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

LTHOUGH The Argus is the
oldest paper in the city
and has survived longer
without Il change of name
= than any other paper in
iNlbNlb the three cities. it was not
lMMMM the first paper established
in Rock Island. Four
others preceded it. The
FIRST paper was a weekly called the
Rock Island Banner and Stephenson
Gazette. begun in 1899 by Henry c.
McGrew. 1t survived till 1871, when
other fields became more alluring 70
the publisher and he discontinued the
publication.
In the spring of 1910 Two young
men. n. Gould and j. w. jerks, came
tn the conclusion that a journal de-
voted To the allied subjects of agri-
culture and education would be n
winner here. probably on the ground
that there was an unlimited field for
both. They established the Illinois
Cultivator. The fond hopes of the
promoters were destined To he blast
ed. however, and after Il few months
the Cultivator ceased TO scour.
Some Old Timers.
Oct. >. 1910. appeared the first
number of the Upper Mississippian
a sheet suited to the needs of the
times. as was afterward demonstrate
ed Daniel Crist was the publisher.
He was also Il brick maker and the
pOssessor of other accomplishments
that enabled him to make a living
when others would have been driven
out of business. If the papers sup
port proved weak and il. was i'm
possible to get paper or ink an is
sue or two was missed till the nee
eSSary materials were forthcoming.
At 'one time. it is said. Crist enter
tanned n proposition for the purchas-
ing of muslin sheets the size of the
paper to be printed upon one week
and washed out and returned by the
subscribers after the news had been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Hauptmann. linotype operators: Mrs.
Belle Herbert. Il. Tallman. Leo y.
Wilson. head and advertisement com
positors.
Press room-W. II. Helmer, super
intendent; James Frederick. assis-
tant.
Carriers-Charles Bleuer, Ernest
Quayle. Madara Fezler, Roy Sunbeam,
VIII Franck. Otto Franck. Earl Fras-
err, Glen Kincaid. Herbert Jensen.
George Mccarthy, August Mueller.
George Mueller, Peter Clark, Hugh
Clark. Herman Olson, Philip Olson,
Roy Moore, @Charles Moore. Robert
Fraser. Tom Brennan. Dick Carnes. c.
Kali. Will Hofer, Harry Hofer, Will
liam Bertelson, Eddie Bertelson, Law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
va THE ARGUS AND ITS STORY va

Varied Experiences That Have Entered into
a Half Century of Existence as q
Chronicler of Time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

The Press in General of Rock Isla nd---Var-
ious Ventures That Have Been Made
in the Local Field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Cont .uued on Page Ten.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Continued on Page Ten.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
VOLUME XXXII.
Rural Free Mail Delivery.

Special Agent John F. Grote
of Washington, D. c., and his
assistant, Bert r. Burr of Chica-
90, have been in Keytesville this
week in the interest of the three
rural free mail routes for which
Uncle Sam has been petitioned,
out of this place.
One route runs north and
northwest, another north and
northeast and another south and
southeast.
All three of the routes will be
driven over by Messrs. Grote
and Burr, who will make a re-
port to the post office depart
ment, and until that report is
consi dered, nothing will be posi-
lively known of what are the
chances of success of the rural
free mail delivery out of Key
tesville.
Bert Warsham, Clarence Foster,
Elmer Cox and T. P. Wood are
all aspirants for carriers, which
makes one more applicant than
there are places to fill.
The would be carriers were all
examin ed by the Messrs. Grote
and Burr Wednesday afternoon,
but as their report on the result
of examinations must go to the
civil service commission at
Washington, D. c., and there
acted upon, it is not yet known
who the carriers will be.
The farmers of Charlton coun-
ty have been very busy this
season in their crops, and the
rains have been damaging to
roads and culverts, but we hope.
now that the busy time for farm
ers is about over, that those living
along the proposed mail routes
from the capital will see that the
roads are put in proper condi-
ton and necessary repairs made
to culverts and bridges as good
roads and safe culverts and
bridges are very essential to the
success of rural free delivery.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
New Time-Card.

A new-time card went into eff
feet on the Wabash last Sunday
by which No.2, Eastern Express,
reaches Keytesville at 1858 D.
ma minutes earlier; No. 3, K.
Z. Mail and Express, at 2:O6 p.
m.-4 minutes earlier;5 No. 13,
Kansas City express at 3:27 p.
m.-2 hours and 6 minutes later.
No. 3 is the train to take for Oma-
ha, Pattonsburg and intermediate
points. No. 7, California and
Colorado Limited, which former
ly stopped on flag at Keytesville
station at 3:41 q. M, no longer
stops at this place, and parties
leaving for Kansas City and in
termediate points in the morning
must take train No. 81, due here
at 6:15 a. m. No. 13 stops at
Dalton, but No. 3 does not stop
there.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
Why We Kicked.

