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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
DAVENPORT

Undesirables From Rock Island
Since the revoking of the license of
the Blue Goose resort in Rock Island
an undesirable coiored element has
started an influx to this city and as
result one of the unwelcome ones
was taken in by the police Saturday
night. Mabel Marshall was the name
she gave at the station and she was
locked up to await her hearing. That
there is to be a determined stand
against the former habitues of this
place coming to Davenport is the state
ment of Night Captain Phelan, who
states that every one of them seen on
the streets of the city will be locked
up and prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law.
Women Caught ShopIfftlna. - Two
women residents of Davenport were
arrested Saturday night by the police
on the charge Of shoplifting, they be-
Ing detected in the act of lifting arti-
cles In the Fair store. When taken
tc the police station they were laden
with small articles and trinkets, some
of which had been taken from the 5
and 10 cent store. 1t is probable that
no charge will be preferred against
them, the affair being settled quietly
owing to the prominence of the two
women.
Girl Sent to Prlson.-In the arraign-
ment of the prisoners who are bound
over to the grand jury on various
charges and who were up for hearing
Saturday in the district court, the case
of Tillie Shoemaker, charged with
grand larceny, was the only one set
tied, she pleading guilty to the charge
and being sent to Anamosa for an in
determinate term not to exceed five
years. 1t is probable that she will be
released within a short time, as an eff
fort is now being made to secure her
parole, this being the first offense with
which she is charged
Close on Wainscott's Trail. - With
three days behind him in which to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

Rosie Graham and Mrs. George Meyer
of Davenport, survive. The funeral
was held Saturday.
Mrs. Doris Landt passed away Fri
day evening at the Cook home, follow
ing a prolonged illness at the age of
81 years, months and days. De-
ceased was born in Germany. One
son, Julius Landt of Long Grove, one
daughter, and a number of grand-chil-
dren live to mourn her death. The fu-
neral was held from the home this af-
ternoon.
Jacob Ehlers passed away Saturday
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Eva
Hartmann, AS Warren street, after a
prolonged illness. Two brothers, Claus
of Danville, ILL.,, and Hans Ehlers and
one sister, Mrs. Eva Hartmann of Dav-
export, survive. The funeral will be
held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the residence of Mrs. Eva Hart
mann.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick E. McAffee
arrived in Davenport from Chicago Fri
day night, bringing the remains of the
formers mother, Mrs. Fannie L. Nc
Affee, whose death occurred in Chicago
Friday at the age of 75 years. Mrs.
McAffee will be remembered by many
who had known her during her res
idence here for 80 or 40 years. She
was the widow of DIR. William Nc
Affee, once a prominent physician of
Davenport The funeral services were
held at Trinity church at 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

thanks" he said simply. III you VIII
excuse me I'll get ready. Lieutenant
Sommers and / will be at the dock
within an hour"
When Bradley and Pinckney both
bad gone Frances came over TO where
her lover was standing.
Tint was wrong" she said, gently
reproving. You should have trusted
ne more. We must have no more
Observation-Disclosures. From now on what
affects you affects me. You and
are one. but don't you see"-she paused
il moment. looking up at him. her
heart in her eyes-"but don't you see
love you?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29
CHAPTER XIII.

"DoN'T YOU SEE LOVE ToU"
"TENwO dead; three mangled; one
"a blind
IL Slowly, in dazed, mechan.
ical fashion, Sommers repeat
ed the awful summary of his failure.
Frances face was horror stricken, too,
but with n quick. impulsive gesture of
love and faith she put her hand on his
arm.
cit isn't your fault" she said. II
know it isn't your fault"
His hand caught hers with a quick
grip of thanks forthe renewed courage
her sympathy and faith brought him.
won't you leave US nowT' he said,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-29

(To be Continued. )
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
GRAND RAPIDS
PASTOR IS CALLED
The Rev. Fred Staff, Who Took
Active Part in Recent Con-
gregationaI Convention in
Appleton. may 90 to BeIoit.

