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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01

he made only small effort to deny
his identity.
Davis tells practically the same story
told by Madden IN his confession, that
the four Of them, Davis. Madden, John
son and the fourth man, who is still
at large, went to Thirtieth street and
Seventh avenue with the purpose of
robbing a saloon on the corner there,
but foupd It too crowded with patrons
at the time. Then they walked west
on Seventh avenue on the south side
OF the street. intending to hold up the
first man they met, which happened
to be Mr.. Schoessel.
He stated-H was not their intention
to injure anyone and that he was very
much surprised when he heard the
shot fired.
Shortly after the shooting, which
occurred Nov Z. 1918, Davis and the
fourth man, who is still at large, were
arrested in Moline on advice of the
Davenport police. charged with the
theft of some sugar. Davis served 60
days and the other man 80 days in the
Jail in Davenport for this charge. At
the time the authorities did not dream
that the pair were in any way con-
nected with the Schoessel case.
Davis Remained In West.
| After being released from the Day.
| EXPORT jail, Davis went to Kansas
City, being engaged there for time
on railroad grading Job. At various
other times he worked in Cedar Rap
ids. Iowa, Billings, Mont, and Boise
and Idaho Falls, Idaho
| Detective Thomas Cox left a week
ago yesterday for Idaho to get his
prisoner. He arrived there Saturday
and was forced to wait until Tuesday
for reQuisition papers before he could
start back. He left Idaho Falls Tues,
day. arriving in Rock Island this
morning. Davis was apparently In the
best of Health and spirits when he ar.
rived here.
| The first tip as to the identity Of
the gang which held up Schoessel camt
on May 6. 1915, when Ruth Lambert, &
sweetheart of Madden, tipped off the
police. Madden was arrested and con
fessed, duplicating Johnson, Davis an,
the fourth man, who is still at large
All the news all the time-Tht
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01
Elmer DAVIS TO
PLEAD GUILTY IN
!. SCHOESSEL CASE
n.tectiyc Cox Arrives With Prisoner
From Idaho Falls. Idaho, This
Morning.
INDICTED on CHARGE MURDER
u.fendapt Glad He Was Arrested and
Saws His "Worrics Are Over"
To Get 20 Yearsl

Elmer Davis, one of the men held in
connection with the murder Of John B.
schoessel. today announced bis in
tertion of pleading guilty to the in
dictment against him.
Dayis arrived in Rock Island this
morning. being brought here from
Idaho Fails, Idaho. by Detective
Thomas Cox.
One of the first statements made
when Davis arrived was: 81 am
mighty glad it is all over. This thing
has been preying on my mind all the
time. Now my worries are over"
On the train returning from Idaho
Davis talked freely with Detective Cox
about the case and admitted his part
in it. Davis will be taken into circuit
court to plead as soon as possible,
nrabably this afternoon
When he pleads he will be sentenced
To serve period in the penitentiary,
probably 90 years. the same punish
ment meted out to Verne Madden and
George Johnson. two other members
Of the gang. The man who did the
shooting. end whose name is withheld
by the police. is still at large.
Davis was anprehended about ten
DAYS ago at Idaho Falls. through
means of letter he wrote to some
friends in Davenport to see about a
trunk he had left there. The Daven-
port police got wind of the case and
potieed the local authorities with the
result that Davis was placed under
arrest.
Davis was employed as waiter in
a restaurant at Idaho Falls and was
going under the name Of Elmer Day
when he was placed under arrest. He
stated that he knew what was up
when the officers came after him and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01
POLICE BUSINESS
LESS LAST MONTH
THAN ONE BEFORE

There was less police business in
Rock Island during last month than
in December, the summary of work
compiled today by Desk Sergeant
Walter Flanagan shows.
I Fines collected totaled $1.40S.60,
which is $500 less than last month
Appended is the report for the month
OF January:
CITY CASES.
Disorderly conduct, 1856.
Drunkenness, %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01
URGE TAXPAYERS
/ TO Give PAYMENT
Waldo Schneider, City Collector, Re.
quests That Settlement Be Made =
by Residents at Once.

