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Sharp County record., 1910-08-26
R E E D

John Milligan made business
trip to Williford Saturday
Strawberry tow. ship was well
represented at the Smithvllle
picnic Saturday.
Our letter last week failed to
reach Record headquarters in
time for publication.
Miss Lora Willett of the Gala
mine country was meeting her
friends here Saturday.
Rev. j. F. Butler and family Of
Portia were visiting friends
in this section this week.
V. B. Parsley and George Tin.
del have been employed to build
William Smiths new residence.
y George Tompkins and family
are visiting his brother, John
Tompkins, in Missouri this week.
W. R. Nelson is making pre-.
parations to sell groceries at Cal.
anime during the camp meeting.
The problem of keeping the
boys on the farm would be easily
solved if they would keep the
girls there.
"Aunt Miranda" Hill has been
in poor health this summer. She
is now visiting the family of
of Sampson Golf.
Rev. James Hill and family
were here Saturday going to
Union church, where Rev. Hill
has been conducting success
ful meeting.
"Aunt Betsey" Clingings, who
is visiting at the home of Tom
Freeman, fell from the porch one
day last week and is suffering
painfully as a result.
Delzo Johnson and family are
visiting DR.. A. D. Barr near
Batesville, Mrs. Johnson's faith
er. DR.. Barr is very sick and it
is feared will not get we'll.
Will Justin was offered a job
in a restaurant at Calamine dur
ing the camp meeting, but de.
clined. Will says he couldn't
boil water without scorching it.
Nothing much to do up there,
except pass the time of day, and
(get along, as the saying is, in a
SORT Of easy way. Nothing much
td do up there, except loaf
laround and rest, and yet we'll
warrant there'll be some folks
who will "jest" stand around the
celestial streets and gossip, gas
and grin, and spend their time in
wondering how certain folks got
in.
Sharp County record., 1910-08-26
Every Man Gan

put his household affairs on a business basis and
know just where his money goes Have record
showing date, amount and to whom paid-also le
gal recel pit from the man who received the money
All tins without cent of expense even labor and
time for bookkeeping. You can do it. Deposit
your money with us and pay all bills by check.
BANK OF GAVE CITY
Sharp County record., 1910-08-26
N AK V IL L E
y making is the order of the

lay making ls the ofoes % ''10
lay.
| r. B. Clear of Evening Shade
,ss a business visitor here the
rst of the week.
Miss Arthur Horn is at
oughkeepsie visiting her sister,
Hrs. M. j. Doyle.
A. B. Vance and family OF
arked Tree are here visiting
rs, Vance's parents, Judge and
rs. E. Carpenter.
4 Rev. Riley Jones, the Christ.
In minister, failed to meet his
bpointment here last Sunday,
seems like the preachers have
bandoned US to the "demnition
bw vows"
w. Y. Witten, who lives m i'd
law between here and Cave City,
las been in very poor health for
lie past two months and is still
Xoniined to his home, but his
any friends over the country
Z i'll be glad to learn that he is
Improving and that he hopes to
be out among them in a short
tme,
q SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.
NJ Those people who are continu-
Xly blowing about the wonder.
\ crops grown in Texas and
kIahoma and decrying the ag-
cultural conditions existing in
kansas would do we'll to care
bly, digest the following statis-
Is taken from the Government
Top Reporter for August, 1910.
ln giving the average value Of
hds devoted to wheat and corn,
states, and their rental or in.
Test bearing value, we find that
! average value of wheat land
Texas is $50 per acre and pays
ental of S3.03 per acre, or 10
rcent on the investment. Corn
I'D is valued at S27 per acre
h pays a rental of S2.7S per
e or II percent on the invest.
INT,
Oklahoma wheat land is valu-
at S2S per acre, pays rental
$2 SO per acre, or 81 percent
the investment. Its corn land
worth S27 per acre, pays S2,72
i, or 1912 percent on the in
tment.
Arkansas wheat land is worth
per acre, pays So 60 rent, or
rs percent on the investment,
lie corn land is worth $40 per
e, pays S3,l5 rent, or 1863
cent on the investment.
Ind still we have never blown
|ut Arkansas being q great
pat or corn growing state.
pnly one state, Mississippi,
|s greater percent on the in.
tment in corn land than Ar
sas, its rate being 17.2 per
\,
linois has the highest priced
b, its wheat land being worth
per acre, pays a rental OF
G, or sos on the investment.
10 it's corn land Is worth 500
acre, pays u rental Of $500,
/ percent on the investment.
wonder its farmers are selling
; land and coming to Arkan.
whore they can buy five
es Of land for the same money
will produce over three times
much as one acre up there.
Sharp County record., 1910-08-26

often cause sudden attacks Of
dlarrhoea, and IL Ia best to be
prepared, Sold by Snow Drug
Co,
Sharp County record., 1910-08-26

