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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
CITY CHA T.
Hard wood at McKown's.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Me to Jones for a cheap stove.

Me to Jones for a cheap stove.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
Fresh fish at Schroeders tomorrow
Skates. all sizes, at Young & Nc
Combs third floor
Genuine Pocohontas coal for fur
naces at McKown's.
Double stamps in every department.
Young C McCombs.
Let Krell & Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
Best household ammonia. 10 cent
bottle 3 cents. Young & McCombs.
Good skating weather Get your
skates at Young & McCombs' third
floor.
Hot water bags. two or three quart
sizes only 40 cents at Young & Nc
Combs.
Read again the big ad of McCabe's
decisive January clearing sale. 1t will
pay you.
| defy you to beat my prices on all
kinds of stoves. Jones, the second
hand man.
Don't shiver yourself into sickness
take your small change to Jones and
lget stove.
What are the wild waves saying 3"
Low prices. at Young & McCombs'
bargain sale.
Mems so cent grade fancy hose,
clearance sale price, 80 cents pair
Young & McCombs.
If interested in money saving mat
tiers it will pay you to come here.
Young e McCombs.
Window shades, dark green cloth.
special for this sale, 81 cents each.
Young & McCombs.
Ten yards of high grade bleached
muslin. sc inches wide, for IS cents.
Young & McCombs.
Unbleached Turkish towels 20x3S,
10 cent grade, II cents, Friday only,
at Young & McCombs.
Fresh cat fish black bass. river sal
mon, halibut, trout. buffalo and carp
at II. Tremann's Sons.
Attend the dance given Saturday
evening, Jan. II, by the Annex club
at Skinner annex, Moline.
Low prices stare you in the face.
Look at the yellow signs in every
aisle. Young e McCombs.
Bargains in fine combs, hair brushes,
tooth brushes and purses at Charles
IUllemeyer's, 534 Sixteenth street.
Our 10 cent bargain tables of odd
lots of china is drawing crowds of GUS
toners daily. Young & McCombs.
For good wholesome, cheap break.
-four Your grocer has fresh supply
| Prices of all living increased, the
only exception Mrs. Austin's pancake
flour Same old price at all best gro
Icers.
II The determination to excel all for.
mer January clearing sales has created
values at McCabe's never before ap
preached
One lot of mems overalls, so and
75 cent values, on sale at 80 cents
Young & McCombs' January clear
lance sale.
| You can fill your stamp book with
la $25 purchase during this sale Visit
our premium department on second
floor. Young & McCombs.
h Island City Court of Honor, No. S55
will hold its monthly dance and care
lparty Jan. 16 at Beselins hall AID
J mission 10 cents. Schieberl's orchestra
Il Fresh fish and seal shipped oyster.
I fresh from the cost, poultry butter
eggs and milk and cream at Hopkins
& Co.'S new market, 1909 Third avenue
u Expert manicuring, shampooing ant
I Thorough treatment of the hair an,
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 1876 Sew
}lenteenth street. Old phone west 786-K
u Notions, IL dozen white agate but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09

cation sang Il Surrender ALL" and the
evangelist urged all who were ready
to forsake all and follow Christ, MAX
ing the kingdom absolutely first in
their lives, to stand to their feet.
More than half of the congregation
stood to take this covenant. 1t was a
most blessed and solemn moment
Bnptismal Service.
Five persons were baptized, and 9TH
ers came forward to unite with the
church. There is very deep and
interest in the meetings.
Professor Davis sang BE Not Deceiv-
ed" Tonight the Sylvan quartet will
sing. The full orchestra is expected.
Tonight's subject of sermon is Work
ers, Jerkers. and Strikers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Needs Help.

