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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24
DAVENPORT

Mother and Father Sue Original
notices of two rather interesting suits,
which will shortly be filed in the dis
trict court, We're served late Saturday
afternoon by Attorney Louis Rodde-
wig on the Bettendorf Metal Wheel
company. Both suits relate TO the in
jury sustained by John Murphy, a IL
year-old lad, on March Is, while en-
ployed by the defendant company. In
the first suit the father, Charles Muir
ply, seeks the recovery of $1,74O dam
ages for the loss of the services of his
boy and his earnings for the home. 1t
is stated the son is II years old and
was earning SO a week at the time OF
the accident, and that at this rate by
the time he was 81 years of age, or had
attained his majority, he would have
earned the sum of S1,740. The father
now seeks the recovery of damages in
the above sum, alleging that the boy
had his right hand caught in press
and permanently crippled by reason of
the machine in question being out of
repair and in a dangerous condition.
The other suit is entitled John Murphy,
a minor, through his next best friend
and mother. Mrs Jane Murphy. VS.. the
Bettendorf Metal Wheel company. In
this suit Mrs. Murphy claims the sum
OF $4,000 as damages for the perma-
nent injuries sustained by her bon
John, as alleged in the above suit.
Supporting 200 Women.-Upon infor-
nation filed by DR.. F. Y Cretzmeyer,
house physician at Mercy hospital. VIII
helm Steinecke, the night Waterman at
that institution, was taken in custody
Saturday afternoon and given a hear
ing before the local commissioners of
insanity The board found that the old
gentleman's mind had indeed become
affected. but did not commit him to
the hospital. Instead he was turned
over to the care and custody of his
son, young farmer. who will look af-
ter his fathers comfort and welfare.
1t was felt that to send the old gentle
man to spend his days among the in
mates of an insane hospital would de-
prive him of every chance of recovery
for it was his nightly work among in
sane people that caused his mind to be-
come affected. In the country with
his son, and away from crazy patients,
it is probable that the Authorizations
of the old gentleman will pass away
and his mind fully restored. One of
his illusions is that he has the care of
200 women depending upon him and
his mind has worried continually over
the fact
Suit for Injury in FaII.-Mrs. Emma
X. Fort, who fell into the excavations
made by the Mccarthy Construction
company for the paving of upper Bra
dy street, has brought suit in the dis
trict court, through Chamberlin = Pc
tersen, for $4,000. and asks judgment
Jointly against the city and the con-
struction company. She states that her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24
"THE OLD SCRATCH"
How the Evil One Came to be Popular
Iy Known as "The Old Scratch

iy Known as "The Old Scratch"
One of the many familiar names of
his satanic majesty is "The Old
Scratch" 1t is undoubtedly due TO the
fact that scratching is so disagreeable
that people thought it no worse than
the evil one. A scalp full of dandruff
keeps one scratching all the time; not
only disagreeable. but considered very
inelegant in polite society-as it
should be-because one ought to keep
the scalp so clean that it would not
itch To cure the scalp of dandruff eff
fectively use Newbro's Herpicide 1t
kills the germ that creates the dan
druff which is preliminary to falling
hair. and finally, badness. No other
hair preparation kills the dandruff
germ. Herpicide also is very de-
lightful and effective hair dressing.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample to the Herpicide
company. Detroit, Mich. T. H. Thomas
special agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24

the men were fooling me as to the dur
alton of time. | had estimated the time
my own way and figured that | had
been in there IL days before the pipe
came in. 1 had been there 10 days be-
fore the boys heard my signals on the
rail-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24
Real Estate transfers.

Conrad H. Lininger to Adolph J.
Riess. lot "a. NJ A. Rodmans addi-
ton to Rock Island, ST.
Anton York to Hugh E. Curtis, lot
2, block 4, Bailey Davenport's Third
addition to Rock Island, $3.50.
Wallace Treichler to William Henry
Siebert, lots / and 2, w. E. Bailey's
Ninth street addition to Rock Island,
$1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24

1t goes to the root of disease, invig-
crates. strengthens, exhilerates. Its
life producing properties are not con-
tanned in any other known remedy.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Tea
or Tablets, 50 cents. T. II. Thomas
pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24

