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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
WATERFOWL.

Mrs. A. Thompson has returned
from Sioux City. Iowa, after spending
he winter there with her son Thomas.
Mrs. Della Flowers left last week
for Clarinda, Iowa, to make an extend
ed visit.
Bruce Ellis came home from Ottum-
wa, Iowa, to spend Sunday with his
home folks.
Mrs. William Willis, who has been
sick Tor TWO or three weeks, is again
able 10 be out.
Miss Ethel Jones, an employee of the
hospital, will leave this week for her
home at Sullivan. III.
Rev. c. e. Hawkins. former pastor
here, but now of Buda, was calling on
old acquaintance last week.
Manly Saunders is quite sick, being
threatened with typhoid fever.
Ole Sorenson of Omaha, Neb., was
calling at d. f. SCOTS last Saturday
on his way 10 Chicago.
Miss Amy Payne and brother Roy
of Let's, Iowa. visited over Sunday
at the home of Mrs. Emma Ellis anG
family.
Mrs. H. c. Johnson is quite sick,
The little grandson of NJ. w. briggs
who is stopping there, is sick with
chickenpox.
Ross Trout will move his family
lack 10 the Golden property which
they vacated a few mcnths ago.
Frank McKenrick will move his
family TO Silvis in a week or so.
Rev. Mr.. Parker expects 10 move
Soon to Erie. this state, to make his
home.
Charles McKenrick is packing hi.
household goods and will go to C..
manche. Iowa. to live. Frank Richard
son will occupy the house vacated U:
him.
The friends of Mrs. Hattie Uee
Duncan regret TO learn of her death
which occurred Monday. and exteni
their sympathy TO the bereaved family
AS the curtain went up and tn,
smoke cleared away Watertown bal
team came out victorious by defeatin,
The Silvis Stars by the score of TO /
Sunday afternoon on the local dia
mond. Watertown has bunch O
all stars" and it will be the same OLE
story all season. The main feature o
the game was Doc" Wainwright
| fielding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
TAYLOR RIDGE

Miss Mamie Miller, cashier at the
bank. left Monday for Gibson, Iowa,
to work several weeks at the Gibson
bank owned by X. p. Wait.
Elmer Hofer was a Rock Island
caller Saturday.
Miss Ida Chambers was visiting IN
Rock Island Monday.
Mrs. VIII Mack made trip 20
Rock Island and back Saturday.
Louis Modure went 10 Rock Island
Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Herman iofer was 4 passen-
ger TO Reynolds Thursday
Albert Fox and family of Rock Is
land are visiting with relatives in and
about Taylor Ridge this week.
Claus Franck was a Rock Island
caller Thursday
Mr.. and Ms. Frank Bellner of Dav.
export We're visiting at the homes of
Adolph Dunlap and F. E Garnett last
week and returned home Friday.
Mrs. G. Blaser was visiting in No,
line and Rock Island Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Durham of Sears was
visiting with her friend. Mrs. C. Il.
Buck. last "Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hartman of Edg-
ington tool. the train from here Fri.
day for Rock Island
Robert Miller, ST., is on the jury
this week.
Frank Crompton of Rock Island
moved his household goods to Taylor
Ridge last week and is now living ii
the Samuel Carothers house.
Mrs. P. Eckhardt was visiting III
Rock Island Monday.
Mrs. Lillian Bowes Sparks of Shelby
vile, H., and son. Roger. are visitine
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
BoweS, this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
FOSTER

The ladies of the Methodist church
of Pine Bluff will serve their luncheon
at Mrs Albert keller's home Wednes-
day afternoon, May 10.
Mrs. Frank Reynolds, who was so
severely bitten last week by a hog, is
suffering severe pain. Friends hope
she will recover in a short time.
During the electrical storm which
passed through here Wednesday night
the lightning struck the Baptist church
at this place, entering the roof at the
north end, knocking off about three
feet of plastering from the ceiling. fol
lowing down the east side of the pull
pit, knocked the east lamp all to
pieces, crossed over to the west side,
and went out near the floor. The dam
age was comparatively light and will
be repaired in short time.
Friday afternoon the commissioners
of highways met and with Mr.. Peitsch
and Mr. Vanatta. tried the new road
grader. The machine gives good salts
faction.
Curtis and John Foster visited Sun
day with their brother Charles of At
aliSSa, Iowa
Several of Miss Arizona Watson's
friends dined with her Sunday. They
were the Misses Agnes, Alice and Nola
Gillett, Emma and Bessie Anderson,
Ethel Foster. and Carrie Freyermuth
The meeting of the B. Y. P. U. was
well attended Sunday evening, and a
very attentive audience listened to
well prepared topic which was handled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
rheumatism Cured in Three rays.

