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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
MOLINE
Dozen New Cases of Scarlet Fever.4

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Twelve new cases of scarlet fever
were reported to Health Commissioner
r. G. J. Meyer last week, and it can
truly be said that the situation is
alarming. A number of deaths have
resulted from the disease and many of
the patients are suffering with the
worst form of the disease. 1t is hoped
that the Christmas vacation in the
public schools will result in putting a
check on the contagion. There were
also four new cases of diphtheria last
week. The number of scarlet fever
cases has passed the half hundred
mark but it is impossible to estimate
the exact number as some of those
who were first afflicted have recovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

All the news all the tIme-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

Ear Nearly Torn Off.-Emil Ander-
son was seriously injured Saturday
evening while on a drunken spree by
being thrown from a buggy in a wild
dash up Sixth avenue. Today he is
lying at his home with a badly bruised
head and his left ear partially torn off
His partner, .AXel Westling, escaped
with fine of $3.50 imposed this morn
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

Obituary Record.-Particularl sad
is the death of the 6-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Shallene. Their
son, Milton, took sick five weeks ago
with scarlet fever and since that time
the bereaved father has not seen his
son alive. Mr. Shallene, who is the
senior member of the Shallene Bros.
Furniture company. has had to be at
the store, and to protect his customers
from possible cOntagion he has not
gone near the home until the boy was
cold in death.
Colonel w. H. Meckling died Monday
morning. Dec. II, at the home of his
son, w. C. Meckling, 1880 Fourteenth
street, Moline. at the age of 90 years
He was resident of Moline for II
years, having resided for that length
of time with his son. The funeral ar
are waiting on word from
a nephew. Harry E Meckling of New
York Colonel Meckling was born in
The Press., 1906-05-30

B. H. S., o 1 % % Q 5
 Total bases, s. H. s. IA, B. H. S. .6. Two base hits, Remmert, Con- verse, Hannigan. First base on balls, off Converse 6, off Moseley 8. Left on bases, s. H. s. 9, B. H. s. 13. Struck out, by Converse 10, by Nose ley 5. Eaters hit, Sullivan, Hanni
 gan. Time, In 45m. Umpire, Shea.
The Press., 1906-05-30

He that speaks of things that do not concern him shall hear of things that will not please him.-Arabian PrOverb,
The Press., 1906-05-30
A MURDERoUs WEAPON.
The Explosive HarpOOn, the Whale
 Hunter's Chief Reliance.

| The Explosive HarpOOn, the Whale Hunters Chief Reliance.
 The explosive harpoon, which is the modern whale hunters chief reliance, is a truly murderous weapon, six feet in length and strong in proportion, made chiefly of malleable iron and ad- mirably designed for the staying of the immense creatures. Its most striking feature next to the bomb head, which is operated by time fuse and explodes in the vitals of the whale, Is the anchor like device that prevents the harpoon drawing out of the body again under the terrific strain of the wounded mon- ster's frantic efforts to free itself. This consists of four hinged barbs, which lie along the shaft before 1t is fired, but which are forced apart and imbed themselves in the whales body after he is hit so that if the prize escapes, which sometimes occurs, it is only by breaking the rope.
 When fish" are numerous and there Is a chance of killing more than one in day a novel method is adopted with the first victim. When it is seen to be dead hole is bored through it's back into its stomach and air is pumped into 1t by pipe from the steamers engines until it Is inflated like a great balloon. The orif1ce is then closed with a wood en plug, and a man is left alongside in a small boat to establish ownership, while the whaler steams off in quest of other prey. As many as five whales have been killed by a ship in one day, four is not an unusual Dag" and threes and twos are commonly got. A single ship killed twenty-two in a week, and the record years work for one is 25S, an amazing number when it is re membered that on stormy days it is i'm possible to cruise at all, as the sprays bury the gun, and that during the win ter months fishing is abandoned. Dur ing that period the whales strike off" the coast to escape the ice foes, to which the rorquals are not partial, be Ing in this respect unlike their arctic congeners, whose habitat is now the re- motest section of Hudson bay and the channels which strike north from its farthest bounds into the polar sea it. self.-Technical World.
The Press., 1906-05-30

