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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-12

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Tax Purchasers No9ice.
To Marz T. l.ambfrts0u and ali un-
Auu2H ana interested parties
fua are hereby u0tthed tnRt a "A sale
Iaetar at Inc EoUrf Hausa III Rock H.
hand. i'm county OF Rock Island and
state II Illinois on the 29tH d5y %
june. q y. iata. Mabel Olson purchases
the following described real estate sill
uared 3n tle said counts. for special
the wear 1874 and the eertihcatos Or sale
ror tae real estate purchased hE tne
above uamed Mabel OLSON. was issued
iu fhe county of Roek island ana state
Illinois. and the above named Aia hel
To- 8 j. FauIl to-a#t.
LOT 5. of Candee's suh-dirizion. OF
addition 70 Moline. said property was
assessed to Mary Z. Iambertson.
That toe time allowed b5 law fer the
plre on the 2arn day Of June. a. j.. 1917
n 20 that time redemption can be made
q the Office OF the count / clerk n ROCK
Tax Purchasers Notice.
70 Henry 4 Hume and all unknoFo
You are hereby notified that at sale
ot real estate made nE the county col
land n county of Rock Island and
state Of Illinois. eH the 10Th day az
june. s. H. l+I5. A A. Erludie purchased
the following described real estate, sit
aAt ea $50 the said county ger general
taxes. interest sud costs taerean. for
tine year 1915 ana tae cert lfcates Of sale
fHr tae real estate purchased bF the
zhese named A. 6rlnale vas issued
e. .am Of 5ae said lots an8 land, Relh4
in tbs county 81 Rock Island End state
HrI4dis assigned said certificate Of sale
I.ot S. block s. Of r. s. Woodhurn's
assessed to r. s. Noodburn
That the Zine allowed bg law for the
redemption 81 said real estate VIII ex
81 r4a EEF 4 81 nj "A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-12
London Silver

London. March l2-Bar silver. 367
i per ounce money IA g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-12

INV EST 2IE.>FSs per cent mortgages
WIN. M walker People Bana Bldg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-12

March = 1917.
/ load oats Observation-Disclosures. Soc
/ load potatoes Observation-Disclosures. So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-12
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-12
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Three cents per line each additional
Insertion $50 an Jess than - cents
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Little Tex Is
Given Floater
NJ. F. RICKARD. WHO ACQUIRED
FORTUNE IN ELY ELEVEN
YEARS AGO Is TOLD PRESENCE
rs NO LONGER DESIRED.

Little Tex" Rickard has gone to
look for one doormat with the word
welcome" on 1t. The man, who was
possessed of a delusion ten years aso
that his money had to be ignited, get
into serious difficulties with color
ed gentleman about week ago.
Rickard was arrested by Marshal
I'nslow on the charge of carrying a
concealed weapon.
The defendant was arraigned in ths
police court last onday. He was fined
500 and given a Jail sentence of thir-
ty days by Judge Parker Sentence
was suspended until Wednesday in
order that the gun weilder might
seek out more congenial cline.
Rickard drifted into Ely about
eleven and a half years ago. at the
inception to the big boom that was
to follow. He was interested in sew
eral big gambling houses, but when
he purchased the Capitol, money
came to him crying like child beg
ging to be placed in some safety de-
posit vault.
Little Tex's income from the Capt.
tol In 1906 netted him as high as
$4,000 a month, which amount he
spent as freely as 1t came. He learn
ed later to his sorrow that the green
and yellow pathfinders burn with q
bright flame. Suffering savings
banks. That hatful OF mazuma soon
and with It his big money
maker and his home on Murry street.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Battle of Bats
for Red Cross
MIxUP AT VFRDUN WILL FADE
INTO OBLIVION WHEN PAINT
Err HANGERS AND WOOD
BUTCHERS FACE ROUGHNECKs

