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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

Martha \. Damn, the wife of n
prosperous farmer who lives near
Rochester, y. Y. drowned herself the
other day because her children were
ridiculed by their schoolmates on
account of their name. She would
have been wiser not to have cared a
Damn in the first place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

The retirement of j. j. Hill from
the Northern Pacific directory * re-
garded as a victory for Gov. Van
SAINT. as il shows that the billion
dollar trust recognizes at last the
validity of the Minnesota state law.
which prohibits directors of one road
serving on the board of another com
petinC road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
aIlays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25
cents a bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13
Charles E. HOdgsOn,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American ms. Co., Newark, n. j.
Traders Ins. CO., Chicago, Ill.
Union Ins. Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Rockford ms. Co., Rockford, Ill.
Security Ins. Co., New maven, Conn.
ms. Co. State of Ill. Rockford, Ill.
Office, Room 3, Buford block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

Peoria Daughters OF the Revolution
believe they have discovered the loca-
ton of old Fort Creve Occur, al
though students of Illinois history
have sought il for a century. They
followed the guidance of Father Hen
nepin's diary, and located the place
near Wesley City. across the river
and 2 little below Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

\ Washington clergyman who was
given an opportunity to open the
United States senate with prayer.
consumed so much time that he at
tracted the attention of the mem
bers. if he did no one else. That
man of the cloth will not get an
other chance TO pray in such place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

TwO-thirds of Germany's 100000
music teachers are alleged TO be in
competent, and the Reichstagyis To be
asked to pass a law compelling the
teachers 10 undergo a state examina-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man
a clear head, an active brain, a
strong, vigorous body; makes him
fit for the battle of life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

a calico dress on a woman with
sparkling ambition, laughing eyes,
cheeks carmined with natures YER
million is n beautiful being. Such
come to all who use Rocky Mountain
Tea. Il. II. Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

In a duel at Zolfo, Fla, the two
combatants yesterday shot and kill
ed each other. There is a difference
between Florida and French duels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

The late Gov. Pingree, of Mich
igan, had in his scrapbooSs over 49,
600 columns of newspaper comment
about himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

your neck""
That sticks Hawk;glF from ALL
Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13

\ Chicago woman has come for
ward with n long desired treatise
upon "How to BE Beautiful Though
Intelligent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-13
THE ARGUS.

BY THE j. w. POTTER co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
NORTHFIELD, MASS.

The ladies of the Unitarian church
will give sugar supper at the vestry
of the church on Friday evening,
April 9TH. supper will be ready at
six O'clock At the close of the sup
per an entertainment VIII be given by
the Young Peoples Guild which prom
ises to be fine.
Mrs, A. G. Moody gave a reception
on Tuesday afternoon TO few of her
friends in honor of Rev, and Mrs. ".
S. Brown of Sand Lake y. y, who are
stopping here for a short time. Their
daughter, Miss Jean Brown, has been
a resident of Mortified since her
graduation from the Seminary, being
employed at the training school as "a
teacher of music.
Stearns & Archibald, who have kept
a ready made clothing store in Web
ster's block for several months, have
dissolved partnership. The business
in the future will be conducted by Mr..
Stearns. Mr.. Archibald has not yet
decided what he will do, but expects
to leave town. Much regret is eN-
pressed that Mr.. Archibald has left
the firm as he has been well liked by
all.
On Monday evening Stone hall was
we'll filled uespite the threatening
clouds and the mud, the occasion be-
ing the benefit concert for the piano
fund. A very choice program of VO-
cal and instrumental music was rem
dered by the Estey chorus, glee club
and mandolin club from Mount Her
mon. Every number was cheered to
the echo some of the singers being re-
called twice. Prof. Philips no has
the entire charge of the voct music
at both schools, has rare faculty OF
bringing out the best work possible
from his students. The result is
always good singing wherever they
appear.
Arthur j. Philips, son of Prof. A. j,
Philips of this town, has been chosen
from large number of chorus lead
ers to conduct the great cnorus of the
May festival of Nashville, which is one
of the great events of that section two
concerts and one matinee being held.
The chorus will consist of several hun
dred voices selected from local talent
and will be drilled and conducted by
Mr.. Philips. Theodore Thomas orches-
ira has been secured, also several
prominent soloists. Mr.. Philips went
to Nashville last autumn and it is
very evident hat he has won for him
self an enviable position in musical
circles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
slrd Club Meeting Next Tuesday.

