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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
BIRD ROSE TO THE OCCASION.
Male Ostrich Assumed Duties of Mother
in an Emergency.

George and Martha Washington are
the distinguished names of pair of
ostriches on a farm in southern Cali
fornia. In "Wild-Animal Celebrities"
Miss Ellen Velvin tells curious an
ecdote concerning these birds:
On one occasion, when Martha had
laid the requisite number of eggs, she
absolutely refused, for no apparent
reason, to sit. When George saw that
his wife was not doing her duty in the
way of sitting on the nest, he did all
In his power first to persuade, then
to compel her to do all that was re-
Quired Of her. He would tap and turn
over the big eggs with his wide BILL
60 over to her and peck her, and then
back again to the eggs; and when
Martha still refused, he tried to drive
her over to the nest.
But after time he seemed to re.
alize that it was no use; and one day,
although it was midday, to the aston
lShment of the onlookers, he deliber-
ately sat down on the nest and stayed
there.
This is an extraordinary fact, espe-
cially when one considers what a tact
less, unintelligent bird the ostrich is.
He sat patiently on that nest during
the ensuing 40 days and nights, kept
the eggs warm, and finally Matched
out the finest brood of chicks which
had ever been Matched on the farm.
Youths companion.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
SMALL BOY SHOOTS BIG WOLF.
Is Only II Years Old, But He Protects
Farm with Parents Away.

Crookston, Minn.-For cool-headed
heroism Henry Just, the 11-year-old
son of a farmer living southeast Of st.
Hilaire, deserves a medal.
AS proof Of his bravery and prowess
he has the carcass of big timber wolf
which he will have mounted. When his
parents drove to town he was left on
the farm alone to keep the fire going
and look after things generally. To
ward nightfall he heard the shepherd
dog making a big fuss back of the
stable, and upon investigation saw a
big timber wolf in small pasture
fenced in with woven wire. The wolf
had retreated to one corner where
1t was being worried by the dog.
Returning to the house the boy got
his 20 rife and shot the animal several
times, but the small bullet did not
seem to hurt the brute. The lad then
obtained a shotgun loaded with buck.
shot, but was afraid to shoot for fear
he would kill the dog, which was
closing in on the wolf.
Finally the lad returned to the
house and secured big rife belong.
ing to his father and with the first
bullet shot the wolf through the heart
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
MARRIAGE by Mail Fails.

Marysville, GA mail order we'd
ding, which took place in Columbus
on December II, 1907, uniting Frank
L. Denman of this city and Cornelia
Doud of New Jersey, came to grief the
other day, when Denman secured a
divorce from his wife on the ground
of extreme cruelty and gross neglect
of duty.
Denman inserted an advertisement
in a newspaper for wife, and, after
corresponding few times, Denman
sent Cornelia Doud $40 to come tc
Columbus, where he met her and they
were married on sight. In a few weeks
the couple quarreled and separated.
Denman says his short matrimonial
experience cost him nearly $1,000.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
husbands for their IDEAL women.

husbands for their IDEAL women.
The club meets every Tuesday night
in the Harlem branch Of the Y. M. G.
A., and lecture is delivered by a
specialist on whatever branch of the
art of being happy though married in
which he happens to be versed.
Some of the members are actual
benedicts who have joined the new
training school for husbands in the
hope of becoming more proficient In
living up to their wives ideals, but
the majority are still unmarried and
have entered the club merely as pos
sible candidates for matrimony.
Among the actual benedicts in the
organization is its vice-president, F.
w. Wheeler, who Is connected with
the marlborough railroad. The presi-
dent, w. F. Randolph, a lawyer Of
about 80, is unmarried, however. And
so, too, is the secretary and treasurer,
w. H. Stillman..
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
Hooked a Bio Shark.

