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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
HIS SCHEME new
So Farmers Near Kewanee
Were Easily Taken in by
Smooth Salesman.
DELIVERED ONLY IN PART
Sold Groceries at Regular Prices.
With Bargains for Bait That
Never We're Realized.

Farmers in the vicinity of Kewanee
are consoling themselves after, being
taken in by means of one of the
smoothest schemes that was ever work
ed in this part of the country. The
joke of it is that they have no recourse
because the party who victimized
them was entirely within the limits of
the law. All they got out Of the ex-
perience is an additional supply of wis
dom. Rock Island county farmers
may be warned in time.
Several weeks ago a middle aged,
agreeable sort Of a chap, who said he
was known as "Scotty," drove into Ke-
vance and took up temporary quarters
there. With that city as a center he
canvassed the surrounding country, So
Letting orders for groceries, clothing,
hardware, etc, among the farmers with
in a radius of 10 miles. The groceries
he sold in quantities at about the price
that the ordinary grocery charged for
the same goods, and sold in the same
amounts. On clothing and other arti-
cles he offered inducements that rang
GU AtOlh OO SCnIo nP OA4 bhC va ,
price He had samples that he showed,
and he offered the privilege of examin-
alton and stated that he would refuse
to accept pay if the goods were not as
represented.
Buy Much Clothing.
Everybody bought heavily, especial
ly of the clothing. Orders were placed
for enough stuff to supply half of Hen
ry county for several years. 1t was an
| opportunity not to be lightly passed
by. The date of delivery Of the goods
was set for last Saturday. "Scotty
rented a vacant store building in Ke-
vance, unloaded a carload of stuff there
and the farmers came in for their or
ders. To all the callers "Scotty" ex
planned that the local merchants had
refused to allow him to unload any
thing but his groceries, and these were
paid for and taken home by the pur
chasers. The clothing and other artt
cles, the buyers were told, would be al
Galva Monday, and all were advised to
come to that place for them.
Monday scores of farmers drove from
5 to- 10 miles through the rain tc
Galva. But "Scotty" was not there, mol
were the goods. After a great deal OF
inquiry and hours of waiting the vic
tins began to see through the joke.
"Scotty" got away from Kewanee
about midnight Saturday and has not
! been seen since. He sold about S1,40C
worth of groceries, for which it is sup
posed he received fat commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
Forgy-Trulson.

John Forgy and Miss Marion Trul-
SOC, both of Rural township, were
married Wednesday afternoon at 8
o'clock, the ceremony being per-
formed at the Pleasant Ridge church
by Rev. NJ. G. Hanna of Milan. Wal
ter Forgy, brother Of the groom, and
Miss Helen Anderson, cousin OF the
bride, attended the couple. The
church was prettily decorated and
there was large company of rela-
tives and friends of the couple pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs. Forgy will make
their home On a farm in Rural.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
Etnde C1nh Onens.

The musical year for the Etude club
was opened yesterday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wiese, 709
Brown street, Davenport. 1t was a
miscellaneous meeting at which mem
bers were allowed to invite guests.
The attendance was unusually large,
which is a good omen for the years
work. and the program was exception
ally fine, each number calling forth an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
For Miss Kaiser.

Miss Ruth Casey OF Rock Island en-
tertained at a pretty pre-nuptial party
Wednesday evening at her home In
honor of Miss Ruth Kaiser of Daven-
port, who will be bride of the fall.
The guests were party of girl friends
of the bride. and a social evening was
spent with games. 1t was a miscella-
neous shower and the gifts were show
cred on the bride-to-be as she was
seated blindfolded in the center OF the
room. There were decorations of hearts
and cupids, and refreshments carried
out the nuptial designs. Miss Kaiser,
who is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.,
A. Kaiser, will be the October bride of
Hamilton Wiley, son Of Rev. w. R.
Wiley of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
DanieIson.Hummel.

