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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

his pupil and each day of the time, she
spent in Rome. Miss Corcoran prac-
ticed before the eyes of the stately old
signOr. After her instruction in Rome,
Miss Corcoran spent two weeks in the
villages of southern Italy, where she
studied the peasants at their play and
obtained the local color which she in
jects into her performance and dance
in Ibsen's great drama, "A Dolls
House" The costume which Miss Cor
coran wears in the performance of the
dance, is an exact copy of those worn
by the peasant women. Miss Corcoran
will appear under the direction of Ar
thur c. Aston at the Illinois theater
Friday, Jan. "a, as Nora, the heart torn,
butterfly wife in "a Dolls House" Sh~
is supported by James NJ. Brophy and
a carefully selected company
Kendall Going to Observation-Disclosures
of Ezra Kendall, the celebrated fun
make, who comes to the Illinois theater
Friday, Feb. Z, will not be able to see
him for several years, unless they do so
on that date, for the first of May the
Harry Askin company, his managers.
will send him to London. where there
seems to be no doubt that he will dupli-
cate the enormous success which MRS.
Wigs of the Cabbage Patch" is en-
joying there, and a London hit means
a run of at least three years. Mrs.
Wigs is play much on the lines of
those in which Mr.. Kendall appears.
while he, himself, is comedian, so en-
tirely different from those to whom
London is accustomed, and yet as tho
Londoners believe, so typically Ameri-
can, that there is no doubt Mr.. Ken
dali will succeed for the same reasons
which have made MRS. Wigs" the
greatest of American successes abroad.
Mr.. Askin formerly managed Mrs.
Wigs in this country, and as con-
sequence is more competent than per-
haps any other theatrical manager in
the United States to estimate correctly
Mr. Kendall's drawing capability as
compared with that of Mrs. Wigs" in
London. AS every one who has seen
| a George AIDE play will realize there
| is no dramatist better able to depict
the types of character Mr.. Kendall has
made famous, and never has he been
more original. more human, or funny
than in the piece he wrote for Mr..
Kendall. "The Land of Dollars" and
which Mr.. Kendall will play on his APP
pearance here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21
COOK is MANAGER
Rock Island Utility Player
Signed to Handle Islanders
for 1903 Season.
0LEARY IS OUT OF REACH
Directors Approve of Contract at Meet.
ing Will Get Busy at Once
Signing Up Team.

Louis Cook, for two seasons a mem
Der of the Rock Island team, was last
night signed for manager for the sea
son of 1908. He is now in the city and
will remain several days, getting a line
on the various players under reserve.
The selection of the team has been
placed entirely in his hands. This ac-
ton was taken at meeting of the di-
rectors of the Rock Island Baseball as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

and otherwise, great variety of pict-
ures, charts. drawings and material
illustrating the investigations and eX-
periments that are being carried on
at Urbana and in other parts of the
state in the interests of the farmers
Of Illinois and of improved agriculture
in general. A special young peoples
session will be held the afternoon of
he opening day. and addresses will be
made on the subjects of special inter-
est to young people.
The institute promises Co be one of
he best ever held in the state. and is
attracting much interest
Public May Inspect Map.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21
A Hiaher Health Iex.l

Il have reached a higher healtl
level since | began: using DR.. King
New Life Pills." writes Jacob Syringe,
of West Franklin, Maine. "They keel
my stomach, liver and bowels working
just right" II these pills disappoin.
you on trial, money will be refunded
at all druggists. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21
Papke to Fight Stanton.

Boston, Mass.e Jan. 2l-Bill Papke,
who is to meet Walter Stanton in the
main bout of twelve rounds at the Ar
mory A. A. club tonight, and his mana
ger, Tom Jones, reached town late yes
terday afternoon from Milwaukee Pap
Ike was tired and did not attempt any
work. Stanton is in fine shape. He
has trained nearly a month for this
bout
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21
A Cure for Misery.

