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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
FOSTER.

Foster. Jan. 2O-Miss Kate Watson
is home from Muscatine for a few
weeks stay
Mrs. Frank johnson and daughter
iona, of Ferdinand. spent Sunday al
Doe Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira :. Boney. of Buff.
falo Prairie. spent few days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gillett
Mrs. Frank Reynolds returned Home
last Tuesday from few days visit
with Deputy Sheriff Reynolds and
mother. of Rock Island. She was ac-
companied home by her daughter
Belle. who had visited there for sev-
eral weeks.
j. II. Foster and Allen Shirley have
both been quite sick the past week
DIR. Bendle i the attending physician.
Miss Ella Reynolds. of TAYLOR
Ridge. returned home Monday after
a few days visit with relatives She
was accompanied home by Miss Beu-
lah Miller.
DR.. Harrison. of Chicago, gave an
educational lecture on the eye to a
large audience at the Baptist church
last Friday night.
Thomas Watson and son Bryars re
turned from Port Byron Friday even
ing. where they were i'm attendance
at the farmers institute Bryars
was awarded the prize for the second
best 10 ears of corn exhibited.
Mrs. Rosa Shokel. VINO underwent
an operation at the Hershey hospital
at Muscatine. was able to go to her
home last week.
Johnny Garvin. who was so seri-
ousIy injured by kick from a horse
last spring. is now confined to his bed
with an attack which is thought Will
end in a case of appendicitis. His
many friends hope it may not be
serious.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pietsch and
family have taken up their abode at
their new home on the farm recently
purchased If Elmer Reynolds. of
Rock Island. known as the Terry
farm. The place has been greatly i'm
proved by the erection Of new
dwelling house and barn.
Miss Pearl Watson entertained a
few friends at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas Noble Tuesday evening
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
IN THE SUBURBS.
ROWLING.

Bowling. Jan. 20.-F. :. Bingham
moved on the Robert Miller place mean
Taylor Ridge Thursday.
Miss Clara Broaden. who has been
spending several weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. Bruce Taylor, of EIdon, Ia.
returned home last week.
James Hynes and daughter Fay,
were in Rock Island Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson and
family spent Sunday with Mrs. Edith
Brandenburg at Milan.
Mr.. and Mrs. John HOdson and Ed
ward DaXCn spent Saturday in Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

of breaking and entering into the
building of the Union Electric Tele-
phone d Telegraph company on Sixth
and Harrison streets yesterday. Peto
appeared by his attorneys, Chamber
lin & Petersen. His brother was also
present, who represented TO the judge
that the defendants father was seri-
ously ill. and that the desire of the
family was that the trial be held at
once. and upon a plea of guilty the
court imposed fine of $500.
Monday night the annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Hibernian
Hall association was held and officers
and new members Of the board of di-
rectors were elected. The officers
chosen were the following: President,
James Quinn; vice president. p. NJ
Gilloley: treasurer, F. Il. Sharon;
secretary. !. F. Nolz; attorney. f. NJ.
Sharon. The new members of the di-
rectCry are {. ID. Martin. Fred T.
Sharon. +. j. Donegan. William Cor
don. and Il. ID. Quirk. The fun board
now consists of these gentlemen
and the huld-over members who are :
JAMES quinn. Jpnn IdlilSdn. James
+. Hayes. +. VI. Sharon. p. NJ. Gilloley.
j. F. Nolz. y. p. McGuirk. T. F. Halli-
gan. o. &. Murray.
Martin Stebbins. salesman for the
1ri-City Packing company, was AS
saulted by unknown parties on Perry
street. between East Front and Sec
ond streets. while on his way home
last evening and left in an uncon-
scious condition. The attack was
somewhat similar to that made upon
ALLEN Hammond Saturday night.
though Il considerable sum of money
he carried was moi touched. 1t is be-
lieved that the assailantS were fright
ened away. StebbinS was able shortly
after the attack to proceed to his
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

quantity of acrid matter in the
joints and muscles. Some peo-
pie are almost helpless from the
first, while others have occa-
sioual spells or are uncomforta-
BILE, restless, nervous and half
sick all the time from the
nagging aches and pains. Rheu-
matism is a disagreeable COM
panion even in its mildest form.
It grows worse as we grow older,
and frequently stiffens the joints,
draws the muscles Out OF shape
and breaks down the nervous
system. A disease that origin
ates in the blood, as rheumatism
does, cannot be cured with eX-
terna1 remedies like liniments ar
pains or drive them to some othe
the disease or improve the core
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
RHEUMATISM
AN INDIES BABLE TORTURE

sometimes suddenly it doesn't
accidental
develop system before
symptoms the of attack
poisonous then distrib
different the
settle joints muscles and and when the system in this
exciting like night
slumbering poisons bring The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
MERCHANTS
Information Bureau

