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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
VISITING THE PRESIDENT.
Humorist Wilder Had Many Inter
esting Things to Say, But
Forgot Them.

Marshall P Wilder, the humorist, en-
joys telling of his first call upon a pres
ident of the United States. This occurred
during the administration of President
Harrison, and, according to Mr.. Wilder,
says Woman's Home Companion, the in
terview, quite different from what he had
imagined 1t would be, took place about like
this:
Taken in by Mr.. Halford, the presidents
secretary. Were introduced: Mr.. Presi-
dent, Mr.. Wilder; Mr.. Wilder, Mr.. Presi-
dent
:" How do you do, Mr.. Wilder
How do you do, Mr.. President
"Then we looked at each other for per
haps 80 seconds, during which time ! to-
tally forgot the fine speech l had prepared
to give the president.
FINALLY L gasped out: 'Er-good-day, Mr..
President
Good day, Mr.. Wilder was the polite
'FWhen once outside, l turned and said:
Mr.. Halford, will you please kick me-? !"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Successful Effort.

The head of matrimonial combine
glanced at bill from his wife's dres 3
Eaker.
when l proposed to you less than
two years ago. he said, 81 was rather
Wild, and you said you considered it
your duty to marry me for the pur
pose of making something out Of me,
did you not2"
eyes, John" answered the wife.
Well he continued, your Efforts
have not been in vain. You have
succeeded
I'm so glad," she said. What have
l made of you, dear?"
Once more he glanced at the bill.
"A pauper," he declared wi h deep
sigh.-Chicago News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
THE DEAF MUTE HUSBAND.
Had One Advantage, He Didn't Have
to Look When His Wife
Scolded.

At a social gathering some time ago, a
number of deaf mutes were present. Re-
freshments were served during the evening,
and in handing a small glass of wine to one
of the guests deaf mute gentleman hap
pened to spill few drops on his wife's skirt.
The wife, relates the Philadelphia Public
Ledger, is also a deaf mute, and it was evil
dent that she took the mishap in rather
irritable way. She wrinkled up her fore
head and at once made a series of remark
ably swift movements with her nimble
fingers. The husband, looking exceedingly
apologetic, made few motions in re-
turn.
One of the guests, who had noticed this
little by-play, slyly slipped out bit of paper
and pencilng something on it, handed it to
q friend.
This is what the letetr read:
No matter how badly afflicted, woman
can still scold."
The friend scrubbed in return:
eyes, but in the present case the husband
is luckier than the average. He doesn't
have to look"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

I'm Chicago one day" says Sir Philip
Btcne-Jones, "a reporter asked ME 10
draw few faces for him-one, especially.
of lady yawning. Thoughtlessly and in.
nocently enough, 1 fell into the trap, and
scrubbed down some imaginary typical
heads. to which | added a caricature of
myself. The following day these were re-
produced in journal, together with some
words to the effect that some of the heads
were intended to represent well-knOwn
women in Chicago society! Chicago
Daily News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
No Gas.

Not long ago an old colored woman, of
Virginia, visited doctor and informed HIM
that her husband was seriously i'll. The
doctor fastened home with her, and upon
making diagnosis of the mans case in
formed the wife that he had hopeless case
of gastritis.
"Gastritis!" calculated the old woman.
Ode lawd knows / don't know how he
ever got gastritis, cause l don't burn a
thing but coal and lie in dis house, an but
powerful little of that. - Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Election a Misfortune.

