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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Petition to Sell Real Estate to Pa, Debts.
State of Illinois,
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State of Illinois, =
Rock Island County 80
In the County Court, August term, A. d 1902
Otto Gottsch ad ninistr ator of the esta e OF
Wilhelm Theme deceased petitiouer. VS.
Mari Theme, the Unknown heirs or devises
or Wilhelm Theme, deceased the unknown
number thirty-hve (35) township numbt T
eighteen (lS) North range number two (2)
west of the 4th p. m according TO the asses
Sor pl at of A ID 1864 OF lots, sub lots anc
outlets In the county OF Rock 1 land al
state of Illinois, defend nts petittOn for an
order to sell real estate to pa eebts
To the ABOVE nam Nonresident defer d
ants, the Unknown he'll OF drviSees OF " IL
helm Thieme deceased. the unknown owDeiS
q outlot number sixtv (60) In section number
thirty fise (35) 'oWTsNip number eighteen 81
N. rth .rge number two go west OF the At
p IN. accO' ding 10 the aSse SSOrS pat OF
ID 1864 Of lots, sub-loti and outlots In the coun
~ Of RocK sland and state OF Illinois.
A md Av1t of your nOn-resioence and OF the
file Ia he above entitled cause In the once
OF fhs undersigned cierk of the county court
of the unty of Rock I>laLd AID state of
li1ots, you are hf Teby rotttied that the
hts peti Ion for a Oratr sell said real
tate 20 p ~ the debts of said estate that
summons has been issued Ia said rRuse agar ST
20 >. Ieturnable to the jay term d. 10 2, nj
cOurs house in the city of ROCK slond. In s I'D
cOunty. in the state Of ii i1ois on he first
Monday of July. \. ID. 1902, that said cause
has been this day continued to the August
the Ii So Monday of August, A ID. 1902, a.
which tins and pla re you will appear and
pie ID, answer or demu- TO said petition II yon
see fit
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 9TH day
HENRY HUBBARD,
Clerk of the County Court.
sweeney WALKER, solicitors for petit
toner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Maater.s Sale.
George W. McCaskriu, Attorney.
STATE OF Illinois, L.
Rock Island County.
In the Cfrcuit Court In Chancery.

George W. McCaSkriu, Attorney.
R Sss. fsi al dn GSanty. IS
In the Cilcuit Court In Chancery.
Richard 3 Slvis, ST
r. S. Silvis, Henrietta White, Lo' ise Babcoek
and Marga Porter. Administrative of the
estate Of Milton J Silvis, deceased
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of a
decree Of saio Court entered in the above en-
titled cause, the Seventeenth day of
June, a. D., 1902, I shall, on Saturday: the
Second day of August. A D, 1902, at the
hour OF two O'Clock in the afternoon, at the
East do of the Court House In the City
of Rock island, In said Comfy of Rock Isl
and, to satisfy said decree sell at public ven
due to the highest bidder for cash in hand
that certain p4rcel of land situate f. the
County of Rock Island, and state of Illinois,
known and described as follows to-wit:
The West One and Thrs e-fOurths ~ Ia a.
of tne East part of Lot No Thirteen (I3) 10
Aiken Subdivision in the East Half % of
the Southwest Quarter go of Section No.
TWO G) In Township No Seventeen U7l
Moth. Range No THo ~ West of the Fonrth
Principal Meridian in the County OF Rock Is
land and State OF Illinois, for cash
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 18th
day of June, A D., 1902
w J. ENTRIRIN,
Master In Chancery. Rock Island County, Ill
GEORGE w. Nc lASKRIN,
COmplainant'S Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to 3
uays. It's action upon the system is
and mysterious. II re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 22o West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Administ.ator's Notice.

