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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-17
C.A.STODDARDDIES
WeIl.Known Citizen Expires Af-
ter Protracted Ill
ness.
FORMER GOVERNMENT EMPLoYE
Long Connected With Improvement
of Mississippi
River.

Charles \. Stoddard, the well-known
civil engineer, passed away at his
home, 731 Nineteenth street, at 9:35
this morning after a long illness with
cancer of the tongue.
Though he had been afflicted for
about year and had been confined to
his home during the greater part of
the time since early last fall, his con-
dition did not become critical till
during the past few days. Death
when it came was painless and was
due to a gradual wasting of the It's
sues of the body. lau
Deceased was a member of one of
the oldest and best known families in
Rock Island. He was born in this
city Nov 4, 1856. and was the son of
the late c. II. Stoddard. His early
education was gained here and he
was a member of the first class in the
local high school.
Long Employed by Government.
Leaving school he took up the study
of civil engineering and followed that
profession up till five years ago, when
he retired. During the greater part
of his career he was connected with
government improvement OF the up
per river.
Mr.. Stoddard was one of the prom
inent citizens of Rock Island and was
closely identified with its progress.
He was an active member of the Rock
Island Club and belonged also to the
local lodge of the Knights of Pythias.
He never married, but made his
home through life at the old home
stead He is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. c. L. Walker, OF this city, and
Mrs. II. NJ. Petit, of New York City.
The funeral announcement will ap-
pear later.
Mrs. Catherine Ihr'g.
The remains of Mrs. Catherine Ihrig
arrived last night from Bertrand,
Neb.. where she died last Friday of
heart failure. Deceased was for
mer resident of this city, being the
widow of the late Jacob 1hrig, who
passed away several years ago. She
was so. years of age. Funeral occurs
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from
the Knox undertaking parlors and
the interment will be made at Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-17
Circuit Court

The following trial list for the re-
mainder of the present week was ar
ranged yesterday afternoon:
"Wednesday - 81, Montgomery vs..
Montgomery: 90, r. & L. Mig. vs..
Sturgeon; 1O1, L. b. company VS..
Riess; 1O2, Anderson vs.. Republic
Iron & Steel company.
Thursday-110, L. b. company vs..
Donahoo; rs, Robinson VS.. Lord d
Lord; 1872, Rooster VS.. Carstens; 40,
Jameson vs.. Tri-City Railway com
pany.
Friday-67, Hendricksen VS.. Tri-City
Railway company; so, Marshall vs..
Walker; 60, Moore vs., Davenport,
Rock Island & Northwestern Railway
company; %. Rounds vs.. Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific Railway com
pany; al, Wainwright VS.. Vain
wright; AZ Holmes ". MeKenna.
Ed Conert, the Moline man indicted
by the present grand jury for at
tempting to prevent a witness from
testifying, before that body, was ar
raigned in court yesterday afternoon
and pleaded not guilty. He has re-
tanned p. X. Ingelsen as his attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-17

of the building. The report was ac-
cepted.
The park committee reported the
acceptance of the design for the con-
struction of a gateway as entrance to
Longview park at Seventeenth street
and Twelfth avenue presented by Aid.
McCaskrin to be built by private sub
scription. The recommendation that
the work be done under the supervis-
ion of the park commissioner and the
city engineer was adopted.
Then Aid McCaskrin moved that
the city clerk advertise for bids for
the grading of the walks and drive
ways in Longview park, stating that
he had assurance that there would be
at least one bidder for the job and
that therefore advertising would not
be in vain as it was last fall. This
carried.
New CoaguIent Adopted.
From the waterWorkS committee
came a report upon the tests made
of the new coagulent composed of
sulphate of iron and lime that is used
at Quincy with such good results.
The committee had rolled water with
the sediment taken from the filter
i
basins at the reservoir and had thus
gotten various degrees of turbidity.
With the turbidity at 81, or about the
state of the water in the spring of the
year when the frost is leaving the
ground. it was found that a complete
precipitation could be effected with
1.-The use of the coagulent in two hours.
! There was some lime left in the wa
| ter, but nearly all of it was taken out
by filtering. Figures were given to
show that a saving of from 80 to so
per cent over the cost of alum could
be effected. The committees recon-
mendation that the new coagulent be
adopted for intermittent Use was
adopted.
A scheme for providing fire protec-
ton for the waterworlls pumping sta
ton. thing that has not been pre-
viously looked after, presented from
the waterworks committee, was APP
proved The work, which is to be
done by the employees of the system
under the direction of Waterworks
Supt. Bancroft, it is estimated will
cost $3.50.
Adjournment was taken till next
Monday evening. when the remainder
of the revised ordinances will proba-
bly, be presented and the ordinance
for the construction of the east half
of the Longview line Will be pre-
scented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-17
Like Finding Money.

