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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
w. r. fIcNutt Talks About
The Bank

TO the Nidette and its many
readers: ! moved here, in fish
omingo county, in 1868 and have
been here ever since. / do not
think there has been a greater
calamity come over the county
than that of the bank robbery
Some call it bank failure but
don't want to make any mistakes
SO will call it just robbery, not
that had any money in the bank,
for ! don't trust banks with my
money. lost confidence in the
human race during the civil war.
My mind runs back to when was
small boy when about go caval~
ry fed their horses off my grand
fathers corn. One man among
them said he was not born to steal
and he gave my grandfather two
plugs of tobacco for enough corn
to feed his horse. l thought that
he was the only man in that squad
that was honest and l suppose he
was. What is it that men will
not do for money? just think of
old Balaam. how hew lie wanted
to pronounce curse on Israel.
He consulted the lord about three
times, if / mistake not, and God
made him pronoun ce blessing en-
Israel instead of a curse. Now
do you suppose God was consulted
when the bank was robbed. Now
read what Balaam did in the 22d
chapter of Numbers. Everyday /
live | see more plainly why the
Lord said, Broad is the way
that leadeth to destruction and
many there be that walk therein. I"
W.T. McNutt.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
Pleasant Grove Items.

Mr. Bennett Lancaster passed
through our burg Saturday eve.
A very large crowd attended the
tacky party at Mr. N c Deans Fri
day night.
Mossrs Henry and Lee Short
and Estes Moore attended the
party at Mr. Joe Britnclls Wednes-
day night.
Messrs Tom O'Neal and Lee
Eaton made business trip to
Dennis Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Lester Smith were
guests of d r Kennedy Saturday
night.
A very nice crowd attended the
debate at Pleasant Grove Friday
night.
Mr. u L Short has hauled II
bales of cotton the past week for
Messrs Jones and Wilson.
Mr. William Taylor attended the
teac hers meeting at huntsville.
MRS. Ann Dean and daughter,
Miss Willie visited at Mr. L M
Oaks one day last week.
Miss Cassie Moore visited her
aunt, Mrs Belle Short, last Satur-
day. q
Mrs Fannie and OWE Eaton were
guests of Mrs Mishie Upton last
Friday. School Boy.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
Almost Lost His Life

S A Std, of Mason, Mich, will
never forget his terrible exposure
to a merciless storm. 1T gave me
a dreadful cold," he writes, that
caused severe pains in my chest,
SO it was hard for me to breathe
A neighbor gave me several dos
es of DR. Kings New Discovery
which brought great relief. The
doctor said | was on the verge Of
pneumonia but to continue with
the Discovery. / did so and two
bottles completely cured me.
Use only this quick, safe, reliable
medicine for coughs, colds or any
throat or lung trouble. Price so,
and $1.00. Trial bottle free
Guaranteed by ] c Jourdan.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08

4 This is the season of the year
when Mothers feel very much con-
cerned over the frequent colds con-
tracted by their children, and have
abundant reason for it as every
cold weakens the lungs, lowers the
vitality and paves the way for the
more serious diseases that so often
follow. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is famous for its cures,
and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by all dealers.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
The Sound Sleep Of Good Health

Is not for those suffering from
kidney ailments and irregularities.
The prompt use of Foley Kidney
Pills will dispel backache and rheu-
matism, heal and srengthen sore,
weak and ailirg kidneys, restore
normal action and with it health
and strength. Mrs M F Spals-
bury, Sterling, H., says: I suf-
fered great pain in my back and
kidneys, could not sleep at night
and could not raise my hands ov-
er my head. But two bottles Of
Foley Kidney Pills cured me. y
Model Dr,1e Store.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
Shocking Sounds

In the earth are sometimes heard
before a terrible earthquake, that
warn of the coming peril. Ma
lures warnings are kind. That
dull pain or ache in the back warns
YOU the Kidneys need attention if
you would escape those dangerous
maladics, Dropsy. Diabetes, or
Brights disease. Take Electric
Bitters at once and see backache
fly and all your best feelings re-
turn. My son received great
benefit from their use for kidney
and bladder trouble writes Peter
Bondy, South Rockwbod, Mich
it is certainly great medicine.
Try itx50c at J G Jourdan's.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
installation Services

