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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-03-29
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Competent cook. APP
ply R. J. Highland, Room s.
Tonopah block. If
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-03-29

WANTED-Clean cotton rags, with
out buttons; cents pound.
Bonanza office.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-03-29

LOST KEYS-Severa1 punches of
keys remain at this office uncalled
for. If you have lost your key
ring within the last year, call and
look over our stock.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-03-29

Enjoy the pictures and the music
at the Butler today. They are
good.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1910-07-16
Postmasters' Convntion

Postmaster Eva G. Wilcox
was in attendance at the 7th-
annual convention of Utah
Postmasters held in Ogden
last Friday and Saturday, July
9Th and 9th. An excellent pro-
gram was carried out and the
convention was well attended.
A pleasant feature of the affair
was a trip to the Ogden canyon.
The election of officers took
place Saturday and Provo was
chosen as the place of the next
annual convention.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1910-07-16
Excursions East
Via Oregon Short Line.

Via Oregon Short Line.
To Cheyenne, Denver, Colorado
Springs, Pueblo, Kansas City,
st. Louis, Omaha, Chicago, st.
Paul, Minneapolis and many
other points. Tickets on sale
May 9Th, and 14th., June 4th.,
18th, 18th, 9th, July 7th., and
GOTH, August 4th., and Sept
ember 18th, and 23rd. Limit
October 31st. See agents for
rates and further particulars.
a30-tf.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1910-07-16
THEeBOY'S MAGAZINE N
THE MOTHERS MAGAZN

written expressly for mothers and
lures. it contains over 20 regular d,
home. All readers have the priyils
School for mothers. The magazin,
colors. For 1910 THE MOTHER
Culture. Beauty articles, Child stu
lem, Food Products and Preparatio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20
Milwaukee TO CUT
OUT ROCK ISLAND2
That's the Noise Moline Hears in
Reference to Projected New
Mississippi Bridge.

Moline Dispatch: Is the Milwaukee
road backing the project of building
a bridge spanning the Mississippi be-
tween Moline and Bettendorf?
The word has reached this city that
plans are ON foot across the river for
the establishment of shops of the Mil
waukee. system at Bettendorf in con-
nection with the Bettendorf Axle COM
pany. which is closely identified With
the Milwaukee system and which
turns out large percentage of the
trucks used for cars OF that system.
Report has It that the shops to be
established at Bettendorf are those
which are at present maintained at
Dubuque. Dubuque is about the same
distance from Savanna, which is a ter
minal for train crews. as is Bettendorf.
With the big development in freight
traffic in the southwest, IL is argued
that Bettendorf is much more central
and better adapted for the Milwaukee
system than is Dubuque. which is
somewhat to one side Of all the main
lines of the Milwaukee.
If the big bridge is built, It is said.
that the Milwaukee will operate all its
trains over it and will not occupy the
tracks of the D., R 1. & n. w. via the
crescent bridge TO Davenport, cutting
out Rock Island entirely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20

secretary-Rev. A. P. Lorimer. Gen
eseo.
Treasurer-Rev. Edward Stark, New
Windsor.
In Charge OF Rural Churches.
1t was decided that a pastor be sta
toned at Walker Station, and that he
should have charge OF the surrounding
towns, including Snvis, Watertown and
East Moline. Members Of the Rock Is
land district mission were elected to
oversee the work Of the following
churches and supply pastors for the
pulpits:
Port Byron-Rev. 8. G. Hagglund
Walker Station-Rev. C. ]. Young
berg, Moline.
Morristown-Rey. o. w. FERN.
New Bedford-Rev. A. P. Lorimer.
English Lutheran Church at New
Era, Iowa-Rev. I. o. Nothstein, Rock
Island.
Rev. Edward Stark led the general
discussion Of st. Luke 2:34-35 yester-
day afternoon. Addresses were given
last evening by Rev. Mr.. LOrimer and
Rev. Frank Swanson of Aledo.
In all 19 churches were represented
by their pastor and a lay delegate.
The next meeting will be held at New
Windsor Feb. Is and 16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20

