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The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
"kleklno tho bucket.

When we speak facetiously of some
one for whom we have no reverence
as having Kicked the bucket" we
employ phrase that would seem to
be piece of latter-day slang. but. as
a matter of fact. 1t dates back to old
England. when, about the year 1725,
one Bolsover hung himself to beam
while standing on the bottom of a
bucket and then kicked the bucket
away. Although at first used only in
cases of suicide. 1t has been applied
in the course Of years to any death.
without distinction.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

To remove nicotine from the teeth and
purify the breath after smoking.
To eradicate perspiration and body
odors by sponge bathing.
The best antiseptic wash known.
Relieves and strengthens tired, weak,
inflamedeyes. Heals sorethroat. wounds
and cuts. Is and so cts. a box. druggists
or by mail postpaid. Sample Free.
THE PAXTON TOILE CO. .oosron. Mass.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Difficult to Answer.

Explaining the happenings of the
sixth day of the creation, Miss Fran
ces Hartz read to her Sabbath school
class: And the Lord God formed man
out of the dust Of the ground"
WELL" spoke up one kid, that's
nothin' new. Did he put him in the
sun to dry. the way we do our mud
pies?"
Miss Hartz discreetly slurred the
answer and proceeded with her les
son.-Cleveland Leader.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

County, Iowa, from 1870 to 1891 and
during that time l became conversant
with the splendid properties OF Doan's
Kidney Pills. prescribed them In
cases of kidney trouble with excellent
results"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
A Poetic Prosecutor.

John Burns, city prosecutor OF St.
Paul, was trying to show Judge Fine
hout why some young men ought to
be fined for tearing pickets of the
fence of Mrs. Joe Goesik. Mr.. Burns
said:
Il know Mike Chicket tore of that
picket, and the lady took offence"
mo lady is charged with taking a
fence" replied Judge Finehout. "and.
besides, this is no place for poetry"
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
To the Point,

Over In Hoboken in shop frequent.
ed by Germans. hangs a sign framed
in mournful black, reading thus:
1--WE regret to inform our honored
customers that our good and generous
friend. Mr.. Credit. expired today. He
was noble soul, always willing and
helpful, but has been falling for some
time. May he rest in peace. PAY
CASH."
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
The Dodoer,

Redd-I see the greatest range of
vision among human races Is said to
be possessed by the Peruvian Indians,
who have distinguished individuals
eighteen miles distant.
Greene-Gee! I'd hate to have a
Peruvian Indian for tailor.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Made It Necessary.

Horace Greely invented the type
writer"
Where did you get that idea?"
well, that isn't exactly what l
mean, but his handwriting was prob
ably more responsible for it than any
other one thing"
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
kipiins's Interrooative Answer.

's '9b@s'SS TN's"SFs
Rudyard kipling, the well known
anti-suffragist. said at an anti-sulfrage
dinner in London:
Haven't the women enough? In
addition to all their other privileges,
why should they now have the vote?
Il was talking to suffragist the
other day.
why should a woman she said
disdainfully. take a mans name
when she niarries him?'
"'Why.' said I. should she take
everything else he's got?' ?'"-Detroit
Free Press.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Fine Scheme.

Wife-Please match this piece of
silk for me before you come home.
Husband-At the counter where the
sweet little blonde works? The one
with the soulful eyes and
Wife-No. You're too tired to shop
for me when your days work is done,
dear. On second thought. I won't
bother. you.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

symptoms. To attain
perfect health, you
must keep your filters
right. You can use
no better re m e d y
than Doan's Kidney
Pills.
DR.. r. F. Marshall.
East Oakland. Cal.
says: II practiced
medicine in Marshall
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
HEALTHY KIDNEYS ESSENTIAL
TO PERFECT HEALTH.

When healthy. the kidneys remove
about 500 grains of impure matter
from the blood daily; when unhealthy.
some part of the impure matter is alb
sorbed, causing various diseases and
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
AmhIauoua,

Obliging Shopman Ito lady who has
purchased pound of butter)-Shall I
send 1t for you. madam?
Lady-No. thank you. 1t won't be
too heavy for me.
Obliging Shopman-Oh, no. madam.
I'll make 1t as light as I possibly
can.-Punch.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
The Loved and Lost Hint.

