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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
IN THE SUBURBS.
MILAN.

Mrs. Almira Clarke, whose death Oc-
Cured recently at her home at Mon
mouth at the age of SO years, was one
of the early settlers of Milan, or Cam
den Mills, as the place was then known
Mrs Clarke was a charter member, and
the last surviving one. of the Milan
Methodist church. She lived here from
| 1874 to 1861
Mrs. Ira jain spent a day or two in
Reynolds the middle of the week.
Willie Fells was out during the week
to see his family.
Mr. Whitaker has made quite an
improvement in the place he has pur-
chased on the street leading to Fair
view
Miss Jessie Fitzsimmons entertained
Monday at a linen shower for Miss
Name Pinkley. Green and white were
the colors prevailing in the decora-
tons. Among the guests from out of
town were Mrs. Willis Bonn and Mrs
Lon Mccartney of Rock Island, and
Mrs. Woodrow and daughter, Miss Kate
Woodrow, of Moline
Mrs. d. w. Matthews entertained
the G. G. T. club Saturday evening.
Mrs Hurley White entertains num-
Der of friends Thursday evening.
Monday evening boys broke into
John Gilmore's store. The only theft
so far as is known, was that of guam
tity of candy. Entrance to the building
was effected by breaking a window.
Mrs. Susanna Shires Kirkman was
buried last Saturday in Chippiannock
cemetery. Susanna Eby was born in
Chautauqua county, New York, Feb. s,
1919. She came in an early day to
Rock Island county A large family of
brothers and sisters all have passed
away-her husband and four children,
one who was a soldier in the civil war
and it was his youngest daughter, a
baby when her father died, who full
filled promise made long ago to see
that her grandmother was laid beside
her own. Mrs. Kirkman lived alone in
her home at Milan. but fire destroyed
the house on Thanksgiving day, 1908,
and since then until her death in Octo-
Der she resided with daughter-in-law
at Stuttgart, Ark. Mrs. Freely D.
Shires Waggoner of Waggoner. H..
came here to meet the remains and
see them inferred She, with her lit
tie son, left for their home on Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
CURIOSITY
Leads to investigation and Truth.

LCdOS ~ iiiNCSAiSahiOii emu I'LL"
What shall we do to be saved? was
the title of one of Robert Ingersolrs
lectures. People of faith and people
of no faith focked to hear it, Thou
sands are asking. What shall | do to
get rid of dandruff?" The answer is
xiii the germ that causes dandruf
falling hair and finally badness; and
the only thing that will do it is New
bros Herpicide. That is the very lat
est discovery of the laboratory, and it
is the only preparation that claims TO,
or that will kill the pestiferous dan
druff germ. 1t also is a delightful hair
dressing, free from oil or grease or
sticky substances. Try it and be con
WINGED of its actual merit Sold by
leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co. De
troit. Mich. T. H. Thomas, special
agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
BOTH Y. nj. C. A.
TEAMS ARE viCTORS
Maroons and Tigers Defeat High
School Boys at asketball-Match
Games on Handball Court.

The Y. NJ. C. A. basketball teams,
the Maroons and Tigers, each defeated
a high school team last evening, the
Maroons winning from the high school
Tigers defeating the school Remnants,
II to 49, Early in the second half of
the game between the Maroons and the
seniors. Referee Harry Franks disqual-
fled Strate, one of the star players of
the Maroons for rough play and the
rest of the game was played with only
four men on the Maroon team. The
Tigers won their first victory of this
season. They are showing considera-
BILE Improvement, and do better team
work than earlier in the season.
On the handball court last evening
in the business mems tournament,
Lienhard and briggs defeated First and
Wenger in two games, the first by Il
score of 81 to 9 and the second by p
to 10. This puts Lienhard and briggs
in fourth place, with a show for the
top if they can keep up the pace of
their last few series of games. Moran
and Hampton still hold the top place,
and the chances are big that they will
stay there.
Moran and Hampton will play Bur
nett and LaVelle two games this after
noon.
On Saturday evening the Maroons
meet the Davenport Methodist church
basketball team at the local gymnasi-
UNI. and the Tigers meet the Moline
Y. NJ. c. A. Two good games are ex-
pected as both visiting teams are fast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20

a largely attended mass meeting.
These declare Knox athletics have de-
preciated until unworthy and disrep-
utable to an institution of such stand
ing, and appeal TO students to use ev-
cry legitimate effort to better the con-
ditions.
They ask that compulsory fee of 50
be exacted of each student at the be-
ginning of each term, the sum thus
realized TO be used to maintain ath-
letics properly. The faculty is asked
to restore the athletic standing of sew
en- of the best athletics in school, who
were disqualified last June for playing
Sunday ball in Quincy. the students
claiming these men have been pun
iShed enough
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
WILL NOT MEET JOHNSON
Jeffries Willing, However, to Fight
Burns for Purse OF $4,000.

