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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19

The best saive In the world for
cuts bruises, sores. ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores. letter, chspped
hands. chilblains. corns and All akin
eruPtions. and positively cures
P,lss o. y no ' Pay required. 4 !: guar
money refunded. Price IS cents per
box. For sale By Harris 4 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19

Burtis opera house. April 9; Turn
or opera house. April S and IL.
Sylvester" comic opera by Theo-
dore K. Reese. Tickets for sale i'm
Rock Island by John Martens. 1904
Third avenue, and Bowlby's music
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
CORDOvA.

CORDovA. March 18.-Prof. Charles
Eye made a business trip to Chicago
Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Lizzie Humphrey has re.
turned home from Lincoln, Neb.
Miss Dolly Simpson, of Clinton,
is visiting relatives and friends here.
We are glad to welcome our old
friends. G. b. Fisk and family, back
to Cordova.
j. H. Robinson has moved his bar
Der shop from the Stockwell block
into the room lately vacated by j. +.
Odell.
The attachment suit of George
Daley against Alfred Gale aud wife
was settled today without trial by
dcfendent paying the amount Of
claim and plaintiff paying costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19

South Rock Island Democrats. Attention
The democrats of South Rock ISL
and are requested to meet at the
Town hall for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for township Off.
ces Monday evening. March %.
By ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
Comic Opera.

All hard coal carefully screened.
E. G. FRAzKR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
The Same Repairs Every Year.

The supervisors of roads for the va.
rous townships in Center county, Pa
have adopted new methods for tne re
pair of roads. An examination Of the
township books shows that for many
years the same expense has been re-
CURED year after year TO repair the
damage done by floods that are per-
nitted TO wash away the material put
on the roads the previous years. A,
present no one is responsible for repair.
Ing any slight damage that may need
attention, and as result the improve
ment of the public thoroughfares re-
quires annually an excessive sum Of
money, due entirely to negligence. This
supervisors, in order TO insure a daily
supervision Of the roads, have decided
20 hire men 10 work on the roads regu.
larly during the spring. summer and
sutumn months Their respective town.
ships will be divided into districts, and
man to whom the contract of road re.
pairs is awarded will be responsible
FOX the care Of the roads in his district
and liable to any damages resulting
from the bad condition of the same. -
Philadelphia Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
ELM HALL.

Mr.. Whitesell, Of Alma, was doing
business in Elm Hall on Monday last
Mrs G. i. Mumford enjoyed q visit
WIN her mother and sister, of kaiaua-
200, for few DAYS last week
Guy Stoughron, who has been work
lug near MecOSJa tor about IA year,
moved onto his farm south of Sumner
one day last week
VIM, II. Pratt in company with his
brother from Barry county, started for
a visit with relatives IN Missouri, aud
expects TO be absent for about a month
Rufus Sanders, aged IS. who has been
living with his son, Charles, for some
years past. died AT the home of John
swain on Friday Of last week, and was
buried i'll the Elm Hall cemetary on
sunday Rev Robinson conducted the
services at the house of Charles.
Melvin Medler, who was elected as
town clerk Of Sumner. having failed To
qualify, Seneca Sly, the oid clerk, re-
signed on the 18th inst, and the board
appointed MelDourn Medier, who has
since qualified. Now our people have
10 go To sumner To do business with the
town clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
DEATH OF EX-G0y. JEROME.

