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I-- - i J! 31E J-OaK ft 0w j IsifttiMMt PMta Sell ma -fmf flfamfche. idl M. 1 MBDlovad bt Bni Laaadlt,! defease. j JoeHa. eommltud ' snlelde I j Dated Matter -Bight titer - Be -came i intoxicated tad drove Mr. Mm Laaadlt from the home i i a ahortgan. ' v7 :iej tner toft the home to go - f Mso home Of R. M. Whiteside tor - 1 V atrobbe sat down in a chair, '1 Jd the shotgun between hi . at and palled the trigger. The T tore away the upper part of J head and death tu almost in- t ataaeona. ( l inquest ' was conducted by ft .Joer John F. Mayberry yester- i Y la Port Byron. The Yerdict re ' I Bed by the Jury was that "Ous 1 t Strobbe died from a gunshot U9 UK mi urBiu, wu-jjjuiwuf ' h suicidal Intent" . -' tltrobbe had, been away all day! f 1 la the morning had been with' i . . .I - ii 4irned . to the Laundit home in 4 evening and threatened tt. and iA LauudlL It was said at the truest that he had several times ' kjt ore threatened to take his. lite. ? While Mr. and Mra.-Laundit were at the neighbors' for help tbe four fchtldren were left in tbe 'house v Where Strobbe took bis life a few minutes later; Strobbe, however, -, did not molest the children. Those who testified at the In- V attest were AagUBt Van Hoe, R. M. Mr 1. J . i a j i;i j 1 , . .4 1 1. Methem, brothers-in-law of Mrs. Leondit. ; I sr Strobbe was a native of Belgium and had been working at the Laun dtt place during the farm season. EI-Y CLUBS PLAN I OPEN HOUSE MEET .mM feat the aO eeaXorau ahatkBttaUy ta the taireawata tst ofwawrenH czaea tor tka eoastnetiaa of the mm as reqaired by law. The aald certiBcaU which also shows b re bate ia the amooat of aald assess .nest la the earn of ttS.71 has beea lied ia (kU proceed tags, and that Baal keattat.oa aald certiacate aad aasasBBUBt will be had oa the 30th day of December, A. V. 1912, at the boar of o'clock a. nr., or as soon thereafter aa the baaiaess of the court will permit. All persons de siring mar Die object ions in conn heron bbm aay asa may ap pear oa the hearing and make their at Rock Island. Illinois, this Sth day of December. A. D. 1IJ3. H. H. 8CHK1VKH. t FRANK W1CH, , JOHN MURRIN, , I ' M. T. RUDOREN. WM..FITZ8IMMON8. Board of Local Improvements of the City of Rock island, Illinois. (Advertisement.) flSDn'FfflLSr FOUSE CALLED TMeas Baldda la AecMeat . ia Market Sqaare Hetrtj Scares . . Ifdahhanu .taui -biMs aKTBearhat lata I Tha order , aartaiJhsg to the auTTliswtae aaataady oa hla teat, vice eoaaectioB oC ercaioaa aad it waa aJscoeered. . The Uqaor sw'Beroiychiatrie dlssaaie to rett Ba4 imWbed threw him forcibly toiuoa to TocaUonal traislag t"iOf taa floor out U the hallway as he particular ImpprtABce becaoae it is waa carrying' a glaaa of water to' a reversal of a prevlona raling hla wife. In falltag he'streck the) which had held' that the presamp backof hla head on the sharp angle tttvetclaaaea to sectkm 800 of the of carving oa a chair, gashing hU! war risk act were not appUcable to acalB as weU aa randermg him un-! laimaaU of vocational training. Ia rt" . -i- -- M.t1i tmt mtmrt HitaflUV conscioiia. . i in" wi - - "Ivthooght he had committed sai-l is they last day for applying tor vo c!de, the frightened wife gasped ! cational training, the provisions of .h mwhtinirailv Went about! the ceneral order 'will he of aa- applying a first aid dresaing to bis ; aiitanc in prompt eatabliahment of woanfk ur. joeepo ueauva, wnwieiigioiinj iur Nothing less than another ham mer slaying, axe murder or case of deletion, tremens Was visualized by neighbors of the Market Square hotel. 117 Seventeenth street, at 3 o'clock this morning, when shrill and prolonged screams rang out from the hostelry. - Several hurry-up calls to police headquarters from neighbors re sulted In detailing of four officers to investigate the trouble. A wom an's fright at an accident to her husband waa found to be the sole Tour lmmUf Gbrtataa U1 tw Wshttr ind better u you tun to tae -inrmni ,t.i.T.atlr.n of the ahontsl' cut lunMioDi" i tta. ctafled SecUon expianaiion 01 me snouts. todair. ... , .. 