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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
THE wooDMEN WAR.
The Trouble ia the Head Omce-The
Omctal Orgnn'. story.

The Trouble I'm the Head Omce-The
Omcsai Organs story.
The Echo. the official organ Of the
Modern Woodmen Of America, in speak
ing OF the attempt maze TO abstract pa
pers from the Elgin Office. says:
j. @. Root. head counsel, was absent
from the city attending meeting Of the
executive counsel at Fulton. Neighbors
Fish and IL. j. Root were also at Fulton
The Office was closed, access was only
obtained by entering from a side door.
the key of which was left with X. r.
Fralick. who has an Office in the same
building.
Two stenographers we're inside en-
gagged in copying some work when DIR.
Mckinney and II. Co Agnew put in
an appearance. MIR. Agnew repre-
sented himself 10 be Mr. Grimes OF
Peoria, III. and requested Fralick to
let them into the office He very prompt
" refused rs Mr.. Root and his clerks
were out Of the city. After waiting
about for several hours writ Of replevin
was obtained. aud the door was easily
pushed open. nothing was disturbed la the
Office, no demand was made the evening
before OF was ever made 10 the head
counsel by the head ply stefan for papers,
vouchers or anything else. The head
counsel never refused To exhibit any of
the books or vOHchers to any woodman.
and the statement that the doors were
barred and the papers were passed from
window tO window 10 the ground. etc.
IN utterly false and without foundation
in fact. The action Of these two neigh,
bors in the matter is without justification
or excuse.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
An Accommodating no-s.

gang Of men were at work on city
street, when n slight, bcardless youth laid
down his pick, and, approaching the foreman,
said To him:
"Can take n 1T, sirln
Take whatf' asked the foreman
"A fit-I feel one coming on replied the
young man. without emotion.
why, certainly" said the foreman
So the young man walked over 10 q bit of
grass under u leafy tree-it WINS "a new street
In the suburbs-and had IT.
Then he went and washed his face, came
back 10 his place In the line, took up his pick
and struck into work. After the days work
was over the young man said TO the foreman
"You don't mind my having fltsf'
"No-I guess not IL you do fair days
work
well, you see used 10 work fo- butcher
an he wouldn't let ms take fits-soid it inter
fered with business--an' l thought you might
feel the same way about It,"
And the young man works hard with pick
and shovel and takes n fit once in n while as
you OF might take drink of water.-Pitts-
burg Dispatch.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

In the pursuit of the good things of
his world we anticipate too much, we
eat out the heart and sweetness Of world.
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
Of DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. II cures dyspepsia. and all
stomach, liver. kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier. a sure cure for ague and
malarial diseases. Price. so cents. OF
druogists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
LOCAL NOTICES.

Cook wanted-Mrs. Phil Mitchell, TIA
Twentieth street.
A. d. Huesing. real estate and insn.
ance agent. Office No. 1908 i,econd ave.
nue.. Rock Island.
The Crown dining hall, Nc. 170S Sec
ond avenue, is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for % cents.
Buy Mercer county coal of E. B. Nc
Kown at his new coal yard corner of
Fifteenth street and First avenue.
The Royal Insurance company, of Eng
land, has the largest surplus of any fire
insurance company in the world. AID.
Huesing. agent. Office No. zoos Second
avenue. Rock Island.
Modern Houses For Sale
On monthly installments by Guyer &
Sweeney.
Barth 4 Babcock, Denti,ts.
No, 1924 Second avenue. SPECIAL atten-
ton paid to saving the natural teeth and
inserting teeth without plates.
For Sale.
Fourteen dry lots on four years time.
with six per cent per annum, TO any one
wishing to build this summer.
Ii. DAVENPORT.
To the Watch Tower.
Cars run to Black Hawks Watch
Tower every thirty minutes on Sunday
afternoons and holidays, and SPECIAL
trains To accommodate picnic parties.
Telephone to the street car barn to com,
plete arrangements for special trains.
Surety on Bonds.
Those who are required TO give bonds
in positions of trust. and who desire to
avoid asking friends to become their
sureties. or who may wish to relieve
friends from further obligations as bonds
man. should apply to the agent of the
American Surety Co.. of New York
Ed. LIEBERKNECHT,
General Insurance Agent.
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
Disagreeable People

"Do you know, Miss Belle" said Gus de
jay, that dislike sahcahstic peoplef'
Vest And what is your idea of sarcastic
peoplef"
why, YOU know, folks who say one thing
and mean anothnh."
"Oh, yes, but they're not nearly so dis
agreeable as different class of people"
who are tbeyr
Those who shy lots of things and don't
mean anything Merchant Traveller
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

Who of us are wItnout trouble he they
small or larger The blessings If health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. sevnrk
cold. OF any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may he
quickly and permanently cured by DIR =.
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

The best on earth can truly be said Of
Gngg's Glyccrine Salve. which 4, a SURE,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises.
scalds. burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
cd. Onlv 25 cents. Sold by druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
A SensIpie Man.

