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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29

Through the terms of the Pictur-
esque Tri-City's contest there is an
indebtedness connected with the pi-
ano which was obtained last year by
the high school. and the students de
sire to work off the debt as soon as
possible. TO do this they have Sc
cured large number of copies of the
school souvenir edition of the paper
and are selling them for 10 cents a
copy In the copies there are the
pictures of the board of education.
exterior views of all the grade schools
of the city, and both exterior and in
terror views of the high school, max
ing a very desirable souvenir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29

making the most of their time, two
teams practicing every afternoon at
the close of school.
The students are all feeling very
much elated at the prospects of hav-
ing such a magnificent natural his
tory collection placed at their dis
posal Supt. Hayden and Mr.. Brown
both spoke at some length concerning
it yesterday at assembly, and all of
the pupils are anxious TO see it. It
will be placed in cabinets in room 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29
PACKED CHILD IN GRIP
TO AVOID PAYING FARE

Railway men are having Il laugh at
a story which is going the rounds and
in which Conductor Harry Fox, one
of the old-timers on the Rock Island,
figures prominently. The story goes
something like this:
One night last week Fox was going
through a very heavy train out of
Davenport for tickets. In the rear of
the smoker he found Struggled to-
gether an Italian and his wife and
three small children. The babies were
all small enough to escape the half
fare limit and the conductor good
naturedly refrained from even asking
questions as to ages He took up the
two tickets to Omaha and passed on.
little distance this side of Iowa
City he had occasion to pass through
the car again. The Italian was max
ing frantic efforts to cover up some
thing on the seat with Il heavy blank
ct. So frustrated did the foreigner
appear that the conductor took an in
terest in the case and essayed to
help, thinking that one of the little
tots was sleeping under the blanket
\ hasty glance, however. convinced
the ticket puncher that there were
still three babies in the other seat.
He pushed aside the father and moth
err, who were seated on the edge of
the seat. and grabbed up the blanket.
There was a girl of at least 10 years.
When Fox demanded fare for the
little lady the Italian called upon his
wife, who fished up from the depth
of her gown worn pocketbook which
contained very large sum of money.
The conductor took only one of the
bills and gave back bills and silver in
change. After properIy punching the
cash fare slip and giving Il little side
talk to people who try to cheat the
railway companies. Fox started to
pass on. His attention was attracted
by yelp which seemed to come from
under the seat. The yelp was repeat
ed and about the third time the con-
ductOr distinguished in broken Ital-
ian words, Il want to get out"
Where's the rest of the family To-
cated?" asked the conductor, repress-
ing smile. The Italian sat motion
less, but his wife, evidently believing
that the jig was up, lifted the cover
to a large telescope which had been
crammed down between the seats.
Folded and knotted up inside the grip
was boy also old enough to require
a ticket. and his fare was collected.
Fox was assured that there were
no more children on the trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29
VACANCY IN THE GUARD
Brig. Gen. Clark, of the Second Brigade,
Has Resigned

Gov. Yates has accepted the resig-
nation of Gen. Horace s. Clark, com
mander of the Second brigade of the
illinois National Guard. Gen. Clark
states that his business interests will
not admit longer of his giving due at
tention TO the state militia. He was
appointed TO the position in 1899 by
GOV. Tanner. Under the laws as they
now exist in this state no officer of
the line may be appointed who has
not had seven years service as officer
in the National Guard of the state,
and must be serving in an Office above
the rank of major at the time of his
appointment. This narrows the choice
of successor to Gen. Clark TO Col
James 5. Culver, of Springfield. com
mander of the 5th infantry, and Lieut..
Col. Frank p. Wells. of Decatur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29
BIG IUND IS PROPOSED.

