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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22
DAVENPORT DOTS


At $3.50 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, at St. Joseph's church, Rev. A.
Hermann officiating at high nup-
tiaI mass, occurred the marriage of
Charles +. Schupp, foreman at the T.
W. McClelland plant, and Miss Paulina
X. Gottschalk. Miss Marie Woeber
schnllx and Miss Anna Strathmann
acted as the attendants. The couple
have gone to housekeeping at 1882
Union street in Northwest Davenport.
Invitations that have been issued
announce the nuptials of Miss Louisa
Campbell of this city and Clark To-
bias, of Waverly. Ia. The ceremony
will take place at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. John Hoyt, at
1902 Brady street, at 1880 o'cock
Wednesday morning, June ,.
o
Della Flynn administrators of the
estate of Edward b. Flynn has filed
an action wherein she asks $4,000
damages by reason of the death of
her husband. who was injured at Mos
COW May :, last. while at work as n
brakeman, by being run over by a To-
connective in consequence of which his
death occurred at St. Lule's hospital
in this city several hours later. Neg
ligence on the part of the company
is alleged.
The police have received a portrait
from the Pinkertons which is a good
one of II. ID. Wells, the burglar who
was discovered in the Lane q Water
man law office. The counterfeit pre-
sentiment cannot be gainsaid. How
ever the police are not telling what
they know to the reporters.
The remains of the late Morgan s.
Woodward arrived here Wednesday
night in the private car furnished the
family by Supt. Slifer. of the Rock
Island. Mrs. Woodward and her
daughters lone and Elizabeth, and son
Warren. were accompanied here by 4
large party of her husbands friends
of the insurance world. The simple
funeral service at the home of Mrs. j.
3. Phelps yesterday afternoon were
conducted by Rev. Fayette L. Thomp-
son, of the Central Methodist church
and Rev. j. Il. Donaldson. of the First
Presbyterian church. There was a
large attendance of the home friends
of the deceased and his family. The
interment was in Oakdale, and the
pallbearers were Messers. Mariner,
Barger. DOrr. Mace and Sullivan of
the visiting friends and John Berwald
of this city.
Henry Peto, who was in the employ
Of the construction company who
laid the underground wires for the
Union Electric Telephone & Tele
graph company last summer was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22
OuIck Arrest.

j. y. Gulledge, of Verbena. Ala, was
twice in the hospital from severe
case of piles causing ~ tumors. At
ter doctors and all remedies failed,
Bucklen's Arnica Salvc quickly ar
rested further inflammation and cur
ed him. 1t conquers aches and kills
pain. p cents, at Hartz & Ullemey-
er's. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

The case of Emily f. Ford and 9TH
ers against the Court of Honor to re
cover $1,000 on the membership GER
tificate of Gust NJ. Ford has been set
tied by the Court of Honor paying
Mrs. Ford $1,000. The Court of Honor
claimed that Mr.. Ford was in arrears
for the December, 1900 dues, Mr.. Ford
dying on the 14th of January follow
ing. At the time the December dues
were payable Mr.. Ford was at home
sick. and his wife, knowing nothing
about his insurance, had no oppor-
tunity of paying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

If you are in need of dental work
call on us before going elsewhere as
we can save you money. We use
nothing but the best of material and
our work is guaranteed to be first
class in every respect. If you are in
need of set of teeth call and sOe our
thin elastic plate. We guarantee it
to fit in all cases and when all others
have failed. We never ask you more
than our prices below.
... CLEANING FREE.
Cement Filings. .......... 25C
Bone filling -. ..Ig.. -. CSC
Platinum filling ........... SOC
Silver filings ...... =. SOC
Gold filings, 81 and up go. $500
Gold crow as, to s.. 1900. 400
Set of teeth, So and up. 1900. 500
SIS set of teeth for -. -. 10. 90
Permanent location
Office 1907 Second Ave.
ROCK ISLAND.
Over Speidel's Drug Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiar
ly adapted for asthma. bronchitis and
hoarseness. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

