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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
DAYS OBITUARY RECORD.
Tribute to Mary SarRent-KessIer,a For
mer Resident OF Rock Island.

The following from the Omaha
News will be read with interest in
Rock Island: mo fairer lily on last
Easter morning was gathered before
Coos altar than the soul of Mary
Sargent Kessler, who passed away in
peaceful serenity at the Pennoyer
sanitarium at Kenosha, Wis. She
vas born and reared at Rock Island,
ILL.,, where she became the wife of
Julius Kessler. Two children, Ed
mund j. and Celia Rose. mourn her
departure, together with a brother,
Edward Sargent, of Rockford, ILL.,, a
sister, Mrs. DR.. Spencer. of Phila-
delphia, and the sister, who
attended her last illness, Miss
Celia Sargent, of Evanston. Ill.
During the Ia years of her residence
in Omaha Mrs. kessler's friends rec
ognized in her all that is noble, pure
and beautiful in woman, and the low
ing circle VINO grieve over her demise
can scarce realize the indomitable grit
which enabled her to conceal the seri-
Gus condition to which impoverish-
ment of the blood had reduced her
system. her death being as unexpected
as it was unwelcome. To COM
ply with her personal desire
the interment was private and
the remains were taken to
Prospect Hill cemetery. The
quiet peace which came to her
as she crossed the silent river was a
fitting close to life that on resur-
rection morning will harvest its COM
plete reward"
Mrs. Vendla j. Berglund of 1924
Fourth avenue, Moline. died Tues day
evening of heart disease, almost with
out warning to the members of the
family. She was born in Stockholm
Sweden. June Is. 1889 and came to
Rock Island in 1854 where she lived
several years and then moved to Mo-
line. She was married Dec 10, 1868
to Claus o. Berglund, who died in
1890. She leaves two children
Charles A. Burglund. of the firm of
Plambeck & Berglund. and Miss
Emma NJ. Berglund. The funeral will
be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30I
o'clock.
The funeral of Mrs. Antonio Becht.
who died at Colona Tuesday, was held
at that place at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. Mrs Brecht formerly lived in
this city and a number of her rela-
tives reside here.
The funeral of Henry Nowack was
held from thu late home, 324 Fourth
street, at O'Clock Yesterday after
noon. Services were in charge of
Rev. F. l.. Litzrodt, and interment
was made at Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
BIG SHOPS AGREE TO
EMPLOY UNION HANDS.

Blacksmiths' union No. 101, of Mo.
line, has successfully accomplished
the work of unionizing three of the
largest shops in the city, and the ne
gotiations have been completed with
out a resort to extreme measures 9TH
|er than an ultimatum which set yes
terday as limit in which the compa.
MES could decide before a walk-out or
strike would be considered.
By the terms of settlement, the Mo-
line Plow company. Deere & Co. and
the other large shops agree to employ
only union men, which at once makes
it imperative for all blacksmiths to
Join the union. The NUM- Der of black
smiths in the shops outside of the
union ranged from one at Deere 6,
Co.'S. to II at the Moline Plow compa.
ny's, and the majority have already
signed the mem bership slips which
were passed around in the various
shops for the non-union men to sign.
The unionizing of all blacksmith
shops is move which is being spread
throughout the country by the Inter-
national Blanksmiths' union and the
Moline union simply acted in compli-
ance with orders received from ma
tiOnal Officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
a HIeh roned BureIar.

"a High Toned Burglar" comes to
Harper's theatre next Sunday night
This is described as one of the class
comedies which forms the basis for q
continuous laugh during the evening.
Il will be presented here by a first
class company which has for the las'
two seasons presented this play in the
east. Harry Richards, the author OF
this comedy, is in the leading role,
and has many iattering press opin-
ions of his work. The prices for this
engagement have been reduced to 25,
50 and SO cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
MILAN MUSINGS.

