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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
GAR WITH EN- CINE
GOING; Is FINED

II. o. Stone Of East Moline had
c broken arm Sunday and that is
why he left the engine OF his auto
mobile running while he stopped
on Thirty-ciEhth street between
Fourth avenue and the river. Mo
line, 10 make a brief call.
George Gould OF River drive
naada Il complaint and ordered the
arrest of Gould. The defendant
was tried In tho Moline police
court this morning on u charge OF
letting the machinery OF car run
ming while the motor vehicle was
lett standing without an attendant
on public highway. Magistrate
dustRfson assessed Gould the min
imum fine of 81 and costs, when
Gould said.
II didn't have Il self-starter AMI
my arm was broken. II my arm
hadn't been broken 1 wouldn't
hayo left tho motor running"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
ROCK ISLAND is
LIQUOR CENTER
Moline City Officials to Make Big
Offensive Against ViOlatOrs of
Booze Law.

Liquor violations in Rock Island
was the subject of discussion in
the Moline police court this morn
ing between two defendants, charg
ed with being intoxicated, Chief
of Police Ben De Jaeger, M. ]. Nc
Entry, assistant states attorney,
Magistrate Frank Gustafson, and
Mayor Clarence S. Trevor.
Charges that bootleggers, gam
blers and others are illegally oper-
ating in Rock Island, Moline and
East Moline, were made by Mayor
Trevor this morning. He urged
that every citizen get back of the
city in preparing a big offensive
against all violators.
James McCleary, who has twice
in three days admitted in the Mo-
line police court that he was drunk,
this morning stated that he bought
his liquor in Rock Island, and
when questioned as to where he
made the purchase, answered. Jaw.
quit your kiddin'. You know
where to get it. You can get it
any place in Rock Island" An
other drunk who has been in the
court three times this week on the
same charge, admitted that liquor
can be obtained in nearly every
ex-SalOOn in Rock Island.
Cleary refused to tell where he
bought the booze, even after be
ing threatened with a six months
Jail sentence. Mayor Trevor stated
that he is getting tired of having
the states attorney pass the buck
to the sheriff's office. Mr.. Mem
Try insisted that the sheriff could
stop the Illicit traffic if he so de-
sired.
Most all of the DRINKS have ad-
mitted getting the booze in Rock
Island. Some say they purchase
it in Moline, still others in East
Moline. The verbal argument
closed with the mayors plea that
every citizen take part in the job
of clearing out bootleggers in the
city and saying that as long as he is
a city official he will do his part to
see that the law is enforced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
DAVENPORTER HELD
FOR MINOR CHARGE:
BONDS SET AT $500

Paul Sage. q years old, of Dav-
export, is being held at the Moline
police station on a charge of dis
orderly conduct, but it may develop
that a more serious charge will be
preferred against him.
Sage was arrested in the alley
IN the rear of the police station
yesterday afternoon. This morn
ing he was arraigned in the Moline
police court, but the case was con-
tinued until tomorrow morning at
the request of F. c. Schatz, repre-
senting Sawhill & Co., brokers.
Sage is employed by the COM
pany as an oil stock salesman in
Davenport. 1t is said that $500 has
disappeared from the company. No
charge has been made against Sage.
1t was minated today that the
man had lost his money in a near
beer saloon in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
VICTORY JUBILEE
GIVEN TO CREATE
MORE FRIENDSHIP

A victory jubilee" to be given
at the Moline Y NJ c. A. tomorrow
night for the young people of Mo-
line, will accomplish its aim, it is
believed. The object of the affair
is to create a better feeling, one
more of friendship, between the
young people of the city. No one
organization is sponsoring the
rally, but all are taking part.
Various churches of the city will
have booths and each will repre-
sent one of the allied nations. The
Moline Pillow company orchestra
will furnish the music. There will
be other features on the program.
There is no charge and everyone is
invited to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
News Of the Day i'm Moline and East Moline
FAREWELL PARTY
GIVEN BY BOYS"
TO A. G. STOUFFER