The officers of the steamer Limon
which reached her berth at LONG
wharf yesterday afternoon, told a
story of the capture of man-eating
shark while the big fruiter was taking
on a cargo at Port Limon Costa RIGA
says the Boston Globe. One of the
negro fruit handlers was fishing over
the side. He had thrown out small
hook baited with meat and almost i'm
mediately it was snapped up by ar
exceedingly voracious man eater.
Every one on board ship ran to see
the fun. The negro played the shark
until it was exhausted, and then one Of
the crew went down the Jacobs lad
der and slipped moose under its fins
The monster was hauled to the deck
but before it was killed it knocked one
negro down. Two of the sailors killed
1t with a heavy club. The shark
measured IL feet and weighed 50t
pounds. 1t was the largest of its spe
cies ever seen at Port Limon.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
The Charter Of Incorporation Of
THE FARMERS BANK
Of Prairie Mississippi.

l. The corporate title Of said COM
pany is The Farmers Bank.
2. The names Of the incorporators
are:
CIaud StiIlman, Prairie, Miss. w.
G. Garner Prairie, Miss. c. c. Hussey,
Prairie, Miss.
3. The domicile is at Prairie, Miss.
4. Amount Of capital stock, Ten
Thousand Dollars.
5. The par value of shares is One
Hundred Dollars.
6. The period Of existence (not to
exceed fifty years. is thirty years.
4 The purpose for which it is Great
ed is for general Banking business.
8. The rights and powers that may
be exercised by this corporation are
those conferred by the provisions Of
Chapter "a, Mississippi Code, 1906.
Claud Stillman,
W. 7. Garner, incorporates.
c. c. Hussey.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
How the Young Idea Shoots.

Many children are so crammed will
everything that they really know
nothing.
In proof of this, read these veritablt
specimens of definitions, written by
public school children:
Stability is taking care of a stable.
"a mosquito is the child of blacl
and white parents"
Monastery is the place for mon
,sters."
"Tocsin is something to do with get
ting drunk"
"Exposulation is to have the small
pox."
"Cannibal is two brothers who Kill
each other in the Bible"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
The FIatterer.

The tramp had applied to the farm
er's wife for assistance.
you have beautiful voice, lady,
he said.
She looked interested
Have ~
Eyes, ma'am I'd rather hear you
say no, lady, than most other women
say yes"
Then she drove back the dog and
gave the wanderer half loaf and a
chunk of cold beef.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
SOCIAL CHARM OF PUNKVILLE.
When 1t Came to a Question of Elk
cIusiVeness, Why

"You ought to come to live in New
Yawk," said the young lady whose
father had struck it rich in a mining
venture. Really, it is the only place.
Chicago-ugh! l couldn't think of
living where society is so primitive,
don't you know. San Francisco-it
used to be rather pleasant there, but
everybody who is anybody has moved
away. No, there is only one place
worth considering. Or, Of course, If
one could live in London it would be
even more pleasant than New Yawk,
but / suppose one ought to stick to
ones native country as long as one
can stand it, so while one has to remain
on this side, New Yawk comes nearest
to the ideal, which, of course, is Lon.
don. l can't imagine how your are
able to stand 1t living out here in this
little bit Of a town."
why" replied her country cousin,
this is just the place for one who
wishes to be exclusive. wouldn't
think of leaving here to live in New
York. New York is so common. Mil,
lions and millions of people live there.
Only few hundred reside in Punk,
willie"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
Hard to Explain.

Really" said the first speculator,
its wonder that stock hasn't taken
tumble. It's steadily rising, although
I believe it's full of water"
But" remarked the other, how
en- 1t be full of water if there isn't
drop in it?"-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
hTFTE
4 TATLER

Conversation overheard between
two Of our young Sunday school
scholars: Who was old Rip Van
Winkle?" IAN old time Teller what
slept in the mountains" Must not
had any churches in them days." the
smallest one observed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
State Of Mississippi, |
County of Monroe. ]

