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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

ed her In death in the year 1888. She
is survived by three children, Miss
Anna lIloppenburg, and Marx and
Louis HIoppenburg. The funeral will.
be held Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
from the late home, with interment in
Fairmoslnt cemetery.
Peter E. johnson died at 1:45
o'clock yesterday morning at his
home, l3S East Sixth street, death be-
ing cansed by paralysis of the brain,
superiIiduced by the over study Of
blue prints which he used in his work
as carpenter at the arsenal. He was
i'll butla week preceding bis death. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

try Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and ! did. Today / am we'll and
strong and do all my own Homework. I
owe my health to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and advise my
friends who are afflicted with any female
complaint to try it. = Hrs. ORvILLE
Rock, R. r. No. 5, Paw Paw, Michigan.
If you are i'll do not drag aleng until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
For thirty years it has been the stan
dard remedy for women's ills, and has
restored the health Of thousands of suf-
fering women. Why don't you tryh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

deceased was born in Moline, Jan. -,
1867. and for the past II years had
been resident of Davenport. He was
united in marriage on March 16, 1899,
with Miss Ellen Petersen, who sur
wives with three children, Clark, Paul
and Eleanora,, all at home. He is al
SO survived by two brothers, Joseph
and Abraham Johnson of Moline, and
one sister, Mrs. Hulda Oberg of De
troit, Mich. The funeral services will
be held from the Swedish. Baptist
church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Interment will be made in Oakdale
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

might be known. A neat bachelors
button, for instance, would be about
the proper thing, lie thinks.
There are several reasons, he says,
why his plan should be adopted. The
chief one is to protect young women
from married men who fiirt. His
suggestion is based upon his years of
experience in criminal courts, and
upon his observation of cases of de-
sertion and non-support.
But how would you enforce the
wearing of the bachelor button?" he
was asked.
"Oh. 1 am not going to discuss
that" he replied. That's a nut for
some other person to crack. All
care to say Is that it would be a good
thing.
Rogers is married.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
MOLINE

To Get Bond Money.-At a special
session of the city commission yester-
day afternoon a contract was signed
with George NJ. Bechtel & Co., of Dav-
export for the $4,000 city hall bond
issue. The money will be delivered
to the city March 20.
Fined for Assault.--A fine of S5.O5
was assessed against Odiel DeClerk
yesterday morning in police court, the
outcome of heated dispute in Rail-
road avenue saloon on the free lunch
proposition. A companion of De-
Clerks, who gives his name as The
ophil Vleeschouwer. showed a black
ened eye in court for which he con-
tended DeClerk was responsible. This
led to the charge of assault and bat
terry.
Through Car Service.-Through car
service between Davenport and Moline
for convenience of Davenport people
who are employed in this city is assur-
ed, but it will not be via the arsenal
route. instead the cars will cross
the bridge into Rock Island, travel
west to Twentieth street and then
transfer to the line leading to this
city. The service will be given a trial
in a few days, says General Manager
Huntoon. At the present time the Tri-
City Railway company is experiencing
shortage of cars, due to recent severe
weather.
Collect Garbage EarIy-Prepara.
tons are being made by the health
department to press its garbage wag.
ons into service April 1. This is a
month earlier than garbage collec
tons have been made in previous
years. A force of men and teams
started work this morning cleaning al.
leys in district No. /. More men ap
piled for jobs than could be accom-
modated. The head of the health de
partment announces that alleys will
be kept in a more sanitary condition
this summer than in years past. This
explains the reason for the early cru
sade on the ash piles and other debris
and the proposed early disposal of gar
bage-
Buy New Machinery.-New equip
ment that is costing $4,000 has beer
bought and is being installed by tht
Barnard & Leas Manufacturing com
pany. Wood working and iron work
ing machines are in the equipment
The present force numbers 100 ant
more men are being added each day
Indications are that all former EN-
ployes will be back at work in a shor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
women,
OPERATIONS
Many Unsuccessful - And
Worse Suffering Often Fol-
lows. Mrs. Rocks Case
A Warning.

The following letter from Mrs. Orville
Rock will show how unwise it Is for wo-
men to submit to the dangersof surgical
operation when often it may be avoided
by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. She was four weeks in
the hospital and came home suf-
fering WORSE than before.
Here is her own statement.
Paw Paw, Mich. 1.-TWO years ago I
suffered very severely with displace-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
Teachers Avert Fire Panic.

