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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

stay with relatives and friends in
Cuba, Colchester and Plymouth, Ill.
Conductor Stevens train was
wrecked Tuesday about two and one
half miles west of Sherrard. The
rails spread. The engine was de-
molished. The engineer and firemen
were found about 20 feet from the
enbine- The engineer escaped with
out any injury and the firemen re-
ceived broken leg and some bruises.
He was brought to the depot on a
handcar and carried to his home. A
special train left that night at IL
o'clock to take him to the hospital
at Rock Island.
B. f. 'Barritt and wife returned
home last week from Colchester af-
ter a two weeks visit.
Mrs. Alley and son, lester, went
to Rock Island Tuesday where the
latter was operated on.
Miss Ollie Trego left Saturday for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

Captain James May of what is now
Davenport, came in and inquired
where he could get an auctioneer to
sell Davenport town lots. Mr.. Pow
ars volunteered for the job. The
next day when he started at his new
task he found the grass on the
ground to be sold was higher than
his head. However, he stuck to the
work for two days and from that
time was recognized as one of the
leading auctioneers of the commun-
ity, Ben Cobb being engaged in the
same line of business on occasion
Captain Powars left Rock Island
in 1912 and purchased a stern
wheel steamboat named the Pike
With this he engaged in transporting
lead from Galena to st. Louis. One
day when ready to leave st. Louis
he was notified that his insurance
had lapsed. All arrangements for
the start had been made. The cap
tain hurried to the agent of the
company carrying the risk and noti-
fed him that he wanted renewal.
There was no time to make out the
papers then and of course the prem
ium was not paid. On the way south
that trip with load of lead the
Pike was struck by another boat and
sent to the bottom, a total loss. The
captain, together with his crew, es-
capped in boats, but his misfortune
was not ended. When he reached
ST.. Louis he found that his only
daughter, Julia, had died of typhoid
fever.
Opened American House.
Captain Powars returned to Rock
Island and in 1S45, on the very day
of the murder of Colonel Davenport,
opened the American house, a no.
tel, which was located across the
street, south of the courthouse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

Henry S. Powars, who has been a
resident of Rock Island since 1886
and who knows of but one other liv-
ing man whose arrival here ante
dates his, recalls many incidents of
the early days that are of interest.
Mr.. Powars was brought here by his
parents when one year of age, hav-
ing been born in Ohio. Martin
Prick, who came to Rock Island in
1884, is the only resident of the
city now, so far as he knows, who
has been here longer than he.
The year following the arrival of
the Powars family, Captain Henry
Powars, father of the surviving pio-
neer, built the original Rock Island
house. 1t was a frame building and
stood on the site of the hotel that
now bears the name. The lumber
of which it was built was brought
from Dubuque, that being before
there was a sawmill in Rock Island,
or any nearer than the city named.
The old Rock Island house was then
a big building. 1t was
opened with a grand ball.
First Brick Building.
IN the same year the old Rock
Island house was built Ed Whistler
erected the first brick building in
town, the one that still stands near
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
EARLY DAYS IN ROCK ISLAND
RECALLED BY H. S. POWARS

Second avenue on Fifteenth street,
opposite the court house, and that
is now used for storage purposes.
Here Mr.. Whistler dealt for years in
dry goods, groceries and whisky
which was a common commodity in
those days and was handled by all
merchants, and his was the leading
emporium of the town. A year or
so later the original brick court
house was put up and about the
same time Ben Cobb built a frame
building on the lot south of the
Whistler store. This building was
later removed to the alley to make
room for the present residence, and
only few weeks ago was torn down,
after having been an eyesore in the
community for a score of years. Mr..
Powars remembers that the Spear
residence at Third avenue and
Eighteenth street, that was torn
down this spring, was built late in
the 40's. Its timbers, hewn from
rough poles with the bark still on
them, shows the crude workmanship
of those days.
Became An Auctfoneer.
The elder Powars in the 40's con-
Quoted a country store on the levee
about the foot of Twelfth street
While sitting in this place one day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
JACKIE HURLED 80 FEET
HI. n. Rounds Meets One of Men He
Helped Rescue in War Explosion.

