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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05
Gin a Bad Way"
Many Rock Islander Will Feel Crete
full for This Information.

WutH your gives OHt,
Becomes lame, weak or aching;
When urinary troubles set in,
Your kidneys are Gin bad way"
Doan's Kidney ills will cure~you.
Amos Burgman, 2717 Fair street,
Davenport, Iowa, says: Il had a Sc
we're case of kidney disease which af-
fected my entire system, intense back
aches and weakness across my loins
so severe at times as to cause me to
stop work | was unable to stoop or
lift anything without enduring sharp
shooting pains through my back and
sick headaches ard pains in my eyes
were daily occurrences. My health
was completely broken down, | con-
suited doctors. and tried many rene
dies but got no relief. | saw Doans
Kidney Pills advertised and decided
to try them. After the first few doses
| felt relief continued their use until
had consumed three boxes and by
that time the pains and other symp-
tons had disappeared. am at present
enjoying the best of health and can
conseientiously say that l owe it to
Doan's Kidney Pills
Plenty more proof like this from
Rock Island people. Call at Harper
House pharmacy and ask what Gus
toners report.
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Foster.Milburn company, Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
,, Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

ing the working force from 400 to
600. The glucose plant is now grind
ing $4,000 bushels of corn a day, but
up to now has been turning out con-
fectioners' glucose for the meeting of
the demand a little later for Christ
mas candies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05

making an extended visit at the home
of Oscar Marsh.
George Taylor. Sam Lewis and Riley
Halstead went to the bay Wednesday
Hiram Cooper and family attended
Mr. and Mrs. David Mayhew's golden
wedding anniversary in Aledo Wed
nesday
Misses Ruth Halstead and Nora
Whisman began their first term of
teaching Monday.
Miss Elda Grabs began teaching at
Presumption Tuesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05
A Sure Enouoh knocker.

]. G. Goodwin of Reidsville, N. c.,
says: "Bucklen's AMIGA Salve is sure
enough knocker for ulcers. A bad one
came on my leg last summer, but that
wonderful salve knocked it out in a
few rounds. Not even scar remain
ed" Guaranteed for piles, sores, burns,
etc. % cents, at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05

lead to the locating and recovery of
the child.
To Remodel BuiIding.-The con-
tracts have just been let by Architects
Temple, Burrows & McLane for the
remodeling of the building at 1921
1913 East Second street This is the
property on which Miss Elizabeth Put
nam and E. K Putnam hold 99-year
club is to have it's new home.
Gives to Charity.-The last will and
testament of the late Thomas Crimp
was filed for probate yesterday The
will is dated March &c. 1907, and is
witnessed by Charles H. Wilson. Fan
ny A. Smith and William H. Wilson.
Mr. Crimp by his will gives to the
Peoples Union Mission of Davenport
$500, to the Scott County Humane So
ciey of Davenport $500, to the Ladies'
Industrial Relief of Davenport $500,
| to st. Luke's hospital $500, to Mercy
hospital $500, to st. Vincent's Orphans
| home $500. The balance of his estate
he divides among his two sisters and
one brother and various nephews and
nieces. He appoints his nephew, Ben
H. Horribly. and his legal adviser, vii
liam H. WILSON, executors without
bond.
Glucose Works to Boom.-Messrs
Moffatt, Chamberlain and Merrill
magnates at the head of the American
Corn Products company, made one OF
their unheralded visits to Davenport
this week, inspected the local glucose
factory and found it running in fine
shape Their visit was accompanied
by orders for the expansion of the
seasons work, and about the middle
of this month the mixing of syrup
will be begun, and the $250,000 car
factory, which has never had more
than an experimental run, will be put
in operation. This will mean the EN-
ployment of 200 more hands, increas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05
REYNOLDS.

