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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
CITY OFFICERS

election will be held for the following
officers, towit:
CITY OFFICERS.
One mayor for two years.
One city clerk for two years.
One city attorney for two years.
( One city treasurer for two years.
One police magistrate for four years.
One alderman in First ward for two
years.
One alderman in Second ward for
two years.
One alderman in Third ward for two
years.
One alderman in Fourth ward for
two years.
One alderman In Fifth ward for two
years.
One alderman in Sixth ward for two
years.
One alderman in Seventh ward for
two years.
TOWN OFFICERS.
One assessor for one year.
One collector for one year.
Four assistant supervisors for two
years.
Five justices of the peace for four
years.
Five constableS for four years.
QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY.
For the adoption of an
ordinance increasing the Yes
dramshop license to one
thousand (S1,000) dollars No
Which election will be open at
o'clock in the morning and con-
, tinue open until 5 o'clock in the af-
ternoon of that day.
PLACES OF REGISTRATION AND
| VOTING WILL BE AS FOLLOWS
First ward, first precinct-413 Fourth
avenue.
First ward, second precinct-600 Sew.
enth avenue.
Second ward, first precinct - 1014
Third avenue.
Second ward, second precinct -919
Sixth avenue.
Third ward, first precinct - County
! Jail building, Third avenue and Four.
! teenth street.
Third ward. second precinct 1922
Seventh avenue.
Third ward, third precinct-1101 FIJI
Iteenth street
Fourth ward, first precinct - 1914
Third avenue.
Fourth ward, second precinct - M
ILevy's carriage house, Nineteenth
Istreet, between Sixth and Seventh ave
lnues.
Fifth ward, first precinct - Hose
lhouse on Twentysecond street.
Fifth ward, second -Schmid's
lgrocery, S23 Twentieth street.
Sixth ward, first precinct - Hos,
house on Twentysixth street.
Sixth ward, second precinct - A. ]
Reiss' barn, 700 Twenty-seventh street
Seventh ward, first precinct - 311,
Fifth avenue.
Seventh ward, second precinct-Pe
terson's carpenter shop, $40 Forty-fif.l
street.
Seventh ward, third precinct-Gan
mons paint shop, Fourteenth avenue
between Thirty-eighth and Thirty-nintl
streets. M. T. RUDGREN,
City and Town Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, March II, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

Wilbur Wright says you can east
ly learn to fly in two hours if you
are apt" Very good. says the Des
Moines Tribune. but how long does
1t take one to learn how to come
down without mussing up the seen
cry?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

lily streamed IN with surprised IN
quiry.
Then Joe comprehended and burst
into shouts of laughter. "Oh. Uncle
Ben. Uncle Ben. what blunder,
But you've popped at last anyhow.
Here's the Milly I'm going TO marry"
ORA wing 10 him the blushing young
girl. Isn't that so. sweetheart
Little Milly nodded. then ran and
hid her face on Aunt Milly's bosom.
But l thought-you've been going
with him and Uncle Zen began.
Don't tell me you thought I'd take
IN with that fellow" Aunt AIilly said
Indignantly.
"Well. thank fortune it's done and
you've promised me! Laugh away.
I'm happy said old Uncle Ben. cast
ing Off all his imaginary years from
that moment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

1t appears that the vice president
plays a fair game of golf. He may
therefore, be able to keep from drop,
ping out of sight completely. We
fOurSOmpS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

st. Louis Republic: Having had a
full dose of state prohibition and
finding it bad medicine, Iowa acts
upon knowledge gained by expert
ence in turning down the proposal to
revive it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
Had VI In the Family.

"Tet me sell you a receipt for max
fng cement block"
Il don't need it"
"You might some day"
"If do I will just turn to the cook
book from which the landlady makes
biscuits"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
MIGHT Help There.

"Is n college education helpful to
young man who intends to practice
law"
Depends on where he wants to prac~
tice?"
what difference does 1t make"
swell. in a police court practicing
law is much like football game"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

a western woman is still harping
on Don't marry man to reform
him." Following this sort of advice
probably accounts for the melancholy
census returns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

Janet Sweet says if she were man
she would not be submissive. Evid-
emily Miss Sweet is getting sour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

lea the secret. services of Europe
which exist because the law will not
allow labor to meet in the open
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
Leading Him On.

