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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-05-27
Forestry Reserve Decision.

Helena, Mont.-The registrar and
receiver of the United States land Of
flee here have rendered decision re-
specting mineral claims in forest re-
serves which II affirmed by the de-
partment at Washington will do much
to remove causes of complaint which
have in the past been lodged against
the administration of those reserves
In Western states. The case Is enti-
tied United States against Carneau
and Hickey, prospectors in the Helena
reserve, and who had located several
quartz claims therein. Charges were
brought against each location, alleging
mo discovery of minerals"
The opinion says: THE only ques-
ton to be considered here is as to
whether discovery has been made
and the forest service mining experts
contend that there has not been, be-
cause the values obtained by him did
not meet his idea Of values that should
be disclosed in discovery. Accord
ing to this idea, the expert would have
the discovery of mineral in paying
quantities at the very outset of the
location. Such a condition could not
be sustained for moment. because,
II such were the case. a prospector
would be absolutely precluded from
making location of a milling claim in
the first instance. as paying mines.
generally, are not discloscs. c2 the sur-
face and are only made by explora-
ton and development"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-05-27
Trip Depends On CONGRESS.

Los Angeles.-President Taft has
written letter to his brother-in-law.
DIR. William A. Edwards. regarding his
proposed western trip during the sum-
mer. DR.. Edwards has not made the
entire contents OF the letter public,
but he has said that the President
makes the announcement that he will
bring Mrs. Taft and his son, Charlie,
with him provided he makes the jour
ney, which still depends upon an ap-
preparation from Congress to cover
travelling expenses. He wants to re-
turn home through the Southwest and
South
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-05-27
DEATH BY FLOOD
IN OKLAHOMA
FOUR PERSONS DROWNED AND
ONE DROPS DEAD OF
FRIGHT.
LARGE PROPERTY LOSS
TORNADO, cLoUoRURsTs AND
LIGHTNING COMBINE IN WORK
OF DEvAsTATIoN.

Oklahoma City, Okla.-Five people
are dead, at least ten seriously in
iured, several thousand acres of crops
are inundated and every stream. in the
northern and eastern part of the
state raging as result of almost un-
precedented rains during the past
twenty-four hours in Oklahoma. A
number of houses have been washed
away. The dead:
Mrs. w. w. Brown and three chill
dren, of Foraker.
Mrs. Matte Jones, colored.
Mrs. Brown and her children were
drowned in Salt creek while attempt
ing to escape from high waters.
Mrs. Jones dropped dead of fright
when the waters of Boggy creek, near
Enid, surrounded her home.
Railroad tracks near Shawnee, Hol-
denville, Tulsa. Pawnee, Muskogee,
vinita and Oklahoma City are in bad
condition and sections of track are
washed out. Bridges are unsafe along
the Arkansas, Cimarron and Canadian
rivers, ana trdIIlc IS generally ue-
layed. The flood is the worst since
1872 and the loss to crops will reach
many thousands.
Near Miami the Neosho river is out
OF its banks and many farms are Gov
cred with water. A cloudburst at
Kremlin damaged houses and crops.
A small tornado struck Morris, de-
molishing the Methodist church and
several residences including that of
Ernest Scott. He and his wife and
child were seriously injured.
Black Bear creek in Pawnee county
is out of its banks and hundreds of
people are moving to higher lands.
At Vinita the Grand river threatens
all lowlands and the railroads.
In the oil fields four 16,000-barrel
tanks were struck by lightning and
destroyed.
Lightning struck the schoolhouse
at Billings. injuring number attend
ing services there.
In Tom Green and Concho counties,
Texas, over 100 cattle and sheep were
drowned. Fifty houses were reported
destroyed. One woman was killed
The loss will reach 100000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-05-27
Robber Shoots Iowa Mayor.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa.-A series of
sensational burglaries came to climax
early Monday when an unknown thief
shot and wounded Mayor John T. Car
mody. Previous to entering Carmody's
house the burglar robbed Father ]. J..
Toomey's home. covering the priest
with his revolver. While tie police
were investigating the Toomey affair
the bandit entered the Carmody home,
two blocks distant The mayor was
aroused, grappled with the intruder
and was shot in the abdomen.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-05-27
Six Saloons Opened.

