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The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Ananias Alive.

A Gillette (Wyo.) news item
says: John Wilson of this place
is making a bid for tame similar
to that of Luther Burbank On
an apple tree at Wilson's home a
large crop of unusually fine Irish
potatoes is growing where apples
should be. Wilson claims no
credit for evolving the phenome-
non, being as deeply mystified as
to its causes as are others who
have examined the tree and
tested the potatoes, but differ
from the ordinary kind in that
each eye contains an apple seed. "
The newspaper., 1908-09-18

"When a bit of sunshine hits you,
After passing of cloud,
And a fit of laughter gifts you'
And your spirits feelin proud
Don't forget to up and fling 1t
At the soul that's feelin' blue,
For the minute that you sling II
It's a boomerang to you.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18

Bicycle repairing quickly and
neatly done at the Reliance
Machine Works.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Electricity.Proof!

Through certain town elec.
tric cars had recently begun oPer-
alton. using the third rail system
instead of trolly. The teacher
of a primary class in a sabbath
school of this town tried to im-
press the little ones of the power
of Jesus, and was astonished to
hear one little fellow say, Jesus
can do anything. He could walk
on the third rail and it would not
hurt him. October Delineator.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18

Typewriters repaired by the
RELIANCE MACHINE WORKS.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Do You Want a Home ?

Then see |. d. McFadden at
once and buy one of those choice
fruit farms with plenty of water
which he is selling to good work
ers who have nothing but their
labor to invest. Low prices, easy
terms and no cash required at
time of purchase.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
WANTED-A BOY.

Who desires to learn the
printing trade and is willing to
stay with it until he learns it
from bottom to top. Must agree
not to attempt to "hre" either
of the proprietors the first six
months. The right boy can get
a lob at this Office.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
More Money.

People in the Uncomphagre
valley are pleased to learn that
work will be resumed on the Gun,
nison tunnel with a full force at
both ends. SlS2,000 is now avail
able and the present prospect is
that the tunnel will be completed
in time to furnish water for next
years crops.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Notice.

have just completed the in
stallation of an up-to date ma
chine shop and am now ready to
undertake anything in the shape
of repairing or machine work.
Reliance Machine Works,
V. P. RAwALT, Prop.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18

There is one notable thing |
have observed" Said the for
eign lecturer. "Your American
women have the most luxuriant
hair of any woman on the globe" :"
"Ratsl" said the irreverent in
dividual from the back of the
hall.-Ex.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
A Natural Buzzer.

Laura was playing on the
poarch with her dolls, but was
greatly distressed by the song OF
a locust in a tree near by. Run
ming to the tree she called, i'm
patiently. Ring off. bird!"-Oc-
tober Delineator.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18

FOR SALE:-Twenty acres choice
fruit land near Elberta, under
fence; ten acres orchard twenty
inches of perpetual water; $4,000 on
easy terms. Now is the time to take
advantage of low prices as pricee
will double with the next crop.
/. ID. MCFADDEN.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Same Old Thing.

And now we have the Dickens girl,
Who's helpless, soft-eyed, sweet;
She's sent the naughty Gibson girl
Far back to a rear seat.
But 1t really makes no difference
At least none do see
For pretty girls are the "dickens," p"
That's what they play with me.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18

Where is the pain?" asked the
physician.
"Oh. | don't know, doctor!"
groaned the patient. 1T hurts
so | can't tell where it isl"
lust so, said the doctor. fill
ing a small vial. 1t is a wise
acre who knows where he aches" I"
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Commercial Printing.

Of every sort and kind prompt
ly turned out at this Office. Give
us a trial order. We want to
prove that we can please you.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Wanted.

A few first class Real Estate
Loans. optional payments on
Town Residences, no delay,
money on hand.
c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1908-09-18
Father Would be Sorry.

Rachel, who was four years old.
was admiring her baby brother,
who was three months old before
his father returned from a trip
abroad. Looking up at her
mother. she said, Mama. won't
papa be sorry he isn't any relation
to this baby?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
DIRECTORS PLAN TO
REBUILD THE HOME
Special Session OF Illinois Swedish
Lutheran Synod Called to Act
on Andover Building.

