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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-11-29

was a business visitor in the city to-
day.
I. +. Ferris, of Cotton, took
Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L. Scully.
Friends of Mrs. Adrian Smith are
glad to know of her recovery from
an operation a week ago.
Mrs. Mary Whitmore returned to
the city yesterday to remain and will
occupy % in Syndicate block.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis were
Thanksgiving guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Singer on Harth
avenue N.
Mrs. F. E. Welch and daughter ac-
companied their two recent guests,
James and Joseph Murphy, to Sioux
Falls today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hunter were
Thanksgiving guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Westergard, of Pipe
stone, Mimi.
Claud Mallory went down tt Sioux
Falls Wednesday to spend Thanks
giving with his parents. He returned
this afternoon.
1t is reported that Cecil Nelson, a
brother of Miss Thelma Nelson, late
ly deceased, is now suffering an at
tack of influenza.
Mayor James Robertson made a
business trip to Sioux Falls today in
connection with some parts for the
Diesel engine. =
Miss Myra HARDWOOD went to Col
man this morning after spending the
night in Madison. Miss Harwood
resides at Edison, this state.
A number of young people report
skating on Lake Madison. Chances
are that the ice will soon be frozen
sufficiently for good safe sport.
Mrs. F. B. Smith, who has just re-
Gently recovered from an attack of
influenza, has gone to Wentworth to
nurse a case of the same disease.
r. A. Harris has just recently To-
Gated in Madison in order to give his
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The Hasvold Coffee Roasting Co,
Successors to the Madison Coffee
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. E, G, Quarnstrom
departed Wednesday for Watertown,
where they spent Thanksgiving with
Mrs. Quarnstrom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. futile. The former returned to
Madison today, but his wife will re-
main at least a week longer.
Rev. f. E. Stockton and family
spent Thanksgiving at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Terwilliger, Rev. Mr..
Stockton today going to Sioux Falls,
where they will reside, removing
from W~atertown. Mrs. Stockton and
children will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Terwilliger a day or two longer.
Buy your teas, spices, baking pow
der and extracts from us. We sell a
good uncolored Japan tea for AS
cents per pound and a IN pound can
of Mayflower baking powder worth
SO cents for 35 cents.-The Hasvold
Coffee Roasting Co., Successors to
the Madison Coffee House.
If you will tell me why the modern
safety bicycle has taken the place of
the old style high bicycle which is
now a great curiosity, l will tell you
why the Edison Diamond Disc Pho
nograph is fast taking the place of
the old-style steel needle machines,
which will soon be another great cur
iosity. Come i'm and listen at Por-
ter's.
A bountiful Thanksgiving repast
was served yesterday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Querness.
Among those present to enjoy this
special hospitality were Mr.. and Mrs.
Ole Edmonds, r. j. Halseth and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Verlo and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Verlo, Mr.. and
Mrs. Steffanson and daughter, also
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Johnson.
Buy your peanut butter from us.
We make it fresh every day; it's pure
and wholesome and considerable less
than half the price of butter. Our
peanut butter is free from stone and
grit, and is not stale like so much of
the peanut butter on the market and
our price is the lowest, 80 cents per
pound, three pounds for IS cents.
Ernch TnactnI irn,hn nnonntc On
cents per pound.-The Hasvold COT
fee Roasting Co., Successors TO the
Madison Coffee House.
Mrs. j. II. Elfert was in receipt of
a telegram Wednesday evening to the
effect that her son, Corp. Vertus, had
been wounded in action. And just
from the war department at Wash
ington, ID. c., was received at Madi-
son stating that Mrs. Elfert's son had
been severely shot in one thigh by a
machine gun bullet and was being
cared for at base hospital No. 6.
The corporal's relatives here are of
the opinion that he has received no
new wound and that the one referred
to, a delayed report of which is now
at hand, means the wound received
in an engagement at Chateau Thierry
on July Is.
Coffees have advanced in price
from Z to IL cents per pound on the
Brazilian market. Our prices are
still the same as before the advance,
but this cannot last long. Take my
word and buy your coffee for future
use now and if you find that you
have not made a good purchase bring
the coffee back to us and get your
cash. We guarantee you satisfaction
in both price and quality or your
money back.-The Hasvold Coffee
Roasting Co., Successors to the Mad
ison Coffee House.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere
thanks for the many kindnesses
shown us in our bereavement, death
of wife. Especially are we grateful
to the nurses and railway employees
who assisted us and extended SYM
pathy to us.-Charles M. Habersaat.
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Catarrn caanos % cured.

