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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31

he musr know which way the man
went. Much depended on whether he
fed his horse now, or went on to thf
village and came back after night tc
feed him. The Pearihunter hesitated
wavering between very keen and un-
spoiled .chivalry and a very insisteni
expediency.
eff he should-catch you =
She laughed merrily.
.Not even you could catch me IN
the woods
She flung open the door. he
stretched forth his arm
mo, no! can't---
But she was gone.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
Becoming Collar.

Take a large square of black net,
slit through on one side to the center
and cut it out to fit tho neck. Hem
stitch the edges and tack black silk
tassel at each corner, or small jet
pendant. This collar may be worn
with light-colored blouse and viii
add a smart back touch. Chiffon may
be used instead of net.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
Disrespectful.

FinnegGn Ito his spouse) zShure the
children these days have no manners
at all at all. Phwat do yez think that
young omadhaun next door said to
me? "Mr. Finnegan," he SEE, "git yer
picture took an I'll send wan o. thin
ts me taycher for valentine. Dos
ton Transcript.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
His Mistake.

A man claiming to be a Russian mo-
bleman was arrested recently In Brook
lyn while trying to dispose OF 9 dia-
mond necklace worth fifty Thousand
pounds. The police admit that II LsN
had posed as a taxi driver or a steve
dore- his action would never have ex-
cited their suspicious. Punch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
ASPIRIN

Warning! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia. Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
L0mbago and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets of AS
pirin cost few cents Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture OF
Observation-Disclosures of Salicycacid.--
ADV.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
Ere ed g! From
orture
E.afOnEc Cleared His
Upset Stomach

"The people who have seen me suf-
fer tortures from neuralgia brought on
by an upset stomach now see me per-
fectly sound and well-absOlutely due
to Eatonic," writes r. Long.
Profit by Mr. Longs experience, keep
your stomach in healthy condition,
fresh and cool, and avoid the ailments
that come from an acid condition.
Eatonic brings relief by taking UP and
carrying out the excess acidity and
gases-does it quickly. Take an Eatonic
after eating and see how wonderfully
1t helps you. Big box costs only a
trifie with your druggists guarantee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31

ribbons, with Roman or rainbow
striped ends, usually fringed. Worn
with dark gowns of serge or satin, as
they usually are, they are very effec-
tive. One striking sash seen recently
was made OF copper crepe heavily EN-
broidered in wool flowers and worn
with a dark blue satin charmeuse
dress.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31

cream or ecru is preferred to white.
A pretty example of net, val lace and
swiss embroidery appears in the pic
ture at the upper left.
Both veil and neckpiece invite at
tention in the picture at the right.
Deep cream batiste with eyelet en-
broldery and edging of cluny lace,
make the round collar and vestee
worn with a boxcoat. The navy blue
veil is one of the square variety that
covers the hat; it has many rivals in
face wells of various lengths. The
most popular of neckpieces appears
at the lower left of fine embroidered
batiste adorned with lace and hem
stitching. 1t is snowy white COM
panion of silk sweatercoat worn
with sports skirt OF the. sort one
sees on the street. Another neckpiece
for the open throat appears at the
right, made of cream-colored lace and
resembling tichu &@t
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
Diamond Dye
Old Garments.
And Draperies

Each package Of Diamond Dyes"
contains easy directions for dyeing
any garment or drapery. BewareI
Poor dye streaks. spots, fades, and
ruins material by giving it dyed
look" Buy ''Diamond Dyes" only.
Tell druggist whether your material is
wool or silk, O. If it is cotton, linens
or a mixture. 16 rich colors.--Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31

Take Car Marked Thrift"
''Pa, how do we go to Easy street"
''You come to it after fifty years
travel down Hard Work avenue, my
son. Boston Transcript
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
smart sashes.

Sashes are much seen JUST now.
,olle of the smartest are in heavy
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-03-31
French Novelty Plush.

