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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
FACTORY HANDS ARE
TO HEAR A LECTURE

David Ross, Springfield man who
is taking active part in the safety
first campaign that is now being car
ried on throughout the country, will
be a speaker tomorrow afternoon in
the Moline Y NJ c. A. Views project
ed upon a screen will illustrate Mr.
ROss's lecture. The lecture will start
at in the afternoon, and admission
will be by tickets, which have been
distributed in all Moline and East Mo-
line factories. 1t is announced that
men can bring their wives if they so
desire. All boys more than Is years
old are eligible to attend.
That the workingman's compensa-
ton law, however beneficial it may be
to those unfortunate enough to meet
with accident or misfortune, cannot
in any manner make up for losses in
CURED by workmen through careless
ness, will be Mr. Ross's theme. The
Workman's Compensation Law In Re
lation to Accident Prevention" is the
topic upon which the Springfield man
will speak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
MRS. RASMUSSEN TO BE
ST. LOUIS DELEGATE

Rock Island friends will be inter-
ested in word from California that
Mrs J. C. Rasmussen, formerly of this
city, has been elected one of the dele
gates from California to the national
democratic convention at ST Louis.
The women vote in California and
Mrs. Rasmussen has become one of
their accomplished and effective
spokesman" She has been a mem
Der of the state central committee.
and is the only woman from north
ern California chosen to attend the
st. Louis convention. Her election
was unanimous. Three women were
chosen from southern California, after
contests. At the annual banquet of the
Iroquois club of San Francisco, Feb.
%, Mrs. Rasmussen was the only wo-
man speaker, appearing with eX-Gov-
ernor Walsh of Massachusetts and
other notable men. For some years the
San Francisco women interested in
civics have met regularly in their
Wednesday morning club and she has
been one of the leading members. Mrs.
Rasmussen, former photographer here
and in San Francisco before the fire,
is now connected with the growing
moving picture interests in the state.
Mrs. Rasmussen, it is hoped, will visit
the tri-citieS after the convention in
St. Louis in June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
NEW JERSEY MAN
AND POLICE MEET
O. VI. Johnson is Pulled From His
Berth and After He Finds What
It's All About He Explains.

WestbOund passenger No. drew
into the Thirty-first street station Of
the Rock Island lines shortly after
midnight last night. 1t was immed-
lately surrounded by squad of Rock
Island patrolmen.
They had the name Of the Pullman
and the berth in which the object of
their search was supposed to be sleep
ing. They entered the car. A patrol
mans club raped heavily on the edge
of the berth. A loud snore was the
response. Others reposing in the
arms of Morpheus, whose slumber was
not so deep, awakened. Many peered
out from the folds of the curtains. The
patrolman raped again.
Hey, in there" the policeman yelled
"Huh?" came the sleepy reply.
Mr.. 0. NJ. Johnson, Orange, n. J.?"
the minion asked.
"Uh- huh"
"C'mon outa there, then"
"WhaZat?"
We want you" the copper ordered.
Our hero, O. NJ. Johnson, peered
from behind the curtains. He saw a
couple OF bluecoats and exclaimed:
Me-"
Hurry up. Put your rags on. Train
only stops couple of minutes" the
coppers ordered.
I'm going TO Denver. What do you
want?"
Put 'em on and we'll tell you"
Johnson complied, placing himself
at the painful duty of dressing in an
upper berth. When he stepped in the
aisle the coppers placed this telegram
in front of him:
Arrest o. NJ Johnson, on No. 5.
Running away from family in Orange,
n. j." 1t was sent from Bureau, H.
Johnson INDUCED in a long hearty
laugh, making the police feel rather
embarrassed, By this time a large
sized audience was witnessing the
performance, row of heads from up
per and lower berths projecting from
the curtains.
Finally Mr.. Johnson produced let
tiers showing the police that he was
only going to Denver for his health
and that his entire family and the
fanny physician had placed their O.
X. on the trip. Then he explained to
the police that he had been talking
with fellow passenger who had got
ten off the train at Bureau and that he
might have misunderstood him when
they were talking of his trip. The
patrolmen left. Mr.. Johnson climbed
/ back into his berth.
Today the local police are wonder
ing if somebody in Bureau, H., is en-
joying pleasant laugh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC
SCARE FOR MOLINE