ue6 uNO6OSs Il
Miss Daisy Wait returned Thursday
morning from visit in Madison, Wis
Gust Olson Jr. entertained num-
Der of guests at dinner party Thurs
day
Mrs. ]. B. Mcconnell and children,
Henry, Marion and Myrtle of Hager-
man, n NJ, arrived Wednesday for
visit at the home of Mrs. McConnell's
mother, Mrs Catherine McCaw.
Miss Emma Johnston has been ill
with tonsilitis.
Misses Lillian and Elizabeth Wiley
of Rock Island and Miss Sadie Brea-
don of Presumption were out of town
guests at the Olson home Thursday
Miss Elizabeth Boney has been Wis
/ iting friends here.
Mrs. A. V. Elliott and three children
of Beresford, S. D., are visiting relas
tives near Marston.
| Misses Nola Ekstrom and Iva john
ston spent several days last week in
Cambridge.
John w. Jones has recently pur-
! chased the restaurant business of L..
o. Hollopeter
| Mrs. Ella Wheaton was a guest at
| the wedding of Miss May Parmenter
and Ralph Wood of Des Moines at
the home of the brides parents in
! Edgington Wednesday evening.
j. H. Gaunt entertained number
of friends at banquet given at Hotel
| Reynolds Wednesday. The event was
in honor of his birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Alpha Trickey and Mrs E. C.
Mayall of Canton, H., have been
guests at the home of Mrs. S. d. Wait.
Mrs. Amanda Parmenter of Lyndon
is visiting Mrs C. c. Wait.
Miss May Mcconnell returned to
Harlan, Iowa. Friday afternoon.
Miss Catherine Danielson of Rock
Island spent Sunday at the home OF
James c. Mcconnell.
Mrs. Olive Young and daughter
Mrs. Cora G. Morris of Harlan. Iowa
visited last week with relatives here
r. p. Wait returned from business
trip to Deep River, Iowa, Wednesday
Mrs. Martha Burrows of Stromberg
Neb., arrived here Tuesday on her
way to D. C. Vanattas home in Buffalo
Prairie.
F. M. Carpenter and Gray Tittering
ton had carload of watermelons
shipped here from Muscatine Thurs
lday.
J. NJ. Gaunt is making preparations
to go on trip to points in Colorado
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Johnston of Pc
Oria visited relatives here severa
days this week.
Mrs. l.. A. Mccormick of Duncan
was in the village Friday.
Mrs. Foster of Rock Island was (;
guest of her brother, j. H. Gaunt, sey
eral days this week.
E. C. Mayall of Canton, H., cam
Friday morning for visit with hi
sister, Mrs. S. d. Wait
Mrs. Clara Shotwell returned to he
home at Vinton. Iowa, Friday morn
ing after a several weeks visit wit
her sisters. Mrs. William and Clellan
McEntire.
Mrs. S. T. McEntire of Taylor Ridg
spent Thursday with her parents, M
and Mrs. g. Haskell.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Trent move
their household goods this week I
Rock Island where Mr.. Trent has
position in the shoe department wit
L. S. McCabe & Co.
Miss Ruth Epper returned to ht
home in Davenport Thursday after
visit with her grandparents, Mr. an
: Mrs. r, c. Mauette. Mrs. Mallet
= went with her for a short visit
~ Miss May LindsayOliver resume
N her weekly Reynolds visits Thursdi
~ after three weeks vacation spei
M in the north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05
Pleasant Ways for Summer Days.

Grand Trunk-Lefigh Valley, double
track route, Chicago to New York via
Niagara Falls; Grand Trunk-Central
Vermont-Boston & Maine route from
Chicago TO Boston and the Grand
Trunk Railway system TO Montreal,
Quebec and Portland Double track
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05

@rO matter how large or how
IN small your business, 1t Is
bound to force some valuable
employee to do work that can be done
Observation-Disclosures by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05

Archery Match Even. - Thursday
afternoon the clash between Maurice
Bockaert, king of the William Tell
Archery club of this city, and Adolph
Wander Beke. king of the East Moline
Indian Bow and Arrow club, took
place on the local archery grounds,
and the. two men quit shooting with
honors even. The match took place
! from to, 8 O'clock, and when the
hours shoot had been concluded each
contestant had knocked one bird from
its perch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05

from Chicago to Montreal.
For particulars of special low round
trip fares, descriptive literature, etc,
apply TO George w. Vaux, a. G. p.
& I. A, 135 Adams street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-05
DAVENPORT