MethOdIsts May Raise Millions for Support
of Superapnuated Pastors.
a fund of from $10,000000 to 49,
600, 900, the income of which shall he
used to support superannuated Meth
Odist ministers and laymen Of the
church all over the United States, has
been proposed by the the Northwest
ern Christian Advocate which will
urge the plan before the general con-
ferences in Los Angeles.
Bishop McCabe is to be called upon
to supervise the collection of this
great fund and to arrange for the dis
bUrsement OF its income if the dele
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29

Tuesday after school the freshman
class met in the assembly room and
organized as follows:
Pesident-SteWart Marquis.
Vice President-Hazel Munger.
Secretary Margaret Kennedy.
Treasurer-Earl BoWlby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29
High School Notes

Principal Brown has asked all the
students who can obtain coupons in
the piano contest at Young g. Nc
Combs to hand them to him in order
that they may be turned in for the
No. school. The grade pupils have
materially aided the high shool both
in their piano contest and in the art.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29

Jude by Miss Myrtle Sears. The con-
gregation sang the hymn, "All Hail
the Power of Jesus Nance" prayer
was offered by Rev. Fayette L. Thomp-
sen, of Davenport, and there was
scripture reading by Rev. NJ. V. Crum-
baker. of Moline. Mayor William Me
Conochie gave the address of vel
come in behalf of the city The peo-
pie of Rock Island, regardless of their
religious affiliations, felt greatly hon
Ored by the visit of the bishops, and
were proud of the opportunity to eN-
tend them the hand of welcome. The
welcome in behalf of the Methodist
church was by Rev. X. h. Williams.
who gave expression to the apprecia-
ton of the people of his church at
the decision of the bishops to come
to Rock Island. The establishment of
the first Methodist church in Rock
Island some IS years ago was review
ed by Rev. Williams, the pastors in
that time including the father of Gov.
S. r. Van SAINT, of Minnesota, and Rev.
w. H. Spencer, whose name is familiar
wherever Methodism has planted its
banners. Rev. Williams referred to
y
that comes before the board of bish-
ops conferences, and it was his fer
vent hope that nothing would inter
vene to prevent the carrying forward
of every plan.
bishops Andrews and GOOdseH Heard.
Following an anthem by the choir
Bishop r. q. Andrews, of New York.
probably the best known of the bish-
ops in attendance, extended greetings
from the east, and told of the won
derful advances that Methodism is
making throughout the world. the to-
tai membership now .approXimating
5,5OO,OOO. The cardinal principles of
the church were christian education
and conversion of all reIigiously in
cIined, and there had been no devia-
ton from these principles since the
founding of the faith. All were wei
coined within the Methodist church,
which had malice for no other relig-
ious body whose purpose was for the
elevation of humanity. tings from
the south were offered by Bishop ID.
\. GoodseII, of Chattanooga. Tenn, in
which section he said MethodiSm was
making rapid advances, the last year
having proven one of the most sue
cessfuI in the history of the church
in the south The Importance of CON
slant communion with the Redeeme r
was emphasized. Both Bishops And
rews and Goodseu are eloquent speak
ers and they were listened to most at
tentively by their audience.
This evening Bishop. j. NJ. Walden,
of Cincinnati, delivers his lecture ON
China" No admission will be charg-
ed, and Pastor Williams extends a
cordial invitation to all citizens to
attend, promising them rare intel
lectual treat.
Work of the Conference.
Little business of public interest is
transacted by the board of bishops
outside the drafting of the schedule
of visitations for the ensuing six
months. AS YOU know" said Bishop
Fitzgerald, secretary of the confer
ence, "our meetings are secret. Moth
ing but oral reports are offered. They
pertain mostly to changes and adjust
ments in the various district confer
ences throughout the jurisdiction, and
suggestions as to betterments in the
field work. The chief purpose of these
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-29

Several new basketball teams are
being organized. The A. DIS prac-
ticed Tuesday night for the first time
with Miss ladders as coach. The girls
have sole use of the gymnasium until
the football season closes, and are
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
knd0l Dysnensin Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens toe stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Stomach Troubles and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure rebuilds wornout it's
sues, purites strengthens and sweet
ems the stomach Gov. G. W. Atkin-
son, of West Va, says; 81 have used
n number Of bottles of Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure and have found it to be a very
effective and indeed a powerful remedy
for stomach ailments. / recommend il
to my friends" Sold by H. G. Miller,
druggist,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
The Christmas Dinner.

