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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-05-11
RhAnmafiam.

Why suffer from this painful malAdy when
one application Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
gives relief Hundreds Of grateful people tes-
tify to the magical power Of this remedy over
rheumatism. For sale at Wilson'S Drug
Store, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-05-11

Mrs. Frances Dreamer, q former resident
Of this county, died few days ago at Will
Transport, Pa, Of pneumonia. Her remains
were brought to this county for interment.
Mr.. Crittenden King, who lately retired
from the Board Of County School Commits
sioners for this county, visited Rockville on
Monday last. Speaking from his expert
ence In the Board, he stated that the increase
OF the number Of members of the Board to
six would prove fruitful step in the school
system. Heretofore the county divided up
amongst three commissioners, each commits
sioner was unable to do full justice to the
large territory allotted to his management,
which will be in contrast with the present
membership for the future.
In game that was interesting through
out and marked by clever plays, the Rock.
vile base ball team defeated the Technical
High School team, Of Washington, at the
Fair Grounds here last Saturday by the
score Of 8 TO A. The pitching of Ed. Taylor
for the locals was entirely too much for the
Washingtonians. He struck out II men,
and, excepting the sixth inning, when he
weakened somewhat, had them at his mercy.
He was finely supported by catcher Daw-
son. Reichard, for the visitors, also pitched
well, having o strikeouts to his credit Dla-
mond, Rockville's center fielder, caught a
difficult fly, and Benson, the High School
third basemen, captured foul fly after a
hard run. Geo. Brewer, Of the local team,
did the best batting.
]. William Wormley, colored, charged
with murderous assault In two cases upon
Mr.. Adair Brooke and Rob't Hayes, colored
was given q hearing on Wednesday last be-
fore Justice Brewer, In this town. The evil
dence upon the part of the State showed that
Wormley was guilty OF an unprovoked, out
rageous assault upon Mr.. Brooke with a
pitch fork and upon Hayes because he step.
ped in between Mr.. Brooke and Wormley
as peace maker, and 30 the Justice thought
and held the prisoner to bail for $500 in
each case. Bail could not be given and
Wormley was committed to await trial.
The assault was committed on the farm OF
Mr.. Brooke, situated about two and a.half
miles northeast of Rockville, on Saturday
last Both Hayes and Wormley were EN-.
ployes on the farm. Mr.. Brooke bore no
scars at all, but Hayes face was considera
ably bruised.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-05-11
New Ioe-C Cream Prices at the Bakery.

As our ice has all run out, we're obliged to
advance prices slightly on all other aavors Of
cream except vanilla, which will be sold at
the old price. All other favors, 7bc half
gallon, 81 as per gallon. Brick cream, 81 80
per gallon. Reduced prices for large guam
titles.
a. REISINGER,
Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-05-11

Oysters end quick lunches at the Rock7ill
Bakery.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-05-11

Town decentralization were held
In the following named towns of this county
on Monday last, with the result as given:
The Rockville town election held Monday
resulted In the selection OF the following ::
Mayor, Lee Offutt councilmen, Robert G.
Warfeld, Willis B. Burdette, David j.
Bready and John L. Dawson. Mr.. Offutt
had no opposition, but there was contest
for the other places, Messrs. George L. Ed
monds. VIM. E. Welt and Edwin M. West
being In the field.
At Barnesville, Town Commission ers T
o. White. Clagett 9. Hilton and and Luther
E. Cecil were selected. Mr.. White will be
mayor.
At Kensington the present mayor, Come
Illus Eckhardt, was reelected to serve his
third term, with Messrs. Edgar Moore and
Frank e. Potts as Town Councilman.
At Garrett Park, Hart Momsen was elect
ed mayor and David Bissel and James l..
Dougall councilmen.
A spirited contest took place at Gathers
burg, which resulted in Q tie vote for mayor,
John W. Walker receiving SO votes and r.
H. Miles SO. For Town Councilmen, the
following four were elected: j. A. Mills, j.
A. Phebus, Thomas l. Folks and r. W.
Murphy. The tie for mayor will result in
new election 10 days after the meeting OF
the new board of council.
Mayor John A. Garrett was re elected
mayor OF Glen Echo without opposition, and
Messrs. e. Bruce Aldrich and George w.
O'Brlen were selected for town council.
At Takoma two tickets-the regular and
hdependent-were In the field, the regulars
winning by good majorities. For mayor,
G. W. Plat won over e. Norman Jackson,
succeeding present Mayor J. B. Kinnear.
The town council elected was as follows:
For two year term, L. r. Grabill, John Han.
sen and O. L Shears; for one-year term, E.
E. Bodgett, j. B. Derrick and W. W Dyar.
At Poolesville the following town COM
missioners were elected Messrs d. W.
Walling, Thomas Hoskinson, Thomas Fyffe,
H. W. Spurrier and T. R. Hall
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-05-11
Ready-tO-wear TOp-cOats

