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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
SEEK LAND HEN
ON RIVER DRIVE
EJectment Suits Brought -.
Seventeen Alleged S.,..,' go
Claiming Property.

In an effort to eject II an.
squatters who live in ,s.
along River drive. actions ,lAa.s
flied yesterday IN Moline IT, ~ yer
returnable 10 the April terv eslf
There are seven suits tbs 4.
Of the same being. si
W. l.. Velie VS.. Edwsra y
and Helga Holm: George sala
ing vs.. Terry Mcdonald = nals
Velie vs.. Charles York 4 I
York and Joseph York; Edv,.-s' 49,, !.
Guyer and Charles E. W5,. ny !
William Rathburn and Anna 81.
burn: the Davenport. Rock f ..a'i.
& Northwestern railway y 80 -
Haley. Carrie Haley. Earl , -
and Mary Audas: the Dav. ~
Rock Island & Northweslsrs ~ -,
way VS.. George Woodward 49,. 81
Fritch and Dora Haley; c.ty II ~
line VS.. Gust Bjorug X
The contention Of the nl,l,,i.
is that the defendants ara 49,.
ing and unlawfully holding sst
using law which does not bsla y,
to them and it is sought Ia go
the latter, plaintiffs CLAIMING -
are the real owners OF the lars 4.
tween River drive and the Me-
sippi. The move is being msss
preliminary to an attempt 70 la.
tify River drive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
BUILDINGS LESS
THAN YEAR AGO
Total of III RESIDENCES Erected
During 1918 While the Figure
for 1917 Was 146.

Residences costing $264,940 were
erected in Moline during the year
ending today, the annual report of
Building Inspector Charles Matt
son shows. The structures totaled
III, while for the previous year l.
was 146. The building operations
for the year is $42, 220 under that
of the previous period, the grand
total being $3.50, 667.
Considerably more permits for
repairs to houses were issued thi :
year than last, the figure being 270
for 1918 and 81 for 1917. The jim
dications are that homes for work
ers are to be built on an extensive
scale the coming year. The hous-
ing problem is serious aud factor
les are forced to take some imme =
diate steps to relieve the situation.
Workers are arriving daily who are
unable to find proper accommoda-
tons and Deere & Co., and other
large industries are proposing t.
erect homes for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
ANOTHER ARREST
FOR AUTO THEFT
f. {. Murphy Placed In Custody at
Canton I'm Connection with
Lou Nicer Car Case.

Charged with being implicated in
the thelt of an automobile belong
ing TO Lou Nicer, East Moline, +.
c. Murphy, Moline, was placed in
custody at Canton yesterday This
is the second arrest that has been
made in connection with the case,
Lawrence Ross being in county
Jail awaiting preliminary hearing.
The men will be arraigned Monday
morning before Magistrate Gustaf-
son
The car was stolen a week ago
from in front OF M.zer's saloon. 1t
was driven to the Deere garage,
Moline. where it is claimed gaso-
line was stolen and plans made for
a trip to St Louis.
Just as the men were about TO
drive away. caretaker for the
Deere's noticed the party at the
garage, and when he started to in
vestigate, the men beat it. Muir
ply is in class l and subject to call
for military service, having regis
tered in the Plow City last June
1t is said that boasts the men made
relative TO how easy it was to pull
off an auto Job" resulted in their
arrest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
MACHINE CATCHES FIRE

big limousine belonging Il
Rufus Walker. Sr.. Moline, caught
fire at 7:l5 last evening when the
engine back-fred The machine
was parked in front of thu People 8
Trust and Savings bank and a large
crowd was attracted to the scene.
The car was only slightly damaged
With the city beautiful campaign
on the fire laddies do Lot have
much time for swapping tales of
scandal. Grass fires and rubbish
fires have been so numerous in the
last two weeks II was necessary
TO nick the city treasury for "A new
pencil 10 enter the J. 'rNa hnnK
at Central station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
VETERAN TALKS
ON WAR SCENES
Joseph Calsyn viii Address Bel
gians at Turner Hall Concern
ing European Struggle.

