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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
Zuma

Temperance Sunday will be observ-
ed at Yuma next Sunday. program
will be given by the Sunday school,
followed by temperance sermon by
the pastor. Rev Mr.. Smith.
Mrs Minnie Wainwright attended
the funeral of a cousin near Geneseo
last Friday.
Mrs. Nan Feaster of Dorchester.
Neb., came to attend the funeral of
Mrs. James Walker.
Owing to the election being held in
the Yuma school house there was no
school Tuesday Wednesday teacher
and pupils gathered at the usual time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
MANY LOST TOWNS
More Than 800 Have Disap
peared from View in State
of Nebraska.
MISSOURI RIVER A CAUSE
Shifting of Channel Doomed Many
Changes in Mail Routes.

Nebraska is the state of lost towns.
Since the time of its settlement, sixty
years ago. more than 300 Of them have
disappeared.
p Some went into the nav of the
shifting Missouri river. Others were
the victims of hard luck of one kind
and another The shifting Of county
seats brought doom on some of them.
Not a few were left stranded when
| the railroads they expected decided to
take other routes.
Perhaps the history Of Archer is as
interesting as that of any of these
almost forgotten communities. The
first territorial legislature, which met
In 1855, made Archer the seat Of Rich
ardson county. Among its earliest set
tiers was q party of French. They
married Indian squaws and reared nu-
merous families
Couldn't Leave Reservation.
Curiously enough it was this fact
that wiped Archer off the map. When
the government put into effect the
reservation method of dealing with
the Indians it found itself confronted
with the problem arising out of the
presence of so many French half
breeds. AS solution of it the COM
missioners decided to set aside spe-
cial reservation in Richardson county
for these families.
When the survey was made 1t was
found that the town Of Archer was
included in the reservation. The army
post was abandoned. the capital was
located elsewhere. the railroads pass
ed it by, it dwindled into mere ham,
let, and the university closed its doors.
Its prosperity lasted seven years. and.
although Archer men sought to have
the government change its lines, they
were unsuccessful. and within few
months there was nothing left of the
town.
Fort Calhoun, the site of the Lewis
and Clark treaty with the Indians in
1904. was in the early sixties a town
of about 1900 persons. due. In
part. to the proximity to the military
post. It was then the county seat of
WASHINGTON county and strong con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

tender Tor choice as the capital when
the whites decided that they would
not live in a reservation town or re-
tain it as a county seat.
Legislators Change Location.
Fontenelle another Washington
county town. now a hamlet. had a col
lege once. did much trading with the
Indians and freighters and was the
county seat Of Dodge county. The
politicians changed the county lines at
a legislative session when Fontenelle
wasn't looking and threw it into Wash
ington county, which caused it TO be
overshadowed and speedily killed.
Bellevue and Florence. both located
near Omaha, the one south and the
other north along the Missouri. were
each at one time much larger than
Omaha. Florence once had 5000 peo-
pie; now II has less than GOO 1t was
the winter quarters of great num-
Der of Mormons, who camped there
while on their way to Utah in the late
forties and early ffties. Later IL was
the westernmost point of heavy immi.
grafton.
For a time It was doubtful whether
Omaha or Florence would win in the
race between the two cities. but when
the scales turned in favor of Omaha
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
Not If All Pr;vzte

In the trial of a case recently in one
Of the English courts a witness was
asked to repeat conversation that
she had with her husband. Objec-
ton was made that the question
should not be answered because the
conversation was private in It's ma
ture. The judge then asked the wit
ness whether anybody except herself
and husband was present. She re-
piled that her mother and the hus-
bands mother were. whereupon the
judge remarked: at appears that both
mothers-in-law were present. I shall
therefore rule that the conversation
was public"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
From Rock Island to Gulf in Row Boat

