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FISHER IS NAMED ASTHE FOREMAN OF GRAND JURY Jade B. W. Olmsted Selecti South Bock Island Resident for Important Post. PETIT PANEL ON MONDAY Jury Work Will Not Be Started for Another Week Naturalization Matter Up Tomorrow. THE .ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, MONDAY, 51 AT 4, 1914. Tie May term of circuit court open ed this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Judge R. v'' Oiaasted presiding. The Crft matter taken up was the organiza tion of the grand Jury. E. D. Fisher. South Rock Island, was appointed foreman by the court. Special Interest will center in the action of the Inquisi torial body relative to the "graft" probe, which so deeply concerned the last grand jury that It was In session from the first Monday in January until lut Saturday, a period covering the retire term. The Grand Jury. The members of the grand Jury are: Cordova Frank Zimmerman. Coe William H. Groh. Canoe Creek J. W. Hudson. Zuma S. R. Waiawright. Port Byron L. L. LefingweH, Hampton Richard Walsh. South Moline L. K. Cleaveland. Moline W. B. Samuel. Arthur F. Pears. Seta C. Kimball. U R. Black nan. Rock Island D. J. Cleland. P. J. Carey. E. F. Reynolds. South Rock Island E. D. Fisher. Black Hawk W. R. Brown. Coal Valley Rudolph Moss. Rural Otto Klowon. Bowling James McCaw. 3 Edgington R. M. Miller. Andalusia Frank Brusso. Buffalo Prairie Bert Potter. ' Drury D. A. Kleist. Naturalization Tomorrow. There will be no Jury work this week. Tomorrow is naturalization day and many applications for citizenship pa pers are on file. The week will be de voted to chancery and other matters net requiring the services of a jury. The petit panel, which will convene next Monday, is composed of Sheldon Jlumma, Zuma; X. C. Kelly. Port By ron; Burt B. Huntley, Port Byron; Charles Boxman, South Moline; C. A. Rcseburg. Louis Meyer, Nels Ohrberg, Edward Singleton, Gust Hoglund. Pe ter Kropp, c. H. Elmer, M. Is". Lundin, E. W. Woodcock. Ed Vermy. Dave Holmgren, Ivar Eckberg. Moline; J. W. Wolf. A. Studer. Jr.. James Given. George Donlin. Fred Tbiesen, Dave Cougblin, William C. Gerdes. John Stroehle, George Ohge, E. L. TIessen, R. Pewe, August Tremann, William Spauld:ng, George Mohl, Dutleff Witt. . E. Bohman. John Muller. J. A. AdamB, R. G. Valentine, Wiliam Gott- tardt. Rock Island; Charles Geisler. South Rock Island; Martin Sievers, Coal alley; Elmer Hofer, Edgington; Eenton Reynolds, Drury. 1007 Sixth avenue, after suffering for ten days with pneumonia. Her maiden name waa Martha Gorham and she waa born In Andalusia in 1864 and .v..lw urr oum oirtnaay last Friday. May 3. Her nirrnu xtj- Mrs. J. Gorham were pioneer resi- ,a me county, she waa united In marriage to Perry B. Weaverllng in -"u preceaea her In death 11 years ago. She hai i-m i. t v. Island for the past 30 years and leaves a large circle of friends. She Is survived by three daughters. - " Moore or Amafillo, Tex.. Mrs. N .Sidney Meannr of Rm.1, t-i--.. . .o.nuu. Miss Lydia and one son. William, at ume; xwo sister, Mrs. L. Simmons. Mrs. Ellen Volk nf nnnri. brother. Calvin of Davenport, and four The funeral will be" conducted from the home Wednesday mnrnlnv of Q.?n Burial will be in the Andalusia cenuy lery. Mrs. Clara McNtvtn. Arthur Staubach of thin ritv ham r. cetved word from his brother. Edward. or is Angeles, of the death of their sister. Mrs. Clara McXeven. who sue cumber Friday afternoon at her home in mat city to an attack of heart fail ure. She was 60 years old and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Staubach. well known resident of Rock Island. She is survived by her hus band and four children, all nf Tm Angeles. Interment took place in that city. Albert Thorvald Burton, Jr. Albert Thorvald Burton. Jr.. 10-year- old son of Mr .and Mrs. Albert Burton. 2810 Fifth-and-abalf avenue, died at 10:30 this morning after suffering for over a year with complication of dis eases. He was born In Rock Island. July 2. 