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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Roller returned
from trip to New York on Tuesday
evening, where Mr.. Roller has been at
tending to business.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

Henry Johnson leaves for California
Sunday where he expects to remain some
time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

L. Hanchett was in Georgetown OIL
business last Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

George Ford made business trip tC
Denver this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

Mrs. Thos Coad, and little son have
gone to Pueblo to spend a few weeks
visiting friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

H. B. Davidson, has left for California
to be gone two months.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

1t is stated that Denver parties are
negotiating the purchase of the laundry
machinery formerly in use by Frank
Efinger.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Paul's
church enjoyed a pleasant afternoon
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Schweick-
ardt.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16
Little BreezeS ~
That Fan " - ~
The Local Field ~ J

Mrs. E. M. Sabin and little son, left
for Denver on Tuesday afternoon.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

Fred Nye, ex-deputy mine inspector
has been visiting week in this city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

Mrs. P. P. Barbour spent several day
in Denver and Golden last week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

A. c. Hartley of Chicago, was at the
Portland Tuesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

F. c. Tobey and daughter are in the
city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16

Hammocks.
A nice line of hammocks at Rodda's.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-05-16
SHORT -
STORIES

: S1OR!Eo !
~o>o>o>c>c>cDo~o><
F. c. Tobey and daughter are in the
city.
A. c. Hartley of Chicago, was at the
Portland Tuesday.
Fred There is attending court in
Georgetown, this week.
H. B. Davidson, has left for California
to be gone two months.
George Ford made business trip to
Denver this week.
L. Hanchett was in Georgetown on
business last Tuesday.
Mrs. Clara Karbach, of Omaha, Neb,
is visiting Mrs. John F. Page.
Mrs. P. P. Barbour spent several days
in Denver and Golden last week.
Fred Nye, ex-deputy mine inspector
has been visiting a week in this city.
Henry Johnson leaves for California
Sunday where he expects to remain some
time.
Howell Joseph and Mrs. Wilmot Pol
NEAR, of Freeland, were married this
week.
w. ]. Gorden and wife returned from a
visit with friends i'll Erie last Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Sam w. Miller and daughter
came up from Denver last Sunday for
few days.
H. Emens, well known mining man
of Victor, Colorado was in the city this
past week.
II. A. Parker and wife of Chicago,
were visiting DIR. and Mrs. Frazer on last
Tuesday
Mrs. Thos Coad, and little son have
gone to Pueblo to spend few weeks
visiting friends.
lanes Fills, of Denver, a brother of
the druggist at MachoPs has been spend
ing the week here.
The new temple of the Rathbone
Sisters will be organized permanently
next Monday evening.
John T. Mallalieu and wife drove to
Empire this week accompanied by
Photographer Mclean.
c. f. Williams, of Freeland, returned
home after an absence of several weeks,
on Monday evenings train.
Fred Loeffier of Pique, Ohio, was
spending a few days with his brother-in-
law, L. A. Hafer, this week.
l.. R. Smith and B. G. Granville of
Denver were up looking after their min
ing interests this last week.
Mrs. Louise Wood, an aunt of Mrs.
Silas Knowles is in the city, and ex-
poets TO remain some little time.
Mrs. Jane May and grandchildren have
returned from California, where they
were visiting Mrs, Mays daughter.
County Judge H. J. Crist, Lou Wider,
and c. ]. Nicholas, of Georgetown were
down spending the day last Sunday.
H. o.. Walker, county clerk and re-
corder came down from Georgetown
Thursday morning to spend the day.
The Ladies' Aid Society of ST. Paul's
church enjoyed a pleasant afternoon
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Schweick-
ardt.
1t is stated that Denver parties are
negotiating the purchase of the laundry
machinery formerly in use by Frank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
@I9 From Chicago to Boston and Return
&IQ

via Nickel Plate road, account meet
ing of Christian Scientists, June IS to
July /. Tickets on sale June 25, &c
and %, with open return limit of July
/. BY depositing tickets with joint
agent in Boston on July ], ?, or 4,
and payment of fee of so cents, ex-
tended limit returning until Aug. l
may be obtained. Stop-over at Mag
ara Falls, in either direction, without
extra charge. No excess fare charg-
ed on any of our trains. Three trains
daily. Through vestibuled sleeping
cars. American club meals served in
dining cars on Nickel Plate road;
also meals a la carte. Address John
Y. Callahan, general agent, 113 Adams
street, room 29s, Chicago, for reser-
walton of sleeping car space and 9th
err information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
Sued by His Doctor.