Anent strange cases, a lawyer said that hog had been tried for murder, convicted and hanged. At Clarmont- Alvin. in France" he said, "a huge hog killed and ate child. The people, hor- TOT stricken, treated the hog as they would have treated a human being. They tried It.''
 He took down a book bound in gray calf.
 Here is the verdict" he said, ''the original of which is kept In the Ma tional museum of Paris. It is dated June 14, 1494, and 1t reads:
 "sWe, the jury, in detestation and horror of this crime and In order to make an example and to satisfy jus tice have declared, judged, sentenced, pronounced and appointed that the said hog now detained in the abbey as a prisoner shall by the executioner be hung and strangled on a gibbet near the gallows of the monk. Tn witness whereof we have sealed this present with our seals '"-Minneapolis Journal
The Press., 1906-05-30
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Of all the words in the English Ian guage ''don't tell' are paid the least attention.
 The only trouble with experience as a teacher is that the knowledge she gives comes too late.
 The trouble with the average father being prepared for rainy day is that his daughters wedding day gets him first.
 Don't cultivate that habit of looking for something to worry about. You may some day have your search re warded.
 Sometimes people complain of theiI Individuality being crushed out when 1t would really be the best thing that could happen to them.
 Gratitude is a strange thing. You never find it where it should be found, but in cases where there Is seemingly little or nothing to be grateful for 1t abounds.-Atchison Globe.
The Press., 1906-05-30
MONSON.

Michael Kennedy is building { piazza upon his house on Pearl street.
 The selectmen have built a new bridge over the culvert on Pear street. --.-----s..s.--..
 Wm. Flint of Wales has moved in- to Mrs. A. O. Whites house on North Main street,
 Arthur Holdridge has resigned his position with William Nelson, and has taken one with J. s. Stewart.
 Miss L. s. Cady has hired rooms at H. N. Buffers on Harrison avenue and has commenced housekeeping.
 John P. Mccarthy has leased John Curley's new barn on Harrison avenue and will conduct a livery business there.
 No move has been raade toward building the paper making plant at North Monson, but one is to be built without doubt and will be in opera tion ill less than one year.
 Several Monson people have re- ceived invitations to the wedding of Bert Farley Anderson, formerly of Monson, now of Barre, and Miss Anna Erlandson of Barre, the ceremony to take place Wednesday, June 6, at 8 n. m
The Press., 1906-05-30
MIR, HORSEMAN |

Our store IS at your service. There are lot of ways in which we can help you
 We have just filled up on the lines of goods that you need in your busi- ness, and we can save you some mon- ey on them as we'll as give you prompt delivery of what you want.
 When you have a sick horse, you want what you want, and you want it right away. That is just the sort of trade we are after.
 You will find us here with the goods veery time. If you don't remember the dose, we can tell you. If you want to cure some simple ailment that is keeping your horse from looking we'll and feeling we'll, we can help you out and perhaps save you veterinary fee.
 We have a full assortment of the DANIELS and HUMPHREYS line of remedies.
 We have all the sundry drugs that you need for use in the stable. We have them in any quantity. We can fill any veterinary prescription and any private formula of your own.
The Press., 1906-05-30

A cat characteristic little recognized even by lovers of the sinuous pets is intense love of perfume. The keenness of scent so useful to pussykins in her hunting avocation makes her quick to detect and recognize the fragrance of natural flowers and toilet preparations, and, unlike the dog, which will detect in a moment the scent affected by mas ter or mistress without evincing any pleasure save that of associated ideas, the cat really enjoys the sweet itself. Sensitiveness to sweet odors varies in individual felines, and some animals show a decided preference for violet fragrance over that of rose powder, for example; but, generally speaking, the pedigreed Agrippinas or those having strain of Persian or Angora are most keenly alive to odors of Araby.-New York Press.
The Press., 1906-05-30
HOME NEWS.
STAFFORD SPRINGS.


