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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

the closed carriage containing Mr.. and
Mrs. Lussman, friends came to the
rescue of Mrs. Lussman, and instead OF
being taken to the county poor farm,
as was at first planned, she was taken
to the home of friends i'll Northwest
Davenport Mr. Lussman offered re-
sistance to the removal of his wife by
the deputy sheriff, and this precipi-
tated the trouble which resulted in the
man being placed in handouts and be-
ing brought to the county jail. The
gun carried by Lussman was taken
from him and now safely reposes in
the desk of Sheriff Eckhardt at the
court house. Mr. Lussman's open de-
fiance of the order of court in requir-
ing him to vacate the Meints farm is
proving costly experience to him. All
the costs are being assessed against
him, and Thursday alone the livery
hire occassioned by his obstinacy
amounted to $27.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. Augusta Pc
terson, wife of Lars NJ 1885 Union
street, died Thursday night after a
short illness of typhoid fever. Mrs.
Peterson was born in Germany and
was 45 years of age. She came to
! Davenport in 1890. She is survived
by her husband and three daughters,
Mrs. Jacobs of Rock Island, Mrs. Ha'
Of N
! Peterson, at home.
Mrs. Anna Hagendorn, "A years old
died Thursday night at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Roy Woodward, 104
Spring street. Mrs. Hagendorn was q
widow and is survived by only one
daughter, Mrs. Woodward.
Mrs. Mary Garstang. 60 years old
wife of James Garstang, died Thurs
day night at her home, 20l7 West
Third street. She had lived in Daven
port since 1852 Mrs. Garstang's maid
en- name was Baker. She was born IL
EnglandA and when but small CIR
she left England with her father, three
sisters and one brother To come tC
America. Her father died on the wa,
over, and the four orphan children
We're left to shift for themselves. Tit
girls worked at homework and th'
boy went to work on farm. Mrs
.Garstang came to Davenport i'll 1852
She was married to James Garstang IL
1865. She is survived by one brother
James Baker, a farmer near Newton
Iowa; a sister. Mrs Walter Hender o
Davenport; son, Collins, who lives a
the GarstanG home, Third street, an
two grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
MOLINE

Work on SiIvis Power House.
Bergholz & Parrot of East Moline
have started work on the erection of
the power plant of the United Light
and Power company> The work will
be done by the day instead of by
contract. w. II. Downing returned
early this week from Chicago where
he purchased the balance of the ma
terial which the United Light ana
Power company will use in the gem
Grafton and distribution of power in
East Moline and Silvis. The chief
item in the purchase was a quantity
of arc lights which will be used in
East Moline and Silvis for street
lighting. With these was also pur-
chased q large quantity of crossarms,
brackets and other incidental equip
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
blocks of paving was laid the past
season az a cost of $40, 057.03.

Obituary Record.-Clarence S. An
dersOn, known among his friends as
Bud" died at the home, 1923 Twenty
sixth street. Thursday night after
four months illness with tuberculosis
of the bowels. Mr.. Anderson was
born in Moline April -. 1886. and had
made his home here all his life. He
leaves his mother and step-father,
Amos A. Anderson, and one brother
Clyde, of Moline.
Alfred Oliver Anderson. better
known as Jimmy, and a popular mail
carrier of Moline, died at the city
hospital Thursday evening after Il
short illness with obstruction of the
bowels. Mr.. Anderson was operated
upon Thursday. but was too weak to
stand the shock. Mr.. Anderson was
born III Moline March 6. 1870 and
was redIcd and educated in this city.
His first employment was at
the Moline Plow company where he
worked for number OF years. He
was later employed for Il short time
at Deere & Mansur company. He then
passed the civil service examination
| i'll the postoffice department and had
since Deen employed as mail car
rier. Mr. Anderson was united in
| marriage nine years ago 10 Miss
Emma Rydman OF Lynn, H.. and he
leaves his widow and, two children
Martha, aged s, and Helen, aged 1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
DAVENPORT