Determined not to carry over any
overcoats, Simon d Mosenfelder Sc
lected all small lots of mems and
young mems overcoats and ulsters,
that sold up to $3.50, and placed
them on sale at 81. \ whole tableful
of our best-selling coats, all sizes, in
the lot.
Stylish, well-made and good-titting
coats. Of many lots there are but
two or three of kind. Some just
one of kind. If you find your size,
you find prize.
SIMoNE& MOSENFELDER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-17
Police Points.

George Bittuer, the man claiming
to hail from New Sharon, Iowa, who
was found rambling about in a state
of delirium by Officer Bergsten yes
terday morning, was fined So by
Magistrate johnson on a charge of
disorderly conduct and he was com
mitted to jail to recuperate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-17
ROCK ISLAND SKIRT COMPANY
Makes Tailor Made suits and skirts to
Order.

The women of the tri-cities are now
in position to have all their tailor
made suits and skirts made TO order,
at the same price they have hereto
fore been paying for ready-made suits
and skirts. Call and see the styles at
the Rock Island Skirt company, oppo-
site the postoffice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-17

If you are, come to our store. We can
fit you out with everything; furniture,
carpets, rugs, curtains, stoves, ETC., at
prices that bear our reputation for low
prices. Our goods are all dependable
and you can be sure that you run no
risk if you do your trading here. If,
perhaps, you haven't quite t he
amount necessary to pay for all the
goods you need, don't let that hinder
you, but come anyway, we give you
easy TENS.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14
GALES.

Otto Goltz started for Canada We'd
nesday.
Carl Mulligan recently built a new
granary.
Chicago bottom land was again
flooded Oct. Goth.
Miss Wilma johnson is spending a
few weeks with her sister.
Alpha Halves began his school in
district No. 40 October 5th:
Mrs. Fred. Slower returned from
Chicago the fore part of the week.
MR. and Mrs. Charles Croft are happy
over the arrival of daughter, born
Sept. 30th.
While s. P. Hicks was driving cattle
in his pasture on the afternoon of the
Sd, the bull turned and knocked him
down twice. He had not breath
enough to say sic'em, and yet his dog
drove the bull away. He crawled and
walked to the top of the hill, when his
little girl saw him, and she went to
the house saying, papa is hurt" His
wife and girls went and assisted him
into the house. 1t was a close call for
his life. Although badly bruised he is
getting along nicely. DR.. Workman
found no bones broken. T. P. Hicks
and wife of Chicago, William Hicks of
Hudson. DIR. McManus, mother and
father OF Waterloo, Iowa, all came
Tuesday, DR.. McManus and wife re-
turning home Wednesday. VIM. Hicks
went Thursday. The others will re-
main a few weeks.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14
GET ONElwITH COMMON SENSE.

