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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29
Tax Purchasers Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island coun-
ty, S.
To Anton Falkers, E. r. Nickel
berry, George F, Skinner, Mrs. E. R.
Mickelberry, H. G. Barrett, Henry c.
Larsh, Sarah f. Larsh. Thomas F.
Burke, S. p. Robinson, Nellie Robin
son, George ". Stubblefield.
Notice is hereby given, as required
by the statutes Of said state of ILL.,
nols, in such case made and pro-
V!ded, that on the Both day Of June,
A. D., 1914, at public sale, by the
county treasurer of said county of
Rock Island. OF lands and lots against
which judgment was rendered for de-
ilnQuent taxes, special assessments
and costs, authorized by the laws Of
said state Of Illinois. l Mabel Olson,
purchased W ". S. E. OF section 15
in township 20. north, range 2-E,
Cordoya, Of the fourth principal mer-
idian. situated in said county of Rock
Island, and state of Illinois, and paid
therefor the amount Of said Judgment
on said above described real estate:
who is the legal holder thereof; the
above described real estate was taxed,
specially assessed, for the year A D.
1913, in the name OF Anton Falkers
taat the time Of redemption of said
described real estate from said pur-
chase at said sale will expire on the
SVth day Of June, A. D. 1916.
MABEL OLSON.
Dated this 27th day Of March, 1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29

sons interested, that the city council
Of Rock Island, Ill, having ordered
that a six-inch sewer be constructed
along Twelfth avenue from the sewer
on Eighth street to a point 20 feet
west Of Ninth street, and the ordi-
nance for the same being on file In the
Office OF the city clerk of said city,
and said city having applied to the
county court Of Rock Island county.
Illinois, for an assessment Of the cost
Of said improvement according to the
frontage OF the property assessed
along the line Of the proposed I'M
provement. and said assessment being
payable in six installments, each bear
ing interest at the rate of five per
special taxation therefore having
cent per annum, and an assessment by
been made and returned to said court,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29

Mickelberry, H. G. Barrett, Henry c.
Larsh, Sarah E. Larsh, Thomas F.
Burke, S. P. Robinson, Nellie Robin
son, George W Stubblefield:
Notice is hereby given, as required
by the statutes of the said state Of
Illinois, in such case made and pro-
vided, that on the Both day of June,
A. D. 1914, at public sale, by the
county treasurer OF said county OF
Rock Island, of lands and lots against
which judgment was rendered for de-
linquent taxes, special assessments
and costs, authorized by the laws of
said state of Illinois, /, Mabel Olson,
purchased northeast quarter, south
east quarter Of section Is, in township
20 north, range east, Cordova, OF the
fourth principal meridian. situated in
said county of Rock Island, and state
OF Illinois. and paid therefor the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29
ROCK ISLAND MAN
HAS HEAVY BRIDE
Groom Claiming This City as Home,
Is Married in st. Louis to Woman
Weighing 615 Pounds.
JUDGE REFUSES CEREMONY FEE
Because Of Contrast in Size and Weight
OF Couple Court Rejects Prof.
fered Compensation.
JUDGE REFUSES CEREMONY FEE

An Associated Press dispatch to The
Argus today from st. Louis announces
the marriage of Harry West. who gave
his residence as Rock Island, to Mrs.
Gertrude Barker, woman weighing
6l5 pounds.
The Argus was unable to identify
Mr.. West. His name is not contained
in any Of the city directories Of the last
four years and as far as could be
learned he has not relatives here. The
dispatch is appended:
st. Louis. March 29.-Mrs. Gertrude
Barker, who gave her age as over IS
and her weight as 615 pounds. was
married yesterday afternoon to Harry
West of Rock Island, ILL.,, who is slen-
der and tall.
While wandering about the halls
of the municipal courts building seek
ing the license bureau the couple at
tracted the attention of one, Of the
clerks. who with difficulty persuaded
Mrs Barker to enter one of the small
automatic elevators The ascent to
the second floor was made in safety.
Refuses Fee.
1.-THE Judge who performed the cere-
mony was proffered a fee but, because
of the contrast in the size and weight
of the two parties, he refused to &C
cept it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29
Special Taxation Notice.
GEN. NO. 377.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that the city council
of Rock Island, H., having ordered
that Twentieth street, from the south
property line OF Seventh avenue, to
the north property line of Eighteenth
avenue, be excavated. graded, curbed
and paved with brick blocks, except
ing the right of way OF the Tri-City
Railway company, and the ordinance
for the same being on file in the office
of the city clerk of said city, and said
city, having applied to the county
court OF Rock Island county, H., for
an assessment of the cost of said i'm
provement according to the frontage
OF the property assessed along the line
Of the QgoQosed tWpr0yement and said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29

