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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1910-04-22

Rev. w. f. Roberts, of Annap oils,
Md, has been visiting his niece, mrs.
A. l.. Watson on West King street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
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AS You. LIKE TT.

We've got a whole lot OF nappers
In this town. growled the knocker.
'-out of bed wrong again this
morning, eh?" answered the booster.
Nothing like that. You know I'm
for action and results. What's be-
come OF the belt nnee What about
our booster fund.- What about the
merger of the Rock Island club and
the Business Mems association?
what about the new club home?
What about the commission form of
government campaign? We're a
bunch OF momentary shouters-
that's the only way can put it. I
was told, it seems ages ago, that we
were to have a monthly report from
our booster body telling US what
was going on. During the summer
months / supposed our inactivity
was due to the fact that many of our
busy men were on vacation. But the
Vacation season is; over, and these
apologies will not go with the pub
Vic any longer"
you must remember" said the
booster comfortingly, that these
movements can't materialize 1n a
day. or a week, or a month. We
must have time. I will grant you
we have been a trifie slow, but
That's the noise I've been digest
ing the past two years. I'm patient.
but the situation here is becoming
aggravating. Don't understand me
as clubbing the city; not me, I'm
for Rock Island all the time. It's
the best city of the three, but where
we are weak is in our men. We
have the, men, the best men that any
city is blessed with, but they don't
pull together except by jerks. A
move is started, and then it explodes
like bubble. That's what I'm kick
ing about. We need a leader, or a
few of them-a man or men who'll
keep behind the other fellows all the
while. Just observe what our
neighbors in Davenport and Moline
are doing. Today we are in need of
200 or more modest dwelling houses
for the men that are bringing their
families here to reside. The houses
would be rented before they were
built. Moline, confronted by a sim
liar situation, Is organizing a big
company to supply needed dwellings.
Up there they are not going to let
families drift away from them for
lack Of accommodations. That's
what 1 call civic enterprise. Men
here will tell you that the return
from the investment is not big
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

lily dull While the farmers were busy
with their crops business fell on till
some Of the men who were in business
set about to devise scheme to bring
the farmers to town. The decided to
advertise a circus. They had a big
sign painted and hung on the east side
of the Rock Island house. This sign,
which was the work of real artist,
was illustrated something after the
manner of present day circus posters,
with pictures of clowns. horses racing
about ring, wild animals, etc. 1t at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

tracted a good deal OF attention among
those who happened to see It In the
two or three weeks It was displayed
On the date named for the circus
good many came in from the country
only to find that there was no show In
town, in fact that the whole thing was
considered a huge joke, and as such It
was passed on. OF course such de-
ception nowadays would be considered
anything but funny, which again illus
trates the differences in the notion OF
what was humorous then and now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
WEEPING WEDDING.

If you were standing before min
lister while he was pronouncing the
words that gave into your keeping
for life the sweetest girl in the world
you know every man, when he
marries, believes he has the dearest
thing that ever grew in frocks-
would you smile or would you weep?
Men and women have been known
to cry in repentance over their bad
bargains, and brides have been
known to weep for joy, following
the ceremony, when they were say
ing farewells to the paternal f1reside,
but it is most unusual to learn of a
bridegroom breaking down in SEEM
ing sadness at the climax of a mar
ital ceremony.
This happened in Rock Island re-
Gently. The home was filed with
those near and dear and a few of
the intimate friends. Bride and
groom approached the improvised al
tar, radiant in smiles. The minister
turned impressively to the marriage
service and began repeating the vows
to the couple. Both got along nicely
until nearing the end. Here the
groom began to grow nervous. AS
the last question was put to him
he burst out in tears. He actually
sobbed It was one of those infec-
tious sobbings, and the next to catch
it was the bride. Then the parents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

