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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
EXCESSIVE DRINK
CAUSES.FATALITY
Mrs. Elizabeth DeZuttePs Death Due
to Her Liking for Liquor, Say
Doctors ut Inquest.

Inability to overcome her craving
for liquor caused the death OF Mrs.
Elizabeth. DeZutter, Moline, according
to testimony given by physicians be-
fore the coroner's inquest held yes
terday afternoon. Her lifeless body
was found in her apartments yester-
day morning by Achilas Thienpont and
Julienne DeKeyser, Chicago, sister-in-
law of the dead woman. The former
is bartender, but he told the jury
that he had repeatedly refused to get
her any drinks and even went so far
as to visit Mrs. DeZutter's husband,
who is i'll in Pillow city hospital, to
call his attention to the condition of
the woman and to seek to have some
thing done to stop her excuses.
A severe bruise on the nose OF Mrs.
DeZutter was said by Chief Ben Jaeg-
er to have been caused by falling to
the floor. in which position she was
found. There were no evidences of
foul play, according to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
STORES loyal IN
OBSERVING ORDER
Merchants With Finest Spirit Of Co.
operation Shut Down Plants Tight
on Fuelless Monday.

Experiencing the "deadest" Monday
in the history Of the community. Mo-
line merchants yesterday periodically
and with a noticeable lack of bicker-
ing, closely observed DR.. H. A. Gar
fields order relative to suspension OF
business to conserve coal.
Through a misunderstanding gro
Gerry stores and meat markets were
open from s to noon, although under
instructions which were received later
food concerns handling perishable
goods were held as not coming under
the scope of the fuelless ruling.
Early in the morning these stores
had been notified to close at the din
were delegated to inform merchants
of the exemption orders. the places
had all been closed. Theatres and
pool halls did big business. As far
as known there were no violations OF
the closing edict.
Relative to small outlying stores. a
problem was met and the local fuel au-
thorities hope before next Monday to
have definite schedule arranged, COW
ering in detail every business classifi-
catoin and the relation of the Garfield
order to it.
Thirsty Moliners in order to proper.
ly observe the exceptional holiday
travelled in large numbers to both Rock
Island and East Moline, but it is said
that the lid was clamped down tight
in both cities.
No places of amusement being open
today, many workers are finding 1,
hard to put in the time, but it is limited
that quite few of them are being en-.
tertained with the joyful task of TAX.
ing care of the kids" and other domes-
tic indoor sports at which the women
are such adopts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
In the Lodges

Officers Of the degree staff Of Manu-
lacturers' lodge No. ass, /. 0. o. F.,
Moline. have been Installed as fol-
lows:
Presidential Youngren.
Vice PRESIDENT. w. Wagner.
Secretary--F. z. Arnold.
Treasurer-F W. Anderson.
Booster committee-F. ". Wagner,
George Johnson, Frank Johnson, Fred
Brandt and William Anderson.
Finance copmittee - Fred Moberg.
Byrd McLain and w. F. Kubic.
Assistant captain-F. W. Wagner.
Manager Of MINISTERIAL Youngren.
Publicity Communicated Brandt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
East Moline Society

The child conservation department
Of the Woman's club held an enthus-
iastic and interesting meeting last
evening when they gathered at the
rooms of Miss Belle Smith, the COM
munity nurse, to sew for her. AL
though some of the members were
not present those who were there ac-
complished great deal and helped
Miss Smith wonderfully. Mrs. Collin
Dewrose will entertain the depart
ment at her home next month.
The East Moline Camp Fire girls
|had the time of their lives last even
ing at a coasting party which they
held on Third street hill. Everything
was perfect for coasting and this
crowd Of jolly girls, chaperoned by
Mrs. c. ]. Sorensen and Mrs. Ryan,
thought the time to break up came
all too quickly. Next Monday the
girls will hold a meeting at the home
of their guardian, Mrs. C. J. Sorensen.
The East Moline Red Cross rooms
were filled to capacity with garment
workers yesterday. These women will
not be, far behind the gauze class in
doubling their output if they keep on
working the way they did yesterday
Mrs. Walker, chairman of the knitting
department, was there to distribute
yarn and help the knitters out Of their
| tangles. The women of the garment
department hope to finish the allot-
ment of bed shirts they are working
on now Thursday when the rooms will
again be open to the workers in this
| branch of the work.
Dan Drescher of Stuttgart, Ark, is
! the guest of his sister, Mrs. C.
| Abrahams.
! Miss Ethel MAIDEN of the Watertown
addition celebrated her birthday an
niversary last evening when she en-
tertained several friends at 6 O'Clock
dinner. The guests who surrounded
the beautifully appointed table were
the Misses Nina Gill, Fern Chapel
Edna Hendricks and Rev. J. NJ Os.
borne. After dinner the company ad
journed to the living room, where later
they were joined by other friends and
the evening was spent with music ant
visiting.
The East Moline Grotto club will
hold stag party this evening at the
new Odd Fellows hall.
/ In a letter received by friends Of
Herbert L. Tom Of Camp Dodge, hi
tells of his promotion from corpora
to sergeant last Monday along with
six others who received the same pro
motion. Sammies at Camp Dodge ar.
very busy says Sergeant Tom for thu
course of study concerning automo
biles, machine guns and SO forth i:
very heavy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
COLD HURTS BUILDING.

