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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-04
SPENDS $3.50 FOR
HEART BALM BILL
IN WIDOWS SUIT

Henry Hinrich, farmer, spent
much money on gasoline and at
tention in general upon Mrs. Cath
crime Fletcher of Davenport.
But today he made the largest
single expenditure he has since they
met, just a year ago.
He paid out $3.50
Then he paid his attorney.
The money went as heart balm.
He settled breach of promise suit
tile widow had instituted, asking
$4,000 She seemed satisfied with
the sum agreed upon, however.
It was in March, 1918, that Hin
rich met Mrs. Fletcher. She was
IL the yard OF her home at the
time. A friend introduced them.
The friend said that Mrs. Fletcher
would make a good wife for Mr..
Hinrich. The friend also said that
air. Hirrich would make a good
husband for Mrs. Fletcher. Mr..
IIinrich, SO the story goes, agreed
that the friend was quite right
Much gasoline was used on auto
trips on which Mr.. Hlnrich would
urge upon Mrs. Fletcher the de-
STABILITY Of their getting married
al an early date.
She could either come TO his
homo on the farm west Of Daven-
port or else he would sell the farm
and they would live in the city, she
says he told her many times.
She said they agreed on the farm,
and November as the date.
But after November came she
saw no more Of his attentions, she
charged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-04
Personal Points

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Quayle, 294l
| Thirteenth avenue, are the parents
OF twin boys, born at noon yester-
/ day at the maternity hospital in
Moline. Mrs. Quayle was, before
marriage, Miss Olive Berger of this
city.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carnage, 1904
Forty-third street. have received
word from their son, Sergeant
Glasco w. Thompson, who is N
France, that he has left rhe hospi
tai. where he has been since las:
October, recovering from the eff
fects of being gassed and wounded
He has returned to his unit, Com
parry F. Three Hundred Twenty
seventh infantry. He announces
in a letter to his parents that he
expects to be home soon, as his
organization is listed for return to
the states.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schneider,
Sr. 1921 TWenty-second street,
have received word from their
son, Sergeant George Schneider.
that he has arrived at an eastern
port from overseas. He was origi-
n. lily with an infantry regiment ia
the Eighty-sixth division but was
transferred to- Company L, One
Hundred Eleventh infantry. after
he arrived in France. He saw &C
ton during the closing weeks Of
the war
Mrs. II. e. Hamilton, 1884 Tween
ty-sixth street, has returned home
after a visit in St Paul.
Mrs. Harold Bergen and baby of
Washington, D. c., are visiting with
Mrs. Bergen's mother. Mrs. c. ].
Allsbrow, 1923 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-04
COMMISSION IS
TARGET IN FIGHT
IN LEGISLATURE

Springfield, Ill, March 4-Forces
of the Illinois Municipal league are
here today in readiness for an at
tack on the act creating the public
utilities commission when bills pro-
posing the abolition of the COM
mission and changes in the present
statute come up for a public hear
Ing this afternoon.
A special committee of the
league, headed by Mayor II. j.
Rodgers of Jacksonville, is busy on
the draft of a measure which pro-
poses amendment Of the present
law to make control of utilities by
the state optional with municipali-
ties. 1t is hoped that the bill can
be made ready for introduction to-
morrow.
Legislative leaders say that little
sentiment for repeal of the act Gre
nting the utilities commission, pro-
posed in the Bippus and DENVER
bills, has manifested itself.
The optional feature Of state con-
troll, it is pointed out by the munic-
ipal league, was contained in the
original bill presented in 1913, but
eliminated despite the protest Of
cities.
Today's public hearing is expect
ed to draw large delegations from
sections of the state, where opposi-
ton to the commission, growing out
oil local utility disputes, has been
most pronounced 1t was called by
Senator John Daley of Peoria,
chairman of the senate public utili-
ties committee, and Representative
William N. Brinkman of Chicago
chairman Of the house committee
on public utilities and transporta-
tion.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-04
t TAKES GOOD SOLES
TO Do THIS

