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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-22
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on its edge and was leaning against
the barn, and was doubtless poised so
delicately that the rooster Jared 1t
down while moving about beneath it,
and thus trapped himself.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-22
LETTER POSTAGE 8 CENTS

Under the new tax law begin.
ming Friday. November 2, 1917,
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tage (each ounce) instead of 2
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
Executors Notice.

Estate of Olaf p. ShaIline, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor OF the last will and
testament Of Olaf z. Shalline, late OF
the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois. deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the
Hon. G. o. Dietz, judge OF the probate
court of Rock Island county, at the
probate court room, in the city of
Rock Island, at the January term, on
the first Monday in January, 1913,
next, at which time ali persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons Indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
dlate paynlehi 20 ne unuetS ghed-
1918. ALBERT SHALLIHE,
Executor OF the Estate OF Olaf P.
Shalline, deceased.
Walker & Sweeney. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Chicago Livestock.

rA;car1. Nov N.-Hog receipts,
t.li' market l0c\ to l5c higher
bettcr grades, Mothers slow,
~ TO strong. butchers, $4,000
- liga, 1-.55T1S.50; packing,
.sSqTT aG- throwouts. 1880
~. pigs good to choice, 1910
rsttle 1900, beef steers and
,-srher cattle grading better than
easiuuh steady others and can
- stock. dulI and weaker: bulls
! calves. steady beef cattle,
- choice and prime. 15.60W
z <. common and medium. $500
m. butcher stock. cows and
|...sers. 6.15Gl400, Gamers and
|-4ers. 5.-5I6.25: stoCl,eTs and
|sssers. good. choice and fancy.
-5alz. so inferior. common and
|-ssium. 1000 9.75: veal calves,
- and choice. 1913 Ei6.5O. west
f. range. beef steers. I4.O0G17.50.
- ana halfa-s. 5UnI2-5O.
sheep receipts, 10000, market
.ss8v 10 C-e lower: medium lambs,
|zsrlirEs and we,hers showing
- weakness; feeders, steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
Peoria Grain.

Peoria, Ill, Nov. Corn: No. ?
white, l.2SGI3o; No. 4 white. 20;
No. white, 1,15; No. white. 1.07
a Ito; No. , yellow, 127; No. 3
yellow, 1.24@1.25; No. 4 yellow.
10; No. ; yellow. 115@1.I7; No.
6 yellow, 1-1061I2; No. 3 mixed
l-2o; No. mixed, lis; No. s mix
ed, Ito; No 6 mixed, LOG: sample,
S0DI10.
Oats. = @1Ac higher: standard.
esq c; No. 3 white, 6Shc; No. 4
white, &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
st. Louis Livestock.

s.. Louis. No. Nov Clog re
|pts. $4,000 steady, light, 1850
1875. PIGS. I4,75T16.75: mixed
nd Butchers. 11.49@IS.4O; good
cav, 1900 1910; bulk, 1850
20.
Cattle 800. strong; native beef
aers, 1l5UGtS.25. cows, 1909
$50. beef cows and heif-rs. 1900
BOO. native calves. T-75l117.25.
Sheep. 5000. strong; lambs, 1850
[I6.75, ewes. 11.G0G 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
ARSTnACTs OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS OF TITLE prepared or
continued to date covering amy
real estate n the county Prompt
and accurate service az reasonable
rates. Rock Island Title q ABB
stract company. W. j Sweeney.
secretary; 2U6-212 Central Trust g.
Savings Bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06


OMS; light housekeeping. fur
ished. 1909 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
CARD OF THANKS.

WE desire to express our sincere
thanks and gratitude to our many
friends and neighbors for the kind
Sympa thy rendered US during our
recent sad bereavement, the death
Of our beloved mother. Especially
do we wish to thank Rev. +. j.
Rolf, the singers, and all those
who sent flowers. Miss Lena
Gottsch. William Gottsch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
LEGAL.
Notice OF Dissolution OF PartaerShip.

Notice OF DIssoIution OF PartaerNhiD.
The co-p2rtnership firm of Rosen-
field g. Rosendeld, consisting OF Al
bert Rosenfield and Charles G.. Ro-
senfeld, conducting a plumbing es-
tablishment at No. 2225 Fourth ave-
nue., in the city of Rock Island, III.
has this day been dissolved. Public
notice is therefore hereby given that
said Charles G. Rosenheld mas retir-
ed from the said co-partnership, and
that the business hereafter will be
continued by Albert Rosenheld. That
said Albert Rosenfield assumes all
outstanding obligations of said CO.
partn ership and is authorized to re-
ceive all indebtedness due said Co
partnership.
Dated this goth day of October. A
D. 1918.
ALBERT ROSENFIELD.
FRANK T. MLAUGHLIN.
Trustee for Charles C RoSenfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
3AINS RELEASE
IN Theft CASE
udge Finds Insufficient Evidence
to Convict John DingIer
OF Robbery.