with Local Applications. a. they cannot
reach the seat Of the disease. CAtArrh
In order to cure 1t you must tAko IN
remedies. Halls Catarrh Curo -
taken internally, and acts directly Qpon
the blood and mucuous surface 44lfs
It was prescribed by m Of the bot
physicians in his country f0r years and
I'd OF III best tonics known. combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
feet combination OF the W Ingredients
u what produces such Wond6p1ul re-
suits in curing catarrh. Send for teati-
Psonsl r6 6Ess; !. 4 solS G1srs6 Sc.
price. 75c. Take Halls Family PIE xOv
constipat1on.-Adv.
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growing children the advantages Of
fered by our State Normal school.
The Mitterling Piano House sold
two Victrolas at Naples, this fore
noon and also one Columbia machine
in the city.
Mrs. Floyd Benway, one of the
clerks at the Munro grocery, was
called to Elkton on Thursday on ac-
count of the serious illness of her
mother, Mrs. John Fleming.
Earle Kelley, who has suffered an
operation just recently because Of a
rapidly expanding abscess on the up
per lip, is finding much relief since
the operation.
T. w. Matz and family were re-
turning passengers to Nunda this
morning. They had spent a pleasant
Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Minich.
City Commissioner Joseph Henkin
is reported ill of Influenza at a point
in Nebraska whittier he had gone on
matters of business. Mrs. Henkin
started at once for the bedside of her
sick husband.
The funeral services for Mrs.
Frank Winter and her sister, Miss
Thelma Nelson, recent victims of
pneumonia, were held at Graceland
cemetery this afternoon.
Miss Grace Toombs, who has been
employed at the Mallory studio the
past two months, has now gone to
her parents home at Glenwood,
Mimi, to remain permanently.
Miss Rose Johnson and Mrs. j. d.
Drake, also two children of the lat
ter, started this morning on a visiting
trip to Wells. Mimi. They expect to
be gone until after the holidays.
Roy Innes, IL miles northwest of
the city, suffered the loss of the two
middle fingers of his left hand in a
cornhusker last Saturday. After a
day or two in the Madison hospital
he is out attending to business.
If you will tell me why one stenog-
rapher can report a lecture more
truly than another, l will tell you
why Edison can make a more real
record of music than his followers
can. Come in and listen at Porter'S.
F. Leon Soper, who has been
spending a week with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Soper, went back
to his work at Chicago today. Mr..
Soper holds the position of freight
clerk with the Milwaukee at that
place.
Harry Hunt, who has been in the
city the past several days, went to
Ramona by an afternoon train to call
on his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hunt, and will later proceed to Min
neapolis where he will remain during
the 9inter.
For Sale. Seven room house, part
ly modern, lot and a half, ideal loca-
ton, for quick sale, $1,000. Five
room new modern bungalow, oak fin
ish, one lot, ideal location, for quick
sale, $500, moderate terms. Phone
3735.
James Iverson and daughter, Miss
Helen, were passengers for Sioux
Falls today. They hope to bring
back the family car with them. 1t
has remained in Sioux Falls since the
last heavy rain made progress to
Madison impossible.
Buy your coffees fresh from our
rooster, and get all that good flavor
that there is in fresh roasted coffee.
We are making a special price for a
few days, four pounds for 95 cents.
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rrorEcr THE CHILDREN.

