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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
STRANGER DEAD
OF TRAIN INJURY
Young Man Who Is Victim of Accident
in Silvis Yards Yesterday EX-
pires in City Hospital.
VERY LITTLE KNOWN ABOUT HIM
InqueSt This Morning Develops Few
Facts Concerning Mans Identity
Verdict an Open One.

Three hours after being struck by a
switch engine in the Silvis yards yes
terday, the man who, with his dying
breath. murmured the name of An
thOnv Rodgers and who is thought to
have come here from Cincinnati, died
in the Moline city hospital. The un-
fortunate man regained consciousness
only once after the accident, this be
ing when he was able to give his name
to hospital attendants. He also gasped
the word Cincinnati" several tunes
and this gives authorities reason TO
believes he comes from the Ohio city.
Rodgers was crossing the yards
when the engine struck him. He ap-
parently did not see it till it was near
" upon him. and then turned back in
stead of going ahead. He was throw
30 feet, and every internal organ was
hurt. One arm was broken in sew
eral places and the chest crushed fiat.
The man was taken to the city hos
pital and was attended by Drs. A H
ARD and J. H Long. Death came
shortly after noon yesterday.
Coroner R. c. J. Meyer was notified
and made arrangements to hold an IN
quest today.
Clues Are Lacking.
Nothing further concerning identity
of the man was brought out during the
coroner's inquest this morning IN the
Danielson and Furgie chapel Nerdlct
returned by the jury was death by be
ing run over by wheels OF box car IN
Silvis yards.
Rodgers had no letters or anything
which gives a clue TO his past his
clothing and shoes were OF standard
makes which might have been pur-
chased in any city in the United states.
Evidence brought out was that the
man was not known. He was lying
with one arm over the track when
struck and thrown yesterday. Attend
ing physicians and the nurse who at
tended him testified to his having given
the name of Rodgers and OF mention
ing Cincinnati.
1t was thought at one time during
the inquest that identity of the man
would be learned. This was when one
Of the jurors declared that he saw,
in the dead mans features, strong
resemblance to a man who has spent
considerable of his time at a local
skating rink during the summer. Pro
prietors of the place mentioned were
summoned and failed to recognize the
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Moline Society
FOURTH DAY OF PTCNICS

The Glorious Fourth was no miSnO-
mer yesterday, for the day was rea-
sOnabIy cool, everybody was full of
joy and things went off beautifully in
the safe and sane parade. This kept
old and young busy during the entire
morning and furnished a great con-
trast to the Old-fashiOned Fourth with
iron cannon booming as early as 3
O'Clock in the morning and keeping
it up all day. often scattering death
and destruction. with giant crackers
and fiendish devices for making a rack
ct, and with all these activities fur
nishing no hint of patriotism to the
youngsters who participated At the
r. 3. LOurie home was a delightful
picnic with the Beal and Banister fam
lilies, the COOpers, JirdinstOns, TOdds,
LeaChs, MansuFs. Hulls, Swans, Adams,
Gardeners, O'NeilIs, ROSES, Richards,
Walkers, Balls. ROsbOroughs, Nor
gans. WhartOns, and others. with a
bevy of interested and interesting chill
dren to add to the enjoyment of the
affair.
At the Merriman home under the big
trees were the Anthonys. Keatings,
McCurdys. Scoutens, Gleasons and
others.
The Stephens families were gath
cred at Seven Acres for the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05

hold a clinic over him, study his de-
fiCienCies and see just what he needs.
Then we want you to see that he gets
what is good for him. 1t may be a
job, it may be encouragement, II may
be removal from bad influences The
course of procedure will be up TO you
after you have bee Unassigned your
after YOU have been assigned your
oughly.
Isn't this a worthy job 10 under
take? Don't you believe that every
one who tackles ii is a better man
The thought that some rising young
ster is looking to you for guidance
will make a dandy prod for your con-
science. You will be playing for the
stake of manhood and you, as we'll as
Johnny, will be pulled out of the rut'
Members of the local big brother
committee, which is supervising the
boy work in Moline, are Axel KOhler,
chairman; R o. Young, secretary;
Frank Shannon, treasurer; A. +. Pc
terson. NJ. ]. Copeland. r. S. Hosford,
F. L. Nordeen, Emil Coleman; J. W.
Day, c. l.. Dunn, NJ. r. Carlson, Sol
Hirsch, J. W Guessing, ]. B. Oakleaf
and Carl Lundberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Members of Eliza Garfield tent,
Daughters of Veterans of Moline, are
asked to meet at the New Harper,
Rock Island, at 7:15 tomorrow even
ing, to go in a body to Davenport to
take part in the initiation of members
of Katherine Duffin tent, Daughters
of Veterans.
Ladies of Maccabees, No. 993, will
meet in the home of Mrs. J. W. Temple,
Twenty-sixth avenue, tomorrow even
ing at s o'clock.
Martha Aid society of Emmanuel
Lutheran church will meeting with
Mrs. c. l.. Dundquist, 523 Seventeenth
avenue. tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. A
large attendance is requested.
Missionary society of the Swedish
Lutheran church will meet tomorrow
afternoon entertained by Mrs. Elmer
Olson, Mrs. Les Anderson and Mrs.
Fred Nelson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Fireworks Cause Damage.
LOCAL FLKS TO PUSH
BIG BROTHER PLANS