John Dingler was released in
0ck Island police court this morn
g on a charge of larceny, insult
dent evidence being given to con
ct hin Of robbing Calvin Norman
$40 in money and a gold watch.
Norman had no witnesses to at
ST in his behalf, but claimed that
was given knockout drops in
e room Of Art Hamilton il this
Norman claimed that he and
amily0n were hailed by Dingler,
HON both men knew. and that
ngleT said that he was without
l1ds and wanted some money TO
Ct whisky. Norman said that he
not in the habit OF drinking. but
ave DiugIeT money to obtain
luOr, and that the man obtained
pint bottle of whisky. which the
zee men drank. More money was
hen given DinEIer and another
Int bottle Of whisky was obtained.
he men. according to Norman,
eut to HamiltOn's room. Norman
bid he took one drink OF whisky at
he room and that as soon as he
sd drank It he knew that he was
1ped and soon became uncOn-
eious, He said this happened at
on the afternoon of Oct Q. He
wakened al at night in a de-
srted building in the downtown
Ection, and found that he Ead been
0bbed Of his money and that his
Epensive gold watch was gone and
lat attached 20 his chain was q
heap watch that he had seen in
ingler's possession.
Hamilton admitted that the three
en- were drinking together on the
Ey mentioned but that it was in
Re morning. and that Norman left
e room in seemingly good condi-
On.
A J. NoIinsd was fined So IN po-
&c court this morning on q charge
operating an automobile with
Ut proper lights.
James Shields paid Sc on a
large OF drunkenness
At McCabc's. this week, sale Of
e Il G. Mlmma stock of Sherrard.
bird floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
FOB sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

DUPLEX building; strictly modern ;
built six years; good Investment
for rental or home. convenient to
Arsenal. Tractor and AuguStana;
price much below present cost OF
building Address Duplex" care
ArEuS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
MOVING.

ARE you looking for a house7--We
can often tell you where you can
find one for rent. Phone r. l. 9S5.
Household goods moved stored,
packed and shipped. Pianos moved
and hoisted. Rock Island Transfer
& Storage company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
New York SUGAR

New York, Nov. 6.-Raw sugar,
steady; centrifugal, 7-28; fine gran
ulated, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

Know all men by these presents.
That we, the undersigned executors
OF the last will and testament Of
Henry Carse, deceased, win offer at
public sale. for cash. at the rear OF
No. 1920 Fourth avenue, Rock Island,
Ill, at IL o'clock a. m. on Nov Is,
a. ID. 1918: One electric automobile;
1852 shares Of the capital stock OF the
Rock Island Gold Mining Company:
50 shares Of the capital stock Of the
Keystone oil and Gas Company;
LOO shares Of the capital stock OF
American Fiber Company
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this Jth
day of November, A. ID. 1915.
HENRY w. TREMANk and
JOHN w CARSE,
Executors OF the Last VIII and Tes-
eament of Henry Carse, deceased
Curtis & Simonson, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES.

TIRES Cali makes). accessories,
lamps, etc; cut prices; S35 Flying
MerkIe bicycles at wholesale price,
$3.50 (sH coIors. enamel. Five
stores, 1I5-119 East Third street.
Davenport. Iowa Fred =. Barr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
MANIFESTATIONS

AS houSekeeper; woman with small
child: 52S Twenty-first street.
MARRIED man wishes to get in line
with a good SalaTied sales prop
oSitiOn; will guarantee good re-
suits r. E. Gray, 927 Fourteenth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
Mgr. Paccllo.

Mgr. Pacello, nunciUs in Munish,
represents the pope at the Bavarian
court He is said to be chiefly re
sponsible for the prevailing pacifst
sentiment now existing in Bavaria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
NANTED-TO RENT.

