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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
MAGISTRATE SMITH AS
CHAMPION RAT KILLER

For champion rat killer of Rock Is
land Magistrate C. ]. Smith is out for
first honors, he having aspired 10 the
honor as the result of his success in
kicking the daylights out of a nice,
fat rodent Saturday. A score or
more gathered outside of the police
station this morning to see fox ter
rier chase a rat to its death. When
the master of the canine was asked
if the dog was a good ratter he said
that there was none better in the
country. When the rat was released
from the wire trap the dog disproved
his masters assertion by refusing to
even look at the rat.
II began to look as though the rat
was going to find a hole to continue
its devastating life when Bailiff c.
Meenan and the magistrate hoped
into the limelight The bailif round
ed the rat up for his superior officer
and chased it into his pathway. TAX
ing careful aim, the magistrate swung
his right boot in the direction of the
rat and lifted il high into the air and
into kingdom come at the same time
He Is a claimant for honors in the
rat killing race as the result Of his
well directed kick. The dog with the
reputation was still gaping when the
whole show was over. 1t had moi
brains enough. to even zap at the rat
Next time when a rat is corralled II
the confines of the police station dogs
are to be kept from the place where
it is set free and the champion kicker
is to have an opportunity to try his
boot again, either to prove his ability
or his luck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
RICHES0N WEEDS SELF
AND GIRL Is CHARGE

Boston, Mass, Dec. 25.-That Rev.
Clarence v. T. Richeson, who is re-
covering from wounds inflicted by
himself with Jagged piece of tin,
vas married to Miss Avis Linnell in a
weird ceremony, in which he also
served as the officiating clergyman.
is said today to oe the claim upon
which the prosecution viii base its
case when the accused minister
comes up for trial for the murder of
the pre.ty Hyannis choir singer. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25

junction placed on him be modified.
Il haven't had a kiss since you or
dered me never to kiss except in
self defense he said, in a some
what sorrowful tone. "That would
be all right he told the judge, but
the girls | used to kiss and who
seemed to like it so well, are
awfully bashful now. Not one of
them has tried to kiss me-" But
Judge Sims refused to modify the
order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
TIRES OF ANTI-KISS BAR;
BOY APPEALS TO COURT

Kansas City, Dec. 25-Oliver
Smith, the 14-year-oid Turner boy
whose propensity for kissing every
girl he met resulted in his appear
ance in the Juvenile court, hasn't
Kissed or been kissed for a month
now. At his last report to the court
Oliver asked that the anti-kiss in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
S. H. Bell Dies.

Denver, Col, Dec. 25.-S. H. Bell,
54, a wealthy -four manufacturer
and member of the firm of Samuel
Bell & Sons Flour company of Phil
adelphia, is dead. He was a broth
er of James S. Bell, head of the
Washburn-Crosby Flour company,
Minneapolis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
ARGUS FUND is
SANTA FOR MANY.
Poor Children of the City Are
Given Christmas Cheer to
Remember Day.
USE OF AUTOS DONATED
Totten Company and ii. W. Horst
Lend Their Machines for Aid
in Distributing Presents.

The Argus Santa Claus Fund cared
for 425 children this year and as far
as is known today there is not child
in the whole city who failed to receive
remembrances OF the day. Good fell
lows who wanted the pleasure Of play
ing Santa Claus themselves voluntari-
ly took care OF Al children and the re-
naming 3S4 were provided with
Christmas cheer with the money
turned in to the fund by the good peo-
pie OF the city who were too busy to
do the work themselves.
The contributions reached a total Of
1851, very nearly $75 more than was
raised last year and about 800 more
than was raised the first year of the
funds existence. Every cent Of II
was donated voluntarily and the large
number Of small donations showed
that the public generally was inter.
ested in the plan of The Argus to
make Merry Christmas mean some
thing to the poor children of the city
DELIVER ALL DAY.
The Misses Dina Ramser and Mar
garet Giles, who we're in charge OF the
fund. did all the buying and sorting
of the Christmas cheer for the needy
Every child received personal atten
ton and the presents were not given
out hit or miss. but were of such ma
ture as to be appreciated by and use
full to the recipient. Three days were
spent in buying and packing the pres
ents, and in this connection the com
mittee wishes TO thank those who 81
kindly and materially aided.
Saturday morning the delivering O
the presents commenced. Two biz
touring cars, one furnished by tn,
Totten Auto company and the othe
by Henry w. Horst, were placed a
the disposal of the committee anC
aided by the police buggy they car
ried out and delivered all the pack
ages.
COMING WAS AWAITED.
Many of the families which wer
visited were expecting and waiting 70
the coming of The Argus Santa Claus
and when the autos appeared the
We're met with every demonstration o
joy. Mothers wept In trying to eN
press their thanks and the eyes o
little tots grew big as saucers as tn
full meaning Of the auto and its bul
den of happiness became apparent
Had the donors of the fund been alonI
in the automobiles they would hav
been repaid a hundred times for ever.
dollar they contributed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25

