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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
TO ELECT NEW PRESIDENT.

The Portage Lake Business Men
association will hold regular hlee'
ing this evening at which time IL -
expected that n new president w"
chosen to succeed w. ID. Hoar' WIZ
resigned recently. AS the local STORES
are now keeping open evenings uh.n'
s o'clock. the meeting will not pes'"
until after that hour.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
FUNERAL HELD TODAY.

The funeral of the late Edward care
was held this morning at o'clock from
st. Patrick's church. and was attend
ed by a large number of friends IN
Guiding good sized delegations tro"
the Eagles and the Hibernians' IN
torment was in the old Hancock ca
tholic cemetery.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
HANCOCK BREvITIeS.

DIR. ]. E. Scallon left yesterday tor
n brief visit to Chicago.
w. A. washburn is i'll with pheu-
monia.
Herbert s. Rich is laid up with an
attack of appendicitis.
Notices Of registration for the com
inc election were posted yesterday IN
Gliding separate notices notliylhs
women of their registration PRIVILEGES
rr,dov and saturday, April 1 and q
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
MAJEsTics BEAT PAiNESDAlE.
Hancock Team Takes Every Game
Last Night From Visiting Team.

The Majestic bowling team of Han
cock defeated the Painesdales Ill
match on the Mitchell alleys last eve
ming. taking three straight games ana
n consolation match. The scores were;
painesdale .......6 800 625 542
ntaiestics .........7O 1853 40
In the consolation game the Males
tics scored 7S0, and the Palnesua'es
Gil.
Those constituting the Painesdaie
team were Messrs. Whiting, Bentz
Hagen. Parsons and Wagner ana those
in the Majestic team were SuliiNa'h
Mitchell. Levine, Cox and Borst.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
Deadly Work of Opium

A prominent historian computes
the total death roll of the civil war
In battle and hospital at 100000
lives. There have been years IN
Chinese history when opium has
claimed as many victims in a single
year.-Putnams Magazine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23

high hurdles. the S5-yard dash, the
half-mile and the mile, the previous
mark was either tied or approached.
Captain May in winning the mile from
Algire of Syracuse after a sensational
contest. finished in 4:27 l-5, two sec
onds slower than the indoor record es-
tablished two years ago by Harry Coe,
Michigans greatest miller.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
TORCH LAKE NEWS
CLUB IS ORGANIZED.
LARGE Number Attend Public mee''"s
- c;tv Hall Last Evening.

in City Hall Last EVe""s' =,
Tho nublic meeting in the town nan
-. a,,ontro FOR the purpose of organ
,.,ra an Osborn-Kerr Republican cruz
wos attended by large NUMBER Vi
,r,orasted persons. The meeting was
lied IN order by James Collie, VINO
WAS chosen chairman OF the session
phil Peiffer was selected as the TEN
porary secretary. Following III VIZ
araer of business, short speeches were
ae,,vered by the Angus Kerr and W.
d oates. Both men talked In an III
.oros,,ng manner and confined theH
remarks chiefly 10 the primary
they both urged the members
the Republican party to enron u'oo'
,ho,r marty head at the coming eiec-
lion otherwise they will be prohoiteu
| from casting their ballots at the ~
rSrv election in September Ai,e'
these talks the organization OF Tue
,,,, tooI Mace. on motion. the chair
onpolnted a committee of three 10 rec,
ommend a plan of organization anu
,ho committee consisted of Messrs. !
rtennes. Samuel Eddy and w. H.
Gray. 49, col.
The officers of the club are the ioi'
lowing:
Chairman, James Collie.
Secretary, Phil Peiffer.
Vice presidents A. f. Heidka"'p
samuel Eddy and L. s. chabot.
Executive committee. James come
Samuel Eddy, T. J. Hennes' w. y
crav. George Bennallack. Joseph De
ormiers. John Peiffer, A. f. He'd
kamp. oliver Baril and Charles Mac
Intyre.
Will Hold Rally April I.
Plans have already been mao
whereby big rally will be held her
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23

The Hancock Baseball associa''o.
meeting called for last evening We
postponed until Friday even'hs'
committee on bylaws and eo"S''''
ton not being ready to report.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23

on Friday evening, April. L in the city
hall. The band will turn out and
there will be an old-time demonstra-
| ton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
TORCH LAKE BREvlTiEs.

