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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
CITIZENSHIP
FOR 80 ALIENS
Majority Of Applicants in Cir
cult Court Renounce Alleui-
ance> to Belgian King.
NONE FAILS TO PASS TEST
Effects of Coaching by Educational
Club Are Seen-Fcur Brothers
Get Their Papers.

Judge w H. Gest in the circuit court
has been occupied all this week with
final hearings on applications for nat
uraliZation. Monday afternoon four
applicants were granted citizenship,
yesterday Is passed the examination
successfully, and today II more were
granted their papers. 1t is interesting
to note that the majority of these appl-
cants are Belgians, and that all of them
made very creditable showing in the
examination by the United States dis
trict attorneys representative.
In Moline there is Belgian club, Or
ganized for educational purposes, and
much attention is given to lines INTEND
ed to prepare the members for citizen
ship. The applicants must know who
make the laws, where they are made,
who the heads of national, state and
municipal governments are, who the
first president was, what the constitu-
ton is, and a score of other things
that are considered essential to good
citizenship. The club is doing a good
work in teaching the principles of
government to those prospective citi-
zens, and that it is successful is midi
Gated by the fact that no applicant has
failed to secure his papers.
Many to BE Heard.
There are in all rs applications be-
fore the court this week. Among the
applicants are four brothers, three of
whom have been granted citizenship.
the fourth not yet having been given
a hearing. They are Peter, Charles,
Alois and Reno Byloo, all residents of
Moline
Some merriment was occasioned in
the court room this morning, when
one of the applicants, being asked who
was the president of the United Sta>es
just before President Roosevelt, re-
sponded, MARK Hanna"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
card party in Memorial hall Friday
afternoon beginning at o'clock.
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically cures in
one to three days. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. IS cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901
Second avenue. Rock, Island: Gust
Schlegel e Son, 900 West Second
street, davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news. written or telephoned |
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 rela- |
bility. Written notices must bear sig |
nature and address,
Brotherhood to Meet.-The Brother
hood of the First Methodist church
will hold it's first fall meeting next,
Monday evening at f:30 at the church
at which time officers for the fall term
will be elected and general outline
of work for the winter will be dis
cussed. Tomorrow evening the
Brotherhood will tender reception to
the pastor, Rev. r. B. Williams and
his family, and the district superin-
tendent, Rev. w. r. Wiley and his
family. A good program has been ar
ranged and a social hour will be spent.
S. S. and r. Club EIects.-The S.
IS. and R. club met yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Ben White
on Thirtieth street and committees for
the next three months were elected
as follows: Sick. Mrs. Pratt and Mrs.
| White; social, Mrs. Weinberger and
Mrs Farden. Two new members were
received. The business session was
followed by social hour and the hos
| tess served a nice lunch.
! Murphy Sanford.-The marriage of
Miss Grace M. Sanford to Alvin Muir
| ply of this city took place last even
/ ing at the home of the brides mother.
/ Mrs. Emma J. Sanford, 61S Eighteenth
street, Moline. Rev Paul Brown per
formed the ceremony. Mr. Murphy is
an operator for the Rock Island i'll
this city.
i Harmony cinch CIub.-The Har-
mony Cinch club will meet tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. Will Beck, on
Ninth street. South Rock Island. The
date of the meeting is week earlier
than the regular day.
81 Merry Widow Club Dance. = The
Merry Widow club will give the first
of a series of winter dancing parties
at the Watch Tower inn tomorrow
ievening.
ii Will Give Card Party.-The Won
Hans Veteran Relief union will give ;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23

mann of Edgington. Her husband be-
ing killed by lightning in 1892, she
removed with her mother, Mrs. Mary
Billings, to California, where she has
since resided and where she married
Mr.. Menefee. Besides her husband and
mother, four children survive, besides
a brother, Addison Fryar of Jolly,
Iowa. Interment was made at Ala
media
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
McDoIe.

