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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-16
The Charming Woman

and features. Many a plain woman
who could never serve as an artists
model, possesses those rare qualities
that all the world admires: neatnesS,
clear eyes, clear smooth skin and thai
sprightliness of step and action that
accompany good health. A physically
weak woman is never attractive. not
even TO herself. Electric Bitters re-
store weak women, give strong nerves,
bright eyes, smooth. velvety skin
beautiful complexion. Guaranteed At
w. r. Hartz', druggist, 3O1 Twentieth
street. Price soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-16

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-16
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

City Council Room, Rock Island. Ill,
July 15.-The council met in regular
session at p. m, Mayor Schaffer pre-
siding and all the aldermen present.
The minutes of the last regular and
subsequent special meeting We're read
and approved
Alderman Anderson from the finance
committee submitted an ordinance,
which was considered and adopted by
unanimous vote, allowing the weekly
labor payroll for the week ending July
-. as follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-16
A Happy Man

Is Amos F. King, of Port Byron, n. Y
(S5 years of age); since a sore on his
leg, which had troubled him the great
er part of his life. has been entirely
healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve; the
worlds great healer of Sores, Burns,
Cuts, Wounds and Piles. Guaranteed
by W. T. Hartz, druggist, 301 TWEEN.
tieth street Price CSC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-16
Take 1t in Time.
Just as Scores of Rock island People
Have.


Waiting doesn't pay.
If you neglect the aching back,
Urinary troubles, diabetes, surely fol-
low.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back
ache.
Cure every kidney i'll.
Rock Island citizens endorse them.
Christopher Brennan of 907 Eleventh
avenue, Rock Island, H., says: Il suf-
fered from kidney complaint and back
ache for years. At first the pains across
my back were not very severe, and
paid little attention to them. | was
unable to stOop or lift anything.
tried many remedies, and was treated
by my physician, but got no relief. The
trouble kept getting worse. and on sew
eral occasions | sank to the ground
in agony, and had to be helped to my
feet and home. | saw Doans Kidney
Pills advertised in the paper and saw
they were endorsed by responsible peo-
pie. | decided to try them, and pro-
cured box at the Harper House phar-
macy. I'm very short time after TAX
ing the first dose the pains left me.
continued their use, and in two weeks
was completely cured. l gladly rec
ommend Doan's Kidney Pills as a sure
and safe cure for all kidney troubles =
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, 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, 1907-07-16
A Memorable DaY.

One of the days we remember with
health, is the one on which we became
acquainted with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, the painless purifiers that cure
headache and biliousness, and keep the
bowels right, 25c at w. T. Hartz, drug
store, sol Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-16

A cleansing, clean cooling, soothing,
healing household remedy is DeWitt's
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-07-16

A few doses of this remedy will in
variably cure an ordinary attack of
diarrh9a.
1t can always be depended upon,
even in the more severe attacks of
cramp collie and cholera morbus.
1t is equally successful for summer
diarrhma and cholera infantum in
children, and is the means of saving
the lives of many children each year.
When reduced with water and
sweetened it is pleasant to take.
Every man of a family should keep
this remedy in his home. Buy it now.
PRICE, 25c. LARGE SIZE, soc,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30
GUESTS ARE
ENTERTAINED
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright Re-
ceive Friends.
PRETTY INFORMAL EVENT
Commentaries Golden We'd
ding Anniversary.
For the Past Twenty-Six Years
Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Wright
Rave Resided In This City.

Commemorating their golden we'd
Iding anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs.
George II. Wright gave an informal
reception at their home on Girard
layenue Saturday afternoon and even
ling. The affair was attended by
about three hundred guests and the
occasion was one of the most elabor-
ate of its kind held in the city in
recent years,
Mrs. Wright's maiden name was
Martha T.. Monnette. She was Torn
and raised north of the cityy. Mr..
Wright was born in Jackson, New
York, and came to Ohio In 1858.
Shortly after their marriage, M-.
and Mrs. Wright resided in Wood
county. Later they moved to Craw-
ford county where they resided twen-
ty years. They came to Marion about
Itwenty-six years ago and are now one
lof the most prominent aged couples
in the city,,
In the redeiNing aine Saturday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Wright and the
latter's three sisters from Bucyrus.
Mrs. Elsie Malcolm, Mrs. ]. c. To-
bias and Mrs. L. II. Ross. The
guests were received between the
hours OF and s in the afternoon and
IL and 10 In the evening.
The home was magnificently dec-
jorated in yellow poppies, Christmas
bells. southern smilax holly and other
designs symbolic of the yuletide
season.
The entire family consisting of
|elght children was present. The
members are: Mrs. Earl Rice Of
Copenish, Michigan; Mr.. Charles
wright, OF Pittsburg: Mr.. George
Waisht, or Cleveland, Mrs G. n.
Turner, of Bellefontaine; Mrs Cert
rude King, Mrs, George Scofield
MISS Caroline Wright and Mrs
George e. Turner, of the city
The celebration will be conc,udod
monday evening, when a six o'cloc,,
o.hner VIII be given TO a COMPANY
Oh about seventy-five guests
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30
SUNDAY SERVICES HELD AT
LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP
DR.. D. H. Bailey breaches Powerful Sermon the Sub
ject The Angel Of the Press Association Promotion
Day Exercises Held at United Brethren Church-Rev.
Wa. Ssttlage Delights Large Congregation

