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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
THREE COMRADES
KILLED IN FALL;
HOME BOY LIVES

To fall 500 feet through space
in a giant bombing seaplane con-
tanning four companions, three OF
whom were killed, and live, practi-
cally unscathed, to tell the tale, is
the experience of T. Clifford Whis-
Ter, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
p. whistler, 1909 FOrty-third street.
whistler enlisted in the navy
early last summer at the Great
Lakes naval training station. While
there he completed, with high
honors, a course in mechanics and
naval engineering. When the in
fluenza was prevalent at the en-
campment he contracted the disease
but recovered He at once volun-
teered for duty at st. Petersburg,
Fla, as a gunnery engineer in the
naval air service; was accepted,
and began his training Immediately
at the Florida naval station.
When he was allowed to return
home on a furIough he had sue
cessfuly completed 129 hours of
flying as a gunnery engineer. Dur
ing this period he has had only one
narrow escape from death. This
five of a huge bombing seaplane,
composed of a mechanician, pilot,
student pilot and radio operator.
he assembled for a trial spin. The
student pilot was operating the
ship" when upon striking an air
pocket, 500 feet up, he lost control
and, one wing crumpled, side
slipped" or crashed into the bay.
He, his instructor and the mechan-
ician in the forward cockpit were
killed, the former two drowned,
the latter sustaining a broken neck.
Together with the radio operator,
Whistler was hurled into the water,
but escaped from their straps and
swan to the pontoons to which
they chung until rescued. Each
sustained only severe Earring.
The twin engines of the plane tore
loose from their beds and sank to
the bottom when the machine
struck the water. Both were re-
covered, however.
whistler returned to st. Peters
burg last night following his fur
Tough spent with his parents here.
He has no knowledge as to when he
will be mustered out, it being
probable that he will be retained
in the service until spring or fall
of next year. Previous to his en-
listment, whistler was employed as
craftsman in the tractor depart
ment of the Velie Motor company of
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Ira Slater.

Ira Slater, aged 80 years, died at
7:40 last night at the home OF his
mother, Mrs. James Slater, S21
Twelfth street, following a four
days illness Of infuenza-pneu-
monia He was born at Moscow,
Iowa, May II, 1885. Eighteen years
ago he came to Rock Island where
he had resided with his parents
since
Surviving besides the mother are
two brothers, Frank and Louis at
home, and five sisters, Mrs. Perry
Reed Mrs. William Bergsten, Mrs.
Edward Meek and Mrs. Fred Pom
eroy all of Rock Island, Mrs. J.
Smedley Of Chicago and Mrs. Albert
La Sam of Hamilton, Ohio.
Services will be conducted over
the body at the home at , O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon. Rev. F. j.
Rolf, pastor OF the Evangelical
Church of Peace will have charge
at the ceremonies. Interment will
be in Chippiannocb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Caroline Rind.

Word was received in the city to-
day by Mr.. and Mrs. George W
Rind. 1900 Sixth avenue, of the
death of their only daughter. Caro-
line, aged IS, at Aurora, III. The
end came at O'Clock last evening
following a brief illness of influen-
Za-pneumonia-
Caroline Rind was born in Cedar
Rapids. Nov. 20, 1900, and moved to
Rock Island with the family two
years later.
Surviving besides the parents in
this city, is one brother, Allen, of
Rock Island One brother, George
and a sister, Margaret preceded
her in death. Funeral arrange
melts have not been completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
DIES AS ENEMY
MINE EXPLODES

A German mine placed IN Fran.
caused the death Of Byron 49,
on Nov. 20. a former Rock Isi.s4
resident, according 10 word yseel,
ed today by friends Of the lsg.
brother
Lerch enlisted from ROCK rsl,.s
in April. 1917. at the very oufbrsat
OF war between this country 80
Germany lie was nrst I'm trainlr-
at Camp Dodge and later IN Tsys'
His parents reside at Chester p.
and are former Rock ISLANDERS
Al the time he left Lercb M.
employed a. Rock Island arss,,T
lie was a splendid young man an5
was well known by members NJ nv
South Park Presbyterian cbur,s
being a teacher lu the suBdsg
school before beginning his mTi
tary career.
BescOhOl ask BeardgIev'q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