This stock carries twenty distinctive an exclusive
on-eaSh having its advantages for the different style size Of tho
man. These coats the production Of woroomthov
stamped perfect when they the S2 90 up
all shades and lengths ~N ~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1906-05-11
Mems l9O5-'O6 Hats,

Every style and every shape is represented in
Our Hat Department has been greatly enlarged
side of the store. This department is as iare
stores-and we carry much larger assortment.
Our $500 Derbys and Soft Hats are, indeed,
values-we control the entire output of the
speaking, it's tho same grade that goes at other
son Hats, the new blocks, $500 up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
ARRESTED AS SHE
WAS LEAVING CITY
Mrs. George Roam Charged With Theft
of Clothing and Jewelry from
Moline Boarding House.

Just as Mrs. George Roam. or Lottie
Stewart, as she had given her name
was about to board a train with her
husband for st. Louis in Moline last
evening, she was arrested ON a charge
of larceny. 1t seems that the woman
had taken a number of articles of
clothing and some jewelry from the
Homer boarding house, Seventh av-
enue and Seventh street, Moline, where
she had been employed Saturday eve
ming she left, and the articles were
missed The police were notified, and
the Rock Island police learned that
the couple were here and were going
to st. Louis. When they were about
to leave Moline they were arrested.
The woman was bound over to the
grand jury under 5000 bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
CITY NOT LIABLE
Court lnstructs Jury to Find for
Moline in the Rickart
Damage Case.
TRIAL COMES TO A CLOSE
Must Determine Liability of Moline
Printing Company and Cox Bros.
Try Burglary Case.

The case of Albert Rickart against
the Moline Printing company and Cox
Bros. of Moline will go TO the jury late
this afternoon, the arguments in the
case having been commenced this
morning. After all of the evidence
had been heard. Judge Gest sustained
the motion to take the case from the
jury as far as the city of Moline is
concerned, and instructed the jury to
find in favor of the city. The issues
as to the other defendants are left to
the jury. Rickart sues to recover So
600 for personal injuries sustained in
an accident caused by the breaking of
a rope used in the hosting of some
machinery being placed in the Moline
Printing company's building. p. r. In
gleson and Searle e Marshall repre-
sent the plaintiff, while George Wood
appears for the two defendants, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Charles Gustafson.

Charles Gustafson, brother of J. A.
Gustafson of Gustafson & Hayes, died
Sunday evening at the home on his
farm near Viola after brief illness
with pneumonia. He was born at Es-
tergutland, Sweden, and was so years
of age. He is survived by his wife, a
daughter, Mrs. Frank Beckstrom of Mo-
line, and three sons, Leonard, Walford,
and Edward, all at home. His parents
live in this city, as do two sisters,
Mrs. Christ Berggren, Mrs. William
Johnson. and his brother, J. A. Gus
tafsOn. Funeral services were held at
the home in Viola this morning at .
o'clock, burial taking place at the Swe-
dona cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
LOAD OF STUMP PULLERs
Monmouth Firm Sold to Bogus Rus
sian Agent But Was Warned.

A press dispatch of yesterday from
New York, telling of the operations
of a bogus Russian agent who had
been ordering agricultural implements
for delivery abroad saved the cost of
a carload of stump pullers to the Milne
Manufacturing company of Monmouth
About month ago the supposed agent
was in Monmouth and placed an order
for the implement to be delivered in
Siberia. The company was on the
point of shipping the goods yesterday
when the warning was received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
OBITUARY RECORD.
Mrs. C. w. Skinner.