at the New Harper the cafe decora-
lions are particularly attractive. Spe-
cial Christmas bills of fare and appro-
pirate music by Jabe's orchestra
marked the day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
COMING WAS AWAITED.


At the Rock Island club and at the
other clubs the members partook Of
the Christmas spirit in an informal
way. Many dined at the hotels, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
At Y. M. c. A.

The rooms of the Young Mems
Christian association closed today at
room. to enable the force to celebrate
Christmas at their various homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
day evening at the church.

The Kate Hill Missionary society
will give missionary tea Friday ev-
ening at the home of Miss Bessie Bry-
an. 1925 Tenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25
IN THE CHURCHES.

United Presbyterian. = Mid week
prayer services viii be held Wednes-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-25

Merry Christmas desire thank
in ourh
dispatch
thorough
of Harmed and Won Maur organization.
Hrnedan dV Won
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-06
NORTH MANkATO NOTES.

From Thursdays Daily.
The Commercial club at it's meet
ing held last evening brought out
several new and practical sugges.
lions which if realized would be OF
great benefit to the community.
President Nielsen presided and call.
ed upon the committee appointed to
obtain information and models for
a village charter for a report, but
as much time is needed by this
committee, it had no report to make
last evening 1t is expected that
several months of investigation and
study will be made before final
report is made. It was suggested
that steps be taken to have curb
and gutter put in on Belgrade ave-
nue. the entire length. An excellent
idea, and Nicollet avenue should be
included at the same time. Presi-
dent Neitge of the village council
thought the suggestion a good one,
but considered it best not to urge
the matter this fall, as the streets
would be torn up by the water con
nections that will be made now. and
early in the spring. After this is
done he would favor having the
curb and gutter put in and the street
graded evenly.
The bridge committee rcporte
having met with the similar commit
tee of the Mankato club. The bridge
proposition now looked more prom
Using than ever before. The overhead
bridge was favored, the cost would
be $4,000 but it is thought posi-
bly, that 100000 could be secured
of the state and the balance nc
doubt could be raised between Blue
Earth and Nicollet counties and the
two towns.
The matter Of celebrating the com
cussed, but as the matter will be
considered by the firemen and be
cause of the indefinite time of the
completion of the plant no definite
action was taken. o. w. Walker
suggested that all the rubbish
weeds and combustible waste mat
ter be hauled together in different
parts Of. the village and immense
bon fires made at the time of the
celebration in order to exhibit the
efficiency of the water works and
allow the firemen chance to prac
tice in handling the new fire ap
paratus.
1t was suggested that a profitable
investment would be the building
of large building near the bridge
solely for roomers. There is a great
demand for furnished and heated
rooms. The convenient location OF
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-06

