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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
lnflammatcry Rheumatism Cured In
Three Days,

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had inflammatory rheu-
matism in every muscle and joint; her
suffering was terrible and her body and
face were swollen almost beyond rec
ognition; had been in bed for six weeks
and had eight physicians, but received
no benefit until she tried DR.. Detch-
on's Relief for rheumatism. 1t gave
immediate relief and she was able to
walk about in three days. I am sure
it saved her life" Sold by Otto Grot-
Jan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island /;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Sec.
ond street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
1t Is a Wonder.

Chamberlain Linimeht is one of
the most remarkable preparations YET
produced for the relief of rheumatic
pains, and for lame back, sprains and
bruises. The quick relief from pain
which it affords in case Of rheumatism
is are worth many tines It's Cos;
Price, 25 cents: large size So cents
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
A Well Known Fact

That not skin disease, whether from
internal or external origin, can long
withstand the two powerful germicides,
Zemo and Zemotone, they destroy the
germs that cause the disease, they al
ways cure. Write for sample. E. w.
Rose Medical company, st. Louis. For
sale at Harper House pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

several years. Mr.. Robson came to
Illinois SO years ago, having been born
in Blair county, Pennsylvania. He
served three years in the civil war.
being member of the Goth Iowa vol
unteers. A son, Edward J. of Hamp-
ton. and daughter, Mrs. Henry East
err of Texas, survive. The funeral will
be held Friday afternoon at O'Clock
from the Hampton Methodist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
OBITUARY.
Weaver Funeral.

The remains of Mrs. Abraham
Weaver. VINO died Saturday at Water
town, S. D., arrived in the city this
morning, accompanied by the bereaved
husband and her mother, Mrs. F. R,
Harrington. Funeral services will be
held at the residence, 1907 Twenty first
street, at . o'clock tomorrow afternoon
and will be for the family and intimate
friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
Time Deposits Greater.

Savings time deposits aggregate
$1S3, 122,774, which is an increase of
$3,42O,534 over the amount two months
previous. A decrease of $234,722 is
shown in certificate time deposits, now
aggregating s42, 560,614. Individual de-
mand deposits now amount to $685.
S26, 226, totaling an increase of $1,1OO,-
5S3, as against one of s1,19S,s9S in the
next preceding statement. A decrease
of s2,614,077 is shown in certificate
time deposits, which now aggregates
SIS, 796.943 Cashiers checks aggre-
&gating s2,626,OS9 amount to $765,11O
less than in the preceding report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
Electrical Workers OFFICERS Chosen

ETectrIcdT Workers OHcers Chosen.
Local No. 100, including the electri-
cal workers of the three cities, have
elected the following officers:
Decentralization Tyrell.
Vice president-W A. Wark.
Recording secretary-A. l.. Loring.
Financial secretary-James Balm
ger.
TreaSurer--Ed Love.
First inspector-Ed Oppenberg.
Second inspector-W. J. Cooley.
Foreman-George Chaldin
Press representative-Geor Chal
din.
Trustees-Charles Nelson, w. A
Wark, Ed Oppenberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
Letters to Santa Claus
Rock Island. ILL.,. Dec. %. 1908

Dear Santa:-I am a little boy 3
years old. l live on Fifth street. 1
whip, a sweater, two handkerchifs and
story book and mouth harp and
little watch and a little fur dog and a
rocking horse hope you will not for
get me. Good-by Santa. Your little
friend. JOE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
IN NORTH CAROLINA NEXT
Farmers National Congress Selects Its
Presidents Home

The executive committee of the
Farmers National congress, at meet
ing recently held at Washington, D. c.,
selected Raleigh, n. c.. as the next
place of meeting. This is the home of
the president of the congress, B. Cam
eron, and it was out of courtesy for
him that the city was named as the
meeting place. The session will be
held later next year than usual be-
cause of the possibilities of the south
ern climate. The dates have been
| fixed as Nov. to 8. The committee
will arrange side trips to Washington
for the delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22

crease of s7,739,556. A total decrease
of $1,671 ,334.05 is shown in the amount
due from national banks, and there is
also a decrease of $1,633,20 in the
gold certificates. a., .s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-22
At the Roller Rink

At the Roller Rink.
Are you COINS to enjoy Xmas by
roller skating? Morning session, a
good time to, learn. Brass band after
noon and evening.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-14
Sisters Bazaar

