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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
FATE OF THE FAIR.

Important Stockholders Meet:-E For
 Tonight.
 President A. G. Forbes. of the Ala bama Agricultural Fair Association, has issued reminders of the stockhold- CTS meeting which will be held to- night at 7:30 o'clock in the rooms of the Commercial Club. This is d meeting which was to have been held
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

Hon. Frank N. Julian. Secretary of State. is showing signs of rapid re- covery from his recent operation, MT. Julian a few days ago suffered a slight relapse but his condition has since improved considerably and his friends expect that ultimate recovery will not be far distant. x y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Van Antla Comen to Tnvrn.

Pitcher Van Anda, of the Climbers. arrived in Montgomery yesterday from Atlanta. He came in advance of the remainder of the team. The team opens today with Nashville for four
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
DISCONTINUED.

The sale of lots fn Greenwood on the | present monthly payment and no inter- | est plan will be discontinued shout | June I. If i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

MT. M. B. Scales. of Mobile. was in Montgomery yesterday. MT. Scales was registered at the New Exchange Hotel.
 Mir. Brumlev Seals a we'll known young man of Mobile is visiting Mont gomery. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

Dr. H. D. Furniss, of New York. who has been visiting his father. Dr. J. P. Furniss. of Selma. has returned North to resume his practice in New
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
THE PASSING THRONC

Senator Fred g. Blackmon, of An niston, has been spending several days in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

dinayian-American botanists now liv-
ing, the author enumeyates 2S. DR..
Rydberg's paper is worthy memorial
in honor of the illustrous Swede,
whose life WORK gave the first great
and worldwide impetus to the study
of systematic natural history and it
is particularly befitting that such a me-
mortal should be published by an in
stitution founded by the great botan-
lists cOuntrymen in America.
In addition to DR.. Rydberg's paper,
the publication contains as supple
ment covering 4S pages a geological
report on the upper Rio Grande en-
payment in Texas, by DR.. Udden DR..
Udden was engaged in making the
geological survey in this region in 1905
and his report Is full and comprehen-
sive in detail. The survey covers por-
tons of seven counties and is yalua-
BILE addition to the geological knowl-
edge of Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
COUNCIL TO HOLD
A SPECIAL MEETING
Aldermen Will Discuss Maps and the
Annexation Movement at Session
This Evening.

A special meeting of the city coun-
Gil is to be held this evening. Tho
aldermen will take up the question of
the accuracy of the maps being pre-
pared by thesIewa Publishing company
and for which the city has subscribed
for maximum of 16 at $25 each.
Wallace Treichler the city engineer,
NJ E. Sweeney and H. E. Curtis COM
pose the committee named by the coun-
ell TO examine the proofs of the maps.
1t is expected that the ALDERMEN will
the movement for the annexation of a
large tract of South Rock Island ter
ritory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
n METROPOLITAN STYLE
New Office Building Will Have Many
New Accommodations.

New Office Building Will Have Many
New Accommodations.
Metropolitan accommodations will be
found within the walls of the new
Safety Deposit building when it is
ready for occupancy. NJ H. Sexton
has secured the cigar and news
stand privileges in the new
building and will locate a
stand upon the first floor in the rOtun-
da as soon as tenants begin to move
into the new quarters. He will stock
the stand with the usual line of goods
and in addition with the various minor
office supplies.
William LANCE will open a branch
barber shop upon the third floor dur
ing the early part of February and
equip ii in first class style. A large
number of tenants have been secured
for the offices on the first three Hoors,
which are the only ones to be finished
for the present. The Peoples Power
company, which is to occupy the main
part of the first floor, will move into
the new quarters in about four weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

When the Reverend Father John
O'Brien of Lowell Mass. recommend
ed to his parishioners and friends the
prescription that had restored him to
health and strength, the people named
it Father Johns Medicine. and. so it
became known and was advertised.
with his knowledge and approval. The
prescription of an eminent specialist.
it is pure and wholesome, and free
from poisonous narcotics or nerve
deadening drugs in any form-not
patent medicine Its power TO make
strength and build up the body ex.
plains why it has been SO successful
for so years in curing colds and all
throat and lung troubles.
Father Johns Medicine is sold by
7. IL Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
TELLS OF HIS
TRAVELS IN SWEDEN
DR.. S. G. Youneert Gives Entertaining
Analysis of Conditions. at Zion
Lutheran Church.