State OF Mississippi,
County of Monroe.
This day personally appeared be-
fore me, the undersigned authority
Claud StiIlman, w. T. Garner and c.
G. Hussey, incorporators Of the cor
poration known as the Farmers Bank,
who acknowledged that they signed
and executed the above and foregoing
articles Of incorporation as their act
and deed, on this the 10 day Of Feb
ruary 1908.
B. B. Harrell.
Justice of the Peace.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26

may have the proper data on which form Judgment to
give the following sketch Of COL Bedsoes life he is Of
old Southern ancestry-his parental ancestors being
Tennesseeans His great grandfather COL Anthony
Bedsoe after whom county Tennessee is named was
Colonel in the army Of the Revolution and moved to the
Cumberland Valley after the close of the The father
Of the subject Of this sketch was Of Col Anthony
Redsoes youngest son-vho was captain Of the Sumner
Volunteers in the Florida or Seminole war under General
Andrew Jackscn-and was u. S. district attorney for
North Mississippi under President JAS. X. Polk.
Mr. BIedsoe, whom we today announce for Congress-
was born and reared in Columbus, Miss, with the
ception Of few years Of bOyhood spent in Grenada,
Miss He graduated al the State University in 1850 with
NJ highest honors He then entered the Confederate
army y private soldier in BIyhs battalion afterwards
ma AN. mississippi Regiment end part Of General
.Iacob Sharps high pressure brigade. He was eneag-
N n nv battles n Belmont Shiloh Mwfreesboro Mum
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
B. 3. Harrell.
Justice Of the Peace.

To most men work is an acquired
taste. and then not chronic.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-02-26
OSCAR F BLEDSOE A CANDIDATE FOR
CONGRESS-

: call the attention Of The Sentiners
readers to the announcement Of Col
o. F. Bledsoe as a candidate for the
Democratic nomin alton for congress
from this district. We deem it proper
in order that the voters Of the district
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

THE gasoline driven automobile has
added a new disease to the woes of civ
ilization, disease which may cut ten
years off the life of the persons affected.
would call it the automobile disease,
and I have discovered that not only in
New York, in the streets trequented by
such motor cars, but in Paris. London
and Berlin it exists" Dr.. Henry Beck
er, a. physician, made this statement
after conducting tests for nearly year
on patients suffering from the new NAL
ady, which affects the tissues of the
throat and lungs, causing congestion and
decay and giving working area for the
baccilli of consumption. pneumonia, grip
and other affections peculiar to the res
piratory organs. The doctor attributes
the disease to the fumes from gasoline.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28
The government statistics show that

The government statistics show that
the earning power of every $1,000 of cap
ital invested in the publishing and
printing business has steadily declined
since 1890. The profits have not kept
pace with the Increased cost OF produc-
ton; the labor cost to newspapers has
increased 30 ger cent 10 ten years alone
1.-THE printed page has done more to ad.
vance civilization than auv other human
agency" said William A. Roster of the
census bureau in his recent report, and
he adds: 1.-The industry thus possesses
an Importance that cannot be measured
by the capital invested or the volume
and value of it's products. No other
manufacturing industry has SO small a
percentage of profit"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

PRESIDENT JAMES J HILL Of the Great
Northern railroad has given the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin An additional $1,000
with with to develop the James J. Hill
railroad library established by him wit h
an endowment Of $1,000 three years ago.
This library will he the most complete
OF it's kind in the country. Already
nearly 5000 books, pamphlets and per-
iodicals are embraced 10 it.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

EVERY butter consumer must know
that the present high price could not he
maintained without butter combine,
q thing that the public should have 10
more love for than they have for a meat
combine, a lumber 'mhine. railroad
combine Or any other kind Of a com bine
that takes advantage Of its power to op-
press the masses Whitewater Register.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

,Glenwood = Tribune: Honestly now,
Wisconsin voter, doesn't it begin to look
as if our boasted primary election law
was colossal sham and hum6ue? Has
it made good solitary claim that was
made for it during the days of it's popu-
lar discussion? If so, what?
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

Mr. Cook says that $4,000 voters in 30
counties have signed petitions asking
him to stand for the senatorial election.
That's pretty good for beginning and
canvass of the other 36 counties might
qualify him so decsvely for the reckon
ing that Uucle Isaac would feel justified
in getting busy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

A FORCE sufficient to move ton over
a good road will move eight tons on
railroad or thirty-two tons on canal.
The waterways can't be downed.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28
Financial Report
ron

. eport of the financial condition of the To-
~ baccO Exchange Bank, located at Edger-
ton, State of Wisconsin, at the close of
business on the 18th day of February, 1908.
pursuant to call by the Commissioner of
Banking:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

STATE OF WISCONSIN, GO
COUNTY OF ROCK, o.
I, Andrew Jenson, president of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the fore
going statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief
ANDREW JENSON, President.
Subscribed andsw0rn to before me this 25th
day of February, 1908.
L. j. DICKINSON,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
W w S: B HsRPrhS Directors.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28
For Sale.