Under the provisions of the only
sidewalk ordinance in effect, that
which was first passed and allowed to
stand at the last session of the coun-
ell, City Attorney Kohler has filed a
petition in the county court opening
the legal proceedings necessary to
start the work of laying ten miles of
sidewalks by special assessment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

ton building in Africa" The lecture
was without admission fee and was
attended by u churchill of old friends
of the bishop. His address was on
the conditions of Africa as he has OBJ
served them from personal invcstiga-
ton, and gave to his hearers better
idea of the reconstruction in South
Africa since the Boer war than could
be gained by the most careful study
and reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

The molders of Moline now work
ing in the agricultural shops under
agreement which expire July are eX-
pecting TO ask for a shorter work
day for next year with additional pay,
at least that is the rumor current
about town. The men are employed
in these shops by the piece and a
rate raise would have to be made
which would enable the men to make
as much in the nine-and-a-half hour
day as they now make in ten hours.
The shops not involved in the pres
ent strike will be affected by the com
ing demand, the Moline Plow COM
pany, Deere & Mansur company and
Deere & Co., being the largest ones
which will suffer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22
rHn rRAvELEks' GUIDE.

zSffESlS THICAG1, ROCK ISLAND
TfTsyy9FITF ~ q Pacific RsilWsy-T9cke IS
ttllIll11tssSi.llli can be purchased at City
EklkjLdI Ticket ONCE, 1918 Second ave
49, nue., or C, X. L & p. depot
Fifth avenue foot of Thirty
irst street. Peoria branch depot, foot OF
Eve .tieth street. Frank a. Plumner, G. P. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

w. \. Jones yesterday received
letter from William Jennings Bryan
stating that he had reserved July q
to be in Moline at the chautauqua.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22
MOLINE MENTION

Roy Spencer, former roundhouse
employe at Natick, was given hear
ing in police court yesterday on the
charge of stealing Il sum of money
from Il maid at the home of William
Cordin, where he boarded, but was
dismissed for lack of evidence on
which to hold him. Twelve dollars
and fifty cents belonging to Miss Bees
sic Lindquist disappeared Tuesday af-
ternoon from sideboard drawer
while Mrs. Corbin and Miss Lindquist
were down town. Spencer was left on Il
lounge asleep in the room where the
money was when the women left the
house. One other, Rock Island road
brakeman, also Il boarder at the Cor
bin home. was in the house the after
noon of the women's absence.
The explosion at 9:45 Wednesday
evening heard by many people in the
Third and Fourth wards was at sos
Seventeenth street, the house occupi-
ed by p. $ McGlynn. Mr.. McGlynn
tried to light the gas heater. 1t fail
ed to light at first. and when it did
light in few seconds there was Il
terrible explosion of the accumulated
gas, which blew off portion of the
top of the chimney on the house with
(which the heater was connected. The
wall paper in the room below the bath
room was more or less torn off and
spattered with SCOT from the chin
ney.
Fred $. Moodey and Miss Ellamae
| Wright. of Port Byron, were married
at , o'clock Wednesday afternoon by
Rev. w. :. Marquis, of the Broadway
Presbyterian church in Rock Island at
the home of the brides brother, How
ard Wright. The young people were
unattended. and the event was mark
ed by a charming simplicity which be-
spoke the closest ties, only near rela-
tives being gathered about the bridal
pair to extend congratulations inspir-
ed by the warmest affection. y din
ner was served after the ceremony
| and congratulations. ana ut o'clock
groom and bride departed for their
new home i'm Port Byron. The Young
| people have resided all their lives in
| Rock Island county, among whose
| people they have surrounded them
selves with close and loving friends.
! The bride was born and reared near
! Watertowu, and Il few years ago
moved with her parents to Port By
ron. She completed only last Friday
a successful year of teaching at Port
| Byron. The groom is prosperous
merchant OF Port Byron.
Bishop Joseph {. Hartzell, Moline's
distinguished son, arrived in the city
Wednesday evening for a short visit
with his venerable mother. Mrs Nan
cy HartzelI, and spoke last evenin"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

Bishop Joseph {. Hartzell, Moline :
distinguished son, arrived in the city
Wednesday evening for a short visit
with his venerable mother, Mrs. Nan
cy HartzelI, and spoke last evenin"
at the First Methodist church on Ma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

Henry Peto, who was in the employ
Of the construction company who
laid the underground wires for the
Union Electric Telephone & Tele-
graph company last summer was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22
TRAINS.

ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION.
Trains leave Twentieth street station. Main
ne trains start from main depot on Fifth
avenue minutes In advance OF time given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

At 1890 o'clock yesterday morning,
at the parents home, 112 West Third
street, occurred the death of the D.
months old son, Clarence r., child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph \. Schebler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-22

All trains daily except Sunday
Passengers for points beyond Savanna VIII
make connections leaving at q N. and ar
irving 1t s:47 p. N. via Iowa side OF the river.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

Saturday evening from their two
weeks trip to Dundy county.
1t seems almost incredible that
Christmas is so near at hand and
we have such beautiful weather.
Some of our citizens who were
i'll the county seat doing Christ
mas shopping are: A. d. Hunt
and wife, c. d. Day, wife and
daughter, Eft Beals and John
Davis. Mr.. Hunts had a rum
away while on their way home,
the team finally breaking loose
from the buggy and running UNI
til they became entangled in a
barb wire fence. Fortunately
neither the horses nor people
were seriously hurt. Eli Beals
had a runaway the same day; he
was thrown out and shaken up
somewhat.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
DIR -.

John w. Powell Of Weissert,
December 10, 1908, age IS years,
10 months and II days.
The deceased was born in Stea-
ben County, New York, February
,, 1918, on April 10, 1889. At the
age of 81, he was married to
Maria Allen. To them were
born three sons and five daugh-
ters, who under the Providence
of God they were permitted tC
see grow to man and womanhood.
In 1874 he moved with his family
to Lenawee county, Michigan.
In the fall of 1850 he moved with
his family to Crawford county,
Wisconsin. While there, one son
and two daughters were called
to proceed their parents to the
better land, from whence no
traveller returns.
In the spring of 1870, he with
his companion moved to Custer
county and located near Weissert
where he has since made his
home, near his daughter, Mrs.
Alex PRIME, his sons, Sylvester
and E. ]. living in the same
vicinity. At an early age he
was converted to the Christian
religion and united with the
Baptist church ever manifesting
his faith by his works. Fol-
several years past his church
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
All Of Them TrOtted.

Several of the stores of the
city were visited Tuesday by
"shop lifters." From reports
they must have trotted all around,
Judging from the number of
merchants that laid claim to
goods found in their box. Had
they trotted out of town sooner
they might have got away with
their booty, but before they got
away Marshall Towsley struck
up trotter gait and found the
we'll ladened box and thus de-
prived them of numerous articles,
such as muffs, albums, perfum-
cry, cloth and whole lot of trim
kets that Santa Claus could have
used on Christmas eve. But as
none of the merchants cared to
prosecute the guilty parties, they
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
II OUND GROVE.

Grandma Thompson is visiting
with Mrs. Albert Lang this week.
Ethel Pearson received a very
painful sprain by stepping in a
ditch. She was confined to her
room two days, but last Monday
returned to her school.
Williams and Hoag are she'll
ing corn in this neighborhood.
The corn does not shell out ac-
cording to wagon measurement
but after it is shelled it weighs
first rate.
The rural mail route which we
mentioned some time ago, is now
established and will go into
operation January Is. 1t is to
run west from Litchfeld as far
Steve Viewers place then south
short distance and back to
town.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
/ M. ASH,
A UCMIDMIElEIR,

OF thirty years experience, cries sales and makes
o specially OF auclioneering OF all classes. Call
on or write me at Broken BOW, Nebraska.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
Market Report for Today.
Ola = EL.l.O.

