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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Notice Public notice is hereby
given that the county court OF Rock
Island county has rendered iudg
ments for special assessments and
special taxation upon property
benefited by improvements for paw
ing Waterman, sewers and side
walks. as will more fully appear
from the certified copies OF judg-
ments on file in my office; that the
warrants for the collection of such
special assessments and special
taxes are in the hands OF the I'm
dersiEned. All persons interested
are hereby notified to call and pay
the amount assessed at the collec-
tors office in the city hall within
so days from the date hereof.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill. this
21st day OF December. a. D.. 1918.
NJ T. RUDGRFN.
CITY Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
Military Mention.

Sergeant Macy Parkman and wife
returned TO this city, where they
will spend Christmas with relatives,
Sergeant Parkman is situated ar
Camp Dodge, Des Molnes, Iowa, and
was granted a short furlough.
Sergeant Hugh Morrison, former
y of this city. arrived in this city
Sunday from Camp Grant, Rock
ford, after securing an honorable
discharge. Sergeant Morrison will
assume the management of the
Morrison furniture store in this
city.
John Emrick, formerly OF Aledo,
enlisted in the s. A. T. c. at Cham
paign, Ill. in connection with the
University of Illinois, returned TO
this city Saturday after securing
his discharge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
Missing in Action.
PRIEATES
ENDORSE PLAN TO
PLANT MEMORIAL
TREES FOR HEROES

Washington Plans under way
by the American Forestry associA-
t!on for planting memorial trees
ior sailors and soldiers are endors-
"a by G. r. Pettis. state forester for
new York state Many governors
omcials Of the Lincoln Highway
association and wOmeI's clubs are
cooperating with the association in
US pan TO plant trees for fallen
heroes. IN his letter 70 Charles
i-@throp Pack, president OF the
american Forestry association, MI
ePttis SAYS.
Monuments Of granite and
Dfonze VIII be raised but We should
consider living memorials that may
" useful Trees can be planted
- parks. along our streets and in
municipal forests in memory Of the
len who gave their lives TO assure
Victory"
Ar. Pack calls attention 10 the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

While Private John S. Hoffman is
listed or today's casualty list as
among hose wounded, degree un-
determined, his wife. Mrs Marie
Hoffman. 1924 Seventeenth street,
has received q letter directly from
him In France In which he states
that he IS cut OF the hospital after
having recovered from being gassed
o. Oct. a. The letter was dated
Nov. 80, Hoffman entered service
from Rock Island on May 10, going
20 Camp Macarthur, Texas. In Au-
aust he vas transferred to Camp
Merritt, \. J.. and then left for
overseas.
Private walter I. Ayers, Jr., son
OF Mr. and Mrs Walter Ayers. Sr.,
as2 Fifteenth street. was wounded,
degree undetermined on Oct. -,
according TO notice sent the parents
by the war department in Wash
lngton.
However, the parents believe that
their son was not wounded On that
GATE, hut that the government is
ius- reporting that their son was
gassed during September about
which they received word in a let
Ter written by Private Ayers on
Nov IS. He states n his letter that
lie had been in the hospital for 81
DAYS. but does not mention whether
for wounds or as a result OF being
KRssed. He entered service on April
;. going 70 Camp Dodge and over
seas In July.
Private Harry Copperstein, son of
Mrs E Copperstein. 727 Ninth
street, has been missing in action
eince Oct. 20, according to word
received by the mother Monday
from the war headquarters in
Washington. Copperstein entered
service from Rock Island on June
q going overseas as a mem ber of
the Eighty-sixth division. On his
arrival in France he was trans
ferred and was one of the few Rock
Island lads who were members OF
the Eighty-sixth. to see action at
the front Mrs Copperstein is ex-
pecting daily 10 hear further word
that her son is uninjured and once
again with his fellow soldiers.
Corporal Walter A Forgy. son
Of John Forgy. 4011 Eleventh stree.
is listed as among those soldiers Sc
verely wounded before the ending
Of hostiiities overseas IN NOvem-
Der. In the missing in action sec
ton Of the war departments Off
Cial list Private Charles F. Jacobs
name appears He is the son of
Mrs. Mary Jacobs. 2S13 Fourteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

Boscohol-ask Beardaiey's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
Married in AIedO.

