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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Moline Society
FORMER SUPERINTENDENT VISITS
CITY

Gerard T. Smith, who continues to
be temporarily of Peoria, and who Nd
to ten years ago was city superintend-
ent Of schools of Moline. spent few
hours in the city yesterday and saw
quite number of his old friends. Mr..
smith, since enlightening the people
OF Peoria at least to some degree on
the evil grip that politics has on the
schools OF that city, and giving the
schooi authorities notice that he would
not consider further service as super-
lntendent there, has received a num-
Der of fiattering offers of positions
elsewhere. He has decided, however.
TO spend a year in New York CITY TAX
ing post graduate course in Column
bla university. After twenty years in
administrative school work, he feels
mat 1t will do him good to brush I'D
on everything that is modern in both
pedagogy and administrative work in
MS profession. Mr.. Smith is presi-
dent OF the Illinois State Teachers
ASSOCIATION, position which he
sought to resign on deciding to leave
the state for at least a year, but he
was persuaded not to do so He
VIII return from New York to Spring
held, ILL.,, to preside over the meeting
OF the state association during holiday
week, between Christmas and New
Years day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
MOLINE OBITUARY
Mrs. Ann VI. J. Dow,

Mrs. Ann NJ. J. Dow died Sunday
morning at the home of Mrs Louise
Alsterlund, with whom she had been
living since last February. She was
IS years old.
IN the passing of Mrs. Dow Moline
loses a personality that for more than
% years has been inf1ueI raj in train
Ing the minds and molding the lives
and characters of many of the Young
er generations. Living under the
same root for an even longer period
OF time, her home was the gathering
place for students, literary societies.
church workers and workers in the
cause OF woman suffrage, in which
she was an ardent believer, a faith.
ful and devoted supporter.
Mrs. Dow was one of a family of 70
boys and girls, but only one of the
family survives her, a brother, John
r. L. Chamberlin of Springfield, Mass,
himself an old man. Mrs. Bailey.
sister who recently passed at her
nome in Michigan, having reached the
age Of 81, spent six months here
shortly before her death and was we'll
known by Mrs. BOWS close friends.
The deceased lived for more than 50
years in the one home, 1922 Fifth ave-
nue. which was disposed of in 1912.
Funeral services will be held from
the First Baptist church Wednesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
MOLINE PERSONAL

Miss Ada NJ. Strawder of Oak Park
arrived Saturday night to spend the
summer with Mrs. A l.. B. Lancashire
She was former teacher in the Eric
sson school and was welcomed by 4
number OF former friends at the recep-
ton held in that building during a visit
last year. These will rejoice to know
that she will be a Moline resident fo,'
the sumner months.
MIR. and Mrs. H. S. Fristoe have re-
turned from a visit in Cincinnati,
where Mr.. Fristoe was on the program
at the convention of railroad men.
Mrs. \. S. Becker and Mrs. Dean
Howell of Chicago are both guests at
the home of their mother, Mrs. John
Lindgren. Thursday afternoon Mrs.
AXel Toline will entertain at bridge as
courtesy to the visitors.
Irving Toline and Clarence Toline
departed Saturday for Chicago where
they attended the wedding of their
cousin, Adolph Fors, son of DR.. A. P.
Fors of Englewood, Irving Toline serv-
ing as best man to the bridegroom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stahl of Mar
shalltown, Iowa, are visiting relatives
in the city, guests at the Ralph ". En-
trikin home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Y SECRETARIES TO
VISIT LAKE GENEVA

W. E. Mack, William Pfaff and Lyle
ALISON of the Moline Y. NJ. C. A. will
leaVe early next week for Lake Cen
eva Wis, where they will attend the
summer school of the state associa-
ton. Mr.. Mack will be in the indus
trial section while Messrs Pfaff and
Allison will take up physical work and
boys supervision, and general admin
lstratlon, respectively. Courses will
extend over greater portion of month
A group of between twelve and fif-
teen industrial workers of Moline will
leave Thursday of next week IN at
tend the industrial section conference
OF the state. This is an annual gath
erlng and will extend from June 20 IN
1uiy = Six volunteer workers in the
industrial section are also making
plans to take advantage of the indus
tr1al instruction which will be given
curing the two weeks between June
Is and July u.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
COMMISSION TAKES
LOW INTEREST RATE,

