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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
BARE HEADS TO
HONOR COLONEL
Rock Island Arsenal Workers BY
tho Thousands Show Silent
Reverence for Chief

Thousands of Rock Island arsen-
al workers with barred heads stood
in silent reverence for their de-
parted commandant as n gun caie-
son bearing the casket containing
the remains Of Colonel Leroy T..
HiIlman was borne from the resi-
dence on the arsenal across the
island and thence to the Riverside
cemetery in Moline this afternoon
A semi-military funeral was con
Quoted. Twelve ranking officers
acted as paIIbearers and accompan-
led the casket TO its temporary
resting place in the Riverside
mausoleum.
Arsenal shops closed at 1870. a
half-hour before the funeral SCI
vice, in order that the workers
might take station on either side
of the avenue on which the process
sion was to pass.
Last rites were conducted over
the body by Dean Marmaduke Hare
of Trinity Episcopal cathedral Of
Davenport. Permanent burial is to
be made either in the Arlington
national cemetery at Washington
or at West Point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
ARRANGING GOOD
MOVIE PROGRAMS
FOR 1919 SHOWS

Plans for the entertainment of
the members of the Community
club of Rock Island and the Arsen-
al Workers club of Davenport and
their friends for the coming year
call for an unusually interesting
program of moving pictures.
Billie Burke in Mysterious Miss
Terry" is the first choice of these
clubs, and this famous star will
appear on the screen at the Rock Is
land Community club tomorrow ev-
ening and at the Davenport club on
Thursday evening
During the month Of January, on
the same evening each week, such
attractions as George Cohen in
Seven Keys to Baldpate," William
S. Hart in Tiger Man." and Mar
guerite Clark in "AmaZOns," will be
enjoyed not only by members and
their friends, but by soldiers and
sailors in uniform, as well, who are
always welcome at these entertain
ments. A musical program has
been arranged to accompany these
moving pictures, and this feature in
itself provides a deligraful even
ing's entertainment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31

been sheriff Of Rock Island county
from 1894 to 1888.
Mrs. Hemenway, who before her
marriage was Miss Sylvia Thomas
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. S
Thomas, was born Sept. 20, 1S47, in
fremont, III. Mr.. Hemenway was
/ born in Grand DetouT. Ill, Aug. 80
lS43, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke
Heme nway. When quite young he
enlisted in the army and saw &C
tive service in the Civil war. He
served under his father, Captain L.
Z. HemenWay.
Dec. 81, 1868, Miss Sylvia Thomas
and Fred c. Hemenway were united
in marriage at Hampton, III. Eight
children were born to this union,
three of whom died in infancy. The
living children are: Luke F., Mrs.
c. A Arnold and Mrs. W. E. Caul-
PETER. all of this city, and Miss
Ada j. Hemenway of Washington,
D. c., and Mrs Dwight Bell of
Philadelphia. Pa. There are also
eight grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason
why it is that so many products
that are extensively advertised, all
at once drop out of sight and are
soon forgotten? The reason is
plain-the article did not fulfill the
promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a
medicine. A medicinal preparation
that has real curative value almost
sells itself. as like an endless chain
system the remedy is recommended
by those who have been benefited.
to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, Take
for example Dr. Kilmer'S Swamp
Root, q preparation I have sold for
many years and never hesitate to
recommend, for in almost every
case it shows excellent results, as
many of my customers testify. No
other kidney remedy that L know OF
has so large sale"
According to sworn statements
and verified testimony of thous-
ands who have used the prepara-
ton, the success of DR.. Kilmer' s
Swamp-Root is due to the fact that,
SO MANY peOpIe CldIL4Ib II AuLllllo al
most every wish in overcoming
kidney, liver and bladder ailments,
corrects urinary troubles and neu-
tralizes the uric acid which causes
rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bot
tie of Swamp-Root by parcels post.
Address DR.. Kilmer & Co, Bing-
hamton, y. Y, and enclose 10 cents;
also mention The Rock Island Daily
Argus. Large and medium size bot
ties for sale at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31