Milan, April 1S.-George Tenges.
who has been on the sick list, is i'm
proving.
Laura Tindall and little Dale Smith,
of Albany. have been visiting friends
here for few days.
A car load of emigrants from Galva
arrived here Tuesday and are looking
for location.
Charles Wanglin is putting up a
village telephone line which will give
US connections with the tri-cities as
well as the rural districts.
Miss Beth Heath spent Sunday with
friends in davenport.
Mrs. Glow. who has been i'll for
some time. is very low.
Ex mayor Medill, of Rock Island.
was in our village Tuesday on bCsi-
mes,
Mrs. William Ruge is on the sick
list.
Fred Thompson is home again for a
short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ringgold were greatly
surprised last Monday evening by a
party of friends. All spent pleasant
evening.
Harry Rhoadarmer, of Dunlap,
called on Milan friends Sunday.
Cleaning the premises and making
garden is the order of business these
fine April days.
A colored woman came out here
from Rock Island a few days ago suf-
fering with severe case of intoxica-
tion. After falling in the cutters and
wallowing around awhile she was TAX
en- up by some kindhearted citizens
and sent back where she came from.
Considerable excitement was caused
here the other day by the dumping of
garbage within the village limits by
the Rock Island city scavenger. He
had been hauling for several days be-
fore he was discovered. Some of the
authorities stopped him and sent him
back with his load
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
CARRIES OVER A BILLION.
Amount of Insurance Now Held by Wood


Amount of Insurance Now Held by Wood
men Society.
The March membership statement
issued by Head clerk e. W. Halves
shows that at the close of last month
the Modern Woodmen had a total
mem bership. benefit Gnsured) and
social. in absolute good standing, of
500 $40. divided among 327 local
camps in 50 states. and carrying 81
O02 COS. 900 insurance. passing the
billion dollar mark for the first time in
it's history and having nearly IS 000-
600 insurance to spare. The gain in
benefit mem alone during March
was 1,S49. carrying SIS sos 500 in
surance-a greater gain than that
made bv any society or life insurance
company in the world. April 1. the
head clerk reports, besides the $50 676
mem bers in absolute good standing,
there we're outstanding 10. 600 certiti-
Gates of bership not yet reported
by camp clerks as delivered 10 the
applicants for whom written. If
these were counted, then the society's
mem bership at the clese Of March was
GIL 676 During the month of March
169 new local camps were chartered
and 16. 2l1 certificates were issued for
new memb ers. The state of Illinois
leads with 1 4S4 local camps, 166 So
Gals. and 12e go benefit members,
carrying 1886 119 0oO insurance.
Iowa ranks second with 1 OH social
and 90 252 benefit members, carrying
1924 90S, 600 insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
THE OLDEST RIVER LICENSE
j. K Martin Has Engineers Permit Bear
Ing Date of 1858.

| j. X Martin Has Engineers Permit Bear
Ing Date of 1858.
The man who claims to hold the
oldest engineers license on the Mis-
sissippi river is j. K. Martin of the
Wanneta. port of Muscatine. He
stated in q recent interview:
"My license is without doubt the
oldest on the river, being issued in the
year of 1858. l started on the river
at the age of IA years and with the
exception of II years have been on
the river all my life" When ques-
toned regarding examinations, he said ::
"While was not on the river l be-
came anxious to know what certain
characters signitied on the examiDa-
ton papers, and told my daughter,
who had graduated from the high
school in a creditable manner, that she
must teach me the significance of
alge braic characters. She said that I
could never learn it, bot l was de-
termined to learn them for my own
qualification, l insisted and she finally
consented. After had learned the
principles of algebra. the next thing
was to learn how to extract the square
root. I could always tell man just
exactly how many square inches OF
steam there was in pipe or in the
steam chest, but for the sake of cur
iosity, wanted to master the rudi-
ments of cube and square root. This
l mastered and was satisfied. Some
time afterward decid ed to go on the
river again, and went 10 Dubuque to
get my license as chief engineer re-
newed. 1 laid down my old one, but
the examiner said it would not do. for
if l wished first class license l must
stand a rigid examination On being
informed that that was the purpose of
my visit, he threw out the blanks,
which were nearly all algebraic prob
lens, which L, to his surprise, work
ed on a few minutes. He said. after
my papers were found to be correct:
Old man, there are very few men
with gray hairs that could do any
thing with that examination. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
READY COOKED FOOD.

A Great Convenience for HOusekeepers.
Two young ladies in certaih city
are employed down town and rent a
small flat. where they do light house
keeping. Frequently they are in
vited out evenings, and the subject of
meals is puzzler.
OF late they have solved the prob
lem by keeping some nice rich milk
or cream convenient and package of
dry crisp GrapeNuts nearby.
Ia so seconds the meal is ready and
it is most fascinating meal, too, for
the creamy taste blends with the Pc
culiar delicate sweet of the grape
sugar in the Grape. Nuts, producing a
never to be forgotten flavor. The
sustaining power of the food is sufti-
eient to keep one well nourished even
when a small amount is used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
HOME TEAM WINS
OPENING GAME
Iowa City Loses to Rock Island
Club by Score of
10 to 2.
FIVE FAST INNINGS ARE PLAYED
Tate's Bunch Makes a Fine
Showing-.Ginger and
Judgment.

