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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
The Demons of The Swami

are mosquitoes. AS they sting they
put the deadly malaria germs in
the blood. Then follow the icy
chiIIs and the fires of lever. The
appetite flies and the strength
fails. also malaria often paves
the way Tor deadly typhoid But
electric Bitters kill and cast out
the malaria germs from the blood,
give you a fine appetite and re-
new gour strength. after long
suffering" WIRES VIM. Fretwell,
of Luclma, N. c.. three bottles
drove ell the mairiia from my sys-
tem, and I've hal good health ever
since" Best for ell stomach, liver
aud kidney ills. so cents at all
druggists.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Went Down with the Bench.

catastrophe occurred in a church
near Alloa. Scotland. the other Sunday
evening. The seating accommodation
in the building was taxed to its utmost
by large congregation. anxious to
hear a well-known divine. and a num-
Der of people had to be accommodated
on an extra form well to the front
Suddenly during a hushed part of the
proceedings crash resoupded
through the building. and the startled
worshipers in the pews were Mortified
to see their brethren on the form dis
appear from view. Then those who
had been sitting on that seat ruefully
picked themselves M and hurr;edly
looked for other quarters.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Emmett Irrigation District
Legal Notice

To Whom it May Concern.
Notice is hereby given that the
following-named persons, holders
of title or evidence of title, of lands
adjacent to the boundaries of the
Emmett Irrigation District, have
tiled their petitions with the Board
o. Directors of said District, pray
ing that the boundaries of said
District be so changed so as to
include their lands within the bour
daries of said Emmett Irrigation
District.
Following are the names of said
persons with a description of the
lands mentioned in said petitions,
to-wit:
Harry s. Worthman-The south
east quarter of section 26, town
ship north, range west of Bose
Meridian.
Sidney Wa,ker-Lots 2, 8, and
t. sec. IA. and SWA, SW1s. sec
IL, township 6 north, range 8 west
Of Boise Meridian, 1878 acres.
ALI persons interested in or that
may be effected by such change
If boundaries of said District are
hereby notified to appear at the
} flee of said Board in Bank of
Emmett building, on the 4th
lay of June 1912, between the
hours of one P. NJ. and five P. NJ.
If saidday, and show cause in writ
ng if any he has, why the land
mentioned should not be annexed
o the said District.
Dated this 7th day of May, 1912
H. HAYLOR,
secretary of the Emmett Irrigation
Dis'f'oI j. A.AA 49,. "
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Dura biIitY of Steel.

It has been shown that nearly all
the failures Of steel occur very early
in its history. If plate or bar of
mild steel lasts for year in service,
1t may be trusted to last for many
years. The most injurious thing is
continued bending backward and for
ward, as III what is called the pant
ing" of a boiler end AS one authority
puts it, steel has a somewhat ''tumul-
tuous youth" but Sin middle age IL
is Trustworthy, and in old age beyond
reproach In regard to corrosion
there is difference of opinion. some
holding that steel corrodes more read
lily than iron.-Harper's Weekly.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Ozone an a SterlIIxer.

sanitation experts seem to Indicate
that ozone is far from being the ideal
sterilizer and purifier Of air 1t has
been hitherto believed. Their expert
ments have been especially directed
towards determining the efficiency OF
ozone in workshops during working
Der OF microbes was manifest. and
perfect sterilization by its use could
be obtained in 10 to II hours, desir-
able degree Of publication could not
be gained unless. the percentage Of
osone in the air passed the limit where
It begins to be noxious. II not danger
ous, to human organ!sma
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Serial No. 04174.
Notice for Publication.

Department of, the Interior.
U S. Land Office at Boise. Idaho
March 26, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Ed
ward Lark, Emmett, Idaho, who
on November l, 1906, made Home
stead Entry No. 1851, Serial, No.
04174, for NEA Section II, Town
ship North, Range 2 West, Boise
Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make Final Five Year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before w. T. Crouch,
U. S. Commissioner, at Emmett, Ida
no, ON the 21st day of May, 1912.
Claimant names aswitnesses: Green
Dawson, Warren Simmons, William
Lark and Clarence Morehouse, all
of Emmett, Idaho.
VIM. BALDERSToN. Register.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Spectacular Suicide.