Owing. possibly. to the financial
scare. Cunningham orphanage at Ur-
bana, H.. has not received donations
sufficient 10 carry on the work as il
should be and TO that end staple ar
ticles of food and clothing and cash
are urgently needed. This orphanage
is for helpless, dependent children and
is filled to OVERLOOKING with little ones
from various portions of the state
Respectfully.
WILLIAM A DAVIS. Sup't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
It Was William Stead That Died

London. Jan. 9.-It was announced
Dec. 10 that Alfred Stead, son of w.
T. Stead, editor of the Review of Re-
views was dead. This is an error.
Stead is alive. His brother, William.
died suddenly last month. The mis-
take arose through confusion of the
names of the two brothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Rock Island National
bank of Rock Island, H., will be held
at their banking house on Tuesday
Jan. IA, 1908, at $3.50 o'clock p. m, fol
the election of directors and the trans
action of such other business as may
properly come before them.
H. E. CASTEEL, President.
III. B. Simmon, Cashier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
VIII Is Prohated.

The Will of the late Charles NJ
Johnson OF Moline was admitted to
probate in the county court this morn
ing by Judge r. w. Omsted. The in
struments, bearing date of Nov. 16,
1907, divides the property between the
widow and son and daughter The
son. Cassius Johnson. is made execu-
tor and trustee by the will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09

Temperature at = "a. IA. II; mt $3.50 d.
M. ~. Maximum temperature I'm las.
81 hours ~; minimum, IL. Velocity of
wind at u. in. 3 miles per hour. Stage
Of water IL feet. u fall Of - foot in the
last "a hours. Precipitation trace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Poultry Men Elect Officers.

Bloomington, Jan. AT the annual
last night of the Illinois State
Poultry association holding its exhibit
here this week. the following were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent. S. S. Noble, Bloomington; vice
president. c. L. Carney, Charleston;
secretary, H. l.. Moore Bloomington;
treasurer J. A. Leland Springfield; SUI
perintendent ]. Cline, Macon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
BENEFITS Fur Sale.

We have 20 fur coats and Jackets
which we are going to sell at a great
sacrifice. If you are thinking of buy
ing a fur coat call at Benefits Fur
store. You can make a deposit now
and secure a coat at a bargain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Ex-Governor Roies Out of Dancer

FL Paso. Texas, Jan. 9.-Ex-Gover-
nor Boies of Iowa was able to sit Sup
in the open air yesterday. He is out
of danger unless complications set in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09

successfully. Some humor must be
allowed that we may meet life cheer
fully.
Literature contains a great field for
helping girls and boys. The test of a
book is, Are you better for reading it?
Does it leave wholesome feeling?
Miss Hills paper was well written,
and practical"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Sues for DAMAGES,

John II. Jacobs, through Adair
Peasants has filed praecipe in a 3d.
600 damage suit against the Republic
Iron & Steel. company, III the circuit
court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Gan. 9 Tn history.

Ia51-Eernard de Fontenelle. French philo-
sophtcal writer. died. born 1867.
ls4S-Caroline Lucretia Herschel, astron-
omer. died; born ISL
lSO4-General John b. Gordon. noted Con-
federate veteran. ex-governor OF Geor-
gia and former United States senator,
died at Boynton. Ga; born 1890
ltI-AN Mira recognized as shah of Per-
ola
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Chinese Rioters Destroy Propertv

Shanghai, Jan. 9.-Rioters at Kia-
HsingDu, province of Che -Kiang.
burned the Protestant chapel and
school and official residence of the local
magistrate. The foreigners are safe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Beer That Is Beer.

If you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mailing company's pale
export Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island. Both phones 169.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
THE WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday;
warmer tonight. The lowest tempera-
ture tonight will he about ~ degrees.
j. VI. SHERIER, Local F0recaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Liquor Dealers Protective
Association

Meeting at Turner hall, Friday af-
ternoon, Jan 10. at = o'clock. Bust
ness of importance. PRESIDENT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09

of six or seven feet Many casualties
to small craft are reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
Wind Stirs Up the Baltic.

