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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
RAIN PREVENTS
HOUSING PLANS

Rain this morning stopped hrst
steps of actual construction WORK
on the houses to be built in ROCK
Island, Moline and East Moline by
the federal housing corporation.
Plans had been laid by L. Jay
Gamble, work superintendent, and
the H. W. Horst company, general
contractors, to start on the ROCK
Island project this morning.
If weather is favorable. excaVa-
ton will be begun tomorrow morn
ing. All other preparations have
been made. Lots have been staken,
roads have been graded and ar
rangements for easy access OF ma
terial completed.
P.H. Lorenz, Moline builder, will,
it is said, be closely affiliated with
the H. W. Horst company in the
building contract. The Horst com
pany was last week awarded the
contract for building of all the
houses.
Just what the relation will be be-
tween the Horst and Lorenz COM
panies has not been made known
Mr.. Gamble, the government super
intendent, said this morning that
he has not received a copy OF the
contract between the Horst COM
pany and housing corporation.
All other building contractors in
Rock Island, Moline and East Mo
line probably will be associated
with the Horst company. The
houses will be built on a contingent
fee system.
Frank Lederer, work superin-
tendent for the government at Dav-
export, held a conference with Mr..
Gamble this morning. Mr.. Lederer
said that preparations were nearly
completed to begin work at Dav-
export. Offices will be opened to-
morrow, he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
RnehIer-TrnttnoM.

Miss Dorothy TrottnOw. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William J.
TrOttnOw, Fourth street and
Fourth avenue. and Harry Boehler,
son of Mrs Minnie Boehler, 53l
Eleventh street, were quietly mar
TICd at s O'Clock Saturday after
noon by Magistrate Charles Smith.
Miss Viola Klie attended the bride
as bridesmaid and Marcus Boehler
served his brother as best man
The bride was attired in a light
green travelling suit with hat to
match. Her attendant wore tail
ored suit Of dark blue and hat to
match. Mr.. Boehler IS employed at
the Campbell & WOchner garage as
a mechanic. The bridal couple will
reside for the present with the
groom's mother at 531 Eleventh
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
SOCIAL EVENTS

out the chosen colors-green and
pink.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs G. A Johnson of Swed-
en- and the wedding is the culmina-
ton of a romance started in that
country where both the young peo-
pie lived. Both have now been in
this country for three years. The
bride is a graduate nurse. having
received her training in Sweden
and since coming to this country
has been at the Pine Knobs hos
pital Mr., Peterson Is a student at
the Theological seminary of Angus
tana college and will be ordained
next spring. Until his graduation.
the bride will take up a course in
music at Augustana and the new
home will be in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
EXAMINE DRAFT
MEN NEAR DATE
Next Monday Has Been Suggested
for Start, But Final Day is
Not Named.

Examinations of eligible men for
the army who registered Sept. IL,
will be held in the near future.
Dr. G. L. Eyster announces that
examinations will begin Monday of
next week in case arrangements
could be made for this early date.
However, it is said that in order to
mold the examinations beginning
next Monday the board mem bers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01

The Rock Island county unit OF
the women's committee of the
council of national defense will
meet Saturday afternoon at the
Rock Island public library. Miss
Bridge OF Chicago will be the prin
cipal speaker. Miss Bridge is
prominent n Patriotic league work
and is now organizing leagues in
Rock Island county outside of
Rock Island and Moline. After the
meeting Saturday she will leave
for CordOva where she will organ
ize a new league. Sunday evening
Miss Bridge will speak in one of
the Port Byron churches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
SUFFRAGE LOST
BYSENATE VOTE

Washington, Oct. Woman suf-
frage was beaten today in the SEN
ate. By vote Of 80 to 81 the SEN
ate failed to give the two-thirds ma
jority necessary to adopt the reso-
luton passed by the house, sub
hitting to the states suffrage
amendment to the federal consti-
tuition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
Surprised on Wedding Anniversary.