The Be%nedictine Sisters have fixed the
dates for their annual fair for November
22nd, 23rd and oath at. the German
Mercantile hall, to conclude with a social
on the evening of the oath. They have
been assisted by their many friends and
have been preparing for this event for
some little time. They will be assisted
by the various ladies' societies in con-
nection with St. Joseph's church. be-
sides many other ladies and gentlemen
have volunteered their services to assist
the good Sisters in their work.
The people of Dickinson have learned
the great value of the Sisters influence
and grand work in this city and county.
At the present time the Sisters maintain
a large school and home and they must
depend upon donations to defray ex-
penses. The last years fair enabled
them to partially pay for the numerous
necessary improvements at the home.
Their school and home is a credit to the
city and foundation for future develop
ments.
The bazaar opens on Sunday in keep
ing with the German custom and an
orchestra will furnish excellent music;
The people living in the country espec-
tally requested that the fair open on
Sunday in order to give them opportunity
to assist on the start. All, of the old
time amusenents and lots of new ones
will furnish plenty of entertainment.
Remember it is the Sisters fair and
make special effort to turn out on Sum
day, Monday and Tuesday, November
~, % and ~. 4
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-14

Mr.. Batten, who has spoken in Dickin-
son, is an especially fine orator. Rev.
Brown delivered an addressTuesday morn
ing on the subject The Living Church.
He also took part in a public meeting
Tuesday when the visiting clergymen
made brief addresses. In connection
with the dedication. a fellowship meet
ing of the Missouri River association of
Congregational churches was held Monday
and Tuesday, MI. Brown representing
Dickinson church.
Chas. Flower and Tom Bardeau were in
from Fayette on Monday.
Lost-A diamond ring. Suitable re-
ward to finder. Eva Drenkel. it
W. X. Moore has opened a farmers
feed stable in the Pelissier barn.
Mrs. A. B. Robinson, who was in St.
Paul last week, is now visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Robert Smith, at Mar
marth.
The county commissioners will hold an
adjourned meeting Wednesday, Novem-
Der IS, at which time the Stark county
vote will be canvassed.
A mistake appeared in the list district
assessor count last week. Peter Jahner
| received 1863 and Josh Fisher al, or a
majority of y for the republican candi-
| date.
A good time is assured to all those
who attend the dance to be given by
the Rebekahs at the armory on Wednes-
day evening, November 18th. The society
is giving the dance to raise funds for
the purchase of a piano for the I. o. o.
F. hall and every member is working to
make it a grand success both socially
and financially. The ladies will serve
supper in the l. o. o. F. hall and there
will be plenty of good things for every
body. A large number of tickets have
already been sold and your friends will
allbe there to help you have a good
time.
S. M. Danford, district superintendent
of the North Dakota Methodist confer
ence, made a visit to the Dickinson
Methodist church Sunday and Monday of
the past week. Sunday evening he
preached an able sermon which was
enjoyed by a large congregation. The
regular quarterly conference of the
parish was held Monday morning and
the usual business transacted. An
especial effort is to be made to place
the finances of the parish in a firm
condition. and a discussion of ways and
means was the most important feature
of the conference. During the past year
the parish has %remodelled the church
and erected a parsonage and it is desir-
Gus that the pastorate of the new minis
ter, Rev. F. L. Watkins. start out with
no debts on the books.
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-14

Our coal speaks for itself. Try it.
Rumble & Braaick, Phone I67 L.
) .o-26-tf,
The Dickinson press., 1908-11-14
DIST JUDGE
Continued from page n

coming too heavy for one judge to attend
to and in view of the organization of
the remaining territory into new coun-
ties, a bill wat passed dividing the
district. Burleigh, Emmona Kidder
and Mclean counties were made the
9th district and the others became the
new district. Judge Winchester is still.
the district judge of the 9th district
having served continuously since state
hood and was honored at the last cleo
tion with another term.
The new division includes Adams,
Billings, Bowman, Dunn. Hettinger,
Mckenzie, Mercer. Morton, Oliver and
Stark counties with the chambers at
Dickinson. This arrangement will be
satisfactory for many years although
the time will probably come when the
work in this Slope country will become
too heavy for one judge and division will
again be the remedy. At the present
time most of the court business will
be in Stark, Morton and Billings coun-
ties. all of which have the county seats
on the main line of the Northern Pacific.
Owing to the rapidity with which the
counties south of here are settling up,
the cour calendar there will continue
to increase and will demand more and
more of the judges attention. However,
all the county seats with the exception
of Mott. are on the Milwaukee road and
it is not difficult to reach Mott from
Dickinson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
Old Firm Adds New Member

