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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
C. STENCIL Is DEAD.
last Illnessis of but Few Hours
Duration and Death Comes
Quite Unexpectediy.
MAN RESIDED HERE So YEARS
Served in Council as Alderman of Sec
ond Ward Several Terms-Was
Veteran Odd Fellow.

Gustav Stengel, 1911 Fourth avenue,
died this noon very suddenly. His
health of late had been good consider
ing his age, and his death caused a
shock to the family and his friends.
This morning he was seized with a
spell of sickness and he passed! away
a little before noon. Mr.. Stengel was
born in Lichtenau, Baden, Germany, in
the year 1889, and came to this coun-
try in 1851. Four years later he set
tied in this city. He was well known
here, having served several terms as
alderman of the Second ward. He is
survived by his wife and four sons,
Gustav A, John R. and Martin E. of
this city, and Henry of ST. Louis. Mr..
Stengel had been a member of the Odd
Fellows since 1868, and the members
will have charge of the funeral. The
services will be held from the home
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by
Rev. c.. A. Mennicke. Burial will take
place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Mr. Stengel was one of the members
of the old brewing firm of Raible &
Stengel, the business of which was la
ter acquired by the Rock Island Brew
ing company. Mr.. Stengel owned a
number of valuable properties in the
business district.
Mrs. Bridget Quinn.
Mrs. Bridget Quinn died this morn
ing at o'clock at the home of hel
daughter. Mrs. James B. Burke, 54S
Forty-sixth street, after a lingering i'll
ness. Mrs Quinn was born in ireland
in 1888 and came to America in 1S4S
She settled in Ottawa. H., where she
spent most of her life. She is sur
vived. by four daughters, Mrs. w.
Fowler and Mrs. James F. Warren O.
Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. James B
Burke and Miss Josephine Quinn o
this city There are Is grandchildren
living and three great grandchildren
| One brother, Thomas McDonough. i:
living in Ottawa. The funeral will bC
held Thursday morning from the home
and later from the Sacred Hear
church Burial will take place at tn,
Catholic cemetery in Moline
FreIs Funeral.
The funeral of John D. Frels. whit
died at his home at Osborn Saturda.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
New Band is Organized.

A martial band has been organized
in the west end of the city composed
of employees of the Rock Island Plow
company. The new organization is
prepared to furnish martial music 70;
the political meetings of the cam
raign. A number of people Saturday
evening enjoyed concert over the
telephone from the hose house or
Eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14

most every state of the union. 1t is
the largest church body in the general
council of the Lutheran church in
America If the meeting is held here,
it will bring thousands of delegates
and visitors to the two cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets G:07. rises 5:3G; moon rises
1858 p. m; moons age 10 days; 4 p. M,
planet Venus at greatest elongation
west, farthest west from sun, 46 de-
Srees and minutes: now going almost
directly from the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
THE WEA TIL Err.
Partly cloudy and continued war;,
tonight and Tuesday.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.

Temperature mt "a. M, 62; mt $3.50
hours, ~; minimum, O.. Precipitation,
none ia "a hours. Velocity of wind at
. a. ni., 4 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
TOOK TOO MUCH
MORPHINE; BEN
De GEARIS DEAD
Overdose of Drug Used to Re-
lieve Rheumatic Pain
Results Fatally.
DEATH WAS WELCOMED
As An Erd to Long Suffering-Had
Resided In the City Over
Quarter Century.

Ben F. DeGear, 1919 Third avenue.
one of the old residents of the city,
died early this morning as the result
of taking AN overdose of morphine
Mr.. DeGear was ~ years old, and had
lived in this city for the last % or
80 years. OF late years he had been
troubled with heart trouble and rheuma-
tism and he had acquired the habit of
taking morphine to relieve his suffer
ing. Last evening he suffered more
than usual and procured 20 grains of
the drug and took il at one dose in
spite of the protest of his wife, who
asserted that it was too much. He re-
fused to listen to her, however. and
said that he didn't care if it did kill
suffering He died this morning about
o'clock.
Coroner Holds Inquest.
Coroner l.. " Eckhart conducted an
inquest as soon as he was notified of
the death The verdict of the jury
was that Mr.. DeGear had come to his
death by heart failure. superinduced by
an overdose of morphine. The jurors
were DR.. c. T. Foster. John Conover,
Samuel Meaner, A. w. Coulter, Simon
Goldberg and Dennis Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. DeGear had resided at
Mr.. DeGear was carpenter by trade.
He is survived by several brothers be-
sides his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
THE ROCK ISL ARGUS

afternoon, will be held from the home
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Rev.
Mr.. Kerr of Rose Hill will be in
charge and interment will be made in
Henry county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14

the second time the license had been
refused until another witness could
be secured and the third time all was
right and the ceremony was duly per-
formed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14

