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THE ARGUS, MONDAY, AUGUST 19. 1907. LOOK OVER SITES E. Whiteside and C. V. Swauson of Moline, Charles Eipper of Port Hyron. and George Rausch of Buffalo Prairie. Several locations have been suggest ed for the bridge, and there have been a miiuber of suggestions as to methods for the county to adopt to finance the project. These will be discussed to morrow. be held Wednesday evening in th-j SERVICE AT GAMP Friday evening the Tri-City Baptist Young people will give a moonlight excursion on the steamer W. W. Donations to Old Ladies' Home. Following are the donations to the Old Ladies' Home for month of July: Flowers Mrs. Frank Rennet, Flat irons Mrs. L. M. Titterington. Flowers Mrs. James L. Wright. Flowers, chicken Mrs. W. H. Kee ley. Vegetables William Heidcmaiin. Flowers Long View Floral com pany. Berries Mrs. B. I). Connelly. Tomatoes Miss Annie Montgomery. Vegetables, chicken Mrs. Henry Lucas. Apples, milk Miss Case. 1 lassock M is. Mc Hugh. Special Committee of Supervi sors Meets Henry County Members at Colona interesting and Forceful Ser mons Are Delivered at Methodist Meeting In regard to the bridge HELD AT TINDALL'S GROVE SOCIAL AFFAIRS. Business Men of Rock Uland and Mo line Invited to Accompany Offi cials and Express Views. Tomorrow the special committee of the Rock Inland county supervisors which was appointed to investigate the project for a bridge at Colona will go to Colona to meet the Henry county feupet visors and examine the different locations for tin; proposed bridge. The supervisors will leave Rock Island at fc:3t in the morning. At Moline they will be joined by business men of that city who are interested in the bridge' proposition. The interurban will be taken to Silvis, where conveyance!; will be on hand to take the delegation to Colona. All business men of the city are invited to accompany the officials and express their views on the mat ter. The bridge will be of considera ble benefit to Rock Island and Moline. The hecllil (umuiWtt-r. The special committee will repor: its recommendations to tin: board of supervisors at the September meeting. The committee is composed of Super visor:; Charles Oswald of this city, C. OOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOCX)OOri 70r 2 AVI Rock IsianoJu. MODERN METHODS. There is a class of people, mighty good folks too, who through force of h?bit hedge at tention to modern methods. The secret of the business world is the faculty of grasping an enterprise at every vital point the elimination of old methods to comply with nc.v conditions. Ingalls' methods have attract ed attention all ever the county. People discuss them favorably or otherwise according to their standards. And it assumes no tangible form but is material, silent and pow erful in ita appeal to the senses. 'rot jf ayi CK3000000000CXXXXXXXXXSOOXX WE MAKE All Kinds of Jewelry to Order, DO JEWELRY REPAIRING AND REPAIR YOUR WATCH IN FIRST CLASS MANNER. Seven experienced mechanics attend to your work. No mat ter how trifling It is it will al ways receive our attention. J. RAMSER Inspector for C, R. I. & P. and C, B. & Q. Jeweler and Optometrist. Oppo site Harper House. Hi ... Kitchen Plumbing. Good plumbing in the kitchen 'fiHrfr- is a matter of srreat importance X Porcelain Enameled sink with open plumbing. Our prices are reason able; our work high class and what you pay for this modern kitchen equipment may save you money in doctor bills. Allen . Mvers & Company PC Society news, written or tiltrplnjncl ti the si'ci-ty eililor of The Arsus, will be Kbxlly ri-cci vrd and published. I : u t In either case the identity of the sender must be lii.nle known, to insure relia bility. Written uit ices must bear sig nature and address. 1 Ellis-Shaw. The marriage of Misj Alma Shaw to H. Frank ICIlis of Lan caster, Texas look place Saturday eve ning at 7:'.W o'clock at the home of tii bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Shaw, Silo Nineteenth street. The cere mony, which was performed by Pre siding Elder ". R. Wilev was Wit nessed by a small company of relatives and intimate friends. The house v;ii effectively decorated in pink an 1 white, the Reardstown club colors, "I which Miss Shaw was formerly a nien her. The only attendants were Miss Maude Riiineberger of Ueardstown and Miss Pearl Shaw of this city. Tho bride wore a beautiful gown of Paris muslino with trimmings of baby Irish and val lace over a white silk slin. The bridesmaids were gowned in white cinbroidcted swiss and crca'ii lace. The bride's going away gown was of golden brown crepe with hut to match. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis left yesterday morning fo' Dallas. Texas where they will remain a few days before going to their home in Lancaster, where they will go to housekeeping. Mr. Ellis is a rctir.vl farmer in Lancaster where hi' has ex tensive holdings. His bride is" one of Rock Island's most popular young wo men who lias a very large circle of friends. She is a reader of much abil ity and last year represented the Roc'; Island high school in the contest at Minneapolis. Site received her nui i cal education under Mrs. (1. O. Water man and was a member of the choir of the First Methodist church. A number of handsome gifts were received. From out of town the guests were the bride's aunt Mrs. P.radley and family of Cha'- tlicm. 