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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14

YARN of ~ acres for sale in Shelburne
situated near railroad and 4 mile IRON
creamery We, watercd; good orchard
will keen is head of cattle. Chas. Myers,
Sheburnc, VT. -Z'Wfl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14
NORTH FAYSTON.

Clayton Henry is in town, visiting his
uncle Hugh.-Mrs II. McCarty and son of
Waterbury recently visited her mother
who Is In poor health.-Mr and Mrs. j. IL.
Scmervile visited at Henry Newton's in
Moretown over Sunday.-Mrs. c. f. Pos
nett recently spcnt few weeks caring
for her sister, Mrs. r. W. Neill of More
town.-Quite a number from here were
called to Montpelier last week in the
Marble and Corliss case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14
GREENSBORO.

J. r. Calderwood visited at ST. Johns
bury last week.-H. A. Rice is sick with
erysipelas in his head.-Miss Carrie
Spaulding has gone to Morrisvile to visit
her sister.-Benjamin Cate has sold his
lumber to r. A. Patterson of Craft sbury.
About sixty friends and neighbors called
on Mr. and Mrs. Horace McLaren last
Monday to remind them of the tenth an
nversary of their marriage. They left
them a nice set of dishes. Oysters were
served and the occasion was much enjoyed
by all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14
CRAFTSBURY.

Geo. r. Howard recently sold a pair of
fine matched horses to a man from New
Haven, Conn, for sl0G0-John Kier lost a
valuable horse last week.-Ethel Stickney
has gene to Morrisvile to study music
during the winter.-Mary Cass is home
from Northampton, MaSs.-A case of
diphthcrfa is reported in town. Julia Hoyt
being the victm.-R. Il. Hoyt has bought
of Charles Hoyt his interest in his farm,
paying 5000 Charles Hoyt has moved on
to his farm lately occupied by William
Nary. William Nary will move 10 Mill
village into the silver house
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14
WORCESTER

A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles King on Monday. Dec. 4. Its death
occurred on the Wednesday following
Lyman Hull and wife and r. ]. Taylor
and wife we've called to Chelsea on Tues
day last by the serious illness of Mr..
Hulps mother.-Henry Bailey is at home
nursing a broken wrist and Ray Kellogg
had to give up work IN Barre and come
home on account of a felon on his right
hand. Charles Templeton did not stay
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14
NORTH FIELD.

Miss Minnie Il. Dunsmoor died Thurs
day morning. at an early hour at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. +. Duns-
moor. Her age was about e years and
she was one of the most popular, lovabe
and respected young ladies' of Northfield.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14
Epr sale.

BEST MANILA ROPE for sale l22c
per pound George l.. Pease & CO. WI
Hston, Vt. -'o5'NW'N
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14

FOR SALE-A matched pair of driving
horses Morgan blood. own brothers i've
and six years old light bay with black
names ana tails. about 10 hands high;
light 1890 pounds; sound, kind; n" faults.
L. w Rice Fletcher, VT. 2S3,1t&22w, 1T
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14

FOR SALE OR TO RENT at Undorhill
Flats VT. n fine large store in good re
pair. A good location for business Al
dress w. f. Thorp Cambridge, W
q, w5t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14

FARM OF 1en ACRES for sale. 81 miles
from city. also Il cows t ycarli0Ss. hay,
grain. tooH, etc. a. l.. Benedict, Dorset
street. South Burlington. E5,GtSw'it
WHIST SCORE CARDS. nice ones. 10
cents a dozen. by mail y cents a Dozen
Free Press Association. 3o,wtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14

To all persons concerned In the estate of
Frank W Wright, late Of Burlington, in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14

William Haselton has moved into his
house in the village on which he has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14

ESTATE OF FRANK W. WRIGHT.
STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Chit
tenden.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-12-14
MIDDLESEX.

Miss Emily Spencer has gone to Barre
to work il the dressmaking rooms of Mis-.
w. s. Drenan.-Miss Lizzie Packer OF
Marshticld was the guest of Miss Julia
Fisher over Sunday.-The schools observ-
ed the lOOth anniversary of Washington S
death on Thursday.-The farm and per-
sonal property of Carol Flood wee sold
at auction last Saturday bringing very
moderate prices.--W. w. Pitkin is earring
potatoes this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
Praise For the Bishop.

