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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-03-01
Scotch Cakes.

SCOLCn OdKGS,
Put in bowl two cupfuls of flour,
rub in it three-fourths of cupful Of
butter, then add one cupful of sugar
and two small eggs, beaten, and one
teaspoonful of cinnamon; mix these
together; roll on Toured board quite
thin; cut with biscuit cutter; bake
in a moderate oven fifteen minutes.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-03-01
Bread PUDDING.

Butter stale slices of bread and cut
into small pieces, then put to soak in
milk. When the bread is soft stir in
four we'll beaten eggs and one-half
cup sugar for each quart of milk used
Salt should be added, and also spices,
if desired. Bake in slow oven until
thick and creamy. Serve with sugar
and cream.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-03-01
Should Raise More Vegetables.

The part of the garden where beets,
parsnips and all deep growing root
crops are to be planted should be
broken three to six inches deeper
than for other crops and the soil
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1907-03-01
Let
Sam
Do the
Work

There is no use arguing whether you
need a piano or organ. You know
you do. In this day and age home
Is not home without musical In
strument and your children are de-
lied the privilege others enjoy.
With our easy payment plan there
Is no excuse why every home should
not have a piano or organ. A small
amount down and the balance in
sasy monthly, quarterly, semi-annual
or annual payments will do it.
The House of Johnston not only
sells the worlds best pianos and
organs but sells them at one-third
to one-fourth less than any other
dealer. That's why we sell as many
Instruments as all other dealers on
the Coast combined.
And, In buying from the D. 8.
Johnston Co., you are dealing with
largest, Oldest and most re-
liable concern on the Coast.
Just as easy and safe to buy by
mail as in person. Let Uncle Sam
help you
Settle that piano question today.
Sit down this very minute, write
and tell us just how much you
wish to put into an instrument and
how you desire to pay. We will
answer at once, sending you free,
beautiful catalogues and full par
ticulars. Do 1t now-asking uues-
tions does not obligate you to buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22

CONTINUE on Page Seven.p
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22

Dorothy Cheney of Rock Island is
spending a few days at the home of
her grandmother Mrs Malachi Pink
ley.
Mrs. Charles Lundquist of Moline
visited her mother Mrs Robert Hall
one day this week. She was accom-
panied home by her sister. little Rosa
Hall. for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Kent welcomed
a little son Tuesday.
The Misses Katherine and Jessie
Thatcher of Rock Island were Milan
visitors Wednesday.
Mr. Walters is visiting with friends
in Rural.
Miss Emma j. Kuehl returned the
hrst of the week from a visit in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Martin Sewer and daughter
Vyra and Mrs. Robert Somerson all
of Coal Valley visited Monday at the
home of Mrs. A. P. Nelson.
DIR. Henry Cullen returned Wednes-
day from Wyoming, Iowa where he at
tended the 50th anniversary of the or
ganization of the First Presbyterian
church of Wyoming.
Catherien and Edward Goldsmith
who have been spending the last 10
months with their grandparents, Mr..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22

and Mrs. William Goldsmith returned
to their home in Chicago Tuesday.
The Misses Anna and Mary Nc
Quad and Helen Lafferty spent Thurs
day with friends in East Moline.
n. NJ. Mccoy of Monmouth visited
Thursday with his cousin Mrs. J. II.
Criswell.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. VanHorn and
two daughters Gertrude and Marion
of Kansas City stopped between trains
lat the home of DR.. and Mrs. Virgins
enrOute to their new home at Peoria
John Miller and son Verde of Rey-
nolds were Milan visitors Thursday.
Miss Martha Baker of Rock Islam
visited in Milan Thursday
Miss Bonnie Bredette was marrie,i
to Stephen c. Dobbin Tuesday at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
II. p. Bredette, Augusta. III. The cou
pie will be at home after July l q.
1858 Evanston avenue, Chicago The
bride will be remembered by MAN.
having spent three years in Milan witt
I her sister Mabel at the Mclaughlin
home. Mr. Dobbin has been in bust
ness at GaleSburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22
HAMPTON.

