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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
The Christmas Dinner.

In spite of the fact that the word
dyspepsia means Literally bad cook. it
will not be fair for many 20 lay the
blame on the cook If they begin the
Christmas Dinner with little appetite
and end it with distress or naus "a 1t
may not be fair for any to do that let
us hope so for the sake of TIE COOK
The disease dyspepsia indicates a bad
stomach, that is weak stomach, rath
er than a bad cook, and fol- weak
stomach there is nothing else equal to
Hood Sarsaparilla II gives the
stomach vigor and tone, cures dyspep-
STA, creates appetite, and makes eat
ing the pleasure it should be.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Changes Local Telephone.

A number of changes were made
last week in the telephone line which
runs from this city to Mattingly and
thence to Hardinsburg and is owned
and operated by citizens living in
and near these places.
Emmett Mattingly was out several
days repairing phones on the line,
and has changed the company
phone from w. L. Smiths residence
t. Short & Ha. mes drug store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
KodOl Dyspepsia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones aud
strengthen the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia. Indigestion
Stomach Trouble, and makes rich red
blood. health and strength. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout It's
sues. puri6es, strengthens and sweet
ems the stomach. Gov. q. W. Atkin-
son. of w. Va. says Il have used
number If bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and have found it to be very
effective and indeed sspoweIful rene
dy for stomach ailments. | recon-
mend it to my friends Sold by-An
Drug Co.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Talented Brandenburg Family.

Brandenburg. KY, Dec. 15.-(Spe-
cial. Mis- Wathena Hamilton, Of
this place, who has been giving en-
tertainments al Madisonville and other
points, is pupil at the school OF
oratory at Chicago. where she will
graduate next June. the Misses
Hamilton are highly talented young
ladies. The only son, william, bids
fair TO be second Gibson or Christy.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Hardware and Stoves,

Complete line of Hardware, Axes, Saws, Nails,
Knives and everything you may need. We are
headquarters for Drum Stoves, Coal Stoves, Ranges
and Cook Stoves. You will lose money If you do
not give us call before purchasing. Tin and Gran
tie Ware of all kinds Remember us when in need
of anything in this line.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose OF Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the
disease appears and threatened at
tack may be warded off. Hundreds OF
people nse the remedy in this way
with pc rfect succese. For sale ~
Short 81 HAYNES
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Rev. Christian Accepts Call.

Rev. 5. .. Christian. pastor Of the
Pollard Memorial church at Ashland,
KY. has accepted the call of the Bap-
lists to the local church, and will be
here on December ~, the fourth Sun
day of the month, to deliver his first
sermon. Rev. Christian was born in
this city and lived here during part
of his boyhood.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
ErectS Fine Monument.

J. E. Keith erected last week in
the John Van Meter cemetery, IN
Meade county, Baue granite monu-
ment to the grave of Mrs. Laura
Kurtz, wife of DIR. q. H. Kurtz, of
Webster
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Mules Brings Good Prices.

Vic Robertson. of Glendeane, Was
in Irvington recently and bought
mules as follows:
One from J. E. King at s125; two
from Davis Asncraft, $210; four from
&. N. Lyddan, $500, three from Tay-
lcr Dowell $3.50, and two from j.
Frank Carter, $75 each
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16

A glass or two Of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular Harsh cathar-
tics shonld be avoided. When a pur
gative is needed. take Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
mild and gentle In their action. For
sale by Short q Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever In a UJ.Lte " Groves 7 aste-
less Chill Tonic. IL is simply Iron and Gull
nine In a tasteless form. No Cure. No Paw
Price50c.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Clothing For Men and Boys.

large stock of clothing that must be sold and
bagan fit the smallest boy to largest man In
pants and ove We only ask your inspection
and we know you will buy for you money.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16

Dolls all sizes and kinds Toilet Sets Books for old and Perfumes
ndkerci beautiful line Dishes Plates Bque Figures
Chocolate Lemonade decorated
Automobiles Tracks, Air Rifles Pistols
Christmas Goods
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16
Furniture.

Iron Beds, Mattresses, springs and everything
to start you to housekeeping.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-12-16


