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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

use. second street. dwelling -. 1900
William ]. Butler for Fred
GaVen. Tenth street and
twentieth avenue. dwelling 1900
Sol Langman, 1876 Twelfth
street, dwelling ...... 1000
sol Langman, 1925 Twelfth
oI street dwelling ~ 1000
Sol Bangman, 913 Ninth-and-
a-nalf street, dwelling .... 1000
Sol Langman, 913 Nineteenth
avenue, dwelling .. 0On
Sol Langman. Ninth street
and Twentieth avenue,
O.. G"eiling ....,.:...,...... 1000
SOL LanSman. Ninth street
and Twentieth avenue.
q"eillng .............. 1000
John NJ. Kaiser & Son for 4
J. Ltndstrom, 1881 Twenty
first street, garage .... $50
John NJ. Kaiser & Son for
Louis Behrens. Twelfth
street and Forty-third ave
nue. dwelling .,........ 300
j A Boman for Mrs. Jennie
Nissen, 1918 Seventh ave-
nue., remodeling fire loss 14o
George B. McNutt for ]. ].
Green, 1O49 Fourteenth
street. garage .... 175
George B. McNutt for J. ].
Green, 1880 Thirtieth street.
garage ................ 1925
Andrew Nelson for Mary Pet
erson, 1411 Ninth street,
addition to dwelling $500. 500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
BRITISH CLINGING
TO MESSINES RIDGE
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and at the same time find more re-
cruits to fill the depleted ranks.
The mists yesterday continued to
favor the enemy and to hamper the
defending gunners. 1t was partly
on account of these fogs that the
Germans progressed as far as they
did above Armentieres. The situa-
ton here today did not appear to be
critical.
The enemy yesterday did not at
tack with the huge forces as on
other sectors since the opening of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
WANTS $4,000 FOR
ALLEGED ASSAULT

Asking damages in the sum of
$4,000 Frank Van Overbeke today
filed suit against Pete Fontenoi in
the circuit court. The document
filed states that Van Overbeke was
assaulted by Fontenoi Aug. 4, 1916,
and that as a result the former was
disabled for six and a half weeks.
H. M. McCaskrin is the attorney
for the plaintiff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
FOR THE WOOD WORK

Monastery stains harmonic perfectly with this
The stains are made In different shades of oak Il
any. greens and silver gray. They III
amount of surface and bring out the NATURAL beaI
the grain. Three finishes. stained, wa1ed vari
you can apply It,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Fresh Cut Carnations,
Fancy, 45c dozen

To the lives OF brothers and SONS invest In
u. s. Liberty Bonds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Presents Wonderful Opportunities for the Thrifty,
Economical ShOpper
Fresh Cut Roses.
39c dozen

Save Civilization, Save America, your familie
and your own home. Invest In q. s. Liberty Bonds.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
C. & 0. c'M,AL WILL
CLOSE THIS WEEK

This week will probably witness
the closing of the C. & O. Canal fol
the winter. 1t is learned from VIII
Transport that the last of the feet OF
boats have gone to. Washington with
cargoes of coal are on their way
back to their respective ports and
that as soon as they arrive naviga
ton will be closed for the season
Business on the canal for this sea
son has been unusually heavy and
thousands of tons of coal were ship
ped from Cumberland to Washing
ton, Williamsport, Powells Bend
and other points.
In addition to the regular fleet OF
boats ten new craft were used on
the canal this season. These boats
were furnished by the government
to help facilitate the shipment of
coal to Washington. These boats
bore the initials of the Railway Ad.
ministration and are painted gray
but are of the same type as the reg.
ular canal boats.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
FIRST MEETING or
BUDGET COMMISSION
Work Started Drafting An 49,
preparation Bill.