Mrs. c. w. Skinner, formerly of this
city, mother of former Mayor c. p
Skinner of Moline, died last evening al
ESQ at the Presbyterian hospital in
Chicago. She had been i'll for some
months, and in the summer underwent
an operation. Recently she submitted
to a second operation, but did not rally
from it's effects. The remains will be
brought to Moline and the funeral serv-
ices will be held from the home, SO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Announcement.

Beginning Monday ''The London
Shop" will be open evenings for the
benefit of its patrons For Christmas
we are showing a high class line OF
leather goods, hosiery, handkerchiefs
umbrellas, combs, neckwear, scarfs,
boas, toilet articles, lace robes, opero
coats, waists, kimonas, silk petticoats.
and furs. You are invited to see our
lines, knowing our goods are exclusive
and quite different from other offer
ings. Respectfully.
MRS. AMANDA HASSETT-PAHL,
Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
CONDITION is IMPROVED
Iemi Careechi, Severely Burned, Re
ported Better at ST. Anthony's.

The condition of Iemi Careechi, who
was severely burned by oil at the coal
chutes of the Rock Island yards Sun
day evening, is reported much better,
although his head, face, and neck, and
the upper part of his body are terribly
burned. The physician attending him
says that he is in a very critical con-
dition and it will be little short of a
miracle if he RECEIVERS. He is SO years
of age and has a wife and several chill
dgen. His home is in Moline. He Is
confined at St Anthony's hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
at o'clock. Burial will take place at

at o'clock. Burial will take place at
Chippiannock cemetery.
Mrs. Skinner was born at Hamilton,
Ontario, Nov. IL, 1916. Her marriage
to c. w. Skinner, then of this city,
took place Feb. 7, 1867, and for some
years Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner resided in
this city. They later removed to Gen
eseo, where they made their home for
23 years. Mrs Skinner removing to
Moline about six years ago.
Mrs. Skinner is survived by four
sons. James, c. p, e. Stanley, and Bert
Skinner. She also leaves two broth
ers, James Mirfield of this city, and
Charles Mirfield of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Special Car Christmas Day.
PERSONAL POINTS.

H. A. Nutter of Galesburg was in
the city yesterday.
C. w Shattuck of Monmouth spent
the day here yesterday.
S. NJ. Arndt is confined to his home
| 500 Twentieth street by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Degnoff OF
Prophetstown were visiting friends in
the city today.
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Buchler OF
Peoria visited Rock Island friends yes
terday and today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Christy of Mar
shalltown, Iowa, spent the day yester
day with friends in the city.
Hon. Thomas Campbell, representa-
tive-elect, is reported quite i'll at his
home. 1900 Thirtieth street.
Mrs. D. A. Noftsker has returned
from Shippensburg, Pa, where she has
been visiting for some time.
Miss Hazel Frantz, who is employed
in the millinery department at Young
& McCombs', and who has been ill, is
slowly recovering.
Ernest Shultz, manager of the noted
actress. Miss Roselle Knott. was in
the city yesterday arranging date for
her appearance in this city.
A. R. Talbot of Lincoln, Neb., head
consul of the NJ. w. A, who has been
out of the city for a few days, has re-
turned to resume his business here.
George w. Gamble, circuit clerk, has
gone to Chicago, where he will meet
his daughter. Miss Ruth Gamble, who
is attending school at Oberlin, Ohio,
and is on her way home to spend the
Christmas vacation. They will return
Thursday.
H. D. Judson, general superintend-
ent of the Illinois division of the Bur
lington, with headquarters in Chicago,
and J. W. Mulhern, division superin-
tendent, with headquarters at Gales
burg, arrived in the city this noon in
their special car, and after looking
over the offices here, left for Gales
burg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
ENOUGH, IF NOT TOO MUCH
Moline Marriage Ceremony is johnson
All the Way Through.