Geneseo Woman Stung, Too.-NIrs.
Matte Terrence of Geneseo, ILL.,, has
been added to the list of victims of
John II. Shaw, otherwise known as
Professor Shaw, a clairvoyant. Mrs.
Terrence was in Davenport yesterday
to see what could be done toward re-
covering the $500 she entrusted to the
professor to bring her good luck in
her ventures and enhance her finan cial
fortunes.
Walsh's Expenses Heavy.-In his
statement to the secretary of state
yesterday of campaign expenses Mark
a. Walsh of Clinton says he spent So
972. The congressional committee says
it spent S961.S5.
Learn CT Fathers Death.-Arthur
and Rosa Mckay, 1896 West Lake
street, Chicago. will receive letter
today from Chief Tom Atkinson tell
ing them that the remains of their
Ao'iINi' al NliNil -hNINctN. dlt Jul leu III
Oakdale cemetery in this city. An in
quiry came to the police department
Thursday from the children through
the Chicago bureau of charities. 1t is
evident from the tone of the comuni-
cation that came from Chicago that
the survivors of Mckay have only now
learned that his death occurred i'll
Davenport. The records at police
headquarters at the Office of Underta-
ker J. f. Halligan show that Mckay,
who was As years of age. died in a cell
Feb. 23, 1907 The night preceding
that date, with number of other wan
derers, he applied at the station for
lodging. When the cells were emptied
in the morning and the dodgers were
lined up for final inspection before
their dismissal. Mckay asked to be
permitted TO remain until he got brac-
ed up. He said he was ILL., After he
had been given stimulant he was
provided bed in one of. the cells.
Later in the day when an officer went
to inquire how Mckay was faring, he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
How Is Your Digestion.

Mrs. Mary Bowling of No. 22S Eighth
avenue, San Francisco, recommends "a
remedy for stomach trouble. She says ::
Electric Bitters in case of acute in
digestion prompts this testimonial.
am fully convinced that for stomach
and liver troubles Electric Bitters is
the best remedy on the market today.
This great tonic and Alternative medi-
cine invigorates the system, purifies
the blood, and is especially helpful in
all forms of female weakness. so cents,
at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
Colds and Group in Children.

my little girl is subject to colds"
says Mrs. William H. Serig, No. Al
Fifth street, Wheeling, w. Va. Last
winter she had severe spell and a
terrible cough, but cured her with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without
the aid of doctor, and my little boy
has been prevented many times from
having the Group by the timely use of
this syrup. This remedy is for sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

found him a corpse. An autopsy es-
death.
Humane Officer Was There.-WhCn
one of pair of mules that George
French was driving on Harrison street
baked on him Thursday afternoon, he
secured huge club and brought it
down across the head of the obstinate
animal. The mule was knocked stiff
by the blow, and fell to the pavement.
George Gilman, the humane. officer
was a witness of the performance, and
filed an information against French
charging him with cruelty to animals
He was given a hearing before Magis-
.trate Louis e. Roddewig and was sen
fenced to 10 days in Jail.
Death May Cause Reconciliation
Behind the announcement that the fu-
neral of Lethia Milam aged 6 years, to
have been held yesterday, has been
postponed until next Monday, lies a
story of domestic unhappiness, deser-
ton, and possible reconciliation
through the death of the loved one.
Milan and his wife separated two
years ago. The child was left with the
mother. Three months ago the little
one was placed in st. Vincent's home
She was a sufferer with an affection of
the heart and this caused her death
Thursday morning. No one seemed to
know the whereabouts of the father,
and Mrs. Milan ordered that the body
be shipped to Columbus Junction yes
terday morning for interment. mu-
tual friend, who had been in touch
with Milan, wired him that his baby
girl had died From far-away Califor-
mia the father telegraphed that he was
coming home, and requesting that the
body be held until his arrival. The
mother could not deny the wish of the
father to see his child. and according
ly she ordered the change in the flu
neral arrangements.
o.
Iucenrap Get Free -uopry ,,e.n,op
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14
An Endless Chain.