Members of the Congregational
church in this city will doubtless be
interested in the announcement that
the Rev. Fred Staff, pastor of the
Grand Rapids Congregational church,
who took such an active part in the
annual convention of the Wisconsin
Congregational association held last
week in Appleton, has been called to
the pastorate of the Second Congrega
tional church at Beloit Mr.. Staff is
an alumnus of Beloit college and has
many friends in the church to which
he has been called in the state line
city and in all probability he will &C
cept the call Mr. Staff is an energetic
pastor and is highly thought of in
Congregational ministerial circles as
he belongs to the progressive class o.
ministers and always takes an active
and influential part in everything
that appertains to the uplift of the
scope of the Congregational church in
this state.-Appleton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
RUCKLE==BEMIS
WEDDING
Took Place Monday Afternoon
October 18th in Neenah

Monday October IL, cat twelve
O'Clock, noon, the home of Mr.. and
! Mrs. FL. G. BemiS was the scene of
very pretty wedding, when their
daughter Olive Allen was united in
marriage to William Melvin Ruckle
Of Grand Rapids.
The ceremony was performed in the
bay WindOW in the east parlOr in a
bower Of palms and yellow chrysan-
themums. Rev. Henry Stauffer of the
| Congregational church spoke the sol
emn and beautiful service. KIoepfel's
Harp Orchestra played the wedding
march from Lohengrin and played
selections during the afternoon. The
young co ple was attended. The
bride was goWned in a travelling suit
Of navy blue.
Following the ceremony and con-
CALCULATIONS a wedding breakfast in
four courses was served by CatereSs
Harth. The color scheme of yellow
and white was carried out in decOra-
lions and service. DR.. and Mrs.
Ruckle left on the 1856 train for
Illinois points Oh their wedding trip.
The young people received many
beautiful gifts.
The congratulations and good wishes
expressed to DR.. and Mrs. Ruckle
were heartfelt and sincere. The new
relationship entered into joyously will
be happy and useful one. Mrs.
Ruckle is young woman of character,
sweet and gracious in her personality
and loyal and true in her affections.
She possesses the womanly graces
that will make her hCme-maker in
the tTueSt sense. DR.. Ruckle is sue
cessful and conscientious physician in
Grand Rapids. He is man OF high
character and right purpose and is
/ fitted to make the woman Of his choice
happy. The new home so auspicious-
ly started will be delightful place of
peace and understanding.
The wedding was attended by rela-
/ tives and most intimate friends only,
to the number of thirty. Out of
! town guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
/ Albert Bemis, Mrs. Gertrude Bemis,
Sheboyaan; Mr.. and Mrs, Otis Trow
bridge, Sheboygan Falls: Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer a. Harmon, Waupaca; Mr.. and
Mrs. S. FL. Vaughan, Miss lone
Vaughan, Frank Vaughan, Green
Bay; DR., and Mrs. Henbest. Appleton:
! T. g. Gilkey of Grand Rapids.
/ From the above article taken from
the Daily News published at Neenah
and Menasha it will be seen that DR..
| Ruckle has closed his contract alright
and we JOIN with his many..friends in
this city in congratulations. Miss
Olive Bemis whom he has chosen as a
helpmeet for life. was formerly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21

his heirs.
A few figures would tend to ex-
plain the enormous size and value of
this property.
1t is the richest Hacienda in the
territory of Topic being valued at
about six million pesos. the net an
nual income being in excess of half
a million pesos.
l enquired the extent of the Aguirr-
holdings and was answered Eighty
sitios de ganodo mayor" meaning
eighty square leagues Of land or S43
square miles, tor 134,9S0 acres.
The headquarters of the manage.
ment is at Puga the Case de Ha-
cienda, which was rebuilt in 1916
and still stands, more like a fort
ress than a ranch house, with it's
! high walls and loop holes. The old
custom of closing the massive gates
at shutdown is still in vogue.
The sugar mill here represents a
scene of great activity, each year
as the 'Zafra,'' Tor cutting and grind
ing the cane, is commenced and it
employs about two thousand poems
One of the late additions is an
electric crane that handles the cane.
In many ways the Casa de Hacien-
da is quite up-to-date, being lighted
by electricity, generated by water
power, the water being carried to
the top of neighboring hill by
means of an aqueduct and from there
it is dropped to the flat below, Civ
ing them a pressure of $50 pounds.
Puga being the central and man
aging rancho" has charge of the
forty or fifty other ranches" each
of which forms a little village and is
managed separately in itself and
which go to make UP the Hacienda.
A good description of this west
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21