Mr.. and Mrs August Light were
over from Valley City, Iowa Sunday
visiting friends.
The Ladies' Aid society realized b.
tween 81 and S. profit from their ica
cream sociable at the home of Mrs
Anna Chick Wednesday evening. This
was in addition to the social feature
which is not estimated in dollars AMI
cents.
Mrs. Hiram Whitehead of Moline
visited relatives here Sunday
Miss Elzina Smith and mother Mrs.
Maniel Smith visited Mrs George Di~-
reen at Watertown Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Schrieber and children
were Moline visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. SiIas Baker and fam
lily entertained Miss Millie Baker If
Rock Island the early part of the
week.
William Payne was out from Rock
Island Thursday.
Miss Clara Bisant of Moline was II
CONTINUE on Page Seven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22
ILLINOIS CITY.

School closed at the city Friday.
Vernon Tyler lost valuable horse
Sunday night
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tyler and Mrs.
Fannie Martin attended the funeral of
Mrs David Nelson of Muscatine, which
was held at FairpOrt Sunday.
Helen, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Pepper, who was badly in
jured, is getting along very nicely.
NJ. J. Murphy of Rock Island was a
business visitor in the burg this week.
1t is said Mr. Murphy and wife intend
going to Europe soon on pleasure
trip.
Miss Hazel Morrow, who was struck
by a limb blown from tree while on
her way home through the woods, is
able to be around again. Miss Hazel
had very narrow escape.
William Schultz of Moline visited
with his mother Sunday.
Mr.. Adams, the teacher of the city
school. returned to his home in Viola
Monday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hesler visited
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. J. Schell of Drury.
When you feel the need of a pill TAX;
, Dewitt Little Early Riser Sold b;
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22
When Her Back Aches
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and
Ambition slipping Away.

Ambition Slipping Away.
Rock Island women know how the
aches and pains that come when the
kidneys fail make life a burden. Back
ache, hip pains, headaches, dizzy spells
distressing urinary troubles, all tell Of
sick kidneys and warn you of the
stealthy approach of diabetes, dropsy
and Brights disease. Doan's Kidney
Pills permanently cure all these dis
orders. Here's proof of it in a Rock Is
land woman's words.
Mrs. Agnes Bailey of 1910 Fifth ave-
nue., Rock Island ILL.,, says: For some
years was troubled with nervous head.
aches and backache, which at times
were so acute that | could not attend
TO my household duties. On many &C.
casions | was compelled to go to bed
and wait until the attack wore off. |
consulted a physician and tried many
remedies, but got no relief | learned
through a friend of the good results
many people had obtained from Doan S
Kidney Pills, and procured box at the
Harper House pharmacy. | only took
one box, and found them to be as rep
resented. They cured me entirely, and
can highly recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills as sure and safe cure for kidney
troubles"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents, Foster-Milburn company. Buff
falo, N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22
NJ F. II

Thirteen years ago, when we es-
tabii1hcd our institute here, we told
you through the columns of this pa
per that VIC were going to be per-
manent institution. We also told you
that we fully understood that in or
der to be successful, we had to live
up to the Golden Rule, and give ev-
cry one square deal. We fully un-
derstood that if we could not do what
we advertised that we could not do
at all, as in towns OF this size fail
ures spread fast. This announce
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22

When you feel the need of pill take
a Dewitt Little Early Riser. Sold By
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22
DAVENPORT

Husband A. p. A.; Asks Divorce
Maggie E. Hastings VS.. Myron l.. Hast
ings, is the title of a rather sensational
divorce suit filed by Mrs Hastings
through her attorney, J. A. Hanley. III
her petition, Mrs. Hastings states she
is Catholic and that her husband is
opposed to that faith. That since
their marriage he has allowed her to
attend church but once. 1t is also
charged that Mr.. Hastings joined the
A. P. A and since that time has heap.
ed abuse upon her religion and her
nationality, she being Irish and he Am
erican. The couple have two children
and the wife alleges her husband has
refused to allow them to be baptized
the Oldest child now being 10 years OF
age. The defendant is also accused o.
cruel and inhuman treatment.
German Pioneers Meet AUG. 49,
The executive board of the German
Pioneer association of Scott count
held meeting Thursday afternoon, a
which time plans for this years al
nual reunion of the early German set
tiers were discussed. Aug. Is was de
cided upon as the date for the meet
ing. The place of gathering was lef
to referendum vote of all the mem
bers, asking them their opinion as t
the best place for the gathering. Thes.
cards must be returned and in the
hands of the secretary by Aug. 5. A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

