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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
GOOD ATTENDANCE
FIRST THREE DAYS
AT CHORUS FAIR

Good attendance and liberal pat
ronage have marked the first three
evenings of the fair which is being
sponsored by the Olive Male
chorus at the Moline Turner hall
this week. Monday evening the Bel
gian-American band was the prIn-
cipal attraction and scored a de-
cided hit.
Every booth is stocked with ar
ticles of quality and value and the
prizes which are being offered are
of high grade.
Due to war conditions, the fair
event had been discontinued for
two years by the organization. Mem
bers expressed themselves in favor
of resuming the annual feature this
year and extensive preparations
were made so as to insure complete
success. Funds realized will be
used to keep the chorus on sub
stantial footing, and for extension
of the society. The chorus has al
ways willingly contributed IT'S
services in assisting on public pro-
grams and community affairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
RAID NETS TWO
men AND WIVES
Quantities Of Whisky Confiseated
in Homes - Women Given
Hearing Today.

Two husbands and their wives
are facing charges of violating the
Moline city liquor ordinances. The
arrest is the result of a raid made
at two homes last evening by the
Moline police in which they con-
fiscated a considerable quantity of
whisky.
The women being held are Mrs.
Celina Meersman, 1914 Sixth ave-
nue., and Mrs. May DeJaeger, 903
Fourth avenue. The men both de-
clined to assume the responsible
ty and to give their names. All
were released pending the hear
ing. The women were made to fur
nish bonds and were to be arraign-
ed in the Moline police court this
afternoon.
There is sufficient evidence, the
police claim, to convict all four on
charges of conducting blind pigs
in their homes and of selling whis-
ky in bottle lots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
PEOPLES WANT
SUIT DISMISSED
Bank Asks That Fight Over Savings
of GOttlieb Marke, Dead Sol
der, be Dropped.

Misunderstanding among the
Peoples bank officials was respon-
sible for a suit which they now ask
be dismissed. Robert Shallberg'
cashier of the bank, appeared IN
court today and asked that the SUIT
filed by tha bank he represents,
against Mrs. Marie Marke, widow
and mother of Gottlieb Marke, who
was killed in action in France, be
dropped.
The suit started over bank ac-
count of $500 which the soldier had
left. Fern Hitler of Henry county,
said to be a sweetheart of the sol
der, and complainant in the suit
had the bank book in her posses
sion when the soldier left for ser
vice. After his death she appealed
to J. B. Oakleaf, Moline attorney, in
an attempt to gain possession of the
money.
The mother of the soldier who
was killed in action, is in destitute
circumstances and needs the
money which her son had saved, ac-
cording TO Mr.. Ingleson.
Judge G. o. DietZ stated that he
will take the action of Peoples
bank, asking that the suit be drop
ped, under advisement and will an
nounce his decision tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
SECOND ANNUALLY
CIRCUS OPENS AT
HO ME TONIGHT

This evening and tomorrow the
second annual indoor circus will
be given by the physical depart
ment members of the Moline Y. NJ.
G.. A The circus has become an
annual feature and something of
an institution in Rock Island, Mo
line and Davenport.
The program this year is said to
excel the one given last year, hav-
ing in it some novel entertainment
and acrobatics. The following pro-
gram will be given both evenings:
Troupe Amazing-Those twisting,
twirling, twinkling net workers. A
rev and startling innovation.
Grand entrance-A spectacular
scene of color, grace and art, in
Producing the entire company.
Jumbo-Under perfect control by
group of our clever juniors, led
by ]. M. Ison.
The Great Awakening-The are
the clowns, and if you don't chuckle
until you're blue in the face, go to
the doctor. But there's no need,
those fellows would make a mum
my laugh.
Color and Art-Portrayed in
spectacular form as the little fell
lows display their ability in our al
hes flag drill-by our cadets.
Sailors Frolic-A marvellous imi-
tation of rollicking Tilt of the jolly
tar-by the seniors.
The Fate of the Canine-Are the
buttons on your coat sewed on
tight? No? Then get out the safe
ty pins, for this stunt is funny, as
full of fun as porcupine is of
fretfulness.
A Rythmatic GIow-worm Dance
A beautiful exhibition of bewilder-
ing gyrations with glowing Indian
clubs-by the intermediates.
-- King of Grace and Poise-Stun-
ming, amazing, bewildering, Hercu-
lar stunts, by so gymnasts.
Home in Barrel-All those
clowns in one grand, smashing.
laughing, gurgling, chorting, rib
tickling display of fun.
Sit Down; Stand Up!-In, around,
over and about-by our junior
boys.
Display of Courage-Baring the
horizontal and parallels-by our
senior gymnasts.
Beautiful light fantastic pa
triotic display-by Peggy and Bob.
The JINGLE MonsterLWho-o-o-opi
those clowns are back again. It's a
rainstormi No, it's thunderstorm !.
a thunderstorm of laughter and
chuckling-by Rus Matt and his
fdnmakers from myrthdom.
Y. NJ c. A. Marines-Over the top
in nothing, almost. Scaling the
walls quicker than you could scale
fish-by General Pur Shing and
his WARMERS.
American Beauties-Pretty dane
ing roses all in row-by E. John
Son and the seniors.
Table Tumbling -Agile, active.
athletic acrobats, twisting, twirling.
twinkling tumblers gymnast
and his dazzling aggregation OF
amateurs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
SAVE U. S. FROM
WORLD MENACE
American Schools, Homes and
. Churches are Pillars Of DemOc-
racy, Says d. A. r Speaker.