amount of said Judgment on said
above described real estate, who is
the legal holder thereof; the above
described real estate was taxed, spe-
cially assessed. for the year A. D.
1913, in the name of Anton Falkers;
that the' time or redemption of said
described real estate from said pur-
chase at said sale will expire on the
30th day of June, A. D. 1916
MABEL OLSON.
Dated this 9th day of March, 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29

the final hearing thereon will be had
on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1916.
at the hour of o'clock a. m, or as
soon thereafter as the business of the
court will permit.
All persons desiring may file objec-
tons in said court before said day,
and may appear on the hearing and
make their defense
Dated Rock Island, ILL.,, March IS.
1916.
WILLIAM WYNN,
Commission appointed to make said
assessment.
JOHN X. SCOTT city attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29

assessment being payable in nine in.
stallments, each bearing interest az
the rate OF five per cent per annum.
and an assessment therefore having
been made by special taxation and
returned TO said court, the final hear-
ing thereon will be had on the 18th
day of April. A. d., 1916. at the hour OF
8 o'clock a. M, or as soon thereafter
as the business Of the court will per-
NIT.
All persons desiring, may Ale OBJ
jections in said court, before said day
and may appear on the hearing and
make their defense.
Dated Rock Island, ILL.,, March u.
1916.
WILLIAM A. NORRIS,
Commissioner appointed to make said
assessment.
JOHN K SCOTT. city attorney g.. :. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29

Special offering of coats in endless
assortment. The newest novelties. the
smart styles that they're wearing on
Broadway now shown at the NJ. G. X,
specially priced at savings of S. or
more on every coat See the coats at
s22,5Q~ i25 and $3.50,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29
Tax Purchasers Notice.

Tax Purchasers Notice.
State Of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
To Anton Falkers, f. X. Mickelber-
~. George F. Skinner. Mira. Z. r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29
Special Taxation Notice.

GEN. no. ISL.
Notice Is hereby given to ill per-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10

welcome-but a request was made
that no demonstration be conducted
thep-for Mr.. Hughes was not up.
At S:45 o'clock, however. he left the
train. going to the Hotel Dacotah.
where the informal reception was
held. 1t proved tremendous success.
great crowds making their way into
the lobby Of the hotel and shaking
hands with the candidate.
Prominent Republicans With Party.
Departing from Grand Forks, the
party that went to Fargo included
Frank Sprague, chairman Of the state
central committee; Gunder Olson. ma
tional committeeman; Lynn Frazier.
candidate for governor; United States
Senator Porter j. McCumber; r. A.
Nestos of Minot. and several others.
Jamestown, N. D., Aug. 10.-Alfred
Steele Of this city, has been named as
chairman of the reception committee
from Jamestown to meet the Repuo-
lican presidential nominee, Charles E.
Hughes, who will visit Jamestown
for the first time Friday morning. He
is due here at S:S5 o'clock.
with a party of prominent business
men whom he will name today, early
Friday morning and meet the train
carrying the nominee at Valley City.
A stop of 80 minutes will be made
here. Business houses Of the city have
been requested to close their doors by
the committee which consists Of Ben
Orlady, ]. J. Nierling and Will Hail.
It Is very possible that Mr.. Hughes
will speak from an tmprovised plat
form to be erected near the station.
unless the officials of the Northern
Pacific consent to move the train up
a distance farther than the usual
stopping place in order that the crowd
may hear.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Complete Conquest Of
Goriza Followed by
Rout of Austrians--
Other Allies Gain

