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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
Matrons Club.

Ono Of the most delightful NEE
ings ever held by the Matrons club
was that Of yesterday Afternoon
when Mrs. p. l. Nassauer of Upper
Washington avenue was hest So
Progressive 900" was PLAYED fl
the card room on the third floor
which IS % most artistic apartment.
cone fir green burlaps and with
stained beamed ceiling. Tie ole.
uoliers are Of log design and the
tables and chairs are Of rustic pat
tern making an effect like that #
woodland scene
At o'clock the members were in
,itoI 10 the first floor dining room
where an elaborate turk y dinner
with an ice-course was served. The
table was lighted by pink candles and
pink carnations formed tie center
piece.
10 addition TO thc club memb RS
who enjoyed the hospita'ity Of Mrs
Nassluor Miss Kate KHffmm CT
St Louis Mrs J. J. Rendicman' and
Miss Hattie Nassauer were guests.
The Matrous club Will not ne
again until after Lent
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
Charity Rall.

A gay company OF maskcrs danced
until Lent came In last night at K
VI. X. c. hall the occasion being tie
annual Shrnye Tuesday bail Of the
Knights OF the Mystic Krawe ci
Ccmrs.
The bali as is generally known. is
given for charity and is always we're
generously patronizcl by the good
people Of Cairo. There were may
UNIQUE ana funny costumes AMI ecol
music being provided dancing was a
pleasure.
The number present indicated f al
the K. NJ. K. c charity fund VII "a
greatly increased ami that rsr-
neely ones win have the nac5ssl.i 81
Of life as q result.
Mr. X. Sander chairman IF the haf
committee on arrangements and hiz
faithful corps Of assistants are d.
serving Of great credit for th,i-
hours Of hard work in promoting tie
success Of the charity ball
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
M / eslonarY Soc ETY..

The Woman's Missionary oc.ety Of
the Presbyterian church met yeste~
lay Afternoon at the residence Of II s.
T.. s Dewey On Twelfth street There
was q good attendance considering
the rainy weather and the NEE NJ
was one of grea interest
Devotional exercises were fol
lowed by a very interesting discus-
Son Of missionary work. the hem
topic being The Indians" which " S
treated by Mrs. Moutrosa w. HAYES
o. Santa Fe \. NJ. and Mrs VIII
liam Davidson The FOREIGN topic
was China and missionary WORK in
that country was also discussed
The officers Of the society wer re
elected as follows: President Mrs
William Davidson secretary. Mrs.
z s. Dewey: treasurer. Mrs ] W
RNle.
The hostess served Hight refresh
mcnts and social hour followed the
program. The society viii meet next
week with Mrs ]. W. RUE.
Under the auspices Of the society
praise service viii be held at the
Presbyterian church Sunday even ne
at which Miss Adele Clenacnen
teacher who recently returned from
The Philippines will address the con-
eregation.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

A fairly large audience spent az
enjoyable three hours last night al
lhe performance OF Tie Land Of
Nod at the opera house. TIE plas
had been produced here before bu.
that did not seem TO mar the pleasure
nl those Who went and laughed ii
Knox Wilson'S funny antics The
chorus was ono OF the comeliast
taken in its entirety that has been
seen here.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

The Bible school OF the Second
Christian church Thirty-soconi AMI
oplar streets sarted a Red and Blue
contest last Sunday morning which
vilI continue until Easter. The cap
taius for the two sides have len
chosen and the school divided Each
side will strive to gain the larger
number of scholars and the losing
side will tender the winning side a
social AT thn clnsn of the cLnt-st
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

ness ana many other bad SYMPHONIC:
and besides. you will not need lava.
uN's To keep your stomach AMI IL
testines c.ean and fresh.
If Your stomach is sour or vorr
focd doesn't dig st. and YOUR me Il
dent tempt YOU. why not get a "a.
cent case today from your drugei f
and. MAZE life worth living9 Al.
ute roiitf from Stomach mis- rv AMI
perfect digestion Of anything ven ..,f
Is sure TO follow five MINT ate
and. besides. one ease is oft n suf..
"ient to cure whole family of such
trouble.
Surely a harmless. inesfcls.,
PREPARATION like Darepsin. vile,
win always. either at daytime or 4 r
ing night relieve your ste laob as.
ry ald digest your meals. Is alb IT
% hatly and yaluabHa a t ing IS
Fou could have in the house.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
NOT ONLY THE INDIGESTION BUT
ALL STOMACH DISTRESS VANISRES