Los Angeles. Dec. 2O.-Jeffries an
nounced last night that he would not
under any circumstances or for any
amount of money fight Johnson, but
that he would go into the ring with
Tommy Burns for a purse of $4,000
This positive announcement was made
through a friend of the big champion
who was authorized to talk for him.
Tommy Burns makes the following
statement concerning an interview
with j. J. Jeffries:
Il asked Jeff if he did not figure that
was entitled TO meet him in case he
decided to return to the ring. Jeffries
told me that should | defeat O'Brien
decisiyely in my next fight, and any
club offers a $4,000 purse for the
match, he would fight me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
Athlete Committed to Asylum.

Springfield, H., Dec. 20.-Charles
ROdman, a graduate of the University
of Illinois, where he attained fame
as an athlete, yesterday was taken to
the Central hospital for the insane At
Jacksonville. ROdman graduated in
1904. He won hOnOrs as debater. and
was captain of the 1904 track team
OverwOrli on an invention is said to
have caused his mental arrangement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
ANDALUSfA.

Robert Fox departed for Los Angeles
California last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Glazier visited
part of last week with Mr.. and Mrs
r. p Roth
John Kruse of Swift Current. Sack,
Canada, was visiting old friends here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Dunlap visited
relatives in Rock Island Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Guy Wait of Reynolds was a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
CLASS PINS ARE RECEIVED
Those of High School Senior Class of
Very Pleasing Design.

The high school senior class mem
bers are today wearing their new class
pins. which have just been received.
The pins are in the form of Il shield.
with the class cOlors in enamel on a
gold background. The figures COZ"
form the center of the design. The
pins are small. but are of very taste
full design, and are credit to the COM
mittee.
The senior class soon will meet and
hear the report of the committee in
charge of arrangements for the annual
class play, which this year will be
given in February.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
Drove in Enont of Car

In crossing the street car tracks on
Second avenue near Seventeenth
street this afternoon. teamster of the
Tri-City PasteuriZed Milk company
drove directly in front of one of the
big Fourth avenue cars. The horses
became frightened. and one in back
ing from the track was thrown, falling
but a few inches from the track. It
was remarkable that no damage was
done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
FISH BY The TON
Great HauIs of Carp and Buffalo
Being Made in Vicinity
of Clinton.
$4,000 POUNDS IN ONE NET
Caught in Deep Water Below Bars
Where They .congreeate When
Ice is Running.

Some immense haul of carp and buff
'alo are reported to have been made
II the Mississippi near Clinton the
past few days. The fishermen take
he fish to Clinton from which place
hey are shipper to New York city by
he carload, there being 4 steady mar
kct there.
\ Harper's Ferry fisherman made a
laul of $4,000 pounds of carp recently,
he largest reported this winter. The
fish weighed generally from , TO 10
pounds, with an occasional larger fish.
some weighing as much as 90 pounds.
The other day Charles Hugunin. a
Camanche fisherman, disposed of 49,
900 pounds of fish. The fish were carp
and buffalo. which are the only fish
caught at this season of the year.
Another fisherman made big carp
haul few days ago above Lyons,
when he pulled in 5000 pounds.
Fish Bunch Together.
These hauls are all made in the
main river. When the ice commences
TO run the carp bunch together and get
into the deep water below the sand
bars. The fishermen carry on their
operations beside these bars. Locating
a school of the big fish they get their
nets around them, using about $50
yards of net, and prevent their escape
by penning them in The fish are slug
gish at this time of the year and make
no effort to escape. though in the sum-
mer time they will jump over the top
of the net even if it extends above the
surface of the water. 1t requires sew
eral days for the fishermen to get out
all the fish. Wearing hip boots the
men go into the cold water and throw
the fish out onto the sandbar by the
thousands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20

Major Halves was first appointed
trustee of the Soldiers and Sailors
Home by Governor Yates, shortly after
his inauguration. After Governor De
neen took office, Major Halves tender
ed his resignation, but at the personal
request of the governor, who refused
to accept the resignation, he continued
as a trustee until June. when he again
rendered his resignation. Major Halves
states that while he found the duties
pleasant, the service as a trustee OF
the home interfered with his duties as
head clerk of the Woodmen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
WATER is STILL FALLING
Stage Had Reached 1.9 Feet Above
Low Mark at Noon.

