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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
DIVORCE AFTER 81 YEARS
Mrs. SchieberI Files a Bill i'm the
Circuit Court.

After 81 years of married life. Mrs.
Christina Matilda Schieberl has fled
ii bill for divorce from Anton Schieberl.
alleging drunkenness. The bill, filed
this afternoon in the circuit clerks IF
flee, states that the couple were mar
ried in 1875. and have 10 living child
rem. Schriver & Schriver represent
The complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10

home. The Moline aldermen have been
challenged. but have not FASTENED to
accept the def.
To Change Ordinance.
The clerk asked the council To
amend the ordinance recently adopted
creating an official reporter and de
luty clerk, so as to give him the auth
Gritty to make the appointment Tho
mayor has made no appointment, and
Tie clerk explained that the work Of
bis office is such that he needs the
services of such man He held that
since he would be responsible for
such an employee, and the employS
would have access to his Office and
Looks and records. he should be EN-
titled to name the man. The mayor
explained his views of the subject. and
said he was waiting till he found =
| competent man. The matter was drop
| red 10 give the mayor and clerk II
opportunity to reach an understanding
| oil the suggestion Of Alderman I.awler
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
pany promises to have half the grad
ing for same distance completed. :.

Lewis Single Binder straight ) cents.
You pay 10 cents for cigars not SO
good. - ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
Ladies',
Read
Announce
rnent

on.
We desire TO announce that
Monday, July u. 1863, we ssl
will open our B. F. Pattern =
establishment in room s09, :
Safety building. -as 4
b. F. Patterns are known s
as Hat patterns" made 10
individual measurements only,
and guaranteed. They are a.25'
boon to the home sewer. the
busy women and dressmakers.
Every pattern is made of
heavy paper. accurately notch
ed and folded for plaits. bands. =
braids. buttons, etc. To in
troduce our patterns quickly
we will make the first 100
shirt waist and skirt patterns
for the price of one. which
means that the first 100 la
dies who order b. F. Patterns.
will receive two patterns for
the price of one. Thousands
are using b. F. Patterns and
are our friends. No fitting or
ripping when making gar
ments' by them. Remember,
Monday we open, and be. sure
TO be one of the first 100
clients and save 81.
sEST-FITTING PATTERN
COMPANY.
Room 400. Safety Building.
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
Tuesday, Aug. 10.
CLASS 3-HARNESS HORSES

(Four in hand. Road team
Road team to be shown before coach.
brake or drag. Horses alone to be con
sidered. Each exhibitor requested 10
i'ave trumpeter accompanying. Horses
lGay he solid color or cross mated il
This class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
HORSE PROGRAM
IS ANNOUNCED
Twelve Events Arranged il
Connection With Rock Is
land Exposition.
TWO FOR EACH AFTERNOON
Few Reminders of Last Year Which
Indicates What TO Expect
Week of Aug. Ola.

There Is every Indication that TINS
years exposition to be held the week
of Aug. 9-1i will far exceed in interest
that of last year, which is saying a
Sood deal
The Navassar band. which is now IT
Winnipeg, and which is one of the
heGdliners. is making hit wherever
il appears.
The Deckmann-Schillert troupe arriv
ed this week from Europe and will
open its American tour here.
The Kline shows are winning high
est praise from the press in the cities
where they are appearing.
Taken together. the various attrac-
tons promise to make up "A program
aurpassing anything ever seen in the
three cities.
What We Had Last Year.
II is the highest possible endorse
ment TO say that the coming EXPOSE
| non will be better than, or even rs
good. as the exposition of last year,
especially when these things are re-
Imembered:
| Last years exposition made repa-
tation for itself
| Il made reputation for Rock Is
| land as an entertainer.
| II drew 10000 people in single day
fGespite unfavorable weather.
II brought to Rock Island Vice Pres
ident James S. Sherman. Congressman
Nicholas Longworth and Congressman
r. O. Lowden
1t brought to Rock Island Hon w
J. Bryan and Hon Adlai f. Stevenson,
the former travelling all one day using
a special train from South Dakota n
order 10 be here.
1t afforded amusement for thousands
IIof people
1t advertised the city as it was never
bcfore advertised.
1t opened the way for an immense
attendance this year. contingent only
upon weather, conditions.
Horse Show Arranged For.
The list of classes and prizes for
the horse exhibition in connection with
lie exposition has been arranged
There will be II classes. two being
shown daily. and the prizes are liberal
i Al. II. Sexton is receiving entries. No
fee is charged and stable room is fur.
IPIshed free at the exposition barns
THE lists will he closed Aug. =. Fol,
lowing are the classes and the prizes
Monday, Aug. ..
CLASS tuAPNESS IInpSES
,uiob Steamers SINGLE,
Eor ~, NO., ;,;cb stonno, - - b,,5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
PARKER FINED $40
Pays for Throwing Pepper in
Eyes of Iowa City Man at
Rock Island Depot.
CONSIDERED 1T A JOKE
Intended No Serious Injury to Victim
Assault Charge Results from
Fourth Celebration.