was shot and his devoted wife came
and took away his brains for a
formal burial according to their Gus
tom.
Lozadas successor, Proxides Nun
ez, had his headquarters at the vii
1age of Atonalises, thirty ki,ometers
from Topic. Here he went after a
big haul of money and prisoners and
celebrated his success by carousing
and many necktie parties; but be-
fore removing his prisoners in this
fashion he put them to building a.
church which still stands, and when
they had finished he either hanged
them to a large fig tree, which also
can still be seen near the church
and called ''Higuera del muerto. .
or he led them to the "Salto de
Volantin" (merry go round falls) and
pushed them into the hereafter.
Just before his death he buried
his money with the aid of a friend
and Immediately sent his friend to
fbllow his other victims.
So to all appearances and accord
ing to tradition there is vast treas
ure buried in the vicinity of the lit
tie old village of Atonalisio, the only
part of which stands are the ruins
of the little stone church.
This is now the property of the
Hacienda de Aguire, but at that time
was owned by the house of Cast
enos, who founded a sugar mill at
Puga about the year 100, but lost
most of their money in supplying
funds to Lozada, whom they persuad-
ed to turn revolutibnist.
The Hacienda was then sold to the
House of Baron an English family
who owned it for many years. 1t
next passed into the hands of D. J.
Aguirre and is still the property of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
A MEXICAN LETTER
From the Pen of F. E. Jenkins,
Formerly a Resident of This
City.
Topic Topic, Mexico, Oct 4, 1909.
Mr. A L. Fontaine, Publisher,
Grand Rapids, Wis.

Dear Sir:-Your request for infor-
nation about this country was receiv-
ed some time ago but owing to our
close proximity to town, time fair
as all our spare hours are spent i'm
Ghe primitive little old-fashioned city
that at one time was the richest city
IN Mexico, being headquarters of the
transportation companies who carried
from San Bias our sea port, to Mexi-
co millions in oriental goods and in
the opposite direction millions in gold
the only means of transportation be
ing the mule and the burro for every
Thing except the large sums of money
which were carried in the stage and
protected by a well equipped guard.
1t is safe to guess that this vicin-
Ity was the scene of many robberies
and the inhabitants of Topic were
not much surprised to wake any
morning and find the town in the
hands of the bandits who were I'M
der the leadership of Manuel Loza-
da an Indian born in the Sierras and
who was their Chief for many years
but was finally surrounded on
little hill "Cerro de Metates" which
is located near our present camp and
killed.
His body was left lying where he
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE &
ST.PAUL RY.
F. E. Jenkins

For the National Dairy Show, Oc-
tober 1924. One and one-half fare
for the round trip to Milwaukee from
stations on the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway Minimum Elk
cursion Fare, $500. Dates of sale,
October IA, Is, 16, Is, 10 and 20.
Return limit, to reach starting point
on or before October 26. Additional
Information from nearest Ticket A
gent, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Oct IA and q W.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
OLD VIR0QUA HOTEL
Is BURNED

VIROQUA, Wis, Oct. 14.-The Parl
owned by B. w. Moore and built 1858
was destroyed by fire last night.
One boarder had a narrow escape.
SO, 800 loss.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY

The reading public of Grand Rapids
will be interested in the following
list of new and popular fiction now on
hand at the L. B. Scout Public Libra
ry.
Two interesting books for the
young people are also included in this
list.
FICTION
Barr-Hands of CompulSiOn
Bazin-"Tbis, my son"
Cab0t-Man without shadow
Overwhelmingly place
Lynde-King of Arcadia
MacGrath-GOoSe girl
Meryin-Girl and the bill
MonUgomery-Anne Of AvOnIea
Webster-W Whispering man
White-Certain rich man
YOUNG FOLKS
Hough- Young AraskauS
J0hnson-Williams of West Point
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21

teacher in our public schools during
which time she made hosts of friends
who will be glad to welcome her as
permanent resident. DR.. Ruckle is
too we'll known in this city for us to
add anything to his already popular
reputation. We bespeak for them
both cordial welcome. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ruckle will arrive in Grand Rapids on
or about the first of November when
they will 60 to housekeeping in the
Mccain residence, and the doctor will
be ready TO resume his practice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
FAREWELL PARTY FOR
MRS. JONAS STEEN

