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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
CHIEF TO ATTEND MEETING
City to Be Represented at Convention
of Fire Fighters.

City to Be Represented at Convention
of Fire Fighters.
Chief Charles Hastings of the fire
department will attend the interna-
tional convention Of firemen which
will be held in Columbus, Ohio, Aug.
25 to 2S. This convention is of world
wide Importance as there will be fire
men there from nearly all parts of the
world Putting out a fire is treated
as a science at the convention and a
large number of discussions of meth
DDS are to be in order Everything
connected with the fire department
from the care of the horses to the ex-
tinguishing OF the largest fires is taken
up. Papers on different subjects will
be read by the fire chiefs of New
York, Baltimore and Chicago. Chief
Hastings and the chiefs from Moline
and Davenport will leave here in com
pany Monday evening and will stay
throughout the entire, session of the
convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22

Anton HOFFMAN, 1913 Ninth avenue,
died last night about midnight from
appendicitis for which he had submit
ted to an operation at st. Anthony's
hospital last month. He was still at
the hospital having never been able
to be removed after the operation.
Mr. HOFFMAN was born in Rock Island
in 1866 and had spent his entire life
here He is survived by his mother
and step-father, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Brandmeyer, with whom he made his
home He was member of the
Western Catholic union. which will
have charge of the funeral services.
The funeral services will be conducted
Monday morning at O'Clock at st.
Mary's church by Father Adolph
Geyer Burial will take place at Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
PERSONAL POINTS.

Hon. T. j. Medill is in Chicago.
Carl Hellpenstell left last night for
Beaver Island.
Charles McHugh is spending the
day in Chicago.
Miss Hildora Engman has gone to
Sherrard to visit over Sunday.
Hugh E. Curtis left today for
months visit at Woods Hole, Mass.
Miss Irena Scholl has gone to Chi
cago on a business mission, to be gone
a week.
Hon. William McEniry has returned
after a two weeks stay with his fam
lily at Biloxi, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Beecher and
children left today to spend two weeks
in st. Paul and vicinity.
w. NJ. Reck and w. H. Reck left
last night for New York They make
a lake voyage from Chicago to Buffalo.
Rev. ]. L. Vance has gone to Little
York, H., where he will tomorrow
occupy the pulpit of the Cedar Creek
church.
Dr. c. Bernhard leaves Monday for
three weeks visit with his daughter,
Mrs. Woodwork Clum, at Avon-by-the-
Sea, n. ].
ton, has returned from Colorado
Springs, where he has spent a year in
quest of health.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barker and
family have returned to the city after
two weeks camping at camp "Out OF
Sight" near Milan.
Mrs. ]. F. Robinson has returned
/ from a three months tour of Europe
Mrs. F. K Rhoads met her in New
York and accompanied her home.
NJ. w Campbell, formerly city edi
tor of The Argus, now of the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil. is spending a couple
of days calling on old friends in the
city.
DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Williams ant
daughter, Miss Ruby Williams, have
returned from trip through the east
ern states. where they visited many
points of interest.
Professor Theodore Ekblad has re
turned from the upper peninsula o
Michigan where he secured $1,000 il
the canvass for the Augustana colder
jubilee fund. DR.. Andreen has an
nounced that he and his assistants
will begin the canvass of Illinois. In
diana and Wisconsin about Sept. Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22