The state board of public works,
as the state budget commission un
der the recently ratified budget am
endment to the constitution, held its
first meeting in Charleston Thurs
day and arranged for assembling the
estimates Of the several department
of government which will form a
tentative bill on which the real work
of the commission was started at
the second session Friday.
Arrangement of the estimate was
put in the hands of E. A. Dover
chief accountant of the state tax
commissioners office, and Homer
Gray, acting clerk of the commits
sion.
With the meeting of the budget
commission new system of max
ing appropriations of state funds
was inaugurated in which it will
never again be possible for the ap
preparations to exceed the states
revenues, creating deficits such as
embarrassed the state in 1915.
The commission is required to
have a budget, showing the propos
ed expenditures for all purposes
and the available revenues of the
state for the next two years. togeth
er with an appropriations bill set
ting maximum limits for appropria
tons, ready for submission to the
Legislature within ten days after the
legislature meets January s.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
GLAD TO TESTIFY
Says Watoga Lady, "As To VIVA.
Cardui Has Done Fer Me, So
As To Help Others"

Watoga, W. va.-Mrs. S. W. Gladwell,
Of this town, says: when about IS years
CT age, suffered greatly >. Sometimes
would 60 month or two. and had
terrible headache, backache, and bearing
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then ;. it would last
-. two weeks, and was so weakening,
and my health was awful.
My mother bought me bottle OF
Cardui, and ] began TO improve after
taking the first bottle, so kept il up Till
took three -. / gained. and was well
and strong. and owe if all TO Cardui
! am married now and have 3 children
-. Have never had to have doctor for
female trouble, and just resort 10 Cardui
# need tonic. am glad to testify to
what it has done for me, SO as 10 he
others"
II you are nervous or weak nave head
aches, backaciies, or any d the Diner
ailments SO common to women, why not
give Cardui trial? Recommended by
many physicians. Ia use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. 1t may
be the very medicine you need.
40 ~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
MORGAN COUNTY MAN
is OFF FOR RUSSIA

Mr.. Ralph T. Dawson, son of Col
and Mrs. T. H. B. Dawson. who en-
listed in the Y. M c. A. service a
short time ago, sailed from Seattle
Washington, the first of this week
with a number of other young men
for Vladivostok. Russia. The trip
will take about forty days cross the
Pacific and then through the Sea OF
Japan. This city is in the extreme
southern end of Primorsk which
province lies east of Manchoori in
China, and is the terminus of the
Trans Siberia Railway. Here's hop.
ing they have a safe journey says
the Berkeley Springs Messenger.
Mr.. Dawson expects to be absent
at least two years, and during his
absence his wife and little daughter
will make their home with Mr.. Daw.
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
johnson.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
,szasga 81 - =
w alIRN MlSy
SIS; $50 TX xzSAg -ssss., ;.

The NJ. wv of A. paid out in death
claims during the month of Novem-
Der S2.082,750, and in addition to this
amount there was paid out of the
Patriotic fund S175,5OO, because of
death of LA membens in military
t1ervtce, most Of them in France Over
$4,000 members of this fraternity en-
listing in the U. s.. Army and Navy,
showing that the M wv. of A. is a
patriotic as well as beneficial frater-
nifty, as an organization They have
now $2,000,00O invested in Liberty
Bonds, During present year since
January LIST, they have paid in Mar
toinsburg six death claims amounting
to $4,000. The following is from
one of our prominent citizens who is
member:
November 10, 1918.
Mr.. Samuel A. Bowers, Clerk,
Modern Wqoodmen of America,
lMartinsburg, W. Va.
iNeighb0r Bowers:
] beg leave to acknowledge receipt
of draft on the Modern Ntoodmen of
America to cover benefit certificate
of my brother, Clarence M. G. Noll.
wish. to thank you for your prompt
attention to. this matter. The policy
was taken out many years ago when
my brother was in good health. He
had been a hopeless invalid for years
prior to his death, and it only goes
to show how one may lay up against
that Hateful" day by taking out in
surance. / hold two other policies in
our fraternity and wish had others.
The promptne:s with which my bro
theirs benefit certificate was adjusted
was most gratifying to me.
Fraternally yours,
ALLEN B. NOLL.
IL IA 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14

The Journal, every day for a year
makes 9 fine Xmas gift.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
HAIL THE GLORIOUS
COMING OF PEACE
In Tangible Way BY Co-operat.
ing With Social Service.

