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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

E. D. Thomas has sold his resi-
dence on Fifth avenue to w. A.
White of the firm OF White Bros. &
Crum, and will begin the immediate
construction of new house on prop
erty he has on Blanchard Heights.
The Thomas home just sold is one OF
the most modern residences in the
city and the deal marks decided
revival in real estate transactions.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

c. Tandy, buyer for Frye, Bruhn
& Co, was an arrival in the city
this afternoon.
Attorney G. w. Suppinger IS a
business visitor in the city from
Kendrick.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20
Croskey of Garfield and Rev. T. T.
Denhardt of Charleston.

H. D. Powell of Asotin today sold
his barley crop to the A. Alexander
company for the price of $3.50 per
100. (. o. b. Asotin. Considerable
barley is changing hands, being
marketed at this advanced price.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

visit to Pendleton.
D. s. Hunter returned on the boat
last night from Pendleton, where
he has been closing out stock of
furniture.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

George Bowler and Miss Georgia
Tedford were united in marriage in
Charleston yesterday, Rev. T. H. Fer
tig officiating. Both are we'll known
Lewiston young people
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

In the Joint debate between the
Lewiston State Normal and the pre-
paratory team of the university Sat-
urday night at the auditorium, the
girls Of the Normal team won the
decision. The question was on the
closure rule in the United States
senate. and the Normal team had
the affirmative George r. Crum OF
the Normal hoard presided at the
meeting The judges were W. r..
stillinger of Moscow, Prof s. NJ Nc
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20
The popular
Ladies'
Home Journal
Patterns
FOR SALE HERE
10 and Is cents
Lewiston's Pace Setter
and Price Maker

Our january Clearing Sale is putting some
mighty good bargains in the homes of Lewiston.
Are you getting your share? Everybody is figuring
close these days. All want to make the Dollar Do
Double Duty if possible. And this, the only strictly
Cash Store in Lewiston, is demonstrating every
day the power of Cash.
COME IN AND TAKE A LESSON
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20
Notice TO Dog Owners

Notice is hereby given that the
dog license for the year 1908 is now
due and proper license receipts with
tags can be secured from the CHIEF
of police.
JOHN e. NICKERS0N,
ct City Clerk.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

Rainy on the Pacific coast, fair In
the Mississippi valley and cold in
New England is the summary of the
weather may issued by the local
weather bureau today. Fourteen be-
low in Mortified. Vermont, is the
lowest point Ten above freezing
was the minimum for the Lewiston
valley.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

The city council will meet to-
morrow evening at s o'clock, at
which time action will be taken
upon number of new ordinances
received during the past few weeks.
1t is expected more new ordinances
will be introduced and all work per-
tanning to the codification of the
city's ordinances will be fastened
as much as possible.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20

The basket ball team of the pre-
paratory school at the university
met and defeated the team from the
Lewiston High school SATURDAY.
night at the armory by a score of IS
to &c. The preparatory team did
some decisive work in the first half
and won the game then. In the sec
ond half the Lewiston team did the
best work.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20
LOCAL BRIEFS.

G. A. Elmer, private secretary to
Governor Gooding and acting adju-
tant general and Colonel G.. A. Var
mum left this morning for Grange
Vile, where they will inspect the
Grangeville military company to-
morrow and examine the, companys
officers. They will return to Lewis
ton Wednesday and will then go to
Genesee and points in the northern
part of the state where military
companies are maintained.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20
Bedding

is selling at Mill Prices here now. Comforts you
can buy all ready for use at less than you usually
pay for the Raw Material, and you save the work.
Wool Blankets selling at the price of the wool
on the sleeps back.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-20
Hosiery
Specials
January
Clearance
Prices

on many lines of Women's
and Children's Topsy Hosiery.
No trash and no shoddy. All
strictly firsts.
lot Women's Fleeced Hose, regular I D.
19c value and all sizes. Pair 10
! lot Women's Fast Black Cotton Hose,
regular 12c value and all sizes. @.
Pair o.
lot 35c All Wool Hose and all Or
sizes. Pair AOC
lot Children's heavy ribbed Fleeceiined
Hose, regular price 18c to Csc H.
and all sizes. Pair 4OC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
Draw UP PROGRAM
Rock Island County Sunday
School Association to Meet
at Port Byron.
TWO DAYS SESSION HELD
Tentative Outline of Proceedings Ar
ranged at Meeting of the
ExecutvesCommitt

