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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-16
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Administrator's Notice
Ea,nte OF Emma snvls. deceased

Estate OF Emma SlVlS, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed ad-
ntnistrator OF the estate of Emma Silys. late
Of the county of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased. hereby gives notice that he viii ap.
pear before the county court OF Rock
Isl and county, at the county court room, In tha
the first Monday 10 January next, at which
time all persons having claims against said
est ate are notified and requested 20 attend, for
III e purpose of having the same ad Justed-
An persons Indebted 70 said estate are re-
Dated this 18th day Of November, A. D. 1904.
GEOHCE r ROTH, Administrator.
Jackson & HURST, AttorneYz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-16

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~ iIIlllls&H NJ J. YOUNG,
Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-16
AGAINST HUNTING.

Warned of vigorous Prose.
cutIon.
The undersigned hereby serve not
Ice to the public that all hunting and
on their farms will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law:
II. Nj. GILMORE, Chair man.
A. l.. CRoPPEK, Secretary.
E. Grinith, Milton Bingham,
Atles Tindau M. Scarf.
John Bakely, David Walker
Wilhelm Hoffman, william Y. Mllstead,
Peter Gsrrity, f. Mater,
Tones Broaden, F. s. singman,
William kettig, Robert Champion,
Charles Kyle, James p. McAfee,
Alvin Johnston, NJ w. Curtis,
John z. McAfee. Ed Wangelin,
Wilson Matthews, a. &. Hudson.
r G. TindAI, W J. Coulter
J h Dickson, John Ash.
Frank Baker. Luzerne Mcconnell.
Henry Winter LswrencePeterson,J r
Palmer Brothers r. II jenkins.
Anton Wiegel, Hedley Peterson,
William II. Cooper, Lawrence Paterson.
A. l. Chopper, J. F. Diemer,
William Mclaughlin, Il. Cook,
Il. NJ Gilmore. A. l.. Peterson
William Coyne, Jr, A. NJ McBurney,
John Derrick, Jess wane,
Edd Coyne. Ed Roberts.
James Hynes, Sanford Coyne-
John Beck, William Coyne, Sr.,
Msgnus Huber, T. T. Wilson,
Peter Simmonds, Mrs. Z. B. Circh,
William Mcconnell, Ferl Gobel.
c. W. McMichael, Robert Huleatt,
l. z. Wilson. Adam McBurney,
Nixon Elakely, L D Nornoylc,
J. r. BingmAn. Gust DanielSon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02
STORY OF THE DECLARATION

We celebrate the execution of docu-
ment, possessing as expressed in the
words of Everett, IAN Importance in
the estimation of men equal to any
thing human ever borne on parchment,
Or expressed in the visible signs of
thought" The story of it's prepare
ton, adoption and PRONUNCIATION is full
of interest.
1t was on the 18th of June, 1776, that
the motion was made that Congress
declare independence. After two days
of debate further discussion was post
poned for twenty days and committee
of five appointed to draught a declara-
ton. Thomas Jefferson was chairman
of the committee, although it's youngest
member, and to him was assigned the
task OF preparing the document des-
tined to render it's author immortal.
Slight verbal changes were made in
committee, and the draft was submitted
to the House on the I'd day Of July.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02
CHAPTER XXI.

1t was a pretty home-scene that the
miserable watcher gaZed upon. The
room was large and lofty, with few
priceless pictures, and magnificent
oaken sideboard with gold and silver
plate, of which Lord Fielden had been
very proud. She remembered every
detail, and clinched her fingers as she
looked on the silver and glass, the
fruit and flowers, cleaning in the full
light from the chandelier. What a
comfortable, luxurious room il was!
She saw the footmen all on the alert,
tie butler sOlemnly occupied at his
post, and then those whom she wanted
to see entered and took their places.
Lady Fielden, looking very stately and
beautiful even in her old age, was at
tired in a warm-looking dress of ma
room velvet; cap and fchu Of deli
cate lace completed most recherche
costume. Lord Fielden looked hand
somer than ever in his evening dress,
and Gertrude bright and beautiful in
a robe of white lace and rich, ruby
silk, spray Of white jasmine in her
golden hair, and in the bodice of her
dress.
AS her eyes rested on the group, the
miserable watcher at the window drew
back, unable to restrain the burning
tears and bitter sobs that would come in
spite of her. Was it possible that
she had once been young, beautiful,
happy, and beloved, as that fair young
girl?
She soon read Lord Fielden's secret;
there could be no mistake about it.
Harry could not help showing it in
every line of his face, in every gesture
in every tone of his voice; it was plain
and palpable to every one, and
madame's dark, sad eyes were not de-
ceiyed. Oh, for the days and the love
that were past! Love is better than
hidden well-water, than amber lying
i'll cold seas, than gathered berries
under snow.
To be continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02

