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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
CAMBRIDGE

G. a. Nye returned Saturday from q
visit TO Peoria.
Mrs Ed Hui and two daughters left.
Saturday for q short visit with fksT Sis
ter at Rock Island
Mrs. James Pollock returned home
from Buda Friday morning. where on
Thursday she helped her mother ceie-
hrate her Ssth birthday The old lady
is feeling fine and enjoying good health.
Mrs. Z. G. Conser was a business call
er in Peoria Tuesday.
Mrs. c, Grau is visiting relatives in
Orion.
friends IN the gtri-oities Monday.
Miss Gertrude Taylor visited the first
part Of the week with her sister, Mrs
Asher Love, in Orion.
Justice and Mrs, J. P Hand expect
to leave for Long Reach, cal. next
Tuesday to spend another winter IN
the Golden state.
Charles Sodergren visited Tuesday
with his daughter. Miss Nellie, who re-
Gently underwent a serious operation at
st Johns hospital in Davenport.
A. J. Crawford. Dan McCurdy, Fred
Stach and Lawrence Seigrist left We'd
nesday fnr Flint, Mich.
John T. Montgomery and family Of
Chalmers. Ind. arrived in Cambridge
the first of the week and are nicely
located in the Mrs William Bolten-
stern home in the west part Of town.
/ Mr.. Montgomery. Is the new county ad-
visor
Miss Elmira Pollock was a tri-city-
caller Wednesday.
Misses Emeiine Sandquist of Cam
/ bridge and Der sister. Eureka sand
/ quist and Lizeila Kirkland Of Wood
| hull left Wednesday for Port Orange.
/ Fla, where they expect TO spend the
next six months. Miss Laura Sandquist
| accompanied them as far>2s Chicago,
7 where she expects to visit
Mrs Eta Bryan, after a short visit
with Mrs. e. G. Dahlberg, left Tuesday
/ for Gibson, Ill, where she was called
! by the death Of her brother, who died
of typhoid fever. From there she goes
/ TO New York City, where her daughter.
! Miss Grace, has been making her home,
John johnson, Jr. was q caller in
| Rock Island and Davenport Monday
| Miss Gladys Otto OF Davenport has
visited the past week with her parents,
/ Mr.. and Mrs. /. L. Otto.
Mrs. Oscar Hoghren left Wednesday
/ for short visit with friends in Moline
/ County Treasurer w. A. Olson was 3
Peoria caller Tuesday.
/ Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mckee OF Shelf
| field were business callers in Cambridge
/ George Meloy Of Chicago visited the
past week with his mother, Mrs. Mary
i Neloy. and other relatives and friends
Married OF the Baptist parsonage. by
/ Rev. r. A. Miller, Monday morning
/ Nov. Y, Floyd Bauders. and Miss Alice
Marie Logsdon. both of Kewanee.
/ O. a. Scott, the rural carrier of route
/ No, { is enjoying g two weeks vaca-
/ ton. James Gaodley, the substitute, is
j looking after his patrons.
| AIesdames B. Hadley, r. C. Kellogg
Land J. B. Taylor attended the state
meeting OF the Federation OF Women's
ciubs which was held Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday Of this week il
Chicago.
Mrs. R. Il. aIinman visited relatives
In Moline Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Broberg. Mrs
Slater and Mrs. F. Gould visited Friday
| in the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
DRIVER COOL; He
SAVES TWOL-IVES
Composure Of Dayenporter AT Whee,
of automobile Prevents Double
Tragedy at Crossing.
ENGINE HRS CAR GLAscrseLl
Hurts Motor Vehicle Over Where 9th.
erWise II Would Have Crushed
Occupants.