Robert McDole. 81 years of age. and
a pioneer resident of Rock IslaAd
county, died Saturday night at the
county infirmary at Coal Valley. He
was native of Ireland and came to
America and to Rock Island county
at an early age. He had been at the
infirmary three years. 1t is believed
that deceased is survived by widow
and several children. although their
whereabouts are unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
ARE TAKING EXAMINATION
Eleven Apply for Entrance Into Col
Ieue Seminary.

The examination of applicants for
entrance into the first class at the Au-
gustana theological seminary was be-
gun this morning. There are II TAX
ing the tests, which are conducted by
the faculty of the department, and DR..
E. E. Norelius of Vasa, Mimi, chair
man of Augustana synod.
The college band will be organized
at o'clock this afternoon. Good work
is expected this year, as nearly all the
old members are on hand, and there
are several important recruits. Pro,
fessor L., w. King, last years leader,
will again be in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
OBITUARY.
Menefee.

Belated news has come of the death
of Mrs. William Menefee at Alameda,
Call Sept IL. Her maiden name was
Ambie Fryar, and she spent her girl
hood and early womanhood in Black
Hawk and Bowling townships. She
was 43 years of age and was married
about 20 years ago to Andrew VALID
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
No Trespassina Allowed.

On property belonging to the follow
ing parties of Milan: Gottlieb Beck,
Will Hoffman, John Hoffman, Peter
Simmon, Fred Runge, Anton Weigel
and Henry Winters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23

At the last regular weekly meeting
of the board of directors of the Rock
Island Exposition company at the
Harper house last evening reports in
dicated that the heavy work in pre-
pairing for the big amusement carnival
here next week has been practically
completed. The grounds are all but
ready now and all of the committees
have matters placed in their hands
in shape which insures absolute com
pletion before the gates swing for the
first spectators Sept 2S.
Manager f. w. Lewis stated that
his work will be finished by Saturday
night, in fact Thursday or Friday. at
the very latest, the last of the skilled
artisans will be laid off Only minor
details remain to be attended TO, such
as the installing of a few lights. put.
ting up of few flag poles. signs, and
other new fixtures. painting little
here and there, finishing moving the
grounds and making a general clean
ing up. This last will be the final
act. Saturday evening a trial illum
lnation of the grounds will take place
to see that everything is working
satisfactorily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
More shows Booked.

c. S. Mcdaniel chairman of the at
fractions committee, reported that
two more paid shows had been booked.
One is the Igorrote band which is now
at Cedar Rapids, and which is a
source of unfailing interest wherever
it appears. The other is "The Maids
in the Well a clever illusionary de
vice. Bleuer's band has been engaged
for the first half of the week and
Stroehle's band for the latter part
Fifty automobiles have entered for
the auto parade to start at the Rock
Island Club Monday afternoon at /
O'Clock, DIR. c. l.. Silvis. chairman of
the exhibits committee. reported,
Owners of the cars and others intend
ing TO take part are requested to meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
SAINT KATHARINE'S
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
EPISCOPAL.

Primary, Preparatory and Col
legiate Grades. Certificates ac-
copied by Leading Colleges. Elk
ceptional Advantages in Music,
Art, Gymnasium, and Domestic
Science. Native French and Ger
man Teachers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23
Prizes on View.

Prizes to be given N connection
with the automobile contests and races
are now to be seen in the window at
T. F. LaVelle's store at the corner of
Eighteenth street and Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23

Will Give Card Party.-The Wom-
ans Veteran Relief union will give a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-23

5000 rolls good Wall
Papers, Z, 8, 9 and
10c values, only
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

