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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
WANTED-AGENTS.

WANTED-Local representative, male or
female for large eastern corporation.
Steady liberal compensation guaranteed
Address Paul Bitterman, care of The
Wales, Dubuque, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
To All Persons Concerned.

Staf Rock CT I Isla3d 'countv.5ss.
In the County Court of said county. To the
April term. a. D. 1908
Due notice is hereby given that the under
signed. guardian of Elizabeth L. Mewes, Ed.
ward II. Mewes, Elmer A Mewes and Ellie y,
Nerves minors, has filed in the office of the
clerk of the county court of Rock Island
county, in the state of Illinois. u petition for
an order for the sale of the following de
SCribed real estate belonging to said mi uOrS
situate. lying and being in the county OF
Rock Island in the state of Illinois, known
and described as follows:
The undivided one-siXth part of the west
half. of the northwest quarter of section
thirteen (iS), in township sixteen (l6l north
of range five (5l west of the fourth principal
meridian. excepting Cart-way. from the
northeast corner thereof running west to
the same premises conveyed unto William
Kruger by William H. WomackS and Eliza
beth WomaCks. his wife. by their cert ain
deed bearing date January twentieth. n. D.,
1885. and recorded in the office of the re-
corder of deeds, in and for said Rock Island
county, in volume seventy eight (7S) of rec
OrdS of deeds. at page two hundred and six
ty-seven (26D thereof subject, nevertheless,
to the right of dover and homestead of Will
helmina Kruger. wife OF said William
KRUGER, deceased:
And that said petition will be heard on the
first day of the said April term. a. ID. 1903, OF
said court. or as soon thereafter as counsel
may he heard: at which time and place you
proposed order for sale, If you see ht so to
do.
Dated this 18th day of February. \. D. 1908.
FERDINAND c. MEWES.
Guardian of said Elizabeth +. Mewes, Ed
ward H. Mewes, Elmer A. Mewes and Ellie
HENRY CURTIS.
Attorney for said Guardian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
Executors Notice.

Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Bedford, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last will and testament of
Sarah Elizabeth Bedford. late of the county
OF Rock Island. state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of
ROCK Island. at the May term. the first
Monday in May next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requestedto attend for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this sixth day of February. A. D.,
1903. GEORGE BEDFORD Fxecutor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
IN THE SUBURBS.
PORT BYRON

Port Byron, Feb. 1S.-The next en-
tertainment of the Lyceum Star
course will be given Monday evening,
Feb. %.
Mrs. ID. y. AllsbrOw, who was very
i'll last week, is reported to be inn
proving nicely.
James Fitzgibbons has returned to
school after a weeks illness.
Harry f. Rogers, who has been en-
plOyed in Milwaukee, is home recuper-
ating from an attack of rheumatism.
Ross Pearsall. of Fulton, is visiting
at home here this week.
Mrs. Price who has been very i'll
all winter is improving nicely.
The Junior league will give jack
knife and scissors social at the league
rooms next Tuesday evening.
The class of 1908 have begun prac-
ticing their class play They are all
working hard on their essays.
Verne Reese, who has been learning
the barber trade with his brother-in-
law.J. +. O'Hara. is in Fulton, where
he expects to secure employment in a
barber shop.
Wednesday evening small com
pany of young people gave Miss Das-
sab SHELTON surprise. They took
along lunch and had merry time.
j. w. Simmonson. who has been suf-
fering with an attack of rheumatism
for several weeks. is now reported inn
proving.
On account of the disappearance of
the snow the sleigh ride contemplated
by the Methodist Sunday school had
to be given up. But the supper which
was partaken of by those present was
greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Saddoris. of Coe
township, left Port Byron by train
Monday evening for Nebraska, to at
tend the marriage of their niece.
Louise Newton entertained a com
pany of young friends Tuesday even
ing. Ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Arthur Wilson and father-in-
law, J. \. Wilson. of Rural, arrived in
Port Byron Monday morning to visit
at the home of John Zollinger. They
will go west from here where they
viii locate.
Capt. II. {. Trent has sold his lime
business here to the Port Byron Eime
association. The transfer includes
the kiln near the depot and the lots
at the rear. together with sheds. wood
and other belongings.
George Newton was unfortunate in
having a runaway on Friday last,
which resulted i'm a bruised arm and a
general shaking up.
The Junior Christian Endeavor so
cfety gave valentine social last Fri
day evening at the church. parlors.
Harry Hasson. of Moline. visited his
young friends in Port Byron last
Saturday.
Miss Rose Upper is visiting at the
home of her uncle. August Upper,
of Buffalo. Iowa.
John w. Maxwell is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. j. w. Edwards, of
Carthage, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Johnson. of Nor
rison, were guests last Friday at the
home of Dr. Block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
Erecntnr,s NotIce.

