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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-17
". ct. U. ESSAY
CONTEST ENDS
Winning Papers Written by School
Pupils on Temperance Sub
ject Are Read,
THE PRIZES ARE AWARDED
Eugene Field Room Takes SIS for the
Largest Number-Lelah NeWberry
and John Potter Winners.

The annual prize essay contest con-
Quoted by the Woman's Christian
Temperance union and participated in
by the pupils of the seventh grades of
the city schools, came to close yes
terday afternoon with the awarding of
the prizes and the reading of the
prize essays. The meeting was held in
the parlors of Broadway Presbyterian
church and was largely attended. The
topic selected by the commettee for
the children to write on was THE
Mental Effects of Liquor and To-
bacco." The prize of So for the largest
number of essays in proportion to the
number of pupils was taken by the
Eugene Field building. Miss Sarah
Johnston, teacher. OF the prizes for
girls the first prize, So. was awarded
to Lelah Newberry, Miss Oswalds
room in the Lincoln building and the
second prize, 81, to Irene Harvey, Miss
Witherspoon's room in the Irving
building. OF the prizes for boys the
first prize, also So. was awarded 10
John Potter. Miss Freed's room in the
Lincoln building, and the second prize,
81, to Isreal Goldman. Miss Harris
room in the Hawthorne building.
The contest for these prizes is con
fined to the seventh grades and in
this grade there are II teachers and
2,301 pupils, of this number SO pupils
entered the contest, IS girls and 10
boys. OF these Is were from the Hor-
ace Mann, II from the Lincoln. from
the Irving, 3 from the Hawthorne, )
from the Longfellow and II from the
Eugene Field building The judges of
the contest were Mrs. CO. SearIe
Mrs. p. j. Wagner and Miss Ella Tay-
lor.
Prizes Are Awarded.
The meeting yesterday afternoon
was opened by devotional exercises
conducted by Mrs. S. C. Taylor chair
man of the program committee Mrs.
w. S. Marquis, superintendent Of
scientific temperance instruction for
the local w. c. T. T., gave her report
of the work done. The prize essays
were then read by their authors and
the prizes given by E. B. Mckown,
who spoke very kindly and appre-
ciatively of the work being done by
the w. c. T. u, and congratulated the
young people in working under the
auspices of one of the greatest or
CARNATIONS in the world for helping
humanity, creating better homes and.
purer lives. He further said: Your
papers show thought and care and
state facts, they have real merit be-
cause they set in motion a train of
thought that will result in great good
to humanity. We are glad to know
that our educational institutions are
developing the mind and the heart"
Mr. McKown spoke very kindly to
each young contestant. acknowledging
that he would have found it difficult
to say which should be first and which
second.
Musical Program Given.
Musical numbers during the after
noon were given by Misses Beryl and
Adria Titterington, who played piano
duet, Moszkowski waltz, Miss Fay
Hanna playedSa piano solo, "Flutter-
ing Leaves by Rolling, and Miss
Bessie Miller played a piano solo.
Pilgrims Chorus" from Tannhauser.
Refreshments were served after the
formal program.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04
In GYpsx Land

isoumania is par excellence the land OF gypsy for
the Tsgani these wandering folk called conrbp
some 10000 OF the total population hundred
years ago they were kept in regular slavery
being freely bought and Sold the Rouanian government
owning 10000 of them. 1t was not till 1854 that tbev
were granted their freedom and since time most OF
tnem have accordingly been either rogues or vagabouds
or both. wandering hher thither nuisance "a bon
est people = -
In their native Roumana IT is the gypsy race
10 rsp'uiy d"ndhng away owing to ntermarriage with
the Roumanians Throughout the other countres =, INC
world however which they haunt little elimination has
been noticed in their ranks Indeed in France they have
become such pest that radical measures have heen
taken to GUST them from the country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04

LGERNON (outside): On no ac-
count. Fraser, let me be disturbed
-(entering-stands by table)-I
must realize my position.-letters
-accounts,-Sinc father died, l
have been in dream, a bad dream
everything has gone to the dogs
bills unpaid-steward postponed
even Harry-my little brother
Harry-at Oxford-neglected. First
dinner since poor dad died. tAloud)
Yes-There's Lady Banjo-con-
found It'll mean Lady Newman
our worthy pastor, DR.. Penryck-
Mai. the Hon. Marengo Marjori-
banks-my gallant uncle-Cousin
Bobbie-good chap, Bobbie-Rob-
ert Doolittle Marjoribsnks, best
fellow in the world,-yes, yes. Fra
ser, in a minute,
(Going to window)-"All mine as
far as eye can see! All this is
mine. He said to Egypt's king, =
Tush, I'm quoting bad
Iuckt Poor dad died and / in my
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04
CAST OF CHARACTERS.