HOUSE; five or six rooms, modern:
unfinished. Address e. H. care
Argus.
ROOMS, or small house; give partic-
ulaTs, size. location, and rent Jack
Cassin, general delivery, city.
FLAT or house: small: modern; by
middle aged couple unencumbered;
permane Call r. l. 46+3-Y-
APARTMENT; modern house or bun
EaIow; , to 7 rooms; by family of
adults; willing to pay good rent
for place owner desires should
be well taken care of; references
given. Address &C c." care Argus.
HOUSE: s to Il rooms: ror rooming
purposes. Call phones R. 1. 246I
or Moline GIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

AMOO GROTTO 30 81. n o. v. r.
@ F.. lt.--atate4 meet
( !: !: g.. :. ST. !. !. !.
4 - "wednesday OK l4e-
4 ~--s month. Visiting proc
4 ~ MAA VI pheIs welcome. Dt.t
~ y s.zSr Pricstcr. m % a. . 3 So.
Frank L. Ea--. 4a1...
seer etnry. AAG secretary 44t.7
ne~ supply OF tg@-ch
Regular meetings I--tE N--a a.-
III further NOTICE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06


LOST; gold bar pin; navy blue enam-
eied, set with two pearls. Return
TO Argus.
GENTS gold watch; Keepsake; name
on face between Andalusia and
Silvis; reward George Fl Wells,
945 Seventeenth street. Phone II
l. 4416.
LOST; Elk's charm; finder please
phone r. l. 1888. Reward. Owner 5
name on charm. A ID. Huesing.
LOST; lady's purse, between Tween
ty-third and Forty second streets
and Sixth and Fourteeneh avenues,
containing arsenal pass Finder
keep change and return purse
Phone K. L. 1891.
LOST; vicinity of Milan: two auto
tires and rims; size 36x41s. Find
er please notify f. l.. Mann, 311
Safety building. Phone r. l. 1856.
PURSE, strap, lost in McCabe's Sat
urday; contains pass to arsenal
Finder phone Z. L. 4026 for re-
ward.
INDICATORS and dividers; betw cen
Seventeenth and Fourteenth and
a-half street. Leave at Argus Re-
ward
KEYS; bunch of four; found at NJ.
& X; owner can have same by
paying for this notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
LEGAL.


Administrators Notice.
Estate OF Adolpn W, Johnson, de
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrators Of the estate
OF Adolph w Johnson. late OF the
county OF Rock Island, state OF MI
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she viii appear before the pro-
bate court of Rock Island county, at
the probate court room, in the city
on the first Monday in January. next,
at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notI-
he'd and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same dust
ed. All persons Indebted to SAID es-
tate are requested to make immedl-
ate Payment to the Undersigned
Dated 10th day of October, A. u.
1918. EMMA JOHNSON,
AdminlSTraLrtX & L a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BETHANY home wants a chiffOnier
or bureau; also a, carpet about 9x
IL. VIII Re very grateful for any
of the above donations.
CHIMNEYS to build and repair; ].
Mcdowell Phone r. l. 446S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
WANTYD-FEBALE Help.

WAHTRD-FEnALE HELP:
GIRL or elderly woman to do gen
eral housework. Phone K. L 4602T.
GIRL; competent; general house
Work; two IN family; good wages
Apply Cog Eighteenth street. r. 1.
Phone r I. 800.
EXCELLENT opening in our colIec-
ton department Tor young wo-
man desiring a permanent posi-
ton; chance for large earnings.
Apply " omans Home Companion
Reading Club. EOS Main street.
Davenport.
GIRL; for homework; in family of
two. Inquire s13 Thirty-fourth St
STENOsG RAPHER; must be able to
answer telephone as well as take
care Of fling system Apply by
letter; state age, experience and
salary expected No2ck Aotor Co,
zoos Fourth avenue, Rock Island.
BOOKKEEPER; with good knowl-
edge OF and experience in book
keeping and accounting: perma-
nent P ostioEn; oo apply Pd ao az , eth
avenue. Rock Island Ill
DISHWASHER, James restaurant.
COUPLE, married; woman to do
homework while husband can be
employed elsewhere; good home
Cali after p M Phone z. L S0&9.
SALEsSLADIE-S; two; salary to start
81: with experience So; rapid ad-
Eanceinent. ). S hreSSe Co. Sec
ond avenue
COOK. at Bethany home, at once
GIRL for wrapping; must be 1S years
old M & h Co
GIRL for general homework in Port
Byron. Apply 914 Second avenue
Phone R I. 43e.
MAID; New Harper.
EXPERIENCED phonograph dem
onetrator and safes person Ad-
dress g. care Argus
EXPERIENCED shoe saleslady; best
salary paid Address Co., care
Argus.
GIRLS ABOUT I6 EARS OF AGE;
FACTORY WORK; GOOD WAGES;
OPPORTUNITY FOR b; c e
WORK: PACKING; 2354 FOURTH
AVE, MOLINE, ILL
GIRLS, to work in candy factory
Gail at GanSert'S. 22l Eighteenth
street. Rock Island
MONEY TO LOAN.
1 CAN arrange a private loan on 1ur-
nIture, JeWeiry or chatteis. at
low rate of interest Pho.ie r. l. 81.
STOCKS AND BONDS.
600, cash, by return mail for quick
cash; also contracts; describe bond.
Hende rsOn & Co, Bankers, 1lS n.
la Sale St. Chicabo.
pATETTEE ann PAPERuANCING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
WANTED-TO BUY,