Oscar ]. Johnson and Miss Tillie
Johnson were married in Moline Sat
urday evening, the ceremony taking
place at the home of the brother
of the bride, Elias Johnson. Rev.
E. X. Jonson performed the cere-
money and the attendants were
Swan Johanson and Miss Christine Jo-
hanson. And so numerously does the
mighty Johnson family flourish in Mo-
line that the affair caused no comment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
RESIDENCE PROPERTY SOLD
T. r. Schroeder of Sherrard Purchases
Houses on Twentieth Street.

Mayer Rosenfield sold today to Thorn
as F. Schroeder of Sherrard the two
residence properties at 905 and 900
Twentieth street. The consideration
is understood to have been in the
neighborhood of $4,000. The property
has a frontage of 50 feet on Twentieth
street and is in one of the best resi-
dence locations in the city. The deal
was handled through the agency of
Schreiner & Hubbard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
LARGE COLLECTION OF BIRDS

Poultry Show Opening at Davenport
Tomorrow Promises Well.
The annual poultry and pet stock
show of the Tri-City Fanciers' associa-
ton opens tomorrow at Armory hall,
Davenport, and from present indica-
tions the exhibit will be the largest
ever gathered under one roof in the
three cities. Those in charge were
busy today getting everything in readi-
ness and in Judging the birds A num-
Der of Illinois and Iowa towns near
the three cities are represented with
exhibits. The show continues till Sat
urdav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
RIVER FROZEN AT DUBUQUE
Forecasts Discontinued for Winter by
Weather Bureau

The Mississippi river is frozen over
above Dubuque and the local weather
Office today announced the discontin-
uance of the daily forecasts for the
winter season. The stage of water
was 81 at a. m, and SO at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
AID. SHERWOOD LAWYER?

Reported TO Have Passed Bar Exam
ination at Helena, Mont.
According to the Helena (Mont) In
dependent, r. Sherwood of Rock Is
land, has passed an examination for
admission to the bar of the state,
which was held at that city last week.
Mr. Sherwood, who is a member of the
local city council, has been in Montana
month or more looking after the
valuable claim that he secured in the
drawing by which the Crow Indian
reservation was opened for settlement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Public Notice.

My wife having left my home anC
Preside, / hereby give notice that
will not be responsible for any debts
incurred. (Signed)
Dec. II, 1906. JOHN J. KROPP,
Coal Valley, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Public Notice

Whereas my wife, Josephine Park
er, has left my bed and board, here
by give notice that | will not be re-
sponsible for any bills made by her on
my account. J. w. PARKER,
Canton, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Best for Home Use.

Order case of Cross Country, the
best family beer. Rock Island Brew
ing company. Old phone west SO, new
$685.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Saloon Notice.

Hot lunch every night and the larg-
est beer in the city at 1901 Fourth
avenue. V. Deisenroth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
To Cure a Cold in One pav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money il it fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

She worried and she fretted,
And grew as homely as could be,
But now she is a famous beauty,
Which came by taking Rocky Noun.
tain Tea.-T II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

richards Hand Painted China
For gifts at Bleuer's, 1902 Second
venue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

City Attorney Shallberg represented
the city's interests.
Begin Burglary Trial.
The court will take up the case
against Debs Augustine and Carl An
derson, alias Martin Carlson, on the
conclusion of the Rickart case. The
two men are under indictment for bur-
glary and larceny, being charged with
entering Sosna's warehouse Sept. -,
and stealing 200 pounds each of cop
per wire and brass scraps, and a guam
tity of other metal, valued in all at
$69.SS.
One other criminal case will be TAX
en- up at this term, and probably two
more civil cases will be heard before
the court adjourns for the term. The
September term may continue until
within a very few days of the opening
of the January term. Jan. Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Hawkes., cut Glass

For gifts at Bleuer's, 1902 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Fountain Pens

For gifts at Bleuer's, 1902 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

MayfIower Camp Party.-Mayflower
camp, No. 101, will give a card party
and dance Thursday afternoon and
evening at Carse's hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
FINANCIAL REPORT
6sthany Home Rummage Sale
Committee Has Net Balance
of SOAPS on Hand.
OTHER EVENTS SUCCESSFUL
Forty Children Now Enrolled at Insti-
tution-To Have Special Car for
Christmas Day Outing.