From the foregoing partial list of
attractions that will be seen in con-
nection with the Rock Island eXposi-
park Sept. 2S-Oct. 8, it will be seen
that amusement for the masses will not
be wanting Several important addi-
tions will be made in the next two
weeks. The affair is going to be one
of the most thoroughly high class ever
pulled off in the west.
The Parker shows come here with
recommendations from scores of the
principal cities of the northwest where
they have been seen. They are prais-
ed for their completeness, high degree
of merit, and elevated moral tone.
The aggregation travels in % private
cars and carries a complete electric
lighting and power equipment. Sew
eral of the attractions are from the
best shows on the Pike at the st. Louis
exposition, and all are thoroughly up
to-date There is fine band, a CALI
ope and two pipe organs operated by
electricity The Ferris wheel is 60
feet high, and the three-ring circus is
complete in every detail. standard
entertainment in itself. The free shows
will be put on directly in front of the
new amphitheater.
stakes Ont Grounds.
W. E. Welch, general representative
of the shows, was in the city this
week and staked out at the park the
grounds which the tents Will occupy
They will form a semi-circle facing the
grandstand and filling the west half o.
the enclosure within the race track
Mr.. Welch declared that they have nj
peer among railroad shows in thi:
country.
The past week has been a busy one
for Manager E. w. Lewis and the
forces under him who are getting The
grounds in shape. The erection of :
new amphitheater has been begun ant
the removal of the old sheds is il
progress. In addition, the grounds arr
being generally improved to meet thu
needs of the exposition. Next week ;
start will be made on the ornamental
entrance which will be placed at Nintl
street and Eighteenth avenue
There is much to be done, but thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Three BIG Aoereeations Besides
Numerous Free Attractions
to be on Hand.
PARKER SHOWS ARE WONDERS
Grounds Being Laid Out and New
Amphitheater Being Built-Week
Has Been a Busy One.
Attractions for Rock Island Ex-
position.

c. w. Parker Railroad Shows, in
Guiding:
Complete three-ring circus.
Midget and giant show.
Vaudeville.
Carousel.
Ferris wheel.
katzenjammer castle.
A day in the Alps.
Pharaoh's daughters.
Hale's tours.
Southern plantation with band).
Another aggregation yet to be
booked.
ATTRACTIONS FREE TO ALL
WITHIN GROUNDS.
BrowningWally Trio, aerial gym
nasts.
Captain Webb's educated seals.
Merodia troupe of seven bicy.
cists.
Myrtle C. Byrne troupe of sharp.
shooters.
Novelties. performing elephants,
ponies and dogs.
Human fly on Roman rings.
Double high dive.
Double trapeze performers.
Automobile races.
Horse exhibit.
PAINS fireworks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
LOOKED MILD AND
WAS LET OFF EASY
But Earl Hudson, Davenport Colored
Lad, Was Deceiving, and He Is
Again In Jail.

Officer Kell arrested at the ferry
Hudson, who had engaged in two cut
ting scrapes within "a hours. Last
night he slashed his landlady. but so
mild did he appear at the hearing that
he was given light fine, which he
paid Going back to talk the affair
over, he within 10 minutes got into
fresh trouble and cut Albert Rice in
the hand. Hudson is now safely /un-
der lock and key across the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Why James Lee Got Well.

Everybody in GAINESVILLE, Ohio, knows
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route s. She
writes: "My husband. James Lee, firm
ly believes he owes his life to the use
|of DR.. Kings New Discovery. His
lungs were so severely affected that
consumption seemed inevitable, when
la friend recommended New Discovery
We tried it, and its use has restored
him to perfect health" DR.. Kings New
Discovery is the king of throat and
lung remedies. For coughs and colds
lit has no equal. The first dose gives
relief. Try it. Sold under guarantee
at all druggists. so cents and ST.
Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Open New Store.

Sieghartner & Boetje will open their
new store at the corner of Twelfth
street and Third avenue Monday, Aug.
furnished with a new up-to-date stock.
They will retain their old store at $50
Third avenue and will be pleased to
have their friends and customers call
at either place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Eczema.

For the good of those suffering with
eczema or other such trouble, 1 wish
to say, my. wife had something of that
kind, and after using the doctors rem
edies for some time, concluded to try
Chamberlain Salve. and it proved to
be better than anything she had tried.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
OBITUARY.
Funeral of Mrs. Hull.

The funeral of Mrs. George Hull
was held yesterday afternoon from
the home. 1913 Fourth avenue. Rev
w. B. Clemmer conducted the serv-
ices. Burial took place at Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Notice TO Patrons.

James McConochie, painter and pa
per hanger, has moved his shop to 544
Twenty-first street, where all classes
of work will be given strict atteAtion.
Estimates cheerfu1ly furnished on all
kinds of painting, papering, etc. Old
phone 694-X-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
WAR CORRESPONDENT
Is ON THE WAY HOME
Reaches Chicago Battle Worn and
Weary-Approves of Plans for
Reception Monday.