George Wentworth, a letter carrier
here, has worn a pair of shoes with
Ne0lin Soies four months and tive
days. His route is twenty miles day.
This test made at our request, proves
the wearing quality of Ne0lin Soles to
our satisfaction" From Lothrops-
Sarnham Co. Dover, N. H.
Only Ne6lin Soles will stand up
under a test like this People who are
hard on shoes will save money if they
buy them with Ne6lin Soles. These
shoes come in many styles for men,
women and children.
Have Neolin Soles put on your worn
shoes too. Any good repair shop will
apply them. Remember-they are
made BY Science to be comfortable and
waterproof. also Manufactured by The
GOODYEAR Tire & Rubber Co, Akron.
Ohio. who make Wingloot Heels
guaranteed to Cutwear all other heels,
1le,0 /: ]! ! ! !. s oges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-04

All the news all the tfme-The
Argus.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
RYE

Plant rye early. l believe that
many of the failures and semi-failures
in the rye crop are due to late plant
ing. Especially is this true in the
heavier soils and marsh soils. Where
the rye is planted early it develops a
much better rot system and consequent
ly is much better able to withstand adj
verse conditions during the winter
and spring.
Prof. r. A. Moore of the College of
Agriculture prophecies that clover seed
Wisconsin grown, will be worth from
$50 to $40 bushel next spring. Make
every effort to save all the seed you
can, for it will be worth your while
next spring.
w. w. Clark,
County Agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
State of Wisconsin, Wood County
In Circuit Court.
Suwame Lumber Company, plaintiff,
VS.. Mary Shrek, widow of Joseph Shi-
rex, deceased, Clarence Shrek and
Caroline Shrek, Defendants.
By virtue of a judgment of foreclos-
ure and sale made in the above enti-
tied action on the 18th day of July,
1918, the undersigned sheriff of Wood
County, State of Wisconsin, will sell
at the front and north door of the
Court House in the City of Grand Ra-
pids on the 30th day of August, 1919,
at 1880 o'clock in the forenoon of
that day, the real estate and mortgag-
ed premises directed by said judgment
to be sold, and therein described as
follows, to-wit:
A tract of land with the buildings
thereon situate in block four (4) of the
Village of Milladore, Wood County,
Wisconsin, as shown by the Village
Plat thereof, the same being located
in Section No. Thirty-six (36), Town
ship No Twenty (25) North of
Range No. Five 81 East described as
follows: Commencing on Central Av-
enue at the Northwest corner of said
Block Four (4) running thence in an
Easterly direction along the line of
the right of way of the NJ. st. P. & S.
Ste NJ Ry. One Hundred twenty-five
(125) feet; thence Southerly at right
angles to said railway right of way
Sixty (60) feet; thence Westerly para
llel with said Railway right of way to
said Central Avenue One Hundred
twenty-five (125) feet; thence North
erly along said Central Avenue Sixty
(60) feet to place Of beginning, intend
ing to convey all of said Block No.
Four "a except that part heretofore
sold to Stephen Benish, Sept 9Th,
1914.
Terms of sale, cash.
Dated July 10th, 1919.
C. w. BLUETT,
Sheriff of Wood County, Wisconsin.
D. D. Conway, Plaintiffs Attorney.
July II. Aug. 21.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
SUMMONS