John L. Adams OF Ottumwa. Iowa.
age "a. and Miss Lena Shaper OF
New Windsor, were united In mar
rage Dec. 81.
John linden of Rock Island, age
80, and Miss Hilma Grace Nelson
Of Aledc. age "a, were united in
marriage last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
HERF,S 4 WINyTR-

Fort Des Moines, Iowa.-An over
seas soldier, gassed after n months.
service I'm the American army, hlr
arrived at this hospital for treat
ment, bringing with him the "long
est name in captivity" as his com
radcs say. FFis name IS hnhstaciaa
Honchopaptheodorkoumoumtourco
tberoulpos He enlisted with ] r
other Greeks in Chicago a monti
after war was declared. To gavH
time and trouble he Is usually call
cd "Hon-etc."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

Robert s. Conklin, commissioner of
forestry for Pennsylvania has en-
dorsed the idea as have Governor
Capper of Kansas, Governor Mccall
of Massachusetts, Governor Witty
combe of Oregan and scores of
other officials
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

fact that authorities agree that the
forests of France, now devastated,
kept the Hun from reaching Paris
and he points to the great drain
made upon our forests for war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

In Washington. D. C.. the asso-
citation has suggested an Avenue
of the Allies" to be planted with
trees in honor of the allied nations
The association urges that any
memorial plans any city has in
clude the planting of such trees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

T. Gilbert Pearson, head of the
United Audubon societies with
headquarters in New York City, is
heartily in favor of the forestry
associations plan. lie says it
means more to the bird life of the
country than can be estimated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

work. Too little is known he says
OF the ruin being worked in the
white pine and the chestnut and
urges everything possible be done
= plant more trees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
Wounded Slightly.


August Kaufold. Chicago, III.
Peter 4. Miller. Hardin, III.
Francis L. Southern. Chicago, Ill
DOminick Zeppin. Rockford, Ill
Edward T. Eieul. Chicago.
James J Murphy, Chicago. III.
Warren E. Smith. Clay City, Ill.
Lewis Hejda, Coal City, Ill
George T Barney, Paris. Ill.
Eugene BIrk. Newton, III.
George 4. Fuller. Chicago. Ill
Peter Gill. Chicago. III.
Fred D. Gordon. Arlington. Iowa.
James T. clemens. Pawpaw.
III.
Robert 7 King, Chicago, Ill.
Alexander c. Porath, Chicago, III.
Andrew Ryan, Springfield, Ill
Isidori Zachter, New York City.
Richard W Roberts. Chicago, III
Walter Weber, BeardstOwn, III.
Winfield Wyman. Garrison. Iowa.
Faye J. Jacobsen, Plano, III.
ZygmOn Pieczynski, Clinton.
Iowa
Jesse NJ Powell. East st. Louis,
III.
August Rathke, Chicago, Ill
Ta7er Elliott, Baskin. Ill
Robert T. BonraH. GoIdonna, Ia
Anthony George F'reftag, Chicago
III
Missing in Action.
PRIEATES.
Tony Stravinski, Chicago, III.
Ralph J. FaneII, Chicago, III.
Jasper c. Fitzgerald. Sac City,
Iowa
Arthur HaIverson. Moorhead.
Iowa
CHARLES T.. JACOBS. 2S13
fOURTEESTH STREET. ROCK
ISLAND, Ill.
Michael Koranda, Chicago, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25

Continued From Page Fourl
Lawrence 3. Tompkins, Middle
grove. III.
Mario Dundero. Collinsville, III.
Vincent LupO, Chicago, Ill.
ReVo Fleming, West Frankfort,
III.
William Chas. Hacker. Chicago,
III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-25
FIVE REPORTED
INJURED WITH
AMONG MISSING
Rock Islanders Suffer Wounds al
Hands Of Huns in Last of
Fighting nj Front.

ROCK ISLAND CASUALTIES.
Wounded, Degree undetermined.
Private John s. Hoffman.
Private Waiter I. Ayers
Wounded Severely.
Corporal Walter A. Forgy.
Missing in Action.
Private Charles F.. Jacobs.
Private Harry Copperstein.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
CITY AND SUBURBAN / !
HOMES IN WEEK'SSALES
Boss & Phelps Report the Transfers
of Several Prop
critics.

