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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
HORSE THIEVES
AT WORK AGAIN
Black and Bay Animals Are Stolen
From Stable of Selle Broth
ers on Fourth Avenue.
TAKE TWO HARNESS OUTFITS
Loss Is Discovered This Morning
Police, Baffled, Are Work
ing on the Case.

Horse thieves stole two horses
from the Selle Bros stable at the
rear of their store at the corner
of Fourth avenue and Twentieth
streets last night.
A black and bay horse were TAX
en- together with harness for each
The loss was discovered this morn
ing. The police were Immediately
notified. but at a late hour this
afternoon no trace of the thieves
has been secured. The barn door
was found open but only two Of
the horses were taken. There were
several horses used for delivery
purposes in the stable.
1t is not known whether or not
there is any connection between
the robbery last night and the sew
eral recent holdups and burglaries.
In one burglary women's apparel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
.cROTTO TO HAVE
MORE MEMBERS
saring Ceremonial Will BE Held
Wednesday Of Next Week at
Masonic Temple.
HAS % IN ARMY SERVICE
arrangements 10 Make Pilgrimage
10 Sherrard on April y Are
Being Made.

All arrangements have teen COM
,lsted for the spring ceremonial o.
.noo grotto No. 81, which will be
ssld Wednesday Of next week
The festivities will be opened
nth a business meeting at in
he afternoon followed by a CON
osrt in front Of the Masonic temple
s,om 10 Gas. then will come the
ceremonial proper Plans at first
ircluded the usual parade. but this
las been called on. A large class
riIl be conducted through the
mysteries of the realm and some
Al the most prominent men in
Rock Island are included.
On April arrangements have
bsen made TO hold a ceremonial at
sberrard. The pilgrimage Will b.
made By a special train over the
Rock Island lines. leaving East
Moline at 80 p. m. and the
rwentieth street depot here at 5:45
Tifh stops at Fifth street, Milan
and REYNOLDS supper will be
served on arrival al Sherrard and
he plans include making it tbe
5iggest event neld in SEerrard in
years.
The entertainment committee of
4moo gr0ttO Is planning on hold
ing another delightful party Thurs
dsv evening. April II at the Ma
sonic temple. The committee IN
charge is making an attempt TO Sc
cure some distinct novelty for the
occasion.
Have % In Service.
AmOO grottO has % men in arm
service. They are:
Major Edward II. Dunayin, Camp
logan
Lieutenant Alfred Stocker, Camp
Jackson
Lieutenant R. C. Mitchell. Rock
Island arsenal.
George W. Villain. France.
Leonard Warner, France
John J Dickey Canadian forcesJ
England
Sergeant Carl f. Carlson. Camp
Dodge
Sergeant Francis c. HeaIy, Van
eouver
Charles ". Horton. Vancouver.
Louis B. Dripps, Vancouver.
Ralph A Anderson, Waco, Texas
Robert +. Benson, Camp John
st0n.
Robert L, Rietzler, Camp John
sion.
Alfred T Carlson, Kelly field
William I. Duncan. ordnance de-
partment.
Ebert ". King Camp Grant.
Harry T. Knox. Kelly field.
Harry Long. France.
Clements A PuTviance. Camp
Grant.
Sergeant William P Ryn, RoCf
Island arsenal
Lieutenant Hubbard f. Doolev,
camp Grant.
Corporal Elmer 2. Hildebrandt,
France.
Sergeant John Blind, Rock Is
and arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
JURY is DISMISSED
FROM COUNTY COURT

The jury called for the hearing
of civil cases in the county court
was dismissed this morning after
reporting for the last four days
without a case to hear.
Judge y. A Larson stated this
morning that no other jury for
civil cases would be called un
til the attorneys show some indi-
cation that they intend to have
their cases tried. The jury was
called Monday morning and has re-
ported each day. Only one lawyer
reported for a hearing. In each
case excuses were offered by the
attorneys. The expense to the
county for the four days was 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
WAGON OVERTURNS
INJURING DRIVER

A. H Black. a fish peddler of
Davenport. is today suffering from
injuries inflicted when The horse
he was driving yesterday afternoon
attempted to run away. The acct
dent occurred at the corner of
Fourth street and Sixth avenue
The vehicle was completely turned
over. Black was thrown to the
ground. A cut two inches in
length to the depth of the skull
bone. was cut over his left eye
and his face scratched. 1t was nee
e-sary to remove him to ST An
thongs hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28