Children are as iikel yto get the grip
and influenza al grown-ups. Foley's
Honey and Tar gives quick relief from
all kinds of coughs. colds, Group and
.whooping cough; covers raw, fnflamed
surfaces with a healing, soothing coat
ing; clears air passages. checks stran-
Cling. choking, coughing. Contains no
opiates. Sold everywhere.
CUT THIS OUTFIT - WORTH MONEY
Don't miss this. Cut out this slip. en-
close with 5 cents to Foley & Co., 2835
Sheffield Ave-. Chicago, Ill. writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. for coughs, colds and Group. Fo-
ley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartit
Tablets. Sold everywhere.
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THE CITY.

Fair tonight and Saturday;
not much change in temperature.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
PULLS Gun WHEN
SEEING TWO men
George Hagardt, Railroad Detective,
Produces Revolver When He Secs
Pair Of Officers.
WE'RE AFTER WOMAN WANTED
Believed Agents We're Burglars Wheu
He Met Them In His Home On
Thirteenth Street.

George Hagardt, employed as a de-
tective for local railroad, wouldn't
believe the story Of Officer Frank Ben
nett and federal agent last night and
as result was arrested and tried in
the police court this morning.
Bennett and the federal agent had
entered a rooming house in the vicin-
ity of Third avenue and Thirteenth
street in search of a woman wanted
by the authorities and were standing
in the hallway of the house when Ha-
gardt entered. Seeing the two men in
his home he couldn't understand and
accordingly pulled a 45-calibre re-
volver The officers explained that
they were city and government men
but the story did not seem to strike
Hagardt as the truth. His revolver
was taken away and he was placed
under arrest.
Case Dismissed.
This morning in the police court he
was dismissed after Harry McCaskrin
| his attorney. had explained that any
man would have acted the same on
! finding two men in his home and not
knowing their identity.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
Report Many Cases
Of Rheumatism Now
Says We must keep feet dry;
avoid exposure and eat
less meat.

Stay off the damp ground, avoid ex-
posure. keep dry feet, eat less meat,
drink lots of water and above all take
spoonful OF salts occasionally to
Keep down uric acid.
Rheumatism is caused by poisonous
toxin, called uric acid, which is gen.
Grated in the bowels and absorbed into
me blood. 1t is the function OF the
Kidneys TO filter this acid from the
blood and cast It out in the urine. The
pores OF the skin are also means OF
freeing the blood OF this impurfty. In
camp and chilly cold weather the skin
pores are closed. thus forcing the kid
heys to do double work, they become
weak and sluggish and fail to elimin-
Ae this uric acid. which keeps &C?
camulating and circulating through
tne system, eventually settling In the
ioints and muscles, causing stiffness,
soreness and pain called rheumatism.
Al the first twinge OF rheumatism
Ket from any pharmacy about four
pahces OF Jad Salts put tablespoon
iul In glass OF water and drink be-
iofe breakfast each morning for
week This is said to eliminate uric
scid by stimulating the kidneys to nor
.aai action, thus Kidding the blood OF
aese impurities.
sad Salts in inexpensive, harmless
aa Is made from the acid OF grapes
.uc lemon Juice. combined with lithia
suo Is used with excellent results by
thousands OF folks who are subject to
MI q
ssl eferyescent lithia-waier drink
aicn oyerccmcs uric acid and is bene-
Aelsi to your Kidneys as weii.- Adv
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
SHA1TUCK PLAYS
WITH ORCHESTRA
American Pianist Attractive Feature
With Tri.Cfty Symphony Concert :
u | Monday.

