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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-05

whereupon the wSmen began singing
for us, and when this failed to allure
us. they boldly walked up to the bar
and said they would have drink
with us anyway. We paid for our
drinks and left. The second place
we called we were advised that the
safest means of entrance was through
an alley. We experienced no diff
Gully in reaching the barroom There
were at least three stalls filled with
men and women drinking and smok-
ing. We were told here that if we
would wait a while we could have
company. The four other places
were on the same order. In three
of them we were told by the women
that they had rooms on the second
floor. We saw at least 80 of the
lowest types of the demimOnde. Many
of them were partially drunk, and
some were smoking cisarets.
Mere Boys and GirIS.
I'VE saw girls not over IT years
old in the company of men. We saw
mere boys sitting with vulturous wO-
men who were wheedliHg them out of
their money in the interests of the
saloonkeeper who adopts this means
of making them pay for the use of
the stalls. We have sons the ages of
the young fellows we found in the
clutches of these harlots, and if we
caught them in a similar position it
is hard to say what we might have
done
These women, we were told, are
rarely seen in the day. They keep
under cover until nightfall, and then
they begin traversing the streets in
search of victims, Turing them to the
dens where they have an under
standing with the proprietor. We
heard of instances where young boys
were induced by these women to take
certain drinks in their efforts to de-
bauch them and separate them from
their money. These women are most
ly from Davenport, we were told.
while some came from other cities
from which they had been driven by
the police. The majority of them
have their men companions, whom
they support, the latter acting as go
betweens, when the occasion arises,
in introducing newIymade acquain
tances to their lady friends What
We saw was simply dNlei' NS''AN'
not better describe it.
Not by any means are all the saloons
in Rock Island to be judged by those
described. There are decent, well con-
Quoted saloons here, that suffer through
the debauchery of the bad ones.
Dumping Ground for BiTraff.
The Argus is in position to sub
stantiate every statement of the gem
tleman quoted, and would add that
he but feebly puts conditions as they
really are. A Davenport city official
told The Argus today that his city
was glad to get rid of the riffraff that
moved to this side when the cleanup
order was enforced in Davenport sew
eral months ago.
Aside from the wineroom evil,
there are the crooks and loafers of
the opposite sex who live off these
fallen creatures. Then there are the
gamblers and confidence men, who
fiocked here by the score when they
were led to believe that the lid was
off to stay off in Rock Island. Since
the recent raid they have been play
ing a waiting game, evidently in the
hope that when the agitation against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-05

nected two years. to accept similar
position elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-05

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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-12-16

Missouri can advance so many claims
to popular notice and favor as the
Ferris & Cauthorn Hardware Com
pany of Mexico. Mo. Founded in 1897,
it has since been a great factor in the
commercial history of Audrain county.
This popular establishment occupies
a handsome two story brick building
on the main street of Mexico and it's
spacious floors are filled to repletion
with large stock of hardware of all
kinds. Every department of this es-
adjustment is perfect and complete in
arrangements and detail. In all re-
spects it is a model mercantile instiUu-
ton of its kind and more compre-
hensive line of hardware and trim
mings has never been displayed in
Mexico. Ferris & Cauthorn is pre-.
eminently a store where the citizens
of this community can indulge their
fOndest desires in the matter OF COM
fort for their homes. Here IS exhibit
ed all the latest and best makes of
stoves as well as all the conveniences
of modern kitchen. and no where
else is there more friend making
values offered.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-12-16
SHOCK DRUG co.

Since establishing business in Mex
leo the Smock Drug Company have by
their commendable up-to-date bust
ness methods succeeded in bIllding UP
a fine trade. This establishment is
replete with full line of toilet nee
essities, perfumes, etc.
In the prescription department the
most careful attention IS gwen and
with guaranteed pure anI fresl drugs
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-12-16

in the hands of registers Pharmacists
the public are assured Of absolute ac-
cura"y.
Wall paper, paint3, oils, ETC., besides
fine line of stationery and many
novelties are to be had at this reliable
house. At all times the public are
assured of prompt and courteous at
tcntion
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-12-16

thereby saving you unnecessary loss
through breakage; 1000 pounds to the
ton positively guaranteed. Order now.
Don't wait. Special prices on car lots
to any point in city.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-12-16
GUTHRIE & SON.

