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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
Y. ~. C. A. BIBLE WORK:
SIX GET CERTIFICATES.

The examination of me N bers of the
bible class of the local Y. NJ. G. A. for
certificates of proficiency from the
international committee of the Y Nj.
c. A. appointed for the purpose of
promoting the work T fleets great
credit upon the nature of the wo.k
done here. Six members passed with
the requisite standing and are entitled
to the certificates. Those who pas sed
are: Orville Yerbury, L G Kicker
and Carl o. Nelson. in the personal
cey Tuttlo and ii L McKown in grade
of the faith and conduct class.
Last wear, with a class of Sc Rock
Island stood third among the cities of
the state in the number of its bible
students and next year it is proposed
TO try for class of IS. A very active
campaign in bible study, as well as
an interesting series of athletic at
fractions, is being planned by Messrs.
Freeman and Pentland for the coming
season.
Considerable local interest is being
manifested in the jubilee convention
of the Y N. G. A. of the United States
and Canada, to lie held in Boston June
11-16, in celebration of the 50th ami
vcrsary of the founding OF the associ-
alton in America. The meeting will
be international in its scope and will
have in connection ubilee exhibit
in which the work done by the local
association will figure. Secretary j.
5. Freeaan is trying to shape his at
fairs so that he can 20 to Boston on
this occasion. IL he does he will
probably be Rock Islands only repre-
sentative there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
R.,,rIon Lo.Inc Ground

The country Is becoming agitated over re-
Ilgion. Periodically someone arises and dc
clsres that It Is decay'ng. This results In
countless discussions until the agitation ru' :
its course, and stu religion hourishes. It
always VIII. for IL is something the world
needs. One OF the finest recommendations of
Hostetters Stomach Bitters, the great Amer
lean stomach strengtheuer lies in the fact
that It has lived for so years in spite OF hun
dreds OF Mutations, and is renowned for its
cure OF constipation, dyspepsia, biIousncss,
NAL aria fever and ague. aud sees TO IL that
the life-giving elements of the food are aSsim-
Hated with the blood There is nothing "juss
as good See that private revenue stamp
covers the neck OF the bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
FOR SHERIFF
Two Man Hunting Dogs to Have
Berth at the Hotel de
CralIe.
TO USE WHEN OCCASION DEMANDS
Trailing Criminals Who Are Hard
to Catch-.$2oO for
Pair.

Sh6riG Cralle is negotiating with l..
b. Lecky, of Holmesville. Ohio, for
the purchase of two trained English
bloOdhounds to be used in running
criminals TO earth.
He intends procuring them as a
private enterprise. but will use them
in his official capacity as sheriff
should the occasion arise.
Trained bloodhounds are rarely
kept in the north and a pair is sufi
cient to provide moral suasion, and,
if necessary, more material service
over a large area. The nearest pair
of these fierce animals at present is
somewhere in the central part of the
state and the cost and time involved
in bringing them go far places their
use aim Jst out of the question here.
Feared By Criminals.
All classes of criminals stand in
awe of nloodhounds and it is proDab G
that pair of them in this vicinity
will go far as a preventive against
many forms of ouLlawry. The price
of u pair is about 5000 and they are
delivered in care of trainer, who re-
maius with them till they arc famil-
lar with their new habitatiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
AdminIstrntor.s Notice.

Estate OF Charles p. Ryder. Jr deceased.
The undersigned having peea appointed sd-
minIstrator of the estate of Charles Il Ryder,
Jr late OF the county of Rock Island state
of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice tn al
ne viii appear before the county court of Rock
island county, At the county court ROOM In
he city of Rock Island at the July term. on
he frst Monday In July next, at which time
Al persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, Tor the
purpose OF having the same ADJUSTED
Ali persons Indebted to said estate are re-
luested to make immediate payment TO the
Undersigned
Dsted this sth day of May. A. D. 1901.
JOHN G. Il. REA3. Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
AdmInI.trator.s Notice.