Nearly stationary stages will prevail
in the Mississippi river from below Du-
buque to Muscatine.
]. M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
KNOT is TIED BY MAYOR
Officiates at the Marriage of Rock
Island Couple.

Having determined to have Mayor
Scott of Davenport officiate at their
marriage. Walter Hemple and Miss
Edna Lindholm of this city finally
succeeded, and the ceremony was per
formed Saturday. Three times they
made appointments with Mayor Scott,
but the first time they had no license,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
For a Sprained Ankle.

A sprained ankle may be cured in
about one-third the time usually re-
quired, by applying Chamberlain Lin
iment freely, and giving it absolute
rest. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-14
RIVER BULLETIN.

Height Change Rain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
soc1ETY N FAYETTEVILLE.
afr. and Mrs. Fuller Give Chaang Dish
 Party.

Party.
 Centreville, Nov. 7.-(SpeciaD-The chafing dish party given last night at the home of MT. and Mrs. ". Garlile Fuller on East Highland. was one of the most deligh tful entertainments of the season.
 The host and hostess assisted by Mrs. s. D. Logan and Colonel and Mrs. c. M. Beck, received the guests in a most gracious manner. Progressive whist was played in the parloT and re- ceptiou hall, which apartments were beautifully decorated with chrysanthe. mums, ferns and roses.
 At 10 o'clock the guests repaired to the spacious dining room. where an ele- gant chafing dish supper was served :. The table bore central decorations of golden yellow chrysanthemums.
 The following couples were present: Miss Dixie Gates and George Maekey. Miss Emma Lou James with MT. M. W. Mackey, Miss Ada Jennings with Fill more Gardner. Miss Lucille Pratt with W. W. Lavender. Miss Lucia Reynolds with Stanley White, Miss Ina Sinhott with pr. W. M. Peters, Miss Addie Veazy with w. c. Fuller, Miss Hattie Wiiiouby with Howard Smitherman, pr. M. H. Fuller and Mir J. B. Mackey.
 "wednesday afternoon, Nov II, Miss Tillie Goodson will be married to J. N. | Mayberry at Bethel Baptist Church, four miles south of Centreville. This l young couple are great social favor | ites in this community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Peculiar Cases Heard
 In Recorder's Court

] Policeman Bowdcn is nothing if not -telfgIous. and when he saw being clad in pure white fitting along Dexter Avenue at 10:30 o'clock Friday night he took it for granted that the firma- ment had slipped cog and Judgment day had been thrust upon an innocent and unsuspecting world. He stopped and devoutly crossing his hands, re- peated the first stanza of the infant prayer, Now lay me-" etc. That be- ing the extent of his equipment for \Bupplication.
 " Al party of women returning from the circus also saw the vision and severally with a look made all of sweet accord" proceeded to stag the chilly night atmosphere with screams that would make the whistle of through freight headed down grade for broken bridge, sound like the salutation to the terrestrial atmos- phere of a prospective President.
 Unannoyed by the noise. the sweet vision trailed it's snowy draperies across the street, the beautiful bare feet glistening in the light of the arc lamps. Bowden looked more closely, and. seeing the gait of the vision waver In it's chaotic idea of the continuity of purpose, he took out after the supposed celestial visitor and slapped it on the back. Begging your reverence's par L don, but be you not afraid the neither extremities will become chflIed2" he asked, still triie uncertain of the white ones identity. fs
 ''Ish no nayther sthremety, all is one. havsh zhring"
 Pardon me-" answered the officer, "but I am not thirsty, and excuse my taking you in charge, but the police regulations disapprove of pedestrians gallayanting about the street clad in that single garment which covers the nf hH a T anatomy l have no doubt but that sculptor would admire your superbly- formed limbs; no doubt he would want you for a model, but as sculptors are somewhat scarce in Montgomery, ] must say I think 1t would be best for sycu to demonstrate your physical per, rs fectiors before Mir. Baber and allow him to pass on the merits of the mat ter"
 $. Bowden was as good as his word and the impromptu model, J. H. Meyer, an erstwhile Louisville and Nashville track man. appeared in police court Saturday afternoon, having recovered his garments, and heard Mir Baber casually remark that the shock the city had undergone could be squared for a ten spot.
 J. J. Hennessy, a chauffeur, went to the circus Friday night, and his car lamps would not work. Policeman Dooley told him that it was bad luck to run about the city with his car in such condition. and Hennessy, who had been sweating and fuming with the was on his mind Mir. Dooley having small knowledge of motor cars, did not appreciate the dissertation and took Mir. Hennessy to court.
 Now Judge Baber was once in motor car, and knoweth the workings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08