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
NEWS IN OUTLINE

An explosion in the Illinois Steel
company'S branch shops at Chicago re-
suited in probably fatal injuries to
John Bukizitz.
Naulahka, former home of Rudyard
Kipling has been sold at a loss to
Miss Mary r. Capot, representative of
one of the old Brattleboro, VT, fami-
lies.
When j, w. Rose, a Chicago man,
answered his door bell he found a
baby girl about weeks old in a bas-
ket.
Sesine Meyer, a girl who went into
a trance at Grambke, near Bremen.
Germany Dec. %, 1888. awol1e Mon
day during the Changing of the fire
bells.
Leading scientists of the United
States, members of the National Acad-
envy of Sciences, are in session at Chi
cagO.
The differences between the Indi-
annapolis packing houses and the Butch
erS' union will be settled without de-
claring strike.
President Roosevelt cannot attend
the Lincoln Day banquet Feb. II, 1904,
Oh the MarqueJCe cluD, chicago.
The steamer Minnesota burned to
the water in the st. Clair river off
Walpole island.
The steamers w. l.. Brown and Cur
rier are aground at the Lime Kiln
crossing, completely blocking up the
channel
Edward Lord Weeks, the well-known
United Statesan artist, is dead at Paris.
He was born in Boston.
A freight train in the Pennsylvania
yards at Philadelphia crushed into
stone abutment, killing Albert Green,
a brakeman. Two others were hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
IN SUBURBS
FOSTER.


Foster, Nov. 1s.-Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Gillett and family were Sunday
visitors at George Workmans.
Miss Kate Foster arrived home from
Rock Island Saturday, where she Wis
tied friends.
Miss Beulah Miller is visiting at Ira
Reynolds at Taylor Ridge.
Miss Bessie Gillett opened the win
ter term of school at No. Monday
after weeks vacation.
Rev. Flanders, of Marston, was in
this vicinity last Thursday.
Drs. Beveridge and Bendle perform
ed an operation on Charles Banner
Monday evening for pleurisy. At last
reports Mr.. Banner was resting easy
There will be box supper at the
French school, near Ferdinand, Sat
urday evening.
Under direction of Mrs. NJ. Nuetz-
mann, several of her music pupils will
give musical concert at thes German
NJ. f. church Sunday afternoon at /
o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Krueger were
given a pleasant surprise last Friday
by their relatives and friends in ceIe-
bration of their 35th wedding anniver-
sary. y bounteous repast was par
taken of at the noon hour. The day
was spent in social way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

afternoon. He was carried into the
McGaw home near Tenth street and
was later removed in the ambulance
to his home at 1916 Harrison street. 1t
was thought for some time that he
would recover, but he died Monday
night. The body will be shipped TO
FIT. Madison for interment. Thomas
was a man Of about ~ years of age
and was friend of City Scavenger
John L. Mabry. He was born in the
south, and was member of Rev.
Smother's congregation. The funeral
will be held Thursday.
The United States senate has CON
firmed the appointment of Capt. Lon
Bryson as postmaster of Davenport
for period of four years. Capt. Bry-
son has been filing a vacancy. Since
Capt. Bryson has been postmaster of
Davenport there have been numerous
changes made i'm the local work, all
of which has been for the betterment
of the service. Only of late the build
ing itself has been placed in a better
condition to receive the mails, and
the masonry and painting work which
is now being completed attest the eff
forts which are being made to i'm
prove the postal service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
THIN PEOPLE

want to get fat and fat people
want to get thin-human
nature. If you are fat don't
take SCOTS Emulsion. 1t
will make you gain flesh. If
you are thin SCOTS Emul-
sion is just what you need.
1t is one of the greatest
flesh producers known. Not
temporary gains but healthy,
solid flesh that will fill out
the body where it is needed.
There's nothing better than
SCOTS Emulsion for weak
ness and wasting.
Well send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
Economical In TheOry.

Hill suppose my wife is the most
economical woman that ever stepped.
Dale-So?
Hill-Yes; she never spends money
for anything that she does not say she
will save it in something else.
Dale-And does she?
Hill-Well. you see, we never have
got so far as that yet. But it is the
principle I was talking about.-Boston
Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

States. Thousands of women gather to
hear her lecture everywhere she goes.
The great work she has done for the
Maccabees is appreciated by every
member of the order. She was so alb
sorbed in her work that she neglected
to give her health proper care-failed
to take warning that the symptoms Of
approaching kidney trouble gave her,
the sallow complexion and torpid liver.
But Wine of Cardui cured her the same
as it has cured thousands of others and
Mrs. Mcdonald has written this letter In
order that other suffering women may
secure from Wine of Cardui the same
relief she got from it.
"For four years suffered with torpid
liver until my skin looked yellow and dull.
! then found my kidneys were affected and
had severe pains across my back. and felt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

Mrs. Louis Ernest. Evansville, Ind. /:
"Rocky Mountain Tea is splendid.
Nal les sick. people well. Cured me af-
ter Nothers failed" Tea or tablet
for. 35c. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
MRS. IDA MCDONALD,

that | must do something
to regain my health. A
friend advocated your Wine
Of Cardui tFeatm ent so
strongly that ! decided to
try it, although ] had little
faith in patent medicines.
] am now very thankful that
did so, for within ten days
blessed relief came to me,
and In less than three
months ! was cured. and
have enioVed fine health
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

The first number of the high school
Maroon and White was issued today.
The book is gotten mp in very neat
form and speaks well for those hav-
ing the management i'm charge. The
literary matter MS very good and the
interest is sustained throughout the
book. The magazine has IS pages. of
which 40 pages contain news matter.
The various departments are well
taken care of by the respective edi-
tors. The board of editors as it now
stands is: Editor, Herbert Putnam;
literary editors, John Lindberg, Lulu
McCurdy: exchange editor, Althea
Beal; athletic editor. Phil Joseph;
alumni editor. Carl Anderson; local
editor, Roy Fowler. Class represen-
tatives: Freshman, Robert Harrah;
sophomore, Ross Wilson; junior. Ar
thur Jones; senior, Erwin Jordan.
business manager, George Allen; as
sistant business manager, Archie But
ter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
FORTY Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for a Fancy Lot of Tobacco.
Telephone 11sS.

