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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
Publication Notice.

Bill to Quiet Title.
State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court To the May
Term, A. D. 1909. In Chancery.
Naomi Z. Sears. complainant. VS..
Mary C. Turner. May Lucas, Robert A.
Candor. Edwin Ii. Candor, Bessie O..
Candor. Herbert J. Candor the I'M
known heirs or devisees of Josiah Can
dor. deceased, Benjamin Din the un-
know heirs or deviSees of Benjamin
Dill. deceased, Eben Dill. r. f. John
StOn. the unknown heirs or deviSeeS of
r. +. Johnston, deceased. Margaret Sim
mons, Mary Ann Richards. James w
stephenson. the unknow heirs or devil
sees of James w. Stephenson, deceased.
Ellen Stephenson the unknown heirs or
devisees of Ellen Stephenson, deceased.
Albion T. Crow. the unknown heirs or
devisees of Albion T. Crow, deceased.
Augustus G.. s. Wight, the unknown
heirs or devisees of Augustus G. S.
Wight, deceased. Michael Byrne, the I'M
known heirs or devisees of Michael
Byrne. deceased, A. Eads. the unknown
heirs or deViseeS of a. Eads, deceased,
William Bennett. the unknown-heirs or
devisees of William Bennett. deceased,
Terah b. FarnSworth, the unknown heirs
or devisees of Terah B. Farnsworth, de-
ceased, John Atchison, the unknown
heirs or devisees of John AtchiSon, de-
ceased. Daniel Wann. the unknown heirs
or deViseeS of Daniel .Wann. deceased.
HeZekiah II. Gear. the unknown heirs
or devisees of Hezekiah II. Gear, de-
ceased. the president directors and
company of State Bank of Illinois, and
their successors assigns or representa-
tives, and each of them. the unknown
owner or owners of the northwest quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of section
number thirty-three $3.50. and of the
southwest quarter of the southwest
quarter of section number twenty
eight t2S). in township number seven
teen 40, north of range number three
go, west of the fourth pricipal merid-
i.ar, - DsNs,l- I-1A Nd
state of Illinois, or any part thereof
defendants.
To the Above Named Defendants
Affidavit of your non-residencc. and OF
the residence of each of you. hav-
ig been filed in the above entitled cause
in the Office of the undersigned clerk OF
the circuit court of the county of Rock
Isalnd and state of Illinois. you are
hereby notified that said complainant
has filed in said court her bill of com
plant against you, on the chancery
side of said court; that a summons in
|chancery has been issued in said cause
|against you, returnable to the MAY
term. A. d. 1909, of said court, to be
begun and holden in the court house in
the city of Rock Island. In said county
and state, on the first Monday of May
A d. 1909 at which time and place
demur to the bill of complaint ,as you
may see fit.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this first
day of April. a. d. 1909.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE,
Clerk of Said Circuit Court.
Sweeney & Walker. complainants SO.
EDITORS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
Petition to Probate VIII,

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-Ss:
County Court, Rock Island County.
March Term, 1909.
In the matter of the probate of the
last will and testament of Maria
Sweeney. deceased In Probate.
To All Persons Whom This May Con-
Notice is hereby given that on the
3lst day of March. A ID. 1909, a petit
ton was filed in the county court of
Rock Island county. Illinois, asking
that the last will and testament of
Maria Sweeney, deceased, he admitted
to probate. The same petitioner fur
Their states that the following named
persons are all heirs at law and lega-
tees: John f. Lockney, legatee. Rock
Island Ill. and the unknown heirs at
law of Maria Sweeney, deceased.
You are further notified. that the
hearing of the proof of said will has
been set by said court for the 26th day
of April, a. ID. 1909, at the hour of 9
o'clock in the forenoon. at the court
house in Rock Island. in said county,
when and where you can appear, If you
see fit, and show cause. If any you
have, why said will should not be adj
mitted to probate.
H. Y. HUBBARD,
Clerk County Court.
Dated at Rock Island. March 81. 1902.
McEniry e McEniry, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
Executors Notice.

