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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
SOME SINGER.
Pensacola, Fla, Journal)


Tuesday night, when Miss Porter
sang in the chautauqua auditorium at
De Funiak, Fla, such songs as ben
Bolt" and when You and | Were
Young, Maggie" many of the older
people wept as fond memories of the
past were awakened, and when she
sang You Had Better Ask Me" and
Three Little Chestnuts," the children
as well as grown people were filed
with laughter But when she sang
The Flower Song" the souls of all
were stirred with the emotions of pow
erful musical conceptions. In the bird
songs one could hear the cooling of the
pigeons as they built their nests and
the chirping of the wren as it twitter-
ed to and fro. In the grand opera Sc
lection, "Paria," the souls of all were
stirred to their deepest depths by the
waves of wonderful music that swept
one away, as though the voice of an
gels had sung the anthem of the ages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

tiers r'enic and the daily program of
the CA hiyal company. And about two
thirds of our business men nearly
broke their necks in their hurry to get
their ads on the bill, for which each
Of them paid from SO to IS. If the
Home Journal or the Democrat had Of
fered to run the ad in the same way
for so cents or a dollar, they would
have been turned down Same way
with calendars. For several years the
Home Journal has solicited orders for
advertising calendars for the following
year. but invariably the solicitor was
informed that it was too early to or
der calendars. or was given some 9TH
eT excuse. However, when the first
of January arrived we have always
found that from 10 to 90 Of our mer-
chants and business men had their
calendars out as usual. The same
calendars could have been furnished
by either of the Lacon printing offices
for less money than was paid TO the
out-of-town fellows. And yet these
same merchants are always bowling
about people going away from home
TO buy their goods. Ban, 1t makes US
tired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
A BRILLIANT WEDDING.
DeKalb M Advertiser1

NDShdlD, Ill, AuNeIIlSeT.J
In full evening dress, with the glow
Of the evening lamps rejecting the
fash of diamonds and the sheen of silk
and satin the gathering was a brilliant
one, probably the most impressive in
a social way the town has known in
some years. The sonorous strains
Of the famous old wedding march from
Lohengrin, from the master hands of
Professor George Lewis, heralded their
approach. DIR. Fleetwood said the mar
rage service, according to the pre-
scribed rites of the Episcopal faith,
which is notably dignified in lines and
expression. Following the ceremony
there was joyous season OF congrat-
ulations, after which the company as
sembled at tables cleaning in silver,
cut glass, china, and spotless napery,
where the wedding supper was served
by deft-handed men sent out for the
occasion by a Chicago catering con-
Germ. Immediately after the supper,
which was joyous event, which was
one of great gayety and Astounding
good cheer. the bride donned travelling
attire and left with her husband for
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
IN PROGRESSIVE WISCONSIN.
(Appleton. Wis. Post.l

RAppi6LUH, " lSY FOSLB
The Post takes great pleasure in an
nouncing the marriage Of Mr.. Ballard
Clark, formerly of Appleton, to Miss
Alice Cummings OF Buffalo. n. Y. The
bride is young lady of varied accom-
plishments. possessed Of those refining
graces that will make the home a re-
treat from the perplexing swirl of
commercial strife. In the economy Of
time a daily conflict in the marts of
traffic IS the record of every man of
laudable ambition. Without this. prog
ress would become an obsolete factor
in the industrial realm. ReIaxations
from the mental and physical forces
exercised in these encounters are es-
sential 10 the appreciation Of those
high Ideals that add a warmth and
glow 10 ones earthly pilgrimage. That
respite can only be realized in the
home where the queen of love is en-
thrOned amid a coalition Of treasures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
BAND STARTS SOMETHING.
fSberrard 'RuIletiul


Sherrard was treated to a most un.
usual occurrence a few evenings ago.
One newly welded couple was sere-
naded by the Sherrard band. which
was, of course. quite the appropriate
thing; but when a few minutes later
the band assembled in front of well
known business house and the same
sweet strains were waited forth in
honor of. as they supposed. another
similar event, surprise and almost con-
sternation reigned for a small period
of time. However. cigars were pass
ed. after explanations had been offer
ed, and the band boys departed. Oh.
well, mistakes viii happen, and the
music was highly appreciated by ali
who heard II. and. what is more TO the
point, each Of the honored couple de-
clare that should either one of them
ever contemplate setting sail on the
matrimonial sea, the Sherrard band
boys will surely be notified n advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
ANOTHER CAME
OFF LOCAL LIST
Manager Hill Receives Letter
From Muscatine-But Three
Games Scheduled.

