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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Big Stcrehouse Sold The large
storehouse recently built by the
Schicks Express, Transfer and Stor-
Main and Brady streets has been sold.
The express company disposed of it
COR a consideration of $4,000. The
purchaser of the property is the Iowa
State Building company, a firm recent
ly incorporated. The officers of the
purchasing company announce that the
building will continue to be used as a
warehouse and will be leased by the
Schick's Express and Transfer COM
pany, successor to the Schick's Elk
press, Transfer and Storage company.
Three Tailor Shops Sign.- Three
tailoring firms of the city have signed
the new wage scale, and their men,
who were out on a strike, have re-
turned to work. These three firms are
C. l.. LindhoIm & Son, D. Heeschen
and Claus Stolley.
Low Rates for EIks.-City Passenger
Agent A. II. Lovett of the Rock Island
road has received notification that the
Elks' excursion rate to Denver next
July will be S22.4O for the round trip
from Davenport. This is 81 less than
the one-way rate and will be the occa-
sion for taking hundreds of Daven-
porterS to the west.
Obituary Record The death of
Thomas Brockett Saturday evening re.
moved one of Davenport's most re-
spected residents, at the age of 81
years. Mr.. Brockett had rounded out
a half century of residence in Daven-
port. He was born in New Haven.
Conn, in 1924, a descendant of the
Brocketts who laid out that town. he
came to Davenport in 1856, and had
lived here ever since. In the earlier
days he was connected with Haight,
Sears Co.. but for a long time he
had been retired. The surviving chill
dren are Ed Brockett of San Fran
cisco. Mrs. J. d. Mcconnell and c. u.
Brockett of Davenport
John Walton passed away Saturday
at his home, 1888 LeClaire street. after
a lingering illness. He was one If
Scott county's old residents. coming
here from Canada in 1862 and settling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
MAKE AN OUTLINE.
Leading Provisions OF Another
Primary Law Are Ready
at Springfield.
STEAD WORKING ON DETAILS
Goes Further Than Old One-No Or
position to the Governors Pro-
gram Appears.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 9.-With the
way cleared for the enactment of a new
primary law, the state and federal
leaders have agreed on the essentials
of the proposed measure. There l.
every indication of quick work and the
speedy passage of remedial legislation
which will throw the primaries wide
open to every political party and ev.
cry candidate.
AS a result of conference Saturday
night in the governors Office an agre ,.
ment has been reached upon the prin
cipal features of the new act, and At
torney general Stead now is working
out the legal questions involved. His
office is to pass on all provisions OF
the bill, and it is expected that the
first draft of the measure will be ready
by the opening session of the legisla.
ture tomorrow.
Outline of New Provisions.
The provisions thus far agreed on
are as follows:
THAT the law shall be uniform
throughout the state, the same pro-
visions applying to Cook county as 10
the rest OF the counties.
THAT all political parties-prohibi-
ionists, socialists, democrats and "e-
oublicans-shall hold their primaries
IN the same day and at the same poll
ng places, using different colored bal
.ots. Thus the primaries are thrown
vide open to all political organizations
without regard to the percentage of the
vote cast.
THAT candidates shall have their
names placed on the ballot by filing
proper petitions. no fees to be de-
manded.
THAT election precinct polling places
shall be used for primary polling
places. with the same judges and
clerks who serve for elections.
THE vote to be canvassed by pri.
mary districts, which may be made un
If not less than two or more than sew
en- precincts, at the discretion of the
managing committee. Voting, how
ever, must be by precincts, as in reg
ular election.
MnjOrities Rule.
That nominations shall be made by
majorities, the defective law having
left it to the discretion of committe es
outside Cook county to determine
whether a majority or plurality should
nominate in the direct primary vote.
THAT the name of every candidate
for office-state, county, city, congress
onal, senatorial and judicial-shall De
placed on the primary ballot.
THAT no geographical limitations
shall be placed on legislative nomina-
tons.
Goes Beyond Court Decision.
Most of these changes have been in
Heated as necessary by the decision
Of the supreme court, but some go be.
yond what was pointed out as impera-
tive in that opinion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Real Estate Transfers.