The board of directors of the Swed-
ish Lutheran Orphans home at An
dover. at meeting yesterday ar An
dover, decided to rebuild the institu-
ton destroyed by fire Sunday at
once. and committee with Rev. F. r.
johnson of Galesburg as chairman and
A. G. Anderson of this city as one of
the members, was named to prepare
plans. 1t was decided to call special
meeting of the Illinois synod of the
church. which controls the home, and
this committee will report to the synod.
Rev. f. A. Under of Gaiva will issue
the call for the synod meeting.
The directors found that the loss re.
sulting from the fire was $1,000. aud
that there was $4,000 insurance. Rev
P. ]. Brodine, chairman, presided at
the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
MORE BENEFITED BY
ACTIVITY OF Y. MICA.
Quarterly Report of Secretary Shows
Total ct 1926 Participating in the
Different Glasses and Games.

Secretary A. l.. Burnett of the Y. NJ.
c. a. has prepared a report of the
number of men and boys who have
been attending the different classes
at the association during the last
three months. There have been 256
men who attended the meetings fer
men during the quarter, AL boys at
the boys meetings, and 295 at the
shop meetings which are being con-
Quoted at the PlOw company and the
Sash & Door works. At nine practical
talks and educational lectures given
10 the gymnasium classes after class
time there were 20S present.
The class in mechanical drawing
held % sessions during the quarter.
with an average attendance of II.
There was a naverage of about six in
attendance at the classes in salesman
ship, which met IL times.
The physical department showed
great activity during the last three
months, and all of the classes made
! new records in point Of attendance.
The classes and their total attend
ance were as follows: Young mems
253; junior. 1856; students, 90; bust
ness boys, 1876; boxball, AIS; wrestling
| 20; handball, 375; tennis, 2S; class in
cross country tramps, %. There were
Is given medical examinations by the
physical director. Over 100 boys ben
Gifted by the coaching received in
basketball and ~ took part in games
The grand total of men and boys who
took part in the activities of the asso
citation during the quarter reaches the
high mark of 1926, which is better by
some hundreds than last quarter ant
considerably better than for a year ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
DOES 1T MEAN CHICKENS?
Puzzle of Justice of Peace Over Law
on Stray Animals.

Justice J. Fl. Cleiand is puzzled over
the question which is up before him
today as to whether the city police
can prevent chickens from running
through the yards of the neighbors of
their owner. Otto Gottsch, Twelfth
street and Fifteenth avenue. owns
some chickens, and Mrs. Martha Todd
complains that they annoy her con-
tinually by running over her yard and
causing her trouble. Mrs. Todd com
plained to the police, who notified
Gottsch that he should pen his chick
ems up, or at least keep them in his
own yard He failed 10 do so, and the
matter was taken into the justice
court. Gottsch contends that the state
law does not give the police the au
thority to make him pen his chickens
up, because the term chickens" does
not appear in the statute, which is
taken usually to cover such cases
The court has taken the case under
ladvisement and will probably render
decision tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
ROCK ISLAND
RESPONDS TO
CALL FOR HELP

In all parts of the United States
cations and private individuals are vie
ing with each other in providing and
hurrying forward relief funds for the
survivors in the Italian earthquake
district The Red Cross has already
telegraphed $4,000 from this country
and will send more soon All ac-
counts show that the calamity is the
most extensive, as well as the most
complete in the district covered. OF
modern times While in the San Fran
cisco horror less than 500 persisted by
earthquake and fire, in Italy the death
list may reach 100000. while the unin-
jured survivors are unable to provide
themselves with the necessaries of
life, let alone caring for the wounded.
In the San Francisco catastrophe,
while the stricken area was practically
confined to a portion of a single city,
i'll Italy 100 miles of coast. as well as
several large islands in the Medit2rran-
can sea have been laid desolate.
An immediate and heavy draft upon
the resources of the civilized world is
needed to prevent further loss of life
and relieve those who are suffering.
George F. Roth was the first to add
10 The Argus relief fund today, sub
scribing So. All money received will
be promptly forwarded TO the Red
Cross at Washington. Following are
those who have given to this fund:
Rev. r. e. Williams .$ 800
George F. Roth ........ 800
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31