London Aug. indicates
rapidly following the notable the
the Austrian stronghold of Goa with
10000 prisoners.
the Isono and vigorously
whose big of Trieste
twenty two miles to the S threatened.
British and French making but
Peronne
continues exerted northward from
struggling complete command of the
ridge overlooking Bapaume.
HEAVY RUSSIAN ATTACKS REPULsED.
toHavy attacks made by the
the stokhod lire in VoIhyn east Of
All
with it is declared
Aug toThe of Gorilla being today in
shouting crowds
tilted to the enthusiasm Of the people General victory
intensified thousands Of
additional had been captured by the Italians at other points
the in addition those taken at Gorizia
FRENCH MAKE NEW GAINS
1oFurhe the French north Of
Hem wood in the announced in the official
he office today
RUSSIANS TAKE KRYPLIN.
Pstrosad via London Aug The capture by the Russians Of
the railway kypin, Stansau NdVorna railroad
announced officially today
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Italians Threaten Trieste
10000 Austrian Prisoners
NOTICE TO
FORUM SUBSCRIBERS.

The ForGlm Is glad to cooperate
with patrons in getting papers
delivered promptly and properly
and makes this announcement so
that all subscribers in the city
may know where and when to
call to register complaints.
The Forum Office closes at
.. m. However for the conven-
ience Of subscribers The Forum
keeps an employe in the office. for
the express purpose Of receiving
complaints for 2 hours longer.
until 7 D. m.
Patrons who wish to register a
complaint after p. m. should
make the complaint the following
morning.
After .. m. The Forum switch
board operator leaves for the day
and the lines are plugged in" To
register complaints after S p. m.
call 1895 up to p. m. at which
time the special carrier leaves and
the office closes for the day.
Anyone wanting to register
complaints before 8 a. m. also call
1895.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10

Charles e. Hughes, Republican can
didate for president of the United
States, is Fargo's guest this afternoon
and the distinguished visitor will re-
main in the city till tomorrow morn
ing.
Arriving about o'clock from Grand
Forks, where the candidate spoke this
morning, Mr.. Hughes was received at
the Great Northern station in this city
by a big crowd, and a line of parade
sion of automobiles going down Broad
way shortly after o'clock.
From $3.50 to 4:30 o'clock this after
noon, Justice Hughes will maintain
"open house" at the Hotel Gardner,
an opportunity being given during that
hour to meet the candidate.
That this evenings address may be
delivered at the auditorium instead of
in. the open air as planned, is regarded
likely, in view OF the fact that Mr..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10

Speaking Of the tariff, Mr.. Hughes
said: Il believe in a protective tariff.
/ think that possible. Our opponents
who for generations have told us that
1t was contrary to the constitution of
the United States, except for purpose
of revenue. are now telling us that
there is an economic revolution and
that perhaps We can have a duty on
dyestuffs, and a nonpartisan COM
mission. But I believe in trusting
those who really accept the doctrine
OF protection with it's endorsements.
And I believe in protection for the
farmers, just as I believe in protec-
ton for the men in the factories"
Frazier Introduces Hughes.
Lynn J. Frazier. Republican candi-
date for governor Of North Dakota,
introduced the speaker to the audience
after he-Mr. Frazier-had been in
troduced by o. B. Burtness.
Following the Hughes address. I'm
iteed States Senator Porter J. Nc
Cumber made a brief address.
Bound For Fargo.
At 1880 o'clock. aboard a special
train provided for him by President
Louis w. Hill, of the Great Northern,
who is accompanying Mr.. Hughes on
the trip over the Great Northern lines
to insure the best of service, the
Hughes party departed for Fargo.
mayor n. r. emery ana Judge Fol-
lock. representing the city of Fargo,
met Mr.. Hughes here, and are ac-
companying him to Fargo. A short
address is scheduled for HiIlsboro.
Candidate Wsaried by Work.
That Mr.. Hughes is wearied by the
tremendous work of the campaign.
was made apparent to the Grand
Forks reception committee when they
met the Hughes train this morning.
Accompanied by. a band, they were
prepared to give Mr.. Hughes a royal
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Wolford Farmer Shot
by |. W. W.; Argument
Over Wages Is Cause

Rugby N. D.. Aug 10.-P. Peterick.
a prominent farmer residing three
miles southeast Of Wolford, lies in a
critical condition at a local hospital
as the result Of a bullet wound in
ficted by Nelson Forester, a member
of the Industrial Workers of the
World.
Forester is held at the Rugby
Jail pending the outcome of Peterick's
injuries. A serious charge will be
lodged against him, it is expected.
The shooting, 1t is said. resulted
from an alteration regarding the
wages paid to farm hands, in which
Forester and another member of
the I. w. w. crew engaged with sew
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Anamoose Prepared to
Meet |. w. W. Threat
Of Releasing Members

