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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
CHURCHES ARE TO
HOLD JOINT MEET
VIII Gather at First Methodist in the
Interest OF Local Rescue
Mission.

Practically all of the downtown
churches will unite in a mass meet
ing at the First Methodist church to-
morrow evening at 80 in the inter
est of the local rescue mission. F.
K. Ward. superintendent Of the Sun
shine Rescue mission at Cedar Rapids
will be the principal speaker of the
evening, giving a message from his
long. years Of experience as q mission
worker. He is also president Of the
International Association Of Rescue
Mission Workers and one of the best
known men in his line Of work in the
country. Special musical numbers
will be given and there will be other
features that should attract a large
audience
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
MTSKRATS For NEAT.

Winona, Mimi, Dec. S.-Muskrats
as solution for the national food
problem is suggested in a report to
the Winona Association of Commerce
by local trappers who assert that more
than one million pounds of good meat
is annually going to waste along the
upper Mississippi valley alone. The
report is to be forwarded to the ma
tional food administration.
1t is pointed out that the muskrat
is clean animal, living on clean veg
etable food and when properly pre-
pared can scarcely be distinguished
from chicken Muskrats are trapped
for their fur and the meat is now
thrown away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
BELGIAN CRAFT SUNK
IN CHANNEL MISHAP

Havre, Dec. S.-The Belgian steam
ship Ambiorix, 1,444 tons gross, has
been sunk in the English channel. Her
loss was caused by collision with
the Norwegian steamship Primo. The
crew of the Ambiorix was brought in
by patrol boats. The Primos bow was
damaged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
NIELSEN ILL; WILL
NOT SPEAK TONIGHT

Directors of the Augustana colIep.
lyceum course today called off ,S Ss
number scheduled for tonight when
word was received that Sir Francis
Nielsen, former member OF the Brit,
ish parliament, is seriously i'll in s.
Louis. He was scheduled to speak
at the local college tonight. j, i
quite possible he will be brought hers
at later date as there was consider.
able interest here over his contem.
Mated visit TO the CITY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
H0LnnRE NEW MASTER.

Harry II. Holdorff, chief clerk for
the c. B. & @, was named worship
full master of Rock Island lodge No.
658, A. F. & A. NJ, at the annual cleo
ton of officers held last evening at Ma
sonic temple. Other officers selected
were:
Senior Warden-A. L. Bruner.
Junior Warden-0tto Priester.
TreasuFer-C. F. Channon.
Secretary-H. S. Bollman.
Member Masonic Temple Associa-
tion-H. A. Clevenstine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
COLD WEATHER is
CAUSE OF CLOSING
SEASON FOR FERRY

Early today, owing to the zero
weather, Captain NJ. L. Henderson
towed the ferry docks with the steam
er Davenport to the Kahlke boat yards.
The ferry operated yesterday de-
spite the fact that the river was flied
with ice. Captain Henderson believ-
ed at an early hour last evening the
river would not Jam and the boat could
continue its work, but today he chang
ed his mind
The boat and docks will be given
an overhauling this winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
HALLGREN CHAIRMAN,

c. A Hallgren was yesterday ap-
pointed chairman in Rock Island coun-
ty of the organization which will con
duct the war certificate savings plan.
r. N. Laisch of Chicago, who was in
the city yesterday, made the appoint
ment. Mr. Hallgren is empowered to
name heads of various sub-commit-
tees,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
FINLAND TO START
OUT AS A REPUBLIC

Stockholm. Dec. S.-The proposal
submitted to the Finnish landtag by
the senate provides that Finland shall
become republic, with a president
elected for term Of six years. accord
ing to advices reaching here, from
Ielsingfors The proposal provides
that the first election shall be held
Jan. Is and the president is to take
office April Is. Until then the prem
Ter is to act as the head Of the repub-
lilo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
COUNTY LEAGUE TN
ANNUAL GATHERING

The annual meeting and election of
officers OF the Rock Island County Ag-
ricuItural league is being held this
afternoon at the offices of Farm Ad-
visor Palmer r. Edgerton in the court
house
This morning the executive board
and board Of directors of the league
held meeting The board of direct
ors is composed of one member from
each township in the county. Besides
the election of officers the annual re-
port of Mr. Edgerton will be heard.
Policies to be followed in the future
will also be presented and discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
TWO CASES DISMISSED.