Iceberg will depart next week for
California where they will remain
during the winter. ''- ''- - =. -.'.'
George Rabe, who is on the road
for Lindeke-Warner company OF st,
Paul left yesterday after spending
Sunday with his parents.
J. T. Spring, employed in the
Free Press job printing department,
has returned from several weeks
trip to points in Michigan.
S. H. Pettes of st. Peter and
daughter, Mrs. Sawyer and children
returned to Oshawa last night after
spending the day in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bates are in
the city and expect to locate here.
Mr.. Bates has the state agency for
Johnson's O. O. oxygenator.
Mrs. Herbert Carlton and daughter
Mary are spending a few days with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
A. c. Barney, 126 Clark street.
Andrew Carlson left last night for
Lincoln where he will help his broth
er complete some buildings which
are being erected at that place.
Daniel Nv. Brooks left this noon
for New York where he will spend
the winter with his two sons who
are practicing physicians there.
Andrew Swenson returned from
Mapleton yesterday where he had
gone to see his daughter Mrs. Mable
Wishart, who has just been married.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Harry and
Mrs. Harty's aunt, Miss Mary Daley
of Owatonna, were in the city to
see the performance of Chauncey
Olcott in Macushla last night.
Henry Rogers of Mapleton visited
friends in the city yesterday before
going to Tracy where he will also
renew acquaintance. Mr.. Rogers is
connected with The Mapleton Enter
prise.
Rev. and Mrs. William Clement
spent yesterday afternoon i'll the
city, before leaving for their home
at Vernon Center They had been to
Faribault to attend the Methodist
conference.
Oscar Anderson arrived last night
from Cumberland. Wis, to fill po'
sition in the Hubbard mill. Mr.. An
derson was a former resident OF Yer
non Center and is well known in
this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Force of Ver'
non Center are spending the day in
the city with friends. They left
on the Northwestern train this aft
ernoon for Clear Lake, S. d., where
they will visit Mr.. Forces brother.
| W. r. Kelley and John Grow OF
Fairmont were in the city, today.
| They arrived last night to see Chaun-
cey Olcott in "Macushla." Mr.. Kelley
was former resident OF this city
! and was shaking hands with old
| friends here this morning.
| Dr. #. C. Kelly was called to Du.
luth OIL account of the critical i'll.
ness of his sister. Mrs. J. w. Muir,
ray. She is not expected to live. An
operation was performed on her a
few days ago for cancer. Miss Ger,
trude Kelly, who was visiting here,
also returned to Duluth to be at the
bedside of her sister.
Mrs. Gustaf Hoffman and her
mother, Mrs. Fred Stahl, went to st.
Peter today where they will attend
the wedding OF Charles Stahl and
Miss Title Schneider, which will
morning at nine o'clock. The newly
married couple will take trip to
Duluth. On their return they will
| take up their residence on North
Fourth street in this city.
NORTH MANkATO NOTES.
! From Thursdays Daily.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-06

From Fridays Daily.
The st. Peter Herald says: "Nicol-
let county's school census, ordered
this summer by the state depart
ment of public instruction, is still
incomplete, and there seems little
likelihood that it will ever be fin
ished. The law authorizing the CEN
sus is defective in that it does not
make it compulsory upon school dls-
tricts to make the count. AS the
compensation is wholly inadequate,
a great many school clerks have
neglected listing the pupils, and in
all probability some of them Will
never make their reports" No diff
Guilty was encountered in taking the
school census in the North Mankato
district and in compliance with the
law a copy was forwarded to the
county superintendent of schools
previous to September l. and copies
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. EhIers left
today for Madison. Lac qui Parle
county, where they went to attend
the anniversary celebration of the
organization of that county. Mr..
Ehlers was a member Of the first
county board and lived theRe for
many years. Mr.. Ehlers plans to be
back by Saturday evening and Mrs.
Ehlers will visit her daughter at
Appleton, S. D.. before returning.
The school was closed yesterday
afternoon during the time of the
funeral service Of the late Nellie
Burrill. The members of her class
attended the services at the church
in q body.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-06

Much has been said about the
scarcity of houses to let in North
Mankato. 1t is really a misfortune
that people looking for houses in
the village must be disappointed
because there are no houses to rent.
1t is a daily experience that citizens
are asked if they know OF ANY va
cant houses and the reply is invari-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
VALUABLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD
lnnumerable Uses to Which sawdusi
May Be Put 10 Good
ADVANTAGE.

sawdust may be put to serve mum
Der Of purposes for the housewife II
ia good for removing sediment in glass
and earthenware A handful thrown
on dying fire will help to revive It.
Well dried and heated and sprinkled
over grease spots In carpets, It is use.
ful IN removing these Objectionable
marks II should be well rubbed Ia,
left for q few hours, then treated
again II necessary Heat some saw
dust on piece OF paper Ia the oven.
and II Is an excellent remedy for mil.
dew and damp spots on metal or other
polished goods. Rub some dry saw
dust on articles that have been pol
ished, and the polish VIII last longer
Slightly moisten sawdust sprinkled
on outhouse floors, gerandas or larder
etc, and brushed of with hard
broom win cleanse the noor without
much trouble.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
LIQUID CURES ECZEMA
WHERE SALvE FAILS

