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Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
Nice Sunny Rooms

Running water. cars for all parts OF the
city stop at the door. Courteous treat
ment; popular prices; transients or per-
manent. THE METZ. 21s N. Main ST.
11-b-1mo
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07

20 acres Chino district; perfect stand; fine
well and plant; good barn. California house;
all piped Could not be better. Some cash,
balance mortgage.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
ROBT. D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Business Manager.

At the last session of the legisla-
ture an act was passed providing for
the bonding of Kent county in the
amount of S1OO, 900 for good roads.
The intention was that the state
should also appropriate $50, 900 for
the same purpose! The Legislature
adjourned without making the appro-
priation and there is a division 'of
opinion as to the advisabilitySS of the
county borrowing the money. The
county has not large bonded indebt-
edaess, but in view of its size and
the assessed valuation and the present
rate of taxation most taxpayers feel
that the Levy Court should go slow
in bonding. If the county is justi-
fed in issuing bonds it is for good
roads but such a large sum of money
means a large annual interest, and
the taxpayers want to know that it
is to be judiciously expended. We
believe Road Commissioner Hope is
a good man and would do his best.
but we are not sure that any one
man is wise enough, to deal with such
a difficult problem. We are sure that
the present system Of working roads
by q large number of overseers is
wasteful and should be abolished
whether the new law has not gone to
the extreme in putting the expendl-
tura of so large a sum in the hand of
one man we are not certain. We do
feel however, that the Levy Court
should be conservative and consider
the taxpayers and should not issue
bonds until the state appropristes its
share toward the cost. At present
the state has appointed a State Com.
missioner to spend the county &:
money and has failed to appropriate
the sum provided for in the act
Dover Index.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30

Council has at last settled the
matter of opening Peterson street,
and the extension to the Railroad
Depot will be made as soon as the
Street Committee has the time to get
it surveyed. Along with this i'm
provement it is suggested that Del
aware street be opened and extended
to Hamiltons Lane so as to allow
threshing engines and other heavy
trucks to 60 through Smyrna from
the State road south without passing
over the new vitrifed block roadbed.
This is a good suggestion. The open
ing of Delaware street to Hamilton s
Lane would be a good move anyway
not taking in the question of thresh-
ing engines. 1t should have been
done long ago. Council should take
this matter up at once and rush it
through to an early completion.
Years ago there was talk of opening
and extending Market street through
from Commerce to South. Why
wouldn't this be a favorable project
Wt Smyrna gets all of its streets
opened and extended it will make a
vast improvement and make travel
lirg easier and more convenient.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
He Dazed Lew Wallace.

Shortly after the first success Of
-"Ben-Hur' lew Wallace had occasion
to go over to London and one day
picked up a pirated copy Of the novel
at a railroad newsstand. To his
amazement he found the subtitle left
off. a preface interpOlated and one of
the chapters rewritten. OF course he
boiled with rage. and as soon as pos
sible he called on the publisher. That
gentleman cOOlly admitted his crime
and told Wallace he thought the
amended form better adapted to the
British taste, doncherknow. His gall
was 50 stupendOus that the novelist
was awed and went away without
spilling his gore.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
(Communnicaicd)
Enforce the Dog Ordinance

The dog question again reaches a
crisis. What will the Town Council
do about it? Hydrophobia is not a
trifing malady, for whether the biting
dog is mad or not there is on the
part of the bitten person great dis
tress and anxiety of mind for months
and months, a condition nearly as bad
as death. 1t is insufferable that life
should be made so insecure. Are the
streets and alleys of the town for the
use of the people or for the miserable
worthless ours that infest them. In
some sections the night is made hid
eous by their constant barking and
fighting. 1t is evident that these
many dogs are not licensed, not any
of them muzzled and permit me to
remind the commissioners that there
are muzzles .and muzzles, most of
them a mere sham. See that the
muzzles are effective. A human life
is worth more than a dog Citizen.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
Il Was Good Advice.

