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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-10

more admirable one who bears his
share and lends his effort to the cause
incidentally the speaker cited as be-
You'd his comprehension of Christian
sacrifice the man who gives largely 20
the church one day-and goes into the
market the next to get back the
amount by raising the price of oil Mr.
Parker's remarks were aptly illuStrar-
ed by humorous stories.
Hear Peoria Rector.
Rev. DR.. H. Atwood Percival of Peoria
spoke as "A Churchman by Persua-
sion" His remarks were in emphasis
of the need of concerted. organized eff
fort in the church to advance Christi
anity. He admitted that a man may
be a Christian and not be a churchman
but maintained that as a divine institu-
ton the church should be respected
and upheld, and that the priest should
also be respected if he be real man
and his cloth covers true manly char
acter and manly acts. He spoke with
the greatest contempt Of the church
man of the laity or the clergy who is
not sincere, but simply processes his
religion. He held ii as a most hopeful
sign that the leaders in civic life are
finding the church to be what it stands
for, and as a result are taking pa [
in the church work and the advance Of
religion.
Greetings of Bishop.
The program was concluded by n
few words from Bishop Fawcett. the
guest of honor of the evening AS ne
arose the bishop was greeted with
hearty expressions of pleasure and evi-
dence of respect for him as a man ana
as the bishop of this diocese. His re.
marks were brief. owing to the lateness
of the hour. He spoke of the pleasure
of the occasion to him, and of the in.
SEPARATION to be gathered from the al.
dresses of the evening. THE Diocese
of Quincy" which was his subject he
referred to as the fairest part of Hi.
nois He spoke briefly of the romance
of the Military Tract, and of this part
of the district in history. He suggest.
ed the interesting history of the do
cese and the territory ii includes. The
bishop spoke enthusiastically of the
increase being made in the diocese. i'll
the number of members. the number
Of clergymen, and in material things
and in what he held greater than the
others, in spirituality. In conclusion
he briefly sketched the history of Jubi
lee college near Peoria. and told of the
work now being done by that institll
ton in providing education for the
| boys at a reasonable cost. The school
| which was reopened in 1905 after hav
ing been for years abandoned and uu
used. Is now self-sustaining and ask!
no contributions. but accepts cheerful,
any which may be given. In conclud
ing. the bishop invited the men pres
ent TO spend their summer vacations a
Jubilee, promising them good accom-
modations and pleasant environment
| there.
Following the bishops address Their
were short ,impromptu talks by l.
White, c. S. McDaniels. DR. G. l.. Eys
ter Robert Rexdale, and Mr. Stool
holm.
Tonight Bishop Fawcett confirms =
st. katherine's hall, Davenport. d.
Percival accompanying him, and Il
morrow he goes to GeneseO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-10
New Work,

Quick shoe repairing. Shoes finished
by machinery. Half soles, nailed on, 55
cents; half soles, sewed on, rs cents
Open from $3.50 a. m. till p. m.
GEORGE SIDOT,
304 Twentieth Street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-10

also went north this morning after one
of the company's RATS.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
HIS TROUBLE.
it Was Waiting For wifey to Get

It Was Waiting For Wifey % Get
Through Kissing the 3aby.
A small. quiet looking man, srl oking
| large cigar, sat by the side of a me-
dunn sized automobile that was drawn
out OF the road as large touring car
came along, driven by a man with an
interrogatory aspect
The man In the touring car slowed
up and leaned over.
How long you been hereT
about two hours"
Cant you find out what the mat
ter is?'
mo"
inlet valve all rightP
"Yes."
Trouble with spark plugr'
think net"
"How are your batteriesS'
80. K"
Haven't got a short circuit have
your
"Oh, no.
"How's your comnutator"
Great
Perhaps your worm gear is clog
ged"
"No; all clear"
SCOT any gasoline I'm your tankT
Plenty"
How about your circulation? Cylin-
der isn't bound, is it?''
"No, SIR
"Tires seem all rightY'
'Never better"
"Well, maybe your vibrator isn't ad-
justed"
That's all right
''Have you looked at your carbu-
retOr?'
Yes"
"How about the cam shaft?"
"Grand"
Have you frightened your connecting
rods, examined your clutches and gone
over the differentials?
"Yes, yes"
The man in the touring car paused a
moment and then, looking at the stran-
ger by the roadside, said at last:
Would you mind telling me, sir, just
what's the matter with that machine
Of yours?''
In answer the man pointed to large
red farmhouse in the distance
"See that house out there" he asked.
eyes, SIR
swell, sir, there isn't anything the
matter with this machine, but since
noon my wife has been in that house
kissing her sisters first baby goodby.
When she gets through, if you are not
over a thousand miles away and will
leave your address, will telegraph or
cable you the glad news at my own
expense. ."-Collier's Weekly.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
$1O,O 900 DISAPPEARS

