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Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

Judge Albert Akers has appointed John B. Linnehan, secretary and man. ager of the Battlecreek Breakfast Food company, limited, manufactur- CTS of Egg-O-See, as receiver of the property and business of the company.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

Manager Frank Chance, of the Cubs" will spend the winter in Cali fornia. He will leave Chicago on Saturday and will not return until next spring
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

National City, H., the richest city in the world because of the location within it's limits of the big pacx;pg houses and the Natioull Stock Yards, with it's industries anl interests, is bankrupt
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

When a suburban town arises on the site of the famous Brighton Beach race track, a church will occupy the corner which for many years was the location of the mutual pools.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

The executive committee of tue American Mining Congress hls issued the official call fof the 11Jh annual convention to be held in Pittsburg December 2, 3, ani j., 1908
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

The Photographers International Protective and Beneficial Association win, when congress reassembles, re- new the effort to secure an increase in the duty on imported ithographic work.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

Proposal for the creation of lake harbor along Chicago's water front has been made by the Furniture Ex. position Company. The work is esti. mated to cost about $S,000,00O.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

Tan Shao Shi special envoy of the Chinese government, Is making tour of the world to study financial, indus trial and political conditions in vari. ous countries.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

By the explosion of boiler near Edgewood, Siskiyou County, Edward Medley was decapitated and Louis W. Start was fatally injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31
The Automobile

Will take you where you want to go. You can hire our large Six-passenger White Steamer at any time to go any place. One regular trip daily (except Sunday) between Imperial and Fl Gen. tro. Leave Imperial 80 pm; arrive at Fl Centro 1:25. Meet 4:45 Holtville train and leave for Imperial at 500 pm.
 SI ROUND TRIP
 Headquarters:
 Hotel Imperial and Hotel El Centro Boyd & Mitchell, Props.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

F-H-tf-FF-ff-N-I W-iF-iF
 Carl Berg, aged t7, was shot and killed near Fresno on Sunday by Hen ry Lund, of the same age, while the two were out hunting
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

NE $ I'M |BRIIEIF l
STORIES or WORLDS bolN0S TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS

-IF-IE-IE-II-IE-T-II-IE--TF-IE-II-II- memory Is cherished as a model of all that servant of the Emperor should be
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31
Here
 is Your Chance
TO GET A TEN-ACRE
 TRACT AT EASY TERMS

This subdivision Is located three and one-half miles north of Brawley, one-half mile from, Redwood Siding and one mile from two shipping sheds: in the belt of the best cantaloupe land in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-10-31

One-third cash, one-third after one year, one-third after two, years; 7 per cent interest on deferred payments. Fully paid! up water rights go with every l,cre. Land Is leveled and 'ditch will be built to every ten acre tract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
JURY NOT PICKED
Attorneys Spend Much Time in Choos.
inq II to Sit in Trial for
Conspiracy.
ONLY SIX ARE ACCEPTED
Hearing of Evidence Will Not Begin
Till Tomorrow-Facts Regard
ing Reyes Estate.

Much difficulty is being experienced
by the attorneys in selecting the jury
in the case for conspiracy, in which G.
Albert Johnson, justice of the peace,
Theodore Peterson, a railway detective
and John Doe" are charged with con-
spring to secure $3.50 from Henry
Miller by means of confidence game
! The whole afternoon yesterday, and
all day today, was spent in examining
the members of the regular panel, and
only six jurors had been accepted at
| 3 o'clock this afternoon. The sheriff
was directed to summon 10 talismen,
and recess taken until the prospect
i've jurors could be secured. The hear
ing of evidence will not begin until
some time tomorrow. The case prom
| Uses to attract much interest.
Regarding Reyes Estate.
In view of the report of J. L. Haas,
master in chancery, regarding the
handling Of the Keyes estate trust
funds by the late Frank w. Gould,
showing that Gould misused the funds
of the estate to the extent of about
100000, it is interesting to note how
these funds were created. The will
of the late Anna Reyes left large sums
in trust to provide annuities for GER
tain beneficiaries. These funds at
the time j. w. Atkinson died, and the
court. named Gould as trustee amount
ed to $151, 75012. Mrs. Keyes in her
will provided that at the termination
of these annuities, the funds were to
be divided among the following:
4 American Mission association o.
4 New York, four-sixteenths.
Il Vermont Domestic Mission society
lone-sixteenth.
i Illinois Home Mission society, one
sixteenth.
II Congregational Church Building so
ciety, one-sixteenth.
American Female Guardian and
Home for Friendless, three-sixteenths
III Massachusetts Society for Prevent
ion of Cruelty to Animals, three-six
teenths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
It Made a Difference.

