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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
Across the Line.

Across the line of telephone communica.
ton there has passed every day for many
weeks simple call and answer which cut
into the mass Of business or social repartee
with solemn persistence. Dividing an
inquiry as to the success of dance the
night previous, the exchange notes of the
board of trade men, the inquiries as tC
when a certain dress would be finished,
the impatient call for No. 200, or Jim is
that your" came these brief sentences:
How is Mrs. Nj roday?"
"A little better; took some nourish-
ment," or, Much worse; has not recos
nized any one"
At midnight last night the telephone
bell rang sharply, and the familiar ques
ton, so often repeated, was again asked:
How is Mrs. NJ at this hour?"
The answer came back with suppressed
tones that seemed to vibrate with anguish
"She has just passed away"
And as the answer reaches the ear of the
anxious watcher the clock strikes 12, and
fervently the sore heart responds, "All i:
wellp'-Detroit Free Press
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
Queen Victoria and the Umbrella


was reading a story the other day that
made quite an impression on my mind. 1t
is well known that the queen of England
loves to go about in simple guise among
the cottages Of the poor. One day the
queen was caught in a shower and she
entered the dwelling of al old woman; the
old DANES sight must have been dim, for
she did not recognize her sovereign. Twill
you lend me an umbrella" said the royal
lady. who did not happen to have one with
her. The old woman granted the request
grudgingly. II haze two umbrellas" said
the dame; ''ane is a good one, t'other vera
old. Ye may take this; | guess l will
never see it again" And she proffered a
ragged concern whose whalebone ribs
might be seen here and there through the
coarse torn cover.
England's queen quietly took the UNI
brella, which was better than nothing, and
went forth into the rain, not by one word
betraying her rank The next day one of
her majesty's servants brought back the
wretched umbrella, and then the cottager
knew to whom she had lent it. AYE, ave,
had l but kennel who It was that asked
for the loan, she wad hae been welcome to
my best-to a. that lac i the worldr'
exclaimed the mortified old woman,
shocked and grieved at having missed such
an opportunity of winning a smile from
the queen.-Mrs. Bottome in Ladies' Home
Journal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14


The imbecile who writes sc athing letters
10 the newspapers over the signatures PRO
Bono Publico," Lex" Justice" "a
Democrat" and divers other aliases of like
Intellectual order made his appearance in
the funny editors office the other even
ing. This individual is funny man him
self by profession-intentio nally some
times, more often unintentionally.
Pm the man you've been looking for
for some time" the imbecile announced
jovially.
did you bring it back with your" asked
the funny editor.
at? WHAT"
"My umbrella"
Hold" said the imbecile $50 that's
your lay, eh' l can do little of that my
self. But first let me explain: Pm the
man you've been looking Tor, as say.
don't owe you cent; I'm not come with
the gas bill. nor do l want to lend any
money just until Monday. Neither am
Billy Patterson's assailant Pm merely a
man who can supply jokes that need no
diagram or bill Of particulars. You've
been looking for me. II you haven't, you
ought've been. Listen to me now:
What's the difference between one yard
and two yards? Give it up! A fence. Sect
Pretty good, amt it? But that's nothing;
here's another: How many letters are there
in a postman's bag? Give that up tool
Well, there are three-ba-g-sees Oh,
say, that's nothing. Listen to this one:
Why's Superintendent Byrnes the right
man to WELD a stick2 Cause he's a Hi
byrrian. See that? Ha! bal Say, they're
as easy as rolling off log. Make 'em
without any effort whatever And can 90
on all day making 'em. It's a knack
have. Another one? Well just one more:
Why's the funny editor of a newspaper
like a-say, hold on!-ouch! ow-w-wl Say,
let upp'-New York Recorder.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
Why We Have Many Hrands.

