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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
LADIES FORM LODGE,
Hive of Order of Maccabees Or.
gained in Rock
island.
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR CHOSEN
DR.. J. s. Myers Reelected Medi'
cal Examiner of Court
of Honor.

A hive of the Maccsbee-. ladies
auxiliary to the order of Knights of
Maccabees. was organized at Krell 6
Math hail last night with % charter
members. The officers:
Lady Commander Miss Glars
Hampton.
Past Commander Mrs. A. j.
Riess.
Commander-Mrs. William Cars
Record Keeper-Miss Helen REIN.
Finance Keeper-Dr. Hada Burk-
hart.
Chaplain-Mrs. c. n. Williams.
Sergeant-Mrs. Charles Harris.
Master-at-Arms-M Rose NJ. Gar
ret.
Louise Hinrichs, of Chicago. the
deputy state commander, was present
and assisted in instituting the hive.
Refreshments were served and several
hours devoted to sociability.
DIR. j. r. Myers Reelected.
The supreme court of the Court of
Honor. in session at Peoria, last night
elected officers as follows:
Supreme Chancellor-A. l.. Here
ford
Supreme Vice Chancellor-G. H.
Marvin.
Supreme Recorder-W. E. Robin
son.
Supreme Treasurer-B F. Work
man.
Board of Supreme Directors j. K.
Black, F r. Hanlon. +. f. Dooling,
G. b. Metcalf, II. II. Smith, L. r.
DUNCAN. Taylor Frier.
Medical Directors-Drs. j. F. N.Y.
ers Crock Island), j. f. White, F. S.
Turber, M. j. Compton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
WELLS DEAD,
Believed to Have Been Rock Isl.
and County's Oldest
Settler.
PASSES AWAY AT HAMPTON HOME.
Mother of Thirteen Children,
Seven of Whom Sur
ViVe Her.

Hampton, May 23.-Eunice Wells
Mrs. Henry Fitch. at O'Clock this
m Forming from the effects of old
age. She was able to be up
and around and took short
walk out in the yard yesterday. She
complained of not feeling very we'll.
but nothing serious was anticipated,
but in a few hours the life which had
run so many years was suddenly and
peacefully brought to a close. The
deceased's maiden name was Eunice
McMurphy. and on her mothers side
was a descendant of Ethan Allen. She
was born in Window county. VT,
April %. 1909; came to Pike county.
ILL.,, when she was IA years of age and
in 1882 came to Rock Island county,
where she had made her home since.
She was probably the oldest settler in
Rock Island county. There was not
a frame house to be seen in this town
ship and but a few in the county
when Mrs. Wells located here. Luz
cius Wells, to whom she was married
Jan. 20. 1925, taught the first school
in this township in 1888.
Surviving Children
Their union was blessed with Is
children, seven of whom are now liv-
ing: George R. Wells. of Davenport;
Nancy Bailey and Mary Fitch, of
Ham pton; Albert Wells, of Omaha,
Neb.; Emily McGregor. of Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa; Lucius Wells. of Council
Bluffs. Iowa. and Henry Wells. of
Hamlin, Iowa Lucius Wells, de-
ceased's husband, died Dec. 16. 1875.
The date of the funeral will be de-
cided on as soon as the relatives who
are residing at distance can be heard
from
Another busy life has closed. The
ranks of the old settlers are growing
thinner and thinner and in few
years all those who constituted the
early pioneers in this township will
have passed away. Grandma Wells"
at the age of 81 years, died loved and
respected by the entire community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Tortured q witness.

Intense suffering was endured by
witness L. l.. Martin, of Dixie, KY,
before he gave this evidence: ~
coughed every night till my throat
was nearly raw; then tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery which gave instant re-
lief. l have used it in my family for
four yeals and recommend it as the
greatest remedy for coughs. colds and
all throat, chest and lung troubles. 1t
will stop the worst cough, and not
only prevents but absolutely cures
consumption. Price so cents and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bot
ties free at Haraz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Held for Grand Larceny.

Art Giles, who has been employed
off and on by Boder Wood, of Moline,
for several years. was arrested on the
charge of stealing $48.47 from the
Office of Mr.. Wood a week ago last
Monday. Miss Fannie Phillips, Mr..
Woods bookkeeper, fearing for her
safety and frightened at the storm
which passed over the city that day,
had left the Office for about Is min
utes, locking the front door as she
went out. Giles was familiar with the
place and easily effected an entrance
through a side door and looted the
TILL Giles was held to the grand jury
for grand larceny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
WOMAN REFUSED DIVORCE
| George Anderson Says Relatives Urged
Wife to Sue Him.

