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thing I do know, and that IS II It is practicea as the business man represents, it will ruin the town. There of course must be some trick about the proposition ln order to hoodwink cur clever women into sending away from home for their goods. Brinkley merchants can and do sell as cheap as they can buy the same class of goods for anywaere. The cheap teas, soaps, perfumes, extracts, etc, could be sold by home merchants at a price that would justify them in giving premiums but that's not busl- ness. Put every article on it's F AL MERIT and the Brinkley merchant will gladly meet every proposition of the Larkin club. If the ladies want to really help themselves, they'll do 1t far easier and quicker by putting their foot down on everything that goes to tear down Brinkley. Let's all be members loyal
 
 ones-of the Build Brinkley Boosters. What say you ladies?
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the Masons of the State and coun- try for aid.
 I felt that would get speedy and generous response to such "a call But these brethren ln- formed me that that the Masons at Brinkley were as a general thing better able to take care o1 themselves than the average of the citizens and that they would at any rate, prefer to take thelf chance with their fellow citizens. sharing only in the fruits of public generosity without being singled out as objects of special care.
 sI thought then, as l think now, that the attitude of these brethren in the matter was a commendable one. and I desisted from making an appeal for aid, which theil pride forbade them seeking anc which their indomitable spirl of self-reliance made them reluc |taut to accept.
 'I am glad to report what yol have doubtless already heard that the people of BrinkIey art restored to their rebuilt homes that the damage resultant iron the great disaster is nearly al repaired, and that these people are valiantly striving to make their city more beautiful ane prosperous than itwas before the heavy hand of misfortune fel upon them. As we sympathizet with them in their distress, lei us now rejoice with them in theil fast returning prosperity.
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their taxes to the city and that this tax money has been used to pay for water, lights and street crossings in other parts of the city.
 They ask that the city place five hydrants and street lights on North New Orleans Ave. and that the city enforce sidewalk building ordinance, which re- quires sidewalks north to Hem- lock street.
 The petition is being signed by hundreds of the north enders who rightfully feel that they have been forgotten and neglect ed long enough.
 The city council should look well after these petitioners for the factory district means much to Brinkley.
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Moves to Brinkley.

R. c. Stover, of Des Moines, Iowa, who is and has been for 26 years closely connected with the Standard Oil Go. in the north, is one of the many who have ac- quired rice lands in this terri tory. He has over 700 acres to the east of Brinkley near Good win and has been in Brinkley during the past few days arrang- ing for next seasons crop. His business will be managed by his son, MT. R. c. Slower, Jr., who has moved to Brinkley and will make this his permanent home and headquarters.
 Speaking to the ARGUS man yesterday, MT. Slower, Sr., said: 'Brinkley is the real center of the rice growing country of Ark ansas; there's the prairie, Good win and Wheatley to the east, Hunter, Weiner and that country to the north; Stuttgart to the south; Carlisle and Lonoke to the west; and Brinkley is right in the center of easiest access to them all. Then see that Brink ley too is to have in a big area of rice, and 1 am sure that the city is destined to have a bright future. You are getting quite a colony of northern men interest ed in your splendid opportunities and your wonderfully delightful climate. That's interesting to me and I'm going to spend a great deal of my time down here during the winter.
 Thus it is that the outside world is becoming aware of. cur golden opportunities and advan- tlges.
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RIDES ENGINE TO SEE GIRL
Saiierman Climbs Into Rigging" and
 Is Arrested at End of His ,; Stolen Ride.

New York Determined to visit Trenton, N. J., to see an old sweet heart before going on his ship, Thom- as Sherin, a sailor, rode astride of the boiler of locomotive from New Brunswick to Trenton. All efforts of the crew to dislodge him failed. He threatened to commit suicide if the engineer stopped the train. Sherin was visiting friends in New Bruns- wick and desiring to stop off at Tren- ton before reporting at the League Island navy yard in Philadelphia he got astride the boiler and was not noticed until the express train had started.
 The engine driver was slowing down the train when Sherin shouted: If you stop this train I'll leap to my death."
 When the train stopped in Trenton Sherin slid off the boiler and was ar rested
 T sure do want t see my gal" said the seaman in central police court. He was sent to jail for ten days.
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Brinkley Masons.

