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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-06-05

English SPAWN Linement removes
all Hard. Soft or Calloused Jumps
and Blemishes from horses, Blood
|Spavins, Curbs, Splits, Sweeney,
Ring Bone, Stiles, Sprains, all Swol-
len Threats, Coughs, etc. Save $50
by use of one bottle. Warranted the
most wonderful Blemish Cure ever
known. Sold by B. F. Whitney,
Druggist.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-06-05

We have just made arrangement,
whereby we can loan out thousands
Of dollars on farm lands on terms
that will surprise you. Have talk
with us before you decide to close up
a loan. FLANDERS & WooD. Z
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-06-05
You can pay up your farm loan at
any time if you loan of APGAR.

Get Farm Loans from Flanders &
Wood in Warren. We guarantee the
lowest rates.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-06-05

Ladies, we have justreceived a fine
newline Of bias gore straight frontcor
sets in the medium and extra high
busts. Come in and see them.
q. G. WINCHESTER.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-06-05

Now is the time to have your build
ings and stock insured. APGAR has
the most reliable companies.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-06-05

| have ten improved quarter sec
tions for rent. F. w. Flanders,
First National Bank.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-06-05

Go to Flanders & Wood for Farm
Loans. Guaranteed to have better
plans. lower rates Of interest.
Money the same day as application
is made if necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

vide for Rock Island. John y. and
Edward II. Murrin purchased the liv-
cry business of the late W. j. Kerr at
112-114 Eighteenth street in 1892
They Immediately set about making
il the most up to date in character of
any concern to be found in this sec
ton. Today they have thoroughly
equipped the establishment, where the
finest turn-outs with the most care
rul drivers can always he obtained.
Nothing but rubber tired vehicles of
the most modern type are in use. Inn
provcments have been made so that
for boarding horses and caring for
outfits this barn has the most SUI
pcriOr facilities; they are sending
out the best equipped and most ele-
gantly fitted turnouts ON as reason
able terms as are paid for those of
inferior class.
John \. Murrin, the senior member
of the firm of Murrin Bros was born
in Ireland i'm 1854 and came to this
country with his parents in 1858 and
settled i'm Rock Island. residing here
ever since. In 1872 he began rail
reading as Il fireman on the old Rock
ford, Rock Island q st. Louis rail
road. After three years of such ser
vice he was promoted to engineer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Banks of Observation-Disclosures

of the same year he was made presi-
dent of the Central Trust and Saw
ings bank, which was then formed.
In addition TO his banking interests
he possesses considerable holdings
of stock in important industries To-
Gated in the city and his influence has
ever tended to. their successful man
agement. Chief among these are, in
addition to the banks, the Rock Is
land d Davenport Ferry company,
Rock Island Shoe company. Rock Is
land Pillow company, Lightning Medi-
cine company. ArgilIo Works. at Car
bon Cliff. and Black Diamond Coal
company.
Politically Mr.. Robinson is re-
publican, although he has never
held any office beyond that Of city
and school treasurer. In religion,
he is Methodist and has always
taken a prominent part in the affairs
of the First Methodist church. Fra
ternaIly he is Mason of high degree
and he also holds membership i'm
the Ancient Order of United Work
men. knights of the Globe. and
Knights of Pythias. In dealing with
his fellow men he has never for a
moment permitted his business in
stincts to- overcome his sense of
equity and the result is that many
arc indebted To him for acts of con
sideration that have permitted them
to survive financial perils which
would otherwise have engulfed them.
Mr.. Robinson has never lost sight of
the interests of his home city and his
efforts to increase its power and
prestige have been unceasing.
III. T.. CasteeI.
Among the men who devote their
attention to finance in Rock Island,
H. +. Casteel. cashier of the Rock Is
land National and Central Trust and
Savings bank. holds a high place. Born
at Davenport in 1860 he obtained
common school and commercial col
Iege education. coming over into
Rock Island county when still a very
young man. He was employed in an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Hustling Livery Firm
. Business Conducted by Murrin Bros.

