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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

j. j. Tubbs is visiting in Port By
ron.
j. w. Jones is in Chicago on bust
ness.
Miss Tillie Ertz has gone to Chicago
on visit.
Mrs. George Foster is visiting in
Reynolds.
Rev. E. F. Bartholomew has gone to
Colorado Springs.
Prof j. +. Darby is of for fishing
trip in Wisconsin.
Mrs. Susan Harper left last night
for Colorado Springs.
j. l. Haas left today for New York.
on his way to JOIN his family in Eu-
rope.
Miss Mary O'Brien has gone to
Cripple Creek, Col, on an extended
visit.
Miss Mamie Kinney has returned
from St. Joseph, Mo-, to spend the
summer,
Ed Wagner, of Osceola, Iowa, and
Arthur Wagner, of Chicago, are in
the city.
Mrs. William Kidney has returned
to Quincy after visit with Mrs.
John Reutz.
Charles Slocum, of Grand Rapids,
Mich lis visiting with Mrs. NJ. f.
Williams.
Miss Mary Fahey. of Muscatine, is
at the home of her uncle, w.
w. Scott.
Mrs. w. A. 2. Totten and sister,
Mrs. c. A Kundeg, are spending the
day at Geneseo.
Misses Ida and Florence Wescott. of
Chilhcothe, ILL.,, are visiting Miss
Louisa Battles.
Adam Eogel and family left last
night to make their permanent home
at Falls City. Neb.
DR.. Frank Smith and son Roy, of
Nevada Iowa, are visiting with J. T.
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kellerstrass
have returned to St. Louis after visit
ing with relatives here.
E B. Harrison, who has been visit
ing Rock Island friends, has returned
TO his home in Cincinnati.
Mrs. Ella Newkirk and Mrs. Fannie
Fleming. of NATION. have been visit
ing q: the home of Lewis Allan.
Mrs. l.. c. Pfoh has gone for a
visit with her sister, Mrs.
James Burns. at Colorado Springs.
George W. Ackley is receiving the
of his friends and is
Incidentally passing out the Havanas.
It's boy.
Mrs. Margaret Bell. who has been
here attending the funeral of Mrs. |
Pfaff, returned home to Bur-
ington today.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Rogers, of
south Park. were surprised last even
ng by about forty friends, the occa-
lion being their silver wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
MAY LOSE ACADEMY.
Visitation Sisters Receive a
Flattering Offer From
Streator.
CITIZEN WOULD DONATE A SITE
Local Plans Held in Allegiance
Until a Decision is
Reached.

There is possibility that, after all.
the Academy of the Visitation will not
become a permanent Rock Island in
stitution. although site for the pro-
posed building has been purchased on
Twentieth street, building plans have
been drafted and accepted and bids
advertised for.
Just on the eve of the awarding of
the contract a hattcring offer has
come from Streator, Ill. p. j. Hee-
nan, one of the wealthy men of that
town, having agreed to donate a site
gratis, while others have expressed a
willingness to furnish any financial
aid that might be necessary.
1t is stated the Streator offer came
vii bout any solicitation whatever on
the part of the sisters. They are de-
lighted with Rock Island as location
and with the people here, but sag the
inducement is such that it cannot be
very well passed over without consid-
GRAFTON.
An ARGUS reporter called at the
academy today and inquired Of
Mother BoTgia, who is in charge of
the academy, with reference to the
matter. Yes, it is true, we have re-
ceived an offer from Mr.. Heenan, of
Streator." said Mother Borgia.
1T is now under considera-
ton. and in the interim work on our
planned new building in Rock Island
is at a standstilI.
Prepare to Proceed.
las you know, we have bought q
site on Twentieth street, and are
pleased with it. Indeed. we think it
a charming location. The building
plans have been approved and every
thing is in readiness to go ahead.
We did not come to Rock Island ex-
pecting the people to donate US land
or money. We selected the city as q
desirable location, intending to pro-
vide an academy that would merit
patronage that would make it self
sustaining. We have done exceed
ingly we'll since we have been here.
Che people have been kind to us, and
it would be with reluctance that we
would leave Rock Island.
However. when an inducement
such as has been received comes, we
owe 1t to ourselves to give it consid-
Grafton. Hence it is not yet n settled
fact that r OK Island will be the per-
manent home of the academy
The public would regret the acad-
envy moving away from here 1t has
been looked upon as one of the lead
ing educational institutions of the
city. The people were just beginning
to appreciate its value both from an
educational standpoint and as an orn-
ament to the community.
All will sincerely hope that the sis
ters can see their way clear to carry
out their original plans and remain in
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
DEATH OF MRS. c. M. SMITH.
Succumbs After An Illness OF Two Month,
Other Obituary.