A French novelty plush, initiating
monkey fur. Is for fringe and bor-
ders.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
WANTS TO HAVE
PIANO REMOVED
SUNDAY NIGHT
Especial Moline Service J

Clyde Gearhart of Monmouth
paid a fine of IS and costs in Fag-
istrate A A Niles court in East
Moline this morning on a charge
OF disturbing the peace The com
plant was signed by William Sack
vile. who conducts a fuel and stor.
age business in East Moline.
Gearhart went to the home Of
Sackville, 435 Sixteenth avenue,
East Moline, at $50 last night and
asked to get his piano, which was
in Sackville's storage house. Sack
vile testified that Gearhart was
drunk and disorderly, and tried to
prevent Sackville from closing the
door after informing Gearhart that
he would have to wait until morn
ing, TO get his piano. Sackville
pushed the Monmouth man of the
porch, then called the police.
With Gearhart were John Hall
and George Rye of Monmouth, who
were to move the piano. Ali three
Of the men were locked up, but the
charges against Rye and Hall were
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
CONVICT SON OF
FATHERS Death
John Frank Degler, Muscatine, Is
Found Guilty of killing Par
ent Twelve Years Ago.

Muscatine, Iowa, Dec. 12.-John
Frank Degler, found guilty OF
second degree murder in a verdict
returned by a jury on Sunday
morning, is under close watch in
the county Jail today. Immedi-
ately upon the reading of the YER
dict he declared that be would
never be taken to the penitentiary
alive.
Degler, who was tried for the
murder of his father here, IL years
ago, sought to fasten the crime on
a Michael Lukas. said to have been
resident of Nation, Ill, who he
says, shot his father as he looked
on Directly after the tragedy.
Degler fed and was a fugitive un-
til last September when arrested
in Worcester, Mass. in connection
with a $4,000 bond robbery.
His attorneys have been given 10
days in which to file a motion for a
new trial.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ANNAWAN

Misses Vera and Verna BechteI
We're in kewanee shopping Friday
Joe Stevens made Il business trim
10 the trt-cities Friday.
Oscar Snedaker had an operation
Tor the removal of a golfer Satur-
day morning In the Bloomington
hospital, which was very success
ful Mrs. William Snedaker ac-
companied him.
Miss Helen Leeds. teacher in the
ferguson district, was in Kewapae
shopping Saturday,
A. Vandekeere left for New York
Saturday morning. From there
ne Will sail for Belgium to visit his
native land and spend tha winter
with friends and relatives.
Rev Atherton OF Mineral was in
toWn Saturday calling on friends
ne speaks OF being very busy with
MS church work there as the con-
gregation is large. Rev. Atherton
mas had remarkable success in
building up tbs church at Mineral
ana has endeared himself to the
enure community
MRS A Weitz was down from
Stoekdale, ILL.,, this afternoen 70
visit friends, Her two sons Who
came near losing their lives re-
Gently by falling through a trestIe
have entirely recovered.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Her ARREST IS
DIVORCE BASIS
Howard R Schneider Brings Suit
When Wife is Taken Second
Time With Stuhr.

Emil Stuhr and Eta o. Schnei-
der were taken in a raid Saturday
night on Stuhr's home by Consta-
Bile Charles Flanagan. They are
charged with statutory offense.
This morning Howard P. Schnei-
der, husband OF Eta, filed suit for
divorce In circuit court. In his
declaration he sets forth that Stuhr
and Mrs. Schneider were previous
ly fined In county court for alleged
improper relations and his suit for
divorce Is on grounds Of infidelity.
Stuhr and Mrs. Schneider were
arraigned before Judge F. J. Lam
dee this morning. Both demanded
Jury trial and the case was con-
tinaed to this afternoon.
Tho two were arrested Aug. 6.
1921, when Mrs. Schneider was
round in SNhr's home at an early
morning hour. They subsequently,
pleaded guilty to improper conduct
and were fined. Stuhr was also
-hned $500 at that time for mann
featuring Intoxicating liquor. when
still was found in the basement
or his residence.
The Schneiders were married
May p, 1910, and lived together
until saturday, according to the
petition for divorce. They havs
Two children, adopted. aged II and
II. The plaintiff asks that custody
or these be granted him and also
that an Injunction to prevent the
defendant frem carrying into ex-
ecHtion alleged threats against his
life be issued. Ms
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
/ Personal Points

DR.. ]. r. HoIlpwbush returned
yesterday morning from st. Louis
where he attended meeting of the
Western Surgical association.
Mr.. and Mrs. r e. Stringer of
Peoria are the parents of daugh-
ter, born Saturday. Mrs. Stringer
was Miss Flora Moses of this city
before her marriage
Rev. ]. A Chapman. pastor of the
First Methodist church, left today
fori Peoria, where he will attend
the Chicago area meeting to be held
at the First Methodist church of
Peoria The meeting will be in ses e
sion until Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Mary Z. Morgan, secretary
Of the Rock Island Welfare asso-
and George H. Saunders,
1912 Fourteenth-apd-a-half street.
were called to Oquawka on ac-
count of the serious illness of their
father, Rev. Saunders
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
CHRISTMAS PARTY
PLANNED BY MOOSE
[ SpeclaI Mnhns aernIce !