I Unable to secure the former interee
/ rate OF three per cent the commission
eiS VI the city have authorized the dis
Lrlputlon OF the city funds among th4
I'VE Moline bands at the proffered rate
OF TWO per cent. The banks will he re.
CURED to give bond of ONLY 500 OOJ
instead of the $780, 600 formerly asked
Up TO this year three per cent has
always been paid. but this rate was re-
FUSED by all banks this year. Commits
Sloner C. V, johnson attempted to Sc
cure the original terms. but was nm
able to succeed, and, as a result rec
commended that the two per cent ba sic
pc accepted. This recommendation
was approved by the commissioners,
and the money will be Immediately re-
deposited.
The only other business transacte /
at today's meeting of the commission
was IN regard 70 petition, signed nv
hVe residents, to fill in the ponds in
the nelghborhood of Sixteenth avenuc
ana Fourth street. The petition was
turned over to the discretion of Com
missioner Of Public Health A. C
Stouffer and Commissioner of Streets
and Public Improvements G. E. Fri
son.
The paper stated that ponds of from
10 to % feet in depth were continually
evident IN the neighborhood. That thew
endanger the health of the citizens
breeding malarial germs, and the lives
OF children playing near them, was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
LOCAL MAN ACCUSED
OF ABDUCTING GIRL

Accused of abducting a girl under
l6 years of age, and bringing her from
her home in Detroit TO Moline. Edward
Meyers, 16l412 Fourth avenue, was ar
rested here yesterday afternoon when
he stepped off of train at the Moline
depot. The young woman, Wilhelmina
Wybo, IS also held pending word from
her parents
No formal charge has been made
against Meyers The local police re-
ceiVed telegram from Detroit YES
terday to hold the man and took him
when he stepped off of the train at
1:45. The couple was Immediately
locked up and the police in the auto
mobile city notified of his arrest AT
present there seems to he no evidence
that would incriminate him under The
Mann act, and il is doubtful upon what
charge he will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
JURY INQUIRIES INTO
DEATH OF MRS. SMITH

A corOner's jury is this afternoon
making inquiry into the death of Mrs
Matilda Smith. who was injured fatally
when struck by Milwaukee train at
Thlrty-fourth street, Saturday noon
and who died a short time later.
An inquest was opened late Satur-
day afternoon, but members of the
train crew could not be present as
witnesses at that time. They were
summoned to testify this afternoon,
however, and the inquest was reopened
in the office of DR.. r. C. J. Meyer, cor
oner, at l o'clock.
Evidence taken at the inquest Satur-
day showed that Mrs. Smith, intent
upon crossing the track and reaching a
neighbours home, did not notice the an
preaching train till it was upon her
Inc Woman's spine and arm were brok-
en- and she was injured internally. She
survived only short time after reach
ing the hospital. The train which
struck her was fast westbound.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will
be held in the residence, 119 Thirtv-
fifth street, at 2:30 Wednesda{ after
-O-A' buI 4uI Will De III riverside
cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident
OF Moline, having been born here Oct
l, 1864. Her first marriage was to
George Ritter. who preceded her in
death. Mrs. Smith was married to
W. Smith in Moline u wears
ago. tie died Oct. l, 1914. She was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
pioneer residents of Moline
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs,
Reid of Moline: three brotb-
ars and three sisters. John and VIII
lam OF Moline and Alfred of Detroit
are the brothers. while sisters are Mrs
hugo Jasper of South Moline, Mrs A
W, Peterson and Mrs. Charles Well
lltz Of Moline.
Rev. R. S. Haney of the Second Con-
'regatlonal church will officiate at tha
erVlces tomorrow. Ladies' Auxiliary
II the SWItchmen's Union of America
will be in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
HOLD ROSENE ON
| FORGERY CHARGE
Moline Man Man Is Taken in Custod.
by Minneapolis Police on a War.
rant Issued in This City.
DEFRAUDS THE PEOPLES B.vr
Local Man During Past Year Has y.
tablished Record OF Crime-()uf.
lawed in Four Communities.