Cyanide park will be the scene of
a desperate struggle this afternoon
in Ely, when the Rough Necks will
clash with the Painter Hangers and
Wood Butchers. Whether the COM
bination that has been effected be-
tween the last named aggregations
is in direct violation of the antitrust
law, cannot be determined on such
short notice. but nevertheless the fra
cas- will be staged at three o'clock
this afternoon
Today is tale of day of thorns
and thistles when Ely will go base
ball mad and baseball crazy.
Their pitching to say nothing of
their hitting and their speed on bases
will battle the town. Having remark
cd that 1t is clash In which the horse
hide pill plays an important factor.
and as 1t is matter of consequence
with them, there is really not much
more that can be said on this sub
ject without exposing our mitt.
A close analysis of our dope indi-
Gates that we don't know who Is go
ing to win, and that we hardly know
anything. OF course. We all wish to
know how the European embroglio Is
going to terminate, just as we wish
to know who Is going to win tomor-
row.
Having a keen desire to keep IL
touch with all items of public veal
or woe. Alas, We do not know! AS
a matter of downright fact the only
persons who do know are the
ball players and as they do not
agree. it only tends to make things
still more confusing.
There will be no limit to tn Z score.
Verdun will look like the headquar-
ttrs for a peace conference. Sensa-
tional plays and partisan roofing will
not be censored. No quarter will be
shown. but your quarter" will be
thankfully received when the dona-
ton Is taken-likw wise your nickels.
dimes, ct cetera. The hat passers
will skip no one from the youngest
to the oldest.
It is for good cause-for some
wounded or sick soldier boy, some
where on some distant battle line
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
MRS BUNT|N DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Alice Carothers Buntin died
last Monday at the home of her
mother. Mrs. Catherine Carothers,
The deceased had been in poor
health for almost three months, and
during most of that period she was
In comatose condition.
She was living at Phoenix. Arizona.
when stricken with the fatal Illness.
As her condition did not improve,
Mrs. Carothers and her daughter,
Virginia. went to Phoenix, and 3
soon as she was able to travel, airs.
Runtin was moved to Ely in ths
hope that n change of climate woul l
prove beneficial to her shattere I
health Althoug everything withi1
tie gift of medical science was doro
to prolong the life oil the sufferer, c
was without avail.
Mr. Buntia arrived last Monday
right. Frinds who had known ard
honored the deceased during lilo
kdlH6Iu 1T Allt 0diNihNip nOiae i"-h
Wednesday afternoon to pay their
final tribute of respect to a noble
woman.
The pail bearers were selected from
friends of long staining in the eour-
". They were p J. Jackson, j. II.
Eager. +. NJ. Clark, Alex p. Balrd.
ID. p. BARLEY. and Van Newman.
The deceased was born at Ward in
1870. She graduated from ST.
Mary's academy in Salt Lake, when
only 16 years of age. Mrs. Buntin
enjoyed the distinction of having
taught in practically every school
district in White Pine county. and
her teachin experitnce covered cer-
tain portions of Elko and Nye
countits.
She is survived by her husband!
w. d. Buntin. son, Harvep. a sister.
Miss V. J. Carothers, and a mother,
Mrs. C. carothers.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
DAVIS WAS SNOW BOUND
IN NEW MINING CAMP

X. C. Davis faced a situation
last winter that was fraught with
bitter herbs. He left Ely on Decem-
Der II for Gold Hill at that time a
thriving community in the Deep
creek country. Btfore departing he
assured his wife and family that he
would return to enjoy Christmas
dinner with his family.
II was at this juncture that dis
aster seemed tot be pursuing him.
Shortly after his arrival in that bus
Ting community a snow storm Of
unusual severity fell in that neck
of the woods. Mr. Davis was maligned
abused and showed the weather man
down into the utmost depths of ig-
Iominy but to no avail.
Ever mindful of the promise that
he had made to his family. Mr.. Davis
began to think of Whittier's famous
poem "Snowbound," and decided to
make the best of a bad situation.
Having followed contracting fer
q number of years, he decided to
take up his former vocation, and
erected several of the largest build
ings in that community.
Ely is we'll represented in that Sec
ticn. according to Mr.. Davis. George
Newoomb is running a restaurant.
Jimmie Doran is leasing on the Spot
ted Fawn mine and is extracting ore,
worth s160 q ton He expects to.
be shipping ore to the Salt Lake
smelters soon.
James Tucker. Harry Johnson and
William Miles are among the White
White Piners who have cast their
lot with Gold Hill.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
ATTORNEY WE'LL KNOWN IN
ELY Is HURT IN ACCIDENT

G. II. Mcintosh. former chairman
of the Democratic state central con-l
mittee, was painfully, though nce
seriously hurt, last Tuesday night
when the automobile in which he.
and companion were riding, turned
turtle. His injuries consist of two
scalp wound. a cut on the neck
wrenched shoulders and arms and a
severe shock. Mr., Mcintosh is well
known throughout the Ely district.
having acted as toastmaster at tho
big banquet given by the Stray Ellis
in honor of a delegation of visiting
Elks from Tonopah.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Jail Diet for
Shorty Reed
WELL KNOWN CHARACTER ON
STREETS Is PLACED BEHIND
BARS BECAUSE HE CALLED
OFFICER A SKUNK.

