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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23
In His Own Defense.

Lee is 79 years of age. He estab-
lished the Lee Broom works at Daven-
port and was actively connected with
the firm until few years ago. In
answer to the allegation that he has
squandered his property, Mr.. Lee
says in the course of several-column
article in the Barry Breeze:
LAS to my Davenport property, /
have not disposed of it (although l
have perfect right to do so) but have
left it in care of-net the Christian
Brethren. but my nephew, w. &. Lee,
a man perfectly competent TO attend to
it, who now resides in my house on
East Thirteenth street, to which place
l expect to return from time to time
to look after my interests in the city,
and where l have left a room COM
fortably furnished for my use when
there; but were to return under eX-
listing circumstances L should proba-
bly, be subject to an ignominious ar
rest. | would further state that few
men have done more for their sons
than | have done for mine, who are
now trying to deprive me of-not
only of my freedom, but my property
acquired by my own personal efforts. =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23
SERIOUS ACCUSATION.
In Suit for Divorce c. 7. Benson Says Wife
Attempted Poison Him.

Attempted TO Poison Him.
Charles 7. Benson, of South Rock
Island, in a suit for divorce, begun
in the circuit court through his at
torneys, McCaskrin & McCaskrin,
charges that his wife. Julia, at
tempted to take his life by the admin
istration of poison, and has also been
unfaithful to her marriage vows, for
which cause he states, she left her
Sept %, 1885,
Judge Gest granted a divorce to
Edward a. Quinlan from Jenny Jane
Quinlan, the husband alleging intidel
ity.
The circuit court stands adjourned
till o'clock Tuesday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23
A Card.

Phelps "4-C" Cough, Cold and
Group cure is guaranteed 1t cures
chronic cases. II is out of the old
rut. For asthma and all other lung
troubles take &c" The Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23
Advertised List of Letters No. SO.

List OF letters uncalled for at the postoficc
at Rock Island, Dec q. 1899:
Gregg, John Neve (or Naeve) q.
Haywood, w M O'Conpen, Name
Hazel & smith Peterson, Elmer
Hengstler. Mr.. j"erson, Mr..
johnson Henry ia-ason. George
Jepsen. R Sessinger, Miss
Kelly. Jim Stuatt Frank
Lauson. Franz Shelley. j. V.
sMaSterSOn, &. j. ZickmOn, Mr..
Melon. Mrs. r. L
When calling for eadvrtised letters please
give list number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23

The bank checks passing through
the clearing houses in London and New
York in one month exceed the value OF
all the gold and silver coin in the
world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you
used DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thous-
ands of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for sick and nervous
headaches They make pure blood
and strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only % cents. Money back if not
cured Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, IS and so cents. Reiss'
drug store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23

The person who disturbed the con-
gregatfon last Sunday by coughing. is
requested to call on his druggist and
get bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar,
which always gives relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23

GA oEEA.
Bears the Alhs Kind ieg Hae NEaJs Bought
''s, q &HAzzzx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23
GUARDIAN FOR LEE.
Prominent DaVenporter's Son
Declares He is Losing
His Mind.
HIS CHRISTIAN BRETHREN FAITH.

Claimed That the Old Gentleman is Al
lowing Members of the Church to Take
His Fortune Away From Him, But He
Replies This Is Not So, and He is Capable
of Managing his Own Affairs-At Barry
NJ. G. Lee, a former prominent bus
mess man OF Davenport, has gotten
into a heap of trouble because he has
seen fit to become converted to
the faith of the Christian Brethren,
his son. c. L. Lee, of Lincoln, Neb.,
declaring that he is of unsound mind,
and asking that a guardian be APP
pointed to manage his affairs.
The elder Lee recently moved from
Davenport to Barry, ILL.,, n town that
is known as the heaven" of the
Christian Brethren. 1t is claimed he
has gone daft over the religion and that
mem bers of the church are gradually
separating him from his fortune.
Sheriff Macarthur and Detective
James Garland. of Davenport, re-
Gently went to Barry armed with a
warrant sworn out by the younger
Mr.. Lee to arrest the old gentle
man and bring him him to Dav-
export aud have him show cause in
court why he should not have a guar
dian. But he refused to accompany
the officers, engaging the services of
an attorney, who convinced them they
had no legal right to compel Lee to go
with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23
AN AFTER DINNER CIGAR

is a blessing to mankind. But men
taste vary, some like a strong cigar,
some a mild one, others like a pipe.
There is no variation of the smoker
taste that we cannot CRAFTY. If he
wants dry cigar we can give him
one Our regular stock is kept moist
and fresh. We have no inclinations
of our own-our business is to satisfy
our customers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-23