HOUSE; seven or eight rooms; mod
ern: between Thirteenth and Sew
enteenth streets, north OF Six
teenth avenue. State price and
size of lot Address House." care
Argus
GUINEA pigs; one month old: cali
r. L S6o5-&
ROOAfING house furniture for eight
or ten rooms and take lease on
property; state location. Address
E." care Argus.
BEDS, complete, full size or three
quarters; comforters, blankets, gas
plate and oven; state price. Ad-
dress Beds care Argus
ALL kinds of furniture and stoves;
highest prices paid. kerler Rug
Co, 2116 Fourth avenue, r. 1.
BUNGALOW; five or six rooms; must
be modern and in good location.
Address Bungalow" care Argus.
LIBERTY bonds snOuId De bought
and held by the pubIic-it helps
win the war. We buy Liberty bonds
for cash from persons who are
forced to Sell-based on N. Y. stock
exchange prices. Room sos Secur-
ity building, Davenport Hours. l
p. m to s p m. Open Saturdays
only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
For SALE-FARM LAMBS.


OR rent: Rock Island county farm;
SO acres; telephone; rural route;
good buildings; $500 down; no in
terest or taxes for two years: less
than 800 per acre. For particu-
lars see Charles Guldenzopf, 2I32
Ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

THE STATED CDSs pCaTIJN ot
hocn Island Ga- p-rr -1s
.~t'.JrA rs, ~. -. A-, st-- H9 -'.--
~ 5rS ~ On tnc Ayss 4-aaG-y "+
fftSZ74i each month Al t.sy =. l-4-
~ 4%3N l.. -. Suaua-u. 10. ~ 4..
l.. II. ASA. ay-se-4EJ-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

* ISLAND LODGE 80. eos. a.
: \. q A. A.--ssatga l-4-a..-
a. iugs ugsL tll4a5 9a ga-ti
~ month. ii. II. Lal-sf., 's-
~ ID; II. $. BDlI-alti. score
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
FOR sALE-n1sCHLLANROrs

e.
good as new: SIS. Phone r.. l. 2740.
RANGE; small; wood or coal. phone
Il. l. 3e7I-Y.
HORSE: good; bargain IL sold at
once; 81 Twentieth street
RANGE good as new; 42o Four
teenth street.
HEATER: soft coal; large size: good
condition: 1914 Fourteenth -and-a-
half street
STUDEBAKER. six cylinder touring
, car; fine condition; viii consider
trade for roadster. r. l. 39S2-G
ROADSTER: Ford: 1915 model. per
feet condition: 1870 ThITtieth ST
Phone r. 1. 5o95.
COAT: lady's. for winter use: heavy
material; 224 (second fioor) TWEEN
ty-nrst street.
ORGAN; good: Moline: walnut case
T45 Twenty first street.
| COW; Durham; phone r. I 2751.
BUICK; light Six; in good condition
Kissel Kar Sales CO.
DRESS; medium size; beautiful. pur:
pie wool jersey, like new; hals
value: latest style. Call r. L 32.U.
HEATER; soft coal; 1920 Twelfth
street
HORSE and buggy; inquire 1927
Thirtyfifth street.
MARE; black: seven years old; gen
tie city broke: SOS Fifth avenue
CARBON Black; 500; at $I,I5; phone
Dav. S26.
! CHICKENS; alive or dressed; 1903
Seventeenth street Phone ACTIN.
FORD; with commercial body; used
i've months; 500 Ninth street.
HENS; single comb White Leghorns.
phone r. 1. 222S.
RUGS; Administer and velvet. 1116x
II. sx12; new; l6l2h Third avenue.
REQ. five passenger touring car;
Jenery five passenger touring car
Ford one-ton truck; Ford light
delivery, panel body; Chalmers ave
passenger touring; Cadillac fve
passenger touring Don Sales Co.
1920 Fourth avenue.
TYPEWRITER; L c. Smith; used;
good shape. Cali R l. 4569L.
FORD truck; ton; new; Kerler Rug
Co, 2l16 Fourth avenue.
MAGIC Rug CleanAr: phone p = 1881.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

Al McCahc's. this week, sale Of
e Il. @. Mlmma stock of Sherrard.
|aird floor.
Egg PrescTver. BeardsIey's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
PAGE CLOSES