Succumbs After An Illness OF Two Month,
Other Obituary.
Mrs. c. NJ. Smith died at 1910 thi.
afternoon at the home of her parents
Mr. and Mrs. d. +. Dunavin, 546
Twenty-sixth street, after two
months illness with tuberculosis.
Her maiden name was Flora NJ. Duna,
vim. She was 20 years old last Febru-
ary and came here with her parents
from Benton county, Indiana, eigh,
years ago. She was educated here
and on May IS, 1899, was married
70 c. NJ. Smith. a lawyer. of Chero
kee. Iowa. Three months ago he,
health failed and she was brought
here for treatment. Last night he'
condition became alarming and Mr.
Smith was telegraphed for. but had
not arrived at the time of her death.
She leaves an S-weeks-old child, thret
brothers, William, Edward and Elmo
and one sister. Lucy, and her parents
all of this city.
Mrs. William Norris, former resi-
dent of South Heights. died Sunday
evening at Saltwater, Okla, aged IS
years. Her maiden name was Jessie
Green and she is survived by her hus-
bank and one brother, P. NJ Green. OF
tris city. The body will arrive here
tonight for burial.
The funeral will occur at 2 o. m.
tomorrow from the residence of VIII
liam Norris. on Aiken street.
Capt. Ransom Harrington, who died
inGeneseo. Sunday was born at Hogans-
burg, N Y, Feb. Is. 1922, coming to
the west in 1890, and enlisted Oct.
IS, 1897, in the regular army, serv-
ing five years in the regiment COM
manded by Col afterward Gen
Worth. Capt. Harrington was again
into the service of the
United States as second lieutenant of
Company B, 9th Illinois cavalry.
Sept. 10. 1861, at Chicago. being pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant and commits
stoned captain Jan. 16 1868. Capt
had lived in Chicago for
the past 10 years, and was on visit
to his son ut Geneseo at the time of
his death. He will be buried in Gene
SEQ tom orrow afternoon.
The funeral of Mrs. p. J.Wagner was
held from the residence. 924 Fourth
avenue, yesterday afternoon. The SER
vices, which were private, were con-
Quoted by Rev. d. l.. McNary, of the
United Presbyterian church. Inter-
ment was at Chippiannock.
Mrs. Gustav Swenssou, wife of Mo-
lines ex-mayor, 6ied today. aged 81
years. Funeral services will be held
at 2 o. III. Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
In the Police Court.

The case of Joseph Kaabs, who par
ticipated in a row at Joseph Dietz's
saloon on Moline avenue, was taken
up this morning. 1t had heen con-
tinued from Saturday TO allow the
collection of evidence. Magistrate
Stafford fined Kaabs SO and costs.
and Dietz and a man named Chris
Theus S. and costs each. all on the
charge of assault and battery.
The family troubles of Henry Han
shaw. were aired in the police court
yesterday afternoon. He had his SON
Christian arrested on peace warrant
and his bond was fixed at 800 for $50
DAYS. Then Mrs. Hanshaw took a
hand, with the result that the father
was placed under the same bond as
the son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
White Man Turned yellow.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of NJ. A Hogarty. of Lexing-
ton, Ky, when they saw he was turn
ing yellow. His skin slowly changed
color, also his eyes. and he suffered
terribly. His malady was yellow
jaundice. He was treated by the
best doctors. but without benefit.
Then he was advised to try Electric
Bitters, the wonderful stomach and
liver remedy. and he writes: After
taking two bottles l was wholly
cured" A trial proves its matchless
merit for all stomach. liver and kid
ney roubles. Only SO cents. Sold
by Hartz & Ullmeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
MCCABE'S.
Summer Silk Waists.

so Waists of black Jap silk, full
tailor stitched and hem stitched,
just what you want for hot sum-
mer days. Only so at this
price. S2.05
At $50 o'clock each afternoon while
they last, black Jap silk
summer waists at each ST. SO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
Chiidren's Sumner Dresses.

