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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-08
THREATENED BY
FOREST FIRES

Vancouver, Wash.. Aug. 8-Resi-
dents of the Yacolt- -Amboy. Canyon
Greek district are worried over the
continued dry weather. While the
fires in this district are under control
and are confined to Canyon creek two
weeks more Of the present dry wealth.
er will old timers say, mean a prsak.
ing out of the fire in SO many places
that it will be quite impossible to
battle with it.
Every able bodied man in the threat
ened country is out day and night
doing every thing to stop the possible
progress Of the flames that are so
dreaded because of che fires of four
years ago.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-08

A good many people hurry 20 read
she ads. in their paper and let the
news wait.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-08

Good schedule for the merchant to
follow in criticizing the ads. of his
competitor.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-08

Something new in the house now
and then-a bargain in ohinh or furn-
ture for example-and :the house
looks "cheered up.' Watch the ads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
CASH READY FOR
DAVENPORT HOME
The Misses Davenport Deposit $1,000
Each-Few Formalites Before
Work is Begun.

The Misses Naomi L., and Catherine
Davenport today deposited with the
State Bank of Rock Island 81 900 each
making total of $4,000 for the repair
ing of the Davenport homestead at
Rock Island arsenal. This sum is
considered ample, according to esti-
mates made by Contractor John Volk.
who holds that amount will place the
building in condition to be preserved
for pOsterity as one of the most inter
esting relics in the upper valley. The
action of the Misses Davenport is con-
sidered most generous by the public
as well as by the committee appointed
by the Old Settlers association to
have the matter in charge This com
mittec, which is composed of J. G..
Heck of Moline. and Phil Mitchell and
Thomas Campbell OF Rock Island. has
been working for the past year to ac-
complish the results now about to be
realized. 1t only remains now to com
plete formalities through Colonel
Blunt commandantn at Rock Island
with the war department before begin
ming actual work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
SONS SEEK TO
BREAK THE WILL
Action Commenced in Circuit Court by
j. a. Hanson and c. o. Hanson
Alleging Mental Unbalance.

John A. Hanson and Charles o. Han
son. sons of the testator, have started
suit in the circuit court to break the
will of the late Mrs. Albertina Han
son. claiming that when the will was
made. Feb %. 1905, the mother was
mentally unbalanced The complain
ants are represented by Axel II. Koh-
Ter and S. r. Kenworthy.
The administrator of the estate. II.
j. Gripp. and the legatees are the de-
PENDANTS. The will bequeathed to the
children of the plaintiff 500 each. and
gave the rest of the property to the
of the testator, pro
viding that the sons should receive
wages for the management of the
property, and that on their death it
should go to their children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
opd grade s55 Mabel e. Levey.

second grade. $50. Mabel E. Levey,
first grade, $50.
Grant school.
Dora e Newton. principal Grant
school, fourth grade. $40. Anna T..
Bromley. third grade, $55. Clara M.
Grandin, second grade. $55. Helen
Pryce. first grade, SEQ.
II. b. Keys. truant officer. $45. Mabel
T. Smutz. Office clerk, $40.
About New Teachers.
OF the new teachers at the high
school. Thomas NJ. Coen. who will have
charge OF the classes in science. sue
ceeding L. p. Denoyer. is a graduate Of
Leland Stanford university and has
taught for several years. Marvin Wal
lace, who succeeds J. X. Hart as in
structor in history, is a graduate of the
University of Indiana and was principal
last year of the high school at Abing-
don Ind Miss Litta ID. Jackson. VINO
will assist in English, is graduate Of
the University of Illinois. where she
took a special course and assisted in
the instruction of classes in English.
Miss Mary Rice. also English teacher
is a graduate of the University Of
and taught for a number of
years in the Peoria high school.
superintendent Hayden announces
that pupils who were out Of schools in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
ANDERSON WILL is PROBATED
Moline Man Left His Property to His
Four Children.