S'"e'''rr OuIeU III IHree lays.
N. b. Langley, Madison, Wis, says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma-
usm for about five months Had It in
my neck so / could not turn my read
and all through my body. I tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until | procured
DR.. Detchons Relief for Rheumatism.
In few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and | was at work"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island, Gust. Schlegel
& Son, 20 West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
HAMLET

The thermometer registered 81 here
Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Taylor's many friends
are glad to know she is now able Il
walk out.
The Misses Edith READER. Barbara
Hartman. Fora Lee, Nora Whismar
and Lulu Cooper attended n miscellan
.eous shower given for Miss Dora Wine
gard at the home of Mrs. John Vettei
Saturday afternoon. A delightful ar
ternoon was enjoyed
Miss Nora Whisman closed a very
successful years school work al Slater
Friday of last week with a picnic. Al
though the day was not very spring
like a pleasant time was enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

than a minute at u
time. My doctor
said an operation
was the only
chance | had. and
l dreaded it almost
as much as death.
One day l was
reading how other
women had been
cured by Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
and decided 10 FRY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07


signature OF James Quinn on the note
note was $4,000 and accumulated in
terest had increased the amount to
SIG 93.0S
Must Not Ask for Booze.-The Dav
enpoTt city council may pass on 10 the
minor. the drunkard, and the liquor
cure graduate some of the RESPONSE
bility that The new Iowa liquor law
places upon the saloon keeper A res
lolution was introduced Wednesday ev-
ening. and referred to the ordinance
committee, providing that any minor,
drunkard or liquor cure graduate who
applies for a drink in Davenport sa-
loon shall be given sentence of 80
days III Jail. If anybody has been sell
ing liquor 10 such people the council
/ is quite sure that it was case of mis-
taken identity; and if the saloon keep
eIs are imposed on after an ordinance
can be drawn and passed, it will be at
the peril of the party who practices
the imposition.
High School Speakers-At the meet
ing of the faculty of the Davenport
high school the following pupils were
chosen to speak at the commencement
exercises: Charles Preston. Dorothy
! fischer. Rosemary I.ardner, Dana Wa
terman. Wilma Korn. and Elsie Schrie
Der.
Aged Couple Die.-A peculiar Incl
dent occurred yesterday morning when
Philip J. Schroeder died within two
days of his wife, Mrs. Anna Schroe
| der. whose death occurred Tuesday ev
ening at $50 O'Clock. Mr.. Schroeder
was born in Schleswig-H olstein May
-, 1921. He served in the war of
1913 and 1850. In 1857 he married
Miss Anna Hass, and in 1858 came TO
I Davenport. He farmed for many years
on the LANCE homestead on the River
road until 10 years ago, when he re-
kampfgenossen 1850. and the Flo
'neers. He is survived by Mrs. Henry
Hcnnings. ST.. Mrs. Christ Maves. and
Mrs. John SCheel The funeral of both
Mr.. Schroeder and his wife was held
. this afternoon at o'clock from the
home of their daughter. Mrs. Henry
Hennings. ST.. 223S Fulton avenue.
Damage Suit on Trial.-The $1,000
damage suit of John KEN VS.. DR.. S. H.
Miller, the Rock Island veterinary sur
Seon. was called to trial in the Scott
county district court. KEN seeks re-
coyery OF the amount as damages for
, injuries he claims to have received in
! d beating administered TO him by Dr.
Miller several years ago.
Obituary Record.-William Weisen-
burg, aged IS years. died yesterday
at o'clock at Mercy hospital. He
had been a patient there several years.
His home was at Pope Joy. Iowa.
Henry Christoph died yesterday at
II o'clock at his home. 1923 West High
street. Mr.. Christoph was born in Ger
many Feb. &c, 1899, and came to Amer
lea and direct to Davenport when -
years of age. He is survived by six
children. Herman. Adolph, Mrs. Emily
| Thiel, Mrs. Horatius Rock, Mrs. Jo-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
Safeguard of
Health Free