Estate of Maria Sweeney, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Maria Sweeney. late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois.
deceased. hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court
room. in the city of Rock Island: at the
July term. on the first Monday in July
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this Goth day of April, A. D..
1903 JOHN +. LOCKNEY.
Executor.
McEniry & McEniry. solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
wANTED-MALE OR FEMALE.

w ANTED-AgentS, one man or wOma n
in any live county can earn $500
monthly on 800 capital. clean. safe
business. Send stamp for details. Ad-
dress g. 1, Box 226. Elgin. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of David Hamilton, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
David Hamilton. late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county, at the county court room, in
the city of Rock Island, at the June
term, on the first Monday in June next,
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the un-
derSiEned.
Dated 18th day of April. A. d. 1909.
HUGH a. JOHNSTON,
Administrator.
Marion e Sweeney, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
MISCELLANEOUS,

IF YOU WANT to buy. sell. trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
a situation the Mail and Journal is
the one paper in Moline that can do
it for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular, and Mail and Journal
wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike,
cash in advance; two-cent stamps will
do Evening and Saturday Mail and
Journal Moline. I'LL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
OSTEOPATHY.

9. L. DENNISTON. d. O.-Graduate of
the American School of Osteopathy.
Kirksville, Mo. Office hours, to 1s
a. m. and to s and to 8 p. m. Of
fee in Safety building. rooms 208 and
209. Consultation and examination
free. Office phones. new $3.50. old 997.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
MULTIPLE ELECTROLYSIS.

ELECTROLYSIS-S
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one to six
needles; four to six hours work in
one with six; treatments given at
home unless otherwise desired. Ad-
dress Miss A. NJ. Kittredge, 1919 Per-
ry street, Davenport Old phone 3136.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

given name of said - Duncan being
unknown, Edmond Hollister the un-
known heirs and deyisees of Edmond
HOllister. deceased, C. Richards, the
unknown heirs and devisees of G. Rich
ards. deceased. S. Seldom. the unknown
heirs and devisees of s. Seldom de-
lceaSed. Richards wife of Giles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED - Bell boys at the Harper
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
EDUCATIONAL.


VILLA DE CHANTAL A home school
conducted for girls by the Sisters of
the Visitation. Rudimentary and high
err branches and all polite accomplish
ments taught. Twentieth street and
Fifteenth avenue. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS of Title prepared or con-
tinued to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and &C.
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract Com.
pary: J. j. Ingram, president; w. J.
Sweeney. secretary: 200-203,f second
floor, Peoples National Bank build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
GRAM AND PROVISIONS.

4. J. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Daven-
port. Stocks, grains, provisions, cot
ton. Private wire to New York and
Chicago. Offices, 100 Main street. Tel
AphOue 407. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

| WANTED-Young girl to assist with
| homework and take care of children,
| at 1919 Twenty-first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

FOR SALE-Cook stove. medium size
and in good condition; So. Inquire at
1902 Thirteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
PRIVATE BOARDING STABLE.

FIRST CLASS boarding stable for
horses and rigs; boarded by day. week
or month; kept in best condition. L.
G. Richardson, 800 Twenty-second
street Phone. old 519, new $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
EXPRESS, STORAGE, BUS AND CAB.

ROBES EXPRESS COMPANY - FuinI-
ture moved, packed and stored. Bus,
baggage and cab service day or night.
Main office, 2410 Third avenue. Old
phone 537 and 900. New phone 515S.
RELIBLLE STORAGE ON first floor:
also manufacturer of awnings, tents,
wagon covers, etc Tents for rent. B.
Roessler & Co, 209 Fifteenth street,
opposite the court house, Rock Island.
good service call on the independent
Express company, 30S Twenty first
street. Old phone ISL. Packing and
storage and all kinds of express haul
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

MISREPRESENTATION as coachman; in
quirc of j. Sampson, SIS Twentieth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

WANTED - Information from owner.
who has good farm for sale. suitable
for dairy purposes or general farm
ing; not particular about size or To-
cation; wish to hear from owner only
who will sell direct to buyer without
paying a commission; give price and
brief description. Irving Lesher, 46
West Monroe street, Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
II EAL ESTATE

