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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
MILAN.

j. r. Criswell returned Tuesday from
visit of two weeks with his brother
and family, DIR. Ira Criswell of Joy,
Ill
Oscar Forstron of Galva spent Sun
day with friends in Milan.
Mrs. John Miller of Reynolds and
son Verde were in Milan the first of
the week.
Miss Emma Smith of Aledo spent
Sunday with her friend, Mrs. Joe Girls
well.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church met with Mrs. Ira
Zahn Friday afternoon.
c. d. Mclaughlin spent Wednesday
in Davenport with his cousin, Mrs.
Eunice Spaulding, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Brown and
sons Lawrence and Harold spent Sun
day at the dairy farm with Mr.. Brown
mother and sister.
Mrs. Joe White spent part of last
week in Reynolds among old friends
| it being her old home.
Miss Mabel Bolton spent Sunday
with home folks. Mabel is employed
in Davenport.
About 20 young people from Milan
and Rock Island Saturday night went
to Taylor Ridge to the home of Jonr
Norton, where Warren Bradley, one o.
the crowd, has been employed this
summer. They succeeded in surpris
ing the young gentleman, and a goo(
time is reported. All arrived at home
at late hour. Many of them did no
get to Sunday school.
The recent victories in this state
give a new interest to Temperance
Sunday, Nov. "a. and Milan is to hav,
a share in the observance of this day
each of the churches being favored
with representatives of the Anti-SalooI
league Sunday evening Sam FiclIe
one of the oldest workers in the cause
is to speak in the Presbyterian churcl
in the evening and at Pleasant .RiGg'
in the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
Tho Discovery of Brot Harte.


A copy of the Overland Monthly had
fallen into my hands, and | was ex-
ceedingly interested in a sketch, 'The
Luck of Roaring Camp" by an author
whose name | had never before heard.
L asked Mr.. Fields to read it, and he
cared more for it even than /, being
much older and wiser, and he very
soon dictated letter to Mr.. Harte.
begging him to send something to the
Atlantic. The reply, which came in
due time, think, not only expressed
willingness to become a contributor.
but spoke of the writer's probable de-
parture from California | cannot say
how long 1t was before the Harte fam
lily reached Boston and became the
guests of Mr.. Howells in Cambridge.
l only know that it was the time when
every man was quoting from THE
Heather Chinee" and generally carry
ing the verses in his pocketbook.
There was, l thought, a good deal of
curiosity felt about the office as to the
Sort of man the suddenly popular au-
thor would prove to be. He was found
good looking and exceedingly we'll
dressed, extremely self possessed. with
gracefully friendly and even affec-
uonate manner to the new business
and literary acquaintance of his own
age In the establishment, with whom
ne speedily became intimate.-AtIantic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
NEWS OF THE NEIGI1BORS

national election While in the east,
Mr.. VanDuzer says, he had talk with
Tom Taggart, Senator Dubois, and 9th
ers of political prominence, and Mr..
declared Bryan's nomination
is assured. Tom Johnson also declar
ed for him, and Bryan viii have the
Ohio and Indiana delegations in the
democratic national convention. The
only possible opposition to Bryan
would be from Governor johnson of
Minnesota, as a presidential possibility.
Divorces Granted.-Judge Bollinger
in the district court yesterday granted
two divorces. Lucy Passig was grant
ed a separation from Harry Passig,
and Louisiana Hazlehurst secured a
divorce from James Hazlehurst.
Obituary Record. - Joseph Lerch
passed away at his home, 1435 West
Second street, yesterday. He was 81
years old, having been born in New
York state. He came to Davenport in
LOTT, anu was ny iiSiub
who was in the ice business. Later he
formed partnership with Mr. Heidi
who died a year later. He was one OF
the chief owners of the Tri-City Plate
Ice company, which was organized
about year ago. In 1856 he married
Miss Caroline Eichner, who survives
him
Mrs. Dorothea Kreutzfelt died Thurs
day evening at her home, 1903 Gaines
street. She was born in Malenta, Ger
many, in 1881. and was married tc
Heinrich Kreutzfelt in 1868. She came
to this country in 1879. Three year!
ago her husband died. Left to mourn
her loss among her immediate famil!
are a son, Henry, two sisters, Rather
/ inc Koch of Germany, and Mrs. Ellis;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
SIS FOR A
LET Ter
CAN YOU WRITE ONE2
Eight Prizes to Be Awarded in a Let
ter Writing Contest Open
TO Everyone in
Illinois.