"a doctor here has sued me for
$12.5O, which L claim was excessive
for case of cholera morbus," says
r. White, of Coachella, Cal. "At the
trial he praised his medical skill and
medicine. asked him if it was not
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy he used as / had good
reason to believe it was, and he would
not say under oath that it was not"
No doctor could use a better remedy
than this in case of cholera NOR
bus, it never fails. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

Only one daughter, Mrs. Henry Moth,
survive her.
JOHN Martin LaFrentz. two years
of age, died Wednesday at his par
ents' home, 312 East Twelfth street
The family have lived here one year
John Tholson, residing at No. 121
Pine street in this city, was the vic
tim of an accident while at work at
the Davenport Foundry and Machine
works yesterday. In some manner he
became lodged between two rapidly
revolving fly-wheels, and before being
able to eXtricate himself, he had his
shoulder dislocated and several ribs
broken, in addition to considerable
bruising and decorating. DIR. \. Sauer
who attended the injured man, found
no further serious internal injuries
and predicts a complete recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

Little Laura Grafton, who is visit
ing relatives in Princeton, H., had a
narrow escape from de1th the other
day. Together with her cousin she
was playing on the railroad track,
when a train approach as rapid rate.
The engineer saw the children, how
ever. and whistled TO warn them of
the approach of the train, being un-
able to stop the engine. On hearing
the whistle the children became eN-
cited and Laura started to run down
the track She came to culvert and
got her foot caught between the ties
and was unable to eNtricate herself.
A man who was nearby noticed the
perilous position Of the child and
rushed to her rescue. and succeeded in
lifting her from the track just as the
engine dashed by. Had he been a
minute later his efforts would have
been futile and the cl.ilG's life would
have been ground out under the mon
strous locomotive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

The First. Second. United. and Bet
tendorf Presbyterian churches and
NewcOmb chapel, of Northwest Dav-
export, are planning to unite in a big
church and Sunday school picnic
couple of weeks hence. the date being
conditional upon the arrangements
made by the boat committee. which
is to get the best craft to be had
probably one of the Blair boats-for
the trip to Linwood and back. The
sports committee has been given
carte blanche, and n ball game, a
CREASED pig, and a long laughter-en-
rendering program is planned, with a
big dinner and everything else that
goes with the old fashioned picnic
They will take the Orphans Home
band along, and parade before start
ing is probable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
To Boston and Return at One Fare

for the round trip from Chicago via
Nickel Plate road, for Christian Scien-
fists meeting in June. Tickets on
sale June %, 20 and 27, with extended
return limit of Aug. l. Stop-over at
Niagara Falls, in either direction,
without extra charge, and at New
York returning on payment of fee of
81. No excess fare charged on any
of our trains. Write John y. Gala
han, general agent, 113 Adams street,
room 29S, Chicago, for detailed infor-
nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
Christian Scientists

meeting in Boston June 2S to July 1.
1t will be to your advantage to OBJ
tain rates applying over the Nickel
Plate road before purchasing else
where. No excess fare charged on
any of our trains. Tickets on sale
June %, 20 and %. Final return linn
it Aug. 1. Call on or address John Y.
Callahan, general agent, 113 Adams
street, room 29S. Chicago, for partic-
ulars as to stop-overs, train service,
etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

Wednesday, John Seaburg, living at
S33 Fifteenth-and-a-haf street re-
turned home after an absence since
last Monday noon, claiming that he
had taken trip to Pitsburg. His
relatives fear he is i'll. Last Monday
noon he said he was going to New
Shops for employment, since which
time they did not see him. His wife
became uneasy regarding his where
abouts as several times while brood
ing he threatened self-destruction.
However, it seems that some relative
had given him dollar and he got on
the train to take a ride, but how far
he went is not known. He main
tains that he went to Pittsburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
c., Il. s q. RaIlway-SpecIal Excursion
Rates.