This Office doea good job printa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

The June meeting of the WOman's
Christian Temperance union was
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Fred Titterington, SIC Twen-
ty-second street. At the business
session a report was made by Mrs.
James Stoddard of the reorganization
of the Loyal Temperance legion
composed of 81 colored children OF
the city. Mrs. Emma MattisOn was
in charge of the program for the
afternoon, the topic for discussion
being How Can We Assist in Abol-
ishing the White Slave Traffic" Mrs.
Hazard read a paper on The Inter
national Aspects of the Traffic in
Women" and Mrs. Madison gave a
reading on Trade Under Tammany
Rule" An instrumental duet, Nalse
Brilliante (MoskOwsky). was given
by the Misses Berle and Adria Tit
lexington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Cards TO Wedding.

/. DR.. and Mrs. Albert Milton Beal
have issued invitations for the we'd
ding of their daughter, Eta Grace,
and Cornelius Horton Van DervOort
for Wednesday evening, July 6, at
their home. 2601 Sixth avenue, Mo-
line The ceremony will be at 7:3O
and the most intimate friends of both
parties have received cards TO this
event Many additional friends have
been invited to the reception at 8
o'clock at the Beal home. At home
cards are also enclosed, indicating
that the young people will be at
home to their friends after October
l. Miss Althea Beal, sister of the
bride, who returned from Mt. Holy
oke Saturday evening, will be maid
of honor. Dan Beal, brother of the
bride, will be best man. Miss Flor
ence Tinkham of Springfield, Mass.
and Miss Elizabeth Oakford of Pc
Oria, two college mates and sorority
sister of the bride, and the Misses
beck of Moline will be bridesmaids.
Two of the maids will be gowned in
pink and two in lavender, and the
home decorations will be carried out
in these, the chosen colors of the
bride Miss Beal has already re-
ceived many pre-nuptial honors and
is scheduled to receive many more
dinners, showers to be given by her
attendants and intimate friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

brides roses. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by a wedding breakfast. The
table decorations were pink and
white sweet peas and bows of pink
and white satin ribbon. Roses, car
nations, sweet peas and greenery
carried out the color scheme of dec
Grafton in the parlors. At noon Dr..
and Mrs. Stuhler left for a brief
wedding trip and returning will visit
in Rock Island before taking up
their residence in Monticello, where
they will be at home after Aug. l..
The brides going away gown was of
blue.
The bride is a graduate of the To-
cal high school and graduated from
the school of liberal arts of Angus
tana college in the class of 'O7. Fol
lowing her graduation from Angus
tana she spent a year of study and
travel in Europe and since her re-
turn has been a member of the high
school staff at Monticello. DR.. Stub
Ter is a graduate of the Iowa State
Medical school and is a practicing
physician at Monticello.
From out of town the guests were
Mrs. F. P. Stuhler, George Stuhler,
Miss Katherine Stuhler, Riess and
Carl Stuhler, all of Monticello, Miss
Cora Still, Emil Broecker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Brandt and Miss Clara
Brandt, all of Port Byron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
ReCker-PetRrS.

Miss Edna Augusta Peters and Jay
Henry Becker were married yesterday
morning. The wedding ceremony, at
which Rev r. S. Haney officiated, was
solemnized at $50 at the Second Con-
gregational parsonage, Moline. The
unconventional hour gave the friends
of this popular bridal pair the slip and
the wedding was impressive and quiet,
with only the attending couple, Miss
Lille Benck as bridesmaid and Harry
Peters. brother of the bride, as best
man, and The officiating clergyman
present. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Becker took train Immediately for
wedding journey in the east The
bride wore a tailored travelling suit OF
gray and a large hat with willow
piumes Her attendant maid wore a
white lingerie grown and coat of white
serge. The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peters. She has
been until recently stenOgrapher for
the Moline Incandescent Lamp COM
pany Mr.. Becker is a mail carrier.
He and his bride will go direct to the
home OF his parents at Weeds Point,
\. Y, ana a month will be spent in the
east. On their return they will be at
home 10 friends Aug. l at a home al
ready waiting at 1S111a Twelfth ave
nue., Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
GOLDSBORO
HEARD FROM
A Lady Who Lives in GOIdSbOro
Joins in the Chorus of Praise
for Cardui, The WOman'S
Tonic.