Jem's informant, departing. He's get
to vacate. and start life all over again
on nothin."
'.Porr lad!" sighed Jem "Drat the
stuff. I've no heart left in mel and / e
drew from his pocket a two-pound
package of celebrating powder.
where shall l stow it," It's resEzy
stuff to have about the premises
Jem moved the ladder to an old un-
used Toulouse, assembled, and pushed
| the package of gun powder under the
ewes. Through gaping cracks in the
shingles he saw it rest on board
directly under.
''Safe till morning." he ruminated.
"Hum! I'd sell it cheap! Feel like
sitting in the churchyard, instead Of
/ celebrating, thinking over my sins
and that pesky half-uncle's also.
Pussonal opinion he's a scheming fox,
and Graham's being cheated out CT
home, gal and happiness"
Boom
Thus a distant cannon Fourth of
] July has come!
Bang!
That was nearer Fourth of July
Iseemed right at the door of Spring
farm.
The house shook. At the resound-
ing explosion, Jem hurried outside, to
join Carol Graham An amazing
scene greeted them.
Jem's fellow celebrants had arrived
one had thrown package of fire
crackers aloft
It had fallen on the Toulouse roof,
sparkes had dropped, Jem's gunpoWder
had ignited.
Three affrighted runners were dodg-
ing a shower of splinters.
A fourth lay flat. He got up with a
yell, grabbing his bleeding chin.
Something hit mel" he shouted.
'eAha!" with pounce, "it was this
ct was hidden in the Toulouse, +"
guessed Jem.
4 Graham pulled up the cover. Papers
the papers! A cry Of joy rang out.
Found something's" futtered Jem.
'sYes,'' mummured Graham, in deep
emotion-'I have found happiness"
That was what the recovered docu-
ment meant; the farm, Nellie, life at
its fullest, fairest!
Here" said Graham, and bill
slipped into Jem's "celebrate!
'.I'll bet" whispered Jem's gossipy
chum, chat pays for a wedding
charivari also!"
II hope!" murmured Jem, fervently
He deserves everything that's good.
And she, too, the ange1-bless her!
Hurrah! The explosion seems to have
shattered the clouds, and everything is
golden, glorious Fourth of July sun
shine!"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02

The discussion that followed was
critical and severe. Congress made
eighteen suppressions, six additions
and ten alterations The review con-
tinued until the afternoon of the fourth
day of July. 1t was hot day; the
session was long; the members were,
tired and impatient. Mr. Jefferson
used to relate, with much merriment.
says Parton, that the final signing of
the Declaration of independence was
FASTENED by an absurdly trivial cause
Near the hall in which the debates
from which swarms of flies came into
the open windows, and assailed the silk
stockinged legs of honorable members.
Handkerchief in hand, they dashed the
flies with such vigor as they could CON-
mand on July afternoon but the
annoyance became at length so extreme
as to render them impatient of delay,
and they made haste to bring the
momentous business to a conclusion
It was two o'clock in the afternoon
when the great charter, concentrating
in one brief document "the viii anu
resolution Of a whole family Of suites"
was unanimously passed. I'VE must
all hang together, or we shall lang
separately" said one of the pariot
/ band The document was executed by
the signatures of the president and &C.
rotary of the body.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02
A GLORIOUS FOURTH.