Il have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says r. NJ
James of Louellen, S. C. Its called
Electric Bitters. and comes in so cent
bottles. 1t breaks up case of chills
or bilious attack in almost no time !;
and it puts yellow jaundice clean out
of commission" This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives
quick relief in all stomach, liver and
kidney complaints and the misery of
lame back. Sold under guarantee at
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

|" Advice to Mothers: Don't let your
children waste away. Keep them
strong and healthy during the winter
with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
1t is the greatest tonic for children.
Pure and harmless; does the greatest
good So cents, tea or tablets. Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

George Graham, better known as
"Peachy," who was introduced to pro
fessional ball here and who has been
utility man with Minneapolis for sew
.eral seasons. has signed with the Bos-
ton Nationals.
A. c. Weaver. the catcher whom
Belden Hill developed and who two
years ago had a trial with st. Louis
has signed with the Chicago White Sox
Weaver has been working at Wichita,
where he succeeded Dan O'Leary.
William Wagner, formerly of the Mon
mouth Independents, has signed as a
pitcher for the Kewanee Central as
ISOLATION club. William Rebscher, I'M
der contract with Rock Island until
this year, also signed. He will play
second
Mickey OBrien, late of the Cotton
State league. has been signed by Sec
rotary Rowland of the Dubuque club OF
the Three-Eye. He is a catcher.
Umpire William Setley has settled at
Bloomington for the winter, having Sc
cured position.
Stephen Cusack, who was credited
with being the most successful umpire
il the Three-Eye.. and who has been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

1t is very important and in fact it is
absolutely necessary to health that we
give relief to the stomach promptly
at the first signs of trouble. Take
something once in while; especially
after meals; something like Kodol for
dyspepsia and indigestion. 1t will en-
able your stomach to do its work prop
erly. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

With the New York state league for
TWO seasons, has accepted terms with
President Holland and will again serve
in the Three-Eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

pulled off that is exceedingly clever
from an acrObatic standpoint The
music is especially written for the
piece and is good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

Learned Italian Dance.-During her
stay in Rome in the latter part of May,
and in the months of June and July,
this last summer, Miss Jane Corcoran,
learned to dance the tarantella, the
sinuous, wild dance of the Italian peas
ants. Signor Giovanni Surdo. the cele-
brated Italian dancing master, who
teaches the royal youths and maidens
their first steps, took Miss Corcoran for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

the new map should be absolutely re-
liable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21
The Elite.

eighteenth street. north OF Second
avenue.)
Vaudeville at 5, 8 and 9i15 p. m. Tive
matinees Sundays and holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21

sociation at the Harper house. Others
considered for the place We're Dan
O'Leary, last years catcher, Lee Gar
win, a catcher now the property of
Birmingham, and Red Russell. a pitch
er formerly with Little Rock.
1t had been the intention of the local
association to place O'Leary in charge
of the team as successor to Jack Tighe
when the latter indicated he would not
come west this season. Even after
Dan was drafted by Memphis it was
still thought possible his release might
be purchased and with this object in
view President w. \. Rosenfield of the
association made it a point last week
to detour while On a business trip
south and interview the Memphis mag
mates on the subject He found that it
would be impossible to bring the player
back to Rock Island. A good backstop
is too badly needed by Memphis and
.OLeary in his short experience in the
Southern league before coming to Rock
Island last year. batted so well and
made such a good impression all
around that the Memphis management
would not think of letting him go.
Has Had Some Experience.
In Louis Cook Rock Island has q
good man and one who has already had
some experience as manager of college
teams. His home is in Quincy and he
first attracted attention as a MEMBER
of the Illinois university team which he
afterward coached. Peoria signed him
in 1906 and transferred him to Rock
Island in the middle of the season. He
worked at shortstop the remainder of
, the season and last year was utility
man.
The signed contract of Joe Berger
has been returned to the local man
agement Dick Frost of St Louis has
also affixed his name to contract and
will try out for first base. Others who
have signed contracts are Mcbride
who viii try for third, Neal, Eng and
4 Burdett who is an outfielder and a
new recruit. 1t will be the business OF
the new manager to get the others Oh
4 the. reserve list into the fold as quickly
as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-21
The Theaters
The Illinois.
(sIxteenth street and Second avsnus.)

Jan. 24.-Jane COrcOran I'm "a Dolls
House."
Jan. 28-"At Yale" matinee.
Jan. 30-.rhe Lily and the Prince"
Jan. BINARY Shaw, in "GhOsts."
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
MEMORIAL
EXERCISES
Observance OF Decoration Day
By Post So. q. A. r.