1 M. A. Johnson, who resides at the waa called by the police found the injury not serious. . EEVEESE EULES UPON VOCATION TRAINING In the new rulincs there is a caution relative to furnishing ad dressee to' individuals and firms. The order says that "Several lndi- Cause of Piles New rules on vocational training r" X SSSw Ma waVre-i Dr.onhardt found the catme ol ceived today by Mrs. Nellie Beards-1 Piles to be internal. That's why Ipv. home service secretary of the salves and operations fail to give i.ir Teiotui rhanter nf the Amur-1 lastinc relief. His harmless pre' lean Red Cross. The new rulings scription, HEM-ROID,- removes the have been sent out by the central cause. -' Money hack If it falls, division of the American Red Cross Schlegel's drug stores. (Advertise- located In Chicago. mentj 1- W, B. Mclntyre will be the speak-' er at a Joint meeting of tbe senior i Bad Junior Hi-Y clubs in tbe Rock Island Y. M. C. A., Wednesday eve ning. Dec. 20. This will be ladles' ; tight for both clubs. A program of i songs and other amusements is be-1 ; log planned. Tb rbe three delegates from the senior Hi-V club who attended the state older boys' conference In Peo ria laet week gave a report last . n'glit of their trip and discussed plans for the delegation from the club at tbe confernce next year, at this week's meeting, . PROPERTY HOLDERS' NOTICE. Genl. No. 636. Notice is hereby given to all per sons interested that the Board of Local Improvements of the City of Rock Island, Illinois, has filed In the County Court of Rock Island County, a certificate of the cost of the Improvement entitled in said court "In Re-Petition of the City of v Rock Island, Illinois, to assess the 'cost of paving Eighteenth street from Seventh to Eighth avenues . with asphaltic concrete, and said certificate also shows the court costs, the amount of accrued inter est, and the total amount of said j. Saturday, Dec 9 jjl 1 UPtaoeucisM Cs.-fe 1 B toHBHTTUllX VOVULDHHn- lrNKnUIIHO--,! 1 W Ufa S'tsL Bncfitest afoU B '. v ' '"MMStaU Gbmmdws - - - - BS .mnrAtAOCivcivrorsMtititsAooMcaMa, vtl r Avmriuo waoivonaur W B o i I a NOTE 1 The prices. A $2.50 : show for $1.50, $1.00, 1 1 75c, 50c. Seats Friday. V" .Get Your Tickets . Now For1 llRuthStDenis 3 : : 2 f - S 55 ' aa. a a Ted Shawn s: ' aaiths ; Denishawn Dancers Dec 12 and 13 at I iCOlU'lBIATIIEAlRE i m : s 3 I : s Seats at Schmidt Mask Co, "" 'mmmiK omvjp, A. J. mt tt. Dl. .. rum .Wm AUlIoe. Prkeat S1AO. Bl ka Mao ! . CUS, SSjUO, plas tax, l.:"::::i!i;!iiiim!iiiinfimiiiiiii!!ii' r s am : : 110c AMERICAN 10c n I! Today-Temoirew Johnnie Walker in vie n.J : : Aha "The Dack Hunter ! r, . . A Mack Comedy . i"' - ' Saaday ' : ! ff? A HARRY CARET ia a;,j"f " THE WBOMU MAJr : IOH-tm Hatch" 'o. IS . M.DV1B BAJUtI fa fJCOO 100 KIDS" ' a4 Weekly ews 'u.uiKIMtlMMMMM'i 1.- r 1 k-. vUaaia aad naa a aadaawiag tf aaoare addtessss throagh Red Craaa chapters to aaaiac uem m obUinlng ooUectioaa or tor other parpoaea which would not be ap proved by Ue Kea ; ltoss. - dome Service workers should not furnish Mat of Red Cross chapters or ad- dresses to anyone." - . 1 JiU l uiViui incuuiona yeaicraar bbm ft. - I . t . .... . - v . wiiwi iimili vww iwca uunu ciua. Mlaa Kuw WAiUAayALAlU;N,w York City, field worhTLfi American asaoclatioh tor pT? mr iaraiiT unai .b addi.7: WT Formation of a social ' exchange Ctweea welfare organisations in e tri-clties was discussed at a meeting, of the ' secretaries and board directors of the Rock Island. Molina aad Davenport- welfare as- All tbe news all the w argae ;..r . " MOSEWIBERS ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Shipments Just Received Enable Us to Present Newest Satin Ha t s A M ans Silent 1 Wish EVEN though you choose the wrong gift, you may re main in blissful ignorance of the fact he will never indicate your error by word or warmth of accept ance. But deep down in his heart he is wishing right now that this year you will choose his gift in a man's store. v Make his welcome of your gift a genuine one. This store reflects his taste, his style, his value-judgment. Silk Ties ' A special purchase of 50 dozen solid silk ties in'rich'siftin