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The Mount Holly news., 1916-06-27

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The Mount Holly news., 1916-06-27

wedding of AlonZo Warren, of Mount
Holly, to Miss Helen Magee, of River
side. Notices of this character are al
ways supposed to have been officially
given to the paper that first publishes
them and then other papers feel perfect
ly safe in copying them. This was the
case in the Warren-Magee notice. The
Herald first printed it and did so on the
authority of the young man named
But it turns out that the latter did not
tell the truth. If we are not mistaken
there is law which Furnishes any one
who gives false information regarding a
death or marriage, but as the primary
report was not made to THE NEWS we
are not in that part of it. We can only
apologize to the young lady.
A number of small picnics have al
ready arranged to spend the fourth o.
July at Rancocas Park, indicating 9
large crowd will be on hand throughout
the day and evening. The amusementi
will operate all day and the manage
ment has arranged for an excellent dis
play of fireworks in the evening, in ad
dition to the usual open air motion pic
lures, The picnic season is now on ant
promises to be very busy one. Th'
} Sunday schools of the surrounding
country appreciate more and more tn
advantages Of holding their annual out
, ings at this place, and this year th
l management has added a number @
t new attractions for the children whicl
T will no doubt be greatly appreciated b.
: all who take their outing here. A fe,
9 choice dates remain open for Sunda
b schools and 1t is expected that they wi
o soon be reserved. The Thursday ever
: ing medal contests in the dancing ps
II vilion are proving very popular ne
It only with the dancers, but also with th
o general public who are given an oppo
d tunity to witness some very excelleI
!. dancing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
STANDP|PE COULD
Be EASILY MOVED
Engineers Say Removal to Sears
Would Not Be More Than Thir,
Cost of New One.

Engineers familiar with the old
standpipe on Rock Island city prop
erty on Thirtieth street between Tenth
and Eleventh-and- a-half avenues say
that the tank could be removed to a
suitable site in the newly annexed ter
ritory at one-fifth of the cost of build
ing a new one.
City officials are considering the
problem of taking the standpipe of
the tract on Thirtieth street in order
to make the lot there marketable, as
offers have been received for the pur-
chase of the property providing il
would be cleared.
The tank, engineers say, is in good
condition and owing to the high price
of steel is Of more value than
ordinarily. They say that it could be
removed without great difficulty as
the rivets in the steel plates could be
cut and it could be rebuilt on the site
chosen for it. The tank has a capac-
ity of 10000 gallons and is Is feet In
diameter 1t is so feet high.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
CICERONIANS TAKE
HONORS IN DEBATE

The first inter-society debate ever
held in the Rock Island high school
took place last night at 1880 in the
music room of the school between
three representatives each of the Cice-
roman society for boys and the Hart
society for junior and senior girls.
1t resulted in victory for the Cicero
man by two to one decision. The
question under discussion was, Re
solved, That the present army and
navy program of the United States is
inadequate to meet the needs of the
nation" The Hart representatives up
held the affirmative side of the ques-
ton and the Ciceronian team the mega
tive. The Hart team was composed
of Margaret Searle. first speaker; Mar
garet Underhill, second, and Elizabeth
Olmsted, third The Ciceronians were
Robert E. Olmsted, first speaker
Harry Stuhr second, and Roy John
son, third. The judges were Miss Vir-
ginia Ballard, Miss Beryl Titterington
and R. c. Ferguson, all teachers of the
high school.
The debate was complete success
in every way. Both teams had pre-
pared extensively upon the subject and
presented a logical system of proof.
1t was the first experience of the sort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
100 WILL TAKE PART
IN A SCHOOL COMEDY