DR.. S. G. Youngert last evening gave
lecture at the Zion Lutheran church
on his travels in Sweden last summer
when he went to that country as a
representative of Augustana college to
the Won Lime festival. DR.. Youngert
contrasted conditions as they existed
Years ago and as they are today. He
spoke of his travels in the northern
part OF the country and the impression
creatd upon him at the sight of the
midnight sun. The lecture was full
OF many interesting experiences and
was interesting from start to finish.
A large audience was present to hear
the speaker. Swedish folk songs were
sung by the Svea chorus of Moline to
better illustrate DR.. Youngert's re-
marks. Following the lecture the mem
Ders OF the chorus and their ladies' and
the members of the committee in
charge of the entertainment were given
reception at the home of ID. B. Ander.
son, 400 Seventh avenue. Short talks
were given by different guests and the
chorus sang several selections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure rella-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Pupils in Recital.-Miss Josephine
Schneider's pupils participated in 4
musical recital at her home on Twen-
ty-second street last evening at s
O'Clock. The young people showed
marked ability and the numbers were
heard by goodly number of parents
and friends. Following is the pro
gram:
(O Cradle Song; OBJ Spring
time" Cc) What the Daisies Said
Helen Marshall.
pixies In the Indian Village''-Haz-
ell Spalding.
(a) Sunrise" OBJ Spring Flow
ers''-Eva Robb.
The First Violet" - Sarah Mont,
gomery.
"A la Haydn"-Rose Simmons.
peep o Day"-BeSsie Riess.
merry Brooklet Sperry
Dance of the Elves"-Fay Hanna.
Tarantelle'-Eleanor Daien.
Dancing Dolls"-Bessie Miller.
Duet, "Promenade"-Ge and Su
Zanne Weyerhaeuser.
"Tarantelle"-Helen Hedberg.
Vocal solo, "Sleep, Little Baby OF
Mine"-Bessie Riess.
Song of the Swallows'-Alice Eas
ley.
"Cheerfulness"-A Richards.
(a) March Fecile;" (b) Song OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
LOW TEMPERATURE MARK SET
Minimum of Degrees Above Record
ed Last Niuht

Last night set another cold weather
record for the winter the minimum
temperature being 6 degrees above,
against previous record of I degrees
BY this morning the wind was in the
south. and the mercury was coming
again
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
Why Suffer from Rheumatism7

Do you know that rheumatic pains
can be relieved? If you doubt this
fact just try one application of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. 1t will make
rest and sleep possible, and that ceI
tainly means great deal to any one
afflicted with rheumatism. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
Bids for Furnace Coal.

Bids for 10 tons of furnace coal for
the Old Ladies' home. may be sent to
Mrs. |. S. White, 1919 Fifth avenue,
by noon. Monday, Jan. q, the right
being reserved to reject any or all
bids
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
FERRY COMPANY LICENSED
Concern Is Expected to Operate Be.
tween Moline and Bettendorf.

Springfield, H., Jan. 24.-(Argus
cial)-Articles of Incorporation of
the Moline-Bettendorf Ferry company
were taken out in the office of the sec
rotary of state today The headquar-
ters of the concern. which proposes
to operate ferry between Moline and
Bettendorf, will be in the former CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
Paw Taxes.

The taxes for 1907, both personal
and real estate, are now due and pay
able at room IS, NJ. & l.. building
Hours, to II a. m, to p. m. Open
Wednesday and Saturday evenings
from 10 9 p. m. Bring your last
years receipts with you.
WILLIAM BRASHER,
Tax Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

the Bold Pixie"-George Weyerhaeu-
ser.
Japanese March "-Fay Hanna.
"Sherzo"-Edna Schneider.
"Marienetts" = Suzanne Weyerhaeu.
ser.
Vocal solo, "On. the Deep Blue Sea-
George Schneider.
Duet, I'm the Twilight Elizabeth
Sperry, Edna Schneider.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAYS
Meat Market Proprietors Agree -
Shut Up Shops.