'He has been going with the widow
for some time"
''Yes; they are quite chummy."
do You thirk they will be married:'
"She hasn't decided yet whether he
will ask her or not"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island, Ill EN-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

The Merry Widow hat is still n
style, although turned down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
Hadn't Met Him.

Hadn't Met Him.
"Why did they put that clause In the
constitution giving the people the right
to bear armsT'
$50 they might defend their liber.
ties
~ suppose the fool with the unload
ed gun had not yet appeared on the
scene"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

Don't be WOODY. No matter what
happens Tuesday, the baseball sea-
son is again on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
The Usual Thing.

The Usual Thing.
A little temper
Now and then
Is handed to
The best of men
A little tit
For tat. of course,
A stormy scene.
And then divorce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03

Piles Cured in to ia Days.
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case Of itching, blind, bleed
ing or protruding piles in 6 to IA days
or money refunded. Soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
Down to Them.

eyes. I have written a book or two"
'Sell many:"
Not yet. l am writing for poster
fly"
"Think the race is degenerating. do
youT'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tues
the sixth day of April, A. ID. 1909, in
the City of Rock Island, Illinois an
election will be held for the following
officers, tOwit:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
PERT PARAGRAPHS.


We never know how happy We
were until we aren't.
Paying bill is as painful as pulling
a tooth, but when you have to pay the
bill for the pulling it Is rubbing 1t In.
Saving wood seems a popular way
of keeping still. Why can't some genius
find way of substituting shaking the
furnace?
Some men get the habit Of staying
in jail because their environment won't
let them break out.
While It is true that this is q hurry.
up world, nobody like to see his finish.
It takes lots Of hot air to keep light
weights inflated.
We often judge a company by the
map who represents It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-03
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMS.-Daily 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
Farmers [ niOn Meets.

St. Francis County Farmers nion met at Forrest City. Monday, Sep tember ., in called session, with ten local unions represented. After the session was called border by Presi- dent Brown and some routine busi- ness was transacted, it was agreed 10 appoint five members of the Union 10 visit every part of the county in the next two weeks and revive the mem- bership and also 10 ascertain how many farmers in the county c0Htem- plate planting wheat next season. IL was also agreed that owing 10 the con tinued drouth that all members should market their cotton slowly.
 After the business Of the County Union was transacted, the afternoon was devoted 10 speechmaking. <. F Sulcer Beecher Lewis, NJ II Patter- son and others addressing the l-nion.
 The entire afternoon was spent in commemorating Labor Day. which was observed by organized labor all over the country. \ large crowd was present and listened 10 tie speech delivered by Beecher Lewis. which was well received.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
GOODWIN TIMES.

Tfe infant son of MT. and Mrs. W. u F5.ey died Tuesday and was buried tle following day in the Goodwin cemetery.
 pr C. \. Mccormack made a pro fe,,ionai visit to Palestine Monday
 squire and Mrs ]. II, Cayanaugh. of Noon Lake. were visiting here Saturday
 " F. Patterson. of Moon Lake, was q bneiness visitor here Monday
 Nessrs. James Turner, Marshall Price and R. II. Pearson spent several daYs in Helena the first of the week.
 MT. Otho Jordan has accepted sit nation with F. L. Reedy X Co.,. as salesman
 ". II. Cross. Of Lee county, was a business visitor here Monday.
 MT. Joe Dusek, Jr@ is wearing a broad smile. It's girl. Mother and babe are doing well.
 NIT. Tom Brown attended the ice cream supper given a. the Posey school house Friday night.
 Messrs. Black and Edwards com menced harvesting their rice Monday. They expect good yield.
 Quite a number Of OUT young peo- pie have been attending the proiract- ed meeting at Oak Hall Lee county this week.
 Mrs. A. J. Beedle and the children, Ear and the baby, left Friday for a few weeks visit with friends and relatives in Illinois.
 MT. ". II Foley is building new residence in Goodwin.
 There is a lot of sickness in this Deighborhood at present and the doe tor is kept busy
 Mrs. l.. N. Brown and son, Don, left Monday for week $ visit with friends and relatives near Haynes.
 Ida May, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lee Crews, is quite sick with eon- gestion.
 ]. ]. Reedy X Co &isd to inform their friends and the patic generally that they have the gin ia good shape and ready for the fatl ginning. Mr L. Herring reeeiyed q ueH boiler for his saamill in Lee county Friday.
 Tie recent rains have revived things very much.
 Mf. W. L. Dover. of Gum GrOye.wa business visitor in town Saturday
 Mr. C (. Sartin kiiled three large deer Saturday morning, north ot l Goodwin JACK
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
Often The Kidneys Are
 Weakened by 0Yer- Work.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re- sponsible for much sickness and snfferIng
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
Notice.