fair is of the nature OF a fair and
festival which with the skating dur
ing the evening makes the whole ex-
ceedingly agreeable and attractive
indeed.
Sept. 16-There will be a wedding
over at the island tomorrow evening
at 7 o'clock, at which time Mr.. John
H. Thornton and Miss Martha ].
better or for worse. The ceremony
is to be performed by Rev. Reynolds.
Supervisor ]. L. Noah Of Yuma
came down to the city last night, be-
ing wanted as a witness in the cele-
brated Canoe Creek overflow case.
Sept. 17-Democrats from all over
the county are in the city today for
the purpose of attending the Jeffer-
son club banquet tonight. It will be
a glorious night for the county dem
ocraey and their friends.
The usual result of a combination
of small boys and matches was DEM
onstrated yesterday afternoon. At
about 4:3O the barn in the rear of
Read & Johnson's grocery on Moline
avenue and Twenty-sixth street was
discovered in flames. An alarm was
sounded and in due time the FIRE de-
partment logged along in time TO
play with the water after the FIRE
had done its work. The loss to Read
& Johnson will be about $3.50.
The gallant Pittsburg went north
this morning with a big trip OF
freight and passengers. II had 1900
watermelons for up river points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

ing that the largest attendance OF
recent years has been $500 in one day
The average daily attendance for
fairs of the last II years is estimated
at 5000.
Cities Interest Increases
OF late merchants and citizens OF
Moline and Rock Island. as well as
upper county farmers, have taken in.
creased interest in the JosIin fairs
and attend in larger numbers, going IN
special trains.
In spite Of the general interest
shown the Joslin fairs have not prov
ed money-makers, those years during
which fairs were pulled off in ill-Iuck
having absorbed the profits of more
rosy occasions.
To educate. and not merely to
grasp the filthy lucre. is the object of
the county fair association, however.
Considerable of the profits have
been expended from time to time in
the facilities on the fair
grounds. Owing to these improved,
the number of ex-
AADAtS huO IhClSdSCd ear Dy year,
and more than $4,000 in prizes is the
offer made to exhibitors at the 1910
fair. now in progress.
This sum excludes the value of
handsome special prizes donated by
of Moline, Rock Island and
upper end towns. The $4,000 figure
is twice the amount offered exhibitors
during the associations early exist
ence.
Men Behind the Gums.
Those in charge of this years fair
were: President, William Filbert. Port
Byron; vice president, Ambrose Scarf,
Hillsdale; secretary, F. ]. whiteside,
Joslin; treasurer, E. l. Hansen, Hills
dale.
Directors-Thomas Mccall, Charles
Wake. E. C. Donahoo, j. E. Vain
wright, H. weideman, w. F. Schwen-
neker and W. T. Hilbert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
- AMONG THE AFFLUENT.

c. ]. zaiser. publisher and man.
ager of the Mail, has just complet-
ed a deal by which he becomes
owner of the property at 2o2S
Fourteenth-and-a-half street, formerly
owned by A. NJ Price. Mr.. Zaizer has
confidence in the growth of Moline and
has invested in home for himself.
He will move his family in next week.
Mail and Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

sprained his left arm. The buggy
was overturned. Doc says the jug
he was bringing from town and
which was broken was for a neigh
Dor. He says he feels more sorry
over the jug than the other results
of the mishap. The jug, Doc says,
contained a famous MISUNDERSTANDING
brew, and was for an inflrm patient
of his. Otherwise. Doc reports bust
ness good He paid for his paper
for a year in advance when he came
in to tell us about the accident.
Miss June Miller is fully recovered
from the effects of the injury to her
back when she fell down and hurt
herself between the woodshed and
the kitchen while playing croquet.
Amos Duncan, our detective, was
missed from Hinkle's store three
days the first of the week. We are
reliably informed he is working on
another important case. When we
suggested this to Amos Twiggs, our
township wit, he reckoned Amos was
working on a case of beer in some
quiet place remote from home in
reference. We wish to correct such
an impression. We believe Amos to
be a sober, serious-minded man. We
never saw him yet when he couldn't
keep on both his feet, and that is
more than we can say for others of |
our acquaintance.
Dale Squires, from south Of town,
Sundayed in the Valley. We hear
it limited he has other than real es-
tate interests in our village. Glad |
to know you're looking in the right
direction, Dale.
Ben Dilley, chief Of our fire de-
partment, drove a party of friends |
to the county seat Tuesday to take |
in the exposition. They saw the air.
ship from Ben's wagon. Ben said |
he did not drive inside the grounds |
for fear his horses might be fright
ened by the air machine. And, be-
sides, the admission was SO cents |
a head, saving Ben SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus of 1885.