American schools, homes and
churches, the pillars on which the
house of democracy stands, must be
protected by Americans from the
forces that are menacing the world,
said DR.. Thomas McMichaels, pres
ident of Monmouth college last
evening at the opening session Of
the 23rd Illinois conference of the
Daughters of the American RevoIu-
ton being held in the First Con-
gregational church of Moline.
These three pillars, the school,
home and church, on which a true
civilization is built, must be
strengthened and defended from
destroyers, declared the speaker.
William Butterworth introduced the
college president and welcomed to
Moline the 100 delegates attending
the convention from all parts of the
state.
"One of the prime purposes Of
the D. A. r." said Mr.. McMichaels,
sis to help us keep in mind the
memory of the builders of America
in order that we may be stimulated
today in the struggle to save Amer
lea.
Germany knows or knew nothing
of a real home. A nation cannot be
stronger than her home The Ger
man school system has emphasized
only the to know of education and
not the to be- They have emphasiZ-
ed things of the head and not of
the heart. Germany has made
scholars; America has made men.
Germany has made sad work of
the church. 1t has merely been the
servant of the state. All true life
has been taken from her. AS a re-
suit Germany has dropped the phil
osophy of love and adopted the phil
osophy of power.
These are crucial days, days of
great uncertainties and marvellous
ly rapid changes. We must keep the
ruthless hand of the destroyer from
the pillars of our house OF democ-
racy, the home, the school and
church.
Mr.. Butterworth paid tribute to
woman's part in the war and urged
the revival of principles for which
the revolutionary fathers fought.
MANY people do not realize that the
subtle influence of socialism, an
archism and bolshevism are at work
everywhere, in the shop, the store
and the home" he said.
Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen in behalf of
Fort Armstrong chapter. of Rock
Island and Mrs. Henry Aainsworth
in behalf of the Mary Little Deere
chapter of the d. A. R. of Moline,
welcomed the delegates. Mrs. H. E.
Chubbock, vice-regent of the society
of Illinois and Mrs. Matthew T..
Scott, former president-general and
national chairman of the d. A r.
war service committee, also spoke
Mrs. John H. Hanley, state regent,
presided at the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
ASSIGN GARDENS
NEXT WEEK; PUT
IN ORDERS NOW

Tracts for gardens in Moline will
be assigned early next week, L. A.
Mahoney. superintendent of Mo-
line schools, and in charge of the
gardens announced today. With but
a few more days in which to make
applications, Mr.. Mahoney suggests
that those who wish to have a gar
den free of cost, should apply i'm
mediately before all plots are as
signed.
One new tract has been made
available for use. W. H. Christison
has thrown open his land on Six
teenth street between Twenty-sixth
and Twenty-seventh avenue, form
erly occupied by the Klehm green
houses. Some fifty garden plots Will
be opened there. Other gardening
grounds are:
Velie tract, Eleventh and Twelfth
streets, Twentieth to Twenty-third
avenues; Deere tract, Ninth street,
Thirteenth to Sixteenth avenues;
haywood tract, Twelfth to Four
teenth avenues, on Fifty-f1rst to
Fifty-third streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
SILVIS SCHOOL TO
HAVE PROGRAM ON
ANNUAL ARBOR DAY

Appointment of a committee to
prepare a program for yArbor day,
April IS, was made at a meeting of
teachers of the Silvis school held
yesterday afternoon. Miss Mar
garet O'Donnell, Ora Millen, Mil
dred Peterson and Marguerite
Schlotfeldt were named on the COM
mittee. Children of the school will
take part in the demonstration.
1t was decided to plant shrub
berry on the terrace of the school
lot on the national day.
Tomorrow sees the closing of the
school for the spring vacation. One
week, as in previous years, is al
loted the students. The last day of
the term this year falls on Memoir
ial day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
URGE ARMY and
NAVY Be INTACT
Send Such Resolution to Congress-
men Kahn and Graham After
Talk by Colonel Jordan.