Estate OF Nancie Dunn, deceased.
the undersigned having Deen appointed ad-
mInistrator of the estate of Nancie DUN.
late of the county of Rock Island, state OF
ulirois, deceased, hereby gives notice that he
viii appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room. In
the city of Rock Island, at the September
term, on the first Monday In September
next, at which time all persons having
claims against salo estate are notified and
requested TO attend Tor the purpose of hav-
ing the same adjusted.
Al persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 30th day of June, A. d. 1902
THOMAS DUNN, Administrator.
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to testify that have greatly ben
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convinced of the
privilege l. MCCREA,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
AdmInistrator's Notice.

Estate of Magdelin Klein, dece ased
The undersigned having been sppointe ed ID
ministratrix of the estate of MagdeIin Klein
late of the county of Rock Islerd. state of IL
Iinofs deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of Rock
IsIard county at the county courE room 10 the
CITY of Rock Island. at the August term. on
the first Monday In August next, at which
tire all persons hsvirg claims against said
estate are notified and quested to attend,
for the purpose of having the same adjusted.
All PERSONS Indebted TO said estate are re-
ouested to make immediate payment to the
Dated this l1th day of June A. D. 1902
LENA klein.
Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

makes an even break, as only recently
the Davenport team was defeated at
Muscatine.
The announcement of the next
Turner event, that of the celebration
of the golden jubilee of the founda-
ton of the organization which will
be held in August, is bulletined in the
Turner club room.
90
Shortly before o'clock yesterday
morning at the family home, 610
Lombard street, occurred the death
of Frederick l.. Scheel at the age of
90 years. Deceased was well and fav-
orably known in this city and in adj
dition to his family, leaves many
friends to mourn his death. The i'm
mediate survivors are a wife and two
children, the latter being Mrs. w. ID.
Clifford and George l.. Scheel. A
brother and sister residing in New
York also survive.
np
L. e. Spaulding, for the past three
years Davenport agent for the Rock
Island and Peoria Railway company
in this city, with an office in the
United States Express company's
quarters, at the northeast corner of
Third and Brady streets, returned
from Chicago yesterday, bringing
back with him "A splendid appointment
as Il recognition for the businesslile
manner in which he has conducted
his office in this city. Mr.. Spauling
will be soliciting agent for the Rock
Island system at Minneapolis.
pQ
The annual election of officers of
the board of trustees of the DaveR-
port free library was held Thursday
and the following officers
chosen for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, 5. f. Smith; vice president, Ed.
Kaufman; secretary, Rev. y. NJ.
Judy.
n1
George W. Scott yesterday filed
petition for IA divorce on behalf of
Curtis Petersen, who wants an early
release from the bonds of matrimony
that attach him to Ella Petersen and
have so attached him ever since one
day last August. He says he lived
with his wife until Thursday of this
week and had been dutiful and loving
until his wife on the day named vio-
lently beat him.
90
Lieut. ID. +. Dismukes, of the United
States navy, will open a recruiting Of
flee in the postoffice building next
for the purpose of enlisting
men for the navy. Lieut.. Dismukes
is expected to arrive in Davenport
Sunday or Monday, but has been pre-
reded here by Sailor Keck, who is
the arrangements for the
opening of the office. Recruits will
be sent from Davenport To points on
the Atlantic coast, where they will
be prepared for service.
90
The death of Ben Coates occurred |
ut st. Luke's hospital yesterday fore
noon at o'clock. The cause was n |
general letting down in vitality. |
Years ago he was in business here, |
and well known. OF late he has liv- |
I'd quiet life. He leaves no imme- |
late relatives.
Dolly Bros, of Rock Island, today |
opened their Davenport store on |
Brady street. 1t is a neat and at
-ractive establishment and doubtless !
will prove fine success. Only mems |
shoes are to be carried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
To WHOM it May Concern