The juniors of the Lake Linden high
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-03-23
,.,,u u.,d p.IIv Aprii 4.

plans have already been made
whereby a big rally will be held here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

house and left three bottles of flesh
reducer. One of his cards, on which
there were wishes for a merry
Christmas, was attached. That was
all. It is possible he is not union
man and took the union suit as
slam? Please tell me something to
comfort me. ANNABELLE. D..
Silvis, Ill.
Dearest: refrain from calling you
little one in view of your confessed
avoirdupois It's manifest that your
ideal does not love a fat girl. Get
busy on the reduction dope. If this
doesn't help, roll down stairs every
morning. You may be fortunate
enough to sprain an ankle. This
will also aid in making you thin,
and then it might win you little
sympathy from the man you hope
some day to land. Let me hear from
you again in the next four or five
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

erhauser and Fred Denkmann have
left their studies at Andover long
enough to spend the Christmas holt
days at home.
Alderman Charles ]. Larkin left last
visit for a few days.
a. d. Huesing has moved into his
elegent new house on Twentieth street
between Eighth and Ninth avenues. 1t
is a beautiful home-frame. two stOr-
les high and provided with all modern
conveniences
The ice started out at o'clock this
morning, leaving a clear channel be-
hind it, stretching from the Iowa shore
nearly across to the Illinois side. The
ice clogged on the island, below the
city. but will probably move on to-
night, and tomorrow will see the ferry
out again. 1t is great hardship for
the people to have to walk the bridge
every day, and they will all welcome
the boat. which when the channel is
clear plies between the two shores.
Dec. 23-This is the last day of ser
vice for the January law term of the
circuit court which convenes one week
from next Monday. There will be a
heavy docket list for the term.
Dec. PA new arrangement goes
into effect next Monday morning on
the Moline and Rock Island street
horse railroad when cars will make
regular trips every ten minutes. No
stops will be made between streets and
horses will be changed every trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
From the Argus Files of 1885.

Dec. 1S-Rock Island camp No. %,
Modern Woodmen of America, held its
annual election of officers last night.
Spencer Madison now heads the list
of officers of the camp.
Kahlke Brothers have received the
contract for the building of the wood
work of the hull of the new rafter. Sam
Atlee, which is to be completed in
April.
The Rock Island presbytery met in
the United Presbyterian church yester-
day afternoon. Routine business was
transacted at the session.
Dec 19-The ladies auxiliary of the
Young Mems Christian association, in
tend keeping open house New Years
day. 1t is proposed to serve refresh
ments to all young men of the city who
will call at the rooms from IL noon till
Q o'clock in the evening. This plan
of receiving young men is in vogue
in all of the larger associations of the
country. and is a god one.
Dec 20-At the United Presbyter-
ian church last night, Rev. ]. H. Brown
d. D., was installed as pastor in the
presence of a large congregation.
Those who are in atendence at THE
meeting of the Rock Island pTesbytery
assisted at the installation services
Charles Truesdale left last night for
Minneapolis, where he will spend
Christmas
Dec. 22-Charles and Rudolph Wey-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
COURT HOUSE RECORD

John S Nudge to Ella J. Nudge,
tract in northwest quarter, section >,
II. 2w. 81.
Frank Z. Lundquist to Daniel Kleist,
lots 3. 4, ., 6, and 6, block S, Anda-
lusia. $3.50.
Norman G. Grifiths to o. G. Cooling,
part lots II and Is. block 3, Barth &
Babcock's Twentieth street addition,
Rock Island, s1,T00.
E H. Guyer to f. e T. Fairbanks
company, part outlot Is, city of East
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
DR.. CROOK CONFESSES!
Much Misunderstood Explorer
Tells Story Exclusively for
Our Millions of Readers.
BY DOCK CROOK, F. A. X. E.