Col. Jake Ray came to town,
Came upstairs, but soon went down.
Col Jacob, tall and slim,
Said we'd published lies on him.
But we knew Jacob was flirt,
And it was the truth that hurt.
Jacob said he'd mar our beauty,
Though we'd plainly done our duty.
We'd told of Jacobs many women,
How the old rip had been sinnin';
How he was like that Peter,
Who had wife and couldn't keep her.
How he oft would seek another,
Vow he loved her more than 'tother.
But Jacobs loved soon decline,
And he'd long for another concubine.
These are facts, as all well know,
And Jacob knows that they are SO.
What right had Jacob then to kick?
Why did he an editor wish to lickP
Where are those who'd pay his fine?
Why does Jacob now repine?
Does Col. Jake refuse to smile
Cause he's sore as any "bile?'
Jacob surely must have known
One would reap as he has sown.
Col. Jacob so much vexed US,
That's why we kicked his solar plexus.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18

VIM. E. Hill Of Keytesville
contracted his 64O-acre farm,
2 1-2 miles north of Salisbury,
last Saturday to W. A. Whitcomb
of Bloomington, Ills, for $50 an
acre. This farm comprises Sec
ton 4-54-17, and has been own
ed by Mr.. Hill ever since 1859.
He bought the place of Boston
man for $1,000 through Judge
Lucius Salisbury, who was then
resident of Salisbury, but who
now resides near Kenton, Ohio.
The rents from the land have
been big source of profit On the
investment to Mr.. Hill. He has
made very few improvements and
now sells out for an advance of
S37 200 over the purchase price,
besides what he has realized in
the way OF net profits from rents.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18

Henry Egan and Aubrey
Thrash, two Keytesville young
men, were tried before Mayor R..
D. Edwards Monday for assault
ing Boogher Goode, COL, in
Kitchens saloon a week ago last
Sunday. Both of the accused
were found guilty, and fined SIS,
each, and costs, which was paid.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
New Suits.

The following new suits for the
September term of circuit court
at Salisbury and the November
term at Keytesville have been
filed during the past week:
NOVEMBER TERM.
G.. H. Beaumont VS.. Eli Ward
ct al, equitable lien.
SEPTEMBER TERN.
Nettie E. Stoner VS.. Geo. A.
Stoner, divorce.
Frances Decker VS.. Willis
Decker, divorce.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
City Council Proceedings.

There was a meeting of the city
council on Monday night of last
week and the board adjourned un-
til Thursday night, at which time
al the officials were present,
and transacted the following
business
ALLOWANCES
Richard Tisdale, salary and
fees as marehal for June, S37 80
NJ. H. Holcomb, thing for
city, S23.38.
H. H. Miller, abstract of as
sessment of city, S6.
P. R. O'Bryan, work on
streets, S7.O5.
M. G.. Holcomb, work on
streets, Si.5O.
Lewis Cash, work on streets
s1.1O.
John Drew, work on streets,
S2.75.
Peter Fox, work on streets,
81. 80.
J. M. Hawkins, drayage, Is cts.
M. A. Prather, first quater's
salary as alderman, 1925.
G.. L. White, same, 1925.
w. G.. Agee, same, 1925.
A. L. Welch, same, 1925.
o. P. Ray, salary as clerk and
attorney for first quarter, S25.
M. w. Anderson, salary as
city treasurer for first Quarter,
$3.50.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
GENERAL ORDERS.

On motion warrant was ordered
drawn in favor of NJ. w. Ander-
son, city treasurer, to reimburse
him for the amount, in part, he
had advance to the graveyard
fund.
On motion the city clerk is in
structed to prepare a deed from
Messrs. Crawley & Wallace to
that part of land purchased from
them by the city for an addition
to the City cemetery.
w. P. Trash granted license to
conduct dramshop at his stand
in Block No 1, upon payment of
license tax of $500, for period
Of six months from the 17th day
of July.
O. P. Ray, committee to ex-
anime report of city treasurer,
NV. Anderson, makes report
that the said treasurer has paid
out all sums claimed as credits
by him IN the manner as provided
by law, and that he is entitled to
credit on all vouchers present by
him, and that there is balance
to the credit Of the city of
S34O.21; and said settlement is
approved,
A special ordinance in relation
to sidewalks was read a third
time, passed and approved; and
an ordnance for levying taxes for
the present year is read a first
and second time.
On motion the city attorney is
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18

instructed to prepare an ordi-
nance which require all side
walks hereafter built along
Bridge street, from southeast
corner of the Jail to the northwest
corner of the Young building, to
be of concrete or vitrified brick.
On motion the board adjourned
to meet again last night (Thurs-
day).
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
Roll of Honor.