J. " Mcclure. 61S LeCIaire street
and c. c. Beale, 1926 Harrison street
Davenport, miraculously ESCAPED in.
jury aud possible death at $40 O'Clock
last evening at Forty-sixth street and
Fifth avenue. this city, when the ma
chine in which they were riding was
struck by an eastbound Burlington
passenger engine.
Mr.. Mcclure, who is employed by
the Central States Steel company and
Mr.. Beale were riding in Saxon
roadster west on Third avenue. Mo-
line, and as the car reached Forty-
sixth street, Mcclure turned south
When the light machine neared the
railroad tracks Mcclure noticed the
approaching train. He turned tie ma
chine into the engine so that it would
be struck By a CHANGING blow. The
machine was pitched off of the track
number of feet and the occupants
thrown TO the ground with force.
The injured men were removed to
the office of DR.. Joseph DeSiiva where
their wounds were dressed. Beale es-
capped with few scratches, while Me-
CURE received minor cuts about the
face and body The car was con-
siderably damaged.
Fractures Shoulder Blade.
Mrs. John Smith. S23 Fifth street.
received a bad fracture of her right
shoulder blade at 1880 o'clock this
morning when she fell on Of a step
ladder. DR.. DeSilya, who attended her.
states that the fracture is a serious
one. She was removed TO St An
thongs hospital. where she viii be
confined for some time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
SHAY TELLS HIS STORY.

indianapolis, Nov. 20.-Dan Shay,
former manager of the Milwaukee
American association team, went on
the witness stand in his own defense
here today at the trial on charge Of
numbering Negro waiter in the cafe
Of local hotel
Shay testified he shot the waiter in
self defense and after he had been
attacked. He said that during the din
ner the waiter was surly and gave
poor service. He finally asked the
waiter what was the matter and the
waiter cursed him, struck him with
hiSfist and said: "I'Il kill you
The witness said he then pulled 4
revolver from his pocket and shot the
Negro. Shay denied he was intoxt-
Gated at the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
ILLINOIS MEN WILL
SOON BE AT CAMP

Camp Dodge Iowa. Nov. 2G.-One
per cent OF the selective draft quotas
IN Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa and
part of Illinois viii be sent to this
cantonment soon as the vanguard of
the final incTements, according to Of
fcials here. The one per cent repre-
rpnts about FIVE hundred men.
Local draft boards have been author
lied to send these men in order that
many persons who resigned positions
when they thought the final mere
ments would be called will not have to
remain idle longer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
PICKING NURnER JTRY.

5 Mineola. N. Y, Nov 2O-The first
voniremeB examined today was Sc
lscted as the fifth juror for the trial Of
Mrs. Blanca De Sanlies Tor the muir
der of her divorced husband. John l..
DE Saulles, Yale athlete and club man,
when the case was resumed here this
morning. There were indications that
the other seven men who are to pass
on the Chilean heiress guilt or inno-
cence would be chosen and the taking
ot testimony begun before afternoon
recess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
STEALS WATCH;IS
JAILED AS A VAC.
Porter on Rock Island Train Placed
Behind Bars for Theft-Na-
grancy Charge.
ADMITS HE TOOK TMEPIECE
Davenportsr Returning From Des
Moines Forced 10 Come TO This
W. City TO Get Man Arrested.

Edward X. Putnam, 13i Dennison
avenue. Davenport. appeared IN police
court here today as complainant
against Thomas Dawson. Negro por-
ter on a Rock Island line passenger
train. The Negro received a sentence
of six months IN the county jail on
the charge Of vagrancy.
Mr.. Putnam was returning on
Rock Island train from Des MONIES,
Iowa, last night When he was near
ing Davenport he started to put his
coat on. which he had hanging up in
the car near where the porter was
standing He discovered that his
watch was missing. CHANGING at the
Negro he noticed that the Fellow
showed nervousness. The train ar
rived in Davenport, but Mr.. Putnam
WAS still without his watch and there
was no policeman to be seen so he
lust kept Dawson under observation
aud resolved 10 ride on TO Rock Is
land.
Officer kell on Job.
few minutes later he arrived at
the lmrty-hfsl street stalioA dild SO
ing officer Kell he called to him. He
had the Negro placed under arrest
and taken to the station whore he was
locked up This morning in court he
admitted the theft and pleaded guilh
20 the charge Of vagrancy that was
lodged against him Mr. Putnam re-
covered his watch, which Dawson Is
said TO have hidden away on his
person.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20

committee as individuals made re-
ports where snch work might be un-
dertaken: Highland park addition in
Moline. East Moline and northwest
Davenport The association advised
the committee to look further into
the East Moline field and secure the
advice of members who may form the
nucleus OF a congregation in that To-
cality. 1t is the hope of the associa-
ton to have something definite 20
suggest very soon. Routine business
occupied further the time OF the even
ing and the Moline men served light
refreshments during social hour
The next monthly session will be in
the Fifteenth Avenue Christian church
Dec. II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
STREET CARS CRASH
I'M PECULIAR MANNER