DR. Williams Pink Pills have been
used in this state for a generation.
of remarkable cures have
been reported during that time and
there is scarcely a family in which
the remedy has not been tried with
beneficial results. This furnishes the
material for the letters to be written
in this contest. There is no demand
upon the imagination, every narrative
must deal with facts.
The Prizes.
The DR.. Williams Medicine company
of Schenectady, n. Y, will award
prize of $25 for the best letter received
on or before Nov. so. 1907. from the
state of Illinois, on the subject why
Recommend DR.. Williams Pink
Pills" A prize of $40 will be awarded
for the second best letter received a
prize for So for the third best and five
prizes of 81 each for the next best
five letters.
The Conditions.
The cure or benefit from the use of
DR.. Williams Pink Pills described in
the letter may be in the writer's own
case or one that has come under his
or her personal observation.
More than one cure may be describ-
ed in the letter, so long as every state
ment made is literally true.
The letter should be no longer than
is necessary to relate the benefit OBJ
tanned from the remedy in the case de-
scribed.
Each letter must be signed by the
writer with his or her name and full
address and the letter must give the
correct name and address of the per
son whose cure is described. THESE
WILL BE STRICTLY CONF1DEN-
TIAL and will not be made public.
Letters containing addresses that can
not be verified will not be considered
| in awarding the prizes.
The writer of each letter must state
the name and date of the paper in
which he or she saw the announce
ment of this competition.
Fine writing will not win the prize
| unless you have good case to de
scribe. The strength of the recon-
merdation and not the style of the
letter will be the basis of award.
The contest will close Nov. 50, 1907
Do not delay, but if you know of {
cure write your letter NOW. Observe
the above conditions carefully or YOU
letter may be thrown out.
| Address all letters as follows:
Letter Contest Dept.
| DR.. Williams Medicine Co,
Schenectady, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23

Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheums-
tism and neuralgia radically cures in
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Sehlegel & Son, 90 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
What the Kidneys Do.
Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us
Strong and Healthy.

All the blood in the body passes
through the kidneys once every three
minutes. The kidneys filter the blood
They work night and day. When
healthy they remove about 500 grains
of impure matter daily, when I'M
healthy some part of this impure mat
ter is left in the blood. This brings
on many diseases and symptoms
pain in the back, headache, nervous
ness. hot, dry skin, rheumatism. govt,
gravel, disorders of the eyesight and
hearing, dizziness, irregular heart,
debility, drowsiness, dropsy, deposits
in the urine, etc. But if you keep the
filters right you will have no trouble
with your kidneys.
John Taylor of 743 Fourteenth street.
Rock Island, ILL.,, says: For some
time | was troubled with dull pains
across the small of my back and across
my loins. felt that they were getting
gradually little more severe. l knew
kidney trouble was the cause and l
was anxious to stop the trouble before
it became too serious. | was unable
to do this, although | tried various
remedies and consulted my physician.
Doan's Kidney Pills were recommend
ed to me and | procured a box at the
Har Der House drug store. | only used
one box in accordance with the direc-,
lions, but they cured me completely.
| know of many others who have been
cured by Doan's Kidney Pills and
take pleasure in endorsing them to
others who are troubled with kidney
complaint of any kind
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo. New
York. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's = and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23

Neubert of this city, and one brother,
John Richter.
The death of Caroline Brinken &C.
Cured Thursday afternoon at her
home, 901 Gaines street. She fell and
injured her hip about two years ago,
and had been bedridden since the &C
cident. She was 67 years old. Sur
viving are two sons, Adolph and Fred,
and one daughter, Louise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23

