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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases of
a cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude E.
Fenner, Marion, Ind. who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Dough
Cure. She says: 1.-The coughing and
tried number of remedies to no
avail until l used One Minute cough
cure Four bottles of this wonderful
REMEDY cured me entirely of the cough,
strengthened my lungs and restored me
to my normal weight, health and
strength" Sold by Hooff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Very Low Rates.

From points 100 miles or less
from Washington. tickets will be
sold at one and one third fare for
the round trip, good going March
Bird and 18th, and returning. good
leaving Washington until March
9Th, 1905. inclusive.
From points more than 100 miles
from Washington. east of Ohio
River, tickets will be sold at one
fare, plus % cents, for the round
trip, good going March 2. 3 and 4,
and returning good leaving Wash.
iDgton until March s. 1905, inclu-
sive.
By depositing ticket with joint
agent at Washington not later than
March 9Th. and on payment of fee
of $l.00 at time of deposit, an ex
tension of final return limit will be
granted to leave Washington not
LATER than March 18th inclusive
For additional information call
ION Ticket Agents B. & OR. r.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
IA YarY Glosa GAN.

II stuck to my engine. although
every joint sched and every nerve
was racked with pain" writes q.
w. Bellamy, locomotive fireman
of Darlington, Iowa. II was weak
aud pale, without any appetite and
all run down As was about to
give up. I got a bottle of Electric
Bitters, and after taking it, felt
as we'll as l ever did in my life"
Weak, sickly, run down people al
ways gain new life, strength and
vigoT from their use. Try them
Satisfaction guaranteed by Hooff,
Price 50 cents.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
A Summer Cold

a summer cold is not only an
noying but if not relieved Pneu-
-monia will be the probable result
by Fall. One Minute Cough
Cure clears the phlegm, draws out
the Inflammation, heals. soothes
and strengthens the lungs and
bronchial tubes. One Minute
Cough Cure is an ideal remedy for
the children. 1t is pleasant to the
taste and perfectly harmless. A
certain cure for Cronp, Cough and
Cold. Sold by g. w. M. Hooff
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
A Startling rest

To save a life, DR. T. g. Merritt, of
No. Mehoopany, Pa made a starting
test resulting in a wonderful cure
He writes, "a patient was attacked
with violent hemorrhages, caused by
liberation of stomach. / had
often found Electric Bitters excellent
for acute stomach and liver troubles
SO / prescribed, them. The patient
gained from the first, and has not
had an attack In IA months.' Elec-
trio Bitters are positively guaranteed
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipa
ton and Kidney troubles. Try
them Only soc at G. w. NJ Hoof's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08

Both In Mostar. the capital OF Boss
mia. and In Sarajeyo. the capital OF
herzegovina, the attention of the trav-
eler is arrested at every turn by the
varied costumes OF the natives veiled
AEohammedan women with henna
stained nails: men in red fezzes. enor-
nous blue trousers and zouave gar.
ments; young girls in almost trans
parent white garments. beneath which
voluminous trousers droop over nat
soled. peak toed shoes or deer hide
profusely decorated with red leather.
and yet other women whose headgear
Is a cross between coal scuttle bon
net and chimney cowl, horrible to
look upon and suggestive OF sufocation
and unapproachable prudery. Though
these countries are ruled by Austria.
the people are essentially oriental.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Filth In -,hs,

Tibet is not a country where cleanli-
ness and godliness go hand in hand.
Neither the men nor the women take
any care Of their persons. They wear
their clothes very long without chang
ing, brushing or shaking them, keep
them on even at night. use them as
busters and towels and take them Off
only when they drop of of themselves
They never wash their bodies and only
In quite exceptional cases wash their
faces and hands.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Sharks Death by Drowninx.

While herring fishing in Dublin bay
on one occasion the steam trawIer Roy
alist landed In its net a shark ten feet
in length and weighing nearly half a
tom Paradoxical as it may appear. the
shark had met with his death by
drowning The ropes had caught in
his gills. so injuring them as to rem
der them useless. The shark had evil
IDENTIFY been pursuing a big shoal of
herring and had driven them into the
net and could not himself escape
London Chronicle.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
The Moon ana the weatber.