A June bride-Orange blossoms, we'd
ding bells, and so forth.
An autumn sensation-Automobil
foreigners, and the like.
A winter divorce-South Dakota and
all the fringes.
A June wedding Same thing Over
again. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

Much improving Done.-Much work
has been done in the city during the
season Of 1908 under the direction and
supervision of the city engineer, Clark
Anderson. The municipal improve
ments have caused an expenditure of
s73,3S6.3o. More work was planned
for the PAST season but was delayed
until next summer. The one big job
was the construction of the Sixth
ward sewer and wafer main system,
which the city engineer has worked
on for more than a year. Now it is in
such shape that work can be started,
so far as ne is concerned, but the
weather will not permit it now. This
work will be done next summer and
many other improvements will be
taken up. The improvements of the
new park on the bluff will probably
be planned this winter. Twenty-three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

Two New Churches.-Moline is to
have two new church edifices in the
course of year. The Christian
church. at Sixteenth street ana Eign-
teenth-and-a-half avenue. will be COM
pleted soon and preliminary arrange
mentS are being made for a 100000
structure to be erected for the Second
Congregational church At a meeting
of the members Of the Second Con
gregatioEal church Thursday evening.
William Butterworth was accepted.
Mrs. Deere will give 5000 and Mrs.
ButterwOrth $1,000 TO he used for the
purpose CT moving and remOdeling
the old building into first class Sun
day school. The prudential commit
tee of the church was made a business
committee with full power to conduct
all business in connection with the
building of a new church. The offer
of j. C. Kiel, who owns the property
just north of the church. to sell his
property for $4,000 and move the par
sonage 10 another of his lots was &c
cepted and the Kiel property will be
purchased The contract for the
Christian church has sheen let to c. G
North and he started work yesterday
stalking ont the foundation. Tho
church will cost upwards of $4,000
and will be 62X36 feet. 1t will be
built half way up of brick and the
remainder in frame with tower OF
one corner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

lussman Set Free.-Henry Lussman
was released from the county Jail yes
terday, where he was placed late
Thursday afternoon after being
brought i'll from Hickory Grove town
ship in handouts. Upon the arrival of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

Milk Is Good.-Health Commission
er Dr. A. II. Arp has arranged a very
comprehensive table showing the re-
suits of the four milk tests which
have been made this year. Some of
the milk dealers of the city escaped
having tests made of the milk which
they sell, but of those who underwent
the test every one is good and many
of them are excellent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
BREAKS INTO JAIL AND
LIBERATES HIS BROTHER

Breaking in the steel door Of the
Jail at Pinole early yesterday morn
ing. John Dawson entered the place
with the iron bar which he had used
on the outer portal, broke the lock
OF the inner door and liberated his
brother, Albert, who was awaiting
trial on a charge Of larceny, says the
San Francisco Examiner. The pair
then left town. The Davisons appear
ed in Pinole two days ago. They
begged their meals and loafed about
the town, Louis Iverson, workman,
missed his coat and vest, containing
his watch and a purse. Deputy Sher-
iff Mike Lucid arrested the brothers
and Albert had the stolen goods. AL
bert was charged with larceny and
John with vagrancy With the un-
derstanding that he was to leave town
Immediately, John was released next
morning, but freed his brother before
going.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
ALBEE NEWS NOTES
SNOW STILL COVERS
GROUND-WEATHE FOGGY
Cattle Being Moved TO Winter Quar-
tiers in the Cold Springs Country
Neighbors Gather TO Dedicate New
Home-Elaborate Plans Being
Made for Christmas Tree - Two
Sunday Schools to Join.
Especial Correspondence }

Albee, Ore, Dec. Weather foggy
and we still have about a half inch
of snow Cattle are now being moved
into winter quarters, around the straw
stacks in the Cold Springs country, al
though a large number of stock will
be wintered here.
A large party of neighbors gathered
at the home of James Utterback Sat-
urday night to dedicate his new house,
near the banks of Camas creek.
A visit to Hidaway springs found a
few patients there afflicted with
stomach trouble who claim that they
are being cured by drinking and bath
ing in the mineral water at that re-
sort.
Elaborate preparations are now be-
ing made for a Christmas tree. Two
school districts have joined together
for the occasion, which will be follow
ed by a grand ball in the Albee hall.
Visitors from abroad are expected to
attend and the event is slated to be
the most brilliant affair Of the season
in this valley.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08