Values Corn Pepper Highly. = Chris
Dolan, who conducts popcorn stand
at Sixteenth street and Third avenue,
is particular about the pepper he uses
and thereby hangs tale. Mr.. Dolan
bought the stand from Alexander
Frerksen last July. While the deal
was under way the corn pepper broke
and Mr.. Frerksen took it home and
replaced it with another. When the
new proprietor inspected his property
he asked for the old pepper. Mr.
Frerksen told him he had taken it
home and that there was another in
its place. MI Dolan said he wanted
the old pepper Mr.. Frerksen told him
he couldn't have it. The pepper was
worth 81 when it was bought and that
was seven years ago. But the fight
dragged on until each engaged an at
torney, Mr.. Dolau engaging Andrew
Olson and Mr. Frerksen G. A. Shall
berg. Waving his privilege of seeking
to replevin the pepper. Mr.. Dolan in
stituted civil suit for SO, and the case
was tried in the court of Justice Har-
vey Williams. After a stormy trial
the plaintiff was allowed 81 damages,
and the costs, amounting to $3.50
were assessed against the defendant
Although the plaintiff said the pepper
was worth $40 to him. the defendant
valued it only at so cents, so he gave
it in lieu of damages. The ownership
of the 5O-cent pepper was settled at a
4 nf nd Of =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
A Good Liniment.

When you need good reliable lin
iment try Chamberlain Pain Balm. 1t
has no superior for sprams and swell
lings. A piece of flannel slightly
dampened with Pain Balm is super
ior to a plaster for lame back or pains
in the side or chest. 1t also relieves
rheumatic pains and makes sleep and
rest possible. For sale by all drug
giSts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
AppendicitiS.

Is due in large measure to abuse Of
the bowels by employing drastic pur
gatives. To avoid all danger, use only
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the safe gen.
tie cleansers and invigorators. Guar
anteed for headache, biliousness, ma
lara and iaundice, at all druggists, Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
A Reliable Remedy for croup.

Mrs. S. Rosinthal of Turner. Michl
gan, says: ''We have used Chamber
lain's Cough Medicine for ourselves
and children for several years and like
it very much. | think it is the only
remedy for Group and can highly
recommend it." For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
Braves Receive SO Recruits.-King

Braves Receive so Recruits.-King
Philip tribe No. 81, |. o. R. NJ, cele-
brated last night in a grand fashion
when 80 palefaCes became members
of the Indian tribe. This is the larg-
est class that has been initiated for
many moon and the redskins had a
big time. The work was done by the
degree team. A feast followed the
meeting and some good talks in be-
half of the order were heard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
CLARK's CRUISE OF THE "ARABIC."
To the Orient

10000 tons. fine, large. unusually
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
Methodist Minister Recommends
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy.

We have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in our home for seven years,
and 1t has, always proved to be, re-
liable remedy. We have found that it
would do more than the manufacturers
claim for it. 1t is especially good for
Group and whooping cough,
Rev. James A. Lewi,,
Pastor Milaca, Minn,M E. Church.
Chamberlain's Cough remedy is sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
MOLINE
Reported Rockfnrd Mau

Reported Rockford May Come
Rockford high school is said to be will
ing to play Moline high school for the
football championship of the state at
a postseason game Dec. 8. While the
lateness of the date is a drawback it
is believed the local enthusiasts will
favor accepting the proposition pro-
vlded it is formally made. Rockford
or Moline is assuredly entitled TO the
hOnors and a game between the two
teams would settle the issue beyond
doubt. 1t has been suggested that the
game, if played, he pulled off at Rock
Island, on neutral ground. 1t is likely
that better crowd would be drawn
at this end than at Rockford, for the
three cities would turn out well tc
see such contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-23
DAVENPORT

Has Sufficient Names.-The commit
tee named to secure a list of sigma
lures to authorize the calling of a spe-
cial election TO decide whether or not
the city desires to go under the COM
mission form of government has COM
pleted its task Thursday night, at a
meeting in the Turner hall. over which
Chairman George T. Baker presided,
Secretary T. Clark Hall announced
that $50 signatures had been turned
in by 60 canvassers, and that 20 petit
tions are still out. As the required
number of signatures necessary under
the mayor in calling Il special election
for the purpose assigned is ZIP, it
will be seen that the 60 members of
the committee of Zoe have obtained
the assent of more than enough peti-
TONERS. and that sentiment in Daven-
port is very much aroused in favor OF
good government.
Says Bryan is Favorite.-C. d. Van
Duzer. eX-congressman of Nevada. who
is now located in this city, has just re
turned from a visit to the east, and the
result of his observations there is OF
interest. He says he believes that the
result of the financial panic will be
felt through at least another year ant
the result will have a bearing on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-21
MRS. PRUDENCE LEIGHTON.
Dexter Woman Thrown from Team
And Neck Is Broken.

