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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
PASTOR SHOT DOWN BY
WOMAN FOR AN INSULT

Sherman, Tex. Feb. S.-Rev. H. NJ
eagle, Baptist minister, who was shot
down on the public square here yes
terday by Mrs. Annie Faust, wife Of a
wealthy farmer. is not expected today
to live until night.
Mrs. Faust, who declared the minis
ter "slandered" her. is at home under
a $1,000 bond. She has given no de-
tails regarding the alleged defamation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
ON COUNTY RECORDS
Warranty Deeds.

William H. Gulley and wife 10 Lena
S. Baker. Lot 25, blk 166, East Mo-
line 81.
Gilmore H. Stafford to Warren H.
Griffin. Part neA. sec. al-1S-le. ST.
S75.
Daniel W. Johnson by executors to
August Yollrath. Sr., Lots and 4, blk.
"A" Barstow. $3.50.
George Seibert. ct ux to Charles
Mueller and William Mueller, Part
lot 10, Daebelliehn's sub. div. in neA
sec. 6-17-lw. $525.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
Proper Way TO Keep
Your Hair In Cari

II you want your hair 70 ss ,n tn
thrive. don't curl II Win a hos ,nstrursnl
r IS bonS use 10 of ka hs Gh he aa s
e ends rs lot more sensible .s e viii I'll
the simple silmerine method. w srous
not interfere in the least WIZ ~ !,
and health OF the hair. Mof ,s,riy ard
means a far more beautilul ~ hayGas
wavy effect, with no evidence "
been artificiaily acquired. .-,na--whaaa
can Of Of" course Sne be found in any drug III,
Of d" this '1 harmless liquid tonight raw III
ciean tooth brush into 4 ana SIlulsf
down the full length OF the hais stlcsv ~
Inc, by the way, Is neither delights
greasy: you will be Simply
with IT,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
GOVERNORS GIFT rs
NOT FROM OWN PURSE

i Springfield, H., Feb. S.-Governor
Edward F. Dunno yesterday mailed a
check for 81 900 to the Red Cross So
ciety at Washington. The money is
to be added to the fund the society is
raising for relieving persons who are
suffering On account OF the flood in
southern Illinois.
The $1,000 is taken from the chief
executives contingent fund, the last
legislature having failed to apprO-
pirate money for such an emergency.
Five thousand dollars was appro-
priated to the governors contingent
fund The money can be used by the
governor for state contingencies only.
Believing that on account Of the story
printed concerning his decision to
take relief money for this fund, the
impression might have been given
that this fund can be used by the chief
executive for his personal use, Gov
ernor Dunno yesterday addressed the
following letter to the editor of a
local paper:
Your reporter in yesterdays issue
does me honor over much and gives
me credit that | do not deserve. In
referring to the fact of my being about
to send to the Red Cross society a
check for $1,000 to relieve flood suf-
ferers in southern Illinois, he cor
rectly states that it is taken from the
governors contingent fund, as the leg
islature made no appropriation for the
flood sufferers. He states, however
that it amounts to personal gift In
this he is in error. The money in the
governors contingent fund OF $4,000
per annum can only be used by the
governor of the state for state con-
tingencies and not for personal USE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08

by the Reecho orchestra of Augustana
college. An attendance of more than
two hundred is anticipated.
Regarding the proposed automobile
trip by members of the chorus to the
convention next summer at Omaha, G.
L. Peterson last evening reported that
he expected little trouble in securing
the necessary number of cars. Six APP
plications for active membership were
favorably voted on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
Snow Drives Deer From Mountains.

Gardiner. Mont, Feb. s.-Driven
from the mountainous portion of the
Yellowstone National park by heavy
SHOWS, which prevented their grazing,
5000 elk, 1000 deer and several hun
dred mountain sheep are being fed by
park officials daily few miles from
the entrance to the park. Government
officials said today that loss of life
this winter among the herds OF big
game has been small
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
MAN SENTENCED TO
JAIL FOR 40 DAYS

Joseph c. Munroe today began serv-
ing sentence of 40 days in the county
jail inflicted upon him in local police
court by reason of default of fine of
$500 and costs on disorderly con-
duct charge. His wife appeared
against him and told the magistrate
that her husband had been drinking
and abusing her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08