The 31st annual convention of the
Rock Island County Sunday School as
sociation will be held at the First
Methodist church at Port Byron Sept.
% and %. A draft of the program for
this convention was made last evening
by the executive committee of which
Rev. Marion Humphreys is chairman
Addresses will be given by prominent
state and county workers, and one of
o. +. Berry of Carthage, who is presi-
dent of the Hancock County Sunday
School association and prominent in
Sunday school work.
An unusually large attendance is ex-
pected much interest having been
aroused in the county Sunday school
work by the Sunday school rally held
in this city Aug. ID Port Byron is ac-
cessible from all parts of the county,
by street car on the other side of the
river as well as by railway, and delega-
lions from all parts of the county are
expected.
II. E. Van Duzer is president of the
association and is working with the
executive committee to make this meet
ing the best in its history The annual
election of officers will also be held.
Missionary to Speak Here.
Rev. Horace G. Underwood, ID. d., of
Seoul. Korea, will conduct a series of
readings from his book, 'The Call of
Korea" at Broadway Presbyterian
church Friday evening, Saturday after
noon and Sunday morning, afternoon
and evening. DR.. Underwood is a mis-
sionary in Korea sent by the board of
foreign missions of the Presbyterian
| church, and is in this country on a
| furlough. DR.. w. S. Marquis met him
recently at missionary conference in
| the west and prevailed upon him to
come to Broadway He is said to be a
delightful speaker and an able and in
teresting man. He will give a review
of his book and tell of life and work
among the Koreans.
The first reading will be given Fri
| day evening at o'clock, the second
Saturday afternoon at $3.50. Sunda!
morning at 10:45 he will preach and
at $3.50 p m. give the last of the series
of readings At $50 he will conduct Z
union service and give an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
KNOcKDOWN STARTS
SUIT FOR DAMAGE
bracht Opened Old Wound-As-
sault Case Now On.

Henry VanLake has had Julius Lam.
bracht, the saloOnkeeper on Twenty
fourth street, arrested on charges oi
assault and battery. 1t is charged by
the complaining witness that he went
into Lambracht's place and The latter
assaulted him and knocked him down
VanLake had recently undergone an
operation for a tumor i'll his head and
it had not fully healed up yet and he
claims that the shock he receiV>>
opened up the wound again. The case
was brought UP before Justice P. H
Wells yesterday afternoon but was
continued till Thursday. Lambracht
is represented in TIE case by Dudley
Marshall Of the firm of Searle d Mar
shall The complainant is represented
by Attorneys Harry McCaskrin and
Clarence Schroeder The latter attor
ncys state that damage suit will un
doubtedly follow the assault and bat
terry case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Gertrude Ellingen of Chicago
is guest of Mrs. John Korn, 2100
Fifth avenue.
Captain w. A. Rosenfield is home
from the seat of war. He declines to
be interviewed.
Paul Andreen has returned from
North Branch. Mimi, where he has
spent the past few months.
Lafayette Metzler and son Roland
of Rural left this morning to look after
the latter's land interests at Groton,
S. d.
DR.. A. n. Mueller, who recently re-
turned from Colorado Springs after
spending a couple of years as inferno
at st. Anthony's hospital there, has
opened an office in the Peoples Ma
tional bank building, having decided
to permanently locate i'll Rock Island.
Mrs. G. w. Osborn left. this after
noon for Alpha for few weeks visit.
F. r. Hopkins is spending few days
in the city He was formerly proprie-
tor of the Illinois Smoker, and is now
employed as travelling salesman for the
United States Music company of Chi
clgo.
Rev. and Mrs. w. B. Clemmer and
family left today for their former
home at Lanark. H., for a few weeks
visit. From Lanark Mr.. Clemmer will
go to Chicago to attend the state con-
yention of Christian churches which
.convenes Monday and closes Friday,
at the Central Y. NJ c. A. Mr.. Glenn
mer will address the convention
Thursday evening on the subject, a
Message of Service" at the graduating
exercises of the state teachers train
ing class.
Richard Colemere, one of the Oldest
native Rock Islanders, is visiting at
the home of Herman Nichols, S22 Sec
Eond avenue. Mr.. Colemere, who is
now captain of Company E at the Dan
vile soldiers home, was born 65 years
ago i'll a house then located just across
the avenue from the place where he is
now visiting. He was drummer boy
during the civil war in Captain Pat
Greggs company of the 5Sth Illinois
which was recruited here. Peter Han
ley. the Oldest survivor of that com
pany and the Oldest man in the institu-
ton as well, is now at the Danville
home Mr. Colemerc is accompanied
by his granddaughter, Miss Grace Cole,
mere, of Camanche, Iowa, who is visit
ing in South Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
CROSS OCEAN ON THE
SPEEDY LuStTANlA
Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Edwards and
Daughter of This City Have Re-
turned From Europe.

Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Edwards and
daughter have returned after tour of
Europe. Their trip nome across the
Atlantic was made on the Cunard liner
Lusitania, which broke the record by
making the run in four days and Is
hours. In one day $50 knots was COW
erred, making a record for a single day S
run as well. Captain J. B. Watt of the
Lusitania has resigned and will proba
bly, quit the service in the fall when
the Mauretania, the sister ship of tie
Lusitania, will go into dry dock. Cap
tain Pritchard of the former will CON.
mand the latter upon Captain Watts
retirement. CAPTAIN Watt is &c years
of age, the retiring age being So. He
had handed in his resignation befor,
the record breaking trip, and, suppos
ling it would be his last run, he let the
big ocean greyhound out for all it wa!
worth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
PASTORS MEET
TO CONFER ON
WORK IN CHURCH
First Triennial Meeting of Ger.
man Lutheran Ministers
Being Held
FROM THE CENTRAL DISTRICT
Most of the "a Accredited Members
Expected to Be Present During
the Three Days.

The first German Lutheran pastoral
conference of central Illinois convened
this morning at the German Lutheran
church for three days session. This
conference has been recently organ
lied and it displaces the district syn
DDS. 1t is closely affiliated with the
Missouri synod of Evangelical
churches. The need for this central
body has been long felt There are
81 accredited members of the confer
ence and most of them are expected
to be present before the close of the
session. About a score were present
at the opening this morning.
The opening services were conduct
ed by Professor F. r. Streckfuss who
is member of the faculty of the the
illogical seminary at Springfield Fol-
| lowing this the organization of the
conference was effected and officers
for the three years which will ensuc
before the next meeting were elected.
| Professor Streckfuss was elected pres
ident of the conference and Rev. Mr.
| Hallarberg of Jacksonville secfetarv.
| The rest of the morning session wis
| taken up in the reading of paper by
Rev. c. A Mennicke of this city. The
topic was the Communication of At
tributes" and it was pronounced by
| those who heard it a highly finished
and excellent paper.
| Services Tomorrow Evening.
Tomorrow evening regular services
will be held at the church. Comics
sional services at Z o'clock will be
led by Rev. c. Poeckler of Thawville
| The divine services at 1870 will be
in charge of Rev. e. Martens of Dan.
vile.
| During the next two days a number
for their purpose the broadening OF
the views of the members of the con
ference along the lines of their life
work. The first paper will treat OF
rules for the expounding of scripture
Professor R. Pieper of the theological
seminary at Springfield will read this
The next paper will be on Comics
sion.' Rev F. Brand, president O.
the Illinois district synod, will give
this Rev. John Kuppler of Pleasant
Plains will deliver a paper on aid
societies in Congregations" The las
lpaper of the conference will be on the
scriptural text, Seek Ye the Peace
of the City" 1t will be given by Rev
Mr.. Jacobs of Kankakee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
HEADS OF PARTY
MAY COME HERE
FOR LABOR DAY
Thomas L. Hissen, Indepen
dence Candidate for Presi-
dent, Dated.
McCASKRIN ARRANGING IT
w. r. Hearst Will Accompany Him
and Both Will Speak Here or
In Davenport Sept. 7.