A fine location in Edgerton. Five acre
lot with good size house. barn and to-
bacco shed. Large, small. fruit garden,
small orchard, good we'll, good cistern.
Also personal property. Inquire on the
place. 13tf VICTOR J. WARRICHAIT.
Ladies' ard childrens cloaks, suits
and furs at great deal less than half
price.--T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
House to rent. Inquire of W. Fl.
Flarity. 9
Have you read Handtke & Mercy
nolds' adv? You will find something
you want at their &c sale. See adv for
dates.
Something new in portrait post
cards ct Bardeens.
Special sale OF spring suits, new
spring styles, SIS and SIS values at SSps
Archie Reid & Co., GAINESVILLE. 13w2
My farm of about $50 acres, u mile
from depot, to let Oh shares.-C. O.
Shannon, Edgerton, Wis. IL
See Handtke & McReynol L. adv. in
this paper-9c sale. Look for dates.
The last week of our ami lal clear
ing sale we are offering extra specia
bargains in every department Of the
store.-T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
New spring suits-New York sam
ples-see them at Archie Reid & Co.
GAINESVILLE. 13w2
Ladies heavy fast black hose, regu
lar 15c quality, clearing sale price, Pc,
pair &C. II. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
appetite, improves digestion, induces re-
freshing sleep, giving renewed strength
and health That's what HOLSTER
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 35c, Tes
or Tablets.-W G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-02-28

Another invoice including every
thing that is new in needlework.
We cordially invite you to inspect
our line and will show our appre-
citation by doing our utmost to
make your dealings with US most
pleasant and profitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
Chnncery Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS.
In the Circuit Court to the Septem-
Der Term. A ID. 19OS-Bill to Foreclose
Mortgage.
The Black Hawk Homestead Building.
Loan x Savings Association. complain
lant, VS.. William II. Mockabee and
Catherine +. Mockabee. defendants.
To the above named non resident de-
PENDANTS, William II. Mockabee and
Catherine F. Mockabee:
Affidavit of your non-residence and of
the residence of each of you, hav-
ing been filed in the Office of the under
signed clerk of said court, in the above
entitled cause. notice is hereby given
to you that the above named complain
amt has filed in said court its bill of
complaint against you, on the chancery
side of said court: that a summons in
chancery has been issued in said cause
against you. returnable to the next
September term of said court, to be be-
gun and holden in the court house in
! the city of Rock Island, in the county
| of Rock Island and state of Illinois. on
| the third Monday of September. A. ID
1908, at which time and place you will
| appear and plead, answer or demur to
the said bin of complaint, as you may
| see fit.
! Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 18th
| day of July. a. ID. 1908
| GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
| Clerk of Said Circuit Court.
| Sweeney * Walker. solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court In Chancery
Mary GreenhiE, Amelia Dulen and
Martin Dulen, Compartments, VS.. Mat
thas Guenther, George Guenther, WILL
lam Baumann, Florence Baumann and
Il. S. Entrikin, Defendants. Partition.
General No. co.'s.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a decree OF said Court, entered in
the above entitled cause, on the 18th
day of June A. ID 1908. / shall, on Sat
urday, the 18th day of July A. d. 1909
at the hour of 10 o'clock in the fore-
noon. at the East door of the Court
House I'm the City of Rock Island, in
said County of Rock Island, to satisfy
said decree, sell at public auction to
the highest and best bidder for cash
in hand that certain parcel Of land
situate in the County of Rock Island
Scribed as follows. to-wit:
Lot No. Five CD in that part of the
City of Rock Island, known as and called
ID. c. Doty's Addition to the City of
Rock Island, or "Doty Block" situated
| in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Provided. that the highest and best
bid upon said parcel shall be equal to
at least two-thirds (2-3) of the apprais-
, ed value of said property. as shown by
/ the report of the commissioners hereto
| fore appointed by the court.
/ Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this goth
day of June, A. ID. 1908.
| JOSEPH L. HAAS
Master in Chancery, Rock Island COun-
| ty Illinois.
Albert Huber compliments solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
Masters Sale.


