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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
fcnrnins.

for the good old days wher I could get
hunk of apple pic behind meal OF eggs and
hasn ana sun get away with 4 little cash!
These days. II YOU should one egg and bite
a skinny chicken leg. when YOU tipped the
waiter OTIS no joke) you'd he plumb empty
and dead broke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
The Hint.

How is it that when you're trying 10 write
there is always a line OF conversationalists wait
ing patiently for YOU to quit thinking and go to
chewing lint:
tThe fellow looking over my shoulder has
just gone away)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

Austria stands like rock" says its Pre-
mier. 1t also will sink like one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

Just to give high prices another boost the
circus canker and the Argentine ant, allitera-
tive pests, have laid low the Louisiana orange
crop.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

Tschaikovsky's government in Russia has
been restored to power. 1t may be q good
thing for Russia, but it is hard blow TO the
honest and Woodworking proof reader
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

Washington city is kind in lending her
sleuths to Virginia TO ferret out crime. Yet
without intending to be ungracious, our Of
fcials can hardly refrain from recalling two
Washington episodes. Last winter eighteen
prisoners walked from the city Jail there.
Two were recaptnred, three tired Of wander
Ing and returned and the others roam in
cheerful freedom. In November captive
broke from District Jail van This week he
was discovered in the dark concealment of a
public restaurant, wherein he was cook, and
promptly got out OF a window and away
while the sleuth who sleuthed him was try
ing to identify him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

Having forced nationwide prohibition
upon the country under false prctense, Con-
gress now proposes 10 make consumers pay
the cost OF it, estimated at something like
loss of $2,00o,0O0,000 in revenue, by inn
posing consumption taxes on coffee, sugar,
tea and other breakfast-tabe necessities, as
ii the cost of living had not already become
an almost unbearable burden. AS the weight
OF these Prospective taxes comes to be in
creasingly felt, it is not likely that the masses
will be enraptured with the quality of states
manship that committed the unpard ona BILE
folly OF loading this extra burden on them.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14
Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.

Il ain got TO cussin' woman nor
4 weepn map, said Charcoal Eph, runlina-
lively. but hit do make dis oil man love
EN- UP when baby cry. Try a pickle, Aistah
Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

II the Crown Prince is a chip Of the old
block the Ftor boob had better look out for
squirrels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

Mercy is one Of the qualities that has been
lost in the shuttle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

Happiness, VIC remark again, comes only from
the inside
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

TELEPHONE: Randolph l..
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with MI depart
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ADDRESS ALI. COMMUSICA-
TIONS to The Times DIS
patch, nnd not 10 individuals.
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BRASCH OFFICES: WASH
inxton, I4l0 New York Ave-
nue.; New York City. Fifth
Avenue Building; Chicago.
Peoples Gas BuiidinE
Philadelphia, Colonial Trust
Builtting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-14

PUNISHED every In chs at 10 sonth Isnfa
Street. Richn,ond Va. BY The Times Dispateh iun
iishing Co., Inc. Charles r. Hasbrook. Editor aho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
CARES FOR her
BROTHER DEAD
Mrs. AbrahamSOn Goes to Aid Swe-
dona Man. Contracts Spanish
Flu. Which Proves Fatal

Mrs. Gust Abrahamson, 1911
Fifth-and-a-half avenue, died at
o'clock this morning at st. An
thongs hospital after a two weeks
illness of pneumonia following in
fiuenza She contracted the dis
ease from nursing her brother,
Enoch Redeem. of Swedona, Ill.
who died Tuesday evening.
Mrs. AbrahamsOn, nee Miss Hat
tie Redeem, was born Oct. %, 1889,
at SwedOna, Ill She spent her
girIhOOd days in Swedona and came
10 this city Il years ago. She was
united in marriage with Gust Abra-
hanson in Swedona Is years ago
and took up her residence here i'm
mediately after.
Those beside her husband she
leaves to mourn are her mother,
Mrs. Charles Redeem of Swedona ;
one brother. Fred Redeem, of this
city. and five sisters: Miss Esther,
Mrs Anna Hoover, Mrs. Fred
Coyne. all Of this city: Mrs. Ar
thur Hughes Of East Moline. Mrs.
J. c. Mcdowell of Chicago and Mrs.
Otto Brasmer Of Sherrard, Ill.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed. but there probably
will be a double funeral and will
be held Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
CAR MEN RAISE
HEARING DEC.9
Officials and Employees OF Tri-City
Railway Company Advised Of
Boards "Trial List

