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The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
FADS MOVE IN CYCLES.
PhiIosOphie Observations Suggested
by Collision with n Roller skater.

by Collision with n Roller skater.
1t sometimes seems 10 me-" said
the Sidewalk Philosopher. that the an
cient belief in the cycle as a solution
of universal destiny Is about as rea-
sonable as can be found. Probability
and improbability in this connection are
only negligible terms. But why should
the thought seem especially startling
| that millions of cons ago / stood at
the point of a cycle where ] stand to-
/ day. composed Of identicaliy the same
atoms, talking the same talk, and In
every particular the same individual?
That is, why should il seem more start
ling than the mere fact that / am 1,
that / am here, aud that now is never
now. and there is nothing but the past?
But what / wanted 10 get at is that
1 these great cycles seem to be iliustrat-
ed in the little cycles-the cyclets. so
TO speak-that spin through an ordi-
nary lifetime. Just consider the re-
currence OF fads and fashions Civil
lied bipeds have worn tight pants in
the past, and they will wear tight
pants again, and that baggy trousers
Will be followed by baggy trousers.
after all sorts of mutations in size and
shape, Is an automatic proposition. The
hoopskirt was nearly reincarnated
some time ago, and as sure as inshOots
are inshOOts and outcurves curve out
wardly, II viii make its temperance
sooner or later. That's according 20
the law OF the cycle-oF the eyclet
Now. what started me on this line
Of philosophic gun? Yonder gangling
youth on roller skates It's something
like twenty years or more since roller
D 81 poi fTr
body blessed with youth and red blood
In his veins was then more or less af-
feeted with the roller rinktums. But by
degrees the craze died out and-Look
out. son, Mind where you're going"
The gangling yOuth-bent forward
under a full head of steam-side-
swiped the Philosopher and struck
stout, middle-aged cOlored woman
with baby carriage, broadside on.
As she collapsed, with an indignant
gurgle, the cause Of her downfall
swung In fateful gymnastics on one
sangling les, while the other described
a small cycle through the atmosphere
ana landed on the stomach of a stout.
red-taced citizen, whose appearance in
the mlX-up was the one thing necessary
/ 10 complete an artistic ensemble For
| tunately for this particular citizen. he
sat on the victim who preceded him.
just as scrawny dog, presumably
more or less connected with the baby
carriage, gave a yelp Of terror and dis
entangling himself from the ruck.
struck out for home, urged To ton
speed by the impact or a roller skate
on his spine. At this point the baby
set I'd a howl that could be heard a
/ block and as the usual crowd began
10 gather IL seemed as If chaos had
come again. But the gangling youth,
having recovered his equilibrium-he
hadn't lost his eqUanimity-wit hardly
a glance at the ruin for which be was
responsible. swung down the street
with lOose-jointed serenity of an ex-
/ istence free from guile As the
'skir-r-rup, skir-r-rupr' Of his skates
was lost around the corner the Side
walk Philosopher quietly remarked.
Well the cycle seems 20 be about
completed"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
SHE EEEDED ANOTHER HAND.
They Enjoyed the show Immensely
But Failed tO Applaud.
From the Denver Post.

iIDM the Denver El~ts
In the parquet at the Orpheum recently
sat a young man and his best girl Peo-
pie behind them noticed that the young
couple seemed 10 enjoy the show i'm
mensely. but neither would applaud They
would look at each other and smile and
say Fine" Isn't that great" and 9th
81 such things, but they would not ap-
plaud. Everybody else near by was ap-
plauding, and that started the people be-
hind the young couple 10 wondering why
they did not clap their hands and show
their appreciation substantially
Finally James II. Cullen came on the
stage and began his singing stunt His
first two songs made big hits but still the
young couple did not applaud. His third
song was even better than the other two.
and Il was then the mystery as 10 why
the young people did not applaud was eN-
planned to those behind them. When Cul-
len finished the song the girl turned TO
her escort
John" she said. loud enough for those
behind 10 hear, you'll have 10 let go my
hand a minute. I've just got 10 applaud
this man,
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
White Velpet, White Plumss. and Ermine.

in
follows
cloth white frs and white velvet of the wealthy debuan
Just what Paris elects this effective combination
af
in Is Il
5 n
Is
o s in
millinery emine loosely
little the double
a
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
Same Bird. New Dates.

From the New York Press
we haven't any small winding automo-
biles, said the toy man, but if you viii
walk back here I'll show you a turkey
that winds up and walks"
What exclaimed the woman, after
Thanksgiving Day?'
'Oh, yes, said the toy man. This is a
Christmas turkey
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
Served with TonEue.