ef-t. fects, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 values "je at ... OC Gloves A special imported kid glove, knit lined, . Wilson Bros. make. V These are very spe , cial values that we specially se cured. They're Special Holiday Suits A special pre-holiday purchase from Campus Togs at a volume concession that enables us to4price these suits so much under real worth that they mean .un matchable value to you. Fine pure worsteds in se date and dressy, hairline stripes of brown, blue and black Two pair of trousers with every suit at $45 $3 Holiday Gift Shirts Bath Robes ' A very elaborate dis play of holiday mod els in the famous R. & W. bath robes new weaves, new de signs, all sizes at $5.85 to $1350 Silk Ties French importations, hand made ties in rich coloring effects, specially priced at . Rich Aberdeen broadcloths, just about the dressiest and most fashionable shirt you buy. -Deep tones of neuo ana ian witn conar to match. Also plain white. Splendid fitting shirts and soft, yet serviceable textures. A real gift idea at ; . . . . . 4 $2 Eagle Fibre Silk Shirts in perfectly wonderful colors and patternings. Exclusive designs and texture treatments wov en on the Eagle looms. Very classy at $5 to $&50. Manhattan Shirts in their rich characteristic patterns and special weaves Solustra, Sol madra and other fine shirtings. . A ' wonder ful array of them in this holiday display at $2.50 Jo $5. j : Wool Hose Interwoven novelties in the way of a new wool weave, the Rich elieu drop stitch, va riety of rich effects at . . . OC Sweaters The Thermo Sport Coat is a feature hoi iday gift Sport mod els with or without belt, novelty pockets. . All wool in fawn, brown and green mixtures at $6.00 to $6.95 Belts Very classy and very serviceable belts in black and colors with the fancy Hichok in-, itialed buckles at $1.25 to $2.50 l Silk and Lisle Hose They' are fine lisle and silk mixtures in rich and smart heath er effects of brown,, ' green and navy in the - Richelieu dropstitch. Fine holiday gifts at . Pokes Mushrooms Roll Brims Of f-the-Face Style r Pencil Roll Brims A noteworthy and complete col lection of this wanted mid Winter Millinery featured at the special price of . . SEE WINDOW DISPLAY Smartest trimming effects of clever Bows, Silver or dold Embroidery, , . Pleated Ribbon Rosettes, Flowers, Fruits and Paisley Combinations The wide favoritism extended Satin Hats for Winter wear behooves every wo man, to view this collection if she would be up-to-the-minute in style. And we doubt if such wonderful values can be duplicated later on. I RIALTO THEATRE 6S4 9th St. 55 Today 55 ' "Burning Sands" 5 With MILTON SILLS and 5 WABiDA HAWLET 55 Also "Terchy," Comedy v zzz Saturday - 55 James Kirkwood in 'The Man From Home" as Also Clerer Comedy. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuir 75c iillllllllltllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllilE Columbia I DAVENPORT MONDAY, DEC 11 55 S'VBSMi ' A AADBIClt PnoowciNO Co.' JpnT" m ?; - Stabs RED WIDOW, i .JBavx loToll ipulww Kvmtwex wmtAcetAiCAS or umtes tooMeouvB , - .AMD nc tomus 'OF so NOTE-A $2J0 show for $1.50, $1.00, 75c, 50c Seats now selling. 5 vAtdetille 55 Thartk, FrL, SaU, aad San. 55 WARNING! Last Times Today and Tomorrow IRENE CASTLE'S t FASHION PROMENADE Singing, Dancing, Beauty Manilas, Dazzling Costumes In conjunction with Irene Castle's Latest and Greatest ! Screen Classic "Slim Shoulders" Orchestra Afternoon and ETetinlir. Hatlnee at 2:15; Ereninps 6:45 and 9 p- STARTING SUNDAY, DEC. 10 MY FRIEND, THE DEVIL" L ROCK ISLAND, ILL. nnAJESTir U THEATRE V Today and Tomorrow HOOT GIBSON H "RIDIN' WILD" They say still water runs deep and when .Cyril broke loose he proved it with a vengeance, r Alao a Good Comedy 10c ANT SEAT , ANT TIME 10c OUARE Rock Island's Popular Theatre P E N G E R TODAY and TOMORROW 'AFFINITIES' From the Popular Story By " MARY ROBERTS RINEHART Featuring Colleen Moore and John Bowers , Here's your chance to laugh. The funniest story Mary Roberts Rinehart ever wrote. ' STARTING SUNDAY ?'ON THE HIGH SEAS" Featuring Dorothy Dalton Continuous From 1:45 to 11 p. m. BBlIllllIlllllI I iuwuuiUuimi -5 7