davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
SOCIALISTS IN
ANNUAL OUTING.
Plans Complete for Seventh Year
ly Picnic of Party to Be
Held Sunday.

Socialists of Rock Island and
Scott counties have completed plans
for their seventh annual picnic, to
be held at Campbell's island next
Sunday. Attendance at Socialists
outings has rapidly increased dur
ing the seven years of its continu-
ance, until last season fully 10000
people journeyed to CampbelPs is
land to enjoy the day.
Dick PearCe, manager of the is
land, is making special efforts to
handle a record breaking crowd and
the street car company has prom
ised adequate service. A special
ferry service will operate between
the island and the Iowa shore
William Bross Lloyd of Chicago
has been engaged to deliver the
principal address of the day. Mr..
Lloyd is the Socialist candidate for
United States senator from Illinois
and will open the Socialist cam
paign at the picnic He has chosen
as his subject, Socialism, the Vital
ISSUE" and brings into the discus
sion a wealth of material gathered
from many sources. His speech will
be of great interest and should re-
ceive the utmost consideration.
The following program of sports
has been arranged, beginning at
100:
Girls race, 10 to - years-F1rst
prize, 81; second prize, so cents.
Boys race, 10 to II years-Ffrst
prize, 81; second prize, so cents.
Young ladies' race, free for all
First prize, $150; second prize, 81.
Young mems race, free for all
First prize, $3.50; second prize. 81.
Ladies' potato race, free for all
First prize, 50; second prize, 81.
Mems sack race, free for all
First prize, 81; second prize, 81
Whistling cracker contest, boys
and girls-PriZe, 81.
Tug Of war-Rock Island county
VS.. Scott county-Box of cigars.
Tub race, free for all-First prize
50; second prize, 81.
Baseball game begins at 2:30 be-
of the Union Labor league.
q. Speaking begins at 4:30 p. m,
with the following program: Ed
gar Owens. Socialist candidate for
state representative L. K England
Socialist candidate for state sena-
tor; Frank Watts, Socialist candi-
date for congressman-at and
William Bross Lloyd, Socialist can
didate for United States senator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Mumert- Pletscher.

Word has just come TO local
friends of q wedding which took
place Friday, July 7. in san Diego,
Cal, in which Miss Elsa Pletscher,
daughter of Mrs. Katherine Plet-
scher of 1886 West Third street,
Davenport, became the bride of Ed
win l. Mumert, formerly of Moline,
now a member OF Company D, 54
Ammunition train, stationed at
Fort Rosecrans, near San Diego.
The wedding took place at the
parsonage of the Brooklyn Heights
Presbyterian church, san Diego,
Rev. Alfred o. Elliott officiating.
Miss Marie Rhodes and T. f
Ledge attended the bridal couple.
The bride left Davenport July )
TO join Mr.. Mumert in San Diego
for the ceremony, her plans being
known only TO her immediate fam
lily. She returned home just re-
Gently and word of the wedding
first came TO friends at an an
nouncement party which was an
evening affair OF Monday given by
the brides mother.
A party OF eight girl friends was
entertained with music and games
and supper, decorations being in
the national cOlOTs
Mr.. Mumert expects to go over
seas soon and his bride will re-
main at her home in Davenport IN
til his return. She was formerly
with the EOss Manufacturing COM
pany. Mr.. Mumert is skilled au-
to mechanic and was employed in
Moline until he left in the draft
last April 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

Rev ID. =. &35=c=ST pastor
OF Spencer Memorial Methodist
church yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock at the parsonage Ofliciated
at the marriage of Miss Anna Lang
helm OF Moline and George Weaver
of St. Louis The ring ceremony
vas used The BRIDE was in a suit
Of white silk JERSEY. Accompany
ing the couple we're Mr.. and Mrs.
George Laugbehn of Rock Island,
the former the brother OF the bride
Mr.. Weaver is a building coustruc-
ton contractor and the new home
viii be in ST. Louis, for which city
the couple departed last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
MeanOr-Runge.

Miss Pauline Runge and Thomas
c. Meanor, both of Rock Island,
we're united in marriage yesterday
at Rockford according to an an
nouncement made today. Mr.. Mea-
nor popularity known as Babe" is
we'll known as promoter of sport
ing events in the tri-cities. His
bride has been employed in the Of
fee Of the Modern Woodmen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Oak Grove Aid Society.