A Chinaman of noble birth had been
invited to dine at Williams home. His
mother was very anxious that the
guest should not be made uncomfort-
able by the little chaps curiosity, so
she took him aside and explained all
about the yellow skin, long braid of
hair and almond eyes of the Mongo-
lians and even showed him pictures OF
Chinese. She impressed upon him more
than anything else the fact that the
visitor was hi; fathers friend ard was
to be treated with respect. Upon tho
Celestial's arrival William tried hard
not to stare or look too curious and
succeeded in being very quiet for some
time, when, much to the surprise OF
his mother and the amusement of tbs
Chinese, he called out. Mamma, if ht
wasn't our friend wouldn't he lie fun
ny?'-Bellman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Women Open Air -sIeeper..

Open air sleeping is gaining converts
steadily among snburbanites, thanks
largely to the progressiveness of the
women in that class. Housewives are
having balconies built outside their
second story windows and are con-
verting them into fresh air rooms
for sleeping purposes. says writer in
the New York Press. All the children
Of Long Island family are to begin
taking their slumber outdoors as soon
as the builder finishes the new gal
leries their mother is having put up.
Certain physicians insist it is mis-
take to suppose one must wait for
summer to take up the practice. 1t
can be begun as well one time as an
other. they say, If care is exercised
that the sleeper has sufficient covering.
All the cold air in the world they as
sert, cannot work harm if taken only
internally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
c. L, RAINS DEAD
Passes Away After Brief Hines: {,
Though Health was Impaired
for Some Time.
WAS PROMINENT AS MASON
Held Office of Master Of Trio Lodge
and Was Member of the Other
Masonic Orders.

Guy H. Rains, SIS Thirty-ninth street,
died this morning at s o'clock after
having been sick but a few days.
While he had not been in good health
for long time, the end came when
least expected and is a great shock to
his family and many friends Tonsil-
tits and pneumonia were the direct
causes of his DEATH although he had
been in i'll health since the shock of
the sudden death of his brother Bert
about two years ago.
Mr. Rains was born in Geneseo and
was 30 years old. He spent all but
| four years of his life in this city and
was well known especially in lodge
and railroad circles. Besides being
worthy master of Trio lodge No. 81,
A. F. and A. NJ, lie was member of
the Mystic Shrine, of the knights TEN
plar, and Rock Island chapter, r. A
Mall Masonic bodies-and the Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen.
| Mr.. Rains is survived by his moth
err, Mrs. Julia Rains, his wife and 2
lyear-old daughter Dorothy. two sisters
Edna and Letheia, and brother, Nor
Iris.
The funeral will be held from the
home Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
and will be in charge of the Masonic
bodies. Burial will take place at Chip
Ipiannock cemetery.
Funeral of Mrs. w. ii. Foster.
The funeral of Mrs. W. H. Foster
l1617 Twelfth avenue, was held thi:
morning from the home at 1890. Rev
R. B. Williams conducted the services
Burial took place at Chippiannocl
cemetery.
Mrs. Foster died Tuesday evening a
ST. Anthonys hospital, where she ha'
been for short time suffering from ;
complication of diseases. She wa
born in Presumption and was "a year
old For the last II years she ant
ther husband, formerly of Aledo, hat
made this city their home. Survivin;
her are her parents and three broth
lers, Albert, William and George, a
Preemption, and Edward of Chicago
and two sisters, Sarah and Louise, a
Presumption. Mrs. Foster was a mem
Der of Mayflower camp of the Roya
Neighbors and also of the Methods
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Quick Relief for Rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
says: ''Dr Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot-
jan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island /;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
kOESTER WINS
IN old CASE
Court Gives Ruling Against Looney,
4 and Ordering Decree Of Sale
Of Property
70 SATISFY BIG CLAIMS
Is Foreclosure Suit on second-Avenue
Property to Force Payment on
Two Mortssses.