During the three days that the per-
sonal tax collector. mas had his Office
open in the State bank building, $10,-
12S has been paid by prompt tax
payers.
Waldo Schneider. city tax collector
stated this morning that the payments
are not coming in the way that they
should. A total of $491 ,337.91 must
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01

Exceeding speed limit, /.
Selling liquor without license, 2.
Assault and battery, 81
Keeper disorderly house, l.
No lights on auto, 8.
Violation fortune telling law, 2.
Breaking quarantine law. /.
Carrying concealed weapons, 2.
Total, 206.
STATE CASES.
Disorderly conduct, So.
Vagrancy. III. i.
Burglary and larceny, 3.
Larceny, 4.
Fugitive from justice, I.
Assault with deadly weapon, 2.
Carrying concealed weapons, /.
Obtaining money under false pre-
enses, l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01

Rape, 1.
Disturbing the peace, l.
Robbery. 2.
Total, 50.
MISCELLANEOUS. i
Ambulance calls, 81.
Wagon calls, 23S.
Lodgers, 275.
Cases dismissed, city, Q; state. 3.
Cases withdrawn, /.
Women tried, city, 40: state, l.
Fines collected by Magistrate c. ].
Smith. $1,40S.6O.
Meals served, II at 20 cents each,
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01

All the news all the time-The
Argus. -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-01
Advance Models of Spring
Suits. $3.50 to $4,000

Displaying poplns serges. pom noms and gabardnes in
military blue tan Copen rose navy. Pekin blue. black
white and checks atractyely trimmed garments WIN
floral Innings of satin.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18
RED CROSS ROOMS INSPECTED

Miss E. V. Cluis, of Atlanta, who
is sent out by Division Headquarters
of the American Red Cross to in
spect work rooms and all organiza-
tions of woman's work, has been
here this week. Miss Cluis was very
much pleased with the work rooms
of the local chapter. In the future,
all work rooms will be allotted their
work. When work on hand is COM
pleted nothing more will be done
until the allotment is sent. The local
chapter has shipped to Atlanta 800
hospital shirts and Is pairs of
pajamas.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE.-Ford roadster with
F. new parts as follows, crown. fen
ders, 1918 hood and radiator, Has
sler shock a~bsorbers, cushion and
seat covers, all newly painted, and
engine in first class condition. The
best roadster in town. J. R.. Will
son Lumber Co. Phone 231-1. :
7-11-tfc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18
DIVERSITY OF BARGAINS
FOR HUSTLER READERS
One cent a word for each inser-
ton, each initial OF abbreV1atlOn
counting as a word

FOR SALE-Ford eIOsed-in truck
bed, in good order. Cost $3.50,
will sell for half price. Write me
or see it at Hendersonville Auto
Company. J. F. Marvin, Ri. 8.
=. tip.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-Five Airdale male pup
pies 2 months old. Pedigree fur
nished, with puppies-from very
fine stock. Mrs. r. M. Spence,
Flat Rock. tip.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

BUY .OR. SELL-Something to sell
al something to advertise. Try
this column. A: few cents work
wonders. 7-4-tfc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-House and lot, corner
3rd avenue and Buncombe street,
one block from graded school.
House has seven rooms and large
cement basement; steam heat
throughout. Lot 95 #. x $50
Liberal terms. J.. Frank Gran
ford, Inverness, Fla. 7-11-4tc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

motorcycle
with single or twin cylinder. APP
ply to Shelton Hoots, Edneyville.
1tp.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

TYPEWRITER SECOND SHEETS
For sale, white copying paper, $50
sheets, 35c.; 500 sheets, Soc: 1000
sheets, 81. Hustler Office. 7-4-tfc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-GoOd boarding house
business, House full of boarders-
The location,is central and proper
tiOnately good. Seven bed rooms;
2 bath rooms, dining to
seat so, large veranders, beauti-
full trees and flowers. Will state
reason for selling TO interested
parties. Will take small farm as
part pay and will make terms that
anyone can reach. Address, Bus
mess, Care Hustler. Ito.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