Estate of Jacob kreis deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
eXecutrix of the last viii and testament of
Jacob Kreis, late of the county OF Rock
Island. state of illinois, deceased. hereby
gives notice that she will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
county court room, in the city OF Rock
Island. at the May term. ON the first Monday
in Nav next at which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are notified
a requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same ad justed.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Iquested TO make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 10th day of February A ID. 1903
CAROLINE kREIS, Executrix-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
Pnbllcation NotIce in CondemnatIon

County OF Rock Island. SIS
County Court OF Rock Island County, March
term A. D.. 1903
The Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Railway
company. Petitioner, vs. susan Shrom,
Anna Il. MCGinley John FdhlstrOm. Viii
liam Willis Susao Jane Grifth. Benjamin
nation. General No. 1851 Publication no
tice.
Affidavit OF the uon-residence of Anna z.
mckinley. one of the defendants above
named. having been hled in the ONCE OF the
clerk of said county court of Rock Island
county notice is hereby given TO the SAID
nonresident defendant that the petitioner
dled its petition in said court on the third
dav of February, a D.. 1898. and that sum-
mons thereupon issued out of said court
against said defendants. returnable on the
second Monday in the month of March. A.
ID 1903 is by law required and that said
petition is still pending n said court and un-
determined.
! Now therefore. unless you. the said Anna
| L. Mckinley. shall personally be and appear
before the SAID county court of Rock Island
county on the first day of the next March
/ term thereof, to be holden at the court
house in the city of Rock Island in said
county. on the ninth day of March. 4 ID .
1905. and plead, answer or demur to the said
petitioners petition. the same and the mat
lters and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed. and a decree en-
tered against you according TO the prayer OF
Rock Island, Illinois, February 4, A. D.,
HENRY B. HUBBARD, Clerk.
JACKSON, HURST & STAFFORD,
4 Attorneys for Petitioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
Public Notice.

State of Illinois -
County of Rock Island IS
Towns OF ma and Hampton
Drainage Union District Number One of
the towns of yuma and Hampton in Rock
Island county, state of Illinois.
Public notice is hereby given to Henry
Stuhr. Elizabeth Dryer, Michael McEniry,
Winfield Brown. and any and all other non
residents whose lands are to be affected.
that the drainage commissioners of Drain
age Union District Number One OF the towns
of yuma and Hampton, in Rock Island
county. state of Illinois, will meet on the 26th
day of February. a. d. 1903. at the hour of
O'Clock a. m. at the depot of the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy railway, at Osborn
Station in said town of yuma, to hear any
and all objections that may be made to the
classifcations of lands on the graduated
scale in said district, made by the drainage
commissioners of said district, for the pnr-
pose of special assessments for benefits
IN consequence of the construction of pro
posed combined system of drainage in the
said district when and where you can ap-
pear. and lake ELECTIONS If you desire
Dated this Sd day of February ID. 1903.
ALONZO DUNBAR,
FRED BEHRENDT.
J. &. BISANT.
Drainage Commi SSionerS OF Drainage Union
District Number one OF the Towns of yuma
and Hampton in the County of Rock Island
State of Illinois.
Attest
FRED T SCHAFER.
Town Clerk OF said Town OF yuma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
LEGAL.
To AN Persons whom It May concern.

To All Persons Whom 1t May Concern.
Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed. Ira A. Wells, guardian OF Nelson
Wells. Amer Wells, Mabel NJ. Wells. Demp-
sey Wells and Elsie p; Wells: minors. VIII
make application TO the county court OF
Rock Island county, at a regular term there
OF. TO be held the court house in the city
of Rock Island in said county. the first
Monday of March \. ID. 1898. being the sec
ond dav thereof. for an order and decree OF
said court. directing him as said guardian,
TO sell the following real estate belonging to
said minors, or so much Il erect as snail
seem to said court to the interest OF said
minors. situated in the county of Rock Island
and state OF Illinois. to wit:
The Undivided one-ninth O-9 OF the east
thirty (30) acres of the east half 90 oil
the west one hundred ten (Il0) acres of the
southeast quarter 90 of section Number
Thirty 800 in township eighteen (IS) north
range one % east of the fourth (4th) priu-
cipal meridian, except a lot in the southeast
corner of said land known as the smith
cemetery and measuring two (2) rods east
and west. and six 90 rods north and south.
Subject TO the dover interest of said Ira
y Wells in said real estate-for the purpose
of investing the proceeds of said sale in
other real estate, or of otherwise investing
the same.
Dated February = 1903.
IRA A. WELLS,
Guardian of said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
administrator Notice.