A Subject That Has Been Fraught with
Perplexities to the Most Profound
Thinkers and Has Made At Least One
Mathematician Dafy-Answer to Sub
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
NuptiaIS- -SChmitz- Wolf.

A quiet wedding took place at the
residence of Mrs. Louis Wolf, Rock
vile, Wis, at o'clock in the even
ing. The house was Hastily decorat-
ed with white and pink asters. The
contracting parties were Mr.. John
Schmitz of Potosi and Miss Rosa Lee
Wolf of Rockville. Rev. Breeze pre-
formed the ceremony.
All was very quiet when the par
ties took their places under beauti-
full large horse shoe made of white
asters, Miss Flora Wilmott acting as
bridesmaid and Mr.. Albert Wolf as
bestman. The bride was attired in
white null and wore large bunch OF
white sweet peas; the groom wore a
conventional suit of black and both
looked very handsome. The maid of
honor wore white organdie and car
ried a bunch of white asters; the best
man wore black also.
There was not a very large attend
ance, only their relatives. They were
intending to have large wedding, to
have all their friends but on account
the previous death of Miss Rosa Lees
father they had only a few.
After the ceremony was performed
and the happy couple were pronounce
ed husband and wife they were all
served with a delicious supper which
all en- joyed very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. ScbmitZ will remain
at her home the coming winter where
Mr.. Schmitz will take charge of Mr..
VOLTS blacksmith shop
May good luck follow them all
through life is the wish of their many
friends. A FRIEND.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
GaSSville.

Our school begins September 18th.
Cassville is to have a circulating
library; which we hope will lead 10 q
public library soon. Such would BE-
a great improvement TO our town,
both moral and intellectual.
A number Of Cassyille people are
looking forward to Sept. 10, IA, and
Is. Grant County Fair.
This town was well represented in
Dubuque during the races there.
Over so tickets being sold.
The canning factory which is at pre-
sent the life of the town is running
full blast. About $50 persons being
employed. From every direction we
see wagons loaded with produce which
in a few hours, by labor and the skill
full management Of p. Hohenadel is
ready for the market.
The water-works and electric lights
are giving entire satisfaction.
Mr. Maurice Phinney is back from
Petersburg Neb. where he has been
visiting. He speaks well of the coun-
try but we are sorry to learn that Mrs.
Phinney is suffering from rheuma-
tism.
Mr.. Maurice Mccain who has been
visiting his parents in this city re-
turned to Chicago.
G. ii. Nye was in town Monday and
Tuesday giving out questions to a
class of thirteen.
O + f.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
RoSonhel.

