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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-03
PORT BYRON NEWS POINTS

Death OF u. l.. Fubert-To Wnshtp Sunday
School Conveo ton to BE Held.
Port Byron, Oct. 3.-Dr. Huffman,
of Dayton, Ohio, spent day with Mr..
and Mrs. d. S. Metzgar.
George Temple, son of Jessie TEN
pie, came to visit friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walker have
gone to Benton county, Iowa, to visit
Il brother.
Miss Dora Wainwright. of Fulton,
is visiting her father, John Vain
wright.
Miss Clara Flemming, of Colorado
Springs, is visiting Capt. and Mrs.
George Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ashdown, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Saddoris, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ashdown attended the
state fair.
Hugh Mccall and granddaughter
went to Audubon county. Iowa. to
visit Mr.. McCali's two sons, George
and Mac.
Frank Biehlmeier has returned to
his studies at Ann Arbor, Mich.
Steward j. G. Swank, of the county
intlrmary, and James Snyder. of Coal
l.
L. 5. Pearsall has gone on a visit
to Billings, Mont, where he will visit
Howard Segur and other relatives.
MIR. Pearsall will also visit in Denver.
Henry Torpin, of Oakdale, Neb.,
arrived IN Port Byron last Thursday
for the purpose of making an ex-
tended visit with relatives.
William Hollister, of Decator coun-
ty, Kas., arrived in town last Thurs
day for visit of several weeks with
his brothers and other relatives.
j. l.. Hilbert, an old resident. who
has been afflicted with rheumatism
and other ailments for a long time,
died last Sunday and was inferred
Tuesday in Port Byron cemetery.
The funeral sermon was preached at
the Methodist church by Rev. j. G.
Craine. Henry Toner, Duane Mich
olson, Thomas Newton, John Nc
Cauley, j. w. Maxwell and a. Adams
acted as pallbearers. Joseph Levi
Hilbert was born in Jera. Germany,
May 9, 1882. He came with his
parents TO Pennsylvania when child.
and in 1852 came to Port Byron. III.
He was married to Alvina Jewett
April 80. 1859. Nine children were
born to them, four of whom died in
infancy. Those who survive are Mrs.
Z. b Sidlinger. Mrs. Joseph Neon
nell, William, Lee and Ralph, with
the widow. He was aged 6S years,
months and 81 days.
There will be a tri-township Sun
day school convention held at
the Presbyterian church at Coe,
Sunday. Oct. Z. with the following
program: Afternoon sessiou-Devo-
tional, led by Mrs. S. L. Woodburn;
The Sunday School and the Family"
Frank McMeekin discussion. Prob
lens of the Country Sunday Schools"
c. c. Opdycke; discussion. led by T.
J. Wood; The Pastoral Work of the
Teacher" Rev. c. c. Adams; report
of nominating committee. Evening
session-SoDg service led by Miss
Clara Hunter scriptural reading and
prayer; address, Rev. Miller.
The following sales and transfers of
lots and residences have been made
the last few days: Stephen Price to
Isabella Cramer. consideration, 5000;
W. II. Day to Mary Wreath, consider
alton, 1910; William Garrett heirs to
Stephen Price, consideration. $3.50;
Henry Brandt TO ID. A Maiarkey. con-
$3.50; II. c. Miller to Art
Avery. consideration, $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-03

Don't be deceived or hum bugged by
people who claim the discovery of
some hitherto unknown herb or root
in swamps, or on some mountain or
prairie, for the cure of kidney or
bladder troubles. Any doctor or
druggist will tell you that such claims
are fraudulent. Foley's Kidney Cure
simply contains remedies that are
recognized by the most skillful physi-
clans as the best for these complaints,
so don't be credulous or foolish. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-03

Beginning today and lasting till the
18th, the Rock Island & Peoria road
will sell excursion tickets for fare
and third to Peoria and return on
account of the corn carnival at that
place. Tickets are good for return
to Oct. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-03

union at her home in Milan the 9th.
Among those present were Rev. and
Mrs. Noryil d. Hanes, of McDonall,
ILL.,. Mrs. c. CLANCY and children, of
Rock Island, and Mrs. Hanes, of Bow
ling, and Mrs. c. Heber, of Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-03
BOWLING BREEZEs.
SCOTS EMULSION

