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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Patrick Griffin returned to hi

Patrick Griffin returned to his
home at Creston Monday after visit
ing mere for few days. Pat took
a lot of mighty good show corn home
with him to show the people of Cres-
ton what they are raising in Decatur
county this year, as we have much
better corn crop than Union county. y
Mrs. Sarah Robinson, of Leon, and
Mrs. J. B. Robinson, of Morgan
township, departed Monday for
Wray, Colorado, for visit with rela-
tives after which they will go to Gill
lette, Wyoming, to make thei home.
Mr.. ]. B. Robinson departed for Gill
lette with his car of stock and goods
Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02
Gainesville 13-LeOn II.

The girls basket ball team from
Gainesville played on the Leon
grounds last Saturday, the Leon girls
winning by the score of 13 to IL. A
short time ago our girls were defeat
ed at-Cainesville, the score being II
to IA. Both games were warmly
contested. However, the friendliest
of feelings prevailed. Leon will be
glad to meet Gainesville in other
sDOrts
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-11-02

Order cut nowers and forat de-
signs from Q. E. Hall, local agent Of
Lozier, OF Des Moines, at The Re
porter Office. Orders sent By phone
or mail, but order as early a. posst-
BILE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
MILAN.

Mrs. G. I. Verbeck of Long Beach,
Cal. Mrs. J. ". Bailey, and Miss Luz
cinda NcNeekin of Coal Valley, Ill.
DR.. and Mrs Souter of Grinnell, Iowa,
were recent visitors with Mrs. Susan
Walker and family.
The Misses Amanda Habeck and
Martha Siebenhorn of Two Rivers,
Wis. are spending a week with Mr..
and Mrs. ". r. Caldwell of Rural and
Milan friends.
Allan Eddy and Ralph Shinstrom
and two friends motored TO Galesburg
Monday.
". B. Walters has purchased the
Phil Zahn lots on Fourth street.
Mrs. j. s Mccoy Of Marion, Iowa.
visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. H Crisswell
Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. II. z. Griffin and daughter of
Moline and Miss Alice Graffin of Jo-
liet spent Sunday with the Misses
Carna CHAN.
Mrs. Frank Irwin and Mrs. Will
liam Wilson of Reynolds were the
guests of Mrs. Belle Ferns Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mrs White of Andover was a Milan
visitor Tuesday.
James Hynes came from Pennsylva-
MIA Monday to see his daughter Faye,
who is i'll in a Moline hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
SALUTES THE COURT;
PAYS FOR CONTEMPT

Dear is the price of experience. and
the person that tries to tell John
Hough that ignorance is bliss" has
anything but an easy job on his hands,
and John has a perfectly good reason
for doubling the veracity of the adage.
The way of il all amounts to this
John said "Howdy-do" TO Police Mag
istrate c. j. Smith this morning and
paid $40 for the greeting. Isn't that
reason enough?
In the start of Johns trouble he
had acquired an extra big load of JOY
juice with the result that he was jug
ged for while. This morning he was
arraignei before Magistrate Smith TO
answer 10 the charge of drunkenness.
Feeling amiable enough after a good
nights sleep, John thought it good
taste to speak to friends and acquain-
tances about him. AS he was taken
before the court he thought he recog-
nized the dignitary and so he said
"Howdy. Judge" For reply the mag
istrate said Ten and costs for con-
tempt Of court" And now Johns re-
Vising his speaking list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
PERSONAL POINTS