There world not be a case Of inli
Sesticn here # readers who are sub
iect TO stomach trouble Fnew the
rr meuiCus digestive virtue con
tanned in Diapapsin. This harmIes.
preparation viii digest a heavy meal
without tae slightest fuss or d.scom
fort and relieve the sourest. acid ST.
mach in five minutes. bsites over.
coming an foul narseous oHors from
the breath.
Ask YOUR pharmacist to show vDr
the formula plainly printed IN eact
56-ceHa rea of PaHe's Persin.
then vsr will readily undarstau whv
why tails promptly cures INDIGESTION
anil removes such symptoms as Heart
burn. a feeling like a lump Of lcaIf
the stomach I. leliag 81 Gas an
Eructatitna Of undiscstcd feed. va
tcr5rash. Nausea, Hoadache. Bilious
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
The Chaperones,

The Chaperones had a most enjoy
liable meeting last evening at the ST.
dcnce Of Mr.. and Mrs Harry r. IIa'-
Iiiay on Upper Washington avenue
Progressive cinch was the mode Of
amusement and an elaborate luach-
con was served after thu game.
The guests of the club were Mr..
and Mrs John s Aistborpe Mr. and
Mrs !. w. Wengar aud Miss Kate
Kaufman Of St Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
Birthday Party.

/ Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Lizby, Of SOS
! Sycamore street, entertained a party
lof friend yesterday in celebration OF
the latter's birthday anniversary. A
pheasant time was had at games Of
various kinds Refreshments We're
served. Among those present were
Messrs and Mesdames George Cool,
VIM Webster, Roht Phoenix. Wm. A.
Dicfenbock, VIM Booth, Mrs Parker
and daughter and Mrs. Anderson.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
NOTABLE WEDDING.

Washington. Feb z2.-In the pres
'nro OFT many members Of the diplo.
Watic corps and prominent society
ioIF of Washington Nsw York and
'tHcr cities. Miss Grace McNilis n
JARVIS. whose mother was the eide {
daughter cf the late Senator McMil-
Jar Of Michigan was today married.
To Preston Gibson. son cf the lat
Senator Gibson. Of Louisiana.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
$1,000 REWARD.

For Information leading to the ar
rest and conviction Of parties who as
aulied and robbed Il. Hebsacker az
he night of February goth. 1893. I'll
following articles were taken from Mr.
Hebsackor which may lead to identi
fcatiCn Of The persons commit
ting the assault One BLACK
pocke box with advertisement OF
Paul H. Schulz printed inside. a new
zen dollar bill, Eve ave dollar bills
two ones.
FRANK L. DAVIS, Sheriff.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

PROPERTY RIGHTS
ELMER c. OWREY SIGNS AR.
TIcLES OF AGREEMENT CIV
ING UF RIGHTS TO INTEREST
IN WlFE'S PROPERTY.

BY the terms Of q document filed
in the circuit clerks office Emer c.
Dwrey who married Mrs. Mamie T.
Walsh, Saturday, relinluishcs al
right 10 her property. The Jocu
naut reads as follows:
Articles Of Marrane.
By and between Elmer c. Owrey an
Mrs Mamie L. Walsh.
Whereas a marriage is intended TO
Jo had between the said parties of
the first and second parts, aud the
aid party of the first part. Elmer G..
Owrey releases and rclinquishes an
interest IN the estate Of t>c party of
'hc second part Mrs. Mamie T..
Walsh. even now before said mar.
'iaee is consummataj and hereafter
nd permits the same 10 he acknowl.
edepd AMI recorded aud UPON tn Sc
conditions the said party Of TIE se,-
1nd part Mrs Mania + Walsh. cen.
sCnts 10 The marriage
Witness orr hands and seals this
10Th day of Feb. 1909
ELMER G. OWREY
MRS. VI. Z. WALSH
The instrument Is witnessed ~
Mrs. Frank Rush and IS ackncwlpds
ad before Judge \. Confines
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

Miss Emma Woclw>rd's FRS.
Juvenile club held n recital Noniay
Afternoon at her studio. Those taking
part were Ethel rhliipy Hormino
Cchu, CLEO Carlton. Charlotte Ca
dee Iona Bouduraut. jeanette PoT-
oroy John Wood Marsie Thomas.
Myra Williams, Helen Schulz
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
FortniahtIY Musical clnh-

\ sorg recital of great rerit and
ilssiHatin- melcdies was given ves
i5rlay afternoon at tbe Fcrtrfghtfg
Musical club wectins by hrs. ALERT
:. Gallagher Mrs Albert F. Sfaebl-
and Mss Leila Miller
The songs were from British con.
pnseds aud this school vas shown T.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
Buy Grocery Stock.

