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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

City Council Room, Rock Island, Feb,
3.-The Council met at p. IN. in regu-
lar semi-nonthly session, Mayor Knox
presiding and all the aldermen present.
The minutes of the last regular and ad-
journed meetings were read and APP
proved.
Alderman Anderson, from the Finance
Committee, submitted an ordinance
which was considered and passed by
unanimous vote, allowing bills from the
various municipal funds as follows:
LABOR p AY ROLL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
TALES OF THEATRE.

One of Charles Frohman's most
complete productions of comedy is
announced in David Harum," which
one of his best companies will give
at the Illinois Wednesday, with all
the necessary scenery and equipment
that go To make the high class Froh-
man night. Mr.. Frohman has
achieved more successes and fewer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by
those tireless, little workers-Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Millions are
always at work, night and day, cur
ing Indigestion, biliousneSs. constipa-
ton, sick headache. and all stomach
liver and bowel troubles. Easy,
pleasant, safe, sure. Only csc, at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04

production Of THE Strollers,' came
over from London for this especial
part, ana is said to have one of the
biggest hits i'm the piece called the
"Flirtatiou Song" in which she han
dies the ribbons over a group of ten
German officers and cadets i'm dexter
GUS fashion and regal style. This
number. alone has been spoken of as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
rn Cnrs = Cold In ono DAY.

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure +. W. Groves
signature is ON each box. csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04

the most charming and pleasing
stage picture seen in years. rarely
failing to receive less than three en-
cores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
The Wonderful Success
and many MARVELLOUS CURES effected by
German-Eng1iSh Specialists
their ability

parts, effecting a quick and perma-
nent cure.
DISEASES OF NERVOUS SYSTEM.
RHEUMATISM.
DISEASES OF WOMEN.
BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES.
DISEASES OF MEN, Varicocelc,
Structure, Hydrocele. Rupture.
DISEASES OF THE HEART, Liver
and kidneys.
The German English specialists are
all graduates of the leading colleges
of the country. and have spent years
i'm college and hospital work, as their
numerous diplomas and certificates
will show. Their offices are equipp-
ed with every electrical and mechan-
zeal appliance and curative agent
known TO the worlds greatest scien-
fists to be necessary in the diagnoses
and cure of catarrhal, rheumatic,
nervous or lingering diseases. Not
one physician in thousand pos
sesses such facilities. 1t is to these
appliances, new remedies and new
methods, together with 10 years eX-
perienee in college and hospital work
that many of their remarkable cures
have been attributed.
No matter il your case has been
pronounced incurable, call and see
] them. 1t can do you no harm. Sci
ence is advancing. You may yet find
a cure. If your case is hopeless they
win not treat you.
and Confidential.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04

CATARRI NO LONGER INCURA-
BLE-Catarrh of the nose, throat
and stomach, consumption (first
stages). bronchitis and asthma
treated by new methods and
remedies that have proven almost un-
iyersally successful. BY use of these
methods, combined with their home
treatment, a cure can be effected in
every case.
DEAFNESS. RINGING IN THE
EARS, RUNNING EARS Many of
these cases are caused by Catarrh
extending from nose or throat into
the middle ear Recently appliances
have been invented that carry heal
ing agents direct To the diseased
Consultation Free
Office. 2O5 West Third street, Dav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
LABOR p AY ROLL.

1st WARD SIDEWALK.
Labor pay roll =. 8 % w Treichler so
End WARD SIDEWALK.
Labor pay roll 25:
9TH WARD SIDEWALK.
Labor pay roll =. 23 60 Labor pay roll e. 80
22nd STREET IMPROVEMENT 10th to 18th
AVENUE.
Labor pay roll e. GO Is Labor pay roll 81 10
GARNSEY SQUARE ACCOUNT.
Labor pay roll :. 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04

Marie George, who plays '''rhe
Strolleress" with the forthcoming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
Ednoate Your roueIs VICE Ca.carets.

Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Toe, 25c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
DO NOT WAIT

If'you are sick or fear you have
any disease, call at the Illinois In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
SO X-RAY EXAMINATION ABSOLUTELY
FREE TO ALL WHO CALL BEFORE FEB. IS

The specialists at the Illinois In
Urinary in the Mitchell & Lynde build
ing will make their regular so X-ray
examination, if necessary, FREE for
all patients who call at their office
before Feb. -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04

Urinary and find out what ails you.
You know that is one-haIf the cure.
The examination is very gentle, caus-
ing no pain or discomfort. No harm
ever comes from the use of the Illi-
nois Infirmary's big X-Rays. Bear in
mind the offer is; limited ia time only.
All diseases will be examined free.
But all should call without delay.
The offer is only given to those who
call before Feb. -.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04

Consultation Free and Confidential.
Office EOS West street. enport Phone o243
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
oA9ToRIA:.
Bears tho IIhs King 1ou Have Always Bought
zE; :; Gaa47lS77T

Clint and Grace Blackman, Of Moor
head, are III the Valley the guests of
Miss Bina Oyiatt.
Pat Moran of Omaha was In the Val.
ley today on business, and visiting old
time friends.
Land Agent Flanagan is home
from South Dakota, where he had
been with party of land seekers.
Adm Brown has an elegant display
of college penants displayed in the
show window at Browns drug store.
He has been collecting them for the
past year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Meyers who have
been guests of Kansas City relatives
and friends for the past few days arr.
we'd home this morning.
Fred Wattles arrived from Sioux
City this afternoon and will spend q
few days here visiting his father, j. S.
Wattles.
Miss Ida Mosher spent the day visit
ing with Woodbine acquaintance.
VERNE Hall is paying Honey Creek
relatives few days visit.
Court commenced today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
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Send ter Catalogue. free. r. ~
Prof. A. J. LOWRY, Prn. llk6S1SS
"A. G. 0He. A. H., LIB. Pres, Omaha. q

democratic convention in his home
county failed to indorse his ambi-
ton.
Strenuous efforts will soon be
made To induce some Council
Bluffs democrat to accept the nom
ination and it is possible that for
mer Mayor NJ. f Rohrer may Le
the nominee. Undoubtedly he
could have the place if he would
accept and he may prove willing
to stand the sacrifice for the sake
OF the 'party organization. Mr..
Rohrer served two terms as may
or of Council Bluffs and was re-
Gently reelected president of the
public library for third term. He
has always been one of the Lead
ers in the city and county democ-
racy and an active worker for his
party's success.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
A jolly Company.

Mrs. ~ j. Casey entertained thirty
young ladies and gentlemen at her
pleasant home in honor of her neice
Miss Day OF Omaha, OH Saturday eve
ming The rooms of the home were
beautifully decorated for the reception
of the guests. Miss Day looked char
ming in her dainty summer gown and
her welcome to all was most cordial
Games of all sorts were INDUCED in
and merriment reigned unrestricted
until eleven o'clock when sumptious
luncheon was served, after which there
was music and singing Everyone
present did his or her best to make
others have good time and the result
was each and all declare they spent one
of the happiest evenings in their lives.
Sabbath morning still found the young
people full of glee and reluctant to
turn their feet homeward.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
Latest Thing in Clubs.

The latest thing in the club line
has recently made its appearance
in the west and is rapidly spread
ing. It is the guessing club"
and one advantage of it is that
there is no initiation fee and that
the dues are just as much or as
little as the members decide upon
when they organize. Another fea-
ture of the new clubs is that they
get along very we'll without eth
er presidents or vice presidents,
but they must have a secretary
and treasurer, though the two Of
fees as rule are held by the same
person. The first Of the "guess-
ing clubs so far as known was or
ganized in western Nebraska,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28

where about dozen friends, men
a I'd women, at party one evening
decided to do some guessing, at
twenty FIVE cents per pnese, for
the $3,OOO.OO capital cash prize
which the Auditotium Company
OF Omaha, Neb is Offering to the
person sending in before October
rs, the best estimate OF the total
vote which will be cast in New
York state next fall. In addition
to the capital prize there are over
seven hundred other each prizes
and over 300 merchandise prizes,
including s3,5OO0O0 house and
lot. Special cash prizes are also
awarded every two weeks, two
guessing coupons, one on the re-
gular and one on the special prizes
being given with each twenty-five
cent stock ticket. Since the first
club was organized number of
others have been heard from, the
members of a club agreeing to di-
vide up in proportion to the num-
Der of quarters each one puts in,
the prizes the club wins. The adj
vantage of the clubs, as stated by
members, il that while one chance
might do SO that so or 100 chances
are more likely to win one or
more big prizes.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
Dealt, Of Mis- Jane StorA