that day. st, Genevieve is located
three miles from the river and there
are long sand bars extending out into
the Mississippi at this point and we
could not find a suitable place 70
land, so We failed TO pay the place a
visit. Saturday it was cold but clear,
and we rowed our boat down stream
all morning, reaching Chester. ILL.,. at
which place there is a penitentiary.
We left there at o'clock and sailed
until >. at which time we had covered
30 miles Sunday morning was OBJ
served as wash day, the whole equip
ment and ourselves getting a general
cleaning up. At noon we again set
sail and reached Wittenburg, Mo, at
3 o'clock
So far on orr long journey we have
had numerous experiences, some Of
which have been anything but pleas
ant. One that l remember well oc-
Cured several evenings ago. In max
ing camp we decided to sleep on the
shore, so we pitched our tent, made
the usual bonfire and put down our
floor and bedding. About l o'clock
awoke and found myself sliding down.
Frank SChnitger was just apparently
climbing back to his pillow, and be-
gan TO think that we were camping
on the edge of the world and that our
bed was sliding over. I crawled back
and on the way met Frank coming
down again. This kept ND the great
er part of the night and we got very
little rest. The reason for it all was
that we had made our bed on an in
cline. FRANK FIEBIG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

and tried to have school, but owing to
the evidences of tobacco on the floor
and stove it was found necessary to
burn sulphur to purify the air, and 1t
was decided to try holding school out
doors; but it was too cold, and the
teacher decided to scrub the floor.
which was done by pupils and teacher,
after which they ate their dinner and
then went to the teachers home and
procured a rig and spent the after
noon with Rose Hill school, much to
the enjoyment of the pupils.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
DAVENPORT

No Blame for Death.-No blame was
placed for the death of Joseph Santo,
the Keokuk man who met a terrible
death in being ground to pieces be-
freight train at the corner Of Fifth
and Taylor streets Thursday morning
and who died at st. Luke's hospital
four hours afterwards. The jury
which was composed of Frank
Rhoades, John ogden and P. NJ
Brahms, returned a verdict in effect
that Santo came to his death at st.
Iuke's hospital as a result of the
shock attending his being run over by
railway train at Fifth. and Taylor
streets on the right of way of the
Rock Island road on the morning of
Thursday, Nov. TO-
Mcfarland District Deputy.-At the
annual Get Together banquet held
by the members of Loras council.
knights of Columbus, at the Hotel
Davenport. announcement was made
of the appointment of former Grand
Knight Harry J. Mcfarland as district
deputy of the order in this district.
The appointment was made by State
Deputy T. F. Griffin of Sioux City.
Mr.. Mcfarland succeeds e. NJ. Sharon,
who has resigned the position after
having acted as deputy for a number
of years. The announcement was
made by Toastmaster E. J. Walsh be-
fore he called upon Mr.. Mcfarland in
the course of the program. The an
nual banquet was held in the main
dining room of the Hotel Davenport,
and was attended by about $50 mem
bers of the order After the banquet
a program was given.
Falls From Table and Breaks Nose.
In swinging from a table in the
freight depot of the Rock Island rail
road yesterday afternoon, Harry
Franck, residing at PAS West Second
street, fell TO the floor and broke his
nose. The injury was serious enough
TO warrant his removal to st. Luke's
hospital, where medical attention was
given him. He will be confined but
a few days on account of the injury.
He is bill clerk at the depot.
CanpldateS Flle Expense Accounts. I
Several candidates in the election
of Tuesday yesterday filed their &C
counts of expenses, in accordance !
with the provisions of the law. The I
heaviest account filed was that of At /
torney s. p. Bawden. who was Candj |
date for county attorney on the repub- |
lican ticket and whose expenditures |
were S3O8.6O. The other candidates
who filed are H H. Boettger. candi-
date for representative, S129.S5; Hen
~ Schroeder, candidate for supervi- /
sor, $3.50; Henry Ronge, candidate /
for county superintendent Of schools, |
$50; Realff Ottesen, candidate for
justice of the peace, sS37O; H. w.
Bruhn, candidate for Legislature. /
$129.7S; Julius Sander. candidate for
supervisor, $1O5. The law requires a
filing of expense accounts within 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