The army and the navy are the safe
guards OF the nation, but the indi-
vidual body also requires its safe
guard. BY twenty years use in Am
erican homes of every shade and de-
gree OF wealth and intelligence, DR..
CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin has been ac-
claimed The Nations Safeguard of
HEALTH
>, NO remedy but laxative could win this
laurel, for the stomach and the bowels
are the basis of all health, and Dr. Cald-
%elrs syrup Pepsin is for the stomach and
Do M. Parents are giving it to their
ShIdren today who were given it by
thelr parents years ago. 1t is not only
a a, Wonderful cure in. constipation, in
f question and dyspepsia, sour stomach.
sucn complaints, but il contains wonderful
TONIC properties that build up the muscles
SI the stomach and intestines so that
'nHy again work normally and naturally.
~ is especially adapted to the uses OF
women, children, old people and all others
VINO need a gentle laxative and who cam
not stand violent salts and cathartic pills.
!; ms mas made 1T the family laxative and
1t can be obtained of any druggist at SO
cents or 81 a bottle, with the guarantee.
out II you are stranger to it and would
father try 1t free before buying send your
Will be sent to your home. In this way
tens OF thousands of people are learning
to use DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin.
A., Louis Edwards of Potosi. Miss. wrote
Caldweirs Syrup .Pepsin. 1 viii never use
any other medicine for stomach troubles
but DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin. The
sample has convinced me of its merits"
NOW you use It. either in the free trial
you Will soon share Mr.. Edwards opinion.
If there is anything about
~M your ailment that YOU don't
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
OPERATION
HER ONLY
CHANCE
WasCmed Lydia E.Pink-
ham'sVegetabie Compound

Adrian, Ga. CT suffered untold
misery from female weakness and
disease. and | could not stand more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
DAVENPORT

Have Case of Smallpox.-A case of
smallpox was discovered yesterday af
ternoon in the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore, at Thirteenth and Rock Island
streets. DR.. W. Stocks, city physi
clan, took charge of the case, and the
premises have been quarantined.
Weds at 70 Years. - We're never
too old to love and marry" declared
Detlef Arp of Eldridge yesterday af-
ternoon as he walked into Justice
Names office, produced a marriage
certificate, and asked to be united in
marriage to Ida Phtzner, also of Ed
ridge Mr. Arp is IS years old. and a
man well preserved for one of his
years. Mrs. Pftzncr. now Mrs. Arp,
is SO years old Both have been mar
ried before, and recommend the mar
ried state as being the only one pro
ductive of peace and happiness.
Jury Holds Note Forgery.-The jury
in the suit of /. c. Miller vs.. Ella
Quinn, eXecutriX of the estate of James
Quinn. returned verdict after being
ont but little more than an hour. The
verdict, signed by Thomas Behan as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

Foreer Was Hobo-The police
have discovered that the man who
passed bogus check at Josephson' >
jewelry store last Friday was tramp
who lad previously worked for Christ
Wiltamuth of Hampton township. It
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

sephine Lemp, and Mrs. Annie Speth
mInn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

If there is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand, or If 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 DIR. w. B.
Caldwell, sos Caldwell bldg,
Monticello, III,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

is evident that the forger attempted
to utilize Mr. Wiltamuth's name. but
had ideas of his own as to it's ortho.
graphy. When he left the Wiltamuth
place he took with him two rings and
Mrs. Wiitamuth's check book. From
the latter he extracted a check, and,
making it payable to himself in the
sum OF SIS he signed the name Chris
Wiltamuth." He cashed the check ct
Josephson's for S12 silver watch.
Before the unknown attempted his for
gerry. he called on a local professional
man. who, believing the man was
whom he represented himself to be,
showed him how the check should be
made out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

Obituary Record.-Marie, 21-months.
Cd daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Achil
De LANCE, 1895 Ninth avenue, died
Wednesday evening after a seven
weeks illness with bronchitis,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

foreman, was in favor of the Quinn
estate, the jury evidently deciding the
signature OF James Quinn on the note
was a forgery The face value of the
note was $4,000 and accumulated in
terest had increased the amount to
SIG, 193.0S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

Continued on Page Twelve.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-07

Date for Banquet Set.-The date of
the civic banquet which will be held
club as the first step in the campaign
for public Fairgrounds in Moline, has
been set for Wednesday, May 49, l;
will be held AZ the Moline club at G $50
in the evening. and the public will be
invited 20 attend
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
THE COUNTY A UNIT.