The tax book for the collection of the special assessment upon the real property in District No. for the pur- pose Of installing water works has been placed in my hands. All owners Of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessments within thirty days from date. If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the tend of that time for tbe collection of said assessment and for legal penalties and costs.
 Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1909.
 4t Fl. A. KNIGHT, Collector.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
Best in Existence.

"I sincerely believe. all things con sidered. Hunts Lightning oil k the most useful and valuable household remedy iH existence Fer cuts, burns sprains and insect bites it las nl equal so far as my experience goes.
 c. F. Huntington. Eufala. A la
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10

You take year choice of tie lake re- zion of Minnesota. tue piney woods and myriad lakes of Northern Wiscon- sin and Michigan the hshermans $ Utopia, the Great Lakes resorts. the Highlands of Ontario, the St. Law renee River and Thousand Islands New England Eastern Canada and the Atlantic Coast anything from the little cabin in the Northern woods 10 the ultra-fashionable watering places of the East.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
\ Burglar in Town.

His name is bad cough. He doesn't care for gold or silver, but he will steal your health away. If he appears Tn your house arrest him al once with Ballard's Horehound Syrup. it may mean consumption if you don't. 4 cure Tor all coughs, colds and chest troubles.
 Price 25c, 50c and q Der bottle Sold by J. T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
City Council Meets.
AN ACT TO REGULATE PRIMARY

Council met in special session We'd nesday afternoon Mayor Lard presid- ing and the following members pres ent: Aldermen Scott, Knight and PPool, \. D. Boyle recorder Absent Aldermen McDaniel Russell and Perkins.
 on motion of Alderman Scott tie reading of the minutes Of previous meeting was dispensed with.
 The following claims against the city were examined, audited and er- dered paid,
 ]. R. Brown feeding prisoners
 July and August .ss...s.....S l9 70 Landyoigt X Nadakin, scrip
 book ......... ........... 35 00 Fire Dept. Sanders ire ....... l5 oo (. :. Aldrich, veterinary ...... , 50 ]. NJ Davis, marshal fees, July
 and August. .=..#.......... S o0 R, J lzard, mayor. fees July
 and August ........ 2S 00 Flo Laws, janitor,July and Aug l4 00 Total ....-,.......#.,#..=.#.# Sl2l 10 Following monthly reports were read and filled;
 Recorders Report for July: Amount ripoutstanding last
 report, July l, 1909 ....,,.. .Ss299 34 Amount scrip issued since last
 report ................... 2S7 39
 &S5s6 73 Amount scrip cancelled July 6, 1909 ................... 4S02 39 Amount scrip outstanding
 No licenses iss ued in July
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10

your Kidneys are weak or out Of otder, you can understand how quickly your en- tire body is affected and how every organ seems to fail to do its duty.
 If you are sick or feel badly" begin taking the great kidney remedy, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. A trial will con- vince you of it's great merit.
 The mild and immediate effect of Swamp-Root, the great kidney and bladder remedy, is soon realized. It stands the highest because its remarkable health restoring properties have been proven in thousands of the most distress inp cases. If you need a medicine you
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
PASTE THIS IN YOUR HAT.