John Swanson ct ux to Rena Vancil
$3.50. Lots 4, 5. 6, 7, 8, and 8, block
19. in Freewater, Ore.
Z. c. Babcock ct ux to Amos j
Taylor $500 Beginning at a point
90 1-9 rods west Of southeast corner
Of northwest quarter, section 26 town.
ship 35 e. W. M. thence west rs 2-3
rods thence north 40 rods, thence
east 26 2-3 rods. thence south 40 rods
10 beginning, containing six and two
thirds acres.
ID. ]. Kirk ct ux to Benjamin F.
wyans. $4,000. South half southwest
quarter Of northeast quarter OF sec
tion 29. township north, range 35,
f. W. NJ. Also beginning at south
east corner OF southwest quarter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
1ITrLE JOHNNY JONES'
Another Cohnn Production to he Seen
IN Pendleton.

Among the list of notable attractions
booked at the oregon for the coming
season, there IS perhaps none that at
tracts more interest than Little
Johnny Jones'" which is booked for
Wednesday, December 16. little
Johnny Jones" is a musical melodra-
ma which last season scored what was
unQuestinably the biggest success of
all the new musical productions. Last
year II was played in only few towns
outside of New York city, therefore
the fact that il is to be seen in this
city is probably one of the most inn
portant theatrical announcements
that will he made by the local man.
agement this year.
Little Johnny Jones" is from the
pen of George NJ. Cohan, who has Civ
en- to the stage some of its brightest
musical plays. Mr.. Cohan is the au-
thor of the lines as we'll as being the
composer of the music, and has CIV
ep this production the benefit of his
personal stage management.
The music of Little Johnny Jones"
is said to be one of its most attrac-
tive features, Mr.. Cohan having COM
posed over 20 song hits for this pro-
ductlon, Among the most popular
numbers are Yankee Doodle Boy,"I
Give My Regards to Broadway"
mile. Fauchette," They're All My
Friends" "Girls of the U. S. A.
Good Old California" Captain of a
Ten Dav Boat" Nesting in a New
York Tree" and "Lifes Funny
Proposition After ALL" The produc-
ton is promised to be on the scale
of magnificence seldom seen outside
Of the larger cities. it requiring two
Of the largest baggage cars for the
transportation of the scenery and eff
fects.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
Marked for Death.

"Three years ago I was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors fail
ed to help me, and hope had fled,
when my husband got DR.. Kings New
Discovery" says Mrs. A. C. Williams
of Bac, Ky. 1.-THE first dose helped
me and improvement kept on until !
had gained 5S pounds in weight and
my health was fully restored" This
medicine holds the worlds record for
coughs and colds and lung and throat
diseases. 1t prevents pneumonia,
Sold under guarantee, at Tallman &
Co.'S and Pendleton Drug Co.'S. soc
and ST. Trial bottle free.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, as the damage they will
do Is ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., To
ledo, o., contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken internally and
made In Toledo, Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by all druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
-. Take Halls Family Pills for constlpa-
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08

northeast quarter section 20, thence
west 54 rods, thence south 40 rods
thence east 81 rods, thence north "a
rods to beginning, containing in all
33 1-2 acres.
James B. Harvey to Elier T. Har-
vey, $500. Lots and in block C,
in Livermore's add, to Pendleton, Ore.
Charles E. Cameron ct ux to W. j.
Furnish, 81. Southwest quarter
northwest quarter, section 7, township
3 north, range 80. e. W. m; west half
section 27 and west half section "a,
township 4 north, range 80, e. W. m.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
This Is Worth Reading.

Leo F. Zellnski, Of 6S Gibson street,
Buffalo. y. Y, says: 81 cured the
most annoying cold sore I ever had
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I ap-
piled this salve once a day for two
days, when every trace Of the sore
was gone" Heals all sores. Sold un-
der guarantee at Tallman & Co.'S and
Pendleton Drug Co.'S drug stores, 25c
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
Notice TO Patrons Berlin Dye Works.

Owing to a temporary injunction
served on me. am unable to call for
your work. In a few days case will
be settled and will conduct my bus
mess as before.
BERLIN DYE WORKS,
E. K. Lorimer, Prop
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
housekeeping Rooms.

