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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
Notice of Pubncation-OhAnesry.
State of Illinois. l.
County of Rock Island ( -

County of Rock Island
In the circuit court, September term, A. d 4,
1901.
james Balmer VS.. Julia Phillips, Frank NJ
Phillips. Clyde G Phillips Artie Phillips,
Maud Adams, Anna NJ Phillips Ed yard ID
Phillips. and ID. X. Moberly and Frank s.
Cool. administrators of the estate of ID. K
Anidayit of non-residence of the said Julia
Phillips, Frank NJ Phillips, Clyde g. Phillips
Artie Phillips, Maud Adams. Anna NJ Phillips
Edward ID. Phillips, and d. * HOberly, admin
fstratOr of the estate of ID T.. Phillips. de-
ceased, having been filed in the clerks ONCE
therefore hereby given to the said non resi-
dent defendants that the complainant filed
his bill of complaint In said court. on the chan
Gerry side thereof. on the 18th day of August,
1901, and that thereupOn q summons Issued out
of said court. wherein said suit Is now pend :
ing, returnable on the third Monday IN the
month OF September next as Is by law re-
quired Now, unless you. the said non-resi-
lent defendants above named Julia Phillips,
Frank NJ Phillips, Clyde O. Phillips, Artie
Phillips Maud Adams, Anna NJ. Phillips, Ed
ward d. Phillips and ID. X MO0erly, admins
traitor of the estate of d. r.. Phillips, deceased,
shall personally be and appear before said cir
cult court on the first day OF the next term
thereof, to be holden at the court house In
the city of Rock Island. In and for the said
county, on the sixteenth day OF Septem-
Der next, and plead. answer, or demur to the
said complainant's bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated viii be taken as confessed, and q
decree entered against you, according to the
GE9RGE w. GAMBLE, Circuit Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill Aug. u, 1901.
SBARBE & MARSHALL Compliments Solicit
tors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
Notice of Publoation-UhAneery.
State of Illinois.

State of Illinois,
County of Rock Island.
In the Circuit Court, September term In
ChanceTy.
Fannie Mcfarland vs. william Mcfarland
Anidavit of non-residence of the above
named defendant, William Mcfarland, hay
ing been filed in the clerks oeice Of the
circuit court of tie said county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said non-resid-
ent defendant that the complainant
fled her bill of complaint IN said court, on the
chsucery side thereof, on the 9Th day of
August, 1901. and that thereupon a sum-
mons issued out of said court wherein said
suit IS now pending, returnable on the third
Monday In the month of September next, as Is
by law required.
Now unless you, the said nonresident defen-
dant above named, William Mcfarland, shall
personally be and appear before the
said circuit court on the first day
of the next term thereof to be holden
NJ Rock Island In and for said county the
18th day OF September, A ID. 1901 next, and
plead, answer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of compl Amt. the same and the
matters and things therein charged and
stated will taken confessed,
ana a decree entered against you according
to the prayer o, said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Circuit Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, August 8, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
THEATRICAL TOPICS

"a Turkish Bath, =" which comes TO
Harper's theatre tomorrow evening,
is one of the most meritorious attrac-
tions before the public. 1t COM
prise5 all that il brightest aud best,
musical farce comedy. Beautiful
women, msgniticently attired a
wealth Of scenery. and bright Jing-
ling mu &c, which causes the b 'ood to
and half hours of the kind of amuse-
ment that renews your youth, and
makes you forget your debts
Training day was an institution of
great pith and moment back in the
first half of the last century Before
there was such a thing as state mill
tia. every able bodied citizen was re-
quired to turn out for drill twice a
year. He was expected TO wear a
uniform, no matter what the date or
pattern. So the old chests were
searched and moth-eaten continental
or Mexican war regimentals drawn
forth. Greuadier, artilleryman ard
cavalry soldier stood sid. by side.
and muskets. sabres aDd flint locks
shone down tho line. The captain of
1.-THE milishy" was a man of greas
import in the village, and his office at
"giniral trainin' =" was no sinecure.
for what with drilling this awkward
squad, preserving his dignity and
treating them to soft drinks and
toothsoms viands. he was busy man
on that day at least. 1.-The Village
Postmaster" gives a graphic and
effective picture of this old time
''trainin, y the story opening on that
day, while Seth Higgins, the pooh
bah and general big man OF the viii
lage, is the captain. 1.-The Village
Postmaster" will be presented at Har-
Per's theatre Monday exactly as given
for 227 nights in New York, and 125
nights in Chicago, with the big cast
and all special scenery aud proper
ties. Lovers of good, wholesome
drama will enjoy The Village Post
m a ater -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
REV. NYALL ACCEPTS
CALL LOCAL CHURCH