| Mrs Jan. s;l..rk aged 13 yt.nrs,
, ,imonths, ) days died ut the home
of her ,langhter, Mrs i!lz. F,,z
simmons, where she has made her
home for the past eight years, on
Saturday August % at 1920 u. M.
She had been constant suffer-
or from rheum ltism for mum Der
of years, growing gra In silly worse
the last two nonths. Everything
within human power was done by
her loved ones To secure her health
aud comfort, bat to no await She
bore her suf .riuss with christ
ian fortitula until being weary
from her suffering she fell into
that last long dreamless sleep that
kissed down the eyelids stlll,
and surroun led by her daughter
the later5 family and number of
other relatives, her spirit passed
from earth to that final home be
You'd the stars into that treasury
of everlasting Joy. There is no
pain, anguish, or breaking hearts
there, there is where no sad fare
wells are uttered, where nipht and
death shall caass where ali is light
JOY and peace.
Deceased was born May go,
1929 in County Down, lrelaLd.
She emlgrnted to this country IN
1852, shortly after her marriage
to MIR } Brron She was the
mother of ten children, three of
whom are now living, Mrs Eliza
Fitzsimmons, of Boomer township,
Mrs Lucy Barron, of Denver, Colo.
and MIR William Barron, of Brain
ard, Mimi. After ths death of
her first husband she WAS again
married to Mr. w Stork after his
death she made her home with
Mrs Fitzsimmons her daughter
until her death. The funeral took
place Monday August 25th from
st Patricks church in Missouri
Valley Iowa conducted by Rev.
Father Mullen. The remains
We're laid to rest in Mt Carmel
cemetary of this place followed by
q large concourse of relatives and
friends where they saw her laid to
rest to await a glorious resurec-
ton.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
INTERLOCkING SWITCH
SAVED MANY LIVES
Averts Serious Wreck At Mar.
ShalItOwn.

A press dispatch from Marshall
town gives the following regard
ing mishap to North Western
train No 6 In Marshalltown Yards
Sunday evening:
Marshalltown, Aug. o. The
new interlocking switch at this
place proved its effectiveness early
Sunday morning at the same time
caused the wreck of passenge,
train No 6 on the Chicago &
Northwestern, known as the Chi
cago limited. The engineer and
firemen jumped to save their lives
and as none of the coaches lief,
the track the passengers escapet
with only slight bruises. That NJ
one was killed seems miraculous.
The Northwestern, Chicago Greaf
Western and Iowa Central all con.
verge at the foot of South Third
street in this city and at that the
interlocking switch is located
Sunday morning shortly after IL
O'Clock an Iowa Central freight,
train was passing the crossing and
the signals and switches were SET
to block any other trains that
might be approaching. The Chi.
cago limited came laundering
down the track at the time, but as
the signals we're set against it the
switchman was Mortified to see IL
dash past. In another instant the
engine and tender leaped. from the
track and became confused mass
of twisted and broken iron. The
coaches fortunately stayed on the
track, with the exception of the
forward truck OF the forward
coach. This coach was badly
wrecked, the windows being al
broken and the front end smashed
in. 1t seemed miraculous that no
one was injured. Had the train
not been thrown off the track by
the interlooking switch it would
have dashed into the Iowa Central
freight and the damage would
have been much greater, while it
is probable there would have
been loss of life. The engineer
and fireman of the limited say
they didnot see the signals. The
train was running at full speed
when the wreck occurred. The
coaches were taken on by the over
land limited two hours later and
wreckers from Boone and Belle
PLANE had the wreck cleared up
by 3 p m Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
DENTIST
Tuesday, August 26

b. II. Gavltt and family returned
last night fromsthe east side of the
county,
Earl Harris and Rush Lehman arr
we'd from Okoboii last night, where
they have been attending house party
for two weeks.
Downs Album came up from Omaha
yesterday for 8 two weeks visit with
his psrentsfn this city.
c. N. Power of omshs is in the
Valley today on business.
Mrs. H Morgan and Mrs. John
Knight are visiting friends In Behu-
Ion.
The Boyer was out of Its banks again
this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
. YOUNG LADY's LIFE
SAVED.
At Panama, Colombia, by
Chamberlalns Collie, Chol-
era and DiarrhOea RemedY.