The will Of the late Nels Anderson
of Moline, was admitted to probate in
the county court this morning by
Judge e. l.. Parmenter... Nels t. Ander-
son. a son. and Valaska S. Anderson.
F.. a daughter, are given S225 and 500
respectively, and the remainder of the
property divided among the four chill
dren. the two named and Caroline c.,
and Ludwig E. Anderson. The real
estate is not to be sold until Ludwig,
a minor, reaches his majority. Nels
Theodore Anderson, a son, is named as
executor and guardian of the minor
son The instrument was dated at
Moline July %, 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
HEALTHY PLANTS
Require the Most Careful Attention as
Well az Good Soil


Did you ever see a rose bush which,
despite the most beneficent environ
ment Of soil. of sunshine. and Of at
mcsphcrc. seemed never to achieve
healthy growth?
4 ton of manure will not help plant
that has canker eating ont its heart.
You must destroy the cause before
you can remove the effect.
You cannot cure dandruff and bald
ness by rubbing on hair lotions. and
rubbing in vaseline. etc.
You must look at the cause Of the
trouble--it's a germ al the root of your
hair which causes it TO fall out
Newbro's Herpicide destroys the
germ, and healthy hair is the sure re-
suit
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10
cents In stamps for sample to the Her
picide company. Detroit. Mich. I. III.
Thomas, special agent
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
IS REELECTED CHAIRMAN
John P. Sexton Again Honored BY
Congressional Committee.

The officers who presided over the
meeting of the democratic COMMITTEES
of the Fourteenth congressional dis
trict at Bushnell yesterday are made
the permanent officers of that body,
John p. Sexton of Rock Island county
being elected chairman and John E.
Mardock of Mercer, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
LEAVES ROCK ISLAND CLUB
Steward Philip Briscoe Resigns
Take Place in Davenport.

Philip Briscoe, who for the past
year has capably filled the position of
steward at the Rock Island club. has
resigned, it is understood to accept
similar position with the new Daven-
port Commercial club. His successor
has not yet been selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
NEW CURATE AT ST. J0SEPH'S
Father w. j. CIeary of Momence,
Takes Up New Duties.

Rev. w. ]. Cleary of Momence, has
taken up his duties as curate of st.
.Jasephs parish in this city. Father
Cleary was just recently ordained to
the priesthood and is graduate OF st.
Viateur's seminary at Kankakee. He
is a man of marked ability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
NEW DELEGATES OBLIGATED
Representatives of Five Unions Re-
ceived by Labor Congress.

At the regular meeting of the Tri-
City Labor congress last evening dele
gates were obligated from Machinists
union No. Cos: Sherrard coal miners
No. 1104; Boilermakers No. 377;
Coopers No. 1870; and Polishers and
Buffers No. 40. The meeting was well
attended. and matters of importance
discussed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07

the closing days of last term and who
failed 10 geb their promotion cards
should call at his Office tomorrow morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
FIRST CARTOON IN
ARGUS SERIES WILL
APPEAR TOMORROW

The first cartoon in The Argus series
of representative men of Rock Island
will appear in tomorrow's issue and
others will follow at regular intervals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
wants an Injunction.

John LaFranz of South Rock Island
has filed a bill for an injunction by
his attorneys, Schriver & Schriver, re-
straining Alfred Trommer from closing
the driveway leading to LaFranz's
property, and from keeping certain
gates chained shut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
Well Known Business Firm Dissosves

The well known retail drug firm of
Hartz & Ullemeyer has been dissolv-
ed. the junior member, Mr. Ullemeyer,
retiring, and Mr.. Hartz continuing in
the business at Third avenue and
Twentieth street. The firm was form
ed in 1898, to succeed Hartz & Balm
sen upon the launching of that firm
into the exclusively wholesale field.
Both Mr.. Hartz and Mr.. Ullemeyer are
among the most popular of the young
business men of the city.
All the news all the time - THB
ARGUG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
For Loss of Life.

Late this afternoon suit was filed
by Martin Nuesse. for Arnold Nuesse,
against the Milwaukee for $4,000, for
an accident that occurred near the line
between Rock Island and Moline.
George w McCaskrin is the attorney.
The mayor also represents the com
plainants in three other suits for $10,-
900 damages, filed late this afternoon
Jennie .Ostlin and Minnie Ostlin each
have started suit for $4,000 against
the United Breweries company. Joseph
Scherer and Albert Knauell. They
were victims of shots fired from sa-
loon on Fifteenth street, Moline, on
Sunday afternoon some months ago.
The shots were fired by Knauell.
Mrs Pearl Evans is the plaintiff in
suit for $4,000 damages, the st. Paul
being the defendant. She sues to re-
cover damages for the death of David
Evans. the young man killed on the
bridge near Forty-fifth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
Horace Mann school.