Mayors appear to have had their
troubles two centuries ago. At Belle
field, Germany, there is a tombstone
with this inscription: Here lies Jo-
names Burggreve, who considered his
election as burgomaster of this city the
greatest misfortune of his life
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

AVID had what
may be called the
prayer habit. In
the text before us
we are given a
glimpse of his in
ner life. The Sc
cret of his close
fellowship W | t h
God, of his clear
understanding of
the deep things of
God of his iOV in
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
ShY Leap Year Maid,

eyes" said the egotistical youth. al
have been called a mechanical genius"
whats a mechanical genius?" asked the
innocent girl.
Zone who can make almost anything -
ooh, how lovely" she exclaimed. And
could you make me a proposal ?'-Colum-
bus Dispatch.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

A father recently overheard his young
calling the child to him, said, My son,
if you will promise me never to use that
word again I'll give you a silver dime. "
The little fellow promised, and, true to his
word, refrained. About a week later he
went to his father and said, Papa, I've
learned a new word worth 80 cents. -
Philadelphia Press.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Some of your opponents, Colonel, are
accusing you of putting money into politics"
said the plain citizen. We'll, some of the
others have been accusing me of taking
things are about even Philadelphia
Press
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Glow often" said the philosopher, ga
man is reminded of his own littleness in
this great world "Yes," answered Mr..
Cumrox, especially if he has three daugh-
tiers who have been to boarding school,
Washington Star.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Sure SIGN

ing!y, goes to Sunday school, an likes it."
How dyer know" demanded the
other
Cause he calls it 'Sabbat' school, -
Philadelphia Press.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Can You Guess TIP

Mike-An' plat is it ails Kehoe?
Pat-Shure, Oh car t reminder tn name
av it, but it's thot thing tn doctors cut out
Ov ye whether we've got it or not.-Judge
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
IronicaI.

Mother-Elsie, would you please stop
playing that "slumber-song," for a little
while? Your poor old grandfather is try
nal
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Content is something you think other peo
pie have when they haven't-N. Y. Press
There is a difference between the cost o
living and the cost of seeing life.-Philadel
phia Inquirer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

ode worst nuisance on earth" said Uncle
Eben. SIS de man dat keeps huntin' around
to see how many nuisances he KIN find to
kick about Washington Star.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

There isn't any doubt that Gov. Warfeld
is right in saying harm results from marry
ing too early. But how early is too early?-
Philadelphia North American.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

The desire to see oneself as others see
us" is common to nearly every one, but when
achieved the result is not always satisfying
Nebraska State Journal.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

When a young man gets bright, attrac
tive girl to teach him to play chess, he is
pretty sure to learn something else besides
the game.-Boston Globe.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
zion has an equal for coughs and colds.-J.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

de man dat talks loud in an argument"
said Uncle Eben, "hab foolish notion dat
he kin use his lungs so as to save wear an
tear on his brain. Washington Star.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

A thief has stolen a congressman's col
lection of campaign speeches. We woRld
like a photograph of the jury that would
convict him.-Washington Post.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Every cloud has a silver lining, but the
trouble in clouds never comes to US inside
out.-Chicago Tribune.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Almost any married man will freely ad-
nit that in the choice of life partner his
wife's judgment was superior to his own
Chicago journal.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
The Prayer
III
Sermon by the Highway and z
Byway" Preacher. -
Copyright, 1894, by J. NJ. Edson.l

Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 4, 1904.
Text:-"Evening, and morning, and at
noon will l pray, and cry aloud; and He
shall hear my Toice.''-Ps. 55:17.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

There are too many people whose energy
seems to be exhausted in reaching the con-
elusion that something ought to be done
Puck.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Worrzine the Landlord.

Carinda-YOu can't keep dog in your
new fat?
Florinda-No. We had to give Fido away.
but Frederick had his dear little bark put
in our phonograp h.-Cincinnau Commercial
Tribune.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

when was suffering from kidney
troubles brought on by cold. had
severe pains in the back and sick head
aches, and felt miserable all over. A
few boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills made
me a well woman, without an ache or
pain, and 1 feel compelled to recon-
mend this reliable remedy"
(Signed) Nellie Davis.
A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price so cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

The morality of a corporation will be
no higher than the morality Of the men
who compose ii.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