Brief Sketch OF a Useful and Busy Life
David II. jerome, ex-governor OF
Michigan died last Friday al me SAM
taTIum III Watkins Glen, y. \, The
remains were brought TO Saginaw aud
the funeral was held from 81. John 5
Episcopal church in that city sunday
afternoon
David II. Jerome was born AT Detroit
November II, 1929 his parents emigrat-
ed TO Michigan from Trumanburg.
Tompkins Co, \. Y, in 1928. HIS
father died March SO, 1881, leaving d
family OF nine children, OF whom he
was The youngest. Shortly after his
fathers death his mother moved back
10 New York state, but returned to
Michigan in the fall of 1884, locating in
st. Clair county. When Is years OF age
ne entered the st. Clair academy, dong
chores ore winter for his board. AT
The st. Clair academy ex-senator
Thomas w. Palmer was one of his class.
mates. La the fall of his 10Th year lie
completed his school education and
the next winter and summer
hauled logs in the pine woods with his
brother Timothy and RATED logs on the
st. Clair river. In 1917 he was connect
ed with the county offices of st. CLAIR
county as deputy, displaying much ablli
ty and received much praised for MS
work In the spriIg OF 1860 with his
brother Timothy he chaTted the steam
er Chautauqua. The boat WAS first used
for carrying passengers and freight and
later as tow boat, Mr. Jerome being
the first person TO tow vessels over the
st. Clair Flats He spent several sea-
sons on the lakes, and in 1853 went to
California, where he made considerable
money selling goods IN the mountains
near Marysvllle. He located the Live
Yankee Tunnel mine. which has since
ielded millions 10 its owners. When
the water supply began to fall short
with the dry season he sold out and re-
turned 20 st. Clair. In 1854 he joined
his brother in numbering operations in
the Saginaw valley In 1862 he was
one of the most earnest workers in the
organization OF the Twenty third Regi-
ment of Michigan Volunteer Infantry.
In the fall Of the same year he was
elected state senator, serving three
terms
La 1873 Mr.. Jerome was appointed a
mem Der of the board of Indian commits
sioners, and in 1876 was chairman of a
comm ssion to visit Chief Joseph the
NeZ Perez Indian. to arrange for "A
settlement Of all difficulties
The people of the state of Michigan
chose him as governor in 1890, IN which
capacity he served from January |, 1851 e,
to January l. 1888.
In June 1859 was married to Miss
Lucy Peck, of Pontiac. who survives
him and was at his bedside throughout
his last illness. Three children were
born to them only one Of whom is living
Thomas Spencer Jerome, prominent
attorney and member of the firm of
Cowles 81 Jerome, of Detroit. A sister
Mrs. Helen Goodman, and A broth er,
George Jerome, both of Detroit, also
survive him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
RIVERDALE.

Mrs. DR.. Heron and sou, Gus Her
ron, will soon transfer their goods to
their new home on the corner Of Center
AMI Mill streets.
The slaughter sale" on Saturday
brought out similar effort on the part
OF other merchants and goods were sold
at great sacrifice"
The Oriental Council was opened
Saturday night in due form, and closed
after the building obligation" was ad-
mlnlstered TO eight new members,
X. K. MoblO is crowding improve
ments fast. The brown stone front"
has been Changed 10 gray granite
color which is decidedly more pleasing
to the eye.
Chas. Deaner was in town Saturday
full of anecdote aud astronomy He
says he Is making roads now, and will
have the best track between Riverdale
and Nestaburg, in the county.
D. Fleming contemplates moving
back into his old store Just vacated by
the hardware merchant, Z. 5. Talon.
whose stock has been placed in his new
building opposite the Commercial
house.
Clinton c. Falor was much surprised
TO iEd Mrs. +. and the two children at
Commercial Saturday Their goods
are here and the family will keep house
IN the rooms formerly occupied by L
; Talon and family.
The steam traction engine Of Satur
day went through town without any ire
or water, but there was wind enough
That day to drive traction engine any.
where. There were four horseshitched
TO It simply TO guide 1t To Alma, and
Wellington" says such winds may
drive 1t back again, as the coming harry
est will require it III these parts
Jones F Innis, of Chicago, has pur-
chased the little farm known AS the
knouse property, and is making i'm
prOvements as rapidly AS possible. The
wall under the house is completed and
the painting will begin as soon as the
weather settles Mr.. Innis went 20
Grand Rapids last week and purchased
fine buggy What's the matter with
our local dealers?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
How He Work. out Ills Read Tax.

The road hand arrives at the appoint
e place, who're The road work is to be-
gin, at any time from to 10 o'clock in
the morning. He is equipped with an
apology for wedding hoe perhaps.
which ha uses vigorously for few min.
utes, pulling loose earth out Of ths
bitches and p cling it upon the road, to
be speedily carried back by the next
rain. He then rests two or three times
Us long as he has worked discussing
public and other questions, takes two
hours at noon and goes home early in
the afternoon, having done about three
Or four hours work during the whole
day Professor q. Y. Sheffield.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
ENiERS On.
Will Snyder is reported better.

Will Snyder is reported better.
Lewis Griffith writes back from Len
awee that he is nicely located and likes
the place well.
Jesse Wonnacott. who returned home
from Canada last week, says this is the
better country.
The gentlemen of the NJ. +. church
have been making some improvements
on the grounds.
A number of Improvements will be
made in the way of building, this sea-
son, which will be duly chronicled by
yours truly.
Miss McManis, Of Ithaca, is In charge
Of the HetZman school, while Miss
TyrOer, of st. Louis, Will hold forth
ID the Curtis.
Did il ever occur TO anyone that we
have the foundation for quite village
mere: Give us good store. a grist- mill
and good blacksmith shop and 1t
would be quite center.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
NORTH WHEELER.