The moon is the most powerful
lgent in producing the tides on the
Aarth- 1t also produces some slight
variations in the earth's magnetism
So far as science has been able to in
vestigate there is absolutely no change
in tie weather which can be attribut-
ed to the moon, although half or more
OF mankind seem to believe that the
moon does have some control over the
weather. All such beliefs, including
the time for planting gardens and for
going fishing. are mere superstitions.
the survivals of an age of ignorance
ST Nfcholas
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
ChOIera Infantnm

This disease has lost it's terrors
since Chamberlain's Colo, Oholers
and Diarrhoea Remedy came int,
general use. The unisorm success
which attends the use of this
remedy in all cases of bowel com
plants in children has made it q
favorite wherever ITS value has be
come known. For sale by G
w M. Hooff
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Short Meter PhilosophY.

0AO1S ActcI Gu44oSop4y.
To be prudent is not necessarily
to be q prude.
It's q mans shortcomings that
keep him short.
Notoriety is longer word than
note but it doesn lqst as long.
A man is never too old to learn.
but he may be too young to think
so.
A bad habit resembles a porous
plaster on a mans inner conscious
ness.
Some men trust to luck because
that's the only kind of trust they
can get.
Political economy may be all
right but liberality counts for
more in politics
Ifguod intentions were all real
lied the devil would have to shut
mp shop
Time never hangs- heavily on
the hands of woman who marTies
q man to reform him
The Confirmed Cynic rises to
remark that virtue is the best poll
oy because honesty is its own re-
ward.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
New Crop of oldest Inhabitants.

3 No doubt the present winter
will produce large crop of "old
est inhabitants" who will expati-
ate for the benefit of the genera
tions to come on the severity of
the cold, the heavy SHOWS and K
roasts which used to take place on
the ice of the frozen rivers in the
times when they were boys. Ma
ture has taken care that the talk
ing about the old-fashioned win
tiers shall not go out of fashion,
Philadelphia Record.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
al Pertec1 Painless

is the one that will cleanse the sys.
tenn, set the liver to action. remove
the bile. clear the complexion, cure
headache and leave good taste 10
the mouth. Tue fsmous little
pills for doing snch work pleas
antly and effectuaily are D4Witt's
Little Early Risers Bob Moore,
of Lafayette Ind. says: "AIl
other pills l have used grippe and
sicken. while DeWitts Little
Early Risers are simply perfect"
Sold by g. w NJ Hooff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08

G. aney, OF Geneva, o., had the
plies for 20 years. Doctors and doiisrs
could do him no lasting good. DEWITT
Witch Hazel Salve cured him perma-.
nently. Invaluable for cuts. burns.
h,.nises, sprains. decorations, eczema.
letter, salt rheum. and all other skin
diseases, Look for the name Dewitt On
the package all othera are chesp.
worthless counterfeits. Sold by Hooff.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
FiduoiarvNotiea.

The following list of fiduciary ac-
counts are now before me for settle
ment:
Geo. NJ. Parsons, Administrators of
Alberta NJ Parsons, deceased; final
settlement. Given under my hand
this 22nd day of December, 1904
ii. r. HOWARD,
Commissioner of Accounts
for Mason County, w. Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
NOTICE.

The undersigned Commissioner of Ac-
counts for Mason county. West Virginia,
has before him for settlement the accounts
of L. C. Someryille, Trustee under deed of
trust executed by F. E. Hern and RObt.
Neale partners doing business as Hern &
Neale- And the said trustee aforesaid re-
questing that the notice for proof of debts
against said Hern & NeaIe be published for
the time and in the manner required by sec
ton ID, chapter 81, of the code of West Vir-
Commissioner of Accounts has fixed upon
the llth day of March, 1905, commencing at
O'Clock a m at the law office of II. r. How
ard tnithe town of Point Pleasant, WestVR.,
for receiving proofs of debts or demands
against the said Hern Neale. All persons
having debts or demands against the said
Hern q Neale will at said time and place APP
pear De ore me and prove the said debts and
demands. +,
Given under my hand this the SOth day of
January, 1905. H.R HOWARD
Commissioner OF Accounts for Mason
comfy west virginia feb I-6wks.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Outck ARREST

j. a. Gulledge of Nerbena, Ala,
was twice in the hospital from
severe case of piles causing "a
tumors. After doctors and all rene
dies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
quickly arrested further inflammas
ton and cured him. 1t conquer.
aches and kills pain. 25c. at &. w
NJ. Hooff Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
saved Prom Terrible Deatil.