There was good attendance at the
NJ. E. church Sunday morning, it being
"Old Peoples Day" and the older mem
bers of the church were present in
goodly numbers. In the evening the
pulpit was occupied by Rev. Kuhlman,
who was visiting at the home of Prof.
A. G. Voelker, and he preached an eN-
cellent sermon which was greatly en-
ioyed. Rev. Kuhlman has been attend
ing the theological university at Boston
and with his family was enroute to
Portland, Oregon, where he has accepted
a charge. Five new members were taken
into the church last Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Penisten Bros. have been making
some changes at their shoe shop west
of the Exchange bank, covering the
floor with linoleum, and adding con-
siderable new machinery, having re-
ceived the past week new jack and
are expecting another Grove sole nail
ing machine in few days which is a
great improvement over the one they
are now using. They are also figuring
on putting in a machine to sew on hall
soles. The boys are splendid workmen
and are enjoying good business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

One of the pleasantest social events
held in Leon for along time occurred at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clabe Brazel-
ton, in southeast Leon, Monday even
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Brazelton have just
moved to Leon from Decatur City, and
while Mrs. Brazelton was up town
shopping the neighbors gathered at
their home to the number of sixty-two,
and had a fine supper spread on the
lawn when she returned, to which all
did ample justice. After supper the
guests repaired to the house and a
program was rendered Of "First One
Thing, Then Another" and an enjoyable
evening was passed, it being late
hour before the guests returned to
their homes. The occasion will long be
remembered by Mr.. Braxelton and
family as one Of the bright spots Of
their life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

A postotice Inspector was in Leon
last week and we understand gave the
rural mail carriers quite a round up,
telling them they must dress up like
gentlemen, keep clearly shaved and
have their wagons, harness and horses
in good shape. OF course, it's all right
; for an inspector who draws good
salary and travels on the vanished
cars TO look like a fashion plate, but the
faithful mail boys can hardly see how
they can afford such luxurious clothing
after keeping up their teams and rigs
their net salary not being very large.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

At the quarterly meeting Of the M.
E. church held last Wednesday evening,
presided over by district superinten-
dent DR.. Miller, of Indianola, the official
board made an official request that Rev.
Boyd be returned by the coming con-
ference to this charge for another year.
Since coming to Leon as pastor of the
Leon church the membership has en-
joyed steady increase and Rev. Boyd
has worked in harmony with his church
members. He is one of the most popu-
lar pastors ever stationed in this city
and there would be deep regret should
he not be returned here again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10
END OF OUR VACATION.
Continued from Page ~

walton of 5,747 feet we start up the
ascent of Tennessee Pass, and gradually
work upwards, passing through coun-
try unsurpassed for beautiful scenery,
and Tennessee Pass is crossed at an
elevation of 10,240 feet above sea level,
being the same range we crossed in go
ing over Marshall Pass, but we are con-
siderably farther north, and the con-
tinental divide is crossed by going
through tunnel instead of over the
Then we drop down gradually to Malta
can be seen four miles away, the sides
of the mountain seen through a field
glass being dotted with mines and pros
pect holes, from some of which fabulous
fortunes have been dug while others
have bankrupted their owners.
| From here on the return trip to Den
yer passes through much country
similar to what we have already de-
scribed, and we do not care to tire our
readers with repetition of it's descrip-
ton. Denver was finally reached and
then after travelling for days and days
over rugged mountain railroads we
boarded the old reliable Burlington
train and were soon speeding over the
level country of eastern Colorado and
Nebraska, bound for home. Through
Nebraska the crops were looking only
fairly good, for they had had continuous
heavy rains since we passed there
month before. After crossing the muddy
Missouri river at Plattsmouth and get
ting on Iowa soil again after months
absence we never saw grand old Iowa
looking better, the green fields and
nodding corn which grow without irri-
cation and make sure crop every
year, looking better than ever to us.
We sure enjoyed our months vacation
spent in Colorado, but was glad to get
back home and buckle down to hard
work again. If our Colorado letters have
proved interesting to our readers we
are thankful, for our vacation trip was
, a splendid one, and although we could
. write many columns describing what
, we have seen, we will close with this
article, and trust that at some time all
of our readers may have the pleasure OF
spending summer vacation among the
mountains of Colorado. o. E. HULL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

