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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18

A teacher for first room in graded
school at Partlow, Berkeley school dis.
triet- J. w. Smith, clerk of District
School Board. SLEPT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18
Broke Her Neck picking Grapes.

Carlisle. Pa. Sept. i7-Mrs Mar
tin Wolf. aged sixty years. OF Mount
Holly. y. j.. fell and broke her neck
while picking grapes.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18
Money To IOA

In sums of $500 and upwards, real
estate security. Apply to Chichester &
Chichester, attorneys. Ia N
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18
FARM HAND WANTED

Want a good reliable settled man u
do general work on a small farm. Apply
TO II. b. Hudgins, Law Building, Fred.
icksburg, Va. 2laIn
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18

Speaker Cannon has taken the
stump TO tell the people that the
Alrich-Vreeland money bin is all
right. Another slap at Congress
man Fowler.
Spotsylvania is to have good
roads barbecue. How would il do
to barbecue a few of the ants?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18

copy vas made public In New No-k.
n Is believed that the viii is the
shortest ou record Cor anyth.ns Ike
the number of millions involved 10 Is
dated June y 1908 and IDS text IS as
follows
!. Edward n Hartman. 90 Arden.
In the state OF New York do make
publish snl declare this as and Tor
my last will and testament that IS to
say
I give. devise and bcQueath aI my
property real and personal OF every
kind and nature 90 my wife. Mary W
Hartman. to Dee hers absolutely and
forever. and Z 90 hereby nominate aad
appoint the said Mary W Hartman TO
De eNecufriN of this will
In witness thereof. ! have hereun-
20 set MY hand and seal this eighth
day az June in The year 1903.
tSignell
EDWARD II. HARTMAN"
Wife 20 Execute His Wishes.
II is believed that Mr Hartman
and Mrs Hartman had . thorough uu-
| derstanding as 10 the use 20 which he
desired his estate 20 boz devoted and
/ thar be- hegueattcd IL absolutely 20 her
90 carry ont hiss wishes rather than
specify them on paper and trust TO ex-
! eCutors 20 carry them out.
II j. further believed thar Mrs Har
riman may have made a viii az the
same time that her husband made his
testament. June 5 1903. in which il is
provided that in the event OF her death
| soon after that % her husband the
| objects which be- sought 10 carry out
would De- arranged for.
There IS reason 20 believe that his
unmarried daughters. Mary and Carol:
/ his married daughter Mrs. Robert
Livingstone Gerry and his two sons.
William Avereu ard Roland. a boy OF
fourteen together with HIS surviving
| sister Mrs -fr..rz and other ~al,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18

WANT EGGS, POULTRY, &C.
We have opened produce business
at sos Commerce St, next door to Park
Hotel. We will pay highest cash prices
for all kinds Of country produce. Bring
US your eggs, poultry, etc. Eastern
Prod. Co. n. d. Fritter. Mgr. II
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18

DR. II. NJ. ECKENRoDE, DENTIST.
Office hours o and 2 to 5; Office NaiD
street, over Goolrick's drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18
MONEY TO LOAN
WANT EGGS. POULTRY. q

In sums to suit on good security. APP
ply TO Lee J. Grayes, attorney. lals6m
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18

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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-09-18

A Truly wOnderful Display of Trained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
WEATHER TO BE OF
A Different BRAND
Long Distance Forecast, However
Fails to Indicate Extremely Low
Temperatures Are Near.

Observer Sherier of the local
weather station today received the FOL-
lowing from the headquarters of the
bureau at Washington:
"A disturbance central this morning
over the eastern slope of the middle
Rocky mountains will move rapidly
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS attended by rain
| Thursday and Thursday night in the
great central valley, turning to snow
Friday in the Missouri and upper Mis-.
sissippi valley with falling temper
allure and followed by generally fair
and colder weather Saturday and Sun.
day. There will be rain Friday in the
Ohio valley. middle Atlantic and north
portions of the south Atlantic and
eastern gulf states and rain or snow
in the lower lake regions and the New
England states, continuing Saturday
in the lower lake regions and the At
lantic states and followed by fair and
colder weather Sunday. Monday and
probably Tuesday. In the northwest
and Rocky mountain district the
weather will be generally fair during
! the next three or four days with lower
temperature Thursday night and Fri
day, extending Friday and Frida.
night into the lake regions and tht
Ohio valley.
The temperature will probably b,
below zero in the extreme northwes
tonight, but there is no immediate
prospect of very cold weather to tn,
eastward and northward. There vii
be rise in temperature by Saturda!
in the extreme northwest followed b,
another fall with rising pressure abou
Sunday or Sunday night
owl. MOORE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
CANTON STAR HAS
ITS INSTALLATION
Officers Are Formally Seated by Pa
triarchs MiIitant-Colonei Church
is Reelected.