Announcement of the cast of "Svl-
VIA a two-act operetta to be present
ed by music pupils of Moline high
school the evening of Friday, March 3
shows that 1870 members of the bows
and girls glee clubs and school ihorus
will appear. Those not having char
acter parts will have roles of farmers
sons and daughters. The production
is stated to be by far the most preten-
tious effort in the dramatic line ever
staged at the school
Sylvia" is a rural comedy. The
cast:
Sir Bertram de Lacey, tenor-Ralph
Chillberg.
Prince Tobbytum, baritone-Clifford
Skogh.
William, bass-Merrill Trowbridge.
Leader of farm lads - Howard
Young.
Robin, a country lad-Frank John
son.
Sylvia, soprano, betrothed to de
Lacey-Nina Miller.
Betty, betrothed to William-Henri
eta Mohr.
Arabella, lady in waiting-Marvel
Griggs.
Araminta, sister of Arabella-Mabel
Ely.
Polly, Molly and Dolly, farmers
daughters-Gladys Anderson, Nanette
Geer, Chairman Maxwell.
Farm lads-Boys' glee club.
Farmers daughters = Girls glee
club.
Haymakers-Chorus
companist-Mildred Lund.
Act IA hay field on summer
morning.
Act 2-The same later in the day
A male quartet will sing between
acts, Reports from the ticket sellers
are that capacity house is expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25

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Those who started the day with a back
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an aching head worn out before the
day began because they were in and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
ANDERSON PLEADS
GUILTY TO MURDER
Especial to The Argus. J

Cambridge, Feb. 25.-Frank Ander-
son of Mendoza plead guilty before
Judge Graves in the circuit court here
yesterday to the charge of numbering
Roy Lenox, itinerant Dixon horse trad
er, whose body was found in an
abandoned well near Cambridge last
fall. The court has not made known
what sentence will be imposed, nor the
time at which he may be expected to
give his decision.
The defendants pleading was liz line
with the desire which he expressed
since his arrest in Mendoza almost a
month ago. Before he had been in the
county Jail three weeks Anderson made
full confession of his guilt and de-
scribed to States Attorney Nels F.
Anderson the manner in which he had
committed the crime. In letters to
his mother, the prisoner urged her not
to spend any money in an effort to de-
fend him.
Anderson was represented by At
tOrney Charles E. Sturtz of Kewanee
and Attorney A. G. Harris of Dixon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
BOY DEPARTMENT AT
Y TO HOLD BANQUET

The banquet to be held in the boys
department Of the Rock Island Y. M
c. A. at $50 this evening promises to
be largely attended. 1t is certain to
,, be one of the largest boys banquets
ever held in this part of the state by
any one department. The program as
completed, will be an interesting one
Many talks are to be given, most of
them short ones. The boys of the de-
partment are having large place on
the program, making a number of talks
and also helping out on the music
The program is as follows:
Music by trio-Clyde Downing, Phil
Bruner, Edward Lamp.
What l Think of the Y''-Roy john
son.
Solo-Theodore Rydback.
Stories-Frazier Vance.
How to Be Robert Ohm
sted.
"Pep"-John Dice
Short talks by Boys Work Secretar-
les Allison of Moline and Thomas of
Davenport.
The main talk of the evening will
be given by Judge n. A. Larson. Ray
mond Walker, a member of the boys
work committee, will act as toastmas-
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
DECLARING He IS
SLAYER OF WOMAN
MAN SHOOTSSELF
William +. Baird, Employed as Hotel
Porter. Victim OF Strange Hallu.
cination.
ACT II \ MYSTERY TO POLICE
Sends Bullet Through Lung i'm Second
avenue Saloon Physician SAYS
He Can't Recover.