The meeting of the directors of the
Bethany Protective association, adj
journed from last Monday evening, was
held at the Harper house last evening.
The usual routine business was trans
acted, after which the different stand
ing committees made their reports.
The educational committee reported
that the doll sale Melted $63.70, with a
few dolls left for sale. The Moline
members of the committee gave an en-
tertainment which netted $50. The re-
port shows that there are at present
40 children enrolled in the home, The
rummage sale committees report
shows net balance of SOAPS. 1t was
also reported that the home has three
children for adoption.
Special Car Christmas Day.
The annual meeting of the associa-
ton will be held at the home the sec
ond Monday in January 1t has been
announced that the Tri-City Railway
company has decided to furnish spe-
cial car to carry the children to and
from the Harper house for the Christ.
mas dinner arranged for them by Man
ager of the Harper house, Charles Nc
Hugh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

Ladies' Pearl Handled Pens
For gifts at Bleuer's, 1902 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18

Masons to Give Dancing Party
Rock Island lodge No. 65S and Trio
lodge No 81, A F. and A. NJ. will give
the second of the series of dancing
parties Friday evening at Masonic tenn
pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

lSociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
pe gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relta-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Annual New Years Dance.-Rock Is
land lodge No. IS, 1. o. o. F., will give
it's first annual dance at Odd Fellows
hall New Years night for members of
the order and their friends. Extra
preparations have been made for the
affair, which will be coon" dance and
for which music will be furnished by
a coon" orchestra. Prizes will be given
for the best and most comical cos
tunes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-18
Begin Burglary Trial.

City Attorney Shallberg represented
the city's interests.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-17
REP. S. H. JACKSON
ON R. R. COMMISSION
John W. Redmond, First, and Eli H.
Porter, Second, Members Of the
Board-Appointed and Con-
dimcd.

Montpelier. Dec. III The Senate TO-
day confirmed the nominations Of John
M. Redmond of Newport, Hi II. Porter
Iof Wilmington and s. Hollister Jackson
of Barre To he railroad commissioners
under the railroad bill
Mr., Redmond IL 4 prominent attorney
|af Newport. Mr.. Porter is representative
from Wilmington and one Of the leaders
in the House. He was Democratic can
didate for governor two years ago. s,
lIollister jackson is the present repre-
sentative from Barre and another leader
in the House. lie was states attorney
for Washington county before he be-
came representative The board is con
sidered q strong one and under the new
law will have some power.
Tile Senate also confirmed George
Aiken Of Woodstock, D. H. Morse of
Randolph and Il T. Russell Of Slrews.
bury to be board Of agriculture; +. q
Williams 81 Newport to be trustee 81
insane in place of r. IT. Porter, Eel
signed, John 8. Weeks of Middlebury
ri XIV. Hnrlburd of Hyde Park. and N. X
Chaffee 81 Rutland to be board Of trus-
tees Of penal institutions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-12-17
TWO DEAD BY womAN's SHOT
Margery CLARK Killed Her Supposed
Husband and Herself.

Boston, Dec. 17.--A double tragedy
ia the South End was disclosed yester-
day when the body Of Margery Clark,
40 years old. was found IN bed in a
lodging house on Dover street with re-.
volver clntcled ID her right hand, bullet
hole behind her right ear, while beside
her lay Al Atwood, 40 years old, said
to have been her husband, and dying
from another bullet wound in the fore
head. Atwood was unconscious when
discovered and died later al the hospital
without recovering his senses.
Inmates of the house knew nothing
of the affair until this noon, nor could
the police find anyone who had heard
shots during the night.
The Clark woman had occupied the
room in the lodging house a few weeks
and during the past few days had com
planned Of feeling sick She tod some
Of the dodgers that she had sent for At
wood, Who she said was in Denver He
arrived last Saturday.
Atwood and Mrs. Clark formed an ac.
quaintance more than ten years ago, ac,
cording to the police, nut had not seen
each other during the past three years
until Atwood arrived last week from
Denver 1t was stated by the woman't
friends tonight that Mrs. Clark heard
that Atwood had been married and that
she became very jealous. When he mr.
rived here he tried TO persuade the
woman that he was not married, but
during the past few DAYS they had fire.
uent quarrels.