.Goldsboro, N. CA physician treat
ed me for many distressing symptoms. I"
writes Mrs. Eta A. Smith, "but gave
me no relief
IL suffered with neuralgia around the
heart and was troubled at times with nv
head. had pain in my left side, bowels,
lett thigh, shoulders and arms.
CATER taking Cardui, | am now well
and can recommend it to other suffering
women"
Just such doubtful symptoms, as those
from which Mrs. Smith suffered, are the
9nes for which it will pay you to take
CarduI, the Woman'S tonic.
1t is at such times, when there is Moth
ing to show, for certain, the real cause of
The trouble, that you need tonic, to give
the body strength to throw off the illness
that evidently threatens.
Take Cardui, when you are i'll, with
The ailments of your sex Take Cardui
as tonic, to prevent illness, when you
feel it coming.
Your druggist keeps it.
N. Write to: Ladies Advisory Dept. chatta-
1ooga Medicine Co. Chattanooga Tenn, for Special
INSTRUCTIONS and 64-page book. Home Treatment
| Tor Women sent in plain wrapper on request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

ed last evening at Odd Fellows hall.
Camp 20, NJ. w. A, of which Dewey
camp is an auxiliary, were guests of
honor as were the oracles and re
corders of all the other camps in
the city Mrs. ]. d. Collier, the or
ganizer of the camp, gave an inter-
esting history of the organization
and working of the camp in the II
years of it's organization. An instru-
mental duet was given by the Misses
Mary Burke and Josephine Aud,
Miss Mary Murphy gave vocal solo
and selections were given by the
Murphy sisters of Moline. Miss Icey
Teel gave a number of readings and
each of the oracles and recorders
gave short talks. Refreshments
were served and the evening was
much enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
$50 Is REALIZED
FOR BETHANY HOME
Ferry Riding Enterprise Proves a
Profitable One-Refreshments
Served on Board.

Bethany home realized $3.50 from
the sale of ferry rides and refresh
mepts Monday. The ladies disposed
Of the tickets and Commodore NJ. L.
Henderson allowed the use of the up
per deck of the ferry gratis during
the afternoon and evening. Ice cream
and cake were served on the deck of
the boat and the affair proved an en-
joyable one socially, affording a pleas
ant outing on the river for those who
aided in the novel enterprise. Music
was furnished by the boys band from
the Soldiers Orphans home, Daven-
port, the services of which was do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
StuhIer.Warnecke.

The marriage of Miss Jessie NJ.
Warnecke, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Warnecke and DR.. Louis G..
Stuhler, son of George Stuhler OF
Monticello, Iowa, took place yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock at the
home of the brides parents in the
Negus flats. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. w. c. Oglevee of the
Broadway Presbyterian church, a
company of relatives and near friends
witnessing the ceremony. Mendel-
ssohn's wedding march was played
by the Criterion orchestra as the
bride and groom, unattended, took
their station in the double doors be-
tween the parlors. During the cere-
mony the orchestra played Mendel-
ssohn's Spring song. The brides
gown was of white, lace trimmed and
she carried an arm bouquet of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
1870 BUSINESS MEN
GO OVER SOUTHERN
Taken on Special Train to Inspect
New Line Into This
City.

a special train left this morning at
10 o'clock to go over the entire route
of the Rock Island southern from this
city to Galesburg. On the train were
$50 business men of the tri-cijies who
made the trip at the invitation of the
Walsh brothers. the promoters of the
new line. There were three coaches
in the train and all of them were well
filed with men eager TO take a look
at the new country which the road
will open up to the merchants of this
vicinity.
The party spent the entire day on
the road, eating dinner at the power
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
For Visiting Ladies'.

Mrs Isaac Deutsch entertained at a
pretty bridge party Monday afternoon
at her home on North Main street,
Davenport, in honor of Mrs. John
G. SwenssOn and Mrs John Chambers
of Portland, Ore. There were eight
tables at the games, which gave prizes
TO Mrs. Louis LeClaire, Mrs. Waldo
Becker, Mrs. Hugh Barr, Sr.. ana Mrs.
Stewart of Chicago. Refreshments
were served at the small tables after
the games. The decorations were of
all kinds of garden flowers of the sea
son, peonies, sweet peas ard coreOpsls
being especially used Among the out
of-tOwn guests were Mrs. Hopkins of
Chicago. who is visiting ner sis,er,
Mrs. Walter Petersen, Miss Bessie
Mrs. Edna Bayliss, Mrs. Stewart, who
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry scott.
Marin of Des Moines, the guest Of
and Mrs. Swensson and Mrs. Cham
bers of Portland. Mrs. Swensson
leaves tonight for her home in The
west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Monday Study Club Picnic.

