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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

public prints and from the rostrum.
Granting that the Importance of the
work of teachers is ali that is claim
ed, what then must we say of the
duties of that class of men who hold
the power to make and unmake teach
ers, who conduct the examination of
those who aspire To engage in that
profession and judge whether they
are worthy of the necessary certifi-
cate?
Never has n more popular super
intendent of schools held office in
Rock Island county than S. j. Fergu-
son, the present incumbent. While
fully qualified in every way TO proper
~ discharge the duties of his posi-
ton, Mr.. Ferguson possesses the nee
essary tact that enables him TO give
advice and even administer rebukes
to members of the corps of teachers
under his charge without losing
friends thereby, and he has acquired
high place in the esteem of the
people generally throughout the
county as well. Supt. Ferguson was
born in Hayes, Md, i'm 1865. His COM
mon school education was supple
mented with course at the National
Normal college, of Lebanon. Ohio,
where he graduated with the degree
B. s, besides securing high standing
in elocution.- His regular schooling
furnished only basis for the wider
knowledge he has since obtained
through self instruction both during
the 10 years he spent in the capacity
of public school teacher. and since
he entered his present office. His
election as superintendent took place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Horizons Grocery

The retail business is we'll repre-
serted in Rock Island in every av-
enue of trade. This is particularly
true of the retail grocery business.
4 successful representative of this
branch of trade is c. W. Horton,
whose establishment is located at
326 Twentieth street. Mr.. Horton
was born at Muscatine in 1859. He
came to this county in 1891 from
Omaha, where he had been engaged,
in the tea and coffee business. He
first located in South Rock Island.
where he conducted grocery bust
ness for three years, moving to Rock
Island in 1894 and opening a grocery
store at the corner of Twcnty-seventh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
MAKES GOOD CIGARS

year alone and disposilg of the pro-
ducts of his labor. Then he began
to expand little in his business, and
it has continued to grow until now he
employs fifteen men, and his goods
are known to smokers as vastly SUI
perior to the average goods put upon
the market as first class article.
He has made the cigar manufacture
a study and the results of his close
observation and desire to give the
public the best for the money is
shown in the superior quality of the
various brands which are products
of his factory. doe Geiger's Lead
er" has been standard five cent
cigar in Rock Island and Moline for
years, his "Salina' ten cent cigar
having also a reputation second to
none in ten cent goods. The special
feature of this is the fact also that
they are all union made cigars. Ever
since he has been manufacturing, the
high standard of quality has been
kept up. and his different brands are
known as ones that can always be
relied upGn to give satisfaction. Mr..
Gciger has ever been enterprising and
loyal to the interests of Rock Island.
He served in the municipal assembly
as alderman from the Third ward,
and has always been foremost in tho
councils of the democratic party. He
is a good friend. iiberaI-minded citi-
zen, and man whose acquaintance
is worthy of cultivation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the county and better liked by all
classes than George w. Gamble,
clerk of the circuit court. The
length of his term i'm office is the
best possible Indication of the regard
in which he is held by the people
generally. Born in Allegheny, Penn,
in 1s43, he spent his life up till he
became seventeen years of age on
his fathers farm dealing with nature
at first hand. Then he entered a
printing office and his early schooling
was supplemented with the broad
training that is TO be had at the case.
Nine years were spent in this occu-
patton and then he resolved to- go
west.
Settling in Moline in 1874 he opened
grocery business. After three
years he disposed of his interests
and took a position as billing clerk
for the local freight office of the C.,
II. |. & p. road. In 1854 he received
the appointment as deputy circuit
clerk, where he fitted himself for the
office to which he was later elected.
His election took place in 1888 and
since that time he has been thrice
returned to office with Increased ma
iiprities over opposing candidates. His
name is before the party for clerk
of the appellate court of the north
ern Illinois district and his friends in
Rock Island without regard to party
are united i'm wishing him success.
Mr.. Gamble is an active member of
the Congregational church of Moline.
He also belongs to the Knights of
Pythias. Modern Woodmen. Ancient
Order of United Worlmeu, Knights of
the Globe and Court of Honor. In
all his private relations he is char
acterized by the same unfailing kind
ness and willingness to obiige that
have done So much TO make him
successful public official.
II has been said that patient merit
has no reward" In the case of Hen
ry b. Hubbard, county clerk of Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the city ana today is a large four
story structure supplied with every
modern convenience to please the
weary traveller, being abundantly sup
piled with elevator service. large, we'll
lighted and ventilated rooms recently
refurnished and retitted to a degree
of elegance. The building contains
IS rooms and the appointments in
every particular are of up-to-date
character. Two years ago the entire
office floor was rearranged. the lobby
being doubled in size, and the entire
house redecorated and put in such
shape that it ranks with many of the
best conducted hostelries in the west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