Much interest is being taken in
the address which Joseph Calsyn
Belgian soldier, is to give tomor-
row evening at Turner hall, Mo-
line He took part in the battle OF
Liege and other important engage
ments on the western front and is
now on a furlough.
He will speak under the auspices
of Art and Friendship, the Belgian
/ Dramatic club, which will present
several plays, as follows:
"A War Baby" one-act drama.
The cast:
Joseph Strooband, private in the
Belgian army-Richard Mesure.
Maria, his wife-Mrs. Alfred
Meersman
Brandels, her grandfather - Joe
Veys-
Verhelst, a deserter-Leon Ross.
The play tells the story of poor
mother who dies. while her husband
serves his country. The scene is
laid in northern France, during the
first of the war.
Mic Katoen," musical comedy.
The cast:
Nile Katoen. a jolly widow-Mrs
Alfred Meersman.
BemOl, a professor at the con-
servatory at Brussels-VictOr De-
Gryze
Spr-t, Waiter-LeOn Ross.
Sprot. waiter-Alfred Meersman
Contrarie, professor at the Uni
versity of ussels-Victor Van
VOoren.
Salut. student-JOe Views.
Dekost, student ~ Richard Mes
ure
Kamiel, retired farmer-Constant
Busquaert.
Kledde, his wife - Mrs. Richard
Mesure
Josephine, their daughter - Miss
Mary VanTieghem.
Mazurka. Italian organ grinder
Edmond Taets.
Toebak, police officer - Maurice
Geyssens.
Cheval, errand boy-John Laer-
mans.
Petit, newspaper vendor Ernest
Views.
ne warden cast Includes.
Snor. warden-Jaa Veys.
Smart, son of the mayor-Leon
Noe
Smell, a hunters wife-Mrs. AL
fred Meersman.
Scot. a farmers daughter - Mrs
Richard Mesure
Sot. a farmers son - Alfred
Sout, q candidate for assistant
warden-Constant Busquaert.
Sat one who never works-Rich-
ard Mesure
Schoon. who always looks for
Laermans
Two songs viii be sung by the
well known baritone, Victor Van
Vooren; THE Appeal and THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
vELIE OFFICIAL
TAKES new JOB
d. r. Child Resigns To Become
Cashier and Credit Manager for
Motor Appliance Company.

Announcement is made today of
the resignation of O. f. Child as
cashier and credit manager for the
Velie Carriage company, Moline, eff
fective soon as he can be relieved.
Mr. Child's new utilization will be
with the Motor Appliance company
of East Moline. He is to be office
manager and will hive charge OF
credits and finances.
The Motor Appliance company.
now located in the old Fuller plant
in East Moline, is fast building up
a strong organization. Mr.. Child
brings wide office experience to the
company He was credit man for
the Deere & Mansur company for
number of years, and from that
concern he went to the Velie COM
pany He was in charge of credits
for some years and in 1916 the bur-
dens of cashier were added to those
falling to him as credit manager.
Mr.. Child is one of the Moline
men who finds time to give service
in the public veal He is a member
of the board of supervisors from
Moline township, is a past exalted
ruler of Moline lodge of Elks and
has been active in Big Brother work
of that order. and has come. to the
forefront in local war activities
that now command the attention
of all loyal Americans.
Stockholders of the Motor ApCli-
ance company to the number of $50
met last evening at the plant, en-
joyed a banquet and saw moving
pictures. At the meeting first an
nouncement was made that Mr..
Child had interested himself fnan-
cially with the concern and that he
would soon be actively connected
with the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
EAST MOLINE

( The question up for debate at the
East Moline high school yesterday
was Resolved, That boys who
work on farms in the spring should
receive their school credits" On
/ the negative side were la Verne
I Klfngebeil. Mildred Johnson and on
the affirmative Boyd Bensenberg
and Carl Canterbury. The decis-
ion was in favor of the negatives.
There was a good program in addi-
ton to the debate.
Paul LeffelI and Jack Clendenin
are in Chicago spending the week.
D. A Johnson of Chicago has
been a recent guest at the J. L.
Cramer home.
Next week is Easter vacation
week for the East Moline schools.
The following teachers departed
last night for their homes: Miss
Ada Milligan, to Monmouth; Anna
Kerchner. Freeport; Earnestine
Savage to Harvey. Ill. and Bessie
Watson to Burlington, Wis.
East Moline Masonic lodge mi
tiated candidates last night and
HOuHu up Will d SulOhSI
Francis Leaman, principal of the
Mckinley school, finished his duties
yesterday and the children gave
him a fruit shower and silver
photo case.
The Study club had splendid
meeting at the home of Mrs. S. A.
Cartwright. The attendance was
good Several visitors were pres
eIt Mrs. J. L. Cramer read pa
per on San Francisco. 1t was voted.
to send flowers to the sick mem
bers. Mrs. H. E. Auseline. mem
Der. is very i'll. No decision was
made as to where the department
would meet in April
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Swensen
went to Coal Valley today where
Herman Nitz, her father, is suffer
ing with erysipelas.
The public card party given yes
terday by the ladies of the Eagles
was a profitable affair. High prize
fell to Mrs Claude Rosenberger of
Silvis. Mrs. William Emmett re-
ceived second Mrs. Anton Sven
sen came in for the all cut. Re-
freshments were served at the close
of the games. The next meeting
will be held the last Friday of the
month.
c. r. Silkey, who is on his way
to New Brunswick, stopped over to
visit friends yesterday.
Edgar James. who is attending
the University of Minnesota, is here
on his Easter vacation at the home
OF his sister, Mrs. j. l.. Cramer
Mrs. G. L. Hostetter and son Will
liam OF Peoria are visiting at the
J. NJ Adams home.
The Friday Card club met with
Mrs. A. E. Rockwell yesterday play
ing at three tables. A pretty hand
painted plate went to Mrs. Paul
Andre. Mrs. G. l.. Rowe was con-
soled with the BOBBY prize. Three
visitors were present A nice lunch 7
was served. They meet in two
weeks with Mrs A. A. Young. The Z
evening card partise will be con-
tlnued once a month
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Wies wei .
coined son at their home on
Twentieth street, yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
EOYS TO PERFORM.