Cold weather, according to Charles
Mattson, Moline building inspector. is
no encouragement to begin new build
ing operations. Not single permit
for construction Of house or any
other building has been issued by Mr..
Mattson during the last two weeks.
The only new building work started
lately was minor repair operations and
construction of several heating plants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
Florence DeSmet.

The passing Of Florence DeSmet, z
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Franz DeSmet, occurred last evening
at $3.50 in the home, 432 Forty-sixth
street, Rock Island, following an ill
ness OF three days with diphtheria.
She was born in Belgium, Oct. Is,
1910, and at the age of 3 came with
her parents to this country. Surviv-
ing her are her parents. Private fu-
neral services were held this after
noon at 2:30 in the home. Father
Wyngaert of st. Paul's Catholic church
of Rock Island officiated. Burial was
in st. Mary's cemetery Of East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
ANNUAL MEETING OF
CHRIST CHURCH HELD

At the annual meeting last evening
of the parish of Christ church, Mo-
line, wardens and vestrymen were
chosen as follows:
Senior warden-C. J. Cooper.
Junior warden-C. L. Desaulniers
Vestrymen-F. G. Allen, r. S. Hos
ford, r. r. Lourie, Frank Lay, r. c.
Taft and ]. H. L. Dawes.
Clerk and treasurer-R. c. Taft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
MERELY ON A VISIT.

Elizabeth Francis, aged IA. left her
home in Davenport yesterday and
came to Moline. She was successful
in locating a sister employed in COT
fee house at 22S Third avenue, Moline.
After she had been absent for while
the mother began telephoning police.
She informed the Moline department
that II the girl was in that city she
might be found with her sister. Act
ing upon the suggestion the police
found her and took her home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
ROOSEVELT MUM ON
SEN. STONES ATTACK

Washington, Jan. o. Theodore
Roosevelt came to town today to the
home of his daughter. Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth. He disclaimed any pur-
pose OF reply to Senator Stones
speech in the senate yesterday.
Il am infinitely less interested in
what Senator Stone says about me
than In what the president says about
Senator Chamberlain" said Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
WAR CABINET PLANS
DIMMED BY WILSON

Washington. Jan. 2z.-Prospects for
the enactment Of legislation providing
for . war cabinet and munitions adj
ministration were dimmed today as the
result Of President Wilson's unequivo-
cal denunciation OF the program.
The senate military committee to-
day planned to proceed with the legis-
lative program despite the presidents
opposition but generally it was felt
that the measures were destined to
meet defeat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
tC0NnITI0NS IMPROVE.

Conditions in East Moline improved
today, though the emergency calls for
coal were more numerous than they
have been since the shortage became
acute. DR.. G. F. johnson. mayor, has
been able TO meet all emergency de-
mands for coal and he reports that the
fuel shortage is causing no serious
suffering here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
News of the Day in Moline and East Moline
Obituary
Frank HjOrth.