SCOTS EMULSION
of cod-liver oil is the means of
life and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re-
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When you lose flesh, it
brings the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
1t is the thin edge of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use of food,
when you hate it, and can't di-
gest it,
SCOTS emulsion of cod
liver oil is the food that makes
you forget your stomach.
Wen send you little to try, if you like.
SCOTT BOVINE, 4oo Pearl street, New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-03
u Heals the Lunrs

When suffering from a racking
cough. take dose of Foley's Honey
and Tar. The soreness will be re-
lieVed and a warm, grateful feeling
and healing of the parts affected viii
be experienced. For sale by al drug
gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-03
Bismarok,s IRON Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and tre-
mendous energy are not found where
stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels
are out of order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring.
use DR.. Kings New Life PILLS. Only
% cents, at Hartz & UIlemeyer's drug
store
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
HE won THE CASE.
story of Lincofa's Wonderful Mem
tai and Physical Ability.

Professor Stevens was once work
Ing up mining case for the govern
ment In a western state where Mr..
Lincoln was practicing law. Mr.. Lin
coin at the time was comparatively I'M
known in law and politics. When the
professor engaged his room In the
crowded country hotel, he found that
Mr.. Lincoln was to occupy one bed
In the room, as there was no other
place where he could be accommodate
ed. After arranging his books the pro
fessor settled down In an easy chair TO
prepare his brief.
Mr.. Lincoln soon came In and made
himself known. He said he also had
to spend the evening making up an
argument upon a mining case, and he
knew less about mines than about any
thing else. In an hour the professor
finished his work and retired, but be-
fore he did SO he granted his room
mate the privilege of using all his
books. maps and papers upon mines
and mining. Then he went to sleep,
and when he awoke at 7 the next
morning he found Mr.. Lincoln just
where he had left him porting over
his books end papers. The lamp was
still burning. although 1t was day
light.
As Professor Stevens case did not
come up the next day he attended the
court to hear Mr.. Lincoln present his
arguments. He reached the scene In
time for the opening speech by his
roommate, and he staid all through
the. session.
Although Mr.. Lincoln spoke for over
an hour on the technicalities Of mines
and mining. he did not make single
mistake He cross examined some
half dozen surveyors and engineers and
In every case puzzled and embarrassed
them with his knowledge of the sub
ject. OF course he won the case. But
Professor Stevens said that everybody
in the court believed he had been grad
uated In mining engineering and had
devoted years to the study of the sci
ence.-Saturday Evening Post
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
Marrying For Money.

A decrepit old negress, with de-
formed back and n few discolored
fangs In the place Of teeth, called one
day upon a gentleman who had been
her employer and announced, ''Mistah,
Ise gwine ter git merried."
Get married. auntiew exclaimed the
man. "Why. I'm surprised! Isn't the
change a little suddenT
Yes, tol'able sudden. but bettah late
than nebber."
''Oh, WE'LL" answered the friend po-
iitely, "a lady is never too old to mar
~. l suppose-if she falls In lover
But Ize not fallen in lubr'
"Going to marry for money!" sar-
eastlcally.
"Yes, sab, dat am de solemn troof.
It's money. Ise gagged ter Billy
Jones'"
why, Billy's only 2o. and you must
be 45."
"Yes, sab. OATS so, but Pze now pay
In Billy fifty dollahs yeah for rent,
an Ize gwine ter marry him ter save
dat ermount. Constitution.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13

In 1870 the contractors firm Of Com
stock & White was doing business at
Fort Wallace. In the course of quar-
rel Comstock killed White. White
had a brother in New York, lawyer.
who came out to visit the law upon
his brothers slayer. Comstock was
arrested and brought before Judge
Joyce at Hays City. The prisoner
walked into the courtroom Judge
Joyce's saloon) with two big six shoot
ers belted to his hips.
"Misther Comstock, ye are charged
with willful murther. Are We guilty
or not guilty?" asked the judge.
"Guiltyr' was the laconic response.
This was entirely beyond Judge
Joyce's calculations. He had no prece-
dent for such a case and no power or
inclination to visit out penalty, and
SO, with great indignation, he shouted;
Eye are a fool for tellin it! Did any
wan see ye do itr'
NO." was the prisoners response.
"Thin Oh discharge ye fer want OF
ividence," declared his honor, and
thereupon all the boys moved up to
the bar and took "sunthin" with Mr..
Comstock.
But imagine the feelings of Mr..
White OF New York. who had come to
avenge his brothers slaying!-Kansas
City Journal.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
MADE A LIVING ny MARRYING
Young Couple Worked the Continuous
Performance at Country Fairs.