An error appears in the closing out
sale advertisement of j. A. Funk, which
is printed on page 5 Of this issue, the
location being given as five miles
southwest of Leon when it should be
northwest of Leon, as Mr.. Funk lives
on the George Wadsworth farm i'll
Center township.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Mrs. Belle Gunter, resident Of south
Leon, was examined by the insane COM
missioners last week and ordered taken
to the hospital at Clarinda for treat
ment, being taken there on Saturday
afternoon. She has been patient at
the hospital before but the treatment
seemed to benefit her and after time
was discharged, but recently her mind
has shown evidence of a disordered
condition, and it was thought best to
return her for treatment again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

We have received photo post card
from our old time friend, &c. Warner,
for many years we'll known resident of
Leon, now residing at Stockton, Calf,
which shows the result of days fishing
by Mr.. Warner, his brother ]. Z. Warner
and friend, Mr.. ]. II. Rock, county re-
corder at Stockton. The picture shows
the fish strung up along the side Of their
auto and there are just Is Of them, rang
ing in size from 25 pounds down to 81
pounds for the smallest, all being striped
bass, and the picture makes us hungry
to 60 fishing out in California.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

A letter from Hoyle Gilreath, from
Sioux City, Iowa, tells us that he has
sold out his interest in the Valley State
Bank at Lake Andes, S. D., to his father
W. B. Gilreath, and says he is going to
the drawing of the Trip county land in
October. He has rented rooms at 7O7
Pierce street, in Sioux City, and his
family will spend the winter there.
Also that he will be at Dallas, 8. D.,
with his notarial seal to acknowledge
the afidavits of all Decatur county peo-
pie who attend the land drawing, and
asks that they call and see him while
there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

J. S. Brown, of Garden Grove, passed
through here last Saturday, returning
from Davis City, where he had just
closed the sale of 1900 bushels of corn
which he had on his farm for which he
received cent pound, the price be-
ing 20 cents per bushel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

W. E. Myers, of this city, has pur-
chased the drug store in the Victoria
hotel at Des Moines and has taken pos
session. Mrs. Myers will join him in
Des Moines within a short time and
they will make their home in that city
During their residence in Leon they
have made many friends here who will
be sorry to see them leave.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Booze, the pet pug dog of Barden Car
mean died Tuesday morning, September
8, 1908, aged IA years. He was very
smart and great pet and is mourned
by the entire family. He was buried
meath the shade of the old apple tree
in Bardens grandmas yard. Good bye
pug you will be missed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

G. L. Axes, mail carrier on rural route
No. 3, has filed his resignation to take
effect October 18th. Clarence has rented
the James 1ronsides farm for the coming
year and will try and make back some
of the money he has lost while carry
ing the mail. The high price of hay and
feed leaves the carriers only small
wages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Dale & Wight, of Hamilton township,
the we'll known breeders of Hereford
cattle, took nine head of their cattle to
the state fair and walked away with
fourteen premiums with them, securing
six first premiums. This speaks we'll
for their cattle, for they were in COM
petition with the best cattle in the
western states.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

George Moran, of King City, the
most liberal buyer who comes to Deca-
tur county, will be at Decatur City on
Tuesday, Sept. 10Th and at Leon on Fri
day, Sept. 18th, to buy horses. mares
and mules, to 40 years old if they are
fat. Bring them along and get the
very top cash prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

H. A. Wright this week unloaded
new 16 horse power Huber thresher at
Davis City, for Thomas Rains. 1t is one
OF the finest machines made, with all
the latest improvements.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

G.. A. Oftield, of north of town, met
with quite an accident Tuesday morn
ing. While working with an axe he
slipped and cut bad cash in his left
hand, severing two leaders. He came to
Leon and had the wound dressed, but he
will have sore hand for some time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

George Moran, the the King City
horse buyer will be at Leon on Friday,
Sept. 18th, and at Decatur City on Tues
day, Sept. 10Th, to buy your fat horses
and mares to 20 years old, all kinds of
muleS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