Guthrie & Son are selling the best
coal that money can buy, and have
the latest improved patent wagons,
that enable them to do away with the
old method of the much handling,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
VIII Fight Ticks in Dead Earnest.

Mountain I@ome.-Business men and
farmers of Baxter county are now
thoroughly organized 10 make war on
he cattle fever tick in that county
The Baxter County Stock Growers
Association was organized at Mem
tain Home Saturday. the object OF
which is 10 co-operate with the state
and federal authorities in Kidding hat
section of Arkansas of TIE cattle fe
Yer tick and get Baxter county above
The quarantine line Henry ID. Crane
of he agricultural department at
Thayer, Mo. and L. l. Andrews Of
Imboden. president of the Nor beast
ern Stock Growers Association and
also president of the Tick Evadica-
ton Association of this state, attend,
ed the meeting and made stirring add
dresses. About $500 Was raised to
begin the work
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Rockefeller Money is Accepted.

Gonway.-In the recent session OF
the board of trustees OF Hendrix
College much time was spent in dis
GUESSING the acceptance of the gift of
So 600 from the General Education
Board. two members obiec.iug 70 re-
zceiYing the Rockefeller money. II is
said that the acceptance of the gift
vas objected to by Rev w Fred Lit
tie and Rev. J. X Farris. both of The
White River conference, on the
ground that they did not believe a
church college should accept what
might be tainted" money However
the action Of the executive commit
tee in accepting the terms OF the
gift was ratified by an overwhelming
vote of the board All members of
the present faculty were reelected.
with the exception OF J. s Leonard
who recently resigned The selection
of successor to Professor Leonard
was left to the executive committee
with power to act
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
BOYS KILLED
BY LIGHTNING

Cabet.-Tro Toys and their deg,
killed by lightning Saturday. The
boys We're John. he 12-yeat-old son
of W. II. Smith. farmer three miles
southeast of here. and Dorsey, Mr..
Smiths l1-year-old nephew. The two
boys were working in the field about
O'Clock when the storm came up.
They tied their horses 10 wagon and
made for big tree near by to escape
the coming shower Lightning struck
the tree and the boys. They were
found lying feet together and the dog
lying across their feet Nobody saw
the tragedy The youths were not
missed until II came time for them
10 come home after the rain and they
aid not appear. Then searchers went
out and found the bodies about Q
O'Clock. The death of the boy Dorsey
marks the end of the family of his
father. every member of which is now
dead BY violence. James Smith his
father. formerly lived near here Sev-
en- years ago they moved to Texas and
there their home was destroyed by fire
and his mother was burned to death
Shortly after that tree fell on The
father and he. also. was killed The
lads uncle then went 10 Texas and
brought him o raise as his own son
His own tragic death completes the
end Of Aa family.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Lrl-h Petateea fIrd.nl s.vsr.

Haa.Surc. account OF the con
tinu2l downDcur of rain tke eoadi-
ten of both the cotton aud corn crops
in Ashley county are unfavorabie.
Rain began during the las few days
OF May for Two weeks. Crops eani"
up in grass and most OF them have
never been cleaned. The farmers.
however. are not now depending en-
tirely on cotton and corn. as has
been the case in the past Potatoes
peas. cane and othes easily made
crops are being cultivated &c aGvan-
tage. some farmers having quit cotton
entirely. Several carloads of Irish po-
tatoes have been shipped. and more
are being stored in the Farmers Tn
ion warehouse preparatory to being
shipped
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
May Bring Railroad to Little Rock.

Nashyille-The general manager of
the Memphis. Paris and Gull railroad
has announced that he has two sur
veyors in the field making a survey
for an extension of he road from
Murfreesboro 10 Little Rock via Gray.
sonia and Arkadelphia.. There are
three proposed routes for the extern
son, the one upon which the survey
is now being made. and two from
Murfreeshoro TO Hot s)rings. one via
Amity and another via Gienwood and
a decision has no. Vet been reached
as to which route will be taken
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Insane Negro Must Preach.

