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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04
NOTICE.

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to the undersigned will greatly
oblige US by calling at the store, where
they will find our bookkeeper. and
making settlement
FRAzEE-HOsMER HARDWARE Co
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04
.DULLISH REPORTS CAUSE
AN EXCITED MARKET


BY Associated Press.
New York. Oct. 4.-The buIlish tone
Of the cotton report resulted in an
excited market here today. December
cotton sold at 1881, March. 1880. or
sixteen to twenty points above the
Saturday close.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04

The bank guaranty law continues to
save money for the depositors OF Ok
lahoma II may be a little tough on
the banks now and then. but the com.
mon people get the benefits
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04

There are yet number Of boys in
vinita who are not attending school
neither are theg At work The triant
officer might get busy and help the
boys as well as the community,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04

The corn crop 10 Craig county IS
proving surprise TO every one both
IN quantity ana in quality The crop
is by no means a failure
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04

One by one Oklahoma officials are
learning that one saIaried Office at
time Is all that can be held
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04

Mrs. ely entertained forty Of the
Christian Sunday school scholars yes
terday afternoon. Refreshments were
served and a most enjoyable afternoon
was spent by all present.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-10-04

Craig county makes a fair showing
With other counties IN the state In
nearly every line Ia which she can Dc
entered
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
ERENEZER NOTES.

A missionary meeting will be held
Sunday, May 8.
Mrs. Laura Harding is very i'll.
Mrs. Isaiah Battle, of West End, has
moved to her home.
Miss Willie Mai Upshaw left Mon
day morning for her future home at
Dayton, o.
At 2 o'clock Sunday evening, Revs.
R. E. Reed, Upshaw and Cummings
preached the funeral of David Little,
Jr., who died after a lingering illness OF
three months. He came from Chicago
in hope of gaining health, but con-
tinued to grow worse until death re-
lieved him of his suffering. He pro
fessed a hope in Christ five weeks age
and was baptized by Rev. R. e. Reed
and J.. Upshaw. He told his mother tc
join his church and meet him in
heaven. He said he was going to heav
en- to meet his grandmother and his
two little brothers. He leaves a father
mother, three sisters, n brother, re
latives and a host Of friends to mourn
his lost.
There will be a children's baske
meeting at Ebenezer June IS. All arr
cordially invited.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
FRANKLIN NOTES.

The most destructive tornado that
ever struck Franklin and vicinity
passed through the suburbs of our
town on the 10Th at IL o'clock leav-
ing death and destruction in it's wake.
Residences, barns, out-houses and trees
of massive sizes were as straws be-
fore a light breeze. Carriers Creek,
Columbia, M~urfreesboro and Lewis
burg pixies felt the full force of the
tornado. At the old Fair Grounds and
immediate n~eighborhood was the
worst devastation. Nearly every house
in this vicinity was totally destroyed
or damaged. 1t seemed that God was
a shelter in a mighty storm for the
colored people as only two were
killed, one instantly and the other
died two days later. Mrs. Nellie Muir
ray wife of Mr.. David Murray, was in
stantly killed, and their house blown
away; and Mrs. Murray's daughter
was fatally hurt and died two days
later. A large number was hurt, but
not fatally. Those who lost heavily
are Mr.. Jim Ferguson, house and con
tents completely swept away, except
the floor of his residence and mating
on the floor; loss, $500. Mr.. Richard
Reece lost everything, except a little
chicken house; loss, $3.50. Mrs
Brooks. front porch blown down and
one of her houses turned over; dam
aged, 5000. Mr.. Jack Davis house
damaged by a large oak tree falling
and crushing it. His daughter, Lou
Ella had just gone down stairs wher
the tree fell across her room, anC
crushed the bed to the floor; damage
5000. Mr.. Geo. Spratt, house blowI
down; damage, $3.50. Ellie Mayberry''
, house and contents a complete loss
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
T