HI. N. Rounds Meets One of Men He
Helped Rescue in War Explosion.
H. N. Rounds of this city while
attending the Illinois encampment
of the G. A. r. at Freeport last
month, came across a veteran who
awakened a number of wartime mem
cries. The local veteran was a
member of the crew of the monitor
Kickapoo which was stationed with
the blockading feet. He witnessed
the blowing up of the government
steamer Rudolph which occurred
when the latter ship was within eight
rods of the Kickapoo. He saw men
and pieces of men hurled high into
the air and aided in rescuing those
who were still alive when the boat
had sank. The Jackie" whom Mr..
Rounds met was one of those res
cued and when he started to tell of
his experience Mr.. Rounds interrupt
ed and asked to be allowed to relate
it for him. The Jackie" had been
hurled 80 feet into air like a stick
of wood and when he was picked up
it was thought he was dead and he
was laid out with the other victims
for burial. He came to in time, how
ever, and escaped being buried alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

an extended trip to western points
Miss Mcintyre of Aledo accompanied
her.
Miss Campbell died at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. william
Campbell, of Gable, Wednesday June
IS. She was in failing health for a
long time.
Miss Beda Anderson OF Chicago
came last week to make a visit with
her mother. Mrs. Anderson, and SIS
tiers, Mrs. Henning Carlson and Mrs
Gust Javert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
Opened American House.
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers,

Florence Illiana McGarvey to Rock
Island Pillow company, part lots 7,e1O,
block IL, lower addition, Rock Is
land, 81.
Hans c. Nielsen to Nels Peterson,
part lots l and 2, Stewards subdi-
vision, south half lot IT, William
Chamberlain's addition, Moline. lot
%. assessors plat 1861, section SLY
wv, $40.
Stephen Brayton to Melvin Rounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
A PERFECT CURE.

Some eight years ago was in
oculated with poison by q nurse
faint. I was covered with sores
and ulcers from head to foot. No
language can express my feelings
Of woe during these long years. I
was adviseo ny friends VINO had
to try SIS. We got some and
improved from the start, and a
complete and berfect cure was the
result. s. s. s. is the only blood
remedy which reaches desperate
cases Of old blood troubles.
MRS. 7. W. LEE.
Isle Of of Hope, Savannah, Ga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

lots 1, 2, part lot 8. block %, Illi-
nois City, 16-4W, $1,640.'
Frederick Matthey to Anna Trone,
part northeast quarter section 12-17-
wv, 81.
Charles w. You'd to Robert Black
well, lot s, black F, Hemenway's adj
dition, Moline, 1850.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
REME-.-.BER

will Dr. Bartz professional
patient applying between and June 80.
dyspeptic stomach constipated7
floating before the palpaton of the
breath, headaches neuralgia
pains in the chest hips ankles? your
pure? in pain from rheumatism, lame back
atica lumbago, kidneys? you
bronchial tubes? Have the
strength youth? you gloomy?
your sleep broken? your physical
energy bladder
experience ringing noises ?I
ing difhcult? you grit, sand"
possession vigorous manhood? If will find
tcy properly applied of
eraI between 80. only
vices will be a o his your
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

ing at o'clock from the late home,
with services at 9 o'clock at Our Lady
of the Lord church Burial was in St.
Marguerite's cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
- - - CURES old
se - - BLOOD TROUBLES

Contagious Blood Poison is at the bottom of great
many old blood troubles. The disease may have been
contracted years ago and treatment that re-
moved the outward symptoms and shut the virus up in
the system to suber in the blood but only awaited
favorable opportunity to break in form again.
Certain forms of catarrhal troubles especially where
the bones affected scrofuous affections nonhealing
liberated membranes etc. due this specific
poison Perhaps many who afflicted in this way are
Ignorant OF the fact that the seeds of this mighty poison
still hidden in the blood Like the deadly serpent
which is dangerous long the faintest spark of life
left to enable to sink its poisonous fangs this powerful
disease will corrupt and dele while the particle
its insidious virus remains In the blood
The best time to get rid of Contagious Blood Poison
Is 6rstc ifs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
DAVENPORT