EIks Of Moline have entered a spe-
ciaI big brother campaign which
Will extend through the summer
months Immediate object is TO have
every Elk a friend to some yOungster
who is in need of some one to direct
his energies along right lines, and it
is thought more youngsters can be
reached in this manner than in any
other Plea which is being made by
the big brother committee, and sent
out to lodge members, is as follows:
The Elks lodge has given it ap-
proval to the big brother movement,
This movement cOntemplates the en-
listment Of members Of the order in
making men out of unfortunate or
misguided boys. We want TO get a
list Of members who would be willing
to give a little time each week to coun-
sci with some boy who needs counsel
Get acquainted with some lad;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
FIFTY FLOATS LINE
UP AT EAST MOLINE

With about fifty floats in the parade.
East Moline fairly Outdid itself in cele-
brating the Fourth. No prizes were to
he given, but merchants, manufac-
tuTers and individuals eagerly accept
ed the invitation to participate in the
mrach Today il was decided that
prizes should be awared and the win
ners were announced as follows:
For the best decorated float-Cemaur
Ice company, first. 50; East Moline
Lumber company, second, So
For best appearing fioat-Odd Eel
lows, first. s.; Moose, second. So.
For prettiest float - Womens club.
first, s.; Mystic Workers, second. So.
At the head of the parade was a
float bearing prominent men of the
city. This machine was entered by the
East Moline Commercial club. 1t was
followed by another car, in which were
members of the city council
At in the afternoon speeches were
made by States Attorney Floyd r..
Thompson and A B. Johnson Mr..
Thompson's speech was similar to the
one recorded at the Edgington meet
ing.
Mr.. Johnson read the Declara-
ton of independence Then he ex-
planned that it is the duty of the peo-
pie of this country, now more than any
other time, to maintain the principles
in il as set forth
The evenings entertainment con-
sisted of a balloon ascension, a band
concert and fireworks. Ed Cation of
st. Louis assembled in a balloon, drop
ping to the ground in a parachute
A large crowd attended the enter
tainment and was delighted with both
Mr.. Cations performance and the fire
works later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05

2424 Fourth avenue. had a frecracker
which he was holding explode at the
wrong end and his left hand was
slightly burned
The lack of accidents reflects the
spirit of safety and sanity" so strong
" advocated by the local celebration
committee. The latter emphasized
very strongly the desire to keep the
Fourth free from accidents In his
proclamation allowing the use Of fire.
works Mayor Carlson ordered that no
dangerous Instruments such as re-
volvers, guns, dynamite torpedoes and
the like, be used It is probably due
to these forces that so few suffered
from the celebration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
PARTIES FOR HOUSE GUESTS.

Miss Marjorie Velie and Willard
Velie, Jr., will entertain at a dancing
party Thursday evening at Villa Velie
in Moline honOring their house guests.
Miss Florence Folds OF Chicago and
Thomas McCutcheon of Pittsburgh.
Pa, Newcomb Baker of New York and
Hall Smith of Kansas City. About $50
tri-city young people have been in
vited for the evening.
Preceding the dancing party Mrs.
John Deere Cady of Moline will give A
dinner as a courtesy for the visiting
young people This evening Dwight
Wiman, who is home for few DAYS.
being member of the. Yale battery.
will entertain at dinner at Overlook.
the Deere homestead in Moline. com
plimenting the visitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Clears Away PinpIes