Mrs. May Beals is not well at
present.
Harry Ashbaugh was in Broken
Bow Saturday.
G. ID. Day and wife went to
Broken Bow Tuesday.
Our Christmas services will be
held Thursday night IN Ortello
Chapel.
Matte Fodge and Ethel Ash
baugh visited Miss Reyner's
school Friday.
]. Nj. Fodge and wife returned
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
Cured Paralysis.

w. S. Baily, p. O. True, Tex
as, writes: MY wife had been
suffering five years with paraly-
sis in her arm, when / was per-
suaded to use Billiards. Snow
Liniment, which cured her all
right. | have also used it for
old sores, frostbites and skin
errptions. 1t does the work. "
Csc, soc, $l.00. Sold by Ed. Nc
Comas, Broken Bow and Merna.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

S. Powell and wife of Weissert,
were city visitors Tuesday.
The REPUBLICAN wishes its
many friends a Merry Christmas.
Alex. PRIME of Weissert, was
among the numerous city visitors
Tuesday.
Miss Verda Thorpe, teacher at
Lomax is in the city spending
the holidays at home.
Ed. Moore and Charley Gadd
left Tuesday for Kansas City,
where they have Employment.
The city schools closed yester-
day for the Holidays, and they
will not be opened again until
Monday week.
Mise Milla Luce, teacher at
Ortello, came home the latter
part of last week to spend her
holiday vacation.
A cantatta will be rendered at
the Baptist church tonight.
Nuts and candy have been pro-
vided for all and presents for the
children.
Nc George of Cumro, lost ten
head of cattle by the cornstalk
disease last week. This is the
first time his fields have been
affected.
Alvin Burk has sold his restaur-
ant to Claud Sidwell and Clinton
Cannon of Westerville. The
REPUBLICAN wishes the young
men success.
Ed. Myers of Georgetown,
stopped in the city over Sunday
and Monday on his way home
from Lincoln to spend the holt
days with his parents.
Walter Flick, who has been in
Oklahoma the past three years,
arrived in the city Monday to
spend the holidays with his
father and renew old acquaint-
ances.
The several Sunday Schools of
the city have arranged for an en-
tertainment and treat for the
children. The REPUBLICAN
wishes them all a joyous time and
Merry Christmas.
The REPUBLICAN extends it's
sympathy to Tom Wright, editor
of the Chronicle-Citizen, in the
death of his father, Alexander
c. Wright, who died at his home
in Ansley on the 4th instant.
S. C. Bruner recently of Ans
ley, has assumed charge of The
p. ID. Smith Co. lumber and coal
yards of this city, successor to II.
II. Bruce resigned. See the new
advertisement of the company in
this issue of the REPUBLICAN.
Several of family by the
name of Trotter were arrested
Tuesday accused with shop lift.
ing. The stolen goods were re-
covered and for lack of any one
to prosecute the parties were per
mitted to go their way in peace.
J. L.McWilliams, who has beer
visiting with his son Leslie in
the Black Hills country for the
past two months returned home
Monday morning. He reports
having enjoyed a pleasant visit
His son is foreman of a bridge
gang, on a branch of the B. q M
that runs out from Deadwoo1
IS. ID.
| Daniel Sage of Spring Creek,
who was recently elected Justice
of the Peace was a city visito
Yesterday We understand thai
the Judge offers to marry TIL
first couple that comes to hin
free. Here is a chance for some
young man that has spent hi
moneyin buying Christmas pres
ents and isshort in change.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
Special Offer.

We have made arrangements
with the Weekly State Journal
so we can furnish it and the RE-
PUBLICAN for Sl.20 year. This
arrangement will give you the
state as we'll as the local news
for nearly the price of one. This
offer applies to renewals as well
as new subscribers.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

