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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
MAY Get MILLIONS
G. C. Berry Hears Good News
Concerning Property Claims
i'm the South.
AT RICHMOND AND LEXINGTON
Latter City Situated on Land
That was Owned by His
Great Grandfather.

Edward c. Berry, business sgent
for the Tri-City Labor congress, has
encouraging reports from the attor-
news who are prosecuting the claim
of himself and relatives to large es-
tates in Richmond, Va, and Lexing-
ton, KY, the former alone worth in
excess of Sc, 900, 900. The property has
been in litigation a quarter of a CEN
fury, but Mr.. Berry has never aban-
doned hope that eventually he would
come into possession of what he is
convinced rightly belongs to him.
The land at Richmond and Lexing-
ton, according to Mr.. Berry's story.
was ''tomahawked" before the war by
his great grandfather, Young. and his
grandfather, Geisendorf. The latter
was the father of Mr.. Berry's mother.
She is now living in this city with
her son.
In both instances the land was
leased for 80 years, but was sold by
the individual renters before their
leases expir. d. The original leases
are nov produced by the heirs.
The city of Lexington is located on
to Young. The heirs to the property
involved ara Mrs. H. Berry and her
two sons, Edward c., of this city,
and Charles o of Moline.
Talk of a Settlement.
The following was telegraphed from
Goshen, Ind, to the Chicago papers,
the young lsdy mentioned being a
niece of E. c Berry:
''Miss Bernice Berry, whose home
is in Wolcottville and who is now Wis
iting relatives in this city, received
word today that settlement is about
to be made whereby the heirs, six in
numb Der, to an estate estimated at be-
tween So 900, 900 and $1,000 600 ia to
be made. Miss Berry was notified
that her share would be something
over 81, 900. 600
The original owners of the estate
were early English colonists. The
last person to inherit the
vast lands was the great
grandmother of Miss Berry,
who died recently at Richmond, Ind.
Miss Berry is 10 years old and is pos
sessed of rare intellect. The report
of her great fortune was widely circu-
lated tonight. and the young men
who have made her acquaintance are
pushing suit for her hand.
at is reported that several pro-
posed during the day and evening.
These conditions may make it neces-
sary for her to return to her home to
avoid notoriety, to which she seems
very much averse. "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
ONE DAY IN AURORA.
Rock Island Merchants and
Friends Make Up Crowd of
500 Excursionists.
NEARLY ALL STORES ARE CLOSED
Business at a StandstiII in Oh.
serVance of Retailers
Holiday.

Any one who was about the CITY to-
day need not have been told that
something was going on. Business
was at a standstill, the number of
grocery. clothing. boot and shoe and
hardware stores that remained open
being less than one could count on
the fingers of one hand. IL saloons
had not been open at the front, cas-
ual visitors might have mistaken the
day for quiet Sunday. The banks
observed the day as did even City
Clerk Schaffer. who closed up shop.
Earl v in the morning all roads led
to the q passenger station on TWEEN
tieth street, from which the annual
merchants excursion was to leave for
Aurora. AS 6 o'clock, the time set
for the departure of the first section
drew near, it became apparent that
the size of the or Iwd that would go
had been considerably overestimated.
The heat had apparently Slapped the
energy of the people to such an extent
that many were glad of an opportunity
to remain at home aud rest. Two
sections were to have been run, but it
was seen that one would provide am
pie accomm odations for all the pas
sengers who would present them
selves, so the first section was held ill
$50, when the second. with about 20
people from Davenport, reached this
side. and all were pat in 10 coaches
in charge of Conductor Brown and
Local Agent M. j. Young and sent on
their way rejoicing. At Moline large
party was added and at points in the
upper end of the county a number
were picked up. In all there were
about 500 excursionists.
At Joslin the train was to pick up
the Port Byron Blues, who play the
Aurora team. Hopkins. Rock Islands
fielder. went along and expected to be
in the game.
Trip on the River,
The other main attraction of the
day was the excursion to Clinton on
the j. S. About $50 persons from
this city and so from Davenport took
advantage of the opportunity to spend
the day on the river. There were q
number of private parties to out of
town places, but the great majority
of those who were given a day of
leisure by the observance of mer-
chants day were content to remain
quietly at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
ANOTHER RECORD MADE:
THERMOMETERS AT Io6