The Womcu's Missionary society
OF tie First Baptist church will
meet tomorrow afternoon ar the
home Of Mrs. John Titleriugt0n
72S Fourteenth au4-a-half street
The meeting viii open at 2.45 with
Mrs. Kate Eye as leader
Tile social meeting Of the South
Park Intermediate Christian In
deav0r society which was 70 have
been held Friday evening mas been
called off.
The monthly business meeting
Of tile Covenant bible class Of the
First Methodist church. which was
10 have been held tonight AZ the
home Of Mrs J r.. Nitjer, has been
postponed Indefinitely because Of
the prevalence Of the influenza
Tile meeting OF the Central La
dies Bible class Of Central Presby-
ter5au church. which was TO have
been held tomorrow, has been
postponed indefinitely because or
the flu condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Second Christian Ladies' Aid.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the
Second Christian church met yes
terdav afternoon at the church and
tire time was spent in knotung com
forters and sewing carpet rags.
The afternoon was enjoyed as The
ladies visited and chatted as they
worked. After a large amount OF
work had been completed lunch was
served by Nezdames Herbert Cook,
Bradley and Brown. The next meet
ing Of the society viii be next Wed
nesday at the home OF Mrs. W. B.
slime. HOS Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

almost point blank range. The
negro ran from the scene and es-
capped without injury.
The murder and shooting affair
of last night has again brought the
matter OF police protection before
the city commissioners.
Commissioner John II. Liedtke
said today that he has obtained an
efficient man who mas been on the
police force before and who Will
again take up police duties. The
name OF the new officer was with
held as it will be several days be
fore he joins the force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Teachers Plan for Christmas.

The regular monthly conference
of the Sunday school teachers OF
the First Baptist church was held
last evening at the church. Sup
per was served at 8 o'clock with
covers laid for u. After the sup
per hour W. E. Caulpetzer took
charge Of the meeting and the
evening was spent in making plans
for the Christmas work and the
Christmas entertainment. This en-
tertainment will be given the even
ing OF the Monday before Christ
mas, Dec. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
HILLSDALE LAD is
DEAD IN ENGLAND
Especial to The Argus

Hillsdale, Ill, Dec. civilian
Adams, Hillsdale farm hand, sent
overseas with the American. expe-
dictionary forces, died Oct. in Eng
land of pneumonia. His name APP
pears in tOday's casualty lists.
Word of his passing has also come
from the Red Cross to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Adams. He has
been buried in the Morn Hill, Eng
land. cemetery. Besides the par
ents two brothers, James and Ken
NTH, and one sister, Sarah, survive
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Nola Connor, proprietor of
the c. & c. beauty shop. Best
building, is seriously i'll of pneu-
monia at her home, 2126 Ripley
street, Davenport.
Mrs. Carl Ed of Chicago is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
S. Schwack, 1884 Fifth avenue. She
had been in attendance at the fun
eral of her grandmother, Mrs.
Blank, at Walcott, Iowa. She will
return 10 Chicago Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
START AT ONCE
IN WINDING UP
AUGIE S. A. T. c.

Preliminary work in preparing
for the rehabilitation Of the S. A.
T. c. at Augustana was started 90
day. Actual dismissal OF the men
from army service is TO be started
on the arrival OF an army surgeon.
who Is expected within a day or
so. II will take two days to COM
plete the discharge work, officers
at the college estimate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

The plans regarding the annual
sale and supper given by the La
dies, AID society OF the First Bap-
INST church have been somewhat
altered Because OF the flu condI-
ton at present il was thought best
TO postpone the supper until a later
date and hold the sale on Decem-
Der 10. Instead of the supper a
luncheon viii be served during
the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

his home near Milan following a
short illness of influenza-pneu-
monia.
Edward V. Daxon was born April
5, 1873. Surviving besides the
widow are three children, Mary.
Margaret. and Bernard. Short fun
eral services over the remains will
be held tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock at St. Joseph's Catholic
church at Presumption. Interment
will be at that place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Ladies' Sewing Circle.

Mrs. Catherine kreplin, 1923
Thirty-secOnd street, was hostess
yesterday afternoon 10 the Ladies
Sewing circle Of InmanueTs Luth-
eran church. There was a short
business session at which time the
regular business was transacted.
This was followed by delightful re-
freshments and a social hour. The
circle was invited to meet Jan. S
with Mrs. Gus LOhse, 1895 Thir-
LseuJh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Funeral OF John NOBLE.