Stone Lros. have purchased th.
stock Of the Niehbe Grocery com
pany on Commercial avenue ana VII
remove the goods to their store Ga
Sycamore street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

Laura was playing on he porch
with her dolls. but was greatly dis
tressed by the song Of a locust in a
tree near by. Rdrnine 10 the tree
she called. imrauently: Ring OF
birdie, "-DeliUeafo-.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

Go to the Woman's Exchange for
home made cakes, pics and bread.
salads. etc. Opcn Wednesday and
Saturday ~ pa Twentieth steet.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24
Schiller Club.

s Tie Schiller club viii meet this
afternoon al the home Of MIS- 2. G..
SChuh Cf Seventh street
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

Mrs. W. r. Sutherland. Of Olmstcd
las returned from a trip TO ST. Louis
and Nj Vernon Her daughter. Mr.
Raymond Irvine, is conyalesccu-
after a serious illness at q hospital ir
3 Louis and has been removed 5
her home in Mt Vernon
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

: 7. Payne q LaCsntor. Ky. is ,ha
guest Of his daughter Miss Minnie.
who recently underwent o surgical
operation at St Nary's lnfmary
Miss Payne is couyalescent.
s tn9a Church who has been
'sitin- Mrs Gobsrt Z. Real and
'''ss E7raaf' La1sdea will leave
zatrr Tag far her home in Chicago.
tizs Lsl.e CociaU Who is tire
st # the Misses Hastings Of upper
Washington avenue will return 20
her home in Marion Saturday.
Mrs Elmo Feckwith of Sixth stree;
has gone TO Citronelle. Ala. for an
extended sojourn for the benefit OF
her health
Attorney George X Marin Of
Mound CITY was in Tire CITY YESTERDAY
ca rCutc to Carbonate on business.
L. Emile Profilci is confined by IN
ness 10 his home Ola Twentysecond
street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-24

Miss Pearl Willford Of HARRISBURG
arrived last evening to teach her L.
cal classes in music.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
PLAYERS OF
RUTLAND ARE
WORRIED
Forty Sports Found in Three
Gambling Joints
THREE ARRESTS WERE MADE
Thomas J. Lalor, One Of the Bardwel
House Proprietors, and Two
Others. Under 5000 Bail

Rutland, Feb 22.-ThOmas j. Labor
one Of the proprietors of the Hotel
Bardwell here. +. J. Welch, a grocer,
and II. G. Fish, an attache, were ar
raigned before Justice b. II. Stickney
here yesterday on charges of main
tanning gambling joints, as a result Of
three raids made Saturday night by
the sheric department following evil
dence obtained by two Boston detec-
tlves in the employ of States Attorney
~ C. Jones of this city The Labor
case was continued one week and
Welch was bound over to Rutland
county grand jury under 5000 bail.
Fish was admitted to 5000 bail.
About 40 people, mostly we'll known
business men or their sons, were
found in ne three places and there is
great nervousness here lest the names
Of those found playing poker be pub
lished If the respondents stand trial
most of these people will be called as
witnesses.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
NORTH BENNINGTON

Miss Alice e. Hagar is enjoying a
trip through Southern Florida.
Mrs. Margaret Mccarthy spent Sun.
day with her daughter Mrs. Frank
Frasier near Cambridge.
Miss Georgia Bissell who has been
the guest Of Miss Lottie Mattison for
several days has returned to her home
in Cambridge,
The Ladies Altar society of st.
John the Baptist church held their last
social Of the season at Bank hall Mon
day evening. Five Hundred was play.
ed at ten tables. Winners of the FIRST
prizes were A. C. Bush and Katie
Powers The BOBBY prize. large
juicy lemon, was awarded ii George
Z. Ashe and Mrs. Edward Eddy. Re.
froshments were served and all re.
port a Jolly good time
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
DEATH or JOHN TUDOR
Prominent Citizen of Stamford Passed
Away This Morning