Tuscola, March 2.-Heroic efforts
by the teachers narrowly averted SER
ious panic among 500 children when
fire broke out in the basement of the
school house here yesterday. Several
pupils were injured, but no lives were
lost. The building was saved from de-
structiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

secretary, s. A. Randle Of Centralia;
assistant secretaries, H. B. Stewart or
Moline and N. A. Brewer of Jackson
vile. The convention came to a close
last night with a banquet in the Coli
scum, which was attended by 1000
men. The principal addresses were
made by A. E. Roberts Of New York, a
member Of the International Y. NJ. c.
A. committee; Francis w. Parker OF
Chicago and the newly elected presi-
dent. Student delegates to the conven-
ton, 100 in number and representing
all of the colleges and universities in
Illinois. were present at the conven-
ton and will hold their meetings at
the Bradley Polytechnic institute to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

ment. i could not
be on my feet for a
long time. My ply
stefan treated me for
several months with
out much relief and
at last sent me to
Ann Arbor for an OPP
GRAFTON. / was there
four weeks and came
home suferingworse
than before. Ny
mother advised yna In
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
Greenfield veteran-Ploneer Buried.

Pontiac, March MARTIN Robbins,
a resident of Greenfield since 1858, was
buried at that place yesterday. His
body was wrapped in the flag which
Company c, his company. of the 32nd
Illinois, carried in the civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
ILLINOIS NEWS
Farm Transfers Set a Record.

Bloomington, March 2-Transfers Of
farm lands in Mclean county yester-
day aggregated $1,50O,OOO, breaking all
records for deals in agricultural realty
in one day. The average price an acre,
1925, also was above any previous rec
ord
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
HE'D TACK Il LABEL
ON SINGLE MEN TO
PREVENT FLIRTING

Single men ought to be labeled,
Joseph Rogers, of Philadelphia
thinks.
Joseph is assistant district attor-
ney of Philadelphia county, Pensyl-
vania. He suggests some conspicu-
Gus mark by which the creatures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
Rockford Secretary Quits.

Rockford, March FL. d. Rosen-
heimer of Chicago has resigned his
position as secretary of the Rockford
Manufacturers and Shippers associa-
ton, and will return to Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
DAVENPORT

To Remodel Car 5arn.-The Tri-
City Railway ompany's barns at Sec
ond and Rock iIsland streets are to- be
remodeled and used TO house the inter
urban cars of the new Davenport-hus-
catine interurbaIn, according TO an,an-
nouncement ma de.
Considerable contasIon.-There are
Is cases Of cont agious diseases in DaH-
export according; to the monthly report
issued yesterday morning by Health
Oficer John Mullen. Fourteen Of
these cases are eases of diphtheria, 10
are scarlet fever, and one case OF
smallpox
Present for Dean. - At the close Of
the needleworlc afternoon Of the Wom-
ans guild of Trinity Cathedral Wed
nesday afternoon IN Lee hall, the
members Of St. Margaret's guild and
together they presented TO The Very
Reverend MarmaduS1e Hare, dean Of
the Cathedral. handsome chasuble.
The vestment Is deliberately embroider-
ed on linen damask and is the euchar-
istic vestment worn by the priest in
the celebration OF holy communion.
The gift was in honor OF the Goth. an
niversary OF Dean Hare's ordination to
priesthood, recently celebrated.
Obituary Record.-MrA Mary z.
Maus, pioneer resident of Davenport
and wife Of the late Nicholaus Maus,
who was for many years proprietor Of
the Blue store on West Second street,
passed away Thursday evening at mid
night after n lingering illness OF COM
plioations. She was born Sept. 8, 1S41,
in Allerdorf, Germany, and came to
this country, direct to Davenport,
when q child. She had lived here ever
since. The funeral win be held Mon
day morning At $50 O'Clock, with SER
vices at St. Joseph's church at 3. In
torment viii be made IN st. Marguer-
ties cemetery.
A fractured limb, which Mrs. Mar
garetha Kloppenburg, a pioneer resi-
dent of Davenport, sustained In a Sc
we're fall down the rear steps Of her
home at $50 Warren street, week
ago, FASTENED her death, which occur
red Thursday evening at $3.50 o'clock
Of Brght's disease. She was born
May 4, 1889, in Dithmarschen, Hol-
stein, Germany. and was aged 70
years. 8 months and 20 days. She was
united in marriage TO Marx Kloppen-
burg in Germany. She came to Amer
lea, direct 10 Davenport. in the year
1866, where she had made her home
ever since. Mr.. Kloppenburg preced-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

All the nows all the time.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
The Electric Candelier
Brings Memories of Long Ago