Mary l.. Carter. principal Horace
Mann school, eighth grade. $50. Nata-
lie Mirfield. seventh grade, 500. Mary
QuayIe. sixth grade. $50. Clarissa Free
man. fifth grade, $55. Nettie Dodge,
fourth grade. $40. Anna L. Grotjan.
third grade, $50. Sara S. Montgomery,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07

bt DON'T Pqs foo %"eb buy i e See
us about that and you'll save money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07
Eugene Field school.

Sarah Johnston. principal Eugene
Field school, seventh grade, $50. Lucy
A. Taylor, sixth grade, SIS. Eta Wake
field, fifth grade, S55. Lille NJ. Long,
fifth grade. $40. Mabel Freistat. fourth
grade, $45. Natalie E. Thompson
third grade, SIS. Minnie Martin. sec
ond grade, SIS. Emelie H. De Santo.
first grade, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07

Ida w. Lundy. principal Longfellow
school, eighth grade. SIS. Anna N
Johnson, assistant principal. seventh
grade. SIS. Mary S. Dewey, sixth
grade. $55. Lila NJ Fulsinger, fifth
grade, SIS. Minnie j. Frederick, fourth
grade, $55. Agatha Nevin. fourth grade.
$55. Clara Redecker.. third grade, $50
Sue c. Lee. second grade, $50. Jane
l.. Wilcox, first grade, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-07

Leonora Witherspoon. principal Irv-
ing school. seventh grade, $50. Kath-
crime Brennan, sixth grade. $55. Grace
Noftsker. fifth grade, $55. Bertha Jo-
nassen, fifth grade, $55. Esther Olson,
fourth grade, S35. Elizabeth Stelck,
fourth grade, $55 Lille NJ. Roth, third
grade. $45. Luella Huthmaker. second
grade, $55. Charlotte Kenworthy, first
grade. $50
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
RiDOLFO,
by Edgerton x. Williams, Jr.

Mr. Editor There is in our putlic
library a book Just published entitled
"Ridolio, The Coming Of the Dawn"
The author i, lawyer and belongs to a
Boston family we'll known in business
circles. \ more than usual friendship
exists between his father aud myself.
Which makes me interested that the
patrons Of the library notice this volume,
which a prominent Canadian calls ~
terrible and fascinating story" The
d-,potlsm OF an Italian monarch Of the
middle age, j, overcome 10y the purity
aud devotion of the heroine. and the
sacrifices Of the Franciscan monk. -
man filed with the light OF
His love" The book i, receiving special
approval from those vino believe in the
highest idea, OF the old religious system
and from those who recognize the au-
thor'> application Of the good in man
and iuvomeu moved hy a great religion,
fetyOr. Porter II. Dale.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
Masonic District Meeting.

The fifth annual meeting, and pro-
baby the last. of the lodges Of Essex
County-the Fourteenth Masonic Dis
trict-A. L. Bishop D. d. G. NJ, will he
held with Island Pond Lodge Friday
November Is, afternoon and evening,
The order of exercises is a, follows:
ppm. Master Mason Lodge opened
by Island Poud Lodge.
Entered Apprentice Degree exempt
fed 10y Benton Lodge.
First Degree Lectures by Moose Riv-
er Lodge.
7p.M. Reception of Grand Lodge
Officers.
Master Mason Degree exempifed hy
Island Pond Lodge.
Third Degree Lectures by Moose Riv-
er Lodge.
Closing by Island Pond Lodge.
Banquet.
Smoke Talk.
The Grand Master and other Grand
Officers will be present. Every member
should make an effort to attend, and
sojourning brethren are fraternally in.
vited.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
Ladies Literary Club.

Thursday, November first, the Ladies
Literary Club met at the home Of Mrs.
l.. +. Jones. The afternoon was one OF
special interest. The roll call Hero
aud IIeroiues OF Scottish History" was
Wei. responded to. The Lesson summary
was conducted very ably 10y Miss Steele
Mrs. l., f. Jones had the Magazine Re-
view for the afternoon. This was fol-
lowed 10y reading from Burns, by Mrs.
StoIte, Lament of Mary Queen Of Scots,
on the approach Of Spring and paper
The Druids" by Mrs. Johnson. Mrs.
Mayne added to the pleasure OF the
afternoons programme by the singing
OF "Auuie Laurie aud the Club all
joined in singing Aud Lang Syue' at
the conclusion.
The Ladies Literary Club are taking
up a broader line OF work this year in
some special help for the schools in
island Pond. Their first step 10 this
direction will be the Penny Savings
Bank system in the several schools, a
system which has proved very successful
IN other towns. The children are thus
encouraged to save their pennies, etc,
and when a sufficient amount is accumu-
lated it is deposited in the town Savings
Bank to their credit.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. VI. I. Ssdleir. Thursday, November
-. and the president specially requests
that all members be present at go, as
hereafter all meetings will open at that
time.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
Y. M. c. a. NOTES.