Judge VIII. Gest in the circuit
court this|mcrning gave ruling in the
long drawn out Rooster foreclosure
suit against John Looney, sustaining
the report of the master-in- chancery,
B. d. Connolly, and ordering decree
of sale of the Second avenue property
to meet Koester's claim on mortgages,
interest, insurance advanced and taxes
paid The masters report showed an
Indebtedness of about $4,000. Unless
an appeal is taken and the fulfillment
of the courts decree thus delayed, the
property will after the. legal prelimi-
naries, be sold under the hammer to
satisfy Koester's claims. In view of
the recent fires that have damaged the
structure, it is doubtful if there will
be any more than enough to meet the
claim, if there is that much.
Pending Three Years.
This foreclosure case has been pend
ing for about three years In accord
ance with the usual practice, the case
was referred to the master-in- chancery
b. ID. Connolly, to hear evidence and
report his findings. Mr.. Connolly after
many delays, concluded the hearing
and reported the amount of Looney's
indebtedness. The case was referred
back to him 10 take further evidence
A second report was made, and after
much argument the case once more
was referred back to the master Re
Gently ne fled report showing that
the further evidence which Looney
had promised to present, had not been
offered, and he stated his findings to
be, as previously reported
Since the filing of this last report
there has been no action in the case
until today, when Judge Gest ended
the matter as far as the circuit court
is at present concerned, by giving a
ruling in favor of the complainant.
Searle & Marshall represent Mr.
Rooster, and formerly Weld G. Haas
appeared in the case. J. T. Kenwor
thy and Looney himself appeared fol
the defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
FINDS ENGLISH PHEASANT
Local Sportsman Encounters Evidence
efEnterprise of Game Officials.

Local Sportsman Encounters Evidence
efEnterprise of Game Officials.
: Rock Island, H., Dec. 15.-Editor
Argus: AS l was hunting on Dec. IS.
about four or five miles south of Milan,
my dog came to point, and when
went up to him beautiful English
ring-neck pheasant sailed away in front
of me.
Knowing these birds have been dis
tributed by the game wardens and are
protected by the law, did not shoot at
it, while it would have been an easy
shot.
Later, and on the same day, l met
Game Warden T. P. Latin, who in
formed me that not only himself but
all of the farmers were looking after
these birds, and that it would be a
hard proposition for any one found
killing one of them.
Mr.. Latin tells me there are about
Is of these birds in that neighborhood,
but at this time of the year they are
staying close around the farm houses
and are feeding with the farmers
stock and poultry. They are certainly
"a beautiful game bird, and a great
deal of credit is due to our game de
partment for stocking our country with
them.
Game Warden Latin tells me thai
the state game farm raised 5000 Eng
llish ring-neckS this season and dis
ltributed them all over the state. There
| is $50 fine for killing one of them.
JAMES.
oE1S1L Fifth nuanua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17

iIic!l.. las ~cI:c ~ Dsu fer 81 year. Tor
Welve lc2G months she Will stay in
,ed ard went Ee able to ron,D with
.lcr pla-:lateS. The ohi,d IL making
this sacrifice in the hopc that when
she arises she will 10 like ether little
girls Tuacrcular trouble threatens TO
make her lame fer life. \ consulta-
ton Of Gcctcrs was called. and the
long rest in bed WAS decided upon.
She will have to wear heavy brace
TO prevent one Of her legs becoming
deformed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Medicine That Is Medicine.

81 have suffered a good deal with
malaria and stomach complains, but |
have now found a remedy that keeps
me well, and that remedy is Electric
Bitters: medicine that is medicine
for stomach and liver troubles, and for
run down conditions" says w. c.
Kiestler, CT Halliday, Ark. Electric
Bitters purify and enrich the blood
tone up the nerves, and impart vigor
and energy TO the weak. Your money
will be refunded if it fails to help you,
SOC at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
His lady's Tresses.

