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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
MEMORIAL SERVICE
ticipate in Exercises at Daven-
port Sunday.

knights of Pythias of the three cities
have been invited to attend the mem
Orial services for the organization to
be held at Central park. Davenport
next Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
The uniformed rank and members of
the lodges will assemble at 80 at the
south end of the park, form in line and
march TO the pavilion, where the fol
lowing program will be carried out:
Opening services by the c. c., VII
liam Theophilus.
Invocation by one of the local clergy
Hymn by Kirkwood quartet.
Selection by band.
Reading from the book of law by
Prelate, c. w. Lindsey.
Hymn by Kirkwood quartet.
Oraion by r. b. Huff, of Wyoming
lodge, No. &c, Muscatine, Iowa, pas
supreme representative
Members depositing the evergree;
on the altar in memory of the departec
| brothers.
| Hymn by KirkwOod quartet.
Prayer by prelate, c. w. Lindsey.
| Selection by band.
! Closing by the viCe-chanCellor, Emf
! Silberstein, and c. c., William Thee
philus.
Hymn by KirkwOod quartet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30
THE CONTEST FOR
TYPE OF
ROCK ISLAND.

In conformity with the conditions
prescribed by the commission the con
test which is being conducted by The
Argus to develop an allegorical figure
typical of Rock Island, students of
art. drawing pupils In the public or
private schools, colleges or seminaries
of Rock Island and all who wish to
compete, are invited to submit draw
ings, the rules governing the contest
being as follows:
All drawings must be submitted ~
II o'clock midnight, May 81, 1907, and
addressed to the Art Editor of The
Argus.
The parcel containing the drawing
must be accompanied by separate
slip of paper, on which shall appear
the name and address of the one sub
hitting the drawing.
The facts to be taken into consider
alton in producing the character that
is to represent Rock Island, are the
city's commercial, industrial and ge1
graphical advantages as well as it.
general attractiveness.
The requirements of art and archi
lecture must also be taken into con
sideration.
Those who compose the commission
that is TO pass upon the drawings are
Mayor ii. c. SchaTer (chairman).
Professor OIof Grnfstrom of Angus
tana college.
| Architect G. =. Stauduhar.
| Secretary Mayer Levi of the Rock Is
| land Industrial commission
| DIR. &. l.. Eyster, president of tn
Rock Island Club.
f. r. Myers, president of the Rocl
Island Business Mems association.
The prizes offered by The Argu
are: To the winner. $40; to the SEQ
ond best, So; to the third best, $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30
PERSONAL POINTS.

DR.. A. n. Mueller left last night for
Denver, where he is to become inferno
at St. AnthOny's hospital
Miss Sue Cook of Pasadena. Cal. ar
rived in the city to attend the funeral
of her sister Mrs. Jennie Johnston
Miss Gertrude Tanner who has been
visiting her sister at Los Angeles. Ca,
for several months has returned to the
city.
Rev. William Torrance of Lexington
Ill. formerly pastor of the Central Pres
byterian church of this city is here tt
ofiiciate at the funeral of Mrs. Jennie
Johnston
Rev. T. r. Johnson, formerly paste,
of the EdgingtOn Presbyterian church
is visiting in the city enrOute to his ole
home in Clarion county, Pa, where he
will make an extended visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30

which the state highway commission
is building near Rock Island.
1T is the wish of the commissio
that as many as possible of the super
visors and highway commissioners OF
the neighboring counties inspect thu
road while it is under constructio :.
Saturday. June /, has therefore been
set as official inspection day.
The road is a continuation of south
Twelfth street. Special street cars
will be provided for the trip, which will
leave Market square at o'clock p m
'B. T. Banghart, who is in charge OF
the work, will be very glad to explain
all details. This invitation is extend
ed not alone to the commissioners and
supervisors, but to all who may be in.
terested in highway work.
Cordially yours.
"A. n. JOHNSON,
state Engineer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30