The cases Of John Mercer and James
Russell, both Of whom were arrested a
week ago, were dismissed in police
court today Mercer had trouble with
the proprietress of local second
hand store over a pair Of shoes. Rus
sell was charged with stealing coat,
but the owner Of the garment refused
to prosecute, stating it was all mis-
take.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
AMERICAN JEWS ARE
REMOVED FROM CITY

London. Dee S.-All American citi-
zens resident in Jerusalem have been
removed to the north and east, accord
ing to a Reuter- dispatch from British
army headquarters in Palestine.
Most Of the American citizens in
Jerusalem are American Jews, Of
whom there are about six hundred in
Palestine Last fall the American gov
eminent brought out from Palestine
100 Jews principally the wives of men
naturalized IN the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08

Hungary living in this country were
added to the lists OF alien enemies.
Government agents today rounded
up many Austrians who long have
been suspected OF conspiring to ham
per the governments war plans but
against whom definite evidence has
been lacking. They will get fair hear
ings and be informed If they fail to con-
vince officials Of their peaceful inten-
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
Nyh1ofg

For express call William Trerx
Tri-Ctty Towel Supply cor,sn,
r /. Clean Towel Service; pbon.
r. /. 4476.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
HAWTHORNE SCHOOL
LEADER IN SAVINGS

Following are the results Of the
school savings collection made by the
State Bank of Rock Island yester-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
TRENKENSCHUH GETS
NINTH STREET JOB

Peter z. Trenkenschuh was this
morning awarded contract for the con-
struction of a 10-inch Waterman on
Ninth street. Thirty-fourth avenue to
FOrty-iitth avenue. His bid was
slightly below the $1,000 mark. The
only other bidder was a Davenport
firm, which asked $3.50 for the work.
The bids were opened this morning
by the local board Of improvements at
the mayors office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08
AUSTRIANS HERE
ARE ROUNDED Up
BY FEDERAL MEN
Marshal DaIlman aud Deputy Williams
Arrive In Rock Island TO Take
Up Work.
ACTION NO CAUSE FOR WORRY
Local Investigation Designed to safe.
guard Interests at the Local
Arsenal.

Springfield, Ill, Dee. s. United
States Marshal V. Y. Dallman and
Deputy waiter Williams OF Peoria
are In Rock Island today where
thcy will round up alien enemies
without federal permits. The in
vestigation, which will extend to
Moline and Silyis, is designed TO
safeguard tlie United States ar
senaI near Rock Island and estab-
iishments doing government work.
More than . thousand permits
have been issued in this district to
unnaturalized Germans, and the
declaration Of war against AUS
tria win make necessary the is
snance Of 800 more, it is said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-08

All the news all the time-The
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-12-28
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In addition to the unsurpassed
efficiency of the Mudbaden Sui
phur Mud Bath treatment-you
can enjoy here every convenience
of modern city hotel plus the
advantages of real rest resort
pleasant, homelike atmosphere
attractive, healthful surround
ings good, nourishing food, well
prepared, excellent accommoda
tiOns.
Buy your ticket direct to Mud
baden, MINI. (37 miles from the
Twin Cities), on the Omaha line
&C., st. p, M. & o.. Five trains
stop at our door.
Write for Booklet
which describes fully the mud
bath treatment as administered at
Mudbaden.
MUDBADEN SULPHUR
SPRINGS co.
Postoffice, Jordan, MINI.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20