Orr school began last Monday with
force eli thirteen teachers; four in
the higt school and nine in the grades.
The young people enjoyed a very
pleasan, dancing party last Thursday
nigLt. The music was furnished by
Carpenters orchestra of McGregor.
One OF the very enjoyable events of
the season was the recital given last
Friday evening by Mrs. +. j. Schwel-
lenbach, OF Oconomowoc and Miss
Francis Rogle, Of Wilmington, Del,
ably assisted by Miss Marrabel Rogle
At the piano. The entertainment
consisted Of vocal selections pleasingly
rendered by Mrs. Schwellenbach and
readings given in Miss Rogle's mimi
! table style. They proved their devo-
ton to the interests of their old home
church, as the proceeds swelled its
Golfers by a considerable amount.
The hot weather still continues at
this writing.
Miss Francis Rogle returned to
Wilmington, Del, Monday, where she
holds position as teacher of reading,
elocution and physical culture. She
was accompanied by her sister Mis-:
Marrabel, who will take course il
kindergarten work.
Miss Sadie Crouch returned to hel
duties as teacherin the Palmyra schoo
on Wednesday.
Misses Lizzie Spiegelberg, MauC
Barnett and Lou Mckenzie resum,
their duties as teachers in the Mil
waukee schools next Monday.
| L. j. Brooks left for Madison las
Monday. where he will attend thu
university.
Irving G. Birchard has returne,
from New York city.
viii ii. Pittman is at home after al
extended outing with his boat on tn,
lakes and rivers of Wisconsin. Hi
countenance wears the fashionabl,
brown.
Prof. and Mrs. Meisnest, of tn,
university, are visiting with Mr.. anC
Mrs. j. j. Ruka, who gave reception
in their honor on Tuesday from 8 t.
Top. NJ.
Mrs Phillip IIolf, who has been yer,
sick for some time, is slowly improv
ing.
DR.. Hurd and family are still en-
| joying life at the camp.
Miss Susie Favor returned on Mon
day morning from Los Angeles, Cal
where she spent the summer with he
uncle. PETE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
An Ordinance 1QalnSt Women.

An ordinance has been presented
to the city council of Kenosha by At
torney Cowell of that city which pro-
hibts women from riding bicycles un-
less they pass an examination as to
their fitness to guide a wheel. The
ordinance provides that it shall be uD-
lawful for any female to ride in ke-
hosha without having first obtained a
license from the city clerk. TO OBJ
tain this license the applicant must
be examined by three experts as to her
ability to ride. Ii the experts put
their o. X. on her riding she must file
n 800 bond, "that all damages caused
by the careless riding or other inn
proper handling or manipulation OF a
bicycle will be paid for by the said fe-
male if the accident be shown to be
resultant from the carelessness Of said
licensee.n 1t is further provided that
il shall be unlawful for any woman to
ride within the corporate limits of
Kenosha without a license or she will
be punished by arrest and a $40 fine.
The ordinance does not apply to any
woman riding with a malc escort on a
tandem.
This is in free America and an act
of men selected to hold the reigns of
government of an American city. We
admit that some lady cyclists are
careless OF the safety of others but are
not men and boys equally carelessP
Then there is law on this matter
which makes negligent riders liable
for damages. just why the city of
Kenosha makes tho distinction she
does IS not clear. Perhaps some citi-
zen can inform us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Remarkable Rescue

Mrs. Michael Certain, Plainlield, H..
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; She
was treated for month by her fam
lily physician, but grew worse. He
told her she was hopeless victim OF
consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption; she boughta bottle and
to her delight found herself benefited
from first dose. She continued its
use and after taking six bottles, found
herself sound and well; now does her
own homework, and is well as she
ever was. Free trial bottles of this
Great Discovery at j +. Bennet's
Drug Store. Only 80 cents and 81 0O,
every bottle guaranteed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
n Change Of Front,

A great deal is being said by politi-
clans in both political parties about
trusts and as is usual inthe discussion
OF new issues not a little nonsense is
abroad in the land, masquerading as
profound wisdom. The democrats
are going SO far as to blame President
Mckinley for the existence Of trusts
and seek to defeat him next year on
an antitrust platform.
Trusts are organized under and
protected by state laws. The nation
al administration has nothing what
ever to do with them. As well blame
Governor Scofeld for unfair appor-
tionment OF the county road and
bridge fund By our county board as
to find fault with President Mckinley
because Of the methods Of large cor
porations and trusts.
Democrats seem to be forgetting
some Of their most cherished tradi-
tions. They have always advocated
the exercise Of large powers by the
states and the people and have
Irowned o. the assumption of power
by the general government But now
that they think it possible to benefit
themselves politically, by bowling
crust" they presume to ask of the
general government the exercise Of a
power that every iurist and economist
knows would be unconstitutional In
fact il the president ordered prose
cution in any case the courts would
MT once throw il out for lack of juris-
diction. How does it happen that
our Democratic friends so easily
forget the dangers of too strong a
central government, The doctrine OF
of local self government and the rights
of the states have constituted the real
and abiding strength OF democracy
from the days Of jefferson until the
present time. Ii it gives up that It
gives up everything but mess o.
"ismsr But it would be just like the
democrats to sell their birthright
principle for .trust" pottage and the
chance to kick at some new thing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
ftunt- Roseman Wedding.