Little Adelbert arose a. tour
And crept down stairs to the big front
door
And down the walk tn the garden gate,
And there he started to celebrate.
With bursting cracker and roaring
gun
He wakened the neihgbors, every one,
He scared the cat out of all her sense
And blew the Stats off the picket fence
And came to breakfast with one black
eye
And said. "Hooray for the Fourth OF
July!"
He ate with hurry and frantic haste,
For never a minute had he to waste;
Then out again to the fray he sprang
And turned things loose with a mighty
''bang!''
He fixed and spluttered and doomed
and crashed,
While dishes ratified and windows
smashed,
And when, all grimy and sore and
lame,
Torn and tousled, to lunch he came,
On his swollen lips was the joyous cry
@sAin't I glad it's the Fourth of July!
All that day, till the twilight's close,
The powder smoke from the garden
rose;
All day in the heat and dust
Little Adelbert banged and bust,
Till, just as the shadows began tc
creep,
He blew himself in a senseless heap.
Burned and blistered and minus hair,
They brought him from the doctors
care,
But late that night he was heard f
sigh,
81 wish every day was the Fourth Of
JULY"
Joe Lincoln. s.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02
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ans wered; and her blood grew cold as
she uttered the words.
AT the Rhysworth Arms there were
new faces-no one recognized ner
She wanted a sitting-room and bed
room-she could not tell for how long
She was on her way to the North OF
England, but wanted a rest. She
might remain two or three days, or
week-it was uncertain.
Those who attended upon Nine. st.
Ange noticed her curious manner, hel
bewildered looks, her strange face anc
wild, burning eyes. Still she seemed
to have plenty of money, and that was
| the chief consideration.
After partaking of some slight re-
freshment, she went out, saying thai
the hour of her return was uncertain.
what does she call herself?' asked
the landlady of the chambermald
81 do sot know. She is married
! lady; and I think she said her name
was Onge. I did not quite catch it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02
SAD FOURTHS

The saddest Fourths of July in tie
history of the nation were those of tie
years of the civil war. The day VS.
no longer a day of rejoicing of a unite
people, and brother fought brothe
with a vigor never surpassed in the
history Of the world If, when the lay
came, the north rejoiced, it was a day
of sorrow for the south, and if the
north wept it was time of iubilation
for the south. Such a day was the
Fourth of July 1863, when, after three
days of terrific fighting and awful
slaughter, the north and south heard
momentous news from Gettysburgs
bloody field Meade's dispatch to
President Lincoln caused the north to>
rejoice, but the south was plunged in
gloom.
But the independence days of the
civil war were not all days of rejoicing
for the north In 1861 Big Bethel had
just been fought and had been won by
the south, and Ellsworth had been shot
while hauling down the Confederate
flag in Alexandria. On this day also
the Thirty-sixth congress met in extra
session with eight states not represent
ed
The Fourth of July of 1862 had also
been a gloomy one for the north, for
Mcclellan suffered severly in the Seven
Days battle and had been forced to re.
tire and change his base of operations
Dark indeed was the Fourth of July
of 1864, and with the exception of the
sinking of the Alabama by the Kea"-
sarge off the coast of France two weeks
beforehand the north had little cause
for rejoicing. For the south as well it
was not day of happiness. Grant
was slowly forcing Lee back, it is true,
but he was doing so with frightfu1
slaughter in his own ranks. His loss
after crossing the Rapidan, two months
previously, had been $4,000 men, and it
was impossible to forecast just how
events would turn out The following
year the dark clouds of war had rolled
away, and had it not been for the
tragic death of the president the
Fourth of 1866 would have been one of
the happiest holidays in the history Of
the nation. The only notable event or
this day was the reading of the
proclamation of amnesty to those
southerners who had taken part in the
late war
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-07-02
A FAIR FOURTH.

Tomorrow, being the Fourth OF
july" said Carol Graham's hired man,
'of course it's a holiday
'sAs usual" nodded his young en-
ployer.
"Some friends of mine are coming
over to celebrate.
Every well-only Jem, keep most OF
your noise as far away from the farm
as possible
whats up, I wonder?" marveled
Honest Jim, staring.
Crops coming right, purtiest gal in
Chester good as his, and him blue as
indigo!"
"Hey-I can tell"
Jem turned to face one of his fellow
celebrators of the morrow.
Can you?" challenged Jem.
eyes. They say Graham has lost the
farm-hitch in the purceedin' s--a
missing paper
''Sho!" gogg1ed Jem.
"They say that purity Nellie Mason's
rich father has stamped down that big
foot of his, and no pauper shall wed
his gal! If Graham can't produce a
suttin DOCUMENT the farm passes TO
that misery half-uncle of his'n."
''The worlds coming to an end! I"
gasped startled Jem.
It was true; like bolt from the blue
there had come to the ambitious young
farmer shock that thrilled, then
Frustrated.
In a flash one of lifes brightest
pictures seemed blotted out.
The accredited owner of Spring
farm was informed that a large claim
had been set up by his halfzuncle
supposed to have been paid years
since-Graham had vainly searched
for written proof Of it's settlement
That's why he won't celebrate nc
Fourth Of July this year." observed
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23