Rev. j. M. w. DeShong, of Fayette
Vile, preached the annual sermon for
the U. B. f. and S. M. T. Order on
Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Allen Bethel
A. M. e. Church.
Presiding Elder H. L. P. Jones
preached at the A. M. E. Church
Tuesday night.
Mrs. Jane Freeman, of Richmond
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Mcbride, has returned
home.
Mr.. Eugene Wilson, of Birmingham.
Ala, is here visiting his mother, Mrs,
Wilson who continues quite i'll.
The U. B. F. and S. M, T. Order
gave an entertainment at the Hall
Saturday night.
Misses Myrtle Williams and Bea
trice Dangerfield are visiting friends
in Columbia this week.
MIR. Ernst Campbell and sister
Miss Essie, of Shelbyville, were the
guests of Miss Netho Copeland Sun
day.
Miss Villa Hill spent Saturday in
Lewisburg.
Mrs. Eta Davis has opened her ice
cream parlor for the season
Mr.. and Mrs. Woods, Of Corners
vile, were here Sunday, the guests Of
their daughter, Mrs. R. H. Woods
who is on the sick list.
Mr.. James Cant, of Columbia, was
here Sunday.
Miss Dowel1 who has been attend
ing school in Nashville came out tt
spend the holidays last week.
Mrs. Susan Wilson is the guest o.
her daughter, Mrs. Sophia Rainey, o.
Columbia, this week.
Mr.. SheIlie Williams left for Nash
vile Saturday.
Mr.. Max Mayes, of Petersburg, was
here Sunday.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
ALLISON NOTES.

Mr.. Scott Jordan, of Goodlettsville,
is visiting his relatives and friends at
this place. He and Prof. Jordan were
the guests of Mr.. G. I. Rodgers on Sun
day.
Mrs. Mary Johnson, who has been
visiting some friends in Nashville, has
returned home.
Mrs. NJ. L. Rodgers, who has been
suffering from dropsy, is under the
skillfull treatment of DR.. Taylor, Of
Pickett, Tenn.
Mrs: Eller Dottson, of College Grove,
is very sick.
Mrs. Mary Jordan is very i'll.
Miss Mary Rodgers is not in good
health.
Miss Annie Russell was visited by
the following friends Sunday evening:
Miss Jennie Rodgers, Mrs. Suean Rod
gers, Misses Lula Evakena Rodgers,
Mr.. George Rodgers, Master Booker T.
Rodgers.
Rev. T. A. Brown will fill his ap
pointment at Kirkland Sunday which
will be a great day.
Mrs. De Hocket was the guest o.
Mrs. Grundy Caybooks last Sunday
Mrs. John Owen has returned from
Union City after visiting her son, vii
Owen.
Mrs. Polite Hughes has returned
home from Union City, after a tire,
weeks visit.
Mr.. Jerry A. Rodgers was tn,
guest of Villa Johnson on Sunday.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07

loss, $475 Bigboy Scruggs' and Ben
Scruggs' houses blown down; loss,
1926 each. Mrs. Halfacre's house and
contents badly damaged; loss$15O. A
settlement on the Carter's Creek
road, known as Scruggs' Bottom, COM
posed of 20 or 80 small houses, all
blown away or down, except two
This is only a partial list of deaths
and devastation.
Mr.. Hillard Southall was out Sun
day visiting old friends.
The i%nterurban railroad COM
menced running cars regularly on the
LIST inst. A large crowd was out Sun
day visiting the storm swept district
and out beautiful little city.
Mr.. Ben Stewart, Mr.. Boss Wines,
Miss Mary Goodall, Miss Katie and
Martha Brown, of Nashville, spent
April 25th with Mr.. Randall Whit
field, who is still on the sick list.
Miss Maggie Hughes is now in
Nashville.
Mrs. Polly Hardeson and children
spent Tuesday with her cousin, Mrs.
Whitfield.
The Electric Light Club met at Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Benefits last week and
was addressed by Rev. w. M. Wilson
and Rev. Jordan, the pastor. Con-
dictionaries were served by Mrs. Joe
Bennett. Fifteen persons were pres
ent.
Rev. H. L. P. Jones, Presiding Elder,
is with home folks this week.
Rev. Mr.. Gentry is in the city.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
HlLLsRoRo NOTES.

