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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
Sale of Real Estate.

BY virtue OF an order and decree of
the county court Of Rock Island coun-
~. Illinois, made on petition OF the un-
dersigped, Peter Nelson. administrator
Of the estate OF Lars Nelson, deceased,
for leave to sell the real estate of said
deceased, at the August term, A. ID. 1910,
of said court. tO-wit on the 18th day of
August, a ID. 1910, shall, on the 18th
day of September next, between the
hours of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and
o'clock in the afternoon of said day,
sell at public sale, at the east door OF
the court house in the city of Rock Is
land, in said county. the real estate de-
scribed as follows:
Commencing on the west side of block
number thirty-eight $3.50, in that part
OF the city of Rock Island known as and
called the Chicago or Lower addition,
at point eighty-six $50 feet norther-
ly from the southwest corner of said
block, running thence easterly at right
angles TO said west line of said block
thence northerly parallel TO said west
line of said block thirty (3O) feet;
thence westerly at right angles to the
said west line of said block one hun
bred and twenty (12O) feet; thence
southerly along the westerly line Of said
block thirty (Se) feet, to the place OF
beginning. II being thirty 900 feet front
on Tenth street and one hundred and
twenty G2O) feet in depth. Also. com
block thirty-eight $3.50, in the Chicago
or Lower addition to said city OF Rock
feet north of the southwest corner OF
said block; running thence east
parallel to the south line OF
said block one hundred and twenty
G2O) feet; thence north parallel with
said west line thirty C30) feet; thence
west parallel to said south line one hum
bred and twenty (120) feet to the said
west line; thence south along said west
line thirty 600 feet to the place of be-
ginning. All of the aforesaid property
being situated in the city OF Rock Is
land, county of Rock Island, and state
of Illinois; on the following terms to-
wit: Cash in hand on delivery of deed.
Dated this 18th day of August, a. d.
1910. PETER NELSON,
Administrator of the Estate of Lars
Nelson, deceased.
AInrnhX & Larson. EOliCitOrS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
CONTINUED from Page rwo.)

the negative and all other alderman
present voting in the affirmative.
On motion of Alderman Prick the
council adjourned.
NJ. T. RUDGREN, City Clerk
1 hereby certify to the city clerk
that the above and foregoing is a
correct, true and complete record of
the proceedings of the city council OF
Rock Island, ILL.,, for its adjourned
regular meeting held Aug. 1S, 1910.
E. r. MALONEY,
Official Reporter
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this goth day of Aug. A. D., 1910.
NJ. T. RUDGREN, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
LEGAL.
Notice of publication.

State OF Illinois. ROCK Island coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court OF said county.
September term, A. u. 1910. In Chan
Gerry. Bill TO quiet title.
John RusseIT and susan Russell. com
plainapts We. Margaret Armitagc; the
unknown heirs or devisees OF A1argar-
ct ArInit4ge, deceased; Grace BaDeOck.
the unknown heirs or deViseeB OF Grace
BabcoclI. deceasedi Lucy BGbcook. the
unknown heirs or deyiEees or Lucy Bah
cock, deceased; the unknown heirs or
devisces or George NJ. Babcock, deceas-
ed; the unknown heirs or. deVisees OF
heirs or dcvisees or julia II. Babcock,
deceased; Julia kerns Harley, the un-
known heirs or devisees OF Julia herns
Harley, deceased, and the. unknown
owner or owners OF the following de-
scI1bed real estate:
Sub-lot thirteen C3), In block number
fourteen (14). in that part Of the city OF
Rock Island known as and called Spen-
Ger & Cases addition 10 said city, the
same being the north thirty 600 feet or
the south sixty 600 feet OF lot number
five 90, and the north thirty (3O) feet
or the south sixty (GO) feet OF the east
forty (4O) feet OF lot number -FOUR NAl.
in said block number fourteen (14), In
Spencer * Cases addition to-said city.
situated in the county OF ROCK IsIahu
and state of Illinois, defendants.
To the above named defendants and
each OF them:
of the non residence Of each Of you hav-
ing been filed in the above entitled
cause, in the Office OF the unoerslBueds
clerk OF the circuit court OF tho county
OF Rock Island and state OF Illinois, you
are hereby notified that said complain,
ants have filed in said court their bill
of complaint against you, on the cham
Gerry side OF said court; that summons
in chancery has been issued in said
cause against you. returnable 70 the
September term, A. y. 1910, OF said
court, to be begun and holden In the
court house In said city OF Rock leland.
county OF Rock ISLAND and state OF III
nols, on the third Monday or September.
A u. 1910, at which time and place you
will appear, ana plead. answer or de-
muir TO the bill of complaint as you may
see tit. -
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this 18th
day OF August, A. y. 1910.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court Of said
County.
Murphy & Larson coHlplainants' So
1icftnrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
Notice of FSinaI settlement.