From the Boston Transcript.
When the cannibals set TO work on
the missionary he protested that they
were not serving him right
I'VE know that, returned the chief
cook. but. unfortunately. our culinary
facilities are exceedingly limited"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
wANTED--MALE HELP.

WANTED - Bell boys at the Harper
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Jackson. Hurst &
Notice of Publication,

State of illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty--sS:
: In the Circuit Court, Dec. 4. A. ID.
1907
cart. vs.. Frederick Henry Ficken. Nam
cy Ficken. Miranda Petersen. William
Petersen, the Central Trust & Savings
Bank as administrator of the estate of
Frances w Ficken. deceased. Morris
OConnell. and Harry Diehn.
Affidavit of non residence of the de-
PENDANTS, Miranda Petersen and Will
liam Petersen implicated with the above
defendants. Frederick Henry Ficken,
Nancy Ficken, the Central Trust &
O'Connell. and Harry Diehn. having
been filed in the clerks office of the
circuit court of said county, notice Is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
ants filed their bill of complaint in said
court. en- the chaucery side thereof. on
the third day of December, 1907, and
that thereupon a summons issued out
of said court, wherein said suit is now
pending. returnable on the first Mon
is by XIV required.
Now. unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendants above named. shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court, on the first day of the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock
Island. in and for the said county, on
the first Monday in January next, and
| plead. answer or demur to the said
icomplainants' bill of complaint. the
same and the matters and things there
| in charged and stated will be taken as
confessed. and decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said
| bill. GEORGE w. GAMBLE
| Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill. Dec 3, 1907. q.
Hugh Lancaster and Albert Huber,
lcomplainantS' solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Mary l. O'Neill. deceased.
The Undersigned, having been APP
pointed administrative of the estate OF
Mary l.. O'Neill, late of the county OF
hereby gives notice that she will APP
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county. at the county court room.
in the city of Rock Island, at the Feb
ruary term. on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated Goth day of November, A. ID.
1907. LIZZIE oNEILL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Administrators. Notice.

Estate of Valentine alias Walter Dau-
Der. deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
Valentine alias Walter Dauber, late OF
the county of Rock Island. state of
that she will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the
county court room, in the city of Rock
Island, at the January term, on the
first Monday in January next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend, for the purpose of having
| the same adjusted. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
1907. MARY DAUBER,
| Administrative.
| Connolly & Connolly, attorneys-at-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Notice of Publication.

State OF Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-sS:
January Term, A. D, 1908. Application
for Leave to Sell Real Estate.
In the Matter of the ConServatorship
of Mary Neufeld, of unsound mind
Kate NeufeId. eonServatOr of Mary
Neufeld, insane. VS.. Mary Neufeld.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that Kate
Neufeld. as conservator of Mary Neu-
field, insane. has filed her petition for
leave to sell the interest OF said Mary
Neufeld in certain real estate, herein
after described. and will on the first
day of the next term of said court,
which is to be begun and held at the
court house in the city of Rock Island.
in said county, on the first Monday of
January next, apply for an order to
sell said real estate. at which time and
place you may appear and show cause.
If any you have, why said order should
not be made and entered; said real es-
tate to be sold being the undivided
|one-seventh I'D interest of the said
Mary Neufeld in and to the following
tate. situated in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois. to-wit:
Commencing at a point in the north
line of block No FIVE 90 In that part
land called Brackets addition. said
point being seventy feet distant west
from the northeast corner of said block.
thence running south parallel with the
east line of said block one hundred
ltwenty-four U2D feet. thence west
parallel with the ,north line of said
block twenty-five 1881 feet, thence
north parallel with the east line Of
said block one hundred twenty-four
G2D feet. thence east along the north
line of said block twenty-five (25) feet,
| to the place of beginning.
Dated at Rock Island. Ill. this 10th
day of December. A. d. 1907.
HENRY B. HUBBARD, Clerk.
Kate Neufeld. conservator OF Mary
Neufeld
Albert Huber, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Sherin's Snlc.