Anamoose, N. D., Aug. 1o.-The ar
rest Of three IW.W.'s for assaulting a
boy who is also rowing over the coun-
try was followed by the threat that
their sympathizers would release them
before night. Notice was soon receiv-
ed that a band of fifty or more were
on their way here from Drake, where
they had concentrated. At this stage
a number Of citizens hurriedly got to-
gether and met the freight. which con-
tanned between 80 and so I. w. W.s.
The strangers did not attempt to stay
and moved on with the freight.
It was the general belief, however,
that most Of them would return some
time during the night and attempt to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
TREATY
BEFORE
SENATE

Washington, Aug. 10.-An investiga-
tion Of the means by which the conf
dental copy Of the treaty, under which
the United States would acquire the
Danish West Indies for $25, 100000, be-
came public was demanded in the SEN
ate today by Senator Stone, chairman
of the foreign relations committee. The
administration is confident the treaty
will be ratified before the end Of this
session of congress.
The treaty was recently signed by
Secretary Lansing and Danish Minis
ter Brun, and is now before the senate
foreign relations committee and prob
ably will be considered early next
week. 1t became known today the
treaty was sent to the senate in execu-
tive session Tuesday and was referred
to the committee without discussion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
IRELAND
WORRIES
THEPOPE

London, Aug. 1o.-The Irish situa-
tion is being followed by the pope
with the keenest interest according to
The Liverpool Post, which states the
pontiff is most anxious for the paci-
fication of Ireland"
In an article in today's issue the
paper says: THE pope and statesmen
of the Vatican are most anxious for
what Is described as the pacification
Of Ireland" This anxiety has been
made known to the Irish Catholic
hierarchy through the most direct
sources and of course it has not es-
capped attention.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Americans Robbed.

Laredo, Tex. Aug. 10-J. H. John
SON and wife, a Mrs. Rhodes and five
children, members. of the isolated
American colony at Chamal, Mex, ar
rived here after a hard trip. they
said, from the Tampico district. This
makes At of the "a Americans of the
Chamal colony to reach the border.
Mr.. Johnson reiterated stories told by
other refugees that members of the
colony had been robbed of all their
possessions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
WARSHIP OFF
TEXAS COAST

Galveston, Texas, Aug. 10.-A four
funnelled warship, believed to be of
French nationality approached this
port this morning. A pilot boat put
out to meet her but on arriving within
about 200 yards of the warship, the
pilot boat turned and started back to
the harbor. This is understood to
mean the war vessel did not desire to
come into the port.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
WERE COUPLE IN
SUICIDE PACT?

Chicago, Aug. 10.-Because Of the
continued illness Of Mrs. Davis, the in
quest on the death of her husband,
Morse Davis, was postponed for week
today after several witnesses testified
concerning the finding of his body in
an apartment hotel yesterday.
Mrs. Davis told the police yesterday
she and her husband had taken poison
by mistake for salts, but detectives
hint that financial reverses might have
led the couple, who came from Van
Couver, B. G. to enter a suicide pact.
The dead mans son is en- route from
ST. Cloud, MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Disastrous Floods
Sweep Many to Death
in Virginia Valleys
3 Bodies Recovered

Charleston oTwenty three bodies have been recovered
today from the debris carried down o" the flood in the
indicate the life
estimates cannot be made
An marooned by the flood
Main Horse creek and Little Horse creek
Relief ST. Albns Women
constitute majority Of the exeursonst This after
estimate Of the dead remained at 100
the
to villages while distress
and suffering is every hand
Second West Virginia infantry taken
relief They carried provisions and tents
special train made here TO far the hastily
tracks permit, with provisions
United Commissioner Howard Smith
a that
a
ropertyw recovered
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Americanism, Need
Of Protection For
American Interests
Keynotes Of Speech