Dexter, Me. Oct. 2O.-SpeciaD.-
While riding on load of wood a few
miles out of the village Friday after
noon, Mrs. Prudence Leighton was
thrown violently to the ground, the fall
breaking her neck.
The accident occurred on Higgins
Hill. when, the yoke having broken,
the horses started to run. Mrs
Leighton was taken to the home OF
VIM. Penn Mower. who was driving
the team. and Dr. J. w. Sawyer called
but could be OF no assistance.
Mrs. Leighton was GO years of age
Her maiden name was Prudence Ken
ney and with her husband. Stillman
leighton. resided in LincNln's Mills
Since his death four years ago Mrs
leighton lived for the greater part Ol
the time in Dexter, where she very
efficiently acted in the capacity OF
nurse. She was always ready and
willing TO help whenever and wherever
needed ana her loss will be keenly fell
by many.
One son. Frank Leighton. statfor
agent at Grcenville, was summoned t
night. The funeral services were helt
Sunday afternoon at the home of VIM
Penn Mower. on the Comma road. Rev
Henry Arnold Of the Christian church
Corinna. officiated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-21
EVERETT TELLS HIS STORY.
CONTINUED from Page One.3

tn keen the premums paid up on the pol
icies Everett said it was for his inter-
ests for him to do so. 1t was a good way
IN invest his money and he wanted to
help the boy.
You couldn't hope 10 get your money
hack until Everett was dead? asked Mr..
Phibrook.
II thought he could work for me and
nav me back" replied the witness.
..Rut when he did work for you he
overdrew his account, didn't he?"
Eyes"
Everett said that he showed Radcliffe
where the dynamite was stored ore Sum-
day when they were walking over the
mine, The witness was asked if he ever
alluded to the theft of the money in the
presence of Radcliffe, and he said that
he did.
Radcliffe according to the witness, de-
MED it at first and then broke down and
confessed.
and after that you kept on 1oaning
money to sclf-confessed thief, did your
asked Mr.. Philbrook.
YES, because 1 had no hard feelings
against the boy
'Did he continue to come to your house
after that:'
EYES,"
The witness described the course taken
by Radcliffe when he came to the nina
| on the night before the explosion, and
was asked why he Gid not report the oc-
currence at the company's office. He re-
piled that as Radcliffe did not do any
mischief or cause any damage, he did
not think it his duty to report.
The cross-examination of Everett was
going on when court adjourned for the
| day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-21
MAINE RAILROAD CHAT.

George Glaster Of VIM has resigned
his position as brakeman on the Maine
Central railroad.
Extensive changes are soon to BE-
made in the interior Of the Il. Il NJ.
freight office at SacO. The business al
this office has Increased so that better
facliltleS are necessary and a large
counter with ratings is to be Installed.
convenient file cases will be put up in
side tie rail and in future the agent
ana clerks will BE- able to handle the
business to much better advantage.
FRANCIS j. Casey, landscape gardener
mas the contract for the grading on tn,
grounds of the Union station at Bangor
and has a large crew of men on TIE
work at present. The grading of the
grounds will require about 100 cubic
yards o. loan. The loan is brought on
cars ara il will require about 100 car
loads to do the work When the grad
ing is completed the Union station
grounds in Bangor will be The hand
soonest of any station along the line Of
the Maine Central, the lawn extending
around the south and west side of the
station bordering the stream. where i,
will appear to the best advantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-21
NO CHURCH FOR JURORS.
Request Permission to Attend but
Denied by Judge Strout.