In the Masonic Grand Lodge in Little Rock, early this week
 Commenting on the Brinklay disaster, the Grand Master said:
 Realizing that our brethren there had suffered heavily in common vita the other inhabi- tants of the stricken city, I com municated as quickly as possible with several of them on whose judgment 1 knew l could rely, and offered to send them, at once ali the funds of the Grand Lodge that l felt authorized to expend, and also to issue a special call to
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School Report.

Below will be found a report of Brinkley Public School for the month ending November l2, 1909.
 Number of pupils enrolled. 221 Average daily attendance 206 Number of tardies 35 Number of outs z Number of punishments ..... 0
 Respectfully,
 DAVID BOWEN.
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IN THE RAIN.
The New Baptist Church
 Corner Stone Laying.

On Sunday afternoon last, not withstanding the rain, the cor ner stone laying of the new Bap- tist church was gone thro' with and proved most inspiring ex- ercise.
 Rev. B. E. Antrobus, of Clar- endon, made a splendid address. A. Flora, who has been the Superintendent of the Sunday School since 1883, (the only one they ever had) read the church record.
 Prayer by the pastor, Rev. J. c. Harris.
 The mixed quartette composed of Messrs J. G. Harris, s. C.. Cullipher, Miss Ida Mcfarland and Mrs. Jerome Neff was ex- ceptionally sweet.
 Building Superintendent, J. b. Owen, served as stone mason and was assisted by Deacons A. Flora, J. A. Westbay and A. M. Carter.
 In the stone was deposited a
  copy of the Bible, church roll, history, directory and various church papers, with copies of the Citizen, THE ARGUS, and the Little Rock Gazette.
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of the Lord had been bountiful both temporal and spiritual. Great things are expected of Brinkley for the next year and the Methodist church doesn t propose to be behind the process sion that brings them to pass.
 Mesdames Farrin and Me Neise and Misses Rica Simmons and Virgie Folsom assisted Mrs. Ia lkjngton, as hostess.
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4 JUST APPEAL.

The people living in the north end of Brinkley, in the factory district, have petitioned the mayor and city council asking for lights, water and walks.
 The petition drawn, states that notwithstanding that the great est majority of the Brinkley wage earners live in the north end that they are not able to en- joy any of the benefits of lights, water and walks enjoyed by the people in other parts of the city. They state that they have paid
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METHODIST.

The windows are being placed in the new church now and by the 18th it is expected the first services will be held in the new church. On account of the cold weather and condition of the two there is likely to be no ser vices Sunday. However, should arrangements be made by that time the bell will announce the services; so if you hear the bell you may know there will be ser vices,
 The thanksgiving services be- ing arranged for by the Epworth League may have to be called in unless the church can be ready by next Thursday.
 The adjourned session of the 4th quarterly conference was held at the parsonage Wednes- day evening, with Presiding FL der Bennett in the chair. M. l.. Mack was elected secretary for the occasion, and the years work in all branches of the church work were read and adopted. All conference claims and the pastors salary were re- ported in full, which is very gratifying to our people. The conference also requested the presiding elder to do all he could toward having Bro. Talkington returned to this charge for an- other year. The annual election of officers resulted as follows: Trustees: Reys. T. H. Howard, T. J. Brickell, J. w. Pope, R. M. Henderson and Dr. T. J. Stout. Stewards; J. B. Dunlap, RIM. Henderson, w. F. Forbess, T. J. <Brickell, Henry Folsom, s. A. Henderson, T. c. Simmons, Tim Shults, Henry Brickell, L. K. Brown, c. T. Hudson, Tom s. Dunlap. Sunday Superintend- ent, R. M. Henderson; Recording Steward, Henry Brickell; Dis trict Steward, T. c. Simmons. Lay Leader, M. L. Mack, who was also confirmed as president of the Epworth League.
 Two more Sundays and the work of this conference year closes and tf.e memb rship of the church are very thankful to be able to send their pastor to the annual conference with full reports.
 After the business of the con- ference, the pastor and his wife showed their thanks and apprec- iation to the board by an excel lent supper prepared especially for the occasion and every ore felt indeed that tho blessings
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The ARGUS is authorized too announce R. E. Smith as candi- date for Tax Assessor subject to the Democratic party.
 The ARGUS is authorized to an- nounce Skinner Young of Cache township. as a candidate for As sessor, subject to the action ot the Democratic Primary.
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School Notes.
Reported by a student.