Information has reached street
car men and Tri-City Railway com
pany officials that the question OF
raising the wages of the street car
men will be taken up by the ma
tional war labor board Dec. 9 at
Springfield. Previous plans of the
national body were to begin on the
proposition Dec. 2. The new plan
postpones the hearing one week.
Involved in the hearing are the
following companies:
Tri-City Railway company of Illi-
nois.
Tri-City Railway company OF
Iowa
Iowa, Moline. Rock Island &
Eastern Traction company.
Clinton, Davenport & Muscatine
Railway company.
Representatives of both the en-
ployers and employees are expected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
BOOZE Arrives
IN LARGE LOTS
Claim 2.IG0 Gallons Whisky is Sent
Daily 90 Pro7rictors OF Road
Stations.

Twe7tv-oue hundred gallons of
whisky is said 90 be the average
daily shipment into Rock Island
county. that quantity having been
u-rcaGeG from q Rock Island lines
train at Carbon CliG yesterday
shortly after noon.
Projectors Of the I'VE gallon
houses established in South Moline
township are said 10 be the sole
pErchaSa Wagons. auto trucks
and even pleasure cars are pressed
into service in carrying the liquor
from the station 10 the place OF
sale
Make money while the markings
good" IS evidently the slogan Of
the nve-rarlon men. Their stocks
are kept rcpleuished day by day
ard tie business being done by
them is said 10 increase rapidly
Service ON The Rock Island lines
IS temporarily tied up while the
whisky is being uuloadet. NO less
than 20 minutes were spent by the
freight crew Cf No 9 on the rOai
YESTERDAY in removing the valued
wet goods from the baggage car 20
thc platform OF the Carbon Cliff
station
whsle the weekly sales of the
fve-gaIlon men do not begin to
compare with the total OF sales
made in Rock Island and Moline
before local option was effective,
& considerable amount Of whisky
E-l other liquor is being consumed
b. Rock Island county residents
Rock Island county will lose its
fvl gallon establishments only
whom Inc United States passes over
90 The bone dry" column III 1913
Business at the places is said 10
he TOO great for any Of the men en-
gaEed in the work to stop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
Grotto THANKSGIVING Party.

The THANKSGIVING party SPONSOR
ed by the Amoo grotto, given last
night proved to be as great sue
cess as all grotto affairs are re-
puted to be- About SIS couples at
tended and enjoyed an evening or
dancing to the excellent program
given by Whites orchestra. 1t was
announced last night that the grot-
to would sponsor a large dinner
dance for New Years eve. An ex-
cellent program is being arranged
for that occasion. The committee
in charge of the party last night
was composed of: Fred Burgert,
chairman, Walter Oberg, A. o. Hat
trem, Earl Strupp, n. B. Goslina
and r. j. Hurd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28

At the meeting of the Christian
Endeavor society of the Broadway
Presbyterian church Tuesday even
ing at the home of the Misses
Ruth, Clara and Pansy Blakemore,
S38 Twenty-third street. extensive
plans were made for a social TO be
held Dec IA at the home of Miss
EvaIine Barchman, sos Thirty
ninth street According to presen.
plans, this affair will be made very
attractive and a number of soldiers
from the arsenal will be special
guests. Several other matters OF
business were discussed and the
evening was closed with a social
hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
Obituary
III. Ben 4. Stenhens.

Mrs Ida Maud Stephens, 1907
Eleventh street died at St An
thongs hospital yesterday morning.
MIS- Stephens had been i'll a week
with pneumonia following an attack
o. Spanish influenza. She was born
fl Shreveport. La, June %, 1876.
Mrs Stephens was an active mem
Der OF the Second Christian church.
Surviving her are the widOwer,
one son, Ben A, Jr., at Camp Sher-
man. Ohio and two sisters, Mrs. A
a. Leverett and Mrs. J. A. Bradley,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
Thanksgiving Eve Concert.