The memorial exercises of Post 80.
q. A. r., saturday, were held with.
ont hitch or delay. Everything passed
off pleasantly and even Jupiter Pluv.
iuS, who assaulted this section rather
violently the day before and even
threatened second attack On the
morning of the veterans day. conclud-
Ell Ia draw off his forces and let things
he bright and pleasant.
The veterans commenced gathering
at an early hour and spent the time in
fraternizing, special meetings and a
basket dinner at the Town Hail.
At p. III. the post was formed in a
body and photographed by Rapier, who
last year secured the best photograph
ever made of the body. Line was then
formed and escorted by children bear
ing flags and flowers, the Post marched
to Owen Cemetery, where the graves
| of both union and confederate veterans
were decorated Returning to the
Town Hall, the exercises of the day
were commenced under charge of Post
Commander Thos II. Hill Col. Car
penter, of Dunlap, who was to have
made the address, was unable to at
tend by reason of sickness, and the adj
dress was made by the commander.
The customary ritual was carried out.
Comrades Harris and Pryor responding
for the Navy and Army respectively,
while g. W. Wiseman responded as
Officer of the Day. Rev S. S. Kreg-
er acted as chaplain Miss Ava Lam
kester, as usual recited patriotic
poem with feeling, and Miss Grace
Thomas delivered Lincoln's Address at
Gettysburg spiritedly. The special
music for the occasion was given by a
choir composed of Misses True and Nj
ilton and Mrs. Kreger Messrs. Walter
Randle and W. G. Hill The select
ions We're all very beautiful, the
song Slowly Passing Down the Val
ley, being especially good.
Ice cream was on sale during the
day for the benefit of the Town Hall,
and Sl345 was the gross amount of the
sales. Mr.. @. 9. Houts put in good
time looking after this feature of the
day, and to his efforts is largely due
the success of the sales. In the even
ing the ice cream feature was further
continued in the grove opposite the
Thomas residence, beneath the soft
light Of Chinese lanterns, loaned by
Miss Grace Thomas, which was attend.
ed by good many.
The day was thoroughly enjoyed by
everybody, G. A. r. Veterans, their
friends and families. The base ballistt
also got in full day of enjoyment,
Whitwell and Sequachee playing the
first double-header ever played here,
the local team securing both games
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
TOOK BOTH
Sequachee Wins Two Games
From WhitweII.

WhitwellS cohort of hall tossers
came here saturday 10 play double.
header with the local aggregation. hut
did not succeed in taking any ScalA
Both games werc well conducted. tho
players on both sides behaving like
gentlemen.
The first game was commenced e
1880 after delay of an hour. while
the Whitwell team WAS waiting the ar
rival of MeSsrs. Anderegg and Wiesen
or, twoGrack players from Tracy City.
Sequacliee had johnson and p. Brew
er, of Jasper, as battery, and II, Brew
er, also Gf Jasper, at second, the bali
anec Of the team being local players.
Morrison, of Jasper, was in the box
for Whitwell, but after the fifth retir-
ed in favor of Wiesener. Sequachea
went TO the lead at once. and by heavy
hitting maintained their advantage.
Fine plays were made on both sides.
and some errors too. DeSabla made a
cracking good catch in the fifth and by
throw to first, made a fine double
play.
The line up of the teams in the
morning game was as follows
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04