State of Wisconsin-Circuit Court
for Wood County.
Anton Brost, plaintiff, VS.. ]. w.
Bra tford & Son co-partnership, ].
W. Bradford and Mrs. J. w. Bradford,
his wife, j. w. Bradford Jr., and Mrs.
] W. Bradford, Jr., his wife, Renwick,
Shaw q Crossett, co-partners, Lind
say & Phelphs, copartners, Alois 10
conrek and Katherine Koconrek, his
wife, Lloyd T. Dorsey and Mrs. Lloyd
T. Dorsey, his wife, Annie G. Dorsey,
William F. Wreden and Mrs. William
F. Wreden, his wife, Joseph Hopp and
Mrs Joseph Hopp, his wife, S. William
Polkey and Mrs. S. William Polkey, his
wife, and each, every and all of the
heirs, both known and unknown of the
above named defendants and each, ev-
cry and all of the unknown owners of
the lands in the complaint herein des-
cribed, or of any interest in said lands
or any part or parcel of said lands and
each, every anu al VI IilS ClaHiidhls
of or to said lands, or any part or
parcel thereof, or any interest in said
lands, or any interest in any part or
parcel thereof. Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN-TO
THE SAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after service
of this summons, exclusive of the day
of service and defend the above entitl-
ed action in the court aforesaid and in
case of your failure SO to do judgment
will be rendered against you accord
ing to the demand of the complaint
of which copy is herewith served up
on you.
B. M. VAUGHAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address, Grand Rapids, Wis
consin.
NOTE:-Notice is hereby given that
the above entitled action is begun and
pending for the purpose Of establish
| ing and quoting title OF the plalnCl1
in the following described land, to-wit;
the North half (N1a) of the Southeast
quarter (SEA) of section Nineteen
] 19) Township Twenty-Five CD
| forth of Range Four (4) East in Wood
County, Wisconsin, and barring, fore
closing and cutting off said defend
ants and each of them, whether nam
ed or described, from having or claim
ing any right Or title to or interest in
said lands, adverse to the plaintiff, and
| for plaintiffs costs.
Dated August 7th, 1919.
B. NJ. VAUGHAN,
Attorney for the Plaintiff in the said
action.
Aug. 7. Sept. II.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

ance, and in the long run was cheaper
Here is better illustration. Forty
years ago our railroads were laid with
sixty pound rails and wooden culverts
and bridges. You remember the little
wood burning locomotives, and the
small cars, and the short trains. The
loads were increased The cars be-
came bigger, the trains became longer,
the loads heavier, and the locomotives
larger Today we have huge freight
cars, trains OF rs cars, and massive
mogul locomotives. Today we have 120
pound rails and concrete culverts and
steel bridges. Why? Because we had
to build them to carry the traffic.
1t is not a question of whether you
want to build a higher type Of road.
You have got to do it.
It is just the same with the roads
of Wood County. They were not built
to carry the traffic which is running
over them now And do not forget
that this traffic is increasing by leaps
and bounds. If it increased at one half
the rate in the next four years that it
did in the last four years, it will mean
that you will have over 1000 automo-
biles and do not forget that the truck
is beginning to pound and grind over
your roads. You can no more continue
to carry this traffic over your roads
than you can run mogul locomotive
with a train of rs cars on so pound
rails and wooden culverts and bridges.
They will break down, as they have
been breaking down.
Here is the problem before you. You
need the roads now, and you need to
build hard surfaced type of road to
carry the traffic How are you going
about it?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
Order Limiting Time to Present Claim
and Notice to Creditors.

Order Limiting Time to Present Claims
and Notice to Creditors.
State of Wisconsin. Wood County,
in County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of
George L. Williams. deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate
of George L. Williams late of the city
of Grand Rapids, in said County of
Wood, deceased, having been duly
granted to Edith J. Williams by this
court;
IT IS ORDERED, That the time
from the date hereof until and includ-
ing the 1st day of December, A. D.
1919, be and the same is hereby fixed
as the time within which all creditors
of the said George l.. Williams deceas-
ed, shall present their claims for ex-
animation and allowance.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That
all claims and demands of all persons
against the said George L. Williams,
deceased, be examined and adjusted
before this Court, at its Court Room in
the Court House in the City of Grand
Rapids, in said County, at the regular
term thereof appointed to be held on
the first Tuesday of December, 1919
and all creditors are hereby notified
thereof.
IT IS FURTHERED ORDERED,
That, notice of the time and place at
which said claims and demands will be
examined and adjusted as aforesaid,
and of the time above limited for said
creditors to present their claims and
demands, be given by publishing a
copy of this order and notice, for four
consecutive weeks, once IN each week,
in the Wood County Reporter, news
paper published in the County of Wood
the first publication to be within fif-
teen days of the date hereof.
Dated this 25th day of July, 1919
BY the Court;
w. J. CONWAY, County Judge.
July 81. Aug. 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