Boss e. Phelps figured in the sales
of several city and suburban homes
this week, as follows:
Flora J. Field bought from George
S. Pope the house and garage with
$3.50 square feet of land in 18th street
highlands.
Paul L. Lesh sold to william II.
Morrison his home at 909 Webster
street northwest in Petworth.
The house and 4.5g0 feet of land at
1907 keokuk street northwest was
sold to Rev. Samuel A. Howard.
Representative Frank Park sold to
Leroy T. Vernon the property at 2922
Newark street northwest, Cleveland
Park.
The six-room colonial brick house
at 1897 Shepherd street northwest
was purchased by Adam c. fingst
The suburban home al 411T Fessen-
den street northwest was bought b.
Delos L. James. The property is semi
detached, being six rooms and bath,
modern improvements. There are
$500 feet of land. Ernest r. Hunting
was the owner.
A Chevy Chase. Nd. residence owu-
ed by James A. Lipscomb al lO5 East
Bradley lane was sold to Annie M
Fauntleroy.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Classification Program.
REAL IN SALES REPORTED
BY SHANNON & LUCHS

Shannon & Luchs sold for David H.
LuttrelI the three-story detached
frame and stone dwelling at 1921
Livingston street northwest. The
price was $4,000.
The same firm has sold to Malinda
and Ruby Mum. for $3.50. the two
story brick dwelling of eight rooms
at. APO 18th street northwest
Other sales reported by the firm
follow:
Mable C. Lindsay to, Morris L. and
Cora r. jacobson. for o,500. the de-
tached. dwelling at 1424 Madison
street.
:. To Alfred d.Andrea, the property at
es4 Shepherd street northwest. con-
sisting OF a, two-story' six-room brick
dwelling. The price paid was $4.750.
samuel N. Adamson to Henrietta
Sslverberg, for $4.100. the eix-room
dwelling at 1861 10th street north
west.
I, Carl L. Sadier to- Louise Harmon
Rand. the brick dwelling. at 1863
Meridian street northwest. The price
was $4,000.
4 Mary Lydane to George A. Ross. tor
$a7,5o0. the fffteen-roon brick dwell-
ing at, 8. Iowa circle.
Sue X. Harrison to Adam ]. D. Todd.
the brick dwelling at 1924 Illinois
aveuues for $3.50.
l The, semi .detac11ed frame house at:
2930 Newark. street northwest, Cleve-
land. Park, by, Virginia B. Hallam to
Florence B. Profftt. The price WAS
$500.
Margaret W. Carroll has bought for
50. 500 the detached house at 200 Ray
mond street, Chevy Chase, Md.
Samuel and Rhoda Nicholson to
Floyd and Dorothy Kramer, the
three STORY dwelling at 1901 18th
street, northwest The, Drice Was
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MAKE SALES OF HOMES
N VARIOUS SECTIONS
Gardiner 4 Dent. Inc, Report Mum.
ber Of Local Transactions in
Residential Property.


Gardner q Dent. Inc. have reported
several sales Of residential property
in various sections Of the city. Most
Of the sales were of high-ciass prep
erty, the prices ranging from $4.7S0
70 $3.50. They follow:
Harry Spignul has sold William O.
Tarver Of Virginia the thres-story
pebble-dashsd and frame residence.
garage and 4.5oo feet Of land at s743
Kanawha street. Chevy Chase. d. G.
Louis w. Laudick bought the two
story dwelling. garage and s.eoe feet
of land at 5507 $50 street, Chevy
Chase. D. c.. for $7.7s9.
Three Story Brick Property.
Another sale reported Is of the prop
erty at 3525 18th street northwest.
consisting Of three-story and cellar
and hot-water heat. and 2.sce feet Of
land. This property was sold for
Mrs; R. n. Bontz at a consideration OF
who wanted the property for occu-
pancy. the two-story six-room brick
dwelling at 221s Fiagier street north
west for S4.75o. A..
pancy the two-story eight-room brick
house at 1859 Newton street north
west. The price was $500
Home Contains Ten Rooms.
A local business man has bought
from Mrs. G. f. Nairn the three-story
brick house and $500 feet Of land at
3526 18th street northwest. The pur-
chase price was $500.
Lieut.. Joseph H. Randall has sold
to Mrs Nellie c. Cauldwen for $4,000
the two-story detached frame house
and $500 feet of land at 35th and Rod
man streets. Richmond Park.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
11,Oo0 ACRES FOR YORK
RIVER TORPEDO STATION

NEWPORT NEWS Va. August a.
According to information received
here today the United States govern
lment has acquired 11.00o acres Of
land on the York river between York.
town and Penniman for a. big torpedo
station and proving ground.
It is understood that the work Of
building the big plant and getting the
grounds in shape will b. rapidly push.
led to completion. as the Navy De-
Epartment is anxious to make this ths
greatest torpedo stations and proving
grounds in the country
The York river ie acknowledged to
be an ideal sDot for torpedp boat
training. while the grounds selected
K will be probably the greatest prov
ing field in any country.
+ It Is said that the order taking ever
the lands was signed q few days ago
by the Navy authorities And that the
owners Of the farms in that section
have been DotiHe6 to move from. them
as rapidly as possible.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Gun Discharge Kills Official.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. August 24.-Carl-
ton w. Sawyer, controller general of
South Carolina, was almost instantly
killed when his gun, which he was
cleaning preparatory to dove hunt.
accidentally discharged. The accident
occurred in his apartment. Mr.. Sawyer
would have been reelected Tuesday
in the state primary election without
annoSifiop
Evening star., 1918-08-24
For Sale-Frst Class Resi-
dences. Choice Locations.