Canton Star lodge No s, Patriarchs
Militant, /. o. o. f., held a meeting
last evening at the Odd Fellows hall
and formally seated the newly elected
officers in their respective positions.
Major E. F. Godfrey conducted the
installation. The officers installed
were as follows:
Captain-C. b. Kendall.
Lieutenant-W. C.. Dale.
Ensign-H. Schueter.
Clerk-A. L. Loring
Accountant. G. Swanson.
| Standard Bearer. P. Johnson.
Guard. H. Joens.
Sentinel-P. o. Fisher.
| Picket-George Anthony.
Colonel c. C. Church of this city has
received notice of his reelection by the
department of Illinois of the Patri-
archs. He was urged to stand for the
nomination for brigadier general. but
declined, and was reelected to his for
mer position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
Will MEET HERE
Rock Island Southern Stockholders
Will Have Session at Harper
March 81.
TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL
Win Also Consolidate the Newer Com
pany With the Old Davenport G.
Suburban.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Rock Island Southern road is to be
held at the Harper house in this city
March 81 next for the purpose of in
creasing the capital stock to $500
900. This has been found necessary
in order to continue the construction
of the line between the three cities
and Monmouth and to continue the
operation of the road between Mon
mouth and Gafesburg.
At the coming meeting the name of
the Davenport & Suburban Railway
company will be changed to the Rock
Island Southern, making the two cor
porations identical. 1t will be re-
membered that the Davenport e Su
burban was organized by the Walsh
interests several years ago to build a
street railway through the business
part of Davenport connecting with
Suburban island An attempt was
made at that time to secure rights
Jointly with the Tri-City Railway com
pany over the Rock Island bridge ana
across the island. While the merger
of tri-city utilities resulted in the con
solidation of the Davenport e Subur
ban with the other street car lines. tn,
company appears to have retained /;
nominal existence.
1t is said to be the intention {;
| amend the charter to permit of run
ming steam as well as electric car:
over the lines in this county.
| Seek Rights mt Galesburg.
| Promoters of the Galesburg e Rocl
| Island Traction company have begun
circulating petitions for their frontag,
in Galesburg with the intention o
| going before the city council mex
Monday evening to ask for fran
| chise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. Phillip o. Lancaster of Maren
go, Iowa. is visiting at the home of
F. ]. Steele.
j. c. Dunn has returned from Chicago
where he spent few days visiting
with friends.
Word was received today from DR..
n. Forsander of Augustana college
that Mrs. Forsander was operated up
on by Dr. Ochsner at Augustana hos
pital, Chicago, yesterday and it was
found that she is suffering from can
Ger of the stomach and beyond medi-
cal aid Her death is only a matter
of time.
News was received today from the
party of Rock Islanders who left here
recently to spend the winter seeing
the south. TO the effect that they are
having an excellent time and seeing
everything there is to see. The party
consists of Charles Fiebig, H. ~.
Rounds and r. Selle. w. c. Maucker
expects to join the party within the
course of the next month, and sbe with
| them when they visit Havana and Key
West. They are at Ocean Springs.
Miss, at present.
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Gnyer had book
ed passage on the next outgoing trip
of the Inflated White Star steamer
Republic, which was to have sailed
from New York March 6. In fact,
they had purchased their tickets,
which they stillhave. 1t is probable
now that unless another boat is Sc
Icured to take up the Republics sched
ule, Mr.. and Mrs. Guyer will not be
able to sail before March ID, when
another White Star liner sails on its
Irregular trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Guyer pro
pose spending the spring and summer
in Europe with their daughter, Miss
Alice Guyer, who has been abroad fol
some time and who will return home
with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
Magnificent Structure to be Memorial
to Late Mr.. and Mrs. F. C.
A. Oenkmann.
OPERATIONS START AT ONCE
Work Will be Pushed so That Opening
May be Held by Time Of Ami
versary Jubilee.

