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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-19
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
OUTPACING JUNIORS
Growth in Membership Far Ex-
ceeds the Average in Many
New Jersey Towns

BURLINGTON. \. j.. Oct lts. - Adult
bible classes show far more rapid growth
ing TO reports presented before the annual
convention OF the burlington County sun
day School Association. representing more
than 100 churches. which opened today In
the First Baptist Church
Except In average attendance, which was
cut down by the closing OF the schools dur
ing the infantile paralysis epidemic, eil de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-19

cruted at Winnipeg and Halifax. respec-
lively, We're merged into the Ninety seventh.
II sailed the middle OF September on n
Liverpool
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06

Cambridge, is helping to take care of
Marie Bowen, who has been very sick
with pneumonia
Miss Shallberg was in Rock Island
Tuesday.
Francis McCann Of Moline came
Monday for a visit at the home of his
uncle, John O'Melia
Mrs. John Neave shipped her house
hold goods to Montana Monday.
News has reached here of the sud
den death of Mrs. Mary Ann Simpson,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee
of Rock Island. Robert Jr. and George
Lee of Sherrard received the sad news
of their sisters death at Silver Plume,
Colo. She leaves her bereaved hus-
band and two children, Mrs. Myra
Staver of Portland, Ore, and Wilbur
McFarlane of Denver, Colo, and three
brothers, William of East Moline
Robert and George Lee of Sherrard
and three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Martin
of Rock Island and Mrs. John Sim
mons of Moline and Dorothy at home
Alfred Johnson died at his home
May 2 at $50 p. nj. after a long ILL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
HAMLET.

Miss Elda Crabs is unable to attend
to her duties in the school room on
account of an attack of tonsilitis.
Miss Bessie Cooper returned to Ma
comb Sunday after weeks visit with
home folks and friends in New Boston
land Keithsburg.
Miss Hazlitt Cooke visited the last
of the week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cooke of Joy.
Miss Lula Tary returned to her
home at Viola Monday after spending
Ia few days at the home of Howard
Cooper.
Mrs. c. L. Boyles arrived home
Tuesday from a visit with her son Lee
land and family of Viola and Mrs. Otis
Reaber near Aledo.
Mr. and Mrs Golf Crapnell of Joy
were business visitors at Hamlet last
week.
Mrs. Eliza McCaw of Viola spent
last week with her daughter, Mrs
Howard Cooper.
Mr. and Mrs John Sproston were
Sunday visitors at the home of Ova
McConnaughey.
Frank Fowler and family spent Sun
day at Joe Sproston's home
Miss Hazel Stockberger visited Sat
urday and Sunday with Miss Ruth
Robinson of Edgington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
SHERRARD

George Haddick of Des Moines
Iowa, is visiting with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Haddick.
Mrs. Jane Hughes, who has been at
Omaha with her children for the win
ter, returned to Sherrard Saturday
She was accompanied by her sister
Mrs. Joe Lees of Moline They will
make a visit with Mrs. Hughes
daughter, Mrs. Archie Pfitzmaier OF
Rural.
Mrs. John Dormandy and baby OF
East Moline are visiting with ller
parents, Mr. and Mrs Carl Zude.
Ruth Miner of Silvis visited her
grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Rob
ertson, from Saturday till Monday
Mrs. Harry Skyles and son left fol
Galesburg last week to make a visit
with her parents.
Mrs. Harry Nichols, Hale Worril
and Mrs. John Neave were in Water.
town Thursday for short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Sayre of Rura
are in the tri-cities for several days
visit.
Mrs. Otto Hall and daughter, Rosa
were Rock Island shoppers Friday.
| Miss Myrtle Wilson was in the tri
cities Friday.
Rev. H. E. Schumacher Of ZioI
Evangelical church attended the con
ference at Streator, ILL.,, last week H,
returned home Monday
Rev. and Mrs. R. Edwards O
kickapoo, ILL.,, are visiting their chill
Idren, Isaac Edwards and Mrs. Alic
Foster. They had also visited thei
children IN Macomb and Moline befor
coming to Sherrard.
Ruth klucker, a trained nurse O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
INDENTURE SYSTEM
MAY BE ABOLISHED