Would nse Kenp's Balsam for the throat
and lungs 1t is curing more cases of
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group and all Throat and Lung Trobles
than any other medicine. The proprie~
tor has authorized any druggst TO give
you a sample bottle free to convince yoa
of the merit o! this great remedy. Large
bottles so cents and 81.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
Surety on Ronds.

Cigarettemsker: think have struck
it at last. His friend: What 81 heme have
you got new Cigarettemaker: I'm CO.
ing to pack tickets in each box of cigar
ettes-400 of them will be good for a
small bows coffin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
Don't Worry Me

with your complaints about your teeth"
said IN annoyed father To his sweet six
teener. Iisld you TO huy the Sozodont
and use u, but you didn't and you de-
serve TO suffer-" And so she did, and all
other sweet sixteeners who act like her.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

A foolish fellow was haunting y neighbor
on the length OF his ears
"lt's true" replied the latter, that my
ears are rather long for a man, but how I'M
common short yours are for a donkeyin-
Judge
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

shoe merchants small boy at st. Louis.
Mich, painted ON the fence; "If You want
good shoes 20 10 MIR. - DIR. Cases small
kid witnessed the operation. and. determined
10 sustain his fathers reputation, added to
the fence the legend; "If you want good
babies go To Dr Case
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
Not Vet Monotonsus.

"Your wife away this summerT'
ayes"
Don't you find It getting pretty lonely and
everything up at the housef"
'Oh, no, | haven't slept in all the beds
vet VI Dwell Citizen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

For beauty. for comfort, for improve
ment of the complexion, use only Pozzo-
mis- powder; there is nothing equal to it,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

Then. my dear sir. we will agree to
differ" No, sir, we won't do any such
thing, because you're wrong"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

Tell us how hoaIse are the men of a
town and we will tell you how well its
base ball team is playing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

Say, ma. mouse has fallen into the
milk" His Mother: Did you take it
out2 Boy: No, have thrown the cat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

The balloon is never arrested and vet
ii is without visible means of support.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12
Intelligence Column.

Tor RENT-ROOMS SUITABLE FOR OF
1 fees OF dwelling. j. ID. Taylor, Ninth avenue,
Nineteenth street.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-09-12

EoR RENT-A COTTAGE HOUSE NEAR
l. the residence of q. Moore, at Sylvan view
enquire OF the undersigned q MOORE
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04

There was a sociable at Lewis Warren
Thursday night, and all present reported d
good time,
Lowell Whitmo-e has gone to Denver
for the benefit Of his health.
A few Of the young folks called on Mr.
and Mrs Clark Wednesday night.
Darwin Clark, of NJ braska, Is here
making his friends visit,
Monday night about fifteen young cruple
gave Miss Clara Roberts a surprise, il be.
ing her birthday; and you never saw Il
more surprised person than Miss Clara was
They played several games, and bounti-
tul supper was served, after which they all
partad for their homes.
A. @. Tucker and Roberts spent Thurs.
day fishing at Dayt n, and reported good
luck
John Mckinley has the stone work OF
Mr. Harm. Rugers new barn nearly com
peted
Mansi Hurlbut says he would ike 10
know who the young ladies were Il at
hung that May basket for him the other
night, Mtnsil, you ought to have been at
home and caught them.
The grangers are 10 meet at the church
Saturday night.
Saturday night, May l1th, Rev. Thorn as
Is 10 give y lecture at the West Serena
church, "Do the Cow Boys have Horns -
A large crowd should greet him.
RAMBLER.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04

