hospital for the in
sane for observation
Dolansky's home is in Belleville,
Ill. He came to New York with the
intention of joining the Ford peace
ship, he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

building on Second street from Mrs.
Hampson's mother, Mrs. B. Hennegan.
Miss Blanche Holland of Watertown
visited with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Holland, Monday.
Miss Ella Milton visited several
days with her sisters, Mrs. Emma
Kendall and Mrs. Maggie Adams, at
East Moline.
Christ Hutton was a business caller
in the tri-cities Friday.
Mrs Marco Wood will act as host
ess to the Ladies Aid society Thurs
day afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
ANOTHER SPECIAL
train CHARTERED
Velie Auto Company Sends Second
Load of Trucks to East-Ship-
ment Worth 100000.

Because of the unprecedented con-
gestion of freight at eastern seaports,
certain Moline shippers who have
heavy consignments for eastern
points have adopted the policy OF
shipping by trainload, rather than by
carload.
Last Sunday the Velie Motor COM
any of Moline shipped over the Mil
waukee consignment of motor
trucks. The trucks were valued at
S150 900 and a special train of 40 cars
was necessary to handle the shipment.
This morning the Velie concern
made a second shipment of motor
trucks. Value of the trucks shipped
is understood to have been in excess
of 100000 and again an entire train
signment. The train was made up of
80 cars.
Two shipments, making total OF
70 carloads, with a value of about
$250,000, made within five days-this
gives an idea of the tremendous bust
ness now being done by the Velie
company at its plants here.
In regard to policy of shipping by
trainload, one official of the Velie
company stated to representative OF
The Argus today:
The unheard of congestion in
the east has made shipments
by carload very uncertain. By
leasing an entire train We get prompt
service and prompt delivery at the
eastern point to which the consign-
ments are made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

corporate in the measure the suggest
ed change
Now that new metal signs are to be
purchased it is believed that if the
court and place plan is ever to be en-
ployed here it should be provided for
now before the signs are ordered, as
any notifications later would entail
an expense to the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received at 10 a. m.
Feb. l, 1916. for brick paving on
Twelfth street. All bids must be ac.
companied by cash or certified check
In amount Of 10 per cent of bid.
WILLIAM McCONOCHIE, e
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-20

Stewart camp No. AZ, M. w A, held
its weekly business session in Glenn
and Trevor hall last evening. Only
regular business was transacted.
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STATEHOOD.

Mrs. Amanda Spencer. Who has been
Ill at the home Of her aon. Rev. lar.
ry @. Spencer. In Virginia. has return
ed to her home and is rapidly regain
ing her health.
Master Sheldon Hawkins. of Sykes
Vile has been spending some tine
with hi cousin. Master Clarence
Knox. Of statexood.
Mr.. I. u. GfIlIee has moved into
his new bungalow. IL Il very a.
tractiYe building ana adds much 70 the
appearance OF our town.
Mr.. Harry e Monroe. Of Strayer.s
Business College. Baltimore. spent the
weeks end with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Monroe, On Monday he
vent with them 10 Washington, 10 At
tend the wedding of his brother, Mr..
Elmer Monroe.
StateRood W. z. T. L.. vii meet II
Mrs Maurice PaImer's home. July i.
Mr.. Warner shauek spent The
Fourth With his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Vim. \. shauck. of ShaneE's Helghta
StateRood Bal Club will play IIa
first game at home, Pleasant Park,
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lPamIlIReunlon

The annual reunion Of the family
and friends OF Mr. and MTa. James 7
Conway was held on juno 18th. On
the farm Of Mr.. Conway. Of Louis
Vile. The day vas an ideal one Tor
such q gathering. Autos and carrI-
ages filled the large yard. The morn
ing was pleasantly spent On the lam.
Singing Has q special parI with hrs.
:. Conway as orEanist. and Mrs. Or.
=. Stump. as eorrIster. It noon me
dinner bell called all 20 the dining
room where they partook of the GOOD
meal which was prepared Tor them.
after which auto rides md picture
taking nd a walk alon1 Morgan.H
Hun, we're in order. Mr.. Alvey Con-
away pointed ont 10 II the good
places u swim md 30 giggen Tor
cells.
After : pleasant day had been spent
the visitors returned to their homes.
Among those present were Mr.. nd
Mrs. James 7. Conway, Morris,
Stella md BeuIah Conway. Herbert
Conway. Vernon Conaway. Mr.. nd
Mrs. :. Conway. Wilbur Conway. d
ReistersIown; Mrs. Henry Stump. Or.
and Mr.. II. Stump. OF HalsterstoHn.
DR.. and Mrs. George WandIe, OF Bal
Iimore; Mr.. and Mrs. 3. y. ZumsIeIn,
Hr. and hrs. C. :. zumaIeln. OF BallI-
more: Edward Dansinger. Of SYKES
vile; :. Williams. d Louisville;
Marie Wendle Ind @. WlIber zum-
stein. o Baltimore.
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lex. Va home of6r Sunday.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Howard Myers, OF HzI-
Iimore. IRE spending aoHa time 18th
Mr. and IRIS Solomon Myers.
Miss Lucille Weaver l. sith Mra.
GharleH Hainea. of Linsood.
Mr. i u. FnEle has accepted :
position It Blue Ridge Summit. for
The summer.
Mr.. nd Mrs. Harry Fowler. accom-
panied - Ar. end Mrs.. Heryin Pow
srs and Mr. and Hrs. Joseph Kent. Of
Baltimore. spent he Fourth. al eheaa-
peaka Beach.
Mias Annle Mcmahon. Of Baltimore,
viii spend some Ilme win Mrs. Il. d.
fogie.
The Sunday school room OF The
Methodist Protestant church was re-
opened Iast Sunday. DR. Weaver ave
: history OF tn school from it. fITst
organization, more than - years 40.
10 The present lime, which was Of
great interest - the school. Dr.
Ward. u Westminster. made an ID
dress Ihat was greatly enjoyed. The
school room Il comfortable and At
IractiYe. A plane has taken the place
Of the organ used 80 many years. md
tho school is fairly wen equipped for
work. We hope for increased interest
and better work from scholars md
teachers.
The people Of unionfoHn spent the
Fourth very quietly, but The town vas
gay with flags. Patriotism was az
pressed by a L. explosives In the
evening.
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ISIOsTOWN.