Sept. 1.-THE social season in
Rock Island was inaugurated at the
rink last evening. The occasion was
a flag and paper sociable given by
the ladies of the First NJ. E. church.
The mammoth interior of the rink
was deliberately decorated with flags
of all tribes and nations and the la
dies wore dresses of paper of the
most infatuating devices.
Sept 12-Uncle Toms Cabin is
billed to appear at Harper's theatre
tonight.
Sept. IA certificate Of incor-
poration for the Union street railway
connecting Rock Island and Moline.
was filed for record with Circuit
Clerk Bowman this afternoon. The
stock holders who are all directors
are: ]. w. Hartzell, L. P. Kuhn, F..
A. Bergston, c. w. Jackson and F..
L. Wilson.
This morning a goodly number of
Rock Island young folks departed
for eastern institutions in the pur-
suit of knowledge. Prominent among
those who went were Robert Harper
and ]. w. Cowden, Jr., for the Penn
sylvania military academy, and Miss
Susie Stoddard, Robert Pierce and
Benjamin Henderson for Evanston
institute near Chicago.
There was an interesting game of
baseball on the diamond in Bland
ing's pasture yesterday afternoon.
The Troublesomes OF Moline and the
Nine Stars of this city met and the
game was finally awarded to the
Moline nine by a score of 16 to IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

Not a minute should be lost when
child shows symptoms of Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

W. NJ. Dillon writes from Atlantic
City, N. j., that they are improving
every shining hour on the ocean wave,
all swimming like fish every day, sorry
for Sterling folks missing these luxur-
les. On the postal is picture of the
immense beach covered with tents and
bathers.-Sterling Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
HoW'R Thls2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING, KINMAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, OHIO.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testt
nonials sent free. Price, 75 cents per
bottle Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
FROM MIssIssIPPI.

Miss Nellie Dove and son. Wilbur
who have been visiting in the city with
relatives, departed last night for her
home in Biloxi. Miss, after spending
an enjoyable time .-Muscatine News
Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

followed, and inside a few minutes
the whole household was weeping.
One of the guests correctly de-
scribed it as weeping wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
NoAH,LL HAVE TO BRUSH UP

The lawn party and reception CIV
en- by Mesdames E. NJ. and G. A.
Millet last Thursday and Friday af-
ternoons at 500 s. Maple street were
delightful social affairs. Pretty bou-
quets Of hydrangea, asters and mai
den hair ferns were much in evil
dence in the parlors and reception
hall. The rooms certainly looked
very charming in this simple, gala
dress of autumn beauties. So many
guests won first place in quiz con-
test that they had to draw cuts for
the trophy and-well-"No. 10"
won the beautiful spray Of flowers.
Small sheets of paper were given
each one and a request to tear out
an animal. Everybody went to work
with def fingers to do it. The re-
suit was a collection of quadrupeds
and bipeds so evoluted that Noah
would never have known they belong
to the Ark family. Partners for
luncheon were found by putting to-
gether fragments of a picture. The
refreshments were brown and white
in color. and in quality, most deli
ciods. The gracious hospitality of
the hostesses was fully appreciated.
-Aledo Times-Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
THE HAND THAT WEIGHS.

tDonated by j. II. H.
Though precious is the maiden's hand
And that which twirls the ball.
The butchers hand upon the scales
Is worth the most of ALL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
cHEs1ER,s OPENING.