NNR. JOSEPH +. DISCH, 454 w. JEFF
1v1 ferson St.. Louisville, KY, writesi
81 take great pleasure in recommending
your valuable Peruna as a catarrh
remedy.
"I have been suffering for the past
three years with catarrh, and had used
almost rything in the market until
read of your wonderful Peruna rem
edy. After using two bottles of Peru
ma 1 can cheerfully recommend It to
any one having the same disease.
az was almost compelled TO give up
my business, until used your remedy,
and 1 have never been bothered with
catarrh since"
Hon. G. Slemp, Congressman from
Virginia, writes: 81 can cbeerfully
say that have used your valuable rem
edy, Peruna, with beneficial results,
and can unhesitatingly recommend
your remedy to my friends as an invig-
Grating tonic and an effective and per-
manent cure for catarrh."
People who object 20 liquid medicines
can now secure Peruna Tablets. Sold
by druggists, and manufactured by The
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Man-a-Iin an Ideal Laxative,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

Wtttenburg, Mo, Nov. 6.-After
spending three days in seeing the
sights in St. Louis we left there Tues
day, Nov. /, and headed towards the
gulf again. A strong upstream wind
and high waves kept us from making
much Roadway and we got only as
far as Jefferson barracks, just out of
the city. Upon landing we put up our
tent, which promptly blew down, and
after indulging in a little thought
about home, sweet home, we put the
canvas over the ridgepole over the
boat, buttoned down the sides and
read and smoked until $50, at which
time We turned fin for the night We'd
nesday. at 3, we reached Kimswick,
Mo. In landing, Frank schnitger
stepped off the boat to tie up and
sank to his knees in Missouri mud.
Thursday morning we reached Hercu'
Aneum, Mo, which is noted for its
large lead factory, employing $500
people. The company owns all the
land, all the houses, and even the
stores of the town.
In the afternoon we reached St.
Genevieve. Mo- Here the tracks Of
the Frisco lines run along the high,
rocky banks of the river. which rise
straight up TO a height Of from so to
20 feet. The railroad company en-
ploys special men, who do nothing but
patrol the tracks at this point TO watch
for rocks which often slide down on
the tracks from above. AS the trains
make fast time along here, wreck
would result if there was an obstruc-
ton on the track. We made % miles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

There is more catarrh in this sec
ton Of the countr.- than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incur
able. For a great many years doctors
pronounced 1t local disease and pre-.
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment. pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh TO be a constitu-
tional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh cure, manufactured by F. J. Che
ney & Co. Toledo, Ohio is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonfuL 1t acts direct
Iy on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. They offer 500 for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials.
Address F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 20 cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
Saves an Iowa Mans Life.

The very grave seemed to yawn be
fore Robert Madsen of West Burling
ton, Iowa, when, after seven weeks in
the hospital, four of the best physi-
clans gave him up. Then was shown
the marvellous curative power of Elec-
trio Bitters. For, after eight months
of frightful suffering from liver trou
bic and yellow jaundice, getting no
help from other remedies or doctors,
five bottles of this matchless medicine
completely cured him. 1t is positively
guaranteed for stomach liver or kid
nev troubles and never disappoints.
Only 50c at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

neat little bill in the sum of $40 and
made out against the prospective pro-
prietors of the moving picture house
Experience with this last Of natures
race has driven Stanley to the conclu-
sion that at takes money to shake
down a throne and depose even pet
ty king"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
Foster

Mrs. Frank Reynolds visited over
Sunday with relatives in Rock Island.
Mrs D L. Ryley is visiting relatives
in Iowa this week.
Mrs. Fred Mewes of Illinois City Wis
tied Tuesday with Mrs. d. A. Kleist.
Joseph Hoffman of Randolph. Kan,
spent Wednesday at the John Morse
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

tique frame structure and the ancient
tree. At first glance the removal of
the tree seemed an easy thing and Mr..
Stanley offered the sum of SIS for it's
removal The first man approached
fatty refused to "budge" for that price.
The agreement under which the mon
arch is falling today will conclude with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

$50 to Fell Ancient Tree. - Today
marks the passing from view of the
last of natures silent sentinels in the
downtown district of Moline. One by
one the forest trees, last evidence OF
things primeval. have fallen before en-
croaching business interests, and to-
day the sole survivor, a sturdy speci-
men that has held its post at the cor
ner of Sixth avenue and Fifteenth
street through thick and thin, fell to
make way for a moving picture show.
Citizens of Moline cannot remember
the time when this tree has not acted
the part of silent Waterman at the
head of lower Fifteenth street. Streets
Of brick and walls of stone had little
effect on the sturdy survivor and dur
ing the years that the downtown dis
trict has been growing the tree. also,
has been planting itself more firmly
But it's doom became inevitable when
T. |. Stanley and others prepared for
the erection of a business block on
the corner, so long occupied by an an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

by favor Of tile Union PaciEc raiiioad
Florence became almost a deserted viii
lage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

