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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
LOCAL man DIES
WHILE IN ARMY
Enlisted in Artillery Two Weeks
Ag0-Passed Away at Jefier-
son Barracks. Mo.

Private Alphonso De Clene died
at 1870 O'Clock Monday night at
Jefferson Barracks, Mo, following
a short illness of pneumonia The
deceased was formerly a Rock Is
land man and enlisted here two
weeks ago last Sunday.
Private De Clene was born in
Belgium. Aug. 4, 1887, and arrived
in this country II years ago, locat-
ing Immediately in Rock Island
While here he was employed as
cement worker by Nelson Brothers,
contractors The body arrived in
Rock Island early this morning and
was taken to the home of a brother
August, 713 Fourteenth avenue The
deceased leaves two brothers, Emil
and August, of this city, and one
sister, Mrs. Elody Dradon of Rock
Island, and one sister in Belgium
Funeral services will be held at
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning at the
st. Paul's Catholic church. Father
Alphons Van Wyngaert, pastor,
will officiate The body will then
be- taken to the Rock Island arsenal
under military escort. 1t will be
inferred there with full military
honOrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
TARPE To OPEN
ROOMINC HOUSE

A deal, which it is expected will
be consummated late this afternoon,
betwesa Charles Tarpe and ]. A.
Bengston, administrator of the
Bengston estate, will enable Mr.
Tarpe to open the three upper
floors of the Bengston building.
100 Second avenue, for rooming
house purposes
All of the rooms have been re-
modelled, repapered and redecorat-
ed. There will be sleeping rooms,
light housekeeping rooms and
apartments Owing to the serious
lack of housing facilities in the tri-
cities, due principally 10 the great
influx of labor to the Rock Island
arsenal, it is expected that the
rooms will be quickly rented. Only
desirable tenants will be consider
ed, as the apartments are to be
operated along first class lines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
Obituary
Violet RledsOe.

Violet Bledsoe. four year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l.,
Bledsoe, 1774 Forty-first street. died
at $50 this morning at the home
following a short illness. Surviv-
ing are her parents. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced
later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
DEGREES ASKED
BY FOUR TODAY
Two Rock Islanders and Two No
line Women Open Suit in Circaif
Court for Divorces.

-Four suits for divorces were file
4, IN the circuit court today.
Hattie Brown OF Rock Island has
fled suit charging her husband
Clayton Brown with cruelty. The
document filed states that the cou-
pie was married Nov. 20. 1915. and
that the husband deserted Sept. /.
1917. H. N. IcCaskTin is named as
the attorney for the complainant.
Fannie Lee Of Moline. charging
her husband. Robert E. Lee. with
deserJion. fled suit today for a di-
vorce The bill states that they
we're married Jan. 90, 1910. and
that the husband deserted May %,
1915 Assistant States Attorney E
L Eagle is named as the attorney
for the complainant.
LILLIAN Miller OF Moline has start
Cd suit for a decree from her hus-
band, John Miller, on a charge OF
extreme cruelty. The couple was
married Sept. 26- 1903. and lived
together until June Is. 1915. She
asks the custody of their three
children Assistant States AttOr-
Dey Z. L. Eagle is named as the
sttorney for the com lainant
Rife Fitzgerald Of this city has
flea suit for a divorce from her
husband. Joseph Fitzgerald. on
statutory charges The bin filed
stahs they were married June "a.
19G and separated MAY 9. 1917.
Shalberg and Harper are named as
the attorneys for the complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
FREE METHODTSTS IN
DISTRICT MEETING

The district quarterly meeting OF
the Free Methodist church will be-
gin this evening and continue
through Sunday with services each
evening beginning at 1880 Friday
morning at 10 there will be a Sun
day school convention lasting all
day and papers on various subjects
of interest will be presented. Satur-
day the regular quarterly confer
'ence will be held at $50 O'Clock.
On Sunday morning at 10. an old
fashioned love feast will be held
followed by sprea ching and com
munion service The conference
will close Sunday evening with an
evangelistic service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
ROCK ISLANDER
KILLS HIMSELF
Commits Deed BY Shooting While
Undergoing Treatment at Hot
Springs, Ark.
WAS BUSINESS MAN OF CITY
Grows neSpondent Over Ill Health
and Bro0ding Is Thought to
Have Affected Reason.