Directories OF North and South Da-
koia, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin. Pc
oria and Chicago. Records are kept
of people moving. arriving or leaving
Davenport. Credit reports and cor
rect addresses furnished on appFca-
ton. Branch of the Bergman Collec-
ton Agency. 2O7-209 Brady street,
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

Due to the usual crowd of loaferS
hanging around market square and
Third avenue. which makes it obiCc-
ticnable for Il lady to pass on the
north side of the avenue in that Vi
cinity. business men on Third avenue
presented petition to the city coun-
ell Monday evening. asking that the
loads of coal and other material
brought to the city every day should
be halted as near Second avenue as
possible. 1t is not an unusual sight
every day in the week TO see Il crowd
of young men and boys cOngregated
on the northwest corner of the
square, apparently having nothing
else to do than to while away the
time. Ladies out shopping naturally
do not want to pass this crowd of men
and the business men feel as though
il was their right to have something
done by the city council. 1t is
thought by having the loads moved
farther back on the square the diff
Guilty may be overcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
SCOTS EMULSION

SCOTS EMULSION
makes pale, thin children fat
and chubby. Overcomcs
wasting tendencies and brings
back rosy checks and bright
eyes.
It's surprising how quickly
children respond to SCOTS
Emulsion. 1t contains Just
the element of nourishment
their little bodies need. They
thrive on it.
Even a few drops in the
baby's bottle have a notice
able effect for good. Nothing
better than SCOTS Emulsion
for growing children.
Wei send you sample free Upon request
SCOTT { BOVINE, 4o9 Pearl Street, New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

The death of Mrs. Martha DalZell
Cantwell. which occurred Monday
evening at the home of her son. DR..
John Cantwell. on East Locust street.
ended a long illness. and called TO her
reward a lady who was highly esteem
ed here and who Will be sincerely
mourned by many friends. Mrs. Can't
well was born in Philadelphia. Nov.
II. 1888. and came to Davenport with
her parents i'm 1912. Two sons. James
\. Cantwell and DR.. John ID. Cantwell.
survive her. and sister. Mrs. y. {.
Taylor. i living i'm Nineland. y. J.,
but herself i'll and unable to come
here. The funeral was held this after
noon at 2:3O from the Cantwell home
on East Locust street, with burial at
Oakdale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
, Benton Harbor, Mich.

hers, as are their ambitions,
triumphs and defeats.
Healthy women do not suf-
fer miscarriage nor does
a woman who is healthy
suffer tortures at childbirth.
1t is the woman who is all
ing-who has female weak
ness-who fears the ordeal
of becoming a mother. Wine
of Cardui builds up the wo-
manly in a woman. 1t stops
all unnatural drains and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

{. II. Deere is having barge of
generous dimensions built at the
Lamb Boat and Engine works at Gin
ton. which is designed for both pas
senger and freight use, as the owner
may choose. 1t will he 100 feet long
and there are some plans for using it
as a pleasure boat during the worlds
fair travel next season. but the more
important use to which it will ulti-
mately be put will be in transporting
agricultural implements by river. The
barge may he the first of Il fleet of
similar craft to be used by the com
pany for freight use. 1t has capacity
for Il trainload of implements. The
keel of the craft was laid last week at
Clinton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
DAVENPORT DOTS

Justice of the Peace :. y. Finger
united in marriage at his office yester-
day John Leferink, of Davenport and
Miss Mathilda NJ. Koch. of stockton.
The couple Will make their home in
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

Birds work for man from the first
glimmer of light,
Rocky Mountain Tea works for
mankind both day and night.
That's why it il famous the world
DER and DER.
1t will not let you turn over and
take another snore. TIL. Thorn
as, pharmacist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

Judge Bollinger entertained plea
of guilty in the case of the State vs..
Henry Peto, indicted on the charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