George Anderson Says Relatives Urged
Wife to Sue Him.
In the circuit court yesterday dur
ing the hearing of the divorce pro-
ceedings of Hulda Anderson. of Mo-
line, against George Anderson oc-
Cured sensational episode. The
defendant arose in the court room and
excitedly recited the history of the
case, claiming that his wife was
prompted to bring the action by rela-
tives. Judge Gest refused to grant
the divorce.
A divorce was granted to Erinda
Patterson, of this city, who charged
her husband, John Patterson, with
desertion. She was also given custo-
dy of her child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. II. j. Horne is visiting in PEG.
ria.
j. T. Lieberknecht, of Geneseo. wa:
in the city today.
Mrs. G. w. Lydia is visiting for 8
few days at Orion.
Mrs. F. E. Lamphere is visiting in
Des Moines and Marshalltown.
II. T. Fish and son, of Mediapolis,
Iowa, were at the Harper Yesterday.
Mrs. A. w. Bowen and Miss Edna
Smith are spending the day in Port
Byron.
H. E. jerks and wife, of Fenton,
are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. G. C.
jerks on Twelfth street.
Miss Margaret McKibben returned
last night from Evanston. She leaves
tomorrow for Anamosa. Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Hansen, who
have been in the city visiting since
Saturday. went home to Sterling to-
day.
Col. w. w. Rider, assistant state
Telephone company, was in the city
today.
Miss Ella Bailey, of Coal Valley.
who has been visiting her friend,
Miss Gotta Bartholomew, returned
home today.
Mrs. Frank Eckard and daughter
have gone to join Mr.. Eckard at
Seattle. Wash, where they will make
their future home.
Miss Grace Hall entertained her
classmates. the 1900 seniors, of Au-
gustana college, last night at her home
on Twentieth street.
Mrs. j. J. Ingram and son Bernard
have returned from the west, where
they have been for the benefit of Bern
ards health, whichis much improved.
NJ. j. Stouble and daughter, Miss
Jennie. who have been guests at the
residence of Messrs. S. S. and T. b
Davis, left today via the R. 1. & p.
for their home at Augusta, KY.
Ex-Mayor B. F. Knox arrived home
last night from Hillsboro, n. M, &C
companied by his son George, who has
been in the south for the benefit of his
health. George is considerably i'm
proved in health.
Broadway Presbyterian church last
night concluded the celebration of its
25th anniversary with supper,
which was served in the Sunday
school room by the Ladies' Aid Socie-
ty. Plates were laid for $50. Toasts
were responded to as follows: "Our
Church Mem bers," S. j. Keator; "Our
Sister Churches" Rev. Ira w. Allen,
Jr., of Central Presbyterian church,
and Rev. D. L. McNary, of United
church; The Young
People" H. n. Hansen, Sterling;
The Ladies'" w. B. Mcintyre; The
Pastors Wife" S. d. Cleland. A list
of go names. those who have died in
communion of the church, was read,
after which the congregation sang
Sweet Bye and Bye" and the ami
versary hymn. composed by Rev. w.
S. Marquis. The benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. J. r. Miller, of Phil
adelphia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
.ADJOURNS FOR SUMNER.
Press Club Meeting at the Harper-Smok-
er at the Rock Island Club

