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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
Crime.

She-I can't bind myself until I'm
sure. Give me time to decide, and if,
six months hence feel as l do now,
will be yours.
Ardent Wooer-I could never wait
that long, darling Besides the courts
have decided that dealing in futures,
without the actual delivery of the
goods, is gambling pure and simple
Puck.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

this valuable moo1s
cine, Lydia E. Pink.
hams We getablO
Compound. / SUIT
fered from terrible
headaches, pain in
my back and right
side, was tired and
nervous. and 80
weakIcould hardly
s tand. Lydia q
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound 70.
stored me to health
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

Rough on Rats. unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice. Nest Powder, Csc.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or LiQ'd d, 25c.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, %.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd. 15c. ,Liq'd d, Csc.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, Csc.
Rough on Shelters, agreeable touse Csc.
e. 8. Wells. Chemist, Jersey City, N. J.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

1t takes a woman to swallow her
medicine with pleased expression on
her face when she is compelled to en-
terrain an undesirable guest.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
TIRED ALL THE TIME.

Languor. hstlessness, dullness of
spirits are often due to kidney disor-
ders. Pain and weakness in the back,
sides and hips, headaches, dizziness,
urinary disorders are sure signs that
the kidneys need immediate attention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
Teach Care of Home and Family

An interesting experiment is being
made in the higher education of WON
en- at Kings college, London. The
idea is that there is just as much
educational value in a careful study
of the principles of managing the
home and young children as in the
course usually read for the taking of
a degree.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

Better than gold-Like it in color
Hamlins Wizard Oil-the best of all rem
edies for rheumatism. neuralgia, and all
pain, soreness and inflammation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
DecoIlete.

WI Ting Fang, at dance in Wash
ington, criticised the modern ballroom
belle
Like the ancient Briton, who
dressed in blue woad," he said, the
bellies idea of a magnificent toilet
seems to be plenty of paint and very
little clothing
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy. i.

Camden, N.J.-'1t is with pleasure
that I add my testimonial to your
already long ist-hoping that it may
induce others to avail themselves OF
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

Learning without thought is labor
lost, thought without learning is peril
ouS.-Confucious.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
What Made Her Suspect.

Hubby-But what makes you think
I've been drinking?
Wifie-Several things. The princi-
pal one. however, is that you're so
fearfully drunk.-Cleveland Leader.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

ALL UP-rO-DATE H0UsEkEEPERs
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

Lewis Single Binder cigar Original IN
Tin Foil Smoker Package. Take no sub.
stitute.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

Does the ugly chorus girl come un
der the head Of stage frights?"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

When a good man goes to the wall
he takes little consolation from the
fact that good picture does the same
thing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
Her Dilemma.

Bessie-Oh, Mabel! I am in an
awful dilemma. I've quarreled with
Harry. and he wants me to send his
ring back.
Mabel-That's too bad.
Bessie-But that isn't the point. I've
forgotten which is his ring.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

1t wouldn't be bad idea to acquire
the habit of lodging pessimists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces IN.
fammstion, allays pain cures wind collie CSC bottle
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

The softer mans head the more
he is inclined to butt in.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

The daughters doings have been
the mothers acts.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21
WELL DEFINED.

De Quiz-What's your idea of the
difference between optimism and pes
simism?
De WHO! the optimist says it is
spring when it isn't and the pessimist
says it isn't when it is.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-07-21

SUCCESS FOR SEVENTY YEARS
Thisi the record OF Painkiller Perry Davis A
liable remedy for darrhea dysentery and all bowel
complaints. Get the genuine. 25c, 35c and SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06