Boys OF Moline who took advan-
tage Of the instruction in rope
tying by Walker and Texan last
evening will have an opportunity
to give a public demonstration at
the Palace theatre this evening
More than % boys were in the class
last evening and a larger number
IS expected to be on hand this ev-
en4ng. This evenings class will be
IN session between 6 and 7. after
which the boys Will be given places
on lhe stage as guests Of the thea
ire management The demonstra-
tion will be by the boys who are
most adept IN the art Of rope tying
and splicing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
Mrs. Maria Lundeen.

Mrs. Mara LundeeG passed
away at 7.45 last evening in her
home, 3461a Firso street. Moline.
She was born in sweden. April 21,
1886, and came to America IN 1875.
In the year 1878 she married Oscar
Lundeen ana the widower and tour
children. Naomi Lundeen, Moline,
Mrs. Edith Mcdaniel, kdnkakee
Mrs. Florence Boquist, Rock Is
land, and MS Victor Fryxeu, East
Moline. 1hece are also u grand
children and two brothers, Oliver
Ekstrom. Moline, and Emil Elk
strOm, Joslin, and one sister, Mrs.
John Anderson. California, 10
mourn her passing.
The funeral VIII be held from
the home OF her son, Namo Lun-
deem. 34S First street, Monday aft
ernoon d. 2.3O. Burial will be in
cemetery, cortege to be
by automobile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
News of the Day i'm Moline and East Moline

Curse of War" both relating to the
world war.
Notes band will render the fol
lowing program:
Iron Grip, marche wv. l.. Ames)
Determination, overture (Al
Hayes).
Easter Chimes, descriptive IL. NJ
Lake,.
Across the Border, marche (Kat-
tallmade).
William Tell, selection (RossinD
Niobe, fantasia On. Beyer).
!. Sweet Chimes, caprice q. II. FL
f1is).
National Medley, marche patr!-
otique (Boyer).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
LOSES THREE FNGFPs

Carl w, Blomgren, cabinet work
er at the Moline Furniture works
lost three fingers Of his right bsbs
in a jointer Thursday. He "a,
taken TO Lutheran hospital hos.
pital and DR.. ID. b. Freeman attpsd.
ed him. The accident happens
when Blomgren's hand slipped iron
the board he was pushing throsgl
the machine and came in contse
with the knife The fingers Eer|
Completely severed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
SELECT BODY TO
HANDLE REGATTA
Committee Named to Arrange for
Power Boat Meeting at Camp
bells Island Next July.