copyrighted in East Moline, Water
town, Alpha, Bowlesburg and
Sleepy HolIow.)
There has come over me, since a
consultation with my publishers, a
feeling that it is time that l spoke
to my people. 1 have faint recol-
lection of having made some public
utterances several months ago, but
they having taken temporarily only,
after getting my second wind, l have
decided to attempt to put myself
right with those who are willing to
listen to me. Doubtless l will be
accused now of having commercial
lied my confession. Farbeitfrom.
have been bounded for months by
magazine editors, all seeking to pre-
vail upon me to tell my story-at
so much per. I see where my friend,
Theodore, has been pulling down 40
cents a word for his African con
fession" And he made his trip
without having any fuel expenses.
However, / had concluded months
ago to narrate my experiences In
the regions farthest north, but l
hesitated in approaching any of the
sources through which l might send
my message. Finally, l have clos
ed an arrangement whereby l am en-
cou-aged to proceed in the full as
surance that at least 100000 read
ers will be forced to see my story
each publication day, whether they
like my kind of dope or not. And.
furthermore, l have the check in my
inside corduroys, and to those VINO
will not hear me to the end, all l
have to say is ha! ha!
I went after the pole because /
knew there was one. In fact, l
knew there were two. My first i'm
pulse was to set out for the south
ern extreme, but two of my worthy
sidekicks protested on the grounds
that the beer would not keep and
that there was no fishing after
Buenos Ayres was passed. l thought
the boys were trying to have fool
ishness with me, and l wrote an
uncle of mine who had been linger-
ing in Buenos Ayres for a number
of years He got into an argument
with a cab driver one night visiting
Ill that city. The cabbie called him
some name that uncle did not under
Etand and uncle whipped out his
trusty and did murder. He drew
10 years. That is why he is still
there. At any rate, he corroborat-
ed the claim that the fishing was
very poor in those parts. There
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
DAILY SHORT STORY.
Continued From Page Four

ITS here in my bag"
Opening a little bag she carried on
her arm. she took out the check Ted
ford had given her three hours before
and gave it to Maloney. At that mo-
ment Mrs. Corkle sprang from her car
rage. embraced her daughter and
kissed Tedford. The pair then went
on board.
The closing scene of this comedy was
Mr.. and Mrs. Tedford leaning over the
rail waving to Mrs. Corkle, tears run
ming down tho cheeks of both mother
and daughter. AS for Tedford, he
looked as of he had been awakened
from a dream.
The same evening the couple We're re-
married by a clergyman passenger, but
there is nothing dramatic in that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
OUR WEEKLY STORY.
BY q. 4. TEGELER.

Maurice Koran was taken down
with smallpox. The family physi-
clan, DR.. Alphonze Mccormick. or
dered him removed to the pest
house.
You have got to die" said doc,
breaking the news as gently as he
knew how.
Il do?" and Koran rose from his
bed in horror. How soon?''
Tonight, perhaps"
We'll, so be it," sighed Koran.
Hadn't l better call your priest %
suggested the doctor.
Never" replied Koran indignant
ly. Summon the rabbi"
What will your family and
friends Think" asked the doctor.
Let them think what they will.
know what l am doing. even if l
am getting ready for my last trip.
But, Koran. you must not die
without the rites of your church, -
said the physician.
Now, doctor. listen to me-" and
Koran rose again and pointed his
finger at the physician to emphasize
his position. DO you suppose l
would have the heart to expose any
good priest to this horrible dis
ease?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
Banks On Sure Thing Now.

"I'll never be without Dr. Kings New
Life Pills again. writes A. Schingeck,
G47 Elm street, Buffalo, n. Y. They
cured me of chronic constipation when
all others failed" Unequaled for bill
iousness, jaundice. Indigestion, head
ache, chills, malaria and debility. 25c
at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

of what was probably at first Phoe-
nician city. When the Romans abb
sorbed and municipalized Olisipo it be-
came Felicitas Julia. but in the hands
of the MosIems it slipped back to
Lashbuna. Byron's line in "Childe
Harold" what beauties does Lisboa
first unfold gives the Portuguese
smelling of the name today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

A sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to lack of proper
treatment. VIXEN Chamberlain lini.
ment is applied cure may be effected
in three or four days. This liniment
is one of the best and most remark
able preparations IN use. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
Lishon's Names.