D2lhi, Neutrality-suspicious. OF
the Associated Press 1.-THE govern
ment's announcement that it intends
to aboIiAh the system of Indian in
dentured labor, made through the
viceroy a few days ago, has been re-
ceived with great satisfaction through
ont India. The announcement applies
TO the large shipments Of coolie labor
which are annually sent to Jamaica
Trinidad, British Guiana, Fiji, and
Dutch Guiana.
Indian feeling on the subject has
for many years condemned the in
denture SYSTEM No arguments as to
its possible economic advantages
weighed against TIE feeling of edu-
Gated Indians that It degraded India
in the eyes of the world. Recent re-
ports showing the social degeneration
caused by the paucity Of women emil
grating and also the number OF sui
cides among the coolies have caused
a painful impression.
Students oS Indian conditions have
long maintained that there is atnlnd
ant scope in India for all available
labor, and emigration is mo longer one
! of midas necessities.
How soon the governments promise
Y Of abolition will be put into effect i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
We CURE PILES

We believe that our Absorbent Meth
cd is the greatest discovery ever made
for the treatment and cure of piles,
and this opinion is endorsed by cured
patients and by those who have taken
the trouble to investigate.
By our method the pile tumor is i'm
mediately dissolved and Is usually alb
sorbed in few days. There is no
chloroform, no cutting, no burning, no
ligature. no injection of carbolic acid
or other dangerous drugs, no danger,
practically no pain. does not lay you
up; you feel better after the first
treatment.
We guarantee a cure for life in
every case OF piles treated; It costs
you not a cent If we fail to cure you
II you have piles or any rectal or
stomach trouble call for free exam
nation. We treat both men and
women.
DR.. Allgover and DR.. Kinsey, suite
a., Davenport Savings Bank building
Davenport, Iowa tAdv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06

yet matter Of doubt. The viceroy
stated that the existing system of re-
cruning must be maintained until the
new conditions could be worked out
and reasonable time had been given
the communities which depend on this
labor to adjust themselves to the
change.
mo one who knows anything of
Indian sentiment can remain ignorant
Of the deep and genuine feeling to
which the continuance of the irdent-
ure system has given rise" said the
viceroy in his announcement. 'sEdu-
Gated Indians look on it as slavery or
aerfdom This will soon be removed
forever, and it is source Of deep sat
istaction to me that one of the last
official acts / shall have to perform in
this. country is to tell you that | have
been able to do something to insure
that Indians who desire to work as
so under happier conditions, and to
obtain from his majesty's government
a promise that in due course the whole
system which educated opinion in
India has long regarded as intolerable
will be abolished"
Tine indentuTe system dates from
1912 Natives of India are only per
mitted to emigrate under contract; tc
such countries as satisfy the gov prn-
ment of India that sufficient provision
is made for their protection. The
coolies are recruited by licensed
agents throughout Bengal, the United
provinces the Central provinces, the
Southern Punjab, and Amir. The
/ supply varies greatly, depending in
large degree on agricultural condi-
lions in India, but it is estimated that
10000 per year is an average figure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
MUSIC AFEATURE
BIG CELEBRATION
Fort Armstrong Committee Planning
Programs to Be Given During
Seven Days OF June Event.
SEEN OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Officials Enforcing Strict Rules in the
Matter of Placing Concessions
in City Streets.

Music is to be one Of the principal
features of the celebration to be held
in the tri-cities June 1925, commence
rating the founding of Fort Armstrong
on Rock island 100 years ago A mus
ic committee appointed by the direc-
tors of the Fort Armstrong Centennial
association has been busy in the last
week arranging an appropriate pro-
gram for the seven days.
The committee chairmen are H. ".
Whitsitt for Moline. NJ f. Strieter for
Rock Island, and Decker French for
Davenport The chairmen are CORE
spending with all the musical organ
izations within radius of 100 miles of
the tri-cities concerning rates and pro-
grams and expect to have a report
ready for the association at the next
meeting of the directors.
The concessions committees are also
about ready to announce their plans.
Large drawings of all the principal
streets in each of the three cities are
being prepared and will be delivered
" inc UiICt VI LII SStOl o-bSHci al DCH-
son at centennial headquarters in Rock
Island early next week. All the con-
cessions contracts and details will be
handled from headquarters, according
to the committee. The chairmen Of
the committees are George FitzGibbon,
Moline; H. A. Clevenstine. Rock Is
land and j. H. Schaefer, Davenport.
Careful About Awards.
The concessions committee is one Of
the most important in the association
and its management will have direct
bearing upon the success of the cele-
bration. The chairmen, therefore. are
proceeding slowly along carefully
drawn lines and the officers of the as
ISOLATION are highly pleased with their
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
FOSTER

