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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
THE DAY IN DAVENPORT

Obituary RecOrd-At the late home
in Blue Grass John Henry Messer was
called by death Thursday, after long
Illness. He was born Oct 8, 1852, at
Heide, Schleswig- Holstein, Germany.
July /, 1868, at the age of Is, he came
to America directly to Rock Island.
He was joined in marriage to Ida L.
Bohnsack Sept. %, 1878. He farmed
near Blue Grass for many years but
recently was engaged in the coal bust
ness there. He was a member of the
Lutheran church. Besides his wife he
is survived by two children, Henry W.
Messer and Mrs. L. l.. Waggoner, one
brother, B. L. Messer, of Bettendorf,
one sister, Mrs. N. Schnoor of Mo
line, and three grandchildren.
Body of Colored Man Found-The
body of an unknown colored man was
taken to the Runge funeral parlors for
burial. The mangled remains were
found on the Rock Island tracks near
Identification upon his person except
that the mans coat bore the mark of
an Oskaloosa store and the hat was
from Des Moines The body was inter
red at the Pine Hill cemetery, Henry
Runge having charge Of the funeral.
To Build ROads-That Scott county
is entering the list Of countries that
are making efforts to improve their
highways, was shown at the board of
supervisors meeting when contracts
were let for nearly four miles of ma
cadamized roads, to be built during the
coming summer. The total cost of
these improvements not including
bridges and culverts will be close to
| $4,000 and with other improvements
| that the contracts have already been
! let for, will bring the total cost OF
these four miles close to $4,000. There
we're three bidders for the work. The
| first contract to be let was the DAY.
| enport- Princeton roads, section J and
X to be improved. John Fey is the con-
! tractor.
O.
Chief to Name Detective-With the
| first roll call after taking up his dut-
| les as chief of police, Charles Boett-
cher, the new incumbent, made few
announcements to the men. He will
appoint a successor to himself to fill
! the vacancy in the list of detectives.
! He has not yet made up his mind as
| to who would be his successor but he
| will decide within the next few days.
| He also remarked that there would
| be few changes in the present beats of
| the patrolmen. Charles Schlueter,
who has been acting chief for the past
six months, resumed his duties as
night captain last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
Among the Sick.

Leonard Greer. who broke his ankle
while participating in baseball game
a few days ago, is still confined at his
home. He is getting along nicely
A l. Kelly, who fractured his knee
cap by a fall In the yard Of his home
some time ago, is able to be about on
crutches.
Mrs C. E. Beers, who was taken to
Mayo brothers hospital a few days
ago to undergo an operation for ulcer
of the stomach. is getting along as
well as can be expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
st. LOuis Provisions.

St. Louis, April 22.-Poultry, I'M
changed, except ducks, Is.
Butter and eggs, unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22

Elgin, i'll, April 22.-Butter, Sc
tubs at 33 cents; 50 tubs at "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
Now York Money.

New York, April % Mercantile pa
per 3 to 3a4 per cent. Bar silver
653s. Mexican dollars 504.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
Name Campaign Officers-The Lend

Name Campaign Officers Lend
a-Hand clubs new building campaign
organization was announced at meet
ing held yesterday at the CONNER
cial club 1t is composed as follows:
Chairman, A F. Dawson; Vice chair
man. f. B. Hayward; Treasurer, r. b.
Yetter; Secretary, T. E. Head. II VIII
be a siX-day campaign, starting May
Is and ending May %. During these
six days it is hoped TO raise $l2o,0oO
for a new Lend Hand club build
ing. The above organization was
selected by a committee consisting oil
George s. Johnson, NJ. l.. Parker and
Judge James ". Bollinger. 1t was
decided to maintain headquarters dur
ing the six days of the campaign at
the Hotel Blackhawk. Previous to that
time they will be at the Lend-a-Hand
club rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
Manufacturers in Special Meeting