A most happy surprise was given
Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Swanson. 525
Ninth street. Sur-ay evening in
honor Of their silver wedding an
riversary. The house was decor
ated with flowers and autumn
leaves. a large basket Of roses, d
gift from the children, was used as
a centerplece on the dining table.
Miss Nellie Swanson gave several
piano solos and Miss Lillian Eng
man. favored with q number of
vocal solos. Gust Peterson, broth
CT OF the bride OF % years ago,
gave a very interesting speech, aft
er which he presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Swanson with = chest of silver, the
gift of the friends and relatives
Toasts By several other members
Of the party were given and piano
and victrola music and patriotic
songs were enjoyed. A delightful
two course lunch was served, after
which the evening was closed by
all singing the Star Spangled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01

The Women's Trade Union
league gave a very successful card
party last night at the Industrial
hall. Twenty-Five tables of 500
and cinch were played and for
those who did not play cards music
and speaking were provided, John
Shank being the principle speaker
of the evening. Fifteen new ap-
Ia1 - for membership were is
might and the affair was
E Lccess that it was re-
4 snother one be held in
are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
PAYS FINE AFTER
PLEADING GUILTY

Charles EndOrf, who was arrest
ed Sunday by sheriff's deputies on
an island in the Mississippi river
near Cordova, pleaded guilty to a
charge of selling liquor in anti
saloon territory. in county court
this morning. He was fined $3.50
and was sentenced to 90 days in
Jail by Judge N A. Larson.
Endorf recently paid a fine of
about $1,000 in Whiteside county
for a similar offense. He had a
tent on the island and the officers
said they had no difficulty in pur-
chasing liquor from him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
lsomen,s Relief Corns Sewing.

The Red Cross unit of the Won
ems Relief corps viii meet tomOr-
row afternoon at Memorial hall for
All afternoon of sewing. A lunch
viii be served by the following
committee. Mesdames Bertha
Bruhn. Blanche Nagel. Nellie Mil
t1n. Louise BertlesOn. Arcenith
5SanpIe and Frances Siemon. All
Z members are asked to be present
as there is a lot of work 10 do.
Friends are also welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
SAY A PRAYER FOR VICTORY
IS PART OF DAILY PROGRAM
OF ROCK ISLAND RESIDENTS
SUGGESTED PRAYER

Father, We ask Thee that
Thou keep our sons from
stain; give them power to con-
quer all evil; let them be
filled with Il love that will
crush the erroneous thinking
power that is confronting the
allied nations. Let victory with
world wide democracy preTaii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
A. Meeting.

meeting of the Y. L.
ke Spencer Memorial
Erch was held last
e home of Miss Elva
rs Third avenue. with
len members present.
Arious games were the
the evening and at its
refreshments were
next meeting viii be
later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
BHps-FdgingtGn.

wock this morning. Miss
BhgtOn of Cedar Rapids.
I'd Clarence E. Phillips OF
VA, Iowa, were united in
age at the parsonage OF the
4 Baptist church, Rev. ]. Clark
Yer reading the ring service.
were unattended. The groom
brakeman on the milwaukee,
I and the new home will be In
Imwa, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
Home Gnards Meef.

Miss Helen Brown, 1913 Six
teenth street, entertained the Home
Guards Of the First Methodist
church. Saturday afternoon al her
home. The regular routine Of bust
ness was transacted and the study
- r OF "WJrk'' was taken up uu-
me leadership of Mrs. II. Me
After the study hour re-
keuts were served and q so
- was enjoyed playing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01

The Busy Bee sewing circle will
meet Thursday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Robert Rosenbaurn.
1914 Sixteenth street. Friends are
welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01

the kaiser and his kinsmen may
be forever banished from further
erroneous activity.
Rock Island demonstration is
expected to prove faultless. Not
one violation Of the proclamation
issued by the mayor is expected to
be recorded
Say a prayer for an immediate
victory" is the slogan TO be adopt
ed by Rock Islanders starting to-
day.
Canning Syrups, Beardsley's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
Young Ladies' with Miss Struss.

The Young Ladies society of the
ImmanuCI's Lutheran church was
entertained last evening by Miss
Marie Struss at her home, 1880
Twentieth street. Plans were made
for an entertainment 10 be given in
the basement of the church Oct
10 After the business meeting vic
troIa music and a social hour was
enjOyed followed by refreshments.
The next meeting VIII he with Miss
Anna ROEgeukamp, SIS Fourteenth
and-a-half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
Mrs. Trefz Entertains.