Press Club Meeting at the Harper-Smok-
er at the Rock Island Club.
After a pleasant and profitable ses-
sion last night at the Harper house
the Tri-City Press club, in accordance
with custom, closed its books for the
summer season. adjourning to meet
the third Tuesday in September at
Black Hawk Watch Tower, the his
toric spot on which the organization
was formed two years ago. When
President J. f. Calkins called last
nights gathering to order, there were
present about thirty of the members
of the club. Two additional newspaper
work ers were enrolled, l.. P. McClar-
rem, of the Davenport Republican, and
j. H. Harrison, of the Davenport
Times, both of whom were elected by
reclamation. The president was
authorized to call upon the club for
appropriate action in the event of the
definite acceptance of the invi-
tended Admiral Dewey to visit this
community. Conrad Friedrichsen, of
Davenport, was voted $25 for the
copyright of The Tri-City Press Gu b
March," of which he is the composer,
aud which may be published at some
future date.
The Rock Island fraternity per-
formed the part of host, and inciden-
tai to a nice luncheon, the entertain
ment committee offered a unique
musical program, which was as fol-
lows: Semper Fidelis, Sousa's band;
song. My Creole Sue," j. K. Bran
denburg; short talk, Bicycle Exper-
fences. " W. +. Eastman; musical Sc
lection. Stewartville orchestra, COM
posed of Messrs. Jordan, Foster, Shall
lenberger. Jones. Sundeen, Kennedy
and Ammermann, I. l. Stanley,
leader; vocal selection, "She Knew a
Lobster When She Saw One" H. f.
Downer; The Huskin' Bee," b. F.
Tillinghast, prompter; Uncle Josh's
Invitation S. w. Searle; ''She Was
Happy Till She Met You" j. NJ. Colli-
gan; trio from "Pinafore, Walter
johnson as Sir Joseph; song. The
Moth and the Flame. " Ed Collins.
AS the program was prepared without
consultation with those who were
down for turns, a." Messrs. Tillinghast
anu COLLINS Ialleu TO udIeTldllLc at
the meeting. so Aid. A. G.. Anderson
consented to prompt The Huskin'
Bee, 4" and J. E. Hardman took the re-
sponsibility for the rendition of The
Moth and the Flame" Those of the
members who were slated as enter
tanners were surprised when the pro-
grams were passed and were getting
themselves in readiness to defend
themselves when 8 door opening into
the room in which the session was in
progress was swung. and the mouth
of a huge graPhophone placed in
the opening with Lieut. Sam
Bowlby at the helm. The num-
bers were given as per program
and were immensely enjoyed, so
much so that the audience was not
satisfied when the final selection had
been concluded, and kept on calling
for extras until the lieutenaut's sup
ply of extra records was exhausted
The club returned a vote of thanks to
Prof. D. Roy Bowlby. who furnished
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
COAL DEALERS COMBINE

TrI-City Merchants to Agree on a Uni
form Price.
Coal dealers of Rock Island and Mo
line held a conference at the Harper
house last night for the purpose of es-
tablishing a uniform price for hard
coal. E. G. Frazer. of this city. was
chairman, and Rufus Walker, Jr.. of
Moline, secretary. Definite action was
postponed till next Monday night, to
which date the meeting was adj
iourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
LOCATION OF WAREHOUSE
Site for Leyee Steamboat Building IL Sc


lected.
Mayor McConochie and the city
council license and markets commit
tee. composed of Aids. Andrews, Sny-
der and Moeller, yesterday afternoon
selected the site on the levee for the
steamboat warehouse that Capt. John
Streckfus proposes building there.
The building is to be located on the
west line of Nineteenth street. within
40 feet north of the center of the north
railroad track. Plans for the structure
are being drawn by Architect Bor-
golte. Its dimensions are to be
60x100 feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
MOLINE YARD PURCHASE,
Said IL Will Not Involve Disturbance of
Rock Islands Local Facilities.

While there does not appear to be
any doubt that the Rock Island rail-
road will build a roundhouse on it's
recently purchased switching yards at
ances are said to have come to this
city that nothing is plated by
the company that will involve the dis
turbing of facilities here, or the re-
moval of any part of the roundhouse.
This information, however, cannot bs
said to be of formal character or
officially made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
.iAtEne TO Stockholders.

The :sSaiar annual meeting of the
S. A. Mayer Manufacturing cC,mpauy
will be held June 1. 1900, az the Office
of the company for the purpose OF
electing officers and sEch other bust
ness as will come before the meeting.
S. A. MAGER, Pres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Twenty-first Street Paving.

Property holders will meet at the
high school at 1880 this evening to
discuss the paving of Twenty-first
street. 1t has been suggested that the
street be boulevarded in the center.
as one means of providing more mod
ern improvement in this line than any
we have now, and probably reducing
the cnsf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
For Over Irfftr yer.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teethine. IL
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Wash Goods.

&c hondsome dimities in new
est of designs and colors. per
yard .................. Io!c
f23c dainty domestic dimities
60 at per yard. ...... 80. roc
zoe navy and black sateen with
white foulard sick figures and
stripes go at per yard. 49,. I2!c
36-inch fine sheer lawns in
beautiful designs go at per
yard ............... -. I24C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23

Pneumonia follows Ia grippe, but
never follows the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar. the great throat and lung
remedy. At all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
ladies' Knit Underwear.