Alliance, Neb.-In consequence of
the recent election wherein the city
went wet six saloons opened here
Monday to crowded houses. While the
new state daylight law is not effective
until July list all saloon proprietors
have entered an agreement between
themselves to comply with the law
from the start and therefore all closed
promptly at o'clock.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-05-27
Bank Guaranty Passes.

Tallahassee, Fla.-A bank guaranty
bill. differing but little from the Ok
lahoma law, was passed by the House
Monday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-05-27

Crop rotation divides the risk OF
crop failure and multiplies the
chances for permanent and profltable
returns.
The fruit grower is apt to make
two mistakes in planting trees. One
is In planting too many varieties. and
the other is in planting too many
trees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
q NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

that the agreement made by the two
parties to the contract was that, upon
the sale of the aforesaid property,
whether through the agency of the firm
or through the efforts of the owner,
the commission agreed upon was to be
paid over to the plaintiff. This. it is
alleged, has not been done. A writ of
attachment against the property has
been asked by the petitioner
Obituary Record-E. S. Tilford, 1901
fremont avenue, died at his home at
IL o'clock Thursday morning. He was
born in Argyle, Washington county,
New York, Oct. II, 1929, of Scotch
parentage. his mother being Hannah
MacDougal and his father James Til
ford. He was the youngest son of 10
children, his eldest brother being the
late John M. Tilford OF the New York
firm of Park & Tilford. In 1856 Mr..
Tilford came to Davenport, which place
he called home ever after. His mar
riage to Miss Josephine Palmer was
celebrated July 2, 1870, at Deerf1eld,
Mich Besides his wife he leaves two
nephews and one niece. The funeral
was held today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Hamlet

A number of farmers in this vicinity
started cribbin gcorn Monday.
Mrs. Joseph Oden is recovering from
a severe attack of throat trouble.
Miss Lulu Cooper returned home
Friday from Burlington, accompanies
by her father, who had been receiving
treatment for his eye. Mr. Cooper j
eyesight is considerably improved.
Mrs. o. n. Phillips pleasantly enter
tanned the Larkin club and number
of other friends at her home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Halstead return
ed home Thursday Of last week after
spending two months at various points
in the west.
Miss Iona Fuhr was given a pre-nup-
tial shower Saturday at the home If
Miss Tena Nader of Marston Miss
Fuhr was much pleased over the NUN
Der of useful presents left by her
friends.
A merry party of young people speht
Friday evening at the home of Charles
Boyles. A jolly time was had.
Misses Mary Schriver and Lille
Marsh attended the Sunday school
convention at Viola last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Milan

DR.. Sadie Olmstead came Saturday
from Clinton and she, with her par
ents, went to Taylor Ridge and Wis.
tied over Sunday with William Doonan
and family.
A little son arrived at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. OFT Post Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. McCamis and children will
leave Saturday for their new home,
Capron, III.
EIma Smith was given a surprise
party Monday evening by some of her
little girl friends.
Word has been received of birth of
a baby daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. VII
liam Little of Conway Springs, Kan.
Mrs. Little was formerly Miss Julia
Chopper of this place.
Mrs. Frank White and Mrs. Robert
Little went to Annawan, Ill, to visit
for a few days.
George Holland of Carbon Cliff and
Miss lucia Lambert of Milan We're
married Thursday in Rock Island.
Miss Rea Little of Conway Springs,
Kan. who visited a few days with
relatives, left Tuesday for Swarth-
more, Pa, to study music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Foster

The closing out sale of Archie Bow
ers Thursday was well attended Ev-
erything sold well and the ladies Ct
the Pine Bluff NJ. E. church, who had
charge of the lunch counter, added a
neat sum to the church treasury.
Mrs. Benjamin Rocker of near OF
tumwa, Iowa, arrived Monday and will
be the guest of Mrs. D. l. and Mrs.
William Ripley for a short time.
Mrs. Henry Kettelkamp OF Quincy
arrived last Thursday and will remain
with the family of her brother-in-law.
T. c. Mavis. a short time until her
household goods arrive, when she and
her husband will locate in Muscatine.
Mr.. Kettlekamp is employed there.
A sale was held ct George Work
mans Wednesday. Everything brought
good prices. The ladies of the Baptist
church had charge Of the lunch coun-
ter.
Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Spiller of Mar
ston drove down to Foster Wednesday
and called on friends.
Mrs. Thomas Watson and Mrs.
Isaac Foster returned Tuesday from
a three weeks visit in st. Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Yuma