Many reasons have been adduced for Civ
ing to the same brand of cigar four or five
different names, and some OF the reasons
sound very childish. But there is one
good reason, and it is this: In nearly every
small or medium sized town a dealer de-
mands the exclusive handling of brand
of cigars, or he will not sell them at all,
and when a brand has only one name its
sale would be practically limited to one
house in each town. BY putting up the
cigars in boxes of different shapes and APP
plying four or five names to them it is
easy to give as many dealers the exclusive
right they desire as there are names to a
brand. No attempt whatever is made to
change the appearance of the cigar, and
old time smokers promptly discover the
little deception, but in a general way it
serves Il good purpose and does no one any
harm.-St. Louis Globe Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
EucalyUtus Oil.

Eucalyptus oil has come into such de-
mand that over 10000 pounds have been
sent to England from California in one
year. the trees having been planted in inn
mense quantities in that state. General
Stratton planted fifty-five acres near Hay
wards in 1862 chiefly for timber purposes
In 1888 it WAS discove cred that decoction
of the leaves would remove the incrusted
scales from boilers. While the engineers
were preparing the liquid they imagined
the odor cured one of bronchitis and the
other of asthma, and they started fac
tory to extract the oil ut San Lorenzo,
which is said to have been the beginning
of this industry.-New York Independent.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
Hot spr,nss Skin soap.

Prepared principally from the evap-
GRATED waters of the Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas. Delightful for the toilet. The
healing powers of the Hot Springs Of
Arkansas have long been known and rec
ognized by the medical profession all
over the country. The manufacturers
believe that in presenting to the public
their Hot Springs Skin Soap. they have
given wonderful opportunity for pre-
venting all kinds of skin disorders, and
believe that their patrons will be we'll re-
paid by its constant use. For sale by all
druggists. Hartz s. Bshnsen wholesale
agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
Barbering Used to Be An Art.

Time was when barbering was a way up
art. In ancient times BARRIERS were sur
geons, the only persons who could scien-
tifically "let blood" In London there is
still barber surgeon class. They possess
cap given the guild by Charles II.
Around the BARRIERS pole still twines the
snake, the subtlest beast of the field, a
survival of the brazen serpent lifted up in
the wilderness, the symbol of the healing
art.-National Bar Der
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
A Thoughtful Person

consults his best interests bv having box
Of Krause's Headache Capsules at hand;
taken as directed will prevent or stop any
kind Of headache, no matter what the
cause. in fact If your skull was cracked it
would prevent pain. The frequency of
the sttScks will diminish and by taking
the capsules at the approach of head
ache you will never have another.
For sale by all druggists. Hartz s.
Bahnsen, wholesale agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
Fatigue Acts as n Poison.

Fatigue caused by brain work, says Pro
fessor Mosso, Of Turin, acts as a poison
which affects all the organs, especially the
muscular system. The blood of dogs ia
tigued by long racing, when injected into
other dogs, makes them exhibit all the
symptoms of fatigue.-New York Times.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
To Take without Asking.

Jack (bashfully)-If asked you for q
kiss would you be angry?
Amy (naively)-Yes, If you asked me for
tt-Kate Fields Washington.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-07-14
For Rent.

An 11,room house on Third avenue,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
Inquire of E. E. Parmenter, Mitchell s.
Lynde's block. 10-tf
The times., 1892-04-22
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, ! ,
COUNTY OF FSHIAwASSEE r.
"a true copy.)

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHIAwAsSEE, DO
At q session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee holden at the Probate
Office in the City of Corunna, on Monday
the 18th day Of April, in the year one thousand
eight hundred ana nlnety-two. LIN
Present Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Joseph, August
Powers. William, John and Ortelia FRANKIE,
minors.
On reading and filing the petition duly veri
fed, of Mrs. Louisa FRANKIE, as guardian of said
minors praying for q license to mortgage the
real estate of said minors for the reasons set
forth in said petition.
Thereuponit 1t is ordered, that Friday, the 9th
day of May next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon,
be assigned for the hearing of said petition, and
that the heirs at law Of said minors, and all
other persons interested In said estate, are re-
quired to appear at q session of said Court then
to be holden at the Probate Office, in the City of
Corunna, and show cause, If any there be, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the pendency OF sad petition, and the
hearing thereof by causing c .py of this order
to published in THE TIMES, q newspaper printed
and circulated in said county of Shiawassee, for
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing. MATTHEW BUSH,
"a true copy.) Judge of Probate.
The times., 1892-04-22
Tokology Encircling The World.