his license revoked for the same Of
Tense.
Woman ara Child Stranded.-When
Mrs. Mary Dove, with her 3-year-oid
son, alighted from a Burlington train
in this city Sunday evening she dis
covered that her pocketbook contain
ing every dollar she possessed in the
world was missing. Whether it was
lost or stolen, she did not know. Mrs.
Dove and her child slept in the Bur
lington passenger station, and yeSter-
day morning the young woman set ont
to see the authorities in an effort 10
raise funds to pay her fare to Madison,
Wis, where she has relatives. The
chief OF police had the woman and her
child placed in the care of Police
Matron Hill, and they will remain
there until arrangements are made
for their transportation to their desti-
nation.
Resists Naming of Guardian.-en the
suit OF William o. CARRIER VS.. Elizabeth
CARRIER, asking for the appointment of
a guardian, Mrs. CARRIER, through At
torneys Pascal, Pascal & Pascal, has
| filed an answer in which she denies
the allegations of the plaintiff, who $
her son. Mrs CARRIER admits she is &C
tyears of age. but denies she is infirm
of mind. She admits transferring
property to her son, George A. CARRIER,
hui Il htnf, h,-
fraud or undue influence the transfer
being made TO secure to herself Such
care. comforts and attention as she
may require through her natural life.
Mrs. CARRIER further claims that the
action brought by her son, William,
| is not through any love or affection
| for her, but that he might preserve
something 10 inherit when she was
| dead.
| Away on Booster Mission.-Willia'l
Heuer and Fred Wernentin left today
for Williamsport, Pa, and other points
to gather facts to aid in the formation
, of the plan by which the Davenport
J Commercial club is to raise its pro.
1 posth pi'NsNbb luStOis DoOoili9
and the manner in which the same is
| to be expended. Mr. Heuer and Mr.
Wernentin were appointed by the
board of directors of the club, which
has undertaken the task of promoting
1.-THE enterprise. Williamsport has sue
lCessfully worked out the question of
| building up the factory end of city.
1 Of
gotten together by public subscrip
tons. 1t is used not alone to induce
concerns to come to that city from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
DAILY SHORT STORY.
CONTINUED from Page Four.)

you!" he interrupted. looking his sur
prise.
MY name is Beryl." she answered
Didn't you know
"NOr' he cried empha tically, and in
Stantly the memory of his words in
the studio stood before him in letters
of flame and he saw their significance.
Tom always calls you Sis and-and--
believed your initial represented Bar
bara. a blond Beryl may be my ideal
on canvas. but the woman | love and
would call wife has eyes like deep,
dark wells. Don't draw away, dear.
Miss Cuyler is only model TO me-"
He paused moment. as she did not
speak. Perhaps there is some one
else he said sadly. 81 dare not hope
that you can care for me-"
The hand on his arm frightened gen
tly. There is no one else" she said
softly, none but you. If you are
satisfied l will never again complain
or envy my-future sister-her beau
ty.'
why should you?" cried he, press
ing her to his heart. Beauty OF soul
shines from your every lineament. my
queen and wife, and-lon't you know
that you are true type of dark beau
ty, anyway"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
AN ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the city council of
the city of Rock Island, Illinois:
Section THAT all purchases FOR
the city of Rock Island shall be made
only uron the written order of the
mayor, which shall be countersigned
by the city clerk.
Section 2-The clerk shall state on
all orders the fund out of which the
goods, so purchased shall be paid.
Section 3-That no purchase or con-
tract for any article, supplies, mater.
ial, live stock or other personal prop
erty, needed by any officer or depart.
ment of the city, shall be paid for out
of the city treasury unless ordered as
herein provided.
All ordinances and parts of orli
nances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed in so far as they
are in conflict with this ordinance
This ordinance shall take effect ~
mediately after its passage
H. C. SCHAFFER, Mayor.
Passed March 81, 1909.
Approved March 81, 1909.
Attest: NJ T. Rudgren, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
Advertised List No. ia,