President G.. A. Andreen Of Angus
tana college was informed today by
the sons and daughters of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. A. Denkmann that
they have decided to donate to the
institution library building as d
memorial to their parents. The cost
OF the building will be not less than
100000.
Building operations are to begin as
early date as possible, and an effort
Is to be made to have the building en-.
tirely completed and opened by the
time of the celebration of the 50th
anniversary celebration of the colleg
In June, 1910. The new building will
probably be located at the northwest
corner of the college grounds, front
ing on the Seventh avenue boulevard
President Andreen this afternoon at
o'clock called the professors and
students of the college together in
the college chapel. and made the an
nouncement of the gift.
Is Important Gift.
The gift is the most important sin
gle donation to the college, and the
new library will be a splendid add
ton to the equipment of the institu
ton and will add greatly to its educa
tonal efficiency. 1t will be a magnifi
cent ornament to the city and noble
monument to the sterling character
and the public spirit of family that
has contributed so much to the up
building and welfare of this commun
ity. The donors are Mrs. ]. j. REIN
ers, Mrs. T. B. Davis, Mrs. w. H. Mar
shall, Mrs. E. S. Wentworth. Miss SUE
Denkmann, E. p. Denkmann and F. c
Denkmann.
The gift is timely and will be of in
estimable value as stimulus to tn,
work of raising the $250,0O0 endow
ment fund for 1910, and practically in
sures the success of this plan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
OBITUARY.
Howard j. Shaw.

Word was received here yesterday
by Mrs. l.. f. Hemenway, 1923 Sixth
avenue, of the death of her brother-in.
Havana, Ill. who died yesterday. Cap
tain Shaw, who was formerly steam
boat captain on the Mississippi, was
well known in this city as he had
visited here often. He was about Al
years old and is survived by his wife
and sister in the southern part OF
the state. The remains were taken tr
Beardstown, where the funeral will be
held tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
Penny Funeral.

The funeral of Joseph E. Penny was
Christian church and large number
of Mr.. Penry's acquaintance and as
sociates were present to pay their last
respects. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. w. B. Clemmer. Burial
took place at Chippiannock cemetery.
The pail bearers were Frank A.
Graves, M. T. Stevens, ]. F.. Munger,
James Mcnamara, G. c. Sanderson
and Gottlieb Weiss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
RESERVES RECEIVE
new FURNISHINGS
Quarters in Addition to Armory Are
Being Made Attractive and Com
Portable for Men.

nishings for their new quarters, in
Guiding tables and chairs, and the
work of placing them in their places
so as to make the room attractive was
taken up at once. The officers room
is to be fitted up with desk, a desk
chair, and four arm chairs. In the
petty officers room there will be six
chairs and a table, and in the club
room of the seamen there will be a
dozen chairs and table. Several card
tables will probably be placed in this
room later on. All the furniture re
ceived so far is mission style and
shows up well in the remodeled quar-
terS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
SHUT DOWN RAILWAY SHOPS
The Rock Island Takes Heroic Meas
ures to Cut Expenses.

The Rock Island has taken heroic
measures to cut down expenses. the
shops of the system for three days.
The money which it would take to pay
off the thousands of men who are en-
ployed at the different shops for these
three days work will mean consid-
cradle saving. About 1000 men are
effected by the shutdown at Silvis.
The rest of the shops belonging to
the road are at Chicago, Cedar Rapids
Valley Junction, Iowa, Horton, Kan.
Shawnee and Chickasha.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
A DENIAL
Harry Jones Pleads Not Guilty Wher
Formally Charged With
Murder.
S GIVEN AN ATTORNEY
Capture Was Result of Writing Let
tiers to His Brother at Alton
Park. Tenn.