that school election did not come under
he act, and that they had right to keep
open and dispense their fluids TO the
thirsty. A test case was made, aud Hugh
Talley was arragned at the bar of justice,
A. X. jordan, of Morris, appeared for the
prosecution and $. w. Ruger Of Ottawa,
for the defense. Mr. Ruger made "A very
good plea, citing many authorities, among
OF hers decision Of the Supreme court,
rendered somewhere in the 1O',, that there
was only one general election day In this
State, and that occurred in November, also,
that a school election for director or trustee
did not amount TO anything more than The
election held by any bank, coal company, or
other corporation, for the election of their
officers, and demanded dismissal Of the
suit.
Mr.. Jordan spoke very effectively for his
side of the case but, 10 non-legal mind,
did no damage to Mr Ruger plea
Esq Wiley refused to dismiss, and n iury
was called for. After skirmlshing around
from = o'clock till 7, Constable Meagher
could corral only four jurors who proved
acceptable After a lengthy war Of words,
and the huging Of innumerable legal brick
bats and complimentary illusions to the
complainanrs and defendants, this "cele.
braled case" was given TO the jury, who,
after delberalion Of upwards of five min
utes, brought in verdict Of "not guilty"
and Hugh Talley stepped forth free man
and respectable citizen, while "Uncle
Tommy" appeared crest-fallen and despond
ent,
The new board Of village trustees held
their first meeting yesterday morning
with the new president James II Harvey
holding the gayel. Saloon license was
fix a at 500, ana nine licenses were taken
out. Alex. Yaughey was re-appointed
village treasurer, and Pa rick Meagner sue
ceeds himself az village constable Ri hard
O'Donnell succeeds A. W. Hawn as night
watch, while B. Pfeiler continues TO bold
commune with the denizens of Mt. Hope,
and DR. Underhill will pursue his peregrin'
ations amid the slums as sanitary physician,
KAPPA
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
Trouble lntIie Mines.

For several weeks the minors and opera
tors of the Northern Illinois coal fields have
been holding conferences ever the proposed
rate of tariff for the coming year and on
Tuesday evening n final meeting was held,
but, as before, no agreement could be arrived
at. 1t had been hinted for week that the
miners would not accede to the demands of
the operators, and that the operators would
stand firm, and upon this information the
coal dealers in this district were advised by
the railroad companies to place their sidings
full of cars in preparation for an extended
s'rike. Not having received a mite of ad-
vantage, the miners met in Streator on We'd
Gesday morning and decided to resist the
reduction and go out of the mines until their
old price was restored.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
Personal.

DALY-D. f. DAILY has purchased the
"Belle of Ottawa"
HoME--Ouo Formulas is home from Chr
cago for few days.
GEo,-Georre Forbes, Fisk & Beem's gen
ial missionary, is in town to-day.
CuAs-Charles Butter, now travelling for
n Chicago house, was in the city this week
CAMERoN-NIrs J. r. Cameron who has
been somewhat indisposed, has wholly re-
covered.
WARNER-Mr. J. l. Warner has returned
from Oklahoma. lie says that Oklahoma is
A nice country If a man doesn't care how
closely he hugs life.
EAsT-Miss Jessie Cutler. who has been
the guest of Miss Emma Pope for the past
two months, departed for the East in com.
pany with Miss Pope, They contemplate
spending the entire summer abroad.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04

SENECA, ILL, May 2-What's the matter
have sufficient material to take nine down
and put the Ottawa nine to sleep,
Miss Edna Rulison visited Joliet the great
er part Of last week, and made an extensive
inspection of the Penitentiary, and other
principle points Of interest
Mrs Cbas Morey is visiting in Indiana
Mrs Crotty is visiting friends and rela-
lives in New York.
Miss Sadie lleaton will again assume the
tltlerole Of public beneiactor, and will teach
The young ideas the mode of Delslrte, &c.
the coming season.
What's the matter with Seneca's young
ladies'? They're all right.
Seneca was the scene OF lively runaway
Friday, which might have been more seri
GUS. MIR. Prickets team became frightened
and ran several blocks before they could be
halted. Mr.. Prlckett received but slight
injury.
Woody Bros. gave a most entertaining
concert last week
Who said Seneca was on the wane? The
boom has struck US; as it is understood we
are, TO have an " Uncle Toms Cabin Coz in
the. near future. We will most cheerfully
welcome Old Tom.
Miss Perchins eyes are gradually grow
ing better, under the care of the famous
Oculist, Prof Kelly.
Miss Vaughey went down to OttawaIto see
the electrlct street railway, Saturday: but it
appeared invisible TO the naked eye
TIE boys will rlay Lawn Tennis, all the
coming summer when not otherwise engaged
They would Ike to hear from some eastern
clubs who are proficient in the art. They
eau give the eastern men valuable pointers
Beaubein and Dan Ilarney will devote the
coming week TO accepting challenges.
Mayor Harvey is not beseiged by the as.
piring office seekers, as is Mayor Crcpler. of
Chicago.
The walking is fine. The FREE TRADER
boy walked to Seneca Friday.
Chas Dawell dned in Seneca. Friday
Shall we celebrate the 5th Of July?
In 1889 Geo. Washington assumed the du.
ties as President Of the U. 8. In 1889. in
Harvey assumed the duties Of mayor Of Sen,
eca, but oh thate different.
SENECA, H. May 9, l889-An exciting
trial took place here last Saturday before
w. II. Wiley, J. p.
II appears that ''Uncle Tommy Balten,
as he lie called, had complained that the sa
looms had not closed up on April 20Lh, the
date for the election of sehsol director here
and desired TO have them fined for the viola
ton of the village ordinance which pre-.
scribes that they must close up on any gen.
eral or special election day. The saloon
keepers demurred to being fined, insisting
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
ALL FREE!