All meat markets east of Twentieth
street will be closed all day Sundays
from Oct. l to May l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

afternoon at the home of Mrs. Meyer
Levi. ITO Second avenue. Mrs. Isaac
Petersberger of Davenport took the
game prize, Mrs. Joseph Ochs the lone
hand prize Mrs. Whallenstein, who
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fine
shriber, was given the guest prize and
Miss Irma Ochs received the scorers
prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
In Honor of Birthday.-Mrs. Cha

In Honor of Birthday.-Mrs. Charles
Riggs of Clinton. Iowa, came down TO
Rock Island Wednesday to spend the
day with her mother. Mrs. Will Wood,
GA Tenth street, it eing the latter's
45th birthday anniversary. A number
of friends dropped in also and a pleas
ant afternoon was spent. Mrs. Wood
served lunch, and was the recipient OF
many useful presents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
Apollo Club ehn Year partv-Tb

Apollo Club Lehp Year Party.-The
members of the Apollo club of Angus
tana college We're entertained Wednes-
day evening at the home of Miss Edith
Thulin, 1906 Seventh avenue. A COM
pany of about 70 was present. A short
musical program was given and the
evening spent playing leap year games,
which resulted in mock wedding. A
divorce court was held which resulted
in separation of the newly mated pair.
Light refreshments were served during
the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

Rosa Oberholtzer, 50 Oak Lane, Dav.
export.
Give Fruit Shower-A company of
about 80 ladies of the First Swedish
Lutheran church yesterday afternoon
surprised Mrs. S. G. Hagglund at her
home, 1888 Fourth avenue, and show
cred her with fruit. Rev. and Mrs.
Hagglund spent the last summer in
Sweden and their winter supply of
canned fruits had not been replenish-
ed. They We're presented with SO
quarts of fruit, quarts of pickles. 4
quarts of preserves, 10 glasses of Jelly,
quarts of vegetables, catsup and
fresh fruit. The ladies brought with
them lunch which was served during
the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
Celebrate sgd Birthday Anniversary

About "a lady friends perpetrated a
pleasant surprise upon Mrs. Charles
Eye Thursday afternoon at her home,
1862 Third avenue, in honor of her
SD birthday anniversary. A dainty
lunch was served and a beautiful piece
of table linen was presented as token
of remembrance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

Weds in kansas.-Word has been re-
ceived of the wedding recently at Meta
wauka, Kan, of Hugh Jones, formerly
of Edgington and at one time given a
trial as pitcher on the Rock Island
baseball team. TO Miss Nettie Duckers.
The couple will live on a farm not far
from Netawauka.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

Give First Recital.-Little Miss
Marion Roth and Miss Margaret An
derson, piano pupils of Miss Lille
CerVln. gave their first recital last
evening at the home of their teacher,
1914 Seventh avenue. They were as
sisted by the Misses Barbara Kemp
Borghild Johansen. Helga Granere and
Laura Anderson. The little ladies
rendered their program in a very cred
liable way. Here is the program:
FESTIVAL March" Engleham
Catch Me" and "In the Spring" -.
.................. Martin
con the Meadow ........... Doring
Church Bells" and "Somersaults"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Martin
Birthday March,. .......... Hoffman
Cradle Song. ............... Martin
Evening Prayer. Adams
'The Two Birds" and pedal study
Martin
"Fairy's Dream" ..........Se eboeck
Happy Dreams" Martin
"Sleep Song. .............G aynor
Happy Enough" ............Sc h&man
Dolly Lost and Found" ...... Martin
Norwegian Sketch" .......... Skabo
Duet. ...--..'.-..' uuIllt'
The recital was attended by the
parents and friends of the pupils and
after the program refreshments were
served and the children spent the
evening in playing games.
Etude Club Miscellaneous Meeting
The Etude club gave a miscellaneous
program yesterday afternoon at the
home of the Misses Jordan, 2ll4 Brady
street. Davenport. A well rendered
program was given, as follows:
Piano, "Chachouche'' ........... Raft
Carl Adelquist.
Vocal. Isl Mes Vres Avant Des
Allies" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. HAM
Miss Let's.
| Piano, "Unruhe" .......... NeCod
Miss Freda Schricker.
Violin. "Legende" ....... WieniawGk
Miss Gertrude Housed.
Reading, "Ma'Moiselle". 49,. Selected
Miss Mary Simpson.
Piano, LEM" Commentaries. Hildacf
Miss Let's.
Violin, Hell Kati' ........... Hubay
Miss Gertrude Housed.
Piano, "PolOnaise," A fiat. -. Chopin
| James. Van SAINT
Miss Let's gaze. as an encore mum
Der Rose of Day" written by Mr.
Ferry of Davenport The next meet
ing will be held Feb. IS with Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24
FOLK IS INVITED
Missouri Governor Asked to. De.
liver the Address at Angus
tana Commencement.
DR.. LINDBERG SENDS LETTER
College Issues Sixth of Library Publ
+, cations, a Memorial to<'Scien-
lists, Carl Won Lime.