Owing to the holiday, the soliciting
committee yesterday afternoon and to-
day Temporarily ceased work on the
canvass for the 100000 new factory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30

the rest of today, the solicitors will take
up the canvass again early tomorrow
morning with renewed Vigor and en-
ergy, and Friday and Saturday will see
the fund grow with rapid strides.
NOT ONLY INVESTMENT.
Those who are asked to contribute to
the fund are considering the matter
both as an investment which proms
extraordinary returns in a material way
and as an opportunity to exhibit the
civic pride which is always in evidence
in Rock Island. The fund is the great
est thing for Rock Island which has
ever been undertaken, and means much
for Rock Islands commercial and in
dustriaI advancement.
Is PARTNERSHIP NATTER.
The raising of the fund and the dis
position of it are matters that concern
every citizen of the city. The benefits
will be distributed over the entire city,
and every person with any interest in
the city will, when the project is car
ried through, reap the benefits to those
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30

fund, The amount
secured was in
creased material
Iy yesterday not
withstanding, ana
the fun d will
continue to grow
steadily until the
total desired is
S cured. After
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30
INVITATIONS ISSUED
TO INSPECT THE ROAD
State Highway Engineer johnson
Asks Local Officials to be
Here Saturday.

The following invitation has been
sent out to the highway commissioners
and highway overseers of this and sur
inspection Saturday of Twelfth street
now in course of improvement by the
ladies of the Cemetery Road Improve
ment association and under the direc
ton of the state highway engineers:
Dear Sir:
IAN invitation is herey extended e
you to inspect the experimental roa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-30
HOLIDAY MAKES BRIEF
REST IN CANVASS FOR
BIG FUND A NECESSITY
Work Of Soliciting Committees Continues to
Bring The Most Gratifying
Results.

interests. Thus the matter is in the
hands Of a partnership in which every
citizen of the city is part, and as such
should feel the responsibility in raising
the fund. This idea is the one which
moves those who are contributing 30
the fund to make their contributions.
They feel that the certain benefits they
will reap place on them the responsible
ity of assisting in making those bene-
fits possible.
CERTAIN OF SUCCESS.
The project from the beginning has
been certain of success, and as the can
Vassing continues the certainty grows.
There is still a considerable amount 70
be subscribed before the fund is COM
plete, but the committees success VITA
those who have already been approach
cd gives them good reason to anticipate
no encouragement in the work which
still remains.
The matter is in the hands of a solid
organization, we'll equipped to carry on
dertaken until the work was fully or
Ganized, and good working machine
had been perfected. The canvass is
not in the nature of boom project,
but is a purely business proposition,
which has the additional quaIfic alton
that it is for greater ROCK IsIand-the
aim of every good citizen.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13

We like the ways Of the majority
now in control of our state senate.
Their methods are those of business
men, rather than the politicians"
with which the state has been cursed
since it's formation. That they are
spoken of as insurgents" ETC., by
the corporation lobby and its emissaries
on the floor of the senate is not to be
wondered at. The senate majority
seems to be composed of men who are
determined, like Roosevelt, Folk and
Hughes, to see that the people get a
Square deal"-a thing well calculated
to give the minority" the cold shivers.
Fancy the "old guard" as they style
themselves, putting Mcmillan out of
business, and the remainder of the
Railroad Commission on the rack.
They say they have only begun, and
from their plans recently announced
it would seem to be true. There is no
reason why the state of Washington
should not have real Legislature; it
possesses plenty of honest, capable
men and if the people get the direct
primary law it will be their own fault
if they fail to elect such men to rep
resent them hereafter. Meanwhile the
people, and the press of the state, not
subsidized, should encourage the major
ity in the senate and the members OF
the house to stand up to the work ir
hand and not grow well doing"
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13

DR.. David Starr Jordon, president of
Stanford University, asks this question:
"Shall the foreign policy of the United
States he directed by gentleman, or
shall it be directed from within the
shadow of San Quentin" Whereat
the San Francisco school board arises
in mighty wrath. The common as
sumption among most people in and
near San Francisco is that Abe Ruef
controls the school board OF that city
and, If true, there is wee bit too
much truth in what DR.. Jordon said TO
be palatable to the powers behind the
school board, While Abe Ruef may not
actually be within the shadw Of San
Quentin" he is at all events on the
shady side Of the lane chat leads that
way
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
NEICHBORINC
NEWS NOTES
PAHA.