hrs. Mary G. cookson entertained
o.. Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Cook
ron and family. Mn. Martha Singer.
Mesgrs Wilbur and Harry banner and
Miss Irene Banner, Of Medfor1.
ire. Lanye Shaw Is visiting her
alGIer. Mrs. Amanda 0rrison. Of Fred
erIek.
The following officers were recently
elected b the II. p. c. Z. Society
President, Mr. George Selby; Vice
president. Mr. Clayton conenhaver.
recording secretary. Mrs. Frank
Homspert: corresponding secretary.
MIaa Anna .. BauaI: treasurer. Mr..
Solomon Myers; orEanist. Mss Cert
rude DeYIlbiss; assistant organist.
Mlss Ruthallen Myers: librarian, Mas
ler Ralph Myers: assistant librarian.
Master George RomHpert.
Charles Eelby and family. WayneH-
boro. are visiting ELDER and Mr..
Philip EngIar.
E Hiss ATmlnta Murray i visiting
friends IN Frederick and Stewards
foHn.
J. Messrs. Harry and Edmond Wing
Ing. OF Baltimore. spent Tev days.
including - Fourth. with Mr. and
Messr. Hines and Alfred
xollIako1 ted amp Harrington.
Hr. Z.zrrav. n Frrdcr=
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visiting her sister, mrs. Maurice

Is visiting her sister. Mrs. Maurice
Palmer.
The stork visited the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Hoff, Sunday. June
%, and LETT them a little daughter
DIR. Elderdice, of Westminster, mill
preach at Providence Methodist Prot
estant church. this Sunday, beginning
at D. N.
Providence annual Sunday school
picnic will be held in the grove At the
church, on Saturday, July -. A spIen-
did band will be present. All are vel
come.
Mt Pleasant Methodist Episcopal
Sunday school. will hold It's annual
picnic on Saturday, July 18th.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Prori-
dence Methodist Protestant church,
Clinton Shipley. on Thursday, June
20. The meeting was opened by the
president, Mrs. ]. N. Barnes. Rev.
Carroll Maddox read the 18th chapter
Of John. followed by prayer. Dues
collected amounted to 1920. There
we're 20 new members added to the so
ciety, which made 100 membrs In all.
The next meeting will be held al the
home Of Mrs. Alyerta Barnes, Gambler,
on Thursday afternoon, July 9th. The
meeting adjourned. refreshments we're
served n abundance, TO which all did
ample Justice. Those present were
Mr.. Louis Hainea. Rev. Carroll Mad
dox, wife and family; Mesdemes
Bertha Barnes, Helen Albaugh, MaTgie
Barnes. Emma slaysman, LILY Con-
away. Minnie Patterson, Bertha Pool,
Herbert Gibson. Lollie Gibson, hrs
|eockey. Alice Coleman. Pearl Prugh.
Matte Harris, EIttie T. Barnes. Lila
NJ Shipley, Amelia Bonner. Annie
shipley: Misses Florence Patterson,
Edna Barnes. Lillian HaInes. lay
Green. Edna Zepp. Dorothy Barnes,
Yirga shlpley. Nay Brothers, Marga-
ret Virginia and Lillian Maddox, Flora
Barnes. Hollaee prngh, Annie and
Gladys Ieister, Messrs. Howard ON
ner. James Maddox, Vernon Bonner.
Malyin CaItrider. Marice Pool, Dale
Barnes. Charles Haines. and others.
Misses Edna md Maude Barnes
spent Monday IN Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. sanIhel Monroe and
son. Harry. have been spending q few
days with friends In Washington. d.
e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas 9. Wales and
Miss Flora Barnes. spent Tuesday and
Wednesday. in Baltimore
Mrs. Margaret Edmondson and son,
Howard and daughter, Mary: and Mr
Charles Hon, spent Sunday with NF
and Mrs. Jabez :. Barnes.