Insane Negro Must Preach.
Arthur Gurdon. large negro, was
taken into custody several days ago
by Tom Peil. constable OF Big Rock
township. and by his deputy. Jack
Lewis. The fellow. when arrested,
was not supposed to be very violeEt,
but shortly after he was placed in tail
he began 10 rave over some topic per
tanning to religion. and before he could
be shaekled it required the combined
efforts of three men to hold aim. Cur
don. when received at the Jail, was
turned in with the other negro pris-
oners. Suddenly he became a raving
maniac instead of a docile prisoner,
and he almost scared the wits out OF
the remaining prisoners. He began
TO run and butt his head against the
wall and the negroes ran to their cells
and began calling for help. He might
have injured himself badly had he not
been thrown down at once and placed
in irons. II seems that he has be-
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
No Butler for Pneuriteh.

We'll have to get butler, yoq
know" said Mrs. Pneuritch
What for" asked Mr. Pneuritch.
We'll. to look after the vine cellar
and"
Not much. Priscilla, In capable o.
looking after the booze myself
"A butler lends dignity to an estab
lishment, too"
well. when l get so hard up for
dignity that | have to borrow it from
butler, I'll quit and go back to the
retail grocery business You manage
the hired girls, Priscilla. and I'll al
tend to running the man part of this
shebang
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
News from the Capital
of Arkansas

Large Drainage Scheme in Progress.

Large Drainage Scheme in Progress.
The big ditch which will drain about
5000 acres OF valuable land in the
suburbs of Little Rock. turning 1t from
swamps into a possible addition to
the city. is showing material progress.
although the construction work has
been held back by the continuous
rains and consequent caving OF the
soft banks of the canal. From the
point where the canal will empty into
the river an immense dredge is grad
ually working back toward the swamp
land OF Dark Hollow" as the section
Is generally known. At the other end
OF the construction work Il dredge boat
Is working toward the river, and Incl
dentally ploughing out many of the
lateral drains that will be required.
This work is made possible BY the
fact there is a large lake, which pro
vides for using the boat. From the
river back for distance of $500 feet
mammoth concrete conduit. more
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Oppose the Buildina of BRIDGE.


Van Buren.-Two anti-bridge CLUBS
opposed 10 The creation OF the distriet
10 provide funds for the construction
OF a free bridge across he Arkansas
river at YIN Buren,. have been organ
lied in Crawford county. one in Whit
Icy township and enc at Dyer. The
organization d Dyer represents six
townships resolution adopted al
tie meeting demands the resigna ion
of Representatives II l. Snyder and
l. Over ON the ground that they dis
regarded the wishes OF the people
of Crawford county when they NC. ed
in the legisla IRE for the passage OF
the Fort SmiJh.San Buren, free bridge
bill.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Storm VISITS Only One Farr,.

Nashville-The residence and out
buildings on the premises occupied
by Frank Turner ana owned by Jack
White. al Muddy Fork, tn tho north.
crn portion o. Howard county. were
demolished By tornado recently and
Turner was injured bY piece OF
falling timber. The tornado was an
usual in It's nature, dipping down aud
doing the damage Al He Turner home
and rising ard disapp leaving
no trace and doine 10 damage else-
where
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Vast improvements For Arkansas City

Rogers.-As the result OF the ere
alton of new sewer Improvement
district recently by the city council.
a petition has been presented to the
council by property owners represent
ing mere than 20 per cent of the prop
aarty in the district Three commits
ssioners have been named from the
business men of the town, F. + Free
man, j. +. Applegate and w c.
Ghynoweth. They will at once ad-
vertise for bids and arrange for the
issuance of bonds for the purpose of
defraying the expense incident TO the
installation of the system The ex-
tension of the sewerage SYSTEM Is
sonly in line with other improvem ants
now under way in this city. Recently
"a real estate addition was put on the
market and 20 houses are now under
course of construction in this addi-
lion. At the last meeting Of The city
council. the Rogers. Pea Ridge and
Sarthern lnlerurban railway was
granted a franchise and during the
past few DAYS the greater part Of the
right Of way for the proposed Dad
has been secured The sale Of the
bonds has already been arranged
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18

Leslie While fishing in Lift Eed
river below town Mrs Maggie Hop
per opened mussel shell for ,beit last
week and found small peaIA which
She brought - town and sold 10 OILS
Richburg. a local jeweler for $l2 so.
The pearl is not large being about
BE size Of a 90 shot, bu, it is perfect
m form and of exquisite color Mr..
Riehburg declares il to be. one of the
most perfect specimens he has over
seen.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Railroads Pay LARGE sum.

