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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17
ESTATES LEFT TO WIDOWS
Wills of Charles E. Kyle and James T.
Montgomery Are Probated.

The late Charles +. Kyle of Black
Hawk. in his will which was admitted
to probate in the county court this
morning. bequethes his estate, with
the exception of small legacies to his
son. John F. Kyle. and his grandchil-
dren Fred and Frank Kyle. to his wife,
Mrs Hattie A. Kyle, who is named as
executor. The instrument was dated
Feb. Z, 1903.
The will of James T. Montgomery of
Moline, admitted to probate Saturday.
The testator leaves the entire estate
to his wife. Mrs. Alice Montgomery.
bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17
The
Employer

Who uses his beSf judgment in Sc
lecting employees;
e Provides them with good system
X of accounting;
And bonds them in the AMERICAN
SURETY COMPANY OF NEW
s YORK, the largest Surety Company
= in the world,
q VIII
- Reduce defalcations to the
ii Minimum
81 And when they do occur, will find
"a himself e10nfyafed from blame and
q Justly commended IS an able and far
- seeing executive.
~ Many an employer has bitterly re-
* GREETED that he did not inSiSf on
FL having the bond Of this Company
- Remember that other Surety Com
panies, if they pay. rarely do so
- with the CELEBRITY of this Company,
and spend little in capturing de-
a. faulters.
YOU Ep15nt the best
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17

mile light.
Above mouth Iowa river, discont;n-
ued, day mark.
Below foot Bogus island. establish
ed. day mark.
Below Illinois Chute. established,
barrel buoy temporary.
Above Muscat.ne, changed from a
red TO white light.
Above FIT. Hershey chute, establish
ed. day mark
Below Fairport. established. barrel
buoy. temporary.
Below Viclies, established. day
mark.
Andaiusia. lower, established, Cay
mark.
Above AndaIusia. established. barrel
buoy temporary.
Below Rock river, established. bar
rel buoy. temporary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17
TIE STOLEN HORSE.
An Old Proverb With a New Applisa-

ticn.
The woods are full of "so-called"
remedies for badness.
You may cali anything i'm creation "a
remedy. but 10 use them is like lock
ing The stable after the horse is stolen.
Badness and dandruff are caused by
a germ-if You don't kill the germ The
germ will kin the hair
Scientists have labored with the
problem Of preventative for badness
for many years.
EcWbTo's Herpicide is the product or
q modern idea. and will cure dandrum
and prevent badness because germs
cannot exist when you apply Herpicidc.
Herpicide is a valuable hair dressing
and scalp disinfectant as wei as a cure
for dandruff t'f'
Sold by leading druggists. Send -
cents in stamps for sample 10 The He
picide company. Detroit. Mich. T. H.
Thomas. special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17
HANDICAP CUP Is
WON BY B. F. PEEK
Made Net Score of 70 in Golf Contest,
With % Handicap-Carl Schmidt
Makes Medal Score.

In the next TO last match of the
mems handicap golf tournament at the
Rock Island arsenal links Saturday.
b. F. Peek of Moline. won the cup
with a net score of &c, his gross score
being 104. He had Il handicap of rs.
f. w. Bahnsen and n. d. Ely were
tied for second place. each having a
net score of 20. Carl Schmidt of Dav-
export made the low medal score of
the match, his gross record being Oh
The SCORES uara.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17

Good for the cough. removes the
cold. the cause OF the cough. That's
the work Of Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar-the original laxative cough
syrup. Contains no Opiates. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17

first; Mrs. Ghiles, second Miss Mary
Stombs. third.
Sack race-M briggs, first; II. Cila-
ney, second.
Creased pig contest-Won by Ed
Meenan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17

A famous Wisconsin woman once
said: "All this poor earth needs is just
the art of being kind Won't some
one be kind enough to propose Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea? 1t helps to
make people kind and WELL Tea or
tablets, So cents T. II. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17