Blood Poison from Scratch.-As
result of scratch on finger OF his
left hand John w. Mcdonald, mail
clerk on the Rock Island and son Of
John Mcdonald, for many years eX-
clerk of Cedar camp z, NJ. w. A, Is
] suffering in Mercy hospital from blood
poisoning, his left arm being affected
to the shoulder Mr.. Mcdonald suffer
ed the scratch on his finger last week
and the serious consequences were
soon apparent. His arm began swell
ing and he was compelled to suspend
duties on the mail car and submitted
to an operation Wednesday and to an
other Friday evening. His condition
/. became so serious that it was neces-
sary to remove him to the hospital.
o.
I Denies Claim of Estate. - Through
his attorneys, William Chamberlin and
Wolfe & Wolfe, M V. Cannon has en-
tered an answer in the district court
to the claim which is alleged by the
Quinn estate to be due from him. In
the answer Mr. Cannon admits that
portion of the estate is correctly tabu-
lated as having been borrowed by him
for services in his capacity as attor-
ney for the estate, but denies that the
amount which is claimed as due the
estate is correct. On the other hand,
he claims that the money which was
appropriated was used in various ways
for the management of the property,
and asks that the court grant him a
judgment.
Graduated as Nurses.-The class of
1910 of St. Luke's hospital training
school for nurses held pretty gradua-
ting exercises at the Outing club Fri
day evening, there being a large at
tendance of friends and relatives of
the graduates. Those receiving diplo-
mas were Grace d. McElderry, Fair
field, Iowa; Alma H. Hartz, Durant,
Iowa; Margaret w. Matheson, Aver,
Ontario; Minnie f. Elliott, Peoria, H.;
Georgia II. TurnbulI, Hemble, Ontario.
Obituary Record.-The body Of John
f. Wilcher was received Saturday at
Hills undertaking paflors and was
buried at the City cemetery. Mr.. VIII
cher passed away in Clinton and the
body was shipped to this city for bur
lal. He was born in Adair county, Ken
lucky, and was 81 years of age. Five
children were born to Mr.. Wilcher, one
baby dying in infancy and another
daughter having been buried in Daven-
port. The three daughters living to
mourn his death are Mrs. Hastings,
Mrs. Joseph Rupp and Mrs. John Per
ry. Four sisters and one brother
also live to mourn his death.
Frank a Brainard. formerly deputy
auditor Of Scott county, passed away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

liberated mouth and Throat, copper
colored spots, falling hair, etc. Then
of course the victim is saved much
humiliation and suffering but even
after the poison has become established
in the system it can be removed and a
cure effected If the blood be thoroughly
purified with S. S. S.
S. S. S. Is the greatest Of all blood
purifiers. 1t possesses penetrating
powers that enable it to go down into
the blood, and remove the last trace OF
blood poison. = cures all blood
troubles simply erS SoloiT because Il
removes the cause from the circulation.
Not only does s. S. 8. cure cure Conta-
,fed hut reaches IL IN any of its stars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

Eagles Adopt Large CTass.-Moline
aerie of Eagles initiated class of 96
candidates Friday, increasing the mem
bership to more than 600. The inftia-
tory work began at in the afternoon
and it was $50 before it was com
pleted. The exercises were in Turner
hall Visitors were present from Chi
cago, Peoria, Iowa City, Rock Island,
Davenport and Silvis, and 1T was the
biggest time in Eagle circles in this
city for several months. After the
initiation the young Eagles and 9TH
ers present adjourned to the basement.
mated that 400 were fed. After the
supper Mayor Olson made short talk.
Obituary Record. - George Donald
for many years a resident of this
county, died Saturday at the Donald
homestead in Bowlesburg. His death
resulted from inffrmities of age. Mr..
Donald was born in England Feb. g,
1881. He came to America in 1865,
and after living in Ohio a short time
he settled on the farm where he died
He operated a coal bank for many
years. His wife died IL years ago
He is survived by four children: Joe
w. Donald of this city. STrs. Ed Ward
of Rock Island, Mrs. Mary Donald of
Cuba, ILL.,, and Ernest, at home. The
funeral service was held at this
afternoon from the residence and at
2:30 from Bowles chapel. Rev. ]. s.
Cumming officiated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
FREE OF CHARGE

calling between and June 80. Many of who
taking medicines and socalled treatments for
absolutely few applications of
tricity-propery applied Very chronic will require
somewhat longer time, difference,
be free until you am cured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

gous Blood Poison when first but reaches stages
herbs and and does the slightest trace Of mineral IN
will
purify thblood blood medical advice free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.. ATLANTA, GA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

May Change Saloon Ordinance.-At
its regular meeting this evening the
Moline city council will consider re-
vised saloon ordinance which is sim
liar to saloon ordinance in effect here
before the present regulations were
substituted The revision was favora-
bly, considered by the committee of the
whole at its meeting last week and is
ready to be reported on. One of the
principal changes TO be made in the
present saloon ordinance is the sub
stitution of property consent" clause
for the present Limitation of number"
clause. While the new ordinance is
to be similar 20 the former one there
are to be important exceptions, it is
said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
Asthmatics Read This.

