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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
PAIR BURCLARIES
OCCUR IN STORES
college Pharmacy and Confectionery
on Thirty-eighth Street Enter
ed Late Saturday Night.
OFFICERS BUSY MAKING RAID
Rock Island PatrOlmen Are Pulled OF
Upper Beats and Are Absent
While Thieves Work.

When patrolmen we're pulled off Of
the upper east end beat to participate
in a raid on Third avenue in Rock Is
land late Saturday night, burglars
took advantage of their absence and
broke into two places of business on
Thirty-eighth street near Seventh ave-
nue..
College pharmacy, 63S Thirty-e eighth
street, and Bergstrom & Slattery's
confectionery store, 631 Thirty-eighth
street, were entered IN both places
window panes in the rear were broker
as means to gain entrance.
Merry Christmas, O. X" was the
message left by the providers in each
store. The notes were scrubbed has
tily on blank pieces of paper found in
the stores. Local talent is suspected,
but no arrests have been made
In the College pharmacy several
dollars in cash was taken from the
register and few more dollars was
secured from the stamp drawer. The
drug store is a sub-postal station.
In the confectionery store, across
the street from the pharmacy, less was
secured. Several pipes and small
amount of cash is missing.
Police believe that providers awaited
the chance to rob the stores. They
think that the thieves were aware that
the patrolmen on the beats would be
absent for long time when they saw
them leave for the business section OF
the city and knew they had plenty OF
time to work uninterrupted.
Believed After "DOpe.'
Authorities are Of the opinion that
dope" was the object of the bur-
glary, although none was secured in
the drug store. The burglary of the
pharmacy is the fourth drug store
prowling job in Rock Island within
the last month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
SET NEW RECORD AT
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE

All former records for the number
Of men and women supplied with work
IN one week were broken last week at
the Illinois free employment Office,
1923 70 Second avenue, according TO
a report Of Superintendent Cornelius
donovan During the past week 1I3
were given employment. OF this num-
Der al were men and 80 women. Two
hundred and one applications for en-
ployment were made, l6l of this num-
Der being men and 80 women. Two
hundred and thirty-one sent in re-
quests for help, 195 being in the male
column, while IS were female. The
olilcers were unable to fiji over 30 pO-
sltlo1s for men because w0rkmen Of
certain clsssifcati0ns were lacking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
PAPER RUBBER DAY
A CITY WIDE MOVE

With the hope in mind of going the
Lend-a-Hand club of Davenport "one
better the members of the social
service department of the Rock Island
Woman's club are putting forward
every effort possible to make paper
and rubber day. April %. a huge sue
cess. The Davenport club members
have recently conducted such a day
with results that will net them over
$1,000.
The social service department has
an active membership OF $50 young
women, and in connection with the de-
partment a girls gym class has been
conducted each Monday night with an
average attendance of over 300 under
the able direction of DR. Mabel Otis
Of Moline. The class spends two hours
each Monday evening in strenuous
drills. aesthetic dancing, singing, etc,
that puts into them new life, new en-
ergy. and starts their blood tingling
with a desire to do. These are the
girls who will conduct the paper-rub-
Der day under the general direction
Of Miss Ruth West as chairman OF
the committee Mayor McConochie
has given his consent to the canvass
Of the city for paper and rubber, and
the affair will be city wide with the
hope that every person will enter into
the spirit of the thing and give all the
q aid possible.
The city will be districted and each
district placed in the hands of COM
mittees for systematic canvass for
articles Of rubber and all old papers,
which will be sold and the proceeds
used for the fund being collected for
the social center or girls rest room
or home
At the meeting OF the gym club to-
night Miss Farquhar of the Lend-a-
Hand club of Davenport will be pres
ent 10 give such aid and suggestions
as will aid the local young women in
planning their canvass. 1t is there
fore important that every one Of the
300 girls belonging TO the class be
present, as final plans will be made
at this time
Details of the plans as they will be
worked out will be given from day TO
day and it is hoped that every citizen
will give all the aid possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17

two weeks, less Is per cent discount,
and only four-incb concrete founda-
ton, one inch less than is used here,
is specified. The mayor declared that
both Of these conditions were favor
able for Morrison getting lower prices
than Rock Island.
The mayor declared that the Rock
Island prices compar-d about the
same with Morrison, but that this city
receives more than does Morrison, as
it does not pay as soon as Morrison
Twelve bids were received in Morri-
son ranging in price from s1.92 to
sos per square yard. Few OF the
jobs in Rock Island amount to even
one-half the lie of the Morrison pro-
ject
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
USESFOUR SHOTS
TO KILL HIMSELF
Herman GOttschaIk, Davenport Farm
er. Commits Suicide While in
Fit OF Dependency.
SEPARATED FROM HIS WIFE
Broods continually over Divorce Sc
cured BY Spouse Two Years Ago
Leaves No Children.
FROM HIS WIFE