by virtue of an execution, issued out
of the clerks office of the circuit court
OF Rock Island county, and state of
Illinois, to me directed, whereby / am
commanded to make the amount of a
certain judgment recently obtained
against Cathrina z. Wivill in favor of
the Mueller Lumber company, out of
lands, tenements, goods and chattelS~ of
the said Cathrina f. Wivill. l have lev
led on the following described property.
to-wit: Lot No. ten G0). in the west
half of the southwest quarter of Sec
tion No. three go, township No. sew
enteen 90, north of range No. two
GU. west of the 4th principal meridian
also lot No. eight (SD, in the southwest
quarter of section No. three 90, town
ship No. seventeen 40. north of rang
No two CD. west of the 4th principal
meridian: all in Rock Island county, in
, the state of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command
1 shall expose for sale at public auc-
ton, all the right title and interest ol
the above named Cathrina y. Wivill il
and to the above described property. a
10 o'clock a. M, on Monday, the S0tl
day of December, 1907, at the cast dool
/ of the court house, in Rock Island.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this thirC
| day of December. 1907.
EDWARD EITTILSEN,
Sheriff of Rock Island County.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate of David Donaldson, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given, that
the undersigned, cXecutriX of the last
will and testament of David Donaldson,
deceased, has this day filed her final
report and settlement as such in the
county court OF Rock Island county,
and hearing on said report has been
set for Jan. 4, 1908, at o'clock a. m.
at which time persons interested may
appear and make objections thereto
and if no objections are filed, said re-
port will be approved at that time. ana
the undersigned will ask for an order
of distribution. and will also ask to bt
discharged.
Rock Island ILL.,. Dec. :, 1907.
JESSIE II. DONALDSON.
E,XecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Sale.

You are hereby notified that I shall
on the 18th day of December, y. D.
1907. at the hour of IL o'clock a. m, at
the business house of the late firm of
Island, Ill, offer at public sale the
stock, furniture, fixtures. horses and
wagons, good will and rights, if any.
held by said late firm of PasSig Bros,
under their lease from ASenath Wilson,
and at such time will receive written
bids therefor, which said bids shall
specify the amount to be paid in cash
and the kind and amount of security
offered on the balance OF said bids.
which said bids shall be submitted to
the county court of Rock Island coun-
ty. Illinois. for approval or rejection as
shall to said court seem best, and said
court reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. c. III. SEIDEL,
IL Receiver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Lydia Ousley, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that she will APP
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court
room. in the city of Rock Island at
the February term. on the first Mon
day in February next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified md requested to at
tend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make iTr-
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated Goth day of November. A z.
1907. CORDELIA HOWARD,
Administering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Executors Notice.

Estate of George Wood. deceased.
The Undersigned having been ap-
pointed cXecutriX of the last will and
testament of George Wood. late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois.
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court
room. in the city of Rock Island, at the
February. 1908. term, on the first Mon
day in February next at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 9th day of December. 4.
ID. 1907.
ELIZABETH JANE WOOD.
EXecutriN-
Inc -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court of the Four
teenth judicial Circuit of the State Of
Illinois, held in and for said County, to
the January Term, A. ID. 1908. In Chan
Gerry.
Lou J. Philip, complainant, VS.. Alex
andria Montgomery the unknown heirs
or devisees of Alexandria Montgomery.
deceased, Alexander Montgomery, the
unknown heirs or devisecs of AleXan-
der Montgomery. deceased; Martha Mil
Ter, William Renwick. the unknown
heirs or deviseeS of William Renwick.
deceased, the unknown heirs or devi-
abeth a. Webber. Frances C. Dart, Hen
ny l.. Weber; the unknown owner or
owners OF the north fifty-two (52) feet
seven co, and of the north fiftytwo
(52) feet of lot number eight (S), in
block number fifteen 15), in that part
| of the city of Rock Island known as
and called the Old Town, in the county OF
Rock Island and state of Illinois, or
ANY part or portion thereof, defendants
To the above named nonresident de-
| PENDANTS, Alexandria Montgomery. the
unknown heirs or devisees of Alexan-
| dria Montgomery, deceased; Alexander
Montgomery, the unknown heirs OF
devisees of Alexander Montgomery, de-
Leased: Martha Miller William Rem
wick. the unknown heirs or devisees OF
William Renwick. deceased; the un-
known heirs or devisees or Joseph Con
tWay, deceased, the unknown owner oil
Iowrers of the north fifty-two (52) feet
| of the east one-half CD of lot number
seven 90, Sand of the north fifty-twC
| t52) feet of lot number eight go, IT
block number fifteen U5), in that par
| of the city of Rock Island known a:
land called the Old Town, in the county
of Rock Island and state of Illinois, oil
Iany part or portion thereon:
| Affidavit of your non-residence, ant
Iof the non-residence or each of you
thaving been filed in the above entitle,
Icause in the Office of the undersigned
lc1erk of the circuit court of the count,
Iof Rock Island and state of Illinois
tyou are hereby notified that the abov,
manned complainant has filed i0 sal,
lcourt her bill of complaint against you
lon the chancery side of said court
THAT summons in chancery has beer
ISSUED in said cause against you. re
.Iturnable to the January term. A. u
l190S, of said court, to be begun an,
lholden in the court house in the cit,
iof Rock Island. in said county and stat
ION the first Monday of January A. e
1905. at which time and place you will
appear and plead, answer or demur t
Isaid bill of complaint, as you ma.
lsee fit.
| Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this I'll
day of December, A. d. 1907.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Clerk of Said Court.
Sweeney & Walker, solicitors for com
plainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Thomas Moore, deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Thomas Moore. late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county. at the county court room. in
the city of Rock Island, at the Febru-
airy term, on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate arc
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated 10th day of December. y. D.
1907. ABSALOM q. OLDHAM
- Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14