IN regard TO skin diseases medical
authorities are now agreed on this:
Don't imprison the disease germs In
your skin BY the use Of greasy salves.
and hus encourage them to multiply.
A true cure OF all eczematous diseases
can be brought about only by using the
healing agents in the form OF liquid.
WASH THE GERMS OUT. A
simple wash: A compound of OIL Of
Winiergrsen, Thymol. and other ingre-
dents as combined in the D. D. D.
Prescription. penetrates to the disease
germs and destroys II, then soothes
and heals tho skin az nothing else
has ever done.
A 25-cent trial bottle win start the
cure, and give you instant relief.
THE OWL DRUG STORE.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
VAUDEILLE.
rHIRrY YeARs roeErnER.

Thirty years Of association-think OF
1t. How the merit Of good thing
stand out in that time-or the worth
1essness Of a bad one SO there's no
guesswork in this evidence Of Thos.
Ariss, Concord, Mich, who writes: II
have used Or. Kings New Discovery
for 80 years, and its the best cough
and cold cure ever used" Once it
finds an entrance in a home you cant
pry It out. Many ainilies have used
it forty years. It's the most infallibIe
throat and lung medicine on earth.
Unequaled for al grippe, asthma, hay
fever, Group, quinsy or sore lungs
Price soc, s1.OO. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by Brown & Go. dew
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
NiGhtSChOOIin Shorthand

Beginning March lst, the CHICK
ASHA BUSINESS COLLEGE will
give a mail course In shorthand, and
for the benefit Of those who live in
Chickasha who want to learn short
hand, we vii; supplement this course
by giving two lessons each week,
Tuesdas and friday evenings, from Z
% $50 O'Clock,
This course. Is especially for those
who canno. attend the day school
The average pupil, who win devote
a reasonable amount Of his spare time
To diligent study Of shorthand, can
become good shorthand writer in
about four months.
Those who may wish to take UP this
work may obtain full particulars BY
telephonlng the CHICKAsHA BUsE
NESS COLLEGE, or by calling at the
school, corner OF 9Th street and
Chickasha avenue.
The expense for taking this course
will be very small 70 those who begin
within the next ten days. If you en-
roll after March list, the tuition will be
more on account ~ the additional
amount Of individual instruction.
2.2O-s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25

MIX Will clean plano keys satisfac-
torily II viii take out ink spots Uf
long standing Used In starch It will
give fine gloss 1t will remove dis
coloration from gilt mirrors and pic
ture frames Used with bluing for
lace curtains Il will make them look
like new
TO cloud quickly the windows in a
bath room, etc, apply with brush a
strong solution of epson salts mixed
in vinegar This gives a beautiful
frosted appearance and becomes
permanent il vanished over with
white varnish
Mahogany or any other colored
wood may be darkened by polishing
with cold drawn lnseed OIL
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
chleken ! a tiollandaIss.

Take out the breast bone of a large
young fowl and fill up the space with
a nice force meat. Make a batter as
for fritters and when the fowl is half
roasted pour the batter over. let dry
and then pour on more until 1t is
thickly coated and rich brown color
Remove from pan, cut up as for a
fricassee, place on platter lay corn
fritters around the edge Of dish, scat.
ter some sprigs o. parsley over. and
serve at once witt melted butter and
lemon quarters. Oyster force meat is
nice.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
suIendId Cookies.