Guyer, White & Pope to Mile Stew
ems, lot s, block 121, New Shops add,
East Moline, 1925.
William e. Barley to Nellie F. Kel
lerstrass, part s1s NV Sec 1, II, Wv,
$3.50.
James D. Tyner to Edward Coryn, e
% fit, lot 4, block 2, Daebelliehn's add,
Moline, $3.50.
l.. E. Telleen to ]. B. Oakleaf, sh
lot 10, Assessors plat, 1861, SIS, IS,
1w, 81.
C. H. Pope to F. w. Rinck, lot 10,
block 10, East Moline, $500
Sarah e. Barnhart to c. w. Mewes,
WIZ. neH and nwH, seq, Is, 16, 5w.
$4,000.
Hiram Rubey to Kate NJ. Quick, lot
1, Hiram Rubey's sub-div., 35, IS,
1w, 81.
Hiram Rubey to Lizzie Rubey, lot
5, Hiram Rubey's sub-div.. So, IS, W ST.
Hiram Rubey to Minnie Rubey, lot
4, Hiram Rubey's sub-div., So, IS,
1w. 81.
Hiram Rubey to Mary Rubey, lot 3,
Hiram Rubey's sub-div., So, IS, Nv, 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.
COUNTY COURT,
COUNTY COURT.
Rock Island county court, Judge E.
e. Parmenter presiding.
Probate.

Probate.
Estate of Lucy r. Curtis. Final re.
port of administrator filed and approx
ca. Waiver of notice by heirs and dis
tribution filed. Proof of heirship made
and order of distribution made and
filed according to proof.
Estate of Peter Etzel. Proof of death
filed. VIII dated Feb. 10, 1902, present
ed for probate. Petition for probate
of will filed Hearing on petition for
probate of will set for May 1, 1906 at
8 O'Clock, a. m.
Estate of Thomas Mackin. That
portion of the order entered herein on
March q, 1906 requiring the executors
to give security on their executors
bond is hereby revoked. Oath as exc
cutors taken and filed. Bond in the
sum of $4,000 of said Charles A. Pla
mondon, Sarah Dolly, and Grace Mack
in, as executors filed and approved, Sc
curity thereon being waived in and by
said will. and letters testamentary is
sued to them.
In re guardianship of minors heirs of
Mary Leaf. Petition by John G. Leaf,
father, for letters of guardianship filed.
Petition granted. Oath taken and
filed. Bond of said John G. Leaf filed
and approved and letters of guardian
ship issued to him. Inventory filed
and approved. Petition for leave to
mortgage real estate of ward filed
Hearing thereon and same granted.
Estate of John A. Kok. Petition by
administrator to close estate fled
Hearing thereon set for Monday, April
8, 1906 at 9 o'clock a. m.
Estate of Thomas Wherry. Report
of sale of real estate to pay debts filed
and approved and order for deed
Claim of James Drury for $51.00 set for
trial May 3, 1906 at 2 o'clock p. m.
Claim of Carrie Spitznagle for 500 set
for trial May 5. 1906 at 2:15 p. m. Or
dered that clerk of this court notify
claimants by registered mail. address
ing notice to said Drury at New Bos
ton, ILL.,, and said Spitznagle at Musca-
tire Iowa. Said notices to be sent be-
fore April 10, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

Its equal as a curative agent does
not exist. So perfect is the medicinal
action as to challenge the admiration
of the medical profession. Such is
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. 50
cents, tea or tablets. T. II. Thomas
pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Human Blood Marks.

a tale of horror was told by marks
of human blood in the home of ]. w.
Williams, a well known merchant of
Bac, KY. He writes: Twenty years
ago l had severe hemorrhages of the
lungs. and was near death when l be-
gan taking Dr. Kings New Discovery.
1t completely cured me and | have re-
manned well ever since" 1t cures
hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled
colds and bronchitis, and is the only
known cure for weak lungs. Every
bottle guaranteed by Hartz e Tile
meyer, druggists. 80 cents and 81.
Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
Advertised List No. is.