membership has been with the
Church of God at Weissert, where
his christian character has been
felt. His companion in life pas
sed from this life January g,
1895, to rest from her labors aud
Join with loved ones gone before.
Since then, father Powell has
patiently waited the call to JOIN
her in that celestial home aud
his theme has been on Heaven
aud heavenly things, exhorting
his friends to live so as to meet
the loved ones gone before, in the
mansions prepared for all who
follow in the blessed footsteps of
the Master.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted Sunday, December 20, at.
Weissert, by his pastor, Rev. k.
Bells of the Church of God, and
his remains were laid to rest in
the Westerville cemetery by the
side of his wife.
The REPUBLICAN extends SYM
patty to the relatives and friends
in their great bereavement.
DIEp7Bates, at the home OF
her son, Claude, December IL,
1908, aged II years, 3 months, II
DAYS. Louisa Amanda Martin
was born in Weathersfeld, VT,
August "a, 1881. AT the age OF
Is she was married to J. O.
Bates, who died in September,
1895. She was the mother of 8
children, three sons and five
daughters. Only two sons are
living, ]. M. and Claude, of Lii
liam. The deceased united with
the presbyterian church at an
early age, and has lived very
excellent life. For sometime she
has been great sufferer from
paralysis, which was the cause
of her death. Her life was one
of service to her family and
neighbors. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. J. X. Teagar-
den at the home of her son at ?
o'clock Sunday, al which was a
large attendance. The REPUB-
LIcAN extends the sympathy OF
the community to the bereaved
relatives. 81, 5
Mrs. Caroline Swisher, wife OF
| Mr.. Madison Swisher, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna
Richardson in Halsey, Nebraska.
December 18th, and was buried
in the Westerville Cemetery, Dec.
l19, 1903, funeral services at the
I'M. f.. church conducted by Rev.
h. Bells, assisted by Rev. Swartz
pastor of the church. Sister
ISwisher was converted in the
Church of God at Weissert in
1896 and during these years lived
a consistent Christian life, and
: died in the triumph of the Chris
tian la. n, exhorting all to accept
Jesus Christ as their saviour.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

were released and allowed TO trot
home wiser if not better from
their DAYS experience.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
For Sale or Trade.

Two mares 3 and 7 years old,
weight 1900 sound, for sale on
time or will trade for city proper
ty. Enquire at this Office. 1920
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

We, the undersigned banks of
Broken Bow, Nebraska, agree to
'clc-c at 4 p. m, on and after
January 2nd, 1904. We hope
that our customers will realize
the fairness of this decision, as
much of the work has to be done
after closing.
BROKEN Bow STATE BANK,
CUSTER NATIONAL. BANK,
BANK OF COMMERCE..
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

81 was much afflicted with
sciatica," writes Ed. G. Mud,
Iowaville, Kan, 'going about on
crutches and suffering a deal of
pain. was induced to try Bal
lard's Snow Liniment, which re-
lieved me. used three soc bot
ties. 1t is the greatest liniment
I ever used; have recommended
it to number of persons; all ex-
press themselves as being bene-
fitted by it. / now walk with
out crutches, able to perform a
great deal of light labor on the
farm" Csc, SOC and $1.00. Sold
by Ed. McComas, Broken Bow
and Merna.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24

WANTED. TO trade store
building 20x54 feet and lot for
land. Enquire at this office. 20
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
Married.

AT the u. B. church, Sunday,
December 20, 1908, by Rev. l.. l..
Epley, William II. Cline to Miss
Lille M. Mast. The groom is
one of Custer county's rising
young men. He has a fine busi-
ness education, being a graduate
of York College and comes from
one of the best families of our
county. The bride is the daugh-
ter of prominent farmer of
Buffalo county and is highly
accomplished young lady. She
has been a student of York Col
lege for the past two years and
has had some experience as a
successful teacher. Seldom does
a couple of young people start
with better preparation to take
their places in the work of the
world than this couple has. The
REPUBLICAN extends congratula-
tions to these young people.
RoBERTs-FULLER:--At the
home of Alfred Bates, at New
Helena, Tuesday, December p,
at 8 p. III. Clinton Roberts and
Miss Maude Fuller, Rev. ]. r.
Teagarden, officiating. The
contracting parties enjoy the es'
TEEN of a large circle of friends
in that vicinity. AT the con.
clusion of the ceremony the guests
were invited to partake of a fine
spread that had been prepared by
Mrs. Bates, aunt of the bride.
Quite number were present tc
witness the ceremony. They left
number of useful and oruamen.
tai presents with best regards fol-
the happy couple.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-12-24
Fair Warning

Those wanting to get the Ne
braska Farmer with the REPUBLI-
CAN for $l.35 have but Il few
more days to get in their order.
Our arrangement closes with the
Nebraska Farmer January 1st,
which enables us to furnish it
for IS cents. If you want it get
your money to us not later than
the 28th.