The Electric Candelier is the very newest idea
in Electric Lamp designs. 1t combines the artistic
pcturesqueness of the old-fashioned candlestick
with the utility of modern Electric Light. Its
uses almost without number On the dressing
table, it makes handsome ornament besides
throwing soft, generous light. 1t may be left be-
side the bed night, convenient to the hand light
instantly available by means of pull-chain socket.
The Electric also useful the ckoom
In hebray where the ordinary lighting fixtures do sufficiently
illuminate the titles of books of reach the Electric Cander
desrabc has only it desired and throws
abundant light into every part of bookcase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

dame Hatten's toilet preparations.
Hausin jerks toilet water, soaps and
beauty preparations. Cidic drug prep
arations for all ailments.
Peroxide cream ....... 26c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

VIM d. McJunkin Advertising Agenci In6
The new era., 1912-05-02

Mention was made last week Of
the unusual need of testing seed-corn
this spring. but complaints Of weak
ened powers Of termination are by n
means confined to corn. In many
parts of thewest constant rains fol-
lowing the harvest of last fall were
injurious to all grains. The agricul-
tural college Of North Dakota is
therefore sending out, ana appeal to
farmers to test their wheat, oats.
barley and flax, as well as their
corn. There is hardly anything that
will pay as large n return. Youth S
Companion.
The new era., 1912-05-02
Attention 5tookmen!

The annual meeting Of tho North
Park Stockgrowers will be held At
Walden on Tuesday. May Z. at 2 o'clock
p. NJ, promptly. There will be an
election Of officers and other usual
business. The supervisors Of the adja
cent forests all promise to be present
and as there is some important business
to be discussed we especially urge all
members to- be present A cordial
iAyitation is extended to Everybody.
- { FRANK w. MURPHY, Pres.
T, j. PAYNE, Sec.
The new era., 1912-05-02
Notice to Property Owners.

Your attention Is called to the or
dinance which requires that all
streets and alleys shall be kept free
from rubbish. You are therefore mo-
titled that IL the alley in the rear Of
your property is not in the proper
condition to clean it up at once.
John Bulls. Marshal.
The new era., 1912-05-02
Dissolution. Of, Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
parties doing business under the
firm name Of Green & Dawson have
this day dissolved partnership. w.
]. Dawson retiring. All bills due the
firm may be paid to either Green
or Dawson or left at the North
park Bank. All bills not paid in 80
days will beput in the hands Of an
attorney for collection.
Harry Green.
w. J. Dawson.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Berger & Snodgrass have moved
their plumbing shop from the Park
Comm ercial Bldg. to the L,ority Bldg.
The new era., 1912-05-02

WANTED: Party to grub about
1000 acres Of 7sage brush land.
3 ~ Mrs. A. G. Matthews.
The new era., 1912-05-02

We have just received carload of
chop and corn. and n carload Of Ida
ho oats. We are prepared to fill
orders for grain in any amount,
and will sell at bedrock prices.
Bellairs & Hill.
The new era., 1912-05-02

That old suit made to look like
new at the Walden Pantitorirm.
4Hll kinds of cleaning at the Wal.
den Pantitorium.
The new era., 1912-05-02

The accounts being collected by the
attorney for E. j. Bennett ns receiver
has absolutely nothing to do with The
R. J. Messier Co. r
Yours Respectfully.
II J. MEssIER, President.
The new era., 1912-05-02
For Sale,

- = 2 .s S-s7sSJ =. 49, >
I Heavy team geldinEs years old
we'll broken.
Span Coach colts 4 and year old.
CHAS. l.. P. WINScoM.
Walden. Colo.
The new era., 1912-05-02
NOW

is the time to clip your horses.
give us trial with our new machine
Horses clipped to knee. $1.00 per
Head; clipped to body. $3.50.
Bellairs & Hill.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Ada Twisty entertained ten OF her
girl friends ut n party Sunday ar
ternoon, 1t being the occasion OF
her ninth birthday.
The new era., 1912-05-02

A. X. Mari came In from Denver
Saturday .and went out to the Lin
ger ranch to look at bunch OF beef
cattle. t. -
The new era., 1912-05-02

Rowey & Brewer have opened a
barber shop in the Boston building
which was recently vacated by Vick-
eryIlros.
The new era., 1912-05-02

You may rest assured that you
cant get your horses taken care OF
any better or for less money than
at Fox Eros. new barn.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Setting Hens wanted; will pay 10
cents each,s or 35 cents for the use
of the hen and return hen.
Mrs. Chas. Riggen.
The new era., 1912-05-02

VIM. Winscom is clerking in the
Ames hardware store. |
The new era., 1912-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Hunter and
baby were here Tuesday
The new era., 1912-05-02