1903, and had lived here since. Robert bad attended the Eugene Field school, was a member of the Broad way Presbyterian Sunday school, and was popular among his many school mates, who mourn his untimely end. Surviving are his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burton, five sisters. Mrs. John Fee. Mabel. Myrtle, Florence and Etta and two brothers. Ingwer and Eyster. all of Rock Island. The funeral services will be con ducted from the home Wednesday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock. WHITE GIRL IS AT SAN ANTONIO Finally Located by Police Through a Letter She Had Written Here. MOTHER GOES TO GET HER No Charge Against Her and She Is Not Needed as Witness Since Leibck's Plea of Guilty. ( N U UtSl TUARY II Ferdinand Oamlos. Ferdinand Damlos. 74 years of age. died at 12:45 this morning at the home of his daughter. Mrs. L. L. Karns, 2318 Seventh avenue. Infirm ities Of aee was the raiiKA rtt his de mise. Mr. Damlos was born Oct. 20, isjs, in Oldenburg, Germany, where he spent the early years of his life. He came to this country in 1868. set ting in Sandusky. Ohio. He lived there until 18S9, when be moved to Mansfield, Ohio. His wife preceded fclm in death many years ago. He is survived by two sons, Will-am of Barberstown, Ohio, and Carl of Mansfield, Ohio, and four daugh ters. Miss Minnie Damlos of Mans field. Ohio. Mrs. M. Green of Lincoln. b., Mrs. Warren Shade of Mans field. Ohio, and Mrs. U L. Karns of Rock Island. The rema.!na will Ka nt tn Kin. dusky. Ohio, leaving tomorrow, for burial. J. F. Bruntr. The remains of J. F. Bruner. a for mer resident, were brought to Illinois City today from Med ford. Okla and the funeral was held there. Mr. Bru ner left this county about 15 years o. He is survived by his wife,' three sons. Ralph and Ross Bruner of Medford, Okla., and Carl Bruner of Kansas City. Mo., and three sisters. Mrs. Rose Kent of Grand view. Mrs. William Tyler of Illinois City, and Mrs. Margaret Moffett of Pikeston county, Mia. One brother, William Bruner, Medford, Okla., also survives. Mrs. Martha J. Weaverllng. Mrs. Martha J. Weaverllng. a life long resident of this county, died at J o'clock Sunday morning at her home. Aura Bell White. 14-year-old Rock Island eirl. whom Jake Leibck pleaded guilty to taking to Kansas City for alleged immoral purposes, is in San Antonio. Texas, according to a letter which fell into the hands of the local police. She went to San Antonio aft- r ipavln? Kansas City. April 13. Po lice at San Antonio arrested her on description from local authorities. The girl's mother left Saturaa niht to eet her daughter. No otner mm of returning the girl to Rock Is ian van nnpn. The federal author! ties did not need her testimony in the trial of Leibck for he offered a voiun tary plea of guilty to the cnarge c oniiMnr her. The Dollce had no avail able funds with which to bring her back. Her mother decided to go to San Antonio. Deserted Again. The eiri was arrested May 1. The man with whom she left Kansas City after leaving Leibck deserted her there soon after arrival, April Z8. sso cnarge stands against the glrL Her custody was originally sought to strengthen the case against ioidck. dui aw pie- made her immeaiate presence u unnecessary. CHARGE MOTHER LEFT CHILDREN of Mrs. Jennie n-viMot -Port Brron. the first woman to be charged with child abandonment in the county, came up oexore juaKo B S Bell this morning, the hearing was continued for a period of two It was charged that on February 25. whitted left her children, Ger trude. Timothy and Louis, and went to Iowa. Her husDana is now m Wu 4.11 - - rharre of burglary. Some days ago, it is said. Mrs. Whitted re turned to her family and on her prom ise to care for her little ones, the court continued the hearing. the time The All the news Argus. WHFN vail HAVE STOMACH TROUBLE Bee a doctor but if it'. Money Trouble, even small ones, our prescription always hits the Spot. Con sultation free. ... Open Wednesdays and Saturdays to 9:00 P. M. Telephone E. I. 614. FIDELITY LOAN CO. OIiaii a T? r Over the London. Phone B. I. 614 ine iioauuu. Room 2. 