Tickler Causes Trouble. - The
fair patrons, was the cause of some
trouble at the Davenport carnival
Thursday evening. A man by the
name of Lagrange, accompanied by his
wife and the latter's sister were pa
rading on Second street. The sister
carried one of the feather ticklers.
When Eddie Moore, a Rock Island lad
happened to pass them, she used the
ticker on him and in return Moore
made some remark. Lagrange thought
1t was his wife who had tickled Moore
into the conversation and flying into a
rage he jumped on Moore and gave
him beating. All were arrested but
in the morning were released.
Wolves Had Pig.-Two cousins,
Glenn and Carlton Rostenbach, living
on the Frank Dodge farm near Buffalo,
run by their fathers, Henry and Gus
Rostenbach. had an exciting expert
ence Thursday afternoon. While they
were in the edge of the woods on the
place they heard a commotion and
terrific squealing and hurrying to the
spot found two wolves making of
with a young pig. The boys had a
couple of dogs with them which they
tried to "sic" on the wolves, but the
dogs wouldn't sic" BY this time the
appearance of the boys had frightened
the wolves. however, and they van
iShed into the woods leaving the how
the pig. 1t was so badly cut up. how
ever, that its days are probably mum
bered.
Offer Reward for Boy.-Frank II
Henley, 552 Esplanade avenue. whose
11-yearold son Harold disappeared
from home Wednesday and has not
been seen since has offered a reward
of S25 for any information which will
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27

Before leaving Williams, Bob had inspiration,
which he communicated to the faithful servant.
Say if it's all the same to you, have bite to eat
ready for two of u.s. a friend and myself, for about
six o'clock, and I'll stake you to piece OF money
if it's all right
Williams coughed and then assented willingly.
Bob started for the business part OF the city.
Influenced by the drug he had slept rather late and
after a few purchases had been made by him, he
found that it was almost time for Nellie to come
from work He placed himself where the army OF
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27

so is doubly prevented from making his appearance
L am sure we won't be disappointed insisted
Bentham. That he drew only such @ small amount
is proof to me that the man had no wicked lnter-
tions. He could have depleted my bank account
and have turned my apartment into a rendezvous
for his friends That he did not do IS evidence Of
his good stuff. He'll be on time, and. unless In
very much mistaken will Justify my belief n him
That also IS my opinion remarked Dr. Trefe.
who had inspired the experiment. and n inclined
to accept his advice, Don't worry
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27

eyes perceived the appointments of the bed chamber
I'm still dreaming he concluded and turned over on
the other side. Hope won't wake up in hurry.
But no. 1t wasn't a dream. He heard somebody
moving about, and. sitting up bed, addressed
by old man attired in plain black.
Will | set breakfast while you are taking your
bath, SIR"
''Surest thing you knowl" answered Bob helped
over his astOnishment by the sangfroid typical of
the chevaliers of the Bowery. And, listen, don't
make it too stingy. No matter how l came here,
brought my appetite with me
With a bow, the man in black retired and left
AS soon as he found himself alone, Bob inspected
the bed and bath rooms and came to a conclusion.
I'm up against the real thing for sure" he
claimed, surveying the luxurious furnishings Still
he Plnched himself severely to make sure OF his
wakened state.
His clothes had been removed, and. dressing
himself in the garments laid out for him. he went to
his breakfast vastly improved in personal appearance
The many dishes and the array Of siverware 4vere
somewhat bewidering; but the coming from
the covered patteTs inviting that he de-
termined to do justice to the feast His perform
melted the open mouthed wonder of the
valet. The food vanished quickly and completely,
and Bob annoyed only by the presence of a
folded piece of linen the use of which was a mystery
to him. At last he grabbed it, and from the nap
1t was addressed to Robert Purcell. and was
forthwith opened by the addressee.
DEAR Mr. PURcgLL-Kindly accept the change in your
circumstances with compliments. As it IS surely a
,aasant cfanpe we trust that Won will refrain from, t.
less inquiries concerning its Williams the
will attend all your wants and your personal
exnenses YOU viii find a checkbook in the desk Live
ncinatons and desires prompt We make
restraint. and only condition. Obige by
ing the sitting of the apartment occupied
by YOU, a from date. March IS 1908 four o'clock
IN the afternoon Then shall be glad give YOU all
desired information.
Truly yours, Your GooD FAIRIES.
Don't that beat ALL asked Bob of the ceiling
after reading. Il wonder if it's Joke? Gee! that
checkboob ought to prove it"
Escorted by Williams, Bob found the desk and the
checkbook. The signing of checks was not a daily
habit with Bob and to write this properly
quired the combined efforts of himself and Williams.
We'll" said Bob, glancing proudly at the I'm
ished check, its thing to paint one o these
things and another to get 1t cashed.'
Assured by Williams that there would be no
difficulties Bob accompanied by the wise valet,
who introduced him to the paying teller presented
the check and received his money.
- Geel that's dead easy he smiled, gratfed 10y
the smoothness of this money getting "Didn't
think they d hand out such a lot o money easy"
May | ask how much the amount" cour-
teously inquired the valet.
Twenty five dollars" shouted Bob. proud OF
his wealth.
The valet coughed.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27