A peculiar accident occurred at 8
o'clock last evening on Second ave-
nue. and Seventh street when the rear
end Of an Elm street ear struck the
front end Of Third avenue car. In
the collision A. II. Steele, motorman
on the Elm street car, received a deep
cut on the left ear. DR.. Joseph De
Silva, who attended him, placed sew
eral stitches to close the wound
The accident occurred when the two
cars were rounding the corner On Sew
enth street. The rear end of the third
avenue car swung around striking the
front end Of the Elm street car. The
windows in the front end of the Elm
street car were smashed and Steele
was cut by flying glass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
REPORTS FROM RURAL
DISTRICT NOT GIVEN

On account Of the fact that reports
from the rural districts were not re
ceived by 0. J. Stirratt, general secre-
tary OF the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION, or F. W. Bender, secretary Of
the chamber of commerce today, it is
not known by what margin the south
end of this county viii 80 over its
quota in the war camp fund
The quota for this part Of the coun-
ty was fixed at $4,000 and at the
meeting of the various committees
yesterday it was reported that $1T,500
had been subscribed in this city. When
reports are received from the rural
districts the local committee expects
the subscriptions to reach $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
Funeral Of Blaine Morrison.

The funeral services Tor Mlltoh
Blaine Morrison were held at 9 o'clock
this morning at St Joseph's church.
Dean ]. J. Quinn, pastor of the church,
ofiiciated. Interment was in Calvary
cemetery, the cortege being by motor
Members Of the Rock Island lodge Of
Elks attended in a body.
Friends and fellow workers of the
deceased acted as pallbearers. The
bearers were James Normoyle, VIII
liam Stolting, Louis Hummel, Robert
Jansen. Patrick Carney and Victor
HolOubek
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
Fnneral Of Hurry Becker.

The funeral services Tor Harry
Becker, who died in the city ambu-
lance enroute to the hospital on Fri
day afternoon, were held at o'clock
this afternoon at the 0'Malley under
taking parlors, with services con-
Quoted by Rev. Samuel Van Pelt, pas
tor of the First Methodist church. In
terment was in Chippiannock ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
MAY PLACE MISSION
IN EAST MOLINE FIELD

At a meeting of the Tri-City Evan
gelistic association Of the Christian
churches. held in the Moline church
last evening, it was decided to take
some definite steps looking towards
the establishment Of mission in East
Moline. At the last meeting Of the
association a committee on religious
work was appointed to investigate
points in the quad cities where mis-
sion work might be undertaken. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
HOME GUARD UNIT
NEEDS SEVEN MORE

Bring the unit to its full member
ship" is the slogan Of the local unit
Illinois volunteer training corps at
present. The company needs seven
more men to reach the full quota re-
quired by the state. When the num-
Der is reached the state will supply
the home guard with rifles and uni
forms. The full quota is expected TO
be acquired by next Monday evening.
James E. Dugan, S35 Twenty-first
street, is one Of the three members
who joined the local organization last
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20

Robert Jones. aged IS years, 1920
Fourth avenue, died at St Anthony's
hospital late yesterday afternoon after
q short Illness. Pneumonia was the
cause Of his passing.
Mr.. Jones was employed by the
Stone G. Webster company on the ar
senal for the last few weeks. His
parents reside at Asp MOntrose ave-
nue.. Chicago. They viii arrive in
this city this evening to complete the
funeral arrangements. The body is
at the Moeller's undertaking parlors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20

they were informed by the police that
they must go 70 work or get out OF
town The action was the result OF
an ordinance adopted last night by
the city council under the slogan. Do
your biz to help win the war or-get
out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
TESTIFY TN DEFENSE.

Chicago, Nov. 20.-Testimony for
the defense was introduced today In
the inquiry into the status OF Count
James Minotto suspected by the gov
eminent Of pro-German activities.
Count Bolognesi. the italian consul.
testified that Minnoto was an italian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
DRrCCTSTS NOM MEETING.