Homer Daley entertained his Sun
day school class last Thursday even
ing.
Earl Daley of Albany is assisting
his grandfather, S. s. Daley, pick
corn.
Miss Edna Mumma returned home
last Thursday after few days visit
with friends in Moline.
Simon Nichols, who has been COZ
fined to his bed for over year suffer
ing with a paralytic stroke, is reported
very low.
Mr.. Van De Velde received a tele-
gram last Thursday from Detroit,
Mich, that his sister was seriously i'll.
He departed for Detroit Thursday
night.
Wilbur Donohoo had the misfortune
to sever his large toe from his right
foot in an accident.
While playing around the house last
Saturday the little daughter of Mr..
ana Mrs. Fred Heron fell against the
stove and severely burnt her hand.
Mrs. clyde Wake is in Davenport
this week visiting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Sherrard

Henry Taylor and wife moved their
household goods to Rock Island Tues
day and will make that city their fu-
ture home.
Mrs. John Olson of Mather visited
Mrs. c. A. Samuelson Tuesday
Misses Edith Pritchard and Elzina
Omealia were in Reynolds Wednesday.
Mrs. J. w. Ralston and son HerscheI
left last week for a visit with her sis
ter. Mrs. Gibson, at Omaha, Neb.
Moving has been the order lately.
Robert Ransom has moved in the house
vacated by Henry Taylor. Mr.. and
Mrs William Kerns will have posses
sion of the Farmers phone exchange
Nov. 1.
Mrs. Frank Ryan is visiting in the
tri-cities.
Roy Wilmerton Of Rock Island IS
visiting his sister, Mrs. DR.. Owen.
Mrs. William Hermes and Miss Flor
ence Omealia were shopping in the
tri-cities last Wednesday.
Mrs. Eustice Brehmer is visiting with
relatives and friends near Coal Valley
and Sunny Hill for two weeks
Glen Ingles of South Ipswich. S. D.,
is visiting with relatives and friends
in this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Drainage Notice.


To All Persons Interested;
You are hereby notified that a petit
ton has been filed with the under
signed town clerk of the town Cf
Drury, Rock Island county, Illinois;
that the same is in relation TO the
time and manner of paying the assess
ments in Drainage Union District NO.
1 OF the towns of Drury, Rock Island
county, and Eliza, Mercer county,
state of Illinois; and said petition viii
be heard on Saturday, Nov. -, 1863,
at the hour of IL o'clock a. m. at the
residence of w. F. Colberg in said dis
trict. c. d. FOSTER,
Town Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
SilviS.

John Ingnall attended the annual
state Baptist convention at Galesburg
last week
Rev. Mr. Patterson has returned
from the state Baptist convention ut
Galesburg and reports a very interest
ing convention.
Verne Wolf spent a few days of last
week in Aberdeen, S. D.
Mrs. j. R. Jordan of Mocha, Iowa,
arrived here Friday to visit her sister,
Mrs. Verne Wolf
Mr.. Kyle had the misfortune TO
have a foot crushed at the boiler max
ing department of the shops here last
Saturday, but is recovering nicely He
is undergoing medical attention at the
Rock Island hospital
There will be preaching every Sun
day morning and evening at the Bap-
fist church by Rev. Mr.. Patterson with
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Mrs. August Swanson was hostess
to the Baptist Ladies' Aid last Thurs
day and in spite of the rainy weather
a large number attended.
Mr.. Foster spent last Saturday AMI
Sunday at Fairport, Ill
There will be preaching here eve~y
other Sunday morning at the hall by
Rev Mr. Thompson.
Principal Kindly and the other
teachers here attended the Military
Tract convention at Galesburg last
Friday and Saturday and consequently
the pupils here were given a holiday
on Friday.
Mrs. H. Bull went to Osborn last
Wednesday evening to care for her
daughter. Mrs. John Brown
There was preaching here last Sun
day morning and evening by Rev. Mr..
Patterson at the Baptist church and
the regular teachers meeting Monday
evening. Two of the classes, No. 2 and
No. of the Sunday school, gave a
sociable and program Thursday even
ing.
The Methodists cleared $40 at their
chicken pie supper Friday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
80 Years of Success
The Thomas Drug Company Of
fers a Remedy for Catarrh.
The Medicine Costs Moth
ing If It Fails.