2 A. W. Peterson, general manager of
the Waterloo QoWa) Evening Courier,
was q Rock Island visitor today.
Hubbard Dooley. 2402 Seventh ave-
nue., who was a member of the mill
tary training camp at Plattsburg, \.
Y, has returned home. He was in the
infantry service and enjoyed the ex-
perience greatly, though he said there
was much work and little play Mr.
DOOley may later decide to join the
American ambulance service with the
French army with the idea of remain
ing in the work six months or more.
Stephen J. Murphy, 1926 Sixteenth
street. a passenger conductor on the
Rock Island road. was taken seriously
i'll last night at Peoria, out of which
city he runs. He was rushed to a hos
pital for an operation. Mrs. Murphy
and son Lawrence left last night for
Peoria on receipt of news OF Mr..
Murphy's illness. His condition is re-
ported as critical.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rolf of Hoyle-
ton. Ill, came last evening for an over
Sunday visit with their son, Rev. F.
J. Rolf and family. 1116 Twelfth street
MIR. and Mrs. William Rolf, Jr., re-
turned today to their home in Pekin
Mrs F. j. Rolf Mr. Rolf was organ
sOloist last evening al a concert given
in the German Evangelical church.
]. H. McGarvey Of Springfield is in
the city to remain until after the pri-
mary election.
Simon Goldburg, formerly of Rock
Island, now a prominent New York
business man, is spending a few days
in the old town, having dropped in
after a short sojourn at West Baden
for the benefit Of his health
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Neal, 1910 Thir-
teenth avenue, have gone TO the lakes
of Wisconsin on a fishing trip. They
will stop in Chicago enroute home to
attend the major league ball games.
Miss Dorothy Larson, 1901 Second
avenue, and Miss Eva Anderson OF
Moline have gone to Kewanee for a
visit.
Miss Caroline Huber. 2917 Sixth av-
enue. has returned from an extended
visit in Columbus, Omaha, and Falls
City, Neb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
IGOE WINS OVER
POLITICAL FOEMEN

Chicago, Sept. Judge Frederick
A Smith in the circuit court today de-
clined to grant an injunction restrain
ing the Cook county election board
from submitting the name of Michae ell
L. Igoe. democratic candidate for rep
resentatiye TO the Illinois general as
sembly from the Fifth senatorial dis
trict, to the voters at the primary cleo
ton. Sept Is.
The petition for injunction was
signed by John Deininger of Chicago,
who alleged that Ig0e, if nominated
and elected. could not legally hold the
office because he is at present an as
sistaut United States district attorney.
1t Developed at the hearing that the
ballots bearing Mr.. IgOe's name have
already been printed. Judge Smith
held that the petition for an injunction
had been led too late and that If Mr.
Ig0e is nominated and elected and
later disqualified il will be the duty
Of the Illinois general assembly to act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL
CONCERT ONE OF MUCH MERIT.

A concert program out of the or
binary and in fact one OF the best
/ ever given here, was presented last
evening at the German Evangelical
church under the auspices of the
Mems society Milton Blaul, baritone
soloist in the First Evangelical church
of Burlington, William Rolf, organist
of Pekin, Gabriel Gernaey, violinist,
Mrs Arthur Burial, soprano, and the
Rock Island Maennerchor were the
entertainers that so delighted the
audience that filled to overlooking the
church cdifice. Miss Grace Shear act
ed as accompanist for Mr.. Gernaey
and for several numbers for Mr.. Blaul.
II is difficult to discriminate as to
the numbers presented for all were
well given. Mr.. Blaul has a wonder
full big voice which he uses admirab-
~. Mr. Rolf is a master on his in
strument. the organ, and both Mrs.
Burial and Mr.. Gernaey were in ex-
cellent voice and form. By special
request Mr.. Gernaey gave an extra
number. PLAYING "A Perfect Day" and
Mr.. Blaul by special request sang
Nearer My God TO Thee" in addition
TO the following program:
Organ--3elected -...... William Rolf
Solo-"A Dream of Paradise" .<
........... Mrs. Arthur Burial
Male chorus
al "Hinauszum Valid"
b. Water Rhein"
Rock Island Maennerchor.
Organ-SeIected ...... William Rolf
Baritone solo
al The Cretan" ........... Elliott
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
HAVE TEUTONS IN
SACK ON SOMME
Such Is the Opinion Held by Officers
OF the British Army Fighting I'm
France.