George Christopulos, aged 40
Years. formerly a well known bus
mess man Of Moline and Rock Is
land. shot himself through the
heart last Friday night while I'M
dergoing treatment for a nervous
breakdown at Hot Springs. Ark.
Mr.. Christopulos left the tri-cities
for the famous health resort about
three weeks ago During his stay
there lie noticed no Improvement
In his condition and grew despond-
: hrooding over troubles unsettled
his mind, causing his rash step.
The deceased was born in Greece
- years ago. and left his native
lana for the United States when
vet a Young man. In this country
re located in Moline. where in 1910
he became engaged in the moving
ricture business. In 1911 he Joined
john KoleIis. proprietor of the
American picture house on Second
avenue. Rock Island. in business
enterprises in this city. At one time
he was half owner Of the American
Play house
The remains were brought to the
Knox undertaking parlors from
where they were removed at 4
o'clock this afternoon to the Greek
Orthodox church Of Moline. Mr.
koletis Will have charge of short
services there. Interment will be
n Riverside cemetery.
During his business career in
America, Mr., Christopulos accum-
ulated large holdings. In his will
he bequeaths his entire estate TO
Two sisters in Greece. and names
John koIetis. his former partner.
as administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
PERSONAL POINTS

l.. V. Kinds of the ct. Paul freight
office. Rock Island. was called to
Hankton, 5. d. by the death of his
father, E. j. Kinds. He accompal,
led the remains to Syracuse. y. Y.
where burial took place and re-
turned to this city last night.
Mrs. Joe Stone and children. Es-
teiia and Eugene of Detroit. are
Visitlng her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. ). Kane, 1905 Ninth street.
Mrs, V. J, ..Hegberg. 1881 Thirty
fourth street. Yesterday received
word that her son. Clyde W. Brown.
had arrived safely in France. Mr..
broWn Joined the navy and had
been stationed on a battIeship in
the New York harbor previous to
going across.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Thomas. 3101
Seventeenth street. this morning
welcomed nine and ope-haIf
pound girl to their home.
Mrs. Marvin Weeks arrived last
evening at the home 70 her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l. CLANCY. after
spending several months in lyceum
work with the Piedmont bureau of
Charlotte. \. c. She started her
tour Oct. / and closed it Saturday.
She expects TO remain in the city
two months.
Word was received today by Mr..
and Mrs. Reinhardt Greder. 1917
Fourth avenue. of the promotion of
their son, Benno L, Greder, to the
rank of sergeant. Sergeant Greder
is stationed at Camp Dodge in the
ordnance department. He enlisted
here in December as private.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
DEFER PLAN OF
SECURING SUNDAY

Tri-city pastors who had plan
ned to leave for Chicago today to
visit Rev. Billy Sunday in the eff
fort of securing him for a series of
services in Rock Island were ad-
.vised sometime ago by Rev. Sun
days secretary, not to make that
demand at the present time and the
plan was given up| 1t is thought,
however, that at a future date a
small committee of the local pas
tors will journey to Chicago in the
endeavor of securing the noted di-
vine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
rs ARRAIGNED FOR
SELLING TO MINOR

Charles Schwartz was arraigned
in county court this morning on a
charge of selling liquor to a minor,
AntonJulis of Davenport, on March
II, 1918. He Will be tried later
Schwartz furnished bail.
The $500 bond of Albert Hawkins
was ordered forfeited in county
court today. On-the bond were C..
S. Hawkins and A. B. Groesbeck.
Hawkins was arrested on a charge
of resisting an officer, the iHforma
ton being filed in October, 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
UNABLE TO HANDLE
GIRL, MOTHER SAYS

Lillian Deardem, ( 14-year-old
daughter of Mrs. Mabel Deardem,
1413 Fortieth street, who was ar
rested yesterday morning on COM
plant of her mother, was released
late yesterday afternoon when the
charges her mother made were held
nsufficiently supported. The girl
will not be sent to training school.
The mother said that her daughter
would not agree with her and that
she was unable to control her. The
girl was sent home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
DO NOT ACT ON
FIRE STATIONS
kumOrs Current That Two We're
10 Be Abolished Are Not
Substantiated.
NOT CONSIDERED BY CITY
Ofhcial Says 1T Is Doubtful II Econ.
omy Plan Will BE So Far
Reaching.