The closing season of the Monday
Study club was observed yesterday
with a luncheon at the Watch Tow
er inn served at l o'clock. The
spread was laid for "a including
members and their friends. Mrs.
Halves, a lady SO years of age, was
one of the guests and she proved
herself one of the spryest and hap
piest Of them. The club has closed
it's years work and the picnic is an
annual affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

A pleasant surprise was perpetrated
on Miss Irene Johnson last evening
at Ter home, 1923 Twelfth street, by
about 40 of her young friends, who
took possession of the house during
her temporary absence. Music and
games were the principal diversions of
the evening and in the awarding of
prizes Clarence Huesing drew first
prize, Rose Wiesman second and Ben
Brown BOBBY. A bounteous lunch was
served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Birthday Surprise.

Lawrence Bredar Jr. was pleasantly
surprised at a birthday party at his
home, 1928 Sixth avenue, last night by
a large number OF friends. The even
ing was spent on the lawn of the home
which was decorated with Japanese
lanterns. In a guessing contest prizes
were awarded to Miss Marie Heagel
and Frank Kent. In remembrance OF
the occasion Mr. Bredar was presented
with a pair of gold cuff buttons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

Miss Lillian Luckenbihl was pleas
antly surprised last evening at a mis-
cellaneoUs shower given by Mrs.
George Baker and Mrs. Andrew
Luckenbihl at the home of Mrs.
George Baker, South Rock Island.
The home was deliberately decorated
in pink and white. The bTide-to-be
was presented with many beautiful
and useful articles. Miss Luckenbihl
will be married to Clayton Frey to-
morrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

house at Edwards river and then going
on to Monmouth. At Monmouth the
party transferred from the steam train
to the electric cars owned by the Rock
Island Southern and continued on to
Galesburg The schedule called for
the return of the sightseers in this city
at 6 O'Clock this evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

Notice to Water Consumers.
All water rents are now past due,
and must be paid in the Office of the
city clerk at once.
NJ T. RUDGREN,
Tity Clerk and Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Priscilla Club Meeting.

The Priscilla club will meet Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Fanny Cir
rard, Seventeenth street and Eigh-
teenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

mated. The ladies of Bethany home
are grateful to all who assisted in
making the affair a success, and they
are especially thankful to Commodore
Henderson, the boys of the band and
to Frank Math.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Most Beautiful Part Of RIver.

Between Rock Island and Clinton
Enjoy it next Sunday on the NJ. B. A.
excursion to Clinton on steamer w. W.
for 80 cents round trip. Leaves Rock
Island 9:15 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Stockholders, Meeting.

Notice is hereby given to the stock
holders of the Rock Island Mutual
Building. Loan & Savings association
that its annual meeting will be held at
the office of the secretary, room IS,
State bank building, on July 3, 1910,
at 1870 D. m. for the election of three
directors and such other business as
may regularly come before it.
HENRY LENIBURG. President.
EDWARD B. KREIS, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

All the news all the rIme-The Argus.
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Licensed to Wed,

Walter H. Schave ..... Watertown
Miss Martha HintZ .......... Barstow
Mrs. Nellie Clark ............ Clinton
Ed Gordon Peterson. ...... .Maquoketa
Miss Mae Banner ...... Astoria
Joseph Weinberger -. South Heights
Miss Ann Seidlitz ........ Rock Island
Lewis G. Simpson 49,. Rock Island
Miss Mabel E. Fletcher -. Rock Island
Roy Carothers ........ Taylor Ridfe
Miss Nora Eta Roberts Taylor Ridge
Elmer Freed ..... Rock Island
Miss Henrietta Baker -. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
Celebrate 18th Anniversary.

Dewey camp 1886. Royal Neigh
bors, was II years old last evening
and the event was fittingly celebrat-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22
\ Word to the Wise.