With The British Army in France,
Sept. 3, tvia London, Sept Z. 4:45
a. m. THE British feel that their up
hill work in this latest offensive is
over, with the exception of the taking
of Ginchy. From the Somme to
Thiepval the Germans now have been
blasted out of their old positions.
This is not the only point in our
favor said a British staff officer.
The Germans chose their ground
when they built this line of fortifica-
tions. When the British first smash
ed through, the Germans said that we
were in a sack. But we have made an
opening in that solid line of defense
as a start in our plans. 1t is the
Germans now who are in a sack
IF we prefer to end the summer
offensive and wait for spring, we shall
have quadrupled the number of guns
and so much ammunition that we
shall have to keep up daily a battle
OF guns on four times the length of
the present front in order to con-
sumo the supplies arriving daily
across the channel Why, our pres
ent position on the Somme means
simply that we could kill two Ger
mans to every Briton the Germans
kill"
ne ASSOCIATED Press correspond
ent, who has been a year with the
army, in his goings and coming meets
many officers and soldiers One of the
striking things to him is how often
some gain which elates the army does
not elate either the British or the
French public. Again, the public en-
thuses over some event which the
army opinion regards as incidental
to the days work.
The British and French successes
this week had an extraordinary effect
on both armies. Go over and see
the French" said the British officer,
''if you want to see an army with its
head in the air"
Not even the rainy weather can
dampen the high spirits of both arm
les. The many new highways which
the British build and the new rail-
ways have saved transports from be-
ing mired. Supplies have gone up as
usual through the storms on schedule
time.
Whether private soldier or general,
if you ask them when do you think
the war will be over?" you get no
opinion of any possible conclusion
short of next summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
METHODISTS AFTER
100000 FOR PENSION

Springfield, ILL.,. Sept. IA cam
paign for 100000 to complete a fund
of half million for pensions for re-
tired ministers was launched here to-
day by the Illinois Methodist confer
ence, which began it's 93rd annual
meeting yesterday. Last year 100000
was raised.
The second day of the conference
began at $50 o'clock with a business
session. Bishop John Hamilton, chan
cellor of the American university at
Washington, d. c., delivered the prin-
cipal address of the morning, speak
ing on the work of the university.
Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chica-
go, resident bishop of this conference.
arrived this morning to sit with the
cabinet. He will speak at a banquet
tomorrow night. This afternoon Rev.
P. p. Mavety of Cincinnati was to
speak at the Freedman's society ami
versary.
All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
DEAD ON
HIS FEET

GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsul-
ss will bring new life and quickly re-
lieve that stopped-up congested feel
ing. They will thoroughly cleanse
and wash out the kidneys and blad-
der and gently carry of the Ill effects
of excuses of all kinds. The healing.
soothing oil soaks right into the walls
and lining OF the kidneys and expels
the poisins in your system. Keep your
kidneys In good shape by daily use OF
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Capsules
and you will have good health. Go to
YOUR druggist at once and secure q
package OF this time-honored. world
wide remedy. II is not patent medi-
cine" 1t is passed upon by U. 8. gov
eminent chemists and declared pure
before coming into this country. GOLD
MEDAL is the pure. original Haariem
oil. imported direct from the ancient
laboratories in Holland where 10 10 the
national household remedy OF the
sturdy Dutch. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box. Accept
no substitute. Your druggist will
gladly refund your money II not as
represented.-lAdv1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
fYB11of
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.


For express. call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Jamison Towel Supply company,
towel, apron and coat service. Phone
Moline 5S1
On next Monday at 1870 there will
be a Burlington Way meeting in Garth
age, Hancock county, for the purpose
of rerouting the parent trail. 1t is
believed that Burlington, Weaver, Fort
Madison, East Fort Madison, Nauvoo
and Hamilton will make an organized
effort to route the highway through
their cities, instead of by way of Keo-
kuk, as that city does not seem
to take much interest in the matter.
At the meeting of Ammo grotto last
evening at Masonci temple, plans were
made for a big ceremonial session on
Oct. 10. An effort will be made to Sc.
cure a class of one hundred candi-
dates. Otto Hildebrandt, monarch of
the grotto, returned to the city from
Chicago to attend the session last eve
ming.
Thomas Burtchaell, deputy sheriff,
who has been quite i'll for several days,
has gone to Chicago for a medical ex-
animation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
DES MONIES IN GRIP
OF AUTO SPEEDERS

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. Police
redoubled their efforts today to arrest
reckless automobile drivers, follow
ing three overnight accidents which
caused the death of one man and Sc
we're injury to two young women. The
accidents brought death toll in the
last week to four and the number OF
injured to approximately a score. City
off Gals today put men to work widen
ing dangerous corners, while evidence
was being prepared for presentation
to a county grand jury in the hope OF
indicting "habitually reckless drivers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
100000 BAD EGGS
DESTROYED IN IOWA

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept More
Man 300, 900 Iowa eggs have been con-
fiscated and destroyed by the state
dairy and food commission during the
past year. according to an announce
ment today by W. b. Barney, state
dairy and food commissioner. MIR.
Barney said Chicago dealers will pay
from 81 % to 200 more for Iowa eggs
than another brand Recent efforts OF
dealers in other states 10 ship eggs to
Iowa and then rebill them 10 Chicago
have been stopped by interstate com
merce commission authorities, the
commission said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
Swan John Seine.