church viii meet Friday afternoon
at . o'clock At the home of Mrs.
John Forgy, Eleventh street and
FOrty-secOud avenue.
The Ladies' Aid society Of Spen-
Ger Memorial Methodist church viii
meet Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. W. +. SchEemann at the par
sonage. AS this is the first session
in two months, members are asked
to make a special effort TO attend.
The meeting of Oakleaf camp No.
1895 Royal NeighbOTs, which was TO
have been held Wednesday evening,
has been postponed until Friday ev-
ening Of this week.
The Busy Bee Sewing circle
will meet Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. George CIappeT, 543 Nine
teenth street. Friends are well
come
The members of the Junior
league of the First Methodist
church will meet tomorrow night
at 100 at the home of Mrs J. L.
Freeman. 1921 Twentieth street, for
"A bob party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence f. Smick.
Ills Thirty-ninth street, left this
noon for Bardolph, Ill, to spend a
week with Mr. Smicks parents.
New Years day will be a family re-
union and also Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Smick's wedding anniversary. Con-
ouell and Loren Smick of Center,
Colo, and Louis Smick. who has
just returned from the service, will
be at home. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Smick will visit d week in the
southern part of the state, return
ing home
Lieutenant Raymond Pierson of
New York City is weekend visit
and family at 837 Twenty-first
street
Representative elect l.. l.
Werts of Oquawka was in Rock Is
land today He is getting his per-
sOnal affairs in shape 50 that he
can give the coming session of
the legislature his undivided atten-
ton.
Mrs. A. J. Taylor and daughter.
Miss Margaret, of St Paul, Mimi,
will arrive tonight for a few days
visit with her sisters. the Misses
Ellen and Jennie Taylor. 17l4
Ninth avenue
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Druckmiller,
1407 Fifth avenue, have received
word from their son, Corporal
George Druckmiller, to the effect
that he expects to return to Rock
Island for New Years. He has just
arrived in this country from France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31

AmOo grotto No. 81 will meet in
annual session tomorrow evening at
Masonic temple for the election of
officers Plans for the coming year
will also be made at this time, and
il is important that members be in
attendance.
Ucal lodge, No. COS, I. o. o. F..
will install the officers Thursday
evening, Jan. ?, at the Odd Fellows
hall.
Tom Mclean will be the INSTALL
Ing officer acting as special dis
trict deputy grand master and will
be assisted by the following past
grands:
Peter Mejerley, grand marshal;
d. J. Cleland, grand chaplain;
George Clapper. grand secretary;
Albert Cook, grand financial secre-
tary; Gus Thiermann, grand treas
urer; J. ". Johnson, grand war
den; George Baker, grand guar
dian; p. O. Fisher, grand hearald.
All Odd Fellows are invited to
be present at this meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31

MI. and Mrs. Fred c. Hemenway
are celebrating their golden we'd
ding anniversary today by keeping
open house at the home Of their
daughter, Mrs. c. II. Arnold, 1907
Seventeenth street. that their many
friends may call and greet them on
this happy occasion. There was
open house from ) 20 this after
noon and it Will continue from to
30 tonight. There have been no in
vitatiOns issued and the affair is
,ery informal. The afternoon hours
were spent informally and pleas
autly and for this evening a short
musical program has been arrang-
ed. Vocal numbers will be given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wheelock
Of Moline and Morris T. Wheelock
with Mrs Evelyn Sargent at the
iano, all nieces and nephews of
the bridal couple Of so years ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Hemenway have been
residents Of this city for the past
40 years. Mr.. Hemenway having
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
PRISONER Gets
AWAY FOR Time.
Is Recaptured After Making Es-
cape From Work Gang in Court
House This Morning.

While engaged in cleaning work
in the court house. Gust Horretas,
one of the TRUSTEES at the county
jail. climbed through a basement
window and escaped. He was later
recaptured by the Moline police in
that city.
]. L. Lavanway. court house jan
itor, was in charge OF the gang Of
prisoners OF which Horretas was a
member. Shortly after work began
his morning. Horretas asked per-
mission to leave his task for a few
minutes. This was granted and
Horretas was next seen by court
house employees running past a win
dow on the west side of the court
house.
Notice was Immediately given the
sheriff's forces. The police were
notified and about noon Horretas
was located in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
aeLhQator
At Tho Spencer.