The fall opening Of J. K Chester,
beginning this morning, is in full
sway.-Sterling Standard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
OH, YOU KIDDOES,

Ben Kiddoo was married in Kinks
vile. Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 10,
Plata, Mo. Fhey will make their
home with the groom's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Kiddoo.-Joy Cor
respondence in Aledo Times-Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17
TWAS EVER THUS

The past is an index to be guided
by when considering present claims.
We justly take pride in success and
with continued adherence to our
methods and principles trust to re-
tain or earn your patronage. Carl
son Studo.-Advertise seen in
Mercer county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

FROM THE VALLEY CLARION.
Doc Tillman had another runaway
last week. He was thrown out and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

Sept. 15-The Rock Island rink
was auspiciously opened under the
auspices Of the parish OF St Jo-
seph's church last evening. The af-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-17

enough. If it is big enough for cap
ital in Moline it ought to suit our
people"
"Oh, they'll come in time"
Here we had lot of hot air
about the belt line. What's all this
silence for? tell you the first thing
we know the belt line will be a
thing of memory, and rights that the
citizens have been fighting for along
the First avenue route will be grab
bed by other interests while we are
whiting and sleeping. That's what
I'm telling you. It's the same with
other questions have growled
about and"
"Say, did you see Ely fiy?"
did see him? Isn't 1t wonder
full? Let's go out this afternoon.
"I'm on
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06
IN THE TOLLS.

Louis Knapp is an undesirable citi-
zen from nowhere in particular who
discovered Oroville Tuesday with a
number of others of his kidney. After
making the discovery it was not long
before he managed to discover a fluid
dispensary and a victim. Knapp is one
OF those freebooters of society who
toileth not when raise can be made
with less exertion at the expense of a
fellow-being. He found a chance to
increase his stock of circulating med
ium by relieving one who had, but the
despoiled protested vehemently. and
carried his tale of woe to Judge Fraser.
Constable Myers took the war path.
and Mr. Knapp was soon pulled up with
round turn. The sum appropriated
amounted to some Sc, and as the Of
tense came under the head of petty
larceny he was relegated to cold stor.
age at the county seat for 80 DAYS.
Wednesday morning the prisoner was
shipped to Conconully i'll care of Guy
Fruit, where, if he does not catch the
measles and break out of the dilapi.
dated structure yclept a Jail, he will
serve his time.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06

THE cities of the west that have been
making claims of a population running
up into the hundreds OF thousands are
thrown into considerable CONSERVATION
by the prospect that the census will
cut down the totals to more moder-
ate number. As a rule one can dis
count western boasts of phenomenal
growth % per cent, and not miss the
mark far. Yet even with that reduc-
ton the increase of population from
decade to decade is marvellous.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06

IT is Just as well for the republican
voters Of the Third congressional dis
trict to keep close tab on Poindexter' ;
record. He is consistently voting
against administration policies, and on
about every occasion when the oppor-
tunity is presented aids abets the dem
ocratic minority. This charge can be
substantiated by the proceedings of
congress. This ruaagate will soon be
appealing to republicans for support
in his effort 20 reach the [. :. senate,
and by his record he is not entitled TO
the vote OF any man who pretends to
he republican. His every action in
dicates that his entire sympathy is
with the democratic party which he so
recently deserted for office. He is lend
ing his aid TO prevent the passage of
measu- es recommended by the presi-
dent, and advocated by the republican
platform, knowing that if that object
can be accomplished the administra-
ton will be discredited. and the party
enter the fall campaign handicapped
One can respect, and even admire, an
honest and manly opponent, but words
can hardly express the contempt one
feels for the man Who will play traitor
to the party that has honored him
with high office, and then have the
superlative gall to ask advancement
from that party.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department OF the Interior
10 4, - na;ca Wafprvillp Was