A Russian army officer recently in
vited all his friends and acquaint
ances to garden party to celebrate
IAN especially i'm portant event in his
life" The fete was a great success
and at night, while a display of fire
worSs was being given and a band
playing the host went out on bal
cony, saying that he was going to
make a speech. When everybodys at
tention had been drawn to him he
raised his hands and plunged from the
balcony to the lawn below. where he
was picked up dead.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Take Too Much Room.

The promise that the hoop skirt
was on the way again with the coming
fashions appears to have been a lit
tie premature, if not altogether a false
alarm. This is a good thing. The
country is more crowded now than it
was when the hool skirt was here be-
fore. and 1t may not be so easy as
then to find room for it. Still, If it
should return 1t would be necessary to
get out of the way of it,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Helps a Judge in Bad Fix.

Justice Eli Cherry, of ellis Mills,
Tenn, was plainly worried. Al
bad sore on his leg had baffled
several doctors and long resisted
all remedies. Il thought it was
career" he wrote AT last
used Bucklen's Arniea Salve
and was completely cured" Cures
burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises
and lilies. % cents at all drug
gists.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Her Father an Authority.

Little Nellie told smaller Anita what
she termed q little fib."
Anita-A fib is the same as story,
and a story is the same as lie.
Nelly-No. it's not.
Anita-Yes 1t is. because my ia
Their said SO, and my father is pro-
lessor at the university and he
knows.
Nelly II don't care II he is. My
father Is a real estate man. and he
knows more about lying In a minute
than your father does In a week!
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16

1t would surprise you to know
of the great good that is being
done by Chamberlain Tablets.
Darius Downey, of Newberg juno
ton, n. B., writes, MY wife has
been using Chamberlain's Tables
and finds them very effectual and
doing her lots of good" If
you have any trouble with your
stomach or bowels give them
trial. For sale by all dealers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
plsIikes LadYIike Men.

The New York Evening Post doubts
whether the law that permits and
aims at regulating prize fighting in
New York can ever make pugilists
"ladylike." Well. as between a pu-
gilist anc ladylike man. give us the
ugilist.-Louisyille Courier-Jourial.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
What Texans Admire.

is hearty, vigorous life, according
to Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio.
we find" he writes, that DR..
Kings New Life Pills surely put
new life and energy into a person.
Wife and l believe they are the
best made" Excellent for stomach,
liver or kidney troubles. % cents
at all dealers
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16

Poor appetite is a sure sign of
impaired digestion. A few doses
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will strengthen pur dtges-
ticn and improve your appetite.
Thousands have been benefited by
taking these tablets. Sold by all
dealers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16


Nervine, and I must say it helped mo
wonderfully. I have had no severe nerv-
BUSINESS for several years"
MRS. DAN KINTNER,
1902 Pleasant ST., Defiance. o.
Many remedies are recommended
for diseases of the nervous system
that fail to produce results because
they do not reach the seat of the
trouble. DR.. Miles Nervine has
proven its value in such cases so
many times that it is unnecessary
to make claims for it. You can
prove its merits for yourself by
getting bottle OF your druggist,
who will return the price if you
receive no benefit.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
Cats Drive OFF Snakes.

For many years have been running
cattle station in Queensland, where
snakes are tolerably. numerous. At
the head station we have always kept
up standing army Of from 10 to 20
cats and have been practically free
from the presence of snakes about the
building and yards
That this was owing to the presence
of our cats | have no doubt whatever.
They were always on the lookout, and
have often seen members of our
feline body guard growing over dead
or dying snakes and have more than
nee witnessed savage encounters be-
-ween them and their victims On
he other hand. martyrs to their duty
were from time to time found dead
in the morning with all the evidence of
4 fight and their defeat in the shape
If a snakebite on their bodies.-Spec
.ator
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16
A Nervous Woman Finds
Relief After Many Years

Women who suffer from extreme
nervousness, often endure much
suffering before finding any relief.
Mrs. Daniel Kintner, of Defiance,
o., had such an experience, regard
ing which she says:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16