Saturday evening, Oct, Sth, fare
we'll surprise party was given for Mrs.
Jonas Steen at her home on Eighth
street. About forty ladies were
present and they preserved Mrs. Steen
with souvenir spoon and plate. All
present spent an agreeable evening,
but regretted the fact that Mrs.
St9en would leave soon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Steen and family intend TO move to
Park Falls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
WEEKLY REPORTER 81 A YEAR
DR.. HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS.
Directions with each Vial in Five Languages.
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and French

No. FOR Price
1. Fevers, COMPOSITIONS, Inflammations. ......25
2. Worms, Worm Fever, or Worm Disease. ,25
3. Collie, Crying and Wakefuness of Infants 25
4. Diarrhea, of Children and Adults. ..........25
5. Dysentery, Gripings, Bilious Collie.
2. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. ..................25
8. TOOthache, Faceache, Neuralgia. ...........25
9. Headache, Sick Headache, Vertgo..........25
10. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach. ....25
13. Group, Hoarse Cough, Laryngitis. ..........25
IA. Salt Rheum, Eruptions, Eryspelas. ........25
rs. Rheumatism, or Rheumatic Pains. .........25
10. Fever and Ague Malaria ...................2 5
IL. Piles, Blind or Bleeding, External Internal 25
IS. Ophthaimia Weak or Infamed Eyes .25
10. Catarrh, Influenza, Cold in Head ............25
20. WhOOping Cough, SpasmOdic Cough. ......25
21. Asthma, Oppressed Difficult Breathing. .....25
27. Kidney Disease, Gravel, Calculi ...........25
%. Nervous Debility, Vital Weakness .....1 90
20. Sore Mouth, Fever Sores or Canker..........25
30. Urinary lncontinence, Wettng Bed. ......25
81. Sore Throat, Quinsy and Diphthera. .......25
b. Chronic COMPOSITIONS, Headaches. .........25
~. Grippe, Hay Fever and Summer Colds. RS
A small bottle of Pleasant Pellets fits the vest
pocket Sold by druggists sent on receipt of price.
Medical Book sent free.
HUMPHREYS HOMEO. MLDICUNE CO., Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21

coast, its resource and customs
of its people can be obtained by read
ing the June, July and August num-
bers of the Outing Magazine. The
title of the article being West of
the Mexican Sierras.''
Will try and send you some other
item of interest as soon as time per-
mitS.
Very truly
f. E. Jenkins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
HUNTER ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

MARINETTE, Wis, Oct. 1S.-Sam-
uel Bogart, employed in the Stephen
son National Bank, was accidental
ly shot Sunday while duck hunting
The gun slipped from his hand
struck log and was discharged. the
charge carrying away a part of the
shoulder He will recover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
TAG DAY

The man who met his death
through eating mince pie was not
afraid to die but ashamed. The man
who refuses to give on Tag Day will
be afraid to die and ashamed to live.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
HORSES KICK PROVES FATAL

VIROQUA, Wis, Oct. 14.-While
unhitching a blind horse, Ernest Shis.
Ter, aged "a, of Retreat, received in
juries which caused his death. The
animal kicked him in the chest He
leaves a wife and four children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-21
Always on the Job

in our workshops. Our hands are
ever ready for work so if you should
happen to have a break down come
Or send to us and we will right your
carriage wrongs in short order. We
do all kinds OF repairs to all kinds
Of carriages, using only the best ma
terials and employing only the most
skilled workmen. You will find us
ready in all emergencies and our
charges are very moderate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
More Juggling On
Water System
COUNCIL MAY NOW DECIDE HUNDRED
PORARY SUPPLY.