The grand wedding OF the season
took place at the Lawrence's church,
Monday, Aug. %, 1899 The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Joseph Hunt
of Chicago and Miss Lizzie Roseman
of Mt. Hope. Miss Maggie Boyle, a
niece Of the bride. was the lady of
honor, and the best man was Mr.
Thomas Hanley, a cousin Of the
groom. The Rev. NJ. H. McNulty Of
liciated.
To describe this happy event, it
would take the genius Of connois-
seur. Suffice it is to say that at pre-
cisely 10 A NJ, the bridal party. ac-
companicd by the pastor and the al
tar boys, entered the church while tn,
organist, Mrs FELTON,, played one OF
Memberships familiar wedding march
es. In the presence of a large con.
course of friends and relatives the
solemn vows were made. The mass
i've gold ling which sealed theil
espousals was inscribed as follows
-. Ii. TO l.. A. r., August %, 1899.
After short but impressive sermon
by Father McNulty. the nuptial mas
closed with the bencdiction and tn
I.andate Dominum.
The trousseau was cream coloret
brocaded satin, and as it was pur
chased in our capitol city, Madison
it was as costly as its appearance
would indicate.
Mr.. Joseph Hunt is very well-to
do and refined young gentleman VIII
holds lucrative position as an cleo
trician on the street railway in Chi
cago.
A reception was held at the res
: dence of Mr.. John Roseman, wher
the bride was the recipient of man
useful and valuable presents.
A word of praise must be given {
the loving hearts and kind hand
which ornamented the church $
, beautifully with evergreens, fern
and flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt started at one
for their new home, 763-42nd st.
Chicago.
r May they enjoy long, happy ant
prosperous life is the wish of their in
Vulnerable friends. A GUEST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
A Fine Suit of Mems Clothes
All To Match. $2.0S.

This suit is positively worth $3.50 or your
money refunded any time during this sale.
Mems Fine Suits in Cheviots and Scotch
Plaids. si9s; worth SlG5O or your money re-
funded at any time if you are not satisfied
Silk and Satin Lined Dress Suit in plain.
check and stripes. S9.4s. This suit is positive
ly worth SD
Mems Extra Fine Dress Suits in all the lat
est styles and shades, heavy silk and satin
lined, equal to the finest $40 tailor made-to-
order suit, for Sl24s; don't fail to ask to see
this suit.
Mems Fine Dress Pants Csc: worth $3.50 or
your money refunded.
Mems Fine Trousers for Sunday wear in
Worsteds and Fancy Stripes. at s939; posi-
lively worth s., Sc and s. or money returned.
Boys Suits and Overcoats, 9sc; worth $3.50
1000 pairs of Boys Knee Pants. lie; worth
ST.
Mems best quality reinforced UnIaundered
Shirts 29c; worth 81.
Come and pick EN- at your own price. for
everything must be sold in 10 days. Re-
member we have been forced from our build
ing.
Good Heavy Work Shirts i9c, and Fine
Dress Shirts, 3sc; worth ST.
Mems Hats, Stetson's shapes. also Jew
Dunlaps 9s c: worth SO and s.
A few hundred boys Hats and Caps. l9c:
worth 81,
Mems Fine Silk Embroidered Suspenders.
&c; worth 75c.
Good Heavy Socks, &c; worth BIC and SOC
Over 5000 Neckties in all shades. l9cs
worth from SOC to 81
Mems Heavy Camels Hair Fleece Lined
Underwear, bought to sell for $500; will be
sold at this sale at G9c per garment.
Mems Good Heavy Wool Underwear 23c.
Mems Handkerchiefs &c: worth &c
Odd coats. odd vests and mackintoshes at
your own price.
1000 pairs of Overalls, 29c; worth si,O0
MICH anu boys All wool sweaters al
your own price, and 1900 other articles too
numerous to mention, among them many
for the ladies.
Don't confound this sale with so-called
closing out sales, etc. This is a Legitimate
sale. Indana's Largest Clothing House has
been removed to Dubuque, in the large
building at No. $50 Main street next door to
Bott Bros shoe store, and will begin Tues
day Sept. II, at A. NJ and positively close;
IN ten days. Don't miss it if you value your
money twill pay you to come 100 miles.
Railroad fare paid to purchasers of S25 and
over.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
Notice TO NurSeruInen.