The storm of Thursday night last
did much damage, the greater being
west of Hillsboro. Many lives were
lost and houses blown away. This
storm will never be forgotten by the
people of this place.
Rev. Binford, of Franklin, preached
to a large audience here on Sunday
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Crump spent
Sunday at West Harpeth with friends.
The house of Mr.. Sam Spears was
burned Thursday night during the
storm. No one seriously injured.
Misses Della Williams and Mary E.
Wilson were the guests of Mrs. Jno.
Williams last Sunday.
Mr.. George Hunter was in Nashville
Miss Gertrude Mayberry, of Nash
vile, spent a few days with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Mayberry.
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Cannon and
children, of Franklin, were the recent
guests of Mr.. Frank wilkins and
family.
Messrs. B. w. Hunter and George
Oakley, of Santa Fe, were with home
folks Sunday.
Mrs. Moses Maberry left Monday
to visit relatives and friends at Nash
vile.
Miss frankie Wilkins, of Martin
vile, is the guest of Miss F. D. May
berry and will remain until some
time next week.
Mrs. Chas. Webster is yet quite i'll
at her home.
Mr.. Chas. Coynor, of Nashville, was
recently the guest of Mrs. Willie Poy-
nor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Homes, of
Kankakee, ILL.,, will spend the summer
at Nashville.
Mr.. s.. j. Mayberry has returned
from Memphis.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07

Collection Eldridge and wife have
temporary quarters here for the sum
mer.
Mrs. Chas. Lightfoot who has been
suffering with neuralgia is somewhat
better.
Mrs. Alice Patton is convelscing.
Mrs. Alice Miller is on the sick
list.
Prof. Patton and Rev. Mr.. Mccartney
have returned from their p~resbytery
and report a pleasant session.
Misses Annie Lee Aiken, Daisy
Gillian and May Hill enjoyed
luncheon with Mr.. and Mrs. Carol
Hawkins last Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Moore, Presiding Elder
of the Chattanooga District A. M. E.
Church, held a successful Quarterly
Meeting here last Sunday.
Rev. d. s.. Ransaw, pastor, Rev. Mr..
Lindsey and Mrs. Jno. Oliver were
among the friends who dined with
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Hawkins last
Sunday.
Presiding Elder Moore and Rev. D.
S. Ransaw took dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. James McElroy on Monday.
Mrs. Hattie Hooper's remains were
brought from Sheffield, Ala, to this
place on Monday and entered in city
cemetary Tuesday.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07

25th and collected $50. Mrs. SAMMY
Scott collected the largest amount.
The K. of P. had their annual ser
mon at the Opera House on April %
A very impressive discourse was pre-,
sented by Rev. D. o. White. Mrs. Hold
rendered a sweet solo.
Mr.. c. T. Black is i'll.
DR.. Jesse Jones died April 20.
Mrs. Ida Kelly died in Culpepper
April 25, after an illness of several
weeks.
Mr.. N. N. Reynolds, G.. l.. of the
Calantheans, spent May the End with
the home folks.
Mrs. Celia Fleming has returned from
Friars Point, Miss, where she was
called to the dying bed of her sister,
On the 10Th of April a cyclone passed
through Giles County, leaving death
and destruction in its trail.
Mr.. Byrd McLaurine lost his mother,
step father, sister and two nieces in
the storm.
Miss Lee Dougherty has returned
from st. Petersburg, Fla.
1uS CdCAcIS VI OlIOS OOunIy udu q
memorial service at the Primitive Bap-
fist Church on May l in honor of Prof.
Council. Many able papers were read,
May 1 was Auction Day Of the Sum
ter addition. Several colored people
purchased homes; among the number
were Mr.. Dud Harris, Ruby Pendar,
Lincoln Carter, Moses Bledsoe, Mr..
McNairy, Wiley Rhodes, Mr.. Bob viii.
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodge Rhodes lost
their infant baby April 20.
Mrs. Rilla Sykes is visiting in Biz
mingham.
Mr.. M. Allen is improving very rap
idly.
Mrs. Nursula is mending slowly.
Mrs. Jerry Ballentine visited her
brother and worshiped at Mt. Olivet
Sunday.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
SMYRNA NOTES.