Estate OF John w. Roche, deceased.
Public notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned executrix, Ellen Roche, has
this day filed her final report and set
Element as such in the county court OF
Rock Island county, and hearing on said
report has been get for Aug. ~, 1910,
at O'Clock a. m, at which time per-
sons Interested may appear and make
objections thereto, and If no objections
are filed, said report will be approved
at that time, and the Undersigned viii
ask for an order of distribution. and
will also ask to be discharged
Rock Island, Ill, July 81. 1910
ELLEN ROCHE. Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
INSURANCE..

PLEASANT =. COX - Real estate sno
insurance. Loans a speciality. Best
Ore companies represented Your pat
ronags solicited. Phones west 23, and
new 61Z2. Once at court house
Deposit Company oA Maryland.
BEN kTT'S INSURANCE Agency - Fire.
life, accident. health and plate glass;
real estate and loans, second door,
Safety building. once phone weef
. 800 Residence phone 7S6-K. Open
Wednesday and Saturday nighta
WE WILL BOND IOU--Execuvors, sa-
mtnistrators, guardians, trustees or
Sny kind OF judicial BONDS; lodk ~ ano
society officers; city, state Oh y. &
government officials; contractors, DO
sitlons of trust; in fact. any kind OF
bond you want Except bail bonds)-
Terms reasonable. Hayes IL Cleaye-
land. resident managers. Fidelity 8
Deposit Company of Maryland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

In buying a cough medicine, don't
be afraid to get Chamberlain Cough
Remedy There is no danger from
it, and relief is sure to follow. Es-
pecially recommended for coughs,
colds and whooping coughs. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS OF title prepared or CON-
tinued TO date covering any real es-
tate in the county Prompt and &C
curate service at reasonable rates
Rock Island Title Il Abstract Com
pany; j. !. Ingram. Ssesidents w. J.
Sweeney, secretary 200-20S, second
noor, Pc piles National bank build.
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

lF YOU WANT TO buy. sell, trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
a situation, the Mail and journal Is
the one paper in Moline that can do
it for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular, and Mail and Journal
wants bring results. One-haIf cent
per word Is the price to all alike
cash in advance; two-cent stamps Will
do Evening and Saturday Mail ana
Journal Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
CARD OF THANKS.

WE wish to thank friends and neigh-
bors for kindnesses shown during our
recent bereavement. especially Hartz
& Bahnsen and their employees; also
for floral tributes. Mrs. Robert Gregg
and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
Notice of FinaI settlement.

Estate of Emily Framing. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, Harriet Framing. adj
ministratrix has this day Med her
anal report and settlement as such IN
the county court of Rock Island county.
and hearing On said report has been set
for Aug ~, 1910, at o'clock a m, at
which time persons interested may APP
pear and make objections thereto, and
IL no objections arc MED, said report
will be approved at that time, and tho
Undersigned Will ask Tor an order OF
distribution. and viii also ask 70 be
discharged.
Rock Island. Ill. Aug. /. 1910.
HARRIET FRAMING,
Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
MULTIPLE ELECTRoLxs1s.