Swan John Seine, 81 years of age,
died at 7:15 last evening at his home,
719 Twelfth street, following an ILL
ness of six months with typhoid pneu-
monia and complications. He was born
in Sweden April 1, 1859. He was unit
ed in marriage in his native land to
Miss Hilda Josephine Nelson, Nov. II
1882. In 1884 the couple emigrated to
America. He settled III Rock Island
in 1896 and had made his home here
since. Up until the time of his illness
Mr.. Seine had been employed at Rock
Island arsenal.
Besides his wife he leaves two chill
dren, Hilda and E. r., and four grand
children, all of this city. A brother in
Chicago, his aged father and two broth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07

Miss Stella Knapp, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. c. C. Lawrence of Muscatine
and George Kruger of Davenport.
son of Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Kruger of
this city were married at 8 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at parsonage of
Davenport First Presbyterian church,
Rev. Leroy Coffman officiating Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Parker were the at
tending witnesses. The bride wore a
suit of blue taffeta with a fancy blouse
and a dark blue hat. Mr. and Mrs
Kruger will reside on Brady street,
Davenport Mr.. Kruger is associated
with his father in business in this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
BRINTON IN CHICAGO
TO CLOSE CAMPAIGN

Chicago, Sept 7.-William b. Brin-
ton of Dixon, returned to Chicago to-
day to conclude his campaign for the
democratic nomination for governor.
He said he had made a canvass down
state and is confident he will carry 50
of the 102 counties in Illinois.
Cook county probably will decide
the contest between Governor Dunno
and myself" said Mr.. Brinton. IF
get the vote 1 expect in Cook county
| will Will"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
HIGH COST PRODUCE
rs PROBE OF JURY

Chicago, Sept. Federal investiga-
ton into the causes of the prevailing
high prices for fruit and vegetables,
was expected to be under way today,
with the organization of a federal
grand jury which was empanelled yes
terday.
: simultaneously with the announce
ment of possible criminal proceedings
as the result of the investigation came
the announcement Of commission mer-
chants and retailers that they expected
prices of many fruits and vegetables
to return soon to the level of last sum-
mer.
This, il was said today, would mean
a drop of so per cent or more for some
products.
Local merchants blame the drought,
with its attendants shortage of early
crops, for the high prices, but they
claim relief is in sight. Potatoes,
which have been retailing in this sec
ton for so and SIS cents peck, as
against 80 cents last season, are, ii
is said, soon to be down to normal,
and tomatoes, which today are selling
at Z to cents a pound, are to expe-
rience a similar tumble.
A comparison of retail prices for
Chicago and vicinity this year and last
is contained in the following:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
DFTLEFSON BURIED
AT COUNTY EXPENSE

The stranger found dead. victim of
alcoholism, in the Kennedy hotel
Tuesday, was buried at the expense
of the county in Chippiannock GEM
etery this afternoon. He registered
at the hotel as "Mr. Detlefson of
Iowa" What part of Iowa Detlefson
came from the authorities have failed
to learn. Neither is it known whether
he leaves any relatives His body
was held two days at the Wheelan IN
dertaking room, but was not identi-
fed or claimed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
Convicted ia 1914.

Ben Henderson and Walter Taylor,
ooth eolored, were convicted on a
charge OF burglary and larceny in the
Rock Island circuit court and on Nav
IL, 1914, were given indeterminate
sentences of from one TO 20 years at
Joliet. States Attorney r. f. Thomp-
son prosecuted the case and Peter
Meersman and Z. L. Eagle appeared
for the defense.
The defendants were charged with
breaking into the restaurant of Abra-
ham Greenburg, Moline, on March 8,
1914, and stealing pork chops. ham
burger, hams and steaks of the total
value of $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
HEARING EVIDENCE
IN JAIL INJUNCTION

Evidence on behalf of the county is
being submitted to Master in -Chancery
J. L. Haas in the Jail injunction case
this afternoon at the court house. The
complainants finished their case some
weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
Obituary
Funeral of Miller Infant.