Shoe, harness and other leather re.
pairing done right ait reasonable rates
NJ. c. DOtSOn & Co. 6.27-3tc
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
South Main street, in brick fiat,
near monument. Mrs. V. C. v.
Shepherd: 7-11-tfc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

LOTS FOR SALE,-One opposite
residence of j. o. Williams, $3.50;
two on Fourth avenue, nearly OPP
pcS:ts Bridges house, $3.50 and $440.
Noah NJ. Hollowell, owner.
5-161tf.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

after you learn. Some girls, that
started last year, make 81 a day and
over. Grey Hosiery Mills, Hender-
sOnVille, N. C.. 7-4-tfc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

HELP WANTED-We have just in
stalled a number Of~,new knitting
machines and wish to employ 8 or 10
young women or girls over Is to OPP
crate them. Good pay while learn
ing and high prices for piece. work
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

WANTED-Young lady wants room
and board August 1. Must be
reasonable. Address B. S. W. 21O
w. Beaner ST., Jacksonville, Fla.
7-18-2tp.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

Chamberlain's Collie and DiarrhOea
Remedy.
Now is the time to buy a bottle of
this remedy so as to be prepared in
case that any one of your family
should have an attack of collie or
diarrhOea during the summer months.
1t is worth a hundred times its cost
when needed. Advt.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-Old newspapers at 5
cents a pace. Useful for
kindling, wrapr ,ng, packing, etc.
5-16-tf.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

TYPEWRITER PAPER For sale,
good bond, $50 sheets, 70c.; 500
sheets, $1.3O; 1000 sheets, $3.50.
Hustler Office. 7-4-tfc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-Legal blank forms of all
kinds. We have taken over the
= stock of the French Broad Hustler.
e. Zfmmerman's Book Store. 6-2O-4tp.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

WANTED-By two young men, a nice
room with two beds and e tC
j. bath. Will occupy permanently if
suited. State price and location.
Address x, care Hustler.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

WANTED-White woman to do gem
eral homework. Phone 4011.
6-13-tfc.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-Nice rich pecans, soc
per pound. Phone 276-W. tic.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

FOR SALE-TWo FINE MILK
goats. L. v. Pullman, Edneyville
road, Hendersonville. ZIP.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

WANTED-Second hand wheel
chair-Phone 1876. Ito.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-07-18

SCRATCH PADS-They come in
handy in all places of business and
can be prepared in various sizes at
only 10 cents a pound. Phone your
order to the Hustler. Phone No. 6.
7-4-tfc.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
Public Requested to Stop
 Sending Food to Soldiers

The Couuci of National Defense has sent out notices to inform the people of the country that abundant food Is sup piled to the soldiers and sailors in the camps and cantonments, and that the sending of food to these men by their friends and families Is not in any re. spect necessary; that the aggregate quantity of food thus privately sent is enormous. and that much of it having been conveyed long distances in heated express or mail cars is more or less spoiled and consequently injurious to the health of the men.
 Therefore, in the interest of the conservation of food and also the health of the men the Council of National De fense requests the public to discontinue the sending of foodstuirs to the camps
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
Dermott on Parade