Debt is apt to worry man who is unable
to obtain credit.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

life and his sweet trust and confidence
in the face of every danger and every
difficulty and every experience, is dis
covered in this bit of autobiography
which he here gives us. In another
place the Psalmist declares: MY voice
shalt Thou hear in the morning, o
Lord: in the morning will 1 direct my
prayer unto Thee. and will look up"
Or, as the revised version puts it,
"Wil keep watch" The morning
watch with prayer as the ladder by
which the soul may climb to the Divine
presence and there obtain the needed
strength and grace and guidance for
the duties of the day. The noontide
rest with prayer as the calm, peaceful,
refreshing breath of God coming to the
soul in the fever and struggle of the
daily conflict and giving new hope and
new vigor and new purpose to the life.
The evening quiet with prayer as the
gentle, soothing influence stealing over
the soul and drawing it away from the
things of time to the things of
eternity, and causing it to rest in sim
pie trust in the Fathers care. eve
ming. and morning, and at noon" David
would withdraw himself from the &C
tive. busy scenes of life and alone with
his God he would hold sweet and rest
full and helpful fellowship with Him.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
FROM MISERY TO HEALTH.
A Prominent Club Woman, of Kansas City,
Writes to Thank Doan's Kidney
Pills for Quick Cure.
Miss Nellie Davis. of 1915 Michigan

~ .
Ave, & a n s g -
City, Mo-, society
leader and club
woman, writes:
81 cannot say too
much in praise Of
Doan's Kidn ey
Pills, for they
effected a COM
plete cure in q
very short time
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

why did you marry your divorced
wife again? Old love comes back -
mo. By the time I paid her aIimony
had nothing to live on, and 80 1 mar
ried her for her money.'-'Judge.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
When I: Was Rubbed II.

Eminent AstrOnOmer-Have you
never felt that you were an utterly
Insignificant atom in the vast cosmos
"a thing of no Importance il the
economy of the universe, a mere mote
in the unonding procession of the
years?
LittIetOn-Yes, indeed, 1 hayei
went to my wife's club meeting one
night. when they discussed mans
qualifications for the suffrage.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

THINK you this thrice daily bending
i of the knee and the lifting of the
heart to God was the perfunctory
obedience to duty's stern call? Think
you that the early morning watch and
the noOntide rest and the evening quiet
with God alone were seasons trying and
unenjOyable? The traveller over the
dreary desert waste of sand, with burn
ing heat and binding light, looks for
ward with joy to the refreshing under
the sheltering shade of the palms and
by the cool gushing spring which is to
be found just ahead on that bit of
green and verdant oasis. The children
Of Israel rejoiced with exceeding great
joy when, after the weary marches
over the waterless and treeless and
rocky desert, they came to Elm where
were wells of water and inviting shade
and luscious fruits. Think you that
the traveller breads the oasis rest and
refreshing? Think you that Israels
hosts found the hours at Film too long
and tedious and undressing? Nay,
verify, for the oasis and Elm were
places of refreshing, of rest, of joy and
blessing, and the places of preparation
for the onward journey, and the GASES
and Films Of prayer are the places of
refreshing, and rest, and encourage
ment and preparation for the duties of
life.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
THE Christian cannot prosper and

