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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20
9orrespon4ence.
Co1lyer.


Looks like snow.
Mrs. c. Austin is quite ill.
Wheat looks fine since the rain.
Wasn't the rain fine, even if we did
get soaked?
Mrs. Elmer Tilton is entertaining
her parents.
Mrs. VIM. Lorimer was quite ill
last Wednesday.
Mr.. Preston is snjoving a VISIT from
his brother Amos.
Curt Redmond has started on his
campaigning tour.
Miss Frances Glenn is very I'll at
the Commercial hotel.
Mrs. Millie Walsh has returned
from her Colorado trip.
f. J. Spena's smiling face was seen
on our streets, Saturday.
Miss Belle Glenn was the guest of
the Misses Lacerte over Sunday.
Miss Rose Biehler spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home in Bosnia.
VIM. Lorimer and brother John
spent Thursday at the county seat.
DR.. Lacerte was called to Jake
Deltrich's Sunday, his little girl being
ill.
The rain held many from the rural
iSt if.fS in irl, C.ttr
day.
Frank Palkovsky hauled load of
corn to Merchant Bachura last Satur-
day.
Mrs Lovine and Robbie were among
the south side folks in town, Satur-
day.
Dukes took quite mixture of land
buyers out Monday for land inspec-
tion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Brown drove in
town in the rain Saturday to do their
trading.
The girls miss one face from the
happy circle in town and it's "Happy
Hooligan's."
Chas. King and wife are cozily set
tied on the Bower ranch in the out
skirts of town.
The Collyerites who attended the
dance at the Big creek hall last Fri
day evening report fine time.
j. DIETRICH is remodeling his resi-
in q Of RI
it adds much to its appearance
John Lorimer and wife returned to
their home in Kansas City after a
three weeks visit with home folks.
Our city milkmen braved the bad
weather of Saturday and Sunday and
delivered the usual supply to their
patrons.
Some people in Collyer have yet to
learn the difference between a com
pliment and a slur Our object is to
slur no one.
The base ball season is over and
many are thankful as the 'sKid Nine"
will take vacation, we hope, on
their swearing.
There will be fine library ia town
inside of two weeks, and it should re-
ceive the patronage of all. Full de-
tails next week.
The property in Collyer which eaus-
ed some to lose so much sleep, had
it's item in the land transfer column
last week and we hope the curious
and disappointed will sleep better
from now on.
Monday, James Powers and good
wife celebrated their golden Wedding,
and some of their children whom
they had not seen for years came to
gladden. the day. May they live to
celebrate many more such annfver-
'aries is the wish of their many
friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Mr. and Mrs Albert Sellers spent
the first of the week in Collyer town
ship visiting relatives and friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Last Saturday the Trsgo County
High School boys crossed bats with
the Ellis High School on the Wa-Kee-
ney diamond, and gave the few spec
tators fair sample of base ball. The
boys played in mist but it did not
seem to handicap them as they played
shut out game after the first inning,
the score standing 4 to in Trego's
favor at the close.
Trego- ----.0 0 0 O 3 i o.
Ellis -..1 o O o o o o O--I
Ellis, Ramsey and Shields. Strike
outs-Ramssy, 5: Since, s. Base on
ball, Ramsey L.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Ogallah and II. c. III. s. will cross
bats on Wa-KeeHey diamond on Oc-
tober q.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Court convened last Tuesday morn
ing. Tuesday and Wednesday were
taken up with civil cases. Court ad-
journed till December II, when the
jury cases now On the docket will be
tried.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Don't forget the big dance in Ra-
zaak's hall at Collyer next Friday.
You are invited
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20
WEATHER REPORT.

maximum and minimum tempera-
lures according to the government
thermometer at Wa-Keeney for the
week ending October Is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Dr.. A. E. Woodwork,
dentist. will be in Wa-Kee-
ney on Monday and Tuesday,
October 22d and 23d.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

DIR. Heinrichs, of wichita, known as
the ssHustling Dutchman" has work
ed the town and county the past week
in the interest of the A. o. q. w.
His latest "hit" is the establishment
OF free employment agency in our
city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Remember that Rudolph Horak is
entitled to and worthy of your sup
port for coroner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Mrs. Chas. Steinberger visited in
Topeka this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Remember that the Republican
ticket has not one, nor two, nor
three candidates on it who failed of
nomination by other parties.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Plantation songs, camp meeting
melodies and darkey jiugles at the
court house Monday evening. Single
admission fifty and thirty-five cents
Tickets at the drug store and at the
door.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Hudson Harlan, candidate for sur
veyor, has card in this issue. Any
one wishing to see his grades can do
so hy calling at this office
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

The democratic ticket has at last
reached full size, and its as big now
as il ever will be-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20
DR.. A. e. Woodworth,
dentist will be in Wa eeney
on Monday and Tuesday,
October 22d and 23d.