council it was decided to proceed with
the election of city judge, but Mr..
Merryday pointed out that if there
was to be any change in the salary
of this official, it must be changed
before the election, otherwise the sal
airy as at present would have to
stand. Mr.. Coughlin Of the Third
ward moved that the salary of the
city Judge be fixed at S25 per month.
A vote was taken and this motion
was overwhelmingly defeated. Mr..
COughlin then tried to get it reduced
to $40 per month, but there was no
second to his motion. The salary re-
mains at $50 per.
Then came the applications: There
was one from c. P. Phillips, one from
Geo. B. Everson, one from John Mar
shall and one from Henry L. Miller.
1t took three ballots to decide, and
on the third ballot ]. N. Blackwell re-
ceived eight votes and was declared
elected. Mr.. Blackwell led in every
vote.
Then the spirit of the "plutes"
cropped out in an oration by Alder
man Pursley of the Second He
spoke of conscience; of duty to con-
stituents; the best interests of the
city whom all loved; of the unbiased
minds of councilmen; of his lack of
fear; his independence. Pursley was
vigorously applauded.
Alderman Merrill moved that a
committee of nine be appointed by
the chair to investigate expenses in
the engineering department, four of
whom were to be of the council and
five citizens who were taxpayers.
This motion prevailed and the presi-
dent named the following, who will
report at the next regular meeting:
Aid. Merrill, Cochrane, Pursley, Nc
Nally and citizens ]. H. Yelverton, H.
A. Davis. E. E Haskell, F. H. Will
son and W. w. Tilghman.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20
US|NA POUNDS THE
SEPARATION PETITION
Before County School Board
and Prevents Action.

At meeting of the Putnam Coun-
ty School board on Tuesday the petit
tion which has been industriously cir
culated in this city and asking that
the East Palatka section be cut off
from the Palatka special tax school
district, was presented.
Besides the members of the county
school board, Messrs. Stephens, Owen
and McRae, the trustees of the Palat-
ka district, Messrs. Earnest, Haugh-
ton and Lecks, were present.
Mr.. Antonio Usina was also present
to oppose the granting of the petition.
He was unaided; his fight was single
handed; but he won. The petition
was turned down. Mr.. Usina con-
tended, and not without reason, that
if the East Palatka people were anx-
ious to get out of this special tax
district, it was their place to ask to
get out, and not the business of the
Palatka people to put them out"
He called attention to fact that dur
ing the past year East Palatka had
been provided with an excellent school
building; that the cost of the build
ing had been largely bourn by Palat-
ka tax payers; that the proposed new
high school in this city would be as
much the property and for the bene-
fit Of East Palatka people as for those
on this side Of the river.
The board took the Usina view, and
will wait at least until it is definitely
known that East Palatka wants to
get out, before putting them out.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20

Mrs. J. ]. Johnson was hostess for
a delightful Bridge party Tuesday af-
ternoon in honor of her sister, Mis-.
Pouder Of Ocala. Ferns and cut
flowers were artistically used in the
rooms. Four tables were used, and
the following guests were present:
Mesdames F. T.. Merrill, J. H. Mill
can, Thomas Shinn, Hickman Collins,
f. Ferrell A. H. Graham, Barr L.
E. Tennv, Walter w. Tilghman, Leon
Jones, f. Perkins. Warner T. Hamm,
T. J. Reese, E. c. O'Connor, A. M.
Probst, E L. Mann; Misses Susie Lee
Walton, Fannie Walton and Mrs. H.
M. Fearnside were later guests. A
salad course, iced tea, sherbert and
waters were served
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20
Mullis Acquitted.

It will be remembered that }. k.
NIuIlis, a prominent resident of Pa
latka Hights was some weeks ago ar
Tested on charge of breaking into
the pound and releasing some of his
bors: he was bound over to the cir
emit court for trial. Mullis later be-
came candidate for mayor of the
Heights, and there was a division OF
sentiment on the hog question which
entered into the campaign. Mr.. Null
lis was defeated by few votes. The
case is now settled. The grand Jury
failed to find a true bill. The
States Attorney thought the case too
friyilous for serious consideration.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20
Henry-Sands Wedding.

