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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

her hip. balances pitchi on her head.
and. with one arm round the child
and a digging stick in her free hand.
she is ready for the road. The girl
children and younger women look after
the puppies. which are never left be-
hind on any account. and, when I'M
able to walk. are carried in pitchis like
young babies.
1.-TWO minutes at most is all the time
required for an aboriginal family to
pack up and start and there Is no
trouble in regard to the house while
the owners are away. If any one
chooses to occupy 1t during their abb
sence he can do so, but the owners
will see at a glance who has been In
possession while they have been
away"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
STORY OF THE sEXTANT.
A Chance Observation That Gave God
frey a Great Idea.


frey a Great Idea.
The element of chance plays an i'm
portant role In invention and In no
case is this more strikingly Illustrated
than In that of Thomas Godfrey, the
American who improved upon the
quadrant, or, rather, devised the sex
tant, the basic notion for which he
got by noting the reflection of the sun
from q pail OF water.
Godfrey was a glazier by trade, but
he had a taste for mathematics and
was a man Of some culture.
John Hadley had also invented a
sextant, apparently a development OF
q suggestion of Newton's, found among
his papers at his death. Godfrey an
ticipated Hadley by about one year,
but for a long time his claims wers
not recognized. Hadley receiving the
entire credit
The glazIer thus received his inspira-
ton for the instrument that was tc
prove OF such value to mariners. One
day. while replacing a pane Of glass
IN a window Of a house in Philadel-
phia opposite pump, he saw girl.
after filing her pail, put 1t upon the
sidewalk The observant glazIer saw
the sun reflected from the window on
which he had been at work into the
bucket Of water His mind quickly
perceived the significance OF the situa-
ton, and he was thus led to the design
of an instrument for drawing the sun
down to the horizon" a device incOm-
parably superior to any that had
hitherto been used for the ascertain
ment Of angular measurements
Harper's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
wANTm-ThALn JrELP.

WANTED-Competen girl to do general
housework at lilo Twenty-hrst street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
FOR RENT-ROOMA

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping rooms
at +16 Eighteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
THE SIMPLE LIFE.
No Trouble For Australian Aborisines
TO Break Camp.

No Trouble For Australian Aborisines
to Break Camp.
An Australian abongine breaks the
mcnotouy of his life by frequent visits
to other camps. but his preparations
for these holidays have a simplicity
about them which must appeal TO many
d worried housewife. II Is thus de-
scribed by Messrs. Spencer and Gillen
IN Across Australia -
Apart from ceremonies and dances,
the one great break in the mOnOtony
Of life Is paying visits TO strange
~alnpz Packing up is not tedious
process. The man simply walks out Of
camp. carrying his spears. spear
thrower. boomeraugs and shield; the
woman takes the youngest child across
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
LEGAL
Executors Notice.

Estate of Emma C. Lloyd. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament OF Emma c. Lloyd, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of III
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the Hon. Benja =
min Bell, judge of the probate court Of
Rock Island county, at the probate court
room in the city of Rock Island. at tho
November term, on the flrst Monday IN
November next, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose OF having the same adjust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 14th dag of September. A. p.
1912. ADDISON RUSH,
Executor.
Hugh r CurtiR attornev
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
LEGAL.
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Administrators Notice,

Estate of John WEIGH. deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrative of the estate OF
John WEIGH, late of the county of Rock
Island. state of Illinois, deceased, here
by gives notice that she will appear be-
fore the probate court OF Rock Island
county. at the probate court room, IN
the city of Rock Island, at the Decem-
Der term, on the first Monday in De-
cember next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose OF having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned
Dated LIST day OF October, A. d. 1912.
ANNIE c. WEIGH, Administrarix.
McEniry & McEniry, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE

-~-~-----~-~~~---~-~----~--~
OF title prepared or con-
tinusd to date covering any real es-
tate In the county. Prompt and &C
curate service at reasonable rates
Rock Island Title & Abstract com
pany; J. J, Ingram president. W. J.
Sweeney. secretary. 2Q9-eCS. second
floor. Peoples National bank build
Ing. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
BUSINESS CHANCE.