At the parsonage Of the Central'
Presbyterian church Wednesday
evening Rev. Marion Humphreys
united in marriage John Danielson
and Miss Bertha Hummel, both OF
Milan. The couple will make their
home in Milan. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hum
mel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30

eral beautiful mementos of the happy
event. The presentation speech was
delivered. The early part OF the even
ing was spent in cards and other d.
versions interspersed with music FUR
nished by Miss Olga Kuehl, pianist,
and Ben Swanson, cornist. Luncheon
was served by the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
Wedding Anniversary.

Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Olson were pleasantly surprised at
their home, SOL Forty-fifth street, by
80 friends and relatives. The occasion
was their second wedding anniversary.
The couple were presented with sew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30

Poole, son of s. D. Poole, were united
in marriage last evening at the brides
home in Moline. They were unattend-
ed and the ceremony was performed in
the presence of 16 relatives and very
close friends by Rev. J. Arthur Hurley,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30

has been in charge of the Tri-City
dairy farm west Of Milan has been
appointed manager of the Deere dairy
farm in South Moline. He will con-
tinue to supervise the establishment
in Black Hawk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30

is now junior member. of the law firm
of Wilson, erik & Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
Licensed to We'd

Licensed to Wed.
Charles w. Kennedy. :. S. Rock Island
Miss Ninetta E. Golf. 8. Rock Island
Frank Pellegrini ......-.... Chicago
Miss Irene PUGET .....s.......M Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-09-30
PoOIe-Lund.

PoOIe-Lund.
Miss Nora Lund, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar F. Lund, and Lawrence
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18

Full line OF new millinery goods
at W. n. sulliyans store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18


farm and Travelled the world over In
search OF wealth and discovered, when
he returned home disappointed, that
rich diamond fields had been found on
the farm that he had left. Not so with
Mr.. Mayo. He found food for his day
dreams at home. We have said that
he was a dreamer, but he was not an
idle dreamer. He delved into the
strata Of rock that formed the hills
and satisfied himself in an Intelligent
way that coal In vast quantities was
hidden beneath their rugged sides. To
be sure OF this, however required
years Of patience and the constant ex.
haustion OF his small savings from
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18
NOTES OF THE FARM.
COLUMN OF INTERESTING NEWS
THAT WILL BENEFTT
FARMERS.
Poultry Points.

The fairs this season have de-
yeloped many new breeders who
give promise of considerable prom
inence.
Among the chicken classes, Rhode
Island Reds have taken the lead
with new exhibitors, They mature
early and are persistent layers,
White Rocks are coming to the
front because OF their white plum
age, great laying propensity, early
maturity and fine appearance on
the table.
Barred Rocks are holding their
own as the farmers general utili-
| ty fowl As an all purpose fowl
nothing wears so well as this breed,
White orpingtons are considered
by all who know them as the great
est egg produces on the market as
well as excellent table fowls,
The shiny black plumage OF the
Langshans has many admirers and
their friends know them as great
winter layers and they fill dish
on the table equal to turkey
Leghorns are always to the front
as yeritable egg machines. Keer
their combs and gills from freez'
ing and they will fill the eggbask'
Ell. ..... .... $751;.
Many fine coops OF the Wyan'
dotte families have been shown Il
great advantage and their friends
are many.
Few exhibits have made such 1
fine appearance as the Brahma'
and Cochtns in their size and ricl
colorings, The fancy little Bantyt
are always in evidence and keel
things lively.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18
CHRISTMAS.
do it nov

There will be church here the
fourth Sunday by ReTs. Ber-
ry and Hicks.
Miss Rubie Adkins is spending a
few weeks with friends In Ash
land.
Mr.. and Mrs, II, II. lobe and
daughter are spending few weeks
with home folks.
Misses Hester and Martha Adkins
were calling on their cousins, Miss
es Ivory aud Martha Roberts, last
week
Miss Effle Chaftin was calling on
Miss Hester Adkins Saturday.
Miss Rosa spIllman passed dowr
our creek recently.
Miss Oracle ChaftIn was the guess
OF Mrs. Klttle lobe Friday,
Sorry to hear Of the death Of
John Blankenship's baby,
Sarah and Hester Adkins wer'
shopping at Christmas Thursday.
Herbert Adkins was calling OF
friends Sunday.
Dennie Chaffin was calling Of
Herbert Adkins Saturday.
Harye lobe is ON the sick list
Church at W. o. Spillman's ey
cry Saturday night
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18