The funeral of August Anderson was
largely attended. Those present from
distance were his brother and neph-
ew, John and Oscar Anderson of Bur-
lington, Iowa; his son, A. C. Ander-
son Of Moline, and a son, John Ander-
son of Melrose, Iowa, and sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs C. V.
Swanson of Moline.
Samuel Nussbaum returned home
Saturday to Fairbury, Ill, having paid
a visit to his sons, William and Philip
Nussbaum.
The Foreign Missionary society OF
the German M. E. church held the
monthly meeting with Mrs. Angus,
Kruger Wednesday, May 8.
Owing to the high stage of water
many of the farmers of the lower bay
are moving stock out onto higher
pasture land.
Rev. E. c. Hardy of the German NJ
E. church filled his appointment al
Rock Island Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Phillips will preach at the
Baptist church Sunday, May Z, morn,
ing and evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
SOLDIER BOYS BAKE BREAD IN DESERT

In the various field camps and
headquarters of the American forces
in Mexico bread is now being sup
piled direct from the army bakeries.
In the early stages Of the campaign
food was carried from the border to
the various camps and depots in
motor trucks. The installation Of the
field bakeries releases these trucks
for other important duties. The
bread tnrned out in these field bak-
cries weighs about pound per loaf.
Uncle Sam has found that an army
well fed will fight well, and hiking
all day over dusty desert and cactus
grown prairie does not affect ad-
versely the appetites of the soldier
boys who are hunting Villa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
|. N|NETY-SIX SEEK
| SALOON LICENSES
Applications to Conduct Bars in %
Buildings in Rock Island Filed
With the City Clerk.
ONLY ONE BAR is IN QUESTION
Numerous Controversies Over Permits,
Anticipated Week Ago, Fails
To Develop

Ninety-six applications for saloon
licenses have been fled with City
Clerk NJ. T. Rudgren. The list con-
tains two for the Loop saloon, Twenti-
eth street and Third avenue. There
are 95 buildings included in the list.
Authorities today stated that aside
from the dispute between John Err
bacher and A. W. Billburg for the IL
cense to the Loop saloon, they antici-
pated no other similar controversy,
although indications week ago were
that there would be several similar
situations.
| A change which had been all but
consummated two weeks ago, in which
the saloon conducted by Thomas Sim
cox in the 1900 block, was involved,
| fell through, and Mr.. Simcox is among
the applicants for a renewal Of his Ii
cense.
Probably in no other period in the
history of Rock Island have so many
changes IN ownership of saloons oc-
Cured as at present. A number Of
these changes will not show up on the
list of licenses, as the permits in some
cases are being asked under the names
of the former owners. This is true in
cases where Iowans have purchased
saloon property here.
Must Live in State Year.
The law requires that the applicant
for saloon license must be resi-
dent Of the state of Illinois for a. period
of one year. While Iowans own the
saloons, the licenses are taken out I'M
der the name of the former owners.
Exposition park bar will be licensed
during the ensuing six months, follow
ing an unsuccessful attempt to trans
fer the permit to the east end of the
city. 1t is expected that new loca-
ton for the license will be secured be-
tween now and Nov. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
CAETJERSEEK|NC
SPRINGFIELD JOB
Park Superintendent of Rock Island
Candidate for G. o. z. Nominal
ton for Legislature.

c. F. Gaetjer, park superintendent of
Rock Island, has announced himself
as candidate for the republican nom
ination for member of the state legis-
lature from the Thirty-third district.
He is one of the most progressive and
energetic representative citizens of
Rock Island, as well as one of the
most ambitious.
Rock Islands beautiful park system
is what it is today largely through his
own individual efforts and unusual de-
votion to his work. He has been a re-
publican in season and out, ever since
he and the party were born and he
and his friends think he is entitled to
the recognition which he seeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
Legal.
Administrators Notice.

AuM1ulSllatOE NOTICE.
Estate of Albert II. Thompson, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
Albert H. Thompson, late of the county
Of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased. hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the Hon. BENJAMIN
Bell, judge of the probate court of
Rock Island comfy, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Is
land, at the June term, on the First
Monday in June next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to at
tend 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 4th day of April A. D., 1916.
JULIA THOMPSON,
Administering.
! Connolly G Connolly. Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06

Of these only about 5000 return to
India at the end of the contract per-
iod, the rest settling in the countries
to which they are sent Thus there
were in Natal in 1910 over $4,000
free" Indians, while in Mauritius 70
per cent of the total population is In
dian born or of Indian descent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06

ness with rheumatism. He suffered
a stroke of paralysis three weeks ago
which fastened his death. He leaves
to mourn his widow and five children,
Henry and William of Matherville,
Harry and Elmer and one daughter,
Mrs. Ben Dawson and also two broth
ers, Charlie of Sherrard and Henry Of
Matherville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-06
Building Botanical Gardens.