The probate court issued marriage
licenses last Wednesday to James O..
Blackwell and Maude E. Walkinshaw,
of Quinter, and to Henry C. Butcher
and Anna Q. Smelling of Wa-Keeney
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Sunday services at the NJ. Z. church:
Sunday school 9:45 a. m . preaching
by the pastor at HOO a. M, subject
"Base Ball and Life" Services at 3
p. m. and 7:30 p. M by Evangelist
Martin. Epworth League at 6:45 p.
m. Subject, s'Stadies in church Be
nevolences.' Leader, t. b. Scott.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

we are pleased TO note that John G.
Marcy is up and around again. John
had hard spell of sickness and it
was doubtful at one time if he would
recover
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

A cold is much more easily cured
when the bowels are open. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar opens
the bowels and drives the cold
out of the system in young or old.
Sold by w. w. Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Underwood, of Leota,
Kans., were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs Stranahan this week Mrs
Underwood is a sister of Mr. Strana-
hams
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Send your laundry to the Ellis
Steam Laundry
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

DR.. J. J. Helm, the dentist, has
moved his office. He is permanently
located in one of the front rooms over
Ufford s. Johnson's store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Mrs. S. P. McMillen and daughters,
Miss Mary and Mrs L. p. Timson,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellermeysr for the past two weeks,
left for their home in Quasqueton,
Iowa last Tuesday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

for the Republican candidates. They
are all old timers and first class men.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

The quarterly examination for
teachers certificates viii be held at
the office of the county superinten-
dent on Friday and Saturday, Octob-
er 26 and 27
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

The county tickets are now all
made up and complete az they ever
will be. We challenge comparison of
the Republican ticket with the best
of all of them, candidate for candi-
date. Its candidates were all nom-
mated in one way, in one day, by
good majorities, and that is the way
they will be elected.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Mrs. III. s. Givler left last Saturday
evening for Los Angeles, Cali, where
she will spend the winter with her
aunt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frye, of Denver, are
the guests of their aunt, Mrs. A. L.
Gleason, this week. Mr. FRYE is head
clerk in the Denver postoffce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Take your whole family to hear the
seven colorad singers at the court
house next Monday evening. Your
kids especially want to hear them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Marshal Sellers was on the sick
list last Saturday
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Fresh bread every afternoon at
Taylor's bakery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Hudson Harlan was nominated for
county surveyor by the Republican
convention because he is worthy and
competent His name was not put on
the ticket for filing, nor because no
one else would take the place, nor
yet because he had failed to get a
nomination elsewhere. Vote for him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Frank King, whe has been visiting
Geo. Bennett the past few days, re-
turned to his home in Brooklyn, Wis !,
Thursday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Voters cannot find a single candi-
date on the Republican ticket who
was not put there in the regular way
by harmonious convention of the
party. Every one of them is worthy
of your support.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Charles Folkers shipped cattle t.
Kansas City this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Y. p. S. G. E. at the Presbyterian
church on Sunday at $50 p. m. Topic
for October 81, "Faithfulness. Lead
er, Grover Hays.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

~ E. Daily orders the WORLD sent
to him at Randall, Kans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

True and tried friends of the fam
ily-DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Best for results and best to take.
Rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes fol-
low the use of these dependable little
pills. They do not grippe or sicken.
Sold by W. W. Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

wanted-Fat hogs. will ship Octo-
Der 30th from Voda. Phone No. 9 on
6. line. B. e. Grim, II miles north
west of town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

High wind on Friday, thunder
shower Saturday evening, followed by
damp, cloudy weather; bright and
warm today. Rainfall for the week
1.61 inches.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Subscribe for tie WORLD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

The city council met last Friday
evening and ordered cement side
walks on both sides of Main street
A good move
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

There will be dance at Razaak' 8
hall IN Collyer on Friday evening,
October 26, 1906. Everybody invited
and good time for ALL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

