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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
In County Court-Probate.

In re guardianship of Carl August
Busch. minor. II appears to the court
that the ward herein has departed this
life; that Henry Schmidt has been
duly appointed the administrator of
said wards estate. Final report of
guardian herein flied and approved.
II appears that said guardian now has
SG13.91 in his hands ready to be turn.
ed over To the administrator of the
estate OF the said Carl August Busch.
Ordered that guardian herein pay said
sC13-91 over TO said administrator. Re-
port by guardian showing he has paid
sG13-91 over to the administrator of
said Carl August Busch as above or
dered fled and approved and said
guardian herein discharged and said
guardianship closed.
Estate of William Kruger Sr. Re
port of distribution flied and approved
and administrator discharged and es-
tate closed.
Estate of Carl August Busch. Bond
of said Henry Schmidt in the sum of
$500 filed and approved and letters
Of administration issued To- him.
Estate OF julius Goltz. Final report
OF administrator filed and approved.
II appears there is nothing for admin
.stration. that no notice is necessary.
that estate = insolvent. Administra-
tor discharged AID estate closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
ERIE BOY FELL TO HIS DEATH
TweIfe-Ycar-O.d Lad SLIPS While At
tempting to Climb Windmill Tower.

Joe voss. the 12-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Unkel Voss. three miles
west OF Erie. fell from a wind mil
tower and was almost instantly killed.
The lad in company with several other
boys about his own age. and an older
brother. were playing about the barn
yard. The older brother started p
the windmill toward and reached the
top. Joe tried to- equal the feat of his
brother. but was urged and entreated
by the other boys not to try ii. When
the boy was up about 90 feet the
ladder. the boys on the ground and his
brother at the top of the mill told him
to stop, and the boy. getting excited,
lost his hold and fell TO the ground.
He struck on his head and shoulders,
his neck being broken and his skull
fractured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
REM0DELED PLEASANT
RIDGE CHURCH DEDICATED
Large Congregation Attends Services
That Are Held Yesterday-pr.
Torrance Gives Sermon.

Yesterday afternoon the rededica
ton of the Pleasant Ridge Pfesbyter
tain church took place. The church
has just been remodeled and refurnish
ed throughout. The building was fill.
ed with the members of the congrega-
ton, and very interesting program
was carried out. Rev. DR.. William
Torrance, of the Central Presbyterian
church of this city, delivered the prin-
cipal sermon, taking as his subject,
THE True Temple of God The dedi.
catory prayer was given by Rev. T. r.
Johnston, formerly of Edgington. Rev.
Marion Humphreys, of Milan. who is
the pastor of the Pleasant Ridge
church. and H. X. Walker, of this city
were also present at the services.
The church is in first class condition
in both membership and finances, and
the people of the rural district in
which it is located feel justly proud of
it's new appearance and evidences of
prosperity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12

murder Strials, notwithstanding the
newspaper reports that the preSen
| trial is only the second in the histor,
of tie county The first one was .,
years ago. A man named Dorse,
struck a man over the head with {
club. while on a steamboat. and killed
him. Dorsey was arrested when the
boat reached Savanna. and was tried
in Mt. Carroll. He was prosecuted b!
II. c. Burchard while an attorney nam
ed Lefingwell defended and cleared
him Of the charge.
The next case was that of a negro
woman who was a servant in the fam
,ly of John Shirk. She poisoned a lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Shirk's. Oh
was accused of doing so. Burchard al
SO prosecuted her. but the evidence
was not strong enough to convict and
she was let 60
The next trial was that of a Mr.
Pease. who shot and killed Amos Zuck
for insulting his daughters, by an in
decent exposure of his person. Both
lived in Thomson.
Aromour prosecuted. but the jury de
eided that Pease did right in protect
ing his children and cleared him. A
post mortem examination of luck
showed that he was affected with soft.
ening of the brain. and was in reality
not responsible for what he did.
Hacked Body To Pieces.
Next was the case of Joe and Jim
O'Neil who were convicted Of a most
shocking crime. They had gone to a
house Of i'll repute on an island oppo-
site Clinton, when in a drunken. jeal-
Gus rage over an inmate, the O'Neils
killed man and then hacked his body
TO pieces with an Ak. Joe was hung
and Jim sent TO the penitentiary for
Is years.
The next case was that of August
Leu of Savanna, who on a Sunday ex-
cursion on steamboat. during a drink
ing bout. became involved in a fight
and pushed a man overheard. Hos
letter Stager and Berry prosecuted.
while Hoffman and Shaw defended.
Len was found guilty and sentenced
to the penitentiary for Is years, but
Mr.. Hoffman succeeded in securing a
pardon for him from Gov. Fifer after
serving five years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack

Il had a severe bilious attack and
felt like my head was about to burst
when l got hold of a free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. took a dose of them after sup
per and the next day felt like a new
man and have been feeling happy ever
since" says J. w. Smith. of Juliff.
Texas For biliousness. stomach trou-
bles and constipation these tablets
have no equal. Price % cents. For
sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Izzy Better Than Ever.

People who were at the Illinois Sat
urday evening surely got their moneys
worth. If there is any better show, or
even as good, in the musical comedy
line, on tap for the season. those who
saw BUSY Izzy" would like to know it
in advance, and they will all be there.
Nothing the equal of BUSY Izzy" for
clever and up-to-date entertainment has
been here this year. 1t was the third
edition of the play, and it was better
than ever. George Sidney. asisizzys'
impersonated the Hebrew character In
an inoffensiye manner though extract
ing all the fun possible out of it. His
company is large and strong. It's a
show the people like.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Sam T. Jacks burIesque Company.

Sam 7. Jacks ourieSque company.
Wednesday evening patrons OF the
Illinois will witness the annual ap-
pearance in this city of Sam T. Jacks
Own Burlesque company, who will pre-
sent a late contribution to musical ex-
travaganzas entitled "a RialtO Round
err" William Eversole. manager of the
aggregation has secured company Of
So artists and handsome chorus, not
only pleasing to the eye. but possessing
the singing accomplishment as we'll
Many beautiful costumes in fanciful de
signs will set off the shapely women
in the plentitude of their charms. There
is plot to "A Rialto Rounder," and
newness about it,, what little there is to
it, and there is a freshness in the title
that is a delightful change from the
nothing doing" style of "slapstick"
burlesQue. The show abounds in OPP
portunities for effective scenic display
and picturesque tableaux which have
been taken the fullest advantage of,
that, together with charming ballets.
electrifying musical numbers and a
bubbling rivulet of mirth intensity the
interest in "A Rialto Rounder," which
in itself is sufficiently interesting.
Many amusing and clever specialties
have a place on the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Not Up to Standard.

While the stage effects were as
gorgeous and bewildering as ever. the
company appearing in "The Wizard OF
Or" at the Illinois last evening was
not up to the standard set on the two
previous visits of the production. The
chorus was not more than half as
large. and several of the principal
roles were entrusted to inferior hands
But as 1.-The Wizard depends chiefly
on its light and scenic effects. the
performance moved off smoothly, al
though the audience was coldly indif
ferent and FESTIVE. The Swor broth
err. as the Scarecrow and the Fin
Woodman, and Miss Taylor. as the
lady lunatic. were the favorites with
the audience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
The Platform Prince.

DR.. A. A. Willis who appears in
the Y. NJ. C. A. course at the Illinois
tomorrow evening. stands alone as the
successful lecturer of two generations.
When Beecher, Phillips and Cough
were on the platform, the name of Will
Its was common in the same connec-
ton. This advocate of good cheer has
been lecturing nearly 40 years. yet he
appears in full strength. He is as
young in spirit and as vigorous in
thought and action as he has ever been.
He travels extensively, lectures nearly
every night, and has never missed a
date through physical weakness. His
lectures are full of wit and stirring ora
tory. He never faces an audience that
he does not capture. His style is logi-
cal without being dry; poetic without
being inspired; humorous without be-
ing silly: bold without being rash pure
without being finical. His lectures are
deep and broad with the unbounded
Wilderness of sunshine itself, yet clothed
in the simplest language and brighten
ed by laugh-compellinfi witticisms Dr.
Willis has rightfully earned the So
briquet of THE Apostle of Sunshine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
PORT BYRON LIME PLANT
INCORPORATES FOR $25, 600
License Issued to Association Today
BY Secretary Of
State.