3ix room house on IA y street near
ly new, barn, good property. 81, 900
Two lots on 37th street, near Elm
street car line, size 52X115,
New eight room house on hill near
Long view cars, furnace, lot COX
lZo, bargain $50. $4,000
A seven room all modern house.
near Rock Island depot. hardwood
floors. newly painted and paper
ed. combination lights. splendid
property ..... ..... .S3,oOO
small cottage. with barn and half
acre of ground, South Rock Is
land ....- ....- .............. .Sl,oUO
eighty acre Missouri farm, near
Lamar, will trade for Rock Is
land residence property, or sell
for cash.
seven room modern house in Edge
wood Park, all modern ....... $4,000
liz room, two story house on 18th
street, all modern, sewer aud
sidewalk all paid for, cemented
cellar and laundry .S3,50O
FIRE INSURANCE A SPECIALITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

FOR SALE-A complete penny arcade,
monographs. microscopes, all in good
condition, and good paying PROPOSE
ton; owner occupied in other bust
ness. Call or write Peoria Phono-
graph Company. AIS South Adams
street Peoria, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
HUBBARD & T0NM
1905 Second Avenue. Both Phones.
FIRE INSURANCE.
CHARLES e. H@dgs@m
FIRE INSURANCE
AGENCY.
ESTABLISHED 1874.
FIRE INSURANCE,

American ms. Co. ........ Newark, n. ].
Continental Ins. Co. ......... New York
Agricultural ms. Co. ........ New York
Farmers ms. Co. ............ York, Pa.
Williamsburg ms. Co. ....... New York
New Hampshire ms. Co.. N Hampshire
Security ms. Co. 80. New Haven, Conn.
Ins. Co. State of Illinois -. Rockford, Ill
Connecticut Fire ms. Co... Connecticut
ONCE, 1878 Third avenue. Rates as
low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate secur-
ity at lowest rates. Marion Il. Swee-
ney, attorney. rooms 81 and So. Mitch
ell & Lynde building, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
FOR SALE-LANDS.

FOR SALE-112 acres, four miles south
west of Milan: price, $50 per acre. In
quire of Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

FOR SALE-Celery lands near Jackson
vile. Fla; $25 per acre, 50 cash and
s. per month; will net $1,000 per
acre. j. u. Williams, WhitehOuSe,
Fla
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-A 25-foot speed launch,
with 5-horse engine. Address m. A.
c. care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

w ANTED-Competent girl in family of
two. Cali mornings at 1888 Nine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
MONEY TO LOAN.

MOENY to loan on approved security.
H y. Weld, Safety building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
FOR RENT-ROOMs.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for light
Housekeeping at 307 Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

FOR SALE-Cheap, nice level lots. ASK
125. corner Twenty-seVenth street and
Eighteenth avenue, facing Long View
street car track. Also for sale or
trade. one acre lot, with new seven
room house. Terms to please pur-
chaser. Inquire of E. Thonn, Go
Twenty-eighth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

LOANS ON REAL ESTATE security at
lowest rates. Ludolph & Reynolds,
lawyers, Buford block, corner Seven
teenth street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

FOR SALE-A surrey phaeton, single
harness, and a cart, at 1858 Eighth
and half avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01
For sALE-c1rY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Nine lots, with four-room
house; the owner will sell for $1,250.
w. b. Bailey. 1719k Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-01

FOR RENT-Four rooms on first floor:
all modern conveniences; 1928 Seven
teenth street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
NEW LIGHTING COMPANY
Meets for organization-Directors and Officers EIected-WaIter Learned President

The Rockville Willimantic Lighting company held it's first meeting at the office of the Willimantic Gas and Elec- tfic Light company Friday forenoon. The first named company was formerly the Willimantic-S Stafford Street Rail- way company, but recently, through an act of the legislature, the name was changed. The company under the new name will be the controlling company of the gas and electric light companies in Willimantic. Stafford and Rockville
 Fridays meeting. was attended by the men who were chosen directors and officers. These directors were elected: Walter Learned, New London; H. C. Murray, Willimantic; Alexander J. Campbell. New London; H. Stuart Hotchkiss, New Haven; Charles F. Harwood. Stafford Springs; John Fl. Goss, Waterbury; w. M. Lewis, Rock. vile; J. A. Southard. New London; Thomas c. Perkins. Hartford.
 These officers were elected by the directors: President, Walter H. Learn ed; vice president H. c. Murray; treasurer and general manager, Alex ander J. Campbell.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
AT NORWICH ANNIVERSARY.
Walter WiIleie Revisits Rose of
 New England.