Rumors current today that the
city commission rs planning to
abolish one or two fire stations as
means of economizing because Of
the loss of $4,000 in license fees
from the liquor traffic the coming
year, found no foundation at the
city hall today.
1t would be pretty hare to abol-
lsh one, let alone two fire sta
lions" one city official said. we
would not have built the fire sta
lions If we thought that they were
not necessary.
AS a matter of fact the city
commission has not considered its
plans for the ensuing year. ANY
stories which circulate on thu
street as to what we are going to
do and what we are not going to
do, are just plain rumors. AS far
as / know no city official has dis
cussed or even suggested the plan
of abolishing fire stations. 1t is
true that we probably will have to
economic more in some depart
ments, but l do not think it will
be necessary to go so far as to
abolish a fire station.
To Be Careful.
The public should not become
excited. We will take no action
upon any matter without due no
tice so that if there is any protest
to be registered the citizens will
have an opportunity to come be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
ROOF BLAZE CAUSE
OF MINOR DAMAGES

Fire damaged the two-story frame
residence of P. T. Bancroft, 2841
Seventh avenue, to the extent of
about $25 late yesterday afternoon.
Chimney sparks ignited shingles,
causing a slight blaze. The fire de-
partment was called
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04

off with your finger and there you
are-pain free ana happy, with the
toe as smooth and corn-free as your
palm "Gets-It' is the only safe
way in the world to treat a, corn or
callus. It's the sure way-the way
that never fails. 1t is tried and true
used by millions every year. It
always works. "Gets-It' makes cut
ting and digging at a corn and fuss
ing with bandages, salves or any
thing else entirely unnecessary.
"Gets-It'' is sold by all druggists
(vou need pay no more than 20
z. Lawrence & Co. Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Rock Island and recon-
mended as he worlds best corn
remedy by A J. Riess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
s'See 'Gets.lp Peel
Off This Corn. "
Leaves The Toe as Smooth as the
Palm of Your Hand.

The corn never grew that Gets
IT. will not get. 1t never irritates
the flesh, never makes your toe sore
Just two drops of "Gets-It'' and
presto! the corn-pain vanishes-
Shortly you can peel the corn right
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04

fore us and have their say. We
realize the Importance of care
full arrangements OF the annual
budget and propose TO give it q
thorough consideration before we
act. We viii not be hastH."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-04
Mrs. Martha B0ehIer.

Mrs. Martha Boehler, aged rs
years, passed away at O'Clock last
night at the home, sos Fourth
street. Death was due to inf1rmities
of age. Surviving is a daughter,
Mrs. Mary Mccall of this city. Fu-
neral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11

When the butchers begin selling whole meat, will take
market basket auto truck home soup
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
Government Regulation Solution Of The
Labor Problem During Wac
By ANGUS McSWEEnJ

Government action, including the formation Of definite labor policy
to be adhered for the period the TO solve the labor
problem
This problem the most intricate and troublesome with which
the nation confronted Labor shortage ampng preparations all
directions 1t preventing the effective carrying out Of the hpbuldng
plans the government reducing the munitions and slowing
down the production Of coal and other materials
Labor fighting for extension Of unonism So far this
vde only for the better organization of skilled and unsked labor it has
the sympathetic support of the government
Capital demanding not the abolition Of the organization but the
suspension Of organization rules which restrict production
From the standpoint Of governmental and public welfare would
necessary capital and labor should make concessions,
and that until these concessions made the difficulties under wo the
nation is struggling will continue
Regulations have been adopted by which highly skilled will
be exempted from the second draft This expected to aid in
keeping the production Of necessary industries at high mark
will however only slightly affect for the better the generally
ognized shortage Of skilled labor all industries and will not
tribute except in the slightest degree the solution Of the problem OF
increasing at the supply and efficiency of labor
in connection with this latter proposition that The fight between
labor and capital becomes obstruction the bettement Of
era conditions
So long capital opposes extension of the organization of labor
labor not likely make respecting the suspension Of
union rules
Hence the necessity forcing both sides make and
this can only be done by the government
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
PRAYER FOR HEALTH