The degree team of Arsenal lodge,
No. 1886, Mystic Workers, will hold a
masquerade tomorrow night at Eagles
hall. The committee in charge reports
800 tickets have been sold and prep
arations are being made to handle a
large crowd. One of the novel features
of the affair will be so prizes offered
for the best costumes representing
business houses in the tri-cities. Mer-
chants and Manufacturers have do
mated prizes. The music will be fur
nished by Bleuer's orchestra and dane
ing will be started at o'clock. The
funds raised through this event will be
for the benefit of the drill team.
Rock Island lodge, No. $50, Elks
at a meeting held last evening, mi.
tiated a class Of candidates and re.
ceived applications of a number seek
ing to become members. A social SEES
sion followed the regular order of bus
mess. Announcement was made of the
annual baquet which will be helt
next Monday night and also of ladies'
day Thursday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
TO CHANGE FORM
LIGHT SCHEDULE
Peoples Power Company Announce
viii Submit New Plan of Rates
to Nine Cities.
REDUCED PRICES TO BE SAM
Hearing on Proposed Notifications
Postponed Month by State
Utilities Commission.

New form of rate for electricity and
gas will be submitted by the Peoples
Power company to the city councils OF
Rock Island, Moline and East Moline,
the company announced today.
1t was also stated that the hearing
before the public utilities commission,
which had been set for tomorrow in
Chicago, had been postponed for four
weeks and will be held on March s.
One official of the company today
said that the reduced prices quoted in
the former rates submitted by the
company to the city councils and to
the state utilities commission would
be practically the same in. the later
plan and that the change would be
only in form.
When the company In December
! submitted the reduced prices, they
were made in the same form of rate
as the company has maintained in the
past The company then had but lit
tie time to prepare the schedule and
could not make change in the form,
as considerable work is entailed
With the postponement of the hearing
before the utilities commission the
company will be enabled to change
the form.
To Affect Nine Cities.
The modified form of rate will af-
feet Rock Island, Moline, East Mo-
line, Milan, Silvis, Hampton, Port
Byron, Carbon Cliff and Rapids City.
When the utilities commission a
month ago cited the company to ap-
pear at a hearing to be held before
that body it did not question the prices
quoted, but only the form of the rate
The state commission has been In
clined to request the later form OF
rate wherever changes in gas and
electricity prices are made and the
Peoples Power company is at present
engaged in making the notifications
as recommended by the state body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
MONTHLY MEET HELD
BY LIBRARY BOARD

The regular meeting of the Rock Is
land public library board was held last
night Only routine matters came up
for consideration. The librarians re-
port and list of bills approved fol-
lows:
Librarians report of circulation for
January:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08
Attention. K. of C.

All members are requested to at
tend the funeral of James Kennedy,
Thursday morning. Meet at the house,
2S0S Sixth avenue, at S:45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-08

Grand total .........8,e44
Received from fines and deposited
with the city treasurer, s1505.
January bills allowed:
American Library association. s. 500
John Bertelsen & Sons ..,..... 1877
Central Union Telephone Co... $50
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Missouri To Celebrate Centennial
in 1920
Committee to meet Friday and
Saturday

How many people in Missouri
can give the exact date of the ad-
mission of this state into the
Union? You would be surprised at
the people who cannot give the
year, and have no idea of the
month and day of the month.
A movement is on foot to have
a big celebration of the centennial
of the state. In order that the en-
tire state will cooperate commit
tee of one thousand men have been
appointed and are to meet in Kan
sas City, Nov. "a and rs. Monroe
County will have six representa-
tives. They are J.. j. Brown of Mon
roe City, M A. Violette of Florida,
Clarence Evans, Frank McCallister,
Jack Blanton and W. D. Christian
of Paris.
1t is a good thing and if it sue.
ceeds we will all know more of the
history of this, the greatest state
the union.
The following extracts aIe taken
from an address by Walter B. Stew
ems on behalf of the committee.
Missouri became state on July
10, 1920" This is the conclusion
reached by Floyd c. Shoemaker,
Secretary of the State Historical
Society of Missouri
Missouri's Society Centennial of
statehood is a period of months
rather than Of single day. After
an investigation extending over
seven years Mr.. Shoemake er tells us
that as early as the fall of 1917
popular petitions for statehood
were circulated and signed. These
petitions we're presented to Congress
in January 1918.
After a lone and acrimonious
discussion and deadlock between
Senate and House. the Missouri
enabling act was passed March 6
1920. Conforming to the provisions
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
...Phone Your News To The DemoCrat...
Shelbina Stockman Injured