Rev. j. A. Nyall, of Moorehead,
Mimi, is to be the new pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church on Four
teenth street and Fourth avenue,
having accepted the call recently ex-
tended by this congregation. He will
take up his new duties in Decem Der,
Rev c. E Slatt, the present pastor
goes TO Zion Lutheran church, Phila-
delphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
workIng Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest littlo
thing that ever was made is DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength. list
lessness into energy. brain-fag into
mental power. They're wonderful in
building up the health. Only 25o per
box. Sold by Hartz & UIlemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

Norris Silver, North Stratford, N
H: 81 purchased a bottle of Oae
Minute Cough Cure when suffering
with a cough doctors told me was in
durable. Oae bottle relieved me, the
second snd third almost cured. To-
day am a well man." B. IL. Bieber
and Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
Our Fall Opening of New Millinery

Will occur Tue-day and Wednes-
day. SsPt "a and 25 We have gath
cred tog sther the most complete and
up-to-date collection of trimmed and
uutIimmed hats we have ever shown,
ind we cordially invite your inspec-
tion of same. especially,
j. H G. PETERSEN's Sons.
Davenport. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

Gives new live material, drives
away disease, makes up for the wear
a nj tear of body and brain That's
what Rocky Mountain Tea is doing
T. ii Thomas Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

Awful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave General Burnham,
of Machias. Me-, when the doct RS
said she would die from pneumonia
before morning" writes Mrs. S. Il.
Lincoln, who attended her that fear
full night, ''but she begged for DR.:
Kings New Discovery. which had
more than once saved her life, and
cured her of consumption. After
taking. she slept all night. Further
use entirely cured her." This mar
Vicious medicine is guaranteed to cure
all throat. chest and lung diseases.
Only so cents and 81. Trial bot
ties free at Hartz & Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

Don't wait until you become chron-
ically constiPated. but take DeWitt's
Little Early Risers now and then.
They will keep your liver and bowels
in good order Easy to take. Safe
pills. b. Fl. Bieber and Hartz & Ulle-
meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
Peoria Plchings.

One of the employees of the local
Peoria freight Office is putting up
with a good deal of chaf at the hands
of his fellows and doing it with great
good nature. 1t is whispered that he
is to be married next Wednesday to
a Davenport young lady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
TKAIHy-

"a L. Springfielc, Peoria,
Quincy via Galesburg
and SterlinR....-.....--
Peoria, BeArdstovn, Bur
nngton, Denver and
w est ....s. -. --..
st. L. Kas- City, Denver
and Pacific Coast via
Galesburg -..-...-.....--
Sterling and poiRts inter
mediate........---.......
East Moline, Suburban ..
ST. l., Denver and west =
Clinton and Dubuque.
Davenport and Clinton.
Clinton, Dubuque, La
Crosse, ST. Paul, Mimi
q West and ~. WI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

Trains marked are daily. All others dan
eXcet Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

Telephone 11s0
sDaily. tDauy except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

- BURLINGTON ROUTE O.
HshfilfTAiiiit LIB. & O RAILWAY-Depot
ksklHllkikllH Second Avenue and TWen-
lfl6IiIllii. Nj YOUNG,
--------zi Agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21
AL trains daily except Sunday.
TRAIFz.

Peoria, SpIingheld, St. l.,
Indianapolis, Cincinnati sos am 1000 pm
Peoria, Springfield, Indian
apolis Cincinnati. Bloom
ington. ST. Louis ........ 1:45 PM 80 pm
Peoria Express. ...........- 73S PM
Peoria. Indianapolis. Gin
cinnati. BloOmingt on... 1923 am
Gable Accommoda alton 80. 700 am
Sherrard Accommodation. ! e.15 am As pm
Gable & Sherrard Accom-. 800 pm 2:2c pm
Cable q Sherrard Accom-. S:3S am
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

For any function whether
formal or modest, you'll find
Mathis Ice Cream just the
thing. 1t is q delicate bit
for refreshment, elegant
enough to be used on the
greatest occasion and you can
afford 1t for little home par
tics Let US have an order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-21

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
Debt and wealth.