You can secure Just the farm
you want for stock or sheep
raising, or mixed farming. Plenty
of coal, timber, good water, short
mild winters. Immense crops
of all kinds without irrigation.
Farms Immediately adjoining
the railway, on the level valley
lands or the gently rolling bench
lands. Write for the new
pamphlet. 1.-The Great Reserva-
ton" and other information, to
F. |. Whitney, Gen'l Pass. and
Ticket Agent, St. Paul, MINI.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
Galloway GoInps-on.

GALLOWAY, Apr 3O.-Flue weather and
farmers are very busy planting their corn
John Carter started out tramping Monday
Miss Nabc is on the sick list this week
A new Pastor at G., but it will be some
time before he will be old enough to take
the oath of office.
Kntiin Cartwright moved to Ottawa Sun
day. lie will work in the Fire Proof Con.
struction Works.
Fred Woodward had dance Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guenther will move to the
farm May |. y.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
West Serena.


WEST SERENA, May 2.--We have had
some heavy trosts for the past few morn
ings, but think no damage has been done,
Frank Whitmore has been very sick, but
Is much better at present writing.
Bayard Conard spent Sunday with his
aunt, Mrs Jacobs
A number of Miss Clara Roberts friends
gave her pleasant surprise on Monday
evening In honor of her seventeenth birth
day. A very ENJOYABLE evening was spent
in games and music. Refreshments we're
served at twelve, and soon after the guests
departed
Miss Emma Mufller commenced her
school last Monday, the Goth
The Dayton Grange met at the West
Serena church on Saturday evening. There
were number of new members taken in.
II Will meet at the same place next Satur-
day evening and hereafter every two weeks,
Rev. Thomas will lecture week from
Saturday evening-May lin the church.
DO not fail to hear him as he gives very
interesting lecture.
There will be a sociable at Mr.. Warren
this evening, for the benefit of the church.
Miss Matt Harvard of Ottawa, has been
spending few days with Mrs, Whimore
Mr.. Domlng and wife are rejoicing over
the arrival of son,
Mr. Lewis spent Sunday in Morris, visit
ing his daughter Mrs. Dudgeon.
DIR. Burrows of Serena, has number of
patients on this side of the creek.
There will be no services at the church
this Sunday as Rev. O'Fay expects 10 be In
Evanston. UNKNOWN.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
Grand Rapids Dots.

GRAND RAPIDS, May 2-The roads ar,
smooth.
Our Cattle King, Martin Vannen, has 4
number Of stckers on hand.
Last week, while Michael Ryan was driv
ing a mare belonging to Henry Holmes OF
Ottapa, the mare became sick and died at
Richard Nagles
Mr.. Gredeucord's barn is completed.
Jehn Heelel is building a new barn.
Miss Grace Dickermau is now seen driv
wing handsome Gold Dust colt
Mr Cyclone made the statement.that H..
G.. Dickerman was training ponies for the
children to ride. We have seen the ponies
nut not the children.
Subscribe for the FREE TRADER.
We notice some fine drivers on the road
this spring.
william Long will ship q load of fire cat
lie soon. GYpsIE GIRL.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04

FREEDOM, May 3.-The weather has
been very pleasant this past week.
As 1t is a busy time, and we are all busy
at work, we can scarcely find time TO write
many items.
The trees are all out in blossom.
The farmers are all busy planting corn,
Fishing is all the go with the boys now
days
George Miller is having his buggy
painted.
Last Saturday night the grange meeting
was largely attended. There was fifteen
new members.
Benjamin Brown has moved this family
TO Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
Miss A. D. BRADY,
Leading MllinGr