Chicago. Aug. 22.-Editor Argus:
Just arrived here battle worn and
weary. Am prepared for a. rest. Sold
my horse for enough to make this
town. You would hardly know me.
Will be home Monday Reception
plans approved. w. A. r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22

When man goes out to buy col
lar he comes back with collar and
perhaps Z necktie or two. When a
woman starts out 10 buy collar she
returns exhausted with a new sill,
waist. pair of gloves. some skirt
binding. cake of soap. q paper OF
pins, some window curtains, sewing
machine and a refrigerator. = Mark
Twain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Realism,

Advertisements on the scenery
exclaimed the star. That's carrying
commercialism really too far,
1T isn't commercialism," exclaimed
the manager I'VE want the scene to
look like real meadow, don't weT-
London Tit-i3its.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22

Frank Barker. She charges him in
the bill with cruelty. They were mar
ried March 10, 1907, and lived together
till March 81, this year. Harry NJ.
McCaskrin represents the complaint
ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Telephone Girls Entertained.-Mis.
BudWeiser.

The most popular beer in the world
There is less profit to the dealer who
sells it, because it costs more at the
brewery, yet its sales exceed those of
all other bottled beers, which proves
that its superiority is recognized every
where.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22

energetic gentlemen who have the mat
ter in hand may be depended upon to
have everything in shape before exhi-
bition week rolls around.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
VIII Raise the Level.

AS soon as the dam above the
Tower is closed work will commence
On the dam below the Tower When
nat is closed up it will allow the
river bed between the dams to be
covered with about three feet of
water. After the work of installing
the power dam is fully completed the
water will be about Is feet deep and
will be practically still water above
the dam. The Tower will then have
below it a body OF water that will be
truly magnificent. Plans are on foot
to install boat livery next year as
this deep quiet body of water will
make an ideal rowing place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Saloon Notice.
Woman Way.

Chicken lunch tonight at Al Gregg.
place. 1921 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22

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 relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Priscilla Club in Camp.-Mr. and
Mrs. George Barker yesterday enter
tanned the members of the Priscilla
club at their camp Out of Sight" near
Milan. There were % present, 10
whom a sumptuous dinner was served
at noon The afternoon was passed in
most delightful way, the visitors talk
ing dip in the water and trying their
hands at fishinga, Late in the after
moon ice cream and cake were served.
Gus Beeler took the company during
| the afternoon for a launch ride from
lock So to lock Sc, which was much
enjoyed by the visitors.
Linen Shower for Bride-EIect-Mrs
H. P. Stapley, at her home in South
Rock Island. was hostess at a delight
full party yesterday, it being a linen
shower for Miss Elizabeth Spady OF
Davenport, whose marriage to G. Bet
tendorf will take place the last of the
month A course dinner was served
at o'clock, and in the evening a mu
steal program was given by Mrs. Hart
and Mrs. Stockhart of Davenport ant
Miss Daisy Stapley. The bride-elect
was the recipient of numerous pretty
articles for her new home.
MoeiIerWinter Engagement Announc
ed.-The engagement of Miss Emma
M Winter of 612 Second street to DR.
&c. E. Moeller, formerly of this city
NOW of st. Louis, was announced at /;
lparty given at the Watch Tower las
evening to a company of about g
friends. The wedding will take place
in the early fall. Both young peopl,
have many friends in this city WIFI
will extend heartiest best wishes.
Telephone Girls Entertained.-Mis
Grace Clegg entertained the relic
operators of the Central Union Tele
phone company at birthday party a
her home. 421 Fourteenth street. yes
terday afternoon. Games were playe
and refreshments served. In the pea
nut contest, Miss Marie Swanson wol
first prize and Miss Adeline Condo
the BOBBY prize. A guessing contes
was won by Miss Ina Hingstrom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Spear the Fish.

Around where the work on the dam
is going on there is always a large
number of spectators in attendance.
Spearing fish is one of the sights
which they see The river below the
dam is rapidly running dry leaving
holes where the fish soon collect. Men
are after them with spears and it is
no uncommon sight to see man haul
out a fish three feet long on the end
of a spear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
Husband WAS Cruel.