Dan Cupid doesn't care a rap If his
antics upset the carefully laid plans
of men. He can stand idly by while
everything is being carefully reason
ed out and fixed up and then sail in
and smash the entire combination
without batting an eye.
All this and more was again dem
onstrated within the last few days in
romance that has just come to light
at Corning, Iowa, in which Rock Is
land county people are much inter-
ested.
Readers of The Argus will no
doubt remember Martin V. Spencer
of Corning. He is a pioneer of this
vicinity, having been reared in An
dalusia when that village was in its
heyday. About a year ago he re-
turned here and gave some remin-
iscences Of the early times which
were printed in The Argus. Among
other things, he told Of the manner
in which his father designed the first
bridge built across Rock river at
Sears, and he left the model, which
he had carefully preserved through
all the years and 1t has been placed
with the other historical relics at
Wore Flag Through Lines.
Readers Of The Argus will also
probably remember the story of Mrs.
G e. Moore of Fresno, Cal, who was
also a former resident of Andalusia
and who performed the remarkable
feat OF smuggling the flag Of the COM
pany of infantry recruited at Anda-
lusia, through the confederate lines
at Harper's Ferry. 1t will be re-
called that the company was captur-
ed and Mrs. Moore, who was at the
front caring for her wounded hus-
band, secreted the precious flag in
her skirts and carried it for three
days while an exchange of prisoner
was being arranged and carried out.
The flag is also among the relics at
Memorial hall.
After the facts connected with the
exploit of Mrs. Moore were brought
out about a year ago. a movement
was started to secure an increase in
pension for the heroine, who had
been left a widow with little besides
her meager regular pension to pro-
vide for her needs. Several Rock
Islanders were enlisted in the cause,
surviving members of the company
were looked up and furnished such
data as they were able to give, Con-
gresham Mckinney was interested
and drew up a private pension bill
providing about $40 per month for
Mrs. Moore and had introduced it in |
congress.
Then Came Cupid.
And here is where Cupid got in his |
work. In the correspondence that /
was conducted in connection with the |
pension bill Mr.. Spencer, who is 70 |
years of age and a widower, got into
communication with Mrs. Moore,
there was an exchange of letters and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20
PENSION BILL

visited back and forth at@the- merry
social functions which were in vogue
in the good old days.
But they were never sweethearts
although Mr.. Spencer admitted few
days ago that the pretty fascinating
ways of the little country maid had
unconsciously made a deep impress
sion upon mis- heart, an impression
which he was never quite able to
forget.
mot many miles from the Spencer
farm lived C. E. Moore, who was
about the same age as Mr.. Spencer.
The two boys frequently met IN the
timber in the winter time, where they
were sent to split rails, and lay in the
winter supply of wood for the family.
Sitting on some fallen log, near
which they had kindled a fire. they
frequently ate their cold lunches of
corn bread and fat meat, together.
and gossiped about the gals and the
latest 'hoedown,' where they danced
until daylight to the good old tunes
Of Money Musk and the Arkansas
Traveller and The DEVILS Dream
THE two boys often traded work,
anu Ac1L0Ad11y a 6IAOAS
sprang up between them.
But Mr.. Moore was the recognized
sutton of the girl and one day he ad-
mitted to his young friend, Spencer,
that he had popped the question and
had been accepted.
WEEDS Another.
"a little before this time, Mr..
Spencer had met another country girl
near Andalusia, and she was often
the subject of conversation between
the two friends. A few days after
his friend had conf1ded the secret Of
his love to him, Mr.. Spencer recipro-
Gated and told Mr.. Moore that he,
too. had been accepted by the girl OF
his choice.
"Of course there were congratula-
tions, and they coded each other
in regular country fashion, and had
many a good talk over their future
plans.
The outcome of the whole affair
was that the two agreed to get mar
ried on the same day. Accordingly,
when the eventful day rolled around,
they entered the clerks Office to-
gether and purchased their marriage
licenses. 1t was agreed that Mr.
Spencer should jump the broomstick'
first. after which he and his bride
should repair to the home of his
friends bride and witness their mar
riage.
THE program was carried out &C
cording to schedule, Moore and his
girl witnessing the ceremony of their
FriA h.
rode over and saw the nuptial knot
tied which made Mr.. and Mrs. C. z.
Moore happy. OF course there was a
feast of all kinds OF good things, and
afterwards a dance.
The two couples settled down
near Andafusia, and literally lived
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20
TELL OF BIG MEET
Augustana Collegians to Hear
Delegates to Students
Convention.
SIX ATTEND FROM HERE
Unparalleled Opportunities in the
Heather World to Be Discussed
Sunday Evening.