Adoption of measures which will
insure an efficient army and navy
for America in the future is urged
in a resolution voted by the get
together club of the Moline &usi-
ness Mems association at meet
ing in the Commercial club last
evening, following a talk by Colo
mel Harry B. Jordan, commandment
of Rock Island arsenal. The res
olution was addressed to Congress
man julius Kahn of California, who
is slated for chairman Of the house
committee on military affairs when
congress again convenes, and ito
Congressman w. j. Graham of this
district. The resolution is:
That Congressman julius Kahn
of California and W. J. Graham of
Illinois are requested to suggest
and urge the adoption of such
measures as shall secure an eff
cient army and navy for the fu-
ture of the United States"
Colonel Jordan's emphatic words
that preceded the adoption Of the
resolutions are:
Now that the war is over, what
are you going to do? 1t is not my
privilege as a soldier to tell you
what to do, but 1 do say this, that
Germany has not yet accepted the
peace terms laid down hg the al
lies and that it would be a grave
mistake to complete disorganiza-
ton of the military machine you
have built to whip the Hum In
preparedness there is peace"
Colonel Jordan's talk was direct
ed toward the folly which America
would commit should it permit its
military and naval organizations
to disintegrate.
The remainder of the command
ants address was directed toward
the work of the ordnance depart
ment of the army and the lack of
cooperation of business men Of the
three cities with the arsenal locat-
ed in their midst
He urged that the men of Moline
study the arsenal, learn of it and
be able to talk intelligently to
other men of the munition center
and to direct words of improve
ments or otherwise to their repre-
sentatives sitting in congress.
Come over and see me-" he urg-
ed. "Other than a few rooms there
at the arsenal. Come and look
is nothing secret about the work
around and see things for your
self. No task that l am at will be
so important but what 1 can drop
it to show you about Study the
arsenal and then boost it to your
men in congress"
He declared that there is moth
ing commercial about the ordnance
division, and he cited the splendid
record that that department had
made in the war General PERISH
ing" he said, had testified to that
effect and General Pershing paid
no idle compliments to man or
men,"
Following his speech the resolu-
ton was adopted, and officers of
the Get-Together club of the Mo-
line Business Mems association
were elected as follows:
President-E. L. Nordgren-
Vice observation-disclosures S. Ire
vor.
Secretary-Elmer Morgan.
TreaSurer-E w TiISou
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
Y DORMITORY BOYS
OF z. M. ORGANIZE;
NAME COMMITTEES

Thirty-five residents of the East
Moline Y. NJ. c. A. dormitories last
evening formed an organization to
promote sociability among the men
living at the home H. ]. Banta,
secretary of the association, ex-
planned the object of the club and
urged that all boys join.
V. A. Gindra was named chair
man of the committee which he is
to choose to plan social activities
for the club: NJ. J. Futter is chair
man of the bowling committee
which will form a league and de-
velop interest in the sport; Meyer
Kolorfine will head the pool COM
mittee that will have the same aim
as the bowling committee.
The club, which will choose its
name and officers at a future meet
ing, will hold sessions each We'd
nesday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
The Day In Davenport

Fear Smallpox. With IL new
cases reported Tuesday, smallpox
nenaces Davenport in epidemic
nroportions today. Health Officer
Tom Kennedy is working valiant
w and exerting every influence at
his command to stamp out the dis
ease before it gains a stronger foot
hold. With IL patients Guaranteed
there, the custodian of St Roberts
isolation hospital, where smallpox
patients are confined, sent out no
tice today that the capacity of the
institution was almost reached.
Ask Paper Suppressed = Mayor
Charles NJ. Littleton's sphinx-like
attitude on the question OF sup
pressing street sales of the Rock
island News in Davenport has
aroused the curiosity of the Wo-
mans club. They want to know
vhv the mayor has not taken some
action in the matter, so they are
going to ask him. Representative
OF the club, supported by allied
civic organizations in the city, will
call upon Mayor Littleton within
the next few days and suggest that
he take steps to curb the cricula-
ton Of the newspaper in the city.
Marriage Licenses.-John Logan
FTgIev. EfroSe, Saskatchewan, Can
ada. and Aledia Dorothea Tryssen;
william C. Kaiser, Quincy, Ill, and
clara Wolfe, Peru, Ill; Emil
Brockman and Mary Heick, both
of Davenport
To Raise Quota March 20 marks
the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of Isaac M Wise-the father of
American Judaism 1t will be diff
ficult to value fully the work done
by this leader and pioneer until
several generations have passed,
when men can view his herculean
achievements impersonally, hay-
ing the proper perspective Of his
tory to aid them in their estimate.
The Jews of America are requested
at present to honor his memory
fttingly by placing the institutions
which he founded upon a firm ba-
sis. The comparatively small sum
of $500, 900 is requested, to be rails
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27