THE Christian cannot prosper and
make progress toward the prom
ised land which God has given as a her
itage to His children, unless the soul
comes to these places of refreshing, to
these GASES of prayer. They should be
set in the journey Of the everyday life,
so that the shades of the evening hour,
as they draw down and shut the light
of day from view, will find the soul
encamped by the side of the reviviNg
and qUickening springs of water of
Gods presence. There the soul gay
rest in safety until another day calls
the pilgrim to take up his journey.
Then the morning watch may be set
Then the soul may drink deep and long
at the well of prayer, and gain strength
and encouragement and guidance for
the journey of the day. And at noon
the soul should turn aside from the
hustle and strife and struggle of life
and seek out the oasis OF prayer. There,
as nowhere else. it may meet its God,
may tell Him its hopes. it's trials, its fail
ures; may unburden itself, and may OBJ
tain new inspiration and strength and
guidance for the afternoons duties
and cares and responsibilities. Daniel
with the multitude of responsibilities
of statecraft resting upon him, with the
problems of the great Babylonian king
dom demanding his attention, found
time, three titnes a day, with his win
dows open awards Jerusalem, to seek
his God in prayer. Nay, rather, It was
. privileges and necessity, this thrice
,TDfI
was to continue the wise and successful
statesman and governor that he had
proved himself under the leading and
direction and blessing of God
TT OW full the Scriptures are of pre-
! cept and example. enforcing the
importance and necessity of prayer.
How every great event and epoch re-
corded IN sacred history has come as
answer to prayer. Of the Cody line of
Seth it is testified that they began Ito
call upon the name of the Lord" And
ever since that day there have been
GOd-fearing men and women who have
known and believed God. and who have
prevailed in prayer with Him. Abra-
nam, Isaac and Jacob. having received
TIC pl OnllSS VI SOu vi d pOSl6Tlry anu
natio2, obtained that promise through
faith, and through prayer, which was
an evidence and expression of that
faith. Jacob in prayer prevails and is
called a prince of God, because He
prayed the prayer of faith and held on
to God until the prayer was answered.
Moses, again and again, offers prayer
in behalf of Israel and obtains for them
forgiveness and blessing, where the
wrathsof God was about to consume
them for their disobedience. Joshua
and the long line Of judges were men
OF prayer, and through their prayers
OF faith God was able TO send deliver
ance from enemies and to bless David,
in his prayerless moments. planned to
be temple builder of God. and the
prophet Of God, ere he had talked the
matter over with God in prayer COM
mended the king for his worthy
ambition, and assured him that he
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09

should realize his hearts desire. But
the prophet after an interview with
God must endure the humiliation of
going to the king and reversing his
judgment and commentator and tell
the king that he could not build Cod
temple And King David must go in
and sit before the Lord, and find as
he communed with Him that instead of
a temple builder he was to be Mes
siah giver.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-02-17
Sale OF Real Estate.

BY virtue OF an order aud decree of the
county court OF Rock Island county. Illinois,
made and entered by said court at the
February A. ID. 1904 term OF = lid court on the
third 4y OF February. A D.. 1901. made on
the petition of the undersigned. Clement
=. O'Neill. administrator or the estate OF
ohm onwell deceast d, for leave TO sell the
real estate OF said deceased or so mpC n
thereof as may be necessary to pay the
debts ana claims against said estate, shall
on Saturday, the ~ n day of March, A ID
afternoon OF that day. sell at public safe al
the east entrance TO the court house. in
the city of Rock Island, in safd county. the
following described real estate, to-wit:
/. The west hfteen feet 05 fl OF Lot
number six t6l. and the east sixteen feet n6
ft-) OF lot number seven ~, ali in block
to East Rock Island. in the city OF Moline
, South twentV-six and-one- nalf feet
(2oH fl OF lot mum ber one (i). in block num-
ber thirty-eiRht (Ss,, in the Chicago or lower
addition to the city OF Rock Isl5 nd.
g. Lot number three (3), in block one %
in Brooks addition to the city of Rock Is
land.
4. The east halt 90 of lot number seven
per's sec ond addition to the city OF Roc K
Island.
Lot number seven "a. in bio-k num Der
two (2) In George L. DayenpoIt's addition 10
the city OF Rock Is and.
The east half az or lot number seven
(D.in block number four (f). IN b Stickney =
with the dover and homestead interest Of
Eta Conweil. widow Of said deceased. in the
said real estate, all of above dscI ib@d real
estate being situated in the county of Roc K
Island. and state OF Illinois. upon the follow
ing terms to-wit: cash IN hand.
Dated this 5tn ddY of February. A. d. 10 T.
CLEMENT y. O'SEILL.
Administrator OF the estate OF John Con
JACKSON. HURST STAFFORD. Attor.
neys
Rock Island Argus., 1904-02-17
RPttPr Than Gold.