Hail the return Of Peace on
earth" with Christmas offering to
the poor.
The sudden glorious coming OF
peace has found us all thankful from
the bottom of our hearts. Let US
give practical expression to that feel
ing ty helping those whose bitter
struggle must still go on-our. own
deserving, unfortunate poor.
There is no peace in homes where
the wage-earner is gone-where
mothers and little children are fac.
ing cold, hunger, and privation, I'M
less you and other loyal supporters
of The Social Service Union come
to their aid without delay.
The recent epidemic of influenza
and pneumonia has left appalling
havoc and disaster in its wake throu
ghout the poorer Sections of ouI
city.
To humble homes, already hard
pressed by the high prices of all ne
cessities, this added affliction has
come as terrible blight.
Breadwinners have been taken
away mothers with fatherless little
ones left face to face with utter des
titution.
Will you put little gladness into
their hearts this Christmas together
with hope and courage to carry on?'
VIII you not round out year of I'm.
precedented giving to many causes
by needing this last but not least ap-
peal-for our own deserving. unfor.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
STAND BACK, MEN "A
TURKEY FEED IN JAIL!
10y international News Service,

Wy i"leFHdtioHdi news Servlce)
ClcvelarS, Ok,o, Fec. It's e any
wonder there are few vacant cells
in Cuyanoga County Jail? The won
der is that there are any.
Here's an average days menu:
Soup, all kinds.
Irish stew.
corned beef. cabbage and potatoes
Beans.
Liberty cabbage (sauer kraut.)
Bread and coffee
Sheriff Hanratty has ordered an
extra supply of turkeys for Christ
mas this year and plenty of cram
berries. Extra police will be placed
on duty the day before, to take care
of the rush, and no one seeing this
bill of fare will resist an officer.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
HUN GOODS DESTROYED
IN BIG ELK BONFIRE
(By international News Service.

Rhlnnelander, Wis, Dec. 14.--Ev.
erything Of German manufacture that
could be found in this ity was de-
stroyed in a huge bonfire In front of
the city hotel here by the Elks. The
bonfire was part Of the celebration
arranged for the observation of the
signing Of the armistice. made in
Germany" articles were destroyed in
large quantities. m,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
"FLUE" AT MANSFIELD O.,
DEVELOPS A NEW FAD
(Ry international News service.)

(Ry international News service.)
Mansfield, Ohio, Dec. 14--Mans
field has a new fad-=the "stay-at.
homo" fad.
1t was brought about by the pre-.
cautions taken to keep the "fiu'
from gaining Roadway here. 1t is ru
mored some good folk had not tried
staying at home for Fever so long,
and that since they have tried it. ii
is bound to become popular as win.
ter programme.
1.-THE influenza is bad thing, but
it has brought about a condition in
Mansfield whereby entire families
have become acquainted with one an.
other by staying at home in the eve.
Ming" said one citizen.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
The Journal, every day for a year
makes fine Xmas gift.
INCREASE FOR JUDGES

BY vote Of 1873 to 70 the house
passed bill providing salary in
reases of $500 year for each of
the 131 judges of the United States
District and Circuit Courts and the
Court of Claims. The measure now
goes to the Senate. District and
Court of Claims judges would re-
cefve $500 year and Circuit
judges $S,500..
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14

tunate poor?
Mail or leave all funds with Wal
ter W. Trout, Treasurer.
Rev. A. NJ Gluck, President.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
ARRANGING EXHIBIT

Hon. W. H. Somers. of Berkeley
Springs, is in Charleston this week
arranging an agricultural exhibit in
connection with which will be rec
ord Of the work done during the wal
by each county in the State. Mr.
somers will have charge of this ex
hibit while the legislature is in SEES
sion.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
PREFERS BERKELEY

Mr.. R. E. Jones, of Berkeley
Springs, who has been employed fol
several years on the B. S. & P
branch was offered the position OF
assistant trainmaster on the section
of road from Cumberland to Martins
burg, but has decided not to accept
prefering to remain at Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
A WIRELESS EXPERT

Proudly bearing a government Ii
cense as an expert wireless operator
Mr.. Lee Tab}er, son of Mr.. H. A
Tabler. South Maple avenue, has re-
turned from New York city. Lee at
tended the Marconi radio school and
graduated with high percentage.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
ROBERT WHITE HAS
NEW SET OF OFFICERS

Officers recently elected by Rob
ert White lodge. A. F. & A. NJ, in.
ciude the following: WorshipfuI
Master, Carl Welligner; Senior War
den, Joseph Hess; Junior Warden,
Gilbert Thurston; Senior Deacon,
Duncan MacTavish; Secretary, w.
Q. Coover; Treasurer, VT G. Morton;
Tier, J. William Kast]e. \ 4 4
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
WOUNDED IN FRANCE

Word was received last week by
relatives of John mbrose of Sir
Johns Run, that he had been seriou.
1y wounded while at the front in
France. The letter was written
from the hospital in which he is be-
ing nursed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-14
KNlTs SWEATER IN z HOURS
ny international News service.)