Men of the Moline fire depart.
ment, police department, en-
ployes and other friends of A. c,
Stouffer gathered last evening in
the Central fire station, in fareweli
leaves Sunday for Chicago.
Mr.. Stouffer, who is head of the
department of public health and
safety, leaves Moline 10 become
superintendent of the Willys-Over-
land plant at Chicago. He rendered
his resignation one week ago. Mr..
Stouffer is today wearing a ring,
gift from the boys" The ring
is a three-quarter carat diamond,
set in white gold. and will always
serve as a reminder of the days
when he was at the head of the
police and fire departments of Mo
line.
Judge G. o. Dietz was toast
master for the evening and made
the presentation speech, in which
he spoke highly of "Abe's" honesty,
kindness and his record as a
friend. Chief Ben DeJeager of the
police department and Chief Joh1
@. Hawk of the fire department
spoke briefly of Mr.. Stouffer as a
leader and friend.
Mr.. Stouffer responded saying
that he was glad to see that the
men of his departments were with
him and added, Il believe every
member of this department ought
to be getting at least $3.50 a
month"
The firemen cooked and served a
lunch with the help of their wives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
East Moline

Mrs. Fred Smith and daughter
at the home of Mrs. Smiths par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Masked.
Rose chapter, Order OF Eastern
Star, of SilVis, celebrated the elev-
enth anniversary of the organiza-
ton. The past worthy matrons ex-
emplified the work. There were
visitors from Rock Island, Daven-
port, Moline, Milan, CClona and
East Moline. Mrs. William En-
inert was presented with an East
ern Star spoon. Mrs Victorine
Cartwright made the presentation
speech. A musical program was
enjoyed followed by a nice chicken
dinner
MIR. and Mrs. Kenneth Aldrich
left today for Annamosa, Iowa,
where they will make their home.
c. Z. Clark and family of Pekin
will occupy the Adrich residence
on Seventeenth avenue.
The dancing party given last
evening by the Just Me club was
largely attended. These dances are
proving popular. The next one will
chestra viii furnish music.
The Croquet club will meet Fri
day with Mrs. CIaud Rcsenberger
of Silvis.
The Armistice Card club will
meet tomorrow with Mrs. Carl
Lundberg of Moline.
H. L, Swindell of Madison. Wis,
on Sunday called on former
friends. He moved there with his
family last fall.
a. d. Taft and son, Marion Wis
tied Sunday at Roseville with Mrs.
Taft's parents.
Miss Edna Young proved herself
a charming hostess Monday even
ing. when she entertained Is mem
bers of the Nevin club. All plans
were completed for the serving of
the bankers banquet this evening
at Masonic hall. Miss Olga Tuda
invited the club to meet with her
in two weeks.
Mrs. F. J. Clendenin has re-
turned from Rockford, where she
has been spending two weeks witt,
Major Clendenin.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w Dawson went
to Gable to attend the funeral of
a relative.
The Christian Community circle
has postponed the tea that was to
have been given Thursday at the
home of Mrs Collin Dewrose The
date will be announced later.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Cartwright en-
tertained a company of friends at
dinner Tuesday evening. Games
and music furnished amusements,
C. L. Walker winning a cherry pie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
INTERNAL REVENUE
AGENT SPENDS TEN
DAYS IN E. MOLINE

A. V. Dilzer, internal revenue
agent, will spend 10 days during
the early part of March in East Mo-
line with Offices in the Manufacture
ers' State bank and the State bank
Of East Moline. Mr.. Dilzer arrived
n East Moline yesterday.
Mr.. Dilzer has arranged his
schedule for this district as fol-
lows:
Feb. 27-Cordova.
Feb. % and March Port By
ron.
March 3-Hillsdaie.
March and 5-Silvis shops
March 6. Z, S and Manufac-
tJrers' State bank, East Moline.
March II, u, Is. IA and Estate
bank of East Moline.
Income tax rate this year is six
per cent. triple that of last year
Mr.. Dilzer will be at the service OF
the public, and will give all neces-
sary aid and advice. At the Manu-
facturers' bank, he will have quar-
tiers in the directors room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
DRIVES WIFE FROM
HOME WITH CRUELTY

Esther Pauline Miller, in a di-
vorce bill filed in city court yester-
day afternoon, charges that David
Miller drove her from the house last
Saturday by his cruelty and threats.
Mrs. Miller charges her husband
with intoxication and extreme cru
city.
Judge G.. O. Dietz issued an in
junction restraining Miller from
talking to or abusin his wife and
from selling his property or NOV
ing from the state. The Millers
were married at Rock Island Aug.
IA. 1911.
Lutetia Mozingo alleges that Will
liam Mozingo deserted her nine
years ago. A divorce is asked on
the grounds Of cruelty and deser-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
PORTLAND MAN
answers CALL
Eav. Gideon SjoIander to FIJI Pas
t5l.te Of tie Swedish baptist
Church Of Moline.