40 dresses of blue and pink lawn.
very we'll made and EN- broidery
trimmed. maker intended these to
sell for Coo. We ask. ages
to 8 years ......- 20C
Child's percale dresses, stylishly
made and trimmed. ages to Il
years. while they last, any
size, 1or. 49,. ...... O5C
Other sale lots worth coming
for at $1.25 and .. csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10

The blood is strained and purified
by the kidneys. No hope of health
while the kidneys are wrong. Foley's
Kidney Cure will make healthy kid
ueys and pure blood. Nothing else
lust as good" For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
The Appetite of a Goat

Is envied by all whose stomach and
liver are out of order. But such
should know that DIR. Kings New
Life Pills give a splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and
great energy. Only % cents at Hart1
& U!Imeyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10

Cuts and bruises are healed by
Chamberlain Pain Balm in about
one third the time any other treat
ment would require. because of its
antisePtic qualities, which cause the
parts to heal without maturation.
For sale by al druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
state Epworth League.

The morning R. 1. &c P. train for
Peoria took a special car fo- dele
gates to the state convention CT
the EpwOrth league which con-
venes at Peoria today. 1t bore
large muslin sign and WAS
boarded by about fifteen delegates
from this city and Moline. The ses-
sion will last till Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
The Lat OF wounded

who have been healed by Banner
Salve is very large. 1t heals all
wounds or sores and leaves no scars.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm Cuts, bruises.
stipgs, sprains. Dr. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it. For sale by Mar
shall s. Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-07-10
GEORGE PATTON SUICIDES.

Geneseo Young Man Disappointed In Love
Takes Poison.
George Patton, well known Cen
eseo young man, suicided at his home
today by taking poison.
He was employed at the Geneseo
hotel. He was % years of age. Dis
appointment in love is said to have
been the cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
WESTMINSTER.

Miss Kate Grout is visiting her sister,
Mrs. NJ. K. Jennison.
Charles F. Arnold went to Boston on a
business trip the first of the week.
Mrs. Herbert Arnold of Boston was the
guest of Mrs. Arthur Arnold Monday.
Mr.. Wilcox, who has been in Rutland
the past few weeks, returned Tuesday
Austin Richardson, student of Mt
Hermon, spent Sunday with his parents.
Our venerable citizen, Fenelon Arnold
celebrated his SD birthday anniversary on
Thursday.
The KuTn Hattin Home boys are doing
some very credtabe printing Of late with
their new press.
A party of young people went TO West
minister West Monday evening TO attend
the singing school.
Richard Willard of Boston was at his
fathers, II. A. Wizards, Sunday and Mon
day. 1t was pleasure to many to have
Mr.. Willard assist the choir at the morn
ing service as in former years.
Willis P. Farr has circulated petition
lately for his appointment as enumerator
of the census. There is some doubt as to
Mr.. Fairs eligibility as he lives in Bur-
lington, although owning real estate in
town. Austin Richardson also desires the
position and friends are endeavoring to Sc
cure the same for him.
A quiet home wedding occurred on We'd
nesday evening at the residence of George
N. Banks, when his daughter, Alice B
Banks, was united in marriage to Elmer
B. Watkins of Felchville, Rev. p. f. Bar
nard performing the ceremony. Both are
popular young people and numerous friends
extend best wishes for their future happi-
ness.
State superintendent of education, Ma
son 5. Stone OF Montpelier, will deliver an
address at the town hall on Tuesday even
ing, Jan. 80, at 7:45 o'clock. Subject.
present Means for Future Ends" Ey-
cry one interested in our public schools
should hear Superintendent Stone. He il
an interesting speaker and will discuss sew
eral plans for our schools which should be
OF vital interest to us all. Prof. Riggs will
sing
The following report has been handed
your correspondent: 1.-THE fellowship meet
ing appointed for last week, but on &C.
count OF the storm and bad travelling put
over TO this week, was held Tuesday fore
noon and afternoon with fair attendance.
There was good number from Westmln-
ster West, lesser number from Putney
and Dummerston aside from a good repre-
sentation from our own people. A devo-
tional service very fittingly introduced the
subject mainly occupying the attention,
which in a general statement was THE
Christian Life and Work in Some of Its
Aspects Interesting remarks and in
struction were given by Revs. De Bevoise,
Kimball, Barnard, Goodhue and Spar
hawk, in which we were made to see the
Christian in the world but not of it, let
ting gospel principles govern him every
where, especially in efforts to lift up his
fellowmen to better lives"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