youuu Couple Worked the Continuous
Performance at Country Fairs'
81 am afraid that this is very WICK
cd world" said a well-known minister
of the gospel, with smile. MY con
oreeation was kind enough to offer me
n vacation last fall and | seized upon
the opportunity to visit the little towns
In the State where | was formerly TO-
Gated and renew old acquaintance. Al
one of the towns that | visited coun-
try fair was being held and l received
an invitation to visit the grounds ano
perform "a wedding that had been pun
forward as one of the leading attrac'
lions of the week The business men
of the town had contributed Literally
toward wedding presents which were
10 90 to the first couple who would
come forward and agree to be married
on the grounds. A couple having vol
unteered, | was asked to perform the
ceremony. l accepted the invitation
and married them In the midst OF q
cheering crowd
"A week later | was In another small
town, and 1t so happened that a fall
was In progress there, too, and a wed
ding was the star attraction. | CHANGED
to visit the grounds during the day
and the minister who had been en-
gagged to perform the ceremony failing
to appear | was called upon to act In
his place.
when faced the couple was thun
derstruck to find that they were the
same people that | had married week
before. was so surprised that mar
ried them again without having time
! to think whether | was doing right oil
wrong.
After the ceremony the groom go
me to one side and asked me as favol
not to give him away, using his Ian
guage. He said they made bushes:
of going around country fairs getting
married, and a word from me would
spoil 1t all. He said further that they
were going up In balloon to be mar
ried the following week, and he would
get me the job If | wanted it. But
had to decline as politely as could.
really think he was disappointed wher
refused. "-Detroit Free Press.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13

NINE. DURAND. cupied by m attic r
which would interest men as we'll as
women, such as home and foreign pol
tics, literature and the drama, finance
and sport-although sport is treated
mainly from woman's standpoint On
the other hand, the heading The
Home" is so unfamiliar in a French
newspaper as to give 1t very distinct
we meaning. La Fronde shows a
strong interest In the welfare Of work
ng women-among whom it circulates
.argely-and has organized a special
department. for the benefit of the re-
male unemployed"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
THE CITY OF HONGKONG.
IL IN One of the Most Unhealthy
spots ON the Globe.

In spite OF all the precautions that
have been taken. the perfect sanitation
of the city. the fine natural drainage.
the cleanliness OF the streets. Hong
kong is one OF the most unhealthful
spots on the globe With its tropical
heat the lofty peaks that half encircle
1t catch the clouds that the rapid
evaporation create, and they are
squeezed like a sponge. the floods Of
rain pouring down In streaming tor
rents.
The houses lack light. although they
are built as well as they could be. with
perforated ceilings. through which the
air circulates. admitted from openings
pierced by the outer walls. The floors
are brilliantly waxed, carpets. owing
to the great dampness. being dispens-
ed with. The great difficulty is 10 ST.
cure light and proper ventilation. The
streets are very narrow. and the tower
Ing walls OF buildings opposite OBJ
struct the light In front. while at the
rear the courts of terraces crowded
with foliage cast heavy shade from
that direction. In the gardens. while
plants flourish luxuriantly. there Is no
grass. but the ground is green with
moss. just as II grows in damp. shady
places in cooler climates. The heat
and the great humidity are destructive
to health. and II Is doubtful II there is
a single normal liver In the whole of
Hongkong.
English women who come out with
compilations OF Greenland roses grow
thin and sallow. The Hongkong COM
plexion Is startling grayish green,
and the old resident has with this pal
| lor dark blush circles under the eyes.
The least exertion includes exhaust
ing perspiraiion. aud people become
gaunt and thin.-Boston Transcript.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
THE DANGEROUS ARGUMENT.