When a medicine effects a success
full treatment in very large major
ity of cases, and when we offer that
medicine on our own personal guar
antee that it will cost the user moth
ing it if does not completely relieve
catarrh, it is only reasonable that
people should believe us, or at least
put our claim to a practical test
when we take all the risk. These
are facts which we want the people
to substantiate. We want them TO
try Rexall Mucu-Tone, a medicine
prepared from a prescription of a
physician with whom catarrh was a
speciality, and who has a record of
80 years of enviable success to his
record
We receive more good reports
about Rexall Mucu-Tone than we do
of all other catarrhal remedies sold
in our store, and if more people only
knew what a thoroughly dependable
remedy RexalI Mucu-Tone is, it would
be the only catarrhal remedy we
would have any demand for.
Rexan Mucu-Tone is quickly alb
sorbed and by it's therapeutic effect
C6nuS 10 QlSlnIecC ana cleanse the en-
tire mucous membraneous tract, to
destroy and remove the parasites
which injure the membraneous It's
sues, to soothe the irritation and heal
the soreness, stop the mucous dis
charge, build up strong, healthy It's
sue and relieve the blood and sys-
tenn of diseased matter. It's influence
is toward stimulating the muco-cells,
aiding digestion and improving nu-
trititon until the whole body vibrates
with healthy activity. In a compar-
atiVely short time it brings about a
noticeable gain in weight, strength.
good color and feeling of buoyancy.
We urge you to try Rexall Mucu-
Tone, beginning a treatment today.
At any time you are not satisfied,
simply come and tell us, and we will
quickly return your money without
question or bubble. We have Rexall
Mucu-Tone in two sizes, so cents and
$1.o0. Remember you can obtain
Rexall remedies in Rock Island only
at our store-the Rexall store. The
Thomas Drug company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Hampton

Mrs. NJ l.. Cook had as Sunday
guests Mrs. Herbert Cook, Miss Della
Cook and Herbert Cook. Jr., Of Rock
Island
Thursday evening a pie sociable I'M
der the management of the Ladies'
Aid society was held at the town hail.
Hiram Barney and family, who for
merly resided here, are again making
Hampton their home and are occupy
ing Walter Ploog's dwelling.
Rev. and Mrs. w. S. Read, having
received word that the latter's mother,
Mrs H. T. Miller of Geneseo, was i'll,
have gone to that city to see her.
Frank Stevens was down from Gin
ton the early part of the week calling
on friends in the village.
Miss Florence Willis is home from
Kansas City, where she has been for
some time the guest of relatives.
Mrs. NJ. L. Vincent of Moline was a
recent guest of Hampton friends. She
is expecting to make visit to Texas
relatives and later on will go to Cali
fornia.
Mrs. William Bishop was up from
Moline Sunday visiting relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30

Mrs. G. 8. Sagerser, 1911 Woodland
Ave., Kansas City, Mo-, writes:
ttI feel it duty due TO you and to
others that may be afflicted like myself,
TO speak for Peruna.
"My trouble first came after la grippe
eight or nine years ago, gathering ir
my head and neuralgia. 1 suffered
most all the time. Ny nose, ears and
eyes were badly affected for the last two
years. think from your description OF
internal catarrh that must have had
that also. suffered very severely.
"Nothing ever relieved me like Pc
Funa. 1t keeps me from taking cold.
"With the exception of some deaf
ness L am feeling perfectly cured.
am forty-six years old.
"I feel that words are inadequate to
express my praise for Peruna."
Stomach, Trouble Screen Years.
Mrs. T. Frech, R. B. 1, Hickory Point,
Tenn, writes:
"Haying been afflicted with catarrh
and stomach trouble for seven years,
md after having tried four different
doctors they only relieved me for little
while. I was induced to try Peruna,
md am now entirely WELL"
Man-a-Iin an Ideal Laxative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
DAVENPORT

