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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-29

the evening, and one that brought out
a wholesome expression of sentiment
was that relating to the abolition of
the Rock river bridge tolls. The COM
mittee on entertainment of the Booster
club had arranged for the discussion
of this topic. and had invited Mayor
H. C. Schaffer, former Mayor T. J.
Medill, E. H. Guyer and w. c. Maucker
to speak formally on the subject.
Mayor Schaffer traced the history of
the Rock river toll bridges, citing facts
and figures to show that they never
had been paying investment to the
city. on the contrary a source of CON
slant expense to say nothing of the
barrier they had afforded to trade rela-
lions with the lower end of the county.
In the past two years alone the city
had expended $4,000 in new bridges
and there still remain two which al
though substantially built are not of
sufficient width to carry the weight of
interurban cars. 1t will in fact re.
quire $4,000 more to put the bridges
in permanent shape. The city has no
right to charge toll to come into the
city, and yet it cannot afford in the
present state of finances to maintain
them without some source of revenue
The mayor felt there might be some
form of legislation that would relieve
the city of its predicament.
Mr. Guyer questioned the right OF
tnl or,
il as his opinion that if the city dis
carded the bridges the law would
prove adequate 10 compel the proper
authorities to keep them up.
Mr.. Medill went into the history of
the toll bridges. holding that the Gus
tom of collection of tolls for ingress
and egress to the city is wrong in prin-
ciple and prejudicial TO the city The
city should make them free, but control
them and the highway leading to them.
shows Damaging Effect.
Mr.. Maucker expressed himself as
unqualifiedly for flee bridges, but the
city should maintain them. He be-
lieved if the proposition was put up
to the people they would vote almost
unanimously for the abolition of the
tolls The tolls are wrong in principle,
wrong in sentiment, wrong in practice
and wrong in effect. People in Rock
Island are paying much more in the
cost of produce and vegetables be-
cause of this obstruction than the city
gains in revenue. Produce from the
farming community contiguous to
Rock Island that would otherwise
come into the local market at first cost
is now left at Reynolds and other
points from which it is shipped to Chi
cago and then it comes back to the
people of Rock Island with the cost OF
the shipping, and expenses of the com
mission man tackled on. The toll
bridge has proven an expensive
source of revenue to the people OF
Rock Island, Mr.. Maucker said. anC
the quicker the abolition the better
| for the city
Other pertinent remarks were mad
by Hope Thompson. John Pearson
J. w. Parker and G. H. Kingsbury
and after the club had expressed il
self in favor of the abolition of tn,
tolls and the maintenance of tn
bridges. by the city. the chair, acting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-29
OUT OF BUSINESS
Breaking Main Temporarily Affects
Heating Plant.

A water main broke yesterday after
noon in the street in front of the Dav-
export Rollaway at the Coliseum put
ting the power and heating plant out
of commission. Therefore theTe was
no skating last night. or this afternoon
and there will be none this evening.
By tomorrow, however, the manage
been repaired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-29
OPPOSE The PLAN
OrCanization of Liberals Formed
to Prevent Prohibition Un-
der Local Option Law.
FIRST OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Committees to Be Named to Carry on
Work - Situation and Measure
Involved Discussed.

At Il meeting at the Harper house
last evening, attended by about 20
citizens who are opposed to the prohi-
bition possible under the operations of
the local option law, preliminary steps
were taken for the organization of a
liberal league, the main purpose of
which will be to endeavor to prevent
the operation of the local option law
n Rock Island. The league has
not as yet selected a permanent name,
and the organization will not be fully
completed until later meeting.
Officers Named.
The organizatIons first officers were
elected as follows:
President-John Ohlweiler.
Secretary-MaX d. Rosenfield.
Treasurer-August H. Lift
These three officers form the execu-
tive committee, and are to name the
committees to carry on the work of
The organization.
The local option law and its effect
were discussed somewhat, and means
to prevent the prohibition possible I'M
der its provisions from becoming OPP
erative in this city were considered.
Definite action was deferred, however,
until the organization is perfected and
the committees have been selected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-29

parts OF the country. especially from
the south. while frequent inquiries are
received from abroad, from Paris. Lon
don and Berlin. The company has
brilliant future. Mr.. Young stated, and
all that is needed now is floor and
factory space. Sixty men are employ
ed and the force is to be increased as
rapidly as the opportunities for bust
ness growth are provided. After an eX-
tensive discussion of the proposition.
the idea of suggesting to the Industrial
commission loan for the building
being approved, the unanimous senti-
ment of the club found expression in
the adoption of the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved. That it be the sense of
the Rock Island Booster club 'that
its hearty endorsement be and is
hereby given the Rock Island Tool
company, as an industry most worthy
of such consideration and aid as the
Rock Island Industrial commission
and the board of trustees of the
Greater Rock Island Industrial devel
! opment fund may deem proper to ex
tend
! Discuss Abolition of Bridge Tolls.
IA The main topic of discussion during
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-29
temperature this winter prior to this
morning was 6 above.
Rircr Remains Omen.