The Bird club met at the home Of
Walter Hudreth ON Tuesday evening.
The bylaws, as presented by the com
mittee, were accepted and adopted.
In addition to the previously elected
officers, Mrs. II. Il. Mctcalf, Miss En-
ma Wellman and Harry Elmore were
made an executive committee, whose
duty it will be to furnish the program
Tor each meeting. The club will niece
every Tuesday evening during the
spring and summer months The next
meeting will be with Mrs. r. Il. Met.
calf ON tuesday evening at 7.45
clock. The meeting will be of spec
ial interest, as Mrs. Metcalfs really
valuable collections can be examined.
The program will consist of written
questions handed 20 the president u
be answered by him or members of
the club, paper on our first spring
bird by the president, Il paper on our
first spring flower by the vice prCsI-
dent and a debate as to whether the
English sparrow shall be destroyed.
Every one whether a member or not
will be welcome to this meeting.
Weather permitting the members OF
the club, and any others who care
to, will meet at the High school build
ing at S.i5 a. m. next Saturday for
their first ramble tor field study.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
MllLlAMSNlllE.

Rev. d. a. Ball preached at St
Johnsbury last Sunday.
Miss Mabel Morse is attending the
Brattlcboro pubic schools.
c. E. Park is spending a few days
with friends at Springfield Mass.
John Bollger, now of Stowe. this
state, Is calling on WILLIAMSBURG
friends.
Edwin r. Willard has been appoint,
ed station agent at his place to sue
coed William Quinn.
Mrs. Albert n. Sherman and daugh-
ter spent portion or last week with
BrattleDoro relatives.
Edgar c. Allen was up from Long
meadow, Mass, over Sunday to visit
his mother and sister.
Misses Louise and Florence Merri-
field are at home from Northfeld Sem
mary for the Easter vacation.
Miss Fannie Cheney of the West
field Mass, Normal school is spending
her spring vacation at her home.
Bert Wright and wife called on their
friends here last week, and this week
are moving to the Bailey farm in Dunn
merstOn.
Mrs. Asa II .Stratton left Wednesday
for Springfield, Mass, to assist in the
care of the sick in the family of her
son, Dana Stratton. OF that city.
l.. f. Stevens who owns the David
Davis farm on the Baker Brook road,
has leased the p. II. Rutter farm in
Townshend and is about moving to
that place.
Mrs. r. II. Richardson went to Bos-
ton Tuesday to study spring dress
making STYLES. She will reopen her
dressmaking rooms at her home here
on Apru LIST.
Our maple sugar makers are some
what discouraged. They had one very
good run of sap last week, and have
probably made about one-third of the
average seasons product.
Our sick people as a whole are i'm
proving. DR.. p. p. White is still i'll
although gaining slowly. Mrs War
rem HescoCk is sick with pneumonia
Mrs Lyman Powers is also sick.
J. A. Young left Wednesday morn
ing for his home at Warrensburg, Mo
Mrs Young has not fully recovered
from her recent illness and will re-
main mere for the present. Miss
Matte Wade Of Dover is assisting her
Miss lulu horton of Brattleboro and
Miss Minnie Timson of Hyde Park
Mass, have been past week visitors
with their cousin, Mrs f. H, Richard
son. Miss Timson is a teacher in
the public schools of New Ipswich
| n. H.
Duane White and son, Calf, of Bos
| ton visited Mr.. Whites brother, DR.
p. P. White, over Sunday. Mr.. White
was a former resident of this place
but now has the management of the
real estate belonging to the large Jay
| estate of Boston. This estate is il
| charge Of a board of trustees who dele
gate to Mr. White the repairs, rebuild
! ing. leasing and collections incident
| to the care of a good number of bust
ness blocks in Boston and vicinity
In this business Mr.. White has beer
very successful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29