William Parker, arrested for throw
ing paprika, particularly warm brand
OF red pepper into the eyes of John
Cusack of Iowa City at the Rock Is
and depot one night this week, wits
fined SO and costs this morning by
Magistrate Smith Mr. Cusack, who
sustained a very painful injury from
against Parker, and the defendant
agreed to pay Cusack's expenses for
| the trip. He settled the fine. Parker
did not realize that his prank might
result in serious injury to his victim,
The charge was made disorderly con
duct
Hit With Fireworks.
William Maxwell and Frank Rife,
| both residents of the west end of the
city, were arrested yesterday on the
charge OF assault Maxwell claimed
that July as he was passing the home
lof Rife, the latter threw lighted fire
cracker out in front of himself (Max
wclD and his little daughter Tho
| ftrecracker exploded and Maxwell
claims that it burned his little gil
| Rife made the claim that the fire
cracker was thrown in his own yard
and that it did not go out ON the side
walk. He had no intention of harm
| ing anyone. being engaged in amusing
his own little daughter Justice NisscT
before whom the trial came up, decided
that there were no grounds for an as
saTlt case and he dismissed it with
warning to Rife to he more careful il
the future.
Gets Fine RENTED.
Frank Carter. the coIored man VIII,
was arrested on the charge of assault
preferred against him by G.. Albei
Johnson, the former justice of tn
peace, was tried yesterday afternoon
tetore Justice q. p Nissen. johnson
charged the negro with assaulting hia
when he called at the house wher
the negro was at. in order to collec
4 bill. The negro at first denied tn
Charge and demanded a trial by jury
Accordingly the case was set for mex
. Thursday and Carter was put in ia:
He decided yesterday to waive hi
right to a jury trial and the case wa
taken up at once. Justice Nissen fine
him s. and costs as soon as he co;
, scented to plead guilty and then rC
Gitted the fine on the condition tina
, he be more careful about attackin
, lreople in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
CLASS LIVERY OUTFIT.

Best pair of horses owned by livery.
Shown before. vehicle, open or closed.
Horses to count 80 per cent. Appoint
mcnts 80 per cent This must be the
entire property of exhibitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
GLASS 1N-DELIVERY.
Saturday. Aug. IL.
CLASS 11-HIGH JUMPERS.

tOpen to ALL
Boards will be set at feet 6 inches
laising 6 inches al a time until 6 feet
Is reached, then inches at a time.
Should there be "a tie in the event
Judge will consider form of the horse
in taking his jumps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
Wednesday,. Aug. II.


CLASS 5-HARNESS HORSES.
Unicorn tone horse ahead of two.)
To be hitched to brake, drag. coach
or mail phaeton.
rhst piile - :. : '.'' Z. - S"V
Second prize 500
Third prize $40
SADDLE HORSES.
Walk. trot and canter. To be judged
by their conformation, substance, fin
ish. style, ability, manner and way OF
going and up to carry the weight speci-
lied and shown without artificial ap-
piiances. All horses required to. show
three distinct gaits, walk, trot and
oanter. Should change easily from one
gait to the other.
Conformation 40 per cent. way of go
ing 40 per cent, manners 20 per cent.
CLASS DUMPING.
Performance over the fence alone 10
count. Boards at regulation height.
First prize 500
Second prize ...-....-........ S25
Third prize $10
Thursdny, Aug. a..
CLASS HARNESS HORSES.
uIigh steppers. pairs.)
For The best high steppera, 1i.a
lhands, not TO exceed 16 hands, style
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-10
Horse show Arranged For.
CLASS 1-HARNESS HORSES.

7
For the best nigh stopper. 1i3 hands
and over not 10 exceed 16 hands. styie,
action. conformation and pace, to he
considered. To be shown to an appro-
iriGte two or four-wheeled vehicle
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
MICHIGAN PATENTS.