Thanksgiving Eve Concert.
The program given last night at
the Thanksgiving concert at the
Central Presbyterian church was as
follows:
Piano sOlO-Mrs. A. R Wallin.
Vocal solo-Miss Rosabelle Stew
art.
Instrumental trio-The Misses
Soady and Martha RidelL
Vocal s0lo-Rev. ID. A. Johnson.
Organ seIection-Miss Katherine
Gest.
Reading-Mrs. Walter Murphy.
Offertory, pastoral-Miss Gest.
Instrumental trio.
Reading Miss Marie Burgert
Vocal solo-Miss Gladys Malm-
rose.
meriCa"-Audience
This is the first affair of this
kind given, but it is hoped that it
will be an annual event hereafter
st. GATHERINGS Guild Meets.
Mrs. Nina Brown entertained the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
Trinity Guild at Parish House.

Trinity guild Of Trinity Episco-
pal church met yesterday after
noon at the parish house for the
regular business session The aft
ernoon was spent in making plans
for the sale and luncheon which
will be held at the parish house
Dec. IL AS the plans now are
luncheon will be served at noon
and the sale will be conducted
throughout the day. The guild will
meet next Wednesday at the parish
house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
RNner.YanderYOOrt.

Miss Margaret Vandervoort and
Fay n. Boper, both of Edgington,
were united in marriage yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the par
sonage of the First Baptist church,
Rev. J. Clark Granger officiating.
The only witnesses were Mr.. and
Mrs. Wayne Elliott and the groom s
mother, all of Edgington. The
groom is prosperous young farm
er and the couple will reside on
his farm near Edgington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
EaShti Ceremonial.

The fall ceremonial of Vashti
shrine No. %. White Shrine of
Jerusalem, was held last night at
the Masonic temple. The business
meeting was held in the afternoon
at o'clock Dinner was served at
6 O'Clock in the banquet room of
the temple which was gayly decor
ated with shaggy yellow chrysan-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
HELD
ON THE CHARGE or
CRIMINAL LIRF7

Harry NJ Hamilton Of Da,.-
port, under Indictment ~ 4.
Scott county grand jury for er,-
inal libel, was arrested TODAY go
placed under 1000 bonds rb.,.
is based on a story he. AZ sf,,.-
Of the Rock Island Newg Ia ~,
to have written concerning a Mr.
and Mrs. Curtis. first names MOI,
given also residents Of Dayenpor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28

members of St GATHERINGS guild
of Trinity Episcopal church last
night at her home, 1890 First ave
nue. The evening was spent in fin
ishing the garments for the mis-
sionary box which will be sent as
soon as completed to a mission
school in North Carolina. After the
work had been completed the host
ess served light refreshments and
a social hour was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
WEATHER HALTS
ANNUAL BATTLE
OF HIGH TEAMS

Inclement weather today was the
cause of the postponement of the
annual Davenport and Moline high
school grid clash, scheduled to be
played in Moline this afternoon.
The battle will be waged by the
high lads Saturday, officials of both
schools announce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28

themums. There were about 200
in attendance. After the dinner a
class of SO candidates was initial
ed. During the course of the ev-
ening, Mrs. Harry Knox presented
the shrine with a $50 Liberty bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28

both OF Shreveport. La Funeral
services will be held at the Second
Christian church at 10 O'Clock Sat
urday morning. Rev. W. 3. Slime
officiating. lnterment will take
place in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28

to be present when the hearing be-
gins. at 10 o'clock. in the Southern
building at the capital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
PRISONERS ARE
GIVEN GENUINE
THANKS" FEAST

Thanksgiving day will not pass
unnOticed at the county jail.
Announcement this morning dis
closed that the AZ prisoners in
carcerated at the county's ex-
pense are to celebrate Turkey day
in the usual way via a big dinner
on the order Of the kind that
mother use dto prepare.
The menu arranged for the Jail
inmates is a most appetizing one.
Here it is:
Roast goose and dressing, mashed
potatoes and gravy. pickles and
salad, mince pie and apples,-and
ample rations. What more could
be desired? The old adage that
every cloud has a silver lining
seems to hold good for the jail
birds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28

This Is special week in fancy
goods. infants wear, yarns, Gloves
and ribbons at McCabes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
TAKES OWN LIFE;
REASON UNKNOWN

George Nelson, employed as a
carpenter on the United States
housing project in Rock Island. was
advised this morning that his wife
had committed suicide at her home
in Chicago. No details are given.
This is special week in fancy
goods, infants wear yarns. gloves
and ribbons at McCabes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
Funeral Of Mrs. Arthur Seaverns.