Johnsbury for a visit of some weeks with
relatives there Miss Ada Walker Is TO be
housekeeper for her during her absence.
Deacon Ranneys injured arm improves,
so that he begins to use it in light work.
Rev. and Mrs. Henry A. GoodhUe, and
Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ Powers were the only
persons from here in attendance upon the
fellowship meeting this week in Westmins-
ter. The next meeting in February is to
be in our church. The particular date
will be given later.
The Westminster West Dramatic club
will repeat the drama given here a few
weeks ago entitled "The Woven Web" in
Saxtons River, Wednesday evening, Jan.
81, in Odd Fellows hall 1t is understood
that the cast will be the same as when it
was given here to a full house.
The officers of Maple Grove grange were
installed Jan. II, by Past Master j. H.
Clark, assisted by Mary X. Cutting. The
third and fourth degrees will be con-
ferred on the new candidates Thursday
evening, Feb 8, after which coffee and
cake will be served to all patrons.
Henry Minard, who has occupied the
farm purchased some three years ago by
his sons, Seymour and Charles, of Mrs.
Sarah E. Goodell, is to return this spring
to his own farm, the former Charles Pow
ers place. Prentiss II. Carr has leased
that which Mr., Minard leaves and is TO
live there and carry it on for year at
least. 1t is a pretty extensive farm and
Mr.. Minard feels that it is too large a task
for him to undertake it longer.
There seems to be considerable competi-
ton stirred up between Willis Farr and
Austin Richardson for the appointment to
the place of census taker for the town. IL
appears that application was made good
while since for Mr.. Richardson, but he did
not suppose it necessary to secure the
names of the voters of the town to petit
ton. Mr.. Farr canvassed the town some
two weeks ago, and secured the names of
large number, they not knowing there
was any other candidate. 1t is now claimed
that Mr. FAIR is not a voter in the town,
his residence being in Burlington. On the
ground that he is not, or in case it is shown
he is not, good many are Withdrawing
their names from Mr., Farr's paper and
putting them upon Mr.. Richardson's
The ladies' aid which met with Mrs. j.
l.. Ormsby last week was fully attended.
1t was the annual meeting and officers
were chosen for the year to come: Mary
l. Goodhue, president; Mary Cutting,
vice president; Mary c. Ranney, secretary
and treasurer; Nellie Houghton, librarian:
Frances NJ. GOodell, Lillian Cook and Bar
bara Schwenk, directors. The meetings
have been well attended during the year
and there has been very good interest in
the work of the society. Not as much
money has been raised as in some other
years, as there has been no pressing call
for funds and less entertainments for rails
ing money have been undertaken. The
principal object has been the procuring of
street lamps and oil to run them. Our
village is now well lighted on dark even
ings and the lamps give good satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Prospective Railroad Change.


Fears that the Absorption OF the Fitch
burg Road by the Boston q Maine
May Not BE Advantageous 10 Bellows
Falls.
The announcement of Wednesdays daily
, papers that the Fitchburg railroad would
pass into the hands of the Boston & Maine,
the state of Massachusetts, on that day
having sold its interest to the latter COM
pany, was a matter of deep interest to citi-
zens of Bellows Falls, second only in i'm
portance from a business standpoint to the
transfer of the old Fall Mountain Paper
company's mills to the International com
pany two years ago. The effects of this
transfer strikes most people as damaging
to the best interests of Bellows Falls, at
least for the next few years. The CONSOLE
dation of the business of the two compa-
MES will probably mean the employment
of much less help locally, as the two roads
will naturally have but one freight depart
ment, round house, and may introduce
many other economies which will tend to
the employment of less help. Then, too,
the position in which the Rutland finds it.
self by being shut out of Boston by an un
friendly corporation, makes 1t more than
possible the large company will later alb
sOrb that also, leaving all the railroads
centreng here under one management,
when in former years there have been four
The greatest effect will probably be felt by
the freight patrons in the lack of the sharp
competition which has characterized the
business for many years and which has
tended to keep freight rates down to a
minimum. The loss to the village from
this source will be much more than from
any other influence brought in by the
change, as the fact of freight competition
by roads under different management, has
always been considered as factor tending
to introduce new industries and to extend
those already here,
OF course the deciding upon the change,
coming so suddenly after the seeming fail
ure of all negotiations last week, has left
little chance for speculation as to what de-
tails of change will come later, but the en-
ployes of the Fitchburg and the older
Cheshire roads naturally feel their tenure
of service as very uncertain, more so than
any changes which will be apt to come to
the present employees of the Boston &
Maine here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
GRAFTON.