An informal meeting Of the La
dies Aid society of the Oak Grove
United Presbyterian church was
held yesterday afternoon at the
church, with Mrs. Powell and Mrs.
Dickinson as the hostesses. Be-
cause the day was hot the time was
spent socially and the hostesses
served a lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
The Jolly Hosiery Sale

Is attracting thousands. 1t is an OPP
portunity that you should not pass by
See our East windows-your inclin-
ations will then be to visit the Hosiery
department-Mainf floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
SOCIAL EVENTS

children from the Long View
grounds will repeat the Dance OF
the Seasons which they are Civ
ing tonight. The children are ex-
pected to bring lunch for the noon
hour and all children in the city
are invited to the grounds. Miss
Clara Blakemore is the supervisor
in charge of the Lincoln grounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

The monthly coffee OF the ladies'
Aid society Of the First Baptist
church Will be held tomorrow after
noon at the home Of Mrs. W. II.
KeeIev. 1928 Nineteenth avenue
Assisting hOsteSses are Nesdames
Samuel Campbell, John Campbell,
George Conneu and Kenneth Young
Mem ers are asked 10 bring their
own work as Red Cross sewing is
rot available.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Buy Thrift Stamps

The government must have money
to win the war Help make the war
fund grow by buying Thrift Stamps
every week. EVERY DAY! Acquire
the habit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Dinner to Honor Summer Bride.

Miss Maude Robertson, whose
marriage to J. +. BabCOCk Of
Springfield. S. D, is an event Of the
summer. was honored at a dinner
party given at Long View park cha
let last evening by the executive
committee of the Trinity Episcopal
Social club. OF which Miss Robert
son has been president and very &C
tive in the work. Covers were laid
for II at a table which had as its
centerpiece a wicker basket filed
with pink and white roses and
daisies, carrying out a scheme OF
pink and white, the brides cOlOrs.
Dinner in four courses was served.
Places were marked by dinner
grams the reading of which later
was excellent entertainment. Miss
Robertson was presented with
bouquet of pink and white roses.
The after-dinner hours were Apenc
informally and very delightfully."-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Daugbter Major NormoyIe WEEDS.

The Chicago tribune OF ytsIeI-
day contains the following notice:
Announcement is made Of the
marriage of Miss Margaret Nor
movie. daughter of the late Major
and Mrs. ]. E NoTmOyIe, and Capt
Richard Parker Kuhn. aide de
camp to General Kennedy, and son
Of Major General Joseph Kuhn.
The wedding took place in Grace
church in New York City, Mrs.
Kuhn is a niece of Lieut.. Z. c. Eek
er of Chicago and of Mrs. Eugene
Morton of Evanston.
Major Normoyle was the son of
Patrick NOTmOyle now of Chicago,
but until recently residing at Tenth
Street and First avenue, Rock IS
land. Major Normoyle was a Rock
Island boy, educated here and Sc
Iected for place at West Point,
where BY his singular ambition he
attained high hOnOrs and later was
made a major with duties in the
uuartermasters department. He
passed away two years ago follow
ing a brief Illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Picnic at Lincoln Fairgrounds.

Children throughout the city who
have been attending the city play
grounds have been invited 10 par
ticipate in a picnic which is to be
held al the east end grounds at
lincoln park Saturday. The morn
lnS hours win be devoted 10 races
and games and Ia the afternoon the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Licensed To Wed

Oliver Garry (colored East Moline
Minnie Johnson (colored) .
East Moline
John Engholm ...... Silvis
Mrs. Lucille Witherspoon Moline
Hubert H. Traphagen ....
....... Christman. III.
Eva Mendenhall 49,. Cayuga, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

4ulHHlbh 4 IOe. All at N4tAeAAA0s
The meeting of the Ladies' Aid
and Mission society of the Cleland
Presbyterian church, which was TO
have been held yesterday after
noon at the home OF Mrs Howard
VanTuyl was held instead at the
church because Of illness in the
home Of Mrs. VanTuyl 4 mission
program was feature OF the aft
ernoon and consisted Of the follow
ing numbers:
Song.
Scripture reading and prayer.
Paper, AT the Door Of the
House on the HiII7-Mrs. Thomas
Hughes.
Vocal solo, Liberty" - Rev.
Thomas Hughes.
Reading, From the Mormon
Front William Baumau.
Piano solo-Mrs. Raymond Cot
ton.
Thomas Hughes.
Song and benedictiou.
The ladies decided 10 join in the
annual Sunday school picnic which
viii probably be held next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

Polishes, Beardsley's.
Phone R 1. 2S5. Trefz Express Co.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
White shoe cleaner, Beardsley's.
R. /. Clean Towel Service. Phone
r. l. 4476
Restwell Renovating Mattress Co.
R. l. 2104
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Change Place of Edgewood Picnic.