Our grateful Acknowledgements
are made to the following friends,
who have either become new
subscribers Or have renewed
their subscription to the COURIER
during the past week. May
heaven bless 'em:
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
L A. Pippin A. o. Prescott,
John NJ. Dunn, A. L. Starrett.
RENEWALS.
j. B. Cameron, B. B. Davis,
T. E. r. Ewing.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
Lost

A pair of spectacles in Keytes-
vile Monday, July IA. They
were in case, had gold-plated
frames and the lenses were No.
20 or %. Finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving property at
this office.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
Drowned.

The Triplett Tribune and Sum-
ner Star of last week both tell of
the drowning of Albert Ham in
Yellow creek, who lived on a
farm belonging to Geo. A. South
erland of Sumner. Ham had
been plowing on the south side of
the creek about five miles north of
Triplett, and undertook to cross
the stream, which was much
swollen from recent rains, to his
home on the opposite side. The
water was very swift and
Ham had on his clothes and
boots. His wife, who was on
the north bank of the stream, saw
her husband and admonished
him not to attempt to cross, but,
being a good swimmer, he did
not think he was in any danger.
When about half way across,
however, he was seized with
cramps, ,and Mrs. Ham, seeing her
husbands peril, waded out into
the creek and attempted to reach
him with a fishing pole, but the
water was too deep for her to get
close enough to reach him, and
he went down to a watery grave.
The alarm was given, and
nei ghdors and friends hurried to
the rescue, but the drowned mans
body was not found until about
noon the next day, when it was
taken from the creek about fif-
teen or twenty yards from the
place it had sunk for the last
time.
The deceased was % years old.
He leaves wife and one child to
mourn his untimely death, and
who have the deepest sympathy
of the entire neighborhood in
their hour of grief.
Interment occurred in Lakeside
cemetery at Sumner Wednesday.
-.
Andrew Williams, COL, we'll
known in Keytesville as fish
vender, was drowned in Cutoff
lake, near the residence of Sasse
Bros, in Bowling Green town
ship, Wednesday morning about
II O'Clock. Williams had two
skiffs, a large one and a small
one, and was engaged in catch
ing drifGwood from the lake. In
some way the larger skiff got
away from him, and in attempt
ing to catch it, the smaller skiff,
which leaked, sunk when
Williams jumped into it, and,
being unable to swim, he was
drowned in water eight or ten
feetdeep. Two of his sons, aged
15 and Is years, respectively, were
standing on the bank of the lake.
and one of them undertook to
rescue his father, when this son.
too, although he could swim.
was sinking for the third time
when caught by his brother anc
pulled to shore. Andrew Will
iams was about SO or 81 years
old and leaves wife and six OF
; seven children. Williams was
brought from Virginia by George
Chapman, now Of Keytesville
when lad 6 or Z years of age
He was well thought of by both
, whites and negroes. His body
i, had not been found at last ac.
counts.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18