a committee to handle the local
end of the 1918 regatta of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Power Boat associa-
ton on the Campbell Island course,
July 4, 5 and 6, was named at a
meeting in Moline last evening as
follows: Maurice Bockaert, j. F.
LindvaH, DR.. c. W. Peterson, G. l..
F Lundahl and y. Pearson. A con-
ference of committee members will
be held at the Moline Commercial
club tomorrow afternoon.
The local committee will have
nothing to do with running the
races except to assist the general
race committee of the association
wherever possible The permanent
race committee of the association
is composed of Charles P. Hanley,
Muscatine; J. W. Sackrider. Racine:
j. w. Dixon, Burlington; w v.
kidder. Lacrosse; EdWa ard H. Van
Patten, Davenport; Richard A.
Naples, Clinton, and F. c. Smith,
KeOkuk
time race meet, in which it is prom
Used that the world championship
record will be broken, and from the
proceeds Uncle Sans war chest
will profit materially.
OF the local course the Open EX-
haust one of the popular magazines
devoted to boat racing in the mid
die west, says:
The Campbells Island course is
probably one of the most ideal along
the entire length OF the Mississippi
river. 1t is here that annual club
meets have been held with great
success by the Moline Launch club.
The program, as tentatively ar
ranged. will include the followiIS
events:
Webb trophy championship race,
free for all
Mile speed trials.
Admirals trophy race.
Glasses 151, 224, 800, AIS. 695
Number indicates cubic inches of
displacement allowed.
1t Will be determined later wheth-
er cruiser and runabout races will
be included in the program.
Prizes will be awarded as fol-
lows:
Webb championship, $1,0O Webb
silver trophy cup.
Mile speed trials, for broken rec
ord-Silver cup.
Admirals race-Special admiral's
trophy.
Glass 151-First, $22; second, $50;
third. $25.
Glass 324-First, s125; second,
$50; third, $50.
Glass 32O-First, $3.50; second,
$40; third, $40.
Glass 47S-F'irst, s175; second,
$50; third, $40.
Glass 6S5-First, 5000; second,
500; third, $50.
1t is the purpose of organizations
behind the regatta to combine a
centennial observance and patriotic
celebration with the race meet
Prominent IllinOisans will be in
cited to make patriotic addresses
July 4, the opening day.
A big permanent grandstand will
be built on the island by r. c.
Pierce, which will serve through the
present and future season.. in view
OF the large number of race meets
held over this course and the fact
that boating, bathing beaches and
sports attract many thou
sands OF people to this resort during
the summer. Bands are to be pro-
vided and special morning and eve
ming programs will be arranged TO
attract the crowds early and thus
assist with the transportation prob
eb. The morning program will
take the form of water
sports and patriotic speeches by
prominent men and in the evening
If one day, at least, a Venetian pro
gram Will be arranged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
FAIR WEATHER AHEAD,

Washington. March 30-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
today, issued by the weather bu-
reau today are: Upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valleys: Gener-
ally fair Somewhat colder early
days, followed by rising tempera-
ture after middle of week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
TF HELPING

Teachers of the Moline schools
have come to the aid of the Moline
exemption board in preparing en-
trainment papers of the 2l5 regis
trants who are to leave a. We'd
nesday evening for Fort RoseE-
Grams, Cal. Up to noon today the
names of 101 men eligible to go
in this call had been selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
Hrs. Gurdaih Webster.

Mrs. Gurdeth Webster. East Mo
line. died Thursday afternoon at
ST. Anthony's hospital, Rock Is
land. She was born March IS, 1898
Surviving are the widower, Albert
Webster, and three children
Funeral services are TO be tomor-
row at the East Moline undertake
ing parlors, Rev A. X. Johnson of
floating. lnterment viii be in Riv-
erside cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
GET NEW INSTRrCTOR

Browns Business college. Moline
owing to the increased attehdauel
and the heavy demand put upon
them by students and public sehoo
teachers for summer work, havt
been fortunate in securing the Set
vices of Miss Hoffman, st. Louis
Mo, to handle their advanced de
tation and teachers training work
Miss Hoffman will also take %
portion of the duties formerly car
riad by Miss Elsie Flowers, recent
" resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
CARS TO ISLAND HOURLY

Cars will be routed to Campbell's
island every hour from 8 until 5
o'clock Sunday. the Tri-City Rail
way company announced today
The last car will leave the island
at 5:45 p. m. This schedule will
remain in force until the cars are
put on the regular summer trips.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
Warren Nelson.

Heart failure caused the death
of Warren Nelson. Moline. aged 40,
yesterday at ST. Anthony's hospi-
tai, Rock Island. He was employ
ed as a cabinet maker. The widow
survives. together with a brother
and sister in Good Hope The re-
mains VIII be taken to Good Hope
for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
Obituary


Funeral services for Fred c. Coss
were held yesterday afternoon at
> 80 in the home OF his daqghter,
Mrs. Henry First, 511 ->lneteentn
street. Moline. Rev. J. {. Granger,
Rock Island, assisted by Rev II.
{. First, oficiated. Pailbearers
were George Christensen. Steve Al
brecht, Tom Reno. l. c. First. Z.
Larson. and Dr. John Guessing.
Burial was in Chippiannock GENE
terry. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
LIBRARY ITEMS.

Several new novels by well
known authors are now on the
shelves of the Moline public library
including: THE Girl from KEEL
lars" Bindloss; Fanatic or Chris
ton" Martin; "Oh, Money" Porter;
"Simba," White.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
OUT AS INDEPENDENT.

Charles A. Woods. narrowly de-
feated for nomination for alder
man on the Citizens ticket in the
Fourth ward, East Moline, has come
out as an independent. His petit
ton has been filed with the city
clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
Charles 4. Hos.