Mrs William TTefz entertained a
company of friends yesterday aft
aruoon at cards at her home, 1929
Tenth avenue. Five tables of 500
were played and the prize for high
score was awarded 10 Mrs q. G..
jerks Mrs. Hans Hansen won sec
end. Mrs. H. Schroeder. third, and
Mrs Frank Nath. a]l-Cut The
rooms were prettiIy decorated with
garden flowers and - the end of
the games a dainty lunch was serv-
esl at the small tables
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01

The teachers of the Kemble
school have issued invitations 10
mothers Of the Parent-Teachers
association Of the Kemble school
for home coming tomorrow after
noon at o'clock at the school
building. The affair will last from
3 70 . O'Clock and during this time
patriotic program will be given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01
Girls Enjoy Roller Skating.

One hundred girls of the Pat
riotic league of the tri-cities en-
jOyed an evening of skating at the
Empire roller rink last night The
skating started at 1880 and con-
tinued until 9:15 when the girls
cleared the floor, stood at attention,
gave the salute and repeated the
pledge of the league Home Sweet
Home" was played and the skating
continued until 1925 when all the
girls removed their skates ara
went home declaring they had had
a wonderful time and expressing
their appreciation to the chap
erones. A number Of mothers OF
the girls were present last even
ing. The costume party to be given
by the social dancing class will be
held tonight at the Masonic temple.
An admission OF 10 cents will De
charged. A program will be given
followed by an evening of social
dancing. Military drill Will be held
as usual Thursday night at Long
View park. The call TO fall in
will be given at 7:I5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-10-01

Canning Syrups, Beardsley's-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02

London West Flanders
British so and -
number Of German dead on the fighting field
the reU
ed British artillery The sustained heavy losses
An n district broken
Aceyie doleheke Flanders the British
thatp artofth Pcardvb battle fronthel by The
German Aeroplane AgainR
today Gotha
I'll v4ococ Anunbe rof bombs uered dropped
No ulgarian In Line
fighting
from Sofia Murphy
that the only Bull
Macedonian
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02
BOYS ARE READY
TO LEAVE FOR CAMP
Selected Men Will Leave This
City Tonight.

The local exemption board today
was busily preparing to get the ~
selective service men off to Camp
Lee tonight, and by this evening all
plans will be perfected for this event
The boys assembled at the court
house this morning at 8 o'clock, and
are now under the order Of The board
1t was a husky, active and cheerful
bunch of youngsters who responded
TO the rollcall, and all appeared to
be entirely willing to go to camp in
order. to prepare for the big part
they will later play "over there"
There will be no formal program
Tor tonight, but the boys will never.
theless be given rousSug send-off.
They were instructed 10 report at
The court house at 3 o'clock tonight,
and will march in body from there
10 the Baltimore & Ohio station,
where they will take train At 1915
o'clock.
1t is expected that they will be es-
corted to the station by the Boy
Scouts. and the parade will be head.
ed by the Comrey Concert band. The
band will play several patriotic Sc
lection both at the court house and
az the station
There will be big crowd al the
station to see the boys off and to
wish them God-speed and safe re.
turn after a glorious victory over
the forces Of tyranny and oppression.
Some Of the boys realize, OF course,
that they may never come back. but
all are entirely willing to take this
chance in order to strike a, blow for
humanity for liberty, and for ciyili-
cation
The contingent will be in charge Of
AIR Paul S. Meshley, assisted by
Messrs Russell Reed, James Aldrdge
and Glen Pitzer The regulations
now require that each squad Of eight
men shall have leader
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02

Carrying the standard of the
Knight Tenlplar side by side with
the American flag, members Of Pal
estine Commandery, No. 2, Knights
Templar, accompanied by deIega-
tons from Potomac Commandery,
Charles Town, and Winchester Com
mandery, OF Winchester, accounter-
I'd the distinctive uniform OF the
great order, chapeau and sword,
marched from their Asylum in the
Market House Monday night 10
Christ Reformed Church, where the
annual Easter services OF the Com
mandery were held Supt. W. G.
Morton. Genemlssimo Of Palestine
Commandery had charge Of the
knights. and it was Of especial inter-
est that there were an unusual mum,
Der OF Grand Commandery officers
in the procession These We're Past
Commanders a. c. Nadenbousch,
Martin burg q " Brown Charles
pown; a NJ Baker Winchester;
Grand Commander 7 Ct BoRing,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02