Kiel, Jan. "a violent northeast
wind has driven the waters of the
Baltic in shore and the low lying dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-09
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:

icnlShe ano tomorrow Morning.
Sun sets. Az; rises. 40. Moon sets
II 45 p. m. Moons age. days. S:45 a. m,
moon at first quarter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
The Newspaper Guy.

| see man pushing his way through
the lines
or cops where the work OF the fire
fend" shines.
The Ch'ef?" | inquire-but a fireman
replies:
"Oh, no! Why, that's one of those
newspaper guys"
see a man walk through the door of
a show,
Where great throngs are blocked by
the s gn IS. r. O."
rs this man the star that no ticket he
buys?''
Star nothin'i He's one Of these news.
paper guys"
! see a nan start on the trail OF a
crook
And he scorns the police, but he
brings him to book.
Sherlock Holiness" | inuuire-some
one scornfully cries:
sherlock H Nav, he's one OF
desc newspaper guys"
And some day III pass by the great
Gates of Gold"
And see man pass through unuues.
toned and bold.
"A saint?" I'll ask and old Peter'll re.
ply:
mo. he carries a pass-he's a news
paper guy"
benjamin Scoville.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Modest eraQqlnQ.

A report congratulated George AIDE
upon his retiring modesty.
Take care" said the humorist. "or
l shall commit the error OF Boosting
about my modesty. like Taylor Of Chi
cago.
Taylor got on the subject OF mod.
esty one night at the Press Club
Practically all acts of charity,
said he, are performed out OF vanity.
Modest charity is very rare. yet II is
the only sort that counts, you know.
with the-er-recording angel. Ell?
remember once. motoring in the east.
l came to small town that had suf-
fered from flood. In the empty post
Office there was a contribution box for
the food sufferers. Not a soul was
about. Nobody saw me or knew me.
pushed a twenty-dollar bill into the
box and slipped away unseen. And
that act. | claim-that modest act OF
charity-was worth more than these
acts involving many thousands which
are made on public subscription lists
to the loud fanfare of trumpetsl'
Taylor paused and relighted bis CT
gar. His companion said:
"Quite right. Yours was genuine
modest charity. Taylor. No wonder
you brag about IL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27

Mr.. William +. Vahlberg. Oklahoma
City. Okla, writes:
One bottle of peruna which have
taken did more toward relieving me Of
an aggravated case of cafarrh of fhe
stomach. than years of treatment with
the best physicians.
Il had given up hopes Of relief. and
only tried Peruna as a last resort
y shall continue using IL. as feel
satisfied IL will effect an entire and per.
nIanenf cure.
Il most cheerfully recommend Peruna
TO all who may read this"
Peruna is usually taken as last resort.
Doctors have been tried and failed Other
remedies have been used Sanitariums
have been visited. Travel has been re-
sorted TO.
At last Peruna is tried. Relief is found
This history is repeated over and over
again, every day in the year. II is such
results e this that gives Peruna its un.
assailable hold upon the people. We
could say nothing that would add force
10 such testimonials rs the above. That
people who have had catarrh and have
tried every other remedy available. find
relief in Peruna, constitutes the best ar
gument that could be made.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27

Other remedies having proved use.
less, there remains the plan OF recog.
MIXING speedmania as form OF lunacy
and proceeding against those who are
affected by IL as lunatics. II is as
much a manifestation OF mental de.
rangement as paranoia, and II should
be dealt with by lunacy commissions
asserts the New York World. The san.
ity Of the man who scatters money
about In the streets or throws plates
across dining room is inquired into.
why not that OF the speedmaniao9
He has too long enjoyed an immunity
denied to others who show symptoms
Of alteration.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Mrs. Moore Holds the Fort.

J. l.. Peetz, newly elected state stat.
istician. made demand on Mrs. Mary
Stubbs Moore for the Office, but was
refused.
Mrs. Moore was appointed by Gov.
Hanly to FIJI the vacancy caused by
the death of her father. She claims
she Will hold the office until Jan. /.
The law is construed TO provide that
the person elected shall assume du-
ties as soon as qualified by receiving
a commission.
Peetz got his commission, but Mrs.
Moore holds the law does not apply
in her case. She rejected an offer of
compromise by which she was to be
retained in the Office as chief deputy
until the end OF the year. Peetz, how
ever, assumed his Office this week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Girls as Coon Hunters.