The six Augustana delegates who at
tended the convention of the Students
Volunteer movement, held recently in
Rochester. n. Y, have now returned
from their trip, and are exceedingly en-
thusiastic over the success of the great
gathering Of students. Thousands of
delegates attended the convention and
much good was accomplished for the
foreign missions.
Next Sunday evening all six dele
gates will submit reports in the COL
lege chapel before the student body Of
the results achieved by the convention.
Each delegate will discuss a different
phase of the movement. The program
to be rendered is as follows:
Song ia in the Hymnal-Audience.
Scripture Reading and Prayer-Eric
Holmer.
1.-The History of the Student volun-
teer -Sigfrid Blomgren.
"The Increase of Missionary Activ-
ity as a Consequence Of the Student
Volunteer Movement" (Swedish)-Os-
car Montan.
Song-Lutherman Chorus.
''The Urgent Need of the Heather
World"-C. o. Nelson.
THE Unparalleled Opportunities in
the Heather World"-Victor Linde-
blad.
Song-Lutherman Chorus.
THE Responsibility of the Christian
Church"-W. X. Magnuson.
obedience to the Heavenly Vision"
%. r. Karlstrom.
Song 202 in the Hymnal-Audience.
Benediction-Dr. c. A Blomgren.
Mission Meeting Ends.
The annual meeting of Rock Island
mission district of the Luth-
eran church was brought to a close
last evening. The session opened
Tuesday evening at Grace Lutheran
church with communion services at
which Rev. S. G. Hagglund, pastor of
the First Swedish Lutheran church,
Rock Island, and Rev. 8. p Miller of
Cambridge delivered addresses. The
session held yesterday morning was
the annual business meeting. The re-
ports Of the president and treasurer
and the various committees for the
past year were heard and officers were
elected. They are:
President-Rev. o. w. FERN, Daven-
port
Vice President-Rev. C. P. Edblom,
Andover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20

in an incredibly short time Mrs.
Moore embarked for Corning and
there was a wedding.
Of course the pension matter is
all of now, for pensions are not paid
to married women and Mrs. Moore
that was and Mrs. Spencer that is
now has lost even the income that
she was paid while a widow. But
she is probably not worrying about
that, for Mr.. Spencer has a snug
home at Corning, where he holds the
office of justice of the peace. Be-
sides, he is entitled to a pension of
his own.
Tells Further Details.
Additional details of the story are
told in a Corning letter to the Des
Moines Register and Leader, as fol-
lows:
"a tattered flag which had waved
in triumph and in defeat over an ILL
nois company in a dozen frightful
battles of the civil war, and about
which is woven a story of unusual
interest, was the means by which a
romance that started in war days,
terminated here a few days ago In
the happy union of NJ. V. Spencer,
aged IS years, of this city, and Mrs.
C. E. Moore, aged 50 years, of Fres-
no, Cal.
After a separation of almost half
a century during which they had
only once seen each other, they
learned of each others whereabouts
when a search was begun to locate
the members of the company and
when steps were taken to ascertain
some historical facts in connection
with the old flag.
Long before the war, Mr.. Spen-
Ger and Mrs. Moore were children to-
gether and lived on adjoining farms
near Andalusia, III. The children of
the two families played together, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20

happily ever afterwards They were
blessed with children, some of whom
survive their parents.
Not long afterward the war broke
out. True to their early friendship
both boys felt called upon to enlist
in their country's cause, and together
they were hurried to the front.
mot to be outdone in patriotism.
the women of the community held a
meeting and determined to make a
flag, which should wave over the
regiment composed of their fathers,
sons, husbands and sweethearts, and
remind them of the loving fingers
which had made it, and of the loving
hearts which were anxious for their
welfare.
In All eventful battle, the two
boys were wounded and confined in a
southern hospital.
"For days their young wives await
ed news Of their fate, but nothing
came. In her anxiety, Mrs. Moore
determined to go to the front, and, if
possible, learn OF the fate of the two
soldier boys. She finally ascertained
that they were sick in a hospital, and
hurried to render them what assist
ance she could. She remained with
them and was present during the bat
tie of Harper's Ferry.
After their release from the hos
pital. they were again hurried to the
front The fortunes OF war led their
regiment to the battle of Harper's
Ferry, where a portion of the COM
pany was captured by the confeder-
ate forces.
Seeing that capture was immi-
nent, the commander Of the company
was especially anxious that the flag
should not fall into the hands of the
enemy, but he was at his wits end
how TO preserve 1t.
Takes Charge of Flag.
with a woman's wit, Mrs. Moore
solved the problem. She asked for
the flag, and taking II to her tent, she
made it into a petticoat, which she
wore beneath her dress. Although
she was carrying a IO-months'-oId
child at the time she was able to
make the long weary march with the
company, which finally took them out
of danger. She also was able to save
a number of revolvers which she con-
cealed about her clothing.
After the war, the two boys re-
turned to their homes. Mrs. Spencer
and Mr.. Moore died some years ago,
the widow Of the latter removing to
Fresno, Cal. Mr. Spencer came to
Corning and is now holding the Of
flee OF justice of the peace.
About two years ago the historical
society Of the company began a
search for its members, and also took
steps to preserve some of the histor-
ical data connected with its career
during the war. Mr.. Spencer assisted
in gathering some of these facts. and
in SO doing was called upon to look
up the history of the flag.
I'm so doing. he learned that the
of his old friend was still
alive and residing at Fresno. A cor
followed with the result
that on Jan. the two aged people
were united in marriage IN this city,
the Rev. Don Crewdson. pastor of the
Baptist church, officiating"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20
public Notice.