Increase In the national debts and
the wealth of the world are keeping
pace with each other, and each Is In
creasing enormously according To the
recent figures given ont by the bureau
OF statistics of the United States treas
ury. During the last 100 years the
nations OF the earth have increase
their debts tenfolG, and the wealth al
the peoples Of the nations has ad'
yanced TO the same extent.
At the beginning OF the 10th century
the aggregated debts Of the wurl,
were about S3,lOO.OO0,0OO, to which I
cipher must be added to get the debts
OF today. These figures are more cast
~ obtained than are those on wealth
for little is known OF property Stats
ties In most OF the countries, and still
less was known hundred years ago
In 1880 the wealth of the United
States. United Kingdom. France and
Spain was estimated 1T $50. PA GAO 900
while Mulhall now places their wealth
at about $l95, 10000 600 With these
increases in debts and wealth. popula-
ton has increased 100 percent and
gold and silver, which form the basis
Of the money with which payments are
made, have increased 800 percent,
The bureau of statistics charges
these debts principally to wars, stand
ing armies and works OF public utility.
or the latter, canals, harburs river
Improvements and railways are the
principal. OF the railways, which cost
$50 900, 100000, about one-third are
owned by national governments. New
York Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
5 SWORE[[%
5 THREE HOURS

A professor of languages, some few
years ago, on returning from India re-
marked upon the paucity Of objection
able phrases amongst the British work.
ing classes when compared with the
abundance supplied by the Orientals Of
similar rank To prove this, he gives a
case which came under his own notice.
He had dismissed a man-servant for
dishonesty, and the next morning, at 9
o'clock, he sought an interview with
his former master. He fourished a
carving knife, with which he plainly
intended to emphasize his remarks.
When he found 1t impossible to gain
admission he sat under the window,
and the swearing" process began. He
cursed the professor along the genoa
logical tree back to the first ancestor
of his race. Then he dwelt upon every
detail Of his anatomy, from the top OF
his head to the end of his toes. "For
three consecutive hours he sat and
swore." says the professor, without
once repeating a phrase" Whilst trav-
cling on the underground railway In
London, a party Of workingmen en-
tered the same compartment with the
commonest forms of swearing" The
professor politely asked them to desist
whereby he was told to mind his own
ID business. He at once COM
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
SUP

One of the first heralds OF approach
ing spring is the cuckoo. He is bird
Of passage, who like most Of his kind.
spends his summers in Europe, and
his winters in Asia or Africa. He ar
rlves in England about the beginning
of April, resting little time at Malta
on the way, and takes his departure
soon after midsummer. Among the
peasantry in some parts Of France. 1t is
supposed that after st. James day,
July 25. the cuckoo changes into a
bird Of prey, and inhablts the noun
tains during the winter; but that in
the spring time he resumes his nat
ural form, and returns to France on
the back OF kite. There is no bird
which Is so generally believed to pos
sess the gift Of prophecy as the cuckoo
In Germany there is a popular belief
that the one who first hears him in the
spring can ascertain how many years
he has to live. He simply asks the
bird the question: and as many times
as 1t responds, so many times will the
questioner see the trees put forth their
leaves, and watch their fruit arrive at
maturity. In Sweden the young girls
consult the cuckoo to know when they
will be married. and the number Of
times he answers indicates the number
Of years they will have to wait; but II
he continues an unreasonable time,
they say he Ia settled on magic
branch, and consequently his predic
tons are not to be relied upon. A
very important point, according to
them. In the Interpretation Of his re-
sponses, Is to notice from what d.
rection his voice comes. II from the
north. 1t means sorrow and trouble
for all the year; but If from the east,
west or south, pleasure and happiness
may be anticipated. If one has money
In ones pocket the first time one hears
him, prosperous year will follow; but
II the purse Is empty, 1t will be diff
cult to replenish 1t. And one Is liable
to die Of hunger during the year IL the
cuckoo Is heard for the first time when
one Is fasting. In Servia, the cuckoo
presages disaster II he is heard in the
forest before the trees have assumed
their foliage; on the contrary. IL the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
FABLE OF A GOOD BOY.
Who Had Been brought Up ON the Copy
book plan,