/, An Interesting Story to the Effect
That Large Sum Is Lost Out of
Southern Express Car Somewhere
Between Charlotte and Greenville
s. C.-Investigation is Now On.
1t was noised about at he Southern
passenger STATEN here VIC
that Sic. 900 disappeared from train No
SO, between here and Greenville. s. c..
or al Greenville one day last week.
The rumor soon became a well develop
ed story with the ear marks OF the
truth
The morning on which the money dis
appeared IL seems the express mes
senger in whose charge the package
travelled. a baggage master who was
deadheading 10 some point in Georgia,
a railroad insurance man and a helper
to the expresmen were in the Southern
express car.
II is not know or said whether the
rnsney was stolen or lost. but the gen.
eral impression is that 1t was taken
from the car while the messenger
was drunk
The story that leaked out here yester
day was to the effect that the express
man, the dead head baggage master
and the insurance man were drunk.
This, it is declared was admitted b.
then at Greenville yesterday, where
they are being examined.-Charlotte
Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
She Mas Ready.

A young lady from a rural district,
who was something of a belle in back
woods society and used to having con-
siderable homage paid to her, especial
ly by neighbors of the opposite sex.
boarded a railway train for the first
time not long ago. After she had Sc
cured seat, removed her wraps, ad-
justed her baggage and smoothed out
the wrinkles in her dress she called
the attention of passing brakeman
and demurely said:
"You may tell the conductor I'm
ready, please."-Lippincott
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

The old days of grasshoppers and
drouth are almost forgotten in the
prosperous Kansas of today; al
though citizen of Coden, Earl
Shamburg, has not yet forgotten
a hard time he encountered. He
says: L was worn out and discour-
aged by coughing night and day, and
could find no relief until / tried DR..
Kings New Discovery 1t took less
than one bottle TO completely cure
me" The safest and most reliable
cough and cold remedy and lung and
throat healer ever discovered. Guar
anteed by r. r. Belamy's drug store
soc and S1.00. Trial bottle free.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Henry E. Jones, of Tampa, Fla,
writes: I can thank God for my
present health, due to Foley's Kid
ney Cure. I tried doctors and all
kinds of kidney cures. but nothing
done me much good until / took
Foley's Kidney Cure. Four bottles
cured me. and | have no more pain
in my back and shoulders. ] am 62
years old, and suffered long, but
thanks to Foley's Kidney Cure | am
well and can walk and enjoy my
self 1t is a pleasure TO recommend
il TO those needing a kidney med
icine." Jas. c. Shepherd, ]. Hicks
Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

tell you mum, remarked Sandy as
he dipped up the strawberries and
cream, when you are leading the hobo
life you have to keep up with the
times
Is that SO, my poor man, said the
housewife.
Yes, indeed mum, why this time last
year I used to say that I 90
San Francisco, and people used to give
me hannouts cause they thought l was
an earthquake sufferer. Now; if /
should happen to forget and say thai
I was from San Francisco they would
be liable to hand me over to the police
for being an escaped grafter.-Chicaso
News
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

OrIv +wc,,+y-cirht ont of every hun
drad child -, born roach the age
of twenty. r,here are not ten healthy
women in hundred, We are fast be-
coming q weak and feeble Deople. not
only in THE country. but all over the
ciyi,i16d 7,rr,I"
"And -. >,,g,.e OF i is eating Mary
lond CHI, ,...; n frfttcrs?" sar-
ooo+iool7,. l..-~.. +r,r po,rcar
.yro sn.,n ,>,-4>rr ,.es The cause is
that we ct 100 much We run too
much to t&..s, E'e cat too much, and
we cOj,dI2 ~:l:,;iycs too much. We
have entirely lost track of the way
our ancestors iisGI TWO thousand
years ago q ,ast Uf indigestion was IN
known E0.lS and coughs were un-
known. 10 cue heard of gastritis or
catarrh There were 10 doctors and
no drug stores. Now how is it? This
fapdOOdIe way of living has sapped
the manhood of the world, and the
end is not vet.
And you are going to make q
changer"
Il am. | have already made one. l
had q raw DOtato and four glasses Of
water for my lunch this noon. l shall
eat an onion and a Darsnip and drink
three glasses of water for my dinner.
have felt better this afternoon than
for months before. Mrs. Bowser, 1
am going back five or six thousand
years and live as our ancestors lived
"But we have no tree in the back
yard for you to climb into and make
your bed at night" she protested.
To s,esn m The Grass
.o,, o,+o,., .,o,,+F, +,.oos or ~,
Tho gronnd inst &C Xi+od them host
IsbeI1 ,no1-a NV hod an tho cross wa
know that tho dow of heaven is 2
greater remedy than INV vet invented
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
Hard to Answer.