a sickle and some other iron
plunder from VIM. Cox. Stod-
gell was tried by jury in JUS
tice J. r. Mason's court, but
that august body was unable to
agree, standing four for acquit-
tai and two for conviction. Pros
ecuting Attorney Dempsey de-
clined to prosecute further and
dismissed the case. Some how
or other Mr.. Dempsey is not very
successful in prosecutions at
Salisbury, but whether there is
nothing in the cases that are
tried there, or whether the people
of Salisbury township are averse
to Furnishing their criminals we
are unable to say. From past
experience there would be quite
a saving in criminal costs if Mr..
Dempsey could avoid prosecuting
anyone in that township until
it is so overrun with evil
doors that it will be glad of an
opportunity to punish them.
Keno Parsons, a young man
who lives in Grand river bottoms,
south Of Triplett, was arrested
by Constable John V. Kahler
Thursday Of last week on war;
rant charging Parsons with at
tempted criminal assault on Mrs.
Snooks Branstetter, who is a
near neighbor to Parsons. The
prisoner was turned over by
Constable Kahler to Town Mar
shal Thos. Triplett to guard, and
when an opportunity presented
itself by some one getting be-
tween the marshal and the man
in custody, Parsons proceeded
to beat all of his previous rec
ords as a sprinter and made
good his escape. Marshal Trip
lett fired a pistol twice at Par
sons fleeing form, but the shots
failed to bring him down and
only served to accelerate his
speed. When last seen Parson
was still running, and if he has
since continued to make as good
time as he made when he first
started to run, and more espe-
cielly after Marshal Triplett fired
at him, Parsons is now far
enough away to set sail for the
north pole or the Philippine
islands.
Notice.
The McGee Presbytery Of the
C. P. church will convene with
the Bethany congregation, four
miles north of Keytesville, FRI
day, August Is, 1902, at 7:3O
o'clock p. m.
The examining committee and
Elders and Deacons' association
will meet at same place the day
previous, August IA, at 1870
O'Clock p. m.
All members and visitors ex-
pecting to attend are requested
to notify A. S. Taylor, clerk OF
session, Keytesville, Mo-, stat
ing whether they will come by
private conveyance or by rail
Trains arrive at Keytesville
from the east at 2:O6 and 1927
p. M, and from the west at 1856
a. M, and at 1858 p. m.
Macon, Randolph, Howard
and Monroe county papers viii
please copy.
Rev. J. L. RoUTT,
Pastor.
VIM. E. Hill Of Keytesville
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
By order of committee.
F. c.. SASSE, Chirman.
w. r. SWEENEY, Secretary.
Letter List.

Letter List
The following is list of un-
claimed letters in the Keytesville
Mo-, post-office July Is, 1902:
Miss EvalCarter, George Jones,
Mr.. Paschen, Miss Susan E. ShuI,
Mr.. Dave E. West.
When calling for the above let
ters please say 'advertised." !"
w. c.. GAsToN. P. NJ.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
The Criminal Calendar.

Oee>>@e>e>~e SsSASAA<AseAs
Henry Egan and Aubrey
Thrash, two Keytesville young
men, were tried before Mayor R.
D. Edwards Monday for assault
ing Boogher Goode, COL, in
saloon a week ago last
Sunday. Both of the accused
were found guilty, and fined S5,.
each, and costs, which was paid.
The case of the city of Key
tesviile against S. J. Z. Kitchen
for selling liquor on Sunday was
tried before Mayor r. D. Ed
wards Monday. and resulted in
defendants being found guilty
and fined S5 and costs. Mr..
Kitchen promptly iquidated and
seemed glad to get off on such
reasonable terms.
John Enyeart, a negro living
near Salisbury, went to that city
to call on his dulcena, Sallie
Dameron, but Sallie was not at
home and John awaited her re-
turn. When she came she was
accompanied by another negro
buck, which proved to be too
much for Johns jealous dispo-
sition, and a quarrel and fight
followed in which John dealt
Sallie terrific blow in the face.
Sallie had John arrested for as
sault, and when arraigned be-
fore Justice J. R. Mason We'd
nesday of last week on that
charge, the defendant pleaded
guilty and was fined S5 and
costs amounting to $3.50.
Prosecuting Attorney L. N.
Dempsey went up to Triplett
Tuesday afternoon to uphold the
dignity of the state in Justice
Alonzo Clark's court in a case
against VIM. Boley, who was
charged with attempted rape on
Mrs. Mary Horton of near
near Dean Lake. After inves-
tigating the matter Mr.. Demp-
sey concluded to prosecute Bo-
ley for common assault. Boley,
however, proved by three or
four witnesses, after the case
went to trial, that he was out in
the field at work at the time
Mrs. Horton claims he at
tempted to criminally assault
her, and the jury promptly
brought in verdict of ''not
guilty. Hon. c.. c. Bigger of
Laclede was Boley's attorney.
A number of the citizens of
Rothville and vicinity came to
the capital Monday as witnesses
or spectators of a trial before
Justice VIM. P. Jared, in which
the state of Missouri was plain
tiff and A. M. Colley was de-
feadant. The defendant was
charged with selling whiskey as
merchant, not having dram
shop license, in less Quantities
than five gallons. l.. N. Demp-
sey appeared for the state and
J. A. Collet for the defendant.
After hearing three witnesses
for the state the prosecution
rested, and no testimony was
offered for the defense. For
once, at least, the attorneys de.
clined to argue the case, the
prosecuting attorney merely
reading the law in such cases
showing the punishment to be
from S1OO to $500 and imprison.
mentin the county Jail. The jury
was virtually instructed to find fol
the state, and after retiring a few
minutes returned a verdict O
guilty and assessed Colley's pun
ment at a fine of 500, whereupor
the defendant attorney took al
anneal to the circuit court.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
Call for Republican County Con
vention.
published by Request.)