The river was about as nearly closed
at this point this morning as it has
been for three years but the ice in the
channel is still moving. At Muscatine
the river closed Monday night. while
above the rapids it has been closed
for weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-29
Beer That is Beer.

If you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mailing company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island Both phones. north 100.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Bath Brushes

Rubber brushes 25 to SOC bristle
brushes SOC to $3.50 Invigorating,
and healthful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Mrs. n n Dewey Of Grand Rapids, !,

Mrs. n H. Dewey of Grand Rapids, a
sister -in-law Of w. F. Bricker and an
aunt OF Mrs. L. G Mllard, died in Grand
Rapids, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
The remains were brought TO this city
this morning for burial and the funeral
services were held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs l.. G Willard.
Feed the soil and it will feed you; starve
the soil and it will starve you. Use Ar
mour's Fertilizer, natural plant food
Feed the soil and improve it at the same
time. Sold by F. P. Hannah, Orleans
Mich.
Miss Henrietta Shaffer Of Greenvlle,
was a guest OF her sister, Mrs, Geo.
LOOMS, Tuesday. She was accompanied
by Miss Lena Narvegan of Tuscarora
New York, who is spending short time
in Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Watch Your Dog

Symptoms OF Hydrophobia Rabies
invariably result from the bite of rabid
animal, generally dog. In the animal
the disease is characterized by depression
of spirits, loss of appetite followed by
excitment. almess rowing, morbid
desire to bite and finally paralysis and
death from exhaustion. The poison is
contained in the central nervous system
and secretions, especially the saliva.
Is. NORRIS,
Health Officer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Short Hems of Interest Re
Eating TO the Town and Its
People, told IN a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.
Picture Framing at Foster g. Rltters.


Picture Framing at Foster g. RItters.
Miss Ethel Whitford left Monday for a
weeks vacation at Harrisvile.
Walter Hutchinson and wife left Satur-
on their return to Baker city, Oregon
The garden party on the lawn of H. j..
Leonard will afford much amusement
Aug. and S.
Gas will do more than any other fuel
and do it with less labor less cost, less
time and better results. 81 If
Mrs. H. B. Moore Of Charlotte is pass
ing week at the home Of Mrs. H. A.
Stevens.
Mrs. Frank Gaines returned to Putin
bay, Ohio, Monday, after three weeks
visit with her son, Fred Foye
DR.. and Mrs. j. E. Ferguson were in
Canada at the doctors old home, this
week to attend the wedding of relative
Remember the date OF the Ionia fair is
Aug. Is 90. %, %.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ferrick. who have
been visiting friends in this city and vicin-
ity for several weeks past, left Saturday
for visit to Evart on their way home to
Manistee.
Saturday special, Oriental bon bons DC
pound at Patterson
Ten thousand of the finest black bass
fish fry we're deposited in Wabasis lake
recently. They we're sent here by the
fish commission and w. P. Hetherington
and others planted them in the lake.
Singer and Wheeler e. Wilson Machines
So 90 down and SO cents per week at
Foster g. Ritter.
During the month Of August there will
be union services in the churches Sunday
evenings, alternating weekly. The meet
ing Sunday evening will be held in the
Church OF Christ.
Piano cased organ slightly used, for
sale at bargain at Foster & Ritters.
Regular meeting of the Ladies Soclal
Circle on Thursday Of next week, at the
church parlors. The day being changed
on account Of the garden party.
Some attractive prices on Pianos and
Organs at Foster g. Ritters.
Morrell E Ritter. of the firm Of Foster
& Ritter, attended the Michigan Funeral
Directors meeting at Grand Rapids this
week.
Don't be a slave to kitchen drudgery; |
buy GAS RANGE and Danish the dirt. |
dust and discomfort Of old fashioned cook
ng. stiff
Mrs. M. F. Tuck entertained party
Of little girls on Wednesday afternoon for
her daughter Louise and Miss Hazel |
Baker, who has been their guest for the
week.
Thos. Carten, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Carten Of this city and long time resi-
dent and business man OF Ionia, left there
and moved to Detroit this week. The |
business will continue in lona, with Fred
Cutler as manager.
Threshers bandanna handkerchiefs, |
regular DC values SC at Patterson's.
c. A. Ireland and wife of Ionia were
guests of Geo. F. Smith and wife over
Sunday, being entertained at the Wabasis
club. Mr.. Ireland came up on Saturday
anc conferred the third degree in Masonry
on the doctor at the lodge Saturday
night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Hair Brushes