, ed before April 1. The money is
not at all for charitable purposes
it is to maintain union in Juda-
ism and to provide for elementary
education and higher learning in
American Israel.
Leaguers to Organize. Daven-
+pOrters known to be interested in
the league of nations are receiving
word from Attorney W. r. Hart of
Iowa City that a gathering will be
held at the Hotel Davenport We'd
nesday afternoon, April 2, for the
purpose of forming district Or
ganization. Mr.. Hart was appoint
ed district chairman at the Nation
al League of Nations conference
held in ST. Louis a few weeks ago.
Caught With Goods With a
suitcase full of pint bottles of
whisky and a pocket full of money
Charles Neiswander, 80, was ar
rested by Officers Rogers and
Ramm late Tuesday night in an
alley back of the Columbia hotel.
Neiswander's roll was counted in
the police station and was found
to contain $330.95. The police are
holding him for further investiga-
ton.
Congressman Here. - Congress
man Harry Hull of the Second
Iowa district arrived in Davenport
yesterday on his way to Washing
ton, D. c., where he will join the
congressional party to tour Europe
with Secretary of War Baker.
While here Congressman Hull
made visit to Rock Island ar
senal and held consultation with
Colonel Harry B. Jordan, arsenal
commardant. Mr.. Hull is stop
ping at the Hotel BlackhaWk-
Obituary Record. Edward NJ. Ly-|
don, months old, died yesterday
morning at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. w. d. Carroll on Rusholme
street The child was the son of
James Lydon of jamestown, N. d.
The mother died during the infiu-
enza epidemic last fall and the
baby has been cared for by DR.. and
Mrs Carroll since that time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
GOVERNMENT WILL
PAVE STREETS IN
ITS z. M. DISTRICT

The United States government
will pave about twelve blocks in
it's addition in East Moline. This is
the announcement received by
Mayor G.. F. Johnson of East Mo-
line. The government owns two
tracts of land in that city where it
is erecting the federal homes. The
paving will be done in the Seventh
street hill project.
1t is now highly probable that
the East Moline board of improve
ments will vote to pave about three
blocks of its property in the same
district. The board will meet this
week and discuss plans for paving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
SUPPORT BAND BY
GIVING CITY FAIR

Meeting of representatives of all
organizations in East Moline called
for tomorrow evening by Mayor G..
F. Johnson, will be held in the
Moose hall, it was announced today.
The aim of the meeting is to ap-
point committees to prepare for a
fair to be held either the first or
third week in April, the proceeds to
be given to the Belgian-American
band. This band has willingly lent
all its efforts to community and ma
tional good. The money is to main
tain the band through the summer
months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
East Moline