Word was received in Moline yes
terday OF the death of Frank Hjorth
which occurred Saturday in Stanch-
field. MINI. He was former resi-
dent Of Moline. having resided here rs
years ago and being employed by the
Moline Plow company. He is survived
by his widow, two daughters and a
son, at home. A niece. Miss Myrtle
Htorth, resides in Moline. Burial will
take place tomorrow afternoon in
Stanchfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
GIRL MYSTERIOUSLY
MISSING FROM HOME

Mrs. Thomas Mckenzie, 1915 Second
avenue, Moline, sent her daughter,
Elizabeth, IA years old, to grocery
store yesterday afternoon and up to
a late hour last night she had not re-
turned. The Moline and tri-city police
were notified of her disappearance.
Up to a late hour this afternoon no
word has been received as to her
whereabouts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
ARGUES GUARANTEE
TO ROADS TOO HIGH

Washington, Jan. %. - Clifford
Thorne, former chairman OF the Iowa
state railroad commission, told the
senate interstate commerce committee
today that the administration railroad
bill guarantees 0O,O0O,0O0 more to
the railroads than Great Britain guar
anteed to her railroads when she took
control, and at the same time offers
no inducement for'the railroads to be
efficient to the public.
Mr.. Thorne spoke for various REIN
cry oil, grain and livestock shippers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
PORKLESS DAY RULE
IS TO BE ENFORCED
STATES DR.. TAYLOR
Now comes "porkless day"

NOW COMES pUrKiesS uay.
DR.. w. E. Taylor, food administrator
for Moline, today announces that he
has received orders to rigidly enforce
the latest food conservation move Of
Uncle Sam. which is that no pork may
be used Saturdays.
Roasts, bacon, sausage, and even
ham and" come under the restric-
ton, which applies not only to hotels,
cafes and boarding houses. but private
homes as we'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
boarded BUTTER Is 2
. SEIZED BY OFFICERS

New York, Jan. 22.-Nearly 81 600
pounds OF butter boarded by Charles
wilmer, q Brooklyn retailer, since
June, In the hope of . rise In price is
to be distributed by the federal food
board to hospitals and charitable in
stitutious at cost price 1t was an
nounced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
PATIENT MISSING.

WATERFOWL hospital has reported to
police authorities the escape of Fred
Perry, . patient, from the Institution.
Perry is ~ years old. IIo Is 5 fest 8
inches tall. heavy in build, and Eas
light hair and light complexion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
Edward Kearney.

MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Kearney and
their daughter May left Moline this
morning for Chicago, called there be-
cause of the death of Mr.. Kearney's
brother, Edward, who passed sudden
ly yesterday morning. For many years
Edward Kearney was employed as mo-
torman on the elevated lines in Chi
cago, and prior to entering this work
he was railway passenger conductor.
He was born in Waukegan IS years
ago. Besides his brother Thomas, he
leaves to mourn his passing two other
brothers, John of Kansas and Mike of
Chicago, and sister, Mrs. katherine
Byrne Of Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
BOWLING

Notwithstanding the fact that friend |
Churchill rolled lao in the initial |
game, the Regulars cleaned house |
with the Moline Plow company yester-
day at the Moline Y. NJ. c. A. alleys |
This tells the story:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22
Funeral of>Mrs. Margaret Jane Nc.
Latin.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret
Jane McLafin, Moline, were held yes
terday afternoon at 2:3O in the home,
llSl Twenty-fOurth street A. Rev. j.
A. Harsha of Chicago had charge and
J. c. Batteiger, Mrs. John Peterson,
Mrs. August Nave and Mr.. Thompson
rendered solos. The pallbearers were
c. S. Albertson, Alexander Montgom-
cry, Sam Montgomery. Paul Edstrand,
S. r. Fackler and John Radcliffe. In
terment took place in Riverside Gene
terry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22

Barnard and Leas bowlers took two
out of three from the Silvis shops ~
follows:
Barnard 4 Leas-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-22

Members OF the Moline Elks' Skat
club will participate in their monthly
tournament this evening at the club
rooms. A score or more OF Davenport
experts" are expected to attend the
session.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
Fruitdale Blossoms

A number Of the young folks
Of the neiRhborhood were de.
lightfully entertained at the
VAR home Friday evening were;
Ella Bedding. Either Sey mour.
Millicent Seymour. Paul Thomas.
Dewey Ainsworth. Oscar Levine.
Aubrey Claxton. Henry Meters.
Freddie Alto. Frank Ainsworth.
Clyde VAR. Teddy Phillips.
Norma Williams. Marshall and
Emily Briggs spent Sunday a.
ternoon with Edna and Clyde
Mulhollen.
Mrs. AID. Johnfon will enter.
tain the Ladies' Aid Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Paul Helm entertained q
number Of her Denver friends
Sunday afternoon in celebration
Of her birthday.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
Baptist Church.