One sitter of -four. one teaspoonful
soda, and pinch of salt; sift and then
take lard and mix in, as for pie dough
Two cupfuIs of brown sugar; flavor
with mapleipe and vanilla; roll out
and sprinkle granulated sugar thickly
on top: cut out with a large cookie
cutter and press a raisin or'nut in the
center OF each; Just before putting
in the oven take the tip of the finger
and wet the top. and the cookies Will
be crinlly and crisp. II sweet milk
or water is used two teaspoonfuls Of
baking powder in place of soda.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25

be that devised by a California man
and shown here This contrivance
consists Of couple OF cleaning stones
held in juxtaposftion in resilient
frame The frame consists OF two
inverted y-shaped wires With springs
connecting the three corners OF each
This has the effect OF keeping the
stones closer together all the time,
but allowing enough leeway for the
admission OF knife blade or the
tines Of fork, which can be cleaned
by being rubbed up and down few
times The springs will insure suf-
ficiently strong pressure to give good
frictional action at all times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
Notice

have opened my school Of Music
at my residence 1108 Iowa where |
can be found at any time, and expect
to devote my whole time to music pu-
pills and orchestra work. l have also
organized a ladies' guitar and mando-
lin club, a boys orchestra and lit
tie girls orchestra. Anyone interest
ed in any kind of music lessons or
ORCHESTRA work will do we'll to call at
my studio or phone 1919. Yours for
music, Mrs Chas. S. Williams, teach
Ell and orchestra director, 11OS Iowa
Ave. 1-24-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
(First published Feb. 8, 1919
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

State Of Oklahoma, Grady county.
In Superior Court.
Carrie Shreve, plaintiff, VS.. John G.
Shreve, defendant NO. rs.
Said defendant, John c. Shreve. will
take notice that he has been sued in
the above named court for divorce and
must answer the petition filed therein
by said plaintiff on or before the 23rd
day Of March, A. d., 1911, or said petit
ton will be taken as true, and a judg-
ment for said plaintiff in said action
for divorce win be rendered accord
ingly.
Dated this 9Th day Of February,
1911.
BAREFOOT & CARMICHAEL,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest; w. L. Melton, Superior Clerk
2-9-2ld
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
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out recommendation.
At the afternoon session of the
committee, several witnesses appear
ed in opposition to the bill. They
included Edwin A. Merritt a mem
Der of the New York legislature who
said that if republican senator's
should submit now to the request
from the White House that they
abandon their protective principles 1t
would be a confession that they have
been perpetrating fraud on the
country for the last 25 or 80 years
A. S. Farwell, OF Drainage. Texas.
who is interested in the only south
ern paper mill told Of making paper
fsom the southern long leaf pine and
asserted that the infant industry IS
beginning to pay but could not com
pete with free pulp wood OF free pa
per from Canada.
John II. Malin, Of Watertown. New
York. president and secretary Of the
paper makers association and J. r.
Carey Of Albany, New York. presi-
dent Of the international brotherhood
Of paper makers testified that the
conditions Of employees Of mills ia tho
United States are better than in
Canada
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER.

AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER.
Their Child"
"The Vows
dots and Dashes.1
VAUDEVILLE.
"Pierce and Gordon Those high
class talking, dancing and illusion
artists. Tonight will be your last
chance to see this team, so come early
and get god seat. See the first
show.
For Sunday and the first half of
next week we have secured the great
est novelty musical act ever seen in
Chickasha. "The Three Millers," the
great Australian act, direct from
Australia. They have been in this
country only 8 weeks. SO don't fail
to see them at the Sunday matinee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
a KING WHO LEFT HOME

Set the world to talking but Paul
Mathulka, Of Ruffalo, N.Y., says ne al
ways KEEP AT HOME the king Of all
laxatiyes-Dr. Kings New Life pills
and that they're a blessing to all his
family. Cure constipation, headache,
Indigestion, dyspepsia. Only 25c at
Brown & Co.'S. d&yr
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
CLEANS KNIVES WITH EASE
Device Of California Man One Of the
Best Ever Placed on the
Market.

There are all varieties Of knife
cleaners from the single stone on
which the housewife rubs her cutlery
to the elaborate device OF multiple
wheels used in the big hotels and res
taurants BUT one OF the simplest and
most effective OF all would seem to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-25
MULES FOR SALE.

! have 100 head of mules from IS
to 16 hands high, 3 to 5 years old,
mostly mare mules, all well broke t
work and sound; will sell on 10
months time if you want it. Mules
at my farm one mile west of town.
Sam Cook farm. See E. J. Hubbard.
salesman. Male. 23-2t