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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
JOE CAMS END.

PRESCOTT, Arizona, June 3O.-Joe
Cans, the negro pugilist, once the light
weight champion of the world, who
was brought here suffering with tuber-
culosis, is rapidly growing weaker. 1t is
not expected that his death will be
long in coming.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
TOO SLOW.

Farmer Ryetop-Over France they
have snail farms.
Farmer Weatherby - Well snail
farms wouldn't pay over here, by
heck!
Farmer Ryetop-And why not?
Farmer Cause the hir
ed men could never move fast enough
to catch the snails.-Chicago News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
SLIGHT FAvoRITE IN BETTING.

RENO, Nevada, June 30.-Charlie
White of New York has been selected
as the second referee for the Jeffries-
Johnson battle on Monday next.
Jeffries is a favorite in the betting
the odds quoted being ten to seven
and a half that he will win and even
that he will win before the eighteenth
round.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
SHARPSIGNS

If there is anybody who deserves
sympathy, it is the girl who is trying
to decide which she shall marry-a
rich sinner or a poor saint.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
NOTICE.


We have paid our accounts. Please
get busy and attend to yours. If you
do not and the account is placed in the
hands of an attorney, the fault will be
yours, not ours.
]. HOPP C co.
Per L. c. Ables,
Manager.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
STRICKEN BY DEATH.

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, June go
Senator John w. Daniel the senior sen.
ator from this state, is dead. He was
stricken yesterday with cerebral he
morrhage, resulting IN total paralysis
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
Signs Of All Kinds. Scenic
Work, Decorating, Graining
Paper Hanging, ETC., Etc.
HIS EXCUSE.

The Farmers Wife.-If you chop
down that little tree I'll give you a
nice hot dinner.
The Tramp-Pardon me, madam, but
I'm opposed to the devastation of our
forests.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
The Yokohama Specie Bank
LIMITED.

Capital paid Up) .....Yen 24,OOO,OOO
Reserve Fund. ........Y Yen 16,25O,OOO
HEAD OFFICE, YOKOHAMA.
The bank buys ana receives Tor
collection bills of exchange, issues
Drafts and Letters Of Credit and
transacts a general banking business.
The Bank receives Local Deposits
and Head Office Deposits for fixed pc
RODS.
Local Deposits $25 and upwards for
one year at rate of 40 per annum.
Head Office Deposits Yen rs and
upwards for one-hslf year, one year,
two years or three years at rate Of
47s% per annum.
Particulars to be obtained on ap-
Dlication.
Honolulu Ofice-Corner Merchant
Gnd Bethel streets. P. o. Box 1853.
YU AKAI, Manager.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
HOLDING OFT FARES.

First Passenger ton crowded carl
The conductor of this car must surely
have been at one time a pugilist.
Second Passenger-How So?
First Passenger-Just look how he's
knocking EN- down.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
P. E. r. STRAUCH
Agent

Lincoln Mortgage q Loan Co
San Francisco New York Chicago
Waity Bldg. IA s. King 81
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30
Claus spreckels. VIM. g. Irwin
CLAUS SPREgkE!S Z GO
Claus spreckels
BANKERS

AN AE< ks
HONOLULU ags T. T.
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank OF San Francisco
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
sAN FRANCIsCO-The Nevada Ma
tional Bank of San Francisco.
LONDON-Union of London q Smith
Bank, Ltd.
NEW YORK-Amer1can Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
CHICAGo-COrn Exchange National
Bank.
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-Drssdner Bank.
HONGKOIIG AND YOKOHANA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand, and Bank Of
Australasia.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVRR-Bank
of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received, Loans Made on
Approved Security, Commercial ana
Travellers Credits issued. Bills of Ex-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTING PROMPTLY AC-
-HArynyrTuTTN NON
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-06-30

Percy-Harold seems to be perfectly
crazy over athletics.
Margaret-That so?
Percy-Yes. Why he plays croquet
for a whole hour every day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
Sherrard