Down at Sioux City, Iowa, where
Bishop Fowler presided over the
deliberations of the northwestern
Iowa conference during the past
several days, that noted preacher
gave some advice to young preach
ers, as we'll as to all young men, in
d .livering his address to the class
just entering the ministry in that
conference.
1t was last Friday. He said to-
the class, and to the world of young
men in general, 'get married and
marry woman with common sense
Never marry woman just because
she is pious. If it is put to you to
choose between woman who has a
great deal Of common sense and NO
religion and woman who has
plenty of religion and no commom
sense, choose the woman with com
mon sense. If she has common
sense and no religion she will get
the latter within two hours after
she marries you, but if she has
religion and no common sense she
might backslide, and I have no
doubt you would give her plenty of
occasion to backSlide. -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14
DELHI.

| l.. P. Dolliff was here Monday look
ing after his lumber yard.
John Graham advertises an auction
sale on the Leslie farm Oct 9th.
Threshing was resumed for couple
of days the latter part of the week.
John E. Stewart and wife of Red.
wood Falls attended services here Sun
day morning.
P. H. Olsen, formerly buttermaker at
this place, came down from Dakota
for a short visit on Saturday.
Miss Hilma Borg returned from st.
Paul on Saturday evening, having
spent about three weeks visiting there.
H. T. Helgeson, who has been hav-
ing run of typhoid fever, is on the
mend, and with care will soon resume
duties.
F. J. Tibbetts has put in furnace in
his dwelling. he has also built porch
and put other Improvements on his
building.
Rev. G. G.. Adams and Elder VIM.
Gillies represented the church at pres
bytery at Mankato and at Synod at
st. Paul last week.
Daniel Mclean left for the northern
part of the state on Monday noon with
land seekers He sold tract of land
last week in Crow Wing county.
The Ladies' Aid annual supper was
held in the village hall on Friday
evening. The attendance, as usual,
was large and consequently goodly
addition to the treasury of the society
Drs. Creswell of Delhi and Schlegel
of Redwood Falls accompanied Robt.
Parker to Minneapolis, where the latter
expects to undergo an operation for
appendicitis. His brother, w. H.
Parker, also went with them. We
hope for him speedy restoration to
health.
The Great Falls Tribune CT Oct. It'll
contained notice of the marriage of
Ed. G. Powers to Miss Clara j. Brown.
The bride is niece of Geo. M. Brown,
former station agent here. The bride
groom is we'll known in this vicinity.
We wish him and bride long and
happy life.
Our former pastor, Rev. Fl. McHenry
now of Crookston, filled the pulpit on
Sunday morning and evening. The
evening services were devoted to a
description of his work as pastor at
large in the Red River river. Mr..
McHenry is always welcome visitor
among his old parishioners..
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14
CLEMENTS.

Mrs. Berg of Sleepy Eye spent day
here last week with her son, Anton H.
and wife.
Attorney Laudon of Redwood Falls
was in town Saturday to defend u
Steinhaus in the suit of Robt. Pfell
VS. G.. Steinhaus. The lawsuit was
postponed one week.
Weber andk Goltz of Wabasso were
in town last. Friday looking up trading
stock.
Gust. Baker transacted business at
Morgan Thursday.
Most of the machines in this COM
munity were busy threshing last
Sunday.
A large gathering took place at the
home of F. S. Schlumpberger last
Sunday
Albert and Fred. Jaus spent few
days in town during the week.
Messrs. Ernest Nissen and n. Krei-
dinger spent Sunday with the formers
brot her at this place.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14

RELvIEW AND IT'S BORDER.