The 3rd quarterly meeting of Ran
som Circuit will be held at Riverside,
Trego county, on October 81 and 2S.
/ L. w. Vanderlip, pastor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Df- jones has been RESIDENT OF
Trego county for twenty-eight years.
In all these years he has taken two
vacations. Let's send him to the
legislature for another term. He is
entitled to another vacation and the
voters are going to see that he gets
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Several land buyers were in town
this week.
Fresh bread every afternoon at
Taylor's bakery.
| Marshal Sellers was on the sick
list last Saturday
Charles Folkers shipped cattle to
Kansas City this week
Frank walker shipped a car of cat
tie the first of the week.
Marion Goble is working at the car
penter trade at Quinter this week.
VIM. Bower, the retired capitalist
of Collyer, was county seat visitor
Tuesday.
w. J. Williams attended federal
court at Leavenworth this week as
grand juror.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Smith are the
proud parents of 12-pound girl,
born last week.
Mrs. Marion Goble is visiting rcIa-
tives in Russell. She will be absent
several months.
John Lemke took in the cattle
show at Kansas City last week. He
reports good time.
Quite a number of farmers were de-
tanned in town over Sunday on ac-
count Of the big rain
The biggest rain of the year fell
last Saturday and Sunday. 1t will
push the wheat right along.
They may all "look alike" but
there's difference in their singing.
At the court house Monday evening.
A. A. Stephens, merchant of Quin-
ter, was in the city last Wednesday
on business. He reports his business
growing.
The already handsome and conven-
lent home of w S. GorreI is being
improved by the addition of a good
coal house.
The city council met last Friday
evening and ordered cement side
walks on both sides of Main street.
A good move.
wanted-Fat hogs. will ship Octo-
Der 3Oth from Voda. Phone No. 9 on
G. line. B. e. Grim, II miles north
west of town.
Frank King, who has been visiting
Geo. Bennett the past few days, re-
turned to his home in Brooklyn, Wis
Thursday morning
DR.. J. J. Helm, the dentist, has
moved his office. He is permanently
located in one of the front rooms over
Ufford & Johnson's store
Hudson Harlan, candidate for sur
veyor, has card in this issue Any
one wishing to see his grades can do
so hy calling at this office
Mr.. and Mrs Frye, of Denver. are
the guests of their aunt, Mrs A. L.
Gleason, this week. Mr.. FRYE is head
clerk in the Denver postotfice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Underwood, of Leota,
Kans., were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Stranahan this week Mrs
Underwood is sister of Mr. Strana-
hans.
we are pleased TO note that John G..
Marcy is up and around again. John
had hard spell of sickness and it
was doubtful at one time if he would
recover
DR.. A. E. Woodworth, |
dentist will be in Wa-Keeney |
on Monday and Tuesday, |
October 22d and 23d.
The probate court issued marriage |
licenses last Wednesday to James G. |
Blackwell and Maude E. Walkinshaw,
of Quinter, and to Henry C. Butcher
and Anna G. Smelling, of Wa-Keeney.
A cold is much more easily cured /
when the bowels are OPEN Ken i
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar opens
the bowels and drives the cold
out of the system in young or old.
Sold by w. w. Gibson.
Mrs. S. P. McMillen and daughters.
Miss Mary and Mrs L. p. Tfmson,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Remember the Midland Jubilee
Singers Monday evening; seven color
ed people, male quartette, a mixed
quartette, etc. Nothing like them
has ever appeared here before, and
this is your only chance to hear them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Auctioneer Eppler and H. K Nc
Leod, of Ellis, came up to Wa-Kee-
ney last Monday to make the Harry
Bryant sale go. Despite the rain,
the people candidates tool turned
out splendidly and at 1 o'clock the
sale was on. The bidding was lively
and at night all was cleaned up.
Nineteen cows sold for $3.50 or S3I
average: heifer calves solo at s1I, and
steer calves at S12.75. Hogs brought
good prices. It takes Epp to get good
prices.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Frank walker shipped a car of cat
tie the first of the week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Several land buyers were in town
this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

We received a telegram last Friday
from Los Angeles, Cali, conveying
the sad news that our wife's father,
Frank Danford, formerly of this city,
was not expected to live
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

1t is conceded by all that Curt Red
mond is competent to fill the office of
register of deeds, and it is further
conceded that, if elected, he will per-
sonally discharge the duties of the Of
fee to the satisfaction of all who have
business there at auy time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

We had an idea that the candidates
knew enough to come in out of the
rain. Not so, they all attended the
Bryant sale. The lady candidates
knew enough to stay in out of the
rain as we did not see them at the
sale.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

The already handsome and conven-
lent home of w s. Gorrsll is being
improved by the addition of a good
coal house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Fritz Halbleib was up from River
side township Thursday on land bus
mess. He says wheat looks fine in
the southeast part of the county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bryant left
Thursday morning for Ellis where
they will make their new home.
Their many friends will miss them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

w. Q. Lucas writes from Fort Wor-
den, Wash, that he leaves for Cuba
on the 18TH He says he will go to
New Port News, and may pass
through Wa-Keeney on the goth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

A. A. Stephens, merchant of Quin-
ter, was in the city last Wednesday
on business. He reports his business
growing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Marion Goble is working at the car
penter trade at Quinter this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