WANTED-Party to buy inter
est in large 1890 seat moving
picture theatre in this section.
suitable for man or woman. WIZ
guarantee : per cent on the In
vestmenI and pay z good salary
besides. $4,000 10 $1,000 required
Am experienced, and viii back
you. Address 4. II. keyes, Rock
Island Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

FOR RENT - Large modern furnished
front room. Inquire Az Nineteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
Mu1rIPLE ELECrRoLYs1..

ELECTROLTSIS-S
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nenty removed with one go air
needles: four TO six hours work in
one with six needles. Address Miss
A NJ Kittridge. Flat l. Argyle Flats
Brady street Davenport Old phone
3lsa-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
Administrators Notice,

Hugh e. Curtis attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-One or the finest pieces of
residence property In the city; great
sacrifice. Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
wANTED-MALH HELP.

WANTED-Ten laboTers; apply h T.
Paulsen. 1901 Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
CLAIRVOYANT.

EGYPTIAN FORTUNE TELLER-TelIs
past present and future: gives ad-
vice on all love and business affairs;
satisfaction guaranteed. 5l7 Harrison
street Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

WANTED - Men and boys; apply at
Rock Island Bridge Iron works.
Mil street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

FIRE INSURANCE.
Charles Il. E0dksol
22sh Eighteenth Street
cane Bes, Is Gue GhsaDzsIl
FIRE INSURANCE.

ESTABLISHED 1874.

ES AbIloEED 1911.
American Ins. Co Newark N ]
American Union Ins. Co.. .PhfladeIphia
Agricultural ms Co. ....... New YORK
Farmers Ins- Co. ..-..... York Pa
City of New York Ins. Co... New YORK
Reliance Fire ms Co... .PhiIadelphia
ms. Co. State Of Illinois -. Rockford, III
Connecticut Fire ms Co. -. Connecticut
Mutual Life ms CO. -. New Jersey
Mutual Benefit Life ms Co. New Jersey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

WANTED-Girl to do general house
work at 1924 Ninth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

FOR SALE-Sman property, 1901 Thir-
ty-fourth street Inquire c. Boynton,
Thirty-fourth street and Fifteenth
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Eight-acre farm, with
eight-room house, big barn, shed. ice
house, two wells, good cellars under
house, 500 grape plants. so fruit trees
good place for chicken raising; one
half mile south of Eighteenth avenue
on Twenty-seventh street. Inquire at
1901 Thirty-ffth street, Rock Island,
Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
GASOLINE TANKS AND PUMPS.

BOWSER underground outfits from $40
and up 100000 in use). +. NJ. King
land. Ill. Phone west 2031. n. b
agent, 1911 n Third avenue. Rock Is
Bury your gasoline: it's safer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
Executors Notice.
Estate Of John H. Zollner. decease

Estate OF John H. Zollner. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last Will and
testament of John H. Zollner late OF
the county of Rock Island, state of I'LL
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the Hon. Ben
OF Rock Island county. at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island
at the December, 1912, term, on the
first Monday in December next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned
Dated 18th day of October, A. 1912
MARY ZOLLNER, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

SWEDISH MOVEMENT - Miss A Elm
ARISEN, graduated Swedish masseuse.
gives treatment in private homes.
Phone west $751; Address 6lS Thir-
tY-ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
FOR SALE-LANDS,

FOR SALE-171 acres, IA miles east of
Mediapolis, Iowa; Is miles north OF
Burlington; running water; $l75 an
acre. David Blair. Mediapolis, Iowa;
Route 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
INSURANCE.