Springfield. Ill, Dec. i2.-tSpecial.)
The secretary of state issued a Ii
cense to incorporate today to the Port
Byron Lime association of Port Byron.
The capital stock is $4,000. The OBJ
ject is 10 manufacture lime. The in
corporators are George A. MetZgar,
Homer c. MetZgar and Marcellus r.
MetZgar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Island City Officers.

Island City Camp No. 800, NJ. w. A.
has elected the following officers:
Venerable Consul-G. H. McKown.
Worthy Adviser-Chris. Schmid.
Clerk-E. F. Helpenstell.
Excellent Banker-A. L. Frisk.
Escort-W. A. Carpenter.
Watchman-G Reinhart
Sentry-Peter Anthony.
Board Manager (for three years.
George Ohge.
PhysiciansAC. Bernhard. Sr., e
Bradford, Jr., and Joseph DeSilya.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
ARMY CHRISTMAS DINNER
SaIvationists to Feed Poor at the Bar
racks

engagements to give the usual Christ
mas dinner for the poor at the bar
racks. Special effort is being made by
by the members of the army to make
this event a success, and Capt. James.
who is just able to be about again af-
ter an illness of eight weeks, is busy
soliciting the assistance necessary to
give the free dinner on Christmas
day. The way in which the Salvation
army celebrates Christmas day has
brought gladneSS to many of the
needy of Rock Island in past years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
SMALL BLAZE YESTERDAY
Fire Starts in Closet of johnson Home
on Fourth Avenue.

An alarm yesterday afternoon called
the fire department to Twentieth
street and Fourth avenue, where fire
had started in a closet on the second
floor OF the Ehleb building. occupied
by Harry Johnson aud family. The
fire was extinguished before the ar
rival of the department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Comes Back to Pay.

James O'Brien. chief of the Gales
burg fire department. who recently left
home under mysterious circumstances
and was reported in debt TO the Gales
burg aerie of Eagles. of which he was
treasurer to the extent of 81. 400 has
turned home. and says he will square
all accounts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
RELATIVES TO HER RESCUE
Are Arranging to Raise Bond to Obtain
Release Of Mrs. Johnston.

Relatives of Mrs. Mary NJ. Johoston
are comforting with view to raising
the $4,000 bond required to obtain her
release from the county Jail, where
she is held on the finding of the coro-
ner's jury that investigated the death
of her husband. Up to a late hour
this afternoon the bail had not been
furnished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
PLEASED PEOPLE
William Myers. Murderer Of May
CT Bennett, Considered to Have
Been Given Just Deserts.
TAKES THE VERDICT c00LLY
Formal Sentence Not Yet Pronounced
Carroll County Has Had
Few Murders.

The verdict of the jury that declared
William Myers guilty of the murder
of Mayor Bennett OF Thomson. H.. In
the circuit court at Mt. Carroll Satur
day afternoon. as stated IN the press
dispatches of that cay. met with almost
the unanimous approval Of the people
of Carroll county. especially those liv
ing IN the vicinity cf Thomson and Mt
Carroll The people as a rule are well
satisfied that justice has been done
The killing of Mayor Bennett has
aroused the indignation To a high
pitch. and the sentiment is all against
the prisoner.
The prisoner has not yet been sen.
fenced. and will not be until the ques-
ton as to whether a new trial Will be
granted is settled. Immediately after
the announcing of the verdict. the at
torneys for the defense asked permis-
sion to file with the court a motion
for a new trial. and the court agreed
TO entertain the motion Therefore.
until this matter is determined. no fur
ther action can be taken in the case.
II the motion is sustained. the case will
be given another hearing: but il il is
OVerTuied, the Judge VIII pronounce
the aentence upon the prisoner within
five days from that time.
Myers is NonchnIant.
Prisoner Myers heard the reading
of the verdict with as much nonchal-
ance as he would have accepted a
three-dollar fine for plain drunkenness
in a justice court. The expression up
on his face did not change. and he
maintained his nerve in an astonish-
ing way. He appeared TO be not in the
least disturbed by the disagreeable
outcome of the trial. and when Sheriff
Doty took him back To- the Jail. he re-
marked in an unconcerned way 10 some
OF the prisoners whom he passed. We'll
boys. they got me. didn't they?"
Myers is a conundrum to the people
of Mt. Carroll: they cannot understand
his actions during the time of his i'm
prisonment and trial Nothing seems
TO affect his feelings; he appears to
have no heart.
The sixth Murder Trial.
Carroll county has had at least six
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Prof. Gilbert Lecture.