Charles A. Hoest, aged 80, died
Thursday evening at Watertown
hospital An inquest was conduct
ed by Coroner John Il. Miller at the
Last Moline undertaking parlors
yesterday morning, the jury return
ing a verdict of death from natural
causes. 4 father and brother live
in Geneseo
The remains will be taken to
Geneseo this evening for burial and
funeral services will be held to-
morrow at that place, interment
being made in the Oakwood Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
GibsOn-DaVisOn,


Miss Elizabeth J. Dawson and
Thomas Gibson, both well known
Young people of Sherrard. were
united in marriage at 1870 this
morning at the home of Rev. A. X.
Johnson. pastor of the East Moline
Congregational church. Rev. Mr..
Johnson, who was formerly pas
tor OF the young people at Sher-
rard. used the ring service. They
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
+. {. Stuhrr. whose marriage was
celebrated at the same place about
a month ago. The bride was in A
pretty spring suit of grey with
which she wore a turquoise blue
georgette crepe blouse and a cor
sage bouquet of sweet peas. -
attendant was also in suit Of grew.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
Mrs. johnson served a three course
wedding dinner, carrying out
pink and white color scheme in the
decorations of her dining table.
Covers were laid for seven. Mr..
and Mrs. Gibson left during the aft
ernoon for Des Moines and Oska-
loosa, Iowa. and upon their reyIrE
Will reside at Sherrard where the
groom is engaged in farming. Both
young people attended the Sherrard
grade and high schools and have
many friends there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30

The remains OF Carl Albert
Parks, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. B.
Parks. who died Feb. 70 at his
home on COlOna avenue aud Thirty
first street, Moline. have been re-
moved from the vault in Riverside
cemetery and viii be taken TO
Clinton, Mo, for burial tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30

Moline COmmerCiaI
of the campaign the
ranged. Either a pa
meeting will mark
the campaign April
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
LIBERTY LOAN MEETING.

o. F. Anderson, chairman of the
third Liberty loan drive fer Moline
and the upper end of the county
has called a meeting to be held
Monday night in the -"o'"s ~ the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
VOTE FOR THESE
Democratic Ticket

Moline Township.
Assistant superEisOrs-Stere
Hicks. h.. T.. Meyers. Chris
christopher. Er. J. ID. McheI-
Vey, j. II. Mcbride.
Assessor. l.. Pulyer.
CieTE- K0bcr. Rank.
Constable Il Hes Riley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
Police News

Somebody took a gold watch, a
diamond ring and S95 in cash be-
longing to Louis Groutch, manager
of the Cottage hotel. Moline and he
wants it back. He has asked the
Moline police to help him in a
search for the guilty parties. Re
Gently he also had an overcoat
stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30

On complaint filed by a Macomb
girl. Henry Catlin was arrested in
Moline yesterday and is being held
pending the arrival of officers from
McDonough county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
MOLINE OFFICE.
EAST MOLINE OFFICE
Dates to Remember
EAST MOLINE. !

Election April &c Vote on To-
cal option ana tor four aldermen.
TOWNSHIP.
Election April , Name super
visoTs and otler town officers in
hampton ana South Moline town
sEips
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-30
DID YOU KNOW

Another success was scored in
| the circus which was given at the
! Moline Y. NJ. G. A. last evening
Tonight will be the last perform
ance and soldiers at Rock IslaHi
arsenal have been especially inyi.-
ed to attend Moline boys to tn 2
extent of the capacity of the gym
nasium are also TO be admitted
( free.
Tax Inspector Louis Funkenste!l
announced today income tax re
turns may be filed with him oa
Monday at the Moline city hall. al
though the previous unaer taking
was that the reports had to be
made before April /.
After tomorrow, it won't be safe
to drive your automobile over the
streets of Moline unless you have
a 1918 license plate or a card
showing you have applied for the
same. Definite orders were issued
by Chief Ben DeJaeger today to
pick up all delinquents beginning
next Monday.
Three new patrolmen we're nam
ed today by Commission A. {.
Stouffer. Herman Wahlstrand TO
take the place Of William Wilcox
as night patrolman, and A. W. Don
ahue and Herbert Peal succeeding
Officers Pillath and Atkinson rs
Railway crossing guards. Botn
Peal and Wahlstrand are former
members of the force.
At the meeting of the Moline city
commission today two bids were
received for plumbing in the Pros
pect park comfort station, the Mo-
line Heating & Construction COM
pany asking $1,0S7 and the PLAN
beck Heating & Plumbing company
S1,035.