PLEASANT F. cox - Real estate and
insurance. Loans a speciality. Best
ERE companies represented. Your pat
ronage solicited Phones west ~. and
new 5l72. once at court house.
BENEFITS Insurance Agency - Fire,
life, accident. health and plate glass;
real estate and loans. Second floor,
Safety building once phone. west
ss6. Residence phone T26K. Open
Wednesday and Saturday evenings
WE WILL BOND YoU-Execut.rr ad
illustrators, guardians trustees or
any kind Of judicial bonds. lodges anG
society officers; city. state or L. s
government officials. contractors DO
sitions ftrust. in fact any kind OF
bond you want Except bail bonds)
Terms reasonable Hayes & Cleave-
land. resident ayers, Fidelity a
Deposit company Of Maryland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
PIANIST.

EGYPTIAN FORTUNE TELLER-Tells
past, present and future; gives advice
In all business and love affairs: salts
faction guaranteed; 617 Harrison
street Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
FINE COUNTRY HOME

For sale. with acres OF land. orchard.
grapes and fruit Of all kinds, house of 6
rooms and bath. hot water, furnace. sew
er and water and a nice shaded lawn.
barn with carriage sheds. large poultry
and brooder house. etc. Close TO Third
street car line and interurban- Inquire
at phone North ig46-Y, g.
OTTO SCHWIEN.
Telegraph Road. Box 1871. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
U0hm W@lIE az Co.
CONTRACTORS AND
BUhDEhA

Manufacturers Of Sash. Doors. Blinds
and Stairs Interior finish CT all kinds
Hardwood Veneer EIOrriTZ and deal
ers IN Glass al and az Eighteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
Notice of Final Settlement.
Estate of Peter Hay, deceased

Estate of Peter Hay. deceased
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Edward W. Schoede ad-
ministrator with the will annexed has
this day filed his final report and settle
ment as such in the probate court of
Rock Island county, and hearing on
said report has been set for Oct 81,
1912. at o'clock g. m, at which time
persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto, and IL no OBJ
Jections are filed. said report will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for an order of distrfbu-
ton. and will also ask to be discharged
Rock Island. Ill, Oct. s, 1914
EDWARD W. SCHOEDE
Administrator with the will annexed of
Peter Hay. deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
COLLECTIONS.

COLLECTIONS MADE-Hard accounts
and claims collected William II &.
Walker. lawyer. All Peoples bank
buI4dlEg. Fhkne SAs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
FLORITTA

HENRY GAETHJE - Proprietor Chip
piannock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs OF all kinds City store. 1907
Second avenue Phone ITO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
LODGE DIRECTORY.

neutrality-suspicious. altera-
ton hands for coats and
skirts. Good salary and per-
manent position. Apply at
once ready for work at
Cheeseman's, Ala Fifteenth
street, Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
SWEDISH MOVEMENT.

WANTED-At once 40 girls and boys.
Ganserts Candy factory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
CHIRoPRACTIC.

AlSlOLOGICAL SPINAL ADJUST
MENIS given in your home. private,
hy expert adJuster Address p o.
BOX as. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
FOR RENT-HoUsES.

FOR RENT-Modern eiEht-roCrn house
centrally located. Phone west CS7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

FOR REEr-Six- room house. all mod
ern except furnace. Inquire g29 Sew
eutecuth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
LADIES' TAILOR AND DRESS.
MAKER

q. II. GRABBE.
Established 1902. Phone 1913
Smart tailored suits and gowns for all
occasions. Exclusive and original de-
signs. Advanced styles and perfect 1T
guaranteed Fancy dressmaking and
tailoring taught Corsets expertly fitted
So. Putnam building. Davenport Ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28
wANTED-MAI.E OR FEMALE.

