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Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Possible Relief.

Alexander had just shed couple OF
buckets of large moist tears and was
preparing for another happy day Of
weeping.
"What's the matter with the big
chief general?" asked the soothsayer
who had just been out diagnosing a
couple of victories and a score Of
handsome wives for his lord.
"Bellowing, as usual, for more
worlds to conquer"
''Too bad" unused the soothsayer,
eve couldn't get word to the Wright
brothers! They might fix him out SO
that he could capture the moon"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
is HURLED FROM A CAR
Passenger on East Moline Line Shoots
Off on a Curve.

John Trumble, the district agent of
the molders' union, was severely in
jured last evening while coming into
Moline on the interurban. In company
with two other men he was on the rear
platform When the car struck the
curve in the tracks at Seventh street
all three were thrown from the car.
Trumble's companions landed safely
and were not injured in any way other
than a few bruises and scratches, but
Trumble landed in an excavation for Il
water main and he was severely in
jured. His head was cut badly and
his arms and shoulders considerably
bruised. Today he was reported as
doing well, and no fears for his re-
covery are expressed.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Cannon a Moving Picture.

A Kansas paper says that just be-
fore Joe Cannon opened the campaign
in that state he said to number OF
his friends:
Il don't know why the national com
mittee took me away from my peaceful
home and sent me to Kansas, where all
he'll couldn't keep 'em from voting fol
to New York or Ohio, where l might
have done some good. there would have
been some sense in the move. I've got
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

all the troubles that / need at home,
anyway, and l feel that l am being
made moving picture for RooseVelts
show
1t is said that large portion OF his
audience became disgusted with Can
mons profanity and vulgarity and LETT
before the show was half over.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Remember the Rock Island exposi-
ton is in furtheranee of the booster
spirit. IT is not a money making
scheme, and should be furthered and
aided as a common undertaking.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
A Healthy Family.

Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, three years ago." says
l.. A. Bartlett of rural route 1, Guilford
Maine. They cleanse and tone the sys
tenn in a gentle way that does yor
good. % cents, at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

No affidavit has been presented
against Stevenson since last Sunday.
The affidavit mail has broken down or
slipped cog. Will not some good re-
publican come to the rescue, quick.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Millinery Openina.

The ladies of the tri-cities are invited
to attend our millinery opening on
Thursday and Friday. This depart
ment has been refitted throughout with
new fixtures, and no expense has been
spared to make it the best equipped
millinery department in this section.
]. H. C. PETERSEN'S SONS,
Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Judge Taft was very considerate of
Mr.. Bryan while touring Nebraska, for
which thoughtfulness Mr.. Bryan and
the other Nebraskans are doubtless
duly thankful.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Said Speaker Cannon in a stump
speech: "If you want Gompers and
Bryan, don't vote for me, for | v.on't
give them their legislation" Notice
the a." That's Teddy's talk.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
One Woman's Wish.

When we leave this worlds distresses,
Bound for lands beyond the skies.
How j hope there'll be no dresses
Fastened up with hooks and eyes!
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Between being
overfed and un-
derfed We seem
to be a much dis
tressed and long
suffering people.
A burned child
breads the lick
ing he's going to
get when dad
finds out he has
been play / n G
with matches.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Wise Girl.

at is never too late to mend. my
daughter
81 know a better one. mother"
"What is it,"
"Never too late to get new ones"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Its Main Attraction.

The children who are growing up
Will on the past look back
And speak about their childhood as
{ The age of crackerjack.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Fatal

Twas the verdict of the neighbors when
He'd drawn his final breath
That he lived so strenuous a life
He'd lived himself to death.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Oklahoma democrats wonder where
the man who said there was apathy on
both sides got his data.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

We knew it would only be question
of time until Bryan forced Teddy to
close up shop.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, III. [En-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Candidate for Clerk OF the Supreme
Pickering Springfield candidate
learned the trade printer He became in 1875 when II
Dowdal 1888 Pickering
although
of Washington and they have children Prekby
teran and a
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

The man who forged the Cleveland
letter doesn't know how to tell the
TRUTH
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Matrimonial.