E. W Worland, prominent
stkocman of Shelbina was seriously
injured Monday. A dog ran in
front of his Ford car and threw it
over, pinnine Mr.. Worland under
meath. The owner of the dog tried
to raise the car enough to shut off
the engine but could not and 1t
run for half an hour and by that
time the gasoline had leaked out
1t was an hour before the car was
lifted. MIR. Worland had several
ribs torn loose and was badly
bruised. The nervous shock, too,
was great for he realized the danger
of the running engine and the
leaking gasoline and during the
half hour dreaded death by fire.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
PRESS BY RADIO
BY Bert Emerson

Paris: Macedonian front. French
Serbian troops continue pursuit of
defeated Bulgarian and German
troops. On Somme and Acre fronts
fighting confined to artillery engage
ments.
Vienna: Emperor Francis Josef
reported much worse today tenn
perature increasing. Death expect
ed any moment.
Dover, England: Fifty three
passengers and crew of American
steam ship Siberia, which ran a.
ground on Goodwin sands, wer e
rescued by Kingston life boats.
Athens: Greece reports the loss
of one vessel and a battleship which
were torpedoed
Berlin: Rournanian Army were
cut Of from supplies by Germans
when Craiova was taken
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Emperor Francis Josef Dead

Francis Josef, emperor of the
Austrians and King of the Hun
earians died Yesterday morning.
He was the oldest ruler in the
wo,ld. He was 81 years of age
and had been on the throne since
he was IS years of age, He is
succeeded by his grand neph ew,
Charles Francis Josef.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Goes to Kahoka

Earl Baldwin has been in Canton
for some time assisting in getting
that laundry in running order 1t
is now in good shape and he has
accepted a similar position in the
laundry at Kahoka. Mr.. Baldwin
thoroughly understands the busi-
ness and can handle the proposition
if any one can.
Mrs Baldwin and little daughter
will be here for some time. "a
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Tell us your clothes troub-
les. We do any kind of work
on clothes.
L. L. LANE Tailor

of this act. a convention was held
and the constitution adopted TAX
ing effect on the date mentioned
To begin, Missouri was "a de-facto
state" 1t elected state officers who
entered upon their duties. 1t had
legislature which passed statues
1t chose Senators and Representa-
tives to Congress. 1t created a code
that was interpreted by supreme
court. Counties were organized. All
functions of statehood were per-
formed.
Congress, however, delayed the
final recognition while statesmen.
wrangled over the slavery question
President Monroe's proclamation
was issued Aug 10 1921, when
Missouri had been a state more
than year.
The admission of Missouri is a
chapter in the history of the United
States. 1t embraces national issues
and conflic; such as attended no
other statehood action in Congress
The observance of the Missouri
Centennial, recalling the three years
struggle one hundred years ago
will be If nationwide interest.
There will be a call for the en-.
tire history of the state and it will
be well for every one, especially
the old settlers, to think back and
see what you can remember of the
past for a call will come for these
things and they will 90 down in the
history of this community.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
A Delightful Surprise

Il was a good girl, mamma an
nounced Lucille on her return home
from her first party and talked nice
all the time"
And did you say something nice
to Mrs Appleby before leavins?"
asked her mother,
Il sure did" said Lucille proudly
1 said, / had a lovely time Mrs.
Appleby. and had lots more to eat
than expected"
Tricks OF the Trade
In a shop recently a well known
actress, who is noted for her peren-
NAL youth. asked for a travelling bag
of alligator skin. The shopkeeper,
who had none Of that particular
sort. brought Out instead. some OF
sm Doth leather.
And you tell me this is alligator
skin?" objected the actress. why
where are all it's wrinkles"
"Ah, madam, replied the willy
d aler, who knew bis customers
wrinkles are out of vogue. The.
correct alligator bag is made from
the skin Of an alligator that hal
been massaeed."
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Old Folks Dance

The new hall at Indian Creek
was the scene of a merry crowd
Friday evening. The occasion was
an old Folks" dance. The music
was the fiddle and the tunes and
dances were the old ones so pop.
ular forty and fifty years ago.
Ii was well attended and a jolly
good time reported.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Proctor