Thursdays Rockville Journal said;
 Walter Wilkie was in Norwich to attend the 250th anniversary of the founding of the town. He was born in Norwich, where his father was a Methodist minister at the time. He left that town when he Was lS years old and has made his way through life since, having. as he says, good health. a level head, willing hands and a civil tongue" an outfit which any man might prize.
 MT. WiIlzie, who is now 70 years old. voted for all the republican pres idents, with one exception. He voted twice for Abraham Lincoln, the first time at Norwich and the second at Meriden. He has travelled through most of the New England states, and says the finest summer resort is old Orchard beach.
 MT WiIlxie comes from Revolution ary stock on his mothers side. His cousin fought in the war of the re- bellion. MT. Wilkie shouldered. a mus ket as member of Colts guard, an independent company, but the war ended before they reached the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Austin Mcclure of Fitchburg was in Putnam Friday.
 Miss Maude Larue of New York is at her home in Putnam. Sheriff P. B. Sibley of Danielson was in Putnam Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. M. P. Warren are to leave Putnam to make their home in Worcester.
 pr. w. W. Foster and family return to Washington, D. C., today (Saturday) after visiting relatives in this city. The Baptist Sunday school members will have an outing at Roseland park in woodstock today Saturday..
 Food Sale.
 The Ladies' Social circle of the Con gregational church held food sale at the store of Ballard & Clark Friday afternoon.
 Less Than Ninety Prisoners.
 The number of prisoners at Brooklyn jail is beginning to dwindle. The high record mark of the season was 116, but there are now less than 90 at the institution.
 A Grateful Shower.
 A brief but beneficent shower cut in to the dry period Friday afternoon and gave this end of the county wetting. The storm was too brief, however, to relieve the conditions caused by the long absence of rain.
 Thomas Kiernan's Leg Fractured. Thomas Kiernan of High street, an employe of the Putnam Woolen com pany, sustained fracture of his right leg while working about the machinery in the dyehouse at the mill Friday. MT. Kiernan was removed to the Day. Kimball hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
PEOPLES STEAMBOAT co.
 STEAMER SIGHT SEER.

I900---sEAsON oF---I90s On and after Saturday, June 18th, will run as follows: Two round trips daily between Norwich New London. Ocean. Pleasure and Crescent Beaches. observing the following schedule:
 Morning Trip.
 Leave Norwich sos a. m. New Lon- don 9.20, Ocean Beach 9.45, PleasurG Beach 10.1O, arrive Crescent Beach IO.3O.
 Returning-Leave Crescent Beach 1G.40 a. m., Pleasure Beach II. Ocean Beach ll25, New London 11.50. arrive Norwich 1.05 p. m.
 Afternoon Trip.
 Leave Norwich 2.05 p. m., New Lon- don 3.20. Ocean Beach S.45, Pleasure Beach 40. arrive Crescent Beach 4.50, Returning-Leave Crescent Beach 40 D. m. Pleasure Beach g., Ocean Beach 5.25, New London $50. arrivs Every sunday leave Norwich a. m, and 2.05 D. m. On the morning triI running only as far as Pleasure Beac1 and return; on the afternoon tri1 through to Crescent Beach and return.
 PEOPLES STEAMBOAT CO,
 Norwich. Conn. AVERY c. SMITH. Managing owner Je16d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
Personnel of the comp.nv.