WASHINGTON. May 20.-Michigan
patents we're issued yesterday as fol-
lows: w. T. Favorite and f. b. Gray,
Sturgis. can opener; o. X. Fowler,
saginaw. metallic cover; j. II. Fewkes,
Detroit. horseshoe. c. B. and F. w.
Hodges. Detroit. force feed iubricator,
G.. w. King, St Joseph. toy; }. A.
King. Three Rivers, cultivator; w. }.
Parle. Pontiac. multiple door belt, c.
Philip, Jackson. lathe attachment for
turning bearings; j. Rivers. Detroit,
system OF boat propulsion also clamp,
B. c. Seaton, Detroit; wheel. j. ID.
THOMPSON. Calumet. tool holder; {. IA.
Zwerman, Kalamazoo, sheet metal
tank
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
GEORGE W. ARMSTRONG,
OF ADRIAN, IS ELECTED
Heads Royal Arch Masons OF MichI-
san-Detroit Man Is Chosen as
Deputy Master.


BAY CITY, Mich. May 20.-Georg9
w. Armstrong. OF Adrian. was elected
grand master by the Royal Arch
Masons of Michigan. In session here,
yesterday Arthur E. Stevens. OF De-
troit. was chosen right excellent
deputy grand master These other OF
ficers were also elected.
r. E grand king, Edwin s. Brown,
Iron Mountain r. Z. grand scribe,
James II. Thompson. Evart; r. +.
grand treasurer, Emerson NJ Newell.
Fenton: r. E. grand secretary Charles
A. Conover, Coidwater. r. E. grand
lecturer. Horace s. Maynard. Charlie
-voix excellent grand chaplain, Rev.
John Claim. Grand Rapids; Z. grant
principal Of sojourners. William w.
Watt. Ann Arbor; +. grand Royal Arch
captain, Albert J. Young. Escanaba: T..
grand master OF third veil. Robert n.
Hunt, Detroit: T.. grand master OF sec
ond veil, Elmer Atherton, Durand;
E. grand master first veil, Or. w. H..
Booch. Grand Rapids, grand sentinel,
James S. McGregor Detroit.
The Order OF the Grand High Priests
also elected officers for the coming
year. They are:
Most excellent president Travers
Phillips, Hastings: f. viee-president.
John Nichol. Ionia: E. chaplain, ID. V.
Alton. Fremont; z. treasurer. Emer-
son NJ. Newell. Fenton; z. recorder.
A. S. Hudson, Big Rapids; f. NJ. OF c.
George T. Monroe. South Haven; =
conductor, David Woodward, Trenton
f. herald. ". H. Van ldersteine. Mar
ouette Z. steward, A. X. McCloud
Detroit: grand sentinel, James F, Nc
Oregon, Detroit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

Work on the first 14-inch gun ever
built for the navy has been begun at
the government factory at Washing
ton. ID. G.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
COUPLE NEARLY DROWNED.
Rowboat Capsizes and Howard Smith
and Wife Thrown Into Water.

ALGONAC, Mich. May 20.-Howard
Smith and his wife narrowly escaped
being drowned when their rowboat
was capsized while they were attempt.
Ing to catch a tow on the steamer
Maryland. upbound, yesterday after
noon. They live in Marine City.
Harry Slambrook. of Algonac. hap
ened near In his gasoline launch when
the accident occurred.
The tow rope was dragged under
meath the skin containing the Smiths
and upset the small craft. precipitat-
ing It's occupants into the water Slam
brook promptly turned his launch to-
ward the struggling pair and succeed.
ed In rescuing both.
Mrs. Smith was unconscious when
pulled into the launch, but was resus
citated and was able to leave with her
husband for their home in Marine
City.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

There is an elderly gentleman at
Redbank, n. j., whom the workers Of
the United States will have TO thank
this year for an extra day OF rest.
His name is Fl. NJ. Nevius. He Is
commander-in-chief OF the G. A. r.
Decoration day this year falls on Sun
day. May 30 Some of the G A. r.
posts began to arrange for celebra-
tons on Saturday, May 20.
Mr.. Nevius Immediately issued or
ders that Decoration day exercises
were to be held not on Saturday, but
on Monday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

CHICAGO, May 2O,-"Please don't
hang rhe man who killed Our father.
This is. In effect. the petition sent
to the state authorities by the seven
children of Patrolman Robt. Mack
enemy, whom Jas. O'Neil, now con-
fined at Joliet for burglary, has con
fessed he killed
The killing occurred two years ago.
when burglars broke into the house Of
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
MAN is MURDER VICTIM?