Washington, April Germany
cannot sustain another serious OF
fensive on the wetern front for
weeks, and possibly months. High
officers in the American French and
British armies. now in Washington,
expressed this opinion today after
reading the latest reports from the
Picardy battle front The German
reserves have been exhausted, they
say, and General Foch maintains all
his reserves, not only intact, but
they have not yet been thrown into
the battle That is the reason, these
officers say, that General Foch SO
confidently declares
"Amiens will not fall. | am prepar-
ed TO guarantee that
German Reserves Decimated
The very latest information re-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02
FEDERAL Court C0nvenes;
Liquor Cases Are Called
MARSHAL C.E.SMITH
IS AGAIN SWORN IN
Takes Oath of Office Today
For Second Term.

The Federal Court proceedings We're
interrupted for IA few minutes this
morning In order to swear in Mar.
shal G. r. Smith. who had been re.
appointed by President Wilson for
another term Of four years. Marshal
Smith had previously furnished his
bond of $4,000 and was ready to
take the oath, which was admins.
tered by Clerk A. T Barrett
In presenting Marshal Smith with
his commission from President VIII
son. Judge Dayton made a happy 1T.
tie speech of reorganization, in
which he took occasion to say some
nice things about the marshal, de.
claring that he felt che utmost conf
dence that the marshal would per
form his duties during the next -four
years with efficiency and fidelity to
duty, as he had In the past Judge
Dayton also stated that the relations
between the court and the marshal
had always been Of the most pleas.
ant personal character, and express
ed The hope and belief that they
would thus continue Following the
brief ceremony a number Of persons
some Of them strangers to the mar
shall gathered about him and congrat-
ulated him upon his reappontmeut.
Marshal Smith announced that he
had reappointed all his old staff.
including Chief Deputy r T.. Joyce,
Deputies John D. Moore, j M Short,
r. w Athey Throckmoron and Cook,
and Miss Pearl Mason, the office
deputy and stenographer. All Of whom
had served with ability and fidelity
during the maNhals previous term
in office,
The reappointment of Marshal
Smith Is regarded here as a deserved
recognition OF his 6ne services in his
office during the past four years In
that time he hasestablished a most
euyiable record as court official
record that all his friends feel con-
fdent he will maintain during the
remainder Of his term OF service.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02
Three Enter Pleas OF Guilty to
the Charges.
WHITE SLAVE CASE WILL
COME UP THIS AFTERNOON
Clarence Painter to Be Given
Hearing For Alleged Viola
ton of Mann Act---The 9th
er Court Business.

The regular April session of the
United States Court was convened
here this morning at 10 o'clock, with
Juduge Alston G, Dayton on the
bench, and nearly all the Federal
Court officials on hand. There was
no grand jury for the term, and
while 1t Is expected that a number
Of cases will be disposed OF, the SEES
sion probably will last only about
three or four days.
Among the cases to be disposed Of
Is that Of Clarence Painter, of Shsia-
andoah, Va. who was arrested by
Marshal L, w. Atney at Shenandoah
on an Indictment charging him with
white slavery in this federal district.
II was thought that this case would
be reached late this afternoon or
early tomorrow
Liquor Casce Settled
Judge Dayton was prompt fnNget~
ting the machinery Of his court mo
motion. and two liquor cases were
called and disposed Of within the
first hour
The first case was that OF Charles
Shipper, Of Martinsburg who enter.
cd plea of guilty TO bringing in IL
auor in violation of the Reed Amend
ment Shipper was sentenced BY
state authorities last September 10
serve five months in Jail and to pay
5000 fine. and in view OF this fact
District Attorney Walker recon-.
mended him to the mercy 81 the
court. Judge Dayton was inclined to
think this was punishment enough,
and sentenced Shipper 70 10 days
additional in jail.
Grant Cooper, of clarksburg, who
has just completed a year in the
penitentiary for his second boot
logging" offense. was likewise rec
commended TO the mercy OF the court
by District Attorney Walker who
said that Cooper had promised to go
straight" in the future. after his So
we're punishment Judge Dayton
gave him 30 days in the Clarksburg
Jail and imposed fine OF 800.
William Lang. Of Baltimore, in
dicted for shipping whiskey into the
state, violation of the Reed Amend
lnent, entered plea Of guilty and
was ind $50 and costs by Judge
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02