Walker-The bride was quite a popu-
lar girl. wasn't she?
Watkinson-Yes,i indeed. The Even
ing Sacrificer sent its sporting man to
report the wedding. He printed list
Of rejected lovers half a column long
under the heading. Among Those
Who Also Ran."-New York Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Well Mated,

Thus the inquisitive boarder:
What has become of the old-fash-
ioned woman who used to call wed.
ding reception an infare?"
Response by the white-haired
boarder:
II think she married the old.
fashioned man who used to crack his
knuckles regularly twice day."
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Those Kind Predictions.

The wedding was over.
Guests" announced the usher,
twill kindly register their predictions
In this book"
What predictions"
''As to how long you'll give 'em to
stay arried."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

To save and beautify the
teeth, remove tartar and
prevent decay.
To disinfect the mouth, de-
stroy disease germs, and
purify the breath.
To keep artificial teeth and
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
II You Have None,

" You Have Money.
That fellow Gotrox is a multimil-
lionaire. He has moro money than
brains"
well, what does he want with
brains?"
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
one size smaller after using Aliens Toot-Ease,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes It makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Rrtsss s.bsfifsksi. For Free trial package, ad-
dress Allen 8. Olmsted Le Roy, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

When a married woman prays for a
hat, the Lord may ansyer her prayer
but it's her husband who pays for It,
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

Some parents are long while in
finding out that money in a boys
pocket will do him little good. unless
he also has brains in his head.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Local Color,

II understand that sixteen different
women have brought suit for breach
Of promise against Ritter. What's his
defense"
"Oh. he claims that he was simply
getting material for his annual output
OF summer love stories."-Puck.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
l410 Arch Street
Lttsr to
Nv. hlosr 3 C.
biAeAAotsa, n. 7.

Prove What Swamp-Root win Do For Yos
Send to DR.. Kilmer q Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
= booklet of valuable information, telling
all sbout the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty.
cents and one-dollar.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Circumstances Alter Gases.

Circumstances Alter Cases.
"Why. Tommy" exclaimed the Sun
day school teacher, don't you say
your prayers every night before you
to to bed?"
mot any MORE" replied Tommy;
II uster when 1 slept In a folding bed,
though."-Philadelph Record.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

Laughter will keep the doctor OF
your doorstep.-Witchell.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

Many man who swears at a big
monopoly is nourishing q little one.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

A Strong Preference.
"She Is literary, isn't she?"
Eyes. indeed; she'd rather read
than do housework any day."
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. goe,
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
good grocer.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Too Much Like Work.

"The boss's son is kicking
"Why?"
Says he's overworked. All he used
to do was tear the pages off the office
calendars once a month. Now he has
to wind the eight-day clock. too"
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Instead Of Liquid
Antiseptics aPeroxide
100000 people last year used
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

The new toilet germicide powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
For all toilet and hygienic uses it is
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
DENVER DIRECTORY

RnN lnnY psnIsE piss IL sii XII kinds t,, Of MER-
log mailed free Cor. 18th Blake. Denver.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

Important to Mothers
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
s,sa.tsrs ss.ss 90 Of &&2Zzzx
In Use For Over so Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
A Lovely Fad,

Have you tried smoking ten ciga-
rettes?" inquired Mrs. DeStyle.
Why. no. my dear. Are they SO
pleasant"
mo; but they are very injurious"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

Worry anxiety fear, hate etc, etc, directly
interfere with stop the flow of Ptyalin. the
digestive Juice OF the mouth. and also inter-
fere with the flow of the digestive juices Of
stomach and pancreas.
Therefore, the mental state of the individual
: has much to do (more than suspected) with
digestion.
Brain is made of Phosphate of Potash
the principal Mineral Salt. added to albumen
and water.
Grape-Nuts contain that element as more
than one-half of all its mineral salts.
A healthy brain is important, If one would
do things" in this world.
A man who sneers at Mind" sneers at the
best and least understood part of himself.
That part which some folks believe links us
to the Infinite.
Mind asks fora healthy brain upon which
to act, and Nature has defined way to make
healthy brain and renew it day by day as 1t
is used up from work of the previous day.
Natures way to rebuild is by the of
food which supplies the things required. Brain
rebuilding material is certainly found in
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Inevitable.