Prohibition Is Wrong" The meet
ing Is a public one and special
invitation has been extended to the
ladies' to hear Mr. Windle. The
speaker has appeared in previous
campaigns in the city and is well
known here.
Announcement WAS made from
the Offices OF the Association for =
Saioonless Rock Island this morn
ing. that. they had planned no pub
lie meetings as yet. Thus far the
drys have confined their activities
to precinct meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
Funeral of Mrs. Charles T. Aronson

Funeral services for the late
Charles T. Aronson. 41111a Seventh
avenue. will be held at O'Clock
Sunday afternoon at the home, and
at 2:30 at the Evangelical Church
of Peace. Rev. Fred J. Rolf, pas
tor, will conduct the services In
terment will be in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28

of examining all books and ac-
counts daily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28

PHONE X. /. 2269.
Phone iour Orders Early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
HOTEL MANAGER
is RESTRAINED
Injunction Is Granted To Allow
Frank Weiss Privilege of See
ing Account Books.
Judge Ramsay Refers Rock Island
House Case To Master In
Chancery. :.

Judge F. d. Ramsay in the cir
cult court this morning issued an
injunction preventing A F. Zim-
mer, manager of the Rock Island
house. from disposing in any way
of the stock of the corporation.
The decree allows thinner to act
as manager under bonds amounting
to $4,000. A bond was presented
signed by Charles w. Wayne of
Reynolds The case was brought
before the circuit court by Frank
G. Weiss, a stakeholder in the cor
poration. Mr.. Weiss claims Tim
mer refused to allow him access
to the books.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
WINDLE TO SPEAK
FOR THE VETS AT
MEETING FRIDAY

The first general public meeting
in the present local option cam
paign will be held under the aus
pices of the Municipal league Fri
day night at s p. m, when c. A.
Windle. well known Chicago ora
tor. will speak on the subject WHY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
HEARING DELAYED.

Washington. March IS. - Upon
motion of attorneys for the Inter
national news service, the supreme
court today postponed hearing Of
arguments until April 20 in the
suit brought by the Associated
Press to prevent the pirating of
news. Arguments were to have
been heard ADril Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
Funeral of Mrs. John Williams.

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
John Williams. 4245 Eleventh
street. were held at 1870 o'clock
this afternoon at the late home
Rev. J. c. Granger, pastor of the
First Baptist church, officiated. In
terment was in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
Funeral of Mrs. Clara Lorenz.

Funeral SERVICES Tor the late Mrs
Clara Lorenz. 27O5 Sixth avenue,
Will be held at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning at the Knox undertake
ing parlors. In the afternoon the
remains will be shipped to Eldon,
Iowa, where burial will take place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
Player Rolls.

The March and April lists are
full TO the brim of inspiring mel
odies. for instance, the new Boy
Scout" march and "Baby's Prayer
at Twilight" are numbers that are
not easily forgotten. Ask TO hear
these. or any other you may choose
while downtown this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
Obituary
Funeral of Thomas Edgar Hughes.

Funeral services for the late
Thomas Edgar Hughes, 1909 Sec
ond avenue, were held at $50
O'Clock this afternoon at the Knox
undertaking parlors. Rev. j. c.
Granger. pastor of the First Bap-
fist church officiated Interment
was in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
"A Piano

The great American musical In
strument
1t is conceded by those who
study the ways of humanity that
no home is complete without
plano.
Here we offer for your inspec-
ton, side by side. under one roof.
four of the worlds weil-knOwA
pianos
Steinway Weber.
Chickering & Sons.
Ludwig
No taste. governed either by ar
tistic development or price can fail
to be fully satisfied.
Used PiaAos-We have a num-
Der now that are just as good as
new. that will fully satisfy the
hearts of the little ones who would
like 10 start their music lessons.
Don't keep them waiting any
longer Give them a chance
you'll always be glad you did. Both
the prices and terms are more rea-
sonable now than they will likely
be for some time to come.
Piano Tuning.
Eliminate the discord in your
piano by having it tuned Don't
neglect IL Many fine instrument
has been ruined in this manner and
besides, it isn't complimentary TO
ask your friends to play upon it
Springtime is Tuning-time.
Telephone 793 and one of our
very competent workmen will take
care Of it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28

comprised the loot. In another
dope was apparently desired. The
police are working on the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-28
Referred to Master.