State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS:
In the Circuit Court In Chancery.
William w. Wilmerton VS.. Mary J.
.OConnor, James T OConnor, and John
5977
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
OF decree of said court entered in the
above entitled cause on the first day of
June, A. ID. 1908. / shall, on the 10th day
OF July. A. ID. 1908, at the hour of 2:30
o'clock in the afternoon, at the east
door of the court house, in the city OF
Rock Island, county of Rock Island, to
satisfy said decree, sell at public VEN
due to the highest and best bidder for
cash in hand. that certain parcel of land
situated in the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, known and described
as follows, to-wit:
Lot number ten (10), in block num-
Der one %. in Highland Park addition
to the city of Rock Island. Illinois in
GLIDING all right of homestead and dow
er of the said Mary J. O'Connor, James
I. O'ConnOr and John Looney.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 18th
day of June, A ID. 1908.
ROLLIN s. STURGEON
Special Master in Chancery (appointed
by order of said circuit court on the
18th day of May, A. d. 1909, Rock
Island County, Illinois.
Harold A. Weld, compliments solicit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
Sale of Real Estate.

BY virtue of an order and decree of
the County Court of Rock Island Coun-
ty, Illinois. made on the petition of the
undersigned, John Rinck. executor. of
the last Will and testament of William
Rinck, deceased for leave to sell the
real estate of said deceased. at the
May Term. y. ID. 1908. of said Court.
to-wit: On the 18th day Of May. 1908.
/ shall on the 9Th day of august next
between the hours of 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon and o'clock in the after
noon of said day. to-wit, at the hour of
= o'clock p m, sell at Public gale, at
the east door Of the Court House, in
the City of Rock Island. in said Coun-
ty. the real estate described as follc WIS,
wit:
Lots one % Two 90, and Three
CD. in Weatherhead'S addition to the
Citv of Rock Island. in Rock Islsna
County, Illinois. on the fonowing terms,
to-wit: For cash
Dated this LIST day of July A. u. 1908
JOHN RINCK,
Executor of the Last VIII and Testa-
ment of William Rinck, Deceased.
Ludolph q Reynolds, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Philip Siegrist deceased
me Undersigned having been an
pointed administrator of the estate of
Phillp Siegrist, late of the county OF
ROCK Island, state of Illinois decreased
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court room, in the
CITY OF ROCK Island, at the August term
on the first Monday in August next. al
Whlch time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
queSted TO attend for the purpose OF
haylng the same adjusted All persons
indebted To said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated 18th day of June A. d. 1903.
JOHN SIEGRIST.
Administration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
LEGAL.
Notice of Final Settlement,

Estate of Jacob Kroegel deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Ernst Leffler. as admin
port and settlement as such i'm the
County Court of Rock Island County,
and hearing on said report has been
o'clock a. m, at which time persons
interested may appear and make OBJ
/; Jections thereto, and if no objections
are f1led, said report will be approved
at that time, and the undersigned will
ask for an order of distribution. and
VIII also ask to be discharged.
ROCK Island, Ill. June %, 1908
ERNST LEFFLER, Administrator.
ALBERT HIlRER Attnrna,: -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11

Estate of John A. Donahoo, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, r. c. Donahoo. has
this day filed his final report and settle
ment as such in the county court of
Rock Island county, and hearing on
1903, at o'clock a. m. at which time
persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto, and if no OBJ
jections are filed. said report will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for an order of diStri..
button. and will also ask to be dis
charged.
Rock Island, H., July I. 1903.
f. G. DONAHOO.
Executor of the Last VIII and Tesla
ment of John a. Donahoo, deceased.
for executor.