Mr.. Sweeney was visiting Paha last
week.
Mrs. Tiede is nearly over her sick
spell.
Quite number of Pahaites visited
Ben Wise last Wednesday evening.
Mrs. D. Schiller spent Saturday and
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Har-
ris, at Ritzville.
Last Friday saw Paha witnessing
high water mark. Last fall Mr.. Long
built stone wall with dirt embank-
ment to keep the water in the ditch
The water came nearly running over
the lawn and flooding his barn. He
says now he will build the wall nearly
two feet higher. Friday several men
were busy all day keeping ice away
from the bridge that it might not be
washed away. Mr.. Bernard had to
move out for p hours. They went Wis
iting.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
sHERIFF's SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Stale of Washington, County Of Adams-ss.
Sheriff's Office. Ritzville, Wash.
Notice is hereby given, That by virtue OF n
Decree and Order OF Sale issued out of the
Honorable Superior Court Of the State of Wash
ington. for the County of Adams. on the 29th
day OF December, A. D. 1906. by the Clerk there
Of, in the case OF Medical Lake State Bank. II
corporation, versus David Gribling and Daisy
Gribling. his wife. No. 1897 and to me ~ Sheriff
directed and deliverered.I have levied upon and
will proceed to sell tn the highest bidderfOr cash
Sales. to.wit, at 10 O'Clock, AZ NJ, on SATURDAY
the ninth day Of Feb: A. pIls07; at the front
interest Of the .:id David Gribling and DAISY
Gribling, his wife, in and to the following de-
scribed PROV erty, to.wit: An OF lot twelve (2),
in block thirty nine 1897. Northern Pacific Ad.
dition 70 the town Of Rftxville, Adams county.
washington, levied on a, the property Of David
Gribling and Daisy Gribling, his wife. TO satisfy
q judgement amounting to s6i5 80 and costs Of
suit.
Given under my hand this Slst day Of Decem-
Der 1905.
L. D. gibson.
Sheriff OF Adams County, Washington.
BY W. J, STURDIvAN, Deputy.
Date irst publication Feb. 9Th, 1907. Date last
publication Feb. 9Th, 1907 3-6-7
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
Bulletin Saws 1t Will Be Zent.

Apropos of the appointment of the
proposed new judicial district to be
composed of the counties of Adams,
Franklin and Benton, the Walla Walla
Bulletin says:
At the present time there is only one
republican lawyer in Adams or Franklin
county, w. w. Gent, of Ritzville, if Sen
ator Hutson is no longer considered an
actual resident of Franklin county,
who is really qualified for the position
of Judge. There are number of law
yers in the new district, but they are
principally young men without long
experience. Among politicians it has
been regarded as forgone conclusion
that if the district was organized at
this session of the legislature Zent
would be appointed judge until the
next general election. o. R. Holcomb
is a prominent democrat of Ritzville
and one of tents strongest opponents
in the legal profession. They are to
some extent personal as well as business
rivals and at general election is GER
tain would be pitted against each other
for the judgeship.
The latest report from Olympia is
to the effect that Holcomb is oppos-
ing the organization of the new judicial
district, and it is believed is prompted
to do so because of the possible appoint
ment of Gent. Whether Holcomb
wants the appointment for himself or
is merely trying to block the appoint
ment of Zent is not known, but it is
certain that so far as legal qualifi-
cations are concerned Zent is one of
the best and most successful lawyers
in the state.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office. Spokane, Wash,
December 81, 1906,
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act Of Congress of
June 8. 1878. entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada. and Washington Territory" MS
extended to all the Public Land States by act
Of August 4. 1892, Orrin r. Haight, OF Ritzville,
County of Adams. State OF Washington, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. 1896, for the purchase Of the N. Z. u, n. W.
4 and ": q. N ". 4 Of SECTION 20. 60 IN
aud will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and TO estab
U. s. Commissioner for Eastern District OF
Washington, at Ritzyille ;oN wash; on Friday,
witnesses: W. g. Blackwood OF Ritsvilie,
Wash, Isaac Rigg Of Ritzville, Wash. p: W
Jones kit.ville, wash JSe Tavsres Of Ritz.
adversely the above.described lands are re.
qeusted to file their claims in this Office on OF
be ore said 9Th day Of April, 1907.
4S.7 HALL. COLE, Register.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
SHOW CAUSE ORDER.