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal,
sometimes claims to have been found
ed by Ulysses in the course of his
wanderings. But. according to the
London Chronicle, there is no doubt
that UIyssippo is only a fanciful YER
sion of Olisipo. the most ancient name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

ing turkeys, one of them flying through
the window, the glass cutting his arm
Delbert Willard had several teeth
extracted Saturday.
WHAT HAS BECOME OF THEM.
with apologies to Ed Howe OF Atchi-
son, Kan.)
What has become of the old-fashion
ed folks who used to ask for meat fol
the dog when they made their daily
purchases at the market?
What has become Of the old-fashion
ed young man who used to keep com
pany" with his sister at church and
public entertainments?
/ What has become of the old-fashion
ed politician who used to say 81 told
you So after the election votes had
been counted?
What has become OF the SIS pei
week coryphee who used to lose heI
$4,000 brooch every time she landed
new engagement?
What has become of the old-fashion
ed young man who couldn't buy ar
overcoat or a suit of clothes unless me-
or pa went along?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

were other objections against the
southern expedition. Emil Frozeup-
sky, one of my trusty Esquimaux,
said he could not wear his furs when
the thermometer was above zero.
Neither could Dimitry Moskoweler,
his companion. l suggested affecting
lighter apparel. and l nearly got in
serious trouble
1t is hardly necessary for me to
enter into details as to the fitting
up of our expedition. We spent FIVE
weeks in getting ready. The going
was beautiful at the beginning. The
first night in the arctic 1 froze the
little finger of my left hand, having
been so thoughtless as to sleep in
my kid gloves. For several days
afterward there was danger that l
would have to sacrifice the nail of
the frozen finger. AS we travelled
noEthward, it was growing so cold
that 1 gave orders to go into camp
for time to give my finger
chance to heal. We landed at nice
quiet spot, nosing our ship in where
the wind would not strike us. On
two sides of us there were monster
icicles. l used to sit in my cabin
at night and marvel at these frlgld
works of the elements. More than
once l began to pen poems on the
beauties of the icicle-but the frozen
finger panied me SO 1 gave up in
disgust before l had proceeded far
enough to get a rhyme. Each after
noon and evening we played poker
But my finger bothered me at cards
also 1t was indeed very annoying.
We played penny ante at the start
but the first night the limit went to
two dollars. We all had money.
There was no place to blow our
selves after we got out of the civil
ziation zone, and when one of US
lost heavily he knew that the win
ner could not sneak to bank with
his iIl-gotten gains. When 1 was
satisfied that my finger was to be
saved in whole, we lifted anchor,
and resumed our journey on to, as L
firmly believed, the coveted pole.
Go be continued.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

SCOOPS on OUR CORRESPONDENTS
We pilfer the following news items
from neighboring newspapers this
week:
Hazel Mcdonald met with quite a
surprise Monday morning when she
came TO school and found the floor
cleaned and a new stove had been
put up.
James Mcknight is further improving
his farm here by erecting double
corn crib thereon.
J. w. Knapp sold his farm horse
last week.
An unknown and suspicious looking
character was put off the |. & |. car
yesterday near Princeton.
Charles Stewart had the misfortune
TO cut his hand and arm while catch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
FROM THE VALLEY CLARION.
WHAT HAS BECOME OF THEM.

FROM THE VALLEY CLARION.
Miss Bernyce Reidmiller wishes US
to deny the rumor that has been put
in circulation by the gossips of our 9TH
erwise peaceful town that she has been
forced to withdraw as a member of the
Busy Bee Sewing circle. Miss Reid
miller explains that she left the circle
for good reasons. She prefers not to
give them, wholly through charitable
impulses, she informs us, for if she
told all she knew it might hurt some
of her neighbors' feelings. The circle
had Christmas donation party last
week. The goodly sum of 1855 was
raised. The members took a vote as
70 the manner in which the money
should be apportioned, but they were
unable to agree. The money is still in
the hands of the treasurer as we go to
press. We would suggest as happy
solution of the difficulty that three an
nual subscriptions of the Clarion be
paid for and have the paper sent to
some poor and deserving families. We
will agree to furnish the names.
Doc Tillman has been out of the
city week. He expressed surprise on
his return to find all of his patients
doing well.
Amos Duncan, our detective. drove
over TO Orion to take a survey of the
safe-blowing in that town. He had a
conference with the sheriff Mr.. Dun
can tells us confidentially that it was
the work of hands that had operated
in this section of the country before
He says the case could be easily work
ed out if cool head, having knowl-
edge of the intricate and mysterious
ways of this class of crooks, were on
the trail. He says that the men-he
declares there were three of them
ought 10 be behind the bars in "a
hours. During the holidays Mr. Dun
can is assisting our barber, Elmer jim
kins. Amos relieves Elmer at the
noon and supper hours. Elmer says
If business keeps up he expects TO put
in a second chair He has promised
the job to Mr.. Duncan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

Rheumatism Relieved in Six Hours.
DIT. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism usually relieves severest cases
in a few hours It's action upon the
system is remarkable and effective.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease quickly disappears. First
dose greatly benefits. 75c and 500.
Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second
Ave. Rock Island ana Gust Schegel,
20 w. Second ST., Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24
OUR OWN LAURA LANE JIBBEY.