Arrangements are complete for
the Christmas party of the East
Moline Moose and their families
and friends to be held Dec. "a.
The party will begin at 4 o'clock
in the afternoon and will run until
midnight, or later. Music by the
Moose band and cards will furnish
the diversion for the afternoon.
The dinner will be served at G
O'Clock. Not less than 500 are ex-
pected to partake of the feast.
Santa Claus is scheduled to make
his appearance at with gifts for
all of the kiddies present. There
will be a Christmas tree, of course.
and the dancers will have the floor
after the children have had their
Innings.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
HUNTING SEASON
NEARS ITS END
Rabbit and Duck Open Period Is
Still 0n-Poliee Bring Down
Quotas.

With the exception of rabbits and
a possible chance at a goose, duck
or brandt, there is no other hunting
this winter. Ducks, geese and such
fowl may be shot until Dec. 81. but
the flocks are fast flying south
ward. The last day of the month
is the last day of the shooting.
The squirrel season is closed.
The shooting opened on July l and
closed Dec l. The quail season
opened Nov. 10 and closed Dec. 10,
and therein lies a story.
There is not bit of use huntin'
Desk Sergeant Arthur Kinsley
and officer Charles Miner have full
control of the real manly sports"
situation. They were out Saturday.
The quail season officially closed
that day. Both officers brought in
their quota. Squirrels were al
lowed to rambIe freely through the
trees, as the season on these game
creatures is closed.
A few flocks of ducks came soar
ing over the hunters and occasion
al shots were directed at these, but
without results.
Today Sergeant Kinsley is work
ing at his records at a stuffy desk
and Officer Miner is busying him
self around the station while await
ing any call for the patrol; both say
that If their vocation was not that
of protecting the public" they
would be out in the open making
things spicy for those real game
animals OF the wild-grizzly bear,
and lots Of them.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
EAST MOLINE HIGH
CLOSES ON FRIDAY
Cspecial Moline service.J

The closing week at the East Mo-
line township high school, preced-
ing the holiday vacation, will be an
Intensely busy one. Glasses will be
suspended Friday for two weeks.
resuming on Jan 2. The first
semester of the school year con-
cludes Jan. Is.
This evening at the band will
have its regular rehearsal. To-
morrow evening at the parent
teachers association will have an
old-fashioned box social to which
friends and patrons of the school
are invited. On Wednesday evening
the third number of the lyceum
course. the French-Armstrong trio
will be presented. Wednesday aft
srnoon at $40 the orchestra will
practice and at $50 the boys Hi-Y
club will meet.
The Christmas program will be
presented at the close Of school
Friday afternoon. In the evening
the Japanese operetta, under the
direction of Miss Mile Beck, will
be staged. The music for this will
be furnished by the high school or
chestra-
Date for the concert by the
school orchestra at Cordova has
been changed to Dec, 20, it was an
nounced today.
The municipal concert by the
Young Citizen band will be given
in the afternoon and evening of De-
cember 81 at the Strand theatre.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
SON STOLECAR,
FATHER CLAIMS
Donald Fansickle Faces Court
Charge In Case Between Faith
er and Neither.

Donald Vansickle, aged 20, 6o3
Eleventh avenue, was arrested Sat
urday afternoon by the police On a
charge of larceny, which was pre-
feTred by his father. A. L. van
sickle, who lives on Eighteenth
avenue and Mill street.
The defendant was charged with
stealing q touring car. The father
charged that the son had stolen the
car several days ago.
Evidence showed that the father
had been separated from his wife
for some time and that there had
been SEINE argument over the own
ership OF the machine.
The son claimed his mother held
a $50 interest in the car and that
the father would have to pay this
amount before he would be allowed
to take the auto.
Magistrate D. J. CIeland recon-
mended that the case be taken into
the county court for final settle
ment, and the assistant states at
torney, Edward l.. Eagle. announc-
ed that no disposition of the youths
case would be made until full evil
dence could be given before Judge
Frank Landee.
In the meantime the police are
holding the automobile which A. l..
Vansickle claims was stolen from
him Police will hold the machine
until the county court decides on
The case of young Vansickle.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
FIRST CHOSEN
KIWANIS HEAD
New Officers Elected at MONDAY
Session-e25 Purse Given
GlenNood Boys.