There is one remedy that seldom fali
20 clear away all pimples, black heal'
and skin eruptions and that ma@e5 u'
skin soft. clear and healthy.
ANY druggist can supply you with zeno
which generally oycrCOmes all skin o.
eases. Acne. eczema, itch, pmpl@
rashes. black heads in most cases give
way 10 Zemo Frequently, minor bleu'
lshes disappear overnight Itching usF
ally stops instantly. /emo is safe, clean
easy 10 use and dependable. lt costs sS oIg
o5c. an extra large bottle, Sl00. u
will not stain, is not greasy or sticky AZ
Is positively safe fof tender, sensluH
skins. TO C,ls,-cr,7a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. McMeekin OF
154S Twenty-ninth avenue, celebrated
their 10th wedding anniversary Sun
day when a large company OF relatives
and friends gathered at their home,
the affair being arranged as a surprise
to Mr.. McMeekin, whose birthday an
niversary was also celebrated. a
sumptuOus dinner was served in three
courses at / O'Clock and pink holly
hooks and sweet alyssum were ar
ranged in an attractive centerpiece for
the table. Out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs Ray Mcdonald of Orion,
Frank McWhinney of Warner, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Johnson of Briar Bluff and
Hugh McMeekin Of Champion, all
meces and nephews of the host and
hostess. The day was one of genuine
enjoyment for all concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05

Throng of More Than Twenty Thou
sand Entertained With Fire
works Display.
W. j. GRAHAM MAKES ADDRESS
Member of State Legislature Orator
OF the 0ccaSion-Illuminati
OF Pool Pretty Sight

Last evening found no diminishment
in the great JhrOng which fOcked to
Prospect park to see the display OF
fireworks, in spite of the celebrations
staged in Rock Island and in other
cities and villages.
How many people were there is diff
cult to estimate, but the number IN
doubtedIy passed 10000 and was prob
ably near to $4,000
Every available spot on the great
hillside at the foot of the pavilion was
taken. while an overflow crowd of sew
eral thousand covered the hill north Of
the pond. Several thousand more lined
the banks of the pool itself.
Automobiles were there by the hun
dreds. Many of these were from Rock
Island. Davenport and outlying towns,
including Orion and Galesburg.
The afternoon program attracted
thousands TO the park and when the
evening fell they obtained the choice
of seats to watch the great display of
fireworks.
People reaching the park at $50
found the hillside already thickly dot
ted with people, and by 7:30 there was
hardly a place left TO sit, while sew
eral thousand were still walking about
looking for seats.
The street car company had many
extra cars in service, but could not
even attempt to care for the crowd
properly. The great majority Of
people walked home.
Traffic was handled excenently by
the police and its movement was eX-
pedited in every way.
In the early evening ". ]. Graham
of AledO. representative in the Illinois
state legislature and an aspirant for
the republican nomination for con
gress, addressed the throng at the
park. after being introduced by James
NJ. Johnston. city attorney OF Moline.
The display of fireworks opened
about $50 with the firing OF bombs
and illumination of the water Of the
pool From then on there was con-
tinual bonn bardment Of the skies, the
various novelties bringing forth ex-
carnations OF appreciation from the
rhrong upOn the hill. The bombs and
rockets were varied by set pieces OF
various sorts. OF these that proved the
most popular were the battle between
a Mexican gunbOat and an American
cruiser which resulted in the Mexican
boat being sunk after terrIhc bonn
bardment, and the piece showing the
American flag with the motto, Amer
lea first-Moline."
Fireworks Cause Damage.
Tops Of several autos on the Black
Hawk road. south of Prospect park,
were burned during the display OF
fireworks last evening. The fire de-
partment was on the ground during
the entire demonstration as a protec-
tive measure. Fire came near break
ing out several times on the Louis
Cleveland property but was checked
by the use of chemical and no damage
was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
SUPPER AT SEVEN ACRES.

Among the Fourth of July celebra-
tons which have become an annual
affair was the al fresco supper held
last evening at Seven Acres with Mr..
and Mrs. q, A. Stephens serving as
host and hostess. There was a com
pany of so relatives ana friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Stephens and a number of
young people, friends of Miss Dorothea
Stephens.
The grounds at Seven Acres are
gloTiously beautiful just now and the
evening was ideal for an out-of door
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
MANY VISITORS FOR
MOLINE ON HOLIDAY

Three hundred visitors came into
Moline over the G., b. q Q. road on the
Fourth. Most of these strangers were
from small nearby towns who came
here to witness the celebration. Most
of them left again in the evening The
Rock Island Southern Railway also
had an exceptionally busy day. APP
prOXimately / 100 persons entered
Rock Island over this road What
number left again in the evening, and
what percentage of the visitors came
up to Moline, cannot be ascertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
MRS. FRANKEL HOSTESS.