On Monday afternoon at 4:3O, at
the home of the brides father, J. C.
Sands, occurred the marriage of Ber-
nard James Henry of Pittsburg, Pa,
and Miss Katherine Mary Sands.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. c. R. D. Crittenton, rector of
st. Marks Episcopal church, in the
presence of the family and many
friends, The home was prettily dec
GRATED with evergreens used profuse-
" with roses and cut flowers. AT
ter the congratulations, the happy
couple left for an extended tour
through Texas and California. Mr..
and Mis-. Henry will locate in Texas.
PaIatka is the loser by the departure
of this family. Miss Kitty was
genuinely loved and appreciated by
large circle of friends and they re-
gret to have her leave Palatka. Mr..
Henry has been connected with the
Sands Brothers for some time, COM
.n2 here from Pittsburg, and is
Young man well liked for his genuine
manhood. The we'll wishes of the
community go with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20
School Entertainment.

The public generally should be in,
terested in and patronize the school
to be given next Mon
Gav afternoon at o'clock on the sha-
dv side of the Court House lawn for
thc benefit of the piano fund. The
lower grades will present a good
snappy program of minuets and drills
md the primary department will
Give play songs and folk dances.
Come and see these interesting chill
dreu and bring a generous SILVER OF
rcring, which will apply for the prl-
mary grade.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20
"BONE DRY" BILL
BECOMES THE LAW,

>a,,!. mo"i NV W, telegram les on Wednesday al al
oe,oor News ny that the house had Ip.' paS55f;IHI 5;II
tf.to%a .f.t 5av I'll the Wells Bone Dry O'"
by a vote IS oL onro6ibifs nj it lockers in clubs
in dry territory and ,,., IagaIIy scrlISS have
shippcd saDdi to him at one one G s5id VIII 2pISS even
@SPi5 nPob5t the T keeping of snd }gGF 6id Ld8g 6SE
amuseime4Fsl Flts putCP Clubs in dry, counties,
y Syne III II baS hIf' already passed the e SEN, en-
d4e dtS and md isl is now in the hands 0i '"'
governor.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20

There will be cabaret dance at
the Putnam House Tuesday, April
oath, at 8 o'clock, for the benefit of
the Red Cross society. General
dancing will alternate with cabaret
numbers. Refreshing drinks, cigars
and cigarettes will be sold through
out the evening. Admission so cts.
Tickets on sale at Stewart.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20
CITIZENS DEMAND
"RETRENCHMENT
AND REF0R-RUM"
On Part of COuncil-TaXes
Too High-Demand Few
er Sinecures.

Some 40 or so citizens met in the
board of trade room last Monday
night in response to a call for mass
meeting to protest against city coun-
ell eXtravagances in the management
of municipal affairs.
The meeting was organized by cleo
ting Col. H. M. de Montmollin chair
man and J. V. Walton, ESQ.,, secre-
tary
A motion was made by H. L. Miller
that the meeting ask the council to
abolish the office of city attorney and
city engineer. This motion was how
ever not supported. But several
talks were made all in line with the
motion and the concensus of opinion
seemed to be that the city engineer
was paid salary all out of proper
ton to the value Of his services, and
that if he was retained he ought to
be required to do more work.
Mr.. Walton on being called upon
explained the relationship of the city
attorney to the city and the reason
for the heavy delinquent tax lists.
He also made it clear that the pres
cnt city attorneys were not in employ
Of city when retained to defend the
cases of the old water company
against the city. He explained that
the city attorneyship was not an Of
flee, but that attorneys were simply
employed by the council. Mr.. Wal
ton threw light upon city affairs
which tended to dampen the ardor of
those who were demanding the abol-
ishment of this work.
A committee of ten was appointed
by the chairman on motion of r. Lee
Kennerly to draft certain demands
looking to a more economical admin
istration. This committee was made
up of the following gentlemen? R.
L. Kcnnerly, F. J. Fearnside, A. L..
TrombIey, R. C. Howell, w. w. Thigh
man, DR.. H. A. Johnson, Chris. Stan
ton, J. D. Points, DR.. A. M. Steen
and Dr. Geo. E. Welch, most of whom
were present at the meeting
The following day the committee
cot together and drafted the follow
ing resolution which was presented
at the council meeting on Tuesday
night bv Dr.. A. M. Steen. who was
chosen chairman:
The Resolution.
Palatka, April II, 1917.
To Honorable CITY Council:
Gentlemen-This committee, rep
resenting the tax-pavers of the citv,
do hereby request YOUR honorable
body to abolish the office of City En-
gineer. and also that of the Young
man who collects the water rents,
and instead establish the office of Su-
of Public Works. at a
salary not to exceed 500 per month;
that he be compelled to give his un-
divided attention to the city and that
he be reouired to give a good and
sufficient hond for fhe faithful per-
formance of his duty.
We also ask that the citv iudpe's
salary he reduced to S25 per month;
That the cleaning and sprinkling
of the streets he eft out at private
contract and that the contractor be
comnaIlpd 70 pive a good bond for the
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20
PALATKA'S PATRIOTISM
FINDS EXPRESSION
In Public Flag Raising Cere-
monies Last Tuesday
Morning.
Judge Jas. I. Wills Eloquent Grafton
Sprang From the Heart and Found
Echo in Every Soul.