The biggest purchase of high grade
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank p. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. A written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
selected tobacco. This, no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder in the United States of tobacco
o. SO high a grading Herald Tran
script, Dec. 81, 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
DAVENPORT DOTS

Frank Horton, who was train dis
patcher and chief dispatcher for the
c., r. i. d p. road at Des Moines and
Davenport from 1873 to 1890, and since
1899 superintendent of the Des Moines
division of the c., NJ. & ST. p. road,
with headquarters at Des Moines, has
resigned his position to accept still
higher one with the Vanderbilt system
in the east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

ever since. know there is nothing better
for a sick woman who wishes to enjoy per.
feet health and am very pleased to give my
hearty endorsement"
No suffering woman can afford to
ignore such letter as Mrs. Mcdonald
writes. Her plans and advice have
proved valuable ins building up one of
the greatest women's organizations in
the United States and she takes time to
give advice which she knows will help
you.
Do not delay in securing this medi-
cine. There is nothing to gain and
everything to lose by delay. The choice
is before you. Will or viii you not
secure relief now by taking Wine of
Cardui? All druggists sell 81 90 bottles
of Wine of Cardui as well as 25c pack
ages Of Fhedford's Black-Draught.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

At the meeting held in Temple
Emanuel Sunday the annual election
of officers was held of the B'nai Birth
congregation as well as the discussion
of new synagogue. The election re-
suited as follows: President, David
Rothschild of Davenport; vice presi-
dent, AlphonsO Mosenfield, of Rock
Island; treasurer, Isaac Klein, of Dav-
export: board of trustees, Joseph
Ochs, j. II. Raphael. David Rothschild
and Isaac Klein of Davenport, and
Mayer Levi, A. Mosenfelder and a.
Rosenfield, of Rock Island. \ vote of
thanks was given the retiring secre-
tary, Ben Raphael. One of the OBJ
jects of the new synagogue it was
unanimously decided to seek a new
location, and the matter was referred
to the board of trustees with instruc-
tions to look up a site and present
plans for the erection of new temple.
This report will be looked forward to
with much interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

\ new society known as the y. o.
L. S. has recently been organized
among the boys at the high school.
The organization holds meetings daily
and the membership is increasing.
Quicllness and agility are the essen
tial points of the order and the rules
are contained in IS books. The motto
is AT Toll" and all members are
required to repeat it at each session.
The officers are as follows: President,
Maturin L. Fisher; chairman eXecu-
tive committee, Adolphus b. Grams;
secretary, John p. Nalerius; musical
director, Charles c. Smith; sergeant,
Erwin C. Holbrook
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

A real estate transfer of unusual
importance, involving as it does the
sale of fine Davenport home and the
erection of another i'll the near future,
was closed yesterday morning. BY
its terms, w. F. Winecke becomes
owner of the fine residence erected Il
few years ago at 1912 Grand avenue
by j. C. Won Maur. The consideration
involved was about $4,000. Mr.. Won
Maur made the sale in order to be
free to carry out the plans for build
ing himself and family fine residence
on the property he purchased on
Prospect Terrace, in East Davenport
some time ago. He has leased the
former BOynton home on East Lo-
Gust street for few months and that
will be the Won Maur home until the
new residence can be completed for
them. Mr.. and Mrs Winecke take
possession Of their fine new Grand
avenue home next month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18


Mrs. Martha Melin, mother of Aug
ust Melin, of this city, died at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. f. a.
johnson. of Osceola. Neb. yesterday.
Mrs. Melin came to this city some
thirty years ago from the old coun-
try and had lived with her son till late
last summer. when she went to Ne
brasla to be with her daughter for
a time. She had been widow for %
years when she came to this coun-
try. She was IS years old and died
from the infrmities of old age. Her
children are August Meiin. of this
city; Peter Melin, Of Springfield. and
her daughter, Mrs. johnson. The bur
ial viii be at Osceola tomorrow Mr.
Melin has gone to he at the funeral
o
At the last session of the city coun-
Gil it was resolved to advertise for
bids for filter plant bouS< to the
amount of 100000, interest at the rate
of AZ per cent per annum. OF this
amount $4,000 will be payable in five
years and the balance $4,000 each
year. Interest is to be payable semi
annually. Aid. Bennett. of the Sew
enth ward. offered the resolution au-
sthorizing. the finance committee to is
sue a call for bids for the bonds. and
the resolution was unanimously adop-
ted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