The property in the rear of the NJ.
w. A. office belonging to the Giles es-
tate will be sold Feb. at masters
sale at 10 a. m. from the east door of
the court house. Desirable property,
Attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20
To Whom II Nav Concern.

Notice is hereby given that 1 will
not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by my wife, Mrs. Bess Reagan,
after this day and date.
(SigneO CHARLES A. REAGAN.
Jan. 10, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-20
Licensed to Wed.

John c. Buck. Durant
Mrs. Johanna w. z. Heidi. -. Durant
Charles F. Laube. ....... Bellingham
Miss Louisa A. Beck. 80. Rock Island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-11
CONGRESSIONAL.

Ia the Senate yesterday Senator Dioz
had read a letter sIgued BY Senators
Oommlns, Is Toilette, Clapp and
B,lstow. 1t constitutes propaganda of
.he "pvogressives," AID NJ. Dick an
pcunced bis purpose Of addressing the
Ssnate on it within few daya.
In the House Mr.. Towosend intro.
dueed President Tsfts bill lncorpora-
ting the recommendations contained 10
his measage for the amendment OF the
interstate commerce law. In The main
the bill follows the Recommendations
In the presidents message, read In the
seDsts yesterday. :, ,
The Notifications bill vas submitted
to the House BY the appropriations COM
mittee. The measure csrries IS, GIT 900.
Mr.. Mann, during the consideration
of the army appropriation bill, offered
an amendment cutting doTn the ap'
preparation for the national guard from
81, $50, 900 10 $1,000, 900. 1t was de-
iea,ed By an overwhelming majority.
The day was marked By activity
among The insurgents. h1r Gardner, OF
Massachusetts, announced biz Intention
to renew the fight. The insurgents zen
In the days developments, and the
regulars posifiad them the party caucus
would be used to make them declare
themselves on inpor:an! legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-11
MEETINGS.

Ths aanual meeting OF the ssockhold.
e,s of lhs West Brothers Btlck Dom.
p,ny was held at its principal office, Nc.
i'll south Fairfax street, today when
directors ware elected.
The snnual meeting OF the s'ockhold-
era of the McLachlen Banking Corpora.
ton fer ths election Of board Of direct
ors for the ensuing year and the trans.
action of other business, was held at the
offics of the company, No. 1913 south
Royal sraet, today.
The annual meeting OF the stockhold.
ers OF the Oatsrlo Apartment House
Company for tue election Of a board OF
directors was held ut the office of the
company, No. 12S south Royal street,
this morning. ;,
The sunusl meeting Of the s'ocshold.
ers st the Iowa Apartment House Ohm
Deny for the election Of board OF d.
aecsors was held at the Office OF the com.
pany, No. l23 south Royal street, this
morniog.
The annual meeting Of the stockholc-
ara os s. 8. Shsdd & Bro. Company was
held ct the office of the company, No.
III south Fairfax Btreet, this evening,
.ior the purpose OF elecIing directors and
Sor the transaction OF business.
TIE shove are sll Washington oorpo'
,ations with Virginia charters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-11
THE GAZETTE,