The golfer had very good opinion
Of himself, says a writer in the St.
Louis Post-Dispatch, and after making
a fairly good drive he turned to his
caddie
II suppose" he said, you have been
round the links with worse players
than me, eh?''
The caddie took no notice, and the
golfer began again.
Il say" he said loudly, Il suppose
you've been round the links with worse
players than me, eh?'
II heard you the first time," replied
the caddie calmly. "I'm just thinking
about It,"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
To cheek a cold quickly get fror

To cheek cold quickly get from
your druggist some little Candy Tab
lets called Preventics. Druggists ev-
cry where are now dispensing Pre-
ventics, for they are not only safe
but certain and prompt. PrevenLlcs
contain no quinine, no laxative, moth
ing harsh nor sickening. Taken at
the "sneeze stage" Preventics will
prevent pneumonia, bronchitis. Good
for feverish chi 1ren. As Preventics
25 cents. Trial boxes sc. Sod by
s. w. Sanders.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
Ont of Sight.

"Out of sight, out OF mind, is an
old saying which applies with speclai
force to a sore, burn or wound that
teen treated with Bucklen s Arnlca
Salve. It's out of sight out or mlno
and out of existence. Piles TOO ana
chilblains disappear under its neal
ing influence. Guaranteed by r. r.
Rellamy Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

The cotton farmers want TO elimi-
nate the middle man, but they perhaps
have not figured out how it would work
The tobacco growers did this, or had II
done for them and now they are sorry.
Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
A Gard.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your mon
ey if Foley's Honey and Tar fails
to cure your cough or cold It stops
the cough heals the lungs and pre-
vents serious results from a cold
Cures Lagrippe coughs and prevents
pneumonia and consumption. Con
tains no opiates. The genuine is in
a yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. Jos. c. Shepherd and J. Hicks
Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Trial catarrh treatments are be
ing mailed out free. on request, by
Dr. Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests
are proving to the people-without
a penHy's cost-the great value of
this scientific prescription known to
druggists everywhere as DR.. Shoop's
Catarrh remedy. Sold by Robt. r.
Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

The conservatives in the party can
hope to accomplish nothing until they
find themselves in majority AS it
the other side is disposed to show them
but scant consideration,-Durh Her
aid, .: :, " n
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
B0WSER'SHEEIl!LLT LTHFAD
Returns to Habits of His Ances-
tors and Plans Simple Life.
DROPS 1T AFTER ONE DAY.


Sleeps Outdoors Un.I Droncfod
With Rain-Comes Home Mad, bus
ConceaIs Feelings.
Copyright. 1907, by Homer sprague.l
II have got your favorite dish for
dinner this evening-Maryland chicken
and corn fritters." announced Mrs
Bowser when Mr. Bowser reached
home from the Office the other even
ing
he had package under his arm
and, laying it down and hanging ur
his hat, he replied:
Thanks, but 1 am sorry you put
yourself out. No Maryland chicken for
me-"
Don't you feel well|'
81 am in the best Of health, and l
propose 10 remain so. | will take a
seat at the table, but shall choose my
own food. 1t is here in this package"
''Then-then you've got another fad"
she said as they went down to the
dining room.
''NO, ma'am, haven't. l never have
a fad. There is no man in the country
more clear Of them. I have simply
decided to take care Of my health here
after and live to be hundred years
old"
Parsnps and Onions.
And he opened his package and
brought out three onions and two pars-
nips and proceeded to make them
ready for eating. AS Mrs. Bowser
watched him he said:
"Only about thirty men out Of every
hundred live to reach the age of sixty.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