Sir Algernon Alwyh of Alwyn on Alwyn, Bart,
with manor and park.
Henry Alwyn, his brother.
Lady Dorothy Newman Commonly called Lady
Banjo).
Lucy Newman. her sister.
The Rev. DIR. Parsifal Penryck commonly
called Pen and Ink'D.
Major the Hon. Marengo Marjoribanks (com-
monty called "Stubbles), uncle to Sir AL
gernon
Lady Marjory Marjoribanks. aunt to Sir AL
gernon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04

Robert Doolitte Marioribanks son CT Major
and Lady Marjoribanks.
Guillaume Perseverance, Poynter commonly
called Pressed BeefC.
Messrs Fudge and Mcpherson. family lawyers
Harriet MCPHERSON wife of the junior partner.
Fraser. butler.
Messengers. servants, etc.
The period is 1886. The place is country
house near Oxford in England. Scene-The IL
brary at Alwyn Hall.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04

Sir Agernon Alwyn presents his compliments Lord
Rook and Sir Wnsow Sharper and he will be glad
see them at Alwyn Hall this evening when satisfy
any claims against his brother full of his
Sir Algernon's, fortune"
Things about black as they can oe-and don't
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-04

see a streak of light-if only.
Lucy hadn't thrown me over
Tin glad ! didn't go to
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
49, The -~
Scrap Book
Too Much For Him.

According to Tennessee man. there
was once judge in the eastern see.
ton Of that state. q man well yorsed
in law, but entirely self educated. who
had TO contend with the principles Of
photography all his life. In early life
he had lived In Knoxville, and for n
long time he insisted upon spelling the
name Noxyille.
Finally his friends educated him up
TO the point of adding the II. SO thor
oughly, In fact, was the lesson learned
that when a few years afterward he
moved to Nashville nothing could pre-
vent him from spelling 1t Knashville.
Then some time later the judge
moved again, this time to Murfrees-
boro. On the day that he began to
write his first letter from this place he
scratched his head In perplexity and
finally exclaimed:
81 give It up! How on earth can they
spell the name of this place with
ky"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Indigestion Ends.

You can eat ANYTHING your ST. mach
Graves without fear of a case Of indI-
gcstiOn or Dyspepsia, or that your
food will fermrnt or sour on your
stomach II you will occasionally take
"a little Diapepsin after eating.
YOur meals will taste good. and
anything you eat will be digested;
nothing can ferment or turn into acid
or poison or stomach gas, which caus-
es Belching. Dizziness, a feeling OF
fullneSs after eating. Nausea, Indi-
gestion like a lump OF lead in stem
ach), Biliousness, Heartburn. Water
brash, Pain IN stomach and intestines
or other symptoms.
Headaches from the stomach are
absolutely unknown where this fec
tive remedy is used. Dlapepsin really
does all rhe worke of "a healthy stUm-
ach. 1t digests your meals when
your stomach can't. Each triangnle
will digest all the food you can eat
and leave nothing To ferment Or sour.
Get a large 50-cent case OF Pape' "a
DiapepsiD from your druggist and
start taksng today and by tomorrow
you will actually brag about your
healthy, strong Stomach. for you then
can eat anything and everything you
want without the slightest discom-
fort or misery. and every particle of
impurty and Gas that Is in your
stomach anG intestines Is going TO be
carried away without the use of laxa-
tves or any other assistance.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
- The -
Scrap Book

bpsulted.
"Harry. love-" exclaimed Mrs. Know
all to her husband on his return one
evening from the office. II have b-been
d-dreadfully insulted."
"Insulted?" exclaimed Harry, love.
"By whom"
"B.by your m-mother." answered the
young wife, bursting into tears.
"My mother, Flora? Nonsense! She's
miles away"
Flora dried her tears.
"Ill tell you oil about II. Harry,
love-" she said. "A letter came to you
this morning addressed In your moth
ers writing. SO, Of course, IL opened
It."
"Of course" repeated Harry. love.
dryly.
"It-it was written to you all the
way through. DO you understand"
"I understand. But where does the
insult to you come IMP"
"It-it came in the p-p-postscript."
cried the. wife, bursting into fresh
floods Of briny. at s-said: 'P-P-P. S.
D-dear Flora. DIDN'T f-fail to give this
l-letter to Harry. I w-want him to
have it."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