The Ames Mercantile Co have just in
n carload Of Yellowstone flour.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Wien you come to town put up
your horses at the New barn.
The new era., 1912-05-02

A. H. Law came in Sunday after
noon. and spent several days here.
The new era., 1912-05-02

The line of shoes carried by the Anes
Mercantile Co. is the best in town.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Plenty of grain and feed at Bel
lairs & Hill.
Harry Hunter was Walden visit
or Tuesday.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Have you tried those fine candies ut
Mt the Ames Mere. Cos.
The new era., 1912-05-02

J. +. Mallon was in from his ranch
on the Platte Monday.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Fox Bros. new barn is the place
to get your horses taken care of
The new era., 1912-05-02

Ladies' Aid meets With Mrs. Mar
tia this Thursday.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Remember that Fox Bros. made
the prices and made them Right.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Fl. l.. Presba has leased the A. H..
Law residence.
The new era., 1912-05-02

BeIlairs ..& I9iil will treat you
right Good care and cut prices
The new era., 1912-05-02

Go to Bellairs & Hill for good ac-
commodations and cut rates.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Clayton Rich came down from
Coalmont on Mondays train.
The new era., 1912-05-02

VIM. Kerr was In from his ranch
on the eastside Tuesday.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Miss Ethel Browning is staying
ut Dr.. p. W. Fischer's.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. a. Coc were Wal
den visitors Tuesday.
The new era., 1912-05-02

VIM. Baldwi bought $50 head o
stock cattle front e. w. Linger thi'
week.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Fox Bros. will give your horses
good feed and goodcare.
The new era., 1912-05-02

w. +. Goodwall left Tuesday morn
ing for Laramie. Wyo.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Harry Hunter was Walden visit.
or Tuesday.
II. l.. Presba has leased the A. II.
Law residence.
Have you tried those fine candies mt
Mt the Ames Mere Cos:
Ladies' Aid meets With Mrs. Mar
tia this Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs. l.. a. Coc were Wal
den visitors Tuesday.
Fox Bros. will give your horses
good feed and goodcare.
w. F.. Goodwall left Tuesday morn
ing for Laramie Wyo.
J. f. Mallon was In from his ranch
on the Platte Monday. ..
VIM. Kerr was In from his ranch
, on the eastside Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Browning is staying
Mt Dr.. p. W. Fischer's.
When you come to town put up
your horses at the New barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Hunter and
baby were here Tuesday.
The Ames Mercantile Co. have just in
n carload Of Yellowstone flour.
Go to Bellairs & Hill for good ac-
commodations and cut rates.
Clayton Rich came down from
Coalmont on Mondays train.
The line Of shoes carried by the Anns
Mercantile Co. is the best in town.
Bellairs I9iil will treat youi
right Good care and cut prices
A. H. Law came In Sunday after
noon. and spent several days here.
Remember that Fox Bros. made
lhS plASSo oiiu AauS AhShh AN-IS -h-t'
Fox Bros. new barn is the place
to get your horses taken care of
VIM Baldwi bought $50 head of
stock cattle front e. w. Linger this
week.
The Ames Mercantile Co have fresh
shipment of grain feeds, corn. bran and
chop.
C. l.. McFaddcn moved his house
urday.
Mrs. H.sC. Ghedsey and babies
were Walden visitors Sunday and
Monday.
NJ. NJ. Ketchum left Saturday for
several days visit at Denver and
Greeley.
Plenty of Early Ohio seed potatoes at
the Ames Mere Cos. next week. Prices
right.
Monte Blevins shipped nine cars
of beef cattle to Denver "Wednesday
morning.
Go to Dellairs & Hill. They will
treat you right, as they have al
ways done
Nellie r. Affolter was a business
caller at the New Era office Tues
day afternoon.
Ladies' and girls sweaters at :
reduced prices at the R. J. Messler
Mercantile Co
VIM. Baldwin of Rand came III
from business trip to Denver,
Monday evening.
Fox Brothers are the people VINO
nsade the prices right in theliVery
and feed business.
Chas. Flinniau came in from Der+
YER Saturday, to look after business
interests in the Park.
7, w. Felter expects his parents
here to spend the summer. They
spent the winter in California.
Tho nantitorium formerly rum by
w. F.. Goodwal has changed haius
and is now run by l.. w. telter'
The new era., 1912-05-02

Albert Mcintyre was in town Mon
dnY
The new era., 1912-05-02

The Ames Mercantile Co have n fresh
shipment of grain feeds corn. bran and
chop.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Oscar Anderson was in town Tues
The new era., 1912-05-02
Local and Personal.