At Epworth M. e. church Sum
day evening, Rev. ID. II. Bailey de-
livered the fifth of his special SER
mons on the theme "The Seven
Angels of Marion.o His subjec,
last night was '1'o the Angel of the
Press Association
In his opening remarks, Rev
Bailey declared that his Intentions
were not to criticse but to deal
with the subject as a factor 10,
the general welfare of the people a,
large. The pastor spoke of the
newspapers and periodicals as beinr
the leading factors of education ir
the country today.
"The newspaper profession I.
lone OF the most honorable becaus,
1T requires brilliant men to fill tn,
positions. 1t has attracted some O
the greatest men our country ha.
ever known and thus the profes
sion has been elevated to one O
the foremost - declared the speak
or. Rev. Bailey referred to the live,
of various great newspapermen sucf
as Horace Greeley. John r. Mclean
William Jennings Bryan.
He smoke OF the life OF Henr,
M. Stanley. the famous New Yorl
reporter who toured Africa II
search OF the noted miseaonar,
David Livin gston. finding him Il
time to make his name famous b,
writing wonderful descriptions O
his experiences.
Everybody reads the dsily ma
pers. The people are all interested
more or less in the news of thei
immediate locality. There is a dis
nositior for all tn believe what W,
read. We read the account of al
accident in the columns OF the dail
and we say the reporter has exag
serated but nevertheless we be
lieve n and will assume that II |
true. The reporter Yields grea
( Influence. 1t is he who has the gri
on public sentiment 1t is he VIII
may revolutionize things by his &C
cess to power" remarked the pas
tor.
II Rev. Bailey spoke of the real now
or Of the press. He delared IL a
most an impossible task to, succee
in any moral movement withor
dts support. The thoughts brougf
out in the newspaper columns hav
an undefinable Influence. The goo'
bad and Indifferent is rortraye
there. In one column may be pain
ed a picture of the death of goo
old christian soul and In the ne'
the horrible incidents of a mu'
der. The influence is yielded in IN
homes. Your children are readin
and learning and their ideas OF IN
world are broadened.
} The pastor referred In particuia
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30
RAILROADS TAKE
A DECIDED STAND
Clergymen Must Now Pay
Full Fare.
After January First all Passengers
to be Placed on an Equal
Basis.

The celrgy and the benevolent asso-
Citations will no longer enjoy the priv
ileges, which have been accorded them
in the past by the railroads of the
state. Notice has been received by
the local ticket agents to the effect
that reduced rates shall no longer be
given to clergymen. deaconesses and
sisters Of charity, after January /.
BY this order all passengers are
placed on practically the same basis.
no concessions being made of any
kind since the two cent fare law
has been in effect In Ohio.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30
RANsAcKS ROOMS
steals Watch and Revolver Then
Makes Escape.

A stranger rented a room in the
hoioney block on North Main
street last night and instead of
gong TO bed, ransacked the apart
ments of the residents of the flats
ne obtained revolver and watch
from DR.. j. w. Hoskins and made
ms exit through a back stairway.
The police were notified but could
gain no trace of the miscreant,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30

The Choral society Of the Calvary
Evangelical church rendered the sac
red cantata, ''The Nazarene," at the
church Sunday evening. The serv-
tee was attended by very large and
appreciative audience The solos
were Of exceptionally rare merit and
were well appreciated.
Rev. Clarence Hensel gave a short
and interesting address on the power
OF music after which the sacred can
tata was enjoyed
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30