The application of Weiss for the
appointment of a receiver was de-
MED, and the matter was referred
to the master in chancery for the
taking of the testimony. Mean
while Weiss is given the privilege
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
State House Chat

Governor Milliken left on the after
noon express Wednesday for Port
land 10 attend in the evening the
War Conference. He planned to re-
turn Thursday afternoon TO Augusta.
The Maine Farm Loan Commits
sion. Governor Millken. State Audi
tor Wardwell, Supt Of Schools Thorn
IS and Comr. Of Agriculture Roberts
present, met Wednesday and con
sidered five applications for loans.
One loan was approved. The num-
her of inquiries received by the board
is large but actual applications for
loans are not so numerous.
State Horticulturist Dudley re
turned to Augusta Wednesday night
from q trip through Brunswick,
Topsham. E'reeport York York
Beach. Eliot and Biddeford. whore he
has heen inspecting nurseries and
private estates for san Jose Scale
and other insect pests as well as
Black Knot. All this received Mr.
Dudiey's personal attention the past
season. as he had many bad infesta-
tions Of Black Knot cut and burned
thus doing away not only with the
unsightly mass. bat also the danger
of injecting other plum and cherry
trees in the vicinity, also helping to
eradicate the Lesser Apple Worm
which breeds within the Black
Knot. The san Jose Scale is an
other pest that has received the
personal attention of Mr. Dudley the
past season as all infestations found
within the State were either cut and
burned or thoroughly sprayed
\ wonderful improvement has
been made by Supt. of Buildings
charles s Brown in the appearance
Of the north entrance TO the Capi-
toI. together with great improve
ment in the usefulness of the same.
The place has always been a bleak
and d"earN spot. especially on leav-
ing tho building. when it seemed as
Trough you were walking into cave
or dungeon Mr.. Brown simply re-
placed the large upper panels in the
doors with plate glass and you will
he surprised when Won note the
change II is light and bright along
tho formerly dark and gloomy cor
ridor and YOU can get in and out Of
tho building without necessa rilv col
IdinE with the person on the other
side Of the door,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
The Junior Volunteers

ne work of organization OF the
Junior Volunteers OF Maine for A
repetition OF their splendid accom-
plishment of last year is going on
apace and il is confidently expected
mat the repetition will end in ex-
ceiling it. The camp is located at
Winthrop Center. being easily
reached from either Augusta or
winthrop. via the Augusta Win
throp branch Of the Lewiston. An
gusta & Waterville Street Railway,
Letters are being sent the bows
from the Office of the federal State
director AT the State House suggest
Ing that each boy bring with him
the following articles for his own
convenience. stating "if ii is not pos
sihie to bring everything. bring what
you can:
suit OF second best clothes: one
OLD working suit; khaki trousers:
old pair trousers: two old pairs
shoes; pair rubbers: woolen shirt:
sweater: changes of underwear: pa
lama or night shirt: bathrobe; rub
Der coat or blankets; handker-
chiefs; working hat; dress hat:
swimming tights; soap Gn metal
box: two face towels (markedl:
two bath towels: cocoa butter FOR
sunburn: pillow case COZ dark
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09