1716 Second Avenue, Bock Island. I YOUNG & McCOMBS The Store for All the People I YOUNG & McCOMBS The Store for All the People I YOUNG & Mc COMBS Tomorrow is the Second Day of Our Great re May Fiimita; 10 TO 40 Jsis FURNIT Sale URE' We arc readv for the onrush of that irrrsisrnMf armxr rf fiit-nichi-rc anrl furnishers nf homes. We have prathcTcd to gether from the best manufacturing centers, furnishings which we firmly believe will prove eminently satisfactory to the buyers and to our reputation. We know our offerings have no superiors as to quality, beauty of design and lownessof price. Below we list some of the wonderful valnrs that are nhtainahle here. We have nnrchased a rrreat many articles espec ially for this sale and buvin them in such lartre nuantities were ahle to cret a discount of from 0fo to 409fc. We have ad-'- ded a large number of pieces from our own stock and offer the public exceptional bargains. Dining Table of golden quart ered oak, 45 inch top with 6-foot extension 'during this sale your d f o o choice .... viOtait; M Dining Chair, solid oak with quart ered oak back, genuine leather covered box seat, during this sale $1.89 Fumed Oak Rocker, made of genuine oak, seat covered in the best grade of imitation ' leather. Same as cut. During this sale, $3.60 WBBgsaBaaaassi ii ii mil nn gin jiEEEEEE r 1 4-i Lawn Settee, four feet, long, can be folded so that it can'becarried easily, made of hard 7 wood, during this sale . OC 1 Library Table, 24x36, of fum ed oak, strong and durable, with one large drawer and shelf beneath, d EZf during this sale . pOJJ Kitchen Cabinet Here is a -A- Kitchen Cabinet that has all the useful parts about it that any other cabinet contains. It is made of hard maple, has a remov able flour bin, sugar can, pan rack, molding board sliding table top, three large drawers, large cup board, in fact everything for a housewife's con venience. There are thousands of satisfied wo men who would not be without one. During this Slle $14.50 t&sm mmMmmmmmassmmmi A Pullman Bed Davenport, This !s a combination bed and davenbort Ji that is so simple of construction that a chiid can operate it. It comes in golden-'polished oak, golden waxed oak and fumed oak. fO GCk A Prices range from $70.00 as cheap as - yT.Ol J I mm tiHTjfflS Medicine Cabinet. An opportuni ty to get a useful article at a very low figure. Made in golden oak finish, with well arranged compart ments, size 12x19, during Qtf this sale - 7JC Lawn Chairs, made of hard wood, can be easily adjusted to different positions $1.30, $1.25, $1 J3 3? iMdSia MZxr rrrz.- K Mattresses, Young & McCombs Special, made of the verv best cot- iMimffiium $8.00 j - I t l l .1 ffi ... r J i. ll ll ill ii Brass Bed with 2 inch post, 5 5-8 fillers, full size, during &Q sffl this sale - - - pO.'l Telescope Cot, can be madeup into a small bundle as illustrated . above, small enough to be carried '-.under the arm. During this sale Couch Hammocks. constructed, the ends as well as the seat are made with steel frame and with chains instead of ropes on ends. During this sale, $9.00 $2.75 This Hammock isall steel 4 WP Mia jl J L v mmrMi J GIVE ATTENTION TO VACANT LOTS Prizes of $10 in Each of Three Districts for Those Best Kept Offered. PART OF CIVIC CAMPAIGN Card Bearing Instructions Distributed by City BeautifGI Committee Need More Money. Vacant lots In the elty are to re ceive the .attention of the city beauU itte of the civic department of the Woman's club of Rock Island m Its effort to make the city blooming nt rionn in addition to the nine prixes already announced, a prize of $10 is to be offered lor me oesi epi tr.cant lot. and here is opportunity for keen rivalry. An unusued lot is ofteo mure of e-reat annoyanoe to prop erty owners who are trying to beautify tbeir premises, making an unsignuy .