Soe7GIfe M Ac5rs.
Going to church is the order If the
day.
Bob jackson made business trip 20
So. Pittsburg Saturday.
J. w. Turner, of Dove, spent Satur-
day aud Sunday with Abe jackson
Misses Tildie and Annie Hargis at
tended church at the Institute SatnT-
day, and reported good mseting.
Joe Headrick spent Sunday COW
hunting Hope he found her.
James Presley is spending few
days with friends in Chattanooga. Jim
is good citizen and we miss him very
much.
The wedding bells have begun 10
ring in this vicinity.
J. +. and J. l.. Raulston, Of So.
Pittsburg, are visiting relatives here
this week.
are the guests of Miss Daisy Anderson
this week
Herbert Jackson attended church at
the Institute Sunday.
Mrs. Bob Culpepper, of Orme, is Wis
itiug her sister. Mrs. Rebecca Culpep-
per, at Pineset.
Mrs. Sybil jackson was shopping in
So. Pittsburg Saturday.
Henry Braden and Miss Ellis Smith
were quietly married at the home of
the brides parents Saturday at three
O clock Rev. Willis, of So. Pittsburg,
officiating. Their many friends wish
them long and happy life and may
God bless them through their journey
through life.
Abe Hargis and Sam S. Plummer
attended the wedding at Mr.. Smith :
Saturday.
Frank Tate is very sick with fever,
Rollie Tate is improving some, after
several days illness.
Sam H. Raulston made flying TRIP
| to So. Pittsburg Saturday.
Henry Braden and wife attended
church Sunday. Hurrah for Henry
He beat us all
Miss Bessie Anderson is very sick.
Sunday school at this place is pro,
crossing nicely with "a students Oh
roll
Miss Katie Braden attended the Bap
fist meenting Sunday
VIII Hamlin visited on the mountain
Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Maggie and Martha Pyburr
attended the wedding Saturday.
J. M. Bible. Abe Jackson. Joe Gil
liam, Bob and Herbert jackson, ant
Abe Hargis went to the dog show Sat
urday night All reported good time
w. M. Anderson, of Nashville, i,
visiting Tom Anderson few days thi,
week.
Dad Witt, of Farrisville, went t.
church Sunday.
Sam S. Plummer is on the sick list
this week, but hope he will be ou
again soon.
Newt Anderson went to see his bes
girl Sunday evening.
Ye writer wants some one to tel
him where he can find good union
mining camp that runs steady. l wan
to go to Straight Creek, KY, if it is {
good place, SO if any of the brother
can give me any information in regart
to work, please do SO.
Boys,i if yop want to see plenty o
pretty girls, ayou had better come a
once, for ii you wait they may all b.
married as they have already made
start.
Charley Collins, of Kimball, is up t.
see his best girl today.
Nance Gillian and his best girl wer
out driving Sunday.
John Underwood was shaking hand
with his many friends here today
{ Lonely Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
CURTISvlLLE.
Special 10 tie Ne7os.

OPeCidf 10 me IFe10S.
Oh, but we did have nice time at
Sequachee on the 30th. Rev. VIM
Kilgore was at our house on the morn
ing of the Both and had his hat on to
go with me to Sequachee but you see
a hen flew up on the fence aud crowed
and took the Singer down out of the
rack and shot her, and the preacher
laid his hat off and said BRO Curtis,
it's enough. / shall not CO." and the
result is he looks better in the face.
We had good meeting here last
night
The potato bugs have quit my pota-
toes and gone ont to K D. Curtis and
ate up his, shoes and socks, and he
has fallen out with me ON that ac-
count.
There was glorious sermon preach
ed by Rev. Farrell Tate Sunday at ye
writer's at eleven o clock and good
meeting. Come again, Bro. Tate,
am ON the track of another bee tree.
Say, don't tell anybody about it as
love it SO we'll.
Little jim Lavan took the premium
at Sequachee on the Both. Did you
know that he drank three pints of cot
fee and it red hot. Yes, while he was
cooling it ate all the chicken. al
ways look out for number one.
Ask Mr. Vim. Hill if the swimming
club is made up yet, and where theil
headquarters are.
On the first day of June | promised
to pay the squirrels visit for which
brought home receipt Monday-twC
SQUIRRELS and the sight of another be,
tree.
am mending up. We will soon ge
a mess of peas, then potatoes, ther
beans, and in three weeks you won
know me. The old lady now weigh
Is or so pounds. Oh, we are gaining
Rev. W. E. Kilgore says to tel
Charlie Kilgore that he is not chicken
hungry, although he would like to Sc
him, and that Dugin's and Curtis
chickens are very good, but to fee'
that old rooster well until he comes.
Cold Wave.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
BelleyiIIe, iii.