The hopes Of the Islander football
eleven that they might have a game
with the Muscatine team have been
blasted. Manager A. G. Hill of the
local team has received a communi-
cation to that effect. This makes two
teams with which Manager Hill has
been communicating who have not
been able to sign up with him for var
ious reasons. The other city was
Galesburg. At present there are but
three games on the schedule, not
counting the alumni game which is
being played al the Island City park
this afternoon. Iowa City will come
next Saturday. The Iowa boys defeat
ed the locals in a close game al Iowa
City last year by the score of to O.
Clinton will come on Oct IL Rock
ford will be played on Nov. 19 at the
Furniture city None Of the other cit
les has yet responded 10 letters from
Manager Hill and the rest Of the
schedule is still in doubt.
When approached by an Argus re-
porter this noon. Manager A. G. Hill
said that he thought the alumni game
would be played this afternoon in
spite of the Indictment weather. Both
teams are in good condition and a good
game Is probably being played al the
ball park
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
TASTE, SMELL AND
HEARING RESTORED
A Simple, Harmless Remedy
Quickly Relieves Ca
tarrhaI Deafness.

The thousands who suffer the miserte
of catarrh, and claim they have neAE
found cure, can get instant relic ~
simply amounting the nostrils with -
Cream Balm. III
Unlike internal medicines whir Il.
the stomach, or strong snuffs "
ly aggravate the trouble, a..
ing, healing, antiseptic balm ~
reaches the seat of the trtf G
the nasty discharge, cleay E
head and throat, and briA ~
sense of taste, smell and ksA
than this, it strengthened Is On zone
diseased tissues, thus lumatism and
against a return of thHss Also Ner-
Nasal catarrh is az. all run down.
the membrane lininT and Sign Dis
and cannot be res/ esOe- you eaH
taken into the
additional hs1 n pa sssmsss.
time on them. fay and saturday eve
of Ely's Cr/ng from 10 to II a. m
S goa giII 9snjNSTITUTE
H. o. ROY Davenport. Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
MODEST ELECTRICIAN.

(Letter received in Waterloo, Iowa.
Dear Sir: Would you be interested
in talking 10 one OF the best electricians
the world affords, on matters far be-
yond anything as yet undertaken by
the electrical science? Would it be in
teresting to YOU to see and talk with a
man who can by means of small pow
er, for an illustration, We will say he
can take 4 one II. p. gas angin and by
means Of attachments develop at the
motor pulley any power desired2
wouldn't this be Of interest to you as
an electrician? | will 90 one step fur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

Their, and say that with a 10 h. p. gas
engin hitched to our invention, we can
drive the largest vessel afioat across
the ocean at its full speed and at a
cost of practically nothing, this OF
course will seem impossible to you.
But this is the history of all great in
ventio1s, they at one time all seemed
impossible, but are today living wit
nesses of the invention and fact that
it WAS possible, am / not right?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
A Certain Quick Relief for
Indigestion or Upset StOmaChs

Why suffer the tortures OF Indiges-
ton, Sour Stomach. Gas. Belching or
other stomach upsets? There is &
certain quick relief and permanent
remedy for these disorders-Brown'
Digestit tablets will give relief almost
instantly. One dose makes your stom.
ach feel fne. II stops fermentation,
prevents distress. digests all the food
and restores your tired WORKOUT stom-
ach to a kealthful condition. Digestit
is perfectly harmless-eveR a little
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

child can take it without fear OF bad
after effects. Don't wait Lutil you have
another attack of indigestion, but get
a package today. Try it after eating.
and just see for yourself how it helps
your stomach. We are so confident
that Diges'it is a perfect remedy for
stomach up-sets that We guarantee it
TO please you in every way-get a pack
age and il you don't like # we will
give your money back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

BY J. NJ. c.
PLANO AND MUSIC LESSONS.
(Sherrard Bulletin.)