B ginning the New Year the Alexan.
dris Gszet,e enters upon It's one hundred
and eleventh v0lume. The Gazstte is
one Of the best edited papers in the
state, is fearless aud has the true ring oil
az honest journal. Long may 1t live
sud proapsr. Northern Neck News.
it's With profound venera.ion tha:
vo make our most graceful bow and ex
tend fraterual greetings to The esteemed
Alexandria Gazette upon the com
pleliou, o, January lst, OF lis ITO b
volume. This rare old age Is counted
from fles now in the Office which date
back to 1900, but The Gazstse Is really
>unch older, records OF the cour's In
>sirtsx aud Alexandria counties show
r +set 1t was published as far back 50
Ing ing, WHIST M interesting history could
Ioi' lied from its fi!ea, dealing with
De CONF ,are, csrsuries Sicce 1900 the
evvu as.h hi 4 The G:z'tts has remained
IN tha snowo " family, esoh generation
PRODUCING an a. Hs Journal. Nle sue'e u.s. y,
For many years here has BET. ~ j., T." time NJ,
alton in it's make mp and at Il, .nS
any change in lie conservative !. "
stable policy. 1t has remained loyal to
the soutb, her people 'sud her interes'e.
1t calls spade spade, let the results
be what they may. lis neWs columns
present all that Ia fl! reading 10 terse
and interesting form. We highly prizs
it as an exchange aud trust it may live
on and on to chronicle the history OF
generations yet unborn. [Loudoun
Enterprise.
The Alexandra Gazette has passed
its 10th milestone, and on January LIT
entered the 1l1th year OF Its existence,
as bright and neWsy as ever, aud as
clean and reliable as the best. No word
of praise is too good for this splendid old
journal, and we would part with any
paper coming to this Office before we
would part with ,hs Gazette. [Loudoun
Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-11
BANK DIRECTORS.

Ths annual meetings of the several
national banks of the city we're held to-
da7 FIR the election OF directors. Whe
following we're chosen:
First Natiopal Bank: Messrs. Gard
per L. Bootbr, Bauoit Bssr, jr.. NJ. B.
Harlow, Geo. E Wsr6eld, Jas. F. Muir,
w alter Roberts and Francis l.. Smith.
C:iz,ns' National Bank: Msssrs. j..
C. Smoc', Worth Hulish, NJ. a. Ahern,
Edward l.. Dainger6eld, J. W. Roberts,
Carroll Pierce and Urban 8. Lambert.
Alsxa ldris National Bsuk: Judge O..
E. Meal, MesaTs. w. r. smoot, John
A, Marshall, T. Q. Suni.b, w. A. snoot
IT., a. Fl. Rector, f. L. Oockrell, ". q.
S noot, O. O. Osr!ip, P. F. Go man,
a. o. Portner, Louis Q. Barley, Gsc.
V. Pe7,on. Robinson Moncure, W. E.
Balm, NJ s Fairfax, J. 0. Lynch, K.
E. Marshsll, Samuel Bsndhcim and
Thes> l. Garter. The last nine are
new directors it having been decided to
increase the nembership of the board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-11
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The annual meeting of the Alexandra
Chamber OF Commerce Was held 1887
night at which the following officers
were elected
j. T. johnson, president; a. u.
B,ocket', vlce.presideul; J. T. Preston,
secretary snd treasurer. Bard OF di.
rectcrs: George 8. French, +. ). Har-
par, G. D. hopkins, John Lsadbeater,
and e. o. Smith.
Mcssrs. W. A. Smoot, j., A. D.
Brocksst, J. Y. William, r. S. Jones,
J. Louis Looee, William Jorg, Frank
Myers, George g. Fsencb, T. Q. How.
ard, John Leadbester, B. X. Field, o.
8. T. Burke. ". O. Davis. Carroll
Pierce, o. II. Kirk, and N. T. Greene
composs the committee which ATE max
ing arrangements for banquet to be
I given on the 9th instant. This com
mittee will meet tonight.
The chamber Endorsed the "Progref-
sive Virginia" resolutions of The League
of Virginia Municipalities, adopted BY
the latter at their recent convention IL
| Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-11
MODERN WOODMEN.

The regular mee'iog OF Alexandra
oamo. Modern Woodmen of Americs,
was hs,t last night After the regular Or
IL, of business was transacted the fol-
loving officers were Installed oy rss.
Causul O. A. Baden: Venerable
Consul, Wy,be White; adviser ). u
Waddey; BANKER, J. Wolf; clerk, o.
w. Ditler; escort, D. J. Thomas; watch
mag, G. W. Thomas; secretary, M'
.spis,!s; board of maosgers, J. d. West
3. We'll and NJ. Jafs. The reports
from various officers for 1909 we're read
:and showed the order to bs 10 healthy
condition, with good balance 10 the
treasury, aud without the lo7s of single
rmember by dea.h in 1909. These re-
,po,ts aad head camps, reports o5 tuoar.
eculosis camp at Colorado Springs, created
considerable enthusiasm. A social ses-
Sse was opened and closed With BAN
xas Ramnel's cafe. Remarks were
" ay Messrs. Wythe White, NJ
i 4a Z. G. Rothwell, and others,
,, iu1, 'gooa' feeling prevailed until O
late hour,