Change Place OF LdgeWO0d IlcnIc.
The annual picnic Of the Edge
wood Baptist church which was 70
have been given at Prospect park,
Moline, Saturday, viii be held in
stead at Feieryary park. Daven-
port. Cars will leave the church.
Forty-fourth street and Fifth ave
nue., Saturday al 2 O'Clock ana the
afternoon and evening VIII be
spent al the park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Table Dor7osks

All white, so inches wide. 10
good patterns to select from.
The supply should not last
, nr1e. at the 39c
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
MRS. JOS. w. ROWAN
BUYS EPSTEIN BLOCK

Mrs. Jos. w. Rowan this week pur-
chased the three story Oscar Epstein
block on Second Avenue Southeast,
just across the alley from the Main
street property owned and occupied
by the Rowan undertaking establish
n.ent. The purchase price is not given
but it is understood that the figures
run up into a good sized sum. The
block is we'll built three story struc-
ture 45x50 feet and was completed
less than year ago. Mr.. Epstein,
who occupies portion of the building
with grocery store, will remain in
his present location.
In conversation With Mr.. Rowan
today, the Independent representative
was informed that the old Rowan
block will soon be torn down and that
modern four or five story block will
be erected. Plans are being made to
join the two buildings by means of an
area way.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
SECOND NATIONAL
BUYS SEED BONDS
Local Banking House Takes Over
$250,000 Ward County Seed Bonds
at a Premium of 500

The Second National Bank of this
city was the successful bidder in the
sale of the $250,O00 seed and feed
bonds which was held by the county
commissioners Wednesday morning
The bonds will draw six per cent in
terest. The bonds sold for $3.50 100
or at a premium Of 500.
There were six or seven other bid
ders. The Capital National bank of
St. Paul started the bids at $4,000 dis
count.
Not only did local banking insti-
tuition show it's faith in the future OF
this section of our commonwealth but
actually outbid a Twin City bank by
more than five thousand dollars.
The money will be available as soor
as the details Of the sale are complet,
ed and the bonds delivered to the pur-
chaser.
The bidding was about the most in
teresting piece of business that has
been transacted in Minot in many 6
year. The bidding started at ten o.
clock in the morning, one of the ST
Paul firms offering the county $245,
! 900 for the bonds. The bidders al
stayed with it for a couple Of hours
until finally the bonds were bid up tx
$247,000, when the Second Nationa,
Bank of this city and the St. Paul
Trust Co. engaged in an old fashioned
"hoss" race, remaining neck and mech
for another hour or so. Nobody thot
about stopping for dinner. Finally al
about two o'clock the local bankers
wore out our city friends and nosed
under the wire with their bid of $780,,
100. This was mighty good piece Of
business for Ward county. The Sec
ond National realizes that everything
is all right up here and that the farm
ers are going to get on their feet ii
good shape after next years crop
which will in all probability be gooc
one.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
SPECIAL SESSION OF
THE LEGISLATURE
Governor Frazier Calls Special Ses-
sion for January % to Consider
Raising Funds for Seed for
North Dakota Farmers.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 9.-Governor
L. J. Frazier has issued proclama
ton calling for special session of
the state legislature for Jan. % to
consider the feed and seeds needs of
North Dakota farmers. The governor
and state commissioner of agriculture
believe that no assistance can be ex-
pected from Washington and the plan
is to raise fund and issue seed war
rants of $50 bushels to each farmer
operating 16O acres Of land. Unless
funds are provided it is feared that
the states flood factories
thousands of farms-will curtail their
output during 1918.
in an interview today supplement
ing his call for the special session, the
governor said that revising the state
bonding law will be taken DIP. He
said he did not intend that the session
would last longer than three days. He
estimated half of the counties in the
state needed aid.
"Any other war measures deemed
necessary may come before the special
session." another official said. =
Prohibition leaders are expected to
ask the special session to ratify the
national prohibition amendment
North Dakota has been dry state
since it was admitted TO the Union.
This is the second time in the his
tory of the state that a special SEES
sion has been called.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
union NATIONAL
BANK ENJOYS
GOOD YEAR
Annual Meeting Held Tuesday-Total
Resources More Than Million
With Capital and Surplus of
100000

