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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

The Wisconsin Legislature has enact
ed law compelling all people who get
married in counties other than where
the license was issued, or in another
state, to notify the clerk of the county
where they intend to make their resi-
dence, so that proper record may be
! kept President Roosevelts ideas on
publicity" are receiving endorsement
from unexpected sources.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

Now is the time for Mr.. Rockefeller
TO prove himself Il true Christian. He
should send for Ju 'ge Lands, who i
threatened with breakdown, and
teach the judge how to recuperate b.
means of golf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

The opinion of. st. Louis jewelers.
rs good as the South African may ex-
cite great interest in London diamond
markets, even though the difficulties of
Il Jameson raid into the Arkansas field
would be considerable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

1t is said that Senator Hopkins has
offered former Governor Yates a fat
federal appointment which he has de
clined. Senator Hopkins understands
the game even if he does not always
succeed in backing the big ones" off
of the political chess board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is good for bOils, burns. cuts,
scalds and skin diseases. 1t is espa-
cially good for piles. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

The really important thing Judge
Thomas G. Jones said in Alabama is
that the use of the rightful power of
the United States and of the states of
the United States is to prevent people
from being mOlcstcd when they are
doing what they have a right to do
That covers it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

kOdol for Indigestion and Dyspep-
STA, combination of natural diges-
tants and vegetable acids. digests the
food itself and gives strength AMI
health to the stomach. Pleasant 10
take. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

That tainted" money fine would
20 long way toward finishing the
Culebra cut. But if by some chance
Mr.. Rockefeller should work it out
. digging the Panama canal the lilleli-
the isthmus. He is a lucky Old gel
3 tleman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

Don't neglect your stomach. At first
indication of trouble take something
that will help it along in its work Of
digesting the food you eat. KOdol for
indigestion and dyspepsia will do this.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

Germany's colonies are five times
as big as herself, those of France Is
times and Great Britain's are IS times
bigger than the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

ing bees, jelly bees and papering bees
that brought neighbOrs together and
sent down from the orchard so many
cups of apple jell.'"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

A Memphis inventor is just now
completing pair of shoes with
which he expects to walk on water
any distance. They are made of beech
wood, in the form of box four feet
long, a foot deep and 1 inches wide
Each is supplied with five planes AMI
they clamp to an ordinary shoe like
a cEata
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03

Down in Georgia a man shot the
postmaster when told there was no
mail for him. 1t is understood the
defense will be the unwritten letter >
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, ILL., [En-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Talk of Coal Famine.

The Railway Journal declares that
n spite of the urgent efforts of the
railways to induce coal dealers to
place orders for winter stock, indiffer-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
Well, it's Thanksgiving day next.

If the weather extremes of SUNDAY
and today should meet we would have
a pretty fair sample in that line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-03
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.

TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12

Mrs. W. A. wylie and daughter, Mar
garet lhave been spending a short time
with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Dennison, in
Salem, y. Y.
Glover Grange, No. 20, viii hold its
regular meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 10.
Ice cream and cake will be served. Ladies
please bring cake,
The examination for those entering high
school this fall, and desiring tree tuition,
will be held at the school building in Clio
yer village, on Thursday and Friday, Aug.
% and 30, beginning at O'Clock, a. m.
Arithmetic, Psychology aud hygiene,
grammar and geography, will be taken
Thursday, and dictstiOn, history, and
civil government on Friday.
Marshall l.. Gilman was born in Marsh
field seventy-three years ago, and died
suddenly at West Burke, while on brief
visit here, July q. Most of his life has
been spent in Orleans county. AS young
man he lived in Westfeld and later in
/ Troy, where he taught school. Still later
/ he lived in the west part of Glover, during
/ which time his interests were chiefly at
| South Albany. He also lived some years
in Lowell. For the past nineteen years he
has resided in Glover village, where his
funeral and interment took place. Mr..
| Gilman was three times married, the first
wife being Abby Spalding, the second
Emma f. Burroughs, and the last,
Flora 3. Rice, who remains to mourn hel
loss sister and an adopted daughter
also survive him. Mr.. Gilman was good
citizen, industrious, temperate, peaceablt
and obliging. Blessed with religious
parents, his early training shaped his aftel
life. He was actively identified with every
interest and work of the church, as an Off
Ger and member, and was esteemed as
! brother beloved.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12