When you have a cold it is well to
be very careful about using anything
that will cause constipation. Be par
ticularly careful about preparations
containing opiates. Use Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar, which stops
the cough and moves the bowels. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-17
Well Worth Trying.

w. II. Brown, the popular pension
attorney, of Pittsfie1d, VT, says: Next
to a pension. the best thing to get is
DR.. Kings New Life Pills" He
writes: "They keep my family in
splendid health" Quick cure for
headache. constipation and biliousness.
Csc. Guaranteed at Hartz C Ullemey-
er's drug store.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
NEWS OF
 ARKANSAS
Killed at Watson.

J. A. Moss, a section boss, Is under arrest at Watson, for the mur- der of Cam Bonner, prominent business man of that place The two men were the best of good friends, and Moss claimes the killing was accidental. He claims to have been in the store of Bonner and while they were examining the Al Colts revolver vers, the weapon in his hands was accidentally discharged, the bullet en- tering Bonner's body and killing him instantly. Several months ago, it is said, Moss killed negro near Gurley and was acquitted on the ground of self defense.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Brass Foundry Entered by Thieves

Thieves made an entrance into the store room of the Van Buren Foun- dry Company and stole $S00.00 worth of brass fittings which the company carried in stock. Two Van Buren boys, Homer Kirkpatrick and Ed Nichols were arrested and lodged in jail, ard following their direction, the officers recovered more than half of the stolen brass which had been buried on the banks of the Arkansas river.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Cotton Consumption In Arkansas.

According to recent bulletin. of the Census Bureau on the supply and distribution of cotton for the year ending August S1, 1906, Arkansas manufacturers consumed only 3,946 bafes of cotton which were used by 13,1S0 active spindles, while the state produced 615,337 bales. This shows that she consumed only six tenths of 1 per. cent of her produc- tion. The cotton growing states con- sumed 22.1 per cent of their produc- ton as against 15.6 per cent the year before, an increase of 6.7 per cent
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

The auto is winning it's way every where. It has stood the test of trips across the American continent. It has made Q tour around the world, carried passengers to the frigid north and cap tured the fancy of the Grand Lama of Thibet. And now a venturesome en- thusiast is to make trip in the horse jess vehicle through the desert of Sahara, once supposed to be given over to the camel caravans.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Mines to Be Reopened.

The mines at Hartford and vicinity which nave been closed, as result of the decision of the Supreme Court holding the screening Jaw passed by the last legislature constitutional, are expected to reopen in short time, and no serious trouble is apprehended. All of the miners are not out. only those being affected who have been employed in mines where the law was not followed.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Another Endowment for Hendrix
 College.

Rev. James Thomas, the new com- missioner of education for Hendrix and Galloway Colleges, has announced another gift of s25,000, making a to- tai of s100,O00 raised for the two schools by Mir. Thomas since his cleo ton to this position. Of this sum, s9O,000 is for the endowment of Hen drix College and s10,000 for new buildings for Galloway.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Asleep On Railroad Track.

A. J. Patterson, prominent farmer and citizen of Craighead county, was run over by local freight train near Jonesboro recently, and died three hours after the accident. He had been hunting, and coming out of the woods, sat down upon the track. It Is sup posed he fell asleep and the train struck him before any one was aware that he was on the track.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Ben White Acquitted at Batesville

Ben White of Newport, who was charged with robbing the mails of a registered package consigned to the Bank of Cotter, and containing $2,000 while he was employed as postal clerk out of Newport on the White River road, has been acquitted by the federal court at Batesville. He claimed that the package was lost sometime before the train reached COtter
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
A Big Factory to be Located at Helena

The Business Mems League of Hell ena has closed a deal with the Ford Johnson Chair Company of Frankfort, Ky, and Michigan City, Ind, through which there will be established in that city within few months, the second largest chair-making plant in opera tion. The new plant, which is to be transferred from Frankfort to Helena. now employees 700 men and is said to produce the finest product of the kind in this country.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Ask for Law Enforcement.