Don't forget the Sunday school
ct 9:45.
Sunday was . good day with VI.
Rev. A. B. Root brought an in.
teresting message concerning his
work In Latin America. He
showed that It meant suffering
and sacrifice to be q Christian Ia
those countries.
DR.. Wilson Mills of Omaha
brought u . stirring message
Sunday evening. He 10 . con.
vincing speaker and moved his
audience with his earnest appeal.
We invite you to worship with
" next Sunday at II q. m. and
evening 1t 7:3O.
W. A. Pipkin.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
M. E. Church.
Sunday. March oath.

Sunday, March oath.
10 q. m. Sunday school. These
beautiful spring days we should
have more than $50 at Sunday
school. Let's put it up to It's.
II q. m. Sermon. Subject:
The Crucifixion of Christ. "
This 10 q wonderful theme.
$50 Pm. Epworth League
subject: The Art of Living with
Others. l Peter 1916 Leader:
Miss Esther Shaw. 40at League
last Sunday night. Make It so.
Come
7:30 P. N. Sermon. Subjec,
Our Boys" Thanks to oul
young people for their faithful
attendances on the evening ser
vices. A most cordial welcome
to all.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
John Mccormack to
Sing For Red Cross

John Mccormack. the noted
Irish tenor. will sing in Denver
on the evening of March Is, at
city auditorium.
On this occasion he will ap-
pear under the auspices of the
American Red Cross, for which
he has voluntarily agreed to raise
$l0O, 600 on q tour from coast to
coast. Everywhere he has been
greeted by enthusiastic audi.
encea.
Mr.. McCormack's Forthcoming
app earance in Denver will be Of
double significance. His marvel.
Gus voice ordinarily is suffic.
lent attraction; but this time
public tribute will be added to by
reason Of the motive of his ma
tion-wide tour-.in the interest
of the great Rod Cross cause.
Every city and town adjacent
to Denver 10 expected to contrib.
ute Ito quota Il, the audience that
should pack tho Auditorium on
the evening Of the 18th. A mum.
Der Of seat and box reservations
already have been made. accord
ing to Robert Slack. Denver i'm.
prcssariio. who is assisting the
Denver Chapter Of the Red
Cross with arrangements for the
Mccormack appearance.
Seat reservations may be made
BY wire or letter to MIR. Slack. in
care of the Knight. Campbell
Music Company. where tickets
are on sale.
The famous singer did not in.
tend TO visit Colorado this year,
but when he conceived the patri-
otto idea of raising q fund Of
lO9. 600 for the Red Cross he in.
cluded Denver In his itinerary,
much to the delight of his I'd.
mirers here. He 10 personally
bearing the entire expense, of his
tour.
The government 10 contribut.
Ing to the Mccormack tour by
expressly waving war tax on all
tickets to the concerts.
Denver prices for the occasion
Henry Swan
Director. Bureau Of Publicity.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends
and neighbors for the kindness
shown US during the death Of
our son and brother. Earl A.
Ransom. Also for the beautiful
floral offerings given by the !. o.
o. F.. W. o. w.. Fremont
Grange, Denver View friends and
neighbors.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ransom
and family.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21

Clear Greek Valley Grange
will hold . special meeting. Fri.
day evening. March e. for tho
purpose Of discussing the build.
Ing situation and adopting by.
laws and other important sub
3sets. Every Granger 10 request
I'd TO b Ia attendance at this
meeting.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
Camp Stuart, Va.
Newport News, Va

Arvada will hold no spring
election. This was decided on at
the mass meeting which was held
at Bank hall last Thursday even
ing, when less than twenty, or
whereabouts, citizens gathered in
response to the call issued by O..
b. Drake. Chairman of the Town
Committee. The minutes of the
previous meeting were read by
the secretary, after the business
OF selecting a permanent chair
man and secretary had been dis
posed Of. resulting in the re-elcc-
ton Of Mr.. Drake Az chairman
and w. w. Mobcrly as secretary.
The minutes were approved as
read, after which the chair stated
that 1t would be in order to en-.
terrain a motion. whcrcupon il
was moved by II. H. Gregg and
seconded by A. l.. Davis, tina,
the Mayor and three Trustees be
requested to hold over and tina,
an election be dispensed with
The motion carried without u dis
scnting vote, after which is was
moved and duly seconded that
the meeting adjourn to meet again
the second Thursday night in
March, 1919.
So far we have heard no com.
plants Of the action Of the meet.
ing. The board has worked III
perfect harmony during the pas,
year and the business Of the town
has been we'll taken care Of, as
far as any criticism to the con.
trary is heard.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
Letter from Alfred Smith.