If your Stomach, Heart, or Kidneys
are weak, try at least, few doses
only of DR.. Shops Restorative. In
five or ten days only, the result will
surprise you. A few cents will cover
the cost. And here Is why help comes
so quickly. DR.. Shoop doesn't drug
the stomach, nor stimulate the heart
or kidneys. DR.. Shops Restorative
goes directly to thu weak and and fail
ing nerves. Each organ has its own
controlling nerve. When these nerves
fail, the depending organs must Of
necessity falter. This plain, yet vi
tai truth. clearly tells why DR.. Shops
Restorative is so universally success
full. It's success ia leading druggists
everywhere to give 1t universal pre-
ference. A test will surely tell, Sold
by James Gidley,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
The Only Way.

The Only Way.
Growing tired Of his chair one after
noon, Speaker Reed surrendered 1t to
another member and sat down beside
q western Democrat.
my, what large hand you havew
remarked Mr.. Reed, looking intently at
the enormous paw of his Democratic
friend, who was writing n letter.
Eyes, sir" said the member, land ]
am proud of it. l worked on farm
for SO many years that my hands
grew large, as you see them"
The speaker held up his small and
shapely right hand. smooth and white
as a woman's, and said:
"Well, l thank the Lord I never
worked OH n farm"
The member replied: you are prob
ably going to run for the presidency
some time, Mr.. Reed. and II you do I'll
placard that statement all over the
country. And what could you do about
itY'
The big fellow mused awhile and
said:
Nothing, except to brand you as an
internal liarw
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

The tender leaves of harmless
lung-healing mountainous shrub, give
to DR.. Shops Cough Remedy its
marvellous curative properties. Tight,
tickling, or distressing coughs, quick
ly yield TO the healing soothing action
of this splendid prescription-Dr.
Shops Cough Remedy. And 1t is so
safe and good for children. as well.
Containing no opium, chloroform or
other harmful drugs, mothers should
in safety always demand DR.. Shops.
If other remedies are offered, tell
them No! Be your own judge. Sold
by James Gidley.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Following is Il list OF the letters re-
naming uncalled for in the East JOr-
dan pOstoffice for the week ending
Feb'y eth, 1909.
Letters.
Flagg. Geo. Justick, Mrs. Mary
Johnson, Clarence, Musves, John Sr;
Porter, L. 3.
Cards.
Danjiger, n. Halter, Fred
Lanway, Niue Kenny. Mrs. Fl. r. j.
Rafshol, Mrs. Maril Wilson, Avary
Zeaunx. e. Z.
FRANK A. KENYON, m :.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

DROBATE ORDER: State OF Michigan,
L The Probate Court for the County of
CharlevOix.
Al session OF said Court. held at the Pro-
bate Office In the City OF Charlevoix In SAID
1871.
Present: Hon. John NJ. Harris, Judge OF Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate OF John A.
Boosinger. deceased.
w. A. L. veday and Geo G.. Glenn having
filed IN said court their final udminist ration
account and their petition praying for the
IA llowance thereof and for the assignment and
distribution of the residue of SAID estate,
1t Is ordered, that the list day OF March A ID.
Ia 9,at ten o'clock In forenoon. at sai1 probate
office be ana Is h-reby appointed for exam
lining and allowing said account and hearing
SAID petition.
IL r. Further Ordered, That public notice
thereof be given by publication OF copy OF
this order for three successive weeks pre-
vi us to said day OF hearing. In the Charlevoix
County Herald newspaper printed and circu-
lated I'm said county.
JOHN NJ. HARRIS,
a true copy Judge Of Probate.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
SCOTS
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil Is the means
of life and enjoyment OF life to
thousands: men, women and
children.
When appetite fails, 1t restores
it. When food Is a burden, It
lifts the burden.
When you lose flesh, It brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and duty
is heavy, it makes life bright.
II is the thin edge of the wedge;
the thick end is food. But
what is the use of food when
you hate it and can't digest It!
Scoff's Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil is the food that makes you
forget your stomach.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
FLOWERS WITHOUT FRUIT.