Commercial club President P. n. JAG
Olsen was authorized to name a rep
resentative to assist in arrangements
for Industrial day, one of the big
days in the Fort Armstrong Centen-
NAL celebration 10 be held June 1926.
Turnbezirk Fest Here-The Iowa
"Turnbezirk's Fest will be brought
to Davenport this year, this having
been decided at a meeting called es-
pecially for this purpose at the North
west Turner hall Thursday night. The
affair will be held in Davenport on
June 81 and July l and /. There will
be more than IA Turner societies from
different towns around the state rep
resented, about $50 active turner's
making the trip. Besides the large
number Of active turner's expected
here for the occasion, there are ex-
pected to be large number of visit
ing delegates and their friends and
families. The affair will be held on
Suburban island, the natural athletic
field and the stands making it very
desirable place to hold the event. Be-
sides the athletic events that are on
the program every year, committee
will arrange social program for the
visitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22

All the news all the time-The
Argus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22

Mississippi river at Cairo, III. The
work was done for the rivers and
lakes commission.
Warranty Deeds-P E. David for a
consideration of 81 and other val
uables has sold lot IS, block l, in Riv-
erview addition in Bettendorf to Eliza
Hall.
F. S. Phoenix, ct al, to James A.
Sweeney, lots 81 and 80, block S,
Westholms second addition. Consid-
Grafton 81 and other valuables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
LOCAL MARKETS.

April Following are the whole
sale quotations Oh the local markets
iniav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22
Chief TO Name With the

All the news all the time--The Argus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-22

Market Square Sales.
Aprjl %, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
= sxst -%rs s-''--~@7'S,. I orN LITTLE BENNY'S ; NOTEBOOK
 (By Lee Pape)
(By Lee Pape)

A man with his hat over one eye came up vile me and pop was taking a wawk yestidday, saying, Ixcuse me, but you look like a good fellow.
 In that case, III ixcuse you this time, but never let it happen agen, sed pop. And we kepp on wawking, and the man came after us, saying. I'm not going to ask you for enything, don't think that for mint. all I wunt is a small temporary loan, I've never beg ged in my life and I don't intend to start now, because if I do say it mu- money wen the Lucytania went down, and all wunt is a small temporary loan, in fact that's all I wood accept.
 How small a loan can you get along with? sed pop.
 We'll that's largely up to you, sed the man.
 largely, sed pop.
 Until the Titanick went down I was practically a wealthy man, sed the man.
 see, and wen the Lucytania sank it was the last straw, sed pop.
 was referring to the Lucytanian, I always get those boats confused, they eetch have abou the same num- Der of letters in them, sed the man, but about this loan, I issure you it's merely a temporary thing.
 Tow about a small temporary loan of a dime, sec! pop.
 Well, of corse the axuil, size of it don't make mutch -diffrents, because your sure to get it back, sed the man.
 That's wat I'm thinking of, woodent wunt to put you to the inconvenients of giving to mutch back, sed pop.
 o, that's all rite, don't let that both CT you, sed the man.
 I don't intend to, sed pop. And he gave the man dime and the man put it in his pocket, saying, Now remem- Der, you'll get this back, every sent of it.
 You can send stamps if you like, sed pop. And we kepp on wawking, and I sed, Hay, pop, you never even told him ware you live or enything, how can he give it back agen? e o deer, I never thawt of that, sed pop, come on in heer and Ill get you a soda, I wunt to drown my mortifi- cation. And, we went in drug store and eetch had a soda, me having chocklit and pop having lemmin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
PLAZA.

"The Halfbreed" is the title of the latest Douglas Fairbanks Triangle accomplishment and it is certainly worthy of both his name and efforts for it is one of the most remarkable romantic dramas that has ever been sreened. The plot is so interestingly complicated that one is held at the height of enthusiasm until the final photographic development and adds much to the thrilling nature of the story.
 Dedic velde and company in their European novelty entitled Charley Chaphn's Experiences in the Park" ," have the headline position on the vau- deville program and it proved one of the most pleasing vaudeville attrac- tions the Plaza has had in several weeks. One of the members of the troupe impersonates the famous movie comedian and his work is indeed clev- CT. Some marvellous contortion work by one of the young women and a series of feats by carefully trained canine actors, were appreciated.
 Jack O'Brien. the Iniddleweight champion of the world, told some in teresting as well as some humorous tales in his pleasing monologue offer- ing that is entertaining in the ex- treme.
 : Ted and Corinne Breton in their comedy singing and musical skit en- titled Fairies and Mack and Fox in a classy singing and dancing diversion completed the vaudeville.
 ''The Surf Girr' is the Keystone comedy for the latter half and an un- usually funny one 1t is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Amusemcnts
POLES