The attempt in Indiana to have the town recognized as the unit in local option and the county unrecognized, has failed.
 The supreme court of Indiana has upheld the law, enacted in 190s,- un- der which the counties were granted the right to vote upon the question of permitting the sale of intoxicants. The test case failed, every contention made in the interest of the saloenkeepers going by the board.
 Commenting upon this, the Toledo Blade says:
 fin the premises the Indiana jus tices could do nothing else than sup port the local option statute. The people Of this county have either the right to decide upon a question of morals, of the perpetuation or prchi- bition of an institution conflicting with the public good, or this is not re-. public. The local option principle is based upon the rockbed of democracy. It is no ruling for special interests. It is no disputable grant of privilege.
 "The county constitutes practica. unit for the expression of sentiment upon such a question as the tolerance or expulsion of saloons. No one part of it can in common sense feel as srieyed If another part is not in agree- ment with 1t, since the difference in opinion is only the difference berwecn neighbors and not that gulf which may and does exist between different sec tions of a state. The local option election is a workable mechanism for obtaining an expression of views IF communities closely knit and having the least variance. of aims and alubi- tions and outlook upon the world. The most biased of courts would hess itate to declare it an interference eith- CT with personal or social rights as they arc understood in America"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
The usa of Peat.

No long since our agricultural de- partr uent sent out a bulletin contain ing n account of the peat bogs of this country and the possibility of the utilization of peat insteal of coal in the, development of electrical en- ergy. It was stated at the time this bulleti appeared that in several Flu ropean countries peat is now used for th generation of power and IS found to be a good substitute for coal. The c erman agricultural department is enga ged in developing the peat lands betwee R Aurich and Wilhelmshaven. and to that end a canal has been cut through, them with lateral branches to drai n out tine bog. Aurich is in Hanove and Wilhelmshaven in Old enburg about twenty-five miles apart, and bot .h not far from the sea. The peat bo lss that lie between them are very ex 7.ensive. The machinery for cutting the canals and the peat is operated by electricity and the peat is used at the power station for fuel, thus del rlonstrating the possibility of its use. Great quantities of this fuel are take n out and find a ready mar ket. We have very much more peat than Ger1 many has. but where are we using 1t? The electrical current gen. erated by the German peat is sent for power ana lighting purposes over an extensive country.-Bridgeport Stand ard.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
HAs A GENIUS EoR rRouRLE.

The Count Boni de Castellane is not only recognized as an evil genius but as a person whose persistence for creating new cases against his former wife and making trouble for the Gouids amounts to talent of rare order in this line. But he received no encouragement from the French court in which he sought to procure an or der upon the Princess de Sagan, fore ing her to select for little Jay, the youngest of their three sons, a tutor who should be acceptable to the count and should report to him concerning the boys progress. The court not on- ly denied the counts motion but made him pay the costs of the suit.
 While the count shows quite a front as a father his figure as a husband was indeed pitiful. Had he shown equal fidelity to his wife and recog- nized the value of honor as hus- band he might have been in the en- joyment of the Gould millions now instead of being obliged to win ad- vantage and cash by such a discred- itable pursuit.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
copenhaqen's Decision.

Even an official pronouncement from the faculty of the University of Copen- hagen will not warrant calling Dr. Cook a faker. The decision, if it comes, will probably be in the form mot proven" l" which, of course, is no proof that the claims of Dr. Cook are false.
 Whatever may be the opinions of those who are familiar with conditions in the Arctic. of those who know the movements of the stars and just what time the morning sun should peek over the margin of the earth in any given explanation of why the man tried to hoax the world-if he did try it. Dr. Cook was a member of one of the Peary expeditions, and was highly spoken of by the veteran explorer that is, until the memorable return of the Roosevelt. He was a member of one of the Antarctic expeditions and had the respect of his comrades then. He knew what difficulties aust face anyone who attempted to put forth a fraudulent claim. how astronomers would be sceptical, rivals cynical and geographers. bristling with demands for infinite details.
 If pr. Cook "faked' his documents. why did he? He certainly knew the dangers he must run. and would ques- tion himself if it were worth while. A sane man would say the dangers were too many and the game wasn't worth the candle. Many people will want to know if Cook is insane or foolish-or the most wronged of men.-Toledo Blade
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
To Enamel a Bathtub.