Report for August; Amount scrip outstanding last report, Aug. l, 1909. ........ s37S4 34 Issued since last report ..=.... g3 B Amount scrip outstanding, Sept. l, l9o9 .........#.... s3s77 6q Respectfully submitted
 A D. BOYLE, Recorder. Mayer x Report for July: Nine cases tried and fined. ..... SIS O0 Six cases tried and discharged. Report for August: Eleven cases tried and fined s64 co Four cases tried and discharged.
 Respectfully submitted
 k. j. HARD. Mayor, Marshal's Report for July: Hines assessed July. .........s IS % One case worked out on street. , oO Due city for fines s............s 43 % No licenses collected in July. Report for August: Fines assessed { e4 m Two cases on streets, s4: one laid cut in jail, & .....-.-.=..=... O0 Due city for fnes. ..............s 52 oo Respectfully submitted.
 J. M. DAVIS, City Marshal. The council adjourned.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10

therefore. If kidney trouble is permitted to continue, serious re- suits are most likely to follow. Your other organs may need at- tention, but your kid neys most, because
 they do most and should have attention
 first. Therefore, when
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10

how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. Mention this paper when writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y. Don't make any mis- take, but remember the name, Swamp Root. and don't let a dealer sell you something in place of Swamp Root-if you do you will be disappointed.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
DRASTIC PRIMARY LAW.
Prohibiting Grating, Vote Buying, Illegal Voting and
 Other Things.

Judging from inquiries being received daily but few people in the state to be of the fact that the last legislature passed very drastic primary election law As Arkansas Is the of holding another general pr mary 1t will be we'll for the candidates and of the state to acquant themselves with the provisions of the act which approved by Governor Donaghey April 1909
 
 AN ACT REGULATE ELECTIONS ARKANSAS Be it Enacted Assembly of
 section Whenever any political party in this State shall by primary election nominate become candidate ton regular special before the Legislature for United or Tor Congress or for any legislative judicial State district ship municipal office the said primary election shall be and scction2 County party holding primary election shall select the judges and clerks primary of elections primary election the judges and clerks shall all be of the political party which said primary election is held
 Te holding primary before entering upon qualify some officer duly authorized 10 d minister oas and they then shall for the election and necessary tain qualifications of electors any judge perform the duties of their respective position before taking subscribing oath provided for in this section shall be deemed guilty msdemeano than sloooo ''''" S'O0 '''' io'' Any judge serving at such primary election who shall any manner fy the returns of the knowingly false ballots any act of any other felony and conviction the State penn a at hard labor months nor more than Sections accept for himself or for another any gift CT donation of any kind character candidate office nomination to become candidate for such soliciting accepting such gift or guilty of msdemeanor and u1on conviction punished nor more than so oo and each donation gift solicited shall separate odense
 section6 Any who candidate in this state candidate who shall person during the time candidate shall be msdemeanor
 
 dred dollars
 Section shall candidate before any p election this for district county within fifteen days after such primary County Clerk of his which connected with his covering time that such person $ candidate
 shall candidate for any primary candidate for United before the Legislature shall primary election held file with the Secretary iemd all time as have been candidate for such primary candidate comply with Sections out shall gardd violation of this and such
  
 voting the qualifications this State who shall than ballot election it's any intimidation of any other shall be penntiary than six any specified Judges primary scribe the oa prescribed for
 Section H. This shall take effect and after shall repeal all shall repeal Section 2sql of Kirby's Digest.
 Approved April 23,
 DACTC TuIC IN VnTID uam
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis

are the radiating centers fer the great est resort region in the world, where connections can be made by rail or steamer 10 the place you wish togo.
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10

should have the best. Sold by druggists i'll hfty-cent and one-dol- lar sizes. You may have a sample bottle by mail free, also a payuphlet telling you
The Forrest City times., 1909-09-10
Very Low Fares

win be in effect all summer. tickets allowing of liberal stop-oyer privileges and with long return limit
 Through sleeper 10 Chicago. Din ifrC car service.
 Ask for booklet, Northern and Eastern Summer Resorts 3 GEO. K LEE, ] S. hcNALLf
 ten. Pas. Aet Div. Pass. Ast
 Litte Reck Ark Oklahoma City
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALlG-ONE OF THE FINEST AND
largest garages on. Olive St, with well
equipped shop, doing a general garage and
repair business. Long lease at exceptionally
low rental. Lessees have other interests de-
manding attention and will sell at the low
price of $780, Can show actual value in
excess of that amount Principals only. BOX
1865, Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
MILLING BrsINESs