June to Sept. 30, st. Paul and Min
neapolis and return, $12.
June l to Sept. 30, Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and return, $26.75.
June 16 and II, st. Louis and return,
S94O.
July 90, 81 and -, Minneapolis and
return, $11.15.
July l to 10, Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and return, $24.25
July to 10, San Francisco and Los
Angeles and return, S59.25.
Phone 1850, c., b. & Q. depot, Twen-
tieth street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
nriren tn neanerntIon.

Living in an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in burns, cuts,
wounds, ulcers, etc. Lay in a supply
of BucIlen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth; 25 cents, at Hartz &
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

The c. &. Turn-Nerein has issued the
following bulletin as to the number of
societies which viii participate in the
4th of July funniest to be held here.
The following societies of the three
cities have promised to take part in
the parade: Norwaerts Singing So
ciety, Davenport; Liedertafel, North
west Davenport; Turnverein, Daven-
port; Maennerchor. Davenport; Turn
verein, Rock Island; Maennerchor,
Rock Island; Plattdeutsche Breeder,
Rock Island; Plattdeusche L. Nerein,
Moline; Norwaerts Turnverein, Mo-
line. The following societies have so
far sent application to enter classes
for the contest: Peoria Turnverein;
Peru Turngeminde; Moline TURNER
elm; Turnverein Noran. Chicago:
Turnverein Grand Crossing, Chicago;
Turnverein Freiheit, Chicago: Sunday
school Turnershaft, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

Frank Zones, of Geneseo, well
known in Moline, brother of the
late Aid. Zones, and one of the early
settlers of this vicinity, died at his
ing. Last fail singletree flew back
and struck Mr.. Zones on the leg below
the knee. The injury finally made an
operation necessary, and a short time
ago the limb was amputated above
the knee. He was removed from the
hospital last Saturday. He was a
well known Odd Fellow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

The track for the interurban road
has been completed from Warner
crossing to WATERFOWL and the rails
are down and the wires up ready for
running cars. Service Will be COM
menced as soon as agreement is made
with the Rock Island road for a
crossing at Warner. The interurban
people people want to cross at once
at grade pending the construction
Of viaduct which the railroad com
pany is going to build, but the later
has not yet given consent. Until
something definite is settled upon the
interurban company will place a
small car on the Wltcrtown branch
and transfer passengers at Warner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
MOLINE MENTION

Abe Lincoln camp of Woodmen Will
hold a memorial service Sunday in
tribute to the dead members of the
camp. \ call has been issued for all
members to meet at the hall at i
O'Clock to proceed to the cemetery in
a body to decorate the graves. 1t has
not yet been decided whether there
shall be speaking in connection with
the ceremony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
Rnstnn Excursions

via the Nickel Plate road, June - to
%, inclusive; also July l TO >, inclus-
i've, at popular rates. Write city tick
ct office, III Adams street, and Union
ticket office, Auditorium Annex, Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

Yesterday morning at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Henry Moth, 913
West Fifth street. occurred the death
of Mrs. Katherine Muller, a native of
France. in the send year of her age.
Deceased was born in Alsace-Lorraine
and came here in the fall of 1856. hav-
ing lived in this city for AZ years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
Fnnrth of .Inly

rates via the Nickel Plate Road. One
fare for the round trip. July 3 and 4,
within 200 miles of starting point. Re
turn limit July 6. Chicago ticket Of
fees. III Adams street and Auditori-
um Annex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
Chicago Dental Company

If you are in need Of dental work
call on US before going elsewhere as
we can save you money. We use
nothing but the best of material and
our work is guaranteed to be first
class in every respect. II you are in
need of a set of teeth call and be our
thin elastic plate. We guarantee it
to tit in all cases and when all others
have failed. We never ask you more
than our prices below.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
|DAvENPoRT DOTS

The startling information that w.
II. Mast, until recently secretary OF
the Phoenix Milling company, was
short $1,000 in his accounts is an
nounced. The company discovered
some time ago that the accounts were
not all straight and about week
ago Public Accountant Grabbe was
employed TO sift the matter to the
bottom. 1t was discovered that Mr..
Mast's operations ran back as far as
1900. Up to date the losses have
amounted to $1,000, and it is thought
by the officials of the company that
this Will cover the entire amount of
the embezzled funds. Monday he re-
signed his position as secretary of the
company and is now living in retire
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
Summer Tours.