Vice President III. D. Shoop, Chi
cago.
Secretary. d. Marbury, Olney.
Executive Committee = Dewitt Ell
wood. Centralia; L. A. Mahoney, Viii
and I'D. Mclaughlin, Car
bondale.
The election of officers in the child
study section resulted as follows:
President-B. F. Mcmillan, Chicago.
Secretary-Miss Grace Brown, Jack
sonville.
Executive Committee-W. W. Ern-
est, Champaign; Mrs. Mary B. Page,
Chicago, and Paul d. Goodman,
Charleston.
College Section Elects.
At the meeting of the college section
officers were elected as follows:
President R. Blanchard, Wheaton
college.
Secretary - ]. R. Rogers, Milligen
university.
Executive Committee-Dean Hilgate
of Northwestern university, Professor
Barton of the University of Illinois
and President Fisher of Lombard col
lege.
New Primary Officers.
The primary section elected officers
as follows:
President - Mrs. Abbie Hunter, Pc
oria.
Vice President-Miss Esther White
HiShlad Park.
Secretary-Miss Flora B. Smith, De
catur.
Executive COmmittee-Miss Cora NJ
Hamilton, Macomb; Mrs. Lydia B. Nc
Murray, DeKaIb, and Mrs. Eva B
Smedley, Evanston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
CHILLY BATH IN THE CANAL
Rock island Young Man Gees Through
Ice While Skating.

John Quilan, who composed one OF
party of three boys who started out
yesterday afternoon to skate TO Gen
eseo by way of the Hennepin canal
and Rock river. had a rather narrow
escape from drowning When at point
near Briar Bluff the ice gave way with
him and he fell through into the cold
water The water was not very deep
at the place of the accident, and the
young man was soon out of his pre-
dicament as far as drowning was con-
cerned. He was hurried to nearby
farmhouse, where he was fitted out
with dry clothing. The party then
gave up their trip to Geneseo and
came back on the train from Briar
Bluff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
PERSONAL POINTS.

r. C. Willerton has returned from
his visit to Bloomington.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Reimers have
gone to Fort Worth, Tex, on visit
Mrs. William Schaarman and son,
Fred. leave tonight for Los Angeles,
Cal. to spend the winter.
Miss Wilhemina Barfield of Hins-
dale arrived in the city today on a
visit with Miss Dorothy Chamberlain
DR.. j. p. Hollowbush returned this
morning from Minneapolis. where he
attended the convention of the North
western Surgical association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
PORT BYRON HOME
FEEDS THE FLAMES
New Residence of William Prater is
Entirely Destroyed, Loss Be-
ing About $4,000.

The home of William Prater at Port
Byron was totally destroyed by fire
last night. Mr.. Prater lighted a fire
in an upstairs room about s o'clock
and at Q o'clock, when the children
were sent 10 bed, the whole upstairs
part of the house was found to be in
flames. None of the furniture could be
saved. There was no insurance. and
the loss is about $4,000. The home
was practically new.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
is STRICKEN WHILE AT WORK
Boston Shoe Store Empioye Suffers
Stroke of ApoplexY

Edward Chamberlain, an employee of
the Boston shoe store repair depart
ment, suffered stroke of apoplexy
yesterday evening while at work and
had to be taken to st. Anthony's hos
pital for treatment. Mr.. Chamberlain
was at work at his bench at the time
and appeared suddenly to become
dazed from no apparent reason. With
in few moments he rolled off his
chair to the floor Physicians were
summoned at once and the ambulance
was called at their direction and MIR.
Chamberlain was taken to the hos
pital. His condition today was con.
sidered very serious. He has on rela-
tives in this city and as he is uncor.
scious very little can be done towards
locating them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
Quick Relief for rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich
says: CDR. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid.
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot-
jan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock Island !;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
Bed Sores.

Salubrin, acting benefcially on the
skin and promoting healthy cell forma-
ton, is a most valuable means of pre-
venting. or healing, bed sores. II will
also Immediately remove soreness.
For proper application and dilution,
consult the directions All drug
sists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
OHLWEiLER BECOMES
LOCAL MANAGER
Rock Island Young Man is Appointed
to Take Charge of Mueller Lum-
Der Company Office.