Short services were held over
the remains of John MOlle, aged
about 55 years, at the Moeller IN
dertaking parlors today Inter
ment was in Chippiannock. The
body OF Molle was held at MOeiler's
for several days pending word or
arrival of friends or relatives
None could be located.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

The members OF St GATHERINGS
guild of Trinity Episcopal church
met last evening at the parish
house and packed a box Tor d mis-
sion. This box viii contain one
useful and one joyful gift for each
boy and girl and will be sent to the
mountain children OF Canton, y. {.
After the box was completed, re
freshments were served and the re-
mainder of the evening was spent
informally with music and games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

The bazar which was to have
been given tomorrow by the Ladies
Aid society OF Oak Grove PTesby-
terrain church at the church has
been postponed for the present
The postponement is due TO the
flu condition and illness among the
ma...rs 81 the society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Y. w. c. A. NOTES

Vesper services will be held Sun
day afternoon al O'Clock at the
Y W. c. association residence.
Mrs. \. p. Tucker, the house sec
rotary, will be III charge OF the
program and will give an address.
There viii be special music but no
further arrangements have yet
been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

Trinity guild of Trinity Episcopal
church met yesterday afternoon NJ
the parish house. The afternoon
was devoted 10 making plans for
the sale and luncheon which viii
be sponsored by the guild, and held
Wednesday. Dec. H. y good lunch
con Will be served at noon and the
sale of aprons. fancy work and
candy VIII continue through the
afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Obituary


Funeral services over the re-
mains of Algert Anker Will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 1880 at the
home. 1906 Seventh avenue, and at
g o'clock at the Grace Lutheran
church.
Rev. DR.. Andreen. president of
Augustana college, will Officiate,
assisted by Rev. l. o. Nothstein,
former pastor of Grace Lutheran
church Pail bearers are: Rev. o.
Y. Holmgrain, Rev. c. J. BengstOn,
Professor c. L. Esbjorn, Professor
C. W. FOss, Professor L. y. Killing,
and Professor ". Z. Cederberg. In
terment will be in Chippiannock.
Give SOmmers.
Give SOmmers, 16 years old,
passed away yesterday at the home,
1903 Twenty-fifth street, following
two weeks illness of bronchial
pneumonia Just three weeks ago
the Sommers family located in this
city coming from Iowa City, Iowa,
both the deceased and his father,
Fred Sommers, being employed on
the arsenal.
Surviving besides the parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sommers. are
three small brothers, Carlos,
Claude and Vance The remains
were shipped today TO the former
home at Iowa City for interment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

New York. Dec. The federal
ton Of stock exchange collateral
margins 10 the former rate Of 20
per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

This is special week in silks,
dress goods, wash goods. laces and
embrcideries at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
In The Lodges