The following is list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Rock Island
postoffice for the week ending April Z,
1906: E. J. Blumenau, Mrs. T.
Connars, Miss Bessie Comming, Harry
Foote, Robert Greene, Walter Golf, A.
T. Goely, Mrs. NJ. e. Lopez. Miss Lulu
Lego, Charley Meyer, Capt. Alexander
j Marnat, Jr., Mrs. Sara B. Miller,
Hugh Mclaughlin, Lewis McWilliams,
William OHara, Arthur E. Osborn,
Mrs. Georgia Shomley, Mrs. Emma
Wai'amjre, w. H. Wilson, H. F. Wood,
T. Weber. Third class photo, Mrs T.
Lawer Foreign, Fritz Flack
H. A. J. MCDONALD, p. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
COUNTY TEACHERS MEET
Interesting Program for Third Division
at RidgeView School Saturday.

The third division of the Teachers
Institute association will bold a meet
ing at Ridgeview next Saturday. The
following program has been arranged:
Relation of the Church to the School
Rev. w. r. Harris.
The sympathetic VS.. the Self-Cen-
tered Teacher-C. NJ. Granjean.
Child Study-S. J. Ferguson.
Bad Training-Miss Ethel E. Adams.
Good Training-Justin Washburn.
Question box-General discussion.
Social Education-Miss Esther Mel
son.
Nutrition as a Factor in Education
james NJ Tewinkle.
The Training of Neglected Children
Louisa Newton.
How Can a Teacher Work up a
School Sentiment in His Community
ID. B. Hoffman.
Debate-Resolved, That the dull
child should receive more attention
than the other children-Affirmativ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

also eliminate the danger which the
passengers of the interurban undergo
when crossing the tracks at this point.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
THE WRONG DIAGNOSIS.
Prompt the Use of Worthless REM
edieS

Even an experienced physician will
sometimes make mistake I'm diagno-
sis, in which event his entire treat
ment is wasted and may even DC inju-
riOus to the patient.
The advocates Of all other hair re-
stcratives save Hcrpicide have wrong
ly diagnosed the cause of dandrun and
falling hair
They figure on functional disease
whereas il is now known and gen
orally accepted that hair loss is due TO
a parasitic germ which Newbro's Her
picide destroys.
There is no substitute for Herpicide,
accept none.
Sold by leading druggists. Send l0c
in stamps for sample to The Herpicide
Co. Detroit, Mich. T. II. Thomas. spe-
cial agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
DEVILS Island Torture

Is no worse than the terrible case of
piles that afflicted me 10 years. Then
was advised to apply Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. and less than a box perma-
nently cured me, writes l.. s. Napier
of Rugles, KY. Heals all wounds,
burns and sores like magic 25 cents,
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

H. c. tombstone; negative, Charles
Saltus.
Music will be furnished by the
Ridgeview school,
All interested in education are invit-
ed TO attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is a
wonderful spring tonic. 1t drives out
all impurities. A good thing for the
whole family Keeps you well all sum.
mer. 35 cents, tea or tablets. T. II
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09
MOLINE MENTION.

Get Uniforms for Old Band Mem
bers of the well known martial band
of the G.. A. r. are planning an enter
tainment for Friday, April 20, at the
Kerns hall. This will be devoted TO
marital music and the drum corps will
be assisted by Major NJ. l.. PembletOn
of York, Neb., one of the famous drum
mers of the war He is a wonderful
performer on the snare drum and in
some of his numbers he uses the old
drum he carried in the war. The OBJ
ject of the entertainment is to raise
money for uniforms for the band, as it
is winning a reputation, and arrange
ments are to be made for playing al
encampments and other gatherings Of
old soldiers throughout the country.
At the Denver gathering this corps
won great applause.
Plans for Campbel!'s Island With
the advent of fine spring weather, cI;-
liens are beginning to wonder where
they will ST md their idle moments Cl
warm and uncomfortable days. Camp
bells island will be popular this sum-
mer as last, and will probably be more
So Manager Redmond has not decided
definitely what will be the program III
the line of attractions. 1t is under
stood that cars will be operated to the
island by the latter part of May. The
island will again be the. haven fOr
campers and many are already getting
things in readiness so that an early
start can be made. The campers will
be given the same conditions as last
year in regard to the renting of
ground.
lnstals Automatic Gates.-A much
needed improvement will soon be in
stalled at Warmers Crossing by the
Rock Island, for the protection of those
crossing the railroad tracks. The i'm
provement consists of automatic cross
ing gates which have arrived and will
be erected at once. The gates will he
greatly appreciated by those who pass
this crossing great deal, as it is
sometimes almost impossible to see an
approaching train on account of tie
large number of box cars which are
usually in the yard. The gates will
work automatically so that when a
train approaches from either direction
the gates will be lowered. This will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09