WANTED = Two or three carpenters.
Inquire of Harry Orman, contractor,
1112 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Emma p. Carter. deceased.
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
Emma i. Carter, late of the county of
Rock Island. state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court room, i'll
the city of Rock Island. at the Fcbru-
airy term, on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make Immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated 9Th day of December. A. d.
1907. WILLIAM JACKSON,
Administrators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
LEGAL.
Administrator Notice.

Estate of Hannah Moore, deceased.
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
Hannah Moore. late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceas-
ed, hereby gives notice that he will APP
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county. at the county court room.
in the city of Rock Island, at the Feb
ruary term, on the first Monday in Feb
ruary next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested TO make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated 10th day of December. A. ID
1907. ABSALOM q. OLDHAM,
I,,,i ctr-s.t tor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Lewis Wilson, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
Undersigned, Lewis e. Wilson, executor
of said estate. has this day filed his re-
port and final report and settlement as
such in the county court of Rock Is
land county. and hearing on said re-
pert has been set for Dec. II, 1907. at
o'clock a. m, at which time persons
interested may appear and make oh
jeCtionS thereto. and if no objections
are fled. said report will be approved
at that time. and the undersigned will
ask for an order of distribution, and
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, Nov. %, 1907.
LEWIS f.. WILSON,
Executor of Last Will and Testament.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
Real Estate
For Sale

81, 600 - Four-room house, with one
acre of ground, bordering on Rock
river, near Sears; can sell land enough
or the premises to pay Tor It,
p We have n line OF fiat buildings In
Chicago, ranging from $4,000 to $780,
900. for sale or trade on farm lands.
We have an electric piano for sale
cheap. in perfect working order.
$4,000 will buy new modern eight
room house on Ninth avenue; hne
home.
We will buy n Rock Island county
farm for cash If price is right.
$500 buys five-room house. one block
south of city limits; lot 60xl55; well
improved; easy terms.
$1,000 buys seven-room house on 4oth
street, near 14th avenue; lot bOxl3S;
Will exchange for lots.
We have a few lots left in ]. B. Win
ter's Ninth street addition; on easy
terms.
$4,000 will buy eight-room house on
Second avenue; easy terms.
We have several nice properties just
outside city limits. cheap.
We have some good investment
property; will pay as high as IL to Il
per cent gross.
List your property with us. We car
We loan money on real estate at
per cent.
Open Wednesday and Saturday Even
ings.
LiMlkGER & MEYER
Both Phones. 225 Eighteenth 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room at
112S Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14

FOR SALE-Cheap. nice level lots. ASHES,
corner Twenty street and Eigh :
teenth avenue. facing Long View
street car track Also for sale or trade
one acre lot. with new seven-room
house. Terms to please purchaser
Inquire of L. Thonn, Clio Twenty
eighth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, DUFVA & CO. - Heating
and plumbing along scientific lines
careful and skillful workmen. Prompt
Phone 1142.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS - Located
6767 feet sabove the sea. All year
round resort A perfect place for
rest. For particulars. address DR..
Daniel S. Perkins. medical director.
Las Vegas, n. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
HAIRDREssING.

SCIENTIFIC FACIAL AND SCALP
Massage, Shampooing. Manicuring, and
all kinds of hair work done to order.
Ready-made hair goods for sale.
Chiropody specially for ladies and
gents. 1S27Is Second avenue, Rock
Island. Mrs. D. E. Sciioll and daugh-
ter. New phone. $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
NFLoRlsTs.

, piannoclx nursery. Cut flowers and
designs of all Kinds. City store, 1907
Second avenue. Teiephone lilo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-14
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-MISCELLAN
FOR SALE,-HouSehold goods, also
near seal cape, at 9O1 Thirtieth street.
FOR SALE - Regulation army. drum;
must be sold this week.. TAI Four
tecnth-and-a-half street
FOR SALE-A fine. new eight-foot eX-
tension dining table Call after 8
p. m. at 51342 Thirtieth street.
FOR SALE - A full set of drafting
tools, with several books on mechan-
zeal. drawing. Inquire of Mrs. NJ. San
born, 1924 First avenue.
FOR SALE-FIomc made grape wines:
dry wines at 10 cents, and native port
wine at $l25 per gallon. All orders
promptly delivered in the tri-Citics
| Henry Fluegel, Seventeenth street,
! South Heights.