A wildly turbulent peasant was once
a witness in a trial before Chief Baron
O'Grady. The counsel, after 'pestering
him for some time, put a question to
him which reflected on the witness
character
"If We Ak me that again I'll give ye a
kick in the gobr' was the answer.
The counsel appealed to the court.
stating that an answer was necessary
to his clients case, ending up with
the query, What would your lOrdship
advise me to dO?'
'If you are resolved to repeat the
question, replied the court, I'D advise
you to move a little from the wit
ness"
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30

The raise in advertising rates by
the Curtis Publishing Company setssa
new mark for magazine advertising
prices. The new rate is as follows :
Ladies' Home Journal, 81 per line,
SIS, 900 per page, 81, OOO for back cover.
Saturday Evening Post, $5 per line,
50, 900 per inside page, inside cover
SO, 300; back cover, So, 600. = Circula-
tiOn, Journal, 1900, 900; Post, l, 200,
900.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
The POultioe Is a Barbario Relic.

ne FouItIce IS barparIc HeIIc.
The poultice is a barbarous relic Of
the days Of witch burning. The typ
ical home poultice is made of flaxseed.
1t is a sogg~, unsavOry, germ infested
instrument If torture. Clapped upon
the suffering baby's chest, it interferes
with the poor child's breathing, infects
his skin with the germs that cause
pimples and boils and makes him un-
bearably uncomfortable and unhappy.
The heat i" the poultice is its only
valuable feature. The dampness does
damage, and the flaxseed is as inert as
so much sawdust or breakfast food.
Why not use hot water bags or, bet
ter still, hot cloths? s?-DelineatOr
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
NO. 1896.
PEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

q
BANK at Smyrna, in the State of Delaware,
1T the close of business June %, 1909.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30

Delaware College and the State of
Delaware has suffered distinct loss
in the death of DR.. Theodore r. Wolf,
state chemist and a professor of Del
aware's leading educational institu-
tion. We had the pleasure of know
ing DR.. Wolf and of being tutored by
him. In this association we found
him an able and conscientious in
structor and a man Of high moral
purpose. No student ever went to
him but left the college feeling the
highest respect and regard for him.
Dr. Wolf was a good citizen and his
place will be hard to fill. To Della
ware College where he gave his best
thoughts and exerted his best talent
the loss is almost irreparable and the
College will look far for a man Of
his stamp and ability to succeed him.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
A Good Combination.

Have the Philadelphia Press served
with your breakfast every morning.
Order from your newsdealer or write
to the Circulation Department of The
Philadelphia Press and your order will
be filled at once. The Philadelphia
Press~is the great breakfast table
paper of Pennsylvania, Delaware,
New Jersey and Maryland
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
Meteors.

The meteOrs which fall upon the
earth in vast numbers every year add
their weight to the earth. Thus the
earth is increasing a minute quantity
in weight each year, but not enough to
be perceptible In thousands of years.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30

Mother Gray's Sweet Powdsrs For Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nure in the
Children's Home in New York. Feverishness Bad
Stomach Teething Disorders move and regulate
the Bowels and Dstroy Worms over 10000 testi-
mOnials. They never fail. At all Druggists. 2jc.
Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmead, Le ROs.
MY.
Smyrna times., 1909-06-30
No. 1881.
EPQRT OETHE CONDITION OE

IL "IHE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA" ;"
at Smyrna, in the State of Delaware, at the close
of business, June %, 1909
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
HAM

Sterling iIoneycutt of Pacific Beach,
Cal. is visiting at the home of John
READER
Miss Emily Boyle pleasantly entc"-
tanned &c friends at her home Tuesday
evening in honor of Miss Stella Wolfe.
Miss Wolfe expects to return to her
home in Chicago Friday after making
an extended visitwith her sister, Miss
Rosa
Edwin StecEBan ana daugbteT Miss
Gertrude of Rock Island, return Il
home Saturday after spending a few
days at the home of c. b. Halstead
and attending the Mercer county fair.
Mrs. Marion Boyles left Tuesday
for California TO visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Phillip Manning.
VIII Cook and Mike Barnes went 10
Iowa on business Monday.
Mrs. Maloney Cooper returned TO her
home in New Boston Friday after IN
extended stay at the home of c. b. Hal
stead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
WATERFOWL

Mrs "a y, Richardson aud little
son accompanied her sistet-in-Iaw,
Miss Ella Richardson and her father
in-law home to Marshalltown, Iowa
Mrs. Richardson expects to be gone
about three months.
Pat Quinlan of Rock Island has
moved into the cottage of c. O. Aren-
sehield, vacated by Mrs. Emma Ellis.
Morris 10y is moving shis family
into one OF the Woodburn houses.
Mrs. George Gray of Hampton and
Mrs. William Wellman of Chicago,
were visiting friends here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trevylan and son
spent Sunday last in Rock Island
Walter Scott met with a painful
accident Saturday while at work at
the ice house. a cake of ice fell
and mashed his foot.
Mabie Pearsall has returned from
her vacation and is again on duty at
the store of her brother.
Jacob Schieb, night Waterman at
The hospital, is off for 10 days va
cation.
Mrs. SENEGAL of Walker station is
at the home of John Dawson on a
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Ausbrook and
children left Monday evening for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
MILAN