Rev. Gideon T. Sjolander OF
Portland. Ore. viii fill the pulpit
at the Swedish Baptist church Of
Moline, probably by the latter part
OF May. The new pastor will sue
coed Rev. A. z. Lindberg, who re-
signed from the local church, Dec.
/. last. to sccept the call to the
First Swedish church at Worches-
ter, Mass.
The Swedish passionate in Moline
has been vacant since Rev, MIR.
Lindberg left. Rev, Mr.. Sjolander
cones 10 Moline with the highest
recommendation lie has served
IS pastor OF the Baptist church Of
Portland for the last four years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
In the Lodges

Twenty-Five candidates will be
initiated into the Manufacturers
lodge, No. 4S5, L o. o. F.. next
Tuesday night. Regular session of
the lodge was held Tuesday night
at which time it was decided that
although the class of candidates
will be initiated next week, the in
itiatory work will not be conferred
on them until the week of the cen
tennial, which is to be celebrated
in April. At this time the past
grands from all three lodges of Odd
Fellows will preside and put on the
work.
W. c. Knoelk of Davenport has
been secured to deliver an address
at the Bluff Mems club meeting to
be held tomorrow night in the
Second Congregational church,
Sixteenth avenue and Twelfth
street, Moline. His topic will be
on the Bolshevism in America. A
banquet supper is to be served at
7:3O.
Tomorrow the school of instruc-
ton will be held in Masonic hall,
Silvis, by Pleasant Valley camp,
No. 1887, r. N. A.
School will be called to order a.
2:30 and is to be in charge of SUI
preme officers of the order. Con-
siderable credit is due to District
Deputy Sadie Z. Welty, for her I'M
firing services and assistance in
arranging for the school.
In the evening at s O'Clock a
class of so candidates viii be mi
tiated and a good turnout is ex-
pected.
Past masters OF East Moline
lodge No. 969, A F. & A NJ, will
put on degree work at a meeting
which will be held in the rooms to-
morrow evening. Past officials of
the Silvis lodge No. 89S, have also
been invited to participate. Third
degree will be conferred upon one
candidate. Following the degree
work refreshments will be served.
Erick Ericsson, John Flood, Rup-
ert Task, AXel Toline and Oscar
Bjurstrom have been elected dele
gates to the Vasa lodge convention
which is to be held Saturday and
Sunday at South Bend, Ind. and
they will leave for that city to-
morrow noon.
At the regular session last night
of Nobel lodge. No. 2SS. Order of
Vasa, plans were discussed for the
annual festival to be given May
after which seven candidates were
initiated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
NOT AL on OPEN MARKET.

All army surplus property viii
not be thrown on the open marke-
A plan has been worked out
whereby IT will be offered for sale
to the state institutions. II is
hoped thus to prevent the flooding
Of the market with finished mater
ial and at the same time offer the
state institutions an opportunity
for providing employment for in
mates. AS soon as the states not
ify the waste reclamation service
nj The department of commerce OF
their needs the request viii be
turned over to the war department
for action Captain II. l. Baden
sperger has been assigned by the
war department to assist in the
work OF the waste reclamation ser
vice
This program has been worked
out by Hugh Frayne, chairman OF
the labor division. war industries
board, who says:
In cooperation with John ]
Manning of the American Fedora
ton of Labor and Captain Baden
sperger, who has been an execu-
tive of prison reform associatioif,-
l have sponsored a movement for
a nationwide system of reclama-
ton by means OF the labor of the
inmates of the public institutions
AS preliminary to this program w
worked for a system OF reclama-
ton in the army whereby this
work was to be done by prisoners
of war. general prisoners and mel
unfit for line duty.
'"The success Of the salvage ac-
tivities of the army strengthens nv
belief that a similar system should
be adopted by the states. We have
recommended that the army ma
terial be repaired by the inmates
for the use of the institutions and
in order to successfully dispose of
this material and TO insure its wild
est distribution possible, we have
requested the governors of tho
states to appoint a board to handle
the natter in each state and to
make an inventory OF the needs of
their institutions. AS soon as the
state notifies the waste reclama-
ton service of their needs, Cap n
Baldensperger will take up the
matter to ascertain IL the same is
available. It will not be the func-
ton of the waste reclamation ser
vice to make the actual sale ont
to stimulate the demand and 10
make suggestions as 10 the method
OF salvaging the material"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
CONSTRUCTIONS OF
DAM is ASSURED