A typhoid fever epidemic is threat
ening Moline. Thirteen cases have
been reported and nine more cases.
which physicians think will develop
into typhoid, are under observation,
bringing the total up to % City Chem
list Fritze and Dr. H. s. Bennett have
been conducting an investigation. The
city water has been tested both locally
and at the University of Illinois, and
found to be absolutely pure and safe
Two sources have been traced and one
of these remedied. 1t was found that
employees in some of the factories had
been drinking raw river water. Most
Of the factories pump raw water for
general use, but have artesian wells
for drinking purposes. The raw river
water is sometimes colder and tastes
better than the artesian water and en-
ployes have shown a preference for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
MOLINE SECURES
IN IOWAFACTORY
Nuscatine Manufacturing Company
viii Remove Its Plant to Plow
City-TO Use Otis Building.
BOOSTER COMMITTEE SCORES
Seed and Grain Grader and Cleaner is
Product Which Recently Organized
Concern Markets.

Another factory for Moline was the
announcement that went forth from
the Greater Moline Committee rooms
today The Merkelbach Manufactur-
ing company, was recently formed in
Muscatine, Iowa, has arranged to re-
move its plant to Moline, and hope is
to have the factory in operation there
some time next week. Through eff
forts Of the Greater Moline commit
tee and with the assistance of T. E.
Lunden the Otis building at Second
avenue and Seventeenth street has
been secured as temporary home for
the new industry. A. j. Merkelbach,
who is the senior member of the firm,
stated that intention of he and his as
sociates. William Scheesley, is to erect
a new building of their own some time
next summer.
Product of the company is a seed
and grain grader and cleaner, said to
be the greatest machine of its kind
on the market. 1t was invented by
Thomas Merryfield of Muscatine, who
was later associated with a man named
Fish in its sale Lacking capital to
push the sales original owners sold
out to Messrs. Merkelbach and Shoes
ley, the former having so much faith in
the future success of the enterprise
that he disposed of his interest in the
Iowa Culvert and Sheet Metal COM
pany, of which he was president and
general manager, to become associated
with Mr.. Sheesley.
To Employ 100 Men.
1t is the hope Of the concern to soon
have 100 men on the job all the year
around. The company is not incor-
porated at present, but organization
will be effected as soon as the rush
in getting established is over. The
name will probably be changed at that
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
CHARLOTTE CASWELL
WILL BE BURIED HERE

The remains of Mrs. Charlotte Cas-
well, colored, So years of age, who
passed away Wednesday in Chicago,
arrived in Rock Island today. The
body was taken to the home OF E. Col
den, 500 Sixth street Mrs. Caswel was
formerly a resident here. Her hus-
band, John CasWell, survives. Fu-
neral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 at the Mckinley
chapel. Rev. Mr.. Saunders officiating
Interment will be in Chippiannock
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
RETIRED SOLDIER
IS VICTIM OF GAS;
THOUGHT
John II irt, Formerly Stationed mt Rock
Isla nd Arsenal, Found Dead in
Cabin in Moline.
TWO ifETs OF STOVE LEFT OPEN
DiscoI cry is Made By a Neighbor-
Why He Should Want to Kill
Mystery to Friends.

Lift less body of John Hirt, for
mer soldier at the Rock Island ar
senaL vas found in the small struc-
ture he called his home and where
he hnd lived alone Tor some time. at
rear CT 2+1 Second street, Moline, at
10 thfs morning. Two open gas Jets on
The stove showed death to be due to
asphvx!ation,
Tho discovery was made at 10 this
morn ing by q member OF the August
Mey family. who live at front Of the
lot. The body was cold and lifeless.
and death had evidently come early
last evening. Hirt was sitting in a
brOhiing position, his legs crossed
over the gas stove and his head bur
led in his arms. Hirt had not been
seer since early the previous even
ing and this prompted investigation.
Everything points to the suicide
theIJry, it was stated at the coroner's
Office. Coroner r. c. J. Meyer was
call ed when the body was discovered,
as was Or. H. a. Beam, county ply
sidian. An inquest was conducted in
ths Esterdahl establishment this at
ter noon, starting at 2.
What prompted what appears to
have been an act of self-destruction
is not known. Hirt had been in his
usual spirits when last seen by the
My family last evening, and has
ne yer been heard, as far as is known,
10 have made any threats to take his
o55n life He was 80 years old and had
be en- retired from active service in
ii army for two years. Previous to
Il at time he was on the Rock Island
arsenal for considerable period. The
nc use in which he died had been built
specially for him when he retired
fnlm the island, with a pension for
lie.
Brother and Sister Survive.
Only surviving relatives, as far as is
Known, are a brother and sister in
{ hio. Coroner Meyer is endeavoring
u reach them by wire and no arrange
r1ents viii be made till it is ascer-
aimed whether they can be located.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
LONGFELL0W PARENT-TEACHER
MEETING.