Massachusetts School for Public
Health Officers. May 81.
That there is hereby appropriated
out of the State contingent fund s1e5
TO cover the rental OF the former
laboratory OF hygiene for months Of
January. February and March, 1918.
That the bank commissioner is
hereby authorized to employ Victor
-. pendexter OF Portland as ac-
countant- at $500 per year from
May s. 1918.
That as provided by Sec. S., Chap.
>, Revised Statutes, the following list
amounting to seO727, be paid from
State contingent fund, said amount
being in payment OF outstanding ac-
counts properly chargeable against
said fund 1919. Free High schools
(tuition) s43: 1914, ditto. sll3.33;
1915 ditto, $50; 1915. ditto. s66.s7;
1917. Normal Schools and Training
school s255Q9: 1917. Aroostook State
Normal School trepa!rs) sl0.55: 1917,
Washington state Normal School
trepairs) s3s.s3.
That the claims OF the city Of Lew
is'on for aid TO the dependents of SOL
dicrs. sailors and marines. amounting
20 ssl0s23 to Jan. !, 1918. be paid
from the appropriation for war pur-
poses. as provided by Chap. o76, Pub
JIG Laws 1917.
That the superintendent and ma
'ron of the State School for Boys and
The superintendent Of the State
school for Girls are authorized >
attend the National Conference OF
Social Work in Kansas City during
the month OF May, al the expense Of
the State.
That the action ot the Board Of
Hospital Trustees in voting to pur-
chase Willys-knight 7-passenger
automobile, at a cost OF sl475. for
the use Of the Augusta State hos
pils!. is hereby approved
That the action of the Board Of
Hospital Trustees in voting 70 en-
ploN Margaret :. Duran as dietitian
~ s75 per month, beginning June |.
1915. and that she divide her time.
devoting eight months Of the wear 10
the Bangor State hospital and four
months 70 the Maine School for Fee
Die Minded is hereby approved
That tho action Of the Board of
Hospital Trustees in voting that DR.
!. 7. Haskell, superintendent of the
Bangor State hospital, be permitted
70 attend the annual meeting Of the
American Medico Psychological AS
socia'ion June = to in Chicago and
that his expenses be defrayed by the
state, IS hereby approved.
That the leases entered into March
II. 1918, by Ira L. Pinkham, agent of
the Penobscot tribe of Indians.
whereby the shores Of islands in the
fenobscot river belonging TO said
tribe were leased to the parties nam
cd on the following list for a term of
0 Years from Jan. /, 1918, are ap-
proved.
Isaiah W. Bussell Co, s11oo: Pc
nooscot LAUNDERING Association. $500.
Joseph II. Laing, $50. Said rentals
10 D" paid annually on Nav 10
treasurer Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
NAMES QUOTAS
UNDER LAST CALL

AdJutant General George Mel.
Presson, the provost marshal NJ
Maine. Wednesday announced Tho
quotas allotted 10 the several exemp-
non boards under the last call for
1919 men from Maine, the third IsrFe
call which has been received NV tbis
state. Under this last call neither
board in Cumberland county ar tho
city OF Portland will be asked 10 fur
nish men
The various boards have been ask
ca TO fnrnish the following men nm
der the third call:
Androscoggin Board No. 80. An
droscoggin Board No. >. 81: Arooe
TOOK Board No. l. III: Aroostoo,,
noa'u 80 : ia; Cumberland Board
10 l. none; Cumberland Board No
none; Portland Board No. / none.
iortIand Board No. >, none. k,.nl
I'm County Board, rs; Hanrocl,
ounty Board. IS: kcnnebec Roard
No. J. ~; kcnnebec Board No. , 40.
hhoH county Board. So: Lincoln
'ounty Board 50; Oxford Count,
board, 1877; penobscot Board No
., fenoescot Board No. ., 81; Pis-
,"'anuis County Board. 60; Saga da-
noe county Board. 65; Somerset
'UntN Board, 1874; Waldo County
boafd' Go: Washington County
board ia: York Board No. a..
York Board No. > a.
rhe men viii report at Camp Dew
, ms Al Aver. Mass, the last week in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
State HIGHWAY Construction,

Sealed proposals addressed TO tH
State Highway Commission. August
Maine. for building a section Of eta,,
highway. in the town of Winthrop. ~
miles. endorsed with the name " Tx
Town. will he received by the Comms
sion at its Office in the State House -.
gusta Maine until eleven o'c.Ock ,
NJ Wednesday, May %. 1915. and =
that time and place publicly opened az
read. The work will consist OF bui!a"'
Bituminous Macadam road.
Each proposal must be made upon
blank form provided by the CommIs
sion. FOR cory of which one dolisr W."
lie required. and must be accompany,
by a certified check Tor l0He OF lni,
amount bid, payab BILE TO the treasurer
State of Maine The certified cneCk ~.
be returned to the unsuccess1ui ,.io-. D.Go
unless forfeited under the cohu''i'"'
stipulate
4 surety company bond salisIa ~. w..
to the Commission, of not less man =,
fourth nor more than one-han !.
amount Of the contract. Will oe snd
quired. Plans may be examine! .sr
copy of specifications and confraeL ~
be obtained a t the office OF tee Conn.,"
sion. Augusta, Maine "a,
The right is reserved to reiet.N
all proposals.
PHILIP J. DEERING, Chai-nN
WILLIAM VI. AVER,
FRANK A PEABODY.
state Highway Commissis
PAUL D. SARGENT.
Chief Eng,nee,
Dated at Augusta, Me. May sth, II
mays-u-D-1S-u
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
Death Of Hugh Matthews