The members of New Salem
Local No 1880 of the F E & c U
of A are hereby notified to meet
at the Local Saturday eve Jan 10,
at 1.3o p m for the purpose of in
stalling the new officers, P c
Waldrop, Pres, J w Lambert Jr.,
Vice Pres, Crit Barnett, Con.
J w Lambert Sr D. K, M A
Lambert Chaplain. The fertilizer
question will be discussed, also
reduction of cotton acreage.
w B Skinner. Sec-Treas.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICE

To the many friends and Gus
toners of S w Shockley & Co.
Our terms are and ever have been
CASH and our prices made to
correspond. We fire. quently make
special time favors for 80 days
more or less, but sorry to say some
have taking advantage of our le-
niency running for year or more.
This is tie give notice that all such
accounts must be closed. We
need our money and your good
will.
S. w. Shockley.
G P Hammerly.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
Paden No. l.

Dear readers of the Iuka Vidette
we are still having cold weather
there.
No news of interest.
The health of this part is good.
The Nixon Bros have been run
ming their mill the past week.
The Hon T ] Bruton, postmas-
ter at Dennis, was in Paden Sun
day.
Cotton is still coming into Pa
den and selling around &c for good
cotton,
Mr. Bob Floyd is running his
gin only every Sat. He will gin
near 500 bales this season
1t is now time for sowing oats
if the weather would permit and
we think our farmers should raise
more oats than usual as corn is
high priced.
Our mail carriers say that the
public roads are the worst they
g have ever seen. We are thorough
~ convinced of the fact that our
present system of working roads is
a failure and why not try some
thing else? If tits necessary tots
sue bonds, let us have them. Now
we know of some links of road in
in this part that all the hands as
signed to them, cannot make good
roads within the limited time of
ten days. Now we will make a
suggestion which we think would
not damage anyone and would be
of great benefit to the public roads.
Let every able bodied man who Is
not subject to road duty under the
law, to volunteer his services or
the services of his teams and plows
to give one or two days work on
the link of road nearest to him,
and by doing this it would proba-
ky enable the hands to put their
roads in good condition. We
would like for some one to suggest
the best plan to adopt for the i'm
provement of the public roads and
we will use our best efforts in
helping to carry it out.
So we close. AS to who ! am
You Know.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
First La Grippe, Then Bronchitis

That was the case with Mrs W
S Bailey, McCreary, KY. MY
wife was taken down with a Sc
we're attack of la grippe, which run
into bronchitis. She coughed as
though she had consumption and
could not sleep at night. The
first bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound gave her SO much
relief that she continued using il
until she was permanently cured
Model Drug Store
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
An Epidemic OF Coughing

Is sweeping over the town. Old
and young alike are affected and
the strain is particularlo hard on
little children and elderly people.
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound
is quick. safe and reliable cure
for all coughs and colds. Contains
no opiats. Model Drug Store
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
S. w. Shockley.
G P Hammerly.

Here is message of hope and
good cheer from Mrs c ] Martin,
Boone Mil, Va, who is the moth
er of eighteen children. Mrs.
Martin was cured of stomach
trouble and constipation by Cham
berlain's Tablets after five years
of suffering and now recommends
these tablets to the public. Sold
BY all dealers.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08

Do you know that more real
danger turks in a common cold
than in any other of the minor all
ments! The safe way is to take
Chamberlains Cough Remedy, a
thoroughly reliable preparation,
and rid yourself of the cold as
quick as possible. This remedy
is for sale by all dealers.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
Model Drug. Store
Place your real estate business with
Eco. L. McMaSferS,

Two years actual experience In this line Of wor..
Special attention given to banding
FARM LANDS
keep constantly In touch with buyers of al kim
Of property throughout the United States. If 20,
ave any desirable property you wish 10 sell. cali an.
list With ne, Al. t:..'- e. led to me Ian
lave pfefspl and careful attention
70, l, MONSTERS. Re-. Estate AGENT.
Phone 81, fuki, Miss
branch Office Bonneville. Miss,
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1912-02-08
Cherokee News

There has been no favorable
weather so far and there was new
er less done in the way of prepar-
ing for crop.
Our town was shocked last
Thursday by the death of Prof r
c Cromer, principal of the public
school. He died of pneumonia
and resultant heart failure after an
illness of just one week, leaving a
widow and one baby. He was 81
years old, very popular and can
didate for county superintendent.
Mr. &c Hamilton and his daugh-
ter Mrs o o Dean, have gone to
Florida with the hope that the
balmy Gulf breezes may restore
Mrs Dean to health, who is suffer-
ing with tuberculosis.
Mr. G H Ross is moving his
stock of goods here from Allsboro.
We are glad to have George with
us again. Roxie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Personal Points