The entertainment at the M. e.
Church, conducted by Mrs. M. L. Wen
dell. was quite a success Saturday
night. Mr.. VIM. Elder, Jr., won the
prize offered to the one finding Rafies.
On Sunday the house was crowded at
all the services. Rev. Mr.. Fennell, of
WATERFOWL, preached morning and
night, and Rev. Mr.. Davis, pastor at
Lavergne, preached in the afternoon.
The sad news of the death of Mrs.
Ellen Smith, better known as Ellen
Perry, was received by telegraph Sun
day evening from Phoenix, Arizona.
Further information cannot be had at
present. She will no doubt be brought
to Smyrna, her old home, for burial
which cannot be earlier than the last
of the week.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
OUT OF TOWN NOTES.
EARMINeroN NOTES.

Rev. R. A. Dowell was at his post
Sunday.
Miss Susie Dysart, of this place, has
been suffering with a sore throat.
Miss Maud Robson and Miss Eva
Robson spent last Sunday with Miss
Matte Divins.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Orr, of Pal
metto, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Smith.
Mr.. Joe Martin, of Verona, attended
service at this place.
Miss Addie Wilhoite, Of Rich Creek,
has returned home.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
M%ooREsvlLLE T

Miss Daisy M. Bass has returned to
her home at Pulaski after a months
visit here.
Miss Alma Baxter spent Sunday with
Misses Ella and Mary Nubia.
Misses Matte Mitchell and Otie Lee
Holt spent Sunday with Miss Mary
Baxter.
Rev. G. w. Hodge preached an in
teresting sermon here Sunday.
There was a supper given at the
church Saturday night to raise money
for the Methodist parsonage.
Miss Annie Mai Braden, of Lynnville,
is visiting the Misses Black of this
place. -.
Misses Odel Holt and Lizzie Harwell,
of Cornersville, were here not long
since.
There will be a pound supper given
ut the pleasant home Of Mr.. Henry
Jones on Saturday night.
Last Wednesday night, death came
into our midst and claimed for its
victim Mrs. Bette highland who dice
at her home after a lingering illness
She was in her 10th year. The re
mains were buried on Thursday in the
Holt graveyard. Mrs. highland was al
excellent woman and a true Christian
and bore her Affections with patience
Those who are left to mourn her los
are her husband, one son and tire,
daughters, a number of grandchildren
and a wide circle of friends.
Mr.. Edward Hill, of Lewisburg, spen
Saturday and Sunday with homefolki
here.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
SOUTH PITTsRURe NOTES.

Rev. VIM. Simmons has returned to
Decherd. He made an interesting
talk at the Baptist Church last Sunday
as to how the storm served him and
his town.
Rev. Mr.. Lindsey went to Chat
tanooga this week to visit his mother
Mrs. Robinson.
Mrs. Allie Womack has returned
from McMinnville.
Mrs. Eldridge is in Winchester.
DR.. w. F. Astrapp is out Of town.
DR.. Fields, of Chattanooga, visits
here regularly twice each month.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
%LYNNVILLE NOTES.