(Published by Request.)
A convention of the Republi-
cans of Charlton county is here
by called to meet at the court
house in Salisbury, Tuesday,
August 5, 1902, for the purpose
of nominating a county ticket,
and for the selection of delegates
to the Republican congressional
and senatorial conventions.
Township mass.meetings are
directed to be held at the usual
voting places in each township
Saturday, August 2, at 2 O'Clock
p. m. for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the county conven-
ton.
Each township is entitled to
one delegate for every twenty
five votes or fractional part
thereof over one-half, cast for
VIM. Mckinley for president at
the last presidential election,
which is as follows:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18
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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1902-07-18

Prose cutting Attorney L. N.
Dempsey was in Salisbury last
Friday to represent the state in
a case in which Ross Stodgell
of near Salisbury was charged
with stealing part of a cultivator,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-08
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Newman re-
turned TO their home in Milwaukee
this week after a delightful visit to
Mrs. Newman's mother, Mrs. NJ. Inv;
ingston, of West Broadway.
Miss Ella Hay, of Danvilie Ky.,who
has been spending the winter with
her aunt. Mrs. o. L. Gregory, left this
week for Louisville. Miss Hay attend
ed school in Paducah, at one time,
and has many friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Grabfelter, of
Louisville, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John W. Keller, of West Broad
way. Mr.. Grabfelter. is a philanthro-
pist Of note throughout the south.
Mrs. Iona Keys, of Murray, is Wis
iting the family Captain j. Z. vii
hanson.
Miss Ora Steele has returned iron
n visit to relatives in Birdsville
! Miss Cora Hubbard, of Water Val
lev, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel 7. Hubbard, of West Jefferson
street.
Mrs. Max Nahm, of Bowling Green
returned home today after a pleasar
visit TO her mother, Mrs. L. Friedman
Mrs. Nahm is always popular VII
itor in Paducah, and was the homo
guest Of . number Of entertainment
. while here.
Mra Robert Becker Phillipa An
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-08
NEW OFFICERS.
CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB
ELECTED FOR THE ENsU-
ING YEAR.

The Chess, Checker and Whist
Climb met hast night and elected Off
GERS for the ensuing year as follows;
]. @. Taylor, president; Henry Diehl'
vice president; William Bradshaw
Jr.. secretary, and Nolen Vanoulin
treasurer. The newly chosen directors
are Robert L. Reeves, Henry Diehl'
Harry L. Meyers and Nolen vsnCulin
There are 65 members Of the organi
zation, and the report of the treasurer
shows that it is in a flourishing CON
dition financially. Its rooms, ovei
the Lender and Lydon store are sur
passed by none in the city.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-08

Following is an extract from the
Journal Of an author who has not been
fortunate enough 10 write a successful
novel: Rose at 8 and thought out plot
for a short story. At s | rang the
breakfast bell, moved the chairs
around the table and ratified the knives
to fool the neighbors. Wrote two
poems on the world as a great place to
fast in; also a short article to prove
that appetite is a mere delusion.
then went to the postofiice to hear the
clerk say there had been a wreck on
the road and my check for late man
uscript wouldn't arrive until after
christmas. The clerk observing that
it was a beautiful day. went out and
dined sumptuously on the climate
New York Telegram.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-03-08
pELPHIC CLUB MEETING.

An interesting meeting OF the Del
phic Club was held with Mrs. Frank
l.. Scott, Of North Ninth street.
Goethe was the theme of discussion.
The meeting was opened by quotation
from Goethe Mrs Lillsrd Sanders in
nm able paper gave Brief Sketch Of
Goethe's Career Mrs. Frank Par
ham told charmingly of "Goethes
sturm and Drang Period, Early Ora
mas and Sorrow of werther"
After the program a business SEES
sion was held and officers elected fol
the year. Mr.. Robert Becker Phil
lips was reelected president Mrs
Richard Baker was made vice presi
dent. and Mrs. John Campbell secreta
nv and treasurer. Mrs. Frank Scot
is the Delphic hostess for the montl
of March.