In the rugged hills OF Eastern Ken
lucky that reads like a romance and
in which the hero has risen from poy.
'rty to wealth and power in a space
of time which may be spanned by the
memory Of child. 1t is story of a
man who was both a dreamer and a
doer, unfrightened by the vastness Of
his vision and undaunted by the diff,
culties OF his task.
John c. c. Mayo was born In Pike
County, Kentucky, forty-fve years ago.
He was reared in Johnson county, near
Paintsville He went through the
common schools and later attended
Kentucky Wesleyan college at Millers.
burg. His intention then was to make
teaching his life work. 1t was in the
early days of his manhood that he be
gan to study the formation Of the
mountains of his own region. In the
famous legend Acres of Diamonds
is the story of man who sold his
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18

still moves among his old friends and
Geigbbors with the same spirit of dem
ocracy that marked his earlier life.
As they love to put IL. "He is the same
John Mayo" His own community holds
first place in his heart The visitor
to Paintsville is shown an up.todate
town with paved streets and many
other marks of MIR. Mayos public
spirit His handsome residence, cost.
ing S250,OO0, is nearing completion
Perhaps the most significant monu'
ments to his generosity are the Sandy
Valley Seminary and NJ. f. Church,
South, which cost $4,000. Much
might be written Of Mr. Mayo's actlvi.
ties along educational and religious
lines with which no pressure of duty
has ever been allowed to interfere,
but the purpose Of this sketch Is to
outline the picturesque feature OF a
remarkable career.
The glory Of ones accomplishment
is ever the measure Of its usefulness
to human kind. The men and women
whose names are carved In the marb' e
Of undying memory are those who
served their fellowmen. Viewed in
the light of this philosophy has not q
career such as Mr. MayO's deserved to
be called great? Out Of barren hills
the voice of faith called forth the re-
sources that were intended by the
Creator for the comfort Of man. Is II
not more glorious conquest 10 create
wealth for the use OF mankind than tC
wage war for his destruction? East
ern Kentucky has been Unnecessarily
blessed by this CONQUEST Of peace ant
among those true.hearted people o
the hills there is none to refuse where
the honor Is due.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18

the time, for you may need them
before you know IL.
Have bottle OF rubber cement
on hand and some good glue. Fix
things. and do II while the other
work is not pressing.
Time is saved by doing now
much of the work usually done in
the busy spring, such as hauling
stones, clearing away trees and
brush, fixing the grape ar9o,r etc,
Leave the job OF climbing the
windmill to some Que who is level
headed and strong in limb Many
serious accident has hafp2Aes
from not living up to this rule.
be thankful every day; don,
pile your gratitude all on to one
day The man who is thankful on
ly when the Governor says he must
never is very thankful any day
with the present prices OF beef
which all authorities agree can moi
be lowered, the production OF fat
cattle on farms where the wori
has long been forgotten will b,
found profitable,
Are all the tools, from screw
driver to threshing machine, snug
ly housed for the winterl The!
should be. but II not It 81 not to,
late to bring them In yet Bette
do It now.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18
TWIN BRANCH.

There will be church here the
fourth DuuG y by Rev. Berry.
Miss RuGy Adkins is visiting her
cousin a. Ashland.
Harve lobe is on the sick list,
Miss Sarah Adkins was shopping
at Christmas recently.
Julia Adkins was calling on her
cousins, Hester and Martha Adkins
Thursday. "
Mr., and Mrs. George Diamond an
little sons, were calling on her faith.
err, Jesse Adkins, Sunday.
Herbert Diamond and Halle Jor,
dan passed up our creek Saturday
Mrs, Wat Pennington is visiting
home folks Big Tom.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF
A REMARKABLE MAN
Rise Of John c. c. Mayo, the Man Who De-
veloped Resources Of Eastern Kentucky.