The annual meeting of the stockhol-
'aers Of the Union National bank was
held Tuesday afternoon at the Offices
Of the bank and the following board Of
directors was reelected:
E. S. Person, John Ehr, Chas. Zeh-
ringer, j. N. Ellison, F. X. Jewett
Geo. E. Mcclure and Andrew Balerud
The directors held their meeting
later in the afternoon, all of the old
officers being elected as follows:
President--E. S. Person.
Vice President-John Ehr.
Cashier-Chas. Zehringer.
Assistant Cashier-V. R. Tompkins
The Union National bank has closed
a very satisfactory year. Besides pay
ing the usual dividend of ten per cent
substantial amount was added to the
undivided profits.
This bank now has resources of more
than one million dollars, with capital
and surplus of 100000. The bank has
always done very conservative bust
ness which has grown substantially
from year to year.
Capt. E. S. Person, the president OF
the institution, is now at Camp Grant
near Rockford, ILL.,, preparing for his
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
BUILDERS AND
TRADERS CONVENTION
Big State Convention Being Held in
the City TOday-Addresses by
Prominent Speaker.

The Builders and Traders Exchange
opened their state convention in Minot
today, between rs and 100 being in at.
tendance. The legislative committee
met at 10 o'clock this morning and the
report of the Secretary-treasurer was
given. The business sessions are be.
ing held in the Elks Home.
The sessions are in charge of Pres
ident D. A. Dinnie, the Minot con-
tractor, who has taken keen interest
in the convention.
c. L. Bourne gave an address this
afternoon, giving the history of the
development of the cement industry
from the time that David O. Saylor OF
Allentown, Pa, using his cook stove
as crucible, worked out the funda.
mental principles of an important ma.
terial, cement, up to the present stage
Of it's development.
One Of the pleasant features was a
banquet served at the Leland hotel
covers being laid for $50.
In the afternoon an addresswas
given by one of Minot's prominent at
torneys, A. M. Thompson, on illegal
Aspects of Contracting" There is nc
other attorney in the state better quail.
flied to speak on this subject.
The Builders are making THEN
headquarters at the Leland hotel.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
HOW HUGH TAYLOR
CAME TO HIS DEATH
Former Minot YoungMan Was Pinned
Beneath His Car Near Judith
Gap, Mont.-Regained Con-
seriousness Before He Died

Miss Mary Taylor returned Tuesday
from Lewiston, Mont, where she was
called by the tragic death of her
brother, Hugh Taylor, until recently
a resident of this city.
Mr.. Taylor was fatally injured near
his home, Judith Gap, Mont, Christ
mas day. He was driving into the
country, accompanied by a young man
and was going down a steep hill with
a sharp turn at the bottom, travelling
no faster than Is miles an hour, when
one of the tires blew out. The car skid
ded and overturned. Mr.. Taylor was
pinned beneath the car, which struck
his head, fracturing the skull. He was
picked up and taken to Lewiston,
Mont, in an unconscious condition, re-
naming SO for several days, but the
day before his death he regained con-
seriousness and conversed with his
wife and other members of the fam
lily. He realized that he could not
live, however, and babe the members
of his family goodbye.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
KAUFMAN
DIED IN ST. PAUL
Former MinOt Newspaperman After
Long Illness Succumbs to Growth
on Brain.