Jas. C. Dahlmann serving his
third term as mayor of Omaha. N,
again was successful in receiving
the overwhelming support of the
voters in the primary election. He
also successfully rid himself of a
bad case of kidney trouble by the
aid OF Foley Kidney Pills, and
writes: Il have taken Foley Kidney
Pills and they have given me a
great deal of relief, so 1 cheer
fully recommend them" What
Foley Kidney Pills have done for
Mayor Dahlmann they will do
for any other person bothered
with backache, rheumatism, or
any other form or bladder trouble.
Just try them for quick and per-
manent results. B. B. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-16

81 had stomach
trouble when | was
eighteen years old
that broke down
my health, and for
years l suffered
with nervousness,
headache, indiges-
ton and nervous
S p a 5 m s &. 7 h e
spasms got so bad
/ would have them
three or four times
a week. After try
ing nearly every
T e m e d y recon-
mended, 1 began
taking DIR Miles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02

days Is saw the thermometer go be-
low zero and on six of these days the
top of the column was continuously
below the positive field. The lowest
for the month was 81 degrees below
zero, which is only 6 degrees higher
than the recorded lowest temperature
since the weather bureau began its
readings. The warmest weather OF
the month came on Jan. %, when the
reading was AZ above.
FEW CLEAR DAYS.
Only nine of the 81 days in Janu
airy were clear. OF the others seven
were distinctly cloudy and the remain
ing Is were partly cloudy. The pre-
vailing wind was from the west and
it moved at an average velocity OF
S.4 miles per hour, the total movement
being 6,25S miles. A maximum velocity
ty of p miles per hour was attained
Jan. D.
AS to precipitation, January came
close TO setting another record. The
mark of Is, which is the least since
1872, when the precipitation was 10
The normal for the month is Isl. Al
In all, January, 1912, was record
breaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
PAY keller COMPANY
BALANCE OF BILL

At a special meeting of the city
commission held yesterday afternoon
in the city hall, Commissioner NJ. T.
RUdgren offered a resolution for the
payment of $4,000 on the bill of the
ID. +. Keller Construction company
for the construction of the west sec
ton of the Seventh ward sewer sys-
tenn. The resolution carried unani-
mously. The payment is made out
of the portion cared for by the peo-
pie of the section of the ward. The
interest on the bill to Feb. l in
amount of S1,279.39 was allowed
through another resolution presented
by Commissioner Rudgren. The
mayor and city clerk were instruct
ed to draw a voucher in favor OF
the company for the balance due,
S4,696.40. The voucher is made pay
able on or before July /, 1912, and
is to bear five per cent interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
BREAKS RIB And
DOES NOT KNOW
J. E. James Walks About and
Works for Week Before
Discovering Fracture.
PAIN BECAME INTENSE
Finally Consulted Physician Who
Found Source of Trouble
Walked Against Oven.

Going about his duties with a broken
rib and unaware of his plight has been
the experience OF J. Z. James, the res
taurant man, who more than a week
ago fractured a rib in his left side, and
did not discover what was wrong until
last night, when the pain became so
intense that he consulted a physician
About a week ago the water pipes
froze at Mr.. James place of business.
1910 Second avenue. AS it was well
along in the evening, and too late to
secure a plumber, Mr.. James decided to
do the repair work himself He i'm
mediately mounted the stairs to the
second story to procure some tools,
but omitted to take light with him.
RUNS AGAINST OVEN.
In the darkness he ran against an
old bake oven with considerable force,
striking his left side Although the
side gave him considerable pain, Mr..
James gave the matter no attention,
thinking 1t only a bruise. During the
past few days, however, the pain had
increased so that he found it impossi.
bic to sleep, and last night he decided
to consult a physician. He was i'm
mediately informed that one Of his left
ribs was badly fractured. and as a re-
suit he is taking things easy today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02