Remembers the EmpIoyes.-In &C.
cordance with the custom established
in recent years the Moline Furniture
works Saturday distributed several
hundred dollars among its employees in
furtherance of the Christmas spirit.
The gifts were included in the pay en-
velopes of the employees, and each con-
tanned something in addition to the
usual stipend. The company appor-
tons this little melon" according to
the lenght of service of the men. and
the gift is much appreciated. betoken-
ing as it does the cordial spirit of CO.
operation between the company and it's
employees. The company averages 100
men the year through The company
has distributed Christmas gifts of this
sort for three years, sharing in this
manner the profits of excellent bus
mess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24
Flights Rats for Tobacco.

after my plug gave out | tried hard
to reach an empty sack which lay just
above me. The rats would run across
from eating it. l struck at them, but
they were almost out of reach. AT last
two hit it and knocked the tobacco
sack down. There We're only a few
grains in it, but the taste of these gave
me renewed life.
The rats became thicker each day.
Sometimes it gave me a shudder when
felt one run across my face. Then 7
thought now it had just returned from
meal off the bodies of the poor fell
lows who had died near me.
Then l sometimes amused myself
with the bell wire. which fell right III
front of me. BY pulling a long time
broke this, and then / would play
tunes with it on my teeth. or tinkle
the ends together At last l got so
could play a good tune on the wire,
and many weary hours passed in this
amusement.
Il don't understand why my limbs
are not all swollen. Only my knees
are a bit sore.
Could Not stretch Legs.
81 was so cramped in there that
could not stretch my legs out When
wanted to rest | would stick one of
my legs down a crevice and stretch.
You see the seat of my trousers is
worn out from shifting about.
when I wanted to sleep | just put
my hat on a wheel of the car and rest
ed my head ON it.
Il will stay here awhile and think
over the offers l received. OF course,
know | am somewhat of a curiosity and
do not deny that | consider making
some easy money
"One thing is certain will not
leave here until l have had that Christ
mas dinner with the doc He boosted
once too often about that turkey, and
am going to take him at his word
about eating all the dark and white
meat"
Needs No Stimulants.
Hicks was not emaciated. as was eX-
pected. He was strong, and The slim
ulants that had been prepared for him
were not needed. His beard was thick
and stubby, but not grown out. His
face and hands were dirty, but his
clothing was fairly clean and in good
condition.
Over Two Weeks i'm Tunnel.
Fifteen days and nights the man re-
NAMED buried in the heart of the
mountain under the 60 feet of rock and
earth that filed the tunnel, and the
rescue was most remarkable Each
hour of waiting seemed to him like
days, and, according to his calculation,
today should be Feb. >.
Il owe my life" said Hicks, ''to the
boys who worked so heroically all this
time to liberate me; | owe my life TO
the physicians who have stood by me
all this time; l owe my life to a score
of circumstances that, in the light of
later developments, make me believe
that the day of miracles is not passed
81 lay there for hours, days, weeks,
before | heard any sound | thought
for time, after the pipe came in, that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24

upon taking usual oath and filing good
and sufficient bond in the sum of 500.
Oath taken and filed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24

life. 1t is the greatest foodstuff on
earth. But for it l would be in there
cold corpse right now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-24
HICKS is AT LAST RESCUED

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

The electrical storm, Of last Friday
afternoon, did considerable damage in
various parts Of the city. A stable be-
longing to Mr.. Lee Davis, in North
Martinssurg was struck by lightning
and burned to the ground, together
with horse, and other contents. The
dwelling occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert III. Stewart, on West John
street was considerably damaged. The
bolt struck the chimney, knocking 1t
down, and entered the sitting room
where Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart were. 1t
knocked off parts of the moulding
around the ceiling and number Of
picture frames. The stsre building Of
J. II. Hobbs was struck, but only
slightly injured, and the Deatrick
building, in which the Evening World
is located was also struck, but beyond
breaking some wires, and putting the
electric motor, in the press room, out
of commission for an hour or 80 no
damage was done. Very fortunately
no one was hurt, although it was a
terrific storm.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03
NUMBER a.