In most cases consumption results
from a neglected or an improperly
treated cold. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures the most obstinate coughs and
prevents serious results. 1t costs
you no more than the unknown prep
arations and you should insist upon
having the genuine in the yellow
package. JOS. C. Shepherd and J.
Hicks Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
4 weak stomach causing dyspe

A weak stomach causing dyspep-
sia, weak heart with palpitation or
intermittent pulse, always means
weak stomach nerves or weak heart
nerves. Strengenthen these inside
or controlling nerves with DR.. Shops
Restorative and see how quickly
these ailments disappear. DR.. Shoop
of Racine, Wis, will mail samples
free. Write for them. A test will
tell. Your health is surely worth
this simple trial. Sold by Robt. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
IF real coffee disturhe your ston

If real coffee disturhs your ston1-
ach, your heart or kidneys, then try
this clever coffee imitation-Dr.
Shoop's health coffee. DR.. Shoop has
closely matched old Java and Mocha
coffee in flavor and taste, yet it
has not a single gain of real coffee
ia it DR.. Shops health coffee i'm
itation is made from pure toasted
grains of cereals, with malt, nuts,
etc. Made in one minute. No tedious
long wait. You will surely like it.
Get a free sample at our store. Robt
Z Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Husband-Have you heard that they
are going to start museum OF anti
quities here?
Wife-So? Then / can give them this
hat of mine.-Maggendorfe Blaet-
ter
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Anent the split in the democratic
party of Massachusetts the Washington
Post asks the pertinent question,
where did the Hon. George Fred VIII
liams find a Massachusetts democratic
party big enough to split?" 1t seems
to US that that should settle the de-
bate.-CharlOtte Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Take something now and then to
help the stomach. Kodol will do this
III is a combination of natural di-
gestants and vegetable acids and
contains the same juices found in a
healthy stomach. 1t is pleasant to
take. 1t digests what you eat Sold
by Robt. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
Aceountinu For lt.

mo-" said the stubborn man, mo
body can alter my regard for J:SSgins
He's man you don't meet every day"
II admit that" replied Markley, "but
1 attribute it to the fact that 1 loaned
him $40 several months ago."-Catho-
lie Standard and Times.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
Their Meaning.

The goldenrod is glowing
Serenely on the hill,
The Hly's gayly blowing
Upon the placid rill.
And sadly they berattle
The poets weary soul,
Who feels the nearing battle
For crate and furnace coal.
New York Press
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

No home is so pleasant, regardless
of the comforts that money will bay,
as when the entire family is in per-
feet health. A bottle Of Orino Lax
ative Fruit Syrup costs SO cents. 1t
will cure every member of the fam
lily of constipation, sick headache
or stomach trouble. Jos. c. Shepherd
and J. Hicks Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
a Criminal Attack

on an inoffensive citizen Is frequent-
" made in that apparently useless
little tube called "appendix." It's
generally the result of protracted
Constipation, following liver torpor.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills regulate
the liver, prevent appendicitis. and
establish regular habits of the bow
els. 2Sc. at r. r. Bellamy's drug
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Il you take DeWitt,s kidney ana
bladder pills you will get prompt
relief from backache, weak kidneys
Inflammation Of the bladder and ur1-
nary troubles. A weeks treatment
for 25 cents. Sold by Robt. X. Bel
Iamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Stomach troubles, heart and kid
ney ailments can be quickly corrected
with a prescription known to drug
gfsts everywhere as DR.. Shops Re
storative. The prompt and surpris-
ing relief which this remedy imme-
diately brings is entirely due to its
Restorative action upon the controll-
ing nerves of the stomach, etc. Robt
r. BellamT.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Before declaring that the investiga-
tiens would amount to nothing We
should remember that it would hardI"
be possible to show the trusts TO De
worse than we have been believing
them to be. Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

It looks as though Alabama were
getting into line for state prohibition
The south is rapidly putting rum under
the ban, but too much can be interr-
ed from the movement by the citizens
of other states which have no negro
problem to deal with.-New YORK
Sun -, -
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

The state has thus far failed TO put
be that Colonel Andrews is suspected OF
kRowingthings that the state does not
want to know.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

There was nothing out Of the ordi-
nary about it. DR. and Mrs. Rowland
are the kind that they usually make a
fuss over.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

want you to write me play
What sort of a play?
Well. we have seventeen specialties
Get me enough stuff to wedge them
apart.-Kansas City Journal
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

You can never be perfectly certain OF
anything except that, when you are
alone in a fat and are taking oath
some one is sure to ring the bell
Judge
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
On the Sidewalk.