One of the old-established and
reputable firms of Clarke county
added new member on January |
v hen the business so long conduct
ed under the name of /. Bowman
was changed to i. Bowman < Son.
Mr.. Berkeley Bowman, the new
member, has long been associated
with his father in the stove, tinware
and hardware business, and is
familiar with all of the its details.
The COURIER congratulates the firm
upon its change, and wishes them n
happy and prosperous year-and
nyofthcm. Following the cstab-
liShcd custom Of the cid firm, the
new establishment will display its
wares through the columns of tie
COURIER every week. Read their
ads on fourth page.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
Captain Griffith RetireS

After service of twenty years
and six months as Commissioner of
Revenue of Clarke County, Capt.
Joseph T. Griffith vacated that
office January l and turned the
reins over to the new commissioner,
Mr.. Robert l.. Thompson, who
was appointed last summer by
Judge Harrison, according to the
new constitution, making the office
ali appOintive instead of elective
one. The retirement of Captain
Griffith marks the passing from
Clarke county's official family of
one of its most popular and longest
serving officials. There have been
only few officers of the county.
who have held an office of public
trust as long as Captain Griffith.
Mr.. John NJ. Gibson rs Clerk OF
the County Court being one of the
few. The Clarke people do not
believe in changing. They hold
to the principle that when a good
man is placed in public office. keep
him there as long as he does his
work well.
Despite his severe attack OF
rheumatism, the new Commits
sioner, Mr.. Thompson, has taken
up his new duties with high de-
gree ofenergy. Every day ne and
Captain Griffith go over the books
l6f the Commissioner, and every
feature of the work is made clear
to Mr.. Thompson.
Mr.. Griffith was first elected
Commissioner of the Revenue in
1887, defeating Mr.. w. +. Milton,
tho incumbent. At nearly every
election since then he has hac
opposition, which he overcame
Among his opponents have beer
Mr.. Milton, Mr.. w. III. Carter
land MIR. Nicolas Moore.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
CORRESPONDENCE
B0WLES.

Since we last sent items for our County
paper we have had our postofice and
village store taken from US Each was
quite loss to this neighborhood. We
hardly know whether to call our items
"BOwles" or Bethel"
Mr.. Carter b. Harris was home a few
days during the Christmas holidays.
Mr.. Kerfoot Burch has returned to his
school in Richmond after ten-day holi.
day at his home here.
Mrs. Ed. Mckay and two daughters,
Misses Bessie and Pauline. spent several
days last week with Mrs w, b. Mckay.
Miss Ella Dove left last week for Alex.
andria, Va, 10 visit her sisters. Mrs. John
and Lee Darling.
Mr.. VIII Burch is at home. after long
stay at tie Catholic Hospital in Wash
ington, d. c.
Mr.. Burch was thrown from his horse
in October and had his right arm and
shoulder broken. He is now able to use
them some.
Mr.. Jack Dove has been very much
complaining for several weeks.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
Seriously Injured by FireCraCker

Mr.. Joseph Burns. one of the firm
of Burns & Campbell, of Peters
burg was seriounSly injured last
Wednesday by the premature ex-
plnsion of Il large firecracker which
he was lighting for his little son.
The firecracker exploded just as
Mr.. Burns leaned over it, with the
result that one of his eyes was so
badly burned that it had to be re-
moved at the Petersburg Hospital
by DR.. Wilcox.
Mr.. Burns, who is well and
favorably known in BerryviIle, h,
where he often visits, was the con
tractor for the erection of the Con-
federate monument on the Court
house grounds, and has since placed
a large number of monuments and
tombstones in different parts of
Green Hill Cemetery.
His many frieds here will learn
of his misfortune with sincere re-
| oret.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08