Mrs. Nellie Wheeler was elected
oracle of Oakleaf camp of the Roy
al Neighbors of America at the
meeting and election OF officers OF
that camp last night at their hall
The other officers chosen are:
Vice oracle 49, Mrs. Augusta Al
berry.
Past oracle-Mrs Mae Alberry.
Chancellor - Mrs. Anna Hokin-
son.
Recorder - Mrs. Elizabeth Bau-
mann.
Receiver-Mrs. Charlotte Schafer.
MarshaI-Mrs Marie Webb.
Inner sentinel-Mrs MIME Lewis
Outer senunel-Mrs. Alvina Bau-
mann
Pianist-Mrs Eta forenoon
Physician-Dr Eta Petrie.
Managers - Mrs. Sophie Olson,
Mrs Alice Strayer and Mrs. Eliza
Hawley.
There also was a large class
adoption at the meeting last night
District Deputy Mrs. Sadie Welty
was present.
The ladies' so<ety of Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen and
( Engineers met yesterday afternoon
at Engineers hall. Thirtieth street,
for the annual meeting and election
of officers. Those elected for the
f year are:
/ President-Ars. Addie Smith.
Vice president Mrs. Mary Shon-
ing.
/ Secretary Maud Bateman.
& Collector Mrs. Rose Hargis.
( Treasurer Mary ShOning.
] Chaplain Addie Fairman.
/ Warden-Mrs Rose Hargis-
/ Conductor-M Christina Van
! HOOrebeke.
. Inner guardians. Mary Shoning.
( Outer guard Mrs. Christina Van
/ HoOrebeke.
/ Delegate Addie Smith; al
4 ternate, Mrs. Rose Hargis.
The board of directors Of the
. Royal Neighbors of America went
1 into executive session this morning.
: The regular routine of business Oc-
cupied the entire meeting. The SEES
sion viii last the greater part Of
the week.
A large class was initiated at the
I ceremonial of Amoo grotto held last
night at the Masonic temple. This
class makes a membership in
Amoo grottO close to 200. There
were between seven and eight hun
dred visitors from various grottOs
: present at the ceremonial last night
Aside from the work a band con-
/ cert in front Of the temple was the
only feature of the evening, the
banquet, etc, having been cancelled
! because of the present flu cOndi-
ton and in conformity to a con-
( servation food program.
Forget Me-Not lodge No. 266. Aux
/ Hilary to Brotherhood of Railway
| Trainmen. elected the following Of
/ fcers al its session yesterday:
/ Past president-Minnie Nelson.
I resideut-Jennie L. SWisher.
Vice president Barr.
/ Secretary Katherine Miller.
! Treasurer-Ma Z. Smith.
reSS-Anna Mathews.
haplain-Maud AndertOn.
{ Warden-AIice Monroe
Inside guard-Mary Darling.
Outside guard-Matilda Bishop.
eIegate-Jennie L. Swisher.
Alternate Mary +. Ehman.
! The annual meeting and election
/ of officers of Booster camp, 13.443,
4 NJ W. A, was held last night.
/ Those elected for the year 1919 are
Past consuI-Charles H. Bleuer.
/ Consul-Edward Geer.
Advisor-W. B. Hume
! Banker-E. E. Potter.
Clerk-C. T. Harris.
Escort-C. T. Newton.
George Z. GarIock
/ Sentry-A. Eastland.
Trustee, three years-Harry
Hunter.
Trustee. to fill vacancy for one
/ year-C. Fl. Darnacher.
These officers will be installed at
| the meeting Of Jan S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

This is special week in silks.
dress goods, wash goods, iaces and
embroideries at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
Edward V. DaxOn.

Inward V Daxon, As years old.
expired at 1890 this morning at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

This is special week in silks,
dress goods. wash goods, laces and
embroiderie5 at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
WILL PAY Russ DEBTS.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The all
Russian government at Omsk an
nounced it will execute all Russian
liabilities except those contracted
by bolsheviki.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

This is special week in silks,
dress goods, wash goods. laces and
emDroideries at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

This is special week in silks,
dress goods. wash goods. laces anG
embroiderieS at McCabe'S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05
GREECE GIVEN CREDIT.

Washington. Dec. Greece was
given q second credit amounting TO
ga, 764 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

Bescohol-ask Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-05

Bescohol ask Beardsley's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27
START NEW BOOK
SELLING SYSTEM
AT HIGH SCHOOL

The board of education has
taken over the handling of the
text books, which are used in the
public school grades. This is a
new plan decided upon this year.
Formerly it was the custom for
children to find out the first day at
school what books they needed and
then often they neglected purchas-
ing them for several days or a
week. This necessarily delayed the
work, as the teacher was handi-
capped for lack of books with
which to work.
The new plan provides against
this delay, and also supplies the
books to the children at a much
smaller prize. A book which for
merly cost rs cents will cost about
SO cents now. All the school sup
plies are bought through. the deal
ers, and are sold at cost, plus the
price OF transportation. and carriage.
For the first two weeks of school
the books will be handled by the
principals of the respective schools
and after that they win be taken to
the high school, where a place has
been provided for this purpose.
A central book store has been fit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27
DOCTORS GIVE
REASONS FOR
SPRING fever
Explain Its Real Meaning.