The Beethoven club chorus started
off auspiciously Monday evening I'M
der Prof. BENTLEY. of Knox cnnserva-
tory. GaleSburg. at the first rehearsal
held i'm Y. NJ. {. \. hall. There were
- singers present and - more have
bought tickets to that Il chorus of 100
voices is assured. The next rehearsal
will Ee held Feb. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
Mrs. Fred Wrath,

~ am pleased to give my
experience with Wine of
Cardui as l am very grateful
for its help. After my first
baby was born / could not
seem to regain my strength.
although the doctor gave me
a tonic which he considered
very superior, but instead of
getting better l grew weaker
every day. My husband
came home one evening with
some Wine of Cardui and IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

\ tramp entered the police station
last evening and delivered to Desk
Sergeant Bisant. a package of letters
that he had found on the Rock Island
near Geneseo. He had carried the let
tiers from Geneseo to Moline, thinking
that ii would he safer to bring them
here than TO leave them at a smaller
town. The letters were taken to the
Moline postoffice from where they
were again started ON their journey.
Several of the letters were large. and
some Of them probably contained
sums of money. II is seldom that
such honesty is displayed by mem
Der of the tramp fraternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
~ RECEPTION TO THE ROYAL CE
GILLIAN COURTIERS.-

y beautiful ensemble production.
presenting the entire company. splen-
dld costumes. and elaborate scenic
ana electric effects. Positively every
thiH@ new this season. The latest
songs, the newest jokes: sparkling
music and untaintcd humor. Featur-
ing the Peerless Barlow Hussar
Band in monday concert and parade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

Benton Davis began his 3Oth term as
recorder of Harmony lodge. No. =,
\. o. L. w. Monday evening when he
was installed along with the other
newly elected officers. The record of
Mr.. Davis is Il noteworthy one and
cannot he duplicated by any other
lodge man in the city. The other Of
ficers installed were: Master work
man. George Otte: foreman. John SeN-
mour; financier. Andrew Golden; re-
ceiver. Henry Leopold. The installa-
ton ceremony was conducted by
John Ohline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
MOLINE MENTION

Moline acquaintance of DIR. L. L.
McKinnie will be interested in the lat
est building operations which
he is entering upon. He owns
the McKinnie block here and
possesses large apartment houses
in Evanston and is now going to
erect another, according 70 Chicago
papers. DR.. McKinnie is having plans
drawn for a three-story apartment
house. 271N173 feet. which i TO con-
tain ~ apartments. II will be of
brick, with marble entrances. tile
bathrooms and several kinds of hard
wood finish and will cost S175 900. 1t
will be one of the fashionable apart
ment houses of the suburb when done.
Members of the Moline club held
their annual meeting Monday evening
and changed the bylaws to make the
meeting night Tuesday and elected of
ticerS. l.. NJ. Price. trade manager for
the Moline Pluw company, was chosen
president from large field, several
men nominated declining to accept:
President. l.. NJ. Price: vice president,
F. y. Herbst: secretary. +. II. Sleight;
treasurer. Sol Hirsch; directors. {. Il.
Wood. F. W. Gould. Clyde King. L. ID.
Dunn. F. W. Rank, :. s. Hoffman, F.
J. Banner. {. l. Josephson. The re-
ports of committees and officers
showed an excellent condition of af-
fairs. indicating great progress during
the year in growth. There are now
1913 members. eleven nonresident
and six honorary. Il gain of 20 mem
berS and loss of one honorary. There
is now on hand SSS2.17. with only $31
outstanding i'm dues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

The directors of the Moline chau-
tauuua have decided on an entirely
new plan. II Is proposed to interest
two or three hundred people in it as
members of an association for the
providing of chautauqua entertain
ments. The membership fee will he
s. and will entitle the member to
two reserved seat tickets for the en-
tire course. These members will elect
the directors of the association thus
having direct interest in the affairs
of the organization. 1t is believed
that in this way there will be more
permanence in the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

The death of Henry Hansen occur
red at the county infirmary yesterday
after brief illness. Deceased was
born in Germany - years ago next
and directly TO Davenport. where he
has since resided. There survive no
family. although two sisters. Mrs.
Henry Bamm and Mrs. Mathilda
Heick survive him. residing in this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