Notice is hereby given that on Monday. July
81 s. ID 1902 At the hour OF O'Clock d. m,
there Will be held q spe 'ial meeting OF the
stOckho ders of the Nation Neck-l oke COM
ptny az the ON e of said company, in the city
OF Rock Island, in Bock Island county, nlinois.
for the purpose of voting on the question of
increasing the capital stock of said company
from two thousand dollars to ten thousand
dollars. and also of emil rginR the object for
which such corporation was formed.
SWAIN PEARSON, Pres ident-
W. W HARRIS, Secretary.
Rock kland, Ill, June co. ly02.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
DAVENPORT DOINGs

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry F. Petersen
and family have exchanged Marquette
Heights for Mackinac Island for the
summer, leaving for that resort yes
terday. They are accompanied by
Mr.. Petersen's sister, Mrs. Theodore
Busch, and her son.
kH1
The people of the Second Presby-
terrain church are feeling jubilant
over the acceptance of a call extend
ed to Mott Sawyer to fill the pulpit
of the Second church until next
winter at least. Rev. Sawyer is
clergyman of rare ability, who has
made brilliant success on the lee
ture platform for several winters
past.
Carnival Camp, No. 1, Woodmen of
the World, held meeting at the wig
wan Thursday evening, to elect
successor to Head Consul S. w.
Searle, who has removed to Iowa
City to assume the editorship of the
Citizen. ii. j. Mcfarland proved to
be the choice of the sovereigns.
Hp
The funeral of the late William
Ritter, ST., was held at o'clock
Thursday from the late residence, in
the West st. Paul house, on Second
and Brown street. Rev. y. ID. Grief
officiated. The obsequiesk were at
tended by the Turner's, the Daven-
port Shooting society and the Neter-
an Volunteer Firemen's association.
of which the deceased had been a
floral tributes: The pallbearers were
selected from among the several fra
ternities with which the deceased
had been affiliated. Interment was
made at Paramount cemetery.
90
George III. Barnes, promoter of the
Western Fence company. which has
purchased ten acres down in Rock
ingham west of the city, has received
the working plans for the contem-
plated plant. 1t is contemplated to
start work upon the construction in
about month and to have the fac
tory turning out its product by Jan.
l. 1908. The plans involve the con-
struction of building 1OON40O feet.
There will be seven different depart
ments.
E1
Edward d. Brigham, Iowa's com
missioner of labor. has been in the !
city several days, making the inspec |
tion of factories that the new law |
requires. He has looked through |
some % of these establishments, and |
has found a number of matters need |
ing attention. Fire escapes for the |
safety of employees. sanitary arrange
ments for their comfort, safeguards |
about the machinery entrusted to the |
care of children, etc. are among the |
mat ters that have come up for at
tention.
Hq
\ cash sale was made yesterday by |
the real estate firm of Martin &
Reupke that involved a heavy pay
nent and materially changes the ow-
nership of Second street property.
W. c. Putnam becomes the owner of
the two stores east of the Leader
and the lots on which they
stand, paying for the property S30,
200 in cash.
There was an interesting bowling
match played in this city Thursday
evening. between a local team and
Dne representing Muscatine. The
latter were easily defeated, which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12
Keep Your Bowels Strong.

Constipation or diarrhea when
your bowels are out of order. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic will make
them act naturally. Genuine tablets
stamped C. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

There was an interesting bowling
match played in this city Thursday
evening. between local team and
one representing Muscatine. The
latter were easily defeated, which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

The annual election of officers of
the board of trustees of the Daven-
port free library was held Thursday
and the following officers
chosen for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, 5. f. Smith; vice president, Ed.
Kaufmann; secretary, Rev. y. NJ.
Judy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-07-12

Dolly Bros, of Rock Island. today
opened their Davenport store on
Brady street. 1t is neat and at
tractive establishment and doubtless
will prove fine success. Only mems
shoes are to be carried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-14
MT. VERNON REG ENTs.