A mass meeting of the citizens of Newark was held recently, at which strong resolutions were adopted con demning the officers of the town for failing to enforce the law against per sons selling liquor illegally. It was declared that the law is being violated in an open manner and censure was especially directed at the mayor and marshal.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Thinks He Has Mica Mine.

B. w. Eddy, a real estate man of Hot Springs, is of the opinion that he has discovered a valuable mine of mi ca on his lands in the West Grand Avenue addition. In excavating there the vein was cut into and the surface indications are pronounced very prom. ising Mr. Eddy is sinking shaft on the vein to test it's quality and quanti- tv
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
A Rare Metal.

Housley Bros. of Hot Springs, have on exhibition at the State House in Little Rock, a specimen of anthony which is said to be one of the finest specimens ever found in this state. Ar kansas is the only state east of the Rocky Mountains which produces this rare metal.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Prof Galloway of the department Of agriculture some time ago grafted a Japanese orange shoot on a Florida orange tree. When he picked the supposed oranges from the recon strueted tree he found they were lem ons. Even nature has begun to. hand lemons to grafters.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Badly Burned While Attempting to
 Save Horse.

Mrs. Robert Austin of Pine Bluff was badly burned recently while attempt ing to save valuable horse. The barn in which the animal was confined, was burning and Mrs. Austin made an unsuccessful attempt to get the horse out In making the effort she was se- riously burned.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

The Geological Survey having dis covered that there are sufficient coal deposits in the United States to last 5000 years, should continue it's re- searches to determine whether there are enough of the precious metals, or even gems, in the earth to pay the coal bills through those centuries.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Samuel Churchill Sued for s1o,ooo.

A s10,00o personal damage suit has been filed against Samuel Churchill of Little Rock by G. w. Reid of Ten used false and defamatory words con corning him, saying that he was a liar and thief, and that he had obtained money under false and fraudulent pretenses.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Coal in Paying Quantities at BatesviIle

Experts who have been Investigating the geological formation of the coun- try in the vicinity of Batesville ex- press the belief that the city of Bates vile is underlaid with coal and in pay ing quantities.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

You can get to the north pole by drifting with the current, but it will take two or three years to reach there by this method, says a scientist How ever, those who have plenty of time on their hands may try the plan pro, posed and trust to luck to get back to civilization and fertilization.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

The so-called soap trust in England is said to have been busted" by boycott. The method seems to be simple and effective. No trust how ever big and presumably powerful, can succeed if the public refuses to pur- chase products.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
A Farming Course at University.

The College of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas will give a short winter course for the benefit of the farmers of the State, and their sons and daughters. The course will start January II, and continue until January 26, and will include lectures and demonstrations by the agricultur- ists, horticulturists, veterinarian, en- tomologists, dairy husbandman, etc, at the college. No fees are charged and no books will be needed by those who attend the course.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

4 Boston girl at Vassar told her classmates that so far as she was con cerned, she had no ambition further than to do her duty by the man she expected to marry and the children which were born to her. Isn't this a dangerous line of anticipation for a Boston girl?
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Killed at His Own Door.

James A. Clay, carpenter, living at Strong, was shot and killed near his front door by some unknown par ties. He had just been acquitted by the Grand Jury on charge of volun- tary manslaughter, he having been bound over to that body for killing Jesse Garner at Strong while acting as deputy constable.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

There are expressions of disapproval among eminent Japanese of the educa- tion of women in this country But Japan may be depended on to accept this phase of civilization along with the rest in the course of time
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Rev. Hugh Black, of Scotland, says "Hades is very much like New York. ' Dr. Black talks like a man who has been there and ought to know.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