His Deity, sshe that cometh after
me is preferred before mel. OF His
fullness have all received grace for
gracen what yet man is he is by
grace. through Him. He does not
come with the law like Moses but
rather came to fulfill IL for us and
bring us the gospel OF grace and
truth as the only begotten bosom
son OF the Father who falls heir to
all that the father possesses and
shares It with the redeemed. 4
Secondly to the embassy of the
Sanhedrin. The sanhedrin, compos-
ed of 20 members was the supreme
council and had supreme authority
over the law and all sacred rites
and It was its duty to investigate
the teachings Of John. hence this
delegation OF priests and Levites
from Jerusalem. John first testifies
negatively of Jesus by stating that
he is not Christ, nor ELIAS nor a
prophet and then positively and
| in humility and in the words Of
the prophet he states HI am the
voice of one crying in the wilder
ness, make straight the way of the
Lord. He does not leave them in
darkness but states positively and
clearly there standeth one among
you whom ye know not-Christ
Who coming after me is preferred
before me.
Thirdly, he testifies to His dis.
ciples. After John baptized Jesus
he continues to bear testimony AT
ter the 40 days in the wilderness
he sees Jesus coming to him re-
turning from the wilderness OF
temptation, pointing Him out to His
disciples lie testified repeatedly
"Behold the Lamb of God, which
taketh away the sins of the world u
He saw In Him the ransom for the
sins of the world. in Him upou
whom he saw the Spirit DESCENDING
and remaining on him or Him
he heard the voice OF the fathe,
from heaven say, "This is nv he.
loved Son in whom I am well pleas
led. -
John constantly bore record OF
Jesus, thus "making straight the
way of the Lord, John Is testi.
mony Will be personal benefit
TO you in showing that Jesus i,
the Christ when you study tn,
gospel according to st. John II
your Sunday school work for III,
coming months.
hemember, every individual bears
testimony for or against Him
Whosoever is not for me is agains
me-. +" III you did not bear testi
mony to Christ in 1907, you bav
standing invitation for 1oos
line way to hell is paved wit,
good resolutions,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30
NOTICE
To National Guardsmen.

You are hereby ordered to present
yourself for Physical Examination at
the office of Major J. W. McMurray
No. 317 East Center street, Between
the hours OF l to p. m. or to 3
p. M, Monday, Dec. Both or Q to IL
a. m. and l to p. m. or 1880 p.
m. Tuesday, Dec. 31st, 1907,
You will present yourself at the
earliest possible moment of the time
Indicated.
Take notice and be goverened ac-
ordingly.
JAMES w. McMURRAY,
Major and Surgeon. o. N. G.
Marion, Ohio, Dec. 2Sth. 1907.
fF1l4l
LEES LAXATIVE HONEY AND TAT
4 aGLiEvG6 COu0t<a A&n colou
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-12-30

Rev. George NJ. Rourke Of tho
rirst PRESBYTERIAN church addressed
d large audience Sunday eyenin q
upon the theme "The Last Chance ,,
A special feature of the evenin,
service was the repetition of tbe
christmas anthem "The Birthday n,
the King" by the Choral society
OF the church given by special re
quest
Rev. Mr.. Rourke. in his address
warned his hearers that unless the
opportunity of salvation was taken
ut this time the last chance q,
the old year would have been los,
forever. The last opportunity n,
the old year would have been ignor
cd and no other hone would have
been offered to the lost soul dur
ing the year.
The text of the address, which
was of an evangelistic nature wa.
taken from Matthew ~: 40. "Who
soever Confesses Me Before Men
Will Confess Before My Father Whc
Is In Heaven - The speaker elo
uuently pleaded for all sinners tc
forsake the evil of the world and
seek salvation before the old veal
had passed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
HAS SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES.
Farmers National Bank Has a Com
plete Equipment.