Mrs. visitor-Do the girls in your
school have any training that will fit
them for the duties of wife?
Miss Vassar - Yes. Every graduate
from this institution is an authority
on fairy tales.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Du Pont of the powder trust did not
wait for the big explosion.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Petroleum makes a poor preserv;
tive of political regulations.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

When we get home and take stock Of
our chiggers. blisters. burns and bills
we are inclined to be glad to think 1t
Is over.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Queer that your next door neighbor
should think you are a mean, interfer-
ing wretch when you tell her that lit
tie Johnnie has fire under the front
porch.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Go to the exposition the remaining
days.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

Anyway, Standard Oil never passed
any tainted money over to Ida Tarbell.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
Practical Kind.

"That patent medicine works mir
acles"
"You don't say"
"Yes. 1t found the proprietor poor
man and left him worth at least q
million"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

All the news all the time - THT
ARGUS
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
The Standard Cure.

AIt nItIf ItNU IIcf 10 TUT ID IcE'
"You don't say"
Eyes; he thought he could break her
OF the habit of wanting to turn in ev-
cry time she saw an ice cream. sign"
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01

TERMS = Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
TERMS Daily, 10 cents per wee

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-10-01
The Doubtful States,

Bryan-president of the people?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Printed By Request.

Mix the following by shaking we'll in a
bottle. and take in teaspoonful doses after
meals and at bedtime
Fluid Extract Dandelion. one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon. one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. three
ounces. A local druggist is the authority
that these simple harmless ingredients
can be obtained at nominal cost from our
home druggists.
The mixture is said to cleanse and
strengthen the clogged and inactive Kid
neys, overcoming Backache, Bladder
weakness and Urinary trouble of all
kinds. if taken before the stage of Brights
disease.
Those who have tried this say it posi-
lively overcomes pain in the back, clears
the urine OF sediment and regulates trim
alton, especially at night, curing even
the worst forms of bladder weakness.
Every man or woman here who feels
that the kidneys are not strong or acting
in healthy manner should mix this pre-
scription at home and give 1t trial, as
it is said to do wonders for many persons
The Scranton. )Pa.,) Times was first
to print this remarkable prescription, in
October, of 1906. since when all the lead
ing newspapers of New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg and other cities
have made many announcements of it to
their readers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Judge Faulkner Upheld.

Word has been received here that the
Supreme Court of Appeals of the state
has denied the petition of the plaintiffs
ia the John A. Criswell will suit. in
which the plaintiffs asked for the privi-
lege of an appeal from the decision OF
Judge Faulkner IN the Circuit Court here
Judge Faulkner held that the instrument
left by the late Mr.. Criswell is will, and
the superior court upholds his decision.
The will divides the property among a
number of heirs, and charges that the
bulk of the estate. which is valued at
about $35. 1000. shall ultimately 60 10 the
Presbyterian church at Falling Waters.
1t is believed that this part of the will
will not be upheld. and a suit to deter
mine this feature is expected.-Martins-
burg Journal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
OBJECT OF SUIT.