AS anticipated, yesterday proved
the hottest of the season and the GEN.
fury as we'll as of all recorded time in
local weather circles. Observer Sher-
Ter reported 1O2 degrees at noon. los
at l o'clock, 105 at and at 2:30 LOG,
a degree above the best former efforts.
At 3 it was lO5 again and owing to
the clou5iness that prevailed from
that time on there was a rapid decline
in the temperature to an almost suf-
ferable degree.
The people of Rock Island and the
immediate country surrounding suf-
fered one of the most cruel disap-
pointments ever inflicted upon them
last night. Early in the evening a
be 1itching rainstorm formed over in
the southwest and studiously glided
around to the south, Just within ear
shot. While everybody WAS strain
ing their eyes southwark, a bonn bard
ment began north of the city and 10,
the rainmaker was at work directly
over Davenport. He gathered to-
gether a procession of clouds, and
leaving just enough moisture behind
to show that his apparatus was in
working order. started merrily off up
the river to the music of Thor's big
bass drum.
Nor was this all. About 8 O'Clock
this morning there were great doings
in the upper air just beyond the
southern limits of the city, and early
risers saw, to their misery, another
stack of huge black clouds dragging
themselves slowly past and leaving a
substantial streak of wetness in their
wake. True there was considerable
display of fireworks with last night 6
storms, but we would not have grum-
bled about a little lightning If we
could have shared the nuggets il
knocked out of the skies.
Yesterday afternoon the intense
heat began so early that most of the
manufacturing concerns Of the city
closed down at noon for the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25

A boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
dysentery, diarrhea, seasickness,
nausea. Pleasant to take. Perfectly
harmless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
HUSBAND RESTRAINED
FROM MOLESTING WIFE

Judge Gest, sitting in chambers
yesterday afternoon, granted tenn
porary injunction to prevent Charles
Hoffman from going on the premises
where his wife resides with her
mother, 1919 Eleventh avenue, in this
city.
In her bill of divorce, which was
filed with the petition for an injunc-
ton, Mrs. Hoffman states that the
couple were married in Ottawa three
years ago, coming to this city within
the past few months to live at the
place above named.
The husband is accused OF extreme
cruelty and repeated threats to take
away from the mother the 1S-months-
old child. The injunction will be in
force till the divorce case is settled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
SOUTH HEIGHTS WEDDING.
Gustav KIeI, of Davenport, Claims Miss
BerteIsen for His Bride.

Gustav KIeI, of Davenport, Claims Miss
BerteIsen for His Bride.
Gustav Kiel, of Davenport, and
Miss Clara Bertelsen were married at
o'clock last evening at the home of
the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bertelsen, in South Heights,
Rev. c. A. MenDicke, pastor of the
German Lutheran church, performing
the ceremony in the presence of
company of relatives. 1t was a sim
pie home wedding. The couple stood
beneath a floral bell during the SER
vice. julius Thompson, of Moline,
was best man, and Miss Bsr-
tha Bertelsen, the BRIDES sister,
was bridesmaid. The couple will 60
to housekeeping in home prepared
for the bride at SIC LIE Claire street,
Davenport, in which city the groom
is employed as Associated Press dis
patcher in the office of the Postal
Telegraph office. Like his bride, who
is a most estimable lady, he has a
large circle of friends, who will join
in wishing them much happiness in
their new life.
Judge Adams yesterday performed
two marriage ceremonies, Henry
Cromer and Miss Mildred Tedewald,
of Muscatine, and George W. Norton
and Miss Dora E. Samuelson, of Mo-
line, being the contracting parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25

The firm of George w. Aster & Co.,
engaged in the Hour and feed business
in the city of Rock Island. ILL.,, has
been dissolved by George w. Aster.
who has severed his connection with
the said firm. All persons interested
take notice. GEORGE w. AsTER.
Dated this 10Th day of July, 1901.
Notice to Twenty-first Street Property
Holders.
You are hereby notified to put in
service pipes and sewer connections
on Twenty-first street from c., b. &
Q. tracks to Tenth avenue before paw
ing is commenced, as thespaving will
not be reopened for 10 years.
II. e. SCHAFFER,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25