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters in the Rock Island postofiice
for week ending April 8, 1909: Mrs.
Bryl Anysworth, w. A. Bowman, Maria
Britton, John Benson, Ervan Drank,
Miss Alta Blair Edward Connell, Ed
Clark, Mrs. Charlotte Coleman (2l,
Anna D. Cook, Miss Mary Carly VIII
liam Dreckman, F. G.. Ferguson, Mrs.
Mary Fuller, Mary E. Gillen, Robert
Harrah, Miss Carrie Holmes, Mrs.
Emma Hudson, d. B. Klopfenstein, y.
S. kimberlin, John Leslie. Alberta
Leaves. Mrs. Liby Lewis, John Myers,
Joseph Mejerle, Professor T. B. Moss,
N. c. Moran, Frank Nillner, Mrs. Skin
ney PARROT, Miss Bessie Petty, Teresa
Quinn, Mrs. J. S. Reed, Henry Roth,
Will Steckman, Mrs. Ruth Sindlinger,
Mrs. Mary Stein Mrs Alberta Travis,
Mrs. Alkaline E. Thompson. G. Tyler,
Sabert F. Westcoat, Mrs. Whitesell.
HUGH A. J. MCDONALD,
postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

other localities, but also to assist home
institutions that have become finan-
cially impaired. The Davenport com
mittee will make thorough inquiry of
the people directing the distribution
of the Williamsport funds and also viii
visit the factories that have been
brought to that city through the
agency of the booster fund.
Gasoline Causes Fire.-The explosion
of tank of gasoline at the French
Cleaning company. 215 Perry street,
about O'Clock last evening caused a
bad fire which for a time threatened
adjoining property. The store room of
the French company was Quilted.
o.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. Julia A
Walker died yesterday at the home of
her brother, Theodore Koehnke, 1887 y
West Third street, at the age of 5S
years. She was born in Germany and
came to America with her parents
when quite small, residing in Scott
county ever since. She is survived by
one brother, Theodore Koehnke, two
nieces, Mrs. Helen Thiedemann and
Ella L. Koehnke, and a nephew, Hugo
T. Koehnke.
The death of Peter Oetzmann, aged
80 years, occurred Sunday in the home
of his grandson, Albert OetZmann. vi
North Brady street. Mr.. OetZmann
was born June Z, 1918. in Schleswig
Holstein, Germany. He was married
in Germany but his wife died before
he came to America in 1869. Upon
his arrival in this country, he came &C
Scott county and began farming neal
Eldridse. He retired about so years
ago and has been living with his
grandson since last December. He is
survived by one daughter. Mrs. Cath
arine Vogt of Davenport, by many
grandchildren and several great grand
children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
A WIDOWS LUCK,
Quit the Thing That Was Slowly Kill
ina Her.

Sut tne ihinQ mat was slowly Niii-
ing Her.
A woman tells how coffee kept her
from insuring her life:
Il suffered for many years, chiefly
from trouble with my heart, with
severe nervous headaches and neural
times for my homework, / did not
realize the gravity of my condition
till ! was rejected for life insurance,
because, the examining physician
said, my heart was so bad he could
not pass me. This distressed me
very much, as | was widow and had
a child dependent upon me. 1t was
to protect her future that | wanted
to insure my life.
Fortunately for me, | happened
to read an advertisement containing
testimonial from a man who had
been affected in the same way that
was with heart trouble, and who
was cured by leaving off coffee and
using Postum. | grasped at the hope
this held out, and made the change
at once.
mediately. The headaches and neu-
ralgia disappeared, | gained in flesh,
and my appetite came back to me at
once. Greatest of all. my heart was
strengthened from the beginning and
all the distressing symptoms passed
away. Then | again made applica-
tion for life insurance, and had no
trouble in passing the medical eyam-
ination.
81 was seven years ago that l be-
gan to use Postum, and | am using
it still. and shall continue to do so,
as | find in it a guarantee of good
health"
There's a Reason"
Read the big little book, 1.-THE
Road to MELVILLE" in packages.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time They
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
DAVENPORT