It is the usual thing for Dermott to measure up fully to every occasion on demand. In the Liberty Bond, the Army Y. M C. A. and the Red Cross drive, Dermott made record second to no other town of equal size in the i United States. All of these things were done for the nation and our boys in the army and navy. So next Sunday morning Dermott is going to show her attitude to the Lord and her faith in civic righteousness in monster Sunday school parade and rally and conference.
 In 1910 when the Worlds Sunday School Convention met in Washington, both the Senate and Congress adjourned for the convention parade, and vast majority of the great law makers were in the parade and showed to the world what their attitude was toward that great movement. We have men just as big right here in Dermott and if you don't believe 1t you watch the Sunday school parade here next Sunday morn ing and see the people who stand on the side of all that is good.
 Every church and Sunday school in town will be in this parade and con ference and everybody in town IS invited to fall in line somewhere. The par ade will leave the Hotel Dermott corner promptly at l0:30 and march to Front street, then to Main. then to Peddicord. then to the Presbyterian church. where splendid program of ten minute ad be rendered. The addresses will be as follows. The Sunday School as an Educational Influence" Prof Nj. ] finders; The Sunday School as Life Saving Station. J T. Crenshaw; The Sunday School as a Community Asset. Hon. F. G. Hammock; Master of Cere- monies. w. D. Trotter. President of district No. l of the Chicot County S. $. Association.
 Parade Marshais: Lon Etter. (. w Measles and w D. Trotter.
 Music Committee: (. Helmstetter, chairman. Miss Leona Rayborn, Mes danes c. E. Kinney and w. s. Daniel
 Let everybody in Dermott, whether you are a member of any Sunday School or not. get in the parade and attend the conference at the Presbyterian church.
 There will be no collection of any kind taken up for any cause. Your friends will look for you So don't disappoint them.
 Committee.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
Some Don'ts

Here are some don't that will help you win the war:
 Don't waste food-it will feed our armies and our allies.
 Don't burn coal when you can get wood; it will move our ships.
 Don't neglect to observe the meatle ess and wheatless days.
 Don't kill calves for veal-let them mature for beef.
 Don't criticise the President you may land in jail.
 Don't look upon Liberty Loans and War Savings as donation.
 Don't give aid or comfort to alien enc mics, or fail to report them
 Don't discourage the enlistment of fit young men in military service.
 Don't let your stock run at larse on railroad rights-of-
 Don't fail to respond to all Govern ment calls for service.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
Unique Character Dead
Committee

William Alfonzo Holt passed to his reward last Wednesday night at ten 0 clock at the residence of Mir and Mrs l.. F. Etter. where he made his home
 MT Holt was = years old and was we'll known in Dermott He was an old confederate soldier and lived a remark able and most eventful life He was born in Memphis. and enlisted in the Confederate army in the opening year of the Civil War. He fought in the battles of Shiloh. Corinth Perryville. Murfreesboro. Chicamauga and Mission ary Ridge and was with Gen. Bragg on his famous raid through Kentucky.
 He later belonged to the signal corps and the secret service. and was taken a prisoner and confined in the Rock island prison. After eleven months he escaped and fled to Canada. When the war closed he was at Houston, Texas. from which place he made a sally into Mexico with Generals F.. Kirby Smith. J. B. Magnider. Sterling Price. Joe Shelby. Gov. Harris and others
 He was never discharged from the Confederate army. never paroled. and never took the oath of allegiance to the United States.
 He was member of the Howard Association, which was composed of a bout one hundred men who nursed and helped to stamp out yellow fever in Memphis. His remains were sent to Memphis and buried in the lot belonging to the Association. Except one other, he was the only surviving member of the organization
 The funeral services were conducted at the Etter home. Rev k. Nj. Hol- land. pastor of the Methodist church. officiating.
 Uncle Forney. AS he was usually called, died as bravely as he had lived. and has gone where there are no wars, no divisions of states. countries or na- tions. and where life will be rich and sweet, and where his soul will sweep out into the eternity in the enjoyment of his new country. cline and life.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
"The Winning of Latane"

The Winning of Latane. four act drama of pronounced merit, was pre- sented at the school auditorium last Friday evening by the high school and expression students. under the direction of Miss Annie Laurie Whitson. The leading parts in the play were taken by Misses Vivian Skipper. Bessie Mercer. Clara Wynne and Messrs Leonard Evans, Louise Belser. Willie Perry, Joe Duerson, Curtis Singleton, Mir Block wood. Charlie Offutt, Joe Bennett and Hammett Porter. all of whom took their parts admirably. refecting much credit on themselves and on those re- sponsible for their training as well.
 Between the acts several very enter taining readings and musical numbers were given by Chloe Hammett. Fay Mathers. Ruby Harrison. Julia finders and others.
 The entertainment was given as a benefit for the High School liberty bond fund, and enough was realized to com. plete the payment on same.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
The Devils Job
w S. D.