The United States government was
enriched to the extent OF $1,000 last
week when check was received by
the United States District Court. from
The reasurer's office OF the Missouri
Pacific Railway Company This was
the amount OF the fine assessed
against the Missouri Pacific and Iron
Mountain railroad companies several
da,s ago on a charge OF granting re-
hates. the railroads entering a plea Of
guilty on oae count of the indictment
aud the remaining - counts being
aalle pressed The receipt OF this
check marks the close OF a case which
has heen in the courts for some time
and has attracted great interest.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
The
Exccepffonol
Equipmen,

OF the California Fig Syrup Co -,
scientific attainments Of its eban;'. 4a 'as
rendered possible tie production q 'a''
OF Figs and Elixir of SIENNA. !, N .'p
excellence. by obtairirg the np,. ' u
inal principles of plants known 70 =. ''ai'
benehcially and combining them S
skiliiuily' in the right proportion. ~
its wholesome and refreshing S,. '"a
California Figs.
As there is only one genuine ST..
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA and =. -. "
uine is manufactured by an o,;s =,
method known to the California F;r = s.'4
Co. only, it is always Necessary tn h.. P
genuine to get its beneficial effect.
A knowledge of the above fae,...
one to decline limitations or TO re,n,, i
if, upon viewing the package the full ~.
Of the California Fig Syrup Co is not f,,.,
printed on the front thereof
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
MMtNSE GAS
PROPOSITION

Little Rock.-A plan to give natural
gas 10 this city and Hot Springs and
carry two Pinch mains to St Louis
is being discussed by the Busch-Ev-
erett syndicate OF St Louis, according
80 disclosures made at Shreveport. La.
The gigantic project proposes to sup
ply the entire Mississippi valley, send
jng branches from the main lines to
all the biz cities within reaching dis
tanee The main line would 10 from
the Cadde fields to a point on the
Iron Mountain near HoIe, and then
follow the railroad to ST. Louis.
branch line To Memphis would run
from Bald Knob 10 the Tennessee
point The Busch-Everett syndicate
recently acquired the controlling in.
ferest in the Laclede Gas Light Com
pany OF St Louis from the North
American Company for n considera.
ton of s. 4S0 coo. The BuschLaclede
syndicate has five gas wells in the
Caddo fields with a capacity of 200,
900, 200 cubic feet of gas daily. This
supply is being constantly added 10
and there appears to be no limit to
he supply that may be obtained by
further drilling New wells are now
being drilled for gas and oil purposes
n several different tracts con rolled
by the syndicate. This is the biggest
natural gas projee. ever attempted
IN the United States The lire to st
Louis alone has been estimated 10
cost 100000 The aggregate length
of the lines as outlined would be
approximately soc miles.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18

What" asked Arizona Al. when IA.
new editor had taken charge Of Tbs
Daily Rattlesnake, rs goia to be YOU
policy"
My policy, my friend. is going to
be to tell the truth according to nv
lights, and let the chips fall where
they may"
Stranger. that's a gaaH policy bp.
be sure before you go . press that
you've got your lights adjusted 10 sui.
all parties. This is bad place for
people that gifts the wrong focus"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Colony Of Farmers Wanted.

Edward = Elsen. who
has charge OF The eutover lands OF
the Nashville Lumber Company and
the Presc cot Northwestern Railroad
Company. has sold t2.pgQ acres Of
land belonging 20 the railroad com
pany, near the crossing et that road,
and the Memphis. Paris and Gull
eighl miles northeast of Nashville.
70 s.. Louis syndicate. which will
locate a colony OF small farmers on
IL.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
New Planning Mill Opened.