Freezing weather with the closing
up of streams above causes the Missis-
sippi river to continue to fall. The
stage of water was feet above low
water mark at o'clock today and 10
at noon. This is the lowest point that
has been reached for several years
and would virtually tie up navigation
were it the summer season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
JEFF" TO Referee BIG FIGHT
Tonopah Club Names the Official for
Gans-Herman Bout.

.Tonopah, New, Dec. 20-It has been
decided that James ]. Jeffries shall
referee the Gans-Herman fight The
articles of agreement gave the Casino
Athletic club the right of selection if
the principals can not agree. Jeffries
was offered $1,000 and expenses TO re-
fierce and accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
DIES WHILELACING HER SHOE
Bishop Hill Woman Expires Suddenly
Old RecIuse Found Dead,

Mrs. J. II. Peterson of Bishop Hill,
aged IS years, while lacing her shoe
fell from her chair dead. J. S. Reed,
aged 60 years. was found dead in a
chair at his farmhouse, where he lived
alone Death came fully a week be-
fore the body was discovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20

For chapped and cracked hands moth
ing is quite as good as an application
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Put il
on before going to bed, use an old pair
of gloves, and see what a difference the
morning will bring Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
MEET AT THE HARMS

Kammerer and Newman Take Honors
in Comus Bowling Club Matches.
In the weekly bowling contest of the
Comus club, held last evening at the
Hotel Harms. Kammerer toppled the
pins for the high game and a score of
179. Newman had the high average
for four games of 156. Following are
the scores:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
SUCCEEDS MAI. C. w. HAYES
Governor Appoints Colonel A. C. Mat
theWs Trustee of Soldiers Home.

Springfield. H., Dec. 20.-(Special)
Governor Deneen has appointed Co
lionel y. c. Matthews of Pittsfield a
trustee of the Illinois Soldiers and
Sailors Home at Quincy, to succeed
Charles W. Halves of Rock Island, who
resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
She worried and she fretted

She WOrrled and She fretted
And grew as homely as could be,
But now she is a famous beauty,
Which came by taxing Rocky Noun
tain Tea-T. H. Thomas pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-20
KNOX CONDITIONS DEPL0RED
Students at GaIesburg Say Athletics
Are in DisreputabIe State.

Galesburg. ILL.,, Dec. 20.-The dissat-
isfactiOn of the student body of Knox
college over the condition of athletics
in that institution was given express
sion yesterday in resolutions passed at
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
Thanksgiving Services.

Thanksgiving services were held in
the Christian church according to
program. The entire city was there,
sccpt those who stayed at home,
and they nearly all stayed at home.
When Rev. Emory brought US the
copy for the announcement We sug-
.csted that they secure the largest
church in the city. His rp'y was
tha, even the smallest one would not
bc hall filled, and he certainly knew
what he was talking about. The
scramble foe the almighty dollar
comes first here, as elsewhere, no
aioc 70. return thanks; but thank
Sod, when it comes To passing the
PORTALS kept by st. Peter the wealth
81 Rockefeller cannot buy a ticket.
Eloquent addresses on Thanksgiving
acre dcllvessd by a. J." Ross, Judge
Daniels, T.. 4. CIcSson, Prof. Live
s.y and Rev. Woods. representing
.ic different denominations u the city.
3hc gathering vas presided over by
.ev. Emory. The music was very
,,o's.. and. the fcw present. fully en-
r,cd, the s~rfyirc.,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
That Junketin9 Committee.