Herman Gottschalk, aged 80, farmer
residing near the Oakdale cemetery,
In Davenport, was found dead in the
kitchen Of his home yesterday after
noon at $3.50 by Otto Hess. neigh
Dor. Gottschalk had committed sui
eide by shooting himself in the head
with revolver.
There were four bullet wounds in
his head, two near the right ear, one
above the left ear, and the fourth in
the forehead All four missiles PEN
etrated the brain. In his left hand
was found 35-calibre gun. Despond-
eney over his wife's divorce two years
ago is the cause assigned. GOttschalk
brooded a great deal over this separa-
ton and was subject to deep fits OF
dependency at times.
He was last seen alive by neighbors
at s O'Clock yesterday morning, when
he left his house No one saw him
return and no one heard the shots
fired. Gus FlambO a friend, called at
the home at 3 o'clock, but found the
doors locked and left without further
investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the mayors Office, Rock Island, lii
nois, until 10 o'clock a. NJ, April 20,
1916, for furnishing and installing
four way street signs, same to be at
tached to telephone or electric light
poles now located on street intersec-
tons by special design brackets fur
nished by the company submitting bid.
Where no poles are available signs
to be attached to iron posts to be fur
nished by company submitting bid.
All bidders must furnish samples Of
signs and brackets or design showing
style Of same Bids are to be submitted
as follows: Unit price of sign Qnclud-
ing brackeD installed; unit price Of
iron post installed unit price of signs
dncluding brackets and iron posts
delivered F. o. B. city Of Rock Island.
Approximately 500 signs will be need
ed. Successful bidder will be re-
quired to guarantee material for five
years from date of acceptance not to
| include destruction by public.
City reserves right to reject any or
all bids.
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
DANDRUFF?
YOUR OWN FAULT

Do YOU realize the unslghtly, disagreeable
features of this scalp diseasea You. who are
so neat and careful In other matters OF the
toilet, should take every caro- to eradicate this
hair trouble. II is unnecessary. There Is prep
aration on tn. market which will keep every
pore open and so healthy and tHyrfied that
there Is no chance for dandi uft to accumulate
This welcome help Is the su smpoo Go-Go-Ol.
Itis an Americanized version OF the famous
product OF the Philippine Islands and 10
responsible for the marvellous hair OF the
natives. They use the plant Coco In con-
nection with cocoanut oil. This has been
prepared for the American market In very
attractive form. and does wonders for every
head to which it Is applied. It thoroughly
ceanses every strand and leaves the hair not
only clean but bright. fluffy and With an
appearance of great luxuriance. which be-
.omes reality after steady use. Pull direc-
tons on every bottle, Soc.
FOR SALE By ALL DRUGGISTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
ZION SERVICES
COME TO ACLOSE

An audience that filled the church
edifiCe was present last evening at the
services that closed the observance of
the 25th anniversary of the founding
of Zion Lutheran church, sessions of
which had begun Friday night and
continued through the day yesterday.
The speakers last evening were Rev.
J. Jesperson of Chicago, and for
mer pastor, Rev L. X. JOnsOn OF Chi
cago The altar services were con-
Quoted by Rev Mr.. Jesperson and Rev.
A W. Kjellstrand. and special must
cal numbers were given by Edwin and
Victor Johnson. and the church choir.
The afternoon service, held especl-
ally for those who have been confirm
ed in the church, was largely attend
ed also, and upon calling the roll of
the classes it was found that practic-
ally every class was represented. The
addresses of the afternoon were given
by former pastors, Rev. J. G. Dahl
berg of BerWyn, Ill, and Rev. A. S. Al
mer Of St Paul. Special music was
given by Miss Amy Anderson and the
Misses Olga Larson and Mabel Leaf.
At the hour of morning worship
the sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr.
Dahlberg with the altar service con-
Quoted by Rev. c. j. Sodergren and
Rev. Carl Kraft.
The sermons and addresses dealt
largely with the early history of the
church organization and with the re
suits that have been accomplished If
the last % years in the interest O
the church at large and in the king
dom Of God.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
POSTAL WORKERS TO
GIVE STAG BANQUET