as the white mans burden" The two
 ourdensome" beings were downcast as 70 Vlsage and naturally gloomy with tne dense, dark gloom that marks the physiognomy of those Of African de. scent. The two were just in. with an indictment for violating the game laws poised like the sword of Damocles over their heads.
 Now boys" began Jailer Pettus, T expect it's just because you haven't been taught. But listen; there's one thing you've got to learn:
 Now the land and the birds and the possum belong to the white folks. and the railroads belong to the big boss up North. And you mustn't touch the land, and you musn't look at the birds or the 'possum. And boys, don't you forget. you musn't breathe rail- road air. Why, I've got more niggers here for breathing. railroad air than for anything else. When you cross the railroad. you hold your nose tight and you duck your head. and jump quick. Don't you breathe that air.
 And don't you look at the birds and the possum. anymore, you hear me. That's what's got you here now, and you got to remember. They got you 'cused of shooting 'em. Maybe you didn't shoot 'em, but you shore looked at 'em. Now you go on in your cell, and when you get out. you boys re- member. Don't you breathe the raif- road air. and don't you look at the birds and posEum. Cause the boss up North owns one. and the white folks owns the other"
 Awe-struck, Tom and Hollis listen- ed. and were chastened, and when 1t was over they walked submissively into the cell door. which yawned open for their reception. And therell be no more possum hunting and partridge shooting down in Pike Road. when Hollis and Tom get out. you can be- lieve 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08

of the minds- of those who drive the same. therefore he said: Depart in peace brother but leave two simoieons with friend Smith as you pass out.
 After court adjourned the judge told several 0f his friends in confidence that he prided himself that he made no bum pun on the fact that MT, Dooley and Mir: Henessy had been m court.
 Robert Peters and Herman Kuntz, German vagrants. told the court that they were walking from Blrningh ham to Mobile. when they had fallen into the hands of local officers. The court said that since they were innocent parties and were looking for work they might proceed on their way. Peter Morgan admits he does not know a policeman in plain clothes, al though he is negro who has nad much dealings with them. At the circus Friday night Win Jenkins local negro, asked Policeman Patrick to change a bill for him so he could get a circus ticket. Patrick drew out his roll Morgan saw 1t and made grab. Instead of clinching with the negro, Patrick slipped his hand under his coat and took out his club which he happened to have with him.
 witnesses and auditors say the sound of the tattoo that club beat on Mnrgan's head will be long remem- bered. Morgan Iurehed into police court Saturday evening with his head in sling. He told the judge he had been with the circus six months.
 You have. eh." the judge answer ed. well suppose you stay with Montgomery for a similar period.
 Rittenhouse DeCoursey Aleneon Jones arose after a short dispute Fri- day night in his African wrath and smote Frank Garrett also negro. over the resavoir with the heel Of his shoe. The court held that high temper called for a high fine and soak ed Rit for ten.
 Walter Mahogany. the color or his name, scrapped in a railway coach after the circus Friday night and was .pinched by Policeman Oliver. He told the court that his only excuse was that he was a negro, and there fore not responsible for what he did. ~You know judge, collored dolks ain,t got no sense no way. What de officer says about 1t is true. I guess l was drunk and disorderly."
 There was a little touch of pathos Tn the negro's manner that got next to the Judges heart, and he allowed the man to go with the smallest possible fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
ASK BANKRUPTCY ORDER
 FOR WO0DENWARE co
Marks Third Financial Trouble c
 Week In Montgomery.