Al. Wyant is quite poorly this spring
Mr.. John MocKridge's boy is under
the doctors care.
Miss Nettie Sibley, of this place, is
working In Breckenridge.
Grocery wagons are quite numerous.
only three week on this street
Miss Helen Rosa returned home from
her work in st. Louis last Saturday.
The foundation of the new L. B.
church on Jackson street is completed
Mr. Will Braman has moved his fam
lily to MecOsta county, where he will
make ii his future home.
Mrs. NeitZka and her son Frank.
spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs
Chas. Housed, of st. Louis,
Frank Corwin left here last Saturday
for Detroit where he will begin work
on the lakes this summer.
NJ. Bechtel, of this place, was called
to attend the funeral Of his brothers.
youngest son IN Bay City last Thurs
day
Mrs. 5. Kline will give pleasant
evening party to her Sabbath school
class Thursday evening. Warm sugar
will be seryed
The young people will have box So
cial at Mr.. Chapman's on Wednesday
evening of this week for the benefit of
the new church.
Stephen. A. Douglass, who lost his
wife few weeks ago with typhoid
fever, is sick with the same in the hos
pital at Cleveland, Ohio.
The young ladies' Aid society will
meet at Mrs. Dora Fowler's Tuesday
afternoon. The young people are all
interested in the new church,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
FOREST HILL.

Prospects for an abundance Of fruit
are fine at this time.
r. w. Griffin returned Saturday
evening from business trip to Sagi-
nav.
Little Lottie LOOMS fell from fence
and broke her arm on Wednesday of
last week.
Old Mrs. Oberlin has been danger
ously i'll the past week and no better at
time of writing.
Mr.. Post southwest of here IS selling
some hue raspberry and strawberry
plants this spring
c. II. Pembroke of Chicago came to
this place last week and has taken
possession of his farm.
Our band boys met in one Of the
groves near here last Sunday afternoon
and played d numer of suitable selec-
tons for the pleasure of the citizens.
We assure them it Was appreciated by
all lovers Of music.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
81 LOUIS.

Henry Tuger went to Saginaw Monday
VIII Madden OF Ionia was in the city
Saturday.
O. F. Forsyth OF Bay City is stopping at
the Park.
A. e. Rose went to Riverdale Saturday
on business
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. \. :. Mcintyre
Monday son.
J. W. Robinson Of Vestaburg was in
the city Monday.
f. w Blair & Co. sold over 700 roll, OF
wall paper Monday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James f. Shaw
Saturday, April pa son
James Simpson left Saturday for Ohio
where he expects to spend the summer.
Fred Hughes of Mecosta spent Sunday
at the home OF Mr. and Mrs Jno Burns
Several members from this city attended
the |. Q. 0. +. anniversary services in the
VI. Z. church at Alma sunday.
O. p Bills returned to his home in Tc-
cumseh Saturday morning, after short
visit with hi, sister, Mrs. Gen. SAVERS.
Harry Barden left Tuesday for Milwau-
kee, to commence his duties as assistant
engineer on the steamer, City Of Louisville
running between ST Joe and Chicago.
Mrs Eliza, wife OF p. v Benjamin, died
at her home in Mt Pleasant Friday, April
Il, after short illness. Mrs. Benjamen
was formerly resident Of this city and
had many friends here.
Steam was turned on at the Revenge
Thresher work, Tuesday for the first to test
the line shaft. A, the betting is on hand
now the work OF placing the machines will
proceed quickly.
The prohibition club met at the home OF
John Coston last Friday evening. They
are arranging for a debate and literary pro-
gram to be given at the home OF Mrs. +.
Suthn next Tuesday evening.
Chris Zeese, who has had charge OF the
y. L. IL n section between here and Breck
enridge. ha, been given better position ON
on the same road at Ionia. He moved hi,
family TO that place last week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
A Doctors Discomfort In a High Place.