The object of this suit is to recover OF We.
Myers the sum of 37l.7S. with int est from
this date due A. ID. Goetz by w. e. Myers
f0i the amount of q note dated September
10th, 1907, drawn by W. T. Myers pay able to
H j. Myers at Bank of Charles Town. West
Virginia, sixty days after date, and endorsed
by Il. j. Myers, in Bank. and delivered to A.
D. Goetz for value, aud subsequently, duly
protected, and for costs of protest, 81. 25. and
for % 90 for one dozen collars sold aud de-
livered by said Goetx to said W. 4 Myers,
toael her with interest on both of said debts
aud costs of said suit, aud TO attach the two
parcels of real estate of w. X. Myers In
Charles Town, West Virginia. to-wit:
I. That certain parcel lying on north side
OF Liberty rect and fronting thereon forty
feet and running back from said sire. 207
feet between parrsll1i lines, being SANS par
Gel of land conveyed to said W. z. Myers by
q H. Hagley and wife by iced dated the 19 To
day of January. 1905. and recorded IN the
Office OF the Clerk of he County Caurt of
Jefferson Count. West Virginia, In Iced
Book IS. page 352.
2. Also that her parcel OF land fronting
IL feet on North or Church alley and extend-
ing southwark between parallel lines 81 feet.
being same property conveyed to W. 4. Ny
ers by Samuel galloway and others, by deed
recorded ir said County Clerks Office in Deed
Book 95. pare $50, and 10 subject said real
estate to the payment of above stated debt
In above entitled suit
It appearing. on affidavit filed In this suit.
that the Defendant ". r. Myers is a nom
resident Of the State of West Virginia, he 10
hereby required TO appear within One Month
after the date of the first publication of this
order, and do what Is necessary to protect
his in eresis In this matter.
JNO. VI. DANIEL.
Clerk of the ircuit Court.
Mason & Campbell. P. Q
April 2, lost.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Republican County Convention

At the Jefferson County Republican
Convention. held at Shenandoah juno
ton on Saturday. Mr. T L Jeffords pre-
sided. Delegates elected to the State
convention are: w c Erwin. E Hiney.
D K Koonce. w T Elliott, H E Mundey.
F o Trump. H c Getzendanner and G
w Graham. Resolutions were passed
Endorsing Taft for President. Scherr for
Governor and George { Sturgiss for Con-
gress. George H Childs and D X Koontz
were elected county chairman and secre-
tary. respectively. for the coming four
years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
vice President Henderson Resigns

Mr.. Charles E. Henderson. who has
been valued official of the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway for twenty years
past. has resigned his position as Second
Vice President of that road. Mr.. Hen
derson is a native of this county. and
was during the War between the States q
gallant Confederate soldier of the noted
Co. B. 18th Va. Cavalry. Baylor Light
Horse) The Philadelphia North Ameri-
can says: : BY the resignation, an
nounced Yesterday. of Charles E. Hen
derson as second vice president of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway. the
company loses an able traffic officer of
exceptional integrity and fairness, while
Philadelphia loses the services of rail-
road executive officer who for dozen
years has BEEN an earnest, steadtast and
aggressive worker for her material adj
vancement.
Mr.. Henderson, who is 81 years old, in
tends to retire to his farm at Easton. Md
and with his family to enjoy a well de-
served life of ease and enjoyment. He
has wife and two sons.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

The Charles Town District Board of
Education has awarded the contract for
fire escapes for the Graded and High
School building to Baltimore firm. In
this connection it was called to our minds
last week that there are some other things
badly need out at the High School-viz:
good desks to replace some of the dilapi-
dated ones that have been is use for years.
aud modern blackboards to take the
place of the old plaster ones. We have
one of the best best graded schools in the
State. and Prof. Denny and his efficient
corps of assistants should be encouraged
IN their efforts by being supplied with
every thing necessary for their work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Probable Murder Of Former Towns.
man.

The body of Mr.. Patrick H. Hughes,
one of the most efficient men in the tele-
graph service of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. was found floating in
the Baltimore harbor on Thursday morn
ing last. There was an abrasion of the
right cheek, and four men suspected of
being implicated in his taking off have
been arrested. Mr.. Hughes. who was
aged about So years. was some years ago
popular agent of the then Shenandoah
Valley Railroad at Charles Town. and
his first child Ga son. who at IL years of
age was one OF the best telegraphers in
the country was born here. He was q
fine base ball player, generous to fault.
and was liked by everybody with whom
he came in contact Mr.. Hughes was
after leaving here manager of the Postal
Telegraph Offices in Savannah. Atlanta
and other cities. His first wife was Miss
Mary Sullivan. of Harrisonburg, Va.
After her death he married young wild
ow of Charleston I'm this State. by whom
he is survived. He was the father of
fifteen children. of whom thirteen are
living. At the time of his death his wife
was visiting her daughter Mrs. DR..
Spangler. of Fayette county in this State.
but left immediately on receiving the
news of his death for Staunton. Va,
where the remains were inferred on Sat
,,,Hox,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
DIR. CsckIey Removed.