They may all ''look alike" but
there's difference in their singing
At the court house Monday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Harry Bryant has purchased the
Ellis Steam Laundry of Geo. Ste
phens and took possession Thursday
We hope Harry Will do good busi-
ness. We see no reason why every
body In this neck of the woods should
not patronlZe our neighbor town on
the east. Send your Laundry to the
Ellis laundry and you will receive
fair Treatments and good work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

OF Collyer, was county seat visito
Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

His present duties as probate judge
will keep A. S. Peacock near the Of
fee and prevent his making a person
al canvass of the county, much as he
would like to do so. He very much
regrets that he cannot call on all old
.a.s1 new friends, but he hopes to have
your support and assistance through
the campaign and to receive your
votes on election day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

The biggest rain of the year fell
last Saturday and Sunday. 1t will
push the wheat right along
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

Quite a number of farmers were de
tanned in town over Sunday on ac
count of the big rain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-10-20

John Lemke took in the cattle
show at Kansas City last week. He
reports good time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-05
WORST ECZEMA
DOCTORS EVER SAW
Spread Rapidly Over Body-limbs
and Arms Had to Be Bandaged
and Scalp Looked Dreadful -
Suffered Untold Misery for Three
Years-Better in Two Months
MARVELLOUS CURE BY
CUTICURA REMEDIES

"My son, who is now twenty-five
wears of age, when he was four months
old began to have eczema on his face,
spreading quite rapidly until he was
nearly covered. We had all the doctors
around us and some from larger places,
but no one helped him a particle.
The eczema was something terrible,
and the doctors said it was, the worst
case they ever saw. AT times his whole
BODY and face were covered, all but his
feet. had to bandage his limbs and
arms !; his scalp was just dreadful: L
used many kinds of patent medicines
before trying the Cuticura Remedies, -
all to no avail.
"a friend teased me to try Cuticura.
At last | consented, when my boy
was three years and four months
old, having had eczema all that time,
and suffering untold misery. ] began to
use all three of the Cuticura Remedies;
the Cuticura Soap helped as well as
the Ointment. He was better IN two
months; in six months he was well;
but / gave him the Cuticura Resolvent
one year, - using twelve bottles, L
think, - and always used the Cuticura
Soap for bathing, and do now good
deaf. He was four years old before
he was well, and his skin became per-
fectly fair when cured. i give you per-
mission to publish this letter for / am
always glad to do good when ! can. 1
think / have told you all there is neces-
sary to tell" Mrs. r. l.. Risley,
Oct. "a, 1905. Piermont, n. II.
Complete Exter.ai and Internal Treatment for every
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s) be had OF all druggists single set Often cures
the distressing cases, when all other remedies ana
the best ply sicaDsfai Potter Drug Chem Corps
Sole Props, Boston, Macs.
and "An About the SKIN, Scalp, Hair, and HADds-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-05
An AIarmina Situation

Frequently results from neglect of clog
ged bowels and torpid liver, until con.
stipation becomes chronic. This conoi.
ton is unknown to those who use Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, the best and
gentlest regulators of stomach and
bowels. Guaranteed by Hartz e. Ulle-
meyer, druggists Price, % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-05

which was: Il would rather be an edi.
tor on small country newspaper than
governor of Kansas" Before being
elected governor Mr.. Hoch was editing
the Marion Record, a publication which
his son is now publishing. The state
ment has been copied throughout the
country by many newspapers. Mr.
Holt and l.. f. Creutz have practically
completed all arrangements for their
trip around the world on wheel and
will start on June % or 90 for New
York, where they sail for London. Eng
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-05
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Riding 5roncho Causes Death.-Al-
fred M. Petersen of rear of 10 West
Third street died yesterday from the
result of an injury received some time
ago and internal hemorrhage caused
by riding a frisky broncho Friday
evening. Some time ago Mr.. Petersen
received an injury from which he had
never fully recovered, and on Friday
evening he mounted bucking broncho
and after a successful ride, although
he received a good shaking up, he dis
mounted and a few minutes later he
tainted and was carried to his home
Drs. Hunt and Barewald were summon
cd and found that internal hemorrhage
had been the result. Mr.. Petersen was
well known here he having been in
the horse trading and express business
for some time. He was born in New
York, Aug. "a, 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-05

Widows Home Burns.-Fire com
pletely destroyed the home of Mrs.
Henrietta Griffin at 1921 Twenty-fourth
avenue Sunday afternoon shortly after
5 o'clock. What caused the house to
catch fire is not known, but when it
was discovered the blaze had gained
such Roadway that it was impossible
to check it until serious damage had
been done The loss will reach be-
tween $1,000 and $1,000. Mrs. Griffin
is widow and is left in destitute cir
cumstances.