Some of the patients OF one of the
prominent physicians in Dorchester are
getting we'll pretty rapidly these days
under the influence of joke which
they have recently heard regarding their
HSculapius. 1t seems that this doctor
has a horror Of high places and is al
ways dizzy when Oh lofty buildings.
Not long ago some relatives from Eng.
land visited him and suggested trip
to Bunker Hill and in common with
about one-half of the population of Bos.
ton, the doctor was not only forced to
hcknow ledge that he had never been to
the top of the monument, but was
obliged 20 accompany his guests 10 the
summit Of the granite shaft 1t cannot
be ascertained whether the persons whom
they found there had ever heard of the
doctor before, but he bad not been there
many minutes when one Of the strangers
was heard 10 remark that the sun had
such an influence on the monument that
on warm days II warped it. This was
enough for the doctor, and, with part
ing remark that he would see his friends
at the base, he beat hasty retreat, go
ing down, il is said, four steps at a
time and not feeling safe until he had
run out on the lawn about the monu-
ment far enough TO get out of the way
in case 10 fell. The joke Of it all is that
the doctor, in a state of absentminded-
ness told the story himself, and now,
much to has chagrin, his patients are
laughing themselves into good health.
Boston Traveller.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
BRECKENRIDGE.

Mrs Chas Foote, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Seneca Curtis. OF Ithaca, died
March 2S She carried a 81 900 benefit
policy III the l. y. Il. NJ. hive of this
place, having joined that order Sept D
1898, aud had paid out In assessment
aud tent dues Sl5 20. On April oath
the warrant for the payment of this
claim was received by the lady X Is.
here. This Is the first death In this
hive aud We are noticed IN our items al
that time sOrry 10 say that several par
Ties, AT least aIuong those outside the
order had AL erroneous idea that a loss
Of this kind would not be paid. Though
We are not "a member of this branch of
The order as we We're built for Sir
knight Unsteady yet we wish tn say that
the l. o. L. NJ. and the X . L. M
are not s0ulless corporations, but
square dealing business companies, and
TO fail 10 pay any just claim like the
above, would be To cut their own
throats and we feel fully warranted III
sa, ing. that those who lin these orders
will never regret it either financially or
socially. lis sad TO leave those we
love but It's sadder still TO know that
we leave them unproYided for, when 81
little forethought and policy in these
orders would often times dispense with
great worry on death bed we all
must go Mrs. Jas. Johnson is the Il
X Of the l. . Il, M here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
NEWARK.

Charley Heath is still on the sick list.
Mr.. Allison buried his youngest child
last week.
Mr.. Collins is building house on his
farm on section nine,
Will Johnson is suffering much with
asthma and is unable to be about.
Louis Munson is suffering with rheu-
matism.
Ira Munson has the frame up for his
new barn.
Michael Spicer is getting material on
the ground to build house this sum
mer.
Mr.. Russell is improving his farm by
the way Of lenses and setting out fruit
trees
School commenced in district No. on
Monday last, with Mrs. Bovee at the
helm.
Olmstead Brothers are lifting the
large pine stumps on Mat. Strouse's
new farm
Mr.. w. J Merritt and wife, from
Alma, are visiting at John Vaughn S
this week.
Mrs. h. +. Thompson and daughter,
from Alma, are visiting friends in our
town this week.
Farmers are getting discouraged on
account of the wet weather. There is
but very few Oat ssowed yet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

two local bodies. drawn largely, If moi
entirely, from residents OF Cuba. One
OF these is 10 10 known as the provin-
cial chamber OF deputies and the Other
AS the council of administration. Til.
after has appellate jurisdiction over
the former. Large powers are granted
10 the council of administration in the
internal management of public affairs
but the governor. general wilt continue
AS the supreme representative of Spain
on the island and will have direc
charge of military, naval and inter-na-
tional questions. The details of the
reform project were published at the
time of their adoption by the Spanish
cortes in 1895.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
COUNTY NEWS.
SEVILLE.

Our farmers are we'll along with their
seeding.
John Kellin is entertaining brother
from ONO.
Homer Wilson aud wife are visiting
friends in Bedding
II. Van Buskirk and family are now
living in their new house.
People do not seem to be so anxious
70 90 to Tennessee as they did few
weeks ago.
H. b Angel. it is said, will build
new house on his farm TO replace the
one burned last week,
Rob. Miller is an active candidate for
representative to the Legislature and
we hope he will get there.
Sportsmen, so-called, are dynamltlng
and spearing fish almost every night on
the Pine. They ought ~ be prosecuted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
HOME RULE FOR CUBA.