EL~niCERO LYSIS-SuperflU-
GUS hairs on face and arms perms-
nently removed with one to six
needles; four TO six hours work In
one with six; treatments given at
home unless otherwise desired Ad-
dress Miss A M. Kittridge. 1919 Per-
~ street. Davenport Old phone 1896
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

RELIABLE STORAGE On first floor;
also manufacturer of awnings, tents,
wagon covers, etc: Tents for rent. 3.
Roessler & Co., 209 Fifteenth street,
opposite the court house. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-A black silk umbrella in Rock
Island or on Fourth avenue car; mi
tiaIs Il. A. H." engraved on gold
handle. Finder return to Argus for
reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
WATCH
PORT ANGELES
GRO"J
L. M. Campbell Port An
geleS, Wash.
Real Estate

we have two cottages on 4th st.
on one lot; a snap at ......... 81 500
"A nice six room cottage in South
Rock Island; one-half acre of
lard: lots of fruit .......... $1,000
A brand new cottage on 18th Ave,
near 18th ST.; will sell at. $1,000
An eiHht-room house on 18th
Ave; has furnace; in good
shape $1,000
We have three lots in Smalley's
b-division on 81 St.; bar
gain at ...--. ...-..'... .$1JOOO
All acres in Hampton township;
has big house and good improve
ments; per acre .............N. $11O
HuIbbard 81 T@mn.
INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE
Suite 4o5 Best Building. Rock Island Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
EXPRESS AND STORAGE.

ACCOMMODATION EXPRESS press
business and hauling. See the Ac-
commodation Express Company. old
phone 767-L- John Payne, 2193a Sew
enteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
MUSIC AND ART sCHooL.

PRIVATE; music lessons and classes for
art Instruction.; S5 cents. Mrs f.
Bohman, Forty-fifth street and Fiji
teenth avenue; one block south OF ELM
street car line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
HOUSES WANTED.

SEND us a postal or telephone as soon
as your house is vacant; we have
hundreds of applicants for vacant
houses and will send them to you
We do not charge anything for this
service. Summerfields 1918 East
Second street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR RENT-In Robinson building, well
lighted officesS all convenienceS, in
Guiding elevator service roomy vaults
etc; one choice suite with large prt-
waite vault Apply room 100. +. K
Rhoads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
City Property amid
aEsuns for
Sale

ICo acre farm in Whiteside county,
near a good railroad town Nearly all
under cultivation. Has two sets OF good
buildings. Is well fenced and cross
fenced. Price $40 per acre. Wil &C
cept a trade OF about TO 10 acres OF
land in or about the tri-cities, with good
buildings. IN on this farm.
$50 acre farm. with nrst class build
fnZs Well fenced and crOsB-fenccd.
Land practically level. Price $4,000.
VIII accept about $4,000 worth OF city
property and let balance stand on farm
at per cNnL This is a big snap and
will not be on the market long.
AZ acre farm near Taylor Ridge. Good
buildings Well fenced and croBs-fenc-
ed Price S125' per acre. WIZ accept In
on this farm a house and lot 20 tho
value of about $500.
ESQ acre farm. First class holdings
in elegant repair. All fenced and cross
fenced Is only a short distance frop
Davenport. Price per acre, $40. and
viii accept $4,000 worth OF city prop
erty in on this form
II you are interested In city property
give us a call We have one OF the best
lists IN the city to select from.
We write FIRE insurance In first class
companies and loan money on real e.
tate.
old phone west s4I; new 59ss.
Blankenburg & BlankeubUrg,
rs sos Safety Building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
MISCELLANECRA


500 cash for a 'tir''-zcsulting in ac-
tual location OF any desirable indus
try here; $4,000 horse power (water)
at by-product prices, free factory
sites raw materials abundant, trans
portation convenient; finely illuStra-
ted folder upon request. st. Croix
Falls Improvement Association, ST.
Croix Falls. Wis. Gao miles from
tHIn-cities).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms
at Miss L. Connelly's, 219ha Seven
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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position as housekeeper
in small family; best of references.
Mrs. S. Heath, 6O6 Thirteenth avenue,
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT--A large front room. with
bath; a nice home for one or two gen
tlemen; at TIA Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
FOR RENT--Roosls.


FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room suit
able for two, at 1927 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
GRAM ANo PRovIslONs.


IA. J. TOAEk * CO.-Brokers, DaVen-
port. Stocks, grains, provisions. cot
ton. Private wires to New York and
ephone 4O7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
MONEY TO LOAN.