Husband-Why do you ask Mr.. Hob
son to every one Of your dinners?
Who wants him?
Wife-The cook. He's the only
friend of ours whom she likes
Puck.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
HOWARD 6. BURTON, AssAYER & CHEMIST

LEADYILLE. COLORADO.
specImen prlces Gold. silver. lead. 81: gold.
silver, 75c; gold soc; zinc or copper. 81.
Mailing envelopes and full price list sent on
appiicatton Control and umpire work So
iicited Reference: Carbonate National Bank
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
Not Particular.

Not Particular.
She-I heard Freddy Fickle has de-
cided to marry and settle down TO a
particular girl.
He-Huh! She can't be.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19
t<AII Run Down.

Describes the condition Of thousands Of
men and women who need only to purify
and enrich their blood. They feel tired
all the time. Every task, every response
bility, has become hard to them because
they have not strength to do nor power
to endure.
If you are one of these allrun-down peo-
pie or are at all debilitated take
Hoods SarsapariIIa
1t purifies and enrichcs the blood, and
builds up the whole system.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called 9arsatabs.
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

Hisssx ssyvhsrs. At.
trasts ssA Hills all
files. Neat, clean,
osnamsntAl. eonven.
lent. t.eheap Lasts all
|Ssssa- CAn'tsplll OF
tip over. will not soil
|of injura anythin1.
Guaranteed effect.
I've. Of all lalsrs OF
sent prepaid tor zoe.
HAROLD sOAEkS
1S0 De xals Ave.
!, Drsshya- 1-L
The Springfield herald., 1911-05-19

pATEn1S Fortunes .re m,ds,in patents. Pro-
Fitzgerald Co.. Boz X. Washington. ID. G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27

OF Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore SiegeI of
Champaign, were united in marriage at
high noon Wednesday at the home Of
the brides mother. The Rev. J. A
Holmes Of the First Congregational
church Of Champaign was officiating
clergyman. Verne Richards Of Chi
cago. served 1-r Johnson as best man
and Miss Ethel Leidendecker was maid
Of honor. The bride wore a gown Of
meteor crepe over satin, trimmed
with silk fringe and a medallion Of
pearls and she carried a bouquet Of
bride roses Miss Leidendecker wore
a gown Of blue silk and carried bride
roses. The home vas decorated in pink
roses and garIards of pink hearts. An
elaborate wedding luncheon was serv-
cd Mr. and Mrs Johnson left for Chi
caeo where they viii spend their hon
eymoon. They viii make their home
on Thirty-eigEth street and Seventh
avenue this city
The bride attended Oberlin conserv-
atcrv and is an accomplished vocalist.
Mr.. Johnson is connected with his
father in the Moline Furniture works.
lie IS a graduate OF the University Of
Illinois and Is q member of the Zeta
Psi fraternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
WHITE SHRINE INITIATION.

VASHTI SHRINE NO. %, WHITE
Shrine of Jerusalem Wednesday held
initiatory exercises at Masonic temple
and the afternoon and evening was
most enjoyable. At I o'clock a recep-
ton to members and visitors was held
the reception committee consisting OF
Mrs. Brubaker of Taylor Ridge. Miss
Edith Graham OF Geneseo, Mrs. z.
Heash of Davenport and Mrs. Luella
Seward of Rock Island At O'Clock
a banquet was served at which places
for 175 members were laid. The Ia
bic decorations were asparagus ferns,
dahlias, cosmos and chrysanthemums.
The initiatory work put on by High
Priestess Vashti Bollman and the Of
fcers began at 100. There were can
didates from Davenport. Moline Cedar
Rapids, Rio, Andalusia and Rock IS
land. The work was made more i'm
pressive by singing, Miss Edna Rains
singing The Holy City" and a trio
composed of Miss Edna Rains, Mrs.
Davy Rains and Miss Edith Beck
who gave the other musical numbers.
The work of the Waterman of the
Shepherds Leonard Mccoy Of Moline
was unusually we'll done. The work
of the drill corps was also exceptional
ly well done and elected the praise of
the entire company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
FOB OFFICE EMPLOYEES.