sion Ia any city. having much to do
with the estimate which traveller
forms of the merits of the city, and
we all know that first Impressions
arc often lasting ones. The hotel ac-
commodations of any city are largely
regarded as an index to the enter
prise and spirit of the people who
dwell in the town.
The name IF the Rock Island house
is Synonymous with the growth of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
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the Mississippi when steamboating
was at its height. the younger Negus
pinned for river experience, and fifteen
years of age saw him learning en-
cheering on one of the boats of the
old Northern Line Packet company.
He secured engineers papers and for
ten years he was engaged on thirteen
different boats plying between st.
Louis and ST. Paul. \ dozen years
ago he turned his attention to the
hotel business. That he has made it
success is shown by the continued
prosperity of the hotel and its popu-
larity with the. travelling public. Mr..
Negus is a man of high integrity and
exceptional business ability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
POPULAR HOTEL
AND ITS LANDLORD

These changes and improvements t"
please the public have been gradually
brought about by the landlord. w. o.
Negus, who is h:2Iself the son of
landlord. This building was original
ly built by thc-latc Isaac Negus, who
conducted il AMI made its name
known throughout all this section.
His son, the present owner and land
lord. devoted his earlier years to 9TH
er pursuits. Being possessed of the
adventurous spirit of the boys along
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

position in the stove and hardware
store of John 7. Noftsker. where he
remained until 1898. When the
Noftsker hardware store was removed
from its Twentieth street location TO
Second avenue MIR. Wilcher establish
ed himself in the stove and hardware
business in the store room that had
been vacated and which he still con-
duets. He carries full and com
plete line of stoves. shelf and build
ers' hardware, mechanics tools, BIZ
cycles, etc, being agent also for the
well known observation-disclosures mixed
paints.
From the very start MIR. Wilcher's
business venture met with success.
He understands the line thoroughly
and devotes his best attention to serv-
ing his patrons well, and is push
ing. energetic young business man
with many friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

four years ago. At that time ne was
principal of the Reynolds high school,
Il position in which he was givingemi-
nent satisfaction. His constant aim
a superintendent has been to inn
prove the general condition of the
county schools, both in n material
way and through the cultivation of
the proper spirit among his teachers.
Mr.. Ferguson has been nominated by
the republican party for another
term.
Harold A. Weld, states attorney
for Rock Island county and head of
the law firm of Weld e. OImsted. was
born in Bureau county, ILL.,, Oct. so,
1864. His early life was spent on Il
farm, where he acquired that famili-
arity and respect for hard work that
goes so far toward preparing u man
TO become good lawyer. As boy
he was of studious disposition and
after graduating from the grammar
schools he entered the Buda high
school and passed through that insti-
tuition with great credit. Afterward
he taught school and studied law at
He opened an office in Rock Island in
1891 and his ability was recognized
at once. In 1893 he was elected jus
tice of the peace, which office he
filled one term. demonstrating during
that time that he was possessed of
the higher qualifications of a judge
as well as those of an advisor and
advocate. About this time he formed
the connection with II. w. Olmsted
which continues.
In 1890 Mr.. Weld became the can
didate of the republican party. of
which he has been lifelong member.
for the office of states attorney, and
was elected The criminal laws have
never been more strictly enforced
than they are at the present time
and cases in which the county is a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Some Rock Island County Officials