CnamberlalnS conc, ChOl-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy.
DR. Chas III Utter, prominent ply
stefan, of Panama, Colombia, in a re-
cent letter states: "Lrst March | had
AS patient a young lady rs years of
age, who had a very bad attsck of
|dysentery. Everything | prescribed
for proved Intellectual and she was
growing worse every hour Her par
ents were sure she would die She had
become so weak that she could not
turn over i'm bsd What to do at this
critical moment was study for me,
but Thought of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and az
a last resort prescribed it. The most
wonderful result was effected. With
IN eight hours she WAS feeling much
better, inside of three days she was
upon her feet and at the end of one
week was entirely we'll" For sale by
Elliott IL Harvey. a3l
Mrs Geo Burbank andson Win
fried, are Omaha visitors today.
II J Farlow, of Logan, was in
the Valley today on business.
Mr. and Mrs J w Ovens are
Omaha visitors today.
Leon Smith is now cumming in
to this city as conductor on the
Elkhorn.
VIM Nelson, Of Morgan town
ship was a pleasant caller yester-
day.
HI L With ow and son visited
friends in Omaha yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28

Henry l. Shattuck of Shellsburg,
Iowa, was cured of stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted for
years, by four boxes of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. He had
previously tried many other remedies
and number of physicians withon
relief For sale by Elliott n Harvey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
Letter List for Week Ending Au-
gust 26, 1902.

Allen Julia,
Brown Flo,
Benton Thos,
Bendingham Maude,
Campbell Il. T.,
Christian Il. L.,
Chandler, Mrs. M. b.,
Donnell Ina,
Martin Mary,
Man III. n,
Riley Charlotte,
Smith ii. j.,
Sisson Eva,
=. -. Sederstrand Josephine,
Smith Kate
Parties calling for above please
say advertised, giving date.
d j ALBUM, Postmaster.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
Land on Missouri ttom Reache S
$50 Per Acre.

Through real estate deal consum
mated today by Martin 81 Cole, acting
as real estate agent new record has
been attained by farm land on the
Missouri bottom near this city. The
A Edgecomb farm of LOG acres located
on the bottoms q few miles South
West of this city was sold this morn
inglto Frank Robinson, capitalist of
Marine, the price the new owner paid
for the property being $50 per acre
After the consunmation of this deal
Mr. Edgecomb closed deal buying the
Thomas Faith farm of 327 acres,
North East of this city for $50 per
acre.
Will M. Burke is clerking in the
Globe Clothing Company during the
absence of Mr. Mcintosh.
Charley Brandiff and wife of Chicago
left for Colorado yesterday morning
for two weeks visit with friends.
No melodrama of late years has met
with such phenomenal success and
unbounded praise from patrons
alike, as has 1.-THE Convict's Daughter"
Young and old people of all conditions
and classes and all localities flock to
see this pretty little play season after
season, with the same enthusiasm.
Manager Harmon announces the sp-
pearance of 1.-THE Convict's Daughtet"
at the local theater Monday night Sept
LIST.
w. s. Stephen of Council Bluffs was
in the city today looking after plumb.
ing contracts he has at the State
Savings Bank building and M. j. Fitz.
gibbons home on 9th street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
1T is ASSURE SUCCESS
Truth About Municipal Plant
AT Rock Rapids.
j. N. Parsons, Ex-Mayor Of That Town,
Says the Electric Lighting Works
There Are an Unqualified Success.
Enemies Have Lied About Them.