Dr.. Alice b. Stockham, of Chicago, the
auth )r of Tokology, "a complete ladies guide
in health and dsease,) is just COM
pleting her tour around the world.
She is expected to sail from Yokohama.
Japan, for San Francisco May 4th. Her book
published by herself, although belonging
rather to hygiene than literature is
is one of the most remarkable
successes among western publishing
ventures, it having already reached cir
culation of about 200, 900 copies. Tokology
is now published in EnLlish. Swedish,
German and Russian, and will soon be trans
lated into Chinese and Japanese. Ere long,
womanl<ind the world over, will enjoy the
rational teachings of Tokology and the
physical freedom its philosophy bestows.
The book contains nearly 400 pages, illus
trated, price prepaid S2.75. Best terms to
agents. Sample pages sent free il you
mention this paper. Alice b. Stockham d
Co., 277 Madison St.. Chicago.
The times., 1892-04-22
Frederic Archer.

Below is an extract from "Scribner's
Cyclopedia of Music & Musicians" in re-
gard to Frederic Archer, who will open
the organ at the new M. f. church, on
Wednesday evening, April 9th:
Frederic Archer was born June 16,
1888, in Oxford, England, where he re-
ceived his literary education. In his
early youth he manifested indications of
musical precocity, and in his ninth year
could play at first sight any composition
in the scope of his childish fingers with
unerring accuracy a gift that has since
rendered his repertoire practically ex-
haustless. In 1917 he became choris.
ter ut Margaret chapel (now All Saints
church), London, and about five years
later on his return to Oxford, was ap-
pointed, being then but ii years of age,
organist of ST. Clements church and
Merton College chapel, holding both ap-
pointments. Here he remained for some
years, pursuing his studies, and then,
after short sojourn in London, travelled
in Europe On his return he was ap-
pointed organist of the Royal Panopti-
con, London, which then contained the
largest and first distinctively concert or
gan in England. In 1862 he gave daily
recitals on the three largest organs at the
Universal Exposition held that year. He
afterwards gave recitals at Albert hall
and Crystal Palace, and in the chiefcities
of Europe.
In 1875, when the new Alexandra pal
ace was completed, he resumed his du-
ties, and gave, without once repeating a
programme, more than 1000 recitals on
the great organ one of the finest and lar
gest concert instruments in the world.
which he designed in conjunction with
It's builder, Henry Willis. Here he fire.
quently played to audiences of 10000
people.
In 1881 he visited America. PLAYED in
many Of the leading cities. and after
short visit in London, was induced to re-
turn and take up his residence here. He
took charge of the music in Plymouth
church, Brooklyn, at the solicita ion of
the late Henry Ward Beecher, and then
became organist of the church of the In
carnation, New York. While in that city
lie gave ninety-two organ concerts i'm
Chickering hall, assisted by the most en-
inent of living artists then in America.
He has also inaugurated every large or
gan Of Importance in the country since
his arrival ahere, and with such success
that his services are in constant requisi-
ton.
One of the prime causes of Frederic
Archer's celebrity lies in the fact that he
has always recognized the importance of
popularizing the instrument of his pre-
dilection. He is fully aware that pro-
grammes made up exclusively of heavy
scholastic works prove wearisome and
uninteresting to the general public and
musicians alike, and has therefore eman-
The times., 1892-04-22
Real Estate Transfers.