John Tudor, one of the well known
and influential citizens of Stamford
died at his home in that place this
morning
Mr.. Tudor, who was the son of VIM.
Tudor, now living on the John Robin
son farm, was born in England in Sep
TENDER, 1858. He located in Siam
ford in 1890 where he has been en-
gagged in extensive lumber operations
and other lines of bushes. He was
interested in the Stamford Chemical
company and always took an active
interest in the affairs of the town.
In 1902 Mr.. Tudor represented the
town in the legislature in which he
had served two previous terms in 1856
and 1888.
He is survived by widow who was
Sarah Tomlinson of this village and
two children, son and daughter,
his father, VIM. Tudor and four broth
ers, Mark, Herbert and Ernest at
present living in Bennington and Fred
OF Brattleboro.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
MAS FRANCIS CONE DEAD
Well Known Resident Passed Away
Sunday Morning

Mrs. Francis Cone died at her home
on Depot street Sunday morning al 8
O'Clock after an protracted illness.
Death was due to a general breaking
down of the system.
The deceased was born IN County
Roscommon. Ireland 10 years ago.
She came TO this country about so
years ago and had since always been
a resident vi this town. Her maiden
name was Catherine Craven. BE
sides her husband she leaves four
daughters. Mrs Robert E. McCoul-
Tough of New York. Mrs. William
Phalen OF Cambridge, Mass, Miss
Catherine and Miss Jennie Cone Of
this town and one son, Martin J..
Cone Two sisters. Mrs Bridget
Rogers and Mrs Edward Winslow.
one brother John Craven and grand
children also survive her
Mrs, Cone was a devout member of
St. Francis de Sales church and was
for several years associated with the
St. Monica's society She was a wo
man of kindly disposition. good
neighbor and loving wife and
mother Her death is sincerely
mourned by her many friends among
whom she was highly respected.
The funeral was held this morning
at O'Clock from st. Francis de Sales
church Rev. A. J Barron sang the
requiem mass and OBLIGATED at the
service at the grave Rev FIR Fin
neran of Holyoke. Mass. blessed the
remains at the church There were
many beautiful floral tributes testify
ing TO the esteem in which the de
ceased was held by her many friends.
The bearers We're Thomas Gibney.
James F. Cone. William Craven, Jos.
eDh Rogers. John and Frank Wlnslow
The burial was in Park Lawn Gene
terry. The members Of St Monica's
society attended the services at the
church IN a body.
Among those from ont of town be-
sides the immediate family who at
tended the funeral We're Rev FIR Fin
neran of Tolyoke. Mass, Mr.. and Mrs
T Branigan Of North Adams. William
Craven Of New York, and Mrs. Thorn
as Cone OF Waltham, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
TELLS YOU HOW.
To Make the Best Remedy Right at
Home for Kidney Trouble

To make up enough of the "Dande-
lion treatment" which is claimed to
be relieving nearly every sufferer who
uses it for backache, kidney complaint
sore weak bladder and rheumatism;
get from any good prescription phar-
macy one-half ounce Fluid Extract
Daudelion. one ounce Compound Kar-
gon and three ounces Compound Sy-
rup of Sarsparilla. Shake well in a
bottle and take in teaspoonful doses
after each meal and again at bedtime.
Those who have tried it claim that
it acts gently but thoroughly on the
kidneys, relieving backache and blad-
der trouble and urinary difficulties be-
fore you realize it. Many cases of
rheumatism are known to have been
relieved within q few days the pain
and swelling diminishing with each
dose.
This simple recipe is said to streng-
then and cleanse the eliminatiye It's
sues of the kidneys so that they can
filter and strain from the blood and
system the pOisons. acids and waste
matter. which cause not only Rheuma-
tism, but numerous other diseases
Every man or woman here who feels
that their kidneys are not healthy and
active, or who suffers from any urin.
airy trouble whatever. should not hes
tate to make up this mixture, as it is
certain to do much good, and may save
you from much misery and suffering
after while
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
MRS McKEoN's FUNERAL
Largely Attended from ST. Francis de
Sales Church This Morning

Largely Attended from 81. Francis de
Sales Church This Morning
The funeral Of the late Mrs Michael
II. McKeon was held this morning at
10 O'Clock from st. Francis de Sales
church and was attended by a large
concowse of friends and relatives.
Rev c E. Provost sang The requiem
Mass.
There We're numerous beautiful for
al tributes which go to show how high.
ly she was esteemed by her many ac.
Quaintances. Among the flowers was
la six pointed star of roses given by
the members Of Wallodnsac lodge.
n f. o. P, and apillow on which was
inscribed the words AT Rest a gift
of the local court Foresters Of Amer
lea.
The bearers were w Russell
HYDE, Herbert Malsden, John McGurn
Charles W Firth. John a. Ryan and
Eugene J. Graham The burial was in
the old Catholic cemetery at Benning.
ton Center
The out Of town people who attend
ed the funeral were Mrs. Eugene
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Brown
and daughter of Cohoes; Mr. and Mrs
James Corners and daughters Of Me.
chanicville.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
POSTOFFICE SITE
ACCEPTED BY
DEP ARTMENT
Building Will Be Located on
South Street
FRONTAGE OF 1870 FEET
Price Paid Was $4,000 and House Is
to Be Removed by Or F.
S. Pratt.