Arthur Shattuck, the American pian-
list, who comes to Rock Island on next
Monday night with the Tri-City SYM
phony orchestra, is a noted and brill
liant soloist with orchestra.
His successes this season with the
Chicago Symphony and before audi
ences at the South Shore Country club,
and private recital gatherings, have
been such as to warrant local musi-
clans expecting rare treat.
He made his debut when he was 20
with the Royal orchestra in Copen-
hagen, and was subsequently engaged
for three other performances at the
Palace concerts in the Danish capital.
He has played with nearly every i'm
portant orchestra in Europe and Amer
lea, having had no less than II ap-
pearances with the Chicago Symphony
orchestra alone, in the course Of three
seasons in America
The orchestra and Mr.. Shattuck will
appear at the Augustana gymnasium
and according to the new arrangement
only limited number of seats will be
reserved, most of the house being
given over to general admissions, pop
| ularizing to generous extent, this
second appearance this season of the
orchestra in this city.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
BUILD POSTOFFICE
WHEN WAR IS OVER

district acting upon the suggestion OF
Secretary McAdoo, has taken up with
the people of Geneseo, the matter of
deferring the erection Of postoffice
building, the site Of which has been
selected but the ground not paid fo-
The idea is to postpone all consid-
Grafton until after the war. An ap.
preparation was made by an act OF
congress yet the people of the towE
agreed to let it 60 for the present
Geneseo was to have had a s50.00O
postofice. similar to that being erect
ed in Aledo Aledo is fortunate in
having gotten in under the wire.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
ROCK ISLAND BOYS
GET SPECIAL COACH
FOR VANCOUVER

Enough recruits-20 of them-have
been secured for the spruce produc-
ton service Of the aviation section to
enable the local board to secure spe-
cial coach for the next quota, which
leaves for the Vancouver barracks in
Washington tomorrow night. Twenty
men were needed to secure a special
coach. There probably will be more
than this number, as several applica-
tions were received today
One young man who was planning
on the trip to the coast will be dis
appointed. He was Walter M. Losand,
TAO Twenty-fifth street. Thruogh a
technicality he has been classed as a
German alien. 1t seems that his ia
ther, now deceased. neglected to take
coming to America from Germany. Lo-
sand was under the impression that
his father was citizen and did not
learn that he was not until an inves-
tigation was made. Now he cannot Sc
cure papers until the war is over. Lo-
sand has three brothers living here
, and all Of draft age. who are affected
| in similar manner. LOsand is more
than anxious to do his bit" for Uncle
Sam, but the government will not lei
| him.
Appended is the incomplete list oi
those going to Vancouver, Wash, to.
morrow night:
| Marcus J. Russell.
Adolph l.. Schmidt
Edward L. Cole.
William D. Mcleod.
| Carl E. Hanshaw.
Walter Behn.
Harry P. Moss.
| Glenn L. Reid
| Frank A. Goetz.
! Charles H. Rentfrow.
| Robert L. Ross.
Charles A. Mortier
(, Joseph W. Forsling.
Thomas H. Passmore
Frank J. Budelier.
Charles H. klise. I
Fletcher E. BrunQuist.
Joseph Fl. LAUDER.
Ray Barnett
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
MAY TAKE DRASTIC
STEPS IF GERMANS
FAIL TO GET CARDS

Despite the fact that all German
aliens in the city were ordered to re-
port at the Rock Island police station
or the postofflce for their registration
cards Saturday nearly half of those
who registered have failed to do SO.
The card carries the name. picture and
finger-prints Of the applicants. 1t is
absolutely necessary that each alien
have card in his possession rs they
are the only means whereby identifi-
cation can be given. All who have
not reported to the station or the
postoffice by tomorrow night will be
sent for and taken to the station D.
postoffice by an officer. Chief of Po-
lice Miller and Postmaster Simpson
have the cards ready for distribution
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
pe0QleypQlpIt
Credit Due Club.