A Word to the Wise.
a very small amount Of money will
start you TO own a home anywhere in
South Dakota. Bear & Foster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-22

r a dy access to all
parts of the Leonard
Cleanable Refrigerator is
q stronge factor in its
popularity. Shelves and
drain pipe are instantly
removable. It is then but
the work of a minute to
clean the smooth, white
walls of porcelain, with no
distractions of any kind
to hinder. A stream of
water sent through the
drain pipe quickly empties
that of any dirt or OBJ
structions, drain pipe and
shelves can be set back in
twinkling-and it's just
as easy as it sounds.
There is no refrigerator
as good as the Leonard
Cleanab1e and none you
will like better after you
see it. Twelve walls to
save the ice. Come in and
let us show you it's value.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-02
Notions

WOOL SKIRT BRAID, 7c Piece
5-yard pieces; black only.
BLACK SEWING SILK 20 Spool
Good material, but short
lengths So to 3S yards. on spool
LARGE AGATE BUTTONS 10c .
Card-M gross on card.
BLACK SILK HOSE SUPPORT
ERS 49c-Pad front.
PEARL BUTTONS Sc DOZEN.
Fresh water pearl; ligne IA to "a.
HOSE SUPPORTERS 19c pair
The pin-on kind, frilled elastic,
all colors.
METAL BUTTONS 1Oc DOZEN
All sizes and assorted styles. abc
to Toe dozen values.
SILK HAIR NETS 8 for 25c--All
shades; or sc each.
DRESS SHIELDS 10c pr.--White
nainsook; sizes 2, and 4.
DRESS SHIELDS 15c pr.--White
silk; sizes 2, and 4.
SKIRT MARKERS ec each
With chalk.
ELLIPTIC SHARPS 1c paper
Sizes assorted to 10.
INVISIBLE HAIR PINS papers
1c.
HAIR PINS &c paper-s-inch
length only.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-02

Size 21x54. ......-...-..'.'i.' .'.''
You'll find them invaluable for the
vacant spots on the floor They'll
save larger rugs; the size is prac-
teal. 27x54-inch, and the price is a
bergain price.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-02

to further popular
Garmo's preparations are guar
NEVER DANDRUFF soc bottle
A splendid hair tonic and dan
druff remedy.
"CARROT CERATE," S5c--a won-
derful face cream to keep the
skin in perfect condition.
n meeting aisle 2.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-08-13
FIRES IN MOUNTAINS
WEST OF EUGENE
Lake Greek and the Upper Long
Tom Districts Suffering
from Flames.

Captain Beerman returned yester-
day from a trip to the headwaters
of the Long Tom river and the Lake
Greek valley. He reports several
fires in those localities and they are
spreading rapidly, with little or
nothing being done TO check them.
This is on account of the lack OF
help, all the ranchmen out that way
being busy with their crops, and
those who are not busy are unable
10 cope with the flames. No great
damage has yet been done. but II d
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-08-13
MRS. ]. S. NC CAIN KILLED
BY FALLING DOWN STAIRS
L. FARMER, MISTAKES DOOR
BASEMENT FOR THAT OF DINING ROOM AND PLUNGEs
DEATH.

Mistaking a door leading into the
basement for one leading from the
kitchen into the dining room Mrs. j.
S. Mccain, of Medford, yesterday
plunged head first into the basement
of the Farmer home in this city sus-
tanning injuries to her person which
caused her death a few hours after
ward.
Mrs. Mccain is the mother of Ray
L. Farmer who is identified with
Wade, Pearce & Company, and came
to the city just few days ago to
visit her son. Yesterday forenoon
she went to meet the postman carry
ing the mail to the residence, and up
on her return to the house began
perusing it. So intently did she
become occupied with it that after
entering the house while making her
way from the kitchen, and as she be-
lieved into the dining room, she mis-
took the door leading into the base
mont for that leading into the dining
room and plunged to the bottom of
the basement. In falli g her head
struck on the hard basement floor
and when picked up and carried to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-08-13
STATE NEWS.

A Corvallis dray team ran away
Wednesday and wound up it's hilar.
ity by running into a porch, knock
ing down the pillars and letting the
roof down on themselves like Sam
son of old.
Leonard Harvey, of Corvallis,
was kicked in the temple by a
vicious horse Wednesday and died
almost instantly.
A Corvallis man has invented a
farm gate that can be opened and
closed without one getting out of
the buggy or wagon. There are
many such but this one is said to
actually work.
Tillamook is to have a milk con-
densing plant.
Oscar Erickson, two years old,
was drowned on the Trask river
near Tillamook Monday.
LaGtande is trying to get the
Pendleton academy and If It suite
ceeds will open the institution as q
denominational college.