Tri-city branch of postof1ice en-
ployes Saturday night at meeting at
Rock Island Turner hall decided to
hold a stag banquet in the Owls hall,
Davenport, May 8. A committee was
appointed to make the necessary ar
rangements and it was decided to in
wife all postoffice employees in this sec
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
TO RUN STUB TRAIN
IF REGULAR is LATE

In order that their patrons may
have the same assurance Of making
connections with other lines at Chi
cago. as existed when the u: 55 noon
Rock Island-Chicago train was in
operation, the Rock Island has ar
ranged, effective al once, 10 operate
a stub Rock lsland-ChiCago train on
the former schedule of the IL 30 train,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
GEORGE JOHNSON IS
CHAIRMAN OF REPUBS

At meeting of the republican coun-
ty central committee. in progress this
afternoon in the circuit clerks office
at the court house, George w. John
son of Moline was elected chairman to
succeed A. V. Johnson. also of Moline.
L. C.. Oakley opposed Johnson. and on
a ballot taken, the latter received So
votes. while Oakley was given "a. The
selection was then made unanimous.
Fred W. Rinck of Rock Island was
named secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Anna Ransom has returned from
10 DAYS visit in Chicago with rela-
tiyes and other friends.
Albert Livingston has returned home
for few days visit in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. S. ]. Leveen, 1916 Sew
enth street, are the parents Of baby
girl, who arrived yesterday morning.
Mr.. Leveen Is manager Of the Trio
Manufacturing company.
Ernie MacManus, Mason City, Iowa,
visited friends and relatives in Rock
Island Saturday and Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
LOCAL PAVING BIDS
USED IN COMPARISON

Mayor McConochie Of Rock Island
today pointed to bids received in Nor
rison, IL, for a $93,0SS paving pro-
iect as indicating that Rock Island is
getting paving prices comparatively
lower than other municipalities in this
section,
The Morrison Job pays In cash every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-Citv Tow Ell Supply company.
For express. call William Trefz.
APPROPRIATION FOR
FAIRGROUNDS ASKED

Members Of the Fairgrounds COM
mittee of the Rock Island Woman S
club met with the municipal commits
sion this afternoon to discuss matters
Of appropriation. The committee is
seeking a donation from the city to
assist in financing the work planned
for the summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17

In the event that No IS. scheduled at
1917 p. m, is one hour or more late.
This stub train, when run, will carry
a parlor car and a diner for lunch.
This arrangement should insure all
Chicago connections formerly made
by the 1856 p. m, train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
.RECKLESSDRIVER
RUNS DOWN ACIRL
Edna Bloomberg, 626 Fortieth Street,
Seriously Hurt in Smasbup on Sew.
enth Avenue Boulevard.
HAS DISAPPEARED
Fred Hall, Moline, Plotting Machine, Is
Taken to Hospital and Released
Not Found.

Violating both the speed ordinance
and traffic rules Of the city Of Rock Is
land, Fred Hall, Moline, riding a mo-
Itorcycle, ran down and seriously in
jured Miss Edna Bloomberg, milliner,
residing at CPS Fortieth street, as she
stepped from west bound Fourth ave-
nue. car on the Seventh avenue boule-
ward at Fortieth street, Rock Island,
at 6 o'clock Saturday evening. Miss
Bloomberg sustained a severe fracture
iof the right arm between the elbow
and wrist, painful scalp wound, and
was severely bruised about the body.
She was carried to her home q short
distance away, where DR.. F. O. Ring
nell attended her. Although suffering
from the shock. she is reported as be-
ing much improved today.
Folio wing the collision, Hall was
picked up on the pavement in semi
conscious condition, placed in a pass
ing auto and taken to St Anthony's
hospital. An examination there re-
vealed that he was only badly shaken
up and bruised. and he was released.
After leaving the hospital Hall dis
appeared and has not been seen since
He gave his address as 423 Ninth
street, Moline. The directory shows
there is no house at this address
Miss Bloomberg, who is employed in
Moline, was returning home at the
time of the accident She had just
stepped from the car when Hall, also
driving west, crashed into her. He
was going at rate of speed estimated
by eye witnesses from 40 to so miles
an hour. The handle bar of his ma
chine struck Miss Bloomberg's right
arm, breaking it. She was thrown sew
eral feet in the air by force Of the
collision, alighting on her head The
impact Of the collision swerved Halls
machine to the right, and he was
thrown violently against the curb. He
lay there for few minutes before be-
ing able to speak
Had Miss Bloomberg been struck
squarely by the machine. instead of
glancing blow. she would probably
have been killed.
Practice Common.
Superintendent Arnell of the Tri-
City Railway company, in commenting
on the accident, stated that autoists
and motorcyclists paid little attention
to the speed limit and traffic rules on
Seventh avenue and that violations OF
the same were to be seen on every
hand each day. The city of Rock Is
land will soon place motorcycle Of
fcer on the streets. according to an an
nouncement from the city hall today.
Two men in buggy experienced a
narrow escape from serious injury
Saturday night at o'clock on Fifth
avenue, near Twenty-sixth street,
when they drove In front of west
bound Fifteenth street line streetcar.
The fender of the car caught one of
the rear wheels of the buggy. nearly
upsetting it, and both men were
thrown out, the buggy passing over
them. Both escaped with a few minor
bruises and after brushing off their
clothes jumped in the buggy and drove
away. The car was going slowly at
the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
Notice TO Contractors,