Mccausland Would lncorporate.-A
petition for the incorporation of Me-
Causland, containing IS names. has
been filed in the district court by At
torney Fred VollmeE Judge Boliingar
heard the petition and appointed the
following five commissioners to con-
duct the special election: A. j.
Wright, F. l.. Lessin, Pat Hirl, Ferd
Rasche and John Broderous.
Brings Burglar 5ack.-Joseph Mar
shall, who engineered a series of bur
glaries in Davenport during the winter,
arrived in the city last night from
Denver. where he was arrested on a
ment. The latest jobs of Marshall
were breaking into the warehouses If
Smith Bros. and Burdick and the ].
F. Kelly company, at both of which
places quantities of merchandise We're
stolen and retailed among the smaller
merchants of the tri-cities. railro1d
car was broken into in the local yards
also and dozen tubs of butter taken
from it. The Davenport department
has evidence connecting MARSHALL with
these three burglarieS, several of the
persons to whom he sold his plumber
having admitted the facts. One of
the number, Sol Rice has been fined
for receiving stolen property, and
James Krambeck, a saloonkeeper, had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
HurIs Children From Window.

Johnstown, Pa, April G.-Mrs. Will
liam Roberts. so years old. threw her
four children, one after another, out
of a second story window of her home
and then jumped herself yesterday.
Ranging in age from months to 6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06

since 1868. Mr.. Welin, however, had
been in Moline but short time, hav
ing come here from Galva, Iowa. He
resided with his cousins, the Misses
enth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
Elderly People
Helped Free

The last years of life are the sweet
est, and yet the most difficult to pro-
long. 1t is then that the greatest care
is exercised in maintaining bodily
health. But the chief care should al
ways be with regard to the food you
eat and whether you are digesting it
properly. You should not allow your
self to become constipated.
No doubt you have tried salts and
cathartic pills, purgative tablets, etc, and
have come to the conclusion that they are
violent in action and do but temporary
good. Listen, then. to the voice of eX-
perience with regard to a wonderful and
mild laxative. DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pep
SIM. It is not new, only we are trying
to find new friends sor it.
A. A. Felts, Of Johnston City, ILL.,, suf-
fered from stomach trouble for six years
and found his cure in DR.. Caldwell 8
Syrup Pepsin. His wife uses it too with
success. We could name hundreds Of
Others. Some heard of it first through
doctors offer to send any sufferer from n
stomach, liver or bowel complaint free
sample bottle for trial, without charge.
II you will send your name and address
your home. II it proves itself as he
claims then continue the. treatment by
buying q 50-cent or 81 bottle of your
druggist. as all of them sell it. Old people.
like children, should look for purity, and
it is we'll to mention that the purity OF
government. Also, though a free bottle
is sent to prove its merits. results are
always guaranteed from the regular
bottles bought OF druggists, who will e.
fund your money If il does not satisfy
you. Send at least for the free test bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
The Truth-Eczema and PimpIes

are quickly and permanently cured
by Zemo, clean liquid for external
use. Zem'o draws the germs to the
surface of the skin and destroys them
leaving a nice clear healthy skin.
Write E. w. Rose Medical company,
st. Louis. Mo. for sample. All drug
gists sell Zemo. For sale by Harper
House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06

II there is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand, or II you want
any medical advice, write
to the doctor. and he will
answer you fully. There Is
no charge for this service.
The address is DR.. w. 3.
Caldwell. sos Caldwell bldg.
Monticello, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-06
MOLINE