The Buffalo Times tells of a boy who took several ounces of raugh-on- rats without suffering any evil effects;
 but it appears that he worked in a drug store and took it to customer.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Dehorned spelling will never do. We 'jernlistss would never consent to having our time-honored slogan converted into The pen is mitier than the sord.'
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Large Quantities of MistIetoe Shipped

Van Buren is shipping large quanti- ties of mistletoe to Northern mar kets The mistletoe this year is heav- fly laden with berries and commands good price in Chicago, St Louis and elsewhere.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

A Berlin official in Germany has slept for two years. It would almost be worth while now to wake up and draw his salary.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

This new disease called auto heart is probably produced by suddenly tell ing man the price Of the machine.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
1e OrUeF or the OOttON
 Rescinded.

The order which was recently is sued by the Cotton Belt officials, in structing agents not to receive cotton for shipment to Pine Bluff until furth- CT instructed, as a result of the al legged congested conditions in that city, has been rescinded by an order from headquarters. This action was taken after an assurance by the local cotton men that all the cotton which this road would bring into Pine Bluff. would be properly cared for.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Japan is conquering Manchuria com mercially which is more substantial and lasting way than shooting holes throug hit.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

With meafkpickles and confection cry under suspicion, the public may yet have to sIibsiste on breakfast food
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

English public opinion has smoth cred the British soap trust infts owr SudS.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

The indications now are that Santa Claus is going to carry every state in the union
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

< New York burglars who travel in automobiles are doing what they can to make thieving a fine art.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Crown Prince George of Servia is said to be mentally sound-that is, foI crown prince.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

They have found an asbestos mine in the KIpndike. They would be glad to trade it for a coal mine.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Faint heart neer wins fair lady; but, for that natter sdteither does the faint bank account.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

The man who manufactured chew ing gum is dead. but the evil that he did lives after him.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Not only is the cost''of living in @easing, but the families agess increas ing at the usual rate
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

The man whSsaSe he is not worthy of her, too frequently proves his point
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Boni is the skeleton in the Countess Castellane's closet.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
14:Year-oId Girl Manages Business.

Vivian Morris, the 14-year-old daugh- ter of A. w. Morris, principal owner of the Ozark White Lime Company's plant at Gravette. one of the largest of the kind in northwest Arkansas, has been managing the business dur ing the illness of her father. The plucky little girl made out the payroll, secured the money from the bank, and distributed among the employees of the plant $990 She has had absolute charge of the office of the company and within the past few days has bill ed out thirty carloads of lime.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20

Tol%di says Gorky is overrated Not hWshough.<
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Harry F. oleott of Pine Bluff Indicted

HdTry IT. OICVte o' ''"e 1'''' '''e'e seo'
 Harry F. Oleott, a prominent young business man of Pine Bluff, has been indicted by the Grand Jury on charges preferred by Mrs. J. pNeals who was found bound and 'gsged rdpon the front porch of neighbors house re- gently. She clairHss that Olcott, ac- companied by a w5ffean, entesad. her home and after binding and gagging her, took her to the sidewalk where a buggy was waiting. She was then dropped upon the walk and the man ran away while the woman entered the buggy and drove away.
The Carlisle independent., 1906-12-20
Governor-elect Little Resigns Seat in
 Conqress

Governor-elect Little has resigned his seat in Congress, the resignation to take effect January IS, two days be- fore he will be inducted into office as governor of Arkansas. Before leaving for Washington he stated that in order to push several measures in which he retain his seat in Congress as long as possible. No special election will be held to fill the office made vacant by the resignation of MT. Little, and the seat will remain vacant until March 4, when Representatives elect Ben Cravens of Fort Smith will be- come the representative of the Fourth Congressional District
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-28