Bids will be received a. m, April
"a, 1916, for constructing an eight
inch sewer on Twelfth avenue, Eighth
to Ninth streets. Certified check Of
5000 must accompany bids.
WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
Intend to Prosecute.

I'VE know the parties who are re-
moving the dam and we will give them
cute if there is any further interfer-
ence."
Persons who would remove the dam
would be liable to prosecution on the
charge of malicious mischief and could
be held TO the grand jury and tried in
circuit court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17
Police Notified.

When Mr.. Hess called, he decided to
investigate, and on looking through
the kitchen window saw Gottschalk
living on the floor in a pool OF blood
The coroner and police were notified.
Gottschalk leaves three sisters and
two brothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17

All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-17

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-08

Tomo,row the animal bszasr and
dinner of the ladies of the Christian
osu.ou ss W." M NJ. it'll, aa;tabla
~ ~ .!a.' uaa.on .auaa,a ] Iii sa a. saIo
'or oul's.mas , ",;s p.oouiss " IT, " ~ 'n;,, % -.
auu 's0 up1a non,. s";, ~ natron;na ,bs
se.eeu' ~. a p n;.
lauieS anu s,'o so ,u;,, ha ,o,naa
10, T.s a.an -. .a.had ,ooa saIa
u.,n ~, s.oo, "uUs Ts o .So 49, a;.aa. -
WI, M oes.'. -. 80 a. IL.
~"t 0o % ''''' 'Ao f
At the Christian Church Sunday
Bible sohool $3.50. Geo.. R. Gerking,
diraotot. Les Tong, Super inteudent
Of the Christian Chinese Mission of
Portland. will oaoupy the rulpit at the
IL O'Clock hour. Preaching by the
pasto1 at 7:3O n. M. tonic, "Contend-
inc Earnestly" Eyaugelistio services
oontinue during the week, except Sat
urday. Topics for Monday and Tues.
day evenings, respectively, "Uredibil-
ity of the Bible" and "What Will
You DO With Jesusp" The people al g
cordially invited and welcome.
;,
wednesday Decemper o. az
clock IN the aiteInoun,. tne Weuuios
OF Ross Payne ana MISS hupy Dannis'
ter, both OF TINS CITY, ooourfeu III
Wiila Walla. Ihe weooihg ceremony
was performed Id tne "nite leIp,e
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-08
Press Paragraphs

Miss Lsota Wagner was a guest Of
pepdleton friends last week.
Bert Cartano shipped carload Of
porksrs to Portland last Friday.
cset little Labor Saver at Fix &
Radtke's. II makes washing easy.
Mrs. Henry Dell has teen among
those reported i'll this week, with la
grip.
Commencing January !, Wares
Pharmacy will close each evening at
5 O'Clock.
MRS. Bert Wilson was in the city
this week from Gem, Idaho, visiting
relatives.
Mrs. Henry Wood has been quite
sick this week at her home on the
West side.
I'D Knight is here. from Baker, Wis
iiiup bis parents. after an absence Of
several years.
Mrs. NJ. Y waits mas teea confined
to her nome thls week Win severe
''
Miss Jessie biieriy visited ner pa
rents at stann ~ curing the Ihanks-
giving Vhohl'on'
Miss Fortnn nao as ner Ihanss
giving guest, nei SISTER VINO teaches
IN the Mliton scuoois.
Miss Veruita Watts had as het
THANKSGIVING Russs, MISS MILDRED
Rogers OF renoieton.
Charles Nelson has purchased the
VIM. Mckenzie farm near Weston.
containing ooo acres, Ior Soo,ooo'
Mrs. no,n nndlsv q aniov;ro a ,;s
!, from bar motheY Mrs t,atas wbo
.aoantIv arvivad fror, nanvar
m,s n a Marritt laft Tnesdav for
bor hama i North powda, altar !
sho,t yisit 9TH Atbana friands
naat l,aaeo Wash ,is;,ina at tha
homa ~ NJ ana Mrs.sam panhrnn
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-08
School Notes.