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gibson and
daughter Mary returned home Satur-
day from Oskaloosa, Iowa, after a 10
days visit.
Miss Ellen Shellcrossler of Canton,
H., is visiting with friends here.
Mrs. George Zude and family visited
with relatives and friends in Moline
and Rock Island Tuesday and wednes.
day.
Quincy Farrow returned home Satur-
day from Aledo, where he had been
serving on the grand jury.
Henry Salkeld and wife returned
home Tuesday after three weeks
visit at Harvey and Chicago. Mr.. Salk-
eld's father Thomas, accompanied
them for visit with his old friends
in Sherrard.
James Watson, who has been visit
ing with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and
Mrs. William Gibson, the past two
weeks, returned to his home at Bux-
ton, Iowa. His cousin. Thomas Glib
son, accompanied him back for a visit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

her home In the city during her en-
tire life. She received her education
in the public schools and was well
known. Her marriage to John H.
Geertz was celebrated in June, 1879.
Besides her husband. she is survived
by nine children: Henry Geertz, Mrs.
Tena Shick, Mrs. Lulu Snyder, Mrs.
Eda Petersen, Frank, Julius, William,
Jacob and Anna Geertz, and seven
brothers and sisters. Mrs. Ida Guldner,
Jacob Koehler and Frank Koehler, all
of Davenport; Mrs. Meta Behen, Mrs.
Augusta Schroeder and Herman Koch
Ter of Sabula, ILL.,, and Henry Koehler
of Webster City.
The body of Louis Koell arrived
from Waterloo Iowa, and was taken
to the home of his mother, Mrs. Meta
Koell, 1453 West Sixth street. The
funeral was held from the residence
this afternoon at o'clock. Burial
was in Fairmount cemetery. Mr.. KoeH
died on train Tuesday after stabbing
himself in the chest. He was born in
Scott county March 5, 1881. He re-
ceived his education In the country
schools and had made his home in the
county during his entire life. Six years
ago he moved to Davenport and had
been travelling about the country
since. Besides his mother, Mrs. Meta
Koell, he is survived by two brothers,
Peter, and Alfred Koell, and two sis
ters. Mrs. Sophia Hehnke and Miss
Rose Koell, all of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

Mrs. Emil Groth Of Moline was here
Sunday a guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Bilgeshausen.
Henry Fitch of Rock Island greeted
friends here Thursday
Mrs. Solomon Meeder was here from
East Moline Friday, the guest of rela-
tives.
The government light house tender
was here Thursday.
Noble Thomas has gone for an ex-
tended trip in the west. While away
he viii visit Oklahoma and California.
Mrs. Martha Odell is home from Mis-
souri, for couple of weeks.
C. E. Hill of Moline visited relatives
here Sunday.
Among those from out of town who
attended George Smiths funeral
Thursday were Mrs. Leonard Poster,
ST., Mrs. Oneta Stoehr and Mrs. Maui
rice Poster of Moline and George Dir
reen of WATERFOWL.
Paul Gerhardt was in the village
Tuesday in his capacity as assessor.
Rev. w. S. Read greeted Geneseo
friends Monday
Mrs. Silas Baker and children. Alice
and Marian, we're in Reynolds the lat
ter part of the week visiting Mr. Baker
who is. in the employ of mercantile
company there.
DIR. J. II. Ellingsworth was called
from Watertown Monday to attend
Mrs H. M. Coder. who was taken serf-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
Yuma

, Mrs. May Filbert is in WATERFOWL
taking care of her sister, Mrs. Maria
AIsbnow, who has been seriously i'll
but issnow somewhat better.
The{Aid society of Yuma church met
with Mrs. Myra Donahoo last Thurs
day. There was a good attendance
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Minnie Donahoo.
The Sunday school institute at Fair
field last Sunday was well attended
A splendid program was given. The
next onee will be held at Rose Hill
May Is.
Much sickness prevails among the
farmers horses.
Seymour Buncher, who cultivated
Jude Donahoo's farm two years and
was taken seriously i'll with cancer, has
returned to his home at Cumberland,
Ohio, and is very i'll there. His many
friends, are sending him a postcard
shower for his birthday anniversary,
May 6.
Ambrose Searle, who has been sick
for some time, is now much improved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Fox and son of
Rock Island were visiting with rela-
stives here last week
Mrs. F. e. Garnett was visiting with
her sisters in Rock Island Friday.
Laverne Crawford sspent few days
with his father, w. F. Crawford, last
week and expects to go with hts
BROTHER, Newton L., on trip north
Hugh McAffee and family of Rock
Island spent a few days with friends
in Taylor Ridge last week.
Jess Hayes and family spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends in ILL.,
nois City.
Rae Little. whose home is in Kan
sas. stopped in Milan and Taylor
Ridge a Few days last week to visit
with fFien ds. Rae has been in Phila-
delphia this winter taking a course in
music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
Orion