ed. From this point Of the story Mr.
Mayo ceases to be dreamer and be
comes the doer With rare acumeI
and untiring energy he organized com
panies, pierced the mountains with his
shafts and brought forth the wealth
Of coal that his dreams had pictured
there. In four years he had risen from
an obscure school teacher with neither
money nor credit to a multimillion
aire and one of the nations greatest
captains Of industry.
The acquisition Of large fortune
by small man is a misfortune to all
concerned, but happily, Mr. Mayo was
too big to be spoiled by success, He
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18

Paintsyi'le, Ky.-Does the world owe
more to its dreamers than its doors!
The men and women who have seen
visions have ever blazed the path from
chaos to law and order, With the
power of a loyal faith the doors have
followed the path and wrought out the
mighty feats of progress In our pc.
liticai history the precepts of the one
and the deeds of the other are duly
recorded within the halls Of fame,
But in our industrial history the lau-
rels have been few for the strong
spirits who have wrenched from ma
ture the comforts that We enjoy
This is a story of industrial conquest
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18

.. Not sorry Tor BlundeF.
"If my friends hadn't Numbered in
thinking | was doomed victim Of
consumption. | might not be aiyle
now" writes D. T. Sanders, Of
Harrodsburg, Ky, but for years
they saw every attempt to cure a
lung-racking cough fail At last l
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery. The
effect was wonderful. 1t soon stop
ped the cough and am now in
better health than / have had for
years. This wonderful life-saver is
an unrivaled remedy for coughs, cold
lagrippe, asthma, Group, hemorrha
ges, whooping cough or weak lungs
soc, 800. Trial bottle free. Guar
anteed by A. M. Hughes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18
Gumption ON the Farm,

Feed the birds. You'll need EN-
next bug time.
Don't let the apples or potatoes
freeze. Sort out the rotten onse.
Don't speculate, Calculate, reg
ulate, hesitate. migrate II you think
you must, but never speculate.
Is the harness tied up with strings
anywhere2 Take them Off and do
tkhe best job OF repairing you ever
did
Get out some stuff for whlffle-
trees. Keep little on hand all
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18
wANTED-rRoDucE.

AZ blaine and two days at Lou.
lsA-wcincsdhy aud Thursdya.
See my price before you sell
Bring your eggs and produce to the
Blaine store and buy goods at cut
prices. Best standard calico &c I'D.
World can't beat II.
Butcher shop ct Blaine store,
round steak ~ lac, Tenderloln
i2c. Four-quarter roast 7 lac. We
buy yearliugs for beef, -.
People wanting fresh beef leave
orders by phone aad | win deliver
on road from Blaine TO Louisa IN
good order.
Sell us your produce, We arr
well posted on the market,
BIG BLAINE PRODUCE co.
II. J. PACK, Manager.
Full line OF new millinery good
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-11-18

To have your watch properly re-
paired take It to Mr.. Rollings, at
conley's store. He is an expert
matchmaker.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-13
HAYES MINE AT SIERRA
CITY WILL BE RE0PENED

GRASS VALLEY, Sept. 12.-The
Hayes mine, situated in Sierra county
about two miles from Sierra City on
the Downieville road, has been bonded
to S. w. Van Syckel, mining man of
Newark, N J., and a number of other
eastern capitalists, known as the ESSEX
Mining and Development company.
Many years ago the Hayes was one
of the big producing mines of Sierra
City, at the time when that city was
booming. The property is worked by
tunnel, and on the property Is twen-
ty-stamp mill, together with other mod
ern mining machinery. Water power
Is used throughout.
At the start twelve men will be put
to work cleaning out the tunnel and
clearing up the property. 1t Is thought
that within a short time the pay roll
will be materially increased and de-
yelopment will be carried on on a larg-
er scale under the direction of Super
intendent Barker.
The property is located in a rich min
eral zone, being in the same locality as
the Marguerite and keystone mines,
which are large producers. The ESSEX
company operated different mines
throughout the state and have the
means to go ahead without any ffnan-
cial troubles. They have every con-
fidence in the property and have it
slated among the coming producers.
With the Hayes mine in working
order again and with the other numer-
Gus mines that have recently been
opened in that section Sierra City and
Sierra county will witness a return of
prosperous days
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-13
DR.. GLASS
3os 1-2 S. SPRING ST.
FOOTH|LL FARMS
NEAR This CITY