ney, moved Monday to George Glib.
sons mouse, Mr. Gibson retaining a
room Tor his own use. w. w. Wilbur
VIII move to the Parker farm which
he VIII carry on for win Pierce
Owners of male dogs save 81 bv TAX.
ing out their dos licenses before April
l. According to the statutes the H..
CCnscs may be doubled after that data.
Michael Foley viii finish work for
the w. \. Cole Paper company this
week and viii return to East Putney
10 carry on the Owen Foley farm.
The heGvF rain the first Of this
week caused a had washout in the
road between the railroad and the
river below G. r. Apnn house III
East Putney. Formerly there was
bridge at that point, but the select.
men removed it last year and put in
a surface drain pipe Road Commits
sioner Scott Will put in new bridge.
Mrs. Adclia Young Of Granville. n.
y" mother of VIII Young. has bought
the Schuyler Hitchcock place of
George II. Phillips and will move
there April |. Win Young and fam
lily Will also move there to live with
her. Miss Mary Whitney and Miss
Alice W hltney. VINO have occupied the
upper tenement will move to the up
per tenement in Mrs. Davsons house.
Mrs. Dawson will move from the hotel
back to her house April /. Will
Ross and bride will occupy the house
now occupied by Will Young.
The Twentieth Century Club" il
the name of the newest organization
among our young people. The club
will meet once in two weeks and will
perpare programs of a literary cha,-
acter. The club met for organiza-
tion Monday evening at the home of
Miss Nellie Clarke and elected these
officers: President, Miss Katherine
Booth; secretary and treasurer Miss
Jennie f. Pierce; program committee,
Edgar Sanders, Miss Nellie Clarke
and Fred r. Pcmber. Club life is
not specially active here Just at
present and it would seem that there
is opportunity for the new club to do
good work the coming summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
VERNON.

John Brooks has gone on a visit to
Worcester.
Eugene Tyler Will work for G.. H.
Hubbard this season.
The selectmcn have sold the Chan
der Stebbins place to f. II. Stone.
Rev. T.. L. Lombard of Brattleboro
will preacn in the chapel next Sunday
at / a. IN.
W. II. Fosburg and family are NOV
ing from Z. w. Johnson place to f.
b. Warmers.
Mrs. Jacquith of Boston is with her
mother, Mrs. G. d. Davis, who is in
feeble health.
Armon Ellingwood and wife have
moved from the Prescott house near
Vernon station to Erastus Tyler's.
George NJ. Brooks has been i'll this
week. G. f. Moseley is reported more
comfortable at his writing, his son, l..
T. Moseley, of Bellows Falls, is with
him.
The central Vermont officials have
been in town to look over the ground
and consider the Feasibility of chang
ing the grade crossing near the f. l..
Brown place They will submit pro-
posals to the selectmen later.
r. T. Stocliwell met with a serious
accident last Friday. He was thrown
from a load of logs, and the forward
wheel passed over one foot and badly
injured the ligaments of the knee,
which is still very painful and badly
swollen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
HINSDALE, N. H.