White Richelieu ribbed vests, lace
trimmed, 12c ones, but we have
40 doz. too many, sc out
they go at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SC
White and Ecru vests. Swiss and
Richelieu ribbed, 15c ones, l case
too many of these. so they
go at. ................. IOC
90 doZ. toe many, fine thread vests
pretty lace and silk tape trimmed
always 25c, but to unload
them quick. we say. ........ ISC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
CroCkery.

Five styles $15 dinner sets. 100
pieces, unloading sale price $40
- styles and sizes art glass
flower vases, up to 10 inches
high, worth up to 25c, choice
while they last for. ... 7C
At 2:S0 each day, real china cream
pitchers, decorated in colors and
stippled gold, the right size. worth
25c, enc to a customer for
each. ............... SC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-23
Linens, Towels, Etc.

Heavy bleached table damask,
60 inches wide, strictly all
linen. ..,.......... 49,. 37tc
Napkin bargains in half dozens.
some of them slightly soiled.
60 for the full half dozen at
CSC, soc, 75c, CSC, Csc, 1870 .3Sc
Soiled and odd lots of towels,
worth up to soc, pick them
out on the bargain table at 23c
Special lot of soiled and mussed
Cltowels at................. &C
so pieces all-linen bleached
crash, for, yard. ... sc
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-11-01
WHEN THE CIRCUIT RIDER CAME

In the ~backwoods of Ohio. in the days of
long ago,
When religion was religion, not a dressy
fashion show,
When the spirit of the Master fell as
flames of living fire,
the people did the singing, not a
trained artistic choir,
There was scarcely seen a ripple in ltfe's
gently flowing tide,
No events to draw the people from their
daily toll aside,
Naught to set the pious spirit of the pion-
GERS af1ame
Save upon the rare occasions when the
circuit rider came.
He was usually mounted on he s%orriest
of nags,
All his outfit for the journey packed in
leather saddle bags,
And he'd travel with the Bible or the
hymn book in his hand
Reading sacred word or singing of the
happy Promised Land,
How the toiiing wives would glory in the
dinners they would spread,
And how many a hapless chicken or a
turkey lost its head
BY the cleaning chopper welded by the
hand of sturdy dame,
For it wasn't very often that the circuit
rider came.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-11-01

All the settlement around us would he
ringing with the news
That there'd be a meetin' Sunday, and
we'd taller" up our shoes,
And we'd brush our homespun dress suits,
pride of every country youth.
And we'd grease our hair with marrow till
it shone like golden truth.
And the frocks of linsey-woolsey would
be donned by all the girls,
And with heated old fire pokers they
would make their corkscrew curls;
They were scarcely queens of fashion,
but were lovely just the same.
And they always looked their sweetest
when the circuit rider came.
AS a preacher, holy Mosesl how he'd
swing the living word,
How he'd draw the pious "bretherin' !"
yet closer to the Lord,
And he'd raise the hair of sinners sitting
on the backmost seat
With his fiery, lurid pictures of the ever
lasting heat!
We have sat in grand cathedrals, tri-
umphs of the builders skill,
And in great palatial churches meath the
organs mellow thrill,
But they never reused within us such a
reverential flame
AS would burn in that old schoolhouse
when the circuit rider came.
James Barton Adams in Denver Post.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-11-01

Sir Reginald had never forbidden my
fate in such a manner; he had merely
taken care that l had no chance of
solitary speech with my dear lady. l
knew now that the Lady Eleanor
Blewett, who filled, as best she might,
the place of the dead lady of the a
or to her daughter, Mistress Marget,
favored not my suit, so I sought not
to have speech with her or with my
lady. Old Simeon l had been friends
with ever since, as a child, [ had
played in the gardens with sweet Mis-
tress Marget. l knew he vas my
friend and would help me. 1 knew also
that he might speak with his lady
when might not unmatched and I'M
guarded. To old Simeon / told my
story, and trusted him for his aid.
And there was the chink of gold
between us when we parted, albeit my
lack of gold was the reason why Sir
Reginald had said me nay, upon my
asking for his daughters hand. And
for gold-next to his love for pretty
Mistress Marget-old Simeon would do
more than most of us would do for the
sake Of life.
That evening I happened to be
walking in the lane just as old Simeon
also came out to take the air. And a
note passed between us. Old Simeon
also instructed me as to where I could
find certain implements and tools-a
ladder and a stout stave among them
which l might need later on, per-
chance. And I gave to Simeon the
package of a certain drug, which my
friend, the chirugeon, had given me
Mistress Marget was to see that thi!
drug was dropped into the fiagon o
ale sent up for the Lady Eleanor
supper. Then. later, she was to EeaI
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-11-01
Does Electricity Kill Treese