ASSnmaIlCS Kea0 ms.
Mr.. Justus Heeren, who resides
at Port Byron, ILL.,, says: For
years l have suffered from asth-
ma. 1t certainly made life un-
pleasant for me but here about
four years ago 1 had an attack of
paralysis that was certainly still
worse. Well, 1 got over the par
alysis fairly well but my feet and
limbs have always been cold and
numb since then. Hearing so
much about DR.. Bartz's system
of treatment 1 concluded to in
vestigate it, which 1 did with the
result that now my asthma has
left me and the circulation in
my limbs is so good that the
numbness and GOODNESS has all
disappeared. / can eat and sleep
fine now, something which was
impossible before taking DR..
Bartz's treatment"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
SP CHXI NOTICE
DR.. Bartz Extends His Great Offer the Sick and Weak
&NhE RREEA rpEA 1A6E

of patients and the
special asking for extension of the free
the that they have only recently
the marvellous results to be obtained from
properly applied and being desir
testimonials to his list Of
concluded extend his free treatment
oner everybody calling for 80 days longer
the merits of his successful treat
everybody and he don't know of better
than by offering his services until
ed absolutely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
READ WHAT THE CURED SAY:
Suffered Two Months, Finally
Cured By DIR. Bartz.

Suffered Two Months, Finally
Cured by DIR. Bartz.
John H. Skinner, who resides
at Hampton, ILL.,, says: For two
months 1 had a nasty looking
sore on my nose. Everybody was
afraid it was a cancer, because
it wouldn't heal, no matter what
1 tried. So one day I read about
DR.. Bartz's treatment and 1 de-
cided to see him. He examined
me carefully and prepared a
special treatment for me, which
completely cured the ulcerous
condition so that now there isn't
a particle of the trouble left"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

The best time rid of
first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

liberal offer must call and June
fren after you ecured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20

Cheaper Electricity. - A signed
agreement between city officials and
officials of the public utilities company
has been effected and is to result in
cheaper electricity in Moline, begin
ming Immediately. Heretofore the
minimum cost of those using meters
was 81 but in the future the minimum
is to be so cents. The price of gas
remains the same-$1.25 per month
minimum, with a 25 cent discount.
The new arrangement will benefit only
small consumers, of course, and those
who are in the habit of closing their
homes part of the year. In the past
those closing their homes have often
ordered the meter taken out rather
than pay 81 a month during absence
Now, as the price is only so cents. the
nuisance of having meters removed
during the time they are not in use
will be largely done away with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
MOLINE

Separate Building for JaiI.-There is
sentiment among members of the
building and grounds committee of the
city council, who are securing ideas
regarding architectural plans for the
proposed new city hall, in favor of
placing the jail in an annex instead of
in the main building, as is the case at
present even in the handsome city
halls of some of the larger American
municipalities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-20
One Free Treatment Cured Her
Backache.

One Free Treatment Cured Her
Backache.
Mrs. w. Rehfeldt, who resides
at Brookfleld, ILL.,, says: For
about 10 years 1 was lame and
sore in my back. Complicated
with the back trouble / had very
severe headaches at times and
practically always felt tired and
worn out. Taking medicines did
not help me at all. So finally
decided to give electricity a trial
as used by DR.. Bartz. To my ac-
tual surprise one free treatment
completely cured me. most GER
tainly will always recommend DR..
Bartz's system of treatment TO
others because it accomplished
wonders for me-"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and iliEse Told Briefly
for Busy Readers.