Mr. AND MRS. G. \. STEPHENS
entertained Office employees Of the No
line Pillow company and their wives at
Seven Acres. Moline. Wednesday eve
ming. the gathering being in the nature
Of an informal reception. Pink killar-
uey. roses decorated the rooms and an
organ recital given by Prof. Schmidt Of
Chicago. was greatly enjoyed, the mu-
sic OF the echo organ being especially
fine Mrs Edia Lund o. Augustana
accompanied By Miss Effie Johnson
pleased with a number Of vocal se1ec-
lions, singing one Swedish song in cos
tune. Late in the evening elaborate
refreshments were served The guest
numbered over 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
FOR DEBUTANTE.

MRS. r. W. LEA, OF MOLINE WAS
hostess at q tea Wednesday afternoon
when Miss Marion Champion. Molines
latest debutaute. was the guest OF
honor. a large number OF tri-city lad
les were received throughout the late
afternoon. the hostess and hCnoree re-
ceiving ir the living room. Tai vases
of beautiful yellow chrysanthemums
We're used in the living room, in which
the prevailing color decoration is a
shade Of old blue. Pink and blue pre-
dominated in the dining room where
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27

pink Killarney roses were the
floral feature. 4 large bouquet OF
the roses made an attractive center
piece with blue satin ribbon heaped
at the base. Small individual vases
in silver held tiny bouquets placed
around the table and tall candlesticks
shaded in handsome lace shades over
pink added TO the attractiveness. Mrs.
G. A Stephens, Mrs. Edith Gaines and
Mrs. G. H. HUntcon poured during the
afternoon, and Mrs. George E. Hun
toon, Mrs. c. c. Sloan, Mrs. Frank Dan
ner, Mrs. Otto Seiffert, Miss Helen
Wilson, Miss Helen Huntoon and Miss
Maude Lea also assisted Mrs Lea was
becomingly gowned in a rose color
ed gown yelled in black chiffon and
Miss Champion wore pink chiffon trim
med with rosebuds and a wreath of
rosebuds in her hair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
ETUDE STUDY MEETING.

THE ETUDE CLUB HELD A MOST
Interesting study meeting yesterday
afternoon at the home of Miss Selma
Bruning. 1903 Ripley street. Dayen-
port. The program, "Lifc's Story in
Music" was given by Mrs. Appel
quist and Miss Norma Wiese and was
so well received that they were re-
quested to repeat il at the next mis-
cellaneOus meeting which Will he
held Nov. 9 at the home of Mrs.
Wiese, 1912 Grand avenue, Daven-
port. The program:
Cradle Song, Lullaby from ''Joce-
ChilGren's SONGS
Ca) Mighty LAX Rose. Nevin
Cby silver Lining WiIeby
Mrs. Appelquist.
Invitation to the Dance" Weber
Miss Norma Wiese.
Love SONGS
Ca) THY Ecam;og Eyes $500.
............. Mcdowell
Oh ''N2ttinata" - Tosti
Mrs. ADpeIquist.
Wedding March 1890 Mendelssohn
Miss Wiese.
'HUsheon' ..-...-.... Ncedham
\ Bunch of Yjoiets" -. D'Hardelot
Mrs. Appelquist.
Asa $ Death ............ GTieg
Funeral March" ......... Chopin
Miss Wiose.
In Know That My Rodocsnar
L.,etu" from "Nessiah" Handel
Mrs, ArDclq3ist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
RAAN-OEEERMAkI

EDWARD RAIN OF MOLINE AND
Miss EsteIe OFernan OF Davenport
were married a. 4 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon at the parsonage Of the
Swedish Lutheran church. the Rev. a.
z BergstrCn performing the cere-
mony- Attending the bridal party were
Werner RAIN, brother q the bride
groom. and Edith Larson NJ. and
Mrs. RAIN VIII make their home a. t15
Fifth avenue. Moline, where they have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
THoMPSON-cOMBER.