Mrs. G. F. Rain was at Redwood
Falls Saturday.
Mrs. Ljvrud of st. Paul is visiting
with H. Hegdahl.
A. 0. Gibbs was Walnut Grove
visitor early. last week.
Miss MCGOWAN Of Morton was visit
ing with Miss Rose over Sunday.
Frank Martin left for Willmar Mon
day, where he intends to 60 to school,
Fred. Pease and Halvor Olson were
at Delhi last Wednesday on business.
Mrs. A. F. Portrait and daughter
have returned from their trip to Chi
cago.
THE Belview fire company will give
ball at the Odeon on the evening of
Oct 30th.
Lars Timson left for Brown county
last week to make some Improvements
on his farm.
Rev. Searles attended the meeting of
the State Congregational association at
st. Paul last week
Miss Ella Jaeger has found employ
ment in Minneapolis, and left for that
city early last week.
Tony Kramer, Andrew Peterson,
Arne Lyslo and Fred. Hallberg spent
Sunday near Seaforth.
Mrs. Ed. Jaeger has gone to Waiver
ly, South Dakota, to join her husband,
who is employed on the section at that
place.
Edward A. Peck, formerly barber
at this place, was united in marriage
to Miss Ella Jaeger In Minneapolis last
Wednesday.
The fur year old son of Mrs. Peter
Peterson died last Friday The funeral
services were held from the Rock Dell
church Saturday.
Mrs. Enestvedt, mother of G.. c..
Enestvedt, who has been in Norway
for some time past, returned home
Wednesday evening.
H. WATSON has gone to the ST.
Anthony experimental station, where
he will take course in agriculture
and stock raising during the winter.
Independent: THE REDWOOD GA
zETTE certainly gave a most complete
report of the Methodist conference held
in that city last week. When it comes
to hustling news that paper is Johnny
on the spot.
Threshers are considerably put out
over the weather, one or two machines
having pulled in, while the crew with
VIM. Zimmer's machine quit. work
and went to their homes in search of
other employment.
knut Hegdahl and Andria Johnson
were united in marriage by Rev. Aasen
at the Rock Dell Lutheran church on
Thursday of last week, the ceremony
commencing at II O'Clock, and being
performed in the presence of a large
group of friends.
Ernest King will have an auction
sale on the Till Tibbetts farm, east OF
Belview, on Tuesday, October GOTH
Three horses, four cows, yearlings
and three spring calves, 200 chickens
and some good farm machinery will
60 to the highest bidder
The Independent reports that it il
rumored that Ollie Johnson has about
concluded to take up his residence il
Redwood Falls, where he will carry on
his contracting work, Mr.. johnson
has already secured the contract fol
reconstructing the Tolzman house in
that city.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14
WABASSO.
From the Standard.

0. I. Newhouse left yesterday on a
| business trip to Chicago.
Joe Wertzler went to Vesta last Fri
day to begin his duties as manager of
the Vesta barber shop.
Thos. Kinman arrived from Mime
apolis yesterday for a few days visit
with his sister, Mrs. Anderson.
While walking around the yard last
Saturday afternoon, VIM. Lime
mann's mother fell and broke her right
hip. The lady is 81 years old.
Monday Rev. Durbahn moved his
family into the house which he re-
Gently purchased of T. B. McIlraith
and is now permanent fixture in
Wabasso.
AS will be seen by the council pro-
ceedings published in this issue, Albert
F. Meyer has been given the contract
to drain the slough east OF town, the
consideration to be $780,
Mrs. W. E. Kinman arrived from
Morgan last Friday and remained over
Sunday with relatives Her daughter,
Mrs. M. D. Anderson, returned with
her.
A represen tative of the American
Bank Protection Co. was in the city
over Wednesday night and exhibited
one OF his alarm systems to the officers
of the Citizens State Bank. We un-
derstand the directors were favorably
taken with the proposition and will
soon have their bank protected by one
of the alarms.
G. D. Hockett of Spencer, Iowa,
moved his family onto the Frank
Boyer farm in New Avon last Satur-
day. Mr.. H. purchased this place
about two years ago. He is we'll to do
financially, and the kind of farmer
who will raise COIN and stock instead
of wheat.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14