Norma TalmadEes latest Select
picture, Tho Heart OF WotoHl."
Will appear at the Spencer tLaau1
tonight and tomorrow. Miss Tall
madge IS presented IN this picture
by Joseph NJ Schenck. Tho Heart
OF Wetona" was filmed on an Iu-
dian reservation IN California, cHu-
sisting of $50 indians and twenty
log cabins. Tho reservation which
is called IdyIlwild IS situnted Rg
an altitude OF 5000 feet During
tho filming OF this picture Norma
Talmadge lived with her mnthOf
and her sister, Constance, IN %
beautiful bungalow directly ont
side the reservation.
Norma was idolized by tho mn
tives of Idyllwild. They never tired
watching her work or watching hGr
play. Before Bho left the rosgrva-
ton the Indians insisted upon CIV
ing a party IN her honor. A hugo
celebration consisting OF tribal
dances and a barbecue was toud-
cred her. She was made n priu-
cess OF the tribe, tho highest honor
an Indian tribe can bestow on a
woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
COLD WAVE DUE
BY WEDNESDAY

A cold wave is headed for this
section of the state and is due to
arrive by tomorrow morning. &C
cordiLg to local meteorologist ]. M
Sherier of Davenport who late this
afternoon gave out the following
cold wave warning: Cold wave
with the temperature falling to 10
degrees above zero by Wednesday
night; probably some snow. Fresh
north, shifting TO northwest winds.
The warning extends over the
entire state of Iowa and northwest
Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
IOWA WILL FIGHT
ORDERED BOOST
OF EXPRESS RATE

Dies MOines, Iowa, Dec. ii
Iowa s state board OF railroad COM
missioners announced al noon that
it would file an application in dis
trict court here late today for an
injunction restraining the Ameri-
can Railway Express company from
putting into effect in this state the
increased express rates scheduled
to become operative tomorrow. 1t
was said that through previous
agreement similar action was to be
taken by the railroad commission
ers of Nebraska and South Dakota
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
SOCIAL EVENTS

The French class will begin Mon
day evening, Jan. 6, at o'clock at
the i. NJ c. A This class was
postponed over the holidays and it
is hoped that at this next meeting
every member of the class will be
able to attend. The dancing class
Will be resumed next Tuesday
night as usual, the place for II to be
announced later. The Christmas
party that was postponed Will be
held at the end OF the present term.
After this term a class in aesthetic
dancing will be started. There
viii be an advanced class for any
one who has had any gymnasium
work and also a beginners class.
There Will he an afternoon class in
social dancing started soon for
high school girls and girls of that
age.
Military drill Will be resumed
Jan. 9. and every girl is asked to
come provided with pencil and pa
per as Captain kIove has many new
plans for future work. Roll call
VIII be promptly at 100. The place
viii be announced later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
HEAGY CONTINUES
AT HEAD OF BANK

NJ S. Heagy was reelected presi-
dent of the Central Trust & Savings
bank yesterday by members OF the
board of directors in session. Two
new offices were decided on at the
meeting, that of second assistant
cashier and trust officer. X. E.
Swanson and Edward II. Knoll be-
ing elected to fill the respective
places.
Other officers were elected as fol
lows:
Vice-president-H Fl. Cleave-
land.
Vice-president-C. J, Larldn-
Cashier-H. b. SimmOn.
Assistant cashier - l.. M. Cas-
teel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
GRACE LUTHERAN SERVICES

New Years services at Grace Lu-
theran church will be held in the
morning of New Years day at
10:45. On New Years day the Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brandelle will keep
open house from to in the af-
ternoOn. The Augustana Endow-
ment society will be entertained by
Mrs Frank Bengston, 7O5 Thirty
eighth street, in the afternoon of
Thursday, Jan. ?. The Ladies' Aid
society holds its regular monthly
meeting Friday afternoon at 8 at
the home of Mrs. O. V Holmgrain,
Gil Forty-fourth street Refresh
ments will be served by Mesdames
Holmgrain and P J. Johnson. Mem
bers and other friends are invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
LATE BULLETINS

C0nstantinopIe, Dec 3I-(By
the Associated Press "A vol
unteer army and a French
force are advancing from RG-
mania through BeSsarabia to-
ward kieE. the UkTanian cap
ital, according to Il report
from Odessa received here.
London. Dec. 3I.-Fieid Mar
shall Won Hindenburg has tele-
graPhed to German industrial
magnates. saying that he would
support British occupation OF
Berlin. according to a Berlin
dispatch to the Mail under date
o. Saturday.
ConstantinopIe. Dec, 81 (By
the Associated rPeSs. Allied
forces now control the Black
sea coast and the British have
occupied Batoum. which is con-
nected by pipe line with the
oil center OF Baku on the Cas-
plan sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
BURLESON GIVES
PAY INCREASE TO
TELEGRAPH HELP

Washington, Dec. 31.-Increased
wages, effective tomorrow, for en-
ployes of all departments of tele-
graph systems under government
control except employees at mon
functional" Offices and messengers,
were announced today by Postmas-
ter General Burleson. Employees in
service more than a year and a half
get an increase Of 10 per cent and
those employed less than year and
a half, per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
Obituary
IL. Go0rgn nilller.