Another clearing sale. So. 1925
81, s1.75 and $3.50 hair brushes at
Sl.0O, s125 and 81, brushes at 75c
75c hair brushes at soc and 35c.
Make your choice soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
BElNEDICT.S BARGAINS
Clothes Brushes

Clearing sale Of these handy ar
ticles of every day use. S135. SIPS
and 81 90 brushes closing at 75c
75c brushes at SOC, as long as they
last.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

- We trust the people at Foster & Ritters.
Sailed peanuts loc pound at Patter-
sons.
Miss Lena Thompson Of Twining was a
guest at A. D. jerks, Saturday.
Mrs. A. M. Simmons was Greenville
visitor Saturday,
Everybody will be at the lawn party at
Leonard's Aug. and 5.
Mrs. Melvin Curtis was called to Fowler
Wednesday by the sickness of her mother.
Miss Helen Presley was the guest Of
Lakeview friends from Saturday till Mon
day.
Ten cents buys the best boys suspend
ers at Patterson's.
Mrs Robert Breckon returned to lonia,
Saturday, after a weeks visit at the home
Of Victor Piokard.
We are offering all our mems fancy
hose at ! DC per pair, values up to 25o at
Patterson's.
As will be noticed in the want column,
belt was lost Sunday, which the lady
would like to recover.
Miss Retha Meyers returned to Grand
Rapids, Saturday, after a weeks visit
with Mrs. Earl Farthing.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Helmer have re-
turned from two weeks visit with rela-
tives in New York State
The Misses Fern and Violet Raoey of
l'Greenyille were guests of their sister, Miss
Florence Raoey of this city, Monday.
Mrs. Ethan Roberts of Entrican was a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Hammond from Saturday till Monday.
Mrs. E. Lichtenburger left Saturday for
her home in Detroit after two weeks visit
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Loewe.
Friday, Aug IA, is the date of Will
Carleton's entertainment at the Church
Of Christ. There is only one Will Garlic
ton.
Mrs. George Blackstone and daughter
Amy, of Pontiac, returned home Saturday
after a weeks visit with her sister, Mrs.
o. A. Day.
Mrs H. H. Vincent and children left
Saturday for their home at Nashville, af-
ter months visit with Bedding relatives
and friends.
Norton and Harvey Avery returned to
their home in Lowell. Monday after few
days visit with their uncle, B. C. Curtis |
and family.
Quality the highest, prices the lowest at
Foster e. Ritters.
Mrs. Chas. johnson, on account Of
whose sickness Mr.. johnson was called |
home from Chicago about three weeks
ago, is improving and able to be out again.
A square deal at Foster & Ritters.
Mrs. Lulu VanAlstyne and son Of Port
land, Ore are guests this week of her
aunt, Mrs. c. A. Dixon. She was for
mer resident of Beding and went to Port
land about four years ago.
Mrs. E. R Weter and grandson. e.
wood Weter. left Wednesday for Haslett
Park for the season. Mrs. A. E Weter
and Miss Edna Wise will also spend sew
eral weeks at the Weter cottage there.
See, those models Of beauty in the tailor
made suits at Lincolns department store. |
All the latest shades, weaves and textures !
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
6Oc Chocolates l9c

100 one pound boxes 60c oco-
lates going as specia offer at
l9c. Try one-you'll want more.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
MRS. CARTER DEAD
Expires suddenly ut Home Of Sister In
Greenyi1le, sunday Night.