K st. near 10th. Possession at
once. An exceptionally well
constructed and we'll planned
residence. Arranged for the
occupancy of one OF Washing
tons most prominent business
men. The very best materials
have been used-the workman
ship is superior to that found in
most of our finest residences
IA rooms, several baths, unusual
1y large closets and pantries. In
fact, the whole plan of the house
is on a liberal scale. Good-sized
lot-the property cost the pres
ent owner over $4,000. In or
der to make a quick sale it can
be purchased for many thousand
dollars less than cost.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

An unusually handsome resi-
dence overlooking hhe entire city.
One of the most delightful situa-
tioas to be found In the District.
A very handsome front-12 rooms.
baths. hot-water heat. large gar
age. lot 6oxs1s. PEice asked,
325.oee.
a1k.sse-Just of Conn. Ave. near
the Metropolitan Club, .s-stery
dwelling. lot. 25x14s; large garage.
e3.k0s-Near 18th st and Mass.
ave: II rooms. z baths maay
closets. southern exposure. 'reem
for garage.
990seA-with . frontage Of 80
It. on a prominent ave. weSst OF
18th. ct, Whitestone and light d rick
front. "A rooms. baths. mod ern
heat. One Of the most delightful
locations In the northwest.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

Less than $4,000 will buy a very
handsome English basement house on
an avenue in a section of the fash
ionable northwest improved 10y costly
residences. Il rooms. servant rooms.
8 bathrooms. hof-water heat. electric
lights, hardwood floors. open fireplsc~s.
brick garage: in fact. nothing has been
overlooked which would add 10 tho
comfort of the house. An unusual
proposition. desirable residence IN
Wyoming ave. west of Conn. ave. de-
tached. b5 ft- froniage-gRrage in the
rear-immediate possession.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

For Sale ESQ Wyoming
Ave.-An exceptionally attrac-
tive and well arranged de-
tached dwelling. Possession at
once. II rooms, several baths;
hot-water heat; electric lights;
lot 65x162; large garage. We
are exclusive agents.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

For Sals-one of those nice. widr
houses on Biltmore ST.. Washington
Heights. containing IA rooms. several
bathrooms. hot-water heat. electric lights.
colonial porch; frontage of 81 feet.
possession given in 80 days.
Sll o0o-one Of those looking
houses built by Kennedy Bros, 18th and
Lamont sts.: IL rooms, baths. hsi-ws
ter heat; electric lights.
Undeubtedly the Best Proposition on the
Market for the Price.
For Ssie-Ss $50 will buy most desif-
able house on Washington Heights that
really could NOT be duplicated under
Sl20 600. A. a matter OF fact. it sold.
when first completed, when materials syere
low. for more than $4,000. II has abont
everything to be desired-hotw heat.
electric lights, servants stairway. south
ern exposure. room for a garage. four
rooms deep. upstairs Kitchen, attractive
front.
What more would you desire. even
were yon willing to pay $4,000. For
certsin reasons this property is offered for
sale at this sacrifice price.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

Fer saIe-A HeiIsw-Tfies Hense.
This owner, having removed
from Washington, has placed this
property exclusively. with US for
sale at a price that should be con-
sidered very reasonable IL you wish
to buy an up-te-date house, built
by the owner for his home. with
abeut every modern convenience;
10 foems: hot-Water heat; electric
lights; lot, 40x14s. with garage;
situated in that desirable and most
accessible location between i4th
and 18th on Madison st. This is
near 14th st. extended.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

Fer Sale-We offer this desirable res
idence at q reasonable price, and can
give you possession at once: situated
on Mintwosd place, Washington
Heights; stories; cellar, parlor. re-
caption hall, large dining room. pantry
and kitchen on the FIRST floor; . sleep
ing roams. bathrooms, stairways,
servants room; hot-water heat: good
sized lot to a very wide alley. Try
to arrange to inspect this property at
an early date, as it will soon be sold.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Your Choice of Rarely Offered
Home Values

For SaIe-An usually attractive
home on the north side of Lamont
st. between 18th and 18th: IL
rooms. baths; .hot-water heat:
electric lights; very reasonable
price on this house. and there
will be no trouble about getting
possession at an early date.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

SI..5O0-west of 18th st, a
frontage of about 20 fl. A
colonial house built for the
owner by the firm of Richard
son & Burgess. Hot-water
heat, several baths. attic; the
improvements could not be dup
Heated for $4,000.
Send for complete list of resi-
dences from $4,000 UP.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Garages.