$1,000. ground buildings and milling
business. located in the very center of the
great industry We are authorized to offer
for sale a partial payment basis this
vast and thriving business. The reason
given for sale is on account of desire Of
present owners to retire. Now here is an
opportunity for two or more to take
on n sure investment and will enter
tain offers from other dealers desiring to
enlarge or control their output. See
LEAHY a. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

biz free book, plain sealed package. Big spe-
cial six-cell dry battery electric belt. S., COM
plete with suspensory invigorator and current
regulator All grades and kinds. cut rates
Latest Improved belts. L. BRANTVERNE.
uO2 Maple ave., Los Angeles, manufactures.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
EoR SALE
Houses

Sic. 15.oOO-BEAUTIFUL MISSION HOME CN
largs highly improved grounds, ideal loca-
tion and magnificent view; large rooms
outdoor sleeping room, commodious bath
hardwood floors, unique fireplace, tapestry
walls nne buffet, convenient pantry, large
Kitchen laundry tubs, hall closets, win
dow seats upstairs; mortgage S2s9O. Want
walnut or orange grove, or smaller place
and cash
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
IF YOU BUY THROUGH US WE
PROTECT YOU
AND GUARANTEE TITLE.

OUR LIsTINGs INCLUDE NEARBY
TOWNS, MANY OF WHICH ARE THRIV-
ING. WE GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION
TO BUYERS OUTSIDE sOF, LOS AN
GELES, AND MAKE SPECIAL PER
SONAL INVESTIGATIONS FOR THEM
ORR EXPERIENCE OF SEVEN YEARS
AND STANDING HAS QUALIFIED US FOR
PERSONAL INSPECTION AND RECON-
MENDATIONS OF THE BUSINESS PROP
FRTIES AND LISTINGS WE HAVE TO OF
FER. CALL ON US AND BE SATISFIED
OF OUR STANDING.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
TEN-ACRE RANCH

TEN-ACRE RANCH
in oranges, in lemons, full bearing,
decduous fruits: large reservoir, piped for
Irrigation; beautiful mountain and valley
view; 6-room bungalow and Groom cot
tage baths, lavatorles, screen porches'
electric lights and telephones; daily gro
Gerry delivery. hourly car service. only 40
minutes from city; finest ranch in South
ern California. See LEAHY g. SON, BIZ
Severance building
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
FOR EXCHANGE
Real Estate

FOR EXCHANGE-WE HAVE PARTIES
waiting, ready to effect all kinds of eX-
changes Let us know what you are looking
for and we will help you find It,
BLACK BROS,
2OS-9 H. W. Hellman Bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

STOCK IN GAS AND ELECTRIC co.
Stock In a high class gas and electric
company, own the franchise OF a promi
nent beach town and worth s150, the pal
value 81; position at $3.50 goes with salt
OF stock; everything straight and hgf
class. See LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

MAGNETIC HEALING RHEUMATISM,
nervousness, stomach, eyes treated. 6491a
so. HILL, Los Angeles, SCaL 7-1-1mO
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

21-room RooMING HOUSE, w. Seventh
street, for $1,000; earning 800 monthly for
present owner; all outside rooms; filled all the
time LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01
$500 AND UP PER ACRE
TERMS $40 DOWN AND $40 A MONTH

Buy one or more acres start your home;
save rent; make money Buying acreage
means income, lots an outlay.
Only 80 minutes ride southwest on In
glewood Redondo electric. stations on
tract miles from city; convenient to all
beach towns and near Los angeles
BUILDING UP RAPIDLY. Just ahead of
new harbor BOOM
Rich sandy loan soil; water under pres
sure. piped to each acre; city conveniences
there now, oiled roads; poultry and veget-
Ables VIII make your living. Save part
of your wages.
ELLIS & JOHNSON
All South Main ST., room $50.
6-3-tu-th- su- 4
Los Angeles herald., 1909-08-01

$4,000 millinery, nearby city, splendid
business on n fine paying basis and fittet
up for the finest class OF trade; nothinf
like II in tho city. and no capable compe
tition. For terms OF sale and introduc
tion sec LEAHY & SON.