The funeral of Eldon Cromwell, g.
months-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. o. A.
Miller, was held at 10 o'clock this
morning at the home, $50 Twenty
third street. Rev. o. T. Dwinell of the
First Methodist church, was in charge
of the services. Burial was in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07

county. and Ben Henderson. sentenced
from Rock Island. They are NEGROES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07

ers and two sisters in Sweden also
survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07

Organ-Selected ....-.. William Rolf
Soprano solo
a. II Hear Thrush at Eve"
b. Annie Laurie
Mrs. Arthur Burial.
Baritone solo
a BY the Waters of Babylon.
.......-.-...... Howell
b. Hear My Cry-O Lord"
............... Wooler
Milton BlauI. -. "
Organ-Selected ....... William Rolf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

....... William Rolf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-07
al BY the Waters of Babylon.

b. Hear My Cry-O Lord" .....
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29

the opinion of City Attorney Toomey.
 It was o'clock when Commission CT Hickey presented the name of Jo- seph v. Brennan. President Beck was upon his feet in an instant and want ed to know the necessity of haste in elect1ng a superintendent. He said such action was unnecessary, as MT. Bunnel held office until March 27. Commissioner Hickey advised the ap- pointment in order to allow the new Superintendent a chance to get a months training under the retiring Superintendent William H. Bunnen.
 Commissioner Cable presented the name of w. R. Palmer. Commis- sioner McElroy opposed the nonina- tion of Palmer and wanted Brennan to get the job owing to his experience in the department Commissi oner Beck said that Brennan was invalu- able to the city as a pharmacist but claimed that the latter was not duly capable of handling the important po- sition of Superintendent of the Poor. Beck then insisted that the other members in joint conference with Mayor Clark had previously agreed to give the appointment to Brennan. MT. Bunnell sat through the meeting but had no comment to make.
 One of the commissioners, who un- derstands the amount of work which Clerk Colt has to perform, said after the meeting that he should favor in- creasing the salary of the clerk to $1,- 200 a year
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
JUDGE WALSH TO BE SPEAKER FOR
 FRIENDLY SONS
Father Feefe, Mayor Dutton and Attorney Devine Al
 so Will Speak.

John J. Walsh Of Norwalk, judge of the common pleas court, will be the principal speaker at the banquet of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick at The Stratfield the evening of St Patricks day. The banquet this year promises to be the largest ever held by the society Ahoorney John H. Ca sey, president of the society, will be tOaStmaSter.
 Among the speakers will be Rev. William A. Keefe of P1ainfeld; Mayor Joseph Dutton of Bristol and Attorney Thomas F. Devfne ~f Waterbury.
 There vii be a number of guests including the honorary vice presidents of the society, Judge John F. Ryan of Litchf1eld who was the principal speaker at the last banquet, and Dan fel J. Clifford, exalted ruler of the Bridgeport lodge of Elks. Covers will be laid for at least 300 persons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-29
MIGRATORY BIRD LAW
 CONTINUES IN FORGE

Washington, Feb 29.-A mislead- ing statement has recently become current in newspapers of the Missis- sippi Valley and elsewhere. to the ef- feet that the Department of Agri- culture has suspended Jthe enforce ment of the Federal regulations un- der the Migratory Bird Law and by this means has enabled sportsmen, under State laws, to shoot wild fowl the coming spring.
 Under the Federal regulations as they now stand, the season on all mi gratory wild fowl is closed until next autumn throughout the Cnfted States Federal inspectors, and wardens are required, and others interested in the protection of wild fowl are requested to report to the Department of Agri- culture all eases of violations of the regulations, in order that proper ac- ton may be taken.
 The Department of Agriculture has no power to suspend the law or to pardon violations of the regulations. Doubtless the erroneous impression on which the newspaper statements are based, has grown out of the pen dency of litigation involving the con stitutionality of the Act of Congress approved March 4, 1913, under which the regulations were promulgated. The lower Federal courts disagreed as to the validity of the statute and the issue was carried to the Supreme Court of the United States. The case was argued in the Supreme Court in October, 1915, but has not been de- cided. Following the lower court decisions, Congress appropriated money for the purpose of continuing the enforcement of the law. The Department of Agriculture is bound to report to the Department of Justice violations of the regulations if the Supreme Court should declare the law constitutional All persons should, therefore, be warned of the danger they incur from failure to abide by the regulations.