Swedona now has a conservatory of
music Mr.. Frederic H. Cesander has
rented Mrs. Otto JOhnson's house and
bought a Conover piano Of such tone
quality that makes one believe, when
hearing it, that one hears a real piano
and not a dishpan. Anyone who does
not believe this will gladly "be shown"
by Mr. Cesander. All are invited and
expected to call since he is the latest
neighbor come to town. He also has
moved the Sv. Methodist church organ
TO the conservatory and so will give
both his piano and music lessons at
his studio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

posa. at all altitude of-about 5000 feet
above the sea. They are probably the
remains OF extensive woods belonging
to a long past epoch. Unfortunately
few of them are left. there being only
O few hundred all told.
These mighty conifers are easily the
most remarkable Of all trees both in
age and in bulk. They are from 200 to
400 feet In height and from - TO 40
feet in diameter Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
CALIFORNIA; BIG TREES.
They Were First Seen by White Man.
John Bidwell, In 1941.

They Were First Seen by White Man.
John Bidwell. In 1941.
Ii was on June 20. 1871. that John
B.dwell discovered the big trees of
California He was the first white
man. so far az we know. who ever be-
held those monarchs OF the forest.
Nine years later hunter named
Dowd was led into the company of the
forest kings by a bear that he was
chasing. and It was by Dowd thar the
knowledge OF the monster trees was
spread abroad. but to Bidwell belongs
the distinction OF having been the first
civilized man TO gaze upon the wonder
full trees
The big trees" rs thc mighty Sc
quota arr called. are found in Calave-
ras county. Cab. chiefly in two
groves" the Calaveras ana the Mari
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
a PENNsYLvANIA JUDGE.
(Springfeld News.l

Pennsylvania Jurist Here.-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles A. Moose OF Pennsylva-
MIA left for Detroit, Mich, last night
after spending several days as guests
of Mr. and Mrs. c. E. Daubert. Mr..
Moore holds the position of probate
Judge Of Lebanon county, Pennsylya.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
YE ED CUTS LOOSE.
lIacon Journal


The advance agent Of the carnival
company that was in orr city all last
week called on our merchants a week
before the arrival % the company and
solicited advertisements 10 be printed
along with the program for Old Set
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

The breach between the German.
emperor and the crown prince, which
started last November. continues TO
widen and Kaiser Wilhelm now re-
fuses even to speak to his son. When
ever the crown prince desires to com
municate with his father he does so
through one of the officials Of the
court. The kaiser disapproves of his
sons companions and his disinclina-
ton for the duties which will fit him
for his position as the next ruler
of Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
ln.tsnd of From the Middis

They say this is great detective
story"
THE book Uegins well. anyhow"
"As to how?"
why. in the very first chapter the
detective fiicks the ashes from the end
Of his cigar. louisville Courier-Jour.
nal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
WHERE NEWS ARE SCARCE.
BATAVIA, Iowa, News.)

IbdLdFId, IOWA, NtWS.J
Now, EldOn news are rather scarce,
although the justice is kept busy and
court is busy almost day and night, but
they won't let us see the docket, so we
are in the dark and can't report at
present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
Homeiike,

Mamma-Why are you hiding from
your little brother. Lizzie? Lizzie
on, we are just playing. I'm the lady
OF the house. and Tommy is the butch
err come with his bill.-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

mia. He is also starting judge and
horse Judge at state fairs In Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey, Maryland, Della
ware and Kentucky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
FOUR DIE IN A MYSTERY
Authorities Believe Man Aged go Slew
Another. Two Women and Self.

Another, Two Women and Self.
York, Pa, Sept. 2S.-What is be-
lieved to be a triple murder aid sui
eide was discovered in New Freedom
today The bodies of Frank Hen
bricks and his sisters, Esther and
Emma, were found at their home and
John Caskey, 60 years old, was found
dead a few miles from the Hendricks
house. All four persons had been
shot It is believed Caskey killed Hen
bricks and his sisters and then him
self
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
REMEMBER MAUDE.
CFrom the billboard !