intention of meeting his friends had been aban-
doned Instead he was invited to join the party
Bob, not suspicious, was hattered by Bentham 5 $
pronounced attention, which kept him engaged all
to one side This gave DR.. Treffel the chance to
drop the drug into the glass. Gradually, Bentham
as far as Bob was concerned, dwindled to mere
shadow ard a little later all proceedings had
ceased to be important the insensible pug1llst.
The following morning brought sunshine-and
shock to Bob.
Gee, where am T. he murmured as his opening
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27

returning tO1lerS mad 10 pass
him and waited for his best
girl.
Nellie, still preoCcupied
with the adventure OF the
preceding night, was fairly
scared out of her wits when
a fashionably dressed man
barred her way, to present
her with an enormous bunch
of flowers.
"Bobl For heavens sake,
what's hapPened?" she cried
First Slip this little ring
on your finger, and then
follow me-" ordered Bob.
4 cant" " demonstrated
Nellie; mother is waiting
for me.
The capitalist Overcame the
difficulty by despatching a
message to the girls home
and putting her on a car
without more ado.
At the corner of a fashion
able street, he helped Nellie
from the car and escorted her
toa gigantic apartment house
Nellie, completely dumb
founded. followed mutely.
She did not speak till they
stood in the apartment, vel
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27


and the end of the joke Here Is a check TOR II.
He laid a check the table, which Van DenSen'
skeptiCal as ever. examined
The check and the amount seem correct. oUs
the value Is somewhat predetermined As II Is Sn1d
Robert Purcell & Company
Don't let that worry YOU That check Is al
right and so are these" Bob threw number t
cards on the table ANY time YOU have any plsi
ness IN my line, please remember me
WaddingtOn took of the cards anu Iei,
Robert Purcell & Company All Kinds OF I-HcN
ing and Carting Done Promptly and ReaSona1,e.
Yes, that's us" Bob stated proudly io~
fellows called yourselves Good FAIRIES but YOU
were dead wrong III show YOU my real good I1lts
and the partner of the business He oPened --'
door and called, Nellie,
The modest and pretty appearance oI tne =. g
made the IOur bachelors jump from -heiT N-'-
and bow most COuTteOuSly-
Tell them all about It. SAID Bob.
4 cannot apologize for having upset 'ur p-il'.
Nellie began. After considering Your plot, u ; ;
very doubtful If any good fairy would have -V.C~ %
Shamefullv YOU did Just for Your Atlt1Seio--
take a man out of his place m lIrc and tNtS0-
to be entertained by his antics Instead o- VtSHiis
to aid him. YOU put him IN the way ot the i-o'
aggravating temptation Do YOU thinA q s
fairy would have done 50
I'm 50 sorry that Bentham started 20 =, .,
Permit me to finish. insisted Nellie u
though very cIeverlv conceived happened 70 guess
the nature OF the experiment and
IVES" Bob could contain himself longer.
takes wiser guys than YOU four fellows 20 ~. &
my Nellie. and she managed the whole affair -,
fairyShip lasted only about tweury-tour hours ~
1t transferred To my girl, and she not No'' -
responsible for II having turned out SD Wen -
now let me tell YOU something tu regard 20 ~" ~.
she has hiuted At. There are lots of IC.'"S ~
the SlunS Who would 90 night II tncN Ia -
chance. and YOU could give 1t To- them. HIS -
coming down and gaping around o. see no." l-.- mr.
live come down and give them a Init w nm -,
kind words 1t viii 30 YOU good us vel as ',-5r ,-r
NV dear Mr.. Purcell sad Nadttn2t'N' r.
all due appreciation of Your thouShtiu.nesS u
leve l voice the unanimous opinion Of these SCH
men when l say that have hId l"l,e '
with this one experience, and ,,- t9-r.,-
" You VIII have to exclude me on ta.il- 49, nd
ton. iuterpoSed Bentham, coming "lth '-','-s -, r5
hand to Nellie and Bob who were P'ei-..-7. mi
leave Let me congratulate You Oh JA1 7' ,,r.
termination of this frivolous experiment. 1 IN,
YOU that tins experience has been a ess4- ,s- 5f
1t has opened my eyes To the response. -,~s
fairvship and have protted hy t. III --.1 t., 20
| shall he able to see more clearly when "i'i'i7 ,7.f
be of and To my less fortunate tello" "o"
bv. and good luck to both of YOU. . ...~rst
The same To YOU and many OF them. I+Lisl IS
Bob who then took Nellie by the arm -A -A.-',rsl
where Robert Purcel& Company SAYS I',ly -. -
TO this-to this bunch Of would be E'ou ''---@
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27