Ray Smith of Athol was in town
few days recently.
D. L. Conway is recovering from a
severe attack of appendicitis.
Rev. Mr.. Potter of Shelburne Falls,
Mass, occupied the Universalist pull
pit last Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Upham and Mrs. Addie
f. Din visited IN West Swanzey last
Friday ana Saturday.
Mrs. Preston of South Royalton, W.,
is the guest of her son at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs G. NJ. Oaks.
W. II. II. Newton is spending a few
days at his home here, from the Yer
mont Soldiers Home at Bennington
Mrs. II. f. Hunter, who has been
with her daughter in Chicopee Falls,
Mass, few weeks returned Satur-
day
Deacon Lorenzo Stebbins, who has
been housed from the effects of a
fall several weeks, is able to be out
again, although not fully recovered.
The Universalist ladies served hot
maple sugar at their vestry on Fri
day which was followed by musical
| program. A new piano was recently
placed in their rooms.
Rev. w T.. Renshaws household
goods were shipped March II to his
new home in Lynnheld, Mass. where
he recently accepted call to become
the pastor of the Congregational
! church.
one case of scarlet fever has been
reported in town, that of Mrs. Bur
ton Spencer, who lives on the Chester
/ field road. The house was promptly
| guaranteed and it is hoped that by
/ all proper precautions the disease
may be kept in its present limits.
A Jacobs family, who recently
| moved into the Rumllard house OF
| Depot street, from Keene, were
! promptly awaited upon by the board
of health. but upon showing a Ger
/ tiicate from the keene board OF
/ health saying their goods had been
/ property dlsinfeCted, they were allow
/ ed to remain.
The article in regard to a special
/ train bringing a large number OF peO.
/ pie to attend the entertainment at the
! Roman Catholic church on Monday
! evening OF last week, was supposed
to be written upon good authority. It
is now learned that 1t was a false re
port, and no such thing occurred. In
justice TO all concerned this correction
is made
Miss Agnes Winnifred Murray
daughter OF Mr., and Mrs. John Muir
ray of this village died in Greenfield
Mass, Sunday morning of tumor on
the brain, at the age of 2S years
Miss Murray had been employed at
the Elm House in Greenfield the past
five years. and was esteemed both by
proprietors and patrons of the house
She was about her duties Thursday
but became unconscious on the eve
ming of that day, from which condition
she never rallied. Her sudden death
comes as a shock to her many frienus
both in this town and Greenfield
She is survived by a father, step
mother and two sisters, all of th,.
village. One sister had been EN-
ployed at the Elm House with tho
deceased. and will feel the loss mos,
keenly. Funeral services were helo
at Greenfield Tuesday morning an,
were largely attended. a large mum
Der gong from here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.


\ Darn III 'haIItS'"Wh owned by MIS-.
= n ROGERS was burned Monday TO-
G'ihrr with "a large quantity OF hay and
goods WhI'h were IN storage. cause Is
unknown. Loss ahoHl >l2'"' partially
covered by insurance.
The Cheshire National bank of Keene.
y H. has nut in sterilizing oven in
which AN the money handled by the. bank
is To- bc sterilized. for the present. on ac-
count of the. scarlet fever epidemic. The
oven is made of galvanized iron and lined
yyitb ash.stns and * heated b,. means ~ T
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
Has caught on at Esmes's store -

Has caught on at Esmes's store -
Everybody says as they buy al
Giles on the 9 cent tab'e, 81 really
don't see how they can make them
at that price" Well perhaps they
don't, you don't know, that's my
lookout.
just want to add fe~ things overlooked n
the circular.
Mems White Laundred Shirts, regular $500
shirt SO cents
Mems White Cuffs 10 cents pair
Mems White Collars, any STYLE 2 for 10 cents
Mems red or blue handkerchiefs, 3for 10 cents
Mems muleskin gloves 10 cents
Good sold plated watch chain or pair of cuff
buttons Tor 10 cents
Mems heavy hsece underwear, regular so
cent goods (a Sizes 90 cents
Mems black Sha . knit stockings, size 0. 10
cents pair
Don't wait TOO long, as a good
many of these a. ticles cannot be
duplicated at these prices.
E. c. EAMES,
South Vernon, Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29

If you are scrofulous. dyspeptic, rheu-
matte. troubled with kidney complaint
general debility, lacking strength take
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-03-29
To Curs a CoId In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box % cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-02-07
euslNGss CHANCES.

100 Tor 81. n We strike OF. and We
certainly expect - do 50 The
olympic on Company vas ineor~
poFnted 10 tess the well known
coal oil indications a. Copaiia
Point. and lta officers are eK SUI
ureme Judge r. s. Greene. preEi-
dent. George n Emerson. preni-
dent ~ the First National bank OF
Hoquiam. vice pree.den Measrs
Greene a Grlfiiths. Seattle. attor-
nsys. n n. Chapman. secretary
and manager National Bank Of
Commerce OF Seattle. depository.
and H. L. Holmes. Of Stewart. &
Holmes DRUG Co. William - Per-
klna. banker and broker. and Cap
tain " A. nelcher. mines and
mining. are trustees. This coms
panv has over 1900 acres OF land
adioipinE Copalis Point. and these
will he worth thousands Of dollars
per acre N We strike of. The
quickest and greatest fortunes IN
the world have been thus obtain
ed. Machinery is engaged and eX-
prcted 10 be on the ground by the
10Th inst SIS viii get 100 shares
which may be worth $500 hv mid
summer MinernloglstH examined
Copara Point Jan 20. 1901 aud
pronounced the coal oil indications
most certain. only n small lot or
stock left al IS cents nor share OF
81. " win cost you nothing - get
fullest Information and booklet
free hY calling on or writing to
Olympic on Co, room ~. Hal
Ter block Seattle. Washington =
q box sal Phone black 1G.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-02-07
BAGGAGE NOW
GOES THROUGH