read twice each day Tor 365 days in each year
open my to Thee Universal Spirit be
1rcrpsve Divine influence.
IS desire OF sou that | be
2nSolc
May every cell in body be vtalized with clean and pure
May disease lack dissolve disappear
naturally SO that and Peace may come instead.
May ever be and consderae toward my fellow and
Soonest with myself free from criticism suspicion envy hatred
JEALOUSY
May breathe freely and deeply thereby stimulating
2afl0n OF my blood which is vital to Life.
May vision be clear and bright that only the
good
May my hearing be perfect that to
ges1ion
May my feeling be that feel for others and
aonched by tender and loving sympathy.
May taste be perfect that only and whole
some food or drink shall enter my body.
May of smelling be quick sentinel assist
DS regeneration
May the animal side of my naurehe tiger hyena pig
nd be gathered under the Ark of Self
Eat the Christ Spirit shall be the ruling factor life
All this ask in faith and humility
Ekr Of
xht the beloved century
"a forth with desire that will bless every
s and be instrumental pointing that heavy
den toward the goal of Health Happiness Prosperity
ROBERT BRYAN HARRISON,
SAINT Louis Mo, April first 1915 Her Birthday
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
PARENT-TEACHERS 1st WARD

A short but interesting session of
the Parent-T Teachers Association was
held Thursday afternoon at the First
Ward building. The meeting was
opened with prayer by the President.
After roll call, it was evident that
only a small per cent of the member
ship was present, there being only Is
to respond-the smallest attendance
for the year. Hence the discussion
of plans to revive interest. Commit
tees were appointed and plans per-
fected to make the April meeting one
of special Importance
The President announced the State
Association to be held at Decatur
Ga. April 10 and II. The following
delegates were appointed:
Mrs. I. j. Hendrix, Mrs. Eugene
Sharpe Alternates, Mrs. Rufus Per
ry and Mrs. Monroe Dorsey.
A short talk on food conservation
was given by Mrs R. H. Griffin.
The meeting adjourned to meet the
first Thursday in April.
MRS. MONROE DORSEY,
Reporter.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
, MARSHALL IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, March 9.-Sergeant Verne
Marshall. Iowa newspaper man, sol
der of fortune, veteran of Verdun
will address patriotic rally in Allan
ia next Monday night under the All
spices of the Chamber of Commerce
and on the same platform will appear
Ex- Congressman James Francis
Burke, of Pennsylvania. and Miss
Halle Lynn Hill, one of the country's
most noted female orators. Sergeant
Marshall has spoken before in Allan
ia, and in several Georgia cities, in
the interest OF thrift stamps, and is
now making a second swing around
the circuit in the interest of this and
other patriotic movements.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
STRAIGHT FORWARD
TESTIMONY
Many Fitzgerald Citizens Have
Prohted by 1t.

If you have backache, bladder,
troubles, days of dizziness, headaches
OF nervousness, strike at the seat of
the trouble. These arc often the
symptoms of weak kidneys and there
is grave danger in delay. Doan's Kid
ney Pills are especially prepared for
kidney ailments-are endorsed by
over $4,000 people. Your neighbors
recommend this remedy-have prov
ed its merit in many tests. Fitzgerald
readers should take fresh courage in
the straightforward testimony of a
Fitzgerald citizen.
Mrs. Mary B. CHM, 603 Altamaha
St, Fitzgerald, says: "My back
ached and was sore all the time. If
| bent over, | could hardly straighten
up. My feet became swollen and l
was hardly able to get about. My
head ached and I had dizzy spells,
during which black spots floated be-
fore my eyes. Two boxes of Doan's
Kidney Pills permanently cured me"
Price 60c at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. CHM had. Foster-M i1lburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y. adv
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
MAKES NEW STAMP RECORD

Atlanta. Ga, March 9.-What is be-
lieved to be the finest thrift stamp
record yet made in Georgia has Just
been reported to Director Richard
son, of Atlanta, in charge of thrift
and war savings stamps in Georgia,
from the town of Maxeys, in Ogle-
thorpe county,
M. L. Harper, prominent insur-
ance man of Maxeys, took the trail
Tor thrift stamps with the determine
ton to place at least one stamp in
the hands of every man, woman and
child in the town, which has a popu-
lation of about $50 people.
While he did not quite attain this
mark, he went far beyond it so far
as total sales were concerned, by SELL
ing $4,000 worth of thrift stamps in
three days. which was an average of
$3.50 worth of stamps for every per-
son in the town.
This lacks only $3.50 per person of
being the goal set by the government
for the whole year of 1918. The gov
eminent has set out to sell an aver
age of $40 worth of thrift stamps
capita of the nations population in
1918. The town of Maxeys turns in
and practically completes the Job in
three days.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
farmers RIGHTS
STAKED in WAR
"Freedom Of Seas" Will Keep Europ.
can Markets Open To Ameri-
can Producers