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic Indigestion and nervous
debility" writes +. j. Green, of Ian
caster. y. II. NO remedy helped me
until l began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicines | ever used. They have
also kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are grand tonic and invig-
orator for weak. Rundown women.
No other medicine can take its place
in our family" Try it. Only 80
cents. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-02-17
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF J. William Dresser, deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed
administrator OF the estate of J. william
dresser. late OF the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the citv of Rock Island. at the April
term on the first Monday IN April next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified ana request
ed to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment TO the
Undersigned.
CHARLES ULLEMEYER, Admi inistrator.
Ludolph & ReyL olds, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-02-17
EelIefIn One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the
microbc which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough. and at
the same time clears the phlcgm,
draws out the inflammation and heals
and SOothcS the affected parts. One
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lungs. wards off pneumonia and is a
harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases of coughs. colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to fake, harmless and good
alike for young and old. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-02-17
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate OF james Elmer DeLong, deceased.
Pubic notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Mary DeLong, administra-
IriN OF the estate of James Elmer DeLong,
deceased, has this day hled ner final re-
port and settlement as such in the county
court OF Rock Island county. and hearing
on said report has been set for February
20 1904. at nine O'Clock a. m, at which
time PERSONS Interested may appear and
make obj ctiouS thereto, aud If no oh
jections are fled, said report Will be ap-
proved at that tine, and the undersigned
viii ask for an order OF distribution and
will also ask to be discharged
Rock Island 1T. Jan IS 1904.
MARY DE LONG. AdminiStratI
JACKSON, HURST & STAFFORD,
Attorneys
Rock Island Argus., 1904-02-17
Administrators Notice.
"WItfIII tI - NDN |" -NONHNV'
, of Carl Hinric nSsn. deceased. .

Estate of Carl Hinric nssn. deceased.
The Undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of Carl Hir-
ri hSan, late of the county of Rock
Island, state OF Illinois. deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
county court room, in the city of Rock Is
land, at the March term. on the first Mon
day in March next. which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
qu sted to make immediate payment to the
under signed.
Dated this 10Th day of January, a. d. 1901.
A. g HINRICHSEE Administrator
Rock Island Argus., 1904-02-17
Masters Sale

william Nc Entry. f. D. Sweeney and Loo
ney < Kelly. Attorn eys-
state of Illinois. Jss
In the circuit court of said county IN
chancery.
tine Breec DER. Mike TaXman. w 4. Por-
ter, Lydia Wheelan. F. II Kelly. Ellen
Pearson, Nellie Eimhod- No. 5202 Fore
closure
Notice is hereby gwen that by virtue OF a
decree of said court. entered ia the above
entitled cause on the 26th cay of Decem Der.
A d. 1913 shall on Saturday, the Twentieth
daV of February. A D 1901 at the nour OF 2
O'Clock in the afternoon: at the east door OF
the court house IN the city of Rock Island,
decree. sell al public yendue, TO the highest
aud best bidder for cash in naDd- -thos certain
parcels of land situate in the county OF Rock
Island and state Of Illinois, known and de-
sCribed as follows. to-wit:
The east forty 800 feet of lot No. Eight
90 ia block No. Three 90 in Bailey & BoyIes'
addition 20 the city OF Rock Island. Also
lot No. Two (2) in block No. One ~ IN Gen
eral Rodman' addition 70 the CITY Of Rock
Island.
DATED al Moline. Illinois, this Twentieth
day VI January, A ID 1904.
W. J. ENTRIKIS,
Master in Chaucery. Rock Island county. I'll
WILLIAM MENIRY & Z. d. SWEENEY,
Complainant 5 Solicitors
LOONEY KELLE, Defendant Solicitors.