OUR OWN LAURA LANE JIBBEY.
To my girls and boys: Greetings
at this happy season. l only wish
could send you all something for
your Christmas stockings, but as
picking has been rather poor this
season in my line, and as l have nine
of my own children to buy presents
for, I will have to pass you up with
few kind words. Many of you
1--we opened your hearts to me dur
ing the year, but / took particular
notice that none of you slipped me
any of the brazen coin for the adj
wee. you expected me to give and
which I supplied cheerfully. How
el er, you will visit a fortune teller
and pass over a simoleon before you
ever get your hand held. I am NOT
complaining, dear children: 1 am
merely pointing to a condition that
does not strike me as being exactly
just. Just the same, l will con-
tinue during the coming year dis
pensing comfort and advice to you
as l have in the past. Lovingly,
LAURA LANE JIBBEY.
Lear MISS JlDOSy am a young
girl of 20. I am frank to say that
1 am deeply in love. He is big and
handsome, and he acts as though
he thought a great deal of me! 1
am big girl, too. My weight is
225 pounds. 1 planned long before
I began my Christmas gift buying for
him. / presented him some lovely
things. Among them was a pair of
gloves, a safety razor, three pairs
Of silk stockings and union suit.
Today a messenger came to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-24

Moline. $4,000.
Myra Walker to CAM & Tietgen,
part lot /, block p. old town, Moline,
$4,000.
The Detroit times., 1910-06-23
POLICEMAN IS ACCUSED.
PatroIman johnson Used Prisoner
Roughly, - ster Tells Justice
Jeffries.

Jerry Dougherty, principal OF many
a street hrawl was a sorry looking
spectacle when he appeared before
Police Justice Stein. Wednesday morn
ing. Jerry showed the effects Of a
beating. and Patrolmar William John
son, who arrested him. said he had To
resort TO physical strength to land his
man In the station.
Police Justice Jeffries was the re
cipient OF an anonymous letter, which
said that Johnson's treatment Of
Dougherty was most brutal and that
the affair should be Investigated. Tne
letter was turned over TO Police JUS
tice Stein. There is strong suspi
ci,In that the letter was written by
one OF Dougherty's friends. but the
court decided that pousherty should
have a jury trial. The case is fixed
Tor next Monday.
The Detroit times., 1910-06-23
NEGROES THREATEN
14-YEAR-0lO BOY
Blame George Pollock For Death Of
Colored Lad With Whom He
Had Been Wrestling.

As a result Of threc:s made upon
the life of his son, George Pollock, IL
years old, Reuben Pollock, No. 227
Columbia-st. east. came to police head
quarters. "Wednesday morning. and de-
handed protection. The youngster
and Ellsworth Cox. a Negro boy, in.
dulged In a friendly wrestling match
several days ago and the Cox hoy
died In his fathers nome at No PIT
ColuInbiast. east. Tuesday night
The Cox family insimated that tho
boys death was result OF the wrest.
ling match. and Tuesday night a big
crowd of Negroes collected around
the Pollock home and made quite
demonstration.
The father said that George Pollock
was struck several times, but man.
aged to get into the house in safety
The threats continued, Wednesday
morning, end young Pollock Is afraid
to venture from the house.
A detective went up to investigate
and Coroner Burgess nas ordered \
Lost-morter examination In the Cox
case
The Detroit times., 1910-06-23
SAUSAGE Maker Summoned.

August Froehlich, the energetic
sausage maker, whose factory has
been declared a nuisance by the peo-
pie living In the vicinity of No. 92s
Canield-ave.. where It Is located, and
who has been ordered by Judge Muffin
on two occasions to remove from the
neigh borhood, will be brought into
court on an attachment to show cause
why he should not be punished for
contempt Froehlich was lrst order
ed several months ago 10 remove by
June /. on that day he was still do
ing business at the Did stand. He was
brought into court and ordered to
make no more sausage In the factory,
but he kept right on. 1t Is declared
by John Holman. who lives next door.