Ray Banburs of Boies. Idaho
visited her grandparents last week.
Mrs $. T. McEntire and son OF Tay-
Tor Ridge and Miss Emily McEntire of
Peoria returned to Taylor Ridge Wed
nesday after visiting relatives here
Saturday.
William Dickson went to South Da-
K0ta SJmday on business "Trip.
Mr. and Mrs. w y. Walters visited
Sunday with the latters uncle near
Reynolds.
Ed Nice had the misfortune to fail
and break his wrist Tuesday.
Miss Whiteside attended the funeral
OF Mrs. Thomas Armstrong at Pre-
cmptiOn Tuesday.
William Mcconnell is quite i'll.
Miss Anna Goldsmith entertained the
ladies of her department of the Royal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
EDGINGTON

DR. and Mrs. Allan Miller went ia
Rock Island Monday in their automo-
bile
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baker returned
home Tuesday from Kansas. where
they have been visiting the past six
weeks.
a good many from here attended the
fair at Aledo last week
John and Martha Fleming of Iowa
are visiting their sister, Mrs. Joe
Gould
The Ladies' Missionary society will
hold the next meeting Oct. 6 with Mrs.
Miller Dinner will be served
Mr. and Mrs Preston Ball pleasant
ly entertained Il party of young people
Saturday evening i'll honor of Edith
Glaciers 18th birthday anniversary.
Refreshments were served and Miss
Glazier was presented with a gold
bracelet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

Neighbors Saturday afternoon. Domi
noes were played. Miss Nellie John
son carried off the prize
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the home of Mrs. J. Dickson Friday
The Christian Endeavor society will
hold business meeting at the home
of Miss Shellman Friday evening.
Mrs. j. r. Criswell visited last week
with relatives in Reynolds.
Mrs Geddes and daughter OF Viola
visited Wednesday with Miss Whitsitt.
y congregational meeting was held
at the Presbyterian church Wednes
day evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

their home at Aviston, ILL.,, after Il
10 days visit here with relatives.
Mrs. De Witt and little child of
Flora, Ill. arrived Sunday on visit
at the +. *. Ausbrook home.
John McGilvary has moved his
family to Racine. Wis.
The family of Mr.. Schneider is
Luder quarantine with case Of scar
let fever.
Elmer Kitmer left last week with
his family for Bloomington to make
that city his home
Louis Taylor has moved into the
Delmas property vacated by John
McGilvary
Mrs. Herbert's mother and sister
left for their home in Kentucky after
few weeks visit here.
Mrs. Rail is entertaining her
mother from Bath, ILL.,. for couple
Of weeks.
Alpretta. daughter of George Ais
brow. is quite sick with stomach and
bowel trouble.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas has arrived
home after a three weeks visit at
Waverly, Ill.
Mrs. c. o. Hodgens is taking an
extended vacation from her duties at
the hospital and Will spend part OF
it with relatives at Springfield.
The Methodist Aid society was en-
tcrtained at Silyis Wednesday by
Mrs. Frank McKenrick, completing
their plans for their country fair.
Mrs. Maggie Lloyd is moving into
one of Dr. Donohoo's houses on
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
AMDALUSIA

Mrs 5. II. KcnwOrthy of Rock Island
Mrs. Frank Smith of Nevada. Iowa
Judson Post of California and Miss
Clara Kenworthy of Rock Island were
in the village Monday
Meigs Hays and Miss Chattie Thomp
son attended the teachers meeting a;
Illinois City Saturday.
Miss Sellers of Buffalo Prairie, who
spent two weeks here with her grand
father, w. Lewis. returned home the
latter part of the week
The Sunday school township conven
ton that was held here Sunday was a
success. Everyone seemed to enjoy
it, and the entire program except Rev
J. r. Spiller's talk was carried out
Gilpin Moore and son Russell left
here Sunday for their home at Yves
sington Springs. S. D. The other son,
Clarence, is to stay here this winter
with his grandmother, Mrs. Susan
Smith.
Jean Householder is clerking in the
store for Charles Wenks
Grandma Hoffer of Rock Island is
visiting at the home of her son Albert
this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
EAST MOLINE