Miss Brady has returned from
the great Eastern fashion center,
and following her return were
box upon box Of the choicest
gems of cultured taste.
Although the most elegant OF
Partisan Shapes and Trimmings
are we'll and most satisfactorily
represented in her immense stock,
she has devoted the great bulk OF
her display accommodation to the
lower priced Hat, to suit the not
too heavy purse.
Miss Brady has 500 Trimmed
Hats at SOC. $50 Trimmed and
Untrimmed Hats at a dollar, and
a thousand Hats at a dollar twen-
ty-hve to four dollars, and six
hundred of higher price.
The stock is divided into La
dies, Misses and Children's wear.
No shoddy goods are in stock
only the new and fresh.
MISS A. d. BRADY,
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
COUNTY NEWS.


GRAND RIDGE, May "A slight rain on
Thursday morning.
The heavy frosts Of this week will tell on
the fruit.
A few of the farmers are siill holding Oh
from plantipq their corn on account Of the
weather.
One Of Joe Hampsons children has the
scarlet fever
VIM. Eicheberger is able to be ou, again
we are glad 10 note.
A representative of the Chicago Globe
s,opped over a train on Tuesday; we sup
nose the burg will be written up.
VIM. Lewis had a runaway last week and
was slightly hurt
Lou Smith has almost completed painting
John Lehr's house. aud is dong "A fine job.
DR.. Finley of StreatOr, gave us call We'd
nesday evening. Mrs. DR.. Chaliant accom-
panied him
Edna Finley is still on the sick list. She
does not improve very fast.
David Denton has the mumps, and they
may prove serious affair on Occount OF the
trouble he has hal with his head of late.
Casey Il Gleim shipped two car loads of
cattle to Chicago, Tuesday evening last,
Amos Luckey has sick child TINS week
but is now on the improve.
Myrtle Jones is sick with bad cold and
q bilious attack.
Rev. Morphis is again in the city and ap
pears to be taking much interest In the
Moody meetings.
O. Brannan has sick child. We did not
hear the complaint.
The father of Mrs. Scheerer is quite SICK
with a fever.
Dearth & Parshal have just received a
new supply of hats-S2OO worth we are in
formed.
Masin Reed had runaway not long
since, but no special damage "as done.
Mr.. Fuller starts up the restaurant in fine
style next Saturday.
Will Echeberger's little girl has the scar
let fever
The other child of Joe Ilampson's is now
down with the scarlet fever. The rest Of the
children have fully recovered.
Frank Campbell lately erected new
WINDMILL.
Mrs. Dickerman has lately completed a
new fence IN front Of her dwelling house
Messrs. Frsoy and Hook Of Ottawa were
in town ON Tuesday.
We are sorry to note the death of John
Wood ward of Nebraska. Word WAS received
the fore part Of the week OF his decease at
Lincoln, where he had been taken for treat
ment. Mr. Woodward was an old time and
honored citizen of this place, ard the family
have the sympathy of the nelghborhooi in
this, their time of bereavement.
Mike Ryan bought a fine horse of Louis
Hess, on Wednesday Of tLis week, giving the
handsome price ofSl9O.
Doc. Miller has friend visiting him this
week. We failed to learn the gentleman's
name
Since Mastin Reed has been elected to the
offices of supervisor and school director his
Wyandott chickens have quit laying and
therefore the public will be much disappoint'
ed in not being able to obtain the promised
eggs. The public will please not call on him
AZ you will see the embarrassing position in
which he 10 placed.
so far we have failed to receive any May
baskets, and have not heard of parties being
out on such expedition. Dew DROP.
The Ottawa free trader., 1889-05-04
Farm Ridge.

FARM RIDGE, April 2Sth Corn ground
is mostly plowed, but the weather is too
cold for corn planting.
Fruit trees of all kinds are blooming
very full.
At the school election +. NJ. Southgate
was chosen to succeed MIR. Griffith.
viii Simpson returned from his Iowa
trip Saturday,
Mr. and Mrs. White of Pennsylvania are
the guests of Henry Heister.
Memorial services at the 81. Andrews on
the morning of the 30th; in the evening
the school proposes TO have exercises at
Seminary hall.
Mr.. Gapen is shipping some very fine
asparagus.
The prospects for small grains and small
fruit are very flatering.
A young lady of this place used life to
frighten crows from the poultry yard; and
by the way those crows might be benefited
or at least the poultry would gain If said
crows were made the subjects of general
rifle practice.
The social club proposes to have dance
al the hall May 81
Miss Aunie Hinman spent Sunday ar
home. goshen.