and filed that vocation for thirteen
years, eight years of which he ran
between this city and st. Louis. At
ter sixteen years of railroading he
resigned. In 1889 he was appointed
city superintendent of the water
works. continuing in that position
until 1895. In 1897 and 1895 he was
again appointed to the same position
and completed eight years of service
in this important department of the
city. 1t is not too much to say that
the waterworks system under Mr..
Murrin gave the best satisfaction of
any time in its history. He is
conscientious business man
and aims to serve to the best possible
in whatever he is engaged.
Edward 7. Murrin, the junior MEM
Der of the firm. was born in Rock Is
land i'm 1868. He attended the public
schools in this city and later took
course at "a commercial college in
Davenport, Iowa, graduating from
that institution in 1881. For several
years he was associated with his
father in conducting a sample room
at the corner of Twenty-frst street
and Fourth avenue. At the death of
his father in 1892 he succeeded to the
business and erected the handsome
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
THE ROCK ISLAND AND DAVENPORT FERRY

Ii is mans natural inclination to-
walk to the edge of any body of
water and look out upon its surface.
Few visitors to Rock Island from the
surrounding country fail to go to the
river bank to get a view of the ma
jestic father of waters.
From the earliest days of white
settlement on this vicinity some sort
of ferry has been in operation. Tho
first ferry boat operated, suitable to
convey both man and beast between
the Illinois and Iowa shores at this
point was one of the horse and end
less chain variety. and which indeed
was a crude affair. 1t was placed in
service many years ago when the
town was known as Farnhamsburg-
The boat was managed by the late
Capt. r.. J. Robinson, the founder of
the ferry service in this locality. In
the early fifties a company was or
gained consisting of j. w. Spencer,
+. j. Robinson and Judge Grant of
Davenport who bought and equip
ped the first steam ferry ever oper-
ated here. 1t was called the John
Wilson. Later on new ferry boat
called the Davenport supplanted
this service, and this operated for
several years. The growth of the To-
caIity and the constant Increase in
business. however, made il neces-
sary for Improvement in the ferry
service, and few years later a new
boat bearing the name Rock Island
was placed in service. The latter
continued for long term, af-
planted it, which also outlived its
usefulness here, and was in turn
supplanted by the augusta.
The reconstructed boat now in OPP
Grafton. called the T. j. Robinson, is
a model of its kind. 1t was named
in honor of the man who gave this
locality its earliest ferry service, and
who kept it. up to high standard
in the years that followed. The pres
emit boat * the finest ferry between
ST. Louis and st. Paul, having just
been given thorough overhauling
and put in the finest possible con-
dition To maintain the high class
service in operation here. The boat
is provided with the latest approved
machinery procurable for such SER
vice and the accommodations pro-
vided for the travelling public are
the best possible. No effort has
been spared by the management to
provide proper approaches to guard
the safety of passengers. Trips are
made every fifteen minutes, which is |
kept up constantly during the day |
and the boat is manned by an ex-
perieneed and competent crew, and !
polite and accommodating officers.
During the last two seasons it has
become very popular route for
those desiring to make the trip
quickly between the two towns, and
during the heated term many enjoy |
the river breezes on its pleasant !
decks. low charge being made for
4 continuous passage by the hour.
The present officers of the Rock Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
OLDEST ARSENAL GUARD.

his father in conducting his under
taking business. Later on he learned
the trade of a broom-maker, which
occupation he filled for several years.
In July 1862, he responded to the call
for more troops by enlisting in Com
pany +, of the S9th Illinois infantry.
December, of the same year, he was
taken prisoner at the battle of Stone
River and for the following six months
was an inmate of the famous "Libbey
Prison." He was later exchanged
and rejoined his regiment, serving
during the remainder of the term of
his enlistment. In the year 1875 he
was appointed arsenal guard by the
government. He was stationed at
the main entrance of the island and
is the oldest continuous guard of the
arsenal. Mr.. Knox is an active men,
Der of John Buford post. Grand Army
of the Republic, past commander of
the same and now holds the position
of senior vice-commander. He is
also an active Odd Fellow, in which
organization he has held all the inn
portant offices, being at the present
time chairman of the board of trus-
tees. He is a representative Rock
Island citizen in every way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