There is an appeal to the Poli per- formance as shown last night and rum ming for the rest of the week which seldom comes from professional en- tertainment. Possibly this is due to the subtle feeling inspired by the Five Antwerp girls-real products of war, who stand out prominently in the musical field of art. Even without billing of the playhouse one knows that on the stage before him there is talent which is not inspired by the money to be earned but rather by inherent genius. The act composed of five girls includes a grand piano, one vocalist. Their work is far above the average with setting superb and a concert effect.
 As 8 special photo-play attraction George Walsh and Anna Luther are shown in a five part screen produc- ton entitled ''The Beast" The story deals with the redemption of bad man by woman and the selection of locations being superb the whole touches that chord in the emotions which makes it successful.
 Two more girls are seen upon the Poli stage in costume changes, song and dance. They are the Misses Young and Brown. They are pretty, real sisters in appearance and their eccentricity of solo and duet dancing made distinct hit.
 For refinement of action, plus georgeous scenic effect, Foster, Mann and company, excels anything of the kind recently seen here. Victor Eos ter is announced as the nephew of the writer of Down On the Suwanee River" There is artistic dancing and singing throughout.
 Anderson and Millisse, a pair of clever funsters, who dance and juggle with words and hats, are fast workers and produce that novelty of motion and thought which inspires to great applause.
 ! Hill and Bertha, in 'The Girl and the Clown" offer an acrobatic and contortion act that has the unique distinction here of having clever man and a pretty girl woven into one harmonious athletic. humoresque.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
WHAT'S IN A NAME?


 Baltimore, Aug. "A curious mixup followed the arrival here of two steam CTS bearing the same name, hailing from the same port and whose mas ters' names differed only in that one ended with the letter e.
 Last Saturday the Westerdyk from Rotterdam, Capt. de Jong, arrived here consigned to the Furness Wilthy Co. When an agent of the Terminal Ship ping Co. called on the captain and mentioned the name of his concern the master said he was mistaken. The agent was insistent and left in a huff.
 Yesterday the steamer Westerdyk, from Rotterdam, Capt de Jonge, ar rived and the agent was satisfied. It was his boat.
 When the newcomer appeared at the custom house the surprised clerk wanted to know why he made a second application for entrance. The puzzled skipper denied this Then both sets of papers were compared and the mystery was solved.
 The first captain was s. J. de Jong and the second R. de Jonge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

good and I hope every suffering woman will give them trial" Mrs. ANNA KELLY, 710 Chestnut Street, Burling. ton, Wis.
 The many convincing testimonials con- Dtantly published in the newspapers ought to be proof enough to women who suffer from those distressing ills pecu- liar to their sex that Lydia r. Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound is the medicine they need.
 This good old root and herb remedy las proved unequalled for these dread ful ills; it contains what is needed to restore woman's health and strength. v If there is any pcculiarity in TOUT case requiring special ad- rice, write the Lydia E. Pink nam Medicine Co. (confidential), lynn, Mass, for free advice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
PAINS IN SIDE
 AND BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
 How She was Cured.

Burlington, Wis.-'I was very irreg- ular, and had pains in my side and back.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Naval Academy "Math" Professor Is
 Pickpockets' Victim

In a letter received yesterday by tive department from Professor An gelo Hall. of the mathematics depart ment of the Naval Academy, Annap- olis, Md, is disclosed the fact that he was the loser of $173 on a train from this city to New York last Sat urday. He had been visiting friends in Fairfield and was on his way to An napolis when relieved of the money
 On the same train, a foreign-born person lost $40 and three tickets to Chicago. In the letter Professor Hall says that there were several suspicious men on the train who were questioned at the New York station but were not searched.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
PLEASURE BEACH.