Postmaster Collins NJ. Graves re.
ceived word this morning from Con-
gresham d. J. Foster that the treas
ury department had accepted the site
at the corner of South and Union
streets for the new postoffice.
The government does not take the
entire lot but 1870 feet on South street
and extending back 100 feet on Union
street This leaves DR.. F. S. Pratt,
from whom the lot is bought strip
80 feet wide facing South street The
lot bought however, includes the
house and it is part of the contract
that DR.. Pratt shall move this of
when requested.
The price paid for the lot is $4,000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
CHARLES D. TAYLOR
Passed Away Sunday Morning After
Protraeted Illness

Charles d. Taylor died at his home
on Lincoln street Sunday morning at
8 o'clock. Death was due to heart and
kidney trouble from which the deceas-
ed had been a sufferer for over a
year.
Mr. Taylor was born in Manchester,
VT, December 20, 1858 but had been
a resident of this town for over %
years. Besides his wife he leaves
two daughters. Mrs. Mabel Reed of
Manchester and Miss Maude Taylor
of this town, three sons, Alfred of this
town, Reuben of Manchester and
Charles Taylor of New York.
one sister, Mrs William Hawkins of
Brattleboro also survives him.
The deceased was very well
known resident of this town and has
a large number of friends who are
grieved to learn Of his untimely death.
He was man of good habits and was
well liked by all who knew him.
The funeral service was held this
afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from his
home, Rev. Frank r. Morris, pastor of
the Baptist church, officiating. The
remains will be taken to Manchester
on the early train tomorrow morning
for burial in the cemetery at Man
chester Center A service will also
be held at the grave.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-02-23
BENNINGTON BRIE S.
News Of the Town and Village Tolc
Briefly for Busy Readers

Mrs. J. B. Stone Of Pittsfeld was
guest Monday of her sister, Mrs. H.
NJ. Ramsdell.
Mrs. M. j. Gibbs of Washington ST.,
is visiting her daughter Mrs. j. b.
Stone in Pittsfeld.
Miss Florence Moore of Weeks St.
has returned from a visit with rela-
tives in Williamstown.
Miss Mabel Gibson who has been a
guest of Mr., and Mrs. w. b. Stewart
has gone to Mt Clemens, Mich.
Mrs E. L, Nichols has returned
from New York where she has been
spending several days on business,
The old bowling alleys of Corbett &
Grennan were shipped to Lewis Of
Berlin, Benningtons former first base
man, who will conduct an alley in That
town
d. A. Quinlan and daughter Kath-
ieen, went to Kingston, Mass, Sun.
day to attend the funeral of Patrick
Colwell, father of the late Mrs. b. A.
Quinlan which was held in that town
Monday
The ball committee OF the local
Knights of Columbus will hold a meet.
ing Immediately after the regular
meeting this evening. Every member
should be in attendance as important
business is to be transacted.
Loring c. Davis, who recently re-
signed his position with the Benning.
ton Electric company, entertained the
employees of the company Monday eve
ming at his home on North street.
Those present report enjoying an ex-
ceptionally good time.
Peter F. Corners, champion check.
er player of Troy defeated Edward ].
Hall in a 16 game tournament at
Whitney's cigar store Monday even
ing. Corners won 10 games. Hall 2
and were draws. Mr.. Corners will
soon conduct public tournament at
the CorbettGrennan rooms, playing
a 10 table simultaneous game against
the towns best players.
The fair held by the Father Mat
thew 7. A. B. society in Academy hall
last week was a decided success.
Large crowds attended every evening
and the various contests proved a
source of much money making. TO
night the members of the society will
give complimentary social to all
those who were instrumental in max
ing the fair a success.
Miss Mary Wells entertained a
number of friends Monday evening at
a Washington party at her home on
Main street. The house was prettily
decorated with appropriate Washing
ton day emblems. Five Hundred was
played, Mrs Edward Whitney receiv
ing the first prize, portrait of Wash
ington, and Miss Mary Walbridge
second prize, Martha Washington
servel.