q 81 NYONE who has the privilege OF
/1\ visiting In many houses, at sucii
90 times as the families are OF dress
parade and have on their everyday
manners as well as their everyday
clothes. must have been impressed
with the fact that the most dangerous
foe that threatens the peace OF any
home Is the argument. BY the side oil
that insidious and deadly enemy, the
things that we have been accustomed
to consider as the greatest menace 10
domestic peace and concord become
as innocuous and harmless as an eN-
ploded bomb. Like the poor. we have
the argument always with us. In the
homes where it is permitted to flourish
one can always be furnished at mo-
ment's notice. Like an orchid, 1t feeds
on air. and requires nothing TO support
IL. Let one member of family make
an assertion, and it Is equivalent TO
throwing down the gage OF battle
Someone is sure TO take it up, and
free for-all war of words ensues. There
is nothing upon which they will not ar
que. Politics, religion, books, the
drama. are of course always fruitful
themes. but the list can be indefinitely
extended to take In everything under
the sun.
The right of free speech in the ram
lily. like the right OF free speech In the
government, Is one OF the things that
are admirable in theory, but of doubtful
virtue In practice. OF course We can
always defend ourselves by saying that
our argument is an intelligent Inter
change OF views, but the truth Is that
there isn't one time In hundred that
an argument, no matter how sanely be-
gun. or how temperate II was at the
start that doesn't end In loss OF temper.
and more or less bitter personalities.
None are so stupid as those who do not
think lust exactly as we do, and we are
apt to clinch our arguments by some
reference to the mental status of our
opponent, that we are sorry to remem-
Der half an hour later.
The most surprising thing about our
| cilnSluB 10 luio pioiihS hioeiSA Va SsA-A
Is that nobody ever accomplished any
thing by it, or carried a point. "A man
convinced against his will Is Of the
same opinion STILL" says the old adage.
Likewise woman. Only more so. Let
her have TO martial all her resources
TO combat you In an argument, and you
change what was before merely an Inn
preston into conviction she is ready
to defend with her life. The effect OF
this on home life is nothing less than
disastrous. 1t makes the hearthstone
the scene Of perpetual wrangles, the
dining table a bloody battle-ground,
where every question is fought out to
a finish, and the nursery place where
the children quarrel and fight over their
games like little sayages.
1t Is not too much to say that fam
lily Jars and disagreements would be
almost impossible II the argument
could be eliminated from daily life. The
woman who can barricade her house
against an argument. has fortified II
against foes from within and without
New Orleans Picayune.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13


You will remember the perplexlties
In which we were formerly involved In
the selection of cycling costume. This
one question prevented many girls
from cycling with their brothers or
young women with their husbands. To-
day one wonders how so simple thing
can have caused any embarrassment.
There is now only one way to dress
while cycling-that Is TO wear the
tailor-made costume habitually worn
by Engllshwomen on all sporting occa-
sions-skirt down TO the ankles and
blouse chemisette over which Is a Jack
ct matching the skirt, says the New
York Telegram. Many fantastic cos
tunes have been invented skirts with
pleats, corsages with yoke of embroi-
dered leather. These are the mistakes
of dressmakers, who consider them
selves constantly bound to invent new
shapes to please their customers.
In making buttonholes II Is a great
help IL tiny strip Of stiff white paper
Is cut just the least bit smaller than
the buttonhole and placed through the
hole. SO that the sewer has but one at
a time to deal with. II the material be
dark 1t is decided help in more clear
ly defining the edge and thus saving
eyesight. as well as preventing any
catching Of the threads on the other
side of the opening.
A useful dressmaking hint relates to
the fastening of the various vests and
fancy fronts so much worn. Often these
hook over in almost inaccessible places.
and upon an eye or ring that Is difficult
TO find. Dressmakers now, wherever II
Is possible, sew the length of the waist
across the shoulder or down the under
arm seam, single strand of fine silk
cord. Wherever the hooks strike this
cord 1t finds fastening, welcome
change from the elusive eyes and rings.
A piece of inch-wide white satin rjb-
bon sewed inside the neckband of n
bodice protects the throat from the do.
facing mark that Is a common result
from the wear of the prevailing high
dresses collars. 1t Is not intended thar
the ribbon shall show from the outside
In some Of the daintlest foulard and
India silk gowns have reappeared the
sprigged hand embroidered and tam.
bour undersleeves: anyone fortunate
enough to have these sleeves on hand
will now find chance to use thor,
again.
In the shops are sold any number OF
lace or embroidered undersleeves thar
may be put with almost any gown. and
which are to be used in silk as well NJ
In muslin bodices.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
Linguistic Oddities,