Two Bridgeport boys, Robert Gore and John Finnerty, both of them well known in the world of minstrelsy, stepped into popularity at Pleasure Beach Thursday, where they are featured in the op-n-air vaudeville program. They present a very pleas ing arrangement of dances that show them to. be finished artists. Their friends gave them a warm welcome last evening.
 Jermon and. Walker, a pair of tall ented misses, offered an unusual pro- gram of eccentric songs and dances. Both are real comediennes and won instant favor.
 Baby Phyllis Gay, a mite of a girl, sang and danced her way into the hearts of the audience, with some charming song numbers. She is a talented little performer with a wealth of artistry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
EASTON

Mrs. c. B. Andrews has returned home from several weeks stay with her uncle and aunt MT. and Mrs. Hen " Blackman of North Bridgeport.
 Rev. F. s Clark of the Baptist church is spending a part of his vaca- ton in Maine at his home there. The Baptist church will be closed during the month of August.
 The next regular meeting of East on grange will be observed as Sister Night and a very interesting program has been prepared. After the pro gram refreshments will be served.
 Mrs. Frank Edwards, Jr., of Glen dale avenue, Bridgeport has recently spent a few days in town, the guest Of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Elmer s Andrews.
 The last few pleasant days have made the farmers smile as they have been unable to harvest their hay until now on account of the poor weather
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RICK 0 SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
o. H. FLEMING

REAL ESTATE AND RENTS Personal attention given to collecting rents and caring for property. Esti- mates given on dredging. pumping. dock buildings. jetty work, diving. wrecking, etc. Office: 952 Main St., City Savings Bank Bldg. Phone 25O0 Bridgeport. Conn. D1O tfs6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Work on NeWtOWn's
 Clubhouse Near End

Work on the Newtown Country clubs new home and grounds is rap- idly nearing completion. The club house tea room, lounging quarters, buffet and locker rooms have been completed and six holes on the links have been opened with work still progressing on the additional holes and tennis courts.
 It is planned to hold a tennis and golf tournament between the mem- bers during the next two weeks.
 An official membership of S5 was reported at the last meeting of the board of governors, when it was de- cided to limit charter membership to 100 and remit the initiation fees.
 The Newtown country club, with considerable private backing enlisted expects to have one of the finest golf courses and other conveniences of country clubs in this section.
 The New Haven Railroad announc- ed that it's freight embargo, put in force July 26. would continue until f,,v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

but after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's s We g e able Com pound Tablets and using two bottles of the Sanative Wash l am fully convinced that l am entirely cured of these trou- blcs, and feel better all over. I know your remedies have cone me worlds of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
PERSONAL MENTION

Rev. and Mrs. William Wallace Rose of the Universalist church of the Redeemer are spending the sum- mer at Murray Grove, Forked River, New Jersey. They will remain until early in September.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

George Root, sheriff, and a posse of deputies of Rochester, N. Y., have captured Fred Olsowsky, a farm hand who set fire to barns, one house and straw stacks near Mascow, Liv- ingston county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

Charles Adams, pitcher of the Pittsburgh Nationals, was given his unconditional release.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
Rumanian Troops Retreat From I'm.
portant Commercial City in
Pennsylvania.
KAISER SURPRISES
TROOPS AT KOVEL
Transport With 1900 French and
Serbian Troops is Sunk; 1862
Men Saved.
(By United Press)

London, Oct. 9.-The Teutons
have won new victory They have
forced the Rumanians from Kron-
stadt, the most important CONNER
cial city in Pennsylvania. Buchar-
est reported that the Rumanians
have merely fallen back on account
of being outnumbered Bucharest
reports admit that the town has fall
en-. In Macedonia the Germans re-
captured the British trenches taken
from the vicinity of Lesbouefs.
Greek Fleet Active.
Rome, Oct. "a dispatch from
Athens says that the entire Greek
fleet has joined the revolutionary
move.
London, Oct. 9.-The British are
pressing for the advantage in Mace
donia. They have occupied Cavdme-
nah, Ormanli and Haznator.
Paris, Oct. 9.-The transport GAL
tia carrying 1000 French and Ser
bian troops has been torpedoed and
sunk. Thirteen hundred and sixty
two soldiers were rescued.
Berlin, Oct. 9.-The fifth war loan
of ten billion nine hundred million
marks or $2,50O,OO0, has been more
than filled by subscriptions.
Peace Proposals.
Cologne, Oct. 9.-Passed by the
German censor)-It is not impossible
that Ambassador Gerard is conveying
peace proposals to America. Before
departing the ambassador held an i'm
portant conference with Chancellor
Hollweg, Foreign Secretary Jagow
and other important officials.
Amsterdam, Oct. 9.-It is reported
that the kaiser surprised troops at
Kovel yesterday by visiting them. He
praised their courage and cheered
them forward.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
Marie Klein is Second With los. 900
Votes; Mabel Kittleson Third
With 10000.
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NETZER'S PHARMACY
WINS WINDOW CONTEST
Carnival is Big Success; Believed
Proceeds Will Amount to
Nearly $4,000.