Estate of Guy II. Hitchcock, deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed sd-
nInistrator of the estate of Guy II. Hitchcock,
late of the county of Rock Island. state OF
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
Island county, at the county court room. In
the city of Rock Island, at the June term,
on the first Monday In June next, at which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attend,
for the purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate sre re-
quested to make immediate payment 20 the
und ersigued.
Dated this 10th day of A pril, A. d. 1901.
= Il HITCHCOCK, Administteta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
AudaluafA.

nj. S. Kent, a barber of Andalusia,
H., says: "My little boy had the
whole back of his hand scalded. The
skin raised in great blisters, the pain
from which almost caused convul-
sions. / was recommended to use
I-o.do, which did, and to my great
surprise it stopped the pain as If by
magic, drew the fire out. healed
the scald quickly and without scar.
l would not be without it." Drug
gists, 25 cents box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

Dyspeptics cannot be long lived be-
cause to live requires nourishment
Food is not nourishiug uctil it is di.
gested. A disordered stomach can
not digest food, it must have assist.
auce. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
all kinds of food without aid from the
stomach, allowing it to rest and re
gain it's natural functions. Its ele
ments are exactly the same as the
natural digestive fluids and it simply
can't help but do you good. B. II
Bieber and Harta 6 Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
Licensed tn Wed.
Read IL In HI. Newspaper.

George Schaub, Il well known citi-
zen of New Lebanon, Ohio is a COZ :
slant reader of the Dayton Volks zei-
tung. He knows that this paper aims
TO advertise only the best in its col
umns, and when he saw Cham ber-
lain's Pain Balm advertised therein
for lame back he did not hesitate in
buying a bottle of IL for his wife, who
for eight weeks had suffered the most
terrible pains in her back and could
get no relief. He says: AFTER using
the Pain Balm for few days my wife
said to me, Il feel as though born
anew and before using the entire
contents of the bottle the uubearable
pains had entirely vanished and she
could again take up her household
duties" He is very thankful, and
hopes that all suffering likewise will
hear of her wonderful recovery. This
valuable liniment is for sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
COUNTY TEMPLE
TrnnaTRra.

June S-Henry Jones to John Ing
wers, w 10 feet lot 8, and 80 feet lot
Z. block II, Orlando Child's add, Mo-
inc. 500.
Amelia ID Bonneville TO Micull l.
Morris. nj lot 1, block 8, Bailey d
Boyle's add Rock Island, IS 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

James Brown. of Putsmouth, Va,
over 90 years of age. suffered for
years with bad sore on his face.
Physicians could not help him. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Sslve cured him
permanently. b. II. Bieber and
Haltz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

Eczema, salt rheum, letter. chat
ing, ivy poisoning and all skin tor
lures are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. The certain pile
cure. B. H. Bieber and Hartz & lille
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04
..PIeasant WAY. for summer pa,..-

Is the title of the Graud Trunk Rail-
way systems new summer tourist
folder which. with other descriptive
literature, eau be had on application
to city passenger and ticket agent.
249 Clark stpeet, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

Mothers lose their dread for THAT
terrible second summer" when they
have DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the house. Natures
specific for bowel complaints Of every
ecrt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

1901:
Burback. Il. NJ Luce. X L. Mrs
Bouton, Bosa MacE. X
Dunahay, w. A. Nelson, q. A.
Halls, Bessie Porter. VI. r.
Henry VII lam Reynolds w. y.
Jackson, ada Sands Mrs
I.ukers Mrs T. j. eWolcots, v. II, Mrs.
When calling for advertised Letters please
give the number of the list.
THOMAS n. THOMAS. Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-06-04

List of letters uncalled for At the postorHce
at Rock Island for the week ending Ju e 4,
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
Still a Little Shy.

On the Ist of November the following
editorial appeared in the Mandan Pho
neer:-
The editor of the Dickinson Press com.
pares the bank statements OF that enter.
prising burg with those of the city of
Mandan and Morton county. A great
many OF the residents of the western por.
ton Of Morton county are still depositors
of Dickinson banks, owing to their near
ness, but wait for our next statement
Bro. Ayers. We are not only a stock
county but have farmers as we'll.
Well, here are the figures: The FIVE
Morton county banks, as per statements
published last week. show deposits ag-
gregating s477.6I7 against s477.883 in the
two Dickinson banks. This leaves a
balance of s266 in favor of the Stark
county depositors. 1t may be that Bros.
futile and Gllbreath have not got their
wheat money all in yet, in which event
we shall hear Of it when the next bank
statement call is made.
The Pioneer makes one error in stating
that a number Of Morton county people
are depositors in the Dickinson banks.
This is not the case now and never has
been. On the other hand, a number Of
Stark county ranchers, farmers and bust.
ness men living in the eastern part Of
the county have been heretofore. and a
few are still, depositors in the Mandan
banks.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28