hopOFCeQ Dy q SIuucllI.
 School is in progress with good attendance in each department. The pupils have all their regular work and will be ready to go right into an all day session as soon as the building is conlplet- ed. All friends of the cause of education should encourage the pupils and build up the school by joining the School Improvement Association. Remember the next meeting at the Arlington Hotel, Thursday, Nov. "A, at 3::3Q p. m. Rev. J. c. Harris was a well come visitor to the school last week.
 Mrs. H. L. D. Whitson visited the school Thursday.
 Mrs. Rainwater was 9 visitor one day last week.
 Eugene Woodfin is out of school with a sprained wrist.
 Anew stove was placed in the Hale building Wednesday and the pupils are very comfortable. It is said that two of Brinkley's lever widowers are about to cheat Uncle Charley out of he janitorship. Guess?
 STUDENT.
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Church News.

BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY AT
 THE OPERA HOUSE. Sunday school Sunday morn ing at 9:45 o'clock.
 Preaching at Il A. M. and 8 P. M. by the pastor.
 You are cordially invited to worship with us.
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ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL.

On Tuesday night next, Nov. 23rd, Bishop Brown, of the Epis- copal church, will be in Brinkley with plans for the new Episcopal church.
 A full attendance at Hale's Hall is earnestly desired.
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Chas. Johnson, of the Hud son-Dugger Heading Factory, is out on an auditing tour for the factory.
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SHERIFF.

The ARGUS is authorized to an- nounce J. s. Mayberry as a can didate for Sheriff subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 ASSESSOR.
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COUNTY JUDGE.

We are hereby authorized to announce T. c. Trice as a candl- date for County and Probate Judge subject to the Democratic Primary.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
REPRESENTATIVE.

We are hereby authorized to announced Elmo Clancy as a candidate for Representative, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic Primary.
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]. s. hayberry For Sheriff.

The announcement of J. S. Mayberry for Sheriff appears in this weeks ARGUS. A notice of same will appear next week.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-07
SLIPPED A COG.

The Pilot last week mentioned the
fact that Saturday, November 27,
was the warmest day for that day of
the month in thirty years. Since
then, du.ing all of last week, the
same kind of weather has prevailed
with slightly lower temperature and
threatened rain. There has been
frost but few nights. The frost
which previously penetrated the
ground to the depth of a few inches
has worked out, and what seems re-
markable this time of the year is that
in some localities in the doanty where
the farmers had not finished their fall
plowing before the recent snow storm,
they are now doing so.
The "oldest inhabitant" is unable
to remember but one or two other
years when weather conditions were
the same at this time of the year
The writer, in his travels last Fri
day, saw a head of cabbage growing
in garden on Sixth street, as fresh
and green looking as it was six weeks
ago.
Mrs. Agnes Murray one day last
week picked a number of pansies
from her flower bed, as fresh and
fragrant as any plucked early in the
fall.
But few other times in the history
of Wausau has the weather been
such that one could drive cattle out
to pasture ON Dec. /, yet that is just
what VIM. Scholfield did last week
We certainly have had freakish
weather, but no doubt will get paid
with interest before the little brides
return next April 1t is tough on
the clothing man and tougher still on
the fuel dealer, but Godsend TO the
poor man, who still has the grocery
dealer to contend with.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-07
OF LOCAL INTEREST.

The arrest and detention Of John
X. Walsh, the aged Chicago financier,
has some local interest. When Walsh
first got into financial difficulties the
newspapers of his home city published
list of men named on worthless
paper he gave banks, to secure credit
Two OF those mentioned were Bert
Gowan and Ellsworth Lille, the
former now city engineer of Wausau
and the latter at present working for
the Barker & Stewart Lumber Co. at
or near Doering. Mr.. Gowan was for
a number of years chief engineer for
the Wisconsin & Michigan railway,
one of John II. Walsh's roads. The
other Wausau man at one time was
employed on one of the surveys of
that road. In each instance notes for
1872, 900 were presented by Walsh with
the Wausau mems names appearing
as makers. OF course the notes were
spurious, and were issued among
Others by Walsh as a last resort TO
keep his head above water in the sea
of high finance.
Neither of the Wausau gentlemen
mentioned ever saw the notes or had
to do with the transactions.
Both are men of honor, which COM
pliment cannot be paid John r.
Walsh.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-07

