Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-04

Mr. Rutledge has made a similar study
of the subject in this country. These
speakers will explain to Davenporters
just what is expected of them in help
ing along with the food conservation
program. They will not only tell what
Is expected of them, but what rules
must be observed by them.
Printer Hurt. - Louis Shank, S05H
East Sixth street, printer employed
at Rock Island arsenal, is still in
semi-conscious condition at Mercy
hospital as the result of fall he suf-
fered at house at 206 Iowa street.
Shank was found at the foot of the
steps by Mrs. w. McPhail, colored,
who resides in the building. He was
unconscious and unable to tell how
he had been injured. Up to an early
hour yesterday his condition was still
serious. County Physician Bowman
is attending the patient.
O.
Out for Magistrate.-BsT T. Barney
O'Neil has political ambitions. He as
pires to the Office of police magis-
trate of the city of Davenport. An
nouncement of his candidacy at the
spring election was made Saturday.
Justice to all and favors to none" is
B. It's campaign slogan. Attorney
O'Neil will run independent of amy
ticket.
Mayer Fights Boxing Matches
Mayor John Ber~ald doesn't favor
/, boxing matches for the city of DAY.
EXPORT He said he had always been
opposed to prize fights. and that these
were pulled off under the guise of
boxing matches. Il don't know yet
whether it is up to me or the sheriff to
stop the fight that is planned here for
Feb. H." said the mayor, but ! am
trying to find out, and If it is up to me
you can rest assured that the fight
will not be held"
! Caught After Stabbing.-After a
chase that lasted over two months,
John Ailagalles, Mexican. was ar
rested Friday by Detective Bishop and
Patrolman Graham, and is being held
in connection with the knitting fray in
which Joe Ortez was wounded in the
arm on Dec. %. Police have been
looking for Allagelles since the night
of the stabbing.
| Citizens Tlcket.-Encouragi re-
ports relative to the formation of a
Citizens non-partisan ticket for the
forthcoming election in April were an.
nounced Friday evening at a meeting
of delegates to the Citizens party con-
vention held In the Times auditorium
In the neighborhood of 100 persons
were present at the meeting The
opinion prevailed that a representa-
tive ticket, one including all classes
Of voters, should be selected. This
sentiment will dominate in the selec-
ton of candidates, together with the
further assurance that only capable
men will be chosen. The chairmen Of
the various ward delegations reported
satisfactory progress. These reports
greatly added to the enthusiasm oil
the meeting The next meeting will
be held subject to the call Of the ex.
ecutive committee.
Obituary RscGrd.@After a l.ngsrins
illness the death of William H. Acker.
mann occurred at 6:15 a. m. SATURDAY
at the home Of. his parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Herman Ackermann, COL Wes
Second street Deceased was born il
Dixon, Iowa, Jan. 3, 1882, and most Of
his life was spent in Davenport. Late
ly he was employed by the Eagle Elk
press company. He is survived by hi:
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Herman Acker
mann, and the following brothers ant
sisters: Mrs. Bertha Hoyt. New York
Mrs. Minnie Crawford. Chicago; Mrs
Sophia Nee, Sping Valley; Mrs. Mar
tina Kimmef. Alton; John Ackermann
Davenport. and Mrs. Frieda Sprack
lin. Miles City, Mont. The funera
will be held Tuesday afternoon at
O'Clock from the home. sol West Sac
iond street, and interment will be mad,
In Fairrnount cemetery
Carsten Carstens passed away q
the home of his daughter, Mrs. j. r
Burmeister. 24S1 Iowa street. Satur
day evening at 9:l5. after a lingerin,
Illness. Deceased was horn In Schles
wig Holstein. Germany. March 3, 1894
and was united IN marriage to Mis-,
Anna Lamsrs in Germany, the coupl,
coming to Dixon. Iowa. where the,
settled on a farm. retiring 80 veal
ago, For the last year he had mad,
his home in Davenport with his daugh
ter.