111., Miss Maud Kluneborger and Mrs. Frank Corkhill of Heardstown. 111. Married in St. Paul. Theodoro Stcnger ot Moline went to Minneapolis one day last week and hatuniay ins daughter Mis. Grant Peterson received word of his marriage to Miss Knielie Mattes of this cilv, the ce'ctnony tak ing place at St. Paul. Mr. and Mr-. Stenger will make their home in Mo line. Mrs. Steiiger ir? a niece of the late George Wagner and made her home with him for a number of years. Dinner For Bridal Party. Miss Elsi j Linn at her home 1x12'. Third avenne Saturday evening entertained at a'.i eight course dinner for Mr. and Mrs. .1. P. Creen who were married in this city Saturday morning. The house and table decorations were green and while. CHILD IS GIVEN TO FATHER Court Grants Petition for Removal of Grandmother as Guardian. Judge R. W. Olmsted this morning granted the petition of Walter Rerg strop, of Moline for the removal of Mrs. Emma P.ledsue as the guardian ef his little daughter, Sylvia May Berg stron. The child's- mother id dead. and Rergstrou was for a time con lined at the Watertown hospital, but has now been restored to his lights. W. A. Meese and Benjamin Bell appeir- ed for him, and Ludolph & Reynol Is represented Mrs. Bledsoe. Begin River End of Sewer. The Second avenue street car tracks at Eleventh street were blocked today, work having been commenced on th? big sewer there. The passengers were transferred, and much difficulty was experienced in handling the traffic, ow ing to the necessity of backing thj cars over to Third avenue in order to get them on the right track. Wheel is Nearly Square. For several days there has been, on one of the main line street cars, wheel that would almost fit in a square hole. Will some one kindly call th? matter to the attention of the superin tendent of equipment so that repairs may be made before it drives anyono to violence. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are best for backache and weak kid neys. Sold by all druggists. Hi to health. Old fashioned sinks with closed in piping are lodging place for vermin, mois ture and dirt which brings about serious illness. If the plumbing of your kitchen is old, unsightly and unhealthy, let us quote you a price on installing a snow-white "JStaodai Many Attend Sunday Programs Old est Minister in Rock Island District is Heard. Tindall'sGrove. (Special Correspond ence of The Argus.) The annual dis trict camp meeting has convened in the leafy grove on the old camp ground. rite first sermon was preached by Rev. .1. Wood of Reynolds. This was a service preparatory to the work which to follow for the 10 days. Rev. C. E. Hawkins, a newly trans ferred minister from Minuesota, now tationed at Milan, preached the sec ond sermon of the meeting. The houghts for the sermon were based upon revival influences and effects. Rev. John Rogers of Preemption took for his text, "If we honor God, God will honor us." Olih-Nt MlutNtrr Heard. Sunday morning Rev. A. K. Tullis of Viola, one of the oldest ministers on the ground, about forty-seven years in the ministry, preached from these words, "lie staggered not through un belief, but was strong in the faith, giv ing glory to God." He said: "Great results are achieved in the realm of fait It. What a scene that of a mortal mind, whose heart was made ship wrecked on the waves of unbelief. "aith is the greatest thing of which we are intornicd, tne one tiling upon which we form our belief. One siar ilone would be enough to direct the mariner into the harbor of safety. In this life there is one star able to direct the soul into the haven of eternal rest: that is faith in the infinite God. The foundation of knowledge and character is given io His people through the study of His word." Molina- I'tiMtor PrrnclK'M. At o o'clock Rev. J. W. Edwards of Moline took for his text, "Blessed is ite man that walketh not in the coun sel of the ungodly, nor standeth in tin- way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful; but whose delight is in the law of the Lord." He said: God might place upon each soul the imprint of that word, 'blessed.' The highest type of Christian character is here given to us; a character noted for its repudiations. It repudiates every form of unrighteousness. It holds up to us what our lights might be. The right tins man shall stand forever lie will have nothing to do with ungodly insti tutions." MiiiiiH-rM nt 4 'ii in . The ministers on the grounds are: Rev. W. K. Wiley, Rock Island; Rev. .1. W. Edwards. Moline: Rev. T. J. Wood, Reynolds; Rev. C. E. Hawkins, Milan; Rev. R. Rodgers. Preemption; Rev. G. Snedckcr, Woodhull; Rev. A. K. Tullis, Viola, and Rev. E. W. Thomp son of the Colona church. The grounds are in a good condition, mil the temporal welfare of