The Farmers National bank has q
fine lot Of safety deposit boxes which
are now ready for use. They have
had these since in November but did
not want to advertise them till they
got into the new building. These boxes
are Of steel and are burglar proof and
each having a double lock makes
them absolutely private and their con.
tents known only to yourself II you
so elect. Everybody has valuable
papers which should be kept in
safety deposit box. Ladies' use them
as well as men and many Of them
have already been rented.
The citizens Of Abilene will greatly
appreciate these added improvements
and It is TO the credit Of the Farmers
National bank that they should antic.
ipate the needs Of the people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
III III III III vsz-r.1 E.zz.z Ssz<.r III.
High School

The senior class is patiently walt
ing for the electrical apparatus 10 be
used in physics. The school board
had ordered 1t about q month ago. 1t
must have gone to Abilene, Texas.
1t seems that the visitors have all
got the smallpox scare. At least we
do not see any visitors in chapel.
Prof. Brooks conducted the chapel
exercises this week.
Paul Roger and Robert Boyd are
out Of quarantine. They will be back
to school in a few days.
The seniors were tested 10 the full
capacity Of their intellectual knowl-
edge BY quizzes given in all branches
this week.
Prof. Brooks delivered an sppropri-
ate talk on "LOngfellOw's Birthday"
This week ended si1 months Of the
school year. It seems 20 have . great
effect upon the irsshmsns mental
! pONL'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
COMMISSION PLAN A Law.
Cities of Second Class Can Have
New Government.

House bill No. 410, providing for
the government Of cities Of the second
class by commission Of three men
instead Of by a mayor and council as
at this time, is now a law, having
been published in the official state
paper on Thursday. But before the
provisions Of the act can apply to any
city Of the second class 1t shall be
submitted to q vote Of the electors Of
such city for adoption, and shall re-
ceivs q majority Of all votesi pro-
vided, however, that on presentation
Of q petition, signed BY not less than
40 per cent Of the legally qualified
electors Of said city requesting the
mayor and council TO call 3 special
election for the adoption Of this act,
Il shall be the duty Of the mayor and
council 70 pass an ordinances calling
an election for such purpose
Three commissioners. one Of whom
shah Be mayor, take the place Of ths
council and mayor and receive !
rl.-T q 900 each They ne'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07

monthly and look after the whole
city.
The board Of commissioners shall
appoint by q majority vote the fol-
lowing officers, towit: A city attor'
ney, q city clerk, q clerk treasurer, q
police judge, city engineer, a city
marshal, a fire chief, and city assess.
or and such other officers and assist
ants and employees as they may deem
necessary for the best interests Of
the city, but no such officer shall b
appointed until his term and salary
shall have been fixed by ordinance
The term Of all appOintiVe officer
shall expire with the term Of Office o.
the board appointing them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
COUNCIL WAS IN SESSION.
Municipal Matters Of Interest
Came Up for Action.

The city council met in regular
session last night with Mayor Hum
pbrey in the chair, City Clerk Jolley'
CITY Attorney Towner and Council
men Miller, Pleiser, Humphrey, Hees'
Schreiner, Elwick and Coulson pres
emit.
Hodge Bros. made the council a
proposition in writing to sell an
Austin grader to the city and the
matter was taken under considera-
ton.
The finance committee reported
favorably on the electric light PROPOSE
tion for lighting the streets, 1t was
ordered that the couRcil accept the
report Of the finance committee and
that the petition be referred to .
Joint committee Of the fire, water and
npht committee and ordinance com
mittes and they draw up an ordinance
and report at the next meeting.
The mayor reported that WIN,
Messenger had declined, on account Of
III health. the position Of water com
missioner to which he was appointed
and in his place the mayor aPPOinte6
JB. Warfeld for the term ending
January 1909. The appointment wal
confirmed.
Lot 50 on BrosdwAy where the toilei
room now Is was sold % G, w
sohreinsr for $500 Lot n on sprue'
va sold 20 n. A. Anderson for $50
ahocksy 4 Landss were granite.
nnrmissidn % erect . lieel-coTero,
aIa tsrl Y iAt'f alclo
- 4s @0lr0 '8
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
e Excursions

City Of Mexico one way colonist
rate. March l to April 80, ga.
Colonist rate to California March
1st to April 80, s26.
Colonist rate to Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle, t26; to Spokane, $3.50; Salt
Lake. Ogden, $50. On sale March LIST
to April 80.
Winter tourist tickets to West and
Southwest. also Old Mexico. Cheap
rates, long limits, stop overs.
Homeseekers' excursion, all points
West and Southwest, one fare plus "
round trip. Call on or address
+. s. SAILS,
Agent A. 7. q s. +. R. R.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
OFFICERS NAMED
FAIR vICE-PRESIDENTS AND
SUPERINTENDENT.
TO Spend $3.50 in Tree Planting ON
Fair Grounds This Spring Good
List of Helpers Is Selected.