ing doing on the gravity system.
Chairman Brand of the special
water committee says he knows of
people who will take the bonds or
warrants for the building of the
gravity system, but instead of buy
ing the land and starting on this,
the council proposes to spend
enough to do a good part of the
work on temporary experiments
at Maplewood springs.
With the Greater Tacoma prae-
tically assured, and a demand
facing the city for a water sup
ply that will be large enough for a
great city, the council is still de-
termined to fritter away the peo-
pies money, and in the end have
a patched up water system that
runs dry in the summer and
leaves the city dry whenever a
tree falls on the electric wires
and stops the pumps.
Unless the people take a hand
in the matter the council will
probably push the Maplewood
springs project through and
spend all the money in sight for
the next two years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
May YET FORCE
OPENING Of
STREETS

The report of the council COM
mfttee that considered the mat
ter of opening Eighth, Tenth,
Twelfth and Fourteenth streets
Monday night is not satisfactory
to some councllmen.
Wiikeson rallied at the solons
yesterday afternoon when me
heard what they proposed to re-
port.
You're a set of dubs," said thu
Second warder. You get to-
gether here and throw up your
hats owe rsome little improvement
that will cost few cents but
when anything big that is going
to make a city is proposed you
get cold feet. We've got property
that will be hit hard for this
street opening and we will not
get the benefit of being on a new
corner either, but we are will
ing to pay and let it go through"
After WIKI son had given every
councilman that came in about
such an onslaught the solons be-
gan to sit up and take notice.
They found that they were not all
in favor of shelving the idea.
Sentiment shifted to the street
opening side so rapidly that it
was practically decided to make
another fight on the matter IN
the council tonight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27
PLEADS FOR PARK
DEvEL OPMENT

w. w. Seymour, member OF the
park board, wants no more un-
pleasant notoriety for the park
commission, due to members try
ing to get their fingers in the
public crib.
Before the South End Improve
men club last night he declared
himself utterly opposed to any
member of the board receiving
any compensation for his services.
Mr.. Seymour thought the peo-
Pile should study park and play.
ground necessities. however. and
he hopes when future finances are
UP for consideration the people
will stand solidly for progressive
park and playground develop
ment.
He said he hoped the Cliff ave-
nue. boulevard could be worke !
out, as has been proposed, on the
ground offered by the Northern
Pacific railway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

sought comfort. health and en-
joyment for himself and those
nearest him In rural pursuits,
horticulture and landscape gar
dening at his homestead among
the Pocantico hills.
Here, among such charming
surroundings, he is evolving plans
for the elevation of mankind.
which happily he has the means
as well as hopeful disposition to
carry out. May he live long and
enjoy It!
The Lord saw that the pros
perity we were enjoying was turn
ing our heads from liberty, justice
and equal rights. Both capital
and labor were aggressive and op-
pressive; The stroke of pen
from autocrats of either was able
to paralyze the commerce of the
nation.
The Lord grant that this day
may usher into the hearts OF our
people old-time. conscientious sta
bility of character. and regard for
each other!
Then, as a nation, we will
henceforth enjoy peace and pros
perity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-10-27

Now for more expensive Jug
Cling with the water question:!
Tonight the council will tackle
the Maplewood springs project
again. 1t has spent hundreds of
thousands Of dollars on the pres
emit we'll plant. After years of
work, it is completed, and now
Commissioner McGregor wants
new pumps for 1t, claiming the
air lift will not do, for the pump
Ing Is too expensive. After the
new pumps were bought there
would probably be something else
wrong.
The council recently, by reso-
luton, ordered the commissioner
to proceed with the gravity sys-
tenn, but there was nothing on
which to proceed. The first thing
to do is to get the land for the
plant. but the council has shifted
around, and finally concluded ii
ought to have another expert or
the case, so Engineer Kelsey was
put at 1t.
He is pretty near ready to re.
port now, so 1t is time for the
council to show it's general incom.
potency as usual, so it is going of
at tangent for something else
and the special water committee
will tonight recommend that the
Maplewood springs project be car
ried out and another quarter of {
million dollars spent for thi.
makeshift.
This will require another
pumping plant, and the pumping
charge will be doubled. 1t will
cost more to pump Maplewoot
springs water than even tn,
South Tacoma wells, for 1t is dowI
lower, to start with.
In the meantime there is moth