: Land Otfce, W dttfNlile NhFAi'f
April 16, 1910.
sufficient contest affidavit having been hieu
in this office by James c. Lynch, contestant
against homestead entry No. 100, made Jal go
AIRY 20, 1905, for lot section ., eI W.
section 81. township 80 north, range :, e III m
bv William Riley contestee. in when H. J. ~
legged that the said william klle! uleu lm
LOOMS Okanogan county. Washington, ~ Wy
month of June, 1866: that prior TO the death Oh
said Riley he the said William kiley never es
tablished his residence on the above descrl.eu
land and never cultivated or IN any way ~
proved the same. and since the death OF aaIN
Riley his heirs If any, have not resided upon,
cultivated or improved said land, or any part
thereof and that said alleged absence from
said land is, and WAS, not due 10 MS emPio!
ment in the army, navy or marine corps o. 'he
United states during the war with SPAN OF
any other war in which the Ulfted states
might be engaged; that the heirs OF NlHlhm
Riley are unknown to afi1ant but cohtes'h
is advised that said Riley left surviving MN
nephew who resides somewhere IN the sioit
OF Rhode Island, that his post office address is
unknown TO contestant: that contestant mas
made diligent search and is satlshed thaI mere
are no legal heirs within the county Of oSan-
ogan. state of Washington, and TIE only helI
heard mentioned resides in Rhoi. Island, ana
his name and post office address IS unRnoW II
to contestant. said parties are hereby notHeI
to appear, respond and offer evidence touchlng
said allegations at 10 O'Clock m May d.
1910. before Fred j. Fine. United States com
missioner at his Office in 0roville, Washing
ton, and the final hearing Will be heid at 10
O'Clock a. m. June II. 1910, before register ana
receiver at the United States lana once IN
Watenille. WASH.
The said contestant having, in IA proper am
davit, filed April r. 1910, set forth facts when
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made il is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice he
given by due and proper publication
w. F. HAYNES, Register.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06

For small place Orogille is source
Of income TO the railroad not TO be
sneezed at The sale Of tickets at the
local depot runs over $1,000 per month.
and while the exports in the way OF
freight at present are not great The
receipts therefrom figure up pretty
healthy sum taken one month with
another. And it is a station where
business for the road is bound to stead
NV increase from year TO year
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06

JUDGE MANN. of Spokane, who has
an ambition to reach congress, is really
very "amoosing little cuss,' to use
an Artemus Ward expression. In an
interview in the Spokane Chronicle he
claims the insurgents" are loyal to
the republican administrations and are
so violently opposed to democracy that
they refuse to associate with men of
that political leaning. If Judge Mann
is Correct then the reports of the atti-
tude of the insurgents" in congress
aave been shockingly g2rhled, arc
Poindexter has strong ground Tor g
suit for libel against the Associated
Press. However, even Poindexter':
man Friday, who issues rainbow state
ments anent Poindexter's prospects fol
SO much pec would hardly attempt tc
earn his. salary by giving out such
handling as Judge Mann distributes.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06

THERE is party named LaFollette,
down in Whitman county, who is out
for congress from this district. playing
for republican support, yet claiming to
be of that democratic auxiliary oppo-
sed to President Taft and his admins
tration. La Toilette starts out with a
single endorsement, that of Billy Good.
year, the most uncompromising demo
crat in the state, who has not written
or spoken kind word for republican
in public life for twenty years. That
endorsement should encourage repub
licans to flock to the standard of thi,
renegade La Toilette
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06

AT the meeting of the Republican
State Central committee at Seattle,
last week, the utmost harmony pre-
vailed. Resolutions Endorsing Presi-
dent Taft and his administration were
unanimously adopted, much to the
CONSERVATION Of the spotted egg con-
tingent, a megre few of which were in
Seattle at the time of the session. A
state convention to nominate judges OF
the supreme court was called to meet
at Tacoma on August ,. According to
the apportionment, based on the vote
cast for Gov. Cosgrove, this county is
entitled to II delegates in the state
convention.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1910-05-06
Issued Every Friday. $3.50 ayear

Entered at the postofhce at Oroyille, Washing
ton, as second class matter.