those present is looked after by F. L. Lam phere, who has control of the board ing hall. I'lie music is under the direction of Rev. Snedeker of Woodhull. A large choir will be organized for the week. Mrs. Cropper and Rev. Snedeker fav ored the congregation with a duet Sun day. Mrs. Donahoo of Moline has charge of the Juniors this year. IN THE CHURCHES. Zion Lutheran. The Young Mens society will meet this evening at tin home of John Carlstedt, -1211 Seventh avenue. The building committee will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at the church Tomorrow evening at 7: MO the con firmation class will meet in the churcn Wednesday afternoon the littL girls society will . meet with Esther Fryxell, 715 Third street, Moline. Wednesday evening at S o'clock thi class in English will meet in the church. Prayer service will be held Wedne day evening at the home of T. X. Sjo gren, Thirty-eighth street. Christian Science. The weekly tes timonial meeting will be held Wedne; day evening in the church. Broadway Presbyterian South Par chapel services will be held Tuesday evening at the chapel. The annual Sunday school picnic wil be held Tuesday from 11 to 5 o'clock at Long View park. Prayer service Wednesday evening will be addressed by Mr. and Mrs. Es pey who are engaged in settlement work in Chicago, and who will speak on their work. Thursday morning at. 10 o'clock Ruth's Mission band will meet with Mrs. C. E. Sharp, 2111 Eighth avenue United Presbyterian. The Kate Hill Missionary society will meet tonior row evening at the home of Miss Mil dred Warnock. iZi Second street. Prayer service will be held Wcdnes day evening in the church. The Ladies. Aid society will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs E. B. McKown, 11P.C Sixteenth street I First Baptist. Prayer service wi'Uwhom he had been making his 'home. Flowers Mrs. A. E. Anderson. Two chickens Simon Poehlmau. Sears. Milk, apples- Mrs. McIItigh. Rhubarb Mrs. Joe Tuckis. Flowers Mrs. Frank Hill. Flour J. T. Shie lds. Foot-tub Mrs. John Cruhaugh. Brusli Mrs. Frank Rahnsen. Flowers, chicken Mrs. A. C. Rob erts. Furnishings for one room. Daugh ters of American Revolution. ENTERS HOUSE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT Discovered, Thief Explains Presence as a Mistake, and Escapes, Tak ing Gold Watch With Him. One of the boldest robberies that h:u occurred in this city for some tini3 took place about '.' oViock Saturday afternoon at the B. F. Knx residence. 2014 Fourth avenue. While Miss Mai s Knox was using the telephone in on" of the rear rooms of the house, a wel! dressed voung man entered at the I rout door and walked up stairs to Miss Knox's room where lie began his work of plunder. Miss Knox wh -n through telephoning went to her room The man jumped behind the thnr when she entered, and this frightened icr so that she. screamed for help. there being no one c'se in the house at t he time. The man tried to ipiiet her by telling her that he had made a mistake in the houses, and thougnt that it was the hou.-e where he room ed. With this explanation he made his scape and a lailv's gold watch appav ntly went with him. Two men, one nswering the description of the ron- ber. went to the house in the morning and introduced themselves its canvas sers selling kitchen utensils. PERSONAL.-POINTS. W. J. Egan of St. Louis is visiting old friends in the city. William M. Rt ck has gone to New York on a business trip. Mrs. Frank Leverich has returned from a visit in Michigan. Miss Elsie Linn returned Saturday from a trip to the lakes in Wisconsin. Pat Lawler of the M. W. A. supply department is visiting at Rushville, 111. The Misses Carrie Webb and Josie Peard have returned from Niagara Falls. T. J. Strickland of Kansas City, ar rived this morning to spend a few- days at home. Harry Johnson and family and Miss Mabel Friestat have gone to Chicago for a visit with relatives. I. L. Rice, formerly of this city, but now located at Mankato, Minn., spent yesterday with friends here. Miss Rose Dau has gone to Chicago, from whence she will go to Milwaukee to visit her friend, Mrs. Charlotte Goes tel. Howard Plummer of Minneapolis is visiting for a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plummer. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wales of South Rock Island left last evening to visit relatives at St. Louis and Chamois, Mo. and Puna, 111. Mrs. A. A. Burt and children left to day for Minnesota to spend the remain der of the summer at her father's re sort. The Lakeside. Miss Ellen Gaie has returned from her vacation, speut in the west, and is again on duty at the public library. Miss Gale on her return trip was in the wreck on the Burlington near Ku. sel, Iowa in winch a number of pas sengers were injured. Miss Gale for tunately escaped without injury. Mrs. Bertha Hoffmann returned to the city last evening after having speut about five months with a brother in Salt Lake City, and in California. She also visited a sister for a few weeks at Red Oak. Iowa on her return. S'te will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jor