Chicago, May 6.-Work has been
started on the construction of botani-
cal gardens at the University of Chi
'cago, it was announced today An ex-
perimental station and graduate
school of agriculture are said to be in
Guided in the plans of the university
authorities.
The Republican journal., 1916-05-11
SEARSMnNT.

Irving Hall, who is working in Belfast, has
hired cottage and taken his family there.
Miss Minnie Paine writes home that she
has engaged to teach in Milo the comm year
Charles Ripley, who has been in Boston
through the wintc~, is at home for a short
time.
Leroy Thomas has returned to his home In
Charlton, Mass, after spending the winter
with his grandparents. MIR. and Mrs. ]. F.
Paine.
Waldo County Pomona Grange met with
large attendance they were obliged to held the
afternoon session in Dirigo hall.
Mrs. Louisa Davis, who is 80 Yeas old
papered her kitchen this spring and remarked:
II never did it more easily in my life" She
lives a half mile from the village and walks
that distance as quickly as young person.
Lawrence, the little five years old son of
Maynard Cushman, had the misfortune to
fall from a ladder in the barn recently, and
break his collar bone. The little fellow does
not like to have people speak of the accident,
however.
The funeral of Mrs. J. A. Morse was held at
the church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Hunt
of Morrill, and Rev. Mr.. Davis of Camden as
sisting Rev. J. N. Palmer in the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morse bought the Woodcock
place of George Kelso, two years ago. coming
here with the hope of beneftting her health.
She was lady of beautiful Christian charac-
ter and we are glad it was our privilege to
know her, even for snort time
The Republican journal., 1916-05-11
NEWS OF THE ORANGES,

Silver Harvest Grange, Waldo, has adopted
the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas, The cruel nand of Death has again
entered the ranks of Silver Harvest Grange
and taken our beloved brother, j. C. Littlefield;
therefore, be it
Resolved, That in his death we have lost
faithful brother and helper and one of the most
active and judicious councillors and laborers in
the grange work, and the community a good
citizen, one who was ever ready to assist the
sick and needy.
Resolved That cherishing his memory we
will ever remember and strive tie emulate his
faithfulness and fidelity to his duties.
Resolved, That while we deeply deplore our
loss, we must not forget to extend our heart
felt sympathy to the wife who has lost faith
full and affectionate husband, to the children
who have lost tender and loving father, and
We trust their hearts may be cheered in their
lonely hours by the thoughts that in our frater-
nifty they will ever find friends, and when done
with earth and its cares they will again be
united with that loving band where death is
unKnown.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be placed on our records, that cur charter be
draped in mourning for thirty days, and that q
copy be sent to the bereaved wife and children
and to the local papers for publication.
H. F. SMITH, ! Committee
c, H. MONROE, on
MRS L. B. SMITH. Resolutions
The Republican journal., 1916-05-11