The Public Utilities Commission
Wednesday rendered a decision in the
matter of the accident on the prem
ises Of the Portland Terminal Co
April 25 last which resulted in the
death of Hugh Matthew's aged "a
years, OF Portland. who was struck
by the engine Of Maine Central reg1I-
lar passenger train No. u. west
bound. at 1906 p. NJ. April %, 1918,
while walking on the track of the
Portland Terminal Co, between
Woodfords and Coyle streets in Port
land, and received injuries from
which he died almost instantly.
No blame is attached TO either Of
the Public Utilities, the Maine Cen
tral Railroad Co. and the Portland
Terminal Co, or to the employees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
Nominations by Governor

The following nominations have
been made by Governor Carl f. Mill
ken and posted at the Executive de-
partment under date Of May 5:
Commissioners OF Penobscot Boom
Moses l.. Jordan, Old Town:
Charles d. Whittier Passadumkeag;
Isaiah w. Bussell, old Town.
To Administer Oaths, Acknowledges
Deeds and Solemnize Marriages
(Miss) Helen 3. Holman, Livernore
Falls G1 Bank Bldg1: tMiss)
Beatrice +. Young, augusta estate
Health DepartD
Officer for the Protection Of AMI
mals-Joseph j, Roberts. Winter
Harbor
Justice Of the Peace-Fred H.
Bartlett, .Andover: William II. Cram,
Nindham; Charles Folsom Jones.
Skowhegan; Charles 4. 1.itchfield.
Auburn tAnd. Go. say. BankD: Angus
l.. Macdonald. Bar Harbor.
Notary ruhlic-James VI. Beckett.
Calais 15+ Main StD: George +.
FeeneI, Portland (Chamber of Com
merce): Harold D. Gcrrish. Portland
COOK. Everett & PennelD: James T.
Jack, Portland (N. f. cold Stora re
Coz; Harold d. Jennings. Augusta:
Charles \. Litchfield. Auburn Can
droscoggin CO. Sav. Bank): F. r.
Pettengill. Auburn W;. 7. Station):
Royal +, Winchester. Portland U'. O.
Marine Hardware Equipment Co, So
PortlandD
Disclosure Commissioner - Jacob
n. Berman Of Portland
Trial Justice Within and for the
County Of Pcnohscot-P. +. Cary Of
Newport
state Park Commissiontr-Ira II.
Randall Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
n); Bible: and a good dispo-
National Guard

Special Orders. No. 5s. dated May
5, have been issued from the office Of
the adiutant general ordering the
discharge Of Cd Lieut.. Jasper H. Hone
Of the Sd Me. Inf, National Guard,
for the purpose Of accepting a posi-
ton in the United States Naval Re
serves; I'd Lieut.. Joseph r. Proven
cher. Sd Me. Inf. by reason Of resig
nation: Private Hans Rudolf Pan
dora, Sd Ne, Inf, for purpose Of en-
listing in the United States Navy.
An election is ordered for the posi-
ton of second lieutenant OF Co. ID, Sd
Ne. Inf. TO be held at Z. NJ.
Wednesday. May Is, in the armory at
Biddeford. The presiding officer will
he Capt Erwin r. Gowen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-09
New Corporations

The following new corporations. or
ganized under the laws Of Maine.
have had their articles of incorpora-
ton approved by the Office of the at
torney general:
Camden Manufacturing Company.
organized May at Portland. Capital
stock, $4,000; all common; paid in
10000; par value. 500. President.
Frank d. Collins, Boston; clerk and
treasurer, Joseph A. Brewster, Cam
den; directors, the above. Purposes,
To buy, sell and deal in merchandise
OF every kind and description. APP
proved May !.
Metals Trade Council Co operative
Association. organized May ? at Kit