The Druses sometimes divorce their
wives for apparently the most trivial
causes. Thus a man named Soleiman
Attala had a wife, %Isbakyeh. The wo-
man frequently worked for us. and on
several occasions l had to complain
that she talked too much and worked
too little. At length Twas obliged to
tell Soleiman that owing to his wife's
laxiness I could employ her no longer.
Shortly afterward l went to England.
On my return after a couple Of
months absence I was surprised to
find that Soleiman had divorced Isbak-
yeh and had already married another
woman. On inquiring from him the
cause Of this he replied, "Your honor
told me that you would not employ my
wife again, sc I thought l would get
rid OF her and marry another woman
whom you would employ."-Black-
woods Magazine.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
Obituary.

The Hamilton County Journal pub
lished at Webster City, Iowa, published
the following obituary.
]. R. Let's was born in Woodstock,
Ontario, Oct. 10, 1890. With his parents
he settled or a farm nine miles east of
Joliet, ILL.,, in New Lenox township in
October, l845. In 1850 he crossed the
plains to California where he remained
until 1852, returning again to the Illinois
home via the Panama route and New
York. He died at the family home in
this city on Thursday, November FL, 1901
at 6:3o p. m.
On July 76. 1854 he married Miss Hulda
Doty, which union was blessed with elev-
en- children, two of whom died in infancy.
Nine survive him. namely: J. w. Let's of
this city; Geo. D. of Frankfort. iii. (the
birthplace Of the entire family except
ing the eldest ]. W.; Fred c. of North
Platte, Neb.; Mrs. Jennie Pruden Of Kan.
sas City, Mo-; Mrs. Flora L. Silvers of
Freedom township of this county; Della
B., wife of A. B. Graham, Freedom town.
ship; Bert c., Freedom township; Frank
and Libbie of Webster City. All Of the
children were with him at the time
of his death. They were also all present
at the death of the mother, who died rs
years previous. MI. Let's was married
a second time-to Miss Nellie William.
son (2s years ago. who survive. him.
1t is believed that a kick from a horse
received upon the right side several years
ago, causing an abcess of the liver, ( ON
which he has suffered more or less since,
was the cause of his death.
At our country's call for volunteers in
the civil war, deceased enlisted in Com
pany f, tooth Illinois, and rendered ma
terial aid in forming this regiment. He
served as second and afterwards as first
lieutenant. enduring many h%ardships of
soldier life. After the war he returned
to Frankfort, Illinois, and engaged in the
hotel business, where he remained until
Oct. 81, 1882, when with the family moved
to Freedom township, Hamilton county,
locating on what was known as the Boyer
or Popular Grove Farm" which he pur-
chased. There he made his home until
the spring of 1896, when after repeated
requests by members OF the family. he
decided to give up the farm life and
move into the city to spend the remain
ing days Of his life in ease. His decline
has been noticeable the past six months
and decidedly 50 within the past six
weeks, since which time he has been con-
fined to the house, and most of the time
to his bed. 1t is a noticeable fact that at
all times he was cheerful and never
heard to complain, yet realizing his race
was nearly run. His mind and memory
remained unimpared till the last breath.
Nearly the last audible words spoken,
while suffering intensely, we're: "Jesus
Lover of My Soul, Let Me to Thy Bosom
Fly"-after quoting numerous passages
Of scripture expressive of his sublime and
triumphant faith in Christ and his words
Of promise.
The five sons and his only surviving
brother, ]. S. Let's of Gladstone, North
Dakota, acted as pail bearers at the fu-
neral which was held on Saturday after
noon at 2:3o from the residence, Revs.
Call and Harter conducting the services
with the G. A. R. officiating at the grave.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
AN AUTOMOBILE BANK.