At noon each. day Cnil 10 I
I45. 14g or IA7. CLASSIFIED DEE
partment for additional inf2r-
nation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

pr re es a
In
ueh
mari n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

IL. C. CLEAVELAAD CAMP 40. sl5,
Sons Of Veterans All Gets uu aee~
ond and fourth Iueauay evenings
OF each month at O'Clock ga ALt-
mortal hall at the court mouse IA
L. Harms, commander -ua che
Johnson, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

ROCK ISLAND CHAPTER 80. zee,
order Eastern star. - +-ue 44tf
meetings second "Wednesday aL
each month Visiting stars a.+-
come. AIlAa AI-IsAaIl. Vs.. A.t
Mary +. h-.eIs secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

BUFORD Posi- 245, ~. A. IN g.
regularly On second ana Iy-t 10
krIuay Afternoons oil each MuAta
at =. n. in Memorial AaA ia tll
court house. =. H. Church. COM
manIer, K. IS. Cox. aaIutaut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING,

CALL Maring Bros for painting and
paper cleaning: work guaran teed !;
references furnished X. l. 1865.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
STOCKS AND BONDS.

We buy Liberty bonds; $50 to $685.,
600, cash, by return mail for quick
cash; also contracts; describe bond.
Henderson K Co, Bankers. 1lS n.
la Sale St. Chicabo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

AnA5hAA a can tAea@s
HE stated csAclLs as Oh Jock tr-aH1
commauuCry No o.. .INAt- ---l D N.s-
pIar, viii be HC.d tLa age. lu A-uIt-
conmanuer, J. L. I1llA-y, Fs~e4e-
A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

ROCK ISLAND AERIE 20. 956, Fra
terual Or Ser OF LaEIca.-lt cE-Iar
meetings lrst and tutru Tuesday OF
each month at Eagles AJMe, l s-r-l
avenue ana Twenty -uuat street
Peter MeJerIe. ". r.. Joseph 4Tute-
gut. secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

SIBONEY BAl CANT No s.. q. S. 1F
Meets the first and tnlr4
Thursday OF each month al p.
IA. at Memorial hall. Frank Fur
hos, commander. L. n. I4ttcrlua
ton, adJutAnL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
FOE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
For RENT-HOTSES.

HOUSE; I115 Third street; six-room
SIS per month Inquire 6lz Fifth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06

good as new: ti5 Phone r. /. 274G.
RANGE; small; wood or coal. phone
r. l. 3g7I-Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
MONEY TO LOAN.

1 CAN arrange a private loan on tur-
nIture, JeWeiry or chatUeis. at
low rate of interest PhO.ie R. l. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-06
LOST AND F0TTNn-

LOST; gold bar pin; navy blue enam-
eied, set with two pearls. Return
TO Argus
New-York tribune., 1918-08-20
American Leather
Net $18.35 a Share
Company Reports for Fiscal
Year Surplus Totalling
S8,469. 1856

The gross income of the American
Hide and Leather Company for the
year ending June 80, as disclosed in
2 report issued yesterday, was 500 ,104,-
42S, compared with $24,O76,S24 a year
ago After deducting all expenses and
taxes the net profits equalley S1S.35 a
share on the outstanding preferred
stock, against S13.56 in the previous
year.
The volume of business in the period
covered in the report show an increase
of nearly % per cent. The unused
balance of the reserve for war excess
profits and income taxes set up last
year was increased to 100000.
Moreover, the net current assets of
the company were given as 14,157 ,574,
showing a gain Of S1.796,525 during the
year This exceeded the par value of
outstanding bonds by S11,O01,574, and
the plant and good will together with
this excess stand against the outstand-
ing capital stock.
The present accumulated dividend on
tho preferred stock, it is said, amounts
to 1T per cent. Only S12.6t was earned
on the preferred stock in 1916, S7.38 in
1915 and S4 cents in 1914. NO dlvl-
dcnds were paid in the years 1906 to 1916
inclusive, but last year the company
paid Z r2 per cent. 1t is reported that the
directors of the company have been
considering a plan for some time
whereby the back dividends on the pre-
ferred stock might be wiped out and
the common shares be placed in line
for dividends.
The report says that the finished
leather on hand at the close of the year
was taken at the same at the begin
ming of the year. An addition of
$4,000 was made to the reserve for
possible depreciation of values. making
an aggregate reserve Of S7o0,OOO for
this purpose.
The balance before dividends
amounted to s2,3S5 ,613, which. after
Gcducting dividends amounting to
s6500O0, left surplus Of S1,735,613.
The former surplus was S6,711,188,
making a total surplus Of S8,346,801.
Dividends received amounted to $22,-
5S5, bringing the final surplus up to
SS 46o3S6