book Plan.
This is about a Good Boy, brought
up on the Copybook Plan. His Pa
rents had Told him to Notice how
Doth the little Busy Bee, also that
Industry is the Stepping Stone TO
Success. They Advised him to Make
himself of Value to his Employer, and
said that Smart Boys are Sure to Get
On. Full Of these Adages, he Began
the Battle OF Life In a Mercantile Es-
adjustment. and Resolved to be Mod
ell in all Respects.
Very Soon. OF Course, he was Looked
upon with Suspicion. For he never
Idled at his Work. or got Messages
mixed, or Loitered playing Marbles
when Sent to brands, like Natural
Boys do. Also. he made Point OF
being on Time in the Mornings, 50
that they Never had to Dock him;
and he Always waited until the Clock
struck Six. before he Quit. And he
Never talked Slang, nor was lmpu-
dent. and his Face was always Clean
After Six Months OF Model Behav-
Tor, he thought he had Earned raise
and Asked for it. They Looked at
him Coldly, and said, How Much are
you Getting now?'
He replied, "Two-fifty."
on" they said. you are Getting
that Much, are you? Sorry, but Times
are Bad, and Wen have to Cut it
Down to Two Dollars"
He Went out Bewildered. and they
Looked at Each Other. and One said,
THAT Boy is too Fresh"
The Other said. Yes, there Must
be Something the Matter with him.
He likes Work. He evidently Thinks
he's the Whole Outfit.
SO they Told their Manager to Keep
an Eye on the Good Boy, and when
he Tried to Make himself Extra Use
fail. he got Snubbed. He was Told not
to have so much Ginger. and Recon-
mended to Take it Easy and to Come
off.
Little by Little he Realized his Po-
sition, but said to himself. AT any
Rate, | set a Good Example to my
Companions. They will Respect me-
And one Day, while Busy near the
Elevator, he Heard two Boys inside
Talking of him. HE Is a Scab,' they
said He Tries to do two Fellows
Work." The Good Boy crept Away,
Feeling as IL a Brick House had Fall
l. ~
the White Ticket.
Moral-These are not Copybook
Times.--Philadelph Record.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
Quick Work Might Solve It.

A lady was recently reading to her
young son the story of n little fellow
whose father was taken i'll and died,
after which he set himself diligently
to work to assist in supporting him
self and his mother When she had
finished the story, she said:
"Now, Tommy, If pa were to die.
wouldn't you work to keep mamma?'
why, no." said the little chap, not
relishins .,ie idea Of work. What
for? Amt we got good house to live
in"
"Oh, yes. my dear said the mother,
"but we can't eat the house, you
know
well, amt we got plenty Of things
in the pantry?' continued the young
hopeful.
Certainly, dear" replied the moth
cr, "but they would not last long, and
what then"
"Well. ma" said the young incorrigi-
bic. after thinking moment, "ain't
there enough to last till you get an
other husband:"
Ma gave it up.-Answcrs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
DR.. David Kennedy, Kennedy Row, Kingston n. Y.
CUCKOO BELIEVED
TO POSSESS GIFT OF
PROPHECY.% t| e

branches are already covered with
leaves when he first appears, happiness
and plenty may be expected. In Switz-
erland, and in some parts OF Germany,
the cuckoo Is called the bakers boy"
According to a legend, he Is In reality
a bakers boy, who in the hardest OF
times was not ashamed to steal the
food of the poor. or to pilfer the best
OF the bread when it was taken from
the oven, crying out as he did so in
the most impudent manner, "Guk'
guk!" which In old German means.
Look. look!" God was so angry with
him for his depredations that he
turned him into a bird, with a pow
derry gray plumage. to remind him of
his ancient calling, and condemned
him to repeat constantly the same
words, in remembrance Of his unscru-
pulous fault The Russians regard the
cuckoo as a bird of ill-omen the pre-
cursor of sorrow and death. Accord
Ing to their legends, he Is a young
girl, who angered the gods by weeping
too long for the death Of her brother,
and was changed into cuckoo. In al
most all countries 1t Is considered I'M
lucky to kill this bird. in spite Of his
reprehensible propensities from do
nestle point of view. Whether his
objection to nest-building arises from
natural laziness, or from natural in
4
1t Is indisputable that he has strong
ly developed tendency to utilize the
ready-made nests Of other birds. This,
however, does not prevent his being
welcomed among US as the harbinger
Of spring, and the forerunner Of the
singing birds, who in summer fill the
land with music.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10