The Retail Druggists association
held its monthly business meeting at
the Harper house last evening. Var
ious new prices and conditions of the
present time were talked over. War
tax was the general topic of discus
sion, as the druggist, at present, has
nearly every article in his store under
taxation. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
CHEMISTS HOLD NETTING.

The tri-city chemists held their
monthly meeting at the Rock Island
club last evening The main topic
Of discussion was the use of modern
chemicals in present day manufac-
turing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20

The funeral services for Mrs. Merle
Reade, who died from the effects OF
taking poison, were held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon at the Baptist church
with services conducted By Rev. j. c.
Granger, pastor Of the church. In
terment was in Chippiannoek ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
Funeral Of Mrs. Rosenfield.

The funeral services for Mrs. Alicia
R0senneld will be held at 0 o'clock
tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart
cathedral. Davenport, conducted by
Very Rev. ]. T. 4. Flanagan. Inter
ment viii be ia Calvary cemetery
Rock Island. The cortege Will be by
motor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20
Obituary
Funeral Of Howard Brown.

The body OF Howard Brown, who
was fatally injured early Sunday
morning when he fell down a hay
chute in the Maucker livery barn. is
lying at the Wheelan undertaking par
Tors awaiting word from his relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-20

GET WORK OR LEAVE TOWN.
Galesburg, H., Nov 20-Galesburg
Ioafers received a shock today when
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26
SHERIFF's SALE

! By virtue Of an orcer of sale issued
| from the Court of Common Pleas OF
Medina County, Ohio. and by me direct
ed In Case No. .47S2, wherein The Lodi
and g. D. Kratzer, ct al. are defen-
dants, will offer for sale ct public
| auction at the west door of the Court
House in Medina, Ohio, on
SATURDAY NOVEMBER IL. 1917
between the hours of ore o'clock b. m.
and two o'clock p. m. OF said day. the
following described property towit:
Situate in the Village of Lodi County
Of Medina and State OF Ohio, being =
plated by William p. Clark in Al. d.
1868. Bounded and described as fob
lows, commencing in the northeast cor@
ner OF lot number 1872 in the south IiIes
of Bank street In said village. county.
and q state, - thence ne fos along the east line
sixty three (163l feet, to the south line
Of lot Number 1893; thence east, twenty
two (22) feet to the West line of q
public alley; thence north along the
west line Of the. public alley to Bank
street t.. and nd thence ives, west % feet
veying all the land decided from Sadie
Wells to John Richardson In January
1908, and recorded in Medina County
Records. Vol 7S, page sos, be the same
more or less, but subject to all legal
highways Said lot fronts on Bank
street. in said Village of Lodi. Ohio.
and Is between an alley and Broad
way street in said village and has no
street number.
Appraised at eighteen hundred dollars.
Also another parceI,s-
Situated In the Village OF Lodi ,COun-
ty Of Medina and State OF Ohio and
known as being Village Lot No. Four
Hundred and Ninety seven (497) in the
Home View Allotment as surveyed and
plated BY r. G. Randall In July 1915,
be the same more or less, but subject
to all legal highways, said lot fronts
on Medina street and runs back to an
alley, west, and has no street number.
! Appraised at Forty Dollars.
Said lands cannot be sold for less
than two-thirds OF said appraisements
Terms OF Sale: Cash.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of
October 1917.
II. l. GEIMAN.
Shoriff of Medina County. Ohio.
Frank Heath. Attorney. 7-w5
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26

Did you ever stop to think of the
purpose Of this marvellous structure !?
What was the idea of the man who
planned this greatest pile of rocks
that were ever brought together on
this earth? How were these enormous
rocks taken five hundred feet in the
air by the engineering tools of the
ancients?
Many Of these questions have never
been answered. nor ever will be an
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26

tile. This country viii form the sub
ject of traveIogue lecture by Mr.. b.
D. Myers, to be given Friday evening,
oct. 26. at the Church Of Christ. In
this talk he will tell the story Of his
jaunts thru the lands Of the Nile H.
Illustrated BY about seventy slides.
Mr.. Myers is one of the district
superintendents Of Medina county
schools and spent between three or
four years in the Orient.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26
Y. N. c. A. NEWS