Shorty" Reed, a familiar charact-
er around resorts In the Ely district
has been placed on a bread and wa
ter diet at the county jail. He was
arrested In East Ely last Wednesday
as suspicious character.
The accused objected to proceed
ings of this nature, and insinuated
that Deputy Sheriff Jackson was a
skunk" The peace officer did net
take kindly to remarks of this ma
ture, and soon had his vagrant friend
behind bars.
A. j. Fleen thought he was pulling
a spectacular stunt. when he went
riding in an Overland car belonging
to r. NJ. Clark. The period during
which Joy unconfined, was marked by
its brevity. Fleen was placed under
arrest. and landed behind bars at the
county jail The defendant was ar
raigned In the Justice court yester-
day. Justice Collins fined the accused
$500, and allowed Fleen "a hours in
which to raise the required amount
of money.
There was sound of revelry in a
cabin situated in the rear of Aultman
night. The participants were Bert
Kimmer. BERTHE Hughey, and wom-
an, who is commonly known as Nan.
The three had been drinking to ex-
cess. Berte Hughey attempted to use
knife on Kimmer. During the
struggle for possession Of the weap-
on, BERTHE was cut across the hand
with the knife.
Believing that there was hope of
separating the combatants. Nan pro-
duced revolver and took a shot at
Kimmer. The bullet failed to ac-
complish the desired effect. Kimmer
then sought safety in flight. He is
now prisoner at the county jail
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
THE EYES OF THE WORLD. "

1t is a foregone conclusion that
the opening of the Ely theatre this
afternoon and evening will be the
popular place of attraction. The
opening bill, 1.-The Eyes Of the
World" will be presented at mat
inee at 2:30 and twice in the even
ing, at $40 and S:15. AS sug-
gestion, patrons of the opening at
traction will do we'll to secure seats
for the first two shows, rather than
run the risk of being disappointed
by waiting until the last. as the Sis
show will probably tax the theatres
seating capacity
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
HUNDREDS PAY TRIBUTE OF
RESPECT TO BRUCE TALBOT

Bruce Talbot, a veteran of the
SpanishAmerican war. died quite
suddenly last Tuesday The end was
not unexpected, as the deceased was
suyering from consumption, and In
timate friends realized that the dread
white plague would soon claim him
as victim.
Talbot had been a resident of the
Ely district for the last ten years.,
and his popularity IS attested by the
large number of friends that gath
cred at the Bio hall Friday after
noon to pay their last token of re-
spect to his memory.
The services were under the aus
pices of the Spanish-American war
veterans. The huge building was.
crowded to capacity. Rev. Joseph w.
Gum of St. Bartholomew church
cfficiated The survivors of the war
with Spain were represented by
twenty men The Union band was
also in evidence.
Both organizations followed the
remains to their final resting place
in the Ely cemetery. The procession
that wended its way to the cemetery
included twenty-five automobiles,
filled with friends of the deceased.
Elaborate and beautiful floral offer
ings we're much In evidence
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
INITIATE LARGE CLASS

Twenty-two novftiafes we're initi-
ated into the Knights of Columbus
last Sunday The secret work OF the
order was administered by James
Ianinger, DR.. ]. J. Gallagher
Charles O'Malley and William Laum-
bard. degree team from Salt Lake.
OFFICERS and members OF the local
lodge assisted in the secret work.
An elaborate banquet was given at
The East Ely auditorium by the Ster-
toe hotel after the conclusion of tho
degree work Covers we're laid for
10. The tempting delicaeies that
were laid before those seated at the
banquet board melted in the mouth
and haunted the dreams of hunger.
Grand Knight w. p. Kinney acted
as toastmaster.
Addresses were made by Father
O'Reardon. James Laninger, Dr.J ia
Gallagher. Charles o'Malley, William
Lumbard, George r. Deckleman.
=. J. Gallagher, ]. NJ. Collins, p.
II. Allaire. j. ]. Callahan, p. j..
Reilly. ]. ]. Biggane, James Rear
don. william. Campbell. Lawrence
Teitz and Mrs. j. II. Eager.
Dancing was indulged In after the
hour OF midnight had passed
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Engineers in
Annual Meet
MEMBERS OF NEVADA SECTION
MINING ENGINEERS ARE ROY
ALLY ENTERTAINED DURING
TWO DAYS STAY HERE.