~ came across a colored man who
spoke with German accent the 9TH
er day" said a prominent stockbroker.
II dropped into a restaurant not far
from the city hall for lunch, and the
waiter who took my order, although
Enthusiastically n colored man, spoke as
though he had just come from some
Pennsylvania Dutch settlement up the
state. The thing was so pronounced
that l spoke to the proprietor about 1t
and found that my suspicious were
correct. The man was a full blooded
negro, but he had been born and rails
ed In a small town near Reading and
had always associated with the whites
who spoke Pennsylvania Dutch. Queer,
isn't it,"
'Oh, l don't know said one of the
party whose business takes him
through the west. "A short time ago
| came across German who spoke
English with a decided Irish brogue.
He was an educated young fellow, a
graduate of a German university. and
he was very anxious TO learn English.
there to lumber camp up in Wiscon-
sin. Here. he thought, would be an
excellent chance TO learn the language.
But all the men In the camp were
Irishmen. OF course the young Ger
man didn't know that, and he fell
readily into their mode of speech. AT
the end of a year he returned to Chi
cago, very proud of having mastered
our tongue. and was greatly surpris-
ed TO discover that he had brogue.
That was several years ago. but he has
never lost 1t. 1t clings to him as close
iy as though he had been born In Coun-
" Antrim" -Philadelphia Record.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
RECENT INVENTIONS

Two Westerners have designed par
eel rest and seat annex for bicycles
having auxiliary forks extending YER
tlcally from each axle, with broad
seats secured to the top bar of the
frame, to extend horizontally and meet
the upright supports.
A New-Yorker has designed a new
secret ballot, which is intended to be-
sealed by the voter before he leaves the
booth, the ticket being shaped like an
envelope with the blanks inside, one
flap being perforated and detached at
ter the voter has written his name
thereon.
Photographers can find use for new
device for taking babies pictures com.
tached to the back, the latter being
provided with an opening near the cen
ter through which persons in the rear
can put their hands and hold the baby
on the sofa.
To provide cool filtered water for
drinking purposes a new refrigerator
attachment is shaped like sprinkling
pot, with a filtering medium In the
spout, which Is placed under the Ice
chamber outlet. allowing the water to
filter into the pail and be drawn
through spigot for use.
To easily adjust new sleeves at any
desired height a new attachment con-
sists Of cord or tape looped through
two eyelets In the sleeve, with a clamp
ing hook on one end to bind the oppo-
site, and as 1t Is drawn through, the
loose end being pulled until the sleeve
is taken up to the proper height.
Lamps can be lighted without remov-
ing the chimney when the latter Is pro-
yided with a Southern mans device, a
hole being cut In the bottom of the
chimney for the insertion of a short
tube Hanged at one end and provided
with spring gate through which the
match is pushed to touch the wick.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13

Here is the latest anecdote concerning
the Prince of Wales. A young lady
was presented to him al a social func.
ton. Not knowing how long she should
talk to him, she naively requested him
to tell her when she should leave him
"On the contrary" said the Prince, 81,
Is for you to tell me when you are
bored" Later his royal highness asked
where the young lady was born. "Ai
Glasgow. l have lived there all nv
life" How many years did you say
you lived there?" inquired the Prince,
Il am bored, sir" said the lady quietly,
Golfers Weekly.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
Linaeed Oil for Corns.

Have you ever tried linseed oil for
,orns7 1t is excellent. Soak piece
of cotton wool In the oil. lay 1t on the
sorn, cover with a piece Of oiled silk,
which must be tied on so that the oil
may not escape, and leave till morning.
A few nights OF this treatment softens
the corn SO much that 1t can easily be
removed.
A solution of boracic acid applied In
the same way as the linseed oil to corns
relieves them. because II reduces the In
aammation. To make the solution.
pour one pint of boiling water on one
ounce of boracic acid, and stir till dis
solved. Bottle. and when cool 1t is
ready for use.-New York Telegram.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1900-06-13
stuck.

"And you are stuck on your last hus-
band:" we faltered. wishing to seem
very sympathetic.
The beautiful woman burst into
tears.
Il never was so badly stuck on a
husband in all my life!" she sobbed.
Il supposed he was worth a million.
and he isn't worth anything
In our material age. the word stuck
has lost much OF its tenderly sentimen-
tai significance. and is mostly used, as
here. In its technical commercial sense.
Detroit Journal