5 Members OF the Hwanis club
elected DIT. +. H First president
for the ensuing year at their meet
ing IN the Y. NJ c. A rooms this
noon, accepted with regret the res
ignation of Ben Mitchem as secre-
tary. elected Blake e. Wheeler IN
his place. and raised purse OF go
for Rock Island county boys at the
-senwood home. DIR. First sue
sds DIR. G. A. Andreen as head OF
.iwanis.
Other officers chosen were:
Vice pTesident-James Murphy.
Treasurer-William Mcintyre.
District trustee - William n.
Bchillinger.
Dfrectors-Dr. G. A. Andreen. ID.
@. Roadifer. Fl. E. Gelhart, William
Emig, w. F. Bradley and Justin
WRshburn
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
DE POWER FOUND
GUILTY BY JURY
OF NET FISHING

Joseph DePover Of Moline was
found guilty Of illegal fishing by
jury in county court Saturday
afternoon The jury deliberated
more than an hour.
Conviction carries a penalty of
from SIS to 800 fine or Jail SEN
tence, or both. Sentence has not
been passed by Judge T. ]. Landee.
De Power was alleged to have
used dragnet near the dam in
Rock river at the foot of Thirty
eighth street He claimed the
deputy game wardens wko filed
the Information against him were
mistaken in their identity.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
DECKER May Be
ONE OF BANDITS
Davenport Police Believe TheI
Have Ninth Member Of Gang
Under Arrest.

Leo Decker, believed to be the
ninth member of the bandit gang
rounded up by Davenport police,
was arrested last night in the St.
Louis hotel in that city. following
his attempt to hold up David Tai
bert.
Decker was being grilled today
in an effort to gain q confessions
that would implicate him with the
others in numerous crimes com
mitted recently in Davenport and
Moline.
Decker stopped Talbert on West
Second street near Marquette at a
late hour. He was frightened away
before having time to secure his in
tended victim d valuables.
Police were notified and two Of
hcers accompanied Detective
Phelan to the st. Louis hotel where
Talbert had suspected the man had
gone. When Decker discovered the
officers he showed fight. Detective
Phelan knocked a gun from his
hand and he was finally subdued
by strong-arm methods.
Davenport police claim to have
obtasned confessions from the
eight gangsters taken Thursday
and Friday which clear up half a
dozen recent robberies in Daven-
port and Moline, among them the
theft of $4,000 in diamonds from
the Heil-McClimans jewelry store
in Davenport. John Cannon is said
to have confessed to breaking the
window of the jewelry store and
selling IS diamond rings. He i'm
plicated Tommy Cannon in this
Job. Cannon at present is being
held for attempted holdup OF the
Western UnioR Office in Davenport.
He denied any connection with
Cannon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
POLICE OF EAST
MOLINE IN RAID
Proprietor and Six Patrons Of pa,
Hall Pay License Re.
Foked by Mayor.
special Moline servics)

Walter L. Farber. proprietor .,
a pool hall at 204 Nineteenth str...
East Moline, was fined 5000 A.,
costs this morning for selling 4
quor, and five patrons. Ceo,,.
Greir, Jack Schmooke. r Iag.s.
Harry White and Vic ArenscbieT
were assessed $40 and costs 49,
for gambling Mayor G. F. JoSS
son this morning ordered the pa
vocation OF Farber's license.
The men were arrested in a rss
on the pool Saturday night CbiJ
7. j. Schafer, Captain Frank M
berry and Policemen Charl.,
Rhodes, Nick Hettinger and Sta
land Warren surrounded ths plac,
and executed the raid in so ciers.
manner that none Of the inmate.
were aware OF what was taEin,
place. Three gentle taps ON m.
door of the room where the On
bling was in progress adrnjttss
Captain haberry and Chief Srbsf
er. The officers stood at tia A.,
while the men squared accsubh
with one another and then too,
them to the East Moline isil A.
of the men obtained bonds for he,
release, and they appeared tbt
morning for trial in Magistrata .
A. Niles court.
Several complaints had bssr
made to the East Moline police r..
garding the manner in which m,
Farber place was condu ded. asS
the raid had been contemplsts
for some time Plans were carefBl.
ly laid by the police, and as Pa
suit n half gallon of hoOtch va,
cODfiscated.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
Is SEEK PLACES
AS MEMBERS FIRE
AND POLICE FORCE
special Moline Service. }