Are you going to Colorado? We
have the trains and the low excursion
rates. Are you going to California ?
We have the trains, and July l to 10
will have low round trip tickets on
sale. Do you wish to go north, or
east, or, in fact, anywhere? If so,
call or drop us a line and let us fig
ure on your trip. f. II. Plummer, c.
z. ~, 1913 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

y happy event of Wednesday even
ing was the marriage of Miss Louise
Dorothy Schlap and Harry Lee Mast,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. y. Mast of this
city. The scene of the marriage was
the home of the brides uncle, George
Mengel,, 1923 Brady street, where Rev.
a. NJ. Judy reformed the ceremony in
the presence of relatives of the young
couple. They will make their home
in the Andersen flats, where the
groom has furnished handsome
suite. Mr.. Mast is one of the active
young men in the office of the Pitts
burg Plate Glass company, and his
bride is a young lady whose charms
have made her many friends during
her three or four years residence
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

Papers were filed with Sheriff Nc
Arthur late yesterday afternoon ask
ing him to proceed with the condem-
nation of lands and town lots for the
right of way of the John L. May in
terurban system which is projected
between the eastern city limits and
the Wapsie. The sheriff will name
the necessary board of commissioners
to make the appraisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
SARATOGA Excursion

July 5th and 9th, at $17.45 for the
round trip, via Nicllle Plate road. Fin
al return limit July 20. Three trains
daily to New York City, Boston. City
ticket Office III Adams street, Chica-
go.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

At s o'clock Wednesday evening. at
the home of the brides father. Hans
Meyer, the old time grocer, on Sec
ond and Myrtle streets, now residing
AT 1923 West Fifth street, occurred
the marriage of Police Officer Henry
\. Benin and Miss Agnes Meyer. Rev.
Herman y. Grief performing the cere-
mOny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

At s o'clock Wednesday evening, at
st. Joseph's parsonage, Rev. Anton
Niermann officiating, was performed
the marriage of Otto IL. EcLmann.
the popular young grocer of the firm
of John Eckmann & Son. Of Fourth
and Brown streets and Miss Louisa
y. Picklum. daughter of Contractor
Frank Picklum. of Seventh and Fill
more streets. After the ceremony, at
which brother of the groom and a
sister of the bride were the attend
ants. reception was given at Wash
ington garden. The couple viii be at
home on Fourth and Brown streets
after July /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

CARNIVAL CITY PACKET co. White
~ Collar Line Steamers. Summer SEIZED
uIe:
lineton aud all intermedi ate points Mon
day Wednesday and Friday a. p. m and
SUNDAY at 80 d. m. for MuscatIne.
Steamer Silver Crescent For Muscatine
and Darlington by daylight every Tuesday,
THURSDAY and Saturday at II a M Fine
service and low rates Parties can go to
MuscatinP on steamer helen Blair and re-
turn on Silver Crescent at 1880 p. m Fare
for round trip 50 cents.
F. r. HOPKINS, Agent.
Both telephones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

The report having been generally
spread that the saloons were open
Sunday, and that there has been
modification of the mayors order
Mayor Skinner, however, when inter
viewed, said there had been no modi-
fication of the order, and that he eX-
pected the police to keep the saloons
closed as the law directs. Some cases
were reported to the police Sunday.
but Investigation showed that none
but the proprietors were in the
places. The mayor said it had been
reported Saturday that there would
be Il letting-up in the order and that
men might have gone TO the saloons
expecting to find them open. The
law, he says, Will be enforced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

The stone and brick work on the
Carnegie library library building will
be finished this week, and the struct-
ure will then be in the hands of the
carpenters. The work has progressed
very rapidly considering the wet
weather delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Only through car line to Asheville,
N. c., Queen e. Crescent route and
Southern railway.
Queen & Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Queen & Crescent fast line to Bir-
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19
THE TRAVELLERS. GUIDE.