BY proclamation Of the mayor and
the ready acquiescence of every citi-
zens, business was halted, the schools
closed and the wheels Of private in
dustry stopped between the hours of s
and 10 a. m. last Tuesday morning
while the people gathered on The court
house lawn to take part in ceremo-
MES incident to the raising of the
Stars and Stripes on a new pole
which had been provided by the coun-
ty commissioners near the front en-
trance Of the court house.
1t was a beautiful morning; the
heavens declared the glory of it from
out the sky; the sun, the breeze were
IN perfect harmony with the occa-
sion.
There was the procession up Lem
on street headed by the band, follow
ed in order by the Boy Scouts, the
Ladies Of the local Red Cross, and
then the Home Guards, the ranks of
each filled and numbering all told
some 450 marchers with flags.
Arriving at the court house the
companies turned in and took posi-
| tlOnS on the lawn. There was short
wait, then came the boom of the can
non; the girls Band played the "Star
Spangled Banner" as the Flag was
pulled to the top Of the pole by Sher-
| if Hagan; the crowd uncovered and
the guards saluted. 1t was a SOL
emn occasion; all felt that it was,
The Flag was secured and then
Mayor Merriam advanced to the front
of the Court House steps and intro
duced Judge Wills. 1t would be fu-
tile to attempt to reproduce this
wholly impromptu address from men,
ory or to attempt synopsis. Just
look a moment:
This patriotic Judge who traces his
ancestry back to the revolution stood
and looked down over the children
seated on the court house steps, the
ladies of the Red Cross ranged in
front of him, the men Of business,
the professional men, clerks, machan-
les. laborers with their families
stretched out over the lawn even to
the street boundaries. His look was
only for a moment. If you had look
ed closely you would have noted a few
tears steal out from under his eye
lashes. Then he spoke; he told of the
, .,,;r,+ +;o,, that had come to him IN
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-04-20

A. NJ. Steen. Chairman,
R. C. Howell, Secretary.
T. A. Johnson,
Walter w. Tilghman,
r. L. Kennerly,
A. f. Trombley,
John D. Points,
F. J. Fearnside,
c. Stanton, Committee.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-18
Germany Begins to Crack

emulation Russian
w perhaps the first big crack in the military
machine.
intensely interesting shows the iron discipline breaking down.
outbreak not those who have endured the ros OF trench fighting
but sailors idle al Wlhelmsfaven
conditions least four big German bateshps
me elsewhere sounds like the Russian
luton.
while epk ordered by the kaiser the
and perhaps of the nation
inhumaniy against
the Uboat
higher and the prospect prize awards and
honorS decorations aluing.
and by something happened which made the German sailor do
whose remained unknown began increase And since American destroy
the job, this number has been mounting rapidly
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