Twenty-Five men today took ex-
aminations for positions on the
Moline police and fire departments.
There are no vacancies existing
at the present time. The names of
successful candidates will be plac-
ed on the eligible list. They will
be givSR probationary appoint
ments as VACANCIES occur.
Additional firemen would be
needed, it was thought. in order to
install the double platoon system.
hence the examinations. It now
appears. however, that the new
shift will not be placed in opera
ton for some time.
Examiners were Frank Walker.
Clarence Trevor and Charles Mev-
er, members of the board of police
and fire commissioners.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
MEXICAN MOTHER
GIVES BIRTH TO s
N BABIES; ALL DIE

Mexico City. Dec. 12.-F'rom Tam
pico comes a report, published by
1fl Universal, that Sonora EnriQuita
Ruibo, at that place, gave birth yes
terday to eight children. but none
of them survived. The mother is
well
The Mexico City Medical associa-
ton is showing much interest in
the report and will institute an in
as to its authenticity.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
ODD FELLOWS PLAN
DIAMOND JUBILEE

, hemoers of Rock Island lodge.
no. 10, Odd Fellows will celebrate
their diamond anniversary tonight
az S:I9 O'Clock, following a dis
trict meeting of the order. pas
Grand Master c. A. Robbins os
Dixon Is scheduled to speak on
our Fellowship. and Jonas Rear
viii relate the history of the Iod~e
Inere will be a program Of
readings and the Odd Fellow hand
will furnish the music RefnasE u
IN 11.s VIII De served, The affair
IN oe open to-the public,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
TWO ARRESTED.

Harry Wilson and George
Raymond. both OF Moline. were
arrested by Chief Tom Schaef-
fer in East Moline, half an
hour after they had stolen two
dresses. Wilson attempted TO
escape and fed despite the rain
of shot from the chief's gun.
He was captured by Sergeant
Mulberry. Raymond did not at
tempt to make his getaway.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
MEN CAUSE DAMAGE
AT HOTEL; IN COURT

David O'Brien and George Falon
were fined S. each in Rock Island
police court this morning. The men
were arrested early this morning
by Detective John Kinney in the
Market Square hotel. They were
intoxicated and were charged with
having created a disturbance The
two men received little considera-
ton from the police and after pay
ing fines this morning were order
ed to pay damages done by them In
the hotel.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
FORMER MAYOR
OF CORK SHOT
fatrick Meade Is Wounded by In
known Assailant While Enter
ing Place of Business.

Cork, Ireland. Dec. 12.-(By The
Associated Press. Patrick Meade.
former mayor of Cork. was shot
and wounded by an unknown as
ssilant while he was opening his
place OF business this morning. The
man who fired at him was later
arrested but his name had not been
made public this afternoon.
\ compositor named Williams.
employed by the Cork Constitution,
was wounded by an unknown man
as he was returning home from
work early today. His assaiIant
has not been arrested.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
TRACKS IN MUD
FAIL TO CONVICT
Especial Moline Service.

Holding that tracks in the mud
was not sufficient evidence 10 cause
him to bind the defendant over to
the grand jury, Justice F. C. Entri-
kline OF Moline dismissed the case
against Gilbert Richardson. 1875
Fifth avenue, Moline, Saturday aft
ernoon. Richardson was charged
with having entered the residence
OF r. F. Brooks. 155 Fifth avenue.
and stolen SIS. Tracks in the mud
leading from the Richardson home
to the Brooks residence furnished
the basis for the charge.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-12
SCHOLARSHIPS OF
QUAD-CITIES HEAR
TALK ON MICROBES

A historical sketch telling of the
plaques which swept Europe and
wiped away numbers of human
lives and the great fight waged.
was given by DR.. Fred H. Lamb,
pathologist of the Mercy hospital,
in Davenport, at the meeting of
the Quad-City Schoolmasters' club
Saturday night in the Rock Island
club rooms. The talk was illus
trated by screen pictures.
Bowling formed the afternoons
entertainment from to o'clock
and a chicken dinner was served
at Gao O'Clock.