BYRON.
T. Barnum to Ella M. Devore, pit lots
l, 2 and 3, bk. SO, $25.
BENNINGTON.
E. N. Waugh to E. Curliss, $. wi of n
ct sec. 2, 5000
E. N. Waugh to l.. c. Cooper, n. 20
and n. ef S. WI sec. 2, 1925.
CoRUNNA.
w. A. Weeden to Geo. Jarvis, pit. out
lot Cary's add 1915.
HAZELToN.
o. l. Callard to j. p. Walworth, n. WI
offs. ct sec. II, Sll00.
owosso.
f. M. Mccartney to j. d. Mccartney
lot 2 bk. 3, Williams & Lyons add. 5000
/. M. Chipman to M. Young, lot on sec
90, $500.
A. b. Chapman to H. AFFORD, lot on
Sec %, SlS5.
5. III. Shaw to G. A. Perrigo, lot Z bk
8, Thomas I'd add, $3.50.
RUSH.
G. A. Perrigo to S. H. Shaw, ct. al, WI
S. ed s. ct sec. IA, 5000.
VENICE.
A. Berner to r. Rathburn, cd cd n. Ell
sec. IA, 5000.
VERNON.
H. McCurdy to j. L. Burk, pit. WI n. ei
Sec l6, $1,000.
The times., 1892-04-22
Neenah and Menasha, Wis,

Are situated on the Wisconsin Central Lines
at the foot of Lake Winnebago, and like
other towns on or near this sheet of water,
are very important manufacturing centers
The general government, recognizing the
value of the location for manufacturing pur-
poses, built extensive dams, the lake form
ing water head of unfailing capacity,
hence there is furnished water power
practically unlimited in its capacity. The
famous Menasha water power is the first of
the great hydraulic powers, and is made by
a ten foot fall of the river between lakes
WinnebagO and Buttes des Mortes. The
water is carried along two canals, one nearly
mile in length and the other one 1,700 feet
long, which run parallel with the river. On
their banks are located the many prosperous
manufacturing establishments. including
five large paper mills, flour mills, stove
works and others too numerous to mention.
The Wisconsin Central lines is the direct
route from Chicago and Milwaukee, afford
ing unequaled service.
For tickets, maps, pamphlets and full in
formation apply to A. A. JACK, ID. z. A.
Wis. Gen., Detroit, Mich, or JAS. G. POND,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
The times., 1892-04-22
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAl

STATE OF MICHIGAN, .,
COUNTY OF SHIAwASsEE. ( 90
AT session of the Probate Court for the
county of Shiawassee, holden at the Probate
Office in the city of Corunna, on Friday the
1st day of April, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-two.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Almira
VanLiew, deceased On reading and filing the
petition duly verified, of Mrs. Jennie Chambers,
praying that Ellsworth Patrick and said petit
toner or some other proper person be appointed
administrator OF said estate.
Thereupon it is ordered that Monday, the
I'd day of May next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said pc.
tition and that the heirs at law of said deceased
and all other persons interested in said estate,
are required to appear at a session of said court
then to be holden at the Probate Office in the
city of Corunna and show cause, If any there be,
why the prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted
And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said
estate, of the pendency of said petition, and the
hearing thereof, by causing copy of this order
to be published in THE TIMES, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county of Shia-
wassee, for three successive weeks previous to
said day of hearing.
MATTHEW BUSH,
"a true copy.) Judge of Probate.
The times., 1892-04-22
Safety IN the Midst Of Danger.

This would seem a contradiction-is so,
in fact. to the eye. But experience has prov
ed its possibility. Take the case of the in
dividual who dwells in maarious REGION.
A robust constitution is no certain defence
against the dreaded chills. hat is? Re
corded testimony, covering a period little
short of half century, proves that Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters is precisely this. This
continent does not limit the field where the
medicine has proved its efficacy. In South
America, the Isthmus of Panama, Mexico,
everywhere in fact where miasma-born dis
ease takes on its most obstinate and formid-
able types the Bitters is recognized specific
in illimitable demand, and prescribed by
physicians of repute. Potent, too, is it in dis
orders of the stomach, liver and bowels, and
against that destroyer, la grippe. 1t inn
proves appetite and sleep, neutralizs rheu-
matism and kidney complaints.
The times., 1892-04-22
Probate Order.
STATE OF MICHIGAN. !