The laws of Illinois and Iowa pro-
hibit the importation of any nursery
stock from other states that has not
been inspected by a legally authoriz-
ed Inspector. and certified to be APP
parently free from the San Jose Scale
or other dangerously injurious insect
or plant disease. An inspector is
now at work inspecting nurseries in
Wisconsin, in accordance with the
law passed by our last legislature,
and any nurseryman in this vicinity
who desires to have his stock and
premises inspected should apply to
the Agricultural Experiment Station
at once for this purpose The cost of
such inspection will be five dollars
($5. 00) for each ten acres of nursery
OF fraction thereof, and not more than
this, if The work is performed by the
state inspector before Sept. 18th next.
+. S. GoFF. Horticulturist.
Agricultural Experiment Station,
Madison, Wis Aug. %, 1899.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
That ManIIl BOnl

Do you see that manly ooy:
His fathers pride, his mothers joy
Behold that noble, manly tread:
He has on him level head
He has a manly body sure
Well born, well cultured to endure
He stands erect and walks upright,
He'll conquer in life's future tight,
That boy has brains and mental powet
And grows more manly every hour;
He masters, uses best OF art
And sees the goal cen from the start.
His character is manly and known a
right,
He takes the good with all his might
All meanness he at once abnors,
All goodness he at once adores.
He forms best habits at the start.
OF course you call him very smart
lie is not smart as fop or dude,
His smartness is best and always good
His virtues are like the purest gold,
Their value never can be told.
Pure. noble. beautiful and bright,
We know that boy is doing right
His department never will decline,
Always the best that you can find:
That boy succeeds he must-he can,
The manly boy, the manly man
The boy is father to the man. >
That manly boy now leads the van
giant oak from acorn small
That manly boy is loved by ali.
In all that's noble, great or wise.
In all that's good and no disguise;
A pillar of the state indeed,
In future church he takes the lead.
We hold him nm tn human oaze
Goodness should now be all the craze
TO educate and make the best.
Is only bowling to Gods behest.
REV. IRA Lebanon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
School Notice.

The schools OF this city open next
Monday, Sept. 18th. AT that time
pupils should be prepared to draw
their books. Special examinations
will be held on the first day for any
pupils who are making up failures OF
applying for advanced standings.
Until further notice the dividing
line between the north and south
schools for all grades below the ninth
Miss Woolstenholme's)has been fixed
atMaple Street, the street on the north
side of the square. All of the ninth
grade pupils should so to the North
building on Monday.
Here after the School Board will
hold their regular meetings on the
first Tuesday of each calendar month
at 1870 p. NJ. in the Office of the Meyer
-Showalter Bank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
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@IOO Reward. SIOO

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tarrh cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby dis.
troying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers, that they Offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure Send for list OF
testimonies. Address
+. j. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Zoe,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-09-07
The Woman In The Loom.
IA Life Picture.

The soldier on the battle field.
The tar beneath the sail,
Exposed to stroke of flashing steel.
To rain of leaden hail;
Tho by the world as objects held
OF ever worthy boom,
No more of heroism show
Than the woman in the loom.
| see her now the treadles move.
Behold the shuttle fly,
And mark the deep solicitnde
Forever in her eve,
Which seems to speak burdened heart
A soul acloud with gloom,
And raise the question, why 1t is
She's The woman in the loom
Then comes the tale of faithless love.
His honor sunk in shame;
The wine cup and companions base.
The worse than luckless game,
That led husband far astray,
Brought wife a cherries DOOM
Babe her instead of life of troth
Live "The woman in the loom
Life's warp a ceaseless burden made
Its wool gave naught of quest,
Until the children she had reared
Arose and called her blessed
These were the angels of her dreams,
The flowers she set abloom,
Thus giving cheer of willing hands
To The woman in the loom.
II. U. JOHNSON