New Haven Comm Special to Phil
adelphia Inquirer: Indignant citizens
who desire to save the noble elms that
are the pride of New Haven have
threatened to bring suit against b
trolley a companies of the city for
alleged damages to the trees. The as
sertion is made that the trolley wires
charged with electricity are in SOM
streets held in place by connecting
wires fastened to the trees. and that
charges of electric fluid are sent into
the trees. which are thus killed. The
trolley companies have sought to staVe
off damage suits by an offer to test
the scientific correctness Of these as
sertions. Permission has been obtained
from the department of public works
and police supervision assured for the
interesting experiment within the
week of charging the big tree in front
Of City Hall with the full voltage of
the trolley system. If the tree dies
a score of suits will be filed by prop
erty owners, Who have been compelled
to cut down trees. some of them loo
years old, since the trolley ran through
the avenues.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-11-01
o II BANKS.
Three Chicago Concerns Consolidate~
New York Gets New One. V

Three Chicago Concerns ConsoIidate-~
New York Gets New One. "
The directors of the Continental Ma
tional bank of Chicago have voted
unanimously in favor of increasing the
capital stock of 81, 600, 900, making it
$4,000, 900. Three Of Chicago's Oldest
and largest banking institutions are to
be consolidated. The Corn Exchange
National, the American National and
the Northwestern National are to pool
issues and ~reorganize under the char
ter of the Corn Exchange, retaining it's
title. President Ernest A, Hamill, of
the Corn Exchange bank, will be pres
ident of the consolidated corporation.
The new Corn Exchange National bank
will have a capital stock of $4,000, 900,
a surplus Of $1,000, 900 and undivided
profits of $4,000 The Federal Ma
tional bank of New York city is the
proposed title of an institution for
which the application has been approx
ed by Acting Comptroller Kane. The
proposed capital is $500, 900, and the
responsible applicant who has con-
Quoted the correspondence is Joseph T.
hail., LuS lSdl SSIdIS udn dL % mas
sau street. The other four incorpora-
tors required by law are Walter D.
Johnson, broker; Charles A. O'Dono-
hue, merchant; Percy B. O'Sulliyan,
and Jason G. Moore. 1t is announced
that the United States %treasury's third
call for S., 1000, 900 from government de-
positories will be the last. The remain
ing $40, 600, 900 needed for the retire
ment of the $25, 900, 900 old Q per cent
bonds. it is stated. will be made up
from the growing treasury surplus.
The three calls have been prorated
among the banks all Owe the coun-
try having government deposits, and
the eight depositaries in Philadelphia,
after responding to the last call, which
was payable July Is, contributed
something like $3.50, 600 in all.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-11-01

The taste for olive oil, like the taste
for the olive itself, must be cultivated,
and while there are many cooks VINO
make no use whatever of this oil, there
are others who depend largely upon
1t for frying purposes and for the
French salad dressing, for winch
nothing is more acceptable for the
s'green things which go to make up
our summer salads. The oil which
runs spontaneously from the pulp OF
1.-The olives, called virgin oil, is the best
land least colored, and is ready for i'm
mediate use, says the Pittsburg Dis
batch. The oil which is obtained by
tthe press is more or less turbid and
Blightly colored, and has to be stored
lfor some time to deposit it's impure
Mes and become clear. Olive oil diff
fers much in appearance and quality,
according to it's chemical composition.
Some is colorless like water and very
liquid; other qualities are yellowish,
Igreenish to green, and more or less
hhick.
For the nations round the Mediter-
ranean oliye oil has. since prehistoric
times, been the principal culinary fat,
as we'll as fat food; it was burned in
ltheir lamps and Illuminated the
lshrines of their saints, as it does those
Iof the saints of the Russians Of the
present day. 1t may not be amiss to
lstate just here that among the ancient
Greeks, barbarous as was their code
of war, it was considered an u%npardon-
able offense to cut down the olive trees
hn an enemy's country, and the simple
Word deudrotomein, the Teller of trees,
conveyed, in their apprehension, the
idea of the most barbarous forms of
devastation.