Sarah, the first Duchess of Marlbor-
ough, whose tempestuous character
lacked many of the ordinary graces of
womanliness, was yet sincerely loved
by the two persons who knew her best
her husband, the Duke of Marlbor-
ough. and the good" Queen Anne.
Among the many pictures which Mr..
Fitzgerald Molloy, the biographer of
the duchess, Incorporated in his Life
is one which is not only lively, but
charming:
On the death of the duke the Ouch
ess found In a cabinet where he kept
all that he most valued mass of her
hair. Years before when he had
thwarted her in something she re
solved to mortify him, and, knowing
that her beautiful and abundant hail
was a source of pride and delight te
him, she had it cut off.
The shorn tresses We're left in q
room through which the duke must
pass and in place where he mus
see them, for whatever Marlborough
lady did she did thoroughly. But hi
came and went, saw and spoke to hel
and showed neither anger, sorrow moi
surprise.
When he next quilted the house sh'
ran to see her tresses, but they hat
disappeared, and on consulting he
looking glass she saw how foolish {
thing she had done. But she said moth
ing about her shorn locks, nor did tn
duke. She never knew what had be
come Of them until after the death
the duke she found them among thos
things which he had held most pre-
cious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
PERSONAL POINTS.

The Misses Ann WITCH and j. Cas-
sidy have gone to Chicago.
Dr. B. ]. Lachner has gone to Baker
City, Ore, 10 spend the holiday season
with his parents. He will return soon
after the first of the year.
Al Swain, formerly with the Rock
Island ball team and last season al
Peoria, is In the city and expects to
be employed here till the opening OF
next season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
WANT AUTHORITY OF STATE
Humane Society May Ask for In
creased Powers for Officer,

An adjourned meeting of the
Humane society will be held this even
ing at the city council rooms and the
project of having the humane officer
receive the authority of the state in
his work will be the principal topic
discussed. The advisability of this
action has teen shown to number
of the members of the society and in
all probability the senators and state
representatives from this district will
be asked 20 urge the governor to ap
point the local officer as the state rep
resentative in this line for the county
thus greatly increasing his authority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17

lodge of locomotive firemen. Mr.. KEEL
ley is the vice grand master of the
order, position which he has held for
the past two years. The work of audit
ing many Of the local lodges devolves
upon him and he visits most of the
lodges in the state while doing this
duty. He found in his examination
here that the local lodge is in excel.
lent condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17

pies Construction company, was re.
cent injured by maui falling from
scaffold and striking him on the
head. For time it was feared the
injury would be fatal but he is now
reported on the road to recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

.Judson d. Metzgar to Mary A. Nc
Ginley, lot a, McCabe's First addition
Rock Island, 81.
l.. V. Eckhart and others to Hugh
E. Curtis, northwest quarter, south
asst quarter, and north 10 acres south
west quarter, southeast quarter, sec.
ton IL, II, W; part lots and 8, block
4, Old Town. Rock Island, 81.
Minnie McCleery to Matt Simon
son, lot 5, block 2. Peter Yager's First
addition, Moline, $3.50.
G. Elmer Blakesley to Clayton F
Mcdonald, lot 2, block 2, G. Elmer
Blakesley's Twelfth street addition
Rock Island, $3.50.
Henry A. Ainsworth to Louis Rosen
stein. south 40 feet, lot 8, block 20
Original Town, Moline, ST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
CLOSING OUT SHOE SALE.

George F. SchmaIe, 16o5 Second Ave
nue. Going Out of Business.
We have left lot of boys and
patent leather. all good wearing shoes
and up to date. The boys need the
shoes and We must get rid of them,
therefore big cut of so cents to IS
cents a pair. Come in and see what
other great bargains we have to offer
you, as we are positively going out of
business.
GEORGE F. SCHMALE.
1906 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Safe,

Hicks-You were dreadfully indis-
Greet to mention that important deal
of ours to your wife. Wicks-Oh, it's
all right, ! didn't tell her it was Sc
cret.-BostOn Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
The Want of Il.