oeived here shows that the German
reserve behind the lines has crumb-
led from 81 divisions TO less than 30.
The Germans again are digging in at
many points in Pieardy They also
are plainly apprehensive, the reports
snow that the Ameriean-Anglo-
French forces will themselves initi-
ate a drive at some other point on
the line. rather than attempt coun-
ter-offensive over the sheli-torn field
and woods Of Pcardy. Such an effort
would be a strain on the Germans
which would test their resources to
the utmost, the military experts
here declare.
important Moves Expected
The next fortnight may see some
very important moves on the part
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02
ENGLISH TAKING PRISONERS AND GUNS
AND INFLICIYNG VERY HEA Wy LOSSES
MRS. COOVER FALLS
ASLEEP IN DEATH
Popular Young Matron Sue
Cumbed To Fatal Sickness.

Perhaps no deaths IN recent months
has SO shocked a large circle Of
friend, and acquaintanees than that
OF Mrs Nellie Virginia Cooyer. aged
81, wife OF Mt Walter Q. Coover,
which occurred shortly after supper
Monday evening in the Kings Daagh-
ters' Hospital Bride of a few short
months. having been married 10 Mr..
Cooyer The morning of June %, last;
beloved and admired BY innumerable
younger friends and highly esteemed
by scores Of older folk attracted by
her never varying amiability and
sweetness Of disposition. devoted
daughter, sister. wife and only with
ing few days before death the moth
or of tiny baby boy, the blow fell
with crushing force upon all who
knew her and has cast a gloom over
all
Mrs. Coover was removed about a
week ago to the hospital from her
apartments in the Old Natl Bank,
and a few days later gave birth TO
her first born An operation was
necessary but complications had al
ready developed that baffled medical
and surgical science and It was with
deep grief and sorrow that loved
ones could only await the inevitable
end which came as the sh1des Of
evening fell.
The remains were prepared for
burial by Funeral Director Kogel-
schatz and taken to the home Of her
parents, MI and Mrs Daniel W
Mullen. 400 WEST John street, from
where the funeral will take place on
Thursday morning. with interment in
Green Hill cemetery Rev Dr. G. S.
Trump of St Johns Lutheran Church
who confirmed her when a small girl
ana officiated at her marriage to
Mr.. Coover last June, will conduct
the service when the earthly recep-
tacle Of a beautiful life will be laid
20 its final rest
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02
TO THE PUBLIC

The Music Committee for the Pa
triotic Demonstration, Saturday, APP
Ri 9th asks, you to meet Mr.. Leon
Ware at First N. T. Church. West
Burke street. Thursday evening at
80 to learn to sing the national an.
thems.
Nine tenth Of the people know
neither the words nor the tune Of
the Star spangled Banner. Come
learn it. 1t is the patriotic duty Of
very citizen to sing his national pa
triotic songs when called upon. and
we are called by the United States
government to do this Saturday.
we cannot burst forth into spontan
eous patriotic song without first
knowing the song
Come to the rehearsal Thursday
Everyone will be asked 70 sing Sat
urday night
Committee on Music
Mrs, G. B. Wiltshire, Chairman
Miss Mary sqibling
Mrs Leon Mare,
Miss Franc} Burdetie
Mr. Leon eNare Director
. ~ ~ ~ =
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-02
HIGH ARMY OFFICERS DECLARE THAT GERMAN CANNON SUSTAIN
ANOTHER SERIOUS OFFENSIVE ON WESTERN FRONT FOR WEEKS

of General Foch He has several pos
sible movements, any one Of which
would result in material advantage
to the entente. The American units
will be trained with the British. and
viii have the advantage in England
that our first troops to land in
France had that OF being instructed
by war experts who learned the
game under fire. 1t Will be Of great
advantage to both sides.
London Praises U. S. Troops
London, April 2 The announce
ment that a large force Of trained
American troops Will Immediately
take an active part in the momen
tous battle now in progress in France
received high praise in the British
press today