Mrs. H. A. Frankel, 1724 Seven
teenth avenue, entertained a large
company Of friends last evening at
cards, six tables being surrounded
High score prize was awarded to Miss
Sarah Ruben and Harry Frankel, both
OF Rock Island, consolation prize 60
ing to Miss Dorothy Katz. After the
games a delicious luncheon was
served at the individual tables, Edison
music being enjoyed during the feast.
Out-of-tOwn guests were the Misses
Rose Rubeson and Bertha Leon OF
Des Moines and Dorothy Katz of Kan
saS City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Injured RY Inn-

While attempting to shut off the
current of an electric fan yesterday,
Mrs. B. a. Hanson, 377l2 Fifth street,
suffered several painful cuts on the
fingers of the right hand, the result of
striking the blades of the fly wheel.
DR.. Perry Vessel dressed the injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Swimmer Becomes Ill

While in bathing off the shore O.
CampbelIs island yesterday a Pole
whose name could not be learned. was
suddenly taken i'll. He stumbled. but
was Immediately helped 10 his feet BY
a couple of other swimmers. and walk.
ed to shore, where he was given
medical assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Cnnsadine WILL Recover.

John Consadine, who attempted TO
end his existence Sunday by cutting
his throat, will recover from his in
juries, according to a report today.
The man has been in the city hospital
since the attempt was made. Injur-
les proved serious and some doubts
to his recovery We're entertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
DE KUYPER CASE IS
DISMISSED IN COURT

Charge against Peter DeKuyper of
selling liquor in dry territory was dis
missed today by Magistrate GustafsOn
Walter kannenberg, the defendants
sOn-in-Iaw. made the charge after the
two men had quarreled.
Failure Of the witnesses to appear
was cause for the dismissal The
states attorney refused to prosecute
the case unless witnesses could be
brought into court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Not that She Needed Aid.

See that man over there? He is a
bombastic mutt, d windjammer nonen-
tity, a false alarm and an encumberer
of the earth"
Would you mind writing all that
down for me?"
Why in the world
He's my husband, and I should like
to use it on him some time. brooklyn
Citizen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05

affair. After the jolly supper some
were attracted to Prospect park by the
fireworks display, while some choSe 10
remain at Seven Acres Tor seVerat rub
bers at bridge Many of the young
people went to the Watch Tower for
the Tuesday evening prom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
TOWNSHIP LOSES
PIONEER CITIZEN
Daniel McNcal Dies Suddenly in M,
Home mt Wafertown Last Evening
Passing Shock to Many.
KNOWN As LARGE LAND OWNER
Deceased Had Owned Site on Which
the State Hospital Now Stands
Funeral 10 BE Held Friday.

Daniel McNeal. lifelong resident d,
Hampton township, pioneer in the q.
yeiopment OF this vicinity and for yea,,
one Of the largest land owners In tbla
section OF the state. died r. his Water.
town home at 5 last evening
The end came suddenly and was a
shock 10 friends and relatives. al.
though Mr.. McNeal who vas In hjs
10th year, had been On falling heaItb
for some time. He was about as usuaI
yesterday and took dinner al his sons
home in WatertOWu. later walking
nome alone. He became iiI during The
afternoon and became worse rapidly
Born in Hampton township Dec. &
1899, Mr.. McNeai had lived IN Rock
Island county all his life His father
was farmer and had been one OF the
earliest settlers i'm this locality Dan.
iel grew TO manhood IN Hampton town.
ship and later commenced farming fo,
himself He acquired several largs
tracts Of land In the upper end Of he
county. He was owner of the site an
which the state asylum is now located
disposing OF this 10 the state. He alss
owned considerable Of the portion d,
the land upon which the village q,
Watertown, recently annexed as part
Of East Moline. is located He has
lived a retired life for a number OF
years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
CITY'S CELEBRATION
rs UNUSUALLY SANE

Only one accident due to fireworks
has been discovered in Moline. Rich
ard Hanson, a young man residing at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-05
Leaves One Son.

One son, H. C.. McNeal, OF Water.
town, and three grandsous, Dan
George and Neil, survive him. His
wife died in February OF 1897.
A pubic spirited man and one who
was always ready 70 do all IN his pow
er 10 advance what he believed TO b
the best interests Of the community.
Mr. McNeal is mourned by innumer-
able friends over the county. He vas
known to practically all the older
residents.
Funeral services will be held In tss
Angevine pArlors at l Friday after.
noon and in the Watertown Bapus,
church at $50 Rev. j. y. Kennedy
assisted by Rev. ]. 3. Osborne, will be
in charge of services and burial will
be in WATERFOWL cemetery.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-11-23
MlaILlHl. DELlxlas 1 VIRGINIA az. CO.
Patux0nt River Line.