The county fair association direc'
tors met last week and transacted
considerable business. The list Of
officers was completed by naming vice
presidents and superintendent. The
list is:
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Edward Glenn-Flora.
W. H. Hanson-Lincoln.
Hon. W. T. Harris -Lincoln.
Edward Meek-Garfeld.
Gem Bell Wheatland.
Henry Paul-Newbern.
j. A. Sterling-Banner.'
Geo. W. Kelley-H Hayes.
Frank W. Wright-Ridge.
C. H. Graham Ridge.
T. A. Taylor Rhinehart.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07

Sam Gugler-Liberty.
NC. Dyer-Grant.
E. K. Eliason-Holland.
S. R. French-Holland.
W. D. Fulton-Willowdale.
G. F. Wagner-Center.
M. Bryson-Cheever.
L. D. Arnold-Center
H. Springer-Jefferson
Elmer Browning-Sherman
F. W. Karl-Center.
Albert Dillon Hope.
G. ]. Olson - Fragrant Hill.
G. H. Koepke--Liberty.
W. H. Kandt-Lyon.
D. M. Poister-Logan.
D. F. Erwin-Noble.
W. H. Hollinger-Rhinehart
B. F. Landis-Grant.
H. A. Dilling-Wlllowdale.
J. j. Kugler-Buckeye.
Elmer Hoyt-Buckeye.
sUPERINTENDENTs.
Cattle-C. M. Carver.
Sheep-Chas. Murphy
Poultry-Frank Myers.
Horticulture-N. G. Dyer.
Machinery-C. W. Taylor.
Fine Arts-Mrs. Ida W. Moore.
Horses-O. L. Thisler.
Swine--W. G. Curphy.
Agriculture-B. F. Lands.
Speed ring-Geo. Etherington.
Dairy and Kitchen--Mrs. W.
Nichols.
Textile Fabrics-Miss Mace King.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
Horses and Mules.

For sale, 10 horses
and colts and 23mules
at private sale. Homer
Martin, one mile west
of Abilene. 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07

Clear complexion, bright eyes, and
good digestion come from using Mo
ma stomach tablets. Money back 4
they fail 70 give satisfaction. This IL
ne Wy J. n. GlsISsnsr sells them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
For Sale

Wen improved 100 acre farm four
miles from town, or viii trade for I'M.
improved land. Call on or address J.
H. Brieker, Abilene. 1s-6th4c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-03-07
70 RaIe.

A few full blood Pekin brakes, good
stock. Also Pekin duck eggs when
season openA n. G. HERsHEr,
at-talss Abllsns r D.6
The Washington times., 1907-11-28
Senate Opens Monday
As LedderLeSS Body
Death of German and Resignation of Spooner
Places Republicans at Loss for Standard
Bearer-DemOCratS Favor CulberSOn.

wanting in the latter. Even II Bailey
had not been so unfortunate as 20 get
mixed up so badly in the scandal over
the Waters-Pierce OIL Company, Demo-
cratic Senators say that he could never
have been selected as their champion
because OF his lack OF control over his
temper. and, more pa rticularly. because
or his tendency to assume a dOmineer-
ing attitude toward his party colleagues.
The high-class men who represent
the sovereign States N the Senate may
be persuaded and they may be led. but
they decidedly object 20 being brow
beaten an drngOOned into the adoption
OF any particular course Of policy.
These faults Of Bailey. Of which his
fellows complain. may be merely the
manneTlsms ard manifestation OF
genius-for no one disputes ms great
ability-bUt they are enough to estrange
men from him and 70 deprive him OF
the realization OF what might well DC
The crOvming ambition OF MS caree
IN the Senate. CulbeISOn, on the other
hand holds himself always well IN
hand.
The Washington times., 1907-11-28
H. PRESNELL DEAD,
BUREAU LIBRARIAN

After an illness OF several months,
Henderson Presnell, many years llba-
rian in the Bureau OF Education, died
early this morning IN his nome, 2lO7
First street northwest. The funeral will
be held Saturday from the house
Mr.. Presnell was born seventy three
years ago In Washington county. Tenn
He was educated in Emory AMI Hen
derson College. Virginia. and came TO
Washington about twenty-six years
ago.
He Is survived by his widow. three
daughters and one son. all OF whom re-
side In this city. Mrs. Presnell Is the
daughter OF the late Mrs. Isabella r
Brir xman. the widow Of Theodore
Brinkman, who was a bugler in General
Bastils division Of Prussian veterans
She died in this city 2 few months ago
and was said to be the only living
woman whose husband fougnt az the
battle OF Waterloo.