Expires Suddenly at Home OF sister In
Greenyiile, sunday Night.
The news of the sudden death Of Mrs.
A. B Garter received here Monday was
great shock to her many friends. She
was visiting her sister. Mrs. Sessions, in
Greenvlle for few days and on Sunday
night about 2 o'clock expired with hard
ly moments warning.
Mr.. and Mrs Carter have been resi-
dents here for nearly twenty years and
Mrs Carter has always been woman Of
excellent character. prominent in the cir
cles of the Methodist church, w CT U
and the w. r. C, being loyal and de-
voted member of each society.
Funeral services we're held at the late
home Wednesday, Her pastor Rev. g..
F. Craig officiated and Mrs FREELY and
Mrs. Geo. A. Stanton sang. Many evil
dences of respect and esteem in the beau
tiful floral offerings we're on the casket.
A good and true woman is gone. She
leaves besides her husband, one daughter,
Carrie Carter, and one son. Clayton
Carter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Almond Cream

Something New-A. ID. S. AL
mond Cream, 26c. For sunburn,
chaps, redness of skin, Makes the
skin soft, clear and velvety
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30

The Ionia fair begins the 25th Of next
month Now is the time to make up your
mind just what you will do to help make
It a good one. Don't saw you have nothing
to take, for it is your fair and il is your
duty to help all you can. II this IS done
success will be assured. Write TO n J
Spauding, secretary, for premium list
They are ready for delivery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Oh for a Kodak
BugKiuer

Pint bottles, not poisonous but
a sure thing l5c bottles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Florida Water

Two bottles of this popular toilet
water at 15c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Straw Hat Bleach

Just what you need TO clean that
dirty straw hat. A. d. S. Improved
Hat Bleach l0c pix. Easy to use.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-30
Summer Reading

Big line of popular books at all
prices. SOC copy right books. Stand
ard authors 25c and l5c. Paper
covered books 15c and loo,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Officers Of Fort Sheridan. Chicago,
above the rank of captain, left the
army post Monday morning for one OF
the strenuous tests ordered by Presi-
dent Roosevelt The program calls fol
a 90-mile ride which, it is expected, will
be completed by Wednesday afternoon
The officers We're headed by Brigadier
General w. II. Carter. commanding the
department of the Lakes.
Simon Richards was arrested Mon
day night at Fall River. Mass, on a
charge of attempting to set fire dur
ing the progress of a lively blaze Mon
day afternoon in the Bourne mill tene-
ments, situated on the boundary line
between Fall River and Tiverton, r. l.
fire started from an unknown cause
in a shed near one of the mill tene-
mentS. At one time seven houses. a
low wood were on fire, but the Fall
River department saved all from de-
structon. The total loss is about
$4,000 1t is claimed that while the fire
was burning Richards was seen at
tempting to start another fire in a
building near those which caught from
the burning shed. No one was injured.
as most of the tenants were at work
in the mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Monday Session.
Municipal Court

The court officials had busy session
yesterday GlspoSing of several cases
called to their attention. An unusual
| number was taken in by the officers
during Saturday and Sunday, most Of
them for intoXication.
The first case called was tina. against
Charles Marshall, who was charged
with single sale. Marshall has been
conducting d dive on the Plains and
some one entered Il complaint against
him. He was proven guilty AMI sem
teEced to pay Il fine of $50 and costs or
70 days in Jail. The sentence was light
as it was the first complaint against
him. He raid.
Joseph Clukey was arraigned before
Judge Foster. charged with using OBJ
jectlonable language in the presence
are residents of Middle street and for
Il long time consdera BILE feeling has
existed between the two families. Com
plants have been made against them.
Clukey is alleged to have insulted Mrs.
Barney, July 10 and was hailed into
court. Both parties We're willing to ar
bitrate and the court was in favor
Judge Foster cautioned both parties
that if there Was any further disturb
ance in that locality he would summon
all PARTIES.
The case of Sutzky VS.. Baron was
settled out of court. In this case it APP
pears that Sunday morning Louis
Baron went to the home of H. RoSen-
thai on Maple street where Slutzky was
staying and deliberately struck Slut
sky and threw him in such manner
as to break one rib and splinter two
others Slutzky is stranger i'm this
city, coming from Portland and is en-
gagged in peddling. Baron was not ac-
uuainted with him but Sunday became
intoxicated and wanted to fight. Slut
zky agreed to settle for certain
amount to which Baron agreed and the
respondent was released
Nire cases of intoXication appeared
before the judge, five of them paying
and the others taking the Jail SEN
fences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Unclaimed Mail,