W. A. Schaeffer has left for Astoria,
ILL.,, On short visit.
Elmer Dean and Miss Anna Hause
of this city spent Sunday in Aledo.
Assistant States Attorney P. R. In
g!eson is in Chicago today on bust
ness.
G. H. Parker and c. NJ. Chisholm of
Keokuk, Iowa, were in the city today
attending to business matters.
Francis L. NJ. Ponsetti of Chicago.
the well known violinist, is visiting
with friends in Rock Island today en-
route to Kansas City.
Officer Dennis Mccarthy, who was
slightly injured IN a street car col
l!sion several days ago, is out of the
hospital and this morning resumed his
duties at the station.
J. F. Darby, former principal of
Rock Island high school, arrived in
the city today and will remain over
until tomorrow on business. He is now
located at Muskogee, Okla.
Fay Taylor, son of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
c. Taylor, 90S Twentitth street, who
has been stationed at Annapolis,
has been detailed for service on board
the cruiser Montana, which leaves to-
morrow for Turkey. Fay enlisted in
the marine corps some time ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
CIRCUIT COURT IN
SESSION AGAIN.

Circuit court was convened this az
ternoon with Judge F. D. Ramsay on
the bench. No matters of Importance
were taken up as the Judge will have
to leave here tomorrow for another
part of the circuit. Court will then
wait for the qualifying of Judge-elect
r. w. Olmsted and once he is on tht,
bench, the criminal docket which has
elready suffered a long delay will be
made up and the hearing of cases be-
gun.
The petition for writ of mandamus
filed against Rock Island county by
Henry county will come up but in all
probability will be continued pending
the next meeting of the board of sup
ervisors who may see fit to obviate
need of the petition by appropriating
money for the county's share of the
proposed bridge over Rock river con-
Meeting the two counties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
FUNERAL OF MRS. McHUGH.

Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick
McHugh, an old resident of Rock Is
land, whose death occurred Saturday
afternoon at sos O'Clock at her home,
1925 Twenty-second street, after a six
weeks illness, were held this morning
at O'Clock at St Josephs church.
Dean J. ]. Quinn offciated.
Although Mrs. McHugh had been i'll
for some time, her condition was not
considered serious until Friday even.
ing, when she suffered a partial stroke
OF paralysis, which resulted in her
death.
Mrs. McHugh. nee Mary Meehan, was
born in Donegal, ireland, in 1912, and
had lived here for the past 81 years.
With her husband she came to this
country several months later. settling
first in New York City, and later NOV.
ing to Chicago. After residing there
several years they came to Rock Is
land.
Besides her husband. three sons. P
J. and John of this city, and Charles
T.lof Minneapolis and three daughters.
Miss Mary. at home, and Sisters Mary
Emerentia and Mary Constantine OF
Chicago. survive She was a mem
Der OF St Joseph's parish for many
years and her benevolence and kind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
TWO NEW DEPUTIES
NAMED BY SHERIFF

Two new deputy sheriffs were
sworn in today by County Clerk H.
E. Hubbard following their appoint
ment by Sheriff o. L. Bruner. Hugo
Alvine, formerly in the employee of
the street car company as a motor
man on the Elm street line, becomes
turnkey at the county Jail, succeeding
William Brough who has taken the
desk in the office in the court house.
Charles Dunlap of Taylor Ridge is the
other appointee. They fill the places
made vacant by the dismissal of John
G. Miller and the resignation of Wal
ter w. Kittilsen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
EXPERT CALLED TO
OPEN UPSTRONG BOX

Deputies in the Scott county treas
urer's office found themselves unable
TO get into the county's strong box
this morning and as it was necessary
that the chest be opened before any
business could be done, they were
in a quandry. They hammered the
lock, battered the chest and fused
and fumed over it but to no avail. The
lock was "out o whack" and refused
to open. Finally in desperation, a
hurried telephone call was sent to
Charles Fiebig, locksmith and safe
expert of this city and he dispatched
his son Frank to Davenport. The
younger expert made short work of
the job and with the o:ening of the
chest, Scott county once more breath
ed freely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
THOMPSON EX-
PRESSES THANKS
New States Attorney Acknowl-
edges Gratitude to People
for Their Confidence.