THE name Spring Fever" said
well known physician in CONVERSE
ton the other day, ''is a misnomer,
and is largely a figure of speech
used to describe the peculiar lassi-
tude, that so many people complain
of at the expiration ,of our winter
months. 1t is a physiological con-
dition well known to the medical
profession, and is not a fever at all,
but a general letting down of ma
lures forces, particularly the nerv-
Gus centers, due to the deficiency
Of iron and PHOSPHORUS both of
which are absolutely necessary for
the maintenance Of bodily vigor.
"Of course" he continued, the
excessive meat eating, the loss of
green vegetables and of oxygen, of
which there Is so little in the aver
age heated house, all play their
part. The result is that nature is
calling for an increased output of
the vital forces during the winter
months, and this demand means
moro PHOSPHORUS and iron, For
II is these two potent remedies COM
bined, which are natures armament
In her defensive warfare. With the
advent OF warm weather, the pores
act more freely and the heart slows
up and that peculiar iassitude
which we call Spring Fever is man
Tested.
"And the remedy, Doctor" an in
terested listener askedf Why my
dear sir, the remedy for these starry
ed nerve and blood centers IS Phos-
phated Iron. But there is no rea-
son why we should ever reach this
point, II we would, from time TO
time take that well known remedy,
Phosphated Iron, and so maintain
the physiological balance, as shown
by our color, eur sense of well be-
ing. push and activity, all Of which
are necessary to make life worth
while"
And the Doctor was right.
Special Notice-To insure Doc
tors and their patients receiving
the genuine Phosphated Iron, we
have put in capsules only Do not
allow dealers to substitute tablets
or pills. Insist on capsules. A. j..
Riess and leading druggists every
Where-lAdV.t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27

Leechburg, Pa; Carl F. Crooks,
Apollo, Pa; Harry Farley, Liver
more, Pa.
Missing in Action.
SERGEANT William w. Dengler.
Reading, Pa.
PRIVATES Fred Bruenlo, Ne
gaunee, Mich; James Fascianl,
Charleston, Mass.
(SECTI0N THREE.)
Marine Corps Casualties.
Summary of casualties to date:
OFFICERS Deaths, "a; wound
ed, so; missing /. Sub total, 95.
ENLISTED MEN-Deaths 852;
wounded, 1862; in hands of enemy,
S; missing, 11S. Sub total, 2,83S.
Grand total, 1888.
The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general
of the American expeditionary
forces Gncluded in above totaD:
Killed in action, 2.
Died of wounds received in ac-
ton, 2
Wounded in action, severely, 2.
Missing, IS.
Total, "a
Killed in Action.
PRIVATES Clarence r. White,
Elnora, Ind; Willis R. Shoemaker,
ROmney, w Va
Died of Wounds Received in Action.
CORPORALS Earl E. Jensen,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27
FIRE STATIONS
MAY Be CLOSED
City Finds 1t Difficult Matter to
Obtain Needed Number of
Firemen.
WOULD MEAN RATE INCREASE
Insurance Would No Doubt Be
Made Higher-Ask Positions
Be Applied For.

1t is possible that one or more
fire stations in Rock Island will
have to be closed in the near fu-
ture owing to the seeming inabil-
ity of the city to obtain suffic-
lent number of men to take posi-
tons in the fire department
Commissioner John H. Liedtke
states that the department is now
in need of several able bodied men
to be distributed to the several sta
tons.
Any man who desires to take a
position on the city's fire fighting
force is requested to interview
either Commissioner Liedtke or G.
w Newberry, chief of the fire de-
partment.
A number of the present fire
men are in the draft, and some ex-
pect to be called in the near flu
ture. A number of men have al
ready severed their connections
with the department, and it is said
that the city now needs four or
five men. In case others resign,
LtACII PIdCCS Will dlSO nave " DS
filled if the department is to give
efficient service.
1t is claimed that if the fire fight
ing force is not kept up to an efic-
lent standard an increase in fire in
Isurance rates is to be expected.
How Would Women Do!
The matter of engaging women
to take charge of one OF the sta
tons has been preached in a joe
ular way, but it was Immediately
said although some of the work
would be difficult for the fair sex,
they nevertheless might prove
fairly efficient fire fighters.
1t was pointed out, however, that
in case women were engaged in an
effort to relieve the shortage Of
helpers in the fire department, this
advantage might be lost through
an expected need in this case for
more policemen to keep the streets
clear when the fair firewomen
made their first run on the big
trucks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-27

ted out in a room in the basement
which was formerly used as a BIZ
cycle store room. The room has
been thoroughly renovated. and
new shelves placed along the walls
and through the middle. At the
end of two weeks every child is
supposed to have been supplied
with the necessary books, and the
remaining ones will be taken to the
central store room.
Parents are urged to cooperate
with the teachers in this plan, and
see to it that their children are
supplied with their books immed-
lately. Each child will be given d
printed list of the books he needs
so that the exact price can be as
certained.
Tablets, pencils and all supplies