Wheelock, VT, Dec. 14:-Knitting
a sweater 2e 10 inches long by II
inches wide in seven hours was the
record established by Mrs. A. w
Porter, president of the Vrheelocb
Chapter of the American Red Cross
Mrs. Porter has knit many sweaters
now worn by the boys overseas.
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
The Afternoon Gown

crepe sleeves, from the elbow down,
was banded with five rows Of brick
red braid.
over the narrow silk skirt, there
was straight gathered apron
tunic of georsette. both front and
hack. This was bordered with n
deep hem OF silk and also banded
with fivc rows OF the brick braid.
There was a broad belt OF silk ty-
ing at back in n graceful .onp. A
bit of brick red embroidery touched
the front of the belt, and there
were tiny red buttons closing the
back of the blouse.
This good-IooltinE model might
also be developed in other smart
color schemes 4 silver OF taupe
gray frock would be lovely II com
bined with French blue silk braid
or velvet Pretty blue glass but
tons could distinguish the back.
and a bit of blue embroidery would
add to the front.
when In doubt choose black" Is
n wise proverb OF the fashion world.
II you have a rather light frock,
or perhaps one OF n pastel shade.
and you are undecided about what
colored braid to combine with II,
choose black silk soutache or mar
row velvet ribbon. \ very quaint
frock for a young girl was made
OF q deep rose taffeta, banded and
braided with black velvet. Black
silk embroidery on the front OF the
sash added much charm to this eS-
~iurI-s little c0Vn
The Washington times., 1918-12-16

Tow the season OF social war
activities offers a glorious
excuse for new frOcks.
And the styles this season
are so delightfully."- simple, yet so
original, they are real achievements
for the American designers. Before
planning new gowns. however. 1t is
wise to carefully look over ones
wardrobe to see IL old-fashioned
dresses cannot be remOdeled into
newer styles. Very often frocks
that appear quite hopeless at hrst
will emerge after a few hours of
fixing" into smart creations.
Navy blue taffeta frocks are
generally found In every woman's
wardrobe. IL the material Is in
good condition. n taffeta frock is
we'll worth remaklng. considering
the soaring price OF silks. Georgette
crepe and silk braid combine won
derfully well with tafreta or even
serge.
One striking frock recently worn
to a "bcnett bridge" had been made
over from simple blue taffeta
frock. All trimming and buttons
were removed from the blouse. leav-
ing 1t quite plain. The collar was
so taken off and the neck cut
round. Dull brick-red silk braid
was used to outline the neck and
proved unusually effective. New
navy georgette sleeves. fiaring a
little at the wrists. replaced the old
taffeta ones. The lower part of the
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Household Suggestions