East Moline, Nov. 11.-Editor The
Argus: By this means I cesire to ex'
press my sincere gratitude to the peo
pie of Rock Island county for their
support in the recent campaign for
states attorney. Under existing con
ditions no greater trust could have
been placed in any man and l shall
give my full time and energy to the
fulfllment of the duties of the office
to the credit of the people who placed
their confidence in me. My ambition
shall be to serve the whole people to
the best interests of all.
Very respectfully yours,
FLOYD E. THOMPSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE prema-
ture cabinetmakers, who always make
it a point to decide just who'll make
up a new presidents official family be-
fore he himself has had tine to de-
eide. have named William J. Bryan
secretary of state under the Wilson ad-
ministrauon.
In taking this important step they
have not consulted Mr.. Bryan, neither
have they conferred with Mr.. Wilson.
They have evolved the appointment
out of their inner consciousness.
1t is likely, however, that before
March 4. next. Messrs. Wilson and
Bryan will both have something to
say about the matter. Mr.. Wilson, no
doubt, feels very grateful to the COM
moner for all that the latter has done
70 land him in the White house. But
he knows very well that Mr. Bryan, in
fighting for Wilson's election, was not
working for political prefeTment.
Bryan made his great fight for Will
son because he believed the New Jer-
sey governor TO be better fitted than
any other candidate for the presidency.
Governor Wilson is not at all likely
to be swayed by a sense Of gratitude
in making cabinet selections. If he
believes Mr.. Bryan to be the ablest
democrat in the country for the job
he will ask him to become secretary
of state; otherwise, the Nebraskan
will not be asked.
Even should Mr.. Wilson invite Bry.
an to a seat in the cabinet, it would
not necessarily follow that the com,
moner would accept it, Mr.. Bryan
still has his eye on the White house.
He would like to be the democratic
standard bearer in 1916. Were be a
member of the cabinet, could he ask
for the nomination in 1916 if Mr.. Viii
son felt that he would like another
term?
If it turns out that the political
dopesters are right and Mr.. Bryan
really does become secretary of state
he will have immediate charge of for
eign affairs. He has Travelled in many
lands. He understands pretty thor
oughly conditions abroad. Among other
things he would strive for information
al peace and bring to a sudden finish
the present administrator policy OF
dollar diplomacy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Obituary
CHARLES e. THOMAS.

Charles E. Thomas, proprietor OF the
West End inn, located at 1901 Third
avenue, died Saturday evening at mid
night at his home, 1908 Third avenue
after a lingering illness Of three years
duration of complications.
Mr. Thomas had resided in Rock Is
land for many years and had host OF
friends who will learn with sorrow OF
his death. He opened the inn six
years ago and had conducted it up un
til the time of his death. Surviving
him are his widow and five children.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 O'Clock from the home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
GIRLS SAY POLICE
RAID Is FRAMEUP
Alleged Inmates of Disorderly
House Engage Lawyer and
Will Fight Case.
EXTORTION is CHARGED
Say Nonpayment of $50 Is Reason for
Officers Visit Saturday
Night.

Two women, charged with being In
mates of disorderly house, were cap
tured by the police Saturday night in
a raid upon the house located at
1506R Second avenue, and as a re-
suit of the trouble it is expected that
an extortion plot will be barred, when
the case comes to trial tomorrow
morning. The women, Mabel Holzap.
pie and Pearl Carol, plead not guilty
this morning and demanded a jury
trial. Some startling revelations are
promised when the women take the
stand.
DEMANDS MONEY.
Because Harry Roberts was refus
ed $50 by his wife, Pearl Carol, last
Friday, the woman this morning as
serted that the raid was a frameIr
from start to finish, and it is her
avowed intention of showing the man
Up. According to her statement, Rob
erts came to the HolZapple place last
Friday and demanded free room and
board. This request was denied, and
then the man insisted that the sum OF
$50 be paid to him. Then this prop
CsitiOn was also turned down, he left
vowing vengeance, and claimed that
he would get" both women. The
Carol woman stated that she had
Eeen estranged from her husband for
over two years and had been staying
with Mrs. Holzapple. She claims that
Roberts was highly indignant when
his demands were not met, and that
she is confident he is the one who put
the police on her trail.
WILL FIGHT CASE.
When the women appeared in pc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
SAND BURRSLEAD
To BOLD ROBBERY
Muscatine Man Lies Down in
Bed of "Stickers" and
Stranger Grabs Purse.
BODY AND MIND INJURED
Gigs Frantically at Misery Makers
While Cruel Thief Goes South
With Funds.