Muscatine, Jan. 2S.-Harry Jones,
alias William Beatty, charged with
the murder of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Van Wrinkle at Fairport, was arraigned
before Judge Jackson in the district
court yesterday afternoon ON two
charges of murder in the first degree
He plead not guilty, and having nc
resources the court appointed E. M
Warner as attorney to defend him
Mr.. Warner is one of the best Grim
inal lawyers in Muscatine.
Jones was perfectly composed and
answered the indictment in a clear
there had been no announcement made
that he was to be arraigned, there
were but few people in the court room
at the time.
Wrote TO Brother.
Jones was caught because he wrote
| letters to his brother, Sherman Beatty
at Alton Park, Tenn At the time O
the murder this brother was discover
ed at Alton Park and the postmaste
at this point tipped off to keep a clos,
watch on his letters. Recently Sher
man Beatty had been receiving letter
from Wellington, Kan. Some of then
were marked Return to Frank Walk
er." The postmaster at Alton sen
this information to Sheriff Benham
Sheriff Benham went Immediately L
Wellington, secured the assistance O
! Sheriff Holiday, found that Fran
Walker worked in the constructor
camp, and Sunday the two sheriff
went to the camp. Walker was sleeI
ing. but dressed and came out Shel
iff Holiday said:
This is Mr. Benham.''
The three walked into shet
Sheriff Benham said:
81 want this man. Put the cuff
on him."
He was manacled, and Harry Jone
was caught.
Jones asked what the charge wa
The sheriff told him murder, and h
talked little more and made no fuss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
E. F. DORM,
VIM. EMIG,
]. B. ZIMMER & SON
Copyright, 1908, by the Merchant
Tailors' League.

Christian Sunday school orchestra.
The program, which is free, follows:
Memorial Christian Sunday Schoo!
Orchestra.
Music in the Air-The Glee Club.
The Whip-poor-will Song-The Glee
Club.
Memorial Christian Sunday School
Orchestra.
Stars of the Summer Night-The
Glee Club.
Reading-Miss Ruby Lusk.
Boat Song-The Glee Club.
Selection-The Glee Club.
Memorial Christian Sunday School,
Orchestra.
Don't Cry for Me-The Glee Club.
Good Night, Ladies-The Glee Club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
j. K. SCOTT is
FORMALLY OUT
AS CANDIDATE

j. X. Scott, who was stated yester-
day by The Argus to be a possible
candidate for the republican nomina-
ton for mayor, today formally an
nounced himself. and his petition to
place his name on the primary ballot
are to be circulated at once. Mr..
SCOTS boom has been well received
by the republicans. 1t is to say the
least a good sign to see new repubH-
can blood trying for the place of chief
executive.
Sparks Set Fire to Roof.
Sparks from the chimney set fire to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
CHRISTIAN YOUNG
PEOPLE IN CHARGE
Exceptionally Fine Entertainment at
Y. M. c. A. In Which GIee Club
Will Star.

Something exceptionally good in the
way of an entertainment is promised
at the Y. M. C. A. parlors this even.
ing. when the Christian church people
will be in charge. The Punkinville
Glee club is down for the heavy num-
bers, and will be ably assisted by
Miss Ruby Lusk and the Memorial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
This Will Interest Mothers

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. certain relief for Feverish-
ness Headache. Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders. move and regulate the Bow
els and destroy Worms. They break up
Colds in "a hours. They are so pleasant
to the taste and harmless as milk
Children like them. Over 10000 testi-
moniais of cures They never fail,
Sold by all druggists; Csc. Ask today
Don't accept any substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
GIFT OF A 100000 LIBRARY
BUILDING FOR AUCUSTANA COLLEGE

the roof of the residence of George
Schneider, 704 Twenty-second street,
this morning and the fire department
was called to extinguish the blaze be-
fore it assumed serious proportions.
Only few of the shingles close to the
chimney became ignited and the dam
age is nominal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
Tax Notice.

Your taxes, real and personal, are
now due. You can pay the same ut
my office, with Schriver & Schriver
attorneys, -1712k Second avenue. Of
flee hours. to IL a. m, and to p.
m. Open Wednesday and Saturday ev-
enings from Z to O'Clock
]. B. JOHNSON. Collector.
Please bring last years tax receipt
with you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
An Inference.