Some OF the prominent young
women OF West Baden have found
great sport in hunting the opossum
and the raccoon. This they say is the
best fun Of the season. They have
not yet ventured to the woods at
night alone but always find young men
to accompany them. The men climb
the small trees and shake the game
out while the girls stand at the base
OF the tree and sick on the dogs. The
next day the girls roast the opossums
and invite their hunting companions
to the feast.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27

The New York Times has a letter
from the president and secretary of
the Newport (R ID Minister'S Union
As a matter of fact" they say. many
of us have habitually refused to marry
divorced persons about whom we
know nothing or, perhaps. too much.
On certain grounds. varying with in.
dividual ministers, and these moral
rather than legal. some OF us might
make an exception to the general rule.
But take 1t all in all. the ministers of
Newport are taking high ground and
a strong stand against easy remar.
rage"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
NEW LIFE



After one suffers from acid dyspep-
sia. sour stomach. for months and then
finds the remedy is in getting the right
kind OF food, IL Is something TO speak
out about
A n. Y. lady and her young son had
such an experience and she wants 9th
ers TO know how to get relief. She
writes:
For about fifteen months my little
boy and myself had suffered with sour
stomach. We were unable to retain
much OF anything we ate.
AFTER suffering In this way for 50
long | decided TO consult a specialist
In stomach diseases. Instead OF pre-
scriblng drugs, he put us both on
Grape-Nuts and we began to improve
Immediately
lit was the key to a new life.
found we had been eating too much
heavy food which we could not digest
In n few weeks after commencing
Grape.Nuts. | was able to do my house
work. wake In the morning with
clear head and feel rested and have nc
sour stomach. My boy sleeps well and
wakes with laugh.
1--WE have ,y-ained our lost weight
and continue to eat Grape-Nuts for both
the morning and evening meals. We
are well and happy and owe II to
Grape-Nuts." There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville," In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. a
new one appears from time TO time.
They are genuine, true, and full OF
human interest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27

1884. Misses Tucked Shirt Waist
Closed at back and with long or three
quarter length sleeves. Made up in
challis. cashmere or wolfe This is a
simple style, very appropriate for
everyday wear Sizes, IL to II years.
2613. Misses Shirt Waist-Closing
at front. with plastron collar, sleeves
In full or seven-eighths length, and a
removable chemisette. A pretty model
Tor separate waist or as part of an
entire costume. the chemisette being
or a contrasting material. preferably
silk. Three sizes. Is to IL years.
25S9. Misses Shirt Waist Suit
Consisting of a tucked shirt waist
with long or elbow sleeves and a
separate ninegored plated skirt. Any
PAT HOUSE,.
material develops well in this style.
especially serge. mohair. broadcloth
or challis. Three sizes, 13 TO II
years.
2031. Misses Yoke Waist - With
high or low neck. long or three quar-
ter sleeves and with or without sus-
pender bertha This is an excellent
model for the best waist, trimmed
with bands of all-over lace or en-
broidery. the yoke being of similar
material or the bands may be of the
material of the waist, hand-embroid-
cred with heavy silk floss. Three
sizes, l3 to IL years
21s0. Misses Tucked Jumper.-This
Is pretty and easily made little
model, which has a most dressy ap-
pearance when worn over a guimpe
of lace. embroidery. silk null, plain
or embroidered batiste or surah silB
Three sizes. 13 TO IL years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Her Bushes Were Hidden.

Alfred G.. Vanderbilt at the Long
Branch horse show said OF the sheath
sairt:
You know those thick black wells.
similar to a Turkish woman's. that
they have been wearing In Newport
this summer? Well, they say In New.
port that the other day an extremely
pretty girl appeared In very daring
sheath skirt
Her father took her to task about
It.
Don't you think he said, that
the skirt you wore this afternoon is
But. papa she said, I wear one
OF those thick double wells with it,"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Almost A Merry Widow Tragedy.

The large and stylish Merry
Widow" hat adjoining Miss Pearl
Aschellman, of Auburn, prevented her
escort, +. p. Bradley. of Auburn. from
seeing a street car bearing down upon
them. AS the couple crossed the
street they were struck and carried
100 feet on the fender. The episode
did not result disastrously, however,
as the couple were able to return
home in an hour
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Lovers Before Civil War

The marriage In Greenfield OF John
II. Scott, OF Carthage, and Mrs. Emma
Munden, is connected with a romance.
The bridegroom is seventy-nine years
old and the bride seventy-two. over
half century ago they we're sweet
hearts. The civil war came and Mr..
Scott enlisted and served until he was
severely wounded. Circumstances
kept the young people apart, and the
young woman became the wife OF
isaiah Munden. After Mr.. Munden's
death the old love affair was revived
and the wedding last week was the
result.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Tried to Be a Cow Puncher.