The following in substance just
received from Alfred Smith. who
is now stationed at Camp Stuart,
Va. in a letter dated March 10th.
l"Wc had some trip from Camp
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
Ralston Church Notes.

2:l5 p. m. Sunday school. You
are invited to attend.
80. m.-Serm0n.
Subject Trusting in Gods
Promises"
II you have no church home
you are invited to attend the
Ralston church. The doors Of
the church are open to all. Good
music. Live sermon topics. Ev.
sngelistic effort. Come.
Maurice Damctx.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21
Tractor to Fill Big
Place in Farm Work
The Denver Post had the fol-
lowing to say regarding the
big tractor demonstration:

OA6 VI 0NSOA NV1AOu0SA 0S1Ous
They were shown conyincingly
that the gasoline and kerosene
propelled machine is as superior
to horsc-and-man power on the
farm as the passenger automobile
is superior to the one-horse chaisc.
The outstanding feature of the
demonstration was that one man
with farm tractor can do the
work of six men and twelve
horses in a field to be plowed, and
that the latest development Of
the gasoline or kerosene propelled
tractor makes it possible for one
manor boy or girl-to drive the
machine and operate the plows at
the same time with perfect ease.
The ground in DR.. Shops
field is hard, heavy clay and
loan soil. The tractor demon
strators declared it was the hard
est kind of soil to plow. But they
plowcd it up at the rate of four
teen acres to ten-hour day, and
they plowed it six inches deep.
But the farm tractor will do
more than pillow. 1t will disc and
harrow the plowcd soil. 1t will
cultivate. 1t will run an cnsilage
cutter or threshing machine. Or
it will haul the farmers produce
to market. The farmer can haul
six, seven or eight wagonloads of
grain to the market with his trac-
tor, all at one operation.
The gasoline or kerosene pro-
PEELED tractors have made it pos
siblc for the farmer to do all the
work attendant on producing his
crops without depending on the
itincrant steam tractor outfits and
threshing machines which go
from farm to farm each year. And
he can do all this work at greatly
reduced cost, and is not compelled
to wait his turn for the blowing
of his ground and the threshing
of his grain when the itincrant
tractors and thrcshers come
around.
1t was clearly demonstrated at
the exhibition that tractor opera
ton can be accomplished by any
one familiar with the operation
of motor car, and that the trac-
tor is a vital factor in the conscr-
walton of labor, not only for the
present exigcncics of the war, but
for all time. The boy on the farm
any boy over IL or 16-can do
the blowing. because it docs not
require physical strength. By the
same token, any young woman
can attend to the breaking of
the ground while the men OF the
family are fighting at the front.
To demonstrate how the wo-
man can take the place of the man
in this connection, Miss Frances
Marion Shoop drove a big Emcr-
son-Brantingham bull tractor and
plowcd the field just as easily and
skillfully as the men.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-03-21

Funston to here. Starting from
Camp Funston on Wedncsda,
morning, going to Kansas City
and from there down through
Missouri, Arkansas. Tennessee
Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama
North and South Carolina and
Virginia. Took several hikes in
the big cities of the several states.
The first one was Memphis,
Tenn. Just before we pulled
into Memphis we crossed the Mis-
sissippi river 1t was the first
big river ever crossed. We took
a two hour hike there. The cit
les IN the south are altogether
different from the cities in the
west. II u man looks cross-cyed
at girl down there he is in for
a cleaning. Our next big hike
was at Atlanta, Ga, which is quite
a nice city, but not as nice as
Denver. 1t makes me think of
Golden, all hemmcd in by the
mountains. We will be out of
quarantine tomorrow night, so I
suppose we will take in Newport
News, Taps don't sound here un-
til eleven o'clock. but you have to
be in bed at that time, as the Of
ficer of the day inspccts every
barrack at that time. We go out
on the beach while the tide is low
and pick up oystors. open the
shells and cat an we are tired.
A meal Of oysters which would
cost 75c in Denver. you can get
in any restaurant here for 15c.
Pvt. HOMER A. SMITH,
Co. L, 18th y. S. Inf.
Camp Stuart, Va.
, Newport News, Va.