Senator l.. i. Doris, of Alton. Mo,
Hon. JOAN A. Wood. Of %I'avette, and
Hon A. X. Nornect, of Versailles, mem
bers Of the house Of the general assem-.
bly,, who have been appointed to visit
the several state institutions to ascertain
their present condition and future needs,
were in the city on Thanksgiving day,
While here the members of tine conf
mittcc were the guests of the Sedalia
Business Mems association. Tic wealth.
or was SO Indictment the commi,tc did not
90 to the state fair grounds to inspect the
bindings. but spent the afternoon a, the
Office ofSccrctary John X. Rippcy, where
they examined the secrctavy's books and
CLEANED a large anioun Of necessary in
formation.
During the evening the legislative
committee enjoyed a Thanksgiving din.
ncr at the i:lk's clrb rooms, where they
were the guest, Of W. II. Ramsey and
Will Mellor, president and secretary. 70.
spectively, Of the Sedalia Business Mems
"SSo'idtion. Inc RGcS's nj tnc iii
proniptu dinner were Senator Norris,
Hon. John A, Wood, Hon. A. X. Norfleet
John Il. Rippey. Hon. Il. Il. Johnston.
Charles Il. Yeater, George i. Logan,
Will J Mcllor, Mayer John A. Collins,
George II. Scru,on, =. -. S,ratton. Post
master y. T. Codding and former Mayor
J. T.. Babcock.
There was no spcechmaking and no
~toasts. the affair being Of a most enjoy.
able social nature. liowevc, as a finale
to the dinner, TX. Mayor Babcock was
prevailed upon to tell a story, and "Jud
who is always at his best at a dinner
party. provided AT intellectual desscr,
which WAS III uroughly enjoyed.
The menu prepared fos the occasion by
l.. e. Tally. steward Of the I:iks' club,
was as follows:
Assorted Drinks.
| Oyster Stew.
Olives Celery, Sweet Pickles.
Roast younz Turkey.
Cranberry sau..
Les Of Veal, Dressing
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
Something More For Our
Subscribers.

We have made arrangements with a
publishing house at Chicago for a
monthly magazine, which we will
give our subscribers free, in addition
10 the best paper published in Nor
IAN county, with its weekly magazine
section, and all for S1.W per year,
until such time as the post-oficc de-
1artncnt raises the postage to four
cent, per pound, which the fourth
assistant p. m, general is threatening to
door have Congress do, and then VIC
viii have to discontinue them. We
Expect to send out the first number o.
The monthly with the first issue ir
lanuanry,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06

If a man has a $40 pup lie would look
after it carefully and not let it run all
over town, but if he had a hoy would
DC different, says the c~offeyvillc Record.
lie is turned loose at a certain age and
let go to the devil. The people wonder
where the great army Of tramps, ~loafers.
dead beats and sots come from in each
decade. They are erminated from the
pure seed gathered from our home and
spwn broadcast upon our street and
alleys. II may be your boy is starting
that direction At all events the boy
ought te be given the chance with the
pap.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
WALNUT GROVE ITEMS.

As . as weather Is suitable most
farmers will butcher their years supply
Of meat.
Jake Kaufman shipped stock Monday.
John and Bowman shipped another 10,
Of stock to III lat week.
The m,n .h,t b,u ut Mr.. B,wmm's
farm has arrived here but has not been
given possession of the farm yet.
Tie Dunkards had a fine meeting at
Praire View on Thanksgiving and the
churcl, enjoyed it very much.
The Mcnonites had several meetings
at MI. Zion during las, week.
Miss Della Todd was in this vicinity
last week.
Born, last week, to John Brewer and
wife, a fine boy.
The william Iawcl boy did not accept
the care Of Freedom church.
Miss Mary Ramcr was a, home last
week.
Mrs J.. y, Mariyli Of Fair View has
heen very sick with pneumonia.
Miss Mary I)evinaa has returned
hope.
Tia Mcnonites have had a bible meet
ing at Mt, Ziop every day last week.
VIII aud Frank Mooiuan have gone
to Oklahoma.
lake Ramer has returned from IId.
Subscribe fa the Morgan County
qgrumMAS, II pages. 81 per year,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
Good Roads Movement Spreads
Over the Country,

Better wagon roads arc being agitated
in every part Of the country and the peo-
Pile. especially the farmers, arc awaken.
ing to the i'm p~ortance of this movement.
Some states have secured laws that will
enable counties and townships to carry
on these Improvements. In other in.
stances similar legislation is being advo.
Gated.
Missouri, which state has given TO the
world the greatest good road advocate
since Caesar. u. Ward King, the man
with a split log drag, has been thorough
ly aroused on the subject and at the win
ter meeting % the State Assembly a law,
which has already received Governor
Folks endorsement, will probably be
passed creating a State Good Roads Com
mission and authorizing counties to car
~ on road work by the lcvying Of spe-
cial taxes.
In the shaping Of this law its advocates
had before them the experience Of the
~ncighboring state Of Illinois, which has
lately taken IN advanced step in road i'm
%provcment, as is evidenced BY the sever
al miles of experimental work done in
the vicinity of Springfield, the capital.
A W Johnson, state highway commits.
%sion~r. has had charge Of the road con-
structiou at Springfield aud his advice
and assistance is available to every coun-
~ in the state. II is the plan Of the
Missouri good roads boomers to have JUS,
such An official at the service of the pro,
posed commission. Mr.. Johnson is al
engineer AMI an expert on road woik.
In Kansas and Oklahoma the matter
Of good roads has not been overlooked
Nature has been more kind to these part,
than to so,ne Of the clay hill dist riots OF
Arkansas and Eastern Texas. but the
roads good to start with--!,ave had 70
he kept good and that requires work
money and time.
Gnoi roads invariably lcai to good
communities. There will lie more OF
them in the next few years, -Tae South
west.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
BARNETT ITEMS.
From the Enterprise. |