Improvement in navigation OF
the upper Mississippi river by con-
struction of dam at Smiths is
land, near Hampton, is now assur-
ed since the house of representa-
tives passed the rivers and har-
bors bill which included an APPROX
ration of 100000 for the upper
Mississippi river. The bill has al
ready been passed by the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
MARY WOODYATT
MAKES Roadway
III STAGE CAREER

Nary Jane Woodyatt. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs, A. c. Woodyatt Of
Moline, placed eighth in the cleo
ton Of G queen at the great white
way in New York city, competing
with hundreds OF stage and screen
favorites. The famous Billie Burke
Is twenty-se cond IN the list.
The Feb. Is Issue of the White
Way, theatrical paper. reproduced
a fine picture OF Miss Woodyatt on
the cover of the magazine. The &C
count spoke well of Miss Wood
watts ability and gave a story Of
her life, The closing sentence in
the write-up is, Moline ought to be
proud of her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
BACK TO STATES
ON WASHINGTON

William Roster, son of Mrs VI. J.
Roster of East Moline, arrived in
the states on the ship George Wash
ington which carried President and
Mrs. Wilson home from their visit
overseas. Roster is a former East
Moline mail carrier and previous
to his enlistment was employed at
the Deere harvester plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
KINGDOM GOULD Is
CITED FOR WORK

New York, Feb. 7.-Lieutenant
Kingdom Gould. son Of George j.
Gould, has been specially com
mended by Major General Joseph.
r. Kuhn, for his efficient work as
an observation officer during the
fighting in the Argonne forest and
in the operations against Mont
faucan during the last five days of
the war, it was announced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
WILL BAR NECESSITIES.

Paris, Tuesday. Feb. 21-Victor
Boret, minister of provisions. ad-
vised the senate today, responding
to an Interpolation on the high
cost of living. He declared many
licenses for the importation of nee
essary commodities must be re
fused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
SEND COMPLETE FACTORY.

Chicago. Feb. PA complete
factory consisting of $4,000 pounds
Of specially built machinery and
tools is on the way to Seaport to-
day for shipment to Italy where its
chief product will be the making of
steel poles for carrying electric
power wires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
The Day in Davenport

Fire Destroys StOck.-F'ire which
"a believed to have started from
an overheated stove, partly wreck
ed the general store Of Max Ziffrin,
s28 west Second street. Tuesday
atght. The fire broke out in the
store room IN the rear of the bust
ness place. The proprietor left the
nIace shortly before 9 o'clock and
opened the doors of the stove. Hall
an hour later fire was raging in
me store room and sweeping to
tbs main floor, which carried a
stock OF clothing and mems sup
plies. A large share Of the stock
il n complete loss and some of the
store furniture was damaged The
loss is estimated by the fremen at
less than $500.
entity OF Murder-Lee Parker,
-olored. slayer of Elnora Barnett,
mas pleaded guilty to murder. It
will be up to a jury to decide the
degree of murder under which
Parker may be sentenced. His
trial is set for Monday. Assistant
County Attorney John Weir will
probably prosecute the case. Par
ker is CO years old On Saturday
night. FEB. is, he killed his COM
mon Law wife by shooting her
through the head with q shotgun.
He was drunk. The tragedy fol-
lowed a quarrel at their home in
Bettendorf.
DRvenporter Mime
apolis newspapers tell of the muir
der there Saturday night of Mrs.
Tnez Swift Tandberg, formerly Of
Davenport, and a daughter of the
late John Swift, who died here
about ten years ago. The Swift
family lived in this city for some
time up to the death of the father,
when they moved to Minneapolis.
Mrs. TandbeTg's death was the re-
suit Of the wrath and jealousy of
her husband. Otto r. Tandberg,
Aho shot his wife through the
spine. and shoulders, and then put
a bullet through his own brain,
lying instantly.
slack Peeper" around.-Another
Jack Peeper' has been discovered
In Davenport, and the police pre-
dict that he will soon be run to
earth. For several nights q shorc,
sila6biIy dressed man has been no.
iced prowling about homes near
Third and Warren streets. and has
frightened women who have caught
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
NEBRASKA WOMEN VOTE.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 27.-Women
of Geneva. Neb., were the first in
The state to exercise their partial
voting rights granted them by the
legislature in 1917. when they vot-
ed yesterday on municipal bond
proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
WOODBURY. NAMED
IN CLUB VACANCY