The Reporter editor on Tuesday even
ing enjoyed eating his first prairie
chicken since he came to Decatur county
twenty-five years ago, which was pre-
sented to US by James w. Hurst. Prairie
chickens in southern Iowa are get
ting to be pretty scarce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

DR.. J. w. Rowell has purchased the
Finley lots in northwest Leon just west
of Mrs. Margaret Stones residence,
and expects to erect modern resi-
dence on them for home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

j. D. Tomlinson and wife, Of Severy,
Kas., are new residents OF this city.
Mr.. Tomlinson is travelling man, sell
ing horse shoe nails for the Capewell
Horse Nail Co., of Hartford, Conn.
They have rented Mrs. w. W. Carey 8
furnished home for few weeks and if
suited with Leon will ship their house.
hold goods here and make this city their
permanent home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Miss saba Penniwell entertained a
few young lady friends at her home last
Thursday evening in honor of Miss
Maud Reeder, Of Olathe, Kansas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Regular meeting of Leon Chapter No.
80, r. A. M. on Wednesday evening,
Sept. 10Th. A full attendance is desir-
ed. Visiting companions welcome.
w. G, STEMPBL, H. P.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

r. L. Spicer, of Leon, aud Miss lola
Maine, of northwest of town, we're
quietly married by Justice John Holden
at his residence on last Wednesday
evening. They will go to housekeeping
at once and their friends extend con.
CALCULATIONS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Rev. Chas. w. Reeder will preach at
the union church at Shy cemetry next
Sunday Sept. 18th at o'clock. All
cordially invited,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Elder j. Rupert departed Monday
for Mt. Ayr where he will hold pro-
tracted meeting at Hickory Grove
church, where he was pastor for four
years some six years ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

For SALE-On easy terms, one eight
year old horse and rubber tired buggy
and harness, or horse without buggy.
3-2t. JOHN w. HARVEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Regular meeting of Tripolis Command
cry No. go, K. T. on Thursday evening
of this week. All Knights are urged tc
be present as there is important bust
ness to be taken up. II. FARQUHAR, E. G.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10
Music Lessons.

| have decided to teach class in
music, piano and organ. For terms see
me at Thompson & Warmers store.
sat, BELLE THOMPSON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Three good farms for sale on long
time, with small payment. Write
for list. H. 6. ARNOLD. Garden
Grove, Iowa. 52-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Any one desiring piano lessons in
quire of Mrs. f. W. Perkins, graduate
of Grinnell Conservatory, at the Hiatt
residence. 3-2t*
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Elder W. S. Bowden, of Mt. Ayr, will
preach at the A. G. church in this city
next Lords day at IL a. N. and 1880 p. IN.
All are cordially invited to attend these
services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Miss Myrtle Andrew, who has been
spending the summer with his sister,
Mrs. w. H. Hamilton, left Saturday for a
short visit with her folks at Kellerton
and Grand River, Iowa, going later to
Indianola, Iowa, where she will resume
her studies at Simpson college.-Hum-
boldt, Neb., Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

For SALE-A few extra fine spring
Poland China male pigs. These pigs are
as finely bred as any in the state and
breeders should call and see them.
They are the best and are offered at
reasonable prices. G. F. WRIGHT. 5 tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

The Leon public schools opened Mon
day morning with a large attendance
especially in the High School where
there was not enough seats to accom-
modate all of the students.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Springer enter
tanned number of friends at six
o'clock dinner party last Thursday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

FOR sALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health,
27tf D. A BRIGHT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

will do all kinds of sewing at my
rooms at Mrs. Mary G. Davis residence.
3-4t EDITH FOLLMER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

Bring your fat horses 4 to 20 years
old and all kinds of mules to Decatur
City on Tuesday, Sept. 18th or Leon
Friday, Sept. 18th, for George Moran
will be here that day and you know he
always pays top prices and will buy
ANYTHING.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-10

The regular Saturday evening band
concerts have been discontinued but
the K. P. band will give big free con-
cert on Saturday evening of this week.