Laboring under the delusion that he
had murdered a woman, William F
Baird. 50 years old. probably fatally
wounded himself while in the Cross
Country saloon. 1906 Second avenue,
n 6 o'clock this morning. A 3S-calibre
bullet is lodged in his left lung. His
home is at III Fifteenth street.
At first Baird said that he only had
been accused of killing a woman.
but later while on the way to ST. An
thongs hospital in the ambulance the
halluCination seemed to affect his
mind more and he told the police that
he had slain a woman and left her
body in the yard in front of his room
ing house. Police investigation show
ed that there had been no murder.
Baird entered the bar room shortly
before o'clock. He was employed as
porter at the Schmidt hotel in the
1900 block. He and Mr.. Schmidt
talked about the work planned for the
day and Baird seemed anxious to get
to his task.
Baird and Schmidt were standing
At the south end of the bar and after
t. few moments of conversation
Schmidt walked to the north end of
the bar
Baird took his watch from his
pocket and his ring from his finger.
Placing them on the bar, he said:
Here, take these"
i don't want them" Schmidt said,
Neither do l." Baird replied.
Sees Him Fall.
Schmidt turned his back. resuming
his work, and was startled by a re-
v0lYer report. He turned instantly
and saw Baird keel over on his side
What in the world did you want to
10 that for?' he asked the wounded
man.
Baird did not answer.
What are you trying to do?"
Echmidt persisted.
They accused me of killing the
woman. | didn't do it." Baird said
The police were notified and Baird
vas placed in the ambulance, Officers
Ginnane and Thorman attending him
fhe police questioned him and he con-
Tersed freely with them, but showed
signs of deliriur.
1 killed her and placed her in the
yard he told the officers.
Who did you kill?" they asked.
The woman" he replied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25

question as to whether he secured
the gun from the back of the bar in
the saloon or whether he had it on his
person Is still at issue. The police
stated that they had been told that
while Schmidt's back was turned Baird
had proceeded back of the bar and
secured the weapon.
Acts Queerly.
Schmidt told reporter today that
baird had had the gun on his person.
Baird was not heavy drinker,"
said Schmidt. "He was a good work
man. He has been in my employ for
some time. He worked over at the
MOTEL asked him last night when he
/, hhished for the day if he wanted any
money and he told me that he didn't
mat was at o'clock last night. Later
at 10 o'clock he rushed in here and
asked for dollar. My brother-in-law
gave II to him. He rushed out of
the door and hurried down Second
avenue. That was the first indication
that something was wrong with him.
Last night | outlined the work for
MIN today and he came into the bar
THIS morning. He said that he was go
ing over to work and | told him that
1t was too early and that he had better
walt until s o'clock. Then he threw
his watch and ring on the bar and
when my back was turned he shot him
self.
He was an excellent workman and
mad number of friends. Everybody
seemed to like him. As long as l can
remember he had no more than five
drinks of whisky in the saloon here
tie only drank beer and in small guam
titles"
A strange incident in connection
with Baird's attempt to commit suicide
is that last night he sent telegram
to his brother in Winona, Mimi, ask
ing If his mother was we'll This
morning he received reply that she
was. 1t is thought that he secured
the dollar in the saloon to send the
wire and it is believed that mental
arrangement at that time was first
manifested, since the police have
learned that there was no unusual oc-
casion for the telegram.
After Baird was taken to the hos
pital the police went to his rooming
house at the W. W Whitman resi-
dence on Fifteenth street. They
found no woman in the yard, as Baird
had said, and inquiry around the
place showed that nothing unusual
mad occurred to give Baird such an
idea.
Lived Here Two Years.
BAIRD came to Rock Island from
Winona, Mimi, his home, two wears
ago. He was bill poster and until
last summer was employed by the
Illinois Posting service and the ILL
nols theatre. During the summer he
worked at odd jobs and when construc-
ton work began on the Spencer
Square theatre he was given employ
ment there. Later he became employ
ed at the Schmidt hotel.
Statement as to his injuries issued
at the hospital is that there is but
slight chance for his recovery.
The bullet entered the left lung.
about three inches below the shoulder
blade. 1t was trifie too high to
strike the heart. The lead is still in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
HOLD MAN ACCUSED
OF HORSE STEALING

Justice kuehl held Harry Wilcox to
the grand jury in bonds of $500 when
he was arraigned in justice court on a
charge Of horse stealing yesterday. c.
l.. Girls, farmer residing near ILL
nois City, is the complainant. He
claims Wilcox took horse and buggy
in December, 1914, and disappeared
Wilcox was arrested in Fairport
Girl testified at the hearing, the
defendant not taking the stand in his
own behalf. He was placed in the
county Jail in default of bail States
Attorney Thompson prosecuted the
case. H. NJ. McCaskrin is counsel for
Wilcox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
TO TRANSFER HEAD
TO STATE HOSPITAL