THICAGIl bCK ISLAND
IIffSfI9eFfT ~ S Pacific Ralway-TickeLs
Nllll224ijSiIllE can be purchased at City
E%lSllIlYA Ticket once, 1918 Second ave
NSEsaf4s nue., or G R. L & p. depot
Fifth avenue foot of Thirty
first street. Peoria branch depot foot OF
I've Htteth street. Frank II Plumr1er, @ p A.
P1TSS East / WEST
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

All trsfns daily except sunday -
Passengers for points beyond savanna VIII
make connections leaving at M ana az
Pivtn0 At a.47 n N via Iowa side Ut the river
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION.
Trains leave Twentieth street station. Main
ne trains start from main depot on Filth
avenue minutes IN advance of time given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-19

Only one daughter, Mrs. Henry Moth,
survive her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
The House.

Bills were introduced and referred as indicated:
 H. ss2: By MT: Espy with notice and prooD-To establish, maintain and regu late a dspensary in the town of Cotton wood, Houston County, Alabama, for the sale of spirituous. vinous liquors, malt liquors, wines elders or other intoxicat- ing liquors and to establish and perpet- uate board of commissioners for the management of said dispensary and for other purposes. Temperance.
 H. 633. By Mir. Simpson-To provide for the judicial ascertainment of disputed actions in the nature of actions of eject ment. Judiciary.
 H. 6S4. By MT. Handley Cwith notice and proof)--To repeal an act entitled an act. to regulate the holding of the Cir cult Court for Randolph County, ap. transfer of all business now pending in the Circuit Court at Roanoke to the Circuit Court at Wedowee. Judiciary Bills Reported.
 Bills were reported and sent to the cal | endar as follows:
 H. CA. To repeal an act entitled An act to establish a County Court for the | County of Clay" approved December 13. 1898, and all subsequent and amendatory acts relating to said Court and to trans fer all the civil cases at law and the criminal cases therein pending, together with all the dockets. papers and books relating to sad cases in said County Court of Clay, to the Circuit Court of Clay County. Alabama, and to transfer all the eases now pending upon the equity docket of said Court. together with, all the dockets, papers and books of every kind whatsoever. to the Court of Chan cery of the County of Clay. H. 1S5. (with substitute .)-For the bet ter regulation of primary elections of rec | ognized political parties, or regularly or ganized political parties in the State of Alabama.
 s. 119. To amend Sections 1116 u54O. 1ll7 Q54S). HIS Q549). 1119 Q55O), and 112I Q55D of the Code of Alabama. s. 21S. CWith amendmenD-To provide for payment of premiums to guaranty or surety companies for bonds of receivers, assignees, guardians, executors. admins traitors. trustees and other fiduciaries and officials of State. counties and munich
 s. 1e5. To provide for the election of Solicitors.
 H. 537. (With arnendment)-To make an appropriation for increased clerical force in the Department of Education.
 II. 621. To provide for the defense of the suits of Giles against Harris and oth- CTS, registrars of Montgomery County. pending in the Supreme Court of the United States and the Supreme Court of Alabama.
 H. 27s-To amend Section 3s47 of the Code of Alabama.
 H. 611. To ratify and legalize all stock districts heretofore established by law in this State.
 The following bills were reported favor ably Thursday and are on the calendar:
 S. 47. To appropriate s45 000 to be used in the additional improvement of the schools for the dead and blind in this State.
 H. 591. To amend Section of an act entitled a@ act to create new charter for the town Of Heflin. Cleburne County
 H. 70. (With substitute). To authorize the several counties of the State, acting by and through the Commissioners courts thereof to levy and collect a special tax not exceeding 10 cents on each $l00 of