Notice to Twenty-first Street Property
Holders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
II. S. DART, SecretarY.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve should
be promptly applied to cuts, burns
and scalds. 1t soothes and quickly
heals the injured part. There are
worthless counterfeits. Be sure to
get DeWitt's. B. II. Bieber and
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25

Summer complaint is unusually
prevalent among children this season.
A we'll developed case in the writer's
family was cured last week by the
timely use of Cham berlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy-one
of the best patent medicines manu-
featured and which is always kept on
hand at the home of We scribe. This
is not intended as free puff for the
company, who do not advertise with
us, but to benefit the little sufferers
who may not be within easy access of
a physician. No family should be
without bottle Of this medicine in
the house. especially in summer time.
Iowa, Journal. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
Notice to Coal Dealers.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned up to 5 p. M, July 30.
for furnishing all coal of various sizes
that may be required by this board
for year ending July 1, 1902, to be
delivered as wanted and to be weigh
ed on the city scales if required.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25
KirkpatrIck Funeral.

The remains of Newton Kirkpat-
rick, who died in Peoria, arrived in
the city yesterday. The funeral was
held from the Rock Island & Peoria
depot. The interment was in Chip
piannock, where services were con-
Quoted by Rev. c. Z. Taylor. The
pallbearers were H. ID. Mack. &. H.
Kingsbury, c. B. Marshall. w. A.
Lamont, Joseph McCrory and H. S.
Case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-25

A wheelman's tool bag isn't COM
plete without bottle of DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Heals, cuts, bruises,
stings, sprains. Monarch over pain.
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-28
At the Armory.

The ball at the Armory last night was
a pronounced success. Owing to the
fact thgt The Telephone Girl had an en-
gagement at the Park, it was not antici
pated that there would be very large
number in attendance at the dance. But
such WAS not the case The rival attrac-
ton did not seem to affect the size Of
the crowd to any great extent, as the
hall was we'll filed with dancers at an
carly hour.
Tho dance was given under the aus
pices OF the Ladies' Auxiliary to the
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen and
was up to the standard of all the social
events managed by that order. sociable,
pleasant and up to- date.
The com mittee upon whom rested ihe
responsibility Of the affair and to whom
should now be given the praise for its
success, consisted OF Mesdames. Rey
nolds, Rush, Nichols, Sorrels and Wei
ner. Ever since their appointment these
ladies have labored INCREASINGLY for the
event that it might be one OF the oest in
the history OF the order
That they did not fail is the general
opinion Of those who were in attendance
last night.
The floor was in most excellent condi-
tion-slick az glass and free from dust =
and Prof. Boyer's orchestra was right in
with the spirit Of the evening
The ladies may feel complimented up
on the success of their efforts aud may
depend upon it that an affair like the
one last night night is the best kind Of
an advertisement for future events Of like
character.
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-28
REVOLVING CRIME.
A Brother and Sister Charged
With Incestuous Intercourse---A
Child Born to Them---Sheriff
Wallis Arrests Principals.

Ono of the most revolving crimes ever
in the Plateau country, where two blood
relatives, a brother and sister, have had
incestuous relations for long period.
Sheriff Chas g. Wallis returned from
the Plateau country last night, having in
his charge Chas. A. Kinney and Nellie
Kinney, son and daughter OF Chas. L.
Kinney, whom he arrested at their home
in the Plateau country upon the charge
OF having had incestuous intercourse
with each other and with having had
child born to them which died some time
in December.
The history Of the crime is most hor-
rible and only the outside details can be
published. The young couple are full
brother and sister and their illicit rels.
tions have been kept up for long time.
Complaints reached this city some
little time ago from persons in the Plat
eau country, who had become suspicious
who had heard of a child being born to
them, and upon this evidence the sheriff
acted. He went to that section Of the
county and after due investigation and
believing he had the facts in the case, he
went to the home of the father, Charles
L. Kinney and charged tho two young
people with the crime. When they found
that they had been caught in their crime.
and when told that their neighbors
cuarged them also with the death OF the
child, they at once faltered in the
bravado they displayed when first
charged with the crime, and made a full
and complete confession Of their horrid
relations with each other.
They deny that the child had been
put out of the way, and claim it was a
stii birth. To the other charges against
them they make no denial.
They were taken before Judge Sweeney
this morning, and waving examination,
were plac under thousand dollar
bond and in default thereof we're taken
to the county Jail to await trial before
the district court, which opens in this
city next week
The girl, Nellie Kinney, is about 18
years of age and is OF a fairly intelligent
appearance. She docs not seem to real
izs the enormity OF the offense. He
brother, the partner in her crime, is of a
type not unusual in the west, wearing a
frontiersman's garb and affecting an air
Of bravado.
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-28