The first oil painting ever made Of
Maude Adams not in costume has been
placed in the lobby Of the Empire the
atre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

be they ever so simple, that appeal in
their esthetic desires to the human
heart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

Sept Civilian Ullmeyer. for
several years assistant 20 Emil Koch.
Ter, the druggist. went to Chicago re-
Gently and took the prescribed eX-
animation before the state board Of
pharmacy Yesterday Mr.. Ullmeyer
received from Charles Day, secretaf =
OF the board, the gratifying intel /.
gence that he was one OF the fortunate
few who stood successfully at the
examination. and with IL his certif-
cate as a registered pharmacist. Mr..
IllmCycr Is a young man who has
reached this honorable position by in
dustrious and studious habits. He has
many friends in Rock Island who wish
him success.
Bailey Davenport has built a stock
yard FOR the convenience OF farmers
and butchers on the Milan road near
the old fair ground. He has put in
four-ton scale. erected proper
fences for cattle yards. built sheds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
CFrom The Argus Files of 1887.

(From The Argus Files of 1881
Sept. 23.-The second annual re-
union of the Ninth Illinois cavalry
is over. The banquet at Armory hall
last evening closed the two days spent
by the gallant boys of 81 in Rock Is
laad. and IL is the hope of the peo-
pc OF Rock Island who have extended
the hospitality Of the city on this
occasion. that the two days thus spent
have been OF pleasure and profit to
the visitors, as they certainly have
been TO the local members OF the or
EaniZation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

Sept. 26.-John Bengston, proprietor
Bengston's Drug store, spent yester-
day in Chicago, and was passing along
c ark street last night enroute to the
C., r. l. & p. depot to return home.
when he slipped on piece of banana
peel aad fell, completely dislocating
the cap of his right knee-so bad was
the displacement indeed, that the
cap was turned entirely over, causing
the most excruciating pain. AS a
result OF the accident Mr.. Bengsron
was obliged to wait for the late train
down. but reached home this morn
ing, however.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

and an Office. A bountiful supply o:
good water is convenient. The farmers
Of the county vii. no doubt highly
appreciate this convenience.
A thousand new ties have been LAID
on the Rock Island & Milan Street
railway within the last three months,
while other and permanent improve
ments have been made.
The Chicago East & West road,
which is contemplating coming to
Rock Islaad, will send representatives
to the city within a few days TO in
quire into the commercial facilities.
advantages, etc, of the city, and have
requested that statistics Of freight
shipments be furnished them. In or,
der TO meet this request the Business
Mems association is making a can
vas-and it is 10 the interest of all
our manufacturers and jobbers to
assist in the preparation of these
statistics as far as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

Special attention CIV
en- to odd sized rooms.
We can furnish you
with a mill made rug
for any room no mat
ter what size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-28

The "unIfoId" Is the most modern
and up-to-date bed davenport ever put
on the market. It's a wonderful bed.
II opens and closes with one motion.
Housewives buy the minute they see
It operated, fer they appreciate the
easy handling and comfort 1t affords.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
ARION MARTIN would marry
" none but a brave man. She
N had plenty of suitors. but

y
|" none but brave man. She
NR had plenty of suitors. but
since there were no evidences
of their courage she would not have
any of Them Finally, fearing that she
would die an old maid, she determined
to accept John Knowlton, q fine look
ing fellow, standing six feet two in his
stockings, provided he would submit
himself to test The next time John
came begging her to marry him she
told him that she would do so upon his
giving practical evidence that he was
no coward. He consented, and Marion
told him to spend night in the family
vault in the cemetery. John did not
feel overpleased at being called upon
to submit to such an ordeal, but he
went with Marion to the cemetery,
which was near by, and she let him
into the vault The door, which was
an iron grating, was left unlocked, it
being understood that John might leave
the place whenever he wished. AS
Marion went away he stood looking at
her through the bars, and she threw
him kiss.
Marion had no idea of leaving her
lover to endure his watch unmolested.
She had other lovers, who were to par
ticipate in the trial of courage Ed
ward Leonard. a clipper little fellow
who was always spelling for fight.
called on her by appointment as soon
as she got home and was told to wind
sheet about him and walk all night
back and forth past the family vault,
grooming at intervals If he held his
ground till morning Marion would be
his. Leonard accepted the terms joy
fully and, taking a sheet, went to the
cemetery.
He had not been long gone when Il
third lover Ernest Trevor, appeared at
the Martin home
What is it. Marion?'' he asked.
Il have called for you to give you an
answer TO what you said to me on
Christmas eve last
.Weli?''
Il like you we'll enough to marry you
| if you will prove your courage Go to
our family vault in the cemetery You
will find it unlocked. Enter and re-
| main there all night
Il will do no such thing"
Are you afraid?''
NO. There would be nothing for
me to fear, but such an act would be
| senseless.''
VERY we'll there are others whom L
can marry who will not give such a
weak excuse to conceal their real mo-
| tiveAfear''
You say that? By lingo, 1 will show
you that / am not afraid to stay in
your vault. But understand that 1 re-
| linquish your hand"
Trevor went home for some blankets,
thence to the cemetery, musing as he
went: What a silly girl. 1 thought
| she had more sense. Nevertheless, now
| / am in for it. / am rather pleased at
| the prospect of an adventure. Life is
! pretty dull in this old town.
Before he reached the vault he espied
| II ghostly figure walking back and
| forth before it and heard groans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06