Saturday night the high school gave
mr. Bob" The evening was rainy
one, so not a very good crowd greeted
our young people.
Miss Ella Hitler was a Cambridge
visitor Monday.
The corn fields are sadly needing the
farmers attention.
The Commercial hotel, which for Is
years was owned by Miss Janette
Murchie, now deceased, was sold by
her brother to the highest bidder Sat
urday. Messrs. Conover and Stearns
bought the building, 17-room house,
and two lots for $725. The furniture
and all hotel fixtures were sold at auc-
ton to individuals.
Arnold Gabrilson was a tri-city Wis
itor Sunday and Monday.
Lewis Russell of Pennington came
in Sunday evening and will join the
Jessie Cotton Theatrical company as
pianist for the season.
The w. r. c. will give a bazaar Fri
day evening. The Streed family will
furnish the music.
Henry Nelson, living south of Orion,
took couple of car loads of stock to
Chicago He had a small boil on his
right hand While gone it became in
fected and Mr.. Nelson is now suffering
from blood poison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
EdgingtOn

VIII Wenks was a business visitor
to Rock Island Wednesday.
Bob Venab1e of Peoria was home
Tuesday night.
Nellie Elliott closed her term OF
school Friday.
Sarah McCarty returned home Sun
day from Aledo. where, she has been
visiting.
Mrs. C. r. Carpenter visited from
Friday until Monday with relatives in
Rock Island.
Mrs. Parmenter and daughter Sadie
were in Rock Island Friday.
Monday evening Glen Elliott cele-
brated his 18th birthday by giving a
party to his many friends. Dainty re-
freshments were served and all pres
ent had a good time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
CONSTIPATION
Cure Free

With the first signs of constipa-
ton you resort to the home methods
of relief, such as hot or cold water on
arising, lots of stewed fruit with your
breakfast, etc, but what do you do
when these fail?
The majority then start on salts and
purgative waters. then change to cafhar-
tic pills. etc. II you have gone through
these various stages you know they were
al useless, so far as permanent results
put try something practical and sensible,
remedy made and intended for the pur-
I rem ned are trfyb, ng to accomplish; Such
Dr. CaldWelps Syrup Pepsin, which is
guaranteed to be permanent In its re-
suits. Its ingredients are such that by a
brief use of IT the stomach and bowel
muscles are, trained to again do their
work normally. so that in the end you
That It will do this Mr. G. Y. Dodson OF
Saan,yiile. Va; viii gladly attest, and so
VII u ME- les 3 a: Hampton Of Portage. Q.
IS a way to prove these assertions with
out penny of expense: Simply send your
name nan and address to DR.. Caldwell and OBJ
II you are then convinced It is the rem
edy you need. buy a fifty cent or one
tinue to use It for for = BRIEF bSs' time until until
cured; The directions are simple and the
a a Is small 1t is pleasant to the taste.
and these. statements are guaranteed or
money win be refunded
This remedy is over a quarter OF CEN
fury old and is personally taken by
more druggists than any other similar
remedy on the American market. Because
OF Its effectiveness. purity and pleasant
children. women and old folks generally
Dr: Caldwell personally will be pleased
desire for yourself or family pertaining s;'t to
the stomach, liver or bowels absolutely
free of charge. Explain your case in a
For the free sample simply send your
name and address on postal card or
otherwise. For either request the Doctors
address is DIR. W. b. Caldwell r. 503 Caid-
well building, Monticello. III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers.

india Florence Stafford to Theodore
| Bornhoeft. 1ota4, blocki2, Radden's first
addition, astsMolfne, 5000.
n. S. KetchsIm to Robert Hunt, south
| half west half southwest quarter Sec
ton S-20-2e, $4,000.
| Rufus A. Smith to Olof ]. Under.
/ lots and s, block /, Smith & Whites
addition, MolineaHeiglrts, Moline, $625.
Hollingsworth & Smith to Robert
| Hunt, north half west half southwest
quarter section S-20-2e, s2,1OO.
| James Simser to Frederick Liekefett.
part east half northwest and part
northwest section 27-17 2w, $1S,450
Joseph o. Geisler to Samuel Pinker-
ton. lot 20, Pleasant View addition,
WATERFOWL, $500.
| Joseph o. Geisler,to John Pinkerton,
lot 10, Pleasant View, Waterfowl,
1915.
Charles ]. Kniberg TO Emil Dahl
helm, east half lott6, block 8, Atkin-
sons first addition, Moline, 81, 400.
R. e. Rose to CD Garrett. lot IA,
block 1S9. city East Moline, $3.50.
Winfield Scott Mumma ct al to Ed
ward G.. McRoberts, southeast quarter
section 9-19-2e, $4,000.
Philippine Hassler ct al to Henry
Nelson, southeast quarter section 29-
20-2e, s12,400.
r. S. WoodbuTn to Fannie A F1em-
ing, east half lot'2, block 1, Dimock &
Baldwin's addition, Moline, $500.
r. s. Woodbu-n to same, lot IL, part
lot il, block 3D." Edgewood park, Rock
Island, $6,25O.
Laurinda Q'Hara to Isaac A. Vain
wright, northeast quarter northeast
quarter section 8-1S-2e, So 700.
George Keli to B. #. Schriver, east
half southwest quarter and northwest
quarter southeast quarter and south
half southeast quarter section 30-16-
3w, 81.
Nourse & Walker to Geneva Drury,
lots 20, "a, block 5, Acme addition,
Moline, $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