Southern farmers have as much at
stake in this war as any other Ameri-
cans.-It is their war.
We are fighting for the freedom
Of the seas''-the farmers right to sell
cotton, corn, wheat, rice, ETC., abroad.
The determination of the United
States to send supplies and food to the
Allies sent the price of cotton to 30
cents and above, and put the price of
food crop up to the highest figure in
fifty years.
II the Allies win this war American
farmers always can find ready mar
ket in Europe for their products. Thou
sands Of ships are being built to send
the crops abroad after the war. But
we must win to do it. Germany plans
to invade this country just as it over
ran Belgium. Evidence in the hands
of government officials proves this
statement. Southern farmers are en-
ioying the benefit OF their crops now.
but if Germany invades this country
their wives and daughters will be
forced to raise crops for Germany
just as Belgian and French women
and children are forced in the fields
to feed the German army. Their land
will be devastated just as Belgian
farms have been-their land then will
be used to feed Germany and their
crops will bring them nothing
Farmers Depended Upon
The government always has depend
ed upon the Southern farmer to do
his duty, whether to raise more food.
fight or finance. They have been ex-
empted from fighting thus far to en-
able them to raise more food, and
they have received the highest prices
for their products. Now the govern
ment wants the farmer to help finance
the war. 1t is just as much his duty
to help finance the war as it is to raise
food.
The third Liberty Loan will soon be
floated. 1t is the farmers duty to in
vest as much money as they can in
these United States government
bonds. There is nothing hard to un-
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
ORGANIZING HARRIS CLUBS

Atlanta, March o.-Twenty-five
William ]. Harris Clubs have been
formed in Georgia, and many others
will be organized in the next few
days. The Administration Demo
Gratis of Floyd county are meeting to-
day to form Harris club and expect
to sweep their county and section for
Mr.. Harris, who halls from Polk
county, which is neighbor of Floyd.
Friends of Mr.. Harris in Atlanta
continue to express great and grow
ing confidence, Reports reaching
them from all parts of the state are
to the effect that his strength is
steadily on the increase.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
KEEP THE CHILDREN IN SCHOOL

with the matters claiming the of the
Ee and the need of hand the pillow
by be mustered the temptation great
should be permitted absent himself from the school
1or The oil education
E The urge OF education than
1he absolute inability the uneduCated
dons was never more apparent And only this
datlon must be thorough than demand
I'D.
The probable duration of the uncertain
young people and would place them terrible disadvantage
moud impose them handicap from which
would never
Now than the need of training boys and girls
10 take their places when they maturity
Sdnaied young entering the whom
&n TO their homes from provdena
@ the new environments that attract Them the
I'M need OF educated and the future only
naton that may help shops but the trained
en and women who will make better farmers
1ed Ivy the practical helps that their disposal through
any aids the government ready anxious
rural as well as in the schools of the cities.
agriculture the school house. stus
well as production the methods through which practical
can DC achieved around the Schools which work would
Eadiae to the homes and farms of the people life
aarfve and practical then keep the children thew
have mastered the essentials
The war calling for patriotic cooperation peace
docs come this instruction will greater prosperity and
happiness
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11
little Difference.

Mildred, bright three-year-old, and
the only child in the home, was be-
coming selfish and at times quite
naughty. Her father, hoping to i'm
prove her, said to her one day, "I
think l shall have to bring home a lit
Tie brother" With toss of the head
and defiant air she quickly replied
wei, you'll find boys is just as worse
as girls"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11

derstand about a United States gov
eminent bond. You merely subscribe
through your banker and the govern
ment pays you interest on the invest
ment, giving you the wealth of the
whole country as security. Liberty
bonds are as sound as a dollar.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-03-11

q Constructive criticism will be welcomed every government
department. destructive ultndng has place American
ce of Unless know that better existing
dIsions the aulthndng and back government