The annual conference Of older boys
of Ohio will be divided into two sec
tions this year. The boys from Me-
dina county and the northern half of
the state will meet at Mansfield on
the Friday, Saturday and Sunday fol-
lowing Thanksgiving. E. M. Robin
son Of New York, senior secretary for
boys work of the international COM
nittee, will be one Of the principal
speakers. A full quota Of delegates
from Medina county, besides several
visitors are expected to be in attend
ance.
John R. Mott of New York was
heard in a stirring address at Cleve-
land last Monday evening by several
Medina county people. He told of the
Y. M. G. A. work among enlisted men
in the various war zones as well as in
this country. He stated that in re-
cent engagement in France that nine
per cent Of the association secretaries
on duty in that section were killed.
percentage as high in mortality as
that of the allied troops in the same
engagement. He also mentioned the
fact that one Of the Y. M. G. A. huts
near the fighting line had to be rebuilt
many times, because of being destroy
ed by shell fire. Much Of DR.. Motifs
address consisted In q description Of
Russian conditions which he recently
observed as a member Of the United
States Commission to Russia, as well
as in connection with several previous
visits to that great country. He de-
clared that it was unfair and unworthy
of us as Americans to adversely criti-
else Russia at this trying time in her
history, particularly in view of the
fact that she is our ally.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26

swered. The sphinx is still a mystery.
It's wise old head upon which Joseph
gazed in wonderment is still the ex-
preston Of fatalism.
A great warrior of the past has
said that the people that rule Egypt
rule the world. How true this IL.
Egypt is the connecting link Of Ehe'
Orient and the 0ccident, the East
and the West, the home Of the Christ
ian and the Mohammed, Jew and Gen
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26
WARMING

For some time past it has been the
custora of small boys, and others, to
ride bicycles upon the sidewalks.
1t also seems that these same boys
are forcing people off the sidewalks in
many cases, or they get run down.
Let this be warning that all who
ride upon the sidewalks from now on
will be prosecuted as per the ordinance
in such case made and provided.
L. H. RANDALL, Mayor. 1w
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26

force and all of the county secretaries
excepting Mr.. Adams of Montgomery
county, were present.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-10-26

County Secretary Stow attended a
state conference in Wyandotte county
last Friday. 7. B. Lanham Of the state
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-28
ChautauGua Part Of the Es-
sentiaI Machinery of
Democracy.
Editorial From the Chicago Herald. }


~ III, ChautauGua movement is ont'
of the effective means which the
modern world has diSc"Ne ed for
creating public opinion. What the ten
cent magazines were a dec: de age,
what the social ccntcrs may be after
ten years struggle. the Chautauqua
movement is today. 1t is part of
the essential machinery Of the democ-
racy.
The first Chautauqua was akin to
the first wOman's club. 1t was an or
canizat1on for easy culture. 1t was
intended to be an American contradic
tion TO AriStOtleS overquoted remark
TO Alexander the Great that there is
no royal road to learning. During
brief summer seasons the early Chau-
tauqua leaders tried to administer ed
ucation with the aid of an anaestketic
The patient was not to know what was
happening.
But the movement grew and rapidly
burst beyond the early culture" stage
Unacademic people took part in 1t.
Soon II was h VAST ana Inclusive euOFt
to satisfy the genuine desires of the
average American. especially of the
men and women who live in the small
cities and in the country.
Entertainment was provided for their
amusement. Those who craved learn
ing were given the opportunity to meet
real scholars. But withal the we'll
known public leaders the men and
women who stand for the representa-
tive things in national life. were called
forth. The Chautauqua became great
imperial forum for the discussion Of
the deeper issues Of the country. 1t
was an immense avenue for the ex-
preston Of liberal thought.
To an extent seldom realized the
Chautauqua has aided in making the
United States what it is. Men like
Judge Ben Il. Lindsey ~'ere enabled
through 1t to find tremendous audi
ences for their ideas. The Chautau-
Qua has beef free institution. In it
the heart of the American people has
beat vigorously. Today G.OOO.OOO pcO-
ple are numbered in the host touched
by the movement.
Who can estimate the power which
such an organization eXerts in land
where persistent public opinion is the
ultimate sovereign?