South Paris. Me, Oct. 20.-(SpeciaD
The jury sitting on the trial of Wal
lace G. Everett for the alleged lnurdt 4
of Edgar L. Radcliffe this morning
asked Justice Strout for permission
to attend church, which he refused. III
the afternoon the jurors took walk
in charge Of two deputy slleriffs, which
lasted an hour and half.
The jurymen passed the day reading
and casting longing glances across the
country from their room at the hotel
In the evening some friends sent in
some popcorn and lemonade to help
break the monotony.
1t is expected that court will con-
vene at 10 o'clock Monday morning
when Assistant District Attorney Phil
brook will resume the cross eXamina
ton Of witnesses. The cross-eXamina-
ton will probably at least last until
noon. 1t is expected that the case Wi
go to the jury Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-21

UNPAID TAXES ON LANDS SITUAT-
ED IN THE TOWN OF SIDNEY IN
THE COUNTY OF EENNEBEC FOR
THE YEAR 1906.
The following list of taxes on real es-
tate of nonresident owners in the town
of Sidney for the year 1906, committed TO
me for collection for said town, on the
first dav of May, remain unpaid: ana no.
tce is hereby given that Ii said taxes, IN
tereSt and charges are not previously PAID
SO much of the real estate as is sun1c1ent
to pay the amount due therefor, including
interest ard charges. will be sold at auc-
tion at the Town Hall in said town, on
the first Monday of December. 1907, at
nine o'clock A. NJ.
Tax on the land of Susan Packard
bounded north by land of E. T. Blaisdell
and T. i. Ycaton and land formerly
owned by David IiobiusOn, east by land
Of W. A. Shaw. south and west by land
of j. T. &; f. L. Woodward and z. T..
| Elaisdell S. G.. No. "a. lot No. 81, No. Of
acres 49, also land bounded north by. land
of r. w. Robinson. east by land of W. G.
Folsomc. south and west by land of r..
y. Raisdell, Range No. d. Lot No. 81, No
! of acres l.. also land bounded north and
! west by land of II. Woodward. east and
south by land Of f. d. Michaud, Range
! Nc s. Lot No 81. No. of acres 4.
! Tax on cottage OF Arthur ID. Smith on
f, land of Hall C. BurlciSh heirs n. w. S.
No. 10
| S. A. CLARK.
Collector Of Taxes for tie Town of Sidney
| Oct21mOn3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-21

Charles Putnam, who has been very
i'll, is reported to DC improving. He IS
attended by DIR. Cobb of Gardiner.
The many friends Of Mrs. Nest*
Gould Burrill of South Dakota. for
merry resident of this place, we're
most agreeably surprised to receive
calls from her Sunday. She had been
passing the previous two weeks with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Van Buren,
Hathorne. South Pittston. She will
visit relatives in Massachusetts befo1 G
returning to her home.
Isaac Marson has erected a fine
monument on his lot at the cemetery
near the Corner. Horatio Lewis has
placed a tablet to the memory OF his
father, George Lewis, on the Lewis
lot. The several improvements in the
way of drainage, road building and
leveling the land has added much 20
the looks of the yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Putnam We're at
East Pittston Tuesday in attendance
at the burial of Mrs. Sarah Clark,
whose remains were recently brought
from California
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Clark Of Oak
land, Calf, Captain George Dearborn
and Mrs. Fred Bradstreet, Gardiner
were guests OF Mr. and Mrs. G. b. Put
nam Wednesday.
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NEWS NUGGETS,

Fire Friday night at Westerly, r. l.,
destroyed 100000 worth of property
and endangered buildings valued at a
quarter of u million dollars. The con-
Migration was averted by the wind
shifting and diminishing in force. The
fire started near the boiler in ]. Il.
kenyons carriage shop. 4 wooden
building and rapidly spread to H. +.
Segar < Co.'S coal shed, 300 feet in
length. Both buildings We're destroyed
and coal supply valued at $4,000,
was damaged
The Rockingham county grand jury
at Portsmouth, \. H., returned an
Indictment Friday for manslaugh;"r
against Cyril LeGroleau. an aged
farmer of West Derry, y. H.. because
Of the shooting Of his son Fred on the
night of Oct. 8. The younger Lee
Groleau was about so years old. Ac-
cording to the father the younger man
had been drinking, and the shooting
was the accidental result of family
quarrel.
The warning factions Of Chinese in
the city of Philadelphia engaged in a
terrible combat Friday in Chinatown.
which resulted i'm the death Of two Of
their number and the fatal shooting of
another. The shooting is said to have
been the result of a premcditated plan
made by the members of the Hip Sing
Tong society to assassinate witneSsc-
who were to have testified in the trial
of two members of their society who
were charged with the murder Of
Long Yung on July Z. The police
descended on the Chinese settlement
ard made several arrests. finding many
Of their captives heavily armed.