ously ill., Mrs. Coder has been troubled
with yaricose veins. She is now get
ting better although she suffered
quite a loss of blood.
Rev. ]. A. Afford, who at one time
was pastor of the M q. church at this
place, was here from Montana recently
callings on friends.
John Edelman now rides in a new
boat propelled by new gasoline en-
CINE.
Nextl Sunday there will be a Sunday
school Institute in the M. e. church.
Sessions will be held at 1850 p. m. and
1880 p. IN. A good attendance is de-
sired. FL. E. Van Duzer of Rock ISL
and andIJ. H Hauberg of Moline are
expectedtto deliver addresses, and good
music win be furnished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
An Ideal Husband

is patient, even with nagging wife,
for he knows she needs help. She
may be so nervous and run down in
health that trifies annoy her. If she
is melancholy, excitable, troubled
with loss of appetite, headache,
sleeplessness, constipation or faint
ing and dizzy spells, she needs Elec-
trio Bitters. the most wonderful
remedy for ailing women. Thous-
ands of sufferers from female trou-
bIes, nervous troubles. backache and
weak kidneys have used them and
become healthy and happy. Try
them. Only so cents Satisfaction
guaranteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
DAVENPORT

Schramm New Chief Of Police
Hans Schramm, for nine years a mem
Der of the Davenport police depart
ment and for the past three years a
member Of the detective division of
the police force, has been appointed
by Mayor Alfred Mueller as chief of
police for the present term to succeed
Thomas Atkinson. In selecting Mr..
Schramm for the position to which he
has been named one of the most able
men on the city police force at the
present time was chosen. He has
taken an active and critical interest in
the workings of the police department
and is thoroughly acquainted with ev-
cry detail of the work. Mr.. Schramm
resides at 220 Myrtle street and has
been resident of Davenport for years.
He will assume his new duties at once.
Mayor Mueller at the close OF the reg
ular routine business of the council
again named the members of the new
board of health, stating that he did not
take cogniZance of the fact that the
Did board was still in existence AL
derman Kuehl had offered a resoIu-
ton to the erect that the salaries for
the board for the month be paid, but
This was not recognized by Mayor
Mueller. Mr. Kueh1 then moved that
the mayors ruling be overruled which
carried FIVE to two. Then Mr.. Kuehl
put the original motion that the pay
roll be paid which was carried by the
same ballot. Mayor Mueller then
named Louis Payne as city scavenger
but this was voted down by the coun-
ell five to two The council then, adj
journed until next Tuesday evening.
In a similar manner the council ap-
proved the old boards reappointment
of City Physician Stocks.
Bar Association in Annual Dinner
One hundred members of the Scott
County Bar association gathered at
Schuetzen park Tuesday evening in
what was the annual banquet of the
association. Good spirit and fellow
ship reigned supreme from the time
the members congregated at the park
until the time arrived for their de-
parture. There was a program of
toaStS.
Eagles President Visitor.-Frank z.
Herring, national president of the Fra
ternal Order Of Eagles, was the guest
of the local aerie of the order yester-
day, and in the evening there was a
largely attended entertainment in his
honor at Turner Grand opera house.
Mr.. Herring spoke
Obituary Record. - Mrs. Mary NJ.
oSAS diad
yesterday at the family home after
prolonged Illness She was born Dec
26, 1855, in Davenport and had made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
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o@Do@e
NATURES
TONIC