oNT0NAG0N. Mich. May pa
bullet hole has been found in the head
OF a lumberjack. whose dead body was
found several days ago. II is believed
he was murdered. The man, whose
identity is unknown. was last seen
alive last winter. when he was engag-
ed III a card game which broke up in
a row. The authorities are Investigate
ing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

The double killing has always been
a mystery. The best Chicago detec-
tiyes have worked on II. Recently
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
MRS. BILLIK LEFT $3.50.
Aged Mother OF Chicago Murderer
Died Of Broken Heart.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. May 20.-Mrs.
barbara BLK, aged mother OF Her
man Billik. the Chicago murderer. left
an estate consisting of a $3.50 insur.
ance policy when she died OF broken
heart over ner sons conviction Feb.
:. Her will. probated today. leaves
all her property 70 grandson.
II Is dated May l.. 1907. This indi.
Gates that she had determined 10 cut
off her son before she knew OF his
being in trouble
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

Massachusetts, Institute of Technology
professors have invented a camera
which exposes two plates with any
desired interval ~ time between. pho
tographlng stop watch at each ex.
posuIe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
olos eUYs NEWsPAPeR7

LANSING, Mich, May 2O-R. f.
Odds. the automobile man, is supposed
to be back OF the purchase OF theALans-
ing Journal. In its issue yesterday
the newspaper announces that 1t has
been sold and that Robert T. Steel. OF
St John, son OF the mayor OF that
city. will be the new manager, The
Journal has been one OF the most i'm.
portant Democratic newspapers in
lower Michigan for half century.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

Oldest daughter. we can't bear to
think OF any more coming. It's all
right TO keep O'Neil in prison, II he's
guilty, but We don't want 10 see him
hanged"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

Although China has but 2.170 miles
az railroad in operation. 500 miles arc
under construction. provision has been
made for building 2,232 miles more,
and an additional 3,2S6 miles are con-
femplated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
PLEASE DON'T HANG MAN WHO KILLED
PAPA" PLEAD OFFICERS CHILDREN

When Mackeneny died. he left seven
bright children alone in the World with
only the police pension 70 live on.
The older children went 10 work. Now
that the case is being brought M
again. they don't want 20 see any one
else die on account OF II.
There has been SO much suffering
and trouble in our fumiiy and by the
Washes over IT," said Margaret. the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20

Great Britain imported more than
102. 900. 900 pounds of frozen beef from
Argentina last year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-20
Lived 1852 Years

VIM Parr-England' oldest man
married the third time at 120. worked
in the fields till 1872 and lived ~ years
longer. People should be youthful at
so. James Wright, OF Spurlock. Ky.
shows how to remain young II feel
Just like a l6-year-old boy" be writes
after taking six bottles OF Electric
Bitters. For thirty years Kidney trou
Dle made life a burden. but the first
bottle OF this wonderful medicine
convinced me | had found the greatest
cure on earth" They're a godsend to
weak, sickly, rundown or old people
Try them. At r. G. Kinsel. Central
Drug Co, Gray & Worcester
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07

Booker T. Washington, at a dinner
in Cleveland during the National
Educational associations convention,
was complimented by a clergym an
on his. eloquence N Washin gton
in reply told story Of a South.
ern minister who could not have
been very eloquent. ION Sunday
morning" he said, lin the midst OF
this minister's sermon, head pok-
ed itself through the door OF the
vestry and in low, tremulous
voice. said: 'Parson, the church is
on fire. Very well, Brother
s-riggins,' the minister answered,
4 will retire Perhaps you'd better
wake up the congregation.
"A Daniel has come to judgm ent
in the Vermont legislature with a
bill intended to guard newspapers
against "takers." 1t makes the CIV
ing. OF false news to a newspap 81
with intent to deceive punishable
BY fine ranging from IS to $40 for
each offense. 1--WE hope that the
Vermont lawmakers will lose III
time in making the bill statute,
saws the Boston Transcrit; lis
enactment will fill long felt want
OF Vernon. editors and b:aze the
wey for the relief Of those CT osher
states"
A little efusion from the Mount
(okla) Enterprise, going 20 sho"
that journalistic conditions In fh'
new state are much the same as
elsewhere: "who vee7s with you
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07
Farming Operation in Ward
Good Opportunities for Many Capable HandsMore Land
Will be Titled Than Ever-Eastern
Farmers Attention