THE last stroke Of four was
l. still echoing through the
room as Williams appeared
az the door Nr Purcell
How do YOU do, gents
The man who stepped into
the room was easily recognized
as Bob Purcell. the prze
fighter. whom they had met
on that ever-fuI night yet
there was a distinct change n
him
Didn't think l keep mE
word, did y1u, he smiled
looking at the am-a5-e
here l am YOUR letter You
offered TO give ne Information
today. I don want Il, be
cause It won = make me think
anv the better of vCu l only
came to paw YOU MY deb-
Oh. don say q word about
that. Inte-po>ei Bentham
But | VIII. and there are q
few more words gong 70 pe
SAID besides. observed Pur-
cell You didn't mean to do
II. but YOU did me a good
turn If YOU looked at the
cheCkbook. YOU found that
| drew twenty-five dollars
New-York tribune., 1908-12-27


Oh, this is beautiful she whispered, to be III
medately shamed by Bob's comment.
I thought you'd like the joint. It's swell, all
right " he grinned.
Still, the valet only COughed
The meal ready, and they seated themselves
Nellie's embarrassment increased with the exhibit
ton of BOb's table manners. He too felt InStInC
lively that he at fault IN some respect and did
not feel relieved until Williams placed the nuts and
fruit before them.
You amt coming back more, YOU" he
asked anXousy.
No sir; not until you are finished" replied the
valet
Thank heaven for that" blurted Bob, which
made Williams cough again
AS soon as they were alone, Bob told his story.
Nellie listened attentively, and then asked for the
letter of the Good Fairies" The letter confirmed
an opinion that she had conceived during Bob's
recital
What are YOU going to do?" she asked.
Pm going to enjoy myself and spend most o
my money you for the year or long as it lasts
And would you really enjoy YOURSELF Why,
even the valet while serving you would laugh behind
your back"
That's So" admitted Bob. But l can fire him
and"
Il don't think So and besides, even if YOU could.
they would most likely put another man in his place
remarked Nellie Il have much better plan"
Let's hear 1t.
The two went into executive session. and. al
though there no necessity for it. hatched their
scheme in whispers.
Bob, this is your great opportunity" Nellie
concluded at last ." One year of this sort of exist
ence would make it dreadfullv disappointing when
YOU would have to step back into Your old ways. If
YOU act sensby, the start of a new life is before
YOU and me, and-not 50 long ago YOU very
enthusiastic about that"
I'm 50 STILL and whatever YOU order to do,
I'll do"
Obeying Nelle's instructions Bob skirrnished
around until he found his old sweater and suit. He
quickly exchanged his fashionable garments for
them, took leaf out of the cheCkbook, and was
then ready to leave. An afterthought of Nellie
prompted HIM to look for large sheet of paper and
when they departed the only trace left by them
4Ntr trly.4
splcuously on the table which read:
VIII be here on March 5th a P. NJ Don't worry.
o. the fifteenth of March. 1908 the "amiabe
- bunch were assembled in BenthamS apart
ment
"WcIl' said Waddington supplementing an
assertion previously made, d" m sure we won't see
the subject OF our experiment, either to-day any
other day"
That exactly my impression" Van Deuseu
chlmcd III. FOO bad 1t didn't develop according
to your expectations. Bentham. That he drew ONLY
such small amount proves nothing TO him. the
sum represented a small fortune. No doubt with
the money he went spree, landed in iail and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-22
A Big Contest On.

The Dubuque Daily Times Journal
has just instituted Popularity
Voting Contest which promises co
eclipse anything of the kind ever be-
fore attempted in the state of Iowa.
1t promises to eclipse anything before
attempted in several ways. First. the
number and value of the prizes offered
are greater, there being five pianos,
five diamond rings. five gold watches,
five scholarships and other prizes that
will be brought into the contest at a
later date. A second consideration
which marks this as probably the
greatest contest ever pulled off in the
state of Iowa is the manner in which
it started off Oh July 18th, there being
nearly 200 candidates or contestants in
the field after the proposition had
been announced only ON Sunday
morning, July 18th.