Following is the list of unclaimed
mail matter advertised Aug at the
Watervile postoffice:
Men-Peter Arden, Ernest Amero,
Paul Palmer Aver, Charles d. Bak-
ley. Garfield Gloget. Joseph B. Ciscle,
Alfred Craig, Ellie Cyr, Ernest j. Dris-
coll. Louis Emond, Tom Ferrn, John
p. Glaskouner, Eugene O. Gregoire, n.
B. Hawthorne. Ovila Hamel, Charles
c. Hussey, Alex Kinbos, JOS. MacDon-
all Roger ii. Staples, Charles f.
Thompson, Harry Vigue, Dell Warren,
Prof. J. NJ. Williams, Miron West, L..
b. Willard.
Women-Miss Alice Amcs, Miss
Grace l.. Banistcr, Mrs. Bigford, Miss
Lena Cassie, Miss Mahla Gilbert, Mrs.
Hattie Grant, Miss Belle Goodrich.
Mrs. Ella Kinds, Mrs Annie Lock-
heart. Mrs. Fl. Orist, Mrs. Eva Pelkey,
Mrs. Hiram smith, Miss Ethel E. Simp-
son, Mrs. Harry Stearns, Miss Mabel
'Wardwell
Foreign-t,rnest Amiro, Chelesfor
Forth, Mrs. Thomas Rancour. Louis
Sailer, Mrs. Maurice Thompson.
Misccllaneous-LZa Il. Dennere, C. F.
Giiney, VIM. +. Horn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

You are evidently ignorant of the laws
and customs of the United States as ia,
as the press is concerned The poverno,
has no control over the press nor is there
any government censor. A governor has
no power even to force a correction nj
false statements deliberately made about
himself.
The brutal murderers who have dis
graced the commonwealth that offered
them an asylum must be detected and
punished, unless this commonwealth is ia
" gwen over to anarchy preached by
those who do not understand that the
Tree rule Of free people means not only
the expression in law of the wishes of
the ma 1ority hut the submission of the
minority TO that law even if they them.
selves wish otherwise
The police will be thoroughly sustained
by me in legitimate methods of hunting
down the miserable murderers who have
tefforlZed so large a district IF, as Won
say. you believe that some of the meth
DDS of the police in seeking oat these
CRIMINALS We're illegitimate, I would sup-
Sest that you present your case to Mr..
stephen OMcara, police commissioner
VINO. am sure, will give you a hearing. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04
Interest DEFAULTED
BY the Maine Steamship Co., Owned
BY the New Haven Road.

New York, Aug. 3.-Announcemen
was made today that the Maine Steam
ship Co. of New Jersey, which is owned
by the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad Co, had defaulted in The
payment of the interest due Aug. l or
its first lien gold IS, of which there are
81, 000, 900 outstanding. II. III. Knapp
Philip Lehman, Roswell Elderidge and
Walter e. F'reW have agreed 20 act as
a committee for the interest Of all the
bond holders who shall become parties
to a Reorganization agreement now
i'm the course of preparation.
The Maine Steamship Co., which was
organized in July, 1901 under the laws
of New Jersey, has been operating a
line of steamships between This city
and Portland, Me. It's bonded debt
amounts to 100000, all first mort
gage issue. bearing 3 per cent. interest
and due in August, 1881. Its stock also
totals $1,0O0O00.
The New York, New Haven 4 Hart
ford Railroad Go. obtained possession
of the Maine Steamship Co. Of New
Jersey in January. 1907, paying $50 a
share for the 10000 shares of stock
which have q par value of 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-04

especially the security of the country
islands in the Pacific.
1t is especially appropriate, the ad-
dress continues, that the fleet is COM
manded by an officer who so ably rep
resented the American government at
the second Hague peace conference and
it is the deep conviction of New Zeal
anders that the British and American
navies will ever be powerful to main
tain the peace of the world and aid in
the advance of civilization. 1t is hoped
that the visit will afford opportunities
of expression for the kindly feelings
cherished by the Dominion for the
United States. The address is enclos-
ed in Il handsome wood casket with
an inlaid cover having design em-
blematic of New Zealand.
\ decorated gold and silver album
has been prepared for President Roose-
welt. 1t is an exceedingly handsome
affair and it is inscribed as follows:
Presented to Theodore Roosevelt
President of the United States, by Sir
Joseph G. Ward. premier of New Zea-
land, as a souvenir of the visit of
American feet to New Zealand"
The album consists of "a photographs,
faithful picture of the harbor, in
woods of various shades. a fully man.
ned canoe and three battleships Of
solid silver.