All the news all the time.-Tbs
Arguk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02

then it will be taken through the usual
channels. Whether asphalt will cover
the avenue, whether asphalt with
brick cutters and brick between the
car rails, or whether creosote wood
blocks will be used, rests with the city
board. From the report Of the COM
mittee, it seems that asphalt is the
preferred material by large margin.
The committee which secured the
opinion of the owners consisted of
two who favor wood block and one
who favors asphalt.
WHO PAYS FOR CROSSINGS
Whether the owners Of the property
on Second avenue are to pay the en-
tire cost of paving intersections or
whether those who own abutting prop
erty on the streets are to pay for ii
was another item for consideration.
No definite action came Of it and the
city will dispose of it in the usual
manner. Whether the city will pay
for the paving of the avenue fronting
Spencer square and the crossing on
Market square has not been announc'
ed. The government has made nc
move to pay for the cost of paving
the avenue which fronts the postof
fee property. This will probably be
taken up through the district con
gresham. The county will defray its
portion Of the cost
WANT THE BEST.
One thing that the owners are
agreed upon is that the best materia
from the foundation up is wanted. !
first class foundation Of concrtte Is de
sired. II asphalt is decided upon, tn,
owners want the best grade Of that.
There were reports today of the like
lihood of the circulation Of a petitio
favoring brick, but that seems to b
one material that the majority of tn
property owners do not want
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
GUARD OFFICERS IN
INSTRUCTION SCHOOL

A joint drill school for commits
stoned and non-commissioned Off
GERS was held at Armory hall last
night between the Rock Island and
Davenport guardsmen, the Iowa rep
resentatives consisting of three Off
GERS and six non-commissioned Off
GERS.
Major ]. w. Reig of Moline, first
lectured on the new regulations and
explained the various changes, after
which the men got out on the floor
and went through the actual maneu-
vers, the work lasting from $50 I'M
til II o'clock
The changes which have just gone
into effect have been made with a
view to simplifying and expediting
all maneuvers and eliminating all
useless movements hitherto used,
which although pleasing to look up-
on, have been slow and cumbersome
The men are rapidly gaining prof
cheney in the new drills, and it is
planned to continue the drill work
until the men are thoroughly famiI.
liar with all the phases involved.
On Thursday evening, Feb. IS, the
Rock Island men will go to Moline
where a similar school of instruction
will be conducted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
REL THOMAS IS HELD
on CHARGE OF THEFT

Rel Thomas, charged with the lar
ceny OF $25 from Peter Deviack, 4O4
Forty-third street, is to have a hear
ing on the charge tomorrow morn
ing at 3 o'clock before Magistrate c..
J. Smith. He was arrested last night
by Officer Mccarthy and his hearing
began this morning. Thomas said
he was afraid of his life and. though
not guilty, would rather pay back
the amount than risk a Jail sentence.
The men are both foreigners and live
in house occupied by is others.
Thomas is sending home a portion
OF his earnings to his wife and chill
dren. He knows little of the Gus
toms of the country and when plac-
ed under arrest, broke down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
PAVING PROJECT
GOES TO BOARD
Second Avenue Owners, Impa.
tient With Delay, Send
Matter to City.
ASPHALT HAS MAJORITY
Choice of Material, However, Is Left
Entirely to Municipal I'M
provement Body.

Having heard the report of the COM
mittee which had worked faithfully to
learn the choice of material for the
improvement of Second avenue inter
ested property owners decided yester-
day afternoon, at their final meet
ing al the Rock Island club,
that it would be impossible
clusion in regard TO preferred mate
rial and that the quickest method of
disposing of the matter would be to
let the matter rest with the board of
local improvements. Therefore, the
motion of Phil Mitchell that the board
Of local improvements be instructed
TO pave at once and that the report
OF the committee be turned over to
the board was adopted with only a
few dissenting votes. a motion for
an amendment TO Mr. Mitchell's mo-
ton, namely, that the board be in
formed that asphalt or wood block be
the chosen material, lost with as large
a majority as the original motion car
ried.
The majority OF those present favor
cd the sense of the amendment as
eliminating brick altogether, but die
not feel that the report Of the commit
tee should be nDen TO misconstruction
COMMITTEE REPORT.
Edward II. Krell, acting as secre
tary OF the meeting in the absence OF
j. r. Marion, read the report of the
last meeting and then presented the
report of the committee in regard &c
preferred material. His report showed
that out OF 1852 feet frontage, 1,02;
favored creosote wood block, 500 fee
frontage favor brick and $50 favol
asphalt Those who expressed a sec
Ond choice for material included own
crs Of 300 feet frontage. Their sec
ond choice is asphalt. Owners o
several hundred feet frontage. WHIT
were not present and who had no
voted on the matter. were reported
to be In favor Of asphalt. Following
the reading OF the report, Eli Mosen
fielder moved that the report be re
ceived and recorded. and that tn
committee be discharged. The motion
carried
TIP TO CITY BODIES.
As II now stands, the entire matte
is in the hands OF municipal bodies
The board Of local Improvements vii
frame the ordinance and the city e1
gineer make the estimate of cost, an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
II cerrv MAGAZINES.