Iowa City, Iowa, April H.
Especially The first of week 8
practice games with the university
team was won hands down today by
Rock Island. There were only five
innings, but these were fast, with
enough excitement to cause the fan to
throw his bonnet high in the air.
As yet it is impossible to Judge the
merits of the members of
the Rock Island team, but this much
can be said-if the boys continue the
ginger and judgment manifested in
today's contest throughout the season
they will not be blamed if they fail to
hold the top of the percentage column
when the league schedule is concluded:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18

Proposals for furnishing and Install
ing a fire alarm system suitable for
the city of Rock Island, ILL.,, will be
received by the city clerk up to or
before O'Clock p M, April 90.
1901, as follows, with the necessary
batteries and switch board sufficient
to operate 40-box fire alarm system
so miles of No. extra B. b. gal
vanized or copper telegraph wire to
connect the system in four complete
metallic circuits. Said proposals shall
be addressed to the city clerk and
marked bids for Fire Alarm
The city reserves the right to re-
Iect any or all bids.
H. G. SHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, April IS, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
A SUCCESSFUL TEST MADE.
Phoenix Earthquakes squelches Fire on
the Leyee.

Phoenix Earthquakes squeIches Fire on
the Leyee.
The Phoenix dry powder extin-
guisher was given a successful test on
the levee at the foot of Seventeenth
street last evening by the local agent.
j. S. Robertson. A piano box was
opened at one end and the sides and
back built up several feet with boards.
The inside was faced up to the wind,
saturated with coal tar aud given
dash of gasoline. Then it was ignited
and at once became a roaring furnace.
Mr.. Robertson waited till the flames
were under full Roadway and then
dashed part of the contents of one
tube at the bottom of the fire. The
effect was magical. The flames dis
box stood out in surprisingly sudden
relief.
The effectiveness of the powder lies
in the carbon di-oxide gas it sets free
when brought in contact with the
flames. The gas is not supporter OF
combustion and Furthermore it dis
places the air upon which the fire
feeds and the latter goes out literally
from starvation. The same princi- |
pie, of course. applies in the use of
water, but a liquid is slower to act.
and comparatively large quantity is
required to do the work of small |
amount of gas. Further, the liquid
will usually do more or less damage
to tie material with which it comes |
in contact, while the Phoenix powder |
is absolutely harmless wherever used. |
1t is manufactured by the Phoenix |
Fire Appliance company, of New York. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
Accommodations for Teachers.

Parties desiring to furnish board
and lodging or either to visiting teach
ers during the meeting of the Western
Drawing Teachers association to be
held here April %, "a and 25, which
is Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day of next week, will send in par
ticulars regarding accommodations at
once.
The rates to be paid are 81 to 81 so
per day. +. DARBY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18

al had piles so bad 1 could get no
rest nor find a cure until tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salye. After u.s.
ing 1t once, forgot ever had any
thing like piles" E. G. Boice, Som
ers Point, N. Y. Look out for imita-
tions. Be sure you ask for DeWitt's.
B. II. Bieber and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
Job Couldn't Have stood 1t

If he'd had itching piles. They're
terribly annoying; but Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve will cure the worse case OF
piles on earth. 1t has cured thous-
ands. For injuries, pains or bodily
eruptions it's the best salve in the
world. Price % cents a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
Nichols & Lorton

Offer large stock of fruit, shade
and ornamental trees. small fruits,
roses. etc. Retail lot Perry street
east of the postofice. Nursery East
Locust street, east of Jersey Ridge
road, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
The Story In Detail.
The score follows:

Bases on balls-by Mass l. by Miller ?. Two
base hits-H- P. Tate ,, Ziuk /. Struck out
by Miller 2. by Mass l. Bit by pitched ball
krazee. Umpire, Hurst.
Tom Cope and Tommy Flanagan
are expected to reach here tomorro ".
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
River Riplets.