The bishop of-never mind where
being a newcomer and somewhat trOu-
bled with a neglected diocese. thought
to inspire his clergy to take occasional
services during the week by periodically
visiting out of the way parishes and
taking one himself
On one of these occasions, having
formed quite good congregation and
having been moved to much eloquence
in his sermon. he felt a little not I'M
natural desire to know if he had made
any impression on the usually unim-
questionable yokels. and put some lead
ing questions to the old clerk. who was
helping him to unrobe in the vestry-
well. hope they've been pleased with
yer" said the old man patroniZingly,
land I'm sure we TUX it very kind o
yer worship to come down and preach
to us. but. yer knaw. a worsser one
would ha' done for the likes o we. if
so be, = he added with becoming humil-
ity. zone could ha' bin found Lily
ing Church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
FOSTER FRIZZES.

Foster, May 1O.-Owing to the in
clemency of the weather there was
DO preaching service at the Baptist
church Sunday.
Mrs. Leafy Sheetz returned home
today from Muscatine.
The fruit crop, excepting peaches,
looks very promising in this section.
There will be preaching services at
IL O'Clock Sunday morning by Rev.
Ryder.
Ed. Reynolds has been hauling corn
for j. S. Blackwell from George Frey
ermuth's.
Some of the farmers of this locality
have already planted some corn and
others will soon be ready to do so.
The Misses Florence LIE Quatte and
Eda Leech, of Muscatine, spent Satur-
day and Sunday at Ed. lie Quatte's.
Rev Marshall, the blind minister,
of Andalusia. preached to large and
attentive audience Saturday night.
All were much pleased with his dis
course and would he glad of another
opportunity of hearing him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
a Nice Little Hint For George.

A business man has daughter and
also confidential clerk, and the conf
Dental clerk has for some time been at
tentive to the daughter. but he has not
or had not month ago-sufficient
courage to come to the point. though
the young woman. goodness knows. has
never done anything to scare him off,
for he is first class fellow in every re-
spect The other evening he was max
ing a call and about 8 o'clock her IA
Their came in.
''Ah. George he said. show about
that deal we were talking about this
afternoon? Did you see the party2"
, Eyes, sir. - replied George. land 1
expected to see you this evening and
tell you about it. .
MY dear. said the father. turning
to his daughter, will you retire for a
few minutes2 George wants to speak
business for awhile. q"
The daughter rose up, but hesitated.
''Why do / have to go1" she asked
doubtfully.
Because. dear smiled the father.
''you are not interested Why do you
want to stay?"
She blushed and started out.
Because. papa, she twittered. "1' d
rather like to hear George talk business
just once.
Then George got red and the father
looked at them both significantly, and
the girl fed--London Answers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
SOUTH HEIGHTS HAPPENINGS.

South Heights, May 10.-Mr. Die
fendorft, of Peoria, spent n short time
Monday with w. j. Irwin.
Don Shaw and family have moved
into the Ohaver house.
Miss Lille Winter, of Hampton,
visited Monday with relatives here.
Andrew Weinberger. who was hurt
on Twentieth street hill about a week
ago. is able to be about again.
Mrs. r. S. Silvis has been visiting
for several days with her daughter,
Mrs Stevens, at Green River.
MIR. Schleuter, who has had charge
of the Lutheran cemetery for about
twenty years, has moved his family
into the new residence he has had
erected ad Looming the cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Ohaver, formerly
of this place, but now living at Alta
Iona, Tex, are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Campbell.
They were accompanied by Mildred
Dack, who is visiting her grandpa par
ents, Capt and Mrs. Dack.
One of the most enjoyable gather
ings the Social club has had was held
at the home of Anthony and Lawrence
Pardon Monday evening. 1t was a
"hard-times" gathering, and the pro-
gram as far as dress was concerned
was fully carried out. A flash light
picture was taken of the group.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
COAL VALLEY CEILINGS.

Coal Valley, May 1O.-Mrs. James
Harshay is on the sick list.
James Sackville sold his trotter,
Lulu, for $160.
Miss Pearl Park visited at Preemp-
ton last week.
The Knapp & Lees elevator is al
most completed.
Thomas Woolley, of Gable, visited
friends and relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Mills and son, John,
of Sherrard, visited here Wednesday.
Miss ElZina Kinner, of Rock Island
is visiting at Mrs. Richard Wilson'S.
Fred Meilke left Tuesday for Wash
ington, where he hopes to secure n
farm.
Mrs. Goodwin and children, of Bry-
ant, are visiting Mrs. Goodwin's moth
err, Mrs. Nelson
Miss Ida Johnson, of Rock Island,
Sundayed with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John o. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Petty, Jr. g,
have taken up the duties of married
life in their new home
Mrs. Sue Glenn and Mrs. Clarence
Trevor and son visited friends and
relatives here Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Ben amin Fude and John Woolley
have taken the role of fishermen for
the summer They have built them
selves hut.
Mr.. Hintz, William Wooley, Sr., and
Richard Park have finished their work
of cutting the grass and cleaning the
graveyard.
Mrs. l.. S. Stafford and Mrs. j.
Pryce are taking up the fees for the
Presbyterian church pastor for the
following year.
The same teachers have again been
chosen for the ensuing term. They
are Leon A. Wylie, principals; Miss
Kate l.. Martin. intermediate; Miss
Helen PrYce, primary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
Masters Sale.
Jackson s. Hurst, Attorneys.