Prof. Charles ID. Gilbert of New
York City gave a very interesting ad.
dress Saturday afternoon before the
teachers of the county schools. at the
Rock Island high school. Prof. Gil,
bert's subject was Some Educational
Uses OF Literature" topic which has
been of particular interest in Rock
Island schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Give Violin Recital.

A violin recital was given Saturday
afternoon by the pupils of Miss Madie
Alice Williams at her home on Fourth
avenue. assisted by Miss Gladys Nc
Namara, pianist. Master James Brun-
er, reader, and Mrs. c. F. Channon, ac-
companist. The following appeared on
the program. Andrew Bruner. Ruin
Johnston, Willis Weld James Bruner,
Harry Lawson and a violin orchestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12

Crowds were turned away from the
theatre at every performance, and the
play could have undoubtedly run all
the season If existing contracts had
not interfered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
Story of Pastoral PIainness.

'Eben Holden who comes this even
ing, is a story of pastoral plainress
of rugged and picturesque honesty, a
love story that is beautiful 20: its sim
plicity, a mirroring of the do'nss and
sayings of a people as unique as they
are interesting. 1t is better play than
THE Old Homestead" it is a better
play than David Harum.'' There is
no more loveable character on the
stage than that of old Uncle Eben
quaint, honest and generous, beloved
by all because his mission in life is
to make others happy. AS portrayed
by Henry Horton it is a characterize
ton that is worthy to rank with the
best efforts of James A. Hearne, Den
man Thompson and others who have
made the rural drama their own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
THE THEATRE.
December Bookings

December Bookings.
12-Eben Holden.
13-Dr. A A. Willis, Y. NJ. c. A.
14-Sam T. Jacks.
15-Village Postmaster.
17-Tom jefferson.
1S-Uncle Josh Perkins.
25-Coon Hollow.
2G-Why Girls Leave Home.
27-Broadway BurlesQuers.
30-San Toy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12

attraction at the Illinois theatre Fri
day evening, Dec. 16, and patrons are
assured of 4 rare dramatic treat. This
story of this famous play is so simple
that all can follow it intelligently, and
what is more to the point, can realize
and comprehend its value as an enter
tainment and its great moral worth to
every human being. Its plot ii not in
volved, but the piece demands your
attention until the final curtain falls
After run of 227 nights at the Four
teenth street theatre, New York, and
successful engagements in the eastern
cities. The Village Postmaster" went
to Chicago for the first time last May
and had a run of 125 nights at the
Great Northern theatre, in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12

When you want a pleasant purga-
tive try Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and produce no nausea gripping or
other disagreeable effect. For sale by
all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
In the Police Court.

In the police court this morning
Phil Dahm, bordering on an attack OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12

county Jail for 20 days, Charles Smith.
arrested for drunkenness, was fined
SIS and A. Huntley was assessed S.
for an assault complained of by
Charles Negus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12
"The VILLAGE Postmaster

THE Village Postmaster" the new
famous New England play, will be the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-12

Carroll county has had at least six
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-25
PERSONALS

H, w. Smith, of Turner, is in the
city today for a short stay.
Hon. e. M, Croisan went to Portland
this morning for a short stay.
H. j. Ottenheimer left this morning
for a few days visit in Portland.
Wade Donnelly, a student Of the o.
A. O., is in the city.
Clyde Rice returned this morning
from Portland, where he spent yester.
day.
Mrs. A. Potter, of Turner, was in sa.
lem this morning, returning home on
the noon train.
T. A. Livesley returned this morn
ing from Portland, where he spent the
past few days on business.
Capt. M. w. Hunt returned to his
home in Sublimity this morning, after
a few days spent in this city.
John Hunt and VIII Rice, both OF
Rosedale, left this forenoon for Port.
land, where. this evening. they will be
Joined by W. p. George, and the three
will go to Crook county to secure some
of the lands under the big bitches,
that will be thrown upon the market.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-25
ROW AT Convoy pANcE,
Knlfe-Play EnllVsns = Social Affair at
Fossil, oregon.