his best attention to perfecting HIM
self as tradesman, learning the
trade of iron molder. For several
years he was employed in this ca.
pacity with the Deere d. Mansur COM
pany of Moline, where he earned the
reputation of faithful and compe-
,ent workman. When L.. r. CraIle
was elected sheriff of Rock Island
county he appointed Mr.. Heider as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

professional relations, is valued
citizen, ever striving To promote the
good of the city and county. He
holds the office of supreme secretary
of the Fraternal Tribunes and is af-
filiated with the Masohs, Woodmen
and Sons of Veterans,
Levi +. Crallc, sheriff of Rock Is
land county, is native of this soil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
HESS BROS. MODEL GROCERY

always displays plenty of delicacics
that add relish to good dinner. As
an evidence of what patient effort
will do il may be said that their bust
ness has trebled during the time
they have been engaged in it. They
employ constantly ten people and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Joseph Geiger, one of the pioneer
cigar manufacturers of Rock Island,
was born in New Orleans, La, in
1859. He came to Rock Island in
1870 and learned the trade of cigar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

The county of Rock Island is fav-
Ored in the character of the officials
that have been called upon To serve
its people. None of those connected
with the administration of county af-
fairs is better known throughout
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Rock Island can boast of having
among her retail establishments
some very fine stores. In the line of
groceries. the establishment of Hess
Bros, located at 1920 Second avenue,
takes rank among the leading ones
in the three cities. The firm is COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

street and Seventh avenue. \ few
years later he moved to his present
location, where he has since conduct
ID successful business. He thor
0ughly understands his line and en-
Joys fine trade in this city and sur
rounding country. He is highly re
spectcd both as business man and
citizen and is esteemed by all who
know him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

party are handled with marked abil-
ity. A saving has also been effected
in the manner of disposing of crimi-
nal business. Mr.. Weld, outside of his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

| county. Mr.. Cox is one of the older
native born residents of the county,
having been born in Port Byron IN
| 1916. His education was obtained in
the common schools and he took up
the business of life on the farm, con
tinuing at that occupation till elect
ed to his present office. As tilIer
of the soil and "a raiser of stock he
met with success and his farm in Coe
township was accounted one of the
best maintained and most productive
in the upper end of the county.
When the war cloud grew black in
the south in the COS he had scarcely
entered his teens. yet we find him en-
rolled with the 126th Illinois volun-
teers and assuming the part of man
through three years of that bloody
conflict. He is now prominent
member of the Grand Army of the
Republic of the county. During the
time of his residence i'm Coe he has
held various township offices TO
which he was elected by the republi-
can party, with which he is affiliated
In 1898 he was nominated by his party
for the office of county treasurer aud
elected. His administration of the
affairs of his office has been success
full in every respect and nothing but
praise is accorded him by those with
whom he has been brought I'm official
contact for the uniform courtesy he
has exhibited.
Every man may not attain true
greatness, but every man. by judicious
aim. may prove himself worthy of
better things. w. George Heider is
a man who has made better place
for himself by earnest endeavor. He
was born at Milwaukee. Dec. 3rd,
1869. In his earlier years he attend
ed the public schools and came to
Rock Island county sixteen years
ago, locating in Moline. He devoted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