God made the roses with fragrance so rare; He made the brooklets and the angels fair God made the nations that rule the world their hearts their souls. their flags unfurled He created all that's good, that's supreme, the ships that sail the ocean and boats on every stream. But God in his wisdom refused one task He in his omnipotence will tell if you ask to create a crown head in Europe so great, one being for whom the whole world has hate. So he turn ed the job over for the devil to do. who set to work his imps and himself too. They scraped together all the dregs of hell and created the Kaiser, whom We all know well.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
Where Is Your Soldier ?

Liberty tents. at which Smlleage Books will be good. are now ready at Camps Beauregard. Jackson. Gordon, Greene, Lee, Bowie, Sheridan. Shelby, Logan. Cody. Doniphan, Wheeler, Me Arthur. Lewis. Hancock. and Wads- worth. Liberty theatres will be ready February lst at Camps Pike, Funston, Merritt, Devens, Dix. Meade. Jackson. Gordon. Dodge, Grant, Custer. Taylor. sherman and Lewis.
 At Camps Upton and Lee they will be ready by February 20th.
 So at whatever camp your soldier may be located or to whatever camp he may be transferred. Smileage books will be of use to him.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
Dermott Man Given Honor

A telegram from New York was re ceived Friday morning announcing the election of Frank F. Fee. 1900 Broad way, president of the National Export CTS Hardwood Association
 Mir. Fee is president of the Fee Cray ton Hardwood Lumber Company of Der mott He is considered an authority on hardwood lumber in both this country and Europe, having crossed the ocean % times to give advice on this kind of lumber. His mills at Dermott during the war are in operation for the United States government Arkansas Demo crat, Jan. 25th.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31

Break your Cold or La Grippe with few doses of 666
 H. C. Carter of Lake Village was transacting business here Monday
 We sell Majestic Ranges.
 Orr Hardware Co.
 A. A. Adcock of Boydell was a busi- ness visitor at The Dermott News of- flee last Friday.
 The food you waste today may mean HUNGER to Someone, Somewhere, Sometime. Be Saving!
 Mrs. s. T. Buckley was in Dermott the first of the week and put her daughter in school at Dupree Seminary.
 Use Rexall Cold Cream for those chapped lips and hands.
 Bordeaux Drug Store
 Prof. Richard B. Harrison, financier of the Arkansas Haygood Industrial College, will be here this week Friday and Saturday nights at the Dukes Auditorium. Special seats for white people The public is invited
 The funeral of Dr. G. D. Dukes was the largest ever held in this section of the state many people of prominence coming from other states and other points in this state to attend. Servicesu were held at the First Baptist Church. which hardly began to accommodate the crowd The floral offerings were handsome. and so numerous that 1t taxed the capacity of Maxwell truck to take them to the cemetery
 We feel that We are indeed fortunate to have been able to secure for our readers the latest story from the pen of Mary Roberts Rhinehart, Long Live the King" which will be run as a serial in this paper. beginning Feb. 7th. There is no more popular writer living today than this author and even the publishers of large magazines of national circulation grab at chance to secure one of her stories. Long Live the King is said to be her best. It is an unusual form of romance. but one which makes instant appeal. and arouses the deepest interest from the very beginning.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-31
w.. 5. 5.

w. D. Trotter and Rev. w. A Rolle, who are in charge of the local War Savings Stamp campaign. fired the opening gun of week of special pub licity work at the school house Monday morning. Addressing the entire stu dent body assembled in the auditorium. they explained the details of the plan and urged the students to buy Thrift Stamps not only because of the pa triotic nature of the plan. but because of it's excellent educational features in a financial way.
 Following their talks. Superintendent finders put the plan in concrete form. meeting hearty response from the students, and special hour was set for the purchase of the stamps at the school house today.
 Mir. Trotter and Mir. Rolle and Post master Leeper have also visited the colored schools and are making thor ough campaign in behalf of the move ment in this community. going into the work with their characteristic energy and efficiency. which IS sure to result in success in this instance as 1t has Tn previous patriotic campaigns Tn which they have taken prominent part.