mony was performed at eight O'Clock
by Chaplain NJ. w. Farman of westfield
in the presence of few near friends. The
bride was dressed becomingly in white
organdy trimmed with white lace. The
ring service vas used. After the ceremony
refreshments were served and later the
happy couple left town on a wedding trip.
OF the wedding gifts the most valuable
was Merrill piano presented by the
brides father. The happy couple will re-
side in this village.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12
CALEDONIA COUNTY
WEST BURKE.

Will Lynn recently spent few days at
his home in Stanstead.
Mr.. and Mrs E. e. Orcutt go to their
cottage at Lake Willoughby this week.
VIM. Anger has bought DR.. Laviolette's
residence. The doctor will move out of
town.
Cyrus Varney of Newport, n. H, was in
town last week, calling on relatives and
friends.
Mrs. E. E. Dickerman and daughter
Matte are ex pected home the latter part of
this week.
CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12
GREENSBORO.

E. c. Kinney is in Westfield this week.
Miss Alice Paine was in Hardwick last
Wednesday.
Prof. and Mrs. Bliss Perry are in town
for few days.
F. n. Michaud has sold his farm to
Albert Young. Possession given Septem-
Der 1st.
Nine candidates took the first and second
degrees in the Caspian Lake grange last
Thursday night.
Some of our summer visitors gave
select dance at the town hall on Friday
evening, Aug. oh.
Miss Anna Kibbee, who has been visiting
her sister for a time, has returned to her
/ home in Newport, n. H.
Rev. G. W. Morrow gave an interesting
temperance sermon on Sunday in the
Congregational church.
Miss Carrie Paine finished her duties for
Mrs. Goss on Monday. She has gone to
Craftsbury to remain for few days, after
which she Will return to her home in
Cabot.
Anna Spencer Frost from Boston will
give recital at the Presbyterian church
on Tuesday evening, August 18th, under
the auspices of the Ladies' Social circle.
Mrs. Frost will be assisted by able mu-
sicisns. Admission, % cents; children, 10
cents.
Preparations for musical festival, Aug
80, are being completed by the local
S committee. The prospect is good for fine
time this year. 1t is hoped that singers in
nearby towns, who intend to join the
chorus and who wish for entertainment
will send their names early to Mr.. j. Ii
; Darlington.
The children of the Congregational Sun
day school will hold sale of useful anC
fancy articles, plants and cut flowers at tn
u chapel, Friday, Aug. 10Th, commencing a
10 O'Clock. Dinner will be served by tn
G Ladies' Home circle. In the evening it i
expected there will be a lecture in tn
n church. Full particulars will be givel
= later. Proceeds to go towards musics
instrument for the chapel
IT In the golf match played Saturday, Au
d gust 3, on the links of the Barre Golf clu
between the Mountain View team c
= Greensboro and a team from the Barr
= club, the Barre team won, 10 to 8. Tn
score:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12

WES
Mrs Viola Parker spent Sunday with
friends in St. Johnsbury.
Miss Maud Howes goes to Newport this
week to work for Mrs. Keith.
Prin. c. j. Wiley of Island Pond visited
at Willard Farman's recently.
Misses Emma and Annie Before of New
port visited at Louis S3nville's recently.
Mrs. Ordel BakerIow of HoIyoke, Mass,
recently visited her niece, Mrs. NJ. D.
Gilman.
Geo. Root received despatch summon
ing him to Springfield last Thursday
night.
Mrs. Sprague Jenkins and children of
Newport Center visited recently at S. d.
Hendricks.
Mrs. Herbert Longleywent to Springfield
last Wednesday to sea her mother, Mrs.
| Lurette, who is Ill there.
Stephen Powers has moved his family to
South Newport where he has job in q
bobbin mill. We are sorry to have them
go.
several from mere HIGSnuSu IuS 5IlNSl
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Chase of Lowell, observed Friday, August
8.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Dodge, Mr.. anc
Mrs Arthur Benware and Mr.. and Mrs
John Watkins attended the picnic of the
Log Rolling association of NJ. w. OF A
held at LyEdonvilIe last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs, w. B. Gilpin leave this
week for Edgerton, Wis, to visit Mrs
GiIpin's brother, Jewett Farman, anc
other relatives. They expect to return b.
the way of New York. and visit the
daughter, Mrs. Miller.
News has been received of the death O
Mrs VIII Doty of Edgerton, Wis, whic
occurred on July II. She was the olde
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jewett Farmal
of Edgerton and her age was So years
She was q bright attractive lady VIII
leaves many friends.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12
NORTH TROY.

On the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 4,
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Perkins
was the scene of q pleasant event when
their daughter, Eula Harriet, was united
in marriage to Harry A. Gilbert OF this vii
Iage. The parlor decorations were OF white
and green. as also was the bell under " hich
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12

Nettie Hill of Evansville has been en-
gagged to teach the fall term Of school here
J. G. Simpson and A. c. Chase were in
Troy and Newport Wednesday on legal
business.
Miss Sarah Davis, Mrs. Harvey and son
went to Cambridge Monday expecting to
be away about two weeks.
Ri. shurtlefT, E. 4. Collins, c. b. Batch
elder and Wesley Cole went to Lyndonville
Thursday to the Woodmen's meeting and
report fine time.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12
GREENSBORO BEND.

reputation in the state as a fast team.
GREENSBORO BEND.
Curtis Downer was in Burke Aug. 1st.
Mrs. Minnie Cool has returned home.
Norma Strong has returned to her home
in Hyde Park.
Mrs E. NJ. Salmon returned home from
New York Friday.
Mrs. Gertie Lowell and son spent last
week at Rev. n. A. Ross.
Mrs. T. ]. Fayer of Glover is here with
her daughter, Mrs. Graham.
Mrs E r. Collins is spending few days
at her cottage at Caspian Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons of Malone, n. Y.
] are spending few weeks at J. Il. Clark:
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Alba J. Drown are rejoic-
ing over the birth of son, Lionel Grant,
born August l.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Ainsworth, with her
sisters Of Boston, VINO have been staying at
the Raymond House, Newport, is now en-,
ioying the Lake Memphremagog at KnolW-
ton, z. Q.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12
WESTMORE
WESTFTELD.

Verne, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
ConIey, died August ,.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12

Mrs. Dram, who has been stopping for
few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Nellie
CaIkins, has returned to her home at
Center Hart n. Fl.
This community was greatly shocked to
hear OF the death of John NJ. Cargill, which
occurred in the hospital at st. Johnsbury.
Much sympathy is expressed for Mrs.
Cargill and the daughters.
MORGAN CENTER.
John NJ. Cargill of this place died ct the
hospital in St. Johnsbury Monday, Aug. 8,
aged 20 years. Mr.. CargiI has spent the
greater part of his life in this place, living
a CONSTANT Christian life, always ready to
help in sickness or trouble. He will be
greatly missed by large circle of friends.
The funeral services were held at the
Union church Wednesday, August Z, Rev
c. Lance OF Island Pond officiating. He
leaves a wife and two daughters, Laura Al
bee and Mrs. Emma Stevens of Island
Pond, besides two brothers here and many
other relatives to mourn his loss.
NEWPORT.
p. J-Farren and family are in town for
the summer.
DR.. NJ. 7. Hamilton was in Boston few
days recently.
w. NJ. BatcheIder has been in poor health
for some time, but is now improving.
Col. G. S. Emery and family occupied
the True cottage at the Bluffs last week.
Mrs. E. c. Hilton and daughter Vera are
at Bolton Springs, P. O., for stsy of two
weeks.
W. Z. Lindsay has opened an eating
house in the basement of bis block OF
Main street.
| The ladies of the Mothers club spen
Wednesday at the Prouty cottage a
Knowlton's Bluff.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Walworth of Wor
cester, Mass, were the guests of Geo. D
Waiworth several days recently.
DIR. and Mrs. c. E. Ide OF Redlands, Cal
who have just returned from trip abroad
visited at D. M. Camps recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. T. Ranney spent severa
days last week in Lynn, Mass, and vicin
i1y. They returned Friday morning.
P A. Robbins has accepted an appoint
ment to the inning ration service an
expects to left yesterday for Winnipeg, Ma,
Miss Anna MaIoney is enjoying a fe'
days vacation, during which time he
position as stenogrRpher for the Boston
Maine freight Office is filed by Mis-
Williams.
Co. L, Vt. NATL Guards, have move
I their armory from the Odd Fellows bloc
to the new schoolhouse hall. Co. lei
/ Wednesday night for the annual muster g
Burlington.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12
WEST GLOVER.

y. c. Stevens has added eighteen cows to
his dairy.
Mrs. E. o. Randall, who has been quite
sick, is improving.
Mrs. l. L. Hastings is paying visit to
her sister in Morgan.
Rev. Mr.. Wild and son Daniel have been
visiting relatives here.
David Barber is improving, being able to
be out part of the time.
Mrs. Martha Prescott has been enter
tanning her nieces from st. Johnsbury.
James Vance, who lived here when a
boy, is back again for short visit, after
an absence OF twelve years.
Aaron Skinner, who died at the home OF
his nephew, Preston Skinner, was for some
time a resident of this village.
Clarence j. Ferguson of Burlington, SUI
perintendent of anti-saloon league, gave a
very interesting discourse here on the 4th
of August.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-08-12

Total 10 s
The Greens oro team is gaining quite a
reputation in the state as fast team.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
EXTRA G. n. DIVIDEND
Stockholders VII Get Melon from
Lake Superior Com pang.

- melon cutting for the stockholders Of the
N'eaI Northern Railway Company, in the way of
d" extra dividend of l1a per cent 10 be paid No
Femoer l. by the Lake Superior Company. was
"ouLced yesterday. This extra dividend 'Wil be
palo colncdentally with the regular quarterly dtvi
uehd OF ia per cent the stock of the Great
Nor'hern. The paymen will call for a dsburse-
iIehI OF approximately $375,G0O the S250GO0O0
outstanding capital stock stockholders of record
october 10 The $60G00O00 of new stock issued last
December is not included, the latter will not
participate in dividends until the final nstalment
on the subscriptions is paid
An official of the Great Northern Railway Com
pany said yesterday that the funds. from which
the extra dividend Will be paid derived from
certain properties held by the Lake Superior Com
pany in trust for the Great Northern. The earn
ings from this source by the former company, he
said. were entirely aside from the revenue derived
from the ore lands which leased to the United
States Steel Corporation last year.
1t is understood that the properties referred 10
consist of certain coal lands stock in the Great
Northern Express Company. the Great Northern
Steamship Company the San Coulee Coal Company
and certain elevators docks timber lands. etc. a
similar dividend paid several years ago by
the Lake Superior Company TO the stockholders of
the Great Northern.
1t rumored in Wall Street yesterday that
the directors OF the Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany would meet shortly for the purpose of decar-
ing an extra dividend upon the stock of that
pany. but no confirmation of the report could be
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
MEMORIAL FOR LEARNED BLACKSMITH
New Britain Purposes Showing It's Gratitude
for Kindness of Elihu Burritt.

New Britain, Oct tSpecaD.-Money left by
the late E1hu Burritt, the blacksmith natural
ist viii probably be used to erect suitable
memorial to him. At time he gave S4O0 to
the New Britain Agricultural Society. Of which
he had been secretary, TO keep alive interest
in the club by providing fund for social meet
ings and suppers. A number of such reunions
were held, and part of the fund was devoted to
paying the bills. but it has been learned that the
fund now amounts to $500, and the members Of
tthe society feel that it could be put TO no bet
ter use than Burritt memorial
The matter has been discussed by the mem
bers Of the society. and at the next meeting Of
the organization a formal vote will be taken
on the project. The Rev. DR.. o. S. Davis, pastor
OF the South Church, suggests civic building
while others of the society favor a monument of
some kind
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
"STET0GRAPHERS AMANUENsEs v'
President McGowan Thinks They Have a
Fine Chance of Getting More Money.

President MCGOWAN Of the Board of Aldermen
sitting yesterday as a member of the Board Of
Estimate had his first introduction to the citv
employees designated stenographers' amanu-
enses. and Judging by Mr.. McGowan's remarks
he was not looking for "afTinites"
Surrogate Church of Kings was on hand 10
urge certain budget increases, and among others
he wanted the salaries Of stenographers' amanu-
enses increased from 5000 TO $1,000
WHAT" asked President MCGOWAN in aston
ishment, leaning forward. The Surrogate ex-
planned that a stenographer's amanuensis was
hired to help a stenographer transcrbe his
notes and turn them into typewriting
THAT is certainly absurd. Why. II is ridicu-
lous." said President MCGOWAN II never heard
of such a thing in my life. And you are even
asking an increase for them. You have n snlen-
did chance of getting it,"
Magistrates Barlow. Breen and Cornell an
peared to urge the board TO grant an increasa
in the magistrates salaries from 81 900 TO 50 600
Magistrate Barlow said very seriously.
"WeNake our lives in our hands when We on
into these courts
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
HARTMAN WON'T ATTEND MEETING
Entire Board of Directors of U. P, Including
H. H. Rogers, Expected To Be Reelected.

T. II Hartman will not attend the annual meet
ing OF the stockholders OF the Union Pacific Rail
road Company which will be held AT Salt Lake
City al to-day. The management will be rep
resented by ". D. Cornish, vice-presldent and gen
eral manager, who will preside and Joseph HELEN,
assistant secretary. II Is expected that all the
present directors will be reelected. including Will
lam Mahl, who was elected a successor 10 David
Wilcox last summer II denied that H II.
Rogers, owing to i'll health had decided not to accept
a reelection. The report declared to be with
out foundation and IT said that the manage
ment expected to re-elect the entire board with
biggest vote in the history Of the company
There are rumors however, that objection to the
present control viii develop at the meeting and
that perhaps resolution asking for an investiga-
tion Of the manner In which the stock of certain
railroads was acquired will be introduced and that
sharp criticism will be made of many OF the fnan-
cial undertakings OF the company.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
HOW TO OVERTHROW LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
Presbyterian Ministers Hear That First
Work Should Be Among the Young.

members Of the Presbyterian Ministers As
soclation at their weekly meeting yesterday. at
NO 100 Fifth avenue discussed the subject
now TO Overthrow the Liquor Traffic" The
principal speaker was the Rev. DR.. Alexander
Allson' OF the National Temperance Society.
"ithout specifying definite solution of what
ne termed perplexing problem, he urged that
"ofH should be done among the youth in
SCHOOLS public and Sunday and through the
H'ediufn OF temperance societies. tending to in
uuce tne young 10 refrain from all forms of in
temperance particularly drunkenness
IN tne general discussion which followed sew
eraI speakers said that so far as the regulation
Vi Ine sale OF intoXicants is concerned no head
way could be made until the advocates of tenn
pefance knew with whom they were dealing.
= brooklyn minister of the Gospel said that
"HeheVer ne preached a sermon on temperance
@"o the suppression OF the saloon a certain
.leniDer OF his congregation would heartily in
oorse his words 40
s man said the speaker rs the owner Of
buildings in which saloons are situated >,
Inc minister said that there ought 70 be Loo
:. @e.oh non compelling the publication of the nara
49, man who signs an application for q
Incense to sell liquor. ''A -Of a