Prune thou thy words. the thoughts
control
That DER thee swell and throng,
They will condense within thy soul
And change to purpose strong.
But he who lets his feelings run
In soft. luxurious flow
Shrinks when hard service must be done
And faints at every woe.
Faiths meanest deed more favor bears
Where hearts and wills are weighed
Than brightest transports. choicest pray
ers.
Which bloom their hour and fade.
John Henry Newman.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
A Cheap Spree.

A Cheap Spree. -
An excellent Scotchman had for thir-
ty-seven years brought home his full
wages every week. Once at the end Of
the period he gave his wife sixpence
less than the full amount. This SO dis
tressed the thrifty woman that she
went to consult the "meenister" on the
subject. He tried to comfort her by
saying that slxpence in thirty-seven
years was not large amount.
ITS ma the money Am thinking Of"
she replied. "but Am fearing that Mac
has been taking to drink and betting.
maybe, and other worldly pleasures"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

Necessity, Not Choice.
A young man engaged board In a pri-
vate family who were extremely de-
vout. Before each meal grace was
said. To their dismay the new board
er sat bolt upright while the others
reverently bowed their heads. When
the second day passed and the young
man evinced no disposition to unbend.
the good lady of the house could en-
dure the situation no longer.
Atheism" asked she sharply.
"No. madam" humbly responded the
boaruer-"boil"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
THE LIFE OF MAN.

Like to the falling of a star,
Or as the flights Of eagles are.
Or like the fresh springs gaudy hue.
Or silver drops Of morning dew.
Or like a wind that chafes the flood.
Or bubbles which on water stood
Fen such is man. whose borrowed light
Is straight called In and paid tonight
The wind blows out the bubble dies,
The spring entombed in autumn lies.
The dew's dried up. the star is shot.
The flight Is past. and man forgot.
Francis Beaumont.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Adjusted His Name,


When the baronet, Cave-Brown.
Cave, first came to America he insist
ed upon being addressed by his full
name He sat one night at dinner in
q boarding house In Montreal next to
an Englishman named Leonard Holme,
an old Cantab.
When the joints came on the table
the landlady. who did the carving,
said, Beef or mutton, Mr.. Cave"
The future baronct. in his most frecz-
ing manner, replied: 81 beg your par.
don, madam. My name Is Cave
Brown-Cave, II you please"
Willing to oblige her guests. the
landlady asked If Mr.. Cave-Brown-
Cave would take beef or mutton. He
accepted the beef.
Then she turned to the next guest
and said. Beef or mutton, Mr..
HolmeT
Without n smile the Cambridge man
gravely replied: II beg your pardon,
madam. My name Is Home Sweet
Home" This drew roar from the
Englishmen ut the table and cost
Holme the friendship Of Cave-Brown-
Cave from that time forth.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
A Marrow Escape.

Old Aunt Hepsy Garside never had
seen a moving picture show before.
She gazed in speechless wonder at the
magic contrivance by which messenger
boys were made to move with break
neck speed, BARRIERS to shave their Gus
toners in less than minute and heavy
policemen to dash along the street at
a rate never attained by a living speci-
men, either on or of duty. 1t was
all real to her. She could not doubt
the evidence Of her senses. All those
things were taking place exactly a.
depicted.
Presently an automobile came "
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

Wood for Sale. Both green and
dry. Apply at Malpass Hard ware
Cos.
A nice selection Of Rocking Chairs
for young, middle age and old at
WELLINGTON
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

A Poor Guide.
While the Rev. DR.. Harris was tenn
porarily In Washington he engaged to
speak at Sunday school concert In
Georgetown. AS II was a perfect day
he started early for walk and quiet
preparation along the canal. He had
lost his bearings when he came upon
lad fishing In the canal and asked
the nearest way to Georgetown. Then,
the Ice being amicably broken. he con-
tinued:
"Are you catching many fish?"
Some" said the boy. holding up q
string.
did you know II was SundayT
"Coursev
isn't II wicked to fish on Sundayr
HIM! It's same fun as any day"
"But 1t Is wicked. my boy" said the
clergyman. Now. you were good
enough to direct me on my way. let me
direct you. Come, walk along little
with me. and will tell you about the
way to heaven"
"Oh, gwan-the way to heaven!
Why, you didn't even know the way
to Georgetown
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

Call and hear the new Edison PhOn-
ograph Records at Mack's. February
line just received.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Something Missing.