 F. w. Preston's telephone number is 92-3.
 Mrs. o. B. Newton has returned from 8 visit in Providence, R. I.
 The Fabyan Woolen company is to add a new 75 horse power boiler at the lower shoddy mill.
 The Athletics will cross bats with the Riversides of the Hollow Satur- day afternoon. They went to Tol- land last Saturday to play, but on arriving were informed by the Tol- land manager that he did not receive word in time to get his nine together.
 Not much of the ice at Orcuttville can be saved. During the time it was uncovered it wasted very rapidly in the wind and sun. What remains has been covered over with sawdust, and there will be no immediate effort to rebuild the houses.
 Miss Virginia E. Chapman, steno- grapher at the Warren WOolen con- pany, was united in marriage Satur- day afternoon to John F. Mahan at St. Edwards rectory by Rev. F. J. O'Neill Miss Jane Mahan was bride maid and John Welch was best man. MT. and Mrs. Mahan have the best wishes of their many friends.
 The liquor seized in the various raids was destroyed last week by Deputy Sheriff Helm. This was one of the most unpleasant duties that Officer Helm has been called on to perform during his long experience as guardian of the law. Much of the spirit was of extra good quality and it seemed wasteful to destroy it. The fish between here and Williman- tic probably had high old time, as it was poured into the stream.
 Stafford and Monson are now tied for first place in the BiState league. If both should win or both should lose in the morning games Memorial day, the tie would be unbroken. There is always much interest when these two teams come together, and if it should chance that they are still tied when they meet Memorial day afternoon the interest will be accentuated. Taking each team, man by man, they are very evenly matched apparently. Monson will use Cartmill in the box, and Stafford Collins. Sullivan will catch Collins, and Dauphinais will be in the box for Monson. With pleasant weather the attendance at this game will be a record breaker. The game will be called at 4 o'clock.
 The high school ball team added another victory tc it's list by defeating the Enfield high school at the fair grounds last Saturday, 12 to 5. Capt Moseley was in the box for the D. H s. and was batted hard. His support also was poor. Converse was in the box for S. H. s., and although allow ing six passes, famed ten Enfelders. Sullivan and Pirece both did good work for the E. H. s. The s. H. s. will play the strong Windham high of Willimantic at the fair grounds Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, and the Rockville high (which recently defeated Hartford, and Hartford in turn defeated Springfield, at the fair grounds Saturday, June ?, at 3 p. m. Admission, 15 and 1Oc. Score of last Saturdav'S game :-
The Press., 1906-05-30
The Better
 Way

The tissues of the throat are inAamed and irritated; you cough, and there Is more irrita-
 ton more coughing. You take a cough mixture and it eases the irritation-for a while. You take
The Press., 1906-05-30
AlIeviatinr Circumstance.

It distressed Miss Willing to find how much the little girls in her Sun day school class thought about dress and outward adorning. She never lost an opportunity to tell them how slight was the importance of such things.
 '"The reason didn't come last Sun day was because my coat wasn't fin ished," said small Mary Potter one day when questioned as to her non- appearance the week before. "My old one had spots on it that wouldn't come off and a place where the buttons had torn through"
 But, Mary, dear," said the teacher gently, you know it's not the outside that really matters"
 "Yes'm, I know" said little Mary, ''but, Miss Willing, mother had ripped the lining out, so there wasn't any in side to look at!"-Youths Companion.
The Press., 1906-05-30
Mixed Fare For q Lnrx.

A Maine jury had been out for some time on case, and, as the supper hour was approaching, the presiding justice sent an officer to inquire if the jurors wanted their supper served in the room. It seems the jury stood II to 1. and the young man who was standing out against the rest of the panel an- Bwered the sheriff's knock at the door. In reply to the message from the judge the odd juror sent the following: "'You tell the judge he can send one supper for me and eleven bales of hay for the eleven tackasses that are in here with me"-Boston Herald.
The Press., 1906-05-30

The Staffords defeated the Indian Orchards at the fair grounds on Sat- urday, 4 to 3, in close and exciting game. The two errors by Stafford's s third baseman were unexpected, as he generally plays nearly perfect fielding game, but they can be excused this time as the home team won out.
 Collins had not been feeling we'll the past week so was not in his best form, but he put in some of his best work at critical times. Graham's base hit in the seventh, bringing in two runs, and Horrigan s running catch of difficult fly in the eighth, resulting in a triple play, which did not count only as double, as one man was al- ready out, were the principal features of the Stafford players. Unfortunate ly in the fourth inning Renyolds, in running for high fly, was tripped up, and the Orchards were able to add to their score by the accident. The
The Press., 1906-05-30
Gold Dollars for 85C

have taken the agency for Stafford and vicinity for the BUFFALO FER FILTERS of Buffalo, N. Y., and can quote you lower prices than any other concern doing business with the same analysis of goods. They are not in the trust, and their goods hold out bet ter than any goods sold in this state. If you do not believe it, look at the Conn. Experiment Station report just out. Do not pay Trust prices for Fertilizers. Call on me and I will give you prices that will put a smile on your face, and when you have used the goods and see the results you will not only smile but laugh,
The Press., 1906-05-30