psalms and a rehearsal of Gods lner
cies to Israel, including the deliverance
from Egyptian bondage.
Easter fires, established in honor of
the sun, form a feature of Easter OBJ
servance in some parts of Great Brit
ain, where bonfires are quite common
in early spring. Effigies of Judas We're
annually burned in Athens on Easter
Sunday until the government prohibit
ed it. Wooden figures called Judas
are quite frequently burned. however,
the fire itself receiving the traitors
name.
Frazer in 1.-The Golden Bough''
states that about 100 years ago the
custom at Althenneberg. in upper Ba-
varia, was as follows: On the afternoon
of Easter Saturday boys collected wood,
which they piled in cornfield, while
in the middle of the pile they set up
a tall wooden cross all swathed in
straw After the evening service they
lighted lanterns at the consecrated can
die in the church and ran with them
at full speed to the pyre. The first to
arrive set fire to the heap. No woman
or girl might come near the bonfire
but both could watch it from a dis
lance. As the flames rose the men and
Judas"
The name Easter is of Saxon origin
and refers to the goddess Eastre, to
whom sacrifices were offered at the be-
ginning of spring. The German name
for Easter refers TO the same goddess,
whom some writers have traced back
to Ishtar. the Babylonian queen of
heaven" in whose honor spring festi-
walls were inaugurated
EARLY CUSTOMS
The earlier celebration of Easter was
preceded by fasting and vigils. ending
at daybreak or cockcrowing (the hour
at which Christ is supposed to have
arisen, when the long vigils were bro
ken by the cry: 1.-THE Lord is risenl The
Lord is risenr' Hone states that in the
| Irish province of Connaught people
/ tasted from Il o'clock on Thursday
night until the same hour Friday night.
/ children being denied any nourishment
/ during that period and their parents
and other adults taking only a small
| piece of bread and a single drink of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
DOG AS POOR MANS pony.
Used as . Beast of Burden In England
Until 1854.

Used as q Beast of Burden In England
Until 1854.
One cannot touch upon the subject
of road travel without recalling the
days of dog draft. The use of dogs
for draft work was prohibited, so far
as London was concerned, in 1889, but
it remained legal in the country for
another fifteen years, and 1 well re-
member the number of dog carriages
and carts that piled on the Essex
common in England then as they are
in Belgium today, perhaps more COM
mon, says Walter Gibey-
All sorts and conditions of men used
dog carriages-the small farmer to
carry his milk or vegetables to mar
ket. the tradesman to distribute his
goods, the peddler to hawk his mani
fold wares about the country, the car
rier of parcels and the poorer people
who had to cover considerable dis
tances and could not afford to keep
ponies-for sixty years ago we had not
begun to import thousands of cheap
ponies from Russia and elsewhere
The dog was the poor mans pony
and his most valuable ally in his bust
ness cheaper and faster than the ass,
which to some extent replaced him.
Most of the dogs We're sturdy mon
grels, as big as foXhound, but
stronger and more heavily built. You
might see carts drawn by two, three
or more of them, but a pair, as / re-
member, was the most usual team
With well balanced load on two
wheels, the proprietor's weight often
regulating the poise. { pair of dogs
got over the ground at a wonderful
pace, racing down the hills at speed
impossible to horses.
Dog draft was abolished in defer
ence to agitation raised by people who
knew very little about the subject.
No doubt there were cruel dog own
ers, but these We're the exception.