Capt Warner Lewis Clark, the old
est of our pioneers, celebrated his
SD birthday Saturday, receiving con-
CALCULATIONS upon the event at his
home upon the ancestral acres in
Buffalo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

At the meeting of the Illinois Swed-
ish Free Mission association in Joliet
a Moline man. A. f. Nelson, was cho-
sen vice president The officers:
President. q. \. Young; vice presi-
dent. \. f. Nelson. Moline; secretary,
q. +. Johnson. Rockford; treasurer.
Andrew Anderson, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
MERCHANTS
Information Bureau

Directories of North and South Da-
kota, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin. Pc
oria and Chicago. Records are kept
of people moving, arriving or leaving
Davenport. Credit reports and cor
rect addresses furnished on applica-
ton. Branch of the Bergman Collec-
ton Agency. 207-209 Brady street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

At the home, 1885 Lombard street,
in Northwest Davenport yesterday oc-
Cured the death of Edward Keegan,
railway workman in the 47th year
of his age. Deceased was a native of
New York and for So years lived in
this city He is survived by his moth
err, Catharine, three sisters, Mary ~,
and Catherine Keegan and Mrs.
Charles Jessen, of this city, and two
brothers residing out of town. The
funeral will be held Thursday morning
at 9 o'clock. The place of interment
will be announced later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

The matter of the will of the late
Juregen +. Broders was taken up be-
fore Judge BoIlinger yesterday. The
matter at issue is whether or not a
will left by the deceased, who lived
near Tenth and Vine streets, shall be
probated. The estate is estimated to
be valued at $751;, 900. The decedent
the day before his death, distributed
his property among his heirs. Him. &
Fisher looked after the distribution.
After his death a will was found
which was filed for probate Oct. z,
1901, and which practically disposes of
the estate along the same lines as his
ante mortem distribution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

The Retail Clerks association local
No. 405, will give their fifth annual
Thanksgiving ball at Armory hall,
Thursday. Nov 20, 1903, Thanksgiving
night The executive committee in
charge of the event is composed of
.Mesrs. julius Schebler, William Carls-
ton, Charles j. Duve and Misses Kohl,
Preston and Sass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
Chicago Dental Company

II 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 see 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.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
Diamonds Going Down Instead Of Up.

clothing other
sold SIEGELS LOAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

HE1RS. MCDONALD,
MI No. AT Beaubien
Street, Detroit,
Mich, is a prom
inent woman who was
greatly benefited by the
great woman S medicine,
Wine of Cardui. Mrs.
Mcdonald is the supreme
deputy of the Maccabees
of the World, and one Of
the most widely known
women in fhn Tinted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

James Thomas, a well known color
ed man, was stricken with apoplexy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

by making a five-year contract
with the Peoples Power company in
place of one year. the city fathers
realized Monday evening at the regu-
lar meeting that at least SIS per lamp
can be saved for every year that>a
lamp is used. In place~of paying S72
year for each lamp the city viii
now pay 500. The contract offered by
the Peoples Power company provides
for the payment of sos a year for
each lamp providing the contract is
for five years. but. if any less than
that time, the price would be the
same as heretofore. For $50 lights it
has cost the city S13.392 annually.
and for the next five years for the
same number of lights ii will cost
$1l,790 each year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
MOLINE MENTION

The Moline Channel Ice company
has let contract providing for the
erection of five new ice houses on the
cOmpany's property on Third avenue
and Twenty-fourth street. which when
completed will increase the capacity
of the storage buildings by 5000 tons
The company has used nine houses
but the five oldest are now being torn
down and five new ones will replace
them, each having Il capacity of 1000
tons. With the other four that will
be left, the company will have a ca
pacity of nearly $4,000 tons S. S
Fisher was awarded the contract and
he has already started work They
will be ready by the time the com
panN commences to harvest ice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

Hans Thorsden, the missing youth
whose overcoat and cap were found
on the foredeck of the Petersen
launch house one day last week, has
not been found. The river was drag
ged for him, and anxious watchers
have scanned the water far down to-
wards old Rockingham without dis
covering traces of his body. 1t is
thought the young man committed
suicide The police of outside cities
have been notified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

A receiver was appointed yesterday
for the business known as the bird
store. located between Harrison and
Ripley streets on Second. c. X. Berg
was named as receiver and will take
charge of the business at once. The
bird store located in Davenport in
October, but the business was not as
good as was anticipated. Birds of all
kinds, monkeys and other pets were
sold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18

Well send you sample free upon request
SCOTT s BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, New York