Franklin Kaufman, former adver-
Using manager of the Minot Daily
News, and for the past ten years con-
nected with Minot newspapers, passed
away Tuesday night at st. Paul, after
suffering for many months with 9
growth on his brain. Mr.. Kauffman's
illness was peculiar. Early last
spring, he submitted to an operation
for the removal Of tumor on his
neck. Shortly after he grew worse
from complications and finally a
growth developed on his brain. He
was taken to his former home in St.
Paul, where in vain specialists sought
to cure him.
w. C. McHugh of this city met
Mr.. Kaufman at Rochester, MIMI,
in August, where each was receiving
treatment. Mr.. Kaufman told Mr..
McHugh that the specialists thot that
perhaps there was too much acid in
his blood and he was being treated
with a serum for it. He appeared to
improve and was in good spirits and
they took frequent walks thru the
parks. Shortly after returning to St.
Paul, however, Mr.. Kaufman suffer
ed a paralytic stroke and failed grad
ually.
Mr.. Kaufman was So years of age
and leaves a wife and a daughter
about year old. He was married to
Miss Ida Bertossi at Stanley, N. D.,
March /, 1916.
Mr.. Kaufman came to Minot in
1907 as advertising manager of the
Minot Daily Optic. He acquired stock
in that company and continued with
the newly organized Minot Optic-Re-
porter as advertising manager.
He started the publication of the
North Dakota Retailtr, which he ed
tied for several years, winning nat
ional recognition by his efforts. He
was member of the Minot Lodge No.
1899, B. P. o. Elks, and for some time
was it's secretary. He was also a
member of the A. O. U. w. of this
city. Prior to coming to Minot Mr.
Kaufman was employed as cartoonist
for St. Paul papers.
Mr.. Kaufman was one of the most
capable all-around newspapermen we
have known in North Dakota and the
craft as we'll as the general public feel
that they have met with deep loss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10

ing witness, the case against John
Aamoth went over the term.
Alfred Petos pleaded guilty to as
sault and battery and was given a fine
and costs.
When Billie Lamhert's case came up
she was absent but she will enter a
plea of guilty.
S. E. Herrick pleaded guilty to sell
ing intoxicating liquor and was given
80 days, 5000 fine and $40 costs.
The case against Joe Makins was
continued.
The case against r. D. Hand was
dismissed, as the man is now serving
time on another charge. His pal, VIM
Christmas, is a fugitive.
James Fletcher, charged with as,
sault and battery, was unable to ap.
pear in court on account Of sickness
He will plead guilty later.
/ Olaf A. Olson did not appear ir
court, his attorney giving sickness as
the reason. He is sojourning at Ho.
Springs, Ark. His case will be trieC
later.
Jesse M. Daley pleaded guilty te
speeding.
Jack Thompson, charged with car.
rying liquor into the state, pleaded
guilty and was given GO days, $10(
fine and $40 costs.
Civil cases started today. There arc
" listed on the calendar.
The county has been saved thous,
ands of dollars by the quick dispose
of the criminal cases.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-10
CRIMINAL CASES
QUICKLY ENDED
Judge Murray and States Attorney
Herigstad Dispose of Scores of
Cases in Record Time-Civil
Cases Now On

County court opened Tuesday with
a jury term. Those who believed that
long term of criminal cases was at
hand were mistaken for, despite the
large number of actions, most of them
have been disposed of, the defendants
pleading guilty.
Fourteen who were arrested in the
city some time ago, charged with sell
ing cigarettes, pleaded guilty and
Judge Murray fined them, attaching
the costs.
N. B. Eldridge's bond was forfeited.
The case against J. c. Fortner, who
was charged with assault and battery,
was continued.
That against D. H. Briggs was pas
sed.
Lola Stevenson, against whom sew
eral actions had been brought, plead
ed guilty to running common NUS
ance. She was sentenced to serve 80
days in the county Jail, and pay fine
of 5000 and $40 costs. She pleaded
guilty to conducting bawdy house,
but has not been sentenced on this
charge. One other action against her
was dismissed.
Phi. Kasachkeff, charged with sell
ing cigarettes, was given a fine and
costs. Geo. Miyazaki forfeited his
bond.
The defendant in the case Of State
VS.. Ray H. Tinkham pleaded guilty.
Sentence has not yet been passed.
Mrs. E. B. Pulver of Kenmare en-
tered plea of guilty to forging a
check. Sentence has not been passed.
Nick Prosen, charged with hunting
out of season, forfeited his bond.
Frank Maupin forfeited his bond
and the action against Aulden Rice
was dismissed.
No action was taken in the cases
against Edmund Pennington, presi-
dent of the 500 Railway Co., and j. G.
Belanger.
John Mortenson forfeited his bond
and the case against Jim Young dis
missed.
The case against George Arnold
was dismissed as the complaining wit
ness is dead.
Fern Mackey pleaded guilty to the
charge against her and will go to the
reform school.
The case against Fred Feldner was
dismissed at the request of the COM
planning witness.
No action was taken in the case OF
Mrs. Henry Kenzell and the case
against Edward Bostic went over the
term. In the absence Of the complain.