Ray V. Barnett left Saturday for
Hartford, Wis. where he has accepteI
position.
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Dormany Were
Sherrard visitors over Sunday.
June a. Short arrived the first nf
the week for Il visit at the home of his
cousin. Mrs. j. r. Wiley.
Colin Dcwrose has moved his family
70 East Moline and will occupy the
house recently vacated by \. ID. Cox.
Mrs. Wiley and daughter. Alice, ar
rived home from Aledo. where they had
been attending the Mercer county fair.
F. O. Hill and wife were in Chicago
over Sunday
Mrs l.. Rathburn and Mrs. George
Otto and children arrived home Mon
day evening from short visit at De
Kalb.
Mrs Beattey entertained the Ladies'
union Wednesday
Mrs. T. J. Wilson and children ar
rived home Monday from 4 10 day
visit at MarshalltOwn. Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. H. w. Frederick and
daughter. Pearl. left for their home in
Waluut after visit at the home of
c. y. Williams.
barrow Head who has been book
keeper at the scale works. has accept
ed u position with the Moline Pillow
company and will begin work next
Monday
I-estine Mus,;rove won a scholarship
for a four year course in the Moline
high school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
A PLEASANT WAY TO CURE
CATARRH.
Poor Gcluded victims,

Poor Gcluded victims.
Continually spTinkIing and spray
ing and stomach dosing.
What are you doing it for?
Trying to kill the catarrh germs?
Might just as well try 10 kill a
cat with fresh milk.
Sticking piece of chewing gum in
the upper left hand corner of the
right ear would slaughter Just as
many germs.
You can't kill the germs that cause
catarrh unless You get where they
are.
You can get where the germs are
by breathing Hyomei the powerful
yet soothing antiseptic, which is pre-
pared especially to Kill catarrh
germs.
Just breathe it in. that's all 1t
gives joyful relief i'm five minutes
1t is guaranteed by the Harper
house pharmacy to cure catarrh, or
money back.
1t is sold by leading druggists ey-
crywhere. \ complete outfit. includ-
ing inhaler, costs $l.0O. Extra bot
ties, soc. Cures sore throat. coughs
and colds.
Il take especial pride i'm recon-
mending Hyomei to asthmatic suf-
ferers, as l know by experience that
it is a remedy that cures. / have
not since using IIyomei had any re-
cUrreRce of asthma. AIRS William
Burton, Owosso, Mich. June -.
1903
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
Epilepsy,
Fits

''My son was cured Of very
bad case of epilepsy with DIR.
Miles Nervine."
MRS. D. BAKER, Cleveland, o.
MY little daughter who was
afflicted with St. Vitus' Dance
is now entirely we'll after taking
DR.. Miles Nervine only four
months.
MRS. c. G. BENNETT,
Alma, Mich.
Epilepsy, Fits, St. Vitus'
Dance and Spasms, are all nerv-
GUS diseases. They have been
cured in so many instances with
DIR. Miles Nervine that it is
reasonable to conclude that it is
almost sure to cure you. With
nervous diseases of a severe
type, persistent use has almost
invariably resulted in a complete
cure or lasting benefits, worth
many times the cost of the rem
edy. The best evidence you can
get of its merits is to write to
those who have used it. Get
bottle from your druggist. Take
it all according to directions, ard
if it does not benefit he will re-
turn your money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
HILLSDALE

Miss May Mill of California is here
on a visit with her fatheZ William
Mill.
Dr. Herman Peters of Colorado
Springs, colo. is back visiting with
his parents near Erie.
Rev. Mr. Crandall gave a good lee.
ture Wednesday evening. He was
visiting with relatives and friends IN
this vicinity. His parents used to live
on the old Hubbard place on Rock
river and he was born here.
Mrs Charles Weimer and little
daughter visited last week al the
home of Mr.. Weimer's parents near
Geneseo.
Sam Woodburn and Fred Fullmer
returned last week from a trip TO
Texas
Mrs Palmer after a few weeks visit
with her son Homer and other friends
fContipned on Ten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
MOLINE

Ice House Takes Fire.-Yesterday
the central fire department received a
call to the Channel Ice company ice
house at Third avenue and Twenty
fourth street, where a spark from a
passing engine had fired an open air
straw pile which in turn had ignited
one OF the big frame ice houses. The
fire was not brought under control un-
til the south end of one ice house had
been burned away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01
DAVENPORT