Carl Ross came to Walden Monday
The new era., 1912-05-02

C. l.. McFaddcn moved his house
hold goods to the Dority bldg. Sat
urday.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Nellie r. Affolter was a business
caller at the New Hra office Iues-
day afternoon.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Il. w. Felter expects his parents
here to spend the summer. lhey
spent the winter in California.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Ladies' and girls sweaters at
reduced prices at the R. J. Messler
Mercantile Co
The new era., 1912-05-02

Go to Eellairs & Hill. They will
treat you right, as they have al
ways done
The new era., 1912-05-02

VIM. Baldwin of Rand came IN
from a business trip to Denver
Monday evening.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Fox Rrothers are the people who
made the prices right in theliVerv
and feed business.
Chas. Flinniau came in from Den
ver Saturday. to look after business
interests in the Park.
The new era., 1912-05-02

The pantitorium formerly run oy
Wy u Goodwill has changed hands
and is now run by l.. w. t'elter.
The new era., 1912-05-02

Monte Blevins shipped nine cars
of beef cattle to Denver wednesday
morning.
The new era., 1912-05-02

VIM. Winscom is clerking In the
Ames hardware store. #fa
WANTED: Party to grub about
1000 acres Of rage brush land.
3 ~ Mrs. A. G. Matthews.
Berger & Snodgrass have moved
their plumbing shop from the Park
CONNIE ercial Bldg. to the L,ority Bldg.
a. X. Marr came In from Denver
Saturday and went out to the Lin
ger ranch to look at bunch OF beef
cattle. a.
Rowley & Brewer have opened a
barber shop in the Boston building
which was recently vacated by Wick
eryIlros.
That old suit made to look like
new at the Walden Pantitorirm.
MI kinds of cleaning at the Wal.
den Pantitorium.
Ada Twisty entertained ten OF her
girl friends ut party Sunday af-
ternoon, 1t being the occasion OF
her ninth birthday.
You may rest assured that you
cant get your horses taken care OF
any better or for less money than
at Fox Bros. new barn.
The accounts being collected by the
attorney for E. j. Bennett ns receiver
has absolutely nothing to do with The
R. J. Messier Co. r
Yours Respectfully.
II j. MEssIER, President
Setting Hens wanted; will pay 75
cents each,s or 80 cents for the use
of the hen and return hen.
Mrs. Chas Riggen.
We have just received carload OF
chop and corn, and n carload of Ida
ho oats. We are prepared to fill
orders for grain in any amount,
and will sell at bedrock prices.
Bellairs & Hill.
~,sa Fog Sale .1-s -. X
Heavy team geldinEs 6 years old
we'll broken.
Span Coach colts and 5 year old.
CHAS. l.. P. WINscoM,
Walden. Colo
The new era., 1912-05-02

Mrs. H.SC Ghedsey and babies
were Walden visitors Sunday and
Monday
Arizona republican., 1912-07-17
PEACHES'
PEACHES,

PEACHES, PEACHE ES,
 Will sell peaches at the ranch for 512c per pound for three days only; overstOcked with ripe peaches. Hall Bros fruit ranch.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-17
Of Local Interest
EF'Es EvHN GEAptsl s.til eog-e'5 AEErH
STORED WATER SUPPLY.

Water service department daily re port, July 16.
 Elevation of water in reservoir.
 feet ........ ................ 165. .S2 Contents of reservoir, acre feet 553, ,976 Loss preceding "A hours, acre
 feet ....... ................ 2.S9O Elevation of water in reservoir
 year ago today. feet ...... 156.35 Contents of reservoir 1 year
 ago today acre feet. ............ 461 ,435 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam,
 NJ l. ................... 14,320 Amount of water used for irri- gation, north side. NJ. L........ 4S.440 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation. south side NJ. L.... 25.632
 Water today in ali canals.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-17

Barnstaple driver of a party of eX- cursionists who saw her predicament.
 She had reached d point where she seemed unable either to go forward or to retrace her steps. Gregory, leaving his horses in charge of the party, de- scended the cliff and found her cling ing to the rocks in d state bordering on collapse. Below was a sheer drop of 250 feet. Through looking down she had been overcome by giddiness and terror. Gregory with difficulty brought her to safety.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-17
SAVES AMERICAN FROM DEATH
Feminine Visitor in England Has Mar
 row Escape on Cliffs.

Attacked by vertigo in a perilous part of climb on the cliffs near Hunters Inn. one of the beauty spots near Ilfracombe. an American woman