Rev. Mr.. Dickerson, of Pulaski,
preached for Elder Braden at the First
Baptist Church, Lynnville, Sunday
night.
The entertainment given under the
auspices of the High School Board was
very successful. The amount of money
raised was $10.05.
Mrs. Harriet Critics, Mrs. Bine Cor
don and Mrs. Harriet Gordon from Pu-
laski went out to see Mrs. Maria Jones
on Sunday.
Mr.. David Gritfe is reported some
what better.
Mr.. Jackson Eldridge spent the night
with Mr. Neal Boyd and his brother.
Henry White, last Saturday night.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07
PULASKI NOTES.

DR.. B. j. Meredith came down on the
Gath to visit home folks. He preached
logical and able sermon at the A. M.
q. Church last Sunday night to a very
full house.
Rev. Mr.. Norman had a rally on the
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-05-07

Mrs. John Mcclure, of Lynnville,
spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
j. w. Record.
Mr.. A. S. Brown, Of Columbia, was
here last week on business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
WATERFOWL

The Watertown school opens Mon
day, Aug. so.
Frank Guysinger is in Iowa on 4
business trip.
Mrs. w. G. Ausbrook, Mrs. e. *.
Ausbrook, Mrs. Morris Long and
mother, Mrs. Gill, all went to Rock
Island yesterday TO visit Mrs. viii
Anderson.
The little babe of G. e. Peterson is
Sick.
Mrs. Ellen Nelson, an aged residen!
of WATERFOWL. passed away at hei
home at 9:15 o'clock Wednesday even
ing. She was born in Sweden Sept
Is. 1881 She was married to John
Nelson in 1860. In 1868 they came
direct TO Watertown from Sweden anl
have made this their home ever since
Mr. Nelson died in 1892. Deceased i
survived by three sons, Nels. Charlie:
| and Edward, and one daughter =
Sweden. She leaves one sister in Re
| Oak. Iowa. Mrs. Nelson was mem
of Moline. The funeral was he'll
Thursday from the Watcrtown BaptiS
church and burial was made in Water
town.
Edna and Dorothy Johnson have 'rS
turned from visit at Galesburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30

There was nice rain here on the
25th which was much needed. Corn IS
damaged TO some extent by the COL
tinued 'drouth. pastures are short,
meadows needed the rain and in fact
we need. considerable more rain be-
fore fall blowing can be done. 1t IS
hard to estimate the damage caused
by she drouth, but il will be consider
able.
r. J. Bailey. rural carrier, is taking
his vacation. J. F. Spargo substitutes.
Mrs. Marie Clark and Mrs. Benja-
min Seville of Iowa. former .residen S
of this place, are visiting relatives and
friends here.
Murt Conner, Jr., has quit black
smIthing here. He is now engaged n
, the coal business near Cable.
Herman Hintz is home after 4
weeks visit i'll the cities
The coal business has been rather
| slack this season. but it is expected
! to improve from now on. TIE ElreEa
Coal company, west and southwest OF
town, are the only mines that depend
entirely on team trade. They have d
me vein of coal. Should they get 4
railway laid TO their mines they would
give employment to number of men.
Inc Black Diamond, east of town. IS
a railway mine and employs quite a
number of men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
New York Stocks.

New York. Aug $0.-Followins are
the quotations on the stock market
today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
DAVENPORT

Under Serious Charge. - George
Tiedje, the 17-year-old son OF Henry
Tiedje, a prominent farmer residing
near McCausland in Scott county, IS
under arrest charged with a serious
crime. He is accused of shooting
gun at Leo Foley and l.. S. Penrose,
two young men who reside in that
locality, while they were rowing in
boat. The shooting occurred a day Or
two ago. 1t seems that one of the
shots passed over the heads OF the two
men in the boat, and it is said one OF
the bullets perforated the side OF the
boat. The young man wac did the
shooting is of remarkable stature, BE-
ing six feet tall and weighing over 2O9
pounds, which is rather unusual
weight and size for boy of II years.
He says that he did not shoot the men
in the boat He says only the smoke
went over their heads. He does NOT
deny that he fired the gun but said
he was shooting at the fish in the
stream.
Good Football MateriaI.-With the
advent of the 1909 football season
prospects for championship team arr
very bright. Practice will start imme
diately on the opening of school ani
the competition for each position viii
be very spirited. Manager Lowary /.
now hard at work on the schedui,
which will probably include game.
with Moline Dubuque. Clinton, low,
City and Galesburg. When Coacl
Nixon sounds the call for candidate:
the following old men viii respond
Gaghagen. Brownlee. Young Reynolds
Wellendorff. Schmidt and Captain
Adelquist. The following of last year
scrubs will make a strong bid for pc
sitions on the varsity: r. Schmidt. \
West. Shaw. Vincent. Won Maur. Hay
ward, NIitten and Hansen. OF til
new men Chauncey Small, the gian
tackle of two years ago. Kelly ant
Fort appear to have the best chance.
Company 3 Fifth.-Company X Z
Grinnell carried off the honors in er
campment field meet at Iowa City Sa
urday afternoon at the fair ground b,
fore monster crowd. Grinnell wo
seven firsts and total of IS point.
Company | of Iowa City won secon
with 81 points and two firsts Con
pany B of Davenport won second i
the tug of war and Ehlert of Compan
b won second i'll the sharpshooter.
race. Points made by the differen
companies are as follows: Grinnel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30

As: Iowa City. &c: Fairfield, IS; OF
tumwa. II: Davenport, s. Burlington
6; Centerville Oskaloosa, Newton, five
each.
Dodges Auto; Hit BY Train.-John
Jensen. who resides at 1917 Bowditch
street, lodged an automobile at the
corner of Third and Western avenue
and stepped in front of wagon which
was moving rapidly along the street
Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock.
The pole of the wagon struck hin
Isquarely i'll the stomach and he was
knocked senseless to the pavemenc.
| The shock caused him considerable
distress, but aside from that he is not
seriously injured
Few Court Cases.-Saturday was the
last day of filing for the September
term of court. Any suit filed after
this must go over another term ana
TO defendant can be cited to appear
before the next term. The filing was
light Saturday compared with the
usual run on the last day preceding d
term, but suits have been coming in
more steadily during the last month
than usual so the general average will
be about the same.
4 Steal Motorcycle.-The automobile
thieves got considerable Eotorie,s
some time ago. but there was littl,
said about the motorcycle thieves. A
! F. Hinselmann, 1928 West Seco II
. street. is mourning the loss of his fine
) new Harley-Davidson single cylind p
| machine. which was stolen from tn:
| Rock Island depot Mr.. Hinselmanl
; left it locked at the bottom of tn,
Main street entrance to the depo
when he came to work in the morning
l and at 1890 a. M. when he went dow
5 to get the machine it was gone.
Obituary Record-The death q
: Michael Cardas. an Austrian, occurrei
? at his home. 60 Vine street. Saturda
t morning Deceased was IS years q
l iage He is survived by wife am
). one child.
Harold e. Cheek, who has been Ell
f lployed in the city for sometime, die
+ at the place where he was roomins
: 1909 Charlotte avenue. Saturday. II
:, was born in Hanover. H.. 10 year
Il ago and had lived there until he cam
). to this city.
i Henry F. Beeson died at mis- homo
! 709 Henry street, Saturday. He wa
a well known in Davenport. having pr,
Y viously been manager of he Posta
; Telegraph company here. He wa
I born in Coal Greek. Keokuk count,
!, Iowa. in 1875, and came to this cit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

from West Liberty, Iowa, II years ago.
After working some time as an oper-
ator in the local Office OF the Postal
Telegraph company he was promoted
to the position of manager. He was
transferred to Clinton as manager of
the company and after three years
there was transferred again to this
city. His health failing him, he re-
signed in March, 1908, and purchased
small farm west of the city, living
there until month ago when he sold
it and removed to his home on Henry
| two little children survive him.