Lac qui'Parle Press: The Red
wood Falls board of education has
turned down the vertical penman-
ship fad and have had Prof. Curtiss,
Of Minneapolis, up there putting
the teachers and pupils back on the
proper road to good penmanship.
The so-called vertical penmanship
has just about ruined the art of
writing and it will be good thing
when all of the schools of this state
throw it out.
Window Reporter: The Metho-
dists and julius Schmahl were
having a good time together at
Redwood Falls last week. julius
threw the town open to them and
told them if they did not see what
they wanted to ask for it and it
should be given. There is nothing
like julius generosity. Hear him
talk to them: The prairie chickens
have been forced from the field. the
duck and goose from the lakes, to
sit with you at the feasts of our
homes, while the grape, the peach,
the pear and the plum from the
east have followed you to Redwood
Falls that you may partake of them
and pronounce each the finest you
have eaten.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14

Call at Miss Samples this week and
get bargains in trimmed hats. 9-2t,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1903-10-14

Good farm for rent. Inquire of
Martin L. LOhrenZ. TIFF
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05

ChaTlss Franks, who lives tao
miles west Of Mouudyiils. Vas in
town Sasosday wish . great sagle
which hs shei and Killed with a
,6asgup sav pishs pEevious
Ibs bird was a rare specimen.
measuring SIX lsst sad eight sashss
ilom Zip % Up ana Is said 70 have
essn oi The species kaown as the
''gol3sn eagle, or sbs bird naas
iamoas B, ,ss adop,ioa aslks Amer
ieau eoas Of arms
The bird Was beautial ligb,
bsoNa color. With an mmsass
bsak and ,,loos aaa Is . g,rst uo-
phr
Whsrs i eame lsom aobodg. a
laut,e. kuows. bus - lbs bird Is
supposed Is nhahit tbe mouaisins.
Il probably came up from The
Ossrks ia search oi pssY-Nsvsas
Herald.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05
BRIGHs YouHo.
whsn He wss 90 Erpsrt caspsnter
a. Pert ByFos Is 1890.


About the year 1890 Brigham
Young and fam'y settled in
Port Byron. says the Rochester
Post Express. II was then known
as Bucksrille, and boasted Of 100
inhabitants. There was no
canal or railroad in those days,
and the settlers had 70 hew down
trees in order 10 make a clearing
in which to build a house. During
the first few years Of Young's stay
he made his home with Squire
Pine, who lived on the corner Of
Pine and South streets. The Pine
house Il now about 100 rears old.
Il il now owned and occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. James -. Dixon.
Brigham Young was a carpen-
ter, and old residents Of Port By
ron say that be was an expert at
his trade, but work was scarce,
and he was always hard up. II
was a long time before he saved
money enough to buy lumber TO
build his own house. II was bis
intention 10 build himself a fine
house, but it turned out 20 be a
very ordinary frame structure.
II was built soon after the Erie
canal was put through, and was
located near the heel path side OF
the canal. The Young house has
long since been moved. a part Of
the original structure now stands
back OF the Newkirk livery
stables, and is unOccupied.
brigham Young's family con-
prised his wife and one son, Brig
ham, DR., who died recently at salt
Lake City. Young at that time
was a firm believer in Mormon
ism. He left Port Byron, or
Bucksville, in 1850. and went to
Seneca Falls. From there be went
to Utah and subsequently became
famous as the leader Of the Nor
mons. in after years, when he
was famous, one Of his old ac-
quaintanees wrote TO him and
asked him II he was the Brigham
Young, of Port Byron, and II be
were could he pay Squire Pine for
a large board bill. Squire Pine
was then an old man and in poor
circumstances. In a short time
Squire Pine received a letter from
Young, and inelosed was fhs
money In full for his board. Will
interest, Young was then a rici
man, and said he was very glad
TO pay mp his Old debts.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05
Enormous Coal Productlon.