The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge was s 80 at a. M. and
$40 at noon. The temperature at
noon was 40.
The Winona was in and o
The government steamer L y came
up. She is en- route to st. Paul on
her seasons first trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18

Blood and skin diseases, indiges.
ton, constipation, rheumatism, PIN
pies and sores permanently cured by
Rocky Mountain Tea taken today,
Soc. I. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DIR. II. b. Hettinger, indianapolis,
Ind., says: For several months
after spraining my ankle Twas severe
ly afflicted with rheumatism. finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in four days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. 1 take great
pleasure in recommending the Mys-
tic Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism. Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island {;
Gustave Schlegel & Son, 220 West
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18

Rocky Mountain Tea will cure your
rheumatism, indigestion, constipa-
ton, all blood diseases If taken this
month. 35c. I. H. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18

Scrofula. salt rbeum, erysipelas and
other distressing eruptive diseases
yield quickly END permanently to the
cleansing purifying power of Burdock
Blood Bitters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
ZION CHURCH To
HOLD CELEBRATION
Swedish Lutheran Congregation
Will Observe Tenth Ami
versary.
SERVICES SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Addresses and Special Music.
Children to Take Prom.
inent Part.

With the close of this week Zion
Swedish Lutheran church, Seventh
avenue and Forty-sixth street. will
have completed the first decennium OF
It's history, and the pastor, Rev. j. G.
Dahlberg. and the church council
have thought it proper in befitting
manner to celebrate this event next
Saturday evening and Sunday. The
anniversary proper will be celebrated
Saturday evening. The program that
will be rendered at these festivities
follows:
Saturday, 1880 p. m.-Psalm, con-
gregation; altar service. DR.. N. For
sander; song, choir; address. DR. S.
p A. Lindahl; solo, Forever With
the Lord" (Gounod). Mrs. Edla Lund;
historical sketch, DR.. G. o. Granere;
psalm, congregation; altar service,
DR.. N Forsander.
Sunday, 10 a. m Full morning
service with communion; prepara-
tory address. the pastor; altar service,
Revs G. j. Bengston and j. G Solder
gren; song, DR.. N. Forsander. The
offering for the re Cction of the
church's indebtedness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-04-18
Sunday school Entertainment.

Sunday, p. m.-Suuday school
entertainment: Song, congre Cation
reading of scripture and prayer, A
G. Anderson; song, Sunday school;
n. usic. the children's orchestra; adj
dress, DR. S. G Youngert; song, Sun
day school; music, the children's or
chestra; closing remarks and prayer,
Prof. G j. Sodergren; song, congre-
cation.
Sunday, 1880 p. m.-Young peo-
pies service. Song, congregation
altar service, Drs G. . Granere and
S G. Youngert; song, choir; address,
Rev c, j. Bengston; song. Augustapa
college chapel choir; address Gin Eng
lish), Prof. G. j Sodergren; the offer
ing for the reduction of the church s
Indebtedness; song, congregation;
altar service Drs. G. o. Granere and
S. u. Youngert.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
PERE MARQUETTE

Ringing Bros. Show at Port Huron
June 81. Train will leave Yale at 9:l7
A. NJ. Returning, leaye Port Huron at
6:25 p. NJ. Rate Sl.20 includes ticket of
admission to Big Show. 81
funniest at Saginaw, June 30th,
Train will leave Yale at $3.50 A. NJ.
Returning, leaye Saginaw at 700 p. NJ.
Rate 80 cents. A big day for Germans.
funniest Societies in parade. You
ought to go. So
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
N. Y. Ask Agents for full informa-
ton as to the various rates, limits, etc.,
which cannot well be given in this ad-
vertisement.
DETROIT, Sunday, June %.
Train will leave Yale at 8:42 q. m.
Returning, leave Detroit at $50 p. m.
Rate $l.00. 70
Ask Agents for full particulars of
these and numerous other excursions
during the summer.
II. F. Moeller, G.P.A.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
AID changes
Esper q Co
The Racket
j. n. Derby
G.. &. Meisel
John Hutton
DR.. Mtlbrandt
+. &. Matteson
s. GOldburg q Co
Wallace Ballentir