Hardware Stores Close Early
Hardware dealers of Moline have de-
cided to close their stores at O'Clock
every evening hereafter except We'd
nesdays and Saturdays, beginning
April IL. This practice will probably
be continued throughout the summer
months.
Will Not Reconsider.-Definite de.
cisiOn to return to the evangelistic
| field has been reached by Rev. A. F.
Nelson and he has announced to his
pariShiOners that he will not recon-
slider his resignation as pastor of the
Free Swedish Evangelical church
Though there is general regret that
| he will not remain, members of the
| church have accepted the resignation
and will arrange to secure 4 successor.
Rev. Mr.. Nelson asks to be relieved
June l to go to Omaha. He made
known his intentions at the regular
monthly business meeting held at the
church Friday evening
School Caucus TomorroW.-A citi-
| HSiio SNhool caucus Will DC htlu 1T III
Art gallery on Sixteenth street tomor-
row at 1880 p. m. for the purpose of
nominating a president of the board of
education for one year, and three mem
bers to serve three years; also to elect
one ward committeeman from each
ward. TO act as city central commit
| tee, in conformity with a resolution
adopted April 10, 1905 C.. S. Grant,
president, II. J. Gripp. secretary. The
names of the expiring officers are \.
r. Beal, president; Mrs. Stella D.
!Ainsworth, A. X. Ebi, George +. Carl
son.
None of Factories Close.-None If
the great factories in Moline closed
for election day. The Moline Plow
company did not start its shop into
Operation until O'Clock and will run
most of its departments II hours
Whereas for several weeks the shop
has been operating for u hours.
Deere & Co. closed n few of the de-
partments at noon but most of the
departments will be operated all day,
the men being allowed the two hours
as provided by law. This was true
of Deere & Mansur company, and sew
eral of the other factories in the city.
The Moline Wagon company closed its
shop at noon.
Failed to Collect $780, oo.-Deputy
Tax Collector Werlich yesterday closed
the real estate books. The personal
books, however. will be held over I'M
til April Is. The total amount of the
tax collected, both personal and real
estate. is $1SO,000. With, the $1,000 of
personal tax to be collected from the
banks this week, the amount of tax to
be carried TO the delinquent book will
be in the neighborhood of $4,000
This will mean that the city will re.
ceive as its per cent of the tax col
lected about $4,000. Collector William
Warren receives his fees. 2 per cent
of $4,000, which will be $500. The
city receives per cent of the tax col
lected above SIS, 900. The total amount
of the city's tax was $23S, 327.17.
| Have Double FuneraI.-A double fu-
r neral was held at the Swedish Luth
! eran church Sunday afternoon at 2:30
: at which time Rev. l.. A. Johnston
preached two sermons. one in Swedish
and one in English, over the remains
of Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson and An.
drew II. Welin. Mrs. Thompson had
been a member of the local church
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1909-04-22
PHILADELPHIA MISS, THURSDAY, April, u, 1900.

ehce, with all the former liberia.
NY "l The state in a financial
way, we would ask the teachers
aud officials Of the states. have
we a system to-day that is cttjcj.
ana satisfactory?
II not, let them voice thn;r
sentiments in a public way and
II become Instrumental in
shaping tature legislation for i'm
provement. 1t is an undenjab)4
Tact that this duty lies at the
door OF those classes. They are
better qualified to dictate in the
premises than perhaps every
other class. With no expression
from them, legislation itself j.
mad somewhat at random.
Let them take up the adopted
textbooks, and if they are not
acceptable, they should say SO.
and why no. If practical mathc-
MATES should not precede a
knowledge Of the fundamental
rules of common arithmetic, they
"a ,..'
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1909-04-22
A Few Suggestions.
April Goth, 1909
Mr. Editor: !:

Mr. Editor:
To the adverage citizen
1 the comming season is destined
TO become rather duh one,
No election, no politics, no discus.
sion of matters of public policy.
nothing to engage the mind but
current events, the panic, hard
times, etc. Scarcely IA public
school TO furnish an entertain.
ment to refresh the people,
But since we have alluded to
the public school. We might sug-
gest til It, in the face of all the
conditions referred to, the time
might seem highly appropriate
for general exchange and inter
change of views and opinions
am tng an eltm.ont Of our best
anu must cultured C11izen-hip
We allude now particularly to.
those engaged in educational
work. either in official positions
or in actual schooIroom work.
10 better existing conditions
should be The one aim.
We have had a public school
system in sotne kiud or working
order since the year 1870. AT
first, universally condemned bv
The masses as an lmDD5itjOn
thrust upou Us by an opposing eI
e.ne1t tor purposes d1trlm Entail
to the lntaLest of the south prn
people. Bat today perhaps no
branch ct our state government is
more universally endorsed hy Our
people.
But after forty years Of expert
The Neshoba Democrat. (Philadelphia, Miss.) 1881-current, 1909-04-22
NO. A..

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