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
County OF Shiawassee. 3D.
Al session OF the Probate Court for
said County holden at the Probate once,
In the City OF Corunna on Saturday, the
e6th day OF March, In the year one thou
sand eight hundred aud ninety-two.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Harriet N Cha
pell mentally incompetent person.
Charles d. Stewart as guardian of said estate
comes into Court and represents that he is now
prepared TO render final account as such guardi-
an.
Thereupon it is ordered, that Monday. the 25th
DAY OF April next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing and
allowing said account, and that the heirs
AT law of said incompetent person and
all other persons interested in said estate,
are required to appear at "a session OF said Court
then TO be holden at the Probate ONCE, in the
CITY or Corunna in said County and show cause,
II any there be, why the said account should not
De allowed. And IL is further ordered, that said
guardian give notice to the persons interested
IN SAID estate, of the tendency of said petition,
and the hearing thereof. by causing a copy Of
this order to be published In THE TIMES a news
paper printed and circulated in said County for
three successive weeks previous TO said day of
"A MATTHEW BUSH,
Va uuo coPy') Judge OF Probate
The times., 1892-04-22
Probate Order.
CA true copy,
STATE OF MICHIGAN

A. NOuNIh Of SHIAWASSEE ( %
At session or the Probate Court for said
county, held at the Probate office i'm the citv nj
Corunna on wednesday, the 3Oth day of March
ninety-two. anu
Present Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of M. Lamont
Bagg deceased Asa ID. Whipple as adminis.
traitor with the will annexed of said estate
comes INTO Court and represents that he is now
prepared to render final account as such admin.
istrator.
Thereupon it is ordered that Monday. the
I'd day OF May next, at ten O'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for examining and allowing
such account and that the heirs at law of said
deceased, and all other persons Interested in,
said estate, are required to appear at a session
OF said Court then TO be holden at the Probate
ONCE, in the city of Corunna, in said county.
and show cause, If any there be, why the said
account should not be allowed
And it is further ordered that said admins.
traitor give notice to the persons interested in
SAID estate OF the pendency of said account
and the hearing thereof by causing copy of
this order to be published in THE TIMES a
newspaper printed and circulated in said
county for three successive weeks previous 10
Salu uay ol nearing, MATTHEW BUSH.
VA Irue copy.) Judge of Probate.
The times., 1892-04-22
commissioners Notice.

In the matter OF the estate of Mary A. Shiclle,
deceased
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate in
and for the County of Shiawassee, State of
Michigan, Commissioners to receive examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
we will meet at the office of Newton Baldwin,
in the city of Owosso in said county on Mon.
day, the 1lth day of July 1892, and on the 9th
day OF October, A. D., 1892, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of each of said days, for the purpose of
receiving and adjusting all claims against said
estate, and that six months from the 9th
day of April, 1892 are allowed to creditors to
present their claims to said commissioners for
adjustment and allowance.
Dated the Sth day of April, A. D., 1892
NEWTON BALDWIN,
j. A. CHAPLIN
A. Il. SHANNON,
Commissioners
The times., 1892-04-22
Catarrh Can't he Cured.

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease Catarah is a
blood or constitutional disease, and i'm order
to cure it you have to take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is no quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one of the best phys
icians in the county for years, and is re-
gular prescription. 1t is composed of the
best tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
f. j. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c
The times., 1892-04-22
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate Of William Shickle,
deceased.
We, the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate in
and for the County of Shawassee, State OF
Michigan Commissioners TO receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against said estate, do hereby give notice that
we will meet at the office of Newton Baldwin in
the City of Owosso, in said county, on Monday,
the 11th day of July 1892, and on the 9th day Of
October, A. d., 1892, at ten o'clock in the fore.
noon OF each of said days, for the purpose of re.
ceiving and adjusting all claims against said
estate, and that six months from the 9th day of
April, 1892, are allowed to creditors TO present
their claims to said commissioners for adjust.
ment and allowance.
Dated the sth day Of April, A. D., 1892
NEWTON BALDWIN,
j. A CHAPLIN
A. T.. SHANNON,
Commissioners