The following pupils were
awarded honor cards in the Boyce
High School for the month of De
cember. While the requirement
for the honor roll is only 50 on all
studies, the principal of the High
School informs the COURIER that
every one of the seventeen chill
dren i'll the primary department
and a large proportion of those in
the other rooms have over-reached
that percentage, the first five men
toned in the Principals room hav-
ing percentage of 100 on spell
ing.
The enrolment in the school Ia
date is 80, and every friend of the
school should feel highly encour-
aged.
Following are the honor pupils
Principals Room Ollie Diffen-
derfer, Mary Hook, Leila Smith,
Agnes Smith, Ethel Hess, Eta
Funk, Mamie Gaunt, Ethel PyIes.
Andrew Sewell, Rhuey Grim, Ruth
Carper, Dilmon EStcp.
In term e diate Mary
Stuart, Ethel Cooper, Phillip
Smith, Sam Carver, John Som
merS, Roy Ditfenderfer, Joseph
keeler.
Primary Department-Myrt V rt | c
Fuller, Oscar Carr, John Clarke,
Cora Eddy, Joseph Hawkins, Mary
Yowell, BERTHE Peytan, Leila
Gaunt, Laura Hawkins, Frank
Yowell, Edmonia Clarke, Blanche
Peyton, John Smith, Rebecca
Eddy, Viola Brewer, Harry Clarke
Leila Clarke.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
Death Of Hr. JudSOn G. KerfOOt

Mr.. Judson q. Kerfoot, one of
the best known and most highly
respected men of this County, died
at o'clock Sunday night Deem
ber %, 1907, at the home of his
Son-in-law, Mr.. Jno. ID. Chaplin, OF
BluemOnt. Mr.. Kerfoot was born
in Clarke County, 74yearS ago, and
had spend most of his entire life in
this County. He leaves wife.
who was n Miss Sewers, and two
daughters, Mrs. Jno. ID. Chaplin.
of Bluemont, and Mrs. Julian
Burch, of this County, and host
of relatives and friends.
The funeral took place at , o clock
Tuesday afternoon, services being
held at Bethel Church by Mr..
Stoneham, pastor of the Church.
of which the deceased had been a
member for more than fifty years.
The remains was laid TO rest in
Bethel grave yard. Mr.. Kerfoot
was devoted husband, a loving
father, and a kind friend.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08

patients are to be properly fed,
clothed. and cared for.
The creation of 4 department. of
banking. and the enactment of ad-
ditional legislation controlling the
operation of State banks, and pro
viding for their frequent examina-
ton.
Increased appropriations for
support of the State Guard.
Frequent examination of jails,
prisons and State reformatories by
capable and efficient State officers.
The use of the State Farm for
agricultural experiments.
Preservation of the mineral ond
timber exhibit from the Jamestown
Exposition,
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08

Its road board the $500 paid out for
its crusher, and the part payment
made by Greenway will also be re-
funded.
Supt. John X. Castleman of the
Charles Tomn road, was certainly
a mad" man over the develop
ments following the decision Of the
Board on the crusher question.
Supervisor j. +. Barnett, of Bat
tletOwn District, was the cause of
his anger. Mr.. Castleman came
in the COURIER office, following
the meeting of the Board, and
proceeded to hand several "roasts"
to Supervisor Barnett.
When the decision of the Board
was reached" said Mr.. Castleman.
i took Mr.. Barnett aside and
pleaded with him to Join in with
the other districts and buy a
crusher, now that Battletown dis
trlct has to help pay for the
crushers owned by the other dis
tricts. He steadfastly refused to
enter into such a proposition. His
attitude means that the taxpayers
of Battletown district must be call.
ed upon to pay for rock crusherS
of which the other districts ret TN,
sole benefit. and that his diStricr
Is denied the advantage of Joining
in this road Improvement move
ment. 1t Is outrageous. Wha
will be the result! In few year
the three other districts of tn,
County will have a network o
splendid roads. and. by the obsti
macy of Supervisor Barnett. Bat
tletown district farmers will sti1
plow through mud roads. Can
something be done to make Mr.
Barnett join in this movement T.
build up the roads. which tn
other districts are taking the ad
vantage of!
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
AT Presbyterian Church

Rev. j. +. Triplett, of Shep-
herdstown, w. Va. will preach in
the Presbyterian Church at this
place next Saturday t10. 80 a. m. d,
and also on Sabbath morning at IL
o'clock at which time he will assist
DR.. Scanlon in administering the
Sacrament Of the Lords Supper.
The Offering of the year for the
widows and orphans of deceased
Ministers and Missionaries will be
receivedat this service.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
Harry Tucker Announces Candidacy