Hamburg.-A planning mill with
modern eaaipmea aas lately been
completed jus, northeast OF the city
limits. The mill will give employ
meut TO some % or - men The
Arkansas. Louisiana and Gulf railroad
las made an extension Of is track
20 the new mill and shipments of
lumber are how being made This
mill gives Hamburg total Of three
planning mills and two sawnilis.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
wouId Regulate InfammabIe Products

The enactment of an ordinance t.
regulate the use OF gasoline, naptha,
hgnzole and other light .etroleum and
coal tar productions in dry cleaning
establishments in Little Rock is be-
ing advocated by the chairman OF The
IRE committee of the city council and
he fee chief Recently several fires
aaFe been started by the careless use
~ gasoline and kindred liquids about
cleaning and pressing establishments
and in some instances serious conaag-
fagious have been narrowly averted.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Fined For Cruelty to Animals.

Little Roek.-Ernest holland. the
negro arrested for refining the head
Of his horse toe high. pleaded euilty
10 cruelty 10 animals III the court OF
Justice S Ellenbogen and was fined
s. and costs. The fine Is the first
imposed for an offanse OF the kind in
several years The case was brought
under the section against cruelty 10
animals. and will probably be followed
up with others.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18

Mr.. P. c. keeyer, Aberdeen, Miss
writes:
For years l suffered from form
OF eczema which made lie burden
! thought | was doomed . perpetual
torment here below. bur your Hum,
Cure restored me. One box did ina
work, and the trouble has never "a.
turned. Iany, many thanks"
Hunts Cure is guaranteed. Price 50e
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Aquatic Sports viii Be Followed.

Arkansas City=The Arkansas city
Yacht Club Was organized at Arkan
sas City last week. Following are he
officers OF the club; S s Ford, presL
dent E. L. Demarke. vice president,
{. r. Dickinson. secretary, J. p Find.
ley. treasurer: Z. Z Hopson. at'or-
ney, and J. S Descent. financial agent.
The club has purchased a 22foot mo
tor launch and d small house boat.
The intention is &c overhaul the house
boa and keep The two in the rive
for pleasure riding and hunting this
fall
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Deadly Boil WeeviI is Here.

Nallaeeburg.-The farmers of this
section are becoming alarmed over
the predicted boil weevil raid this
season. Already many weevils are
being found and many of the cotton
squares have been pierced Men who
have investigated the matter and
have watched the path of the de
structiye pest say this years crop
will be almost entirely destroyed.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Mosquitoes Are to Be the Victims.

stuttgart.-The mosquito pest in IL
rice fields in Arkansas county is 10
be tough with the aid OF minnows.
A number Of the largest rice growers
have signifed their Willingness 10 co
operate in movement 10 increase
the mortality rate among mosquitoes
by placing in the fields and irrisa
ton bitches thousands OF minnows
from the nearby pools and bayous.
The mnnows increase rapidly and
feed on he larvae of tie mosquitoes.
IN he fields where there are plenty
of niHnoWs there are very few mos
quitoes and many e these come from
adjacent fields
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Kew Hotel Planned For rardanege.

FeW Hotel FIafNtG OF LaFdane e.
Dardane5Ie.-P Plans 10 esecl fhree-
story modern brick hotel ON the river
from near The platoon bridge SIC be
Ing considered BY It LEGAL stock coma
pany headed by Max kaufman. man
aeer and principal owner q the mer-
camille firm OF ]. e Goldman < Co
Of this city. Tn building viii cost
100000 Dardale.le nov has Two he.
tells.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
Arkansas Bishop Visited Rome.

Bishop John Il Morris 81 the Al
kansas diocese. holie Church. has
returned home 10 Little Rock after
two months travel in Europe, where
he took a prominent part in III con
secretion OF bishop FarreAlH OF elefe-
land. am Old friend. and had INC audi
ences Vita ;he pope. The pope Vas
Interested In the church work IN Ar
kansas as reported 10 lin hE Bishop
Morris.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1909-06-18
-oro TrestIc Bridge Partly Burned.

Wasninefon.-The long trestle on
the Arkansas and Louisiana road.
.w1 miles southeast Of Washington,
known as the Hannah uestle. .as
partially destroyed by fire last week
The fire is supposed 10 have or.ei.
na'ed from burning coal dropping
from q passing engine.