Dr. C. E. Lindberg, acting president
of Augustana college in the absence
of. President Andreen, has communities
ted with Governor Folk of Missouri,
asking him 10 deliver the address at
THE graduation exercises of the col
lege in May. Governor Folk would be
much desired speaker, and it is
hoped that he can see fit to be in Rock
Island at the time
Memorial of Lime.
Number of the Augustana College
library publications has just been is
sued by the college and is being sent
TO all the higher institutions of learn
ing throughout America and Europe
The publication is a Lime memorial
number published to commemorate
the big celebration held by the college
last April on the 2OOth anniversary of
the birth of HE great Swedish botan-
tst. The publication is edited by Dr.
j. A. Udden, professor of natural
sciences at Augustana. and the prin-
eipal paper is by DR.. P. A. Rydberg.
curator of the New York Botanical
garden unquestionably the foremost
Swedish botanist living today.
Dr.. Rydberg was one of the scien-
lists who, lectured at the Lime me-
mortal exercises and was invited by
tina college to prepare paper for pub
LEGATION in commemOration of the oc-
casion. He took as his subject, Sean
dinavians who have contributed TO the
knowledge of the fora of North Amer
ica.''
Is Complete Review.
The author says that his national
pride helped him in choosing his sub
ject, and well he might. for on the 40
pages of his paper he gives biograph-
ical and photographed notes of no
less than 101 Scandinavians who have
contributed to the systematic botany
of North America. including Green
land Mexico the West Indies and
Central America. The lists of the
writings of these. scientists contain $50
titles. Speaking of Linne's works, Dr.
Rydberg states that the great Swedish
botanist described no, less than 1900
American species Of plants. OF Scan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

Gives Dinner Party.-Mrs. T. H
Dolly, at her home, 931 Twentieth
street. last evening entertained at d
dinner party for about 40 of hei
friends. After the dinner the evening
was spent at six-handed euchre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

Thirty Club Dance.-A company of
about $50 attended the dancing party
given by the Thirty club at Industrial
hall last evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

De Wits Little Early Risers are the
best pills known. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

Tri-City Euchre Ciub.-The Tri-cit!
Euchre club was entertained yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-24

Rosa Oberholtzer, 80 Oak Lane, Dav.
| export.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-28
Youthful Highwaymen Over
heard Fixing up "Story"
MAYOR GIVES LECTURE
After Affidavit is Withdrawn
Boys are Given Light Fines
Youths Held up Clarke Williams
and After Beating Him Took Part
Of his Money An Unusual Cas-, |.

I'm addition TO the arrests OF Ros-
coe Worthington, Dali Balm and Pat
rcik Fergus, who were charged with
assaillng and holding up Clark Will
liaims, Charles Bennett, another
young man, was arrested, Tuesday
afternoon. The quartette was al
legged to have pounced upon Williams
while on his way home on North State
street, Monday night. They assault
ed him and relieved him of a small
amount OF money.
The mayor and police force de-
voted the greater part of Tuesday in
sitting out the case. The boys, COM
posing the desperate quartette, were
given a severe sweating out and not
a few tears were shed when the may
or threatened them with sentences to
the work house or reform farm. The
boys had their story all fixed up, but
unfortunately for them, patrolman
in nearby cell overheard II.
The lads were dealt with in may
or's court as severely as though they
were noted criminals. The idea of
1t all was to teach them a lesson and
they were surely impressed by the \.
b. Cs. of the police court
After the case had been thoroughly
investigated, Williams withdrew his
6hargeof robbery against the asail-
ants and filed an affidavit charging
them with assault and battery. To
this charge, the three elder boys,
Charles Bennett, Dali Balm and Ros-
coe Worthington pleaded guilty. Pat
rick Fergus was too young to be ar
raigned in police court and his ease
was referred to the Juvenile oourtlt
Mayor Scherff dealt out one of thy
most stinging lectures ever heard II.
police court and fired each of tha
trio 81 and costs, aggregating $35e
apiece.
Patrick Fergus, bound over TO tht
juvenile court from mayors courG.i
was arraigned before Judge Foster,
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
Fergus was arrested on Hast George
street, Monday night, on charge of
assault and robbery.
Upon carefully considering the case
Judge Foster dismissed the lad, aft
er his parents had promised to
take him and keep him away from
the city. Fergus had been taken
before the juvenile court upon sew
eral previous occasions, and only the
action of his parents has saved him
from a lengthy term in the reform
school.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-28
State of Ohio, City or Toledo,
Lucas County.