George w. McCaskrin, candidate of
The newly born Independence party for
governor of Illinois, returned today
from Chicago and announced that ar
rangements had been practically COM
pleted for Thomas l.. Hisgen, nominee
Tor president on the independence
ticket, and w. r. Hearst, the million
aire newspaper owner and father of
the independence movement, to appear
In the tri-citics Labor day, Sept. Z.
Ihey may speak at the Labor day cell
eDrafiOn at Suburban island.
DanvIIIe Wants Gompers.
Mr.. McCaskrin said he understood
mat there is a contest on between Dav-
export and Danville over President
Samuel Gompers as Labor day orator,
and there is a possibility that he
may not come here. In the event he
does not it is planned to switch Messrs.
Hearst and Hisgen in his place if pos
sible. Failing in this, they may speak
at the island in the evening
Mr.. McCaskrin says he has no inten-
ton of trying to interfere with the pro-
gram of the tri-city labor managers,
and if they are opposed to having the
independence leaders on the bill, he
will probably arrange for an evening
address in this city for the same day
A meeting will be held tonight with
the executive committee arranging for
the picnic to decide one way or the
other.
George Going Some.
Mr.. McCaskrin announced today that
he had been selected for a speaking
stunt Saturday evening at the Cook
county convention of the independence
party. the same being held at the West
Side Turner hall, Chicago There will
be 1900 delegates. He will also make
the eagle scream at the state indie
pendence convention at Indianapolis
Sept >.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
sTAHL WILL is PRoBATED
Instrument Settles Estate on a Step
Son, August Eggert.

The will of Frederick Stahl was adj
mitted to probate> in the county court
Olmsted. The viii bears the date of
October IL. 1907. By its terms most
of the estate is let to a step-son, August
Eggert. who is also appointed admin.
istrator of the estate. Other heirs men
toned IN the will are William Eggert
Henry Stahl, Edith DeClark and Louisa
Buttschaw, all sons and daughters Of
the deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
RELEASED SPRING
BREAKS MANS NOSE
George GIssman of Moline Seriously
Hurt at SiIvis Shops-Taken to
Moline Hospital.

George Glissman of Moline, EN-
serious injuries this morning while
working. In company with several
other men he was stripping an engine
when the balance spring was released
and struck him in the face. Gliss-
mans nose was crushed fiat and his
face otherwise badly bruised. Had the
spring hit him in the forehead the
blow would have resulted in his death
He was taken to the Moline hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
THREE DAvENPoRTERs FINED
Got Into Fight Sunday and Disturbed
Neiqhborhood.

James Connolly, C. C. Powell and
H. Armstrong, all of Davenport, were
fined S. each by Magistrate Elliott
last night for disturbing the peace.
They got into scrap Sunday evening
on Twentieth street and caused nc
small amount Of trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
5 RECOVERING RAPIDLY
William O'Hara, Who Stabbed Him.
self in Breast, Is Better.

William O'Hara, who yesterday at
tempted suicide, is recovering from
the effects of the wound as rapidly as
can be expected. The attending ply
stefan states that with the exceptions
of slight wound upon the loft lung
none Of the vital organs were injured.
The only danger still confronting him
is the possibility of pneumonia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
FINISH THE DIXIE BY NOV. l
Rapid Progress Made in Retaining
Boston Bay.

Work is progressing rapidly on the
big dixie which will keep the Missis-
sippi off OF some 10000 acres of land
in Boston bay. 1t is expected the
grading will be- finished by the first
of November. There are three
dredges at work now. six having been
used earlier in the season. A pump.
ing station is to be erected at once
to take care of the excessive water
back of the dixie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
River Riplets.

The Emily and J. P. Pearson were
north and south, while the Everett and
B. Hershey came down. The Column
bia was in port from the south.
The stage of water was $50 at 6 a.
m. and $40 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
HAVE POSTPONED EXCURSION
Rebekahs Will Take Friends Out on
Columbia Thursday EVENING.

The postponed excursion of Eudora
Rebekah lodge, which was to have
been given Aug. II and was prevented
by the big storm of that date, will take
place next Thursday evening on the
Columbia. Holders of tickets purchas
led for the earlier date may use then
! for the postponed outing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
STRUCK HIS WIFE IN THE FACE
Is Arrested Charged With Assault
Fined SIS and Costs.