Milan, ILL.,. Feb. %, Editor
Argus. Dear Sir: In Saturdays is
sue of The Argus comment was
made editorially concerning the sale
held Friday. The editorial is appre-
ciated, but | would like to make one
point clear. The Milan auxiliary of
the Red Cross did not conduct the
sale. The offer made by George Buck
Of Moline was refused by the ladies
of the Red Cross, so the Double Four
Card club took up the offer. The
sale was put on entirely outside of
the Red Cross auxiliary, but the pro
ceeds went to the Red Cross | believe
in giving credit to whom it belongs.
Respectfully,
WILLIAM H. NICHOLS.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
At Sittig's
Cash and Garry Grocery
Phone r. l. IL.
515 Seventeenth st.
For Wednesday, Thurs
dav and Friday.
SIS Seventeenth st.

Butter, the best quality,
churned daily, lb. $500. .6lC
Eggs, fresh from the farm, at
lowest market price.
Macaroni and Spaghetti, reg
ular 121ac pkg. at ........Sc
Corn, extra fancy Sweet Corn
in No. i cans only. can. 1Oc
sPeas, sweet and tender. Early
June Sifted, No 2 can. -. lac
Hominy, granulated, for waf-
fles, fritters, etc, pkg. lie
Navy Beans, choice Michigan
Beans, fine cookers, lb. ..17hc
Lima Beans from California,
a large white clean bean.
pound :. Ii t1C
Smoked Salmon. very appetiz-
ing, ready to eat, ID. =. &c
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
"SHANTY" INQUIRE
POLICE CIRCLES AGAIN

"Shanty' Mcclure. a we'll known DO
lice character, made a little jaunt
through the dry zone in the city late
Yesterday afternoon and upon arriv-
ing at cafe on Second avenue, spied,
as he told it. cross-eyed waiter who
displeased him in some way or other
and he proceeded to smash one of the
large plate glass windows.
MCGUIRE is claimed to be one of the
loudest takers for little man in the
city. He frequently starts on little
tours which result in his ending in
the police court the morning after
He was fined IS and costs and ordered
to pay for the window.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
TERMS 19 BOARD
MEMBERS EXPIRE
Understood. However. That Nearly AL
Of Them VIII Be Candidates for
Office Again.
TOWNSHIP ELECTIONS APRIL 1
John LiptOn of Bowling. Chairman oi
Body, Among Those Whose Terms
Run Out in Spring.

Nineteen members Of the Rock Is
land county board of supervisors will
see their terms expire this spring.
Eighteen members are holdovers. OF
those whose terms expire, eight are
chairmen of committees. The board
has Is standing committees. John Lip
ton of Bowling township, chairman of
the board, is one of those whose term
expires.
Following are the members whose
successors will be elected at the town
ship elections April 2.
w. W. Cain, Coe; John Woodburn,
Canoe Creek; E. H. Young. Port By
! ron; H. F. Schroeder, Hampton; Zach
| Einfeldt, South Moline; ]. A. Shaible,
John Weckel, Mary G. Ogden, Charles
S. Kerns, o. E. Child, Moline; William
Trefz, Louis Ohlweler, Charles L.
Thompson, Ezra Wilcher. Edward
Bakersfield, Rock Island; Robert F.
Little, Black Hawk; John Upton
Bowling: ]. c. Burgoyne, Andalus1a
William H. Elliott, Buffalo Prairie.
Supervisors holding over until next
year are as follows:
/ c. c. Opdycke. Cordova; Ambrose
J Searle. Zuma; Louis Schave, Hamp.
; ton: Fred Graflund, Alice c. Walker
Henry F. Exbom, Louie c. First. Roy
S. Daley. Moline; George Stroehle
Milton 0. Griswold. George Ackerlind
W. n. Phillips, Wallace Souders. Rocl
Island; August F. Schmid, South Rocl
Island; Martin Sievers, Coal Valley
W. J. Caughey, Rural; NJ A. litter
ington, Edgington; John G. Powell
Drury.
Nearly all Of the members who's,
terms expire will be candidates tt
succeed themselves.
Supervisors Burgoyne, Kerns, Viii
cher, Einfeldt, Young, Bakersfield, Lip
ton and Woodburn hold committe,
chairmanships.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
RESERVE 300 SEATS
FOR BLACK LECTURE