Monroe is thrown into deep sor-
row on account Of thed cath of Jane
Proctor. big hearted, noble man
whose hand was out always to
those in need. and the clad hand
shake to those of his friends in joy,
truly brother Of man. Mr.. Proctor
will be sadly missed by all in this
community for he was one of the
most enterprising men Monroe ever
had. He was always ready " % his
share for the betterment of this
place and people. His beautiful
home at the edge Of town will al
ways stand as a monument to him
and his noble father, as Que Of the
most extensive and palatial estates
in the west Not only Monroe but
all Of the state must pay homage
10 these two men il seems great
pity that Mr.. Proctor should be
taken just in his prime, not yet 46
years old, but the summons came
and Mr.. Proctor passed away iu his
home surrounded by his wife and
three beautiful daughters, who are
just entering wOmanhOod and who
will miss the tender care of their
adOrine father.
Those who knew him best, loved
him best What more can be said
Of any man? Mr, Proctor was the
third son Of J. NJ and Ellen Proctor.
and would have been 46 years old
on the l4th Of next February,
which will be a day of sorrow in
stead Of rejoicing as II has been in
wears past for his friends. In June
1893 ne vas married to Miss Min
ME Wallace. of La Grange, who
with their three daughters. Misses
Lucille, Vivian and Hattie are left
10 mourn him. but who will always
have the precious memory Of
devoted husband and father to
cherish.
To his brothers and sisters he
was the one link that kept the old
home real They were always well
come and made 10 feel that it was
the old home. He tried to make
them understand as near as he
could that he stood in the place
Of the father To them, of the father
whose name he bore.
Funeral services will be held
at the home this after
noon at three o'clock. He
will be laid to rest in St. Jude's
Cemetery almost in sight of the
home he loved so much. The golden
chain loveof is broken and he leaves
four sisters and three brothers who
will greatly miss him from their
family circle.
Those who survive him are. Mrs.
Ellen Brown, of Winchester Ken
lucky, Mr.. Zack Proctor of Chicago
Mrs. Tucker Baker of Fl Worth
Texas, Mr.. David Proctor Of Kansas
City, Mr.. Tom Proctor and Mrs.
Alma Vaughn and J. M. johnson
of Monroe City. -
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

The United States Weather Fore
cast by Wireless. given by Bert
Emerson at Noon on Press Day.
KAN tonight Cooler ia south and
central portion.
Thurs ay partly cloudy and
colder
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Thanksgiving Day Thurs. Nov. 80

Big Special Matinee 2:30, night
7:30. The Raven" 6 reels, Romance
of Edgar Allen Poe. A comedy in
connection, 7 Reels, S and 10 cts.
Gem Theater,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23

Linens have advanced prodigious-
ly within the past year but at
Kespohl Mohrenstecher's great
Thanksgiving Sale you can buy
linens on the basis of a year ago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23

Mrs. D. H. Stevens and mother
Mrs. Marshall motored to Quincy
Monday and will spend several days
with relatives there
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23

DR.. W. D. Pipkin reports the ar
rival Of nine pound daughter at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alton
Mudd Tuesday, Nov. 2I.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23

Attend the PIE SOCIAL at Gen.
try school house Friday night. A
speendid program will be given.
The public is invited. Miss Oza
Crawford. teacher.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23

Arrange to witness the opening
of Grip of Evil the newest and best
serial December lst Gem.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Moved to New Mexico

Yesterday Mrs. |. P. Steqhens.
and son left for Artesia New Mex
Ico where they will reside. Her
daughter Mrs. Marion Abbott went
some time ago with her husband
who had tuberculosis. He is slowly
improving. Mr.. Stephens will 60
Later. Mr.. and Mrs. Stephens
have spent the greater part of
their lives here and will be miss
ed by large circle Of friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
Traded Hannibal Property for Farm

J.C. Kincaid has traded residence
property 246 Locust Street
Hannibal to J. R. Pike Of that city
for the 100 acre farm known as the.
George Hagan farm near Stoutsville
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-11-23
A New Laundry

1t is rumored that Monroe City
i, to have a new laundry in the
near future.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-08