The members of the Nevada sec
ton, American Institute of Mininz
engineers arrived last Thursday night
and found out that Ely was a pretty
good town to have hobnobbing and
rubbing noses with.
The entertainment of the visitors
began last Friday with luncheon
at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. v.
Jenkins. which was rendered to the
Indies accom- panying members of the
section.
The first days meeting was held
In the club house at McGill. A
visit was made through the smelter
and concentrator at McGill after the
conclusion of the meeting
The members of the Nevada sec
tion. accompanied by their ladies
proceeded to the cornpany's pror-
critics at Ruth. where the regular
business of the section was held. An
inspection of the Ruth mine was
then made.
lunch had been provided for
the visitors at the company boarding
house. Then there was a demon-
stration by the stan of the United
States Bureau of Mines Rescue car
No. /, aided by the first aid and
rescue teams OF the Nevada Consoli-
dated Copper company.
One of the most beautiful and
elaborate banquets ever given in this
district was that rendered the mem-
bers and their ladies at the Steptoe
hotel Friday night.
c. V. Jenkins. business man
ager. Nevada Consolidated Copper
was chairman of the ere
committee. and delivers
ed the address of welcome at the Mo
Gill session Friday morning. This
response was made by j. w.
chairman OF the Nevada
section. after which papers were
read by Robert Marsh. Jr., genera
mine superintendent; Walter ST
Larsh. underground superintendent
Geo. C. Riser. concentrator super
Curtis N. Lindley. Jr@
engineer engaged In construction:
r. f. II. Pomeroy. smelter .superin-
tendent; j. c. Kinnear. assistant
emelter superintendent. and Lindsay
duncan. mechanical engineer. all OF
the Nevada Consolidated Copper
At the Ruth session, which was
held at 900 p. m. yesterday. an In
article was read by Edward
steidle, mining engineer IN charge of
of Car No. I. United States Bureau
of Mines.
The entire session has been one OF
The most enjoyable and satisfactory
In the history of the institute and
the vlsitos are lavish in their praise
Of those responsible for their pleas
an sojourn.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Vault Odors
Aired in Court
A. NJ. SMITH OF ELY GENERAL
HOSPITAL WANTS $1,000 DAM
AGES BECAUSE SHE IS ANNOY
ED by STI3NCHES.

A. Nj. Smith wants $1,000 In dam
ages and costs of court from K. L
Polly, formerly owner of a moving
picture show in this city, through a
complaint. which was filed In the
clerks office yesterday.
The complaint alleges that the
buildings owned by the defendant.
which are commonly known as
shacks, are rented to persons of Ill
repute. II is also claimed by plain
tiff that the privy of defendant is so
near TO her residence and hospital,
that they are rendered unfit for oc-
cupation.
Mrs. Smith says that she is greatly
annoyed and incommoded The un-
wholesome noises made by the oc-
cupants OF these '.shacks as ths
the complaint designates them, AMI
the offensive stenches that are watt
ed from these outhouses, are of such
a character that she is prevented
from properly conducting the hospita. :.
In addition to being deprived ct
the profits, Mrs. Smith alleges In her
complaint that she has been injured
In health. She asks that the persons
living in the building heretofors
mentioned shall be restrained and
that the privy be abated through an
order of the court.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Fly Men Buy Newspaper

Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Moon and
daughter, Muriel, leave this morn
ing for Victorville, California. Mr..
Moon will be associated with c, S.,
Grain formerly sheriff of this cour-
ty. in the publication of the Victor
vile News-Herald Mr.. Moon has
been in charge of the linotype ma
chine at the Record office for the
last ten years.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Fly Delegates Return.

Sheriff David Mclean, past grand
master the Odd Fellows, W. @
Gallagher, George w. Baird, arf
Mrs. p. Il. Walker of Ely; Len Store
and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fraser {
MeGfl returned last Thursday froil
Goldheld, whre they attended tna
grand lodges of the Odd Fellows and
Rebekah lodges. Mr.. Mclean wss
eleced a member of the grand tru:-
tees.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
FUGITIvEs GRABBED.