William J. RIDLEY was arrested
yesterday afternoon on complaint of
his wife who charged him with as
sault and battery. Justice J. H. Gle
land heard the case this morning and
fined the offender S. and costs.
Pears for Canning.
Extra fancy Bartlett pears for can.
ming. $50 per bushel at Rachmann' S
grocery, 700 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

(Society news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
In either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.]
"Mrs. Jarley's Wax igures."-The
Queen Esther guild of the Memorial
Christian church will present Ms.
.Iarley's Wax Figures" from the 'Ol1
Curiosity Shop" at the church Thurs
day evening. Following the program
the young ladies of the guild will
serve refreshments. The cast of char
acters to be presented and the pro-
gram will be as follows:
Mrs. farley. ....... Luella Huthmaker
John and Peter, the attendants.
viii Robb, Frank Patterson
Siamese Twins.
...........D Dora Frey. Freda Randi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

Arrange for Sociable.-The members
of the Woman's National Protective
league have arranged to give a socia-
BILE tomorrow afternoon and evening
at Long View park. The ladies will
serve on the corner of Eighteenth ave-
nue. and Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-25

Brownlie-L II. w. Reed, at
the parsonage of the First Baptist
church, at 800 this afternoon, officia-
ted at the marriage of Miss Agnes S.
I.andt to Alva w. Brownie, both of
Long Grove. Iowa. They were attend
ed by the groom's father. A. w Brown
lie, and the brides sister, Mrs. Emma
Lauer They will leave this evening
for a trip to Idaho and will later make
their home on a farm at Long Grove.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-09
1t Was "2a" for Williams.

A young man who went by the
name of Williams, and who had
been working on the ranch of E.
j. Merriman, northwest of town..
passed a couple of forged checks
here last week and got away with
$23. The fellow signed Mr.. Mer-
riman's name to the checks and
cashed one for $14.50 with The
Ebert Mercantile Co., and the
other, for So. so, with Dick Burn
side. When the checks were
presented at the bank, Cashier
Mayer detected the forgery at
once and turned them down. On
attempting to call up Mr.. Merri-
man by phone it was discovered
that the wire had been cut in two
places, supposedly by Williams,
who left town Immediately after
cashing the checks and no trace
of him has been found.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-09
FONDIS.

Jan. 8.-Mrs. Ella Cox made a
flying trip to Colorado Springs
last week.
Ed Harper has come home to
farm his fathers ranch this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Harper
made flying trip to Denver this
week.
Miss Maud Haley has returned
home from Denver to stay with
her folks.
A dance was given in the hall
New Years eve which was large
ly attended.
]. c. Molloy has left the ranch
to accept lucrative position as
mining engineer.
A literary society meeting was
held here Saturday night and an
other will be held next Saturday
evening. All invited.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-09
CHERRY-CASE.

Jan. s. Those who attended
the New Years dance at Castle
Rock from the Case neighborhood
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lar
sen, Emma Larsen, Andrew Han
sen, Chris Schneider.
A. d. List made business trip
to Denver last week.
Frank Vail of Denver is visit
ing relatives in this locality.
Joseph Hagspiel spent New
Years with friends in Longmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Larsen
took New Years dinner with
Joseph Helgeth and family near
Ebert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds
returned to Denver last Thursday
after a weeks visit with the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. H. Duvall.
John Dunn gave pig shoot"
Friday and disposed of nearly all
of his pigs. There was a good
attendance, the shoot being quite
a novelty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-09
Charles D. Lowery.

Died, at st. Anthony's hospit-
al, Denver, Dec. %, 1907, Charles
d. Lowery, of pneumonia and
asthma, aged % years.
Mr.. Lowery had been in the
employ of w. S. Thompson on his
ranch east of Ebert for long
time and was a good and faithful
servant. During his illness he
was carefully cared for by Mr..
Thompson and everything possi-
BILE was done to sustain life. He
was i'll but three days.
The deceased is survived by a
mother, two sisters and two
brothers to mourn his loss. His
home was at Davenport, Iowa,
and a brother Will came from
that city to Denver and on Dec.
81 took the body back to the old
home in Iowa for burial.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-09
slJou BASIN AND eeYToN.

Jan. 8.-A bounteous dinner
was served at the very hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Peter
son in the basin New Years, the
guests being Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Peterson and family, of Sidney
neighborhood, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Berg and family, from
south of Ebert. Cards were
played in the evening and the oc-
casion was one long to be remem-
bered by every one present.
Vernon Kelly and friend, who
spent the holidays here at the
home of Thomas Kelly, returned
to Denver Sunday to resume their
school studies.
Miss Hulda Peterson returned
to Denver Friday where she is
attending school.