The Leidecker Tool Co. is filling a
car with complete outfits of drilling
tools consigned to the McFee Oil Co.,
at Los Angles, California. The car
will contain forty tons of the Leideck-
er Company's iron and steel work,
and will, in all probability leave the
city Thursday evening via the Penn
sylyania Lines for its long journey to
the Pacific coast. The company also
received two additional orders yester-
day for drilling tools to be used in the
same state. To obyiate the necessity
Of shipping their drilling equipments
such distance, the ieidecker Tool Co.
has decided to erect a repair shop and
mandatory in California. The ground
has already been purchased for the
site Of their new plant and cost $12,-
900. These facts certainly show that
Marietta has enterprisng firms in its
midst and manufactories which can
transport their goods thousands of
miles and overcome all competition.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23
FIRM
In His Decision is County Audi
tor Patterson.
PROCEEDS OF The SALE
Oh the jail Lot Belong In the Gen.
eral Fund
The COMMISSIONERS IN A DILEMMA,
without the $50, 900 Extra The
Successful Bidder.
The COMMISSIONERS IN A DILEMMA

The County Commissioners have
met with another obstacle in the Court
House matter and unless way can be
found to set aside The difficulty, the
contract for erecting the new building
is matter Of the distant future.
1t is well known that the sum OF $50
900 due from the sale of the jail lot,
and which the buyers are ready to pay
at any time the Commissioners may
name, has been considered as part of
the money to be used in building a
new Court House. The use of this
sum for this purpose would place
$175,000 at the disposal Of the Com
missioners and with that amount in
the Treasury the contract could be let
to any of the bidders, as all were with
in that amount
Wednesday the Commissioners held
credit the $4,000 to the Building fund,
but Auditor Patterson told them that
he thought the money should be cred
tied to the County General Fund and
that he could not issue a certificate for
that amount as being in the Building
fund. Mr.. Patterson would not alter
his decision in regard to this matter.
as he held that the money properly
belonged in the general fund.
Auditor Patterson's decision stopped
further consideration of the awarding
of the contract, and although the
Commissioners had about decided upon
the successful bidder, there was no
further action taken.
One of the Board said last night
that matters were at a standstill and
that 1t was impossible to say when
rhey would get out of the tangle.
They had decided to reject all bids
except that of William H. Ellis G Co.,
of Cincinnati, who would probably
have been awarded the contract at
their bid OF s147,S2J.62. The decision
in favor Of this bid was reached after
seeral hours careful inspection Of the
figures tabulated by Mr.. Hannaford.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23

This will be gala day for Epworth
Leagures throughout this section.
They will hold their annual picnic to-
day out near Vincent in Fountain
Park. The Christian Endeavors will
also participate in the exercises, and
a grand time is expected.
The first train over the T. & o. C. E
for the picnic grounGs will leave Mari
eta at 7:15 a. m. The B. & o. S. w
will connect at Moore's Junction with
the T. & o. c. e. The first return
train will leave the park at noon, and
the last at seven o'clock in the even
ing. Half fare rates have been grant
ed by the railroads.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23

When we see a young woman go out to
meet fate that way it brings to mind the
Frenchman' saying of the Charge of
the Light Brigade. 1t was magnificent
but it was not war" 1t is magnificent
to see the young girl face the future so
fearlessly, but it is not life. No young
woman is ready for married life unless
her physical condition isup to the stand
ard of marriage, i'll the health of all the
delicate woinanly organs, and rarely is
that the case.
Young women entering upon the
state of marriage will find no friend so
helpful as DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. Itgives vigor and elasticity to the
organs peculiarly feminine, prevents the
drains that ruin the health, and makes
the ordeal of motherhood so easy that it
is practically almost painless.
AT an early stage of married life" writes
Mrs Flora Arm of Dallas, Jackson Co. Mo, II
was greatly bothered with painful periods also
a troublesome drain which rendered me very
weak and UNIT for work of any kind became
so thin there was nothing left of me but skin aud
hone. My husband became alarmed and got me
bottle of 'Favoritc Prescription After he
saw the wonderful effects OF that one he got me
two more and after used those up there was no
more pain, and began to gain in flesh very
rapidly"
DR.. PierCe's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser answers every question. 1t is sent
free on receipt of 81 one-cent stamps to
pay the cost of mailing only. For the
cloth-bound edition send 81 stamps. Ad-
dress Dr. r. " Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23
The Star Clothing House.