Serious trouble IL feared for strike
among the machinista employed at the
Gienwood shops of the baltimore and
Ohio railroad, just outside of Pittsburg.
The Glcnwood shops are 'open, part
OF the maciinists being union men
while the others are non-union. The
trouble has been brewing for several
weeks, and grew out OF the discharge
Of Thomas NJ Hampton, one OF the
nnion men. The latter also ask fer
the reinstatement Of Hampton and for
the dismissal of Master Mechanic J Il.
Pcndergast. They allege that the lat
ter Il nephew Of one Of the officials OF
the company, and that for months past
he has been discriminating against the
union men. Yestss lay the unien men
went out on strlkc, and they were
followed by the ncs,-nnion. All the
machinists employed at the shops, TO
the number Of $50, are out, The men
declare they will get other employees To
70 cut, and that, wiahin few days,
they will be able to tic up the entire
Pittsburg division OF the road.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

There Is something pathetic In the
spectacle of Chairman Sherman and
his associates of the Republican Con-
gressional Committee sending to In
dividuai Republicans the country over
letters in which On appeal Is made for
contributions Of II each. Pity the poor
party reduced TO such an extremity
81 don't think 1t has ever been neces-
sary to do this before, says Mr.. Sher-
man. And WAS that tear we heard
splashs
Alas, there was time when the
<. o. y. wallowed in laere. The treas
ury WAS stuffed With fat. The corrup-
tionists had money TO throw to tina
birds. As late as 1904, when Theodore
Roosevelt was running with all his
might and main for the eifiee he now
holds, the cash drawers Of his Ropuh-
lcan managers were bursting with
coin.
But in those halcyon days there was
a Dipgley tariff measure 90 the statute
DOCKS, ana the n. .. r., could levy with
becoming grace on the protected In
terests- Moreover, there was no law
on the Federal records forbidding the
collection or contribution Of political
funds from or by big or little corpo-
rations. Now dear, pcnurious, af-
fiicted x. o. p.l
But, softly !
Isn't the Dingiey law still on the
statute books? True,
Isn't the anti-poIitieal contribution
law still oil Of the statute books?
Sure.
Well
Amt that sherman man just too
cute2
Hey, there, Mr.. Chairman; get thee
to nunnery
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03
New Laws Made To &c, Money

Let the tax thinkers asservate as
much as they may. let them reduc
the levies as much as they can, with
out regard to deficits thereby created
or betterments and improvement
which they refuse to make, there is
one fact standing out above..reaele all
others, and that is that the State ex-
psnses under Republican administra-
tion have doubled in the past ten
years. If, under this ADMINISTRATION
State expenses have doubled, what
will happen to county and municipal
expense when there is no longer a me-
cessity to keep them down to fool the
people just before an election?
The constitutional bars which limit.
ed levies are down, and let no man
fool himself that more money will not
be demanded and required in the next
two years. The new laws were made
to get more money from the taxpayers
and that viii be the ultimate result no
matter how they are rugged up this
year. Fairmont Times.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

Deep gloom was cast over this com
munity, last Saturday afternoon, about
o'clock, when a telephone message
from Falling Waters announced the
sad death, by drowning, while bathing
in the Potomac river, at the
Wetumpka club house, of Miss Wini-
fred, the attractive daughter of Mr..
AND Mrs II. A Yearick. of this city.
AIR. and Mrs. Yearick, with party of
friends, had been camping at the club
house for week, and on Saturday
evening . partyof young people weat
to large sand bar, to battle. The
river had hce- rendered muddy by rec
ent rains, and DIR. J, Henry Sperow
and Miss Winifred, who were together
stepped of ofthe bar, and were sudden
ly plunged into deep hclc, the pres
ence of which was not suspected. DR..
Sperow made frantic efforts TO save the
life of bis companion, but the current
carried her beyond his reach, aud he
came near drowning in the attempt.
Mr.. Ad Nicklas, of this city, went over
In boat, with all speed, TO the rescue
but only got there In time to see Miss
Winiired sink to rise no more, and 10
save Dir. Sperow by throwing him a
boat paddle. twas ons hour before
the body could be recovered, and her
gentle spirit had fled
Miss Winfred was lovely character
and in the bloom Of youth, not having
attained her 2lst year. Death Is ever
sad but Il Is peculiarly so when dear
young soul is thus suddenly snatched
from the promise of happy and USE
full life, and the love of earthiy friends,
Winifred was consistent communi-
calf Of the Episcopal church and a
member OF the choir. Her sweet voice,
never more 10 be heard on earth, |
now mlngling with the Angel choir in
Heaven.
Her funeral took place, from her
late home, Monday afternoon at 4.S0
| o'clack and was largely attended by
Borrowing friends, who however do not
| mourn as those without hope. The
services were conducted by the Rev
]. s. Douglas, her loved rector, and
the interment was in Green Hill cem-
etery. She Is survived by her parents
and one sister, Mrs. Nevin Dietrich Of
Chambersbnrg, also her grand mother,
and maternal grand parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrews and aunt, Mrs
John G.. Lovett, for whom the utmost
sympathy is felt, in their terrible be-
reayement.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