There will be 900 reserved sdhts at
the Augustana college gymnasium for
the lecture Of DR.. Hugh Black, who
will speak on the Moral Issues of the
War;" Friday night. High school and
college students are to receive tickets
at half-price. Seats and tickets may
be obtained at the store of J. Ramser's
Sons and the Augustana college Ii
brary.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
Doctor Praises
Eczema Remedy

The cure Of skin diseases (eczema)
and diseases of the scalp is known to be
difficult even with the bests efforts of
clans. However, there is one remedy
that is entirely dependable in this dis
tressing and troublesome disease. that
is D. D. d. Prescription. manufactured
by the D. D. D. Company of Chicago,
Ill I take much pleasure in recon-
mending it to the entire confidence Of
all sufferers with any form of skin dis
ease, as a medicine they can rely upon
with perfect confidence.
NJ L. RANDOLPH, NJ. D.,
Dec. II, 1917. Oakhurst, Texas.
Ask your druggist and he will tell
you what D. D. D. Prescription has ac-
cempIished in your own neighborhood.
Your money back unless the first bottle
relieves you. )35c, 60c and $1.00.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
LOCAL PAINTERS END
IN COURT FOR FIGHT

Harry Yondell, Charles Davis and
George Burton, local painters, on a
celebrating tour last night in the Ell
liott saloon, after partaking too freely
of the intoxicating beverages, started
an argument which resulted in free
for-all battle. Yondell's ear was badly
lacerated while both of Davis hands
were swollen and injured Yondell
paid a fine of $40 and costs in police
court this morning. Davis and Burton
paid SIS and costs.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
Davenport COPS
| START VICE WAR


Police prosecution Of immoral wo-
men in the city of Davenport was con-
tinued unrelentingly over Sunday.
Yesterday morning the names Of six
women adorned the police blotter.
The case of L. A. and Ella POLLS.
charged with being the keepers OF .
disorderly house, was continued to
March 2. The case Of W. Shorey.
Alice. jackson (Fitzsimmons) and
Mrs. Marie Beauchaine was also con-
tinued. They we're taken from the
SLATE house."
H. c. Brown and Ethel Anderson.
taken from q rooming house at Sixth
and Iowa streets for leading immoral
lives, forfeited bonds.
Ethel and Sadie Wagner were dis
charged, and Grace Buelow was given
10 days in Jail. They were charged
with vagrancy.
All the news all the time-The
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
LIVED ON NINTH AVENUE.

In announcing the funeral of John
Owens, colored, yesterday, the address
was given at 710 Fourth avenue. This
was incorrect, through a similarity of
names, the proper address being 1917
Ninths avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
LOCAL MAN ENTERS
TAXI-CAB BUSINESS

Walter Navin. who has been con-
nected with a local taxi-cab company
for some time past, has launched into
the business himself and has started
a taxi-cab line with offices at 2702
Fifth avenue. He has new sedans in
his service.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
TAXES ARE NOW DIE.

Real estate and personal. You will
get better service by calling now than
If you wait till March and the last
minute rush. Tax collector has Of
fees in the State Bank building. You
are requested to pay your taxes no v
so as to relieve the congestion later
on.
WALDO SCHNEIDER, Collector.
Rock Island Argus., 1918-02-26
Coffee! Coffee! Cofeel

We have secured the agency
for Farrington's Famous Coffee
and invite all who like . real
good cup Of coffee to buy . pound
on our Cash and Garry Plan.
"Old Castle" Brand equals any
40c coffee, cash and carry
price ................. .S4c
"Old Friend" Brand, equals
any 35c coffee, cash and
carry price .............91 .91c
"Old Town" Brand. equals
. any 3Oc coffee, cash and
carry price ........ ..... ..Sc
Absolute satisfaction guaran.
teed or your money refunded.