Estate of Peter Clarity, deceased.
The undersi gned having beeh appointed
administrators of the estate of Peter Gar
rity late of the county of Rock Island. state
of Illinois. deceased hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the May
term. on the tirst Monday in May next. at
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same
ad juSted.
Al persons indebted.to said estate are re-
quested to mase immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 9th dav of February A. ID. 1903.
FANNIE GARRITY, Admir- istratriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
LEGAL
Execntnr,s Notice.

Estate of John Biehl deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last Will and Testament of
John Btehl, late of the county of Rock Is
land, state OF Illinois, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
OF Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island. at the
April term on the first Monday IN April next.
at which time all persons having claims
ed TO attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment to the
Dated this esd day of January. A. D. 1913.
GEORGE BIEHL. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
coNTRaCroRs Avn BUILDERs.


Dim VOLK & CO.-Contractors and build.
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass. Ofices and factory,
81 to 329 Eighteenth street.
JOHN E. BERGSTROM-Jobbin speciality.
Work guaranteed satisfactory. Four.
teenth avenue and ThIrty-second street
Phone West 1871
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
Nearly Fnrfeits HisLife.

y runaway almost ending fatally
started horrible ulcer on the leg of
j. d. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it defied all doctors and
all remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica
Salve had no trouble to cure him.
Equally good for burns, bruises, skin
eruptions and piles. % cents, at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-A female fox terrier. with bandage
pinned around. Finder please telephone
West 1909, old phone.
LOST-Ladies gold hunting case watch
Saturday night. Finder return to Argus
Office and receive reward.
FOUND-Gold watch. and owner may have
same by calling at 800 Eleventh avenue and
identifying same and paying for adj.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
GRAIN And PROVISIONS.


H. j. TOHER g. CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Prtva1e
wire to New York and chicago. Offices
100 Main street. Telephone 407.
GEORGE H. SIDWELL 81 CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain. hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
25 wears. No. 542 and $40 Rialto building.
Long distance phone. Harrison 2666.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18

MADAM ST. MARIE. palmist and -clzirvoy-
ant, tells you the past, present and future
correctly Tells you everything pertain.
ing to business, marriage. divorce, love
affairs, sickness, death, accidents and
everything of interest One call Will prove
her wonderful accuracy. ONCE honrz from
Tto n. m sa5 Fourth avenue. Take the
Blue line west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
EnrOrerS sixty Yeara

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25
cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
MIsCELLANEOUs.

De
ANY man or woman may increase their in
come $40 a week during unemployed hours
For particulars address Paul Bitterman.
care of The Wales, Dubuque, Iowa.
IF YOU WISH your money TO earn a higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
banks, call on Marion Z. Sweeney, attor-
ney rooms 1896, Mitchell& Lynde building,
Rock Island.
J. p. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. J. p. Williamson,
I515 Second avenue. Telephone 1884.
DO YOU WANT AGENTS?-Many years ex-
perience places US in position to give you
valuable Information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of Information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord g. Carver, Racine, Wis.
IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage help or secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
90 it for you. Mail wants are popular and
Nail wants bring results. One-hah cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
REAL EsrATE.

e. j. BURNS-City and country real estate
If you have property for sale, list 1t with
me. III you want to buy will DO my best
ell & Lynde block. Telephone 1891
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
FLORISTS.

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THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company,
Meyer & Behring, Props. Green houses
Ills Fifteenth street. City store at Canode's
drug store. Plants, cut flowers and designs.
HENRY GAZETTEER = Proprietor Chtppian-
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs of
all kinds. City store. 1907 Second avenue.
Telephone $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

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FOR SALE A hard coal stove in good con-
dition. Will sell cheap if taken soon In
quire at '01l Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
Guardian of Sal
Public Notice.