Marking the third btg financial trouble of the week in Montgomery petition was filed in the United States Court late Saturday afternoon. pray ing that the affairs of the Montgomery Woodenware Company be placed in the hands of a receiver, and that It be adjudged bankrupt.
 Answering the petition, which came from three wholesale jobbing houses, Judge Jones appointed George stuart receiver, and a bond of s5,0oe was im- mediateiy filed by MT. Stuart.
 The Montgomery Woodenware Com pany ia a concern of extensive patron. . age. dealing in grocers' sundries of ail descriptions brooms. paper bags, etc.. and conducting 8 wholesale business. The office and warehouse is situated on Court and TalIapoosa Streets,
 It is impossible. before the inspec- tion of the receiver to announce eith- CT assets or liabilities, though both will run far into the thousands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
ROsEs-ROsEs-ROsEs.

No investment gives greater pleas" ure than a bed of choice roses, and no flower grows better in this section thaH the '4Queen of Flowers"
 Plant q bed now. We offer choice everbIOOming varieties, home grown ana aeelimated and will tell yOu how te care for them. By purehasing at home yOu not only save express charges, but also see what you are getting. We back out stock with . guarantee.
 S. D. SteaRn and Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
COLUMBUS PosT-OFFIcE.
Government Buys q Site For New
 BuildinR.

Columbus. Miss, Nov. 7-tspecial)- The treasury department has forward ed to MT. Charles Sherrod. fiscal agent of the Bradford Estate. check for S4,5OO. in payment for the lot at the corner of Market Street and South Fayette Avenue, which was some time ago selected as a site for the Federai building to be erected here.
 Postmaster Wood has been appointed custodian of the property and has been requested 10 have a civil engineer to prepare a map giving elevations. etc. to be used by the architect in prepar- ing plans for the building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
''. VT Mail Orders

We can satisfactorily fill your order by mail for any thing you see advertised here today, Give specific descrip- ton and be sure to remit the amount designated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
DIES IN MOBILE.
End comes to ,. T. SticICney of De-
 mOpOIis.

mOpOH1'
 Demopolis. Nov. 7.-(Special (- News was received in Demopolis Fri day announcing the death of J. T. Stickney.
 The deceased had been a resident of this city for a number of years, being connected with prominent cotton firm. Several weeks ago MT. Stiekney was taken i'll and went to Mobile to enter an infirmary, and while 1t was known that he was quite sick. his relatives and friends were not prepared for the shock of his death.
 The deceased is survived by his sec ond wife, who resides in Demopolis, and also three sons, one of whom is a member of the faculty of the Uni versity of Alabama. One son holds a prominent position with a railroad company In Cuba, while the third son ia a youth residing in this city.
 The remains arrived in Demopols Saturday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
MRS. SCALES DEAD.

Demopolis. Nov. 7.-(special. )-Mrs Scales. wife of pr. John Scales of Coatopa. died Thursday night and was buried Friday.
 city and announcement of her death created universal sorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
TAILoR MADE TRUNKS.

Our trunks are made with the ut- most care, of most durable materials and cost no more than other trunks Our name plate is guarantee of quality.
 Gilbert Trunk Company
 21S Dexter Avenue.
 -Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Our New Line of Furs
 Complete Winter Stock on Display.

Nothing but high-grade dependable Furs at the Cobbs StOre---no limitations. no substitutes-but the prices are not necessarily high. We begin with a pretty Isabella and Sable Fox Scarf as low asa $500 and from that the prices run on up to $l00.00 each.
 Before you buy Fur don't fail to see our show ing of all that's newest and best. We are living up to our motto by assuring you Everything that is risht-nohing that isn't" And if you could com pare our line with the best house in New York to- day, you'd realize exactly how much this means to you, living way down here in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Mail Orders

We prepay express charges on cash Mail Orders amount ing to $500 or more. The same attention given your or der by mail as if you came to the store in person.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
EScHEW BIRDS ALWAYS
 AND ALSO RAILROAD AIR
Advice of Jailer Pettus to Two Oi
 ssWhIte NTan's Burden"