A largely attended and excellent
meeting of the Parent-Teachers' asso-
citation of Longfellow school was held
yesterday afternoon in the school
house when plans were discussed for
a minstrel show to be put on at the
gymnasium some time in May. Miss
Lydia Hut resigned as chairman of
the social committee and Mrs. Earl
Mahaffey was chosen to fill the va
cancy, Mrs August Hanson being add
ed to the committee. The hostesses of
the afternoon; Mesdames Woeber,
John Day, William Moody, William
Gauley and ]. T. Bodeen served lunch.
The association will meet April IA in
the school. The committee in charge
of the Martha Washington tea and
parcel post sale held last month re-
ported $55 cleared from the affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
CARS ARE TIED UP;
WAGON LOSES WHEEL

At 1880 this morning wagon be-
longing to the Sylvan Ice company
and loaded to the guards with crystal,
broke down on the south car tracks on
Fifth avenue at Twenty-siXth street,
Rock Island, when a rear wheel came
off, because of a lost burr. Fifteen
minutes was required to repair the
damage so that the wagon could be
removed from the track In the mean
time five cars stood waiting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
Democratic Committee Meeting.

Members of the Rock Island demo-
cratic township committee al request
ed to meet at Turner hall at O'Clock
Tuesday evening, March II, 1915, to
make proper arrangements for the
nomination Of township ticket.
A c. EDWARDS, Chairman.
MARK NJ HARDER, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
WILLIAM AND VASHTI
LOSE TO MUSCATINE
Especial to The Argus.)

Muscatine, Iowa, March 1.-THE
fast Y. NJ C. A. team of this city,
claimants to the independent state
championship, last night defeated the
William and Vashti quintent, Aledo,
Little Eighteen" champs, by score
of 80 to 80 The contest was hard
fought and close throughout. Vashti
has asked for return game, to be
played in Aledo. Suman, member
of the Aledo team, is a Muscatine boy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
Special to Run On Three Roads

Announcement was made at the
Greater Iowa committee headquarters
at Davenport today that the federal
good roads special train. which will
be taken through Iowa, will go over
the lines Of the C. r. l. & P, and the
c. B. &. @. railroads, in addition to
the Northwestern. which announced
earlier in the week that it would ac-
commodate the train. The committee
expects to secure consent of other
railroads to carry the special train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
LADIES' AID BUSINESS SESSION.

Ladies' Aid society Of the First
Methodist church met for a business
session yesterday afternoon in the
home of Mrs. r. C. Clarke, 1913 Nine
teenth street, spending the time sew
ing and transacting such matters as
came before the meeting. Mrs Clarke
served refreshments in the late after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

Ihirty-eighth street. Fourteenth to
Eighteenth avenue, estimated cost.
Sl,l6e. Final order of confirmation was
entered by Judge n. A. Larson for
sewer and watermains ON Fifteenth
street, from Third to Fourth avenues,
Silyis. Cost is $766.64.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
FARMERS OUT TO
SECURE MEMBERS
Executive Committee of Improvement
Association Proposes Active
Campaign.
MUCH SENTIMENT IS AROUSED
Plan for Employing Crop Expert Meet.
ing With Support in All Parts
OF the County.

Meeting of the executive committee
of the Rock Island County Farm I'm
provement association was held yes
terday afternoon at the court house.
Plans for increasing the scope of the
leagues usefulness were considered.
1t was decided to institute an active
campaign for members. The fee is s.
a year, the members signing for a
three-year period. 1t is the primary
aim of this organization to secure the
services of a crop expert for Rock Is
land county and the work of obtaining
funds for this laudable purpose is now
being pushed.
In most of the rural sections of the
county sentiment has already been
worked up relative to the Importance
of this project Under the plan OF
organization of the league. each town
ship selects one representative TO the
board of directors, who govern the as
S0ciatiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
Brother and Sister Survive.
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Guy r. Hays, Rock Island, was
Jgiven 10 days in the county Jail this
morning by Judge \. A. Larson ON a
charge Of contributing to the depend
'ency Of his child. Samuel Raymond,
also Of this city, was given the same
sentence for contributing to the de-
Hnquency Of his children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11
Officers of League.

The league was recently permanent
ly organized by the selection Of the
following officers:
Presidents. L. WOODBURY..
Vice president-G. T. Harris.
Secretary-Frank Sherman.
Treasurer-J. L. Vernon.
Executive committee-E. NJ. D.
Breaker. John Eckhardt, Tom Curtis,
c. J. Searle and DR.. R. c. J. Meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-11

All the news all the time-The
Argus
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-08
Rev. Austin Luther Parks.