Airline D. Ireland ct all 1926 18th
street northwest; $1,000.
Daisy G. Strang. 2021 Lawrence
street northeast; $50.
y. @. Perry. 6l2 18th street north
east: $500.
Sarah M. Carroll, 3so4-4os Georgia
avenue northwest; 1920.
Philip Yuderlevit. 715 9th street
northwest: $500.
F; E. BRADY. 1902 Jackson street
Louis Altemus. 1866 Harvard street
northwest; $3.50.
v. Pool, 642 Lamont street north
west; 500.
A. sherman. s424 l4th street north
west; $500.
Marie E. Summers. 224 9Th street
northeast; $3.50.
S. e. Cochran. 41s 10th street north
]. T. DAILY. 1913 Park road north
west: $500.
MRS Nellie Butler. 1929 o street
northwest: $500.
George W; Hartley. s1s 11th street
G. w. Parezo. sos 9Th street north
west; $3.50.
NJ X. Cheney, SIS Taylor street
northwest: $3.50.
D. j. Dunigan, 2401-0s California
street northwest: 81 600.
Robert w. Horne. 231A Warder
street northwest; $3.50.
w. J. Wise. 1855 2Sth street north
west; 500.
Charles A. Walker, 1907 Keokuk
street northwest: 500.
Roya Ruess, 3S15 Legation street
northwest; 1875.
Charles A Rapee, 1340 Harvard
street northwest; $3.50.
Marie H Yeakle, 3135 Highland
place northwest; $3.50.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
TOS|PAY
OFFICERS FOR ARMY

BY the Associated Pres.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. August "a
That the War Department will need
80, 900 officers of all ranks between
now and next July for service with
the Army overseas and at home, and
that a large proportion of this num-
her must. come from the colleges and
universities of the United States, was
the announcement made at the con-
ference here between representatives
of western educational institutions
and the military authorities by Maj
w r. Orton of tn general STAN. OF
this number, 10000 are urgently
needed for the field artillery. 1000
for the engineers and 900 for the
ouarter1naster's department. he said
Maj. orton Suggests Plan.
The plan as outlined by Maj. Orton'
contempiates the induction into the
Students, Army Training Corps Of all
men of draft age who register as
members of the student bodies. Davi.
sion into two classes, A and B. Will
then be made. In the former will be
placed men having completed gram
mar school course for special train
ing. while in class B will be placed
those who, have completed high
school courses. Intensive military in
struction and special collegiate work
will be given them.
Classification Program.
Those who show immediate quail
ffcatfonsg for commissions will be sent
to offcers training camps. those who
Give promise will be allowed to con-
tinue their course until they qualify
for detail to surh camps, and those
who show no capacity for command
will be withdrawn and sent to depots
for military service in the ranks, ac-
cording to Maj. Orton.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

y. Fraser ct M. to William H. Manogue,
part described square 1880. 81.
q STREET SOUTHWEST between AZ and 9Th
streeb-Frank o. Brovs3 et a. to Mary z.
: Brown. part lot 2. square 49l: $40.
Evening star., 1918-08-24

Fer szle-A magnificent residence on
Washington Heights, erected BY one Of
washingtosxs most reliable builders.
It is said that the materials used
througAeat ma far superior to houses
house coptaina II rooms, 3 baths, hot
water heat; has . lot 20 II. froat.
The situation is very choice and 4
beautiful view from the windows.
Price. $s6.0e0. Possession soon.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Immediate Possession.

West of Conn ave, north of
Mass. ave. a we'll planned house:
13 rooms. 8 baths; hot-water heat:
4-roons deep; stairways: south
ern exposure; a section built up
with many of the most expensive
residences in the fashionable north
west; $4,000.
Evening star., 1918-08-24
Possession Soon.

NEST attractive corner, desirable
section Of the Heights, west of 18th
At, with a vide southern exposure;
n rior, reception hall, dining room,
pn1try and kitchen on the first 9oor;
4 h edrooms and bath on the second; 4
be,9,eoms and bath on the third: het.
wanf heat; hardwood heors on the
Hrsf. door; front and rear porrhes; ex-
cellent condition. Price, 81, 500; in
<lmtiHg furniture. $1s,50o.