Martin Head, who has been in coun-
ty Jail for weeks, will probably be
taken to Watertown hospital this af-
ternoon. Some weeks ago a medical
commission found him in need of men
tai treatment, but the formal finding
was not signed, pending an investiga-
tiCn as to whether or not the state Of
South Dakota, from which he came,
could not be held for the expense. 1t
has been decided to let the matter drop
and place him in the Watertown hos
pital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
ASSESSMENT ROLLS
ARE FILED IN COURT

Assessment rolls for four brick paw
ing projects in East Moline were filed
in county court this morning and
Judge n. A. Larson set March 10 as
the date for public hearing. The i'm
prOvements are: Thirteenth street
from Eighteenth avenue to point 100
feet south of Twentieth avenue, cost
S7,025; Seventeenth and Eighteenth
avenues from Eighth to Eleventh
streets, cost $29,547; portion of
Twelfth street and Fifteenth avenue,
cost 1886; Eleventh street from Fiji
teenth avenue to north line of first
alley north of Fifteenth avenue, cost
S1,335
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
rs HERE TO ADVISE
ON TAX STATEMENTS

In order to be of assistance to any
and all people who may desire to con-
suit him in completing their income
ment of the federal government, Dep
uty Louis Funkenstein arrived home
this morning from the southern part Of
the state, where he has been on special
detail
Mr.. Funkenstein will be in his Office
daily, room 253, Rock Island postoffice
building, for the remainder of the
month. All reports must be filed by
March l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25

an excellent one, according to Mrs. c.
l.. Eastman, the director of the So
ciety, and far exceeded all expecta-
tons. The program for the meeting
was as follows:
Debate: Resolved, That the United
States should be Prepared for War;
Affirmative, Hortense Bassett, Clara
Arnell; negative, Robley Clarke, Char
lotte Huesing.
Vocal Solo-A. Journy.
Piano Solo-L. Hartman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25

for the Hart representatives and Mrs
C. L. Eastman. their coach, was very
proud of their excellent showing Tho
Ciceronian members have had more ex-'
perience than their opponents and this
probably accounted in large measure
for their success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
DEBATE IS LOST BY
PREPAREDNESS SIDE

The first debate ever staged by
members of the Theadelphic Literary
society for sophomore and freshman
girls was held at the Rock Island high
school yesterday afternoon at the close
of school and resulted in the defeat
of the upholders of Preparedness"
the question under discussion, by
two to one decision. The debate was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25

the farm catalogues obtainable and
soon hopes to be able to supply all Of
his friends with the choicest of
garden truck, notwithstanding the
many jibes he has had to take while
constructing his wooden boxes for the
south windows of his court room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25

the lung, no attempt being made to
remove it. as probing for the bullet
would further endanger his life.
Baird is in delirious condition and
has severe internal hemorrhages.
bleeding profusely from the mouth.
He has not lost consciousness, how
ever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-25
JUDGE BELL GAINING
RENOWN AS GARDENER

Judge B. S. Bell is becoming great
gardener and horticulturist. After
weeks of much pounding and meas
uring. the probate judge finally today
produced three boxes in which he ex-
poets to plant garden seeds The jur-
list has been literally devouring all Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-03
PENN TEAM HAS
ITS LAST DRILL
FOR LAFAYETTE

Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-The Penn
team was put through its final drill
this afternoon for the Lafayette con-
test Saturday. Folwell sent the 'varsi-
ty through stiff signal practice which
lasted almost an hour. Following this
the varsity mixed it up with the scrub
in hard scrimmage. Folwell expressed
himself as pleased with the showing
made by the players, but has warned
them not 70 be overconfident, as La
fayette has caused the Penn eleven
lots OF trouble in the past.
Folwell is having considerable diff
Guilty in making up backfield for the
game. Berry, the fullback, will hardly
start, as he was badly used up in the
Pitt contest. Light will replace him.
and Bryant, the former third choice
quarterback, will run the team. Folwell
was in quandary who TO place at left
tackle, and was astonished when Cap
tain Matthews appeared on the field in
uniform.
Matthews asserts that he has entire
ly recovered from his injuries sus-
tanned last Saturday, and declares he
will start against Lafayette. Folwell
was doubtful, but advised the plucky
captain 10 wait until tomorrow before
making any decision. Berg, the former
Exeter player, will have second call
on the vacancy. Wirkman will replace
Ertrevsag. who has proven ne lacks
varsity calibre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-03
ELEVEN
HASLONG DRILL
ONITS SIGNALS

South Bethlehem, Penn. Nov. "A
dummy scrimmage featured to-day's
practice at Lehigh although lengthy
signal drill was held. In the work
out the scrub used the Muhlenberg
plays. while the varsity devoted its
efforts 10 breaking them up.
Lehigh realizes that Muhlenberg will
be hard opponent. Coach Ready has
several men whom he would like TO
save for the Penn State game, but
cannot. as he does not want 20 take
any chances on the contest with the
Allentown lads. Gullick will probably
be AT end in place of Quist. Richards
will probably take Tate's place at
tackle, and Mccarthy, Johnston's
guard position. In the back field with
Naginnes out, Hurley will play full
back and Wysocki will take Halstead's
post at right half. This will be prac-
tically q reconstructed team.
Wysocki and Drummer had long
punting drill to-day. the latter being
quite consistent with his 5O-yard
boots. After a long practice at drop
and placement kicking, McCarty and
Drummer show better form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-03
OLD HARDLUCK
HITS DARTMOUTH
COLLEGE ELEVEN

Hanover, n. H., Nov. "A double
piece of hard luck hit the Dartmouth
team this afternoon, when it was an
nounced by Trainer Harry Hillman that
Merrill, the big guard, would be I'M
able TO play Saturday against Syracuse
because of the pulled tendon in his
right leg, and that Swede Young
strom, who put up such rafting game
in his place at right guard against
Georgetown and Princeton, had been
declared ineligible because of failing 70
pass a monthly examination.
This necessitates the shifting of BaS-
ter, who has been substituting at CEN
tire, 10 guard, where his l59 pounds will
be stacked against the bulky frames Of
either Schlacter or White, both weigh
ing over $50. Baxter is a scrappy
player. however, and his speed will
cause trouble for the Orange and Blue
forwards. There is also a possibility
of Hood, a 200-pound guard from
Somerville, playing the vacant guard
position.
Tc-day's practice was the final one
before the annual battle with Syracuse
in Springfield Saturday, and the men
were put through a stiff half-hour
scrimmage by Coach Cavanaugh, during
which Bill Randall. the oldtime Green
coach, lined the scrub up against the
varsity, which smothered the so-called
Syracuse plays attempted, but, on the
other hand, the 'ysrsity's specially de-
yised plays met with only mediocre
success against the understudies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-03
Stevens Spirit and Speed May
Win from Columbia Eleven

a team which will outweigh them NJ
teen pounds or more TO the man.
Swcde Carlson, freshman st Ste
vens, will be heard from before long.
If the ability he showed in the seriN
maglng yesterday was not fash n
the pan. Carlson, who has been going
along with the third and fourth teams,
dividing his time between playing 81
guard and tackle, was turned loose at
end in the scrimnnage between the
third and fourth teams, and he showed
some real ability. II was not. long
under the coaching of Rodgers, before
he was breaking through and mailing
plays behind the line. Il may be sale,
in passing that when Carlson hits .
play that play is done for the even
ing. He has much to learn, but he N
conner.
Sam Webb, the fullbsck, Is on: every
day watching the practice, and he hopes.
to get into action before the end OF
the season. His ankle is not strong
enough to give Rodgers any hope OF
using him against Columbia