It's the little things N life that
count. Sunday morning Benjamin F.
Oliver of Muscatine laid down in a
bed Of little sand burrs for fleeing
instant, but in that brief space of
time his misery was great, for while
be was engaged in the disagreeable
task Of dislodging the pesky things
from his hide, a stranger grabbed his
wallet containing $50, removed the
kale seed, and beat a hasty retreat,
leaving his friend cursing at his cruel
fate and biting splinters out of his
digits. The robber, Charles Reed, OF
this city, was captured yesterday noon
and this morning the case was contin.
ued until Saturday.
TOO GENEROUS.
"Sandburr Ben" is too kind hearted
and this laudable trait led to he
downfall. He hit Rock Island Satur-
day night and proceeded to celebrate
wet night with his $40 stake. Sun
day morning, while still the possessor
of a hangover, he met Charles Reed,
who made mention of the fact that
the pangs of hunger were gnawing at
his very vitals and that little sus-
tenance would perchance not be en-
tirely amiss. Ben was touched by the
Plea for bread and taking his new
found companion into a restaurant,
bought him a heavy breakfast, and in
paying for same, flashed his roll.
Reeds avaricious tendencies then be-
gan to assert themselves and he sug-
gested that they go down to the shore
of the Father of Waters" and abb
sorb a little scenery. The suggestion
was a welcome one and the pair
walked due east until they had passed
the upper bridge.
PURSE Is STOLEN.
Feeling drowsy after his strenuous
right, Oliver cast his weary body on
the ground, but Immediately rose with
wild yell and some 200 sand burrs
of assorted sizes. Then it was that
Peed grabbed the purse and ran. The
theft was reported to the police and
Reed was nabbed by Chief Brinn and
officer Meenan about noon on an Elm
street car. When searched, he had
only SO or 81 on his person and the
supposition is that the loot was
cached at some solitary nook, far re-
moved from the maddening din of the
grimy city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
Police News

Logan Sanders, colored, evidently
does not know that the war is over,
for Saturday night he made a political
speech on the street corner to
crowd of about rs people. Several
members of the audience did not take
kindly to the orators statements and
ventured to jeer at him. This arous-
ed Sanders ire and he started in to
clean out the gang. The police were
called and finally got him into the
wagon, where they had to sit on him
to prevent fresh outbreak. He will
make his harangues in the vicinity
of the Sears rock crusher for the next
20 days.
John Obermeyer and Lee Smith
wanted to fight Saturday night after
they had INDUCED to excess and sin
gled out E. R. Kelly as a suitable vic
TIM. Kelly notified the police and this
morning the bellicose ones paid fines
CT So and costs each.
Eric Malm of Moline slept off a Sat
urday night jag in the station and
today paid a fine of 81 and costs for
his indiscretion.
Mrs. Bundy, colored, done left her
man two months ago to cook for an
udder niggah, Charles White. Her
husband has been stopping at the
White domicile all this time, but his
wife has refused to have anything to
do with him. Finally Bundy became
suspicious and had the Missus arrest
ed Saturday night, the charge being
dsorderly conduct. She was placed
under $500 bonds and her case con-
tinued until the goth.
Early Sunday morning as Will
Smith. colored, was chatting pleas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11

lice court this morning, they were
hut scantily clad, and upon their re-
quest for permission to go home and
put on some clothes, they were re-
leased on their own recognizance.
They have retained a lawyer and exc
pect to fight the case to the finish,
as there were no men in the place
when the officers paid their visit and
the women Claim that there is no case
against them. City Attorney Witter
will prosecute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-11
TRIES TO STEAL TAXI
UNDER CHAUFFEUR'S NOSE

A bold thief attempted Saturday
night to steal one of the Totten Auto
company's taxtcabs Which was stand
ing in front of the New Harper and
had the chauffeur failed to observe.
him for half a minute longer, the theft
would have been successful for the
time at least. The stranger climbed
into the machine and threw on the
Juice" Just as the car started to
move, Henry Burris, the colored
chauffeur, saw what was up and made
a break for the car from the desk in
the New Harper lobby. The thief saw
that the chauffeur would reach the car
and at once jumped out and took to
his heels.
All the news all the time The