(tin, with weeds and refuse and generally unkempt appearance for their yards and givtag an otherwise urc ,.. att-M a black eye. so to speak. This prize is to be given in each of the three districts and Is worth trying for. Offer a Banner. One other prize Is offered today In a banner to be awarded the district hav ing the largest number of contestants entering the floral contest. A similar banner was awarded last year and was given to the First ward, where Mrs. Dudolph Nuessli worked, and it Is now hanging in the city hall. With the two extra prizes announced today by the city beautiful committee a total of 11 prizes is offered, one of which is worth the effort, the list be ing as follows: First $15 for greatest improvement In yard and boulevard. Second $10 for best vine or foliage covered fence or shed. Third $10 for best flower garden. Fourth $10 for best kept vegeta ble garden. Fifth $5 given to children under 15 years of age for best flower garden. Sixth $5 given to children under 15 years for best kept vegetable gar den. " Seventh $10 given to janitor of school for beat kept school yard. Eighth $10 given to Janitor of pub lic building, including churches, for best kept yard. Ninth $5 for best camera picture taken before and after improvement. Tenth $10 in each district to the one. keeping a vacant lot in the best condition. Eleventh A banner to the district having the largest number of con testants. The tenth prize may be contested for by others than owners who will undertake to improve the lot. The cards beating instructions re garding the contest have been distrib uted by the district chairmen and their workers "2nd already a number of con testants have signified their inten tion of trying for prizes. As soon as the list is completed the judges will start on their tour of inspection and the contest should be fairly launched in a few more (ays. The finance Committee needs more money in order to complete the fund necessary for the contest and dona tions may be sent to Mrs. George H. Davis. Donations from a large num ber of people are especially asked in order to create a personal Interest in the contest. Mothers' Day Sunday. Next Sunday will be known at the First MethodiBt Episcopal church as Mothers' day, and a program for the occasion will be rendered there. The members of the Grand Army of the Republic the Ladies of the G. A. R., the daughters and Bona of Veterans and other kindred organisations have been requested to take part. Coffee for Bethany Home. Xfi-a V h Tlln will entertain at her home 841 Forty-second street at a cof nrf thlmhlA oartr for the benefit of Bethany home Friday, May 8 from 2 to 5 o'clock. Friends of the home are invited to attend and lend their aid in making of it a successful affair. The Guilty On. John So. that's your new tie. eh? Wby on earth did you select such a loud pattern? Joe I didn't select it. My brother did, and he's slightly deaf. Judge. Sincerity and truth are the basia ot every vlrtae. Confucius. All the news all the time The Arrus. ANOTHER SWINGING SIGN IN 1600 BLOCK IS DOWN A. J. Riess, president of the 1600 Block Business Men's asosclaxion, to day removed the swinging sign in front of his drug store, and other members of the organization ace plan ning to follow example. The -regular meeAng of the association will be held tonight at the Rock Island house at 8 o'clock. Important business mat ters remain to be disposed of and a full attendance is desired. Pinker ton & Company UNITED STATES DETECTIVE AGENCY . Chicago, III, ever since 1883 .' No connection wl:h or relaUon to the PInkerton National Detective Agency. Scientific detocUve work along modern llaea. Owr . N COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Finds the criminal latent In criminal accoun 1 practical basis. A criminal account Is one that can pay but woat When the criminal feature is exposed it waata to pay. Headquarter 8uK t 800 Boyc Building, Chicago, Ilk W. A. SHEAHN, vpeclal agent for Rock Island. A.TTY. V. L. UITTIG, special district agent. Davenport ir