Sacrifice hits, Longtime, Colleton, Eur key, Stolen bases, Murphy 3, Dowd, King, Gagne. Two-base hits, Murphy, King. Three base hit. w. Clifford. First base on balls, Kelliher 2, Crowley, Mur- phy. Left on bases, Monson g, Ludlow Leary 2, w. Clifford, Garvey 2, Elder, Barnum, DriscoIl 2, T. Clifford. Eaters hit, Murphy, Gagne. Double plays, Gagne to Elder to Barnum Driscoll to Gagne to Eldar; Garvey to Gagne. Pass ed balls, Barnum, Dauphinais. Time, 1h Som. Umpire, Harrison. *One out when winning run scored.
The Press., 1906-05-30
WILLTN GTON

Over $4OO, 900, 900 were paid out for life insurance in the United States and Canada last year. Marten Hansen has sold the horse etc, he bought of Lee Burdick some time ago to John Foskett. We have been requested to send fol publication in The Press the follow ing anniversary lines:- OUR CENTURY MONTH, Willington Union, W. c. T. U. My simple rhyme, dear friends, shall tell
 The mission of the faithful few, A story old that like a bell Rings ever changes sweet and new. With thankfulness I now recall That little group, that chill spring day, In the far corner of the hall One hundred moons agone, they
 say. 'Twas Mrs, Frisbie spurred us on, So Grace urged us to organize, And Sisters Johnson, Holman, Pratt We're all agreed that it was wise To join our forces with the brave In this good work, then, we'll be-
 gun, While but little comfort gave, Yes, I was the faint hearted one. said "The ladies will not join They will not to the meetings go, They will not give the smallest coin But then, dear friends, I did not
 know The steadfast purpose of the few, The faithful few, who, year by
 year, Have kept their interest ever new, Never gave way to doubt or fear. A woman's union counts for much, A Christian Union stands for more, A Temperance Union holds, as such, A magic that keeps all in store. So, Woman's Christian Temperance
 stands
 Potent, progressive, brave and
 strong, As shown by scores of faithful bands One hundred meetings stand for
 this, One hundred milestones on life's way, Friendships we would not like to
 miss, Grand helpful thoughts, a blessed
 array.
 Our union shall not come to naught If we still count on faithfulness- And what experience dear has
 taught.
 Annie A. Preston.
The Press., 1906-05-30

Total bases, Stafford 7, Orchard g. Stolen bases, Barker ?, M. Lynch 3, balls, Saith. Struck out, by Pero 4, by Collins 3. Batter hit, Morin. Double play, Horrigan and Graham. Passed ball, Morin. Time, 1h Som. Umpire, O'Rourke. Paid admission, 45O. "Hor- rigan out for interference.
 Monson won from Ludlow on Flynt's Park. Harrison, the umpire, gave great dissatisfaction to both sides, and at the close of the close of the game was released by President Dempsey.
The Press., 1906-05-30

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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11

Not cent wanted. unless you are
cured. If you are sicK and aiIing, take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mou tain Tea. IA
great blessing to the human family.
Makes you well keeps you we'll. ss5
cents, Tea or Tablets. Gem Drug 90.
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Ming0na Items.

Harvest is over in this part. Soae
of the farmers finished Monday. 4
We had another one OF those nice
rains Thursday and the corn is looking
fine. Il
Threshing is now on hand. Tne
company machine is being put lin ran.
ming order by Fred Nurse!
The farmers phone is rnoying along
nicely. Lots of wire and good mang
phones are being hauled out by the
farmers.
The picnic at Otis grove on Mule
creek was we'll attended from all parts
of the county. But say, wasA't that
road fine.
Forest City has flne Sunday school
and is well attended from all parts of
the community. There will be'preach-
ing Dext Sunday by Rev. Gilmore. Of
Lake City.
Little Carrie Strickland was eating
cherries the other and came run
ming to her mamma excitedly and said:
Mamma, there is an old worm in, this
cherry" Well, you didn't eat it, did
you, said her mamma. "No, but ]
think eat it's home.'' I
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11
The Doctor Away from Home when
Most Needed.


People are often very much dis
appointed to find their family physician
is away from home when they most
need his services. Diseases ilikeicramp
collie and cholera rnorbus require
prompt treatment, and have IN many
instances proven fatal before medicine
could bs procured or a physicians sum.
moned. The right way is to Keep a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. No physician
can prescribe "a better medicine for
these diseases. Byshaving it in the
house you escape much pain and suffer
fering and all risk. Buy it now: it
may save life. For sale by j. r. Young
Drug Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11
Mowa Items.