In the superior court OF the state OF Washing
ton, in and for Adams County.
In the matter OF the estate OF Henry Mund-
honk deceased.
Whereas In the above entitled court and
cause. the administrator OF the estate of
Henry Mundhonk, deceased, has filed in
court his final accounting, together with Il
petition that the court settle said final account
and distribute the proceeds OF said estate, in
accordance with law
Now, therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested in said estate OF Henry
Mundhonk. deceased. to appear at the court
house in Ritzville. Adams county, Washington.
on Friday, the eighth (s) day of March, 1907.
and then and there show cause if any they
have why account should not be settled and
the property distributed IN accordance with
law as in said petition prayed.
JOHN TRUAX,
Court Commissioner.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ID, 1907
PURE FOOD LAW is FATAL TO MAIL
ORDER HOUSES.

A few days ago the dispatches brought
the announcement that the great mail
order house of Sears, Roebuck Il Co.,
of Chicago, would discontinue their
grocery department because it would
conflict with the provisions of the pure
food law. This was about all it said
but it really meant great deal more.
1t meant that their cheap groceries,
which they had been shipping all over
the country, were so heavily adulter-
ated that the provisions of the pure
food law would prohibit their future
sale. 1t meant, further, that while
purchasers thought they were getting
cheap and serviceable groceries that
they were actually getting goods that
were so heavily adulterated; SO full of
poisonous ingredients, that they were
unfit for use. That is one reason why
they could be sold so cheaply. And it
is only another illustration of what
these large mail order houses will do.
In cases of detection-if the purchaser
found that the goods were not what he
desired to use-the distance was too
great, in most instances, to send them
back and get rebate, and so it went.
One of Ritzville's merchants could not
do business a week under these con-
ditions. He dare not attempt it. The
second time he was caught at it he
would be "blown'' all over the. COM
munity, and he ought to be. Theslocal
dealer, in addition to doing a. square
and legitimate business, helps support
the schools and churches of the county;
pays his proportion toward all public
improvements land other enterprises,
and still many people prefer to send
their money away clear outside the
state rather than patronize the home
dealer. We hope our readers will think
this. matter over carefully and make up
their minds to in future support the
local dealers who spend most of their
money right here at home, land who
have right to expect your support.
They have to make living too.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

10 a. m. bible school, J. M. Ben
nington, Superintendent; II a. m. COM
munion and worship. At this service
the theme will be, Life through
Christ" $50 p. m. endeavor, SUBJ
ject, "An Easy Life versus A Hard
One," leader Cora Linn; 7.3O Evan
gelistic services, theme for discussion,
1.-The Old Time Religion" this will be
the second sermon on this subject; at
7.3O p. m. solo, 20 Lord be Merciful, "
by Miss Mcintyre; also a selection by
the choir, ''Now the Day is Over"
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
CONTEST NOTICE.
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior, United states
Land Office,