Found Hand in ubbish.-Quite Il
sensation was created on the bluff Sat
urday evening by the report that 4
mans hand and arm had been found
on the city dump at Seventeenth street
and Thirteenth avenue The police de-
partment was notified. and Officer Grell
went to the dump and found the hand
which had been amputated about an
inch above the wrist. The hand was
taken to the police station and on OK
animation it was found that the hand
had been badly injured and evidently
amputated by a physician. Where the
hand came from is not known. 1t As
understood that it was in a wagon load
of rubbish hauled by George Thomp
son from the down town district. IL
was wrapped in a piece of paper and
some boys playing around the dump
brought it to light by stepping on it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

Half the ills that man is heir to come
from Indigestion. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers strengthens and tones the stom-
ach; makes indigestion impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-04-09

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings, sprains. Or. Thomas Eclcctric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER G. 19o6
REFORMED SPELLING

Carnegie Method to be Followed in Messages and Correspondence From the White House.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06

every room. It is MT. Canfield's inten- .tion to banish carpets from the house.
 THIRD FLOOR.
 This floor will be devoted entirely to sleeping rooms. All old furniture here and, in fact, in all parts of the house goes out and new and modern furniture takes its place.
 FOURTH FLOOR.
 The yeranda roof will be lowered to permit the installation of full-length windows on this floor; the ceilings will be raised and ten pleasant rooms, prob ably tho most desirable in the b1ilding, will be at public disposal.
 As will be seen by the illustration, large plate glass windows. will be placed along the front and side os the first story. The building will be heated by steam, the system to be installed by J. H. Alvord of Winsted. It will ba lighted
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06

operate them, after which Mir. Garfield constructed the kilns which he operates ill that village at the present time and of which he is the sole owner.
 A few years ago he purchased the "Old Warner House" at Canaan, demolished it and in 1903 erected the Garfield build. ing which contains stores, offices and living apartments. During the present year he erected on the same premises a commodious brick building which is used as an automobile garage and re- pair shop.
 His activities have been, and are, of nuch benefit to the town and village, and his latest enterprise, the remodeling of the present Warmer House, is one that will be greatly appreciated, not only by local people but by the general travelling public.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06

By whom it will be conducted when completed is not now known although MT. Garfield contemplates assuming the proprietorship himself and employing a hotel man as manager. The rates will probably be s2.O0 to $500 per day accord. ing to the service desired.
 The hostelry will hereafter be known as "The Caafield Inn"
 William Canfeld was born in the house he now occupies at Canaan Valley in tho town of New Marlboro, Mass. He first engaged in, farming and the lumber business with his father who was a millwrig'lt, carpenter and con- tractor. After his fathers death, Mir. Garfield, in parternership with his brother Wall lcs, comm snced the manu facture of lime, building kilns at East Canaan These kilns were sold to the New England Lime Company, who now
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06
Brief History of the Warner House.

It was built about 1840 by William Adam and opened for businesss just be. fore the first train ran into Canaan. The first landlord, Colonel Barstow, chris. tened it "Our House." The east parlor was used as the waiting room and ticket office of the road until a station was built in 1872. In June of l845, it was purchased by Alfred Bishop. A month later he sold it to John A. Ensign, who, in 1S4S, sold it to Major O. Peck, who changed the name to "Peck's Hotel, " and made it popular hostelry. In 1855 it was purchased by William Huggins, who sold it in 1881, to I. P. Stevens; he renamed it the Stevens House." In 1865, it was sold to Nicholas Van Deusen, In 1866 to Payne & Dayton, ill 1867 to Mrs. D. A. Riker. in 1883, to k. w. Warner, and on August IS, 1906, to William Garfield.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06