tance among the foremost financial
men of the state. He has financiered
great many local enterprises, and
is recognized as n potent factor in
this line. He is member of Ma
sonic order and Modern Woodmen of
America, liberal. broad minded citi-
zen, whose enterprise and energy has
contributed in no small degree to-
wards the prosperity of Rock Island.
p. GreenawaIt.
Presley Greenawalt, the popular
and efficient cashier of the Rock Is
land Savings bank, was born i'm Wy
oniing, ILL.,. May 81, 1859. He attend
ed the schools of his native town
till about II years of age, when he
entered a printing office and by the
time he had reached his ma jority he
had become Il master of all the de-
tails of the art preservative. He con-
tinued in this business till 1882. when
he came to Rock Island and entered
the employ of the Rock Island &
Peoria road as bill clerk in the local
freight office. After few wears he
became cashier i'm the office and pay
master for the entire road. po-
sition of great responsibility.
one that fitted him for his present
duties. In 1892 Mr.. Greenawalt sew
cred his connection with the road to
enter the retail shoe business. After
a year he disposed of his interests
to his partner, 5. II. Wright, and took
charge of the books of the Rock Is
land Savings bank. His promotion to
the place of cashier of the institu-
ton took place in February, 1895,
and he has since discharged the du-
ties of that responsible office with
entire satisfaction to- the patrons of
the bank and with the utmost credit
TO himself. To successfully manage
the everyday affairs of an important
bank requires large ability. unim-
peachable integrity and broad know
ledge of men and methods. In all of
these respects Mr.. Greenawalt possess
ses the necessary qualifications in an
eminent degree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

at Henry, Ill, and was joined in
partnership by his brothers, w. w
and Prof. S. 7. Bowlby. Following
this he was in business in Wyoming,
Ill. In 1878 his parents came west
and made their home with him until
their death. In the year 1879 Mr..
Bowlby located in Rock Island and
opened branch house for the W. w.
kimball company to supply territory
within radius of a. miles. Some
idea of the business that has been
done by this establishment may be
gained from the fact that over 22,000
pianos and organs have been sold in
eastern Iowa and western Illinois
since 1879. The principal instruments
handled are those of the kimball
make. but i'm addition the store car
ries the well-known Hallet d Davis
New England pianos, and the instru-
mentS of several cheaper eastern
makers. In the store will also be
found the most up-to-datc assortment
of musical instruments of every
character to he found anywhere in
this section of the country. The
enviable reputation that this estab-
Iishment bears for fair and honest
dealing has been made only by years
of constant endeavor to give to every
patron full value for money eXpend-
ed. TO miss a sale has been their
rule rather than take an unfair adj
1t is these facts that have
made the Bowlby music house
Synonymous of all that is best in this
line. Mr.. Bowlby is an enterprising.
public-spirited citizen who is ever
ready to lend a helping hand to any
undertaking looking to the better
ment of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

One of the best known and popular
men of Rock Island is Capt. NJ. l..
Henderson, manager of the Rock Is
land and Davenport ferry. Mr.. Hen
derson was born in this county in
1s47, and received his education in
the high school of this city and Girls
void college of Davenport. When
twenty-one years of age he was ap-
pointed master and collector of the
ferry which place he filed until 1878.
when he moved to southeastern Iowa
where he conducted successfully a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

{. Il. Knox is a native of Rock Is
land, having been born here July 90,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

large stock farm until 1896. when he
returned to Rock Island. Later he
again accepted the position of gener-
al manager of the ferry, which po-
sition he still retains.
He is now a stakeholder in the
ferry company and under his careful
supervision il has become very
popular route between the two cities.
He is possessed of pleasant and en-
tertaining disposition and is popu-
lar with the travelling public and with
all who know him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