Special home treatment
arranged for those who
live in the country. Our
Office has been located in
Davenport for 10 years.
You run no risk when you
come to DR.. Walsh because
he stays right here TO back
I'M HIS advertisements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12

Two Enter Chicago Contest.-Ar-
thur Sandmark and Minetta Young de-
parted yesterday for Chicago. They
have been named to represent the
Moline high school in the declamatory
contest to be held under the auspices
of Chicago university. Mr.. Sandmark
will give a selection from the Bunker
Hill grafton, and Miss Young will re-
cite Robert Browning's poem, Hervey
Riel This declamatory contest is
planned by the University of Chicago
for secondary schools, interested in the
college. There will be from 80 to go
representatives from various schools.
They will compete at the university
Friday afternoon and then the 10 best,
five boys and five girls, will meet in
the university building Friday even
ing. The reputation Sandmark gained
last year as a speaker is not forgot
ten and prospects for his winning the
contest appear bright. Moline is well
represented by Miss Young. Her
speaking is excellent. her enunciation
clear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
MOLINE

Want Maximum Rate cIause.-Ex-
pressions of doubt having been heard
in certain circles as to whether the
city council is proceeding as rapidly
as possible to a solution of the tele-
phone problem, Mayor Olson was ask
ed for a statement in regard to the
matter yesterday. The mayor said:
The city council would like to see
an immediate solution of the tele-
phone question. But the consensus OF
opinion among councilmen is that a
maximum rate clause, binding during
life of the franchise, should be insert
ed in the ordinance. Apparently this
question of a maximum rate is the
chief difference between the positions
taken by the council and the tele-
phone company" Mayor Olson says
the fact that the aldermen are devot-
ing much time to conferences and con-
sideration of proposed new franchises
is sufficient proof that intentions OF
the city officials are sincere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-19
AMUSEM ENTS.
Phil OTIS Comedians Toniqht.

BOOKED for return engagement o
three days beginning this evening i.
Phil Otis comedians. This is tho
jolly musical attraction, which
popular prices. quite startled tho criti
cal and the theatre going public at
Augusta last January. For small
show at popular prices. theatre patrons
will not recall bigger surprise
this season., more enjoyable enter.
tainment, sndppier or comely choru,
OF girls, a. fnore original number o,
bright songs, a more pleasing line O
comedy, or more amusing fun make
than Phil OFT. Every feature of the
entertainment presented by the Phi
OFT comedians was delightful sur.
prise. while the record breaking at.
tendance during their former engage
ment was the most positive evidence
OF the popularity of this new form OF
entertainemnt. Now that they have
returned for an engagement of three
more days, comes to us a very well
come announcement. A feature of the
Phil OFT productions is the fact that
they are presented in one act, with nc
waits, or intermissions Just one
ilong act of quick, active and lively fun.
The Man and the Mummy" will be
the Offering tonight and Friday after
noon and Saturday night. Friday
night and Saturday afternoon THE
Boston Belle" will be played
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-19
Health and Beauty Queries
BY MRS. MAE MARTYR.