Mount Vernon presented q gala APP
pearance yesterday. g it was Cover
nor's Day, aud everything was 10 read
mess for the first visit OF Governor
Montague, OF Virginia.
The old coach that TIE members OF
the association secured last year and 10
which Washington rode to his first In
aueurstion was rolled upon the lawn
at the rear OF the mansion, with iis
high steps let down as if the Father
of his Country had just alighted.
To the disappointment OF the ladies
Of the association Governor Montague
did not arrive, word having been
brought that he was detained 10 Rich
mond. Mrs. Montague, however, came
with Mr.. and Mrs. William White, OF
Norfolk, and Colonel Archer Anderson,
OF Richmond, and Mr.. Gardner l..
Boothe, of Alexandria. These visitors
and several others from the vlciDity OF
Mount Vernon were received 10 the
old family dining room.
The ladies OF the association were IN
reception gowns and the occasion was
one ofdecided local Importance. Lunch
con was served on the south portico
from small tables decked with flowers
from the old garden.
As q result of action taken by the
council a memorial to Miss PAMELA
CUNNINGHAM, of South Carolina, 10 the
form OF booklet, will be prepared for
free distribution Ia honor OF her SER
vices In initiating the restortiou OF
Mount Vernon.
The number of ladies OF the associa-
ton present at this council is larger
than for years.
Mrs. Medors Mcpherson Clsrkson,
widow OF Bishop Olarkson and vice re.
gent for Nebraska of the Mount Vernon
Association, died at Omshs, last night,
aged seventy-four.
An interesting incident occurred TO-
day. II was the presentation to the
board OF regents Of a portrait OF the
great cavalry leader OF the Revolution,
Col. VIM. Washington, with fac-simile
of his little flag. These gifts were pre-.
sented by Mrs. Washington on behalf
OF the Grand niece OF Col. Washington,
in q neat ard appropriate address.
Hon. Hilary A. Herbert accepted the
gifts in behalf of the regents in a few
eloquent remarks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-14
WEDNESDAY, EVENING, MAY IA, 1902

IT HAS developed that large per-
csotsee. but it is to be regretted
minority. of the Pennsylvania miners
are sverse to striking, and II sucn an
unwise movement is precipitated the
winning side will have but bare ma
iority. In such large body OF men
there is, of course, many reflective peo'
MIA who would prefer the paths OF peace
in this world, especially where no vital
nrlnciple is Involved. There is, how
ever. another element, generally In the
msioritv. who will not listen to reason
nntil months later, when their money
IA all spent, debts probably sccumulst'
ed and it becomes necessary to resume
work. which is almost invariably done
on the terms prevailing when the strike
took place. There is trouble nearer
home as the result Of conflict between
empIoyers and employees, as master
builders in Washington have announced
their determination not to employ any
members OF the federation of labor
This is the aftermath Of recent strlKe'
Four thousand men will be thrown out
OF employment today by this move
ment, and probably Alexandrians will
be involved, as plumbers OF mechanics
of this city are employed In Washing
ton. Bll1iugin that city will be para
lyzed by this COL flict. and there is no
telling how long it will last. These
things are greatly to be regretted at the
opepipg of summer, and it Is hoped
there may be concessions from both
sides 10 order that the wheels OF In
dustry may be kept moving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-14
THE VOLCANO HORROR.

The footing OF the dead 10 the ruins
of the city of st. Pierre has begun
The United States government tug
Potomac, cruising around Martinique,
picked up boat containing six men
whose pockets were filled with coin
and Jewels. They were arrested and
turned over to the commander OF the
French cruiser Suchet.
The Potomac landed a ton OF sup
plies at Fort de France for the suffer-
ers and then proceeded to st. Vincent,
on which island the conditions are re-
ported worse. The number Of victims
there is estimated at 1000, mostly
Csrib Indians. Stones two inches In
diameter from the volcano Soufriete
fell IL miles away.
The entire uortheru section OF the
Island OF Martinique is depopulstsd.
Provisions ere needed for 10000
people. Mount Pelee is still emitting
smoke and FIRE.
The huge ESlcano throws out lava 10
streams, which flow down its sldes,
changing the surface OF the islands
northern end every hour. A watch Ii
constantly maintained to give warning
to the rescuers. Waves OF heat are
bresthed out by the crater, making
work among the ruins almost impos.
sible. In addition to the specie secur'
ed, jewels to the value of 100, 900 francs
have been recovered from the vaults o.
the Bank Of 81. Pierre.
A small detachment OF French troops
ATE making efforts to bury the dead. Il
is believed that many bodies were en-
tirely consumed by the lava,
A committee OF citizens 10 each larg,
city throughout the Uoited States wal
named by the President yesterday Il
receive all offerings for the eaythouak,
sufferers, to be forwarded to Cornelius
N. Bliss, of New York, who has beer
appointed treasurer Of the general com
mittee. He will see to the proper dis
tribution of funds and clothing, food
etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-14
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