Mrs George Hitler. -02 Case
street, Davenport, but formerly OF
Rock Island. passed away at Mercy
hospital. Davenport, at 1.l0 last
evening.
Deceased was born IN Oldham,
England, in 1s47. She leaves %
mourn her passing besides the wid-
over. one son, Bernard Of Moline
and four sisters, Mrs. Flora Sui
Ivan at home, Mrs. Nsfl Holt OF
Moline, Mrs. VIII E1hlers OF DayeL-
port, and Mrs. Allen Blair Of Rock
Island. There are also niuo grand
children.
Funeral sorvfces VIII DO held az
the home Wednesday afternoon NJ
2 o'clock Intermeut YIN take
place in Chippiannock cemetery "
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
Ina voca With Miss Trciz.

The Una \oEa club met last night
ne home 81 Miss katherine
s--,4z 1929 Tenth avenue. for the
.,r7,Ia- session The diversion of
~ evening was 500. TWO tables
ing surrounded. The high score
ssror was awarded 70 Miss Flo
Sto1eb-aker and the second trophy
Ssl 10 Miss Edith Burgert The
CONS Of the home were bright with
christmas greens and LestoOus and
sfter the cards had been laid aside
The hostess served d dainty TepasJ.
Miss Edith Burgert will be hostess
n the club in Two weeks. enter
tanning a. her home -4V7 Ahlr-
teenth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
WIGERS REMAINS
LIE IN STATE IN
THE COURT HOUSE

Arrangements were made this aft
ernoOn by Coroner Miller to have
the remains of Sheriff Wigers, slain
by holdups last night, lie in state in
the main corridor of the court house
from 10 to u a N. Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
TO INCREASE STOCK.

Springfield, H., Dec. 3l.-Tho
Farmers Elevator company Of Tay-
lor Ridge, Rock Island county, hlcd
a certificate with the secretary OF
state today to increase its capital
stock from 1000 10 $4,000, Tho
president Of the company is Thorn
as M. DOonan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
Social Announcements.

The Augustana En6owpnent Fund
society viii meet Thursday after
noon. Jan. ,. at the bomel of Mrs.
Frank Beugston. 100 Thirty-eighth
street.
The Missionary AID society OF
Gloria Del United Presbyterian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
Emma LIevens.

Emma Lieyens, aged L year, di0d
at o'clock last night at st. An
thongs hospital following a short
Illness.
Surviving besides tho parents arc
two sisters, Marguerite az homo
end Lena IN Belgium.
Funeral services Will b held az
$3.50 tomorrow morning az tho ST.
Pauls Catholic church. ROY. Ale
fons Van Wyngaert, pastor, viii,
ofhciate. Interment will DO Ia Cal-
vary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31

A joint installation of officers for
the coming year of Rock Island
chapter No 269, O. +. s, and Trio
lodge No 81. A F & a NJ. was
held last night at Corinthian hall
in the Masonic temple. The officers
Of the Eastern Star were installed
first. As the installing officers were
conducted to the east, preceded by
Sergeant Harry Knox carrying the
flag, Carlton G. Taylor sang Land
O. Mine" Six little girls and six
little boys. children Of the officers.
dressed in white and each carrying
a CaTnatiOn formed an aisle from
the altar to the east. through which
the worthy matTon and worthy pa
iron were escorted to their stations.
The little girls then marched TO the
east and handed their flowers to
the worthy matTon. and the little
boys at the same time presented
their flowers to the worthy patron.
During the installation of the wOr-
thy matrOn, Miss Jean Greer sang
Hold Thou NV Hand. y Those in
stalled are:
Worthy matron Mary T. KruIl
Worthy patrGn-Edward l. STRAIT
Worthy patron Edward L. Strate.
associate matron- Lora A. Hill.
ary-Narv F. Kreis.
Treasurer Cora L. Schilljnger.
COnductTess= Jessie Inter.
Associate cOHductTess Josephine
Mace
Ada-Agres Hirst.
Ruth Elizabeth Butt.
Esther Pearl Snyder.
Martha Leta Record.
EIecta Norma KimmeI
Warier-Anua Campbell.
Sentinel John Forbes
Chaplain Myra Arnold
Marshal -AItha Marshall
Organist Ada Krcbs.
The installing officers who were.
May Green, past worthy matron,
installing officer; Y. Blanche Brom-
; lev. past worthy matron. marshal:
johanna Dunaviu. past worthy ma
iron. chaplain. Henry Kramer. sec
rotary. Alba G. Hill, Samuel Spence
and Harry Denecke, escorts. were
each presented with a gift by Lnra
Hill on behalf Of the chapter Ed
" Yard L. Strate presented. on behalf
Of the chapter. a past worthy ma
-ron's jewel to the retiring worthy
matron. Mrs. Altha Marshall, and
also one to Mrs Kate Pardon. a
past worthy matr0n.
Following the installation Of the
Eastern Star officers, the officers Of
Trio lodge were installed as fol-
lows
WorshipfuI master william H.
NOss.
Senior warden Albert Branden-
burg
Junior warden-C. F. Eldred.
Treasurer Henry Kramer
Secretary Clifford l. Hubbard.
Senior deacon Wy lie H. Kelley.
Junior deacon Samuel ?. Bur
CESS.
Senior steward Burton L. Chap
man.
Junior steward Charles E CHn-
denim
Chaplain-N. Barton Sears.
Marshal-CharIes A. Mccartney.
Tyler John Fl briggs.
The retiring worshipful master
was presented with past masters
jewel. the presentation being made
by NJ r. Stevens.
Following both installations
dancing was enjoyed in the ball
room. Whites orchestra furnishing
the music for this as well as the IN
rtaIIati0n The reception commit
tees for both orders were: Davis J..
Sears. George +. Kramer. p. Green
l-walt VI. s. Heaey. Edward B.
Kreis. J. W Houder. s. r. Davis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
G!tXB110fJ