! Madge: Very frequently dark
coarse-looking complexion comes from
the failure of soap and water to remove
all dirt from the pores of the skin. If
you will dissolve, an ounce of almoZoin
in d half pint of cold water. then add
two teahpoOnfuls glycerine, stir and al
low to stand few hours. you will have
splendid cream jelly for clearing up
your skin. This cream is greaseless. and
VIII not cause hair to grow on the face.
smoothing the skin and for reducing the
size of large pores. 1t is fine for mas
Saying TO remove wrinkles. and if you
VIII use 1t regularly you will soon have
charming. velvety complexion.
Bcrnice E.: Your hair will never look
its best and be easy to do up as long
you continue to shampoo with soap. The
alkali Is soap and most ready-prepared
shampoos eats the very life out of your
hair. makes 1t harsh and brittle, and
causes those faded, discolored streaks
you speak of. Most shampoos simply re-
move the oil and dirt from the hair, but
do not take out the dirt from the hair
roots which causes itching scalp. dan
druff and finally dead, falling hair with
split ends. If you will shampoo your hair
with teasponful of canthrox dissolved
in a cup of hot water you will find it
most delightful. This shampoo produces
rich. creamy lather that cleanses thor
soft, fluffy and the scalp feeling fresh.
This is by far the best shampoo | ever
tried. and my friends, to whom l have
recommended it, tell me 1t is simply splen-
did.
Jane r.: Your sallow, pimply complex
ion comes from impure blood. You
should not neglect this any longer. Make
good system tonic and blood purifier
by dissolving one-half cup sugar and one
ounce kardene in One-half pint alcohol.
adding enough boiling water to make a
full quart; then take a tablespoonful be-
fore each meal, and it will clear up your
face and give it color and expression.
There is nothing that will quite equal
this homemade tonic for restoring lost
appetite. putting the stomach and liver
in order and for toning up the system
generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-19

| Airline: If you find face powder SO UNI
satisfactory to use as warm weather APP
proaches, since 1t seems to clog up the
pores of the skin, try lotion made by
half-pint hot water. adding two teaspoon
fus glycerine. This lotion is inexpensive
and when applied to your face and arms
will not show or rub off like powder. 1t
will free the complexion from freckles.
tan, sunburn, and make any shiny. sal
low muddy skin beautiful by giving 1t d
youthful, pinkish appearance. This is
the best complexion beautifer 1 have ever
Tired Eyes: Where your eyes appear
infamed and continually have that tired,
overworked feeling, you should lose no
strengthening tonic, Get an ounce OF
orystos. dissolve it in a half-pint water,
and drop a few drops in each eye occa-
sionally. Although very simple remedy.
you will find it the best 1t will not
smart the eyes. but is very soothing. l
find it excellent for relieving eye pain
and weak, watery eyes, and it is a great
aid to those who wear glasses.
B. L.: The rate at which you have ia
ken on excess flesh need not alarm you.
You can easily remove this annoying
fat" by making harmless reducer from
four ounces parnotis dissolved in ~ pints
warm water, and taking Tablespoonful
before each meal. This should restore
your former slender figure in a few
weeks 1t is in no way injurious and
does not leave the skin flabby and
wrinkled
B. K. E.: The only hair tonic | know
which will really destroy the dandruff in
your scalp, stop your hair from coming
out. check the brtttleness and put your
scalp in healthy condition is one you
can prepare. yourself. Simply get an
ounce of quinzoin and dissolve it in a
half-pint of alcohol then add one half
pint cold water. 1t is a waste of money
to buy most hair tonics. as they do no
good, but by using this one about twice
week. rubbing 1t gently into the roots
how bright and healthy your hair will
soon become. This quinine tonic rhakes
fine dressing for the hair and will moi
cause it to become stringy, dull or matted
as most tonics do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-19

Chaplain-Mrs. Hannah Belle Ripley
Guide-Mrs Emily Dickson.
Assistant Guide-Miss Lena r
Pierce
Color Beapers-Carrie Kennedy and
MyraA. Smith. WI
Patriotic Instructor-Ethel G. Fetch
er.
Inside Guard-Miss Addie Moulton.
Outside Guard-L Dora Marston.
+ Judge Advocate-Col. C. H. Cram.
Following the election of officers
he ceremony of installation was CON
lucted by Mr. Moody. after which re-
treshments of ice cream, cake and
.offee were served, and a social hour
was enjoved until the time came for
the upriver guests to depart for home
Interesting remarks We're made by Mrs
Moody, Col. C. H. Cram, Col G. HI
Bangs, and members of the G. A. r.,
great deal of enjoyment to all.
The new auxiliary starts in under
yery suspicious circumstances. 1t has
charter membership of 40 or more
he members are enthusiastic in the
work of carrying out the objects of the
organization, and there is every reason
. believe that 1t will prove of great
assistance to staples Camp as well
as to the Grand Army.