In spite of the fact the word dyspep-
STA means literally bad cook, it will
not be fair for many to lay the blame
on the cook if they begin the Christ
mas Dinner with little appetite and
end it with distress or nausea. 1t may
not be fair for any to do that-let us
hope so for the sake of the cook! The
disease dyspepsia indicates bad stom-
ach, that is a weak stomach, rather
than a bad cook, and for weak stom-
ach there is nothing else equal to
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t gives the
stomach vigor and tone, cures dyspep-
STA, creates appetite, and makes eating
the pleasure it should be.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-
plenishes her supply of Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy. 1t is certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results are much more prompt and sat
isfactory when it is kept at hand and
given as soon as the cold is contracted
and has become settled in the system.
In almost every instance a severe cold
may be warded off by taking this
remedy freely as soon as the first indi-
cation of the cold appears. There is
no danger in giving it to children for il
contains no harmful substance. 1t is
pleasant to take-both adults and chill
dren like it. Buy it and you will get
the best. Railways cures. For sale by
all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
Nonresident Notice.
In the Chancery Court at johnson City,
Washington County,
Tennessee.
IRON BELT LAND COMPANY ct al.
VS..
WALTER H. HENDERSON ct al.

In this case it appearing from the
allegations of complainants' bill, which
is sworn to, that the defendant Walter
ii. Henderson is a nonresident of the
State of Tennessee
1t is ordered by me that publication
be made for four successive weeks, as
required by law, in The Comet, a news
paper published in Johnson City, in
said county, notifying said non resident
defendant to appear before our said
Chancery Court at court to be holden
at the court house in johnson City on
the first Monday in February, 1904,
and make defense to said bill, or the
allegations will be taken for confessed
and this cause set for hearing ex parte
as to him.
This, December Ia, 1908
Il. A. SHIPLEY, G. and N.
BY S. T. Muller, ID. G, and NJ.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
A Dangerous Month.

This is the month of coughs. colds
and acute catarrh. Do you catch cold
easily? Find yourself hoarse, with a
tickling in your throat and an annoy.
ing cough at night? Then you should
always have handy, bottle of Cous-
sens Honey of tar. J. A. Anderson:
1854 West 9th st. Salt Lake City, writes,
'We use Coussen's Honey of Tar
Syrup for coughs and colds. 1t gives
immediate relief. We know it's the
best remedy for these troubles. |
write this to induce other people to try
this pleasant and efficient remedy"
ESQ, SOC and $1.OO. Fl. G. Miller, drug
gist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

1t will be good news to the mothers
of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The first sign of
Group is hoarseness. A day or two be-
fore the attack the child becomes
hoarse. This is soon followed by a pc
culiar rough cough. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy freely as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the rough cough appears, and it will
dispel all symptoms Of Group. In this
way all danger and anxiety may be
avoided. Thisremedy is used by many
thousands of mothers and has never
been known to fail. 1t is, in fact, the
only remedy that can always be de-
pended upon and that is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
500 Dollars Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least ole dreaded DIS
ease that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stogeS and that Is Cutarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity Catarrh being con-
stitutiOnal disease. requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
tcrnally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease. and
giuing the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature In doing IS
work. The proprietors have so much taith In
It's curative powers that they offer one hun
bred dollars for any case that 1t fails TO cure
Send for list OF testimonials. Address,
+. j. CHENEY & co Toledo, o,
Sold by druggists 55c.
Halls Family pills are the best,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
The Lone Star state.