The meu'S meeting next SUNDAY
promises to be Of special interest. the
committee having secured Rev. u. J.
Smith. a prominent member Of the New
Hampshire NJ = Conference to address
the service at o'clock. Subject, -
Young Men"
y ten cent social i 20 he bel in the
hall Friday evening Of tins week by the
Womau's Auxiliary. An excellent pro-
gramme OF music has been arranged bv
the committee iu charge. \ good social
time is expected, aud tile public is in
yited.
The week Of prayer for Young men
throughout the world is 10 be- observed
as recommended by the International
Committee OF New York during the
coming week Icy holding early morning
prayer meetings in Associat ion Hall.
Tire service Sunday morning. November
II, will be- led 10y Secretary Nichols.
from to 80. The meeting, the next
six days will be from $50 To :. All
men, young aud old. are invited to at
tend these meetings.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
Sixth Annual Ball.

An event, regarding which there Is
considerable pleasant anticipation in
Island Pond and vicinity, is that of the
sixth annual concert and ball of the b.
of r. T., at the opera house Tuesday
evening, November ID. Music will be
furnished by the Granite Orchestra OF
Berlin, n II. Floor director, A. c.
Chapman, members of the Brotherhood
AS aids. With good concert program,
excellent music, superior dance order,
a popular floor manager, aud supper at
the Stewart House, this annual occasion
promises to be the social event of the
season, leaving nothing to be desired III
the way of pleasure and entertainment
The Brotherhood aims to please. Re-
duced rates on the Grand Trunk between
Coaticook and Gorham, inclusive. Bal
tickets 81 90. Admission to gallery 2,
and IS cents.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
Island Pond Furniture Factory

j. NJ Brown Of Fremont, \. H., vii
be here in few days with the machinery
for use in the furniture factory On his
arrival the stockholders will take the
necessary steps for Incorporation. the
stock being capitalized at $4,000. This
furniture factory will undoubtedly be a
great business enterprise for Island Pond,
aud its location here is due largely to
the thoughtfuuess and promptuess Of
II. f. Randall The latter, while attend
ing the funeral Of Major Bowman, by
accident discovered that Mr.. Brown was
seeking a larger field, aud DESTROYS OF
seeing Island Pond advance, at once
opened correspondence with him. Mr..
Randall then turned the matter over to
the Island Pond Business Mems AS
ISOLATION, and the Association in turn,
with the seIectmen, instructed him to
continue the negotiations, and these
have been crowned with success. a
citizen worth having. "A word SPOKEN
in season, how good it is,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
A Desire Realized.

We print below an extract from an
article written 10y 5. d. Hobson, and
printed in pamphlet gotten up by the
Board Of Agriculture in 1891, entitled
The Resources and Attractions of Yer
mont"
1t must be a special qualification to
Mr.. llobson to see his dream of fifteen
years ago actually come 20 pass in his
own town in the furniture factory about
to be started. Mr. Hobson said
"What we do want is men of brains
with money; men to take the mills al
ready built and 70 build new ones to
manufacture our millions of hard wood
into every thing that is made of wood,
from tooth pick to a polished chamber
set; men and capital to do this, while
another growth of sprGce pine and hem
lock natures; facilities TO manufacture
all this hard wood to finished product
and ship to the consumer, instead of cut
ting as heretofore. As Fundamentally
managed, only selectc ard. These tn.
Hale the tree is left ,nown as Sosa at.
butt is sawed into boa
to Massachusetts,. Thirty-rTLl T7'jent
of its value is paid for freight and as
much more on the manufactured product
returned.
"lf such manufactures as are common
in Massachusetts, could be put into the
State of Vermont and encouraged by
the State, they would enable its villages
not only TO hold their own, but to build
mp And | hold that Vermont village
/ furnishing to the men, the boys and the
/ girls remunerative employment, has
more possibilities for comfort, for cul.
ture, for Christianity, for social enjoy
ment for real happiness, than any other
/ spot on earth.
'SOm ethlng must he done for the
farmer, for the native Vermonter who
has stuck to the soil, even though his
mortgage, rather than his bank deposit
has grown. The State can get all the
money she needs at four per cent. She
should make it possible by Legislation
for the farmer to do the same. 1t coulC
be done by exempting from taxation al
money loaned on farm mortgages a
four per cent. 1t would also help, since
the mortgage is taxed, to exempt from
the list all real estate, as well as persona
property, to the full amount of the mort
gage"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09