james McLaren returned yester
day from Pbttaburg and will spnd sew
eral weeks at home before taking up
his college work.
Mr.. and Mrs David Miller and son
let yesterday en- 4 several weeks visit
with acquaintance in Petersburg
and Oberiin, Kansas. They have been
the guests of Mr. ard Mrs. Peter Me-
Laren for several months and left yes
terday for their home in Denver. They
will visit relatives before reaching the
Colorado capital,
Mrs r. d. Kidd, who has been Wis
iting in Bartlett and McConnelsville,
, returned home yesterday.
Miss Marian Rcppert, of Cam
; bridge, Is the pleasant guest of Miss
Ethel Pape, Fourth street. this week.
The fair at Caldwell will be held
August $3.50 inclusive, and good at
fractions are offered
Miss Bernice Mason, who during
the past two month";, has been study
ing the violin with Pref S. E. Jacob
sohn, of the Chicago Musical College
is planning to give musical early in
September,
Mr.. II. e. Palmer, of Barlow, is in
the city on business,
Rev. ]. R. Nichols returned las
evening from a tour of Medina, Cleve
land and other cities in the northern
part of the state.
Mr.. R. B. Cody returned Wednes
day from a visit with relatives il
Pennsylvania.
Mr.. C. f. Verges, a prominen
business man of Lowell, was in th
city yesterday.
Mr.. N. n. Potts, of Cincinnati, wa
in the city transacting business Wed
nesday,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23
Solver G. Goddard

Solver C. Goddard died last evening
about p. m. at his home near Dun
ham postoffice. The deceased was
twenty-three years cid and was very
we'll known in Belpre and immediate
vicinity. The immediate cause of
his death was heart failure
the more remote cause was typhoid fe-
er, which has been prevalent in the
township for two weeks this summer.
Tine burial services will be held at the
late Mr.. Goddards home, near Dun
ham P. o., this morning at 9 a. m.
Interment will be made in the Veto
cemetery.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23

An order has been issued by the B.
& o. Railroad Company, requesting all
engineers and conductors who hold an
nual passes to return them to the
main Office. Considerable speculation
is being INDUCED in because of this
order, and the holders of the passes
are rather uneasy. 1t has been the
practice of late for the B. & o. comp
any to issue to their conductors and
engineers passes for themselves and
families, and it is said that some Of
the holders hae used them little too
freely. abusing the privilege by taking
not only members Of their own family,
but other friends promiscuously.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23
EVER FALL OVER

rickety wheelbarrow in the gloom of
a dark arbor on a ragged Saturday
night? With your arm full OF mark
etings, yor head full of tomorrow pray
er words, strike the thing, wheelbar-
row, two ribs south of its left hind
spoke-socket, start to fall, cut few
plnwheels, kiss the cinderpile that lies
TO the starboard side of the arbor as
you shoot from reach OF the last expir-
ing kick Of the mad and dying wheel
barrow. With an awkward turn the
basket OF cold storage eggs, sour
krout, and other fresh tropical fruit
spreads beautiful rosette on the front
of your only Sunday shirt.
Well, such a conglomerate condition
would tangle a fellow, and say, I'm
tangled in a little net OF business
tangled up in little lot CT trusses,
shoulder braces and crutches. II | on
ly had the club Of misfortune | might
get out and make few cripples but
well-nough's 'nough.
Clutches for cripples frcm 90c,-
Trusses the best and all sizes from Soc.
Shoulder Braces. many styles, for lad
les and young men; well fitting brace
adds to the symmetrical appearance.
The corset or lace back Is the proper
thing in braces for girls. Prices from
65c to$ $50. My private Office for the
showing OF these goods.
Yours for business.
WILL S. RICHARDSON,
Cut. Rate Druggist.
127 Greene. Phone So,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-23
Medical Examination.

The first examination under the
Love medical law will be conducted
September 18th, 18th and 18th. by the
State Board of medical examination
and registration. This examination
will include all physicians who have
not as yet received certificates, also
all osteopathists in the state. All ap-
plications must be file dwith the sec
retary at least ten days before the ex-
animation, in order that the Board
may have time to pass upon them. The
requirements are that the applicant
must have had a four years course in
a recognized college Of medicine.
Anatomy, physical chemistry and ply
steal diagnosis are the subjects to be
covered by the examination.