that time the place voted for by the
largest number will be selected as the
place for holding the meeting.
No Prosec ution of Check Forger.-
j. Norton Schenck, the young printer
who Wednesday night passed a forged
check on Oscar Raphael, was released,
as none of the interested parties cared
to appear against Schenck and prose
cute him. He was thereupon released
for the want of prosecution.
Woodmen Win Case.-The case of
Martha Underwood VS.. the Modern
Woodmen of America, being a suit to
recover on the insurance policy of Ro.-
lin Underwood, was decided by Judge
jackson in favor of the Modern Wood
men. The plaintiff alleged that notice
of an assessment, served by means OF
the mailing of the Modern Woodmen
publication. was not legal notice and
a suspension following such a notice
should not be recognized by the courts
Judge Jackson decides that such notice
is legal and therefore declare the
plaintiff cannot recover damages anC
renders Judgment in favor of the de
PENDANT for costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22

Obituary Record.-W X. Haight,
pioneer business man of Davenport,
died suddenly yesterday. He was up
and about at ) O'Clock, ,ccording to Gus
tom, and worked in his garden. but. at
6 o'clock, |. II. Sears, his lifelong
friend and comrade. found him dead
Heart trouble brought on his death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22

Mr.. Haight was born in Troy, n. Y,
and was rs years of age. In 1855,
while still a young man, he came to
Davenport with Mr.. Sears for the pur-
pose of going into business. They
formed a partnership long before they
arrived here, a partnership that was
to survive business relations and last
until the one was called away. Ar
irving in Davenport Mr.. Halght ana
Mr. Sears started a leather and sad
dlery hardware establishment on Per
ry street between Second and Third
streets, business that was to survive
the active life of both of them and Is
| today thriving and prosperous in the
| hands of the firm of Sears, FriZelle x
| Co. This business partnership lasted
so years. at the end of which time Mr.
| Haight sold out TO Mr.. Sears and re-
tired from business. For most of this
time Sam Jennings also belonged ID
the company, the relations calling for
warm tribute to Mr.. Haight by Mr..
Jennings today Mr.. Haight was mar
ried but lost his wife Is years ago.
| He had no children. OF late he has
been living with his brOtherin-law
Charles II. Grape, and a housekeeper
at 229 Bridge avenue. A few weeks
ago his brotherin law was found dead,
and, the next day, the housekeeper
was found dead, leaving Mr. Haight
the last of the household, only to fol
low them now. a few weeks later.
Herman Christian Meier, wei
known German citizen of Davenport
died Thursday afternoon after lone
illness at the family home, 1903 West
Third street. Mr.. Meier was born in
Germany March =, 1898. In the year
1859 he came to America and direct tC
Davenport. He married Miss Rather
inc Schroeder in 1863, who now SUI
wives him, together with eight chill
dTen.
Sues for Husbands Death.-Emile
Streicher. administrator of the estate
of Joseph Streicher. deceased. has
through her attorneys. Schmidt &
Vollmer. entered suit against the Dav
export Brick & Tile company, claim
| ing of them the recovery of $4,000
damages for the death of her husband
Singers Take City.-Davenports hos
pitality is being given a severe test b.
| the delegates TO the arbeiter saenger
fest of the northwest. probably 5000
visitors being in the city. Last even
ing they were entertained at Clau
| Groth hall, where speeches of welcom.
were made toasts responed to an
German songs sung till a late hOu:
This afternoon and evening there are
concerts at the coliseum and tomor
row there will be a street parade am
picnic at Schuetzen park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-22