Novel and Advanced Means For Saw.
Ing Adopted by French P~eaaantry.
People in the United States have
heard Of automobiles, gun carriages
and wagons for parcel delivery, but
probably few are aware that there ex-
lists an automobile bank, says the New
York Sun. Such, however, is the case,
and the new institution is the property
Of the town Of Mezieres in the Ar
dennes, France.
For some time past the fact has been
recognized by the leading citizens of
Mezieres that there existed a strong de-
sire on the part of the pasantry Of that
place to lay aside part OF their earn
ings for "a rainy day" but In order to
reach a savings bank they have been
compelled to leave their work and
come into town, which meant to many
q Journey Of several miles. In the sum-
mer months, when the country folks
were busy, such a trip occupied more
time than could well be afforded. and
In consequence the banks deposits de
creased noticeably during three or four
months Of the year. Now, instead OF
having to 90 to the bank to deposit
their savings, residents on the outskirts
Of Mezieres will have the bank brought
10 them.
In construction: the new vehicle 10
unique. It is propelled by electricity
and has four seats, one In front for
the driver and three In the rear for the
star Of the Institution. These three
seats surround a revolving table, locat-
ed In the center Of the carriage. on
which the business Of the bank may
be transacted. Writing desks capable
Of being folded up when not in use are
arranged over each of the seats In such
Q way that when open they extend out
from the sides Of the carriage In q
manner suitable for the use Of persons
standing outside who desire to open
an account with the bank. On the ta-
BILE are to be found shelves for books,
adequate stationery for the use Of the
clerks and a small metallic strong box.
On certain p~rearranged days the q
will make a tour Of the country dis
tricts, stopping here and there as long
as It may be necessary to dispose Of
the business In hand. On al sides
the scheme 90 far has met with ap-
prevail, the bank clerks especially hay.
ing welcomed the innovation heartily
inasmuch as 1t will afford them an OPP
portunity to breathe the fresh country,
air during the hot weather. II Its orig.
final nrnoe IA carried ont. the automo.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
ki.se. For puaetual Pupils.

|
Miss Julia Wilson, q schoolteacher in
White county, has introduced q new
method by which to prevent hardness
among her pupils, says a dispatch from
Ds!slin, Ind, to the Chicago Record
Herald. She announced before the
school that she would KISS the drst ar
rival every morning. Miss Wilson is q
handsome lass Of 10 summers, and the
boys declare she is sweet as q peach"
The first morning after her announce
ment as early as s o'clock q number OF
the eldest schoolboys were roosting on
the fence awaiting their pretty school
teachers arrival. At = O'clock the en-
tire school was there. The township
trustees also put In an appearance.
Miss Wilson kept her promise.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
coalins q British Visitor.

A big British battleship coming here
to attend a patriotic function of some
kind on the invitation of our govern
ment ran short Of coal, and Uncle Sam,
as host, agreed to fill her bunkers free
Of charge. This courtesy was done
through the medium of a Jersey City
merchant, who supplied fine furnace
coal, worth from Sc to 81 a ton and
presented his bill to the English cap.
tain. "Send it to the navy depart
ment," said the latter, and to Washing.
ton it went, to be returned by the next
mail with a memorandum attached
saying that an error had been made
In the, charge, 'the government con
tract calling for coal at So a ton" And
that is all the smart J%erseyite ever re
ceived.-New York Press.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
Civil Ssrxica Examlaafions.

~. E .HF ~. L HGFIY4
The us. Civil Service Commission
will hold examinations at several places
in each state during March and April,.to
secure young lei and women tor the
government service. $3.50 persons Sc
cured positions last year through these
examinations. Probably 10000 appoint
ments will be made this year. All ap-
pointments are for life and for most F0-
siuons only a common school education
Is required. Salaries al appointment
vary from $500 to $1,000 a year with liber-
al promotions aiterward. Politics is not
considered. This affords a good oppor-
sunlty for people between is and as years
OF age. Those desiring places Of this
kind can get full information about them
free, by writing TO the Columbian Cores.
pondence College, Washington, d. {.
and asking for its Civil Service catalogue
number three.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
HAD A GOOD TINE.

AL. Smell wanted 10 attend a party.
pains in his stomach, which he feared.
would grow worse. He says lswas tell
ing my troubles to a lady friend, who
said: 'C~hamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy will put you in con-.
.dltion Tor she party. I bought 2 bottle,
and take pleasure in stating that two
doses cured mt and enabled meSto have
i good.time al the party" Mr..Snell. q
aTesident Of Summer Hill, N. y. This
remedy Is for sale by MI dEuggists.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
Early Closing.


We, the undersigned merchants Of
Dickinson, hereby agree to close oul
places OF business at 6 p. m. every even
ing except Saturday during the months
of January. February and March. 1907.
Dated this 10Th dayof December. 1901.
Currie & Co.
Dickinson Mercantile Co.
J.J. Freeman.
F. Lish.
McCloy & Senour.
L. A. Davis.
A.. T. Crowl & Co.
Thos. Oukrop.
Geo. Drenkel.
J.C. F. Parker & Co.
E. l.. Scofeld.
]. L. Brown.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
No Rebate.