Rev Austin Luther Parks, for Il
years pastor of the congregational
church Of this city. has passed away
at his home in Red!ands, Cal He
| came to Gardiner to accept his first
pastorate when a young man and was
ordained here Feb. >. 1864. III health
forced him to resign in 1881 and re-
moved to California The following
is from the Redland Daily Facts:
Rev. Austin Luther Park, resi-
dent of Redlands since 1885, and aged
10 years died Christmas day and was
buried sunday Surviving members
of the immediate family are son,
Austin I. Park. cashier of the Citi-
zens National Bank, and two daugh-
ters. Misses Agnes H. and Alma l..
The most active part Of Mr.. Park S
life was spent in the Congregational
ministry. Since coming to RedlanGs
he had served merely as supply
Years was given to Gardiner Maine
Il service of very unusual length and
one that was Of large use to the people
served.
Living Il retired life here. yet Mr..
Park gave some time to various actiVi-
ties. He was for several years vice
president OF the First National Bank,
and served in the same capacity with
the Domestic Water Co. He engaged
also in orange growing. the family
home being at l30 Terrace avenue
Although making his permanent
home in this state in 1885, decedent
was one of the strong, adventurous
spirits who was attracted to California
when gold was discovered, and played
a not inconspicuous part in the history
of those days. With other men who
saw the necessity for vigorous meas
ureS in the support of law and order
and in the putting down of the ele-
ments of the citizenship which stood
for outla WY and the excesses incident
10 the gold rush. Mr.. Park took part
in the organization of the famous
Vigilance Committee of 81 and served
with the other men of strong purpose
and Of virile moral fibre who were in
d great crisis willing to back their
convictions with the necessary meas
ures of force"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-08
CHURCH NOTICES

First Church of Christ: Scientist: Ser
vices at 1915 a. Nj. Subject of lesson
sermon, Sacrament" testimonial meet
ing at 7.30 p. NJ. Wednesday.
Mrs Elizabeth Higgins of Watervile
chapel Sunday at go P. NJ.
Winter street Free Baptist church, Rev.
prayer service in vestry;. 1890. morning
worship with sermon by the pastor; sub
ject, 'Some New Things special choir
singing; 114J. Sunday school hour; new
members Welcomed 6.15. workers confer
ence in vestry: :. evening worship in au-
"Giowing Heart" chorus singing; come
and enjoy the male quartet; stay to the
after meeting.
Universalist church, Rev. Horatio g.
Mann pastor: The regular service of
worship will be held Sunday morning at
1880 O'Clock: The first of series of SER
mons on The Reception of Christian
preached last Sunday. but which he post.
poned for another subject on account of
the inclement weather, will be delivered
tomorrow. The Sunday school session
will be held at 11.45 O'Clock. Every mem
Der of the Sunday school should make a
be rehearsal of the music to be given
at the Rally day service a week from
tomorrow. An important meeting of the
Women's Auxiliary will be held Tuesday
afternoon 1t 230 o'clock in the vestry Of
the church and a full attendance is
urged
Methodist Episcopal church. Highland
avenue, Herbert S. Dow minister: 1880.
morning worship with sermon by the
pastor: subject, present Truths music
by vested choir; u NJ, Sunday school
mems class meets in auditorium. o. B.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-08
HEATH POST AND
RELIEF CORP S
INSTALLATION

Heath Post. No. S, and Heath Relie1
Corps held a joint installation OF om-
GERS Friday evening at G. A. X. hall'
George E. Joy acting as installing Of
ficer for the Post and Mrs. Marie Cole
of Auburn for the Relief Corps. An
interesting musical and literary pro
gram was enjoyed and a bounti1ol
supper served at the conclusion OF the
ceremonies. The following were IN
stalled for the Post: Commander
John T. Grant; senior vice command
er. L. H. Merrill; Junior vice COM
mander, James r. Peacock, quarter
master George W. Gardiner: chaplain
John w. Howe: officer of the day, }.
c. Meader: officer OF the guard, u. W.
Cross; adjutant, George +. JOY; ser
geant major. Daniel Noyes; quarter
master sergeant. ID. NJ. Dale
The officers installed for the keitei
Corps were: Pres, Theresa Young
Vice Pres. Mabel Libby; Chap. Flor
ence Greenleaf: Sec Blanche Green
law; Treas, Lena Larrabee; Coilo''
Lizzie Peaslee: guard, Madelia keehe'
past president Alice Rates; plahls''
Minnie Wakefield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-08
Art Club Banquet

ON Thursday evening. Jan. 9Th. SO
members of the Art Club gathered al
the homo of Mrs. Bertie Clark, Mar
avenue, Gardiner. for their annual ban
quet. -it s o'clock the members gather.
90 around table fairly groaning with
the burden of good things heaped upon
il. Cold meats, salads. hot rolls. cakes
doughnuts, pUddings. tartS, cheese
olives and coffee made up menu
which was much enjoyed by ali pres
tnt.
After the banquet a ceremony of m
stallation made ready by one of tn.
members was carried out. The regula!
business meeting was then in order a,
which time three new members were
taken in. and the rest of the evening
was passed in a social way viii
speeches and music. Miss Edna Dow Of
NlScaSSet was present 10 enjoy the fes
tNitieS of the evening. Miss Dow is
one of the charter members Of the club
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-08

Harry Gallagher. a lad Of about 10
years of age. who lives with his grand
parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles Kit
tredse of this city. had very narrow
escape from serious injury Friday
noon. Young Gallagher had been TAX
ing ride on the seat with the driver
of a delivery sleigh belonging to the
Cash Market. The driver went into his
home on Water street few minutes
leaving the lad alone with the horse.
1t is thought that the boy caught up
the reinS which started the horse up
Water street on the run. At the cor
ner of Union and Water streets the
sleigh came in contact with the curb
ing of the sidewalk which upset the
sleigh, violently throwing the lad from
the seat where he was hurled several
feet before striking the ground. Young
Gallagher was stunned from the force
Of the fall. having struck on his head
and was taken into Royals jewelry
store. where ii was found no bones
were broken and after short time the
young man was able to go home. He
received. however. bad bruise on the
forehead which was badly swollen. 1t
was a very fortunate escape. The
horse continued on its way up the
street with only the forward runners
OF the sleigh. it having parted when it
collided with the sidewalk. The animal
found its way to the stable without
causing any further trouble, although
the sleigh was damaged considerably.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-08
NISCELLANEOCS
SHOWER GIVEN
RANDOLPH MISS

Hiss E,fn McCarty was given q mis-
ctlaa-nl~ shower Thursday evening
i. 'ia hume Of Mrs. William Groder.
Randolph. Ii was merry party that
sah rcd 10 honor Miss McCarty on
r. occasion OF her approaching nup-
,a.s TIL" rooms We're prettily decor
a'a.i wan cIpids. hearts and bells and
a4.hc.oG@ luncheon served. Mrs. Guy
Hs,haW4. assisted in receiving.
Anon, hose present We're Miss Clara
ieAW.s". Mrs. Edith Mcdonald. Mrs.
N-ars4 NcNIpllen. Mrs. Guy Hathaway,
vs. l4n"a DAWSON, AIRS. William La
~ Mn. G"ur.ec Ring. Mrs. Mary
Gosc.H tir- Sadie Mcllvane. Mrs.
i1cy pup'iNe. Mrs. Katherine Della
ary Mis- pvna Staples. Miss Helen
Mmcroy Miss Cora LaMontague. Mrs.
ltaa Rankin, Mrs. Lena Clary, Mrs.
Lew.S i. Cheney. Mrs. Mae Glidden,
Mrs Thomas Gingrow. Mrs. William
Gnsr0n. Mrs. Walter Gingrow. Miss
Vary Gincrow. Miss Ruth Demerse.
N.SS Nyr1 GuWan, Mrs Amanda Tur-
Co"e. Mr. Emma Rouilard. Mrs. Sa-
es Aih"c, Miss Kate Dolan, Miss Ruth
Mcguire Miss Maggie kieran. Miss
Marion Fa.rand Mrs. Lillian Lewis.
mss Carrie Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-01-08
A Fish Story

This being Friday somebody thought
that a fish story would TT in pretty
well and so started the report that the
reservoir on the hill was being clean
cd out and that about bushel and a
half Of fish rad been found. The only
part of the story that was true. how
ever, was the fact that the reservoir
was on the hill. 1t is not being cleaned
out and no fish have been found and
proba bly, would not be if it were clean
ed. Cobpossee stream water at times
does have peculiar taste and this is
one of the times. The new filter when
in operation will overcome this and
the water be equal to any. Supt. Souie
of the Water District has been busy
nearly all day long replying to in
quiries as to the conditions and thus
far has exhibited the patience of Job.