Sheriff David Mclean has returned
from Goldfeld, Nevada. where he
went last Monday morning In
the county car, having I'm custody
Cub" Green, who was wanted In the
southern gold camp on q felony
charge. The fugitive arrived In this
city Sunday morning. and he was
taken into custody the same evening i.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
silerlT's Mother Dies

Sheriff David Mclean received
word last night that his mother, Mrs
Lauchlin Mclean had died at the
advanced age of ga years. The de-
ceased had never been sick, and her
passing was not accompanied by any
of the usual Ills with which the
ordinary person is afflicted.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Card of Thanks

The members of the Voluntary Aid
Society wishes to thank all the mer-
chants in city who made donations
to the cause. and the local musicians
who lent their services without cost
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Gets Coveted Appointment

Miss Bee .O'Connor left yesterday
morning for Hamilton, having re-
ceived word from the postoffice de-
partment at Washington hat she had
been appointed postmistress in that
thriving community.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
spent Winter In California

Mrs. George F. Newman and
daughter, Marion, have returned to
their home at McGiil. after an ex-
tended absence at Los Angeles and
other points In oSuthern California.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Girl wanter for housework. either
all or part of day. Call AK or News
Office.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Visiting with Sister.
Mrs. II. r hmens of East Fly g
enjoying visit from her sister, Miss
Agnes. Roper. of Salt Lake.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

which will he held there
Respectfully.
j. 8. BENNETT,
Lieut.. Colonel New. National Guards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
S League
Reduces Limit
For Players

CHICAGO. Dec. T. Decision 20
omen the 1918 season either on May !
or . and 20 reduce the player limit
from seventeen % sixteen, exclusive
Of manager, was reached at the meet
ing here to-day OF the American As
sociatiou club owners.
While 40 definite action was taken
in regard to playing n 140-game sched-
ulo instead Of lj4, President Hickey
said tonight that the sentiment was
strongly in favor Of the short season.
The issue will be settled at a meeting
Of the eight club presidents, TO be held
here early in February. The opening
next season VIII be nearly three "eeha
later than usual. 81,
The spitball. shine" ball, emery
ball and all other similar deliveries
were legislated out Of the league By
unanimous vote. The club owners De
cidcd 10 impose fine OF $50 for each
offence. The umpires. President hickey
said. will be- the Judges Of all viola
tious. and they will be instructed 20
report pitchers using any foreign sub
stance on the ball or otherwise tam
pering with IL.
The club owners also decided to re-
turn to the double umpiring system,
which was abolished last season as an
economy measure, and left the decision
in regard TO playing off postponed
games to the home clubs. Heretofore
the rule has been that no postponed
game should be played off on the hrst
trip of the season. There was no &C
ton taken in regard to abolishing the
spring training trips.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Willard Wants |
To Fight for
TheRed Cross
Champion Issues Challeng.
for Battle To Be Fought
in Spring

CHICAGO, Dec. H. Jess Wfls,x
champion heavyweight fighter. ~
nounced tonight that he would remit,
the ring Tor the benefit Of the "a
Cross. lie declared he would defend n,
title aNinst any person anywhere ana
any time, the sole provision being n :,
all Of the receipts should 20 70 n.
Red Gross.
Willard said he preferred that I.
match be made fo- next spring 80 that
IL could be held in the open air. IA
also declared he would manage his end
Of the arrangements himself in order
that no part OF tho proceeds could b.
diverted from the purpose which h.
planned.
The champion will leave FOR Wash.
ington at once. he said, TO confer with
officials OF the Department Of Justics
20 learn IL there was any way IN whiea
moving pictures Of the match could y
shown legally, the receipts from the
pictures also being pledged 70 the Red
Cross.
81 am ready 10 receive challenges
myself from any fighter anywhere hs
said. "and If a match can be made, via
90 ahead on arrangements az once. I.
would serve better II l. can be held
when the weather will permit an opet
air exhibition, as that is likely 20 in
crease the receipts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Cleveland Athletic Club
Abandons Championships

CLEVELAND, Dec. 1.-THE Cleve-
land Athletic Club has decided to aban-
don the Central A. A. L. amateur box.
mo CHAMPIONSHIPS for the benefit OF
the men stationed at Camp Sherman
Chillicothe. Ohio, at the request OF the
soldiers. The latter men prefer 70 see,
bouts between army champions, and
the Cleveland officials will help in TINS,
direction by spending the money it had
set aside for the amateur tourney 70
hiring boxers from other csntonments
10 oppose the Camp Sherman cham
pions. to-
the boxing championships Of ONO and
Western Pennsylvania and hold the
tourney about January 10.