Lucas County.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner Of the firm of F.
J. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the City OF Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of De-
cember, A. D., 1886.
(Seal.) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucuous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. Send for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY 6 CO.,
Toledo, D.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills COR con-
stipation.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-28
Answers Death Angels
Summons Far From Home
LIVED IN Los ANGELES
Had Been There Some Time
for His Health.
Brother Enroute to Bedside Loses
Race with Death Mr.. Essex was
Well Known.

To meet death in a strange cdty
away from friends and relatives was
the fate of William Walter Essex,
son Of Mrs. j. p. Essex, of Park
street, who died in Los Angeles, Cal
ifornia Monday.
The mother Of the young man was
apprised of his demise last evening,
pleurisy being assigned as the di-
rect cause. A sad circumstance con
nected with the affair is the fact
that his brother and wife, Mr. and
Mrs. John Essex, We're at the time
enroute to California to cheer the
invalid whose health was rapidly
falling, They are due to arrive in
Los Angeles today, and will be greet
ed with the sorrowful tidings OF
death. Not even the body of the
brother will be there, the anxious
mother having ordered its immediate
shipment to this city.
Essex recently went to California
from Tucson, Arizona, where he has
been located for the past ten years,
hoping the climate of the Pacific
slope would prove beneficial.
He was born in Marion county,
July 7, 1877, being 81 years of age,
and was unmarried. He is survived
by a mother and FIVE brothers, John
by a mother, FIVE brothers and two
sisters, Mrs. Martha Snellgrove, of
Dayton and Mrs. Elmer Me-
Claim, of Marion, and John p,
of Indianapolis. James A. of Id
aho, Charles, who is enlisted in the
United States Navy, and George H.,
and Fred of this city. The remains
will probably reach Marion Sunday,
and funeral arrangements will be
completed at that time.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-28
|Gourt happenings

In the case of the Rock Islanl
plow company against the II. Kais'
cr buggy company which was set
ted in common pleas court on Oc-
tober 30, 1906 Fllowing the plain
tiff the sum of $500, the defendant
filed motion for a new trial n
common pleas court, this morning
The defendant declares in the mo-
tion that because Of irregularity In
obtaining judgment thet the court
was in error The defendant asks
that the court set aside the judg-
ment for $500 and costs which was
rendered October 29th, 1906. Motions
2f exactly the same nature were fiji.
I'd in the c2ses OF the Rock Island
Plow company against Fred w.
Cronston and the Kaiser buggy
company against Joel T. Shaw.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-28
PROF. M. OSBORN

PROF. NJ. OSBORN, representing
Pneumatic Massage for the treatment
of all diseases will open his office
to the general public Wednesday,
October 28th, for investigation and
free treatment to all that will call
absolutely free. Room IS, third floor,
Huber block, Marion, Ohio.
Truly,
PROF. NJ. OSBORN.
From 7 a. m. TO p. m, 1t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-28

a Three answers and cross, petitions
In y the case OF the Marion National
bank against the city OF Marion and
others, were filed in common pleas
court Wednesday The first was filed
by the Nazareth National bank, of
Nazareth, Pa, whicn is interested in
the defense. The second was filed by
the Nazareth Foundry and Machine
company while the third was filed by
the CaspaIis Stone company, all par,
ties of the defenss. The respective
answers deny the allegations brought
by the plaintiff in the original petit
ton the court to allow them the va
rious sums which they hold are rea
due them.