When Adelina Patti visited Madrid
one time in company with her husband,
Signor Nicolini, who thought himself q
tenor singer, there was an effort to en-
gage the noted artist for an especial
occasion. The opera director asked:
"How much will you charge US If you
and your honored husband appear on
this occasion for one night?"
"Ten thousand francs, Sir"
"And how much IL you come without
the signor, madameY
Ten thousand francs"
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28

A Share In q Jewel.
There Is q story told of q French serv-
ant who was shown a priceless jewel
by q great duke. 80,
"Thank you, my lord duke" said the
man Of science, "for allowing me to
share with you the possession Of so
great q treasure"
I'm what way?" said the duke.
"Why, your grace a do no more
than look at 1t, and you have allowed
me to do the same" All the Year
Round.
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28

But I don't want any-mpney for
the speech I answered. Z did not
come here to talk for money. and l can
not take II.
1--WE would rather have you take It
than not said the president We have
paid that much to your opponent, andI
zee no reason why you should not be
paid a. we'll al he
.Well," pursued the governor. "the
president continued to insist, and at
hast I told him that IL he was deter
mined upon 1t he could pay my ex-
penses. 1t would cost me $50 to all
the engagement, and that was all that
I could accept. I asked hem to send
the money to my home, FOR. do you
know, l do not believe I could have
done my best with that money in my
pocket"
The last thing Mr.. Kinley did on the
Pan-American grounds before he was
shot was q little act of kindness, says
the New York World. Fred Kloon-
hammer, a programme boy, met the
presidential carriage drawn up for a
moment for the view Of the court Of
fountains.
Here's a programme for you, Mr..
President" said the boy, eluding the
police escort, and, stepping close to the
carriage, he handed Mr.. Mckinley
three. The president took them. smil-
ed, reached into his pocket and handed
the boy a dollar. The youngster put
his hand behind him and took a back
ward step.
"No, sir; that's a present." he said
bravely.
The president smiled again, returned
the coin to his pocket, nodded thanks
and was whisked away, while the lad
stood in the middle of the roadway and
watched the carriage until it was out
Of sight
Physicians and others who have been
In attendance on President Mckinley
are beginning to repeat incidents and
scraps Of conversation which throw in
teresting side lights on the personality
Of the nations executive. One Of the
most touching stories was repeated the
other day by a physician who assisted
at the first operation in the Pan-Amer-
lean Emergency hospital, says a Buff
falo correspondent Of the New York
Press. The doctor said:
"When we had administered the ether
to President Mckinley as a prelimi-
nary to the first operation and Just as
he was sinking into unconsciousness.
we saw his lips move. Bending over
the PROSTATE form, that we might catch
what, alas, might prove to be his last
words, we heard, family. but distinct
ly, a part-of the Lords Prayer. Thy
kingdom come, thy will be DONE were
the last words of President Mckinley
as he passed into that vale from which,
as none knew better than he, he might
never emerge"
Whenever he could the president has
cracked a joke In his sickroom. The
other morning Miss Mohn, n Of the
nurses, counted the presidents pulse.
First gazing at the watch in her hand
and then looking up at her Quizzically.
the president SAID:
"Once l had a watch, too-yes. even
q pocketbook. l saw them taking my
watch and my pocketbook, and now
have nothing whatever"
The Dickinson press., 1901-12-28
OF HOMESTEAD FINAL
{. PROOF.
Lund onics' at Bismarck, N. D.

Lund Onics at Bismarck, Nd.
NJ: E.s,ts, DEC. q. 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
'hsfnad settler has aled notice of}his intention TO
.phke ,anll proof IN support ofihis H.E. claim,
and that said, proof will be made before james
Q.AaundSrs, Clerk Of the District Court, at his
.ediss ~ Rickinsoni.N;i d. on the sth day ol
E1S .se JAKOBsRoPH
for thessh ns,z nj resxi, sec. asj;twp. 14s n, range
~" y, n.mn., ,ha , o,,d dsA z, i, ~ s.... . ,,o,. II.
cultivssion- Of, said! land; vis:ss
Andts.1 Hujhk1,t ghsflss smith, Jos Guiser,
Joseph Hushka, all Of Dickinson, N. D.
l2-2S-6t A.C. MoGILLIvRAy, Register.