w Schoede. deputy circuit clerk of
Rock Island county. valuable in
every capacity in which he has serv-
ed. Born in Rock Island in 1876 he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Island county, merit has certainly
been rewarded Born in Ohio in 1853
he came with his parents to this
county when they settled in Edging-
ton in 1868. He attended the public
schools in that vicinity and later
took a course at Cornell Uowa) col
lege. He taught school in the coun-
try districts in this county several
years, and later turned his attention
to- mercantile pursuits. In the lat
ter Occupa ton. as well as in that
which preceded. he made a pro-
nounced success. In 1890 he was
appointed deputy county clerk of
Rock Island county which position
he continued To hold until he was
elected to the office of county clerk
in 1898. He has again been nominal
ed by his party as its candidate in
the coming campaign. Mr.. Hubbard
is member of Masonic orders, the
Modern Woodmen of America, and
FraternaI Tribunes. He is popular
among his fellow county officials and
is courteous and obliging officer,
and may always be relied upon 10
have the best interests of the com
munity at heart.
The responsibility that rests upon
the shoulders of the public school
teacher is often referred to and the
influence that the devoted members of
that profession exert upon the gen.
erations thatfollow them is often made
the subject of comment, both in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

ways taken deep interest in poll
tics, being an ardent republican. He
is captain of II. {. cleveland Camp
Of the Sons of Veterans. member of
the Knights of the Globe, Modern
Woodmen of America. and the Court
of Honor. He is an accommodating
and painstaking official, loyal
friend. and one who has the best in
tercsts of Rock Island at heart first,
last and all the time
Close application to whatever he
has been engaged in has made Edward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

posed of w. j. and George +. Hess,
brothers, who purchased the business
nine years ago and have since by care
full and conscientious effort, built up
an extensive and fine trade. They
carry a large and complete line of
the choicest groceries and provisions,
and probably have the finest and most
extensive line of fancy bottled and
canned goods of any store in the
three cities. They are always ready
TO supply the finest of fish. game and
poultry, in season, and their stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

having been born in Rock Island
county in 1850. When quite young
he moved with his parents to Olney,
ILL.,, where he spent his boyhood
days. In 1861 he enlisted in the 136th
Illinois volunteer infantry and serv-
ed to the end of the civil war. After
his term of service in behalf of his
country was completed he settled i'm
Moline which he had continued To
make his residence up to the time of
his election to he office of sheriff.
He has been engaged i'm the livery
business in Moline for many years
and still owns the livery there, as
well as a business of like character
in which he is associated in this city.
Mr.. Cradles first public office was
that of supervisor to which he was
elected i'm 1859, serving in that ca
pacity the following five years. He
was elected sheriff of this county ia
1898 and will complete his term of SER
vice this fan. He has made credit
able official and enjoys an excellent
reputation as business man and
citizen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

chief deputy, and he has continued
to- serve i'm that position. His friends
who have abundant confidence in his
capabilities pushed him for nominal
tion for sheriff. and he was accord
ngly selected as the candidate of the
republican party at the county con
yention ON March 4th last. Mr.. Hci.
der is popular with all classes and
stands high among his fellow towns
men i'm Moline, where he is best
known.
John Rinck, deputy county clerk, is
a Rock Islander bred ana born. His
father. the late Henry Rinck, was one
of the substantial men of the towT:
and the son. is characterized by the
energy ANA determination that made
the father valued citizen. John
Rinck attended the public schools of
the city. and graduated from tho high
school i'm 1890. During his school
days he assisted his father i'm the
conduct Of his grocery business. de-
voting his entire time to il at the
close of his schooling. In 1891 he
was appointed deputy county clerk
under Col. Koh.er, serving under that
official beth terms. and being APP
pointed again under the present in
cumbent, Henry Hubbard. He has al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

maker, doing the work of Il trades
man when but 16 years of age. In
1883 he embarked in the cigar manu-
featuring business. working the first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

four delivery outfits. They have two
telephones, numbers 1881 and 1913.
and in every way endeavor to supply
the best in their line with promptness
and at fair prices.
Both members of the firm arc
young, Woodworking, enterprising
business men who have made their
success by close application, and who
are recognized by their fellow towns
men as men of strict business recti-
tude and unquestioned honesty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

man who has been temporarily 4
resident of the city for the past four
years and who i'm that time has found
a prominent place in the business and
social life of the community is Pleas
ant +. Cox, treasurer of Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