=
Saved From Terrible Death.
The family of Mrs NJ L. Bob6It,
If BArgerton, Tenn saw her dying
md were powerless to save her.
The most skilfull ply icians and
every remedy used, failed. while
consumption was slowly but surely
taking her life In this terrible
hour DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption turned despair
into joy. The first bottle brought
immediate relief and it's continued
use completely cured her. It's the
most certain cure in the world for
slI throat and lung troubles. Guar
anteed bottle free at Hooff's drug
store,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
snffsrsd Tor months from sore.
throat Eclectrice Oil onFed me
IN twenty four hours NJ s..
Gist. HewesviIle, Ky.

No matter how long yon have
bad the cough; if it hasn't alresdy
developed into consumption DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup win
cureit.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Her Playing.

-Well. wellY exclaimed the old man.
Iandy's learnin' to play real good.
Now. there's some sense in that there
piece she's playin'.'.
'.rhs; amt Mandy replied his wife.
ITS tie man tuning the piano."-PhiL
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08


When an animal is killed on the
railway. it is the duty of the nesr
est station-master to immediately
make a report of the accident t,
headquarters, SO that the company
may be prepared with a statemen,
of the facts, in case of action
This report is made on specially
prepared forms, furnished by the
company. On one occasion, a
newly installed station-master
found himself confronted with the
necessity of making out his first
report. Although it was a new ex
perienoe. he described the COW and
the circumstances accurately, and
all went we'll down to the last line.
when he discovered that he had
neglected to question the owner of
the deceased COW concerning one
important point. 1t seemed safe,
however, for him to rely upon his
own judgment, and he did it. The
line was headed: Disposition of
CARCASS Underneath he wrote,
with all earnestness: Kind, and
gentle
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08

ives are a terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure
At any drug store. 80 cts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Violent Attack of Diarrhoea
Cured by Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrh
Oea Remedy and Per.
laDS a Life Saved

"a short time ago 1 was takel
with a violent attack of diarrhoet
and'I would have died if l had no,
gotten relief" says John j. Patton
a leading citizen of Patton. Ala
"a frie nd recommended Chamber
lain's Colo. Cholera and Diarrhoee
Remedy. l bought a twenty. five
sent bottle and after taking three
doses of it was entirely cured. i
consider it the best remedy in the
world for bowel complaints Fo,
sale by g w NJ Hooff
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08

DR. c j Bishop of Agnew Mich.
says, ST have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia with good results in every
case" Refuse substitutes. At Van
Gilder,s
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
Pointed Paragraphs

Gossip is the nltther-in-Iaw of
SANDER.
1t takes the starch trust to get
there with stiff prices.
Lots wife was the salt of the
eerth-and still she wasn't salts.
fed.
Some married men never get 8
chance to breathe the air of free
dom
The theatrical manager can
thank his stars if he has suor ess-
full season
Drunksrds are due to the facl
that men often drink when they
are not thirsty
Many a woman who is unable to
drive horse can lead her husband
around by the nose,
Some women think a marriage
certificate is a license which gives
her a right to rule the roost
There would probably be fewer
bachelors if they were not permit
ed to associate with married men.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-03-08
House.
THE SPENCER.
Just ask any OF the bo, S a q
they viii tell you that tee
place 20 get the Best WINS
kieS is az Homer Smiths

Drop III when IN town and look over
our stock end sample our goods. Be
low we q1ote You prices in some of
our many brands.
One OF our specialties Royal Rye
one case OF four quarts, p ice $500.
Other bra pds. prices as follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
Snith-Fair.