Mrs. Catherine Barker of this city
has filed suit b the circuit clerks
Office for a divorces from her husband,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
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 relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-22
RIVER BED Barred
Cofferdam Above Watch Tower
When Closed Viii Stop Flow
Of Water Entirely.
MANY PEOPLE WATCH WORK
Fish Spearing Feature of the Sight
seeing-Stage of Water to Be IS
Feet When Completed.

The work on the dam above, the
Watch Tower in Rock river has pro-
crossed to such an extent that it will
be closed in day or two now and
many people are visiting the Tower
each day simply for the purpose OF
seeing the work which is being done
When the cofferdam is closed it will
cut off the water in front of the Tower
completely and for aotime the" bottom
of the river will be exposed to the
gaze of the sightseeres. The wonder
,ul rock formations which nature has
placed in and around this part of Rock
river have caused many to want to see
what the bottom will reveal when eX-
posed and the management of the
Watch Tower expects that there will
be many visitors who will arrange to
20 down and examine the bottom.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-21

light of the decision of the Su- preme Court Monday, which up-
 holds the opinion of Attorney
 General William Kirby, to the eff
 feet that no more money shall be spent on the construction of the
 new state house until legislative action, appropriating money for this purpose, has been taken. Members of the State Capitol Commission will not resign. This. after the positive statement of Col. w. B. Alexander, at noon
 Monday, that he and others of the commission were ready to resign if the knew the proper official to whom the resignation should be sent, will cause much surprise, but three of the com missioners, Col. Alexander, Chairman McCaleb and pr. Flennikin, held, meeting in the office of Robert w. McFarlane, candidate for governor, and member of the commission, Mon day afternoon, and adopted a resolution putting the building, papers and records pertaining thereto, in the hands of Secre- tary Lehman Kay, to be held subject to the orders of the Com. mission.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-21

of the city of Prescott, Nevada County, do respectfully petition that you issue an order directing the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Co. to make the following improvements in the depot and side track accomo- dations and train service at Pres colt, towit:
 1st. To build new depot com. mensurate with the size and bus. mess of the city.
 2nd. Build an additional one thousand feet of side taack, so that parties hauling lumber, ties and slaves for shipment, will have
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-21
Chief Justice Hlii 0oss to Florida

Little Rock, Jan. 21.-Special Chief Justice Joseph M. Hill, of the supreme court, will not again sit until the first Monday in April.
 The statement was made by Judge Hill, from the bench, Mon. day morning, at the conclusion of his opinions. He left Little Rock this morning for Florida, where he will spend the remain of the winter. He stated from the bench that he has over step ped the time his physicians told him it was safe to remain here but that he had been exceeding ly busy, and that he had felt call ed to remain.
 During the absence cf the Chief Justice, Mir. Justice B. B. Battle will preside. Judge Hill, at the conclusion of the call of the docket Monday morning, left the bench, it being unneces- sary for him to listen to the oral arguments in cases upon which he will pass.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-21
BUSINESS MEN MEET
Retailers Hold First Meeting in New Quarters and Combine Business
 and Pleasure.

Fully two thirds of the total membership of the Retail Mer- chants Association were present at the regular weekly meeting last evening, and about all the absent one-t third were unable to be present on account of illness in their families. There was much informal discussion of i'm portant matters and the best of feeling prevailed The railroad and city delivery questions were given additional consideration and committees appointed to bring about their adjustment. A petition to the railroad com mission is in the hands of Sam White, J. B. Jordan and Ira Gee.
 After She transaction of all business the assemblage be- came an experience meeting, and most everybody gave some humorous incidents in connec- tion with their bad accounts. These provoked much mirth and all present seemed to be broth CTS in sympathy.
 Messrs. Sam White, Tom Hit and Ira Gee were given power to effect settlement in the matter of city deliveries, and Aylmer Evans wasm&de committee of one to try for improved mail facilities.
 The meeting was held in the Associations new andpermanent quarters in the Mckenzie build ing and the attendance tested it's capacity almost to the limit. It does not require much foresight to be able to discern that this or ganization is sure to be of great benefit to Prescott and every encouragement should be extended by our people.
 Ed Gee easily won first prize when it came to relating funny incidents with slow paying GUS toners. MT. Gee is surely ingen- ious and diplomatic in handling such matters.
 On few occasions the presi- dent paused in his remarks long enough to instruct the newspa- permen against making verbatim reports. The request was super fuous inasmuch as the postal laws cover great many things.
 900
 Che prominent merchant told of how certain delinquent pa tron was so anxious to square up since the organization of the as sociation that he had overpaid his account by S1.15. This ac. count which after standing for some four years as an account, was finally put in the shape of a | note about a year ago, so it is no wonder the fellow had forgotten the amount.
 Everytime the delinquents was considered, it was conclusively shown that it was the feeling of | the association that all such per sons should be treated with courtesy and fairness when they showed 8 disposition to do the right thing.
 Next meeting on Monday, the | 07+b
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-21
Special Session Probable.