Report comes from Minnea polis =,
the arrest of Harry ". Rosene wsn
known forger, on warrant issued h.
| Moline police. Rosene. who is wants.
in various cities in Illinois and Lows
is charged with cashing four bogn,
checks on the People Savings hank ~
this city. The biggest Of these ia fo-
$50 W
While Rosene's record in police c,,.
cleS is only of years duration. dur.
ing that time he has outlawed hirrs al,
in four different cities. On some ~.
casiOns relatives Of the man have nais
the money he obtained falsely. but h
is doubtful if such will be the cass
this time.
A year ago ROsene was arrested n,
a charge Of cashing forged check in
his original home, Cambridge. III fo,
S2O0 The relatives of the man SQUARED
this account, but it was not long he.
lore ne was again wanted, for in the
tall OF last year the Peoples Savings
bank asked that he be arrested h
was caught in Waterloo, Iowa. but the
police Of Ottawa. Ill, had asked that
ne be sent there. He was therefore
prosecuted in Ottawa.
Detectives Employed.
Rosene was again arrested las,
March, this time in Ottumwa. Iowa ON
charge Of cashing bogus checks. and
was imprisoned for 90 DAYS Thi.
month complaints were issued in
Perry, Iowa. and Monmouth. Ill Tha
Burns Detective agency was given
charge of the matter, and learned.
through Rosene's wife. who has but re.
Gently given birth to baby girl. that
he was in Minneapolis.
He was arrested there, but the
charges in Perry were dropped, and
he was set free. The Moline police ind
medlately asked for his rearrest ant.
he was again taken prisoner. He re-
fused to return to this city without ex-
tradlctlon papers, and the necessary
articles were Immediately sent to the
Minnesota city Rosene will arrive in
this city in few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
W|MAN BOYS ARE
TO SERVE IN WAR
Dwight. Younger OF Two. Joins Ayi.
alton Corps in New Haven
Charles With Battery.
RELATIVES MUCH SURPRISED
loung Men Had Been Expected to Re.
turn Here Next Wednesday-Wil Be
Sent Into Mexico.

Relatives of Dwight and Charles
Deere Wlman were today much sur
prlsed when they received telegram
telling that the young men had Joined
the United States army. Dwight Wi
man, well known in Moline social cir
cles, has left school at Yale to Join the
aviation corps of New Haven, Conn.
His brother Charles has enlisted as a
member of the New Haven battery.
The two brothers probably will be sent
to the Mexican border within the next
few days
Inc young men were expected to re-
turn 10 this city on next Wednesday.
The aviation corps which the Younger
brother has Joined is known as one of
the best equipped companies of its
KIND IN the country and it is very like
~ that 1t will be sent south at the first
formal declaration of war.
Heirs to Deere Fortune.
The Wiman brothers are the nenh-
ews OF William Butterworth, president
OF the John Deere Pillow company. and
are the main heirs of the vast Deere
estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
A AUDITORIUM NEEDED
FOR 1922 GATHERING

Members of the Svea male chorus
winch participated in the saeueerfest
at Omaha last week. report that Mo.
line can secure the national saenger.
!esl OF SWedish-American singers in
lS22 II a coliseum large enough to ac-
commodate the audience has been
quilt by that time.
Denver has secured the next saen-
geriest, while the 1920 gathering will
De IN the east Local members are
cohhdent they are strong enough IN
win the meeting of 1922 if they prom
Use an auditorium large enough TO caro-
for 1900 singers in addition to tbo
audience Wv
Inc Sveas took a prominent mart in
tne omaha program and report that
they were royalty entertained through
out. In company with nearly 200 OH
ers, the entire Moline chorus was
hedhesday evening initiated into the
Ak-Sar-Ben order, while the KEYS of
lhe city were turned over To Thorn
Inc SVeas also had an individual nm
Der on the program.
Joel Mossberg of Chicago was elect
ed dlrector-in-chief of the organiza-
tion. Mr.. Mossberg is well known in
Mollne, having been here several
times, Members of the Svea chorus
VINO represented Moline are:
Leader. Victor Bergeuist
flrst tenors-C. NJ. Carlstedt. CIar-
5hce bohHan, Elmer Engstrom. Carl
Eng, Eric Larson, Herman AppeIonist
A. G. Carlson. "'8''
second tenors-C. W Josephson
'Sear bohman, c. W Kronholm.
flrst bass-Carl Blomgren Fred
0n,ekStrom, NJ. j, Anderson. Herber,
-ll1egren, Emil Peterson,
second bass-Gus Carlson. c NJ
Johnson, Esley Johnson. William 1ohn
son. . H. Forsberg. Oscar Lingren
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
FRIEND CIRCLE HAS
BEGUN SECOND YEAR