Miss Edaline Condor OF Adams Is
passing the day here with relatives.
Mrs. c. n. Kennon has returned
from a visit to her daughter at Spring
field, Mass.
f. b. Wright OF Middlebury who Is
well known here Is spending part
Of the day in the village.
Miss Laura NJ. Williams visited Miss
Mabelle DEMO OF Pittsneld. a former
resident Of this village. the latter
part OF last week.
Mrs. Harry Fradenburgh Is enter
tanning her cousin, Miss Frank De
lany of New York and Miss Julia Ly-
ons OF Albany for the month OF Aug
ust.
Misses Frances and Florence Kit.
tell OF Troy who have been the
guests OF Miss Ella Cummings OF
North street returned today to their
home in that city accompanied by
Miss Cummings who Will spend a few
days there.
Commencing today a big sale will
\ De IN progress NJ joe leNlnS depart
ment store until the entire stock OF
summer goods Is closed out. Every
thing In the store for summer use
must be sold to make room for the
new fall and winter stock.
A horse owned by the Galusha sta
bles, driven by Keith Kennedy rar
away on Mil street Tuesday evening
running into a telegraph pole. upset
ting and damaging the carriage ant
throwing out the driver. Mr. Ken
nedy. however. was unlnjured.
The New Whitney. the coolest plac,
In town. Today's program-The Mel
maid. clean wholesome comedy b,
the Thanhouser Co. The King OF tn
Beggars. drama. Russia. the Land o
Oppression. drama. Songs-"Don'
Forget tc Drop Line to Mother,
"Moonbrd." Every night the Whit
ney orchestra. George n. Dmnell,
leader
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
PITTSFIELD BEATEN
CONTINUED from first page.)

A&NHAAhNNA AARAA AAhN lR6'F
first on free pass after two were
out but Ryan closed the inning with a
fly to right field.
In the seventh Pittsfield went out in
order but Grape, who hit safely to left
field was sacrificed to second by
Heath and scored when Prindle's
grounder bounded over Captain Do
herty's head Prindle was caught off
first and King flied out to center field
With two out in the eighth Hickey
and Robarge hit safely through the
infeld. Golden was hit by a pitched
ball, filing the bases Doherty hit
grounder to Finegan, who failed to
field the ball, scored Hickey but the
inning was closed by Scanlon's fly to
Finnegan Only three batters up for
Bennington
In the ninth Weiss struck out the
first batter Eastman, who has been
with North Adams for some time was
sent in to bat for Reisigl He was Civ
en- base on balls. Genest was
passed in the same manner. Ken
nedy hit to Heath and was thrown
out at first but the two runners were
advanced a base Hickey made his
third hit of the game scoring two runs
for Pittsfield Robarge's hit to right
field scored Hickey. The game end
cd when Finnegan caught Golden's
grounder and forced out Robarge al
second. The score:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
70 aeN1

no RENT one small tcncmcnt. Apply 60
r. T. Harris. Division 81. 1911
TO RENT oficc RON 10 rent In saving
4 Hank building. e. A. Dewey. wi
10 UIN1- .ucrinihe tcncn nts. oihcc
stotcs, mill property with wntcr power
i,liyiduai storage lockers VIM. y. Hawke h'
North 81
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Jews Of the Town and Village Fold Bdefb
ior Busy Renders.

Know your future by consulting Ro-
maine. 34t2
Miss Bessie Shaw of Troy Is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Bessie Shaw of
this town.
Rev. Joseph Robinson, professor Of
Biblical literature at Dartmouth col
lege has opened his summer residence
here.
Francis Morgan and S. f. Crosier
we're among those to take advantage
of the excursion to Lake Champaign
Sunday
Mrs. lisa Woodward and sister Mrs.
Emma Streeter are spending the day
at Rest Useeka" A. H. HOLSTERS
bungalow at Peake's Pines.
Mrs. +. d. Bennett announces the
engagement of her daughter, Miss
Florence Il. MattIson, to Russell M.
Hyde, son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. X.
Hyde.
Mrs. Margaret Thompson was taken
III at DR.. O'Donnell's Office Monday
evening and removed to the home of
Mrs. William Brougham where she
is resting comfortably. Her sister,
Miss White has arrived from Troy.
A social dance will be given in the
rooms OF the Canadian club by Joseph
Betit tonight from p. m, to 2 a. m.
Refreshments TO be had in the hall
at ~ o'clock. Woods orchestra will
furnish the music. good time for
you If you come. Admission, ladies'
loo; gentlemen, 25c.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-08-03
SHOCKS THE WEsLEYANs
Minister Praises the Catholics Fol
UnIfsation Of Christendom

London, Aug. S.-The members OF
the Wesleyan Reform Union, in SEES
sion at Manchester. were astonished
when the Rev. Mr.. Peterborough de-
clared II as his firm belief that the
Roman Catholic church was the most
vital agency fer the uniflcation Of
Chrlstendom. No other church. he
said, had the machinery, the wealth,
the tradition and the ability to unite
all the forces OF the Christian church
and II that great power could be NOV
ed to meet the needs of humanity as
he saw them. Christs coming would
be realized by the present generation,
| The utterance was received with
silence.