The Rev. {. u. Lance left Tursda,
morning Tor few days visit al Mont
I'rlier aud Cabot.
lleury Eg!iutou aud wife Of Barton
came 10 Island Pond last Saturday. and
spent few lays calling on friends.
The Rev. Thos. Hall will deliver an
address to young men at the Cougrega-
tioual church next Suuday morning.
Irvine Curtis has gone into the fish
business and runs a cart Thursdays aud
Fridays to Accommodate his patrons.
NJ. L. Dyer has gone to Steep Falls,
Ne, on a visit 10 his mother aud sister.
expecting to be absent two or three
weeks.
Mrs Jane, Dmue. who has been here
several days visiting her daughter, Mrs.
d. {. Fo,s, Jr., returned Monday to her
home at Groyetou. y. II.
\ number of the members of North
Star Chapter O. Z. ;, went to Newport
Wednesday to attend The annual district
meeting for the Seventh District.
Daniel R~can Of Boston and Harriet
Erust OF Stratford, y. H., we're united
in marriage Monday at the Methodist
parsonage 10y the Rev. {. y. Lance.
\ dispatch va, received here W-dnes-
day afternoon that NJ. II, Dayi, was
very i'll in Boston, and would have to
undergo an operation. His ,ou-iu-law,
L. II. Long. left on the night Pullman
for that city.
Tie postponed Halloween Social wa.
held last Tuesday evening at the res
idence OF Mrs. Taurstou, under the
direction Of Mrs. {. d. Ihurston. Il
was AN exceedingly pleasant occasion.
enjoyed by large gathering. Progress
i've whist and other game. We're played,
aud nice r-trr~hneat, served. The re-
ceipts were Slo.25
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09

There will be chicken pie supper in
the yestry Of the Methodist church next
Wednesday November II from half past
) until al are served. supper - cents,
Irvine Hannaford will shortly Close
his lahogs with the Bartlett Co., and re-
turn to his home at Gorham, \. H.,
where he has been offered employment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
Letter to W W Lombard

''''' ''..'t' ~ "'"'''
Dear Sir: You know, diamonds don t
60 ty size, So with paint.
We make paint, one gallon of which
goes as far as two Of at,other and lasts
twice as long that's four to one.
You know it is true in diamonds they
don't 60 by the gallon, do they?
If you're going to paint your house.
you go first to your painter and say
I'm going to paint: do YOU want the
job ? aud what'll it cost z"
II he happens to know, he'll say
Depends on the paint. can do it for
somewhere about 800 or 5000, which
ever you like; Sl00 will make a good
job; 500 a poor one
And YOU, if you happen to have your
wits, II say: IN take the good one,
wheu'll you DO it,"
Painters ought, all, to know about
paint; and jewellers ought to he able to
get a good job. We do what We can to
help both.
One gallon Devoe is better than two
OF average paint, goes as far-that is,
your house will take about 20 gallons
Devoe and 40 Of average paint-and
Devoe will wear a long time; the life of
average paint is very uncertain, it may
be year, it may be FIVE.
Why is it that painters don't know
about paint? Do jewellers know about
diamonds? They know more than they
tell sometimes. There are painters and
painters; so there are jewellers; so there
is paint, and the least-gallons paint is
Devoe.
Yours truly,
s F W Devoe & Co
New York
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1906-11-09
WOOD,

our toWusmau Porter II. Dale has
been elected q trustee Of ,he Vermont
soldiers home, vice J. Gray Estey Of
Battlrboro. resigned.
George l.. Hunt has rented the Elmer
Cabau, house a, Birch Point, and will
take possession on the departure of Mr..
Cabara aud family for Buffalo, y. Y,
which will be in a few days.