jackson & hurst, Attorneys
State of Illinois,
Rock Island county. 90
In the Circuit Court, in chancery. Fore
closure. General No. $40.
The Home building and Loan Association of
Rock Island hudolph E. Oberlander and
Bertha L A. ObeTl 4nder and Chris Henning,
Louis +. fleming. and Fred Henbing, part
ners, &c, G. Henning & Sons. and Clara
Pearson.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
decree of said court, tered in the above en-
titled cause, on the Fifth day OF Ap, il, A. ID.
1899, shall, on Saturday, the Twenty-Seyenth
day of May A. ID. 1899, 1T the hour of two
O'Clock in the afternoon, Mt the east door of
the court house. in the city of Rock Island in
said county of Rock Island. to satisfy said de-
cree, sell ut public ven6ue to the highest bid
der for cash. that certain parcel of land.
situate in the county of Rock Island and state
of Illinois, known and described follows,
tO-wit:
The est oue-half Cd of Lot Number Ten
N0), in Block Number Three CD. in Pitts. Gil
bert & Pitts second addition to the city of Mo-
line.
Dated at Rock Island. Illinois, this Twentieth
day of April, A. ID. 1899
ELwIN F. PARMENTER,
Master in Chancery. Rock Island County, Ill.
JACKSON 6 HURST, Complainant's Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
Give the Children a Drink

Called Grain-O. 1t is delicious, ap-
petizing, nourishing food drink to
take the place of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have
used it because when properly pre-
pared it tastes like the finest coffee,
but it is free from all its injurious
properties Grain-O aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves 1t is not
a stimulant, but health builder, and
children, as well as adults. can drink
it with great benefit. Costs about
one-fourth as much as coffee. Is and
25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. Illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laSa-
tive, cleansing the system etfectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and feverS
gently yet promptly and enabling one
= overcome habitual constipation per
III. 1ently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritat Ting them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by n method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc per bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
MUSINGS ABOUT MILAN.
Marriage of John II. Hynes and Miss Ma
belle w. MadsWorth-

belle w. Wadsworth.
Milan, Nav IF. III. Caldwell lett
Tuesday for Burlington. From there
he will take a trip as travelling sales
man through Iowa, Nebraska, Kan
sas and Colorado.
Arthur Payson left Tuesday to work
in Moline.
j. W. Woerman, of Sheffield, is Wis
ing in Milan.
Mrs. Ed Nice and children spent
Tuesday in Davenport.
Doris Mosher. of Andalusia, visited
friends and relatives Tuesday.
ID. Il. South has moved his livery,
feed and sale stable to the Milan
house barn.
Robert Downs left Monday for the
Illinois river to work on a govern
ment dredge boat.
Mrs. Martha Bushart left Saturday
for few weeks visit with DIR. and
Mrs Mcintyre. of Erie.
The W. NJ r. society is busy prac-
ticing for the May fair which is to
be given at the town hall the 18th and
18Th.
Mrs. G.. III. Honens returned Thurs
day after visiting n few weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Woerman, of
Sheffield.
DR.. Virgins was in Geneseo last
Thursday in consultation over n
brother of Rev. III. W. Reherd, who is
very i'll with typhoid fever.
While j. w. Kincaid, of Brian Bluff,
was driving in front of the hose
house one of his horses made a mis-
step and broke its leg. 1t had to be
shot.
ii. Benton Honens returned home
from Princeton, where he
is employed in drug store. Ben has
been very sick and will remain home
n couple of months to recuperate.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Johnston at
tended the funeral of Mr.. Johnston's
nephew, Scott, at Davenport, Mon
day. Scott johnson was born in Mi
Ian 90 years ago. The funeral took
place from the home of the deceased's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas John
ston. Interment was at Oakdale
cemetery. He leaves to mourn his
loss besides his parents one sister,
Susie.
At s O'Clock last evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
occurred the marriage of their daugh
ter Miss Mabelle W., and John III.
Hynes, of. Davenport. Rev. j. b
Rutter, of Milan, performed the cere-
mony in the presence of large COM
pany of relatives and friends. who
afterward sat down to a delicious
wedding feast. Mr.. and Mrs. Hynes
will reside in Davenport, where the
groom has prepared home, and
where he is engaged in the bicycle
business. Mr.. Hynes and his bride
are popular here and in Rural, and
will have the wishes of a host of
friends for sunshine and prosperity in
their welded life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Henry klraOrf, deceaSed.
The undersigned, having been appointed
Administrative of the estate of Henry Kiriorf
late of the county of Rock Island state of ILL
nois deceased hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room, in the
city of Rock Island, at the July term, on the
first Monday in July next, at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 10Th day of Ap,il. A. D. 1899.
ANNA kIRDORF, AdminiStratrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
Executors Notice.