LOANS ON REAL ESTATE security at
lowest rates. Ludo!ph & Reynolds,
lawyers Best block, corner Seven
teenth street and Second avenue.
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate seour-
ity at lowest rates. Marion Z. Sween-
ey attorney, rooms 81 and 80, Mitch
ell & Lynde building, Rock Island.
LOANS on furniture. pianos. horses,
wagons, etc, quickly, privately, at the
lowest rates. Mutual Loan Company
Cuninc), room All, Peoples National
bank building. ENeE phone 5109; old
phone west 122.
WE MAKE a SPECIALITY OF loaning
money on household goods, horses,
wagons, etc, without removal and
in a quiet way. Call on US for quick
loans. Fidelity Loan Company, room
4O3 Best building.
MONEY LOANED to salaried people and
others, without security; easy pay
pents no publicity. Cali and get our
terms and methods of doing business.
Office hours, a. to y. IN. Tele-
phone north 2411. Victor Finance
Company, room 26, McManus build
ing second and Main streets, DaVen-
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
MASSAGE


hOR ME1N AND WOAlEN-Mrs &c. w
Miller, graduate m2SSeus6; electric
vibrator treatments, Vapor baths.
scientific body and facial massage,
therapeutic lights, spinal treatment
Swedish movements, etc. Hours from
10 a m. to- p. m Henley building
suite IL, corner Fourth and Brady
streets. Davenport. Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

WANTED-A situation by young lady
of excellent character, nurse, maid
or second girl Address &C. s." care
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
FLORISTS

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HENRY CAB THE Proprietor Cbfu-
piannock q 1rsery. Cut flowers and
designs of VI kinds. City store. 1907
Second aver ne. Telephone x110.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT-StrictIy modern furnished
front room, suitable for two; use OF
telephone; 1874 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

WANTED Situation by competent
stenographer furnish first class
references If necessary Address m.
M" care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT-Four-room house and one
acre OF ground in South Heights
rents for 81 per month il rented by
the year. Inquire 1920 Fourteenth
and-a-half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PROFESsIONAL--AT
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JACKSON, HURST - STAF,FORD-At-
toraeyS-at-laW. ONCE in ROCK Island
National bank building
SEARI4E d MARSHALL Lawyers
Money to loan good real estate
security. Roc Ns S0z and .EV3.- SAFETY
building, Rock Island Ill
McENIRY * McESIRY - Attorneys-at-
law. Loan money ON good security;
make collections. Reference, Mitch
ell & Lynde bankers. Ottce, Mitchell
& Lynde building.
SWEENEY & WALKER - Attorneys
and counselors at law. Money to loan
on real estate. Abstracts OF title pre-
pared. Rooms 200-203, Peoples Ma
IionaI bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT - Strictly modern seven
room house. fine location. Inquire
1412 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT-Thirteen-ro residence.
Seventeenth street and Eleventh ave-
nue.; modern, improvements; large
lot; $35. E. H. Guyer. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT-Two modern cottages; one
five-room, the other nine rooms. APP
ply 1112 Twelfth street. Phone
l151-Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT - Six-room cottage, with
barn. William Schaarmann.' Inquire
17141s Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT - Six-room modern house.
Inquire 1000 Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT = Three well furnished
rooms, down stairs, for light house,
keeping. at 527 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
FOR RENT-ROUsEs.

FOR RENT - Double DIV Cling; inquire
at lois Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
roR sALE-crT-Y pRoYEaEx-

FOR 9SALE-A lot in business district;
must sell, cheap; owner leaving town
Address c." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

men; pillow filters. pillow
filter helpers. bench mscainists. as
sembIers, maIIeable holders, grey
iron moIders. foundry laborers. punch
and shear men, drop and spring ham
mer Bradley hammer and bulldozer
men, share welders and helpers, share
settlers and anglers, mold and share
SINNERS, pillow grinders and poIishers,
share grinders and polishers; factory
labor for in and outside work; also,
able bodied. Intelligent young men to
learn trades. Living wages assured
from the start Sanitary factory.
steady work. good wages. open shop,
no labor trouble: board and lodging
reasonable. Knox County Employ
ment Agency, Galesburg Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24
FOR RENT-FLATs.