AT a regular meeting Of the Board Of
Aldermen Of the city of Alexandra, Va, held
May 13, 1902, there were present;
john T. Sweeney, esq, President, and
Messrs. Burke, barbury, Clark, Curtin and
W. Ii. Sweeney.
Mr. Clark presented 81 petition fIom resi-
deHts on Fsyetto street protesting against
double-trAcklng the same by the Washing
tom southern Rsilwsy Company, the making
Cd OF trains On Fsyslte street and the unlaw-
full speed sometimes acquired, which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Streets and Cen
oral Laws.
The action OF the Common Council In pass
A resolution appropriating SlSo for consIrue-
ing sewer from King street to the Colunbis
engine houEe on Sc. Asaph, was non-conearred
IN and the resolution referred to the Commit
Toe on Streets.
The following we're received frem the
Common Council aud their action eoncurred
in by unanimous votes:
An ordinance to provide for the grading,
paving and curbing Of King street from the
east crossing OF Royal street to the tracks OF
the Washington-Southern Railway Company
on Fsyette street.
An ordinance directing the Washington,
Alexandra and Mount Vernon hallway Com
pany 70 take up the rails now laid on King
Street from the east crossing Of Royal
street to the tracks OF the Wsshington.South-
ern Railway Company on Fsyette street, and
10 lay gsooved rails and to grade and pave
the space between said rails aud two feet on
eAeh side thereof with vitIi6ed brick oil
six.ineh concrete base
An ordinance directing the Washington
Southern galway TO take NJ their rails on
Henry street at its intersection with King
aud to lay rails to be approved by the City
Engineer, and to pave between the rails and
two feet on each side with vitrifed brick on
q six.inch concrete base.
An ordinance to permit the Washington,
Alexandra and Mount Railway Company 70
lay its tracks and run its cars on Prince
street, between Fairfax and Royal, to take up
its tracks on Fairfax street south OF Fnnce
and to stop running its local car under GER
tain conditions.
Report of the Committee on Finsnce on
petition OF lsborers in the employ OF the city
for q nine-h instead Of ten-hour day.
Report of tho same committee on bill OF
the estate Of George A. Mushbacb, 500, for
legal services
Report Of The Committee on Streets on q
petition W. f. Penn for permission to erect
bay window 10 his residence, 424 Qaeen
street.
aeport Of the Committee on Fiua ace on a
resolution appropratiDg S4,500 for repairs
to jail.
The licenfe law and appropriation bill for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-05-14
The Miners Convention.

Hsz4lton, Pa, May 14.-This is the
date fixed for the anthracite miners OF
Pennsylvania TO decide through iu-
structed delegates in convention here,
whether or not conditions warrant q
continuation OF the three days strike
ordered by President Mitchell. 1t is
possible hat todsy's convention. which
opened 10 the local opera house, may
be continued over tomorrow. Prsc-
tically all hope of receiving concessions
from the operators has been abandoned
and the convention will no doubt vote
on tae direct question.
The miners convention opened at 10
O'Clock TO the Opera House and half 90
hour later adjourned Until 1:30 o'clock
when the committee on credentials will
report.