Clipped from the News-Review. &
1. M. German, the efficient oper ator
at the Santa Fe station. and family are
preparing to leave for Virginia about
the middle of this month to visit rela.
tives and friends.
o. M. Wilson and cousin. Mr.. Nor.
ton arrived from West Virginia, where
he has made his home for nearly a
year, last week, to LOOK after his farm
north of the river and to visit Eeigh-
bors and friends. After showing his
counsin over the country both went up
to Wichita Tuesday. Mr.. Morton ex.
pected to go from there to his home
and Mr.. Wilson will visit with Dan
Morton and family few days before
returning to Barber CONT to remain
for some time. Oliver looks as natural
as ever and hts old neighbors wee all
glad to meet him.
From the Journal
Mrs. w. B. Clarkson left for Charles.
ton, West Virginia, CHS week on d Wis.
it. w. b. will join her later and lit ia
quite likely they will make that place
! their future hoDle. !;
Ada Foster and Elmer Killeon; were
united in marriage Monday afternoon
at Medicine Lodge. They Will make
their home in this city. /:
j. j. st. Lawrence, q prominent at
torney of Chicago, who has large! prop.
erty interests in this city and Woods
county, was here last week looking af
ter his holdings and renewing old &C
quaintances with old friends.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11
LassWeN Items

Another fine rain Monday morning.
News is as scarce - henstesth this
week.
Charley Madden and Joseph OgdeE
are working at the ole Frisby ranch.
Earl Holmes received line pair of
kid gloves through the mail Saturday.
Rev. Ingle held a series OF meetings
1T Canema the latter part of last week.
Miss Matte Angell'reports the CROPS
being failure in MISSOURI for the
want OF rain.
Mr.. Editor. Hurrah for those twins!
I suggest that you give them a popular
name-Alice and Nick.
The ex-mail carrier took dinner wifi
the Deerhead correspondent Sunday
He failed to raise the umbrella all thu,
time. Hal Hal! i
A large numoer OF the Mule cresl
people spent the Fourth at Graves
grove while Others attended the picDi
at Lasswell. Ali report good time
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11

III. 7. Woodward & Son are exclusive
agents for the celebrated o. b. Flour
the best brand on the market. 1t is
popular with all who use it. Try sack.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11
Miscellaneous Column.

WANTED. by Chicago Wholesale end mail
w order house, assistant manager imam or
woman) for this county and adjoining terri
tory. Salary $40 and expenses paid weekly;
expense money advanced. Work pleasant,
position permanent. No investment or ex-
perience required. Spare ii No valuable.
Write at once for full particulars and enclose
self addressed envelope.
THE A. b. T. A.. Sub. Order No. 5s4. Sha r
i on, Kansas, win pay = reward of 800 70
the conviction of shy person guilty of grand
larceny and SIS for petty larceny ;of mem
beers of No. 1874. This Offer is iona fide and
der Notice is also hereby given that hunt
ing or trespassing ON lands owredi or con.
trolled by members of this association is
forbidden under penalty of Jaw. Il. Dun
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11
The Farmers Nursery.

VIII furnish you with all kinds of Nursery
Stock; nothing but tirst-class stock used.
Prices less than half you pay Others: replace
cash on sums of $25 and over Credit; will be
given on sums oyer $25 for months, without
n ea on W sree1 LOT a w save 40 to
&c each, to 5 fit high; apples. TIC I'M lots of
3d. less &c each; other stock in proportion.
Place your order as soon as possible. For
further information call on or address, e. e.
Biaokmore. Office in Sharon Valley State
Bank. In office Wednesday and Saturday af-
ternoons. Phone H7-2 Rings. 10
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-07-11
Dee,.hedd Items.

Ed Sonth has b ought new buggy. !
Wheat harvest is almost through In
this vicinity.
Ice cream was served at w. ID. Oru'
RVS Saturday evening.
Mrs. J. II. Gentry's mother LETT Tor
her home In Oklahoma last week.
Little Paul Stewart has been sick the
past week but Is better at the preseue
time.
The Fourth of July was celebrated
ats. Y. Carr's. Au had delig 1tful
time.
Clyde Allen and c. A. Wright de-
parted for Yewed, Oklahoma, to spend
the Fourth last week.