Regarding the removal of Rev. DR..
Cackley. the board of stewards of Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Kew
sey. w. Va. take this means to say that
the removal of DR.. Cackley from this
charge was great surprise to them as
we'll as to all the members of the church.
Many are the expressions of regret, not
only from the members of his own church
but also from the people of the communi-
ty at his leaving. No one has stood high
er in this community for his noble Chris
tian character and his earnest devotion
to his work than DR.. Cackley, and his In
fiuence for good cannot help but be felt.
We do not know why the change was
made, but it is satisfaction to his con-
6 CATION to know that he did not desire
change Keyser Tribune.
Martinsburg is to have military com.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

Shenandoah and Culpeper counties ia
Virginia have gone dry, and in Illinois
the anti-saloon leaders are jubilant over
the fact that 20 counties voted on last
Tuesday to become absolutely anti-saloon
territory. in addition to six which made
the same decision last November. and
more than l. 500 saloons in many of the
cities and villages of the state were voted
out of business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

Instructions to the special master in
the Virginia-West Virginia debt case
were argued in the United States SUI
preme Court on Thursday The two
States differ materially as to the form in
which this order should be drawn, and
the point was argued at length by a
large array of counsel. Holmes Conrad
appeared for the bondholders and Ran
dolph Harrison and Acknowledgement
Anderson for the State of Virginia. For
mer United States Senator Spooner and
former Secretary of the Treasury John
6 Carlisle represented West Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

AS it will not be long now until corpor-
alton taxes will be levied again, it has
been suggested that the head tax should
be reduced. This tax. under an emer-
gency during the smallpox epidemic a
q few years ago. was raised to So 90, and
has not since been reduced. This is a
heavier head tax than is levied in any
surrounding town, and bears heavily on
the poor man. Besides, we believe
equally as much revenue would be de-
rived from this source at a less per capita.
as more persons undoubtedly would pay
the tax. and not be returned delinquent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Class No. o Celebrates.

The celebration of Glass No of the
Baptist Sunday School of its first ami
versary on Thursday night last was emf
nently success in every particular. -
The Committee on Invitation essrs
Perry w Barr. E L Wilson and S Frank
Moreland-were evidently liberal in the
exercise of their powers. and large con-
gregation, including members of the
class and invited guests. was assembled
in the main audience room of the Bap-
fist church. where the exercises were
held and which was handsomely deco
rated with potted plants and flowers. H.
teresting remarks were made by A D
Barr, d A Phillips, VIM B Woodward,
A Eugene Barr, Rev Mr. McCurdy of
Martinsburg. Jas T Littleton and Rev
Mr. Flanagan. the latter the newly
called pastor of the church. who made
quite pleasant impression. Mr. Perry
Barr read the report of the class. which
included the following interesting facts:
Membership of Glass at time of organ
ization. April 2, 1907. z
Present enrolment, March 20, 1908, 81
Honorary members, s
Largest attendance during year, "a
Sma Hest, IL
Total attendance for year. 1850
Average attendance for each Sunday 20 1-5
Number present 80 sundays, q
Number present 40 Sundays, /
Total amount of Sunday collections
for the year, $40. IS
Total amount of collections at bust
ness meetings. sos
Total amount of Special collections, 1904
Total of all collected. e126.04
The musical feature was excellent. Mr.
O'Brien with violin and Mr. Walter Glaize
with cornet. accompanying the organ.
over which Mrs Wiltshire presided. Mr.
A D Barr is the worthy and efficient
teacher of the class; Jas T Littleton. as
sistant teacher; VIM B Woodward. pres
ident; P W Barr. secretary; w r Lou
than. treasurer.
After the conclusion of the exercises
above, reception was given in the Sum-
day School room below. where ice cream.
cake. coffee. etc. were lavishly served. |
During the reception Miss Julia Phillips
and Messrs O'Brien aud Glaize rendered /
instrumental music. and Mr. James Bax-
ley operated his graphaphone.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
J. L. PENTz.
OBJECT OF SUIT.