T have just witnessed the operation of enameling an old bathtub done by first class painter. It was an oid- fashioned most disreputable looking affair-copper, timed. He first gave it an alcohol bath to remove all grease or dust. Then two coats of white oil paint. one on one day and allowing it to dry. When thoroughly dry apply another coat. Let it set a week, then run cold water into the tub and bathe the sides away up with a soft cloth or sponge. After the water runs out wipe dry and the next day arnly a coat of the best 'bathtub enamel Allow that to dry a week and then apply a second coat and you may use the tub in about three days after the last coat dries. If you do not think it pretty enough to keep to look at, as this one did, never allow hot water to run into the tub first. To clean it wash with a white soap, and clean, soft cloth.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
pR. COOKS FAILURE.

Everybody who has supported, Dr. Cook--who has had confidence in his story of discovering the North pole feels deep disappointment that his papers were so unsatisfactory that they were rejected by the university of Copenhagen as next to worthless, and it Is not strange that several of his staunchest supporters now appear as his most rabid enemies.
 This negative report does not meet the case as it ought to be met. Dur ing his two years in the Arctic re- gions Dr. Cook was not sitting down at Etah and deliberately plotting to rob Peary of his honors and to fool the whole reading world. When he met Harry Whitney in the hunting country with his two Eskimo dogs and sledge, he looked enough like what he prentened to be to leave no doubt in whitney's mind that he was truth ful and had the experience as related by him, and Cook was endorsed by some of the most experienced men of at least two countries.
 Looking back over his career, there has been nothing rational fin his con- duct since the day he met Harry Whitney. He bound all with whom he was in any way concerned not to tell the truth to Peary; he left his instru- ments behind, and with his crude di- ary fooled the king of Denmark and some of the most noted Danes. He should have presented his credentials to the university of Copenhagen for examination then, and come to New York fully endorsed, but he delayed and seemed to be so eager to make a fortune from his fame that his en- ernies had him completely discredited and had broken confidence in him not only in America but Denmark. His errors of judgment have been so many that he appears more like an insane man than like conscienceless liar.
 It is clear that no committee on earth can tell whether an explorer reached the goal or not unless they were with him. If body of scholars in New York or Copenhagen can rec ognize a true record of polar travel and observation they can as well make one; and could also be abso- lutely fooled by a scholar of equal ability. It should not be forgotten that Dr. Cooks schedule of Arctic travel in the last six days toward the pole was pronounced a fake by polar experts because it was asserted that no such time ever had been made or ever could be made in the polar regions; but when Peary's schedule was given he beat Dr. Cooks highest speed by several miles a day, and, what still Is most remarkable, is the fact that these two records were so similar and the average of miles made so close. There are a great many confusing things about the stories of both men and the opinions of the ex- perts which weaken rather than strengthen confidence In such opin- ions.
 Not proven" is the verdict from Co., penhagen for Dr. Cook, not that he did not reach the pole. Viewing the matter calmly. whether either explor- CT reached the pole or not depends upon the integrity of the explorers themselves. The Bulletin must admit that Dr. Cooks integrity has been so queered by his own conduct that he has no reason to blame the reading world for the turn events have taken or the condemnation which is now so liberally coming to him.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-23
Paragraph Points on Fashions and
 Pads.

Blouses of chiffon to match the suit are in full vogue again.
 The colonial coiffure is bewitching- ly pretty for the evening.
 New Paris gowns show a revival of the puff at the sleeve elbow.
 Mink fur ranks high and comes in coats, capes 50 inches long, and in a great variety of neck pieces.
 White plurnes on black hats and black plumes on white hats are most used of all trimmings for the evening"
 The bronze slippers. whether bead ed or plain, are much in vogue, and will be worn even more than last season.
 The plain tailored waist is made of flannel, rough silk. taffeta, cashmere and similar lightweight wool fabrics.
 Extraordinary traffic on roads in England is only permitted nominally,