Riggs-Berglund.- Miss Esther Berg
lund was married Thursday afternoon
at 4:30 O'Clock TO Warren J. Riggs. the
wedding taking place at the home OF
the brides brother Fred Berglund. III
Fourteenth street. Rev. B. F. Martin
of the First Baptist church performed
the ceremony.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS..
For building any or all steel bridges
to be built by the County of Grand
Forks, N. D.. during the year, 1907.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the county auditor in the
Court house at Grand Forks, N. D., I'M
til 10 o'clock a. NJ, Tuesday, March
18th 1907, for the construction of any
or all steel bridges to be built by the
county during the year, 1907. Ac-
cording to plans and specifications
now on file in the Office of the county
auditor, bids must be made by the lin
cal foot. A certified check or salts
factory bond in the sum OF $4,000
must accompany each bid for entrance
into contract if awarded.
The Board of County commissioners
resrve the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated at Grand Frks, N. D., this 9th
day of February, A. D., 1907.
HANS ANDERSON,
County Auditor, Grand Forks,
County, State of North Dakota.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
PROPOSALS.

For building any or all wooden
bridges to be built by the County If
Grand Forks, N. D., during the year,
1907.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the county auditor in the
Court house at Grand Forks, N. D.,
until 10 o'clock a. M. Tuesday March
- 1907, for the construction of any Or
all wooden bridges to be built by the
county during the year 1907. Accord
ing to plans and specifications now on
file in the Office of the county auditor.
Bids must be made by the lineal foot
for truss and plain bridges. The county
will furnish the pile driver for the use
of the contractor if desired, a certified
check or satisfactory bond in the sum
of $4,000 must accompany each bid for
entrance into contract if awarded.
The Board of County commissioners
reserve the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated at Grand Forks, N D., this 9tn
day Of February, 1907.
HANS ANDERSON.
County Auditor, Grand Forks,
County, State of North Dakota.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
'''''..'' ''''''' - =
SUNDAY MY s9TH BIRTHDAY.
William Faversham.

William Faversham, the actor, was
born in England, February II, 1860.
He came to America at the age of 20
to play leading roles with Miss Helen
Hastings. Her tour proved failure
and he Joined the Lyceum Theatre
company, where he supported E. H.
Sothern in "The Highest Bidder"
The following season Daniel Frohman
loaned him to Mrs. Fiske, with whom
he appeared several seasons. When
Mrs. Fiske temporarily retired from
the stage Mr.. Laversham returned to
the Lyceum theatre, where he ap-
peared in Sweet Lavender" His
next engagement was with Elsie Les
lie in "The Prince and the Pauper."
The following year he played lead
ing role in Call the Comforts Of
Home" Then came his engagement
with the famous Pictou stock COM
pany. In 1896 Mr.. Faversham became
leading man of the famous Empire
theatre company. During the past
few seasons he has been in lord and
Lady Algy" and other notable success
SeS,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
A Good Meeting.

The University Biological club met
Friday afternoon in the lecture room
of the department. The meeting was
presided over by DIR. Young. Miss
Ida Kirk read very excellent paper
on THE Structure of Protoplasm."
Morris Johnson gave short discus
sion on the subject The Properties
of Living Matter" A round table dis
cussion followed in which several of
those present took part. The course
in physiological botany given this year
under the able instruction of Profess
sor Brannon, has added no small
amount of interest and useful infor-
nation to these meetings. A very no.
ticeable feature of the meeting was
the references to physiological ex-
periments performed during the year.
At the next meeting of the club, the
subject Of PLANT Movements" will be
taken up.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Office Room.

The athletic board of control will
soon be established in it's temporary
headquarters in DR.. Stewards office in
Science hall. The boys intimate that
the managers of the different teams
will each have desk room provided for
them, and a phone at each desk. A
letter file and copying press will also
be installed. This will materially
facilitate the transacting of the nec-
essary business and will be great
help to those concerned,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
THE MONTANA
DEBATE
Prof. Koch to Leave for Bis
marck Sunday Night-Event
on Wednesday.