State of Illinois.
Rock Island County.
Towns OF yuma and Hampton.
Drainage Union District Mum Der One of the
Towns OF yuma and Hampton in Rock Is
land County. state of Illinois.
Public notice il hereby given thai the
drainage commissioners OF Drainage Union
District Mum Der One of the towns OF yuma
and Hampton. in the county OF Rock Island.
state OF Illinois. Will receive bids under seal
up to o clock p. N. of the Sd day of March.
1908. al the office OF Wallace TreiChier, civil
of Rock Island, in said county and state. for
the making and construction of the system
of drainage heretofore planned tor said
district, according TO plans and speCihCa-
tiOns for said work on tile in the once of
said Wallace Treichler. where the same may
be seen. Bids for said work shall be for the
whole work. and also for said work by
drains. as they are known and numbered on
the plans; the commissioners reserviUg the
right to reject any and all bids. in whole
part. and to accept any bid in whole or
in part. said bids to be sealed and accom-
amount of $500 drawn 10 the order of said
drainage commissioners. to insure compl-
ance with said bid and bject to forfeiture
upon noncompliance herewith; said COM
miSSionerS also reServing the right to con-
tinue the letting from time II time, if in
Dated this Sd day of February. A D.. 1908
ALONZO DUNBAR,
FRED BEHRENDT,
J. c. BISANT.
Drainage Commissioners of Drainage Union
District NumberOn of the Towns of yuma
and Hampton in the County OF Rock Is
land. State of Illinois.
Attest;
FRED 7. SCHAFER
Town Clerk of the said Town of yuma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and sani-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone 114S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
ART DECORATIONS.

$4,000
PARDON & SON-Artistic interior dscora-
ton. Finest line of late paper carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices. Az Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
CLAIRvOYANT.


MADAM LA DEW. the gifted life reader,
has found il necessary to remove to more
commodious quarters on account of the
increase of business. She gives fun read.
ing for - cents. Parlors 1407 Second ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
FOR sALE-FAKI PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Stock farm. Best stock farm
in Green county, Iowa, must be sold in 80
days and can be bought at bargain on
easy terms. There are 40 acres, close to
large barns, cribs orchards. and in excel
lent neighborhood. Price S52.50 per acre.
Write at once to George II. Gallup Jeher-
son, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
FUEL

EMPIRE COAL s. COKE COMPANY-whole-
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal Prompt delivery service
Offices 17IS First avenue. Telephone west
1890.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
LAUNDRIEs.

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ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-Baur
field g. Sexton, proprietors. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue. Phone
west 1898
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
ELECTRICAL.


w. A ROBB & COAL kinds OF electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line OF
zenith street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
BUSINESS oPPoRTUNITI


A RARE OPPORTUNITY to buy an eStab
Hshed fire insurance agency of five years
standing. Must be sold by March l.. Good
reasons for selling. Enquire at l71f1s Sec
Ond avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
EDUCATIONAL.

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VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught.
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock Islaud.
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
rosTER

Foster, ILL.,, Feb. 1s.-Dr. Bendle ar
rived home from Kansas last Thurs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
Publication NOtIcs-tn Cnancery.

State of Illinois.
Rock Island County, Us
May Term. A. D.. 1903.
Mary Brueckner, complainant, VS.. Charles
Brueckner, defendant. In chancery. No.
No. 5l2e.
Notice is hereby given to the said Charles
Brueckner that the above named complain
ant heretofore filed her bill of complaint in
said court on the Chancery side thereof.
and that summons thereupon issued out IF
said court against the above named defend
ant. returnable on the first day of the term
of the said circuit court of said county of
Rock Island. to be held at the court house in
the city of Rock Island. in said County of
Rock Island on the first Monday OF NAY. a.
D.. 1903 as is by law required, and which
suit is still pending.
Rock Island. Illinois. January 90. 1903.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
w. r. MOORE. COMPARTMENTS Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-18
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
w. r. MOORE. Complainant Solicitor.
To AN Persons vnom it Nay concern.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Joseph Hummer, guardian of Carrie
Smith and Birdie Hummer minors, will
m axe application TO the county court OF
Rock Island county. at u regular term there
Of TO be held at the court house in the city of
Rock Island. in said county, on the first Mon
day OF March A. D., 1903. being the second
day thereof for an order and decree OF said
court. directing him as said guardian TO
sell the following real estate belonging to
said minors or 50 much thereof as shall
seem to said court TO the interest of said
minors. situated in the county of Rock Is
land and state of Illinois. to-wit:
The undivided one-eighteenth O-ls) of the
east thirty (sO) acres of the east half 90 tOf
the west one hundred and ten OlO) acres of
the southeast quarter "a OF section number
thirty (SO) in township eighteen CSl north
range one % east OF the fourth CthD prin
Cipal meridian, except a lot in the southeast
corner OF said land known as the Smith
Cemete y and measuring TWO (2) rods east
and west. and six (o) rods north and south.
Subject TO the dover interest OF Joseph
Hummer in said real estate. For the pur-
pose OF investing such OF the proceeds OF
said sale III other real estate, or of other
wise investing the same.
Rock Isl and, ILL.,, Feb 6. 1909.
JOSEPH HUMMER,
Guardian of Said Minors.