The object of the above entitled suit is to
obtain decree against the said j. L. PentE
10 favor of the said @. r. Wall upon Q Ger.
tain account for merchandise held by the said
&. r. Wall against the said J. L. Pentz, and
to attach and sc l the following real estate Ia
order to pay off and discharge said decree,
which real estate 10 situate on the east side
Of the Shenandoah river, in Jefferson Coun-
~, West Virginia, adjoining the lands of GEO.
H. Wilt, Charles Becker and others, and con-
tains ubout las acres Of land. as nearly as
can be aecertained: being part of the same
tract Of land that was conveyed unto said J. .
l.. Pentz aud Ira c. Allstadt Jointly, by VIM.
A. Boyd und wife, by deed dated anuary
28th, 1908, record ed in the Office of the Clerk
of the County Court of said county, 10 Deed
Book No. 90 page 421, said Pentz having SUBJ
stquently purchased the intereft of said ALI
stadt by deed dated May 10th, 1905, record
ed In the Office of the CLERK of the County
Court OF said county, In Deed Book 90. page
A..
1t appearing, on affidavit flied in this suit,
that the defendant j. L. PentZ,
Is nonresident of the State of
West Virginia, he is hereby required tc
appear within One Month after the date of
the first publication of this order, and do
what Is necessary to protect his interest
10 this matter,
JN0. NJ. DANIEL
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Geo. N. Beltzhoover, Dr., p. Q.
April 1T
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Beware OF OintInonts for Catarri
fhuf (ynnf.aln Aarroa,ru

Beware OF Cintmonts for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering IL through the mucous sur
faces. Such articles should never be used ex-
cept on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do Is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls CataTrh Cure, manufactured by r. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains nc
mercury, and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. It Ia taken in.
ternally, and made 10 Toledo, Ohio, by r. ]
Cheney Il Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills tor constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Postaffice at
Charles Town. Jefferson county. W. Va, ON
SATURDAY., April II 1908. Persons calling for
same win be required to pay one cent for
each hotter:
VIM johnson, w F Mcdowell, WI Hum.
phreys. John F Bernard, Jessie Pearson, 8;
F Fisher. Jno Dawkins, 7 e Fauar, EN-
ma Hout, Ida Ida TIugham, Mis- Fannie N
Hill, Armenia Click. Miss Della Carter.
ihe aDove letters. II not called tor within
fifteen days, VIII be seut to the dead letter
Office. Persons calling for them win please
say that they are advertised.
n NJ RRAnrRv p n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

We cut off from our subscription list
last week number of non paying SUBJ
scribers. and will. under the ruling of the
Postoffice Department. be compelled to
cut some more off if they do not pay up
We have splendid list of well paid up
patrons and trust that all on our books
may be soon classed in the same category.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

10 the Republican contest for the gu
bernatorial nomination Hearne has with
drawn and Swisher and Scherr remain
Nc the field. with Scherr now said to be
Rining rapidly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

riars. an organization of wide
nerican press agents. will endea-
We Adelina Patti make another
n" tour to America, and repre-
YES of the Friars now in London
authority from Friar Abbot Wells
ks and the publicity committe to in
eede with Nine Patti for this purpose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

Confederate veterans who have not
received Crosses of Honor and who
kwould like to have them by Memorial
Day. should apply at once to Mrs Mar
garet Aisquith. President. or Mrs c N
Coleman. Secretary. of the Lawson Bolts
nchapfer, UDC.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Representative Hitchcock ofNebrask a

Representative Hitchcock. of Nebraska,
introduced in Congress a resolution
ing upon the Department of Com
&c and Labor for any information it
be able to give as to why the price
It should 20 up at the very time
he price of live stock from which
is made is gong down.