AS a result of reading Wild West
stories and seeking to initiate cow
boys In branding cattle. William Tai
bert, aged lG. is under arrest at
Evansville. He is charged by Mrs.
Henry James with cutting crosses on
her cows with a jack-knife. When
locked up Willie could not see any
thing wrong in branding the cows in
his neighborhood in order to get in
practice before he went to be a cow
boy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Great Power plant Projected.

Five men, headed by j. w. Broadly,
OF Indianapolis, were in Sullivan
lately making an examination OF the
coal situation and conditions. The
men represent large manufacturing
interests In central Indiana and
are looking for a site for a plant for
the generation Of electric power. for
transmission 20 Indianapolis, Ander-
son, Charlottesville, Marion and New
castle
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27

IL was near the house and tomb of
Abraham Lincoln. in Springfield. Ill.
that the recent riots between blacks
and whites occurred. This is historic
irony OF kind not new. Medieval
Europeans fought in Jerusalem for
possession Of the tomb of Him who
forbade war.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Asks Newspapers TO Helm.

Because Of the prevalence OF diph-
iberia In the State and the many
deaths which the disease is causing,
DR.. J. n Hurry. secretary OF the State
Board OF Health, is appealing to the
newspapers of Indiana to aid in train.
Ing the people in the best methods OF
handling the diphtberia situation.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27

In a recent football game between
teams representing two Eastern col
ieges seventeen players were knocked
unconscious Yet there are people
who become excited over the danger
o. war in the Balkans.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Big Damage Suits Coming Up.

The twenty-one cases against the
owners of the Rosebud mine. Of See
leyville, will come up for trial at
Greencastle this week. The cases
grew out of an explosion in the
company's mine in 1906. when two
were killed and twenty injured Dam
ages TO the extent OF over 100000
are asked.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Big Meeting For HortlculturIsts.

The Indiana Horticultural Society is
arranging for one of the largest
meetings In its history. December 2
and 3, when II .convenes in annual
winter session at the State House.
Some of the vital problems that con
front the horticulturists OF the present
day will be discussed and remedies
offered for the eradication of evils.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Woman Shoots Rabbit Hunter.

Because Charles A. Shaft, former
Cass county recorder, killed a rabbit
on her farm. Mrs. Sewers. west OF Lo-
gansport, fired a load of buckshot at
him. The woman gave no warning,
but just as Shan bent over TO pick up
the dead rabbit she fired from the
open doorway OF her home. Shan was
not injured
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27

bright woman has established a
shipshape shop in New York where
bachelors can get their clothes mend.
ed at small cost and just as mother
used to mend them. II the girls work
II right. every one of them ought 10
mend well enough to land husband
in no time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Act Of Insane Farmer.

Thomas S. Fogel, farmer near Co
lumbus, burned his house to the
ground and with a butcher knife tried
to kill his neighbors and relatives.
who attempted to save the building.
He drew the blade across his own
throat In an attempt to commit sui
eide.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Meetings on Back Eence7

A cat club. with limited member.
ship, has been organized in Indianapo-
lis. The object of the club is TO in
fuence all members to the highest
development of the beauty, usefulness
and intelligence of the cat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Fair Nimrod in Ripley County.

Miss Grace April. a Ripley county
girl, has set lively pace for other
fair nimrods OF her county. In one
days hunt she bagged ten rabbits.
She hunts without a dog and uses
single-barreled breech-loader She
does not shoot quail because they
are so cute-perfect little dears, you
know" She has practiced shooting
ever since she was able TO handle a
gun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-11-27
Prison for Former Indianians.

Walter Long, formerly a Wabash
farmer. was sentenced TO thirty-five
years in prison at Culbertson, Mont,
and his brother. Milo Long. to thirteen
years for heading a band of night
riders and shooting down John Hayes
and daughter. They went to Montana
two years ago and a feud resulted
from a contested title for a claim.