NJ her home. two miles south Of
Blue Grass. at II o'clock Monday
night. occurred the death of one of
the old settlers of this county. Mrs
Caroline y. Beh. Mrs Beh was born
in Baden. Germany. Jan. -. 1881.
She came to America with her hus-
band. Francis " Beh. in 1858. settling
AT first at Detroit. Mich. In 1888 they
removed To Buffalo. Ia. and from
there to their farm at Oak Hill. where
she died. Mrs. Bch was the mother
of ten children. s0f whom eight sur
yiye. Her husband died July Il. 1898.
Those with whom the community
joins in mourning her death the
Henry r.. Mrs. Anna Bernick. of
Stockton, Ia: Joseph. of Harlan. Ia;
Frank. Mrs. Adolph Strohbehn.
Charles. of Lake Park Ia: Benjamin
and Mamie at home. The funeral will
leave the home at o'clock Thursday
morning. and services will follow at
81. Peters church i'm Buffalo at 10
O'Clock. The interment will he in the
Buffalo cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
[lIIE51kSIIlzIi;s3
DIRECTION cnArsERuN, kINDT a Cor4PARV
Monday, Jan. IS.
THE GREAT
Barlow MinStreIS

j. y C"hurn. Manager and Owner.
-hirty-tiVe White Artists. Grand Open
ing Spectacle entitled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

sisted that take It for a week and see
what It would do for me. AS he seemed
to have so much faith IN it did take the
medicine and was very grateful to find
my strength slowly returning. In two
weeks was out of bed and IN month
was able to take up my usual duties.
am very enthusiastic IN its praise"
TN17OTHERHOOD is the noblest duty
~ and highest privilege women
can achieve or aspire to. With
out this privilege women do not
get all there is in life-too often they
go through the world discontinued,
wrapped up in their own selfish cares
and troubles. How different is the
happy mother, watching her children
grow into manhood and womanhood.
A mother lives as many lives as she has
children-their joys and SORROWS are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20
PRICES.

PRlC ES-25, >. - and - cents.
Reserved seats oASale Saturday morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which are re-
sponsible for barrenness and miscar-
riage. 1t makes a woman strong and
healthy and able to pass through preg-
nancy and childbirth with little suffer
ing. After the ordeal is passed the
Wine prepares a woman for a speedy
recovery to health and activity.
Wine of Cardui, in reinforcing the
organs of generation, has made mothers
of women who had given up hope of
ever becoming mothers. Wine of Cardui
will cure almost any case of barrenness
except cases of organic trouble. How
can you refuse to take such remedy
thatpromises such relief from suffering?
Wine of Cardui simply makes you
strong woman, and strong, healthy
women do not suffer. They look for
ward to motherhood with joy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

\ motion Of appeal was filed yester-
day afternoon in the case of the C.. NJ.
a 1t. u. company ". the city of
Davenport. and the matter * To he
carried rs the supreme court of the
state. The litigation i over the tax
assessment made ON the railroad. The
city claimed a. il WAS under special
charter it had the right to make an
assessment higher than that provided
10y the state. which is % per cent. An
assessment of twice that amount was
accordingly levied. which started the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

Word has reached here from Man
ming. Ia. to the effect that John Mus
feldt. Il native Of elm.
aged - years. died recently at that
place. The deceased was well known
in this city. and has many friends
who will sincerely mourn his loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

Fank Paul. 13-ycar-old lad WHO
lives at 42O West Fifth street. had the
misfortune to break one of his legs
yesterday. The lad with his playmatcs
during the recess hour. at No. : school.
and while running on the sidewalk
he slipped and fell. His leg struck the
stone curbing and he sustained a
bad fracture just above the knee. The
ambulance was called and the lad was
taken 10 his home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

RHEUMATISM IN ELBOWS, WRISTS
AND KNEES.
Urbana, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1908.
Last winter I had a severe attack OF
rheumatism. 1t started in the right
elbow, and from there to my wrists; the
right wrist was the worse. 1t became
swollen and extremely painful. My left
knee joint was the next place to be at
tackled. It became swollen and of course
painful. The next point to be affected
was tho hip and ankle, which gave me
much trouble. was barely able to get
about for some time. 1 was under treat
ment of physician for awh lille, but get
taking it for some time 1 was entirely
relieved OF the Rheumatism. All swelling
and soreness disappeared. I consider
8. 8. 8. an excellent remedy for Rheuma-
tism and all troubles having their origin
GRIFFITH KELLY.
4OS Bloomfield Ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