Department of the Interior, United states
Land Office,
Spokane Falls, WASH, February 8, 1907 }
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Once by JOHN KRAMER. contestant
against WILLIAM ERHORN, Homestead Entry
No, 5000, made 18th day OF January 1901. for
Northwest IN. W. quarter section 5 township
Is y, range 80 Z. W. NJ, by William Erhorn
contestee, in which it is alleged that the said
William ErhOrn has wholly abandoned said
tract since making said entry; that the said
William Erhorn is fugitive from justice that
warrants were issued on or about the eigh-
teenth day OF December, 1906. for his arrest +;
that said warrants are now in the ha DDS OF the
sheriff OF Adams county, state Of Washington ::
that diligent search has en- made by the sher-
if for the said william ErhOrn; that the said
sheriff has Jailed To lind the said William Er-
horn that the said William Erhorn is believed
to have left the Uni ed states: that the com
plant sets forth that the said William Erhorn
on or about December H. 1906 stole from the
person OF Dan scott and August Johnson four
sets OF harness: hat the said harness were
found in well on the said entTyman's home
siead: that fhe said cutTymau william Err
horn. is offering Tor sale aud VIII sell at public
auction all his personal property ON the jth
day OF February, 1897, NJ the home Of one John
Dorgsn, about one and one half miles from
the sald entrymHns homestead. that before
leaving the county the said William ErhOrl
made "a bill of sale OF all his personal prnucrtv
10 u Mrs King that there j. not NOW any be
lOuginrs %! the said william Er4ou on tbe
said homestead. nor has there been flr abul {
one mouth thar snid tract r. NOT settled anon
Gnd cultivated by che said cutryfugu accord
Ing 20 Jaw That the saId abandonment and
failure TO cultivate and said alleged absence
from ue said land II not due to hie employ
mcu' m the army. navy or marine corps OF tlr
Lnited states aS Il private soldier. seaman or
marine during The war with sraln or during
any other war IN which the United states may
DE engaged ana the said contestant is repiy M
prove Ht such time Aud place ns may be ua ned
by The Register Rerc4yer Tor hearing in said
case, ana he therefore asks that he be allowed
u prove ma al'egtiionS' aud that said home
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

State of Washington. County of Adams; s;
In superior Court in probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Martin Reich,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed and has duly qualified as
administrator of the estate of Martin Reich,
deceased, and hat creditors OF said estate may
present their claims duly verified with proper
ney F. j. Hoagland, Odessa. Washington. the
place for the transaction of the business Of
said estate, within one year from the first pub
location hereof, towit Within one year from
the 18th day Of January, 1907 or the same will
be forever barred.
Dated Ritzville, Washington January IL, 1907
VIM. l. Michaelson,
Administrator of the estate OF Martin Reich,
deceased.
F. J. Hoagland, Attorney,
2-l3-7 Odessa, Wash,
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls, Wash.
n Z

Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support OF his claim. and
that said proof will be made before l.. Cross,
United States Commissioner for the district OF
on March 4, 1907, viz: FRED W. JOHNSON,
who made Homestead entry No. 1880, Decem.
Der a. 1905, for the slsne4 and lots and of
section 4. township IL n range 35 + W NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land viz:
John Gessner, Henry Freese. c. f. johnson
and A. 5. Newland, all of RitZvilie. Wash.
2.20-7 HALL. COLE, Register.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13

NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO FILE CLAIMS.
In the Superior Court of the State of Washing
ton, in and for the County OF Adams; in Pro-
bate.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Frederick Pfu-
grad, Deceased. Notice to Creditors to File
Claims.
Notice is Hereby Given. That letters tesla.
mentary OF. the estate OF Frederick Pflugard.
deceased, We're granted TO the undersigned, on
the 18th day of January, A. d. 1907. by the said
superior court.
All ersons having Nclains against said es-
tate are required to present them. with the
nece. sary vouchers, to me at the office of Gent
x Lowell in the city OF Rtzville, Washington,
within one year after the date OF this notice, or
they shall be forever barred.
Dated at Ritzville, WASH, this 2lst day Of
January A. D. 1907.
LUDWIG PFLUGRAD,
TENT Il LOWELL, Executor.
ATTORNEYS for Executor. 2.2O7
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-13
SnrlcR For prRL1cArInN

Department OF The Interior, Land Office at
spokane Falls. Wash, January u, 1907
Notice - ny given thar the following
named settler has led notice uf his intention
10 make linai prouf in support OF his claim
Hud that said proof viii! be made before ] l.
Gross, I :. Commissioner for eastern district
OF Washington, ~ RitZyillc. Wash, on April
3, 1907, viz
VICTOR AMMON,
who made Homestead Entry No. IL ,359, Jan IT,
1906, for the +. "a y. Z. a +. y : L. !. section
IS, township ~ N, range 80 +. W. NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of laid land, viz:
August Rutz Paul Feske William Berman
and Carl kOepiing, all OF Ritzville, Wash.
HAL J. COLE,
36-I Register.