Brehmer Quits Force.-Detective Ed
Brehmer, under temporary suspension
from the police force at the hands OF
Chief Atkinson and the fire and police
board, on the charge of intoxication,
yesterday handed his resignation to
Chief Atkinson, thus totally severing
his connection with the police depart
ment Several days ago, Detective
Charles Boettcher, also under fire. be-
ing charged with neglect of duty, ten
dered his resignation rather than I'M
dergo a hearing at the hands of the
commissioners. Brehmer was given
his hearing Thursday before the board
and after a brief consultation on the
part of the commissioners and the at
torneys in the case, the matter was
taken under Adjustment. 1t was an
nounced by a member of the board
that the action taken in regard to Mr..
Brehmer was that he was suspended
for a term of Is days and that his
rank of detective was taken from him.
He was notified that he would be taken
into the force again as a patrolman
and that his efficiency, should such be
shown, would be considered in return
ing him to his former position on the
force To this Brehmer acceded, when
the matter was preached to him, but
apparently altered his decision when
he turned over his keys to headquar-
tiers. Brehmer had been a member of
the police department for about five
years and proved to be good officer.
Seeks $4,000 Damages.-Barney Nc
Carney, minor, through his friend, J A.
LeClaire, has entered suit in the dis
trict court against the Bettendorf Axle
company, claiming $4,000 as damages
for personal injuries received while in
the employ of the defendant company.
The plaintiff claims his hand was in
jured to such an extent that he had to
undergo three operations and that the
injury is of a permanent nature.
Suit for Big commission.-Claim
that according to terms of a written
contract entered into by Charles F.
Hofeldt and the firm of Blankenburg
e Blankenburg of Rock Island the
plaintiff firm was 10 receive a commits
sion of 21a per cent on the $4,000 sale
of the Palestine hotel and its site, and
that the same was not fulfilled by the
owner of te, property, Ida Blanken-
burg has filed a claim for Judgment in
the amount of $1,000 The claim is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Money Comes In Bunches,

to A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell, N. Y.
now. His reason is well worth read
ing: For long time l suffered from
indigestion, torpid liver, constipation,
nervousness and general debility" he
writes. 81 couldn't sleep, had no ap-
petite, nor ambition. grew weaker ev-
cry day in spite of all medical treat
mert. Then used Electric Bitters.
Twelve bottles restored all my old
time health and vigor. Now can at
tend to business every day. It's a won
derful medicine" Infallible for stom-
ach, liver, kidneys, blood and nerves.
SOC at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30
Pleasant WAYS for summer pays.

Grand Trunk-Lehigh Valley double
track route, Chicago to New York via
Niagara Falls; Grand Trunk-Central
Vermont-Boston & Main route from
Chicago to Boston and the Grand
Trunk railway system to Montreal.
Quebec and Portland. Double track
from Chicago to Montreal.
For particulars of special low round
trip summer fares, descriptive litera-
tube. etc, apply to w. S. Cookson, A
G. P. A, 1876 Adams street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30

Harry Coow little daughter last sun
day.
Miss Lizzie Randall of Rock Island
visited last Tuesday at the home If
d. w. Mumma
Miss Edna Cox is sick.
Frank Bryant wears a very broad
smile. A little daughter arrived Mon
day to help cheer up the home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30

hospital a much more imposing an
pearance as well as an increase in
floor space, the latter being badly
needed. Features of the new third
floor are the operating room, one of
the most model in this section of the
country, and eight wards, or private
rooms for patients. The exterior work
is Of sandstone block while the interior
has maple and tile floors. The out
side dimensions of the building are
4Sx92 feet and the dimensions OF the
operating room proper, which occupies
the front part of the new floor, are
14x24 feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30

Addition to HospitaI.-Contracto p.
II. Lo-enz says that within four weeks
time the $4,000 Improvement at the
city hospital in the shape of an addi-
tional floor on the main building will
be completed and ready for patients.
The Improvement is one of which the
city should be proud and gives the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-30

To Remodel at Once.-"You can say
that The Rock Island depot viii be
completely remodeled by next Christ
mas" said H. S. Gable, general super
intendent of the Rock Island railway,
following the committee of the whole
meeting of the city council. "The
work OF Temodeling," continued Mr..
Cable, will be rushed and J. 3.
Brown. the engineer, has already
taken I'D the cost of the modern
plumbing and the heating with the
plumbers"