office capacity with the Port Byron
Lumber company at Port Byron, and
the Taylor-Williams Coal company,
then at Rapids City. Later he was
engaged in merchandising on his own
account, and following this he was
deputy county treasurer of Rock Is
land county under John Schafer.
Afterward he was connected with the
head office of the Modern Woodmen.
then located at Fulton, and followed
this in the management of bank
enterprise in South Dakota. He re-
turned to Rock Island in 1899 To ac-
cept the position of cashier in the
Rock Island National bank, being
later chosen to- fill the same position
when the Central Trust and Savings
institution was organized.
Mr.. Casteel is n member of the Ma
sonic order. y. q. L. W. and
Modern Woodmen. His entire bust
ness career has been marked by abil-
ity, force and energy. He is Il pro-
gressive, liberal minded citizen. who
enjoys the esteem of his fellow
townsmen.
Carl HeIIpenstelI.
Carl Hellpenstell. the well known
cashier of the Peoples National
bank. is one of Rock Islands most
representative citizens. He was born
in Germany in 1861. He came to this
country i'm the year 1880 and located
in this city. Previous TO his coming
he had received a thorough education
in his native land, having attended the
Polytechnic schools and UnIversit;-
of Goettingers- In 1855 he entered
the banking house of Mitchell d
Lynde. filling the position of teller
in that institution for two years.
after which he accepted the position
of assistant cashier of the Peoples
National bank. Here his business
abilities found broader scope and in
1891 he was promoted To the position
of cashier and the eNacting duties of
that place ne has continued to fiji i'm
a highly satisfactory manner. AIR
Heilpenstell enjoys wide acquain-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
MUSIC HATH CHARMS
What D.. Roy Bowlby Has Done to Demon
Strate That Fact.

Many music houses have come and
gone in Rock Island. but the name of
De Roy Bowlby stfll signifies what is
best in the line of musical instru-
ments. Born at Ripley, Huron coun-
", Ohio, April 9th, 1850, he laid the
foundation for his successful bust
ness career in the old-fashioned
schools in that vicinity. He came TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
WE ARE NOT IN DOUBT

GUARANTEE YOU A PERFECT CURE
IN CHRONIC NERVOUS PRIVATE DISEASES OF BOTH
SEXES YOU KNOW OUR GUARANTEE is AS GOOD AS
GOLD. THAT IS ENOUGH REMOVE YOUR DOUBT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Every up tn date town should have
an up To date livery establishment
because on the appearance of its
turn-outs oftentimes a community is
judged Such an establishment il has
been the aim of Murrin Bros TO pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Illinois in 1855, and from that time
To 1869 was engaged in the sale of
musical Instruments. He then went
with the w III. kimball company of
Chicago as a salesman of pianos and
organs, with headquarters at Peoria,
Ill. In the following year he located
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Mitchell
& Lynde
Building
Room

If sell quick with
buy his list of bargains. All kinds city
and real estate for sale Local for the Home
Building of Chicago.
EXPERIMENTATION Island National Bank Peoples
Mitchell Lynde, w. Gest,
cult Judge. Hon. c. j. Searlc, cN-Sate's Attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

EDWARD Z. MURRIN
Mr.. Murrin has always conducted a
first class establishment i'm every par
ticular. He is an enterprising and
respected citizen, always ready TO as
sist a worthy enterprise.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-07-03
Cattle Shipments.

The Captain Land and Cattle
Company shipped 1000 head of
beef steers from Ancho station,
last Thursday, to Kansas City
markets. Ancho station would
be shipping point for a consid-
cradle area of country if the rail-
road company only had plenty OF
water for all purposes at that
point. If a pipe line were put in
to Jicarilla where it has been
demonstrated that water in great
quantities may be had by going
deep enough for it, this difficulty
might be overcome. In many
places it has been reached at a
very reasonable depth. The Amer
lean Placer company's we'll is
only 456 feet and water was struck
at 1S1 feet. The strength of this
we'll is something wonderful for
this country and proves conclu-
sively that there is water to be
had in that vicinity, and, if the
railroad company can't purchase
the we'll from the American Plac-
er company, which is not likely,
why can't drill be put in to sink
a we'll for the company?
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-07-03
Civil Service Examination.