~
I. Il. O'Neal went to Versailles yester-
day.
The residence Of Ed Harrison is near
ing completion.
Mrs. II. l.. Windler was a passenger
to Slower Sunday.
Jim Vows had cuisines in Vcrsail' es
and Eldon Wednesday.
J. r. Plelcn, the town marshal, is very
sick with pneumonia.
VIM. Dunstan drove a nice bunch o
cattle through town Monday.
Mrs 7. =. Bond is visiting Will, her
mother, Mrs. Brown, this week.
Norman Davidson, of I;ldon, is here
this week caring for the night mail.
J. rhilliss has moved into his new res
idence in the north part Of town.
Charles Wooseley and wife, came in
Wednesday to attend the Yows.Good-
maj wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Frcem.n were visit
ing with the families of Levi Strong, I.
{. Philips and ". +. Halter Saturday
and Sunday
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06

Two railroads have just been projected,
which, together with the Joplin system,
promise to be the beginning of n network
Of electric railroads for the entire Ozark
region, One Of these begins a, Jefferson
C,ty-by way of Waynesville to Cabcol
or Min. Grove, and the one from Spring
field by way of Nevada to Kansas City.
The latter gets a bonu, Of $50, 900 from
Springfield and large sums from the
towns on the line, and generous sub
script ons Of stock. Power plants will be
on the Sac river. Camden county can
have one from Versailles to Lebanon aud
Gainesville OF Min. Grove and almost
complete the chain, by half as liberal aid
as is given these good enterprises. Let.
try.-Ha liza Tonk, correspondent j,
Rcyeillc.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
Msrriage License.

Jas. A. Vows Barnett Mo-, Ethel =.
Goodman. Barnett, Mo.
Charles w. Harrison, of Clcrrsted, Mo.
and Maud II. Gerhart Of Glenstcd.
Albert Burks, Syracuse, Mo, Jessie
Bishop, Syracuse, Mo.
Samuel i. Moblcy, Versailles, Mo =,
Mary BrownGeld, Versailles, Mo.
J. William Padgett, Versailles, Mo
Mary Staples, Fora, Mo.
William A. Stephens, Versailles, Mo.
Nettie Mae L%uclenhill, Versailles, Mo.
Chandler Is Buster, Eugene, Mo,
Gusta N. Burns, Eugene, Mo.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06
Half Million Dollar Company.

Articles Of incorporation Of the
Grande Ronde Valley Fruit company
have been filed with the county clerk.
The object Of the corporation is to
engage in fruit culture and the pur-
chase and sales of fruit, ETC., and to
acquire, mortgage and dispose OF
franchises as well as rights to the use
of water for all beneficial purposes.
The capital stock of the corporation
is $500, 900, in shares Of the par val
nc of 81 each. Provo is the place of
the general Office, but a portion OF
the business will be carried or in Or
egon and other states. The directors
of the company are: O. i. Suhr, J..
J. Num-, w. l.. Riersach, A. l..
Woodhouse and +. F. Steigmcyer.-
Provo (Colo.) DAILY Enquirer.
w. l.. Biersach, one of the direct
ors mentioned above, is a son Of our
enterprising merchant, e.. W. Bier
sach. 1t shows what Morgan county
young men are doing in other states,
climbing the ladder of wealth and
fame, and we hope every one Of them
will become millionaires, and then
come home to spend their money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06

A bartender has just died at Jefferson
City and his friends recount that he has
at times served drinks TO every Missouri
chief executive for the past thirty years.
The very least thing the living governor
and ex governors could do would be to
send wrea'hes, gates ajar, anchors,
harps, crowns and broken pillars made
of the seductive and odorous mint.-Ex.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-06

You probably noticed We had no
magazine section last week, owing to
I'll failing to come on time. They
rome from New York by freight, and
i you have evcr had any dealings Of
that sort, YOU know the uncertainty.
The House promises to ship from
Chicago in the near future, and we
may then hope to get them on time.