Speddi EOMe Meas.
This is Sunday morning and very
warm.
The Alabama boys that came out are
satisfied
Yesterday was Decoration Day and
Belleville street were dressed in red,
white and blue, and the music was
plentiful and there was parade to
Green mound cemetery.
The Bloomer girls played the Belle
vile Reds and skinned them to 0.
They played the game to a finish. The
Reds played very bum. while the
Boomers got every ball that came
their way.
sc, B. ., you and that young broth
er of yours had better come to Illinois
Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Fat Bill" of
Sumpter, Ala, how are your
Warbler
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04

Hixon, of Whitwell umpired very
satisfactorily.
At p. m. the second game was
called with Anderegg in the box for
Whitwell and johnson and Brewer
again performing for Sequachee. The
personel of the teams was the same as
morning game, except that Tate took
Hills place at first, and Bennett play
ed III left in the place of Sherman.
Grant played third base for Whitwen
in the place of Heard, and Robertson
of Jasper, took the place of Morrison
and distinguished himself by some
very fine catches in left field.
This was no pitchers contest either.
everybody hitting the ball hard, and
fine fielding being done. Many nice
catches were made in the outfield.
Houts particularly distinguishing him
self Tate played nice game at first,
making some difficult stops. Johnson's
work in the box was superb. In the
last inning of the game, after pitching
10 innings, he struck out the last three
men up, showing that he had plenty of
power in reserve. He has an easy de-
livery and fields his position finely.
Brewer supported him perfectly be-
hind the bat Bryant showed that he
was slugger by hitting hard.
For Whitwell Shirley did good work
at second. Barber, the kid catcher.
did fine, and was particularly swift in
catching runners at the plate. Ander-
egg and Weisener both played in good
form, and Burgess was on hand with
| some nice catches. Grant scored two
runs for Whitwell in the second game
The score:
Innings, % 4 SO 789
Sequachee, 43 90 90 5 la
Whitwell, 90 - o o 0 o. 3
Sherman umpired very fairly.
The same teams play at Whitwell
Saturday, in a double header
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
Locals.

T. L. Haynes, of Jasper, was here
Saturday.
mic.
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Burnett left
for Chattanooga Wednesday morning,
where Mrs Burnett goes to receive
treatment
Mrs S. NJ. Henry and daughter,
Miss Jessie, returned to Dunlap Tues
day, after few days visit with c. G.
Houts and family.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
WATCH US GROW.

W. l.. Brown, Monteagle, orders the
News.
WATCH US GROW.
]. l.. Morrison, Jasper, renews his
subscription.
WATCH Us GROW.
q. A. Mechanism, Tracy City, is IA
new reader.
WATCH US GROW.
r. J. Kilgore, Esq,, Tracy, orders
his favorite paper, the News.
WATCH Us GROW.
David Boyd, Tracy City, orders the
News sent 10 him.
WATCH US GROW
Sam Levan. Tracy City, has decided
TO take the News,
WATCH US GROW.
John Miller. Victoria, renews his
subscription,
WATCH US GROW.
r. J. White, Tatesville, renews his
subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
]. L. White, Tatesyille, renews his
subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
Will Crabtree, Tatesville, is new
reader
WATCH Us GROW.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
Party.

Miss Maggie Houts gave party
Monday night at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Houts,
which was attended by large num-
Der. It was in honor of Miss Jessie
Henry, of Dunlap, her guest, viva
cious miss. Snap" was the single
athletic feature of the evening with
the kissing feature barred. Mr.. Houts
went through his program of graphic
phone selections to the pleasure of sew
eral who preferred to sit and listen to
the music and watch the others frolic
Il was an enjoyable evening.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
THERE ARE FEW

people who know how to take care of
themselves-the majority do not The
liver is a most important organ in the
body. Herbine will keep it in condi-
tion. V. c. Simpkins, Alba. Texas,
writes: II have used Herbine for
Chills and Fever and find it the best
medicine l ever used | would not be
without il. II is as good for children
as it is for grown-up people, and | re-
commend it 1t is fine for la grippe "
Sold by Sequatchie Supply Store.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
Candidates Mentioned.

In democratic circles, J. G. Lambert
is mentioned for trustee, and B. Baker
for Sheriff, while Ben Condra is men
toned for Tax Assessor. q. H. Mar
tin, of Battle Creek, is mentioned also
for Trustee. No definite action has
yet been taken, as the recent meeting
at Jasper was not well attended.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
ANCIENT ROME

is now merely a. memory of the past.
Billiards. Snow Liniment is the family
liniment of the twentieth century. A
positive cure for Rheumatism, Burns,
Cuts, Sprains, Neuralgia, etc, Mr.. G.
H. Runyon, Stanberry. Mo-, writes !:
II have used Snow Liniment for
Rheumatism and all pain. | can
say enough in its praise" Sold by Sc
quatchie Supply Store.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-04
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