'.I have lost my best friend" sighed
the poet
"Cheer up. will loan you my rhym-
ing dictionary"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28

In Honor of Birthday.-Miss Marie
Schweiss at her home, 713 Twelfth
avenue, entertained Tuesday evening
a number of her young lady friends
at birthday party, the occasion being
her 18th birthday anniversary. The
evening was spent in games and guess.
ing contests the prizes going to the
Misses Lille Barth and Tillie Wanke
At a late hour supper was served by
the hostess. Many beautiful tokens
were left by the guests aS remem
brance of the occasion
Reddig-W aIker.-The marriage oil
Miss Hazel Walker to Henry Reddig
both of this city. took place last even
ing at $3.50 at the home of the BRIDE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
CORKEN
CITY CHAIRMAN
Democratic Precinct Committeeman
Hold Election at Meeting at
Turner Hall.
R. W. LAMONT is SECRETARY
Municipal Political Situation is Dis
cussed, and Committee Named to
Look Over Field.

The democratic precinct committee
men last evening elected Bert Corken
city chairman, and reelected Ralph
Lamont as secretary of the city com
mittee, at meeting at the Turner
hail. There was large number of
democrats present at the mass meet
ing which followed, and general dis
cussion of the political situation was
INDUCED in by those present.
Name n Committee.
Some of those present considered
that the party should have nominee
for mayer, and others argued that in
view of the situation existing, the
party should not enter the field with
a nominee for mayor unless an excep-
tionally strong man can be induced to
run. There have been a number of
candidates suggested, and a commit
tee composed of Chairman Corken,
Hon. William McEniry, George p.
Stauduhar, John Linn and Frank Meen-
an was named to look over the field
and see if some of the men who have
been suggested for the various places
on the ticket will accept the nomina-
ton.
Urge Huber to Run.
Albert Huber. who has been gener-
ally talked of as candidate for the
nomination for city attorney, was again
urged to become a candidate, but he
declined to make any formal announce.
ment. He said he might be induced
to run if a strong man is named for
mayor
The meeting was called to order by
County Chairman c. J. Smith, who
was later made temporary secretary
!, in the absence of Mr. Lamont.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
Hamilton Funeral.

The funeral of David Hamilton. 404
Fourth street, will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Knox
undertaking rooms Rev. Marion Hum
phreys will conduct the services. Bur
ial will take place at Chippiannock
cemetery. The pail bearers will be
relatives of Mr.. Hamilton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
The Artist
Who's
An Artisan

successful merchant tailor his from
bench He apprentice. then journeynan then
He learned his step BY sep-earned thor
oughly learned how produce effect by the actual
experience of producing part of suit That is why
good tailor satisfactory clothes He
his from the measuring block the pressing
IRON He is pracficaIhe is only artist but artisan
as He only pan but he that his plans
are carried When he finds with
figure he it into graceful Years of
practice made him familiar with all the little that
produce satisfaction He realizes that his bust
ness personality, that his clothes be right he
the field He only has the good judgment
but he also has the ability sincere
workmanship the part of his helpers
E. F. DORM,
VIM. EMIG,
J. B. ZIMMER & SON
Copyrgh by the Mcrchan
ls
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISOciety news, written or teIephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
he gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28

uncle, Charles Houston, TT Eighth
street. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Marion Humphreys of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church in the pres
ence of small company of relatives
and friends Mr. Reddig is employed
as an electrician in the Moline Plov
works. They will make their home IN
this city,
at the parsonage of the First Method
list church yesterday afternoon at 1
o'clock Off ciated at the marriage of
Miss Minnie Eakman of Aledo to Har-
ry c. Dodson of Keithsburg. They
were attended by G. c. Eakman, broth
er of the bride of this city. and Mrs.
J. Peterson of Moline. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dodson will reside on farm near
Viola.
w. c. Z. U. Coffee.-The Woman S
Christian Temperance union will hold
a coffee at $3.50 o'clock at the First
Baptist church Saturday afternoon. A
good program has been arranged for
the afternoon entertainment The pub
lie is invited to be present.
Postpone Sociable.-The young peo
pie of the South Park Presbyterian
church have postponed the pie and cot
fee sociable which was to have been
given tomorrow evening at the home
of Miss Goldie Fuller, 1918 Thirtieth
street, to week from tomorrow even
ing.
! B. Y. p. v. Dime Socabe.-The Bap
: tistYoung Peoples union of the First
! Baptist church will hold a dime so
ciable in the church parlors tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-28

An the news all the time - THB
ARGUS.