FOR RENT-One of Wrights modern
hve-room flats. heat included. Inquire
224 Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

ufacturing Company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

WANTED Manufacturers - Enor-
noes hydro electric power practic
ally free; other inducements on two
great railways, st. CrOix- mississippi
river route. and near st. Paul. Mime
apolis and Duluth: raw materials
convenient and cheap; illustrated
booklet and full information. Write
st. Croix Falls Improvement Associa-
ton, ST. Crofx Falls. Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR RENT - All Modern furnished
front room, suitable for one or two
gentlemen; use OF both phones; 742
Fifteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

WANTED-Experie bench and floor
holders agricultural and jobbing gray
iron work; good labor conditions
steady work William Fetzer Com
panN. Springfield, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

FOR SALE-Cheap, good family horse,
harness, single wagon and buggy, at
S24 Eleventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-24

wANTED-At the Majestic theatre a
lady or young man who has had ex-
perience in making change; must be
fast and accurate. Call at box Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19
NEW QUARTERS.
Officials of Machine Company Inspect
 Site and May Build New Plant.

Tuesday officials of the Willimantfc Machine company. with E. B. Bradley of Stonington, held a conference, and it is assumed discussed plans for the concerns future, that of providing a new home upon the expiration of its lease of the quarters it now occupies in the building recently purchased by the Windham Silk company
 The party dined at the Hotel Hooker and then held another session in the eofmpany's office. It has been denied that there was any possibility that the company contemplated buying what is known as the Moulton lot, but never theless that site was one of a number that was inspected by the officials Tuesday. It is the general belief if the company can agree upon a suitable site and buy same right the company will commence the erection of a hand somes new structure for it's fast grow ing business.
 There was no likelihood of a decision being reached Tuesday regarding what the company would do, stated George E. Stiles, president of the company. It is earnestly hoped that the officials will decide to remain in this city and build a structure for their imperative needs.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19
PUTNAM
John Macdonald Taking West Point Examination-FamiIy Overcome by Gas-Births Exceed Deaths During 19o9-City Had S1 Marriages.

John Macdonald, son of Mayor and Mrs. Archibald Macdonald, is at Fort Slocum, New York. taking the entrance examinations for West Point. MT. Macdonald was named recently as all ternate for appointment from the Third district of Connecticut by Congress- man E. w. Higgins. There are about 200 boys from all parts of the country at Fort Slocum for the examinations. State Master Leonard H. Heaiy was at Enfield Tuesday evening. acting as installing officer for Enfield grange.
 Vital Statistics for 1909.
 Town Clerk David Flagg recorded s1 marriages, 169 births and 123 deaths in Putnam during 1909.
 Degree for w. H. HayIor.
 "Souvenir'' w. H. Taylor was one of a class of more than 100 to receive the sixth degree at the meeting of the state grange in Hartford recently.
 James c. Fitch of Worcester called on friends in Putnam Tuesday.
 Members of the G. A. R. were at Danielson Tuesday evening to attend the joint installation of post and corps officers in that place.
 To Consider Contract Renewal.
 There is to be a special meeting of the common council this Wednesday, evening, the first of the present admin istration. The meeting is called for the appointment of a committee from among the members of the council to T pany relative to renewing a contract for hydrant service for the city. Since a previous contract expired several years ago no new one has been made although the city has continued to pay for the service on the old basis.
 Starts for Florida.
 Mrs. c. M. Green, accompanied by Miss King of Providence, left Tuesday night for Daytona, Fla, and will visit points along the east coast.
 Six Deaths During December.
 Deaths in Putnam during December numbered six, representing an annual death rate per thousand of "A. The percentage of deaths under five years to the total mortality was 16.6. One death was caused by diphtherias and croup, one by accident and the remain ing four deaths are classed as the re- suits of all other diseases.
 Many Attend Dance.
 There was a large number out for the dance conducted by E. D. Raymond in A O. H. hall Tuesday evening, with the Heagney and Wallace orchestra of Clinton, Mass, as the special attrac- tion. Among the dancers were a num- Der of persons from surrounding
 Good Bowling Score.
 Here is a good score recently put up over the Moosup alleys by Put nam team of bowlers in a match game: