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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-08
Presidents Report Exhaustive.

by Associated PreSS.)
Galesburg, H., June S.-The Angus
tana synod, the national body of the
Evangelical Lutheran church, opened
its 57th annual convention in the First
Lutheran church today and heard the
report of the president, Rev. l.. A.
johnson, D. d. of St. Paul, Mimi, in
which the exhaustiyely treated of the
activities of the church during the past
year.
He stated that the various educa-
tional institutions of the synod, Oh
which there are 10, are in prosperous
condition. Minnesota college at Min
neapolis, Mimi, has raised over
100000 for new buildings during the
year, and North Star college at War
rem, Mimi, has through the generosity
of it's friends and supporters, been
enabled to wipe out its enormous debt.
At Augustana college work has been
commenced on the new gymnasium,
which is to be 80 x 140, and will cost
upwards of $4,000. For the hospi-
tails at Moline, ILL.,, and Portland, Ore,
new buildings have been erected dur
ing the year, and Augustana hospital,
Chicago, ILL.,, expects to eXpend more
than a quarter Of million dollars for
new buildings this year. New instltu-
lions are in process OF erection IN
Marinette, Wis, and near Alexandria,
MINI. The Emmanuel Deaconess home
at Omaha, Neb., has collected large
amount of funds for new buildings at
this institution. Five pastors OF the
synod died during the year, the most
prominent of whom was Rev. Eric
Norelius, D. D., L. L. D., OF Vasa,
Mimi, who was a pioneer and one Of
the founders of the syond, and who
suggested the name "Augustana
which it now bears.
The reports of Augustana college
and Theological seminary were made
This institution which is owned and
controlled by the synod, is one OF the
oldest colleges in the state, founded in
1860. The various reports showed re-
markable progress by the institution
This institution is member OF the
North Central Association of Colleges
and is rated by the state university of
Illinois as one of the four leading col
leges in the state. In the reports 1t
was brought out that the institution
at Rock Island has property valued at
$500 900, with nearly 100000 produc-
tive funds. Not less than 135 students
were graduated from the institution
at the recent commencement, being one
of the largest classes in its history.
The total number of graduates now
numbers over $500. The board OF di-
rectors has recommended that an adj
ditional professorship be established
in the divinity school, and this recon-
mendation will. no doubt, be acted up
on favorably. The board also recon-
mends that fellowship OF $1,000 be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-08

For sale by Harper House Phar-
NANCY and other good druggists.
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Drop Immigrant HOmel

fight TO abolish the Swedish Luth-
eran Immigrant home in New York
city is said to be impending at the
convention. Delegates from the west
ern and middle west conferences are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
Opening Chaptera of this Story will Appear in
Next Wednesdays Issue of The Argus

The others echoed his sentiments
family. hesitatingly. for they were
abashed at what they saw in their
chiefs face and realized that words
were weak and meaningless.
Dan dared not trust himself to speak
He had many things to say to his sis
ter. but his throat ached miserably.
Natalie restrained herself only by the
greatest effort.
1t was Tom Slater who ended the
awkward pause by grumbling sarcas-
ticaIly:
IF all the young lovers are safely
ashore maybe us old men who built
the bridge can go and get something Ia
eat
Murray smiled at the girl beside him.
I'm afraid they've guessed our Sc
cret, dear"
secret Slater rolled his eyes.
There amt over couple thousand
people beside us that saw you pop the
question. / s'pose she was out OF
breath and couldn't say no."
Eliza gasped and fed to her brothers
arms.
Sis! Poor little Sis!'' Dan cried. and
two tears stole down his brown cheeks.
Isn't this-just greatT' Then the 9th
ers burst into a noisy expression of
their gladness.
Happy Tom regarded them all pessi-
unsteady. II feel bound to warn
you" he said at length, that marriage
is an awful gamble. 1t amt what 1t
seems"
1T isl" Natalie declared. It's bet
ter, and you know it,
1T turned out all right for me-" Tom
acknowledged. because l got the best
woman in the world. But"--he eyed
his chief accusingly-"I went about 1t
in a modest way. / didn't humiliate
her in public"
He turned impatiently upon his com
panions, still pouring out their babble
OF congratulations.
Come along, can't you" he cried.
land leave 'em alone? I'm dyspep-
tic old married man. but / used to be
young and affectionate. like Murray
After breakfast I'm going TO cable Mrs
Slater TO come and bring the kids with
her and watch her bedridden. invalid
husband build the rest OF this railroad
I'm getting chuck full of romance"
LIT has been a miraculous morning
for me-" said Murray after a time.
land the greatest miracle is-you.
dear"
This is just the way the story ended
in my book" Eliza told him happily
"our book"
He pressed her closer. "Yes. our
book, our bridge, our everything.
Eliza"
She hid her hlushing face against
his shoulder. then with thumb ard fin
ger drew his ear down TO her lips
Summoning her courage, she wits
pered:
Murray, dear. won't you call me-
Violet?"
THE END.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
RECORD OF THE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had in
Rock Island.

Look well to their record. What
hey have done many times in years
gone by is the best guarantee of flu
lIre results. Anyone with a bad back +;
my reader suffering from urinary
Toubles, from kidney ills, should ind
comforting words in the following
statement:
Mrs. NJ JamisOn, 441C Sixth ave
Tue, Rock Island, says: i suffered a
great deal from irregular action Of my
rldneys. / had severe backaches and
Z was hard 10 straighten up after
Ecoping. / was I'm misery when
started using Doan's Kidney Pills.
they soon made me feel better and
stronger, drove away the pains in my
PACK and regulated the action Of my
sidneys. statement given May IS.
912)
over two years later, Mrs. JamisOn
aid II have not noticed the slight
.st return Of kidney trouble sine
cans Kidney Pills cured me ] am
"A the hest OF health, and ] can now
10 my hoGsework with comfort"
Price, soc a. all dealers Don't sim
ply ask for q Kidney remedy-eet
Boan's Kidney PilIs-the Same that
6rs. s9m1soE has twice publicly rec
nmJnea>ied Foster Milburn Co, Props,
buffalo, n. Y-(AdT.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

into the colorless face upturned to his
until her eyelids huttered open, and
she managed to voice the words that
chung in her throat
I've always-Ioved you like thisr'
He gave a cry like that of a starving
man. She felt herself drawn against
him. But now he, too, was speechless.
Couldn't you see?" she asked
breatkIessly.
He shook his head. I'm such a
dreamer. I'm afraid it-can't be true.
I'm afraid you'll go away and-leave
me. You won't ever-will you, Eliza d?
l couldn't stand that" Then fresh re-
aliZation of the truth swept over him.
ecstasy.
Il thought you cared for Natalie"
she said softly after awhile.
1T was always you"
"Always?"
Always
She turned her lips TO his and lifted
her entwining arms.
The breakfast gong had called the
men away before the two figures far
out upon the bridge picked their way
slowly TO the shore. The Salmon was
still flooded with hurryinG masses OF
ice. as ii would continue TO be for sew
eral days, but it was running free.
The channel in front of the glacier was
open.
Blaine was the first to shake O'Neil's
hand. for the members OF Murray's
crew held aloof in some embarrass-
ment
It's perfect piece of work. said
he. II congratulate YOU"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

He could feel her trembling wretch
cdly.
There's no danger. none whatever"
ne said soothingly. Nothing can hap
pen
You don't know. The bridge has
never been tried The ice is batteriuE.
at Il and that jam-if it doesn't burst
But it will. 1t can't last much
longer"
Its rising
ITO be sure. but the river will over
flow the bank"
Please" she urged. ''You can do
no good here I'm afraid"
He stared at her in the same incred-
ulous bewilderment; some impulse deep
within him was struggling for express
sion. but he could not find words to
frame it. His eyes were oddly bright
as be smiled at her.
Wont you go ashoreT' she begged.
It'll take you back, of course, but
want to stay and see
'Then-Ill stay"
Eliza Her name burst from his
lips in a tone that thrilled her. out
with it came a sudden uprOar from the
they saw that the ice barrier was Civ
ing way. The pressure had become ir-
reSiStible. AS the Salmon had risen
the ice haG risen also. and now the mar
row throat was belching its contents
forth. The chaos or upended bergS
was being torn apart; over 1t and
through it burst n deluge which filed
the valley with the roar Of a mighty
| cataract Clouds of spray were in the
air; broken masses were leaping and
somersaulting; high up on the shore
were stranded foes and fragments left
in the wake of the moving body. On
ward it coursed. clashinS and grinding
! along the brittle face of the glacier:
| over the elder tops beyond the bend
| they could see it moving faster and
/ faster. like the crest of n tidal wave.
/ The surface of the river lowered swift
/ ly beneath the bridge; the huge white
| pans ground and milled. shouldered
/ aside by the iron sheathed pillars OF
concrete.
See. It's gone already. Once it
| clears a passa geway We'll have no
| more gOrges. for the freshetS are com
! ing. The bridge didn't even tremble-
I there wasn't a tremor. not a scratch"
! Eliza looked up to find O'NeiI regard
! ing her with an expression that set her
| heart thTObbing and her thoughts scat
| tering. She clasped huge. cold bolt
/ head and chung to it desperately. for
! the uphearal in her soul rivaled that
which had just passed before her eyes
| The bridge. the river, the valley itself
were gyrating slowly. dizZiiy-
/ Eliza She did not answer.
/ Child O'NeiI's voice was shaking
Why did you come to me? Why did
I you do this mad thing? l saw some
/ thing in your face that | can't believe
! that I-cant think possible. lit
\ gives me courage. If | don't speak
/ quickly I'll never dare. Is it-true
4 Dear girl. can it be? I'm so old-such
a poor thing, You couldn't possibly
/ care. and yet why did y:u Gomez
/ The words were torn from lin. He
was gripped and shaken by d power
/ full emotion
! She tried TO answer. but her lips
were sOundless. She closed her eyes.
and Murray saw that she was whittier
than the foam far beneath He stared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

Amsterdam.-Ger production
Of steel continues at high pressure.
Figures just published show that in
May the total output was 81 600 tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
By
REX
BEACH
THE IRON TRAIL

MIR O'Neil is out therer she cried
to Tom.
Slater turned and. reading the tragic
appeal in her face. said reassuringly:
Sure. But he's all right"
They say-there's danger"
Happy Toms round visage puckered
into a doubtful smile. "Oh, he'll take
care of himself"
MeIIen turned to the girl and said
briefly:
There's no danger whatever"
But EIizas fear was not TO be so
easily quoted
Then WHY did he go out alone2
/ What are you men doing here|'
ITS his orders Tom told her.
Mellen was staring at the jam be-
low. over which the Salmon was hurl-
ing a flood Of ice and foaming waters
! The stream was swelling and rising
steadily. Already it had nearly reach
ed the level OF the timber line on the
left bank The blockade was extend
ing upstream almost to the bridge it
self. Mellen said something to Par
ker. who shook his head silently.
Dan Appleton shouldered his way
out of the crowd. with Natalie at his
heels. She had dressed herself in
haste Her hair was loose; her jacket
/ was buttoned awry. On one foot
was a shoe. on the other a bedroom
! slipper muddy and sodden. Her dark
/ eyes were big with excitement
| why don't you make Murray come
! = Dan demanded sharply.
! From the ranks of the wOrkmen
! came below OF triumph as an I'M
/ usually heavy icefloe was swept
against the breakers and rent asunder.
The tumult of The imprisoned waters
! below was growing louder every mo-
/ ment Across the lake came a stem
| torian rumble as a huge mass was
! lOosened from the front Of Garfield
/ The channel OF the Salmon where the
I Onlookers stood was heaving. churn-
/ ing caIdron over which the slim bridge
flung itself defiantly
Eliza plucked at her brothers sleeve
! imploringly. and he saw her for the
/ first time.
! Hello. sisr' he cried How did you
p! get here?"
/ is he in danger. Danny?''
"Yes-no; MeIlen says it's all right.
! so it must be, but-that dam
At that moment Natalie began to sob
Historically. and Dan turned his at
/ tentiOn TO her.
! But his sister was not of the hys-
tericaI kind. Selling Tom Slater by
/ the arm. she tried TO shake him. de-
handing fiercely:
Suppose the jam doesn't give way!
What will happen?" Happy Tom
! stared at her uncomprehendingly. Her
voice was shrill and insistent- Sup
| pose the water rises higher. Won [
the ice sweep down on the bridge it
self? Won't it wreck everything if it
goes out suddenly? Tell me-
! 1T can't hold. Mellen says so"
Slater. like the others. found it impos-
| SibIe TO keep his eyes from the river
where those immeasura bic forces were
1t play; then in his peculiar irascibIe
manner he complained: Il told 'em we
| was crazy TO try this II amt a white
mans country: ii amt safe place for
| Il bridge. There's just one God awful
thing after another He broke into
( a shout. for Eliza had slipped past him
and was speeding like a shadow out
across the irregularly spaced ties upon
! which the bridge track was laid.
CHAPTER XIV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29

@I u made after her. but he might
q as well have tried to catch
the wind. AS she ran she
heard her brother shout in sudden
alarm and Natalie'a voice raised in en-
treaty, but she sped on under an i'm
pulse as irresistible as panic fear
Down through the openings beneath
her feet she saw, as in a nightmare,
the sweeping food, burdened with
plunging ice chunks and f1ecked with
foam. She seemed to be suspended
above it, yet she was running at reck-
less speed. dimly aware of the conse-
quences of a misjudged footstep, but
fearful only of being overtakeJA Sud
denly she hated her companions. Her
mind was in a furious revolt at their
cowardice, their indecision or what
ever 1t was that held them like a group
Of wooden figures safe on shore while
the man whose life was worth all
theirs put together exposed himself to
needless peril. That he was really in
danger she felt sure. She knew that
Murray was apt to lose himself in his
dreams. Perhaps some visionary mood
had blinded him to the menace of that
mounting ice ridge in front OF the
glacier. Or had he madly chosen to
stand or faI! with this structure that
meant so much to him? She would
make him yield to her own terror, drag
him ashore, if necessary, with her own
hands.
She stumbled, but saved herself from
a fall, then gathered her skirts more
closely and rushed on, measuring with
instructive nicely the length of every
stride. 1t was not an easy path over
which she dashed. for the ties were
uneyenly spaced Gaping apertures
gave terrible glimpses OF the river be
low, and across these CHASTITY abysses
she had to leap
The hoarse bursts of shouting from
the shore ceased as the workmen be-
held her fitting out along the steel
causeway. They watched her in dumb
amazement
All at once O'Neil saw her and hur-
ried to meet her.
Eliza" he cried, be careful! What
possessed you TO do this ?"
Come away" she easped. Its dan
gerous! The jam-lookr She pointed
down the channel
He shook his head impatiently.
Yes" she pleaded. Yes! Please!
They wouldn't come to warn you
they tried to stop me. You must go
ashore The frightened entreaty in
her clear, wide open eyes. the disorder
that her haste had made affected O'NeiI
strangely He stared at her. bewilder-
ed. doubtful; then steadied her and
groped with his free hand far support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-29
How a Dream Came True.

"a M ELLEN whirled at the cry and
IAIs made after her. but he might
Il as well have tried to catch
the wind. AS she ran she
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-02-23

OPERAHOUSE
MOVIES
Friday
"The Walls of Jerico"
Saturday
pages from Life"
First publication Feb. IS, 1863.
PROBATE NOTICE


Notice of application for letters Of administration
ETATE OF WISCONSIN. VERNON COUNTY
, Court in Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Vernon County
In the matter of the estate Of G. A. Groat.
deceased.
On this 18th day Of February, A. D. 1916. upon
reading and filing the petition of L. johnson
a creditor Of deceased. stating that G. A. Groat
Of the county Of Vernon died ntestate. on about
the 10Th day Of February. A. D.. 1916. and pray
ing that h L. johnson be appointed admins
traitor of the estate of said deceased.
Ii is ordered. That said application be heard be-
fore me. at the probate office, in the city Of vi
ocua. on the 7th day Of March, A. D.. 1915. at
i0o'clock a. m.
And it IS Further Ordered That notice of the
time and place appointed for hearing said appliea
ton be given to all persons interested. by pub
fishing a copy Of this order for three weeks sue
cessiyely. in the VERNON COUNTY CENSOR, a news
paper printed and published in said county, pre-
vious to said hearing.
Dated February "A. 1915.
By the Court. D. o. MAHoEEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-02-23
First publication February y. i9le-3.
PROBATE NOTICE


Order appointing time to prove viii and fixing
time for claims and notice to creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,. COUNTY COURT.
In re estate Of Anthony Mulcrone. deceased. in
probate.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the
last will and testament Of Anthony Mulerone of
town Of franklin. in said county, having been
delivered into said court;
And VIM Lynn. OF said county having pre-
sented 10 said court a petition in writing duly
verified. representing among other things that
said Anthony NtileruBe latey died tastate. IN said
county. and praying that a time and place be APP
pointed for proving said last viii and testament
a that letters Parliamentary n said matter
be granted to VIM. Lynn executor therein named.
Therefore, it is appointed and ordered. that
said petition and the matters therein be heard
and proofs OF said last viii and testament be
taken. az the April 1918 term Of said court, 40
pointed to BE- held at the court house. n said
county in the city o. Vircdua on the first We'd
nesday of April. 1916. at the opening OF court
on that day. or as soon thereafter said petit
toner can be heard, when ali concerned may ap-
pear and contest h e probate o f said iastru-
ment.
which the ered tOrs of SAD deceased shall present
their claims against such estate for examination
and allowance. be and hereby is fixed and limited
to four months from the date hereof,
Il is further ordered. that all claims and de-
u1ands against said deceased be received at the
court house Of said court on any day hereafter
until the expiration Of said four months and be
examined ard busted at the July 1915 term OF
said court appointed to be held at the court house
in said county, in the city of Niroqua on the LIST
Tuesday Of July. 1918, at the opening Of court
on that day. or as soon thereafter as the mat
ter can be heard;
And it is further ordered. that notice hereof be
given to all persons interested, by publication
thereof for three consecutive weeks in the Yer
non County Censor. a newspaper. published in
said county, the first publication to be made with
in fifteen days from the date hereof
Dated February 18th. 1915
By the court. D. o. MAHoNEY. County Judge.
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cHURca NOTES
sIRooUA CIRCUIT

Oyster supper in Liberty Pole church -parlors
will be given on Saturday evening of this week
by the ladies' aid society. beginning at seven and
continuing till all have been served. EVERYBODY is
invited.
Bishop Branch aid will be entertained By Mrs
l. N. Groves for dinner on Thursday. March 2 all
invited. Special music III be provided by Prof
Beiderbach.
Preaching service at Asbury Friday evening at
5. Sunday: Sprir sYille at u. Brookville at and
Liberty Pole at 7;4o.
UNITED LUTHERAN. f @. H0FTEAD. Pastor.
Services in Bethel at 1880 and English in viro-
qua at 7:45. Special music ana al are welcome
Ladies aid will be entertained Thursday after
noon this week by Mesdames N. E. Fortney and
J. J. Henryin the church parlors. Sunday school
at $50.
CONGREGATIONAL
Themes next Sunday viii be: Morning. Life's
Melodies" Evening. The Boy and His Pro-
blems" Ladies aid society will be entertained in
the church parlors on Thursday by Mesdames H.
P. Proctor. W.. 5 Proctor aad ). j. Sauer. BUSH
ness meeting at $50.
THE HAUGE' CHURCH
Sunday: West Prairie at II. A new class for
confirmation work will be started after the SER
vices February %, the ladies aid OF Zion will
West Prairie meets with Mrs. Albert Runice.
SYNOD CHURCH
Services at Kickapoo next Sunday at Ii. The
young peoples society will be entertained in the
United church basement Thursday evening. March
p by Mr.. j. Vigdal and Misses Olson, Jacobson
and Thompson.
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First publication February Is .19i6.-3
pRORATE NOTICE

First publication February Is ,19i6.-3
PROBATE NOTICE
Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT.
~ Vernon eounty-In Probate.
In re estate of Julia Olson. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given. that at the special term
Of said court 70 he held the End Tuesday OF
March A. d. 1916, at the court house in the city
of Viroqus County OF Vernon and state of Wis
consin, there will be heard and considered. the
application of Ida Loverud and Lena Fortney for
the appointment Of an administrator Of the es-
iste Of Julia Olson. late Of the town of Franklin.
in said county. deceased.
NJtice is hereby further given. that at the reg
ulGr term OF said court to be at said court mousse
on the list Tuesday Of July. A. ID. 1915 there VIII
be heard. considered and adjusted. ali claims
against said Julia Olson deceased.
And notice is hereby further given that all
such claims for examinat'o on and allowance must
be presented to said county court at the court
house in the city Of VirOqua in said county and
state. on or before the 22nd day Of June A d
1916, or be barred.
Dated February Is. 1915.
BY the court. D. O. mAHoNEY. County Judge.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1916-02-23

Monty To LUhN
On farm property. Funds always OF
hand, no delay. Interest reasonable
l also buy mortgages. ADDRESS, or call
onW. J. Hickisch, 203 Saith street. LIE
Crosse. Wis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-12
WEEKS MILLS

Mr. and Mrs. Louville Proctor and Mr.
and Mrs. P. G. Brown and daughter, Re.
ia, are passing ten days vacation a,
Ocean Point.
Mrs. Garlic White of Riverside is visit.
Ing Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. White
Mr.. and Mrs. P. W. Dodge were a,
Togus Sunday and attended the band
concert.
George Remission and Mrs. Harrie,
Prescott were callers in Augusta recently
W. B. Shuman Is carrying the mail or
Route 50. while Mr.. Proctor is on his va.
cation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Welcome Reed and Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Coombs made an auto trir
to Northport, Sunday
Mrs. Mary Perkins has a new Ford car
Mrs. Rachel Kincaid has been visiting
Mrs. Annie Weeks for a few days
Mrs. Ella Nelson of China Village
passed the day Tuesday with Mrs. Mary
Perkins and Mrs. Frank Halves.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Reed and H. p
Reed, Jr., and Miss Edith Choate, Mr.
and Mrs Frank Halves and daughter
Evelyn, and Mrs. Mary Perkins made
a trip by auto Sunday to Togus. Gardi.
ner and Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Quinnam were bust
ness callers in Augusta Monday.