Law Signed by the Queen Regent In 1895
The Spanish government within the
next four weeks will put into execution
a comprehensive system of home rule
or autonomy for the island of Cuba
There is good reason TO believe that the
state department has received from
Madrid information to this effect In
any event 1t is beyond question that
this reform is assured. 1t PROMISE
to bring to sudden termination the ir
ritation and friction which has existed
for many months between the United
States and Spain and to replace this
feeling with one of a friendly and ami.
cable nature. The law which will be
put into effect was signed by the queen
regent of Spain. March 10, 1895, and
will be followed up by rules and reRula
tions developing the present scheme OF
reforms. by the time the queen regent
Of Spain makes her annual address to
the Spanish cOrtes, which assemblies H.
le month, the law will be promulgated
I throughout Cuba ana the long expected
D icy of home rule for Cuba will be
T aliz' d. The law is very elaborate in
I. provisions The element of home
r lie is secured by the establishment Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

If strength Is what you want
you should study what causes
YOur weakness.
1t is practically lack Of food
But you eat three meals a day and
all gu can eat at "A time
Yes but do you digest il?
Food undigested is not food 1t is
nouIishmeut.
1t doesn't create strength,
To digest your food take Shaker
Digestive Cordial at meals After
"A while YOU will digest your food with
out 1t Then you Will get well, and
strong and healthy.
Shaker Digestive Cordial cures indi-
gestion and all its symptoms, such as
nausea, heaeache, eructatiUns, pain in
the stomach, giddiness, loss of appe.
tite' etc. IL makes your food nourish
you, and make you strong and fat and
hearty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
Dolasses.

The dolasses of the Kaffirs and Hot
tentots used for divination are not our
dice, but substitutes for them. Precise
ly the same things served in the most
ancient time for dice, and these are
knuckle bones, which, under the name
Of astralgi. children played with in old
Greece and Rome. We have today a
beautiful antique statue Of girl play
ing with knuckle bones. The Mashonas
use something made Of bone which re
sembles the Roman tall. These dolasses
do not bear numbers. but peculiar.
small incised pictures. Mr.. Bent, IN his
Ruined Cities Of MashonalaDd, de-
scribes these dOlasses
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
All druggists sell DIR. Miles Pain P1Iis
FITS AND NERVOUS DISEASES.

.aWhen Henry VI. Hall, NJ d., late surgeon u.
,. A., Department of Tennessee returned from
the war he found a child afflicted with epilepsy
Leading physicians were consulted, without
apparent benefit. Noted specialists could give
but little II any relief ToTeScue his child from
fate worse than death became the object OF
his life. For several years experiment followed
experiment, until at last success crowned his
efforts. In 1859 old age and infirmities in
duced him 20 impar the knowledge of how to
manufacture il, under the agreement that a
bottle should be sent free of all charges TO any
one applying for IT, who was afflicted with epf.
lepSy Since then over 10000 free bottles have
been sent 10 the afflicted. Experience has
proved that 1t cures Insomnia, St Nitus Dance
and all forms of Nervous Addiction IL Won
want to try this wonderful remedy free Of all
charge. write, stating your disease as plainly A
possible give your age and post Office Address
The Hall Chemical Co., West Philadelphia, Pa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01
A Sore

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it sprained my ankle. The ,or,
became worse could not put my boot
on and thought should have to give ~
at every step. ! could not get any relief
and had to stop work. | read Of cure o.
a similar case by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
concluded to try it. Before | had taken
all of two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling had gone down. My
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Standardization how much does the suit
come TO iIr cash;
Tailor-Fiity marks.
Studont-And if paid for by instalments'
Tailor--A hundred marks-only in thas
case you will have to pay half on the nail
Bote.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

When feYers and other epidemics
are around, safety lies in fortifying
the system with Ayers Sarsaparila. n
person having thin and impure blood
is in the most favorable condition To
catch whatever disease nay be locating
in the air. Be wise in time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

Do not be induced to buy any other
{ you have made mp your mind to Ia e
Hoods Sarsapdrilla Remember thai
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when all
others fail. Do not give up in despair
because other medicines have failed to
help you. Take Hoods Sarsapsrilla
fat hfully ana YOU may reasonably ex
pect to be cured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-05-01

For itching Piles, irritation of the
genitals, or itching in any part of the
body, DOan's Ointment is worth its
weight in gold. No matter how long
standing the trouble, Doan's ONT
.nent will not fail to give instant re-
lief.