FRIEND circle of Moline. which ha,
become one of the strongest Relgia '
organizations in the middlewest am
mas been a factor in the training fol
cltlzenshlp work in Rock Island coun-
W commenced its second year vester-
day when new officers were installed
Louis Sonneville, new president. an
pointed the following committees;
observation-disclosures Wegge, Gas
ton Neys, Charles Dhaenens, CAMEL
Gldez, Ed. Paets. CAMEL Coppens.
Emil Lava, VALERIE Neirinck. Ed. Wei
yaert, Vic Van Vocen, Desire Homere.
Jan. Laermans, Jan Lippens Charles
SOnneville.
Employment-Gaston veys, Joe De-
Blschop, n. DeLange, Honore Note,
Peter Coppens, Adolf Staes.
Visiting sick-O Van Kenebroeck.
Ser, DeBrouwe, Castor Veys, Frans
DeFelde, Antoine DeRouck, Hector
Dupont, Ed. Welyaert.
Observation-Disclosures Veys, Louis
Sonneville, John DeBischop.
A committee was also appointed tn
arrange TOR an excursion for members
and their families, to be held in the
near future. Final arrangements were
also made for participating in the
July 4 parade. Four new members
were accepted and five applications
were received.
class in naturalization is now in
tulI swing and a large number are at
Instruction is being given
weekly and a large percentage is en-
pected to pass the examination sue
cessfully. The employment bureau.
which has also been one of the big
features of the work, will continue to
De active in assisting both deserving
3elglans and employers in the matter
II securing work and finding employ
IS, respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Paul Thiesen, deceased.
Inc undersigned having been ap.
pointed executor of the last Will and
testament Of Paul Thiesen. late OF the
county of Rock Island. state Of iii.
hols' deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the Hon.
benjamin Bell, judge of the probats
court OF Rock Island county. at the
probate court room, in the city Of
ROCK island at the August tern. Oh
the hrst Monday in august next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified aud re
quested to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated 9Th day of June A, D, 1916.
FRED ". THIESEN
Execute.
WlTTER & WALKER. Attorneys,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Ad Men at PhiladeIpbia

Philadelphia, June Thousands
OF delegates to the 18th annual con.
vention of the Associated Advertisine
Clubs of the World were welcomed
today by Governor Brumbaugh, Mavor
smith, Provost Smith of the Univer-
slty OF PENNSYLVANIA, and Robert Fl
Durbin. president of the Poor Richard
club A street pageant will be- held
tonight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Lord Sandwich Dead

London, June % Edward George
Henry Montague, eighth earl of Sand
witch, died at his home at Hinchiug-
brooke today after a short illness
Lord Sandwich was II years old He
was formerly colonel of the grenadier
guards and also served in the diplo-
matte service on special embassies TO
Constantinople, Berlin, Petrograd and
Morocco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Fine Scnrn

Lady" said Flooding Pete. could
you snare hungry man meal Of
victuals?"
You go away from here. or III call
my husband"
is that there stoop shouldered man
plowi own, corn IN the next field your hus.
Yes, it is"
4 take back what | said I've got a
nedrt IN me, | have II you've got a
meal o victuals for poor starvin'
man give 1t TO your husband Wash
ington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
VICTIM OF MEXICAN
GANG STILL LIVING

Nicholas Cozrast. who was shot bv
thugs in the Silvis yards a week ago,
is sun alive in the Moline city hospi-
tai, but not much hope for his ulti-
mate recovery is held by DR.. H. S. Ben
nett, attending physician. No more ar
rests have been made in connection,
with the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Daniel Enrdnn.

Daniel Gordon, "a years Of age, pio-
neer settler of Moline, died this morn
ing at his home. 1880 Twenty-ffth
street. OF lntirmities of age Mr.. Cor
aon was born in Michigan Feb. s, 1922,
ana came to this county so years ago
he was the pioneer surveyor of Mo-
me and planned the first dam from
hock Island to the arsenal He was
tne hrst town clerk of Moline town
snip at one time served as justice Of
lne peace, and was a former SUPER
VISOR Mr.. Gordon was a liberal con-
lrloutor to the Y NJ. C. A. and built
the Help chapel in Moline Funeral
services will be held Wednesday al
ternoon at the home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
The soldiers kit.

me regular or national guard infantryman
%n VARIETY OF standardized equipment weighing ap
thirty pounds The
course added articles
the like. - ~ - '"e Ai'' ooDipruSh ana
He must other things pegs and one upright
eon The and
pegs Tor couple tent carried by other
Vi TENT blanket, poncho,
age oaVamen arerymen various articles
nonding their duties N' "iiNieS eoi1eS-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
Germany Retires Won Bueloy

Berlin June %. tvia London. 1.2o
p. m-)-F1eld Marshal Won Buelow
VINO commanded the second and third
herman army during the Marine adj
vance has been placed on the retired
!nt, lie has been inactive for more
IMAM year owing to i'll health and is
no" approaching his fist birthday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26
SPORT GOSSIP