of foods and gave analyses OF many cheap
manufactured foods on the market to-
day, and showed how they are composed
Of chemicals, some Of which, as sulphur
ic acid in vinegar, are harmful. He had
himself analyzed cheap, 30 called fruit
jelliss and jams, and had found the body
of all to be merely a star ch paste, colored
and favored, kept tart by tartsric acid
and sweetened with glucose.
These cheap limitations are a detri-
ment to the farmer, who cannot hope to
successfully compete with them, and in
many states laws were made to regulate
food products.
Emphasizing again the farmers lsck
Of interest in his own affairs, the profess
sor in conclusion, said, that if the farmer
would throw off this apathy and take an
active interest in scientific research in
his calling, great profit and prosperity
would result.-Glenwood Avalanche.
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-28
PROF. SHAW AT GLENwOOD.
Well Known Chemist Of the Col.
orado Sugar Manufacturing Co.
Gives an interesting Lecture.

Prof, Shaw, of Grand Junction. deliv-
cred q lecture on "The Work Of tho
American Experimental Station" Satur-
day night at tho Methodist church.
The evening was stormy and disagree
able, but notwithstanding. good sized
audience greeted tho professor.
Prof. Shaw 10 the chemist for the Col
orado Sugar Manufacturing company at
Grand JUNCTION. man OF marked abil-
ity and ono who has seen service in the
government experiment stations.
Shortly after 8 o'clock, Prof. Clarke,
OF the high school, in few well chosen
words, introduced Prof. Shaw.
The professor said he did not quite
know how TO address the audience, and
told tho story of the lecturer, in Europe,
who was in the habit OF addressing his
audience as my London Souls" my
Glasgow Souls" etc. That was all we'll
enough, but one day he was in tho ci y
Of Cork, and whom he began his lecture
he found himself addressing his audience
"My Cork Souls"
ohdW koNo q Duob hic1oAy VI WV
experiment stations in this country; told
OF their estab ishment about the time Of
the civil wa,; their varying fortunes un-
til they passsd under government con.
troll; their progress since that time aud
the excellent work being done by them.
He spoke Of the relations Of science to
agriculture, and the achievements in the
line OF scieptiac farming; the relations of
theory and practice. and reiuted the
common erroneous idea that the two are
vastly different.
Theory and practice are identical he
said. Practice being the active express
sion OF theory. A theory that will not
allow OF practical application is fallacy,
not . theory.
II science could not be applied to agri-
culture successfully, and in a way to ad-
vance practical farming. then agriculture
is . calling to bs avoided by young men
and women. This, however, is not tho
c.ss, he was glad to say, and today there
are moro educated young men and
women turning their attention to agri-
cultural pursuits than ever before in
history, and agriculture is rapidly be-
coming one Of the most honorable pro-
fessions.
The professor related some Of his ex
periences while at tho stations and
showed that an experiment station is not
established to aid the Individual in Sc
curing q fortune, but for the god Of all.
He told OF the Advancement made in all
lines of farming. horticulture and dairy
ing by tho application of scientific meth
ods and lsmsntsd the fact that . farmer
shows such apathy toward everything
smAcking Of science in his own calling.
The manufacturer, he said, went to the
other extreme, and studied every scien-
tific method to got tho best results and
to save the waste products.
As an illustration, Prof Shaw cited a
packing house, and showed how there il
absolutely no waste at all.
He spoke Of the extensive adulteration
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-28
At the Park.