Estate of Julia Corken, decease
The undersigned having Deen appointed ex-
ecutrix of the last will and testamens of Julia
Corken, late of the county of Rock Island
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the county
court room, in the city of Rock Island at the
June term, on the first Monday in June
next. at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose of hav-
ing the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
Quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this 18th day of April, A. D. 1899.
JULIA CORKEN. Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
Executors Notice.
Marion Z. Sweeney, attorney.
ate Of Mary O,ConnelI Decreased

Estate of Mary O'Connell. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ex-
ecutrix of the last VIII and testament of Mary
O'Connen. late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island, ut the July
term, on the first Monday in July next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the same
ad juSted. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this ii st day of MAJ A d. 1892
MARGARET THlELE Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate of Max F. Bahnsen, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix of the last will and testa-
ment of Max +. BahnSen. late of The
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she will
appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room. in
the city of Rock Island. at the July
term, the first Monday in July next,
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment
to the Undersigned
Dated this 9th day of May, A. D. 1892.
LUCY s. BAHNSEN, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
HORST Won KOECK.
OTTo GROTJAN.
Unfortunate People

are they who while suffering from
kidney diseases are prejudiced against
all advertised remedies. They should
know that Foley's Kidney Cure is not
a quack remedy, but an honest guar
anteed medicine for kidney and blad-
der troubles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 80
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won KoECKRITZ.
OTTO GROTJAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
The Spring Months

Are most likely to find your blood i'm
pure and lacking in the red corpus
cles which enable it to carry nourish-
ment to the nerves and other organs.
Therefore you feel weak, tired and
Iistless and are troubled with spring
humors. Relief is given by Hood s
Sarsaparilla, which purities, enriches
and vitalizes the blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11

Some naturalists are of the opinion
that the whale was once land animal.
and that it was forced 10 take to water
as a means of protection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full of life neave and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder worker. taat makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11

Hoods Pills cure biliousness
Mailed for % cents by c. /. Hood 6
Co, Lowell. Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
In These
Times of War

Of war just ended, of war existing and pos
sibly of A GREATER WAR COMING,
when the affairs of the world are rapidly
assuming new forms, the people seek quite
naturally to be INTELLIGE EMILY IN
FORMED of the events as they develop in
their day and generation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-11
The Up-tO-date Newspaper
is the ChrOniC/er of
Current History.

We can best Judge what may be by what has
been, and in making provision for keeping
ABREAST OF THE TIMES. Seek the
companionsh hip of the paper that did not fail
you DURING THE LATE WAR THE
DAILY ARGUS served its constituency
faithfully and reablely. Its war news was
accurate in every particular and detail, and
beyond that it was prompt in laying before
its readers the stirring events they
ed Its membership in the Associated Press
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-19

Miss Jennie johnson. Vice President
Chicago Teachers Federation. and a
teacher In the Healy School of Chicago,
writes the following from BIB Lake Park
avenue, Chicago: During the past ten
years 1 have been a teacher in Chicago
and have often found myself worn out
and IN need of tonic. Among the DIFF
ierent remedies l have tried, none have
helped me more than Pe-ru-na. find
1t especially helpful in cases of catarrh
OF Inc stomach it restores the functions
q nature, induces sleep and builds up
the entire system. 1t has not only been
help to me, but several of my friends
who were teachers and who have used
1t, speak very highly of the recuperative
Qualities of Pe-ru-na. I therefore gldly
give 1t my hearty endorsement.
Mrs. Summerfield Williams of Co.
lumbia, Tenn, writes: IT was troubled
with female weakness and suffered in
tensely. l saw an advertisement of Pc
ru-na and decided to take il. 1t cured
me and l beliveve I would not be living
to-day If it had not been for Pe-ru-na
| intend 10 continue taking it, for 1 be-
heve owe my life to PJe-ru-na.'
Mrs. Mckee Rankin, who recently APP
peared in the first New York presenta-
ton of Herman Hyermans play, The
Ghetto" Is an ardent friend of the ma
tonal catarrh remedy, Pe-ru-na. In
speaking of its merits in a letter written
from New York city, she says:
mo singer should be without a bottle
of Pe-ru-na in reserve. The inventor
deserves the thanks of all to whom a
clear voice is a means of livelihood. AS