At noon Yesterday the body of the
unknown man. who died at the coun-
~ infirmary. We're shipped to Iowa
City. where after the lapse of 90 days
it Will he placed upon the dissecting
table. The orders to box up the re-
mains of the man who refused to re-
veal his identity before death, came
To Undertaken Runge from DR.. Ken
nedy. OF the state board. The iden-
tity of the dead man may never be
known. When Col. T. !. Dunlop found
him desperately i'll at his restaurant
a week ago. and summoned DIR. Bare
valid to look after the case, the man
gave no name. nor would he in any
manner discuss his affairs. He was
therefore sent to the county infirm-
airy where he rapidly succumbed to
tuberculosis. having been found in its
last stages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-20

Robert =. Sindt son of Henry Sindt.
manager of StraSSer'S orchestra. has
returned home after three years in
the regular army service of Uncle
sam. His term Of enlistment expired
Jan. ,. 1904. and receiving an honor
able discharge. he has returned to
Davenport To stay. Mr.. Sindt was
trumpcter for Company b and went
with the company To jacksonville dur
ing the Spanish-American war.
The Davenport Trades and Labor
assembly held meeting Monday even
ing at which il took some important
action. Chief i'm interest was its in
dorsement of the early closing agree
ment which went into effect Jan. II.
shortening the hours of about 400 at
taches of the Davenport stores. The
assembly calls on friends of shorter
hours TO do their trading during the
hours these stores have made the
limit. and will continue its laudable
efforts to enlarge the number of
stores observing the shorter hour
schedule.
The colored American., 1904-10-15
Hfs Little Pest.cript.

The absentminded correspondent Of
the Georgia citizen IN Texas closed a
recent conmunicati ton as follows: p.
81 almost forgot 10 tell you that your
house was burned to the ground one
day last week, your brother having let
the insurance lapse two weeks before.
So you won't git nothing out OF il, !
reckon. Atlanta Constitution
The colored American., 1904-10-15

Three unfurnished rooms. Suitable
for man and wife. Located in good
neighborhood in Mt. Pleasant, neal
two car lines. Terms reasonable to the
right parties. Call or address T, care
OF this Office IF
The colored American., 1904-10-15
ne Cunning of Ants.

a naturalist found black ants were
devouring the skins OF some bird speci-
mems on 2 table, SO he made tar cir
cles on four pieces Of paper and put
one under each leg OF the table Ants
will not cross tar Pretty soon be
found the ants busily al work again
and. looking al the tar circles, found
each one was bridged by bits OF sand
which the clever ants had brought in
from the street
The colored American., 1904-10-15
CITY PARAGRAPHS.

Bishop ]. w. Smith, D. D., Of the A.
NJ. E. Zion conference, and wife, called
and took lunch with ex-Judge s. G.
Davis and wife, of SIC Tennessee ave,
northeast, while on their visit here
last week. He contemplates purchas-
ing home in this city, if he can OBJ
tain one suitable to'his convenience.
The colored American., 1904-10-15

Mr.. Samuel Jones, the dog fancier,
expert and specialist, is kept busy
these days looking after the blooded
CANNES OF the smart set. He recently
delivered to the Roosevelt family ia
vorite poodle of the Presidents daugh.
ter. He had charge of this blooded
pup during the vacation period of the
occupants of the White House.
The colored American., 1904-10-15
Somewhat Confusing

80 that heiress married a tilted Tor
Eigner?"
yes" answered Miss Cayenne.
How do they get on:'
ITS a little confusing as yet When
ever she wants TO know who the dis
tinguished members Of her family are
she has TO ask him, and whenever he
wants TO knew how much he is worth
he has TO ask Washington Star.
The colored American., 1904-10-15

Miss Mary Leftdidge, who spent the
summer with her sister, Mrs. Emma
L. Keith, 1416 Tenth street, northwest,
left last week for Wilmington, Del,
where she will begin her school work
her honor. Many friends were pres
ent.
The colored American., 1904-10-15
End of Their Enlargement.

Gee-It was rather abrupt the way
Tom broke his engagement with Miss
Easy. Whiz-How did he do II? Gee
He simply took her hand IN lis and,
clasping the diamond, said, Ring OFF,
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The colored American., 1904-10-15

The Sunday services at Galbraith A
NJ E. Zion church, have attracted large
audiences. Rev. S. L. Corruthers has
been preaching a series of sermons on
live topics, and is building up his con-
gregation at rapid pace. Last Sun
days services were especially inter
esting. Prof. John T. Layton, DIR.
Plummer, and Messrs. H. w. Lewis and
T. Beason taking part in the exercises.