Jailer Pettus' face was solemn, and Jailer Pettus' voice was serious, as he talked.
 Before him stood Hollis Brown and Tom Brown, two of that race known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08

We have pleased our friends. Let us eleau your last winters suit--Or furs.
 Phone IIs French Dry Cleaning Go" 2O3 Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Every Item Here Important

There ism an offering this list that isn't specially wantedand you'll find every specially priced for this weeks sale Read the list carefully and cheek memorandum for those want
 TIGHTS-Lades Equestrian Tights of black wool $l 00 and $200 the par Misses Equestrian Tights. of black wool. $lOo UNION SUTTS-Ladies and Misses Oneita Union Suit the 65c quality this week only. special at 40 cents the suit
 OUTING GOWNS-Ladies' splendid quality Outing Gowns. solid coIors and white regular $ 25 values $ 00 this week Extra Outing Gowns at $I .25. FOR INFANTS-AmOds Sleeping Garments for infants and small children. with without feet
 Rubens Infants Vests in cotton wool and silk.
 SWEATERS-C -Chidren's Wool Sweaters close Our regular $250 quality this week at $l. 50 each.
 Chidren's Fanelete Drawers I2 -2c and l5e pair.
 HANDKERCHIEFS-C -Chldrens Initial Linen Handkeches. in box for 25c. 100 dozen Ladies White Cord Barred Hand kerchies soc dozen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
DirectOire
And Three-Piece Costumes

We have some exceed ingly interesting news for you this week about our High Novelty exclusive Directoire and Three-pieee Costumes.
 If you want to be cer- tain of seeing something very beautiful, remember to come here first thing in the morning and let us show you the new models.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
The Blanket and Comfort Stock

It's right now more complete and attractive than usu-Mueh better values this than aTh lot of pretty Pads and IA White Wool Blankets offer $500 each. really equal any $6.5 Blankets we have
 Ask to see the Baby Bunting" Crib Blankets.
 STEAMER RUGS-A small line of handsome Steamer Rugs on special sale this week only $6.50 each
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
S25.OO Princess Dresses at SI2.5O
Last Season Suits Sacrificed

We are going sacrifice every Suit carried from las. season. small line of very high grade Ladies' Sus all will be closed out this week Your choice of the line only $l5 Many of these Suits run as high as $40
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Children,s and Misses CLodks

We are closing stock of Misses and Chldrens Coaks and offer you choice of the line at $5 each, All fancy mixtures and solid coors Some from last season the prices ranged from S750 to Sl250 All full length Goats specially good for school girls The sizes run from to 6 years And at the price, every Cloak rare bargain being good style all of them and of excellent material and workmanship
 Childrens Suits-Specialy attractive styles and values in Chldrens Taior-made Su all new, sizes from 10 to B years Prices $9.50 and SIP 50.
 $I2.5O Crauenette Coats .$7.5O
 One line of Ladies Cavenette Goats, oxords and lans regular $l250 garments offered this week at $7.50
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Showing of New Costumes, Suits, Wraps

is introduce them
 of these f P
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Wraps for 'Os-'O9
Table Linens This Week

specially prepared and very handsome line of Match Sets of Da- mask and Napkins for both round and square abesa and \ qualities.
 Damask all linen and dependable from soc to $i00 yard
 New line of Linen Center Pieces Scas Lunch COts and Fancy Doyies Special display and sale this week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08

Mlsslonefte Curtains SI.95 pair

200 pairs of those Missonette Curtains we had on sale last week have just come in and the sale on them will be continued. Reds, greens s.arabian- yards long,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
Embroidered FIanneLs

A particularly large and attractive line to show you this week. Many and dainty baby patterns besides the showy and elaborate ones Prices from 60c to $I.75 the yard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-08
New TaiIor-made Suits Medium and Popular Priced Garments.

You'll find look through our line of medium and popular priced Taior-made Suits and Dressy Gowns very interesting A few new ones were added to the line last week. making it all the more attractive. The new ones are in just the popular new shades, at prices ranging from $2250 to $27.50
 Wraps for 'OS-'O9
 Some novelties in Semi-Evenng Capes and dressy Visiting and Carriage Wraps--aso Long Cloth Coats for street and seTeeaable wear.