Down in Texas at Yoakum is big
dry goods firm of which Mr.. ]. Nj.
Haller is the head. Mr.. Halter on one
of his trips east to buy goods said 10 a
friend who was with him in a palace
car, "Here, take one of these Little
Early Risers upon retiring and you
will be up early in the morning feeling
good" For the clark brown" taste,
headache and that logy feeling De-
Wits Little Early Risers are the best
pills to use. Sold by all druggists,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
Winter Excursion Rates.

The Southern Railway announces
round trip tourist tickets on sale DC.
tober 10th to April 30th, 1904 to winter
resorts in Florida, Texas, California,
Mexico, New Mexico, Missippi, Cuba
and other states. Call on Southern
Railway agent for tickets and correct
schedule information.
Elegant coaches, dining cars and
best Pullman sleeping cars are handled
by the Southern Railway. Berth res
eryations made on application.
]. l.. NECK, District Pass Agt,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
Bilious collie Prevented.

Take a double dose Of Chamberlain
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 who are subject to attacks of
bilious collie use the remedy in this way
with perfect success. For sale by all
druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
Good For Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives imme-
diate relief in all cases of Group and
LaGrippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble.
It draws out the inflammation, heals and
soothes and cures permanently by en-
abling the lungs to contribute pure
ltfe-giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen
to the blood and tissues. DR.. Arm
strong of Della, Tex, prescribes it
daily and says there is no better cough
remedy made. Sold by II. G. Miller,
Druggist
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
s. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: 81 had the piles for
90 years. | tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured
me-" 1t is n combination of the heal
ing properties of Witch Hazel with au-
tiseptics and emollienls; relieves and
permanently cures blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, sores,
cuts, bruises, eczema salt rheum and
all skin diseases. Sold by H. G. Mil
Ter, Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

The New York World says that An
drew Carnegie and John d. Rockefel-
Ter have reached an understanding to
eliminate J. P. Morgan and all his di-
rectors from the United States Steel
Corporation, and that the agreement
prouides for a radical reorganization of
the personnel by which all of the off
GERS will be Carnegie Rockefeller men
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2S, 1903,

MONDNl D1CEh DEN 20, l"Vo,
at the court house door in Johnson
City, Tennessee, offer for sale, for
cash in hand all the right, title, claim
and interest that the defendant, Cicero
Hale, has in and to the following lots or
parcels of land lying and being in the
Ninth civil district Of Washington
county, Tenn, and more particularly de-
seribed as follows, toRit: Lots Nos.
14and u in the Carr Addition, bounded
by West Market street on the south,
the Widow McInturff on the west, by
alley on the north, aud by Miller on
the east, the same having been levied
on in the above styled causes and re-
turned to the office of the Law Court
Clerk on May 3, July 5 and July IS,
1901, by j. |. Hawkins, sheriff, and ".
Hodges, deputy sheriff
The said described land will be sold
to satisfy three judgments that G. J.
Ashe, George ". Atkinson, agent
and w. B. McNabb, obtained against
said Cicero Hale, before G. t. Lee
and Cy H. Lyle, for the aggregate
sum of $4,000, with interest thereon,
and $37. go costs of the causes, unless
said debt, interest and costs shall be
sooner paid.
This, the gath day of November,
1908.
I. N. BORING, d. s.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

A glass or two of water taken half an
hour before breakfast will usually keep
the bowels regular. Harsh cathartics
should be avoided. When a purgative
is needed, take Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. They are mild and
gentle in their action. For sale by all
druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
a Weak
StOnlaC En

Indigestion is often caused by over
eating. An eminent authority says
the harm done thus exceeds that from
the excessive use Of alcohol. Eat all
the good food you want but don't over
load the stomach. A weak stomach
may refuse to digest what you eat.
Then you need . good digestant like
Kodol, which digests your food with.
out the stomach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tonics Kodol contains
soon restore health. Dieting unneces-
sary. Kodol quickly relieves the feel
ing Of fulness and bloating from
which some people suffer after meals.
Absolutely cures indigestion.
KOdOI Natures Tonic.
Prepared only by e. @. DEWITT & 90. Chicago
T6eel bottle contains ~ finest the 500. size.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