Unfurnished housekeeping rooms
for rent in East Oregonian building.
Rooms thoroughly renovated; steam
heat; electric lights, hot and cold
water, with bath. Enquire at office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08

Nearly everybody knows DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are the best pills
made. They are small, pleasant, sure
Little Liver pills. Sold by Tallman &
Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08

Second hand goods bought and
sold. Best price paid. Empire sec
ond hand store, Empire block, across
from n. P. depot. Phone Red 1901.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve. Best salve for burns, scratch
es, and hurts. 1t is especially good for
piles. Sold by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
Studio Now Open,

w. S. Bowman is now ready for
business in his fine new studio First
class work at reasonable prices. Your
photography work cordially solicited.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
For Sale.

Fine chicken ranch. Coops and all
buildings in good condition. Also
255 acres good wheat land adjoining
Enquire of Anton Nolte. Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
stops the cough and drives the cold
from the SYSTEM Children like it
Sold by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08
The
General Demand

The
General . Demand
Of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant
and efficient liquid laxative remedy of
known value; laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because It's component parts are
known to them to be wholesome and
truly beneficial in effect, acceptable
to the system and gentle, yet prompt,
in action.
In supplying that demand with its
excellent combination of Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir of Senua, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits
Of the laxative for its remarkable
success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of Senna is
given the preference by the Well
Informed. To get its beneficial effects
always buy the genuine-manufac
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all . leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-08

It's always easy to see through the
disguise that others blessings wear.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-11
II BOYS ESCAPE FROM
STATE REFORM SCHOOL
System introduced by New Officer Is
Cause Of Many Runaways in
Short Period.

CENTRALIA, May 11.-Despite the
efforts of Superintendent Thompson
to hide the facts it has been ascertained
that II boys have escaped from the
State Training School at Chehalis, De
tween April and May 1 of this year.
Of this number, only a few have been
reca ptured. Six of these boys escaped
during the last week or ten days of
April.
The cause of the trouble seems t. be
the installation of new rules and ideas
by a new detail officer. who is re-
cent arrival from Kansas City. 1t APP
pears that Superintendent Thompson
accepted these ideas. not dreaming that
the result would be as disastrous as
it has become.
There have been TO breaks for liber-
ty among the girls; but owing to the
absence of Mrs. Ella Stair, who has
left for a two weeks vacation in
Olympia, it is feared that attempts will
be made in the girls ward
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-11
FAIRBANKS HAS BIRTHDAY
VICE PRESIDENT, MANY TIMES
MILLIONAIRE is Sc YEARS
- OLD TODAY.

WASHINGTON. May 11.-Charles
Warren Fairbanks, vice-presiLent of
the United States and aspirant to the
presidency, was the recipient of con-
gratulations from his senatorial friends
and his many Hoosier admirers today,
the occasion being his 65th birthday.
The vice president was born on a farm
near Unionville, o., Oh May II, 1852,
but removed to Indiana, when Il young
man, beginning the practice of law in
Indianapolis. 1t was there that he be-
gan his career as a dealer in little rail-
roads marketing the securities in New
York, which caused him to be called
the tin peddler of Wall street.
Early in his legal career Fairbanks
became an officer of several railroads
and is said to have received a single fee
of $500 During "A years in the law
where his position enabled him to see
the financing of railroads from the in
side he was enabled TO get together
several million dollars.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-05-11
THROWS BRAKEMAN
FROM TRAIN; CAPTURED
MACE SMITH HELD ON CHARGE
OF CAUSING DEATH OF SAM
PRICE NEAR LIND.

PASCO. May 11.-BertO Watson one
II the hOboes who are being held here
on suspicion of having thrown Brake
man Sam Price from the train, which
resulted in his death, has confessed to
the officers that his half brother, Mace
Smith, was the man Who pushed Price
off the train.
He says Price grabbed Smiths hat
and threw it off and Smith gave him
a push, sending him to his death.
Smith positively denies the state
ment, but an Information will be filed
charging Smith with man slaughter.
The other five hObOeS will be held at
least until after the preliminary hear
ing.
Watson and Smith are both from
Lind, Wash.