AT the home of the brides sister
Mrs. George Barker, SIS Eleventh
street, last evening took place the mar
riage of Miss Nettie Smith to
Harry G. Fair of Bartletsville, |. r. The
ceremony was performed at o'clock
by Rev. o. w. Lawrence of the Memo
rial Christian church.
The bride was attired in white and
carried brides roses. and the wedding
march was played by Mrs. George
Limberg of Moline Following the GER
emOny 4 wedding repast was served to
those who had been invited 10 wit
ness it.
The bride has been a resident of
Rock Island all of her life and during
the last ten years has been employed
as a stenographer in the offices of
Barnard x Leas. Moline. The groom
is an oil contractor. The departed last
night for PittSburg. and after a visit
there they go to Virginia. After they
return from their wedding trip they
will be at home in Bartletsville. |. T..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
ANNUAL MEETING
Rebekahs of Tenth Illinois Dis.
trict Rock Island, Mercer
and Henderson.
SEVENTH YEARLY ASSEMBLY
School OF instruction Conducted by
Past President-Officers for
Year Elected.

The seventh annual assembly of Re
bekahs of the Tenth Illinois district
including the Odd Fellows auxiliaries
OF Rock Island. Mercer and Hender
son counties, met yesterday in Moline
During the afternoon a school of in
struction was conducted by Mrs. Effie
Glazer, Of Chicago. past president OF
the state, with Mrs Kittie Thomas, oil
Quincy, also past president. assisting
There were 200 in attendance. The fol
lowing officers were chosen at the ev
ening session of the assembly:
Officers Elected.
President-Mrs. Carnes. Of Aledo
Vice President-Mrs Hedburg, Rock
Island.
Secretary-Sister Mrs. Hisenberger
Rock Island
Treasurer-Mrs. Oberg, Rock Island
1t Is understood that the next as
sembly will be held in Rock Island
Following the business session a social
hour was INDUCED in, with dancing and
light refreshments. During the even
ing Mrs. Glazer was presented with a
beautiful souvenir spoon, and Mrs.
Thomas with a large bouquet Of carna-
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
ond avenue and Eighteenth street, @
call up old phone 553 L.

ond avenue and Eighteenth street, OF
call up old phone 553 L.
Young & McCombs have another i'm
provement TO their store ia the shape
of a handsome wall case which was
placed in the silk suit department on
the second floor today.
The Express drivers strike delayed
corsets. which McCabe's are selling
for 81 cents each this week. They are
now here-can for 752.
See the free bottle offer Mulrs Grape
Tonic, the constipation cure, or send
this notice to MulPs Grape Tonic com
pany. "A" Rock Island, H., and receive
large bottle absolutely free
Important news on hard coal Prices
are lower in May than in June. Users
will save money by engaging their
winter supply now and buying it of E.
B. McKown. who handles the best
grade obtainable as well as the gen
uine and original Pocahontas coal for
furnaces.
Owing to the Chicago express driv-
ers' strike some OF those celebrated
81 90 2. y. corsets which McCabe's ad-
vertised for 81 ceus for this weeks
special selling got tied up in Chicago
and were delayed until this morning
They are now here. CAN for No. 1852
that splendid $l.O0 P y. corset, one
to d customer for CT cents.
II having come TO the attention OF
Captain John Donaldson, of the local
corps of the Salvation Army that a
number have been subscribing funds
for some organization under the i'm
preston that it was for the army, he
desires the statement made that no
one is authorized to solicit or collect
for his organization unless properly
provided by him with credentials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
NOTES OF THE RIVER.

The rise of the Mississippi, while
steady. is slow and from present pros
poets will not reach the danger line
here Continued rains in the north
however. may alter the situation.
The steamer Dubuque. of the Dia
mond 10 line. was up today from St
Louis on the second trip in the short
line trade from St. Louis to Rock Isl
and There was a big cargo on this
trip, and a number of passengers from
the smaller cities between here and St.
Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
Ell. BUCKHONORED
Rock Islander Elected Senior
Vice Commander Of
State G. A. r.
NEW OFFICERS AT ROCKFORD
Resolution Adopted FaVorino Return
Of Battle Flags to the Con-
federates.