A tramp who had no fear of the
stone pile which has been provided at
the county Jail as required by law,
wandered into the city last week,
and is at present spending his time in
Jail, awaiting trial on the charge of
arson. Shortly after being locked up
in the city hall Jail he set fire to the
bed clothing, necessitating a call for
the tiremen. He gave his name as
Frank Burns and he has all the ear
marks of a professional hobo.
If you are suffering from bilious
ness, constipation, indigestion, chron-
ic headache, invest one cent in a
postal card, send to Chamberlain's
Medicine Co., Des Moines, Iowa, with
your name and address plainly on the
back, and they will forward you free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Sold by all dealers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-07
OCCURRENCES OF LONG AGO.
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED DOWN FROM THE
PILOT NEARLY FIFTY YEARS AGO
case of smallpox in Wausau, or any
where near the village this springf

case of smallpox in Wausau, or any
where near the village this springf
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1869.
We counted over twenty-five teams
loaded with supplies on our streets
yesterday, all gong to the camps.
The velocipede hat has arrived in
town. The yelocipede itself has not
yet arrived.
The examination of teachers by
Supt. Thos. Green, took place at
the court house on Thursday.
W. H. Searles, M. d., well known
to many of our citizens is soon to
locate in Wausau for the purpose of
following his profession. He has been
studying in Chicago for the past six
years.
Geo. W. Casterline has opened
new meat market at the corner of
Third and Washington streets.
Frank Mathie's new brewery is now
in full operation, and it is turning
out fine beer. M. j. Loeffel, of Water
town, has been employed to take
charge.
j. G. P. Smith has leased 5000 acres
of land, for the purpose of prospect
ing for mineral and oil. He left
on Wednesday for Pittsburgh, to pro-
cure the necessary machinery for bor-
ing. The PILOT is certain we have
mineral and oil in plenty in the
county.
Some one tried to burglarize the
court house on Thursday evening, de-
sirlng no doubt to try the strength
OF the treaSurer's safe. A young
man by the name of Rudolph Grimm
was sleeping in the building and hear
ing the noise rushed to the window
and drove the intruders away. 1t was
found that they tried to pry open
several windows.
The Kollock House of Stevens Point
burned to the ground last Saturday
morning; loss, $4,000; no insurance.
The false report of smallpox in our
city, is doing great injury to our busi-
ness men and to our schools.
SATURDAY, MARCH, q, 1869.
Our town is fast filling up with
suckers
Furniture for sale at VIM. He'll
stern's on Clarke's island.
The Marathon Co. Driving associa-
tion has asked for lease of the race
track from the Marathon Co. Agricul-
tural society. The question will be
heard on Tuesday.
Prof. Vetter of Milwaukee, will be
here oE Wednesday to assume the
leadership of the Wausau Cornet
band.
VIM. Kennedy has sold his house
and three lots on Forest street lone OF
the finest in town. to G. Strobridge
for $1,000. Mr.. Kennedy will go TO
Iowa, where he has purchased farm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-07
FAKE STUMP REMOVER.

Farmers are cautioned by the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station of the
College of Agriculture of the Uniyer-
sity of Wisconsin to beware of
swindlers who are selling a so-called
chemical stump remover. In their
letters and advertising matter this
material is claimed TO cause stumps
TO rot completely within 30 days, if
merely poured into an auger hole
bored two feet into the stump. They
claim that stumps have been removed
at a cost of four cents and five min
utes' labor per stump.
The Agricultural Experiment Sta
tion hA conducted tests on materials
OF this character and has proven com
clusiyely that stuinps cannot be rotted
in this manner. This fake was ex-
posed by the station year ago, but
many farmers are still being deceived
by these swindlers, according to evi-
dence now in the hands of the station
authorities.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-07
DUTY OF CITIZENS.
ThOee Who Know Of Contagious Dis
eases Should Report to the
Health Department.