Have you ever hoped to have homa
of one. five or ten s-cres-on the foot
hill slopes near Los Angeles?
Haven't you wished that some friend
had taken you by the shoulder and
made you pick up q tew acres at Holly
wood, Altadena or Sierra Madre before
they advanced from 5000 UP to $4,000 an
acre? Those places have passed for"
ever from your eesT reach.
The Western Empire, California's
famous homeseekels and rural home
journal, is now completing an organi-
cation of 200 local ana eastern readers
to take over 1400 acres of land at Sun
land, in the original Monte Vista val
ley. 1t is a mounIain-h hidden valley
seven miles back of Glendale. This
district surpasses Altadena or even
Redlands in its richness and grandeur,
and Is only fifteen miles from the
Chamber of Commerce building in Los
Angeles. Sunland's Monte Vista val
ley has tine best climatic protection OF
any district on the coast side OF the
Sierras. Come and see 1t now.
John McGroarty. the famous poet of
our southland. says OF hic visit: "And
l saw vale that day as fair as any in
all the Land OF the Hearts Desire.
was ashamed to think that 1 had let
the years go by and had wandered far
in quest of beauty, while all the time
Sunland's Monte Vista had been there
in it's rayishing loveliness Just beyond
the threshold of my door,"
A few heads OF famines may Join
this organization, which secures this
land at low wholesale price, improves
It with roadways. townsite, schools
and trolley line, and distributes the
land to members so that the total cosS
to you is not one-quarter of prevailing
prices in the open retail market.
When this kind Of land Is opened it
goes up beyond your reach. Tho dis
trict lies in an open valley running
from Pasadena west to Fernando, in
cluding La Canada, La Crescenta and
Monte Vista-Sunland. Don't try to
imagine about it's conditiOns--come and
investigate. 1t is only one hour from
town.
The editor of the Western Empire
has managed the location of eight sue
cessful town projects on this same
plan.
This is your foothiIl homs opportun-
ity. Level, rich In productivity and
water, frostless, balmy and 1900 feet
above sea level.
Daily auto stage leaves our office 10
a. m. except Sunday, returnings2 D. m.
Or special trips may be arranged. En-
gage your reats in advance. Fare 81
round trip.
Call or write at once for booklet.
Western Empire Suburban Farms
association, 100 to 119 Chamber OF Com
merce building, Los Angeles Californla.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-13
THIEVES STEAL CLOTHES
AND WOMAN SHOUTS FIRE
New Yorker Fails to Go to East
Side Social Function

NEW YORK, Sept 12.-Samuel Sehr-
mans gloves came back from the
cleaners and Mrs. Sehrman spent the
better part Of the day pressing her
husbands party clothes and his white
tie, for he and she were going to join
the beauty and chivalry of East One
Hundredth street in a social function
at which the best dressed lady and
gent were to receive handsome and
valuable prizes.
The only reason that Sehrman did
not get the box of cigars and his wife
did not get the almost cut glass rose
bowl was that they did not go to the
party. Instead they held a firemen's
reception in their fiat. Mrs. Sehrman
had gone out to buy some yellow rib
bons to go on her hat, and when she
returned she found that heartless
thieves had entered the fiat and carried
away the suit of conventional black
and all the folderols Sehrman was to
have worn with 1t at the party. A
temperamental woman is Mrs. Sehr-
man, and she dashed down five flights
of stairs, screaming:
"Fire! Police! Fire! Policew
Then came the fire engines the hook
and ladders and Battalion Chief An
drews. They searched the fiat building
for a fire and found none. With them
came the police reserves. AS soon as
Mrs. Sehrman saw the shields she
poured forth her story of the theft
of her Samuels party garmentry.
whats that got to do with fire?"
asked a fireman,
''I was so excited" said Mrs. Sehr-
man in extenuation, "I forgot to yell
Thieves "
The firemen and the police departed
after shooing back into the builing
all the tenants who had run out on
the cry of "Fire!" When Samuel
Sehrman came home he yelled
"Thieves!" but it was then too late.