WANTED-Male and female singers for
the White House theatre, Moline seat
ing capacity 1900. Phone east $50.
Ask for Thomas p. Keyes. director.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

FOR SALESCombinatio oak bookcase
and writing desk Phone west 1740-L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

FOR SALE-Cheap, horse, buggy and
harness. at 1919 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-28

EXPRESS AND STORAGE.
RELIABLE STORAGE-On hrst floor;
wagon covers, etc. Tents for rent;
also manufacturer Of awnings tents
Roessler & Co.. sos Fifteenth street
PIANO STORAGE. with heat in winter;
entire second floor OF our store build
Ing. devoted to storing OF pianos: no
dampness or cold to creek the var
nish. Best place IN the tri-cit!es
Bowlby Music store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07
Real Wild West Show.

With the 101 Ranch Real Wild
West Show which Will be here on
August 10 will be full company of
the Mexican instructors who have
been carrying on the war against the
Madero government of Mexico. While
the greater part Of the difficulty be-
tween the Mexican government and
the instructors has been adjusted the
opportunity of seeing the men who
were among those who waged the war
will be one that all will take
advantage of. Aside from the fact
that these men are insurrectos and
the ierceness with which they fought
almost made them objects of admira-
tion, they possess many natural &C.
complishments that appeal to lovers of
amusement.
AS horsemen they ere almost as
equally proficient as the American
boy but their style of riding is
much different. They have no regard
for their horse and their cruelty is SO
pronounced that it would make cow
boys blood boil to witness. They
are held in check when with the show
for should they ever attempt to spur
and whip the horses with the show as
they do in their own country there
would be an uprising which would
result in the annihilation of the
Mexicans. They are not only daring
and accomplished riders but they
carry with 1t grace that no cowboy
has ever been able to affect. With
the lasso and lariat they are experts
and for fancy roping and trick roping
they excel the cowboys. However,
when it comes to straight roping the
cowboys have them beat 70 FRAGILE.
The Mexicans in all OF their work
court applause more than anything
else while the cowboy looks only for
substantial results. The cowboy will
take long chances for practical re-
suits which will bring substantial re-
ward while the Mexican will sacrifice
everything for smile from some fair
lady or bouquet of flowers from the
same source. The latter has no charm
for the cowboy. Applause is lost on
him and he strives only for that which
is practical and substantial
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07

Don t forget the ice cream social
given by the e. E of the Congrega-
tional church tonight in the court
yard 10 cents
Frank W Van Dusen will give
an organ recital for the benefit of the
Ladies Aid Society at the Congrega-
tional church, on August the 27th.
Herman Buchner expects to start
today for Green Bay, Wis, for a
visit with his son. after which he
will take a trip up the lakes and
spend little time at Mackinac
Island
DIR. j. c. Doolittle attended a
reunion Of the Doolittle relatives st
Madison Monday. His ~ year old
niece, Charliue Doolittle, of Evans
lille, accompanied him home for a
visit.
There will be a meeting of the
members of the Congregational church
on Friday evening, August 9th, at
2 80 p. ~. to consider the call of a
pastor. All members Of the church
are earnestly requested to be present.
BY Order of the Committee.
The Northwestern road on Monday
tested the new automatic signal
system which has been recently in
stalled between GAINESVILLE and Evans
Vile and the results seemed satisfac-
tory. The Madison division has been
preparing for some time for the in
stallation Of this system and after
giving it a thorough test will probab-
~ go ahead with its adoption. = Bara-
boo Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07
Different Arrangements.

VIM. E. Frazier, and Mary A.
Kehoe, both of Platteville.
Fred w. Heller, and Dora Luella
Perkins, both of Woodman.
Pearl D. Barrett, and Shirley
liable, both of Platteville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07
Stock for Sale.

The undersigned residing in the
town of Potosi, on the public road
about midway between Potost and
British Hollow, has nineteen 4-month
old full blood stock pigs for sale. AL
so one 2year old full blood Jersey
Bull. kind and gentle.
CHRIS KEEHNER, Potosi Wis,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07
Baptist Church.
Rev. c. A. Eastman. Pastor.

Rev. c. A. Eastman. Pastor.
Morning Worship 10 a. m. Theme !:
Roger Williams and Religious
Liberty. +"
There will be no evening service on
account of the union meeting at the
Con gregational church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07
Lucky Juliet.