Division of the Plymouth circle
was pleasantly entertained yester-
day at the home of Mrs. H. G. Altz.
Twelve ladies were present and
made plans for earning $25 for the
divisions share of the church
pledge. A hard times party was
planned to be held at the church
parlors at a later date and the divi-
sion will meet once every three
months for social time and each
member will pay so cents into the
treasury.
A postponed meeting of the pres
emit club of Silvis was held Tuesday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Emmert. Mrs. Harry Hook
man invited the club to meet with
her next time
7. e. Alderman has purchased the
residence property of P. A. Arm
strong on Sixteenth avenue, near
Seventh street. They will occupy
the place when vacated by Mr. and
Mrs. Armstrong, who will move
soon to California.
The 500 club met Tuesday with
Mrs. Charles Meyers and was pleas
antly entertained. Mrs. Claud Ros-
enberge and Mrs. Calvert were
prize winners. The club will meet
again in two weeks. Mrs. Meyer
served refreshments.
Mrs. Mary Jennings will arrive
this week from Los Angeles to
spend some time with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Anselme.
II. L. Angevine has returned
from a few days visit in Peoria
with his brother.
There was a good attendance at
the meeting of the Loyal Daughters
yesterday at the church. Much
quilting was accomplished and
plans were made for the bazaar
Mrs. Mary Gallagher and Mrs. B. G.
Durham were hostesses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reavy have
returned from a short visit at Blu
reau, Ill, where Mr.. Reavy's sister
resides.
The East Moline library board
last night decided to subscribe for
13 magazines for the year. Reports
from the librarian showed 269
books loaned for the month of Feb
ruary and $342 taken in fines, $40
being left from last years funds.
About seventy-five new books will
be ordered by the book committee
in the near future. A recount of
the books will be taken soon and
any one holding books must re-
turn them to the library rooms.
The c. l. C. club of the Methodist
church held a social meeting at the
home of Mrs. Fannie Schilling
Tuesday evening. 1t was a sur
prise on Miss Ella Edwards, the oc-
casion being her birthday annivers-
airy. She received many nice gifts.
The table centerpiece was pretty
birthday cake with the required
number of candles.
Miss Edith Young is home from
the Illinois university for the Eas-
ter vacation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
RAYMOND MOODY
REACHES PORT

Raymond C. Moody, SIC Twenty
first street, Moline, has landed in
New York city and is expected
home shortly. He saw service
overseas with the Seventeenth rail-
way engineers. He is to be sent to
Camp Pike at Little Rock, Ark,
from which camp he will soon be
mustered out of service Lieuten-
ant Vernon Spencer of Geneseo has
also arrived at New York city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
In the Lodges

Final arrangements have been
made for the card party and sup
per to be given Monday evening by
st. Georges lodge No. 81, K. P. at
Redmen hall. All Pythians are
urged to bring their wives and
friends.
The Dramatic Order of Knights
of Khorasson is still in existence,
having at the present time 20 names
on it's charter and in order to or
ganize a temple, the charter must
have 100 members Every effort is
being made to secure the remainder
of the names before summer, as it is
presumed that the temple will be
months. 1t will comprise all of the
nineteenth district, that is, Rock
Island, Mercer, Henry and White
side counties.
Grace A Henry, chief state exam
liner, and Mae Crowell, state secre-
tary, will preside at the centennial
celebration of Myrtle Rebekah
lodge, No. 256, to be held April %
at Swedish Olive hall, Moline. Dis
cussion of arrangements for the
day was made last evening. The
afternoon will be. devoted to a
school of instruction under the di-
rection of Miss Henry and Miss
Crowell. In the evening joint mi
tiation of Swedish Olive Rebekah
lodge will be held, the past noble
grand staff to be in charge. The
staff has also been invited to par
ticipate in the initiation of Daven-
port lodge which will take place
April Is, and tomorrow evening the
same staff will take charge of the
initiation class of Swedish Olive
lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
ASKS NOMINATION
AS ALDERMAN IN
THIRD WARD, j. M.

Harry McMillen filed a petition as
Independent candidate for alderman
in the Third ward in East Moline
The petition was filed with w. Dale
Chambers, city clerk.
There are now two Independent
candidates seeking election in the
Third ward. julius Van Quethem
filed his petition one week ago. The
two nominees named at the primar-
les, March IL, are c. c. Carlson.
present alderman, on the Citizens
ticket and c. E. Larkin, nomine OF
the Socialist party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
FLAG AND PICTURF.

Omsk, Sfberia-An American flag
floating above the sidewalk and a
picture of President Wilson in a
window beside the flag is one of the
first sights the American sees as,
after a long, tedious and even dan
gerous trip from Vladivostok, he is
driven at lightning speed in a tiny
sleigh or sled down the principal
street of Omsk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
r. G. Honor Roll

Following is the list of Moline's
soldiers who have been recently
discharged and have registered at
the Red Cross headquarters within
the last few days:
Camp Grant-Paul D. Mattingly,
Teofil Iwanowski. w. E. Hunt,
Frank C. Forward, William Miller,
James J. Dowdal, Albert L. Gurim.
Mieczyslav BogdOnovicz.
Camp Zachary Taylor-Rudolph
H HiutZ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-27
s19.5O1 FOR BOY SCOUTS.

AS a result of the campaign in
Moline, East Moline, Hampton and
Silvis to raise funds to finance the
Boy Scouts. Moline subscribed
$19,501. Reports from other places
are incomplete. G. L. Rowe will take
charge of organization of the East
Moline troops in the absence of
Frank Solo.