! UHFTdI OF MIS-. ATINUT 1tiLF IT FINs
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Arthur Seaverns, 1917 Fifth avenue.
will be conducted at the home at
o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev.
: F. J. Rolf, pastor Of the Evangeh-
cal Church of Peace, will Oficiate.
Interment will be in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-28
Miss Carrie Wehh.

Miss Carrie Webb. 1873 Twenty
first avenue, died at $50 this morn
ing at St Anthony's hospital after
a short illness Of Spanish infiuen-
"a which developed into pneumo-
MIA
she was born in Remington, Eng
land. Dec %, 1864 Her parents
died during her early childhood and
she was adopted into the family of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gunstone, grand
parents of Mrs. Arthur a Burt Of
this city. Miss Webb made her
home with her foster-parents until
20 years ago, when she came to
Rock Island and entered the en-
plOy OF the Modern Woodmen Of
America.
Funeral services are to be held
at the home of Mrs. Burt, 929 Sew
enteeuth street, at 2 o'clock Friday
afternoon. Rev. Samuel Van Pelt.
pastor of the First Methodist
church, will oficiate. Interment
will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
Buy Bonds Saturday-~Do II EARLY.
Twenty-Five Years Ago :
From the Register


John Armstrong of DeSmet. has
been elected to the position on the
state fair board which has so long
been held by Hon. Chas. Keith.
Col. Paul butcher. Lieut.. and Mrs.
n. ). Frost, went to Aberdeen this
week to be present at the dedication
of the South Dakota Grain Palace.
Gov. sheldon and his staff will be
guests at the dedication.
Clear Lake Advocate-Court Ste
no2rapher W. NJ. Cheever and f.. l..
Spurling were in town last week look
ing after State Fair matters. The
gentlemen favored this Office with a
short call. Mr.. Cheever happened 70
have with him the butcher knife
which was used by N. II. Thompson,
the Arlington murderer. 1t is "A very
common knife in appearance, but its
grim history makes it a valuable curl
osity.
An order has been issued changing
the Second to the First Regiment
South Dakota National Guard with
Thos. II. Ruth as its colonel. Cap
tain p. G.. Murphy of this city. is pro
NOTED to major. These changes be
came necessary in the reorganization
Of the state militia. The college bat
Ia on will be added to the companies
now enlisted and a great effort will
be put forth to put the whole regi-
ment on its former footing.
Count j. Rostovtzof of the Imperial
Court of st. Petersburg, Russia, and
delegate Of the department of agri-
culture of hat country to the Column
bian Exposition. arrived in Bookings
on Saturday evenings belated train in
company with Mr.. II. w. Pearson, of
Liverpool, England, the commissioner
in charge of the agricultural exhibits
at the fair, of all Great Britain. The
lateness Of the hour precluded any
thing like a public reception of the
distinguished visitors but they were
met at the depot by the mayor and
First Regiment Band and were escort
Cu " ilC JOludH IlOICl WHcIt every
thing was done for their comfort.
Sunday forenoon they were taken for
a drive eel the city and viewed the
surrounding cOuntI? In the afternoon
in company with President McLouth
and some of the professors they were
shown through the Agricultural Col
lege in which they became much in
terested. At four o'clock a .uiet and
informal dinner was given at the Jor-
dan Hotel. The only thing that
marked it out Of the ordinary dinner
at that popular hostelry was the hour
and music furnished by Halstead's
orchestra. Monday morning the dis
tinguished party were again driven to
the college grounds for a review OF
the band and college militia. The
party left Monday night to visit vari-
Gus other cities of the country.
Get Ready For The ith Liberty Loan
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The Parent Teachers Association
held its first meeting of the school
year in the departmental school build
ing Friday, September 20. There was
q very good attendance both of teach
erS n of parents. The following
program was given: "Old Glory"
Boys Glee Club: Better Schools for
Bookings w. NJ. Cheever; Solo,
Miss JOY Morton; Better Schools for
Bookings" Prof. S. E. Hargis: Read
ing, Miss Ruby Olson; Better Schools
for Bookings" Mrs. Countermine;
Solo, Mrs. /. b. Johnson. Mrs. Ros-
kie, the president, gave a short ad
dress, setting forth the aims of the
association. and the plans for the en-
suing year. A social hour followed.
The High School Athletic Associa-
ton had a short meeting Thursday
after school. and elected officers to
Julian Claven was chosen president
and Harold Enrigh', vice-president.
The secretary and treasurer, William
Mast and Herbert Cheever, who were
elected at the close of school in the
spring, will continue in office during
the year.
The school has equipment for volley
ball, for the high school girls, and
Miss Greer has consented to teach
them the game. Friday afternoon a
meeting was held for the girls inter
ested in athletics and arrangements
we're made for classes.
Since Captain Simonson has re-
turned to school the boys ave been
out practicing nearly every evening
on the school grounds. At present
Harold Hoover, captain of the 1917
football team at the college. is their
coach. Rev. Paul Roberts has been
assisting also. No very definite ar
rangements have been made, how
ever. in regard to coach or games.
Three hundred and twenty pounds
of pits were collected last week. Miss
Schlosser's class, having collected
44A pounds. ranked first, n Miss
Ulrick's class ranked second with 80
pounds. The entire departmental
school gathered 54A pounds. The
other classes all did very well.
The Sophomore class has organized
with the following students as Off
GERS: President, Marjorie Cole; vice
president, Leon Pultz; secretary and
treasurer, MILFORD Matson. MISS
Greer was chosen as the class advisor.
The Juniors elected their oficers
Tuesday noon: President, Ruby o.
son; vice-president, Frances Forsee;
secretary and treasurer. William Nor
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26