A preliminary statement showing
the coal production Of the United
States, prepared By Edward w.
Parker, siatisticisn. has just bsen Is
sued by the United States gsologi-
cal survey. It shows that for The
first time in the history Of the Unr-
ed States the production Of coal has
increased a total OF over 500 million
short tons, the actual showing being
500. $50, $50 tons, valusd al S57s.-
Izs,S4s. The outpu, Of anthracite
coal amounted TO s6,S76.7Io lOng
tons equivalent TO 4I,z99, ,s95 short
,ans). a decrease Of $3.50. $50
long tons, or almost 20 per cent
from 1901. This decrease was due
entirely 10 the suspension Of opera
,ions by the strike in the Anthracite
region. The value Al the minss Of
the anthracite product IN i9o,
amounted 10 SSt,oI6,o37 as against
Sus, s,6s4,oso IN Is9I TIE aver
age value Of the marketed coal sold
during the year at the mines was
s.. 50 per long ton, the value in
1901 having been S,.oS.
The output Of bituminous coal
amounted in 1909 TO ss9,6gI.o64
short tons, valued at Ssos 9o6.
as against ss5 Ss6,6l9 shov tons,
valued at ss56, 4O5.44o, in '9ol.
While the prodaedon Of hiiumia-
ous coal ia Pennsylsaaia in t9os ex-
seeded that Of 1901 by IS,7SS,674,
short tons, that was not sufficient to
oveTeome the greAtioss in anthracite
production.
The states ia which the more I'M
p5itsut Increases IN the coal pro-
dueiion occurred were Ilanois,
which gained S.StI7Sl shon lopsr
o. a litsle more than az per cent
over Igaii Colorado, whose IN
crease was s,8t48ta short tons, or
over 40 per ssuS; 0hio, with = gai'
OF s,444.s7T short toes. not quits
II per cent Indiana, wisn an ia
crease Of s,s6S,s7l short toes, O.
nssrly ssPer eeuS3 Alabsma, a .'h
= gaia Of t-s9o. SOS shou tons OF g
per cent, aud Kraneky. whose out,
put Increased I,I9st76 short tous
OF liiile over 80 per cent.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-11-05


Railroads are the suVife befi6-
srs al fhss age. Thsss great AZ
eueiss Of e5siiizstion. Develop
msnt and progress are dong mere
to-day for the gooi Of h9msnSty
than all the schools q oioZies ard
issns sise- she gsF3-a e. E3rz
wezf cut Of basiness. No sysfsm
Of philosophy, 10 srhooi q abb
ssssef science, No creed. 10 cross
bszring. efown- n-bessoEiag rssiEicn
ever promulgated b ne os-fra-
aires ever gave 10 Adams race
siths Of the hsppiness o. real bez-
e6ts thar are created daily b shs
track sna frurks of the r4L-
ways-
In al dirertious q tie Kess a-d
sozthEesf. shs norihwesf and TIE.
south. vsss ar sss & couatrY are
beng opened up for manss hzbs-
tauona- The railroads are the
P slhhsdefs; fhsy discoVsr ths
country ard make Il accessible,
aud shey brsng to 1t the people zhe
are the builders % Eorl5s. TIE
immigration agent q any ore q
the great railroad systems finds
homes for more PsoPis - a rear
than all fhe preachers and poi1ts-
clans IN tie world ever provided
with a hg tree. Bot For the rai-
roads snd their eyasgsls Of pro-
I gTesss the imnigrafiOa agents,
whole states and territories that
are fast developing into empires
would remain imPenesrsble ioIesf
land or Wild desert. The rail-
roads lsvei the nounfsIas and
bridge the gorges. the Tzilso1ds
{ discover the resources and
the riches: the railroads sub
iugate the earth to mans domin-
ion, and then the rsilrosd inmi-
grafton sgents bring mzn to his IL
heritznos and place him IN posses
sion thereof. All hail the rail-
road builders, from the section
hand TO the msgnaie. Al hail
the rails. and spikes, and ties. and
I 6sh-Plstes. AL hail the iron
horse, the freight car and the Pull
man. Al hail. thrice bail, the
immigrsiIoa agent. the greatest
I personal embodiment ct civiszing
iniueaess kaowu since the cave
dwsller dOasd bis SKINS and fars
and swsPPed his st0us aHs for ths
keen eulier with which g. Wash.
ington smots the cherry tree
EN