dau on Fourth avenue while looking up a permanent location. OBITUARY. Louis Stoit. Louis Stoit for a number of years a resident of this city died at 4 o'clock this' morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. S. Theus, 924 Sev enth avenue, death following a long illness with ailments resulting from old age. Ho was born in Germany May 29, and resided there until about 24 years ago when he came to this country and settled in Rock Island He had not been able to do any active work for the last few years on account of failing health. He is survived by his daughter. Mrs. J. S. Theus. with Boy a Lot ON THE Best Yet Plan Forty of the most beautiful lots in South Rock Island will be sold on terms the most liberal ever offered to the people of this vicinity. If you get sick you don't pay. If you lose your job you don't pay. If you need the money for anything else you don't pay. READ ON. These lots lie just south of Aiken street, and between Fifteenth and Seventeenth streets. THEY ARE WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE OF THE STREET CARS AND THE NEW FACTORY DIS TRICT. Yet they are upon the crest of the hill, where the air is fresh and the water is pure. The smallest lot in the bunch has a frontage of 45 feet and a depth of 127 feet. Most of them are large. .Every lot is level. t 'ifc'l Interest at 6 per cent, to be paid semi-annually. Purchaser not obliged to pay anything but interest and taxes for five years. Privilege is given to buyer of paying as much as he chooser, on any interest date. When one-half of principal sum is paid, the lot will be deeded to purchaser, complete abstract of title furnished, and five years' additional time given upon the urpaid balance. Can you ask for anything more? You can't lose. Investigate before al are sold. Inquire of . HARRY H. HUBBARD. 1805 SECOND AVENUE. E. SOUTH ROCK ISLAND. and a son. William Stoit of this city. He is also survived by 20 grandchil dren and one great grandchild. Fu neral services will be held from the Theus home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will he conduct ed by Rev. C. A. Mennicke, pastor of the German Lutheran church. Binitl will take place at the Lutheran ceme tery. Ruthenberg. Mrs. Christ Ruthenberg died Friday ocxaoooooooooooooooooooooon WHY DO UP-TO-DATE ICE CREAM FANCIERS AND PEOPLE WHO APPRECIATE THE QUALITY AND LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FANCY ICE CREAMS AND FRUIT ICES GO TO MATH'S? WE WANT YOU TO GIVE US YOUR NEXT PARTY OR. RECEPTION ORDER AND WE WILL CONVINCE YOU WHY WE ALWAYS GIVE SATIS FACTION. MATH'S FANCY ICE CREAMS, CON FECTIONERY AND PARTY SUPPLY HOUSE. 1716 Second Avenue V BWWI IIWIIS Va CXXXXXXXXX30000CXXXXXXXXXXO PRICE AND TERMS The Price: Most of them $300. A few at $325 and $350. The Terms: $25 cash down and the balance any time within five years. or W. ROBINSON, evening at her home at Ferdinant. Ihury township, of cancer of the stom ach. She was born in Germany, and came to this county about years ago. Her maiden name was Minnie Kruoger. She is survived by her husband, one son 4 Wi'liam, and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Bartlett, both living in the vi cinity of the parents' home. The fu neral was held yesterday at Illinois Ciiy with interment in the cemetery at that place. mean dollars and cents to you. In such cases it really pays one to "go beyond his income." The question may be how to be able to go beyond it. Not only how to go beyonn, but how- to do it safely. It's no longer a question with many in this community, as they have found they can borrow the necessary money here and repay us a little at a time and hardly miss the money. We loan from $10 up on h msehold furniture, pianos, horses, wag ons, cows, and other personal property, all in a quiet way. without pub licity, without removing the property, and on the best rates and easiest terms in the city. If inconvenient to call, write or phone us, and we'll be glad to send our confidential representative to see you. FIDELITY LOAN CO., MITCHELL A LVUK BLOCK. ROOM 38. ROCK I SLANT. Office hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. and Saturday evening. Telephone west 514; new telephone 6011. :X)OOOOCXXOOOCKDOOO Lest You Forget DON'T be afraid to come, BECAUSE "It Don't Hurt a Bit" i A Dr. 11 BOTH PHONES OLD PHONE WILL PICNIC AT THE PARK Annual Outing of Broadway Sunday School at Long View. The annual outing of the pupils of the Broadway Sunday school will be held tomorrow at Long View park, from 11 in the morning until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Dinner will be serv ed at 1 o'clock. The committee in ciiarge has arranged for athletic games and other features. The parents of the children are invited to attend. For Appear ance Sake You may really need this or mat. even though it is not an ab solute necessity. For the lady of the house, a new gown or a new hat; for a man, a new suit or a new rig this may help to "make an impression" at a tiui9 or place where it will I 1715 2nd Ave. DENTIST, RUN. ;Rock Island, 111.