chopped celery. onion. and one cup
of water. Cook until pens are
done. Put through coarse sieve or
potato ricer. Cook sausages in hot
water for about. ten minutes; drain;
slice and add to soup. Add season
ing and cook together for ten
minutes. Yield, 3 cups; servings.
CABBAGE SOUP.
ter. cups: salt teaSpoonful; pep
per, Il teaspoon; vinegar. 1 table
spoon: peppercorns, 6; bay leaf. 1:
thyme. 1 sprig; parsley, 1 sprig;
carrots. diced, Ia cup; onions,
SLICED, Is cup: tomatoes. Y cup.
Parboil the cabbage: drain Put
on to cook in seven cupfuls OF water
with seasonings. carrots, onions
and tomatoes. Cook until all vege-
tables are tender. Add vinegar II
a slightly acid taste in the soup Is
desired. Serve.
Note: II one wishes, the pepper
corns, bay leaf. thyme and parsley
may be tied in a cheese cloth bag,
added to the soup while cooking
Yield, eight servings.
STEAMED BROWN BREAD.
Bread crumbs. 1 cup: milk. 1&
cups; molasses. u cup; wheat flour,
l cup; barley flour. 1 cup; baking
powder, l teaspoon: salt, 1 tea
spoon; soda, q teaspoon.
Soften the bread crumbs in the
milk. Add molasses- Sift together
the dry ingredients. Combine liquids
with dry ingredients. Mix well
Grease molds and covers. Fill 2-3
full of mixture. Cover and steam
3 hours. II small. Il pound bak-
ing powder cans are used. Steam
only 3 hours. Yield: la-pound
baking powder cans.
HOT WATER GINGERBREAD.
Fat, ; tablespoons; boiling water,
u cup; molasses. cup; bread
crumbs. 1 cup: barley fiour. u cup;
wheat flour. 1 cup: ginger. tea
spoons: salt. = teaspoon; soda 1
teaspoon.
Melt fat by adding boiling water.
Add niolasses and bread crumbs and
allow crumbs to soften, Slft to-
gether dry ingredients. Add liquids
Eraduallq. Beat we'll. Pour into
breased shallow pans and bake In
a moderate oven about twenty-five
-.,inutes. Yield: ; cakes. 4xd
The Washington times., 1918-12-16
Puss in Boots, T.

cross came into sight. And just
as they reached it, a big bat few
right in front OF them and threw a
handful OF Sleep Sand. but the
Good Gray Horse shut his eyes just
in time. and the sand fell TO the
ground and rolled down into a little
ant house and put all the ants to
sleep for a week and three days.
We'll. here we are. safe and
sound" said the Good Cray Horse
at last. stopping beside the stone
cross. That wicked bat threw
away his Sleep Sand for nothing.
although 1 believe a little did get
into one OF my ears"
Then Puss jumped down and the
Good Gray Horse took a long drink
from the spring that bubbled up
from the ground. And in the next
story you shall hear what happened
when the moon shone down from
Copyright, 1918. by David Cory.
CTo BE COntinued-)
The Washington times., 1918-12-16

q TILL, in silence, Arthur Bruce
drove the Brent girls to their
Al front gate, then jumped out
of the car and helped them
alight.
Mildred continued to sob softly.
and Arthur tried to slip his arm
about her waist and lead her up the
front path. But she pushed him
aside and hurried to the house, her
sister following her.
Yet, as Honora fitted the key into
the front door, the younger girl
turned impulsively toward the man
standing at the foot OF the steps.
ARTHUR" she murmured tremu-
, lously, taking a quick step to him
and holding out both hands, you
are not angry with me, are you?
Really, I am sorry-at least, 1 did
not see any harm in my going to.
night. 1t was all just for a little
lark"
The man took the two small hands
in his and looked UP into the flush
ed face above him.
There, there, dear" he soothed:
"of course you meant no harm; but
/ wish you had not said you were
going somewhere else-to a movie
with a girl from the office"
why, Arthur" The exclamation
was fraught with genuine astonish-
ment Il never said anything OF
the kind! I never even thought OF
going with any girl anywhere to-
night. Where did you ever get that
idea? What do you mean?"
''Hothing-never mind" the man
said hastily. Il was probably mis-
taken"
"And you are not angry with
me?" she urged. "You are sure?"
VERY sure" his lips twitching
nervously. Now, dear, please go
right in the house and to bed. We
can talk all this over at some other
time"
You will come to see me soon,
won't your" was the plaintive re-
quest
"Yes: you know I will. "he prom
Used. II cannot help il. and II
could help ii, l wouldn't"
He raised her hands to his lips,
kissed them and then turned away.
"Good night" he said, starting
down the path as Mildred went into
the door that Honora now opened.
The older girl stood aside. and al
lowed her sister to pass. Then she
herself ran down the front steps.
Arthur" she called.
The man stopped and came back
to her. He had driven home with
out his hat, and the wind had blown
his hair until 1t was rumpled and
curly. It reminded Honora of the
way il had looked when he was a
little boy. The recollection brought
a lump. to her throat
arthur" holding out her hand.
%you forgot to tell me good night,
didn't you? II you were anyone
else, I would have let you go with