Harry Il. George Tucker. a son
of that noted Nirginian. the late
John Randolph Tucker, a former
Congressman from the Tenth Vir-
ginia District. a former Dean of
the Washington < Lee University
law school, moro recently dean of
the law school of the GeorgeWash-
lngton University. which he resign
ed to accept the Presidency of the
jamestown Exposition Company.
now defunct. has formally an
nounced his candidacy for Gov
ernor of Virginia. Mr.. Tucker
made his formal announcement of
his ambition last week at Staunton.
For some time it has been accepted
that the Exposition President
would be one of the "Richmonds"
in the field. In fact it has been
often said he accepted the Exposi-
ton fob in order TO get in close
touch with the Virginia people and
thereby advance his candidacy.
The advent of Mr.. Tucker into
the Gubernatorial race in 1909
makes four candidates for the
highest office in Virginia. The
other aspirants are Judge William
Hodges Mann. State Senator from
Nottoway county. and former at
torney for the Norfolk x Western
Railway. which. it Is said. he re-
signed on account of the auti-rail-
road sentiment; Henry c. Stuart,
Iof Southwest Virginia. now a
member of the Corporation Com
mission: Judge r. +. w. Duke. Of
/ Charlottesville, the mouthpiece and
manipulator of [. :. Senator Mar
tin i'm the Democratic State Central
| Committee.
1t has been reported that Lieut..
Gov. !. Taylor Ellyson, of Rich
mond, would be candidate. but
/ the writer has it upon good author
ity that MIR. EllySon does not at
/ this time contemplate entering the
contest.
In making his announcement,
Mr. Tucker briefly outlines his
platform. and one of the planks
sounds good in this day of better
educational advantages for the
children of Virginia. He says he
favor~ High School in every
magiSterial district in Virginia.
/ Mr.. Tucker also challenges his
opponents to use against him the
/ failure of the jamestown Exposi-
ton. He holds that he is willing
to leave with the people who saw
that bic fair the question OF
whether or not it was worthy OF
the great event it celebrated.
Mr.. Tuckerh has Smany connections
in the Valley. In this section the
/ McGuireS of Winchester and
/ Clarke and the McCormicks OF
. Clarke, are family connections OF
the fuckers. He says he is willing
tomeet his opponents on the stump
and discuss their aspirations
Joint debate. or an old-time Vir.
I ginia stump campaign, however
IS Improbable. There is one thing
Harry Tucker is Il forceful, en-,
tertaining taIker, and as an i'm.
promptu speaker their are some
believe he hasn't a peer in Virginia
although it Is conceded he is not q
man Of Stong executive ability,
/ EVERYTHING in stock is be-
ing offered for sale AT COST FOR
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-01-08
Large kOiSe-SmalI Fire.

The Sabbath calmness and peace
of Berryvile was turned topsy-
turvy last Sunday evening at
O'Clock by the stirring "clang-
clang-clang" of the fire bell, which
was quickly followed by the lurid
glare of flames on the heavens.
The cause of the excitment, which
turned many church-goers from
the houses of worship, was blaze
in the small stable on the property
of Louis Scheuer, the corner OF
Main and Saratoga streets. The
fire company wasn't long getting
to the seems. and after getting there
wasn't long in making short work
of Mr.. Fire. When water was
turned on the fire, the roof of the
building was blazing high in the
sky. but its leaps and bounds up
ward were sOoE stopped by strong
stream of water. From the time
the alarm was given until the fire
was out. only about ID minutes
elapsed. There was never much
danger of the fire spreading. after
once the water hit it.
The damage was confined 10 tho
roof "f the building, the shingle.
of which were burned off. In the
loft of the barn was a quantity oi
hay, which furnished height anc
strength to the flames.
Whenseen Monday. Mr.. Scheuer
the owner OF the property. didn'
know the amount OF damage no
the cause Of the little blaze. III,
did know, however, that fire ha,
occurred. that it was first discover
ed by Miss Ada Drake. the daugh
ter OF Mr.. \. l.. Drake. who live
nearby, that the fire company pu
out the flames, and the roof of hi
dinky little barn was burned. Tn,
damage and the origin, Mr.. Scheue
said would be ascertained in few
days.
When urged to express som
opinion ~ to the cause of the fire
he said, in his characteristic style
Fell, 'dere' were some 'phoys
playing in the building; ther
was my 'phoy,' the Page 'phoys
and the Lewis 'phoy.' They hav
been playing there for a long time
But don't know the cause of dat
fire. =
Mr.. Scheuer then intimated tina
the boys were having prett.
warm time in the barn.
But he didn't know the cause q
the fire. He thought, in fact, wa
almost certain he would find out
but really he didn't know on Mon
day. For Mr.. Scheuer's benefi
it can be said that the origin of IN
tireis about the only thing he think
doesn't know.