Il. y. MdUL6SOn
s. GUldburg & Co
Wallace Ballentine
All library books belonging to the
Yale Public Schools should be return
ed this week.
Gollmar Bros. & Schuman's two big
shows united will give an exhibition
here July I'd.
Thorough bred Short Horn Durham
Bull for service at Redhouse farm, 2
miles north and mile west of Yale.
ISAIAH Martin. 4-5
The officers of the Fair Association
wish to rent the fair grounds to some
responsible person to be used for dry
ing purposes only.
This weeks Port Huron Sunday Post
says: "Miss Belle Meikle, formerly
deputy county clerk, will be married
on July to Albert Eichhorn, assistant
manager of the Union hotel"
George Cough, undertaken and fu-
neral director, has received the new
hearse mentioned in The Expositor a
few weeks ago. 1t is first-class and
beautiful in every detail and better
one cannot be found outside of the
large cities.
On Monday next, Dougal McNair, of
Lexington, and f. II. Drake of this
village, will start for Indian Territory.
They go to select suitable point for
the location of bank, in which B. r.
Noble, of Yale, Hon. A. E. Sleeper, of
Lexington, and the two gentlemen
heretofore named, will be stockhold-
ers. 1t is said that extraordinary bus
mess inducements are offered in this
territory.
The library of the Northern Normal
at Marquette is growing rapidly. In
addition to liberal appropriations for
library purposes by the present legis.
lature, friend of the school has re-
Gently given 81 800 cash for the pur-
chase of books. Complete sets of the
Atlantic Monthly, North American
Review, Nation, Educational Review,
Education, School Review, Popular
Science Monthly, Scribners', and
Forum, are now owned by the Normal.
The library will include 5000 volumes
by the opening of the Fall term; and,
as students are privileged to draw
books from the Peter White library,
they will have access to nearly 10000
Volumes
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
$50 For a Bottle of E1edIoino.

This is to certify that my wife was
for years afflicted with asthma and
was so far gone that several physicians
decided that her case must terminate
in consumption. / was induced TO try
of Tar Syrup. To our great satisfac-
and two bottles completely cured her.
She is now we'll and healthy, but /
would not be without the medicine if
1t cost fifty dollars a bottle.
VIM. III. FARRIs,
Chm. Bd.Tp. of Wilton Monroe Co. Wis.
For Sale by Staley & Co.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
GOING WEST THIS SUMMER :?

Are you going west to visit relatives?
Are you going west to seek home?
Are you going west on business?
The Pere Marquette direct route via
Ottawa Beach and Milwaukee is short
line and makes a quick trip and a
pleasant one. Connections at all
points on the system with through
trains TO Ottawa Beach. Boat leaves
the Beach daily at IL :05 p. M, arriving
at Milwaukee at $50 a. m. Direct con-
nections to the west and northwest.
Tickets sold through to destination.
Ask your Agent. To
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
Tho Racket.

Tho Racket.
Large butter bowl only 15cts. A bar
gain.
Best window screens only 123cts at
our store.
Good garden hoe only 20cts. Call
and see it.
Three bars of laundry soap only 5cts
at our store south side of the Ballen-
tine block.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
Esper g. Co.

Green goods always fresh at Esper
& Co.'S. grocery.
Get your berry crates and boxes at
our store next door south of post-office.
Get can of Defiance baking pow
der and secure chance on sewing ma
chine
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21

Auctioneers are an obliging lot; they
always attend to every ones bidding.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
The Farmer's Best Friend

Is the horse. The horses best friend
is Holden's 4S-Hour Condition Powder.
1t is the best on the market and you
get 2 pounds for % cents. Try this
first, then judge for yourself.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
Gasoline Stoves.

Again our line is complete. The hot weather
told upon our stock, but we have refilled and
are ready to fill your wants.
The Yale expositor., 1901-06-21
Binder Irvine.

anteed price. See us about Irvine before you
buy.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-10-28
w. u. Mcclure
DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Fine
Groceries, Soft Drinks, Candies,
Etc, etc.
402 N. Front ST. Bell phone 1z3
MoRGANTowN, w. Va.

L. j. ST. CLAIR is putting out a
Fall ann Winter line of Tailor made
over coats can't be eXcelled in work
manship, style or fit. SIS to $50.
Gabe Holland wishes to call the at
tention of the public TO the fact that
he is in his new shop and Is ready te
receive them. Hair cuts for fifteen
cents and shaves for ten can't be
beaten in the town. There are two
first class BARRIERS in this shop.
THOSE who saw Hoyt's A Day
and a Night last year will go to see
it again tonight. 1t was one of the
best shows ever here
You'll miss good play if you
miss Hoyt's day and night.
WE'LL make it comfortable for the
man who wears pair of our Univer
sity shoes. Hirschman's.
WALK Over is the best $3.50 and
$500 shoe on earth at E. J. ST
Clair's.
ANY goods manufactured at the
wooden mills can be found at Pos
tens Cash Store at lowest prices.
THE famous Wake Over shoe fol
men and women at T. j. StClair's.