"The Bifiler girls are very proud of
the fact that there father is such fine
scholar"
"Are they?"
eyes. You see he even went so far
as to enter in the family Bible the date
of the birth Of each of them in choice
Hebrew. and they are not alt all afraid
to pass the record around"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
Cured Paralysis,

W, S. Baily, ?, o. True, Texas,
writes: MY wife had been suffering
five years with paralysis in her arm.
when ! was persuaded to use Ballard
Snow Liniment, which cured her all
right. | have also used it for old sores
frostbites and skin eruptions. does
the work. 25c, soc, $i00. Fl. @.
Miller, Druggist
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

To improve theappetite and strength
en- the digestion, try a few doses of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. MIR. j. II. Seitz, of Detroit,
Mich, says, "They restored my appe-
tite when impaired, relieved me of a
bloated feeling and caused q pleasaet
and satisfactory movement of the bow
els" There are people in this COM
munity who need just such medicine.
For sale by all druggists. Every box
warranted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

"Do you think the man knows any
thing about trees, my dear?"
81 think he does. He told me he
was CRATER from Grand Rapids. y
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on the affected parts, is better than q
plaster for a lame back and for pains in
the side or chest. Pain Balm has no
superior as liniment for the relief of
deep seated, muscular and rheumatic
pains. For sale by all druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
Heart Elniterlng.

Undigested food and gas in the stom-
aeh, located inst below the heart,
presses against it and causes heart pal
pitation. When your heart troubles
you in that way take. Herbine for few
days. You will soon be all right. soc.
For sale by H. g. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

Teacher is interested in you, pa. "
"How SOP
"Why, today after she told me sesen
times to sit down and behave myself
she said she wondered what sort of a
father had
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
UNANIMOUS

Popular Opinion in Johnson
City is Voiced by Electri-
clan L. S. Jones.
Many business men,
Mechanical experts,
Skilled workmen,
Clergymen,
Day laborers,
Professional men,
Men in every walk in life
Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
And tell of cuaes-
All men of high reputation.
Small wonder that Johnson City be-
lieves in them.
Read the following case;
l.. s. Jones, electrician, 20 years a
resident of Johnson City now living on
King street, says: "My belief in
Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy Of
rare virtue was based upon personal
experience. They were used by my
self and wife for backache and other
results of kidney disorders with the MT
most benefit, have bought them FIRE.
quently at the store of the Patton
Drug Co. and do not hesitate to rec.
commend them as worthy Of trial by
all sufferers from backaches and Other
kidney troubles for I know that they
can be relied upon"
Fot sale by all dealers; price so cents
bcx. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's anG
take no other.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

Nearly 1000 coke ovens were blown
out in the vicinity of Scottsvale, Pa,
last week ahd production fell off over
10000 tons. 1t was expected that the
coke situation would improve about
this time, but it is growing worse.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

Bodily pain loses its terror il you've
o bottle of DIR. Thomas Electric Oil in
the house. Instant relief in case of
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any
sort.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchness Of the skin
in any part Of the body. Doah's Oint-
ment. At any drug store, so cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nursed in Children's Home in New
York, Cure feverishness, bad stomach,
teething, disorders, move and regulate
the bowels and destroy worms. Over
80, 600 testimonials. They never fail.
At all druggists, 95c. Sample free.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy,
N Y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

The midwinter meeting of the Ma
tional Good Roads Association will be
held at Ormond Beach, Fla, January
20 and 30.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-12-24

BY virtue of three venditioni ex-
ponas issued to me by the Clerk of the
Law Court for Washington county,
Tennessee, in the above styled causes,
| will, on