penetrated nearly two-thirds thru
the right foot.
With the nail still in his foot, he
limped home and his mother pulled
it out, giving him what first aid was
possible.
Blood poisoning set in, however,
and the child was rushed to the hos
pital. 1t was at first feared that lock-
jaw might set in. Reports from the
hospital today, however, are to the
effect that the patient is getting
along nicely and the chances for his
recovery are good.-Racine Times
Call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
SUMMONS

State of Wisconsin, Wood County
In Circuit Court
Rose Hardlicka, plaintiff, vs.. Joseph
Hardlicka, defendant.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN-TO
THE SAID DEFENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after service
of this summons, exclusive of the day
Of service and defend the above entitl-
ed action in the court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure so to do judg-
ment will be rendered against you &C
cording to the demand of the complaint
of which copy is herewith served up
on you.
d. D. Conway,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. 0. Address, Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin. ~s-7sya
July 81. Sept. 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
GROWING OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Kidney trouble tends to "slow up
men AM women in middle life and they
fear on coming old age when it is only
the kidneys that are at fault. Foley
Kidney Pills assist Nature to restore
a sound, healthy condition and to ban
ish backache, soreness, lameness and
stiffness, pucy eyes and other symp-
toms. Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

The most vexing thing in the world
is to have ones conversation rudely
interrupted by train as it shrieks it s
way through the town. And there is
no necessity for this public nuisance.
If we had proper precautions at our
street crossings in the way of gates,
we would stop this menace to a good
disposition, for that is really what it
amounts to. Then, too, it is blow to
our civic pride. Let's see what can
be done about it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
Sept. 4
SUMMONS

State of Wisconsin, Wood County
In Circuit Court.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN-TO
THE SAID DEFENDANT:
Mary Hess, plaintiff, VS.. John Hess,
Defendant.
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after service
of this summons, exclusive of the day
of service and defend the above entitl-
ed action in the court aforesaid; and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
PAINFUL ACCIDENT TO A
FORMER GRAND RAPIDS BOY

Willard Moves, a small boy resid-
ing at COS Sixth street, is at ST.
Luke's hospital in a serious condi-
ton as result of an accident which
happened last week.
The boy was walking along Sixth
street when he stepped on nail pro-
jecting from a lath, which had been
carelessly thrown on the walk. The
nail went clear thru his shoe, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
HOUSE WORK IN HOT WEATHER

Hot weather brings no relief from
homework drudgery. If anything,
woman's work is more trying. Over
work and worry cause kidney trouble,
resulting in backache, sore muscles,
stiff joints, rheumatic pains, tired feel
ing and other distressing symptoms.
Foley Kidney Pills help weak kidneys.
Sold Everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

President Wilson personally carried
his copy of the Peace Treaty to the
Senate when he addressed that body.
He is seen leaving the White House
with the treaty under his arm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

FOR SALE:-Small house and three
lots, corner of 9th and Oak streets
Also 7-room house and two lots south
of high school grounds. Must be sold
at once. Call on or address A. L. Fon-
tame, Grand Rapids, Wis. t..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

WANTED Agent with Ford to sell
best ignition accessory ever offered.
Nothing like it on market. Send whole
sale price of 1925 for sample. Live
man can clear SO to $50 daily. Exclu-
sive territory. Don't delay. Address
R. B. Nader, Shawano, Wis. 6tc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

Charles Lamb, an English essayist,
once said that he could not hate a
man he knew Perhaps if we spent a
little more time in getting acquainted
with people whom we dislike we also
would find that we could not hate a
man we know and as result our
circle of friends would be increased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

in case of your failure so to do judg-
ment will be rendered against you &C
cording to the demand of the complaint
of which a copy is herewith served up
on you.
D. D. Conway,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. O. Address, Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wisconsin.
July 81. Sept. 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