"The love of money" quoted the
moralizer. lis the root of all evil"
THAT being the case" rejoined the
demoralizer, 1.-The want of money muss
be the full grown tree."-EXchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Rock Island Ill Dec 16 1908

i">h is"' III, DSS' ~, ''Vo'
Dear SANTA | am little boy.
want boy doll, a little horse and
wagon, a sled, a little train, story
book. That is all for this time. Be
sure and don't forget my friends.
Good-by. Your friend. NEIL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Rock Island, Ill. Dec. 16. 1908

Dear Santa:-I am little boy with
curly hair and blue eyes. l am good
boy too. Would you please bring me
a hobby horse, pop gun, tin horn.
some candy and nuts and a sailor boy
doll. l will love you very much If you
bring these things. Your friend,
CAL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Milan Man injured.

Word comes from GAINESVILLE, Wis,
that N. T. Vanderslice of Milan. who
is employed as foreman by the Peo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
CHARLOTTE.
Rock Island. ILL.,. Dec. 16. 1908

Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. 16, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus:|I am little girl
z years old. | want set of dishes, a
muff and fur, two story books and a
new dress and please don't forget to
bring something nice for little Helen.
Your little friend, ESSIE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
FIRST GRAND MASQUERADE

Will Be Held at the Rink "Wednesday
Night, Dec. %. =
Suitable prizes for the best and
comical costume Exhibition and races
every night this week given by Miss
D'Voark of Boston. Prices no higher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Letters to Santa Claus

Irhe Argus regrets that the innocent
privilege it has accorded the little peo-
pie of the community for years in MAX
through it's columns has been so abused
strict to some extent the form of the
communications. Heretofore the only
requirement has been that the little
people sign their full name and house
address, but the increasing tendency to
make the opportunities offered to the
children a source of practical jokes on
older persons, has made it necessary to
omit the last names and addresses and
also the names of persons appearing in
Letters to Santa Claus" The Argus
office is flooded by these miSSiveS by
every mail, and careful investigation
based on suspicion warrants the con-
viction that many are the work OF
smart alecs, old enough to know bet
ter, taking advantage of the pleasant
opportunities offered by The Argus to
the little folks.
However the children may continue
to address Santa through The Argus
and even though their full names may
not appear. the writers need not fear
but that the requests will reach the de-
sired source of bounty. The copies will
be saved so that old Santa may get
them if he needs further information
So, while the little folks must continue
to sign their full names and addresses
to the letters sent The Argus, they
must not be disappointed if only theil
front" names appear in print.]
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
To Bed to STAY a Year.

Nine-year. old Helen Kelley, daughter
VI Walter n. Kelley Of Traverse City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Rock Island, ILL.,, Dec. II, 1908.


Dear, Dear Santa Claus:-l am a
very good little boy and l go to school
Please bring me little rag doll and a
train of cas- that go round on a track.
Please dear. dear Santa Claus bring
me nice big box of candy so | can
take it to school and give my friends
some because they are all real good
to me- Please dear, dear Santa Claus
bring my sister Cyril a nice ring
and my sister Lucia a bracelet. And
please bring my sister Mary a wal
doll and cradle.
Bye bye Santa Claus. Please don'i
forget my rag doll cause like to play
With dolls.
Yours ill after Christmas cause
then | belong to mamma and papa
again. Bye bye, JOE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
Rock Island. ILL.,. Dec. Is. 1908

Rock Island, H., Dec. Is, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus:-I would like to
have a doll, sled and a Christmas
tree, and my little sister Urine wants d
doll and buggy, pair of rubbers and
candy and Euts. | will hang up my
stocking. Be sure and don't forget
Your little friend,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-17
LODGE RECORDS AUDITED
Locomotive Firemen Are Visited BY
the Vice Grand Master.

A. P. Kelley of Chicago was in the
city today looking over and auditing
the books and accounts of the loc.l
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-09

The bridesmaids Of this season are
evidently determined % specialize
upon pretty and quite uncommon head
gear One beyy Of charming girls re-
Gently seen looked most picturesque
with wisps of tulle twisted turban.
ike upon their tresses. and fastened al
one side beneath sprays Of gilded
wheat. Another set wore white
Valkyrie wings. supported by a circlet
of plated gauze. A distinguished mil.
liner has made mob caps Of silver.
faxed white gauze for a retinue OF
bridesmaids, sarlanded with a ruche
Of frayed blue silk