What is your favorite amusement?"
asked the peach kernel.
"My fayorite amusement" answered
the banana peel, lis tripping the light
fantastic toe."-St Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any
ease of kidney trouble that is not
beyond medical aid. JOS c. Shepherd
and J. Hicks Bunting Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Aguinaldo's new idea Of buying the
PHILIPPINES at cost price from Uncle
Sam will find considerable support in
Boston at least-Philadeiphia 1nqulr-
er.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Salisbury, Wilmington and Winston
are yet left as more worlds for the
white ribboners to conquer-Raleigh
Times. ...'T
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
LIABILITIES.

state OF North Carolina. County OF
New Hanover. SD.
i. c. N. Evans, Cashier Of the
above named Bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true TO the
best Of my knowledge and belief.
G. N. EVANS,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me IN
26t h day Of August, 1901.
C. K. TAYLOR, JR.,
Notarv r-DIfc-
Correct Attest:
MATT J. HEYER,
EDCARD AHRENS.
ISADORE BEAR.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

DeWitt's CarbolIzed Witch Hazel
Salve is good for little burns and Dig
burns, small scratches or bruises
and big ones. Sold by r. X. Bella
INV
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
is a safe sure and prompt remedy for
coughs and colds and is good for ev-
cry member of the family. Sold by
Robt r. Bellany.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15
REPORT OF THE CuHDTnOH OF
The Southern National Bank

At Wilmington. In the State OF North
Carolina, at the close OF busineaw
August send. 1907.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

She-They Say John Smith is going
to the bad.
He-He'Il have a short Journey
Pick Ne Up.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

Why did that pretty Irish girl of
yours hand her admirer lemon?
| think it was because he was an Or
angeman.-Baltimore American.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-15

He said that a man with a frame Ike
mine cCght to live hundred years.
and then he wanted to borrow s..
didn't hep
Connecticut western news., 1907-06-27
Notice to Contractors

The Executive Committee of the Canaan Fire District will receive bids up to and including July 3rd. 1907. from Contractors for the construction of line of sewers and septic tank, filtration beds, etc.
 All bids should be accompanied with bond for five hundred dollars (S5OO) to idemnify the District against loss or damage should the contract be awarded to the bidder and he fail to execute the contract in accordance herewith.
 Plans and specifications for the work can be seen at Rorabacks office Canaan, Connecticut.
 All bids should be based upon com pensation consisting of the actual cost of labor and materials plus fixed sum for the performance of the same and two bonuses, one bonus of three hundred dollars ($30O) if the work is completed on or before September 1st, 1907 another bo- nus of sixty per cent (6OR) of any saving the contractor shall make upon eight thousand (S8, ,000) as the actual cost of all labor and materials.
 The bid will specify the lowest amount which the contractor is willing to accept as compensation. the same being paid to him in addition to the actual cost of labor and materials necessary to complete the work.
 The Executive Committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids should they deem it for the best interest of the district to do so,
 All bids should be enclosed and address ed to N. l.. Jackson, Secretary of the Exec utive Committee, Canaan, Connecticut. Dated at Canaan, this Fist day of June, 1907.
 J. H. RORABACK, N. l.. JACKSON, Exoo,,t;,-o c. w. CAMP, Go,,,,ittoo R. D. PIERCE, ooiiiiiii00eo' w. w. BURGHARDT,
Connecticut western news., 1907-06-27
sharon Church Directory

First Congregational Church, Rev. G. L. Forte, Pastor. Sunday ser vices: Morning, 10.30; Sunday School immediately following preaching service. Christian Endeavor, 6.45 p. m.; evening 7.3O; prayer and conference meeting, Thursday evening at z:30
 Christ Church-Rev. J. B. Mics, Ph. D., Rector Sunday Services, 10.3O, 8. IT,, Service with sermon; 500, p. m., Evening Prayer. Holy Communion on first Sunday of the month and Holy Days at 10:3O, a. m. Sunday School after morning service. All cordially W eleome.
 Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev. B.. 5eeholzer. Pastor. Morning service, 1OsO; Sunday school, immediately fol lowing; Epworth League, 6.45 p. m.;