These men are all prominently iden- titied with large business interests throughout the state. The president, MT. Learned, is treasurer of the Saw ings Bank of New London. Mir. Mur- ray is one of the leading business men of this city and closely identified with number of its best business and financial enterprises. MT. Campbell is the general manager of the New Lon- don Gas and Electric Light company and president of the Business Mems association of that city MT. Notch kiss is an officer of the Candee Rub
 Der company of New Haven MT Har- wood is treasurer of the Stafford Saw
 lnss bank of, Stafford Springs. MT. Goss is an officer of the Scoville Manu- facturing company of Waterbury MT. Lewis is general manager of the Rock vile Gas and Electric Light company. MT Southard is a director of the New London and Northern railroad. Mir. Perkins is successful broker in Hart ford. The attorney for the new com
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
WILL-IMANTlC
Consul Daniels Celebrates Sixtieth
 Birthday at His Post in Sheffield.


 Birthday at His Post in Sheffield.
 The Yorkshire Telegraph and Star, published at Sheffield, England, said in its issue of July 8: Many happy returns of the day to MT. Charles N. Daniels. United States consul for Sheffield. who yesterday reached the comfortable score of sixty. Mir. Dam ieis succeeded Major Church Howe here in 1903, and is very highly and 0eseryedly esteemed in our good city, as every good American is certain to be. Though he did not succeed in getting born on the anniversary of Independence day, he got very near it-July g.
 Tt has been our privilege (writes "Rambler'') to know every Sheffield consul for the states. Previous to the war between north and south, the Sheffield business was transacted through Liverpool. At the close of that memorable contest, the Sheffield consulate was established, with Mir. George F. Abbott as the first consul. Here are the years of the various ap- pointments, which record may be used for reference:
 "1S67-Mr. George F. Abbott.
 "1S70-Dr. c. B. Webster.
 "1SS7-Mr. Benjamin Folsom.
 "1S9S-Mrs. B. R. Bedle.
 11S97-Mrs. James Johnston.
 '1900--Major Charles Howe.
 '"1903-Mr. Charles N. Daniels.
 "It will be observed that Dr. web- ster has had the longest innings, ex- tending to between IF and IS years, and a very excellent and acceptable innings it was. We trust to meet our present respected consul for many years to come. provided. of course, that 1t his wish to keep our company as long as we desire to keep his.''
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
Personals.

William o. Scales of Hartford was In town on business Friday.
 H. c. Murray of Providence was in town on bHsiness Friday.
 Alexander Arnott of Manchester was a Willimantic visitor Friday.
 Frank w Chappell of Chaplin was in Willimantic on business Friday.
 There was no session of police court Friday morning, and no more misery caused.
 School Agent Simmons of Central Village was a Willimantic visitor on Friday.
 Master Earl Leonard of Westerly, R. l., is the guest of his uncle, William sStillwell.
 Miss Mary Heating has returned from visit at her home in South Manchester.
 Mrs. Theodore F. Downing has re- turned from visit with Mrs. H. M. Barber of Westerly, R. I.
 Mrs. Irving Stanton of West Main street is entertaining MT. and Mrs. R. J. Andrews of Cincinnati, Go.
 Mrs. E. W. Smith and daughter, Mrs. F. w. Eastman, have returned from an enjoyable stay in Stafford.
 Rev. J. J. McGuane has returned from Boston, where he attended the meetings of the Catholic Educational association.
 Henry E. Smith. who has been em- ployed at Hotel Cecile in Boston, has been engaged as day clerk at the Hooker house.
 Mrs. John F. Wright and daughter, with Miss Cornelia Thompson, left on Friday on the 10.07 express for a vis- it in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Bradley and daughter, Miss Gladys, are in New York for a week. They are eontem- plating a trip up the Hudson.
 E. H. Spicer, managing editor of Light Publishing company, with his wife and daughter, left Friday morning for weeks stay at Pleasure Beach.
 Charles H. Thompson of Chaplin is entertaining Officer Sexton of the traf- fic squad of the metropolitan police force. MT. Sexton has been on the New York police force nineteen years.
 Mrs A. A. Chase and Mrs Hale of Providence, R. l., are guests at the home of Rev. Louis M. Flocken. Both are former parishioners of Rev. Mir. Flocken.
 Elwyn Clark of Troy. N. Y. and