The druggists Of the city have enter
ed into an agreement to close their
stores from p. IN. to Sp. IN. on sun
days. II would be more to the point II
they would close from Il, a. M. to p.
IN, and from p. m. until Monday
morning, SO NJ to allow themselves
and their clerks time to go to church.
II liz also said that there IL "a mos II
mcnt on foot among confectioners n
close their places Of business on Sun
day. There Is a law against their being
open, and there is no good reason why
II should not be enforced, agreement or
no agreement.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

Having received a call from the r.
II. church At berkeley Springs, Rev.
A. q. Grinnan has resigned the posi-
tion OF rector Of the church OF that de-
nomination here and will 60 to his
new field in July. His successor has
not been named. Mr.. Grinnan and
family have been well liked ut Weston
and all will regret their departure
Weston Independent.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

"Affer I had taken two bottles I
found thai 1T was helping me, so con-
finued its use end II has cured me
sound and well.
81 can recommend Peruna to anyone,
and if anyone wants to know what Pc
runa did for me, if they will write to
me, will answer them gladly"
Mr.. D. A. Gebhardt, 573 9th avenue.
Brooklyn, N. Y, writes: Sowing to the
strain and worry of business my nerves
were in a bad shape. / tried many
nerve tonics without result. / gave
Peruna a trial. Six bottles made
marked improvement in my condition.
/ have remained well ever SINCE"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

/ The first and second regiments OF
the West Virginir Natiopal Guard, ar
rived in Martinsburg at an early hour
Tuesday morning, in four special trains
over the b, Il 0. railroad, and immed-
ately proceed 10 their quarters at
Camp Pierpont,n named in honor of
, the frs, governor of the state, which
had been prepared for them, on the
Gray Silver lot, short distance north
of the corporate limits Of the city, near
the Williamsport turn pike, by major
| Brady aud other officers who had
/ proceeded them, and is well located
and nicely laid off. The troops mum
Der about 1900 and are in command of
Brigadier General w. W. Scott, of
tairment The ranking officer of the
7 gard.
! The members of his staff are Lieut.
Col. {. a. Osborne. Adjutant General;
Lieut.. Col. II. Il. Baguley, Chief Sur
geon; Col. A. s. Hutsen. acting In
spector General, Major w. p. Peterkin,
Judge Advocate; Maj. F. ID. Neal,
chief of commissary; Major Lester
Ridenour, chief Quartermaster; Major
B. b. Brady, Chief Engineer, and
Major Charles e. Cole, Ordinance OFF,
Ger.
The officers of the first regiment are
Col. Harry r. Smith, Lieut. Col. G..
F. Joliffe, and Majors Thomas f..
Amick, c. G. Pierce and II. L.Osborne.
The company commanders are Cap
tains Jackson Arnold, j. I'll. Shar-
mock, A. +. Milan, J.. s. Brown, D..
Baughner. w. L. Parsons, b. f..
Scott and j. w. l.. Steward;
Lieutenants ". II Beall, Frank
WhelaD, r. T. Colebank, w. IL. Cor
! bett, &. G. Rrashear, G. G. Stewart,
II. Bosard, f. III. Milan, j e Weese,
J. b. Ford, r. G. Miller, r. A. Knapp,
J. V. Lepley, l.. A. Carr, ID. TIT, G..
Alexander, J. E. Hardesty, S. n.
Sect.
Second Regiment-Co ON .Simms,
Maj. j. l.. Ceamer, j. E. Verlandcr, L.
H. Sable.
Captain Carl L. VampbelI, Harvey
j. Simmons, John b. Payne, Thomas
b. Davis, Fred w, Lester, James l..
Graham, Charles A. Woods.
Lieutenants Frank Hare, Frank w.
Martin Raymond Dodsen, Rector
Hughes, Ralph G. Wandling, Thomas
A. Gilmore, William f. May, Herbert
nj. MILAN, Cyrus III. Koontz, Vinson
MidkIf, George T. Galloway, Clyde o.
Boomer, Walter w. White, Leonard
q. Levy, Adam Il. Call.
DIR. A. Andrews, of Nartinsburg, is
assistant regimental surgeon, with the
rank of captain.
| The regiments are composed of fine
looking young fellows, and would
doubtless give good account OF them
selves, if unfortunately they should
ever be called into active service. The
soldier boys were with us only four
days, breaking camp on Friday en-
route for Mt. Gretna, Pa, one Of the
National encampments, where they
will mix with the soldiers Of other
States, and the United States regulars,
and be thoroughly drilled and placed
under strict military discipline.
During the stay here the officers and
soldiers formed many acquaintance
among our citizens and made an excel
lent impression.
The officers were very pleasantly en-
tertained on Wednesday night, by the
Elks, in their lodge room, and also by
many citizens at their homes.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