After conquering the Watertowr
hospital nine, IA to ), Saturday after
noon, the Moline Rangers yesterday
took on the K. of p team of Daven-
port at Stephens park, defeating the
loWans to 5. Gatewood was in fine
form, holding the Davenporters to six
scattered hits while the Rangers made
the same number off Organ and Kreig.
GrelI, the 250pound boy, showed a
lot Of speed when he stole home on
Organ in the fourth inning. Satur-
days game was full Of pep, the Rang
ers smuggling the pill for three home
runs, two triples and several doubles.
Next Sunday the Rangers will plav
in MatherVille.
Moline Olympics went to RAPIDS CITY
Yesterday and were subjected to de-
leat at the hands Of the Port Byron
team. Score was 10 to 9 Row Baxter
OF Moline did the hurting for Rapids
CITY and he had the Moliners at a
disadvantage. When the Dummies
pulled into the eighth inning the viii
layers had them to a 10 to score
but when the frame ended Adolphson's
athletes had added five runs. which
was not so bad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-26

All the news all the time - The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
CLOCKS AFFECTED
| IN COLD WEATHER
Low Temperature Causes Oil to Be.
come Sticky and Dry Up, Caus.
ing Timepieces to Stop.

II your $1.69 alarm clock fails to
explode these cold mornings and you
awaken to find that it has stopped and
you are couple of hours behind sched-
ule in getting up, don't heap curses
on the timepiece. 1t probably is no
worse than the $25 hall clock, for you
may find that it, too, has stopped.
Cold weather is the cause. Local
| jewelers. report notable increases in
clock repairing work incident to the
period of low temperature of the last
few days.
| we always find more clock repair
| ing to be done during a cold spell such
as we are having now" Rock Island
jeweler said. THE work increases
from a third more to double. The
trouble is due to the Oil becoming
sticky and drying out in most cases.
Low temperature causes the lubricant
| to become sticky quickly.
"Of course not all the grief in cold
weather is due to oil. In some cases
| the contraction of the metal IN the
works. which is induced by drop in
the temperature. causes the timepieces
to stop.
| Another feature in connection with
it is that quality of the clock makes
little difference in this respect. High
priced clocks are affected just the
same as the alarm clocks and lower
priced timepieces.
/ The ieweler advised that clocks be
placed in a room where an even tenn
perature is kept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
LEAGUE ARRANCES
COUNTY MEETING
Persons Interested in Matter of Agri.
culturist VIII Gather at Court
House Jan. %.

At suggestion of the Coe Township
Improvement league, various organi-
cations of farmers of Rock Island
county have arranged for meeting OF
all persons interested in the improve
ment Of farm conditions, and espec-
iaiiy the matter of a county agricul-
turist, to be held at the courthouse in
Rock Island, Tuesday, Jan. %, a.
1890 noon.
Subscription lists seeking pledges tc
apply on the salary of such county
worker have been circulated through,
out the county with very encouraging
results, and this meeting is called te
complete all preliminary work and eff
feet a county organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
THIRTEEN BELOW Is
LOWEST LAST NIGHT

Thirteen below zero is the lowest
the thermometer registered at the To-
cal government weather bureau since
non yesterday. That was at o'clock
this morning. Mercury lowered near
II and II below throughout the great
er part of the night. At o'clock yes
terday afternoon it was 10 below, the
highest yesterday. Up to o'clock this
morning the thermometer had regis
tered below zero for a period of sc
hours.
Rising temperature with the lowest
near zero is promised in the forecast
Of the local weather bureau, which is
as follows: Fair tonight and Satur-
day, increasing cloudiness. Rising
temperature with the lowest tonight
slightly below zero"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-14
EAST MOLINE

Mrs. Victor Van Tiegham, Tenth
avenue and Thirteenth street, is con-
fined to her bed with a very severe
sprained knee, which she received in
q fall on the icy walk at her home.
Frank Calewaerts is constructing a
house on Sixth street in Silvis fo1
CAMEL Listhaege.
A number of young people from East
Moline attended the dance at Rapids
City last Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank DeWolf have
returned from visit with Mr.. De-
VOLTS parents in Kewanee.
Charles DeMayer, who has been
confined to his bed for the past five
weeks, is now able to be out.
Valentine Van Eckhout, a farmer
living near Hampton, has established
a dairy.
The Rock Island Brewing company
is filling its East Moline ice house
with 14-inch ice taken from the slough
near Watertown.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Vic.
tor Hasebroeck of Twelfth avenue and
Thirteenth street.