Davenportcrs in Big Company
Mann Daycuportcrs have become inter
estcd in what is destined 10 be one of
the biggest river transportation enter
Driscs that has been inaugurated for
wears. the Mississippi Valley TranspOr-
tation company, of which w. X. KAY
araugn is the president Richard Bar
thoIdt vice president, and John Mat
thcws secretary. In prospectus re-
ccivcd by the Davenport Commercial
club. the names of Postmaster Lon
Brvson G. w French, Nathaniel
French and r. F. Halligan are prom
incutIv mentioned among others inter
estcd in the movement The proposed
INCORPORATION is to be listed at 100000
oHo capital stock and IS intended to
have a company composed of 100000
members. 1t is the plan of the com
pany to build mammoth steel steamers.
hargcs and similar boats for the trans
Eortation Of freight and passengers
from lie extreme north section of the
country to the gulf.
St. Katharine's OPened.-St Kath-
arines' school opened Wednesday with
large attendance of pupils both day
and boarding school showing a fine
enrolment. larger than ever before.
Each year the school attracts pupils
from greater distances, and this sea
son finds 10 states represented in the
girls who have entered for the years
work The entire school has been put
in first class condition, In st. Mar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

Allowed TO Lay Additional Track
At the meeting of the committee of
the whole. held at Third street and
Railroad avenue, it was decided to re-
port that the city council grant to the
Rock Island road the right to lay an
additional switch track from First to
Fifth streets this city. Formal action
on the matter will be taken by the
council at its next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

Your cough annoys you. Keep on
hacking and tearing the delicate mem
branes of your throat if you want 20
be annoyed. But if you want relief.
want 10 be cured. take Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. Sold by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

garet's house the studio has received
especial attention. having been redec
Grated and refitted. with additions .tC
ITS line collection of casts for the still
life work. There viii be especial
classes in drawing and painting in
/ both water colors and china decorating
under the direction of Miss Adah +.
Wright, who studied at the Art Stu
dents league. New York. and is pu-
pill of RhOda Holmes Melodies and VIII
liam NJ. Chase.
Young Artists in Rec;taI.-Miss Hen
rietta Weber. head of the piano de
partment at ST. Kalharines school.
has returned from her summer vaca
ton spent at Hamilton. Ohio. and 9th
er eastern points. Miss Weber will
devote three days to her Davenport
pupils this season, spending the re-
mainder of the time in Chicago. where
with Miss Anna Irene Larkin. she will
have fiat The two young artists
VIII give number of recitaIs togeth-
er, one of Oct. II being a program of
melodramas. TO be given before the
College club. Miss Weber will also
give piano recital at Cable hall
Oct. u.
Mrs. Newcomber Dismissed. - Mrs.
Edna NewcOmber is again a free wo-
man. At the conclusion of the testi-
mony and arguments i'll her case Jus
tice Daum declared no evidence had
been produced on which the defend
ant could be riShtfully bound over to
he grand jury and dismissed the case
against her Earlier in The day Deaf
J. Harfst. charged Jointly with Mrs.
Newcomber with adultery. also had the
charge against him dismissed by the
court. Mr. Newcomber. the prescott
ing witness and husband of the defend
ant, Immediately left the court room
in company with his attorney. j. A.
Hanlcy, when his wife was freed of
the charge, and had no comment to
make on the action OF the court. Mrs.
Newcomber wept freely during the
closing scene OF the trial. and after it
was over was taken in hand by her
friends who We're present in the court
room. Mr. Harfst has all along main
tanned his Innocence as well as thai
Of Mrs. Newcomber. and both natur
ally feel indicated BY the decision of !
he court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

Season of After-Dinner CIub.-Eight
meetings of the After-Dinner club will
be held during the coming season,
members to gather the second Monday
of each month in the Moline club at
the banquet board. Following the plan
Of last year, two addresses will follow
each banquet, one to be by some local
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

Glad tc Return Hcre.-Dr J. S. Cum
ming. former pastor of the First Meth
odist Episcopal church in this city, has
arrived here from Odell, H. accom-
panied by Mrs. Cumming, to take up
his duties as pastor of the Second
Methodist church. to which he was as
signed at the recent meeting of the
central Illinois conference. DR. Cum
ming and wife will reside at i76 Six
tecnth street, which property is owned
by them. DR.. Cumming will preach
his first sermon in the new pulpit netx
Sunday morning, formally taking
charge here at that time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

Fiftieth AnniVersary-Arra
TO observe the 59th anniversary of
Doric lodge No 319. A. f. and A. NJ.
Tuesday evening. Oct ,. have been
completed by a special committee nam
cd for that purpose: John F. Lindvall
John S. Bolton, Thomas A. Burtchaell.
w a. Macbeth and George E. Carlson
special effort is to be made to have
present every member of Doric lodge
as well as all visiting members of the
order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-01

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