Little Rock, Jan. 21.--Special A special session of the Arkan- sas Legislature now appears to be more probable. This is in the
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-21

a place to unload some outside of the business part of the city.
 3rd. Make this regular or schedule stop for train No. 6, and a flag stop for Little Rock and St. Louis passengers for train No. f.
 And we respectfully ask that you hold your meetings for a hearing on this petition in our city.
 This petition was universally signed by the citizens of Pres colt.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-01-21

The Marshalls at Prescott on Jan. B. Admission 75c X soc.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-02-22
Registration Notice.

To the Electors of the Village OF
L'Anse, County of Baraga, State
of Michigan:
Notice is hereby gwen, that "a
meeting of the Board Of Rrgi>tra-
ton of the village above named. viii
be held at the Town Hall within
said village, on Saturday, March z,
A. ID 1908, for the pui pose of reg
Istering the names Of all such per-
sons who shall be possessed Of he
necessary qualifications of electors,
and who may apply for that purpose
and that said Board of Registration
will be in session on the day and al
the place aforesaid from 9 q clock ~
the forenoon until 4 O'Clock in the
for the purpose aforesaid.
Dated this 22nd day of February
A. ID. 1908.
G. d. SHEA,
Clerk Of said village.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1908-02-22
First pub. Feb. -: Last May IS. 'Os.
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made In the conditions
of certain mortgage made by Philip voetsch,
OF the village OF LAnse. county of Bara-
ga,state Of MichigAn TO James b. Smith. of the
said place dated the twentieth day of august,
A. ID. 1924, and recorded in the ONCE Of the Reg
lister Of Deeds for county of naraga, Michigan
ON the twonty-seventh day of August, A. ID.
1894. IN Liber Of Mortgages. on pages AID and
$50 and which said mortga9e was duly assigned
by the satd James b. smith to John Campbell
OF the said village OF L. Anse ON the 3lst day OF
July, A. ID. 1893. by a proper instrument Of as
signment rec Jrded In the ONCE OF the Register
of Deeds Tor the county of Baraga, state of
Michigan, on the eleventh day Of Novem Der.
A ID. iox5, In Liber Of Mortgages on page $780,
on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due
at the date Of this notice the sum of nine hun
dred twenty-sevep and 2g-iO0 dollars and an at
torney's fee of twenty-five dollars, provided
for in said mortgage and no snit or proceed
ings At law having been instituted to recover
the moneys secured by said mortgage or any
part thereof.
Now, the refore, by virtue OF the power OF
sale contained In said mortgage, and the stat
ute In such case made and provided. notice Is
hereby given that on Monday, the 18th day Of
shall sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, Mt the front door Of the court house in
the village Of LAnse, county of Baraga. Mich
igan Chat being the place where the Circuit
Court for said comfy of BArara Is heidi the
premises described in said mortgage, 40
much thereof ~ may be necessary to pay the
amount due on said mortgage, and all legal
costs, together with an attorneys fee of
covenanted for therein. the premises being
described In said mortgage rs follows. to-wit:
Undivided one-half of lot one Ia block eiev-
en-. OF the village Of LAnse, county OF Barnss,
said village recorded In the ONCE ofshe Regis.
ter Of Deeds Of sstd county Of Baraga.
JouN ClnPBuLL.
Assignee OF MortgAgec.