Oscar J. Ohlweiler has been appoint
cd as manager of the local yards of
the Mueller Lumber company, taking
effect at once. Mr. Ohlweiler succeeds
G. Edwin Schmid, who has resigned to
engage in business. Mr. Ohlweiler has
been connected with the Mueller com
pany for four years. and for three
years was assistant manager of the
Moline Office of the company. He is
a Rock Island young man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
TO WATCH IT out.
many Parties and Meetings Are Planned
for This Evening to See
1908 Depart.
PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED
Dancing to Be Enjoyed at Elks c,u,
ana X. of c. Hall-New Years
Day to Be Holiday.

New Years eve will be. fi;tingly OBJ
served in Rock Island, numerous dane.
Ing parties and entertainments having
peen arranged for tonight. to properIv
watch out the old year and welcome in
the new. 1t seems especially titting
that appropriate services he held in the
cnurches and many of the Young peo-
PIES societies of the various cOngre-
cations have arranged for watch par
Ties. AT the First Methodist church
the Epworth league will be in charge
OF the services which will be held in
the church. beginning at 8 o'clock. The
cholr Will repeat the cantata The
Hope of the World" which was given
the Sunday evening before Christmas.
a social hour will follow and refresh
ments will be served and this in turn
VIII be followed by devotional half
hour while the old year takes its de-
parture.
The German Methodist church will
hold a watch service at the church be-
ginning at $3.50 o'clock. A program
has been arranged and sociability Will
The Ever Ready circle of the First
Baptist church will be entertained at
the home of Mrs. ~ P. Tucker, 1914
Sixth avenue. with a program and
watch service and refreshments will
be served.
At the Free Methodist church watch
services will be held and devotional
services conducted at the end of the
year.
At Zion Lutheran.
The Young Peoples society of Zion
Lutheran church has prepared for 4
watch service to be held in the church
The program will be divided into two
parts and during the intermission re
freshments will be served in the
chapel. The following program will be
given, followed by devotional services
at midnight:
Vocal Solo-Miss Olga Larson.
Address - DIR. M. ]. EnSlund, asso
ciate editor of "Augustana.'
Social Session.
Organ Solo - Professor J. Johnson
instructor at Augustana conservatory
Vocal Solo-Miss Lille Cervin.
Address-Professor jules G. Maur
itzson of Augustana college. -
At Memorial Christian.
The watch meeting at the Memoria
Christian church will be in charge o
the Christian Endeavor society ant
will begin at $50 O'Clock. There viii
be program. followed by sociabilit.
and the installation of officers of TIL
society and prayer meeting at mid
night The program will consist of
piano solo. by Miss STANCE, voca
number by the Tucker quartet, a read
ing by Miss Laura Davis, selection b.
the Tucker quartet, a reading by Mrs
Frank Corcoran and piano solo by Mis-
Effie Johnson.
Is. Of C. Party.
Allouez council No. 65S. Knights @
Columbus, has planned dancin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
Good Cough Medicine for Children.

The season for coughs and colds is
now at hand and too much care can
not be used to protect the children,
A child is much more likely to con-
tract diphtheIia or scarlet fever when
he has cold The quicker you cure
his cold the less the risk. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the sole re-
lance of many mothers, and few of
those who have tried it are willing to
use any other. Mrs. f. f. Starcher. of
Ripley, w. Va, says: Il have never
used anything other than Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for my child en
and it has always given good sa:isfac-
ton This remedy contains no opiUi7
or other narcotic and may be given rs
confidently to child as to an adult
For sale by all druggists.
All the news all the time - THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

julius HeTtjens to Louis SoHneville,
west So feet lot 6, John Toten's addi-
ton Moline $3.50.
George C. Nash 10 Mary Fay Halves,
lot s, block ,, Wallace Grove addition
Rock Island. 81.
L. II. Guyer to Charles r. Boynton,
lot 16. block >, Buford & Guyer's 1ddi-
ton Rock Island S175.
Lulu b. Orman to Charles H. Cald-
well. lots .. ), 6. block 8. J. B. Winters
Ninth street addition to Rock Islanl.
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
Labor CONGRESS Meeting.

All delegates to the TRICKY Labo
semble at Turner hall. Rock Island
Sunday, Jan. ;. 1909, at 2 p. n. Bus
ness of Importance will be transacted
The general public are also invited t
be present.
JACK WRIGHT,
r. w. KELLEY, Secretary.
President.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
Saloon Notices.