R. S. Woodburn, Moline real es-
tate man. has been named a direc-
tor of the Moline Commercial club
20 fill the vacancy caused by re
tirement from the board of Nelson
II. Greene
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27

! his peeping into windows. Police
! have been notified. but so far the
| pepper has eluded them.
| Fill Egert Gassed.- Yesterdays
| casualty list bears the name OF
| Private William Egert, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Egert, 124 Ire
mont avenue. Davenport Egert,
who is with the headquarters com
pany of fthe One Hundred and
Forty-seventh Field Artillery. has
been overseas since the early part
OF April. 1918. and was gassed on
Aug. Is.
Head Not IyOry-Sam Shor's head
! isn't made of iron. He is human.
and when he gets raped over the
coco with q piece of lead pipe he
notices it the same as an ordinary
being. Mr.. Shor has finally brought
an action against his wife for di-
vorce. He declares that for many
years she has conducted q cam
paign of cruelty and inhuman treat
ment that has fairly endangered
his life.
Fun to Beat Wife.-There Is
something brutality amusing about
wife beating to Harry Gary, an old
police offender. At Least he told
Police Magistrate John c. Higgins
there was. But the magistrate
failed to see the humor, and pro-
nounced a fine of $25 and costs
Gary was charged with assault and
battery on his patient spouse.
Obituary Rec0rd.-Mrs. Caroline
Scherrer. 81 years of age ami one
of DavenpOrt's pioneer residents.
died Tuesday afternoon t her
hame at 2910 Rockingham road.
Mrs. Scherrers death wa.s unex-
pected, as she had been iconfned
to her bed for only one Day, pre-
viuos to which she had been in
seeming good health.
Marriage Licenses.-M. y. NAL
10y and Victorine Lepetit. both of
Davenport. George Springmeier, CT
of Stockton, and Flora Ochsner, of
Buffalo. Albert B. Horn of Bloom
field and Marie B Simpson OF Dav-
export. Leonard NJ. c. Schafs and
Effie NJ. Boeh, both of Eldridge.
William Brundies and Caroline
William Brundies and Caroline
thur Smith and Emma Graef, both
OF Iowa City. Alexander Frazier
Daw of Hamilton, Ont, and Emma
Erica Buergel of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
HELD IN SHVIS.

Wilbur FISK was picked up by
the Silvis police last night and
lodged in the village Jail. He was
to be tried by Magistrate S. d.
Marchsnt today on a charge of in
toxication and disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
Obituary
Funeral Of OIof /. RodeII,

Funeral of OlOf l.. ROdeIl.
Funeral services for Olof l.. Ro-
dell of Silvis will be held at 1870
tomorrow afternoon in me Ester
dahl chapel. Moline. pr. Gustav
Andreen will be in charge. Inter
ment will be in Riverside Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27
HI-NS RETAKE XINn4E.

Copenhagen. Feb. 27.-Vindau has
been retaken by the Germans after
a violent battle, according to Ber-
lin dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-27

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The sun., 1919-05-27
ATHLETES
TO SAIL ON JUNE 3
To Hold Tryouts in France for
lnterallied Meet.

Soldier athletes now In this country.
who will augment the United States
team in the interallied games TO be held
at Joinville du Pont. near Paris, next.
month will sail from New York on the
steamship America on Tuesday, June g.
Col. Joseph II. Thompson, who WINS
sent here by Gen. Pershing to take
abroad the team selected by the Amateur
Athletic Union. decided upon early de-
parture to-day after Secretary Frederick
w. Ruben of the A A. Y. had received
cablegram from Gen. Pershing stating
that the contingent must reach France
as soon as possible in order TO compete
in the preliminary trials.
The team will be made up OF track
and field athletes as well as others who
will take part in the boxing. wrestling,
swimming and tennis events.
None Of the allied nations will be per-
mitted to have more than three repre-
sentatives In each OF the contests on the
interallied programme At the tryouts
in France the athletes who will make
the trip from here and those at present
with the A. E. F. abroad will meet and
then the men will be selected to repre-
sent tho United States In the various
contests which will be decided in the
Pershing Stadium at Joinvills near Paris