hiring men for the entire year so as
to enable them to carry on the
large tracts they now have under
cultivation and develop the newer
tracts which they will break and
seed another year. The scarcity OF
men is bound to make the wages
an inducement for eastern young
men to come here and when they
arrive there will be an abundanc OF
steady work for them the entire sea-
SON. Farmers who have eastern
friends and acquaintances should
write them telling of the conditions
and opportunities that exist here
and secure their helpp early in the
season.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07
A Bunch Of Good Stories
Something that Will Interest You and Make You Laugh

when you are sad, and laughs with
you when you are glad, and smiles
with you when you are mad?-Ihe
editor. Who has to be both kind
and wise, and never (hardly ever)
lies, and when he does, creates
surprise?-The editor. Who owns a
heart as we'll as cheek, possessed OF
spirit proud yet meek, and lives on
40 cents week?-The editor.
School teachers in this city have
method of rewarding the good
boys which would shock American
school officials, says German, writ
ing from Mexico City. When a
boy recites his Lesson perfectly he
is not decorated with medal, but
is allowed to smoke a cigar in the
classroom, AMI If the whole class
has shown excellence, and earned
the good mark, all, even the little
tots are supplied with cigars or
cigarettes. The teachers smoke
continuously, and many OF them
take frequent nips from bottle
and when this latter has been ex'
haustei, good boy" is honored
by being sent to have it replenished
The friends of this paper will
please hand us in news items when
they are fresh. We prefer not to
publish a birth when the child Is
weaned, a marriage after the honey
moon is over, or the death OF man
after his widow is married again.
|Ex.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07
Apples Better Than Medicine
Every Family Should Have Barrel of Good Spicy Apple.
in the Celar-Prevent Sickness

Apples in the cellar are better
than doctor upstairs and often
prevents one being there. We are
sorry apples are so high again this
year. Though cheaper than a year
ago, they are still not down to
normal prices, and many who plan
nei to put two or three barrel, in
THE cellar are again considering put
ting it off till another fall. We
believe, however that when good
icy winter apples can be had
for a dollar or under, no family can
afford to be without a barrel or two,
and more IL the family is large.
There is no question, but that
much sickness is prevented by a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07

Several head of cattle, ali thor
oughbrei red polIed, have keen
killed on the farm of ]. D. Blcon,
near Grand Forks, following a re-
cent inspection, which showed the
cattle were afflicted with tubercu-
losis. The meat of the cattle was
thoroughly inspected after the ami
mails were killed and in the case of
the cattle which had not been af-
fected to such an extent as to spoil
til, use of the product for eating
purposes it was approved and will
be sold. A quantity Of the meat
was ordered buried, being unfit for
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07
Five Candidates
For Speakership
Woibert, White, skulson, Frame ans
Mccrea Would Preside in North
Dakota.

Bismarck. N. D.-There are hve
active candidates in the field tor
sneaker OF the North Dakota house
and the contest promises to grow
in interest till the Republican eau
Gus On or about January 4 or 5.
Tha candidates are George W.
Wolbert Of Burleigh county, George
A. white Of Traill county. Bardi G.
skulason Of Grand Forks county,
Major ]. H. Frame Of Walsh coun'
u ana D. E. McCrea Of Pembina
county.
Mr.. Wolbert Is an oM-time reai-
DENT Of North Dakota, and the fact
that he has made lib home at BIS
marck ami has been member OF
the legislature, has put him in
close touch with the workings Of the
state legislative body.
George A. White of Trail county
has served his district In the state
legislature two terms. being a mem.
Der Of the 1905 and the 1907 assem-.
Bile.
Bardi @. skaulson, the Grand
Forks candidate, directed NJ. N.
Johnson's campaign for the Un.ted
lature.
Major J. n. Frame Of Walsh
county b another representative.
eiect Who goes TO the stahs lsislar
tue scr ne mt tins. but WA0 das
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07
EMPLOY YOUTHS IN POSTOFFICES

We not believe that it is right
to employ young boys and girls in
postoffices, and in case it is done
we think the postmaster Is the one
that should take the consequences
in all such cases. They are en-
ployed for no other reason than that
they can be had cheaper than an
older person Rolla Herald.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-01-07
ELECTING THE PRESIDENT

How many people know the man.
ner of eiecting the president and
vice president of the United States?
It is ordained by the constitution
that the presidential electors, for
whom we vote In November, shall
meet in their respective states on
the first Wednesday IN December
and vote by ballot for president and
vice president one Of whom at
least, shall not be an 'nhabitant OF
the same state with themselves.
They transmit the result OF their
balloting sealed to the president OF