was plastered with gore and dust.
Clara gathered leaves and helped him
clean It Off as well as he could, but Il
would require severe scrub baths, and
weeks healing to make him present
able.
While they walked home she rallied
him about his appearance, suggesting
that half the township, especially the
ladies, would be on hand to meet him.
But Tom said he guessed that rs long
rs she had seen him In this condition,
he could stand being looked at by the
other ladies'.
AS for Ban, he was so absorbed that
evening with the unusually large bone
given him that he quite failed TO hear
Mr.. Cornwllers compliment.
II allow" said Mr.. Cornwiler, shat
when 1t comes to woodcraft, I haven't
got half the sense of that dog
Youths Companion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
HISTORY OF A LOT.
Tho Result of Petty Debt After Many
Years,

Tho Result OF o Petty Debt AFTER MANY
Years.
An early settler was In debt to a
groceryman. The bill amounted to
nearly 500. This happened in 1886.
The early settler offered for full set
Element Of the account warranty
deed of a lot corner Of Washington
and Dearborn streets, then away out
on the prairie. The groceryman was
indignant and threw the early settler
half way across the street
ooh, III get even with You for that"
said the early settler, shaking his fist
Mt the groceryman. you'll live tc
regret this day" The groceryman
slammed the door and the early settler
struggled to his feet, busted his over
coat and limped home. The grocery.
mans wife scolded him for treating
the carly settler so uncercmoniously.
md ordered him to call Mt his resi-
dcnce ut once and apologize.
"Say. old friend, is it the best you
can do:" called out the groceryman to
the carly settler from the gate, MS he
was afraid to so In on account Of the
shotgun.
whats the matter with you!" an
swercd the early settler. with his head
out Of the window ana wry face.
want to apologize! Come down! I'll
take your deed and call the count
square"
apologize, and I'll do it." reared
the early settler.
What are those fellows doing over
there on the prairie" asked the gro
ccryman of his wife when they We're
| out riding together three years later
by lingo, If they amt subdividing
lots" And he hit the old horse with a
lash. Whips had not vet arrived. A
company from New York was about to
have land sale.
"What did you DO with that deed the
early settler gave you:' asked the
groceryman's wife.
"Threw 1t In the old trunk up in the
attic. Never thought it was worth re-
cording. Settled the bill to accommo-
date you. you remember:'
The groceryman filed his deed for
record and paid up the back taxes. In
| 1850 the lot was worth $4,000; in 1860
$3.50 900; in 1870, $5OO,Oo0; in 1880.
S75O,OOO; in 1890. S1OO9,OOO. and it is
still rapidly increasing in value. The
groceryman died happy. The early
settler still lives and is also wealthy.
He held on to other property Chicago
Tribune
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
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Have You Met This Woman

Her husband Is all right-but he Is
so fat!
lIcr little boy is all right-but he Is
growing SO spindling!
Her home is all right-but the paint
Is too light.
Did she like the last lecture at the
club? Liked what he said very much
but his hair was cut so short-like
prize fighter!
Her new tailor suit Is all right-but
Mrs. Zyz has her coat tribe, the
mersst shred, longer. and It's much
better!
Her new hat Is elegant-but II that
ribbon was shade darker. now
Boston Herald
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1901-08-10
A Priu CO Of Grafters.

Begging as 1t is practiced today. has
become fine art. Here Is brand new
scheme whose author deserves niche
in tramps temple Of fame. A Cleve-
land. o.. paper of recent date contain
ed the following advertisement: II am
a young man Of refined feelings, with
out influential friends. and unable to
make my way in the world. do not
want to do mental employment. and
the idea Of having boss over me Is
very repugnant. II every one who reads
this will send me a nickel. l will be
able to start in business for myself. I
will keep track Of these friends and
repay them when l succeed" An ad-
dress was given to which all large
hearted generous-minded persons
might send their nickels and receive
their reward hereafter.