MISS CLARA NAE COMBER,
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Com
Der, and Charles o. Thompson Of Blue
Island we're united in marriage We'd
nesday evening at $50 Al the home Of
the bride, 1918 Ninth street. Moline,
the Rev. J A Hurley performing ths
ring ceremony. The house was decor.
ated with yellow and white chrysan
themums, an arch at one side OF thu
living room and the side wall being
banked with flowers and Eree1cry
Mrs. Paul Young sang 4 Love You
Truly" preceding the ceremony Miss
Jennie Aram played the LoAelErin
wedding march while the maid of hon
or. Miss Louise Eerriss. followed by
the bride, advanced down the stair
way The bridegroom and his best
man, A. J. Comber. brother OF the
bride followed. The bride was dress
ed in white chiffon over satin and
carried bouquet Of bride roses The
bridesmaid wore pink messaliue with
pearl trimmings. 4 two course dinner
was served to the guests who were the
relatives and immediate friends. Mrs.
Thompson was a graduate from the
Moline high school in 1910 and mas
since been employed at the Mod
ern Woodman head Office. The
bridegroom is brakeman on
the Rock Island road and is now on
the run from Blue Island. Mr.. and
Mrs Thompson left on the miduisht
train for Blue Island where Mr. Thomp-
son has a home all ready for his bride.
The brides travelling suit w@s Os blue
serEa with Lnt 10 match
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
PERRIN.s PIELMANN.

ANNOUNCEMENTS HAVE BEEN
received of the marriage of Andrew
Crawford Perrin of Chicago. formerly
Of Moline and Miss Janet Spielmann Of
Chicago, which took place Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Perrin graduated from
the high school with the class OF 1906.
He later attended Purdue university at
Lafayette, Ind. and is now connected
with Ryerson & Son in Chicago, in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
Mrs.p neutrality-suspicious.

-Irs. cambridge Spottswood. of New
York. has been married in Paris to
Count Erwin Won Schonborn-B uch-
elm. Although she has maintained
homes in New York and Newport
Mrs. Spottswood has spent much of
her time abroad for several years,
and enjoyed a position in the imme-
date circle Of King Edward
friends before that mcnarch's death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27

noon entertained the ladies' auxiliary
to the Order Of Railway Conductors.
Cards and sewing were the afternoon
diversion and the favors in the games
were won by Mrs. J. ". Shuey. N.s
Arthur Small and Mrs william Boz
s'er. The hos'esses served q two
course luncheon and very pleasant
afternoon was passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

GEORGE M'DOEALD, son or
Postmaster and Mrs. II. \. =. Melon
aid entertained a company % hia
young friends AT HalIowe. On party al
his home, s12 Twenty-third street. last
evening Halloween games we're play
Cd ana refreshments suitable ~ the
occasion were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
GOLF CLUB sUPPER-0AMcE.

CARDS HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY
the Rock Island Arsenal Golf club for a
Halloween dance and supper Tuesday
evening, Oct. 81, at the Golf club
house. This IS to be the first Of a ser
les Of entertainments arranged b. the
house committee Of the club, and -
be given during the winter. There viii
be bridge tables for those who do not
dance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
lnhamn5tory Rheumatism cured IN

lnfamnstory Rheumatism cured ~
Three Days.
Morton L. Hi Of Lebanon, IND.
says. My wife mad infammatory
rh.umat,sm f. every muscle and Join.
her lsri4e was terrible and her body
end face were swollen almost beyond
recogntion; had been iu bed for Elz
weeEs and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried ".
DctchoI's Relief for Rheumatism it
gave immediate relief and she wig
able 10 walk about IN three days. .
am sure II saved her life Sold b.
Otto Crotian, 1901 Second avenue.
Fgck island; Gust Schiegei. go W
Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
HosrEssEs 70 AuxILIARY.

MRS VOL RIFE AND MRS. n. 2.
archer. a. the home OF me former.
1907 Seventh avenue, yesterday after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27

already gone 70 housekeeping. Mr..
RAIN IS a patteTnmaker al the Moline
alow company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27

They viii be at home at 171O Grill,
court. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27
JOHNSON-SIEGEL.

ESLEY JOHNSON. son OF MR..
and Mrs. George ". Johnson Of No
line, and Miss Meta Sieeel. daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-27

Ill the news all the -----s
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