A determined fight is going to be
made in Wausau against contagious
diseases. Much work was done last
spring when we had an epidemic of
scarlet fever. Scarlet fever has started
up again, though only here and there
cases are being heard of Just now.
Citizens, if they wish to stamp this
and other contagious diseases out,
must assist in the work. They should
report all cases to the health officer,
that come to their notice, which they
know are not being attended to and
properly placaded SO as to safeguard
the public.
There is law now in force, passed
at the last legislature reading as fol-
lows:
1T shall be the duty of every per-
son having knowledge of the existance
of any person afflicted with any one of
the following infectious or contagious
diseases, towit; measles, diphtheria,
(membraneouS crCup,) scaret fever,
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, smallpox,
Asiatic cholera, typhus fever, rubella
(rOthelnl plague and whooping cough
or has reason to believe that any per-
son Is so afflicted, to at once report to
the health department of such =
town, incorporated village or city, all
facts in regard to the case and no per-
son shall interfere with or obstruct
the entrance, inspection or examina-
tion of any building or house, or the
occupants thereof, by health officers,
commissioner of health or his assist
ants, of such town, incorpor-
ated village or city, or any officers of
such department, when investigating
a reported case of one of the infec-
tious or contagious diseases above
specified, as existing in such house or
dwelling nor shall any person interfere
with or 0bstruct, mutilate, or tear
down any notices of such department
posted in or on any premises within
such municipality"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-12-07

The history further contains pict-
ures of the various buildings in which
the Lodge has been held since 1860;
a picture and history of each worship
full master of the lodge; articles de-
scriptive of lodges and dedications;
proceedings of annual past masters
nights, etc.
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SATURDAY. MARCH 9Th. 1869.

The thermometer ranged "A below
zero on Thursday.
Inc 'sGrecian bend is reported to
be IN town, but we have not seen it,
unless 1t was the old crooked Indian
we saw on the street the other day.
Wonder if he was IT2
MARCH On THURSDAY last. the 4th
OF March, Andy johnson marched
IoTth from the White House and
ulysses Grant marched into it. This
IS What the republicans call "Grand
March"
q L. jenkins, formerly one of the
newspaper meH of our city, is now
business manager of the Daily Omaha
Republican.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1869.
The legislature has passed a bill
donating $500 to the Marathon county
Agricultural society.
H. A. Keyes and Dan Kline. two
well known pinery boys, have pur-
chased the store of Cyrus Strobridge
IN the village of Jenny. The store is
to be run by Charles Quandt, late the
gentlemanly clerk at the store of
kickbusch Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Krembs of
Stevens Point are guests of Hon. C.
Hoefinger.
Rev. j. Dwight Stevens will preach
in Liberty ball tomorrow for the Pres
byterians.
Henry, a son of Ludwig Belize, of
the town of Berlin, while working in
the saw mill of Combs and Andrews
in the town of Jenny, fell upon the
saw and had his right arm taken off
below the elbow.
Abram COulthurst better known as
''Uncle Abe" has sold his farm south
of the village to Balsar Williams for
800 per acre. We call those figures
for land in Marathon
county.
At the annual meeting of Marathon
county Agricultural society, held at
Music hall, in this village on Monday,
March 8th, 1859, Che following officers
were elected:
President-B. G.. Plumer.
Vice-Pres. Geo. Ruder.
Secretary-V Valentine Ringle.
Treas. Charles Hoef1inger.
Executive COM. c.. Clarke, d.
L. Plumer, NJ. DeCoursey, L. Guenth-
er, Fred Sellin, Aug. Zastrow, Albert
Wendorf, Thos. Mathews and L. w.
The newly elected officers are re-
quested to meet at the Office of w. C.
on Friday evening next
at 7:30 o'clock.
The spring term of the circuit court
has been postponed on account of the
epidemic of smallpox This is
What Judge Cate gave as I. reason.
Someone has been imposing on the
good Judge. There hasn't been a
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Lent begins this year on Feb. 9.
ending March -.
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The H. B. Huntington CO.
LAW AND REAL ESTATE
Scott ST.. Opp. Court House, Wausau. Wis.
Over ), 900 Acres

of Fine Farming Hardwood Marathon lincoln
and Taylor Counties, Wis
Fine Residence Property Business Property Building Lots
and Acre Property for sale in the city
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY.
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more freedom it would cause tyran-
nical administration to rule, the
press and roStrum would be muZzled,
governmental Office holders would be
nearly as numerous as the game war
dens were in Wisconsin at the begin
ming of certain public gentlemans
career. There would be no standard
for the fixation of wages or prices of
products.