Didn't l tell We to feed that cat n
pound Of meat every day until We had
her fatT' demanded an Irish shop
keeper, nodding toward sickly, ema-
ciated cat that was sinking through
the store.
Eye did thot," replied his assistant,
IAN I've just been after feedin' her a
pound Of meat this very minute"
Faith. an / don't believe We. Bring
me the scales"
The poor cat was lifted into the
scales. They balanced at exactly one
pound.
THERE exclaimed the assistant tri-
umphantly. Didn't I tell We she'd
had her pound Of meat"
That's right" admitted the boss,
scratching his head. That's yer
pound Of meat. all right But'-sud-
denly looking up-"where the divvil
n the natr-Everybody's,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Limit Of laziness.

Limit Of laziness.
Two darkies lay sprawled on the
levee on a hot day. George Washing
ton drew long sigh and said. "Ah
wish All had hundred watermillions."
Dixie's eye lighted. Hum! Dat
would suttenly be fine! An eff yo' had
hun'ed watermillions would yo' glib
me fifty?"
mo, All wouldn't"
wouldn't yo' glib me twenty-fvew
"No, All wouldn't glib yo' no twenty
Ave"
Dixie gazed with reproachful eyes
his close listed friend. Seems to NJ
you's powahful stingy, George Wash
in'ton," he said and then continued in
a heartbroken voice, Wouldn't yo' glib
me onew
"No. All wouldn't glib yo' one. Look
a-hyah, niggah! Are yo' so good fer
muffin lazy dat yo' caihn't wish TO- yo'
own watermilllons ?"-Judge's Library.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
lambIike Resignation.

Charles Lamb, when reminded by
his sisters Of the days when they were
poor and capable Of enjoying the small
est treat with the keenest relish. so
different from the days when they
were rich and surfeited, said, We'll.
Mary. since we are In easy circurn-
stances we must endeavor to put up
with It,"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Trusting.

Nobody runs over child II he can
help 1t. Even thief will bring you
back your pocketbook II you trust him
to take care of 1t. 1t Is the trusting
that does 1t. Few men, no matter
how crooked, can resist the tempta-
ton Of reaching, II only for a moment,
an honest mans level.-F. Hopkinson
Smith.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13
Ahead on Prayers.

Ahead on Prayers.
A bishop travelling In the depth Of
winter came to house Of presiding
elder to spend the night. The weather
was bitterly cold, and the bedroom
into which the bishop was shown had
a thick coating of Ice on the windows.
The elder waited to see the bishop
safely between the feather beds. But
when the bishop. half frozen, jumped
into bed without stopping to say hi'
prayers the elder demonstrated with
him.
You have forgotten to say your
prayers" he said.
NO" answered the bishop. II al
ways keep prayed up In preparation
for nights that are as cold as this"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-02-13

Send this advertisement. together with name
of paper in which II appears. your address and
four cents to cover postage. and We WIN send
YOU Complete Handy Atlas Of the World"
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-06

carefully considering the change from
every point OF view. II involves a
large expenditure OF money but we
shall sxpend it. The Commercial Ca
Die Company is the premier company
in the Atlantic Ocean, and we pro-
pose to keep it 50, We shall spare
no expense to give the fastest and
best service tha, submarine cables
are capable Of. with all the advanta-
ges OF the most direct routes, Never
before in the history OF cables has
nine hundred miles Of regularly
working cable been picked up from
the bottom Of the sea and the route
changed. simply for the sake OF ae-
celebrating the speed and increasing
the continuity and reliability Of the
service but that is what we propose
to do and | wish to remark that I
do not believe any government would
ever make any such change at such
an enormous expense simply for the
purpose Of giving the public an i'm.
proved service"