There Are an Unqualified Success.
Enemies Have Lied About Them.
Sioux City Tribune
tive had strong notion to
write an article to the Sioux City
papers, telling the truth about
Rock Rapids experience with
municipal ownership of its electric
light establishment" said j NJ
Parsons of that town, while at
tending business in Sioux City.
"rhe thing has been misrepre-
scented aud the Misrepresentation
SO diligently circulated by enemies
OF city ownership that | hate to
see it go on without correction.
There isn't citizen in Rock
Rapids who would consent to have
the town dispose of the plant. 1t
cost us about 100000. We could
have built it for a great deal less,
but whenever question arose be-
tween a better and poorer article
of equipment, we took the better.
| don't know city or town where
electric service is so good as ours.
Most small towns have midnight
service; ours runs all night. We
furnish 5000 lights, besides 81
arc lights ON the streets. Those
lights would cost at least $50 each
per annum if bought from a pri-
vate corporated; Rock Rapids
doesn't pay cent for them. In
the six years our plan has been
operation we have had just about
$40, 200 worth of street lights. We
haven't paid cent The collec-
tions from private consumers
have paid all expenses.
"And the rates to private con-
sumers are the lowest l know any
where. Our object of course is
good light, plenty eff it, and cheap;
not to make q profit. Now l have
a house with Ii rooms. We use
none but electric light; lights In
the rooms, attic, cellar, barn and
on the porch. There are Al lights
in the pllce, all connected with
the one meter. I'VE use plenty of
light; are extravagant with it, in
fact; and our bills do not average
s3 per month.
"The town was hopslessly in
debt when We set QUITO provide
a municipal lighting plant" con-
tinuel Mr. Parsons. eve we're
heels over head above the consti-
tutional limit; in fact we had been
there so long aud 80 hard that
people had sort OF forgotten about
there being constitutional limit
somewhere down in the underly-
ing strata OF our obligations. But
that didn't make any difference.
The town wanted electric lights
of its own. A lot of the boys got
together and guaranteed the
warrants which we're issued in
payment for building the works,
the banks cashed them, and the
works we're built on strictly
cash basis. AS fast as the reve1-
ues would permit the warrants
we're taken up; the profits carried
the loan and better
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
World Wide Reputation

Chamberlains collie, cholera and
diarrhoea remedy has 9 world wide
Reputation for its cures. 1t never fails
and is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale byElliott Il Harvey. AL
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
Gasson Case Settled Before
COmmin0 tO Trial

DIR J II Gasson early this afternoon
appeared before Mayor James. plead
guilty to charge of disturbing the
peace. He was fined So and costs
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
N. F. ROHRER FOR CONGRESS
Democratic Convention Septem.
Der 10 May Nominate the Fer
mer Mayor.


Nonparil, September 10 is the
date that has been set for the de-
mocratic congressional convention
Of this district and the gathering
will be held in this city according
to Chairman s. B. Morrisey of
Harlan, of the district democratic
committee.
Thus far, Edgar Brown the Has
tings editor, is the only avowed
candidate for the privilege of
having his name printed on the
ticket, and he is said to be not at
all downcast by the fact that the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-08-28
COULDN'T FIND A LAWYER.
Case Against Dr.. Gasson Ccntin-
ued Until Late This After
noon.

| The opening session of the Harrison
County District Court at Logan to
day attracted every lawyer from this
city. When Mayor james opened court
this morning to hear the case of the
State of Iowa VS. DIR. j. H. Gasson,
the defeEdent charged with disturbing
the peace by fighting, neither side
could produce legal adviser, c0nse-
quently the case had to be continued
until the legal luminaries return. The
case is called for 5 y. M
Miss Carrie Thompson will arrive in
this city this evening from Whitewood
5 ID and will become resident of this
city having been elected to succeed
Miss Beard as teacher in the public
schools in this place, Miss Beard hav-
ing resigned her position.
A Cure for Cholera Intantum
Last May" says Mrs Curtis Baker,
of Book walter, OHIO, IAN infant child
of our neighbors was suffering from
cholera infAntnm. The doctor had
given up all hopes of rdcovery. took
a bottle of Chamberlain's collie, chol-
era end Dlarrhoea Remedy to the
house, telling them / felt sure it
would do good If used according to
directions. In two days time the child
had fully recovered, and is now, (neAr-
ly year slnct) vigorous, healthy
girl. have recommended this rem
edy frequently and have never known
it to fail in single instance" For
sale by Elliott u Harvey. a3l
+ Il. Gamble of Ponca, Neb will ar
rive in the city this evening for short
visit here with his brother, DR. Gamble
and wife.
Miss Ida MCElroy goes to Omaha to-
morrow where she expects to remain
several days visiting acquaintance.
Mrs William Stevens of Council
Bluffs returned home this afternoon
after short visit Lere with Mrs. G
Stevens
NJ. $. Mason of Riverside, Cal, bro
Their Of |. ID. Mason arrived today and
will spend few days here visiting
relatives.
| Mrs j. OI.eary who has been visit
ing her mother Mrs. Rhodabeck, re-
turned to her home in Council Bluffs
this afternoon
The Woman picnic will have
in attendance three musical or
CARNATIONS The Mo Valley Mill
tary Band, Ia pieces, the Logan
Martial Band, IL pieces, the Dou-
glas Orchestra Baud, 6 pieces.