Mr. Thompson Wilder. formerly Oh
This city, but now of Manila, Phlshp-
osne Islands, where he is employed
5n the Custom House, was in the city
SATURDAY. He has ben in the Ph1np-
mines since 1895 After completing
his term OF service in the army ne
was appointed to a position IN the
..nstoms service which he has held
ever since. This is his second visle
home since going to the Philippines,
having spent. several weeks here swo
years ago. He sdiled from Mania
or the transport Sheridan, which ran
aground on one of the Hawaiian ISL
ands, necessitating. the trasnfer OF the
passengers to another vessel. which
cook them to Honolulu, there tney re-
manned for twenty days before they
could proceed to San Francisco. Mr.
Wider will spend few weeks with
relatives here and in Manning and
will then return to Manila.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-28
DANGERS FROM DYSPEPSIA.
Imperfect Digestion Most Prolific
Cause of Serious Disease.

Few people seem to realize the real
dangers in disturbed, deficient or de-
fective digestion.
While health reports do not give
indigestion as a cause of death, yet it
is in reality often fatal, as it so weak
ems the stomach that one becomes
readily susceptible to an attack Of ty-
phoid fever, kidney disease, nervous
prostration o. other serious or fatal
disease
At the first symptoms of indigestion'
he daches, s 1eplessness, pains in the
used. If thelv is a feeling of heavi-
ness in the .-comach, distress after
eating, nervousness, dizziness, nausea,
headaches, sieeplessness, pains in the
side and limbs, specks before the
eyes, or peevisn, irritable condition,
with debility and weakness, begin the
use Of Mi-o-na at once
1t Will build up the stomach and di-
gestive organs so that you can eat
anything at any time without fear of
distress or indigestion.
a 5O-cent box of Mi-o-na tablets
Will, in most cases, give prompt re-
l;ef and cure. although in chronic and
! long-standing weakness Of the stom-
ach, two boxes or more are sometimes
needed, but ]. F. W. DeLorme guaran-
tees Mi-o-na will cure,sin all cases, no
matter how chronic or serious, or
money will be refunded. You run
no risk whatever in buying Mi-o-na.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-11-28
THE MERCURY CLUB.
The South Carolina University Run
ners Will Come to Sumter Thurs
day.

Columbia, Nov: Tomorrow,
wednesday, the Mercury Cross-Coun-
try Running Team Of the University
of South Carolina will leave Columbia
at 5 o'clock on an endurance run to
Sumter, a distance of 43 miles.
This same team last year covered
the distance to Camden, "a minles, in
seven hours.
This year, however, they are in ex-
,cellent condition, having been i'll
strict training since the first Of No
vember, and hope to establish a rec
ord.
The route will be over the A. c. L..
track as far as Cane Savanna, thence
the dirt road into Sumter, by way OF
second mill and Liberty street, down
Main, to the Hotel Sumter.
The team expects to reach Sumter
between IL and /.
1t is cause of great regret and
disappointment that every member Of
the team will not be able to partici-
pate IN the run, but owing to the fact
that q great deal Of sickness has been
prevalent among the students this
year, some Of the unfortunate ones
Being q. ing the team members. has
,,.,.ey+al 4har,7 from gong INTO
training.
ALI those, however, who are thus in
capacitated will come over to Sumter
on the early train Wednesday morn
ing so as to be there to greet their
teammates when they arrive. The
members of the club who will make
the run are: H. McG. Holmes. j. B.
Reeves, Jr., and R. D. Lee, Jr.
The members and officers OF the
club are as follows:
H. Meg. Holmes, president; R. D.
Lee, Jr., captain; ]. B. Reeves, Jr.,
secretary and treasurer; A. c. Tobias,
II, manager; X NJ. James, P. R.
Moore, J. H. Selcox and Robt. NJ.
Cooper, Jr. Besides these, Messrs.
Douglas Mckay, Theo. DuBose, Bar
ney Heyvacd and Woods Dargan will
also come over Oh the early train, and
Mr.. Kenneth James, Who was expect
ing to make the run, but was called
home on account of his fathers sick
ness, Will come over from Darlington
that morning.
Everybody is looking forward
with great deal of pleasure to the
opening cotillion that night.