Schedule in effect April 4th, 1915.
Leave baltimore, Pier 3, Light
Street, Tuesday p M, weather and
tide permitting, stopping at following
points:
Fair Haven, Plum Point Dare's,
Governors Run, Millstono, Solomon s
Island, Spencer's, ST. Leonardis, Sol
lers, Sottesley, Cashners, Parker s.,
FORESTS, Dukes, Trent Hall, Hol-
land Point, Benedict, Lower Marlboro.
Returning, steamer will leaYe Lower
Marlboro, Wednesday, $50 81 M,
weather ana tide permitting, stopping
at points asfollows:
Magruder's Ferry, Holland Cliffs
Deep Landing, Trueman's Point,
Lieteh's. Holland Point, ll45 p. M,
BENEDICT, u noon, Trent Hall, Duke S,
FORESTS, Parker's, CASHIERS, S9t.
terley, 2:3Q p. M, Sellers, ST. Leon
ards, Spencer's. Solomon's Island,
500 p. m, Milestone, 9 p. M. Cove
Point, Governors Run. 8 y. M,
Dare's, $50, Plum Point, 9 p. m, Fair
Haven, 10 p IN. arrive Baltimore
next morning.
Leave Baltimore, Pier Light Street.
weather and tide permitting. Thurs
day, Up m.
Fair Haven, Plum Point, Dare B,
Governor's Run, Cove Point, MILF
stone. Solomon's Island, Spencer $,
Soiterley, Cashnor's, Parkeris, For
rests, Dukes, Trent Hall, HOLLAND
Point, 4:45 q, m, Benedict.
Mote Steamer will mol stop on
way 70 Baltimore, but will not leave
Holland Point until f.45 o. m., %
Frid0gs.
Returning, steamer will leave Beue-
dict, weather and tide permitting, Tri-
/ dry. ! a. M, stopping ~ all lhe above
/ landing.
Trent Hall, Duke's, Forrrsss, Par
ker's, Cashmere \, Sotterlcy. ST. Leon
ards. Sellers, Spcncer's, Solomon 8
Island, $3.50 q. M, Milestone, ~ a nj,
Governors Rus, II noon, Plum Point.
! p. Ms Fair Haven, 2 y. m, Balti-
more Z y. ~
Leave Baltimore. Pier 4, Light ST.,
weather and tide permitting, Saturday
y, N, Tor the following points:
Fair Haven. Plum Point Dafc's,
Governors Run, Cove Point. MIL
slouc, Solomo0's Island. Spencer 4,
81 Leonard :, Solier's, Solterley
Cashnefs $, Parkers, Forrest :, Dukes.
Trent Hall, Holland Point, Benedict
I.iesch $, TrBemaa's Point, Deep Lard
ing. Holland Gifts, Magrudcr's Ferry
Loser Marlborough, White Landing.
Ferry Landing, Nottingham. Lyon s
Greek
Returning. steamer will leave ISoa's
Greek. o. a. m. weather and tide
permitting. Monday stopping W the
above points Nottingham, sa0a. NJ.
Lower Marlboro. g.a0 d. M. Benedict.
~ noon. Sotlcficy, Q ~ y a.. Solo
non'F Island. ~ y. M. Milestone. g. lu
i. M, Gave Point Governors Run.
AGO p m. Dare'R, $50 3 m. Plum
Point, 500 o. M, Fair Haven,
! 1000 9, m arriving IN Baltimore neat
marninc
THIS time table shows The timta 81
which steamers may be expected % ~,
rive at and depart fFpm the several
wharven. bat ihrir ARRIVAL or departure
a the times stated 10 not guaranteed,
Dor does the Company h5ld Hsolf re.
spnosibio FOR any delay Or anY ronac-
qaesees arising therefron
WILLARD THOMSON.
General Aansgrr.
%. W. nOWNEY.
Agent. Baltimore.
I. MURDOCH.
General Faskrna ~ Agent
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-11-23
Gardens in Crowded cities.

Nothing brings the country more
near to the city than a garden.
The vacant-lot gardens are good 10
congested places.
But there are few who can have q
vacant-lot garden compared to those
who can have window boxes.
Get ready to put up the window
boxes in the crowded sections and
thus gladden. thousands.
Cay geraniums and graceful vines
that trail their leaves over the sides
Of the box are the things to plant.
The ~indow-box garden should also
contain saucy geraniums, wide-eycd pc.
tunIas and bright yerbenas.
The placing Of window-box gardens
in crowded city streets is one of the
happiest ways Of easing the lot OF
those who must live and work in the
city all summer.