Charles f. Thompson, who died Jan.
Is at the age of AZ, was one of the most es-
teemed and valued citizens of Grafton.
He succeeded his father in the manage
ment of the farm on which he was born,
identifying himself early with the interest
OF the town and staying with it to the end
He obtained a good education in the viii
lage school and the Townshend academy,
and extended it by the opportunities which
the community affords, through the library,
the magazine club and the church, until
he became one of our most intelligent citi.
zens, a man of influence and standing
such as no Vermont town can afford TO
lose.
He served in nearly all the offices as Sc
lectman, lister, auditor, justice of the
peace, school commissioner, treasurer of
the public library, and was no less IL eful
in the Baptist church and choir, where he
will be especially missed.
While the illness which Frustrated him
was some time in eliminating, its acute
stage was brief, but through its depressing
source he bore himself with fortitude until
the release came. He leaves two children,
a son and daughter and wife and moth
er, who have the sympathy of the entire
community in loss that is public as well
as personal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

piece brown all linen, 10 inches wide,
cut from cents to 6 cents yard.
piece brown all linen, 10 inches wide,
cut from 10 cents to cents yard.
piece brown all linen, II IL inches
wide, cut from II cents to cents yard.
piece brown all linen, 10 inches wide,
cut from II cents to 9 cents yard.
piece brown all linen, 10 inches wide,
cut from Is cents TO 0 IL cents.
piece brown all linen, 22 inches wide,
cut from - cents to IL cents.
piece crash was cents, now 3 "a
cents.
have few pieces more of that bleached
damask, S5.cent value for 40 cents, o.
cent for 80 cents, S1.25 for "a cents and a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
brigham win AIIow.d.

Judge McKim of the Suffolk probate
court allowed the will of Robert Brock
Brigham in Boston yesterday, declaring
that the former wife, Frances G. Brigham,
had no right to oppose the probation of
the will, as the testator had been granted
a divorce from her. Evidence as to the
decree of divorce was introduced by the
counsel for the will.
Charles A. Snow, the Boston attorney
for Mrs. Brigham, announced that the will
would be contested by Mrs. Brigham
through an appeal to be taken TO the
supreme court. He also stated that the
validity of the divorce granted to the late
Mr.. Brigham will be questioned in the
upper court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

few dozen Of the all linen napkins. Lsros
size, 22inch, for 81 II per dozen, and
think have the best value in a napkin for
s175 per dozen ever showed up i'm Bel.
lows Falls. They are worth $3.50 Der
dozen.
Again must call your attention 10 our
50-cent and 81 corsets, hosiery, ribbons
night robes, underwear, fancy silks, wrap.
pers, petticoats, dress skirts, dress lining.
percales and ginghams. Those SIN
dressing sacks for 81. 80 TO close, are a bar.
gain. Have little more Of that 5s.incb
fast color red damask for % cents a ward
Table oil-cloth, 25 cents a yard. Now d
your time to buy crash and table damask.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
WRsTMINsrRR WEST

Mrs. Laura Moore of Keene is at Mrs.
Loren Goodelps for short time.
The Grange held day meeting Thurs
day at F. G. Campbelrs with a large num-
Der in attendance and an intereresting pro-
gram of exercises.
Miss Frances Goodell went to Windham
with l.. B. Chapman on Tuesday, and
Will return next week when he comes
to give the next singing school.
A dozen or more of the young people of
Westminster came over to the singing
school Monday evening. There was good
crowd in attendance and things were made
pretty lively.
Mrs. A. P. Ranney has gone to St.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
The Polite Waiter.

A young man about town went into a
cafe the other day and, instead of order
ing everything on the menu, as the wait
er seemed to expect, called simply for a
glass of buttermilk.
"A what?" asked the waiter, unable to
believe his ears.
"a glass of buttermilk, said"
The walters glance of amazement
slowly developed into one Of scorn and
disgust, and he bawled out:
"Buttermilk for one! Make II strong.
The mans weak!"-Memphis Scimitar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

General Fitzhugh Lee recently told this
story about his name. 1t was after he had
gone to Cuba, and the manipulators of the
telephone were not very familiar with his
name and reputation:
"What name is that?" asked one opera
tor.
Lee Fitzhugh Lee" was the response.
"Spell it, please"
"F-i-t-z-h.u-g-h L-e-e."
THANK you. Plague take these China