HtfN~. TtHN EhEI SOPWl y ~ VI =
Clippings from the Daily Blank:
Mrs. WaVerIy Will Regain Health!
Yesterday morning Mrs. Margaret
Waverly submitted to an operation
on the spine.
DR.. --, the surgeon from Wen
ma, performed the operation and said
last night Mrs. Waverly had a good
chance of recovery. This will be
good news to Mrs. Waverly's friends.
She had been, until her accident a
years ago, one of the most popular
women in society.
Mr.. WaVerly tells the Daily --
this morning that his wife passed as
good a night as could be expected
and that he has hopes for her re-
cOVery.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-08
A Plea for Ideals

y Fl6d TOT lQSdlS
The hUmanness and courage of
Paula Newton, as told in the story of
ANY Girl" should be an inspiration
to every girl who works or aspires to
make something of herself in the
world.
While the story may be the life of
Paula Newton, Margie Waverly has
put much of her optimism and ideal
istiC qualities into it.
We have so much of the sordid and
sinful in modern writing, masquer-
aiding as realism, that when we read
a human document that pictures the
sunlight of life as well as it's shad-
ows, we cannot help but think it is
a contribution not only to the enjoy
ment of the world, but to it's better
ment as well.
Ito Be ContinUed.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-08

Next Tuesday society will be the
guest of Mr.. Malcolm Stuart on his
yacht at dinner dance in honor OF
the eminent surgeon, DR.. -,
who is attending Mrs. Margie Waiver
ly. Mr.. Stuart will stay in town most
of the summer.
Mr.. James Edie has entered poll
tics to aid his friend, Serg't Tim Laf-
ferty, in the race for police commits
sioner. Lafferty will have the sup
port of the Business Mems league of
this city.
Tim is also popular with the work
ing man. He has risen from the
ranks and has never yet been on the
carpet for infringement of rules.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-08
Society Notes

Mr.. Harry Symone left yesterday
on a six-months' hunt for big game
in Africa.
Mrs. Symone will not go to her
summer home this year, as she wish
es to be near her friend, Mrs. Wa
verify, until her recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Pemberton have
announced the birth Of an eight
pound son. The couple will return
home toward the end of the summer.
In the meantime, the old PembertOn
homestead is being changed to &C
commodate Mr.. Pemberton's addi-
lions to his library. A nursery is also
being built in the east wing of the
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trent CMrs. Trent
was Mrs. Wayerly, ST.) have sailed
for home. The serious illness of
Mrs. Margie Waverly is hurrying
them here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chadwick Hatton
have removed to the Talbot apart
ments, so that Mrs. Hatton, who is a
sister-in-law of Mrs. Margie Waiver
Iy, can be near her during her stay in
the hospital
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-08
TIMES CHANGE

IWIEO OTINTNNE
won't you please buy me a dog,
Uncle George?"
why, George, you told me only
last week you didn't want one"
81 know, but sisters got a pet cat
noW."-N. Y. World.
No point of order is in order when
a woman has the floor,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-20
F1IRF.ELD-PHIPP5
 NUPTIALS

The marriage of Miss Phyllis Fairfield, daughter of NIr. and Mrs. John Fairfield of Haines, to MT. Oscar Phipps, was sOlemnized ar ;nree o'clock Wednesday after noon, March It, at the brides home. Reverend Emil L. Winter berger performed the ceremony.
 The bride, who was given in marriage by her father was charm ingly gowned in white tafIcta with c4flon trimmings. Her costume was completed by g fimy tulle veil. The groom was in full dress.
 Following the ceremony the brid- al party and the wedding guests were entertained at a wedding breakfast at Hotel Haiues, by Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Benson and Mrs C. Pressing At breakfast cougratu- Iatory speeches were made by Rev erend Emil Winterberger, Judge w.. s. StOdt, Homer O. Banta, and the briIc's father, John Fairfield. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.
 The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. II. o. Banta, Mrs. Pressing, MT. and Mrs. x. G. Hanson, AI. and Mrs. j. c. Morrison, Mir andM rs. s. Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs A. r. Me Lean, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. George Kas5O, Mrs. Charles Burlett, the Misses Beatrice Benson, Marion Thompson, Oua Jcrolamon, Marion Jerolamon, Fran ces Morris, Jean Morris, Nancy Dennis, Nellie Hopkins, and the Messrs. George Landy,M ilton Paint CT, ". B. stout, Emil L. Winter berger. J. J. Rath, Walter L. Lahey, C. A. Saddler, s. Opkins, W. Hack worch, c. A. Chamberlain, Bruce Brown, Neil Steadham, F. S. Trump, Eugene Papiu, c. Pfiefer.