In a row over the management Of u
dance held at the home OF George
Jones. In Lost Valley, one night last
week. Ben Ensly was stabbed in the
right side with a knife by AL. Smith,
who then escaped in the darkness,
Most of the male dancers were in
volved in the fight, and two-Jesse and
Oliver Munger-were severely cut
about the head.
The affair started about 4 o'clock
Friday morning, and between 2 and s
a messenger arrived at Fossil, after
the sheriff and a doctor, A physician
at once started for the scene and was
soon followed by Deputy ellis Kelsay
with a warrant for the arrest Of
smith, He returned with his prisoner
Friday afternoon, and Smith is now
held IN the county jail. awaiting the
outcome OF his deed
While Bnsly was badly wounded, the
dottoi coye no VIII i'NofNt ehAN'"
something unforeseen happens.
During the forenoon the two Nun.
ger boys arrived here 10 have their
wounds dressed. and were both ar
rested on the charge Of assault, One
pleaded guilty, and was fined SIS,
while the other pleaded not guilty.
Il Is said that trouble has been
brewing for some time among this
crowd. and Thursday nights fight was
not unexpected, Al. Smith. who did
the stabbing. 10 an er-conyict, and
Bert DeFord. who was manager Of the
dance. was pardoneI from the peni-
Tertiary by Governor Chamberlain
only a few weeks 40.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-25
E-noampment Odd Fellows.

Tonight will take place the great
annual roundup Of Oregon encamp
ment, I. o. o. f. Visitors will be pres.
ent from Brownsville, Harrisburg,
Halsey, Lebanon and Corvallis to as
sist in comforting the degrees upon a
large class of candidates. A banquet
will be served about midnight, after
which the boys will be able to finish
up the third degree in good shape. All
encampment members are requested
to be present and assist in the good
work-Albany Herald.
A number of the members of VIII.
Encampment No. 2, Of this
city, win go up and assist at the work
to be done in Albany tonight. About
a dozen Of the Salem brethren have
looked forward to this event for some
time, and they will not miss It.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-25
For Good Ro.sa

A report that the penitentary au.
thorities intend TO try an experiment.
by using convict labor to better the
roads between the various state inst.
tutions has had the effect Of renew
ing the discussion regarding the use
of %eonvlots for public road making.
This is a matter in which every one
should be interested, for IL conviets
can be successfully worked on the
public roads. then labor will be ex-
pended in such a way as to be a direct
benefit to the public, and At the same
time it will not throw their labor In
competition with that Of the man who
depends on his daily labor for q llveil-
hood.
Our pet theory regarding. the matter
is to arrange the conviots, those which
1t Is thought advisable to take with.
out the walls Of the p~enitentiary. In
groups Of 25, so or 100 each and then
let them to the county bidding the
highest for their services. The state
authorities, under such an arrange
ment, could supply the necessary
guards and equipment for camping
and boarding the men while at work,
leaving the experimenting Of the
work the only thing to be done by the
counties. Under such an arrange
ment, when one county was through
with them, they could move TO anoth.
er that desired their services. II, by
following this plan, the state only re-
eeive sufficient to pay the additional
expense caused from taking them from
the walls Of the penitentiary, the
will be none the less better OF
while the work on the roads will be Of
benefit to the public.-Leba
non Criterion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-25
To Take Census

The Greater Salem Commercial
Club has started a movement 10 get a
househoiders' census OF each Of the
seven wards OF Greater Salem, the
same 70 be taken some time In April
The city council has endorsed the pro
ject, and appointed Aldermen Hughes,
Churchill and Gesner and the club
will be represented by Secretary Gra'
ham. NJ Bredemler and II. D. Patton,
who will meet at an early day and
formulate a plan for taking a census
that viii give 10 the world for the first
time in an ohcial manner the census
OF Greater Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-25
Hot Flight in sllverton.

In the three silverton precincts the
Adams slate will meet with opposi.
ton. State Senator Lou J. Adams
win have opposition in carrying the
primaries, as in the past he has been
closely identified with the Simon fac.
ton, and since the way the Portland
primaries won't there is a strong tide
against the men who have been rec.
ognized as champions OF that faction,
The MitchelLFulton crowds will
swarm to the primaries. ans will
probably dominate the Marion county
convention, and follow suit TO the
Multnomah proposition. The Silver.
ton precincts have in the past been
carried against Adams several times,
and probably will be again.