Every legitimate local enterprise
should have the hearty cooperation
of every loyal citizen.
FOR RENT: Desirable office rooms
in postoffice block. Enquire at Wood
County National Bank. 2tc
While a man is regreting the fact
that deed cannot be done, he is often
interrupted by someone doing it.
There are many striking examples
of the value of good roads. Wherever
roads have been permanently improved
there has always been a great increase
in the value of adjacent property.
One-half hour each day spent in dill
gent work will keep the lawn and
premises surrounding any house in the
pink of condition, and make our little
town garden spot in our fair state.
WANTED Two girls for general
housework Call at Port Edwards Ho-
tel, Port Edwards, Wis. 2tc.
To run "spaper without Oc-
casionally publishing an item that is
untrue, or without giving offense, is
like running railroad without hav-
ing accidents and smash-ups. 1t can't
be done.
The editor has a warm place in his
heart for his friends who send or
bring in news items. The thing that
interests you will probably interest
your neighbor Give us a chance to tell
him about it.
This is the only country where all
earthly honors are within the reach
of every citizen and where it depends
upon the individual himself whether
he will be a senator or a street-sweep-
er, railroad president or railroad
section hand, millionaire or a pau
per, general or policeman, bank
er or bankrupt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14
OSHKOSH WASHING MACHINE
COMPANY IS BANKRUPT

Oshkosh, visa petition in bank
ruptcy has been filed with Federal
Judge F. A. Geiger at Milwaukee by
the Oshkosh Washing Machine Co.
and referred to c.. H. Forward here.
The first meeting of creditors will take
place at p. M, Aug. IA. Liabilities
are placed at $25, 765.3O, and assets at
$51, 92379. The stock in trade aggre-
gates $15,142.16. M. C. Bramham is
featured machine called the Wash
kosh. 1t is expected steps will be
taken to reorganize the company and
continue operations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1919-08-14

Australians Champion Tennis player
who is coming to America to enter the
National Championship Tournament
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
LESSEN NUMBER
OF STOPS SOON
Tri-City Railway Company Pro-
poses to Eliminate Unneces-
sary Loading Places.

Adjustment of all unnecessary
stops on the street car lines of the
Tri-city Railway company in Rock
Island and Moline is being consid-
cred by officials of the company
and action in this direction is ex-
pected in the near future.
Announcements was made by John
G. Huntoon, general manager of the
Tri-City Railway company, today
that officials of his company
sought to do away with such stops
as the one between Seventh and
Eighth avenues on Fifteenth street
on the Long View line. While the
block is longer than the average,
the stop between the two avenues is
deemed unessential and is to be
done away with.
Numerous such stops are to be
found on practically all of the 9TH
er trolley lines in Rock Island and
Moline. They were all abandoned
while the skip-stop system was in
effect prior to Feb. 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
MARCH COMES AS
LION; 1T SHOULD
DEPART AS LAMB

March is coming in like lion.
And if the old adage makes good
it will go out like a lamb.
With Iowa and Nebraska in the
grip of the worst blizzard of the
winter today, it is expected that by
tonight the full effect of the storm
in the states west of here will be
felt in this city
The present winter has been
much on the lamb variety of
weather but from present indica-
tions, the treat 'em rough" month
of March is to offer real zero
weather.
The forecast of the local wealth
er bureau is Fair tonight and to-
morrow. Colder tonight with the
temperature probably zero or
slightly below"
There was a rainfall during the
morning which disappeared along
towards noon as the temperature
white on the pavement.
Because the pavement was COW
cred with a thin coating of ice,
there were many cases in which
horses slipped and fell On the
Rock Island viaduct alone, at one
time there were four such cases.
Nebraska had temperatures run
ming as low as 16 below zero, caus-
ing a tie-up in railroad traffic.
But here's hoping the old adage
is not upset and the coming month
goes out like a lamb.