Phone RI. 285. Trefz Express [ o,
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
r. /. Clean Towel Service. Phone
R. l. 4476.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31
SZBYSZkO DEFEATS SAVAGE.

T'1's' T = II II \ Il 7 = ~ = FHIss
Chicago, Dec. 31.-Wladek Sbysz
ho defeated Steve Savage in two
straight falls in a wrestling match
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-31

ANI4TOR BURNED TO DEATH,
Rockville Center, y. Y. Dec. 81
CuthbeTt Mills, aviator in the aerial
mail service, was burned to death
when his aeropIane fell 5000 feet
and caught fire.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-07
WAS one OF BEST
EQUIPPED SHIPS

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE Tus-
cania was a British passenger and
freight steamship of 14.348 tons gross
register. She was built at Glasgow In
1914 and was owned by the Anchor
Line The last report of the Tuscania
was her arrival at an Atlantic port
January II last.
The Tuscania, during her days as a
passenger liner. was one Of the best
equipped vessels in the transatlantic
service. She made her maiden voyage
In February. 1915. and for time was
in the service of the British admiralty.
but later was restored to her owners
for regular sevice
She was 567 feet long. with a 6e-foot
beam, and was equipped to carry $500
passengers in cabin and steerage ac-
Communications. The ship had twin
screws and speed Of about Is knots.
On several occasions since the war be-
gan she was the object of torpedo at
tacks. but managed to escape through
her speed, assisted by defense guns.
For some time the Tuscania has
been under charter to the Cunard line
and she Is the fifth big vessel of the
Cunard company lost since the war
began.
When the Tuscania was first put In
to service her appointments for first
cabin passengers, of whom she could
carry $50, were sumptuous. The pan
cling of her main lounge room was in
olive wood, inlaid with line of syca-
more. The floors were Of polished
oak.
A veranda cafe and gymnasium,
smoking rooms. dining saloons, and a
novel system of heating and ventila-
ton we're features of the new liner.
The first and second class staterooms
were on the bridge deck and shelter
deck amidships and were large in
size and we'll furnished.
1t is probable, however. in view of
the exigencies Of the situation that the
steamer had been stripped Of most Of
her luxurious fittings In order to take
as great a number of troops as possi
BILE on each voyage.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-07
CREW OF 22o MEN
ON LOST TRANSPORT

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-According to
the records of the anchor line he.e the
Tuscania carried a crew OF 220. under
command Of Capt. Peter Mclean, the
majority Of The crew being subjects OF
Great Britain.
The loss Of the Tuscania which
was under charter to the Cunard line
completes the destruction by submar
inc of fleet of five passenger ships
aggregating 57,S1S gross tonnage own
ed by the Anchor line at the beginning
o. the war. The other ships were:
Caledonia, sunk in 1916: Camerania
April Is, 1917; Pennsylvania, May 4
1917, California, Feb. 1917