Miss Anna McManus was elected
queen OF the Elks' carnival Saturday
night as the closing feature of the
biggest carnival ever staged in this
district. She secured 112,7OO votes
and as first prize was awarded purse
of $50 in gold.
$25 Prizes.
Miss Marie Klein was second. re-
ceiving 108,90O votes. Miss Mable
Kittleson was third with 10000
votes. Miss Klein and Miss Kittle-
son were each given $25 as prizes.
The contest was very close up to
Saturday evening. The young ladies
and their friends worked hard and
the total receipts as result of the
contest were $SO425.
The Netzer Pharmacy was awarded
first prize in the window display con-
test. The window was one of the
best ever seen in Bemidji and was
decorated by P. Waller, druggist. The
window was made up of tobaccos, ci-
gars and cigarettes. The first prize
was SIS.
Abercrombie & McCready were
awarded second prize for window dis
play. The prize was $40.
Schneider Bros. Clothing company
was awarded third prize in the con-
test, the prize being five dollars.
For New Home.
The carnival was a big success and
committees checking up the finances
today are of the opinion that the
total proceeds will be near $4,000.
The money will be used to aid in the
construction of the new Elks' home
which is being constructed at the cor
ner of Fourth street and Beltrami
avenue.
Of special interest on the last day
of the carnival was the Kangaroo
court" One hundred and six ar
rests were made, including senatorial
arrests, and the fines imposed
amounted to $86.13.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
UNIQUE CASE up
IN DISTRICT COURT

The district court today took up
the last jury case on the calendar,
the case of Lucy Petit, as admins
tratrix against William Fellows.
Leonard Petit, 14-year-old son of
Mrs. Luly Petit, died suddenly at
Tenstrike. A coroner's jury found
that death was due to kidney trouble.
The death occurred June Is, 1914.
Mrs. Petit alleges that the boy was
killed by an, automobile driven by
Mr.. Fellows, and asks $500 dam
ages. .-.,-.sn. : g..s-aE@s-" Il E..,-... ~
A jury was selected this morning.
Attorney Charles A. Teare of Du-
luth is bringing the case for the
plaintiff and Attorney p. J. Russell
is representing the defendant.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
FIRE PREVENTION
DAY IN MINNESOTA
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Mimi, Oct 9.-Today
is the 44th anniversary of the great
Chicago fire. It is also fire preven-
tion day in Minnesota. -.
' Governor Burnquist's proclamation
asked the people Of Minnesota :. to
clean up their premises, to remove
fire dangers, to hold public. meetings
and discuss various ways Of prevent
ing fires, also to- have fire drills In
factories and other public 1nstitu-
tions today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
hANSC0M IS AGAIN
APPOINTED PASTOR

Rev. B. D. Hanscom of Bemidji
was again appointed pastor of the
Bemidji Methodist church at the
Northern Minnesota district confer
ence being held at Wadena. He has
been pastor OF the church here for
the past year. He is attending the
conference.
Rev. Edward Kaneen has been ap-
pointed in charge of the churches
at International Falls and Rainier.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
BOSTON WINS IN nth INNING; SCORE Il
JURY IS EXCUSED;
COURT CASES NEXT

The petit jury in the district court
outside of the Pettit-Fellows jury
case was excused this morning by
Judge c. W. Stanton, there being no
other jury cases. Judge Stanton will
dispose of the balance of the cases
on the calendar in court chambers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
Bemidii First on Field.

Bemidji ran on the field at 2:45
P. M. and took short workout after
passing the ball. H. Lord got off
some nice long spirals in short
punting drill Akeley came upon the
field few minutes later and took a
short practice. Captain Bailey won
the toss and chose to defend the west
goal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-10-09
FARMER KILLED; FIVE
INJURED IN AUTO WRECK
(By United Press)

Sheboygan, Wis.,, Oct. 9.-Henry
Hopleman, so, farmer, was killed
and five others were injured when a
small automobile collided with an
other car near Cedar Grove. The au-
tomobile turned turtle, pinioning the
passengers.