Owing to the death of the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert L. Seekins, prominent Pa
irons, the supper, drama aud dance to have
been given at Equity Grange Friday night
have been indefinitely postponed.
The big event of the season will be the con-
cert and dance at the Coliseum Rink Saturday
evening, May 18th. High class vaudeville 7.3O
to 9; dancing to IL. Ladies, % cents; gentle
men so cents, including dancing.
Mrs. Virgil l.. Hall entertained the Once in a
While Club Monday at her home in Congress
street. All the members were present and de-
lightful afternoon was spent. Supper was ser
we'd at o'clock. including grape fruit cordial,
chicken croquettes with green peas and mashed
potatoes. olives, fruit salad tea biscuits grape
nut pudding with whipped cream and peaches,
coffee. The table was csnte ed with a bowl of
narcissus. Mrs. Charles E. Oven will te the
next hostess.
The Leonard & Barrows A. A, will give a
public entertainment in Odd Fellows Hall Sat.
urday evening, May 9th. with the following
program:
Overture, Orchestra
Duet, Mrs C. W. Wescott and A. N. johnson
Piano duet. Mrs. Wescott and Mrs. beckwith
Piano solo, Reginald Boardman
Earl Hammons
Violin solo, Miss Hazel Doak
Solo Miss Jeaaie Hart
Piano solo, Reginald Roardman
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS The New Edison is
new invention which is not talking ma
chine. but actually re-creates all forms of
music. Over one thousand different selections
Examples of Edison's new art) are now on
sale, and other new selections are is sued week.
ly. All are actual recreations of the original
performances-not mere mechanical and only
approximate reproductions A catalog will be
sent you on request by earle & Jones. Belfast,
the Waldo county distributors. D.. Gail on the
Home Furnishing Co.. Belfast and let them
show you why you want the Bissel Vacuum
Sweepers. For protection against moths go
to the City Drug Store for Dust Proof and
Moth Proof Bags, at Coo, 75c and 81 :. See
advt. and cut Of the Dodge Brothers roadster.
for which C. B. Norton & Co. of Belfast are
the Waldo county agents. If you have not
already done you should call on Mitchell &
Trussell and see the very attractive Congolum
rugs they offering. -. DIR. W. L. West has
speed for sale in kalder. safe and speedy
roadster; the combination horse Teddy, and
stable full of useful commercial horses, war
ranted to be just as represented. :. "A ropos
of cleanup and lght-up week. the Penobscot
Bay Electric Co. says: 1--WE are going to do our
part-are your William W, Smith of stock
ton Springs publishes freedom notice. Fur
nished room to let at the Nayside Tea House.
Apply on the premises or telephone. -. Pc
nobscot Salmon at Brambalps Market . Farm
for sale in Center Montvie. :. Suite of S
rooms and bath to rent Apply at 129 Main
street. Special bargains in real estate. etc,
fire and life insurance, rents collected by the
Dickey-Kr owton Real Estate Co. . See advt,
of farm for sale in Searsmont, very desirable
property.
The Republican journal., 1916-05-11
Neighbor Told Her
Cure for Lu,nbogo

Rheumatism and lumbago are awful
things and cause great pain and mis-
cry, but Foley Kidney Pills can rout
them.
Mrs. G. H. Eveland, Duncan Mills.
ILL.,, writes the following letter: Il
was stricken down with lumbago and
was unable to turn myself in bed. A
neighbor brought me half bottle of
Foley Kidney Pills, and said she had
been similarly afflicted and that they
had helped her. So I tried them and
was completely relieved by the use Of
two or three bottles. I have had
splendid success with them and have
never known them to fail. l most
heartily recommend Foley Kidney
Pills"
Foley Kidney Pills tone up weak,
Inactive, sluggish kidneys, rid the
body of poisons, give appetite, energy
and refreshing sleep after pain. Don't
neglect kidney trouble. Remove the
cause with Foley Kidney Pills.
SOLD EVERYWHERE
The Republican journal., 1916-05-11
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
FOR eACKACHE KIDNEYS AND elAD DER
LIBERTY.

W. ]. Knowlton bought new Ford car re-
Gently.
The John Aver house was sold last week to
Mr. D. F. Sanborn.
Mrs. Helen Post spent few days in town
recently with her father, L. F. Hurd.
Mrs. George Knowlton of Bath was in town
one day last week calling on old neighbors and
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Meservey of Pittsfield
are in town for indefinite stay with Mr..
Sewell Meservey, who is very poorly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sanford have closed
their house for the summer and gone to Mr..
l.. F. Aries, who is in very poor health.
Mr.. Lewis Bonney, who has been working IN
Camden the past winter. has arrived and Will
pass the summer with his family at the home
Of Mrs Abbie White.
Mr.. Jellson, Ralph l. Morse and Mr.. Greer.
all of Belfast, motored to Liberty last Satur"
day, going direct to the Morse cottage on the
Island to spend Sunday
The Republican journal., 1916-05-11
A COMBINATION
THAT WORKS WELL
Doing Great Good This Spring.

A superlative blood-purifying medi-
cine like Hoods Sarsaparilla, COM
bined with a superlative iron tonic
like Peptiron Pills, makes the ideal
Spring Medicine.
No other medicine possesses such
curative properties as these two re-
storatives working together.
They reach the impure, impover-
ished blood, and the rundown, ex-
hausted system. They awaken the
appetite, aid digestion, purify and
vitalize the blood, give renewed
strength to the whole body, produce
sound, natural sleep, and a complete
restoration to good health,-the great
est of all earthly blessings. Two
dollars invested in these two medi-
zines will bring better results than
four dollars spent in any other course
of treatment or attendance.
1t is wise to get Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and Peptiron Pills today.