1t has been said that patient merit
has no reward In the case of Hen
ry b. Hubbard, county clerk of Rock
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05

diplomatic missions" OF the Prince,
which are usually regarded as signs Of a
coming breach rather than genuine mani
festations Of friendship.
Hostility of Commercial Interests
most friendly intentions toward Mr.
Roosevelt, the Monroe Doctrine, and the
United States in general. but, like most
other monarchs, he cannot curb public
sentiment or force the obstreperOus Agra
rians, for example, TO modify their harsh
anti-AmeTican attitude
Just before the departure OF Mcssrs.
BALM and Wiegand, Of the Hamburg
American and North German Lloyd com
panies. they were invited to the palace.
and rumors affecting the "Americaniza-
tion" Of the German steamship lines were
gravely discussed.
It is folly. likewise. to imagine that
Prince Henry's trip will induce owners OF
iron ore. coal, and copper mines, the agri-
cuiturists and the other German pro-
dueers OF raw material to desist from
their bitter campaign for a prohibitfve
tariff TO protect them against still cheap
er products Of copper. grain. and ma
chinery.
Reports from Westphalia, Upper Silesia
and other Industrial centres just now all
agree that the fight is being waged with
more bitterness then ever. especially in
view Of the activity of the United States
Steel Corporation in buying the IeaCing
Norwegian iron mines and in seeking
harbors here as a base Of operations.
It is equally true that the ordinary
business man. merchant. or retail dealer
closely pressed by American shoes and
novelties in typewriting. furniture. and
other Yankee branch concerns. with
which the FriedrichsJrasse and LeipZiger
Strasse, tn Berlin, are crowded. viii
not be pacihed by the sO-called epoch
making" visit Of Prince Henry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-05
PRINCE HENRYS TRIP is
REGARDED AS A FAILURE

Berlin, March 5.-How do the German
press and public regard the reception Of
Prince Henry and tho exchange of cour-
tesies and carefully phrased assurances
OF international affection between Ger
many and the United States2
I have reviewed and carefully dIgested
the utterances Of all the leading journals,
rejecting all shades OF political opinion.
and have come to the conclusion that ev-
eryone who makes a similar ATTEMPT to
gauge public opinion must admit Prince
Henry's mission to be a failure so far as
any political importance attaches TO il.
The Reichstag Tariff Commission replies
70 the salutatiOns from across the water
by demanding a tariff on the United
States imports of wheat, rye, and other
foodstuffs, which means either exclusion
or a tariff warfare
One Of the main objects Of Prince
Henry's trip was to cultivate friendly
trade relations and convince the members
Of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the
United States Senate that much friction
might be avoided by passing the reel
prOcity bill. framed on behalf Of Ger
many by Mr.. John A. KassOn. commits
sioner. under the tariff act, which now
lies in a dusty pigeonhoIe. No assur-
ance Of any kind has been received by
the German Government that Congress
win tinker" with the tariff
Over-ZealOus Descriptions of Homage.
So ridiculous and over-zeaIOus are the
descriptions Of homage. and Of the des-
perate efforts 10 unbend to the Prince
made by the United States, with which
the daily press is hoodee, that even the
cartoonists here are beginning TO use
Prince Henry and Mr.. Roosevelt as their
favorite themes a horde Of correspond
ents from local journals were offered the
opportunity to accompany Prince Henry,
and instructed 20 boom" his reception,
but their vivid discoIorations are so pal
pably made to order" as to deceive no
body.
Since the departure Of Prince Henry
your correspondent has mingled with
members Of all circles, high and low. II
would be severe strain on the magma
ton and Yeracity to describe the prevail
ing feeling as one OF enthusiasm.
The man in the street" regards the
whole affair as another OF the many