Mrs. KDAeker-What impressed you
most in Romeo and Juliet?" Mrs.
Subbubs: The fact that Juliet could
keep nurse in what appeared to be
the suburbs.-Harper's Bazaar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07

LOST-Pair of light gold bowed
spectacles Return to j. E. Webb,
postmaster, Lancaster, Reward.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07

If you have property for sale or
wish to buy, make your wants known
to The Lancaster Realty Company,
U. d. Kinney, manager, 217 Maple
street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-07

Inc lnL6FuaG1OuaI harvester Com :
pany, a everybody is aware, is one of
the largest institutions of its kind in
the world. Last spring this company
for the frst time tried the experiment
of advertising the merits of their
machines in country newspapers with
the avowed intention of doing more
provided the trial trip" brought
satisfactory results. The Herald was
one of the Wisconsin papers included
in last springs list and q nine inch
advertisement appeared for six or
seven weeks in these columns. We
are this week in receipt of a letter
from the 1, 81. Co. in which they
place an order for another-set~of their
advertisements, more than twice as
large as those in last springs order,
and these are to be published for q
number of weeks in The Herald. The
Company states that the results OBJ
tanned from this advertising have
been much better than they expected
and If this second schedule produces
as favorable results as are looked
for, local paper advertising will be
madu permanent part of their
publicity work hereafter. Local mer-
chants who use The Herald's columns
extensively have met with the same
satisfactory experience and there are
others who might do likewiss to their
and our advantage
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-03-21
FoRllaN.

An attempt was made to murder
King Victor Emanuel Of Italy. Several
shot were fired, but his majesty es.
capped unhurt.
The coal miners strike in the. great
German coal fields Of westphalia con.
tinues to spread. There are over 240..
900 men now on strike.
Ambassador Wilson, City of Mexico,
received an appeal for protection for
Americana in Tampico, who are in
danger Of violence at the hands Of .
mob which has already attacked the
offices Of the Tampico Navigation
Company.
More than 1000 Arabs were killed
and another 1000 wounded in one Of
the stiffest encounters Of the Turko.
Italian war. according to italian ad.
vices. when the Italians stormed and
occupied two bases northeast of Fojat,
which were strongly entrenched and
held by large force Of Arabs.
A special government commission
ordered that the whole town of Frank,
Alberta, be moved as protection
against rock and snowslides. It has
5000 Inhabitants. Nine years ago In
slide eighty.four lives were lost. For
several days rocks and snow have
been tumbling down the side OF Turtle
mountain, at whose base the town
lies.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-03-21
Man catehes lion In rree.

Meeker.-To deliberately climb a
tree. unarmed In pursuit OF noun.
tain lion, follow the beast out to the
farthermost limb, and. as 1t sprang at
him, catch 1t headforemost in the
folds Of a coat, is feat Of daring un.
equalled In the annals OF animal hunt.
ers. 1t was done by Richard Tovey.
a well known trapper. In response to
an order from Colorado Springs for
live mountain lion. He succeeded
In capturing the beast In a manner
not spectacular, but dangerous. Tovey
treed the Iona full.grown, magnifi.
cent specimen-and. dropping his gun
and peeling off his coat. climbed after
1t. As Tovey approached, the animal
retreated farther and farther, finally
reaching the extreme end Of a sway.
Ing branch where 1t crouched and
watched Its cautiously approaching en-.
emy. When Toyey arrived within a
few feet OF the beast It sprang at him.
He had barely time to straighten up
and open his coat, fan.llke, when the
lion struck, hear foremost, a gnash.
Ing. scratching mass, squarely within
Its folds. The impact caused Tovey
to lose his balance, and the two fell
TO the ground. but during the brief
descent Tovey managed to wind the
coat securely about the great cat, and
even the Jar Of the landing did not
loosen his hold. The singular thing
was that neither Tovey nor the lion
was hurt