Travellers a. Dawson ana the fus
kau valley IN general. viii Isl future
not have thsif baggage diehrfausrd
hy the customs officers at HkagNaYs
- heretofore. All baggage heFeafts
er win Be- taken charge Of by The
White Pass 4 Yukon railroad aud
turned over o. customs officials AZ
skagwhy. who IA turn Will cord AMI
seal all articles and practically send
them on 20 DAVIS tn bond This
arrangement viii be received with
much rejoicing BY the old klondlk :
~. who have in the pest been In
e0uVeuiencsd ~ this inrpsp ton Of
baggage at HknNwHy The follow
inE order has ben issued b the
white Pass road After Feb. 10.
1901. tho custom agent - he rnaf
uitl ehafEs for preparing shippers
manifest. Zoe stamp for each bend
SOC. expectation and transportation
eHi - charged for a. actual cost
g. ths road. 90 witch VIII br addHi
= premium ON the bond Of 81 per 81.
900
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-02-07

Judge Alien. Of Indiana. has LET
down the bars. and trouble IL march
ing IN. lie has decided that promis-
cvous kissing Ia not cause for d.
vorce. This particular osculatory
orgis was bi-wsekly AFFAIR and oc-
Cured In the home Of a well-to-do
Indianapolis citizen. People were
in the habit of oongregating at his
home, and everybody kissed every.
body" particularly the wife, who
had rosebud lips.
The husband protested. To him n
seemed improper, and he Iamented
loud and long. Everybody seemed
20 be having a good time, and they
didn't mind him. lie brought sui,
for divorce. lie exposed the aitua-
tion. He told OF the manner In
which his feelings had been har.
rowed and the scandal which had
been put upon him.
The Judge gave the divorce 10 the
wife, along with $500 allmony.
kissing In It's proper place. with a
luscious subject, at the right time
In not 20 be sDeezed al. and the mar
who. will carry a few snacks q
court II very likely to be laughed ct
IN this particular instance the in.
Jured husband could make his appeai
for sympathy more effective had h,
first demonstrated his manhood witt
o large elm club. The man who
would put up with twice-s-w week
kissing bee IN his own castle IL either
thpnapghly hen-pecked, or almost !
foil.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-02-07
ART LEAGUE
LOW JINKS

The Art League aoh~uiaus held
their low links IN the pafinre 81 ths
Rainier Grand Iaet night Rev Geo.
Hurzclse delivered E very intereas-
Ing lecture on Holland and iis
Young Queer. wilheimfun THE adj
dress was based on psFrrual nbssrv
alton during Ar. nunxsltA trip
through Europe last year.
~. G. Henry. Kenneth Macintosh.
n L. Lusoy. Geo. N. Aust. Franz
Coombs. Mrs. Lang and Aies char
iotte Croker were elected t. me n
bsrship In the league. Miss Martin
vas appointed a committee 20 So
cure . meeting place for the next
high tiuks 10 b. held. Fot. -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-02-07
ENTERTAINED
AT Y. m. C. A.

About 100 male members ef the
Retail Ciefke' union we've entertain
sd e the Y ~. q A last night fhe
early part 81 the evening vas taken
up By a musical ana literary pre-
gram in the auditorium. Refresh
meuts were served after which the
guests were taksfn q the e. mnHHium,
where an exhibition q basket hail
was given. The game NaH played
between the team OF the keystone
Athletic club ~ ballard and the
third team ~ the \ NJ. g. A,
the latter winning hY score # 10
70 3 Despite the ane-sidrd score, a
good exhibition wss FtVrn. haiwes =
the halves. Prof. nqnthitt. assisted
By u Crook. l.. pianaon and J. r.
GoHhett, gave an exhibition - paFai-
lei bar work