Turkey lunch New Years morning
lat Deisenroth's place, 1901 Fourth ave
niue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31

New Years services will be held in
many of the churches tomorrow morn
ing. At Grace Lutheran church Rev.
i. o. Nothstein will conduct services
.at 1916 and there will be special
music by the choir
Rev. Z. X. Jonson will be in charge
of services at Zion Lutheran church,
beginning at 1880 o'clock and there
will also be special music. Services
will also be held at the First Swedish
Lutheran church and Rev. S. G. Hagg-
lund will be in charge
At Trinity Episcopal church Rev
Granville H. Sherwood will conduct
special services at $50 o'clock.
The Y. NJ. c. A. has open house
during the day and many and various
kinds of entertainment have been ar.
ranged TO make the day pleasant AM
enjoyable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31
Day to BE Holiday.

New Years day will be a general
holiday in Rock Island, and the banks
public Offices, and the majority of the
factories and stores will be closed.
Holiday hours will prevail at the post
Office. and there will be but one deliv-
cry of mail, at 9:t5. The Office will
be closed after 10 o'clock in the morn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-31

party for this evening at x. C. hall
Refreshments will be served during tins
evening and the affair will be made
one of the pleasantest of the year.
The Delmar club will entertain at
dancing party at the Hotel Kimball
for tri-city young people. Many out OF
town guests will be present.
At the rink many young people vii
find plenty of enjoyment with role;
skating and the management has made
special efforts to make the evening
pleasant
The Gitchee Ounce Outing club will
hold a watch party at the home OF
Harry Fulmer. Preparations have been
made for a merry evening.
The members of Rock Island lodge
No. 65S, A. F. and A. NJ, this evening
will celebrate the 3Sth anniversary OF
the lodge with a program at the Ma
sonic temple.
Tomorrow the Knights Templar drill
team will give an entertainment, III
Guiding a program by a troubadour
company and dancing for the little
folks in the afternoon, and a program
and dancing for the older people in
the evening. The entertainment viii.
be held at the Masonic temple.
Ell>s to Have Party.
Miss Henrietta Kinner has been Sc
cured by the Elks as an entertainer al
he watch party and dance this even
ing and she will give three readings
between the hours of s and g. Miss
kinner has a wide reputation as a
clever and entertaining reader. Her
first reading will be Papa and the
Boy" by J. S. Harbour and the second
will be Robert Rexdale's Eleventh
Hour" The closing number will be the
"HaZing of Valiant" CRADLES orches-
ira will furnish music throughout the
evening and dancing will be in order
following Miss kinner's readings.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
A Prayer.

Grant, we beseech Thee, o Lord,
the Giver and Guide of all reason,
that we may always be mindful of the
nature, of the dignity, and of the
privileges Thou hast honored us with.
Grant us Thy favorable assistance In
the forming and directing our judg-
ment, and enlighten us with Thy
truth, that we may discern those
things which are really good, and,
having discovered them, may love
and cleave steadfastly to the same.
And, finally, dispense, We pray Thee.
those mists which darken the eyes of
our mind, so that we may have per-
feet understanding. and know both
God and man, and what to each is
due. - Simplicius TRANSLATED by
George Stanhope. Dean of Canter-
bury. 1704).
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-02-13
BRAIN POWER
Increased by Proper Feeding.

A lady writer who not only has
done good literary work, but reared
q family. found in Grape-Nuts the
ideal food for brain work and to de-
velop healthy children. She writes:
II am an enthusiastic proclaimer Of
Grape-Nuts as regular diet. for
merly had no appetite in the morning
and for years while nursing my four
children, had insufficient nourishment
for them.
unable to eat breakfast felt faint
later, and would go to the pantry and
eat cold chops, sausage, cookies,
doughnuts or anything happened to
find. Being a writer, at times my
head felt heavy and my brain asleep.
"When / read of Grape-Nuts l be-
gan eating it every morning, also
gave it to the children, including my
10 months old baby, who soon grew
as fat as a little pig, good natured
and contented.
Il wrote evenings and feeling the
need of sustained brain power, began
eating small saucer of Grape-Nuts
with milk, instead of my usual indi-
gestible hot pudding, pie, or cake for
dessert at night.
II grew plump, nerves strong, and
when I wrote my brain was active
and clear; indeed, the dull head pain
never returned.
POSTUM CEREAL CO.. Ltd,
Battle Greek. Mich.