Any system that needs tonic needs also blood pur-
fer for it is the weakened impure condition of the circu
aon that is responsible for the rundown state of health
The supreme Office and duty of the blood is to fur
culatory system magnificent and wonderful in its
structon supplies the for the distribution of
temic nutriment to every muscle bone gland sim
and tissue of the body and just long the blood
remains pure and rich each of these members healthy
strong and normal.
We have only to recognize the Importance of pure
blood in preserving health to realize the danger OF
the system is depleted and down will often prevent
the development of serious sickness because weak
systems cannot resist disease while healthy systems are
Deficient blood nutrment is usually manifested in
weakness, tired, WORKOUT feeling, tickle appetite
Sleep does not sufficiently refresh the body and the la
quently makes the ordinary duties of life burdensome
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

superintendent, Mrs. Henry Kranz;
assistant superintendent, William Col
berg; secretary, Emma Anderson;
treasurer, Miss Gertie McKillip. The
Sunday school will meet every Sun
day at 8 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

invited several scientists and astron-
omers to view Halley's comet on the
night of May Is at a high altitude.
Ths United States weather bureau has
been asked to detail a man to accom-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
1850 VISITING IRELAND

Report to Washington Indicates the
Home-Going Moves Success.
Washington, May 6.-The success
of the Irish home-going movement
seems assured. A report has just
been received by Francis Kilkenny
at the headquarters of the associa-
ton here from friend in Cork that
on April % 1880 members of the
association landed at Queenstown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
Foster

George Reed of New Virginia, Iowa,
is visiting relatives in this vicinity.
A Sunday school was organized at
the Excelsior school house Sunday.
The following officers were elected:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06
COMET PARTY HIGH IN AIR

Aero Club Plans to Give Astronomers
Chance for Observations.
st. Louis, May 6.-The Aero club of
ST. Louis has announced that it had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

TONIC OF THE HIGHEST ORDER"
8. 8. 8. is all you claim for it TO
enrich and removals the blood and
to build up the general health. Ny
blood was weak and impure, and i
was tro "a bled with a general let
ting down of the system. The
symptoms are too well known for
me to detail. It il only necessary
for me to state that under the dne
tonic and blood purifying effects
OF 3. 8. 8. my appetite Improved,
increased in strength and weight
and my blood was restored TO Its
Orrin A. Robins
$50 W. Diamond Ave-, Hszlcton, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

s. ;. >. IS NatuTe 5 IOHIC. Il -
made entirely of botanical products
gathered directly from the heart OF
Natures forests. 1t does not contain
a particle of strong, harmful mineral
in any form, but is scientific compost
ton of extracts and juices from herbs,
roots and barks. S. S. S. is the great
est of all tonics, because it is the
greatest of all blood purifiers. 1t is
not a nerve stimulant, but a medicine
that steadily builds up every portion
of the system by cleansing and en-
riching the blood, and in this way sup
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

pany the party. One OF the scientists
probably will be Professor Ford Of
YerHes observatory.
All the news all the tims-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

plying increased strength portion
the body s. S. rids the tired feeling quiets
oversaned makes sleep refreshing stomach du
good digestion and adds and to the entire
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA GA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-06

Obituary Record. - Mrs. Mary NJ.
Geertz, 2S06 Rockingham road, died
yesterday at the family home after a
prolonged Illness. She was born Dec.
26, 1855. in Davenport and had made
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-10-07

Owing to the typhoid fever epidemic
in Rutland the annual convention of the
State Teachers association, scheduled to
be held in that city Oct. q, 2S and 20, has
been cancelled. 1t is expected that it will
be held in either Burlington or Mont
pelier. There were 80 cases of typhoid
fever in Rutland the first of this week,
all having been reported since Sept II.
The body of A John Holland of Mont
pelier was found on the rocky bank of
the Winooski river near the Burlington
FIGURING company's plant a few days
ago. 1t is thought that the man went
to sleep under a bill board and rolled
down the grassy bank and over 4O-foot
cliff to his death The body was not
found until several days after the acci-
dent occurred.
The Pnlsbury & Baldwin company's
factory in Barton was damaged to the
amount of $4,000 by fire Saturday night.
But for heavy rains the entire business
section of the south part of the village
would have been endangered. The flames
broke out in the paint room on the top
floor of the building Everything on that
floor was destroyed, but the flames were
subdued after a hard fight of an hour
and a half
The barking Of a dog aroused Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Boucher of St. Johnsbury Sat
urday morning just in time for them to
escape from a burning building, which
was occupied by them as a store and
residence. The fire started from stove
in a workshop in the rear of the building.
The loss was about $4,000. Only especially
favorable conditions saved the St. Johns
bury Caledonlan plant and several other
buildings.