Mr.. Koch goes to Bismarck Sunday.
There he will confer with Professor
]. S. Snoddy of Montana university
and arrange the interstate contest to
be held before the legislative assemb-
ly Feb. 20, Wednesday evening. Pro-
fessor Snoddy was formerly the head
of the English department of Valley
City Normal school. He is now acting
in like capacity in Montana uni
versity, and it is largely through his
efforts that the debate was arranged
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
THIS IS MY 9th BIRTHDAY.
Henry WattersOn,


Henry Watterson, one of the most
eminent of American journalists, was
born in Washington, February 16,
1910. In consequence of defective
eyesight he was sent put little to the
public schools, but received much
careful aducation at home. At the
beginning of the civil war he went
to Tennessee, where the family had
formerly lived. After a short editor
ial career in Nashville he enlisted in
the Confederate army, was a staff Of
ficer 1S61-63 and chief of scouts for
Gen. ]. E. Johnson the next year. At
the end of the conflict he went to
Louisville to seek fame and fortune.
Within year or two he had Joined
w. D. Haldsman, then of the Louis
Vile Courier, which subsequently be-
came Courier-Journal. In due time
Mr.. Watterson became editor-in-chief,
and great power in journalism and
politics. Mr.. Watterson has been dele
gate-at-large from Kentucky to num-
Der Of Democratic national conven-
tons, was president of the st. Louis
convention in 1876, and chairman of
the platform committee at the con-
ventions of 1880 and 1883. He is the
author of several books, Among them
history of the Spanish-American
War and life of Abraham Lincoln.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Want the LabratOry.

DR.. Taylor's bill, providing for an
annual appropriation for our much
needed pathological labratory, has
been introduced in the senate. The
state gives generous appropriations
for cattle inspection, and for protect
ing food supply, and it is only reason
able that better facilities should be
provided in the direction indicated by
DR.. Taylor's bill. Local boards of
health throughout the state are iloD-
ing that the proposed labratory may
be reality in the near future
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
The Board Net.

The new athletic board of control
met last Wednesday for its first meet
ing, with it's new president, Harry
Cooper in the chair. Professor Bran
non was invited to be present and
he offered many helpful suggestions to
the new hoard.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Start New Work.

The members of the botany II. class
have just begun morphological work.
For sometime to come the simple ca
secrets of such forms as mostoc,
lyngbia and others will be the objects
of their devotion.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
CONTEST PROGRAM
ANNOUNCED
TODAY
Those Who Will Participate in
That One on Feb. Is at
Presbyterian Church.

At the Oratorical contest to be held
Feb. rs, in the Presbyterian church,
the following will be the speakers
and subjects.
Thomas G. Johnson, "The Reign of
Peace" j. F. T. O'Connor, ''The Pas
sing Peril" Arthur Netcher, "The
Spirit of Anarchy" Herman Lee, 1.-THE
Peasant Count" ]. X. Murray, w. c.
Husband, "The Independent Ameri-
can" Don S. Ford, "The Pioneers of
North Dakota"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Enjoy Lecture.

On the fifth period every Friday, the
physics I. class have been enjoying an
experimental lecture on electricity.
DR.. Stewart, head of the department of
physics has charge Of these lectures.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Attended Debate.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Cameron were
down from Tyner Thursday to attend
the international debate in which their
son, Scott took part.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Analysing Work.

The members of the chemistry II.
class have been busy recently analy-
zing copper and its ores. The methods
employed are fundamental in the arts,
in manufacturing, and in the mining
industries, and some very good work
has been done.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
University Caller.

DR.. Belyea of Williston, was uni
versity caller this week. The doctor
is having some technical work done
in the pathological labratory of the
university.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Is a Member.

Professor Stout of Wesley college
has been made member of the Re-
Hgious Educational association of the
United States, and will have a place
in the department of Religious Art
and Music,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
East Side Medic.

The pathology class has been study
ing blood in its normal and pathologl-
cal condition, as an introduction to the
study of general pathology. DIR. Gill
bert of East Grand Forks managed
to take up this work last week.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Assaying Lead Ores.

The metallurgical chemists have
been assaying lead ores the last week
using the mill and smelter process
SEES.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Has An Article.

DR.. Robertson has an article in the
last number of Religious Education"
on the subject "The Affiliated COL
lege."
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Almost COmnlete.

The botany I. class has nearly COM
pleted the study of the archegoniatear
The moses will be the next to receive
attention.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Visited With Friends.

Miss Jean McGilvery, who has been
a student at the university since
Christmas, visited cover Sunday with
friends at Larimore.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1907-02-16
Chosen Secretary.

DR.. Stearns was chosen executive
secretary of the department of Uni
versities and Colleges of the National
R. E. A.