My Sammy Girl, the latest military
comedy from the pen of the prolific
writer, Lem b. Parker, deals with a
subject familiar to us all. The story
of the play is one of intense interest
and has been handled by the author
in a truly masterful manner One is
never permitted to wander one instant
from the subject in hand. Through
out the action of the play musical
numbers, the kind that make you
leave the theater whistling them, have
been ~interspersed and these same
numbers are emphasized by an excep-
tionally large, beautiful and clever
chorus. in fact Mr.. Parker has the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
Get Ready For The ith Liberty Loan
NEWSPAPERS NECESSARY

If the common people Of Russia
could read the American newspapers
for two weeks, there wouldn't be much
bribe-taking and traitorous bolsheviki.
But they are in their present state
because they don't read any papers
that are reliable. The present condi-
ton in Russia is sufficien justiica-
ton for the course of the war board
in declaring "A newspaper n of the
essential industries in time of war.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-09-26
Get Read, For The 18th Liberty Loan
RED CROSS LINEN SHOWER

The first week in October will be
shower week for the County Red
Cross chapter. The Red Cross com
missioner for France has cabled that
the hospitals are in urgent need of
the following supplies: 1250.OO0 bath
towels, $500, 600 hand towels. 1.750.O 0O
handkerchiefs, 125,000 napkins, 900
600 sheets. 1t is exceedingly difficult
to secure these articles in large
quantities in the open market at any
reasonable price today, and it has
been decided to adopt a plan known
as the Linen Shower" That is to
ask each family to contribute one ar
ticle or a set of articles from their
household stock.
Things to Remember: The article
wanted should be new. or substar
rather than fine texture. Sheets
should be Of heavy unbleached mus
lin, finished with two-inch hem at the
top and one-inch hem at the bottom
All articles whether old or new must
be Numbered. All articles must be
delivered at chapter or branch head.
quarters during the week commenc-
ing September 30.
Bookings Allotment: 125 bath
towels, 19X3S, $50 hand towels, 1Sx30,
20 sheets, 64x102, 200 handkerchiefs
1Sy1S TX Xxi 14y14
MI IN llo.4x- L Am L. La. Go4 Ill.,.