Rockford, Ill. May (Special)-
Gen John c. Smith, of Chicago, was
elected department commander of the
Stewart. of Chicago. by a large vote.
Other officers elected were:
Senior Vice Commander-E. H. Buck
Rock Island.
Junior Vice Commander - z. P.
Hotchkiss, Oak Park.
Medical Director-Dr e p. Muir
dock, Chicago
Chaplain-James H Moore. Polo.
Representatives TO the National En-
campment-GeOrge r. Lyon. Wauke-
gan, and J. G. Everest. Chicago.
Council of Administration - c. E.
Vaughn. Chicago; James O'DOnnell
Chicago; W. s. Wright. Woodstock; r.
NJ. Campbell, Peoria; B. A. Lee. Rock
ford.
A resolution was passed favOring the
return of the southern battle flags up
on request of the proper authorities.
The Woman's Relief corps has elect
ed Mrs. Amanda Brown, of Havana, as
president. and will complete its list OF
officers before adjournment this after
noon.
Bertha Howell. of Austin. was elect
ed president of the Ladies of the G.
A r
Sons of Veterans Officers.
The Sons of Veterans elected:
Division Commander-Bruce II Gar
rett, Rockford.
Senior Vice Commander-Harry G..
Watson. Peoria.
Junior Vice COmmander-B Nj. Viii
son. Jr.. Lincoln.
Division Council - J. Longnecker,
Chicago; William c. Creighton. Cham
paign; H. B. Casserby. Springfield
Galesburg will be the next meeting
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25

where a short visit was paid TO the
workshops. The train was then taken
to Davenport. where the company was
entertained at the Davenport Elks' club
rooms. where ice cream and cake were
served The refreshments were in
shapes and colors appropriate to the
occasion, the Elks' insignia appearing
wherever possible.
This evening the regular meeting of
the Moline lodge of Elks is To be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25

big ball last evening at the House in
the Woods at Campbell's island. There
were about 800 in attendance at the
party and everyone thoroughly enjoy
ed the event Ogden's orchestra fur
nished the music.
Yesterday afternoon the delegates to
the convention were entertained with
a trolley ride about the three cities,
first visiting Rock Island, and passing
through the Rock Island arsenal,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
CITY CHAT.

Insure with Mckee.
-llghted-delighted.
Zazaro is there, call for it.
Fresh fish at Schroeder's
Buy home OF Reldy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
The Hub for nobby new neckwear.
For bus, baggage, express, call Robb's.
For bus or express. Spencer & Trefz.
Ice cream and ice cream soda at
Peterson's, 1914 Third avenue.
Easy payment on ranges at ]. ].
Burgess q Co. Twentieth street.
Trinity choir concert. Harper house
parlors. Monday evening, May 20.
w. II. Siemon will do your tin work:
1927 Sixth avenue. New phone 5746
Lawn mowers and ice cream freez-
ers at cost at J. J. Burgess & Co.'S.
Twentieth street.
Dancing lessons in class or private.
day or evening. Phone North 81 j. J.
Graham. Davenport.
Mrs Marie Walters and Robert Con
nelly were united in marriage yester-
day by Rev Il. ID. Mennicke.
We make speciality OF cleaning and
dyeing ladies' garments. Montgomery
Il Campbell, 1911 Second avenue.
w. c. Maucker has some snaps In
real estate which will pay you for read
ing the list enumerated In the want
columns.
Report your changes to Stones city
directory. Office northeast corner Sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25

It's folly to suffer from that horrible
plague of the night. itching piles.
Doan's Ointment cures quickly and
permanently. At any drug store, 80
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25

and the charter list of the proposed
Hew lodge in Rock Island will bee voted
ON. There is no known opposition tn
the new lodge and the list is expected
to be adopted without exception.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
RIVER FORECAST.

Slowly rising stages in the Missis
sippi will continue from below Du
buque to Muscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
RIVER BULLETIN.

Sick headache results from a disor-
dered stomach and is quickly cured by
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. For sale by all leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-05-25
CONVENTION ENDS
WITH GRAND BALL
Campbeirs Island Scene of Closing
Event of Moline's Great
Gathering.

The Elks' annual state convention
closed in Moline yesterday with the