Charles Burrell,
Hedgcsville w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

Mr.. j. B. VanMetre and daughter,
Messrs. HI, j. Cushwa, w. II, Myers,
and J. w. Merchant will attend the
Confederate reunion, at Fishers Hill,
on next Saturday Aug, 4th. 1t is ex-
pected that there will be very large
crowd, and some eloquent addresses.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

a Polled Angun COW with large bell
fastened on her neck by chain, Is now
dry and has A streak Of hair Off the
back, solid jet black and is without
horns, left my place on July 8. | will
pay cost Of keeping and for any trou-
bic informant may be at In letting me
know where she Ii.
Charles Burrell,
HedQesyiile w. ya.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03
For Sale

A fine suburban home, new room
house, new barn, summer Kitchen
water at the door. Nice lawn and frIi T.,
good garden and all outbuildings.
A. T. Russler
Atty.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03

Children whe arc delicate few i and cross vii,
get inmeeiats relief from oiher GfAy's Sweet Pow
ders for Children. rhey cleanse the stomach, a I.
the liver, making sfckly child strong and healthy
A certain cure Ter ; ~ a. druggists, ssc.
sample Ftee, Address Allen S Onssee r.eRoy,N.Y
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-03
For Sale.

The fruit on $500 peach trees near
Bunker Hill supposed to DO 5000 crates.
Address, J. T. Fisher, Winchester, Va
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-06-05
notice..

NOTICE OF THE FIRST ELECTION IN THE
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM. IN THE COUNTY
OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
NOTICE is hereby given. that the FIRST
~ election within the Borough of Mend
ham, for the election of officers therein.
will be held on
Thursday, the Fourteenth day of June,
In the year 1906 at the Town Hall, on
Main street. the polls to remain open in
accordance with the General Election
Laws and that the Board of Registry and
Elections will meet in the same place on
Thursday, the Seventh Day of June, in
the year 1896, betweeu the hours OF Ten
o'clock. A. M, and Eight o'clock p. M,
Excepting for one hour between one and
two o'clock) for the purpose of preparing
and revising the registry and poll list for
the said Election and for the purpose Of
registering the voters therefor. and that
said Board will meet on Tuesday, the 18th
day of June, for revising said list from
One o'clock p. NJ to Nine o'clock P. M,
and that said registration will be made
and the registry and poll list prepared
from the like list used In the Township of
Mendham at the last election held therein
and that there will be added thereto the
names of all other qualified voters who
shall be shown by affidavit In writing Of
some voter In said Borough to reside
therein whose names are not on said
Registry or poll list.
Dated June 1st 1896.
BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY
BOARD OF ELECTION.
A. A. VANCE. Chairmsn.
@. A. FAIRCHILD, Secretary
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-06-05
CLOSING Exercises Of wv q. \

The closing exercises of the Young
Women's Christian Union were held
in the Market Street Mission last Fri
day evening under the direction of
Mrs. Fl. B.AHoffman, the president,
The members of the union marched
into the hall where a program was rem
dered, consisting of Scripture reading
by Z. B. Ironside, prayer by Rev.
Philemon Sturges, address of welcome
by DR.. Erdman.
The treasurers report showed a bal
ance Of S42. The report of the secre-
.tary showed seventy girls enrolled in
the classes with an average attendance
of about sixty. The classes and teach
ers were as follows Dressmaking,
Miss Carrie Day, assisted by Miss Rod
ney embroidery, Miss Pierson physi-
cal culture, Miss Egbert and Miss
Mary Hall cooking, Mrs. William
L0unsbury T; Bible, Miss Collier.
There were recitations by Miss Flos-
sic Hand and Miss Olive Strowbridge,
while Miss Eta Brown sang. Rev.
DIR. Blanchard delivered the address
OF the occasion and Frank Eaton sang
a solo, after which the work done BY
the classes was exhibited in the second
story rooms and refreshments were
served by the cooking class.