Grsnd Forks n o, Aug to-charIes Hughes Republican
& sSr this this &mornns hG!ding informal reception the Hotel pa
gushed candidate while the Grand auditorium
Mr. Hughes unwilling
protection
efficient
ina points forward Mr.. Hu in addr
CriticZng the
with sending half
with other shortcomings Wilson administration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10

release the prisoners held in the local
jail. After considerable agitation, Off
cials made some mild preparations for
the expected attack on the Jail. Be-
sides the deputies. specially sworn in
for the occasion, numbering three or
four, about. a dozen other armed citi-
zens were on guard throughout the
night All incoming freight and pas
senger trains were met by the watch
ers. One freight carried 200 L w. WIS,
and of that number about twenty
five got off here. Among that band it
was probably not known that some of
their number were held as prisoners
here. for had they known 1t. the en-
tire band would undoubtedly have re-
mained here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
MAKE ROADS PAY
FULL VALUE FOR
FREIGHT LOSSES

Washington, Aug. 10.-The senate
bill to make common carriers legally
responsible for the full value of freight
for which they issue bills Of lading,
passed the House without roll call
Minor amendments will make a con-
ference necessary. A determined fight
has been made against the measure
by the railroads.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
DOCKMEN ON
STRIKE AT The
HEAD OF LAKES

Superior, Wis. Aug. 10.--Striking
Superior coal dock workmen today
rejected the proposition, to consult
with the dock officials when the mo-
tion was made at mass meeting, and
voted to seek assistance in Duluth to
win the fight Practically every one of
Superior's fifteen docks are affected. ,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Hughes Arrives On
Schedule Time; Big
Reception For Him
Republican Presidential Candidate and Party Came Over
Great Northern at o'clock and Are Greeted by Fargo
Ctizens-Meetng Tonight May be at Auditorium

Hughes is unwilling to subject himself
to unnecessary exposure, and the raw
weather of today is such that he likely
will request that the indoor gathering
be held.
This evenings meeting will be at
tended by tremendous crowds-al-
though the number of out Of town V1sl-
tors ! has been materially reduced
through the fact that roads are In such
muddy condition as to make auto traf-
fic practically impossible. Late after
noon and early evening trains, how
ever, are expected to bring many vfsi-
tors.
Mayor H. F. Emery and Judge
Charles A. Pollock went to Grano
Forks this morning to meet Mr.
Hughes and his party, and they escort
ed him to this city this afternoon.
DISTINGUISHED men make up the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Fires Three lines.

eral citizens.
Fires Three Times.
Forester. it is said became anger
ed and, drawing a revolver, fred
three times at PeteriCk. One of the
bullets took effect in the side Of the
abdomen and issued through the
back. Peterick dropped and Forres-
ter was seized by one OF the deputy
sheriffs of the county.
Peterick was rushed to the Rugby
hospital. His condition is serious but
he is believed to have a fairly good
chance for recovery.
Feeling in this section Of the COM
munity is running high against the
l. w. w. as a result Of the shooting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
WHEAT
HITS new
HIGH SPOT

Chicago. Aug. 10.-Feverish excite
ment, the equal of which has not been
seen on the exchange here since the
first outbreak Of the European war, re-
suited yesterday in q nearly vertical
rise Of II 3-4c a bushel for wheat.
Practical certainty appeared to have
been reached that both in the United
States and Canada crop losses this
season would be many million bushels
greater than had been generally sup
posed. The market closed wild at 10
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Quick Action Program
Defeated In Senate j..
by the Republicans

Washington Aug 1oRepubieans of the senate In conferences
the legislative submitted by the
Democratic the adjournment
conaea inclined outvoted
bill
session
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
FIRST TEACHER DIES.

TFH0F TINOTEH DTE0s
Bismarck, N. D.. Aug. 10.-Funeral
services for Miss Ada B. Munson, of
Washburn, will be held today. Miss
Munson was 62 years old, coming
to Washburn in 1881 from Paris, Ohio.
She was the first school teacher in
Mclean county
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10

UNTITLED ORDERS DECREASE,
New York, Aug. 10.-Unfilled orders
of the United States Steel corporation
on july 81, were 592,593 tons a decrease
Of 1886 compared with those Of June
80, according to the monthly statement
issued today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-08-10
Board of Mediation
Holds First Meeting
With Brotherhood Chiefs

New York. Aug foThe United States board Of mediation and
held today with
officially discl0sed the of the meeting