The U. S. Civil Service Com
mission will hold examinations,
during September and October,
in several places in each state to
secure young men and women for
the government services. There
are now l26, 423 positions in the
classified civil service, being an
increase of 6,736 in six years.
There were 1872 persons appoint
ed beteen July /, 1901, and April
Is, 1902, being at the rate of 10,
O70 for the year. There will
probably be 1000 appointments
next year. Salaries at appoint
ment very from 5000 to 1900 "a
year with liberal promotions af-
terward. All appointments are
for life and for most positions
only a common school education
is required. Politics or religion
is not considered. Those desir-
ing to take examinations of this
kind can get full information
about them free by writing to
the Columbian Correspondence
College, Washington, D. c., and
asking for its Civil Service Cata-
logue for 1902.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-07-03

charged those desiring to take
the examination.
A course of study has been adopt
ed by the Territorial Board OF
Education for teachers institutes
which will be closely followed
here, and should be in the hands
of every teacher at an early date.
The course is in pamphlet form
and will cost Is cents each.
They can be supplied by this
office after July 10th. or teachers
can send direct to the publishers
The Enterprise Publishing Co.,
Silver City, N. NJ, remitting the
price.
Arrangements have been made
to accommodate all those in attend
ance at the very lowest rates pos
sible to secure. Rooms with
board, or vacant rooms for those
who wish to come prepared to
board themselves will be furnish
ed. All information in regard to
this matter will be most cheerful
ly given by this Office to all who
do not care to make arrangements
with their friends in town for
their own accommodations.
Lee H. Rudisille,
Supt. of Schools.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-07-03
A VERY CONCISE STATEMENT
Showing What Documents Will
Require Stamps Before Good
In a Court of Law, or Will be
Received for Record by the
County Clerk.

All documentary and proprie-
tary stamps for tax under the war
revenue act have been Withdrawn
from sale by order of the internal
revenue department at Washing
ton. The law has been repealed,
taking effect at close of business
June 3Oth.
1t is of course we'll known that
many documents required stamps
under the old law in order to be
held valid in the courts, or to be
received for record. These docu-
ments include certificates of stock,
promissory notes, deeds, mort
cages, powers of attorney, and
many other Instruments. If any
of these papers are held by private
persons without the proper
stamps it will be necessary to
send to Washington to secure
the necessary stamps to make
them valid Intentional avoid
ance of the tax constitutes a penal
offence.
In order that the provisions of
the law may be complied with
and people spared unnecessary
annoyance and loss by reason of
having their papers declared void,
following is brief statement
showing what papers require the
stamps, the list including only
the most common documents.
Taxable Through -Four Years.
During the whole term of four
years, from July |, 1898, to July
/, 1902, stamps have been rcquir-
ed on the 1OllOWlnS:
Bonds, debenturcS, certificates
Of Indebtedness, etc, : cents for
each 500.
Brokers bonds, 10 cents.
Certificates of stock, original
issue, : cents for each 500 of
face value.
Certificates of stock, transfers,
2cents for each 500 of face value.
Drafts, time, cents for each
500.
Taxable UP to Last July.
Under the law Of 1898 the fol-
lowing stamps are required on
papers drawn up between July |,
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-07-03

1898, and July l, 1901, when the
law was modified:
Bank checks, 2 cents.
Certificates, 10 cents.
Insurance-Llfe, s cents per
500 premium; marine, land, fire,
y cent on each 81 premium; cas-
ualty, fidelity and guaranty, y
cent on each 81 premium.
Lease, Is cents to 81, according
to time; Is cents one year.
Mortgages or conveyances in
trust, Is cents for each $500;
81, 900 exempt.
Power of attorney-to vote, 10
cents; to sell, 25 cents.
Promisory notes, ? cents for
each 500.
Transfer, assignment, or re-
newal of mortgage, lease, agree
ment contract, taxable at same
rate as original.
These taxes were repealed a
year ago, so only papers dated be-
tween 1898 and 1901 of the nature
described have to be stamped.
Tax On Deeds.
Under the law previous to 1901
deeds and conveyances we're taxed
as follows:
Deeds and conveyances-Con-
sideration from 500 to $500, 50
cents; for each additional $500 or
fraction, 50 cents.
For the last year, July |, 1901
to July |, 1902, deeds and convey
ances have been taxable as fol-
lows:
Deeds and conveyances-Ex-
empt below So, 500; above 81, 500,
Is cents for each $500. FL Paso
Herald.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1902-07-03
Fourth of July Excursion.

The Ell Paso-Rock Island Route
will sell round trip tickets at rate
of one fare between all local
points Except on A. g. S. M.
Ry.) Tickets on sale July 3rd
and 4th, limited to July 9th for
return.
Call on agents for particulars.
A. n. Brown, G.. p. A.