Goble & Stanton, who conduct the
Park Smoker at Nineteenth street and
Second avenue, have branched out in
their line Of business and from now
on will handle a complete line Of the
monthly magazines and periodicals as
well as the local and Chicago daily
papers.
Their place of business has been
thoroughly cleaned and overhauled, as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
GIVES QUICK ACTION.

A. Heimbeck, druggist, 924 Third
avenue, reports that a single dose of
simple buckthOTH bark, EIycerine,
etc, as compounded in Adler-i-ka,
the new German appendicitis remedy
relieves constipation, sour stomach or
gas on the stomach almost instantly.
Many Rock Island people are being
helped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02

As II now stands, the entire matter
is in the hands Of municipal bodies.
The board Of local Improvements will
frame the ordinance and the city en-
gineer make the estimate of cost, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
JANUARY MAKES
RECORD for COLD
Mean Temperature Is Lowest
Since Weather Bureau Be-
gan Its Readings.
AVERAGE OF MONTH Is g
Lowest Previous Mark Was -9-Si,
Days in Which Thermometer
Stayed Below Zero.

January set a new record for cold
weather, the mean for the month be-
ing s degrees above zero and the nor.
NAL for 40 years back being 20.S above.
Twice in the 40 years the mean for
January has been 8 degrees, but s is
the record. During the first two
weeks of the month the cold was es.
pecially intense. Out of the first I6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02

well as redecorated throughout. The
walls have been repapered, new fix
lures have been installed, and large,
massive oak benches have been placed
in the rear of the establishment for
the comfort of their patrons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
Taxes Are Now Due.

Books will be found at my office,
1712 Third avenue.
Open from a. m. to p. m; Satyr.
day nights. to 9.
JOHN T. NOFTSKER,
Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-02
Down They Go
With a Smash!

Men drop wise" to the
great reductions offered
on fine suits and over
coats during our Clear
ance Sale"
Our clothing has a stan
dard unexcelled-They're
made by Strouse Bros.
and are absolutely hand
tailored and pure wool.
They're marked very
low in the beginning, so
now during this 25 &c per
cent discount sale you'll
realize the very exception
al values when you see
them.
$4,000 suits and over
coats ......... S18.75
$3.50 suits and over
coats ......... S16.88
$4,000 suits and over
coats ......... $500
$500 suits and over
coats ......... $3.50
$1,000 suits and over
coats ......... S11.25
$3.50 suits and over
coats .......... seas
$1,000 suits and over
coats .......... $3.50
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-12

Friday of last week while at the
inlet with a party of II on board his
boat. the Swastila, w. E. Blodgett
harpooned q 10-foot pogpoise which
took two hours to land and furnished
some exciting sport for the party.
Mr. Blodgett makes frequent trips to
the inlet with the Swastika, quite
often going over the bar into the
open sea, when the conditions are
all right, and usually taking with
him a number Of friends and &C
Quaintances.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-12
seee the new scent laces on dis
play at eck-Hendricks.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Stillman,
who arrived last week from Plain
field, N. j.. and have been guests
at the Oaks hotel until their recently
purchased residence. the Briggs place
on North Ridgewood avenue was
ready for their occupancy, viii prob.
ably remove to 1t today or tomorrow.
Many. aiteratious and improvements
have been made in the building.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-12

Mrs. T. orion OF Mt. Dora, this
state. and her sisters, Mrs. James
Williams and Mrs. Robert Nils, OF
Lexington. Canada, who spent last
week in this city with Mrs. Or
toms daughter. Mrs. Fred J. Caad
Seh. and family at their home on
First avenue. returned to Nit. Dora
Saturday afternoon, where Mesdames
Williams and Mills are visiting Mrs
0rton.