Physical Culture CLASSES promise to
become more interesting. Supt. Rus
sell has ordered new gymnasium az
paratus, which consists of indoor base
tails, supplies, wands. dumb bells,
etc. This gives the girls an indoor
game besides basket ball. as well as
different and more attractive exercise.
Statistics compiled by Principal
J. o. Russell on the result OF the class
instruction and Fret quarterly tests
in High school ending Nov 10. arc as
follows: Average standing OF 40 tax
ing test, 1873. Average standing of
rs girls taking tests, 800. Average
standing of 81 toys taking tests, 82.4.
Variation Above average for tho aiIls,
81. Variation heiov average for the
boys, a.. Average of giils' basket
tall team, 2 subs, 86.G. Average OF
toys' basket ball team. 2 subs, 1876.
Variation Of girls team below school
aseraRe 0.2. Variation of boys team
below school average, 3.2.
The following is The monthly Ie.
pur4 for Athenn Public Schools for tbs
month ending Decent beI ], 10 compar
icon with the corresponding month Of
last gear: 1919 1916
No. pupils end last mo. I78 1876
New pupils registered
Total Ma. reg'trad to date 1870 20i
No. pupiss end of mouth ia 1876
No. days taught 10 ls
Total days attendance 2445.5 8267.
Total days absence. I270 1915
/. No. times tardy, St
No. neither ab. or tardy lib l4s
Az, No. belonging l7L6 1871
+. .Av. daily attendance 1881 l8I.s
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1916-12-08

O'Clock changed to snow and wind
and TOR three hours a blizzard Of The
old-iipie type ragged. About three
inches NJ snow fell. badly drifted.
Mis-. W. S. Ferguson has returned
from Portland. very much imp, owed in
health, after course Of special treat
ment 10 sanitaiium.
There will be eleotion of officers in
Dolph Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Dec l6,
at which time all mem beIs are re-.
quested to Ee present.
Carl Sheard had successful duck
hunt in the HeImiston country, this
week, and be remem bered the Press
family with mallard.
Miss Jessie Rickman. Of Wena tchee,
Wash, has arrived in the city and
will make her home with her great
aunt, Mrs. David Taylor.
Weston is arranging for oommun.
ity Christmas tree, in which all the
churches will participate, hacked by
the Weston Welfare club.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hansall recent
ly left their home in Moro. CROOK
county, for California, where they
will iemain for several mouths.
Billy Graham, Weston carpentel,
has been employed with D. Scott
Fisher, the past week, in making re-
pairs to the Christian church parsop
age.
Lost-An Indian robe, brown colors
predominating; somewhere between
town and the Bern Bannister home.
Saturday night. Finder please re-
turn to this office.
Mrs. R. A. Thompson has returned
from pleasant visit with her parents
at HeppneI. She was accompanied
home by her cousin, Miss Franklin,
who will visit here for some time.
A new whistle has been installed
at the Richards chop mill end vii.
hereafter regulate the industrial hours
of the city. The whistle is blown at
8 a. M, IL o'clt ok noon, p. M, and
5. NJ.
Mrs. Mckinney. who has been em.
ployed in the Golden Rule Store for
several months. has gone to her home
in Portland. aud her place in the store
has teen taken by Miss Pierce, also
of Portland.
The girl friends of Miss Ruby Ban
mister gave her "shower" Friday
evening, at the home Of her parents.
east of town. Many beautiful and
useful gifts were included in the list
of presents.
Ernest Koopke left yesterday for
Seattle. where he will join bis family,
who have been in that city since Sep
TEN ber, the little daughter attending
school there. Mr.. Koepke will remain
for the winter.
Roy OstIander, formerly popular
Athena boy, is in Walla WalIa hos
pital, where he recently underwent an
operation for compound hernia. His
mother, Mrs. J. Inglis. went over
Wednesday morning 10 attend him.
Roy was formerly employed at the To-
cal O. W. depot, but has lately been
in Washington station.