The Telephone Girl played to splen-
did house last night at the Park.
1t was hardly any better or no worse
than many other plays that have been
presented here this season. 1t was not
to be compared to the production Of The
Prisoner of Zenda or that of Louis James
and Kathryn Kidder's Midsummer
Nights Dream.
The singing was very good and there
were several very funny members Of the
was good and the people enjoyed the
play.
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-28
Death of Mrs. Mary E. Dyke.

Last night at about 9:45 o'clock, Mary
Elizabeth Dyke, eighty years old, mother
Of Mrs. Il. r. Ottman and Mrs. Adrian,
residing few miles west Of this city,
died.
The deceased has been great sufferer
during the last few years Of her life.
Last fall she suffered from stroke Of
paralysis from which she recovered, but
about month ago while walking, being
supported by her lands on chairs, she
slipped, and falling over one of the chairs
broke her left hip. Being 30 aged, the
fracture was hard to, heal and she
suffered intensely until death relieved
her.
The deceased came to this county
about seven years ago with her children
above named and has been here ever
since, with the exception Of ore year
which she spent at her old home at
Charles City, Iowa, with her son, G. l..
Dyke, formerly OF this city.
Mary Elizabeth Dyke was born in the
state Of New York, and was a resident Of
that section Of the country in tho early
years of her life. For many years she
resided in Iowa, from which state she
came to Colorado.
Three children are left to mourn her
loss.
The body will be shipped tonight to
Charles City, Iowa, for interment, the
son, c. L. Dyke, residing there and at
tending to the last sad rites over the re-
mains Of the deceased.
Undertaken Gourley prepared the body
for shipment.
The daily sentinel., 1901-02-28
About tho W Gather.

About tho Weather.
The maximum temperature yesterday
was 81 degrees.
The minimum this morning was 81 de-
grees
The forecast for this section 10:
Fair tonight and Friday.
All kinds Of tablets and box stationery
at @. D. Smith & Co.'S, Druggists.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-14
Keep Out OF Debt.
B~roosings Register.


Probably there is nothing that is con
sidered respectful, which people do, that
has caused more trouble, discussion and
heartache than the foolish habit OF going
in debt for the ordinary necessities OF
life. That it H. sometimes necessary 10
one can deny, and at such times it is a
blessing to have IA good credit so that
there will be no obstacles in the way Of
meeting the necessity: but To habitually
get credit because it can be done and
make no advance calculations for meet
ing the obligations is pernicious 10th to
debtor and the creditor, and often de-
prives persons Of rho credit they might
have in time OF need If the safer and
more honorable course had been followed
at first. All who depend on salary for a
living and for the support Of a family
should remember that TO be in debt for
the things the family needs, for Il single
month, in advance of TIE income is a
burden that is not easily lifted, and at
tie same time dcpfises the creditor OF
his just dues. The better and safer way
is to exercise the needed econamy in adj
vance, even If for a time it causes a
deprivation of some things that seem
needful, until a little IS accumulated SC
that cash can be paid and at the safhe
time something be secured for \ day oil
| sickness or other unavoidable demand
so that the mind may be at case and al
independence enjoyed which is impossi
BILE with a debt continually looming NJ
for adjustment. If this is hard to do al
first, calculations should be made and
carried out that will secure a needed
sum to meet indebtedness promptly On
maturity so that the anxiety indebted
ness brings to every honest man may be
ayoided. truly good credit secured, and
the creditors rights both respected and
protected.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-14
Good Advice.
Grant Connty Reriew.

Grant County Review.
The Review would again carlton
farmers upon the great Importance OF
seeing to it that their seed wheat is all
right. Very much Of the grain last sea-
sou was defective. vet. bin-burned, and
out OF condition generally. The bin
burned wheat particularly is utterly
worthless both for seed and milling, as
the vitality is all gone and il viii not
only rot terminate, but is also worthless
for -four. Farmers who contemplate
using seed which they may have on hand
should certainly test it in advance. This
can be done. by planting, say, 100 or 200
kernels in the house and observing what
portion Of it sprouts. III the percentage
OF kernels which fail &c sprout is too
large. then it will be folly 70 attempt to
SOW il, aud better seed should be pro-
cured. Unless caution is observed, a
farmer may have practically a total loss
of crop next season.