now a basement will be filled in to a depth of three feet before the construc- ton of the first story is commenced in order to avoid the dampness which was formerly apparent there. The ceiling height on the first floor will be nine feet.
 The present foundation walls will be torn down and replaced by walls of brick which on the front and west sides of the building will be faced with stone or rubble work and rubble work pillars at intervals along the front and side will su oport the piazzas. On level with the marble floor cement sidewalk will bo laid in front of the building as we'll as along the west side.
 SECOND STORY.
 The second story (now the first) will contain the public dining room in the sama position it now occupies, with
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06

by electricity which will be supplied either by the Berkshire Power Company or by private plant. In the latter event the plant would also light MT. Canaeld' s other buildings here.
 The plumbing system will be com plete and strictly sanitary. Baths will be placed at convenient points through out the building.
 The plans were prepared by E. R. Lorraine of Canaan in accordance with MT. Canfield's suggestions. The repairs and alterations will be done by day work rather than by contract. It is thought the work can be completed in three months if there are no delays in the arrival of materials. An effort will be made to keep the hotel open for the accommodation of the public while re- pairs are in progress.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06

We devote considerable space to-day to illustrations of Canaan's only hotel, the Warner House, as it was. as 1t Is and as it will be. We also present a picture of William Garfield, the present owner, whose enterprise will make it possible for Canaan to boast of a hotel that will be credit to the village, a building that will compare well from an architectural point of view with the best of the modern buildings which have been erected in Canaan during recent years.
 The transfer of the property from E. W. Warner to MT. Canfiel1 took place August 13 and on August 15 men were at work, preparing to raise the building from the foundation. It will be eleya ed several feet and an entirely new first story built under it.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06
FIRE DISTRICT MEETING

"H pc flcio Sa'uFudf NllefHoon TIT
 Canaan Town Hall-vote Will Be
 Taken on Sewerage Proposition.
 The adjourned fire district meeting will be held at town hall this week Saturday at p. m., for the purpose of giving the sewerage system proposition further consideration. The committee and engineer Burghardt expect to have their reports ready to submit and it will be decided by vote, whether the partial sewerage system which the Board of Trade advocates and which the majority of Canaanites, who have thus far OK. pressed an opinion, heartily endorse, shall be installed. Every qualified voter should attend this meeting There is every reason to believe that when the votes are couLted it will be found that there is substantial majority in favor of the proposition.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06
1.-THE CANFIELD INN"
CANAAN'S REMODELED HOTEL

The Warner House Assuming New Proportions and will Soon Assume New Name-lllusrations ot the Building as Was, as Is, and as It Will Be-Wiiam Canted, the Purchaser, will Probably Assume the Propreorshp- will be Model Country Hosery.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06
A Winsted Trotter

Roscoe Benjamin's horse "Gyp Wal. nut" 2.0Sl4, won the free for all race at Torrington, Labor Day. Purse $500.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06

metal ceilings and stucco work sidewalks. The finish here has not been decided upon. The ladies' parlor will occupy its present position. while the present office will be transformed into two private dining rooms for automobile parties or others who desire seclusion or exclusive ness not afforded by the public dining room. Metal ceilings will be placed on nearly all the rooms on this floor. The kitchen will be located as at present and will be provided with every convenience. Opening from it will be the cooler, pantry, cupboards, etc. This floor will also contain two or three sleeping rooms. The old hall and stairway will be re- moved. Hardwood floors will be laid in
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-06
FIRST STORY

FIRST STORY.
 In the west corner will be the office and in the east corner will be modernly equipped barber shop. Back of the office will be the reading room and back of the barber shop the wash and toilet rooms, also the furnace and coal storage rooms. Opening from the reading room will be restaurant. Under the ell on the north side will be arranged a sample room where commercial travellers may display their lines to business men as is done in many larger places. The balance of the space under the ell will be utilized as cellar and store room.
 The floors will be composed of Ashley Falls marble, varying in size from six to 12-inch squares. The baseboards will be of marble as will the stairway leading to the second story. Metal ceiling in fancy and attractive designs will be used throughout the first story and the wood work will be of chestnut, stained an attractive green.
 The portion of the building which is