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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
SOME REALLY GRAND OLD MEN
Historical Records Of Longevity That
by Rights Should Be Acconpa-
MED by an Affidavit.

The Mexican who has just died at
the alleged age of lS5 has been pre-
deceased (according to American
newsI during the past dozen years or
so by a citizen of New brunswick
aged 1872. and comparative youngSteF
OF Valley Mills, Tex, whose age was
only IFS.
The man in the street will be par
doned for thinking that the iSo has
been inadvertently transposeG from
cricket report. Among cx-tilo!lcAI
heroes probably Aid Parr aud Henry
jenkins will stand as the best au'
thenticated instances OF superlougev'
ny. The monument at Bolton, YORK
shire, records that Jenkins attained
the amazing age Of lG9.'
"A man tx Sc" observed Mr. Dooley
recently. looks down on man Nv 81,
and receives his callow OPINIONS
with a superciIyous smile;" and for
that reason probably jif not because
he was "a flshermanl jenkins was able
to give evidence on oath concerning
matters I40 years or so previous. AS
a hale young Centeuarlan he was tn
the habit OF swimming the Swaia
with ease" and as boy he is SAID
to have taken a horse-load Of arrows
to be forwarded north for the battle
OF Flodden, London Mail.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
Reception to The Pastor.

Soon after the arrival at his nome
IN Philadelphia of Rev, Hoideroy
and family, who were in Cairo re-
Gently visiting his parents, MIR. and
Mrs. A. Holderhy. of 439 Twentieth
street. were given a reception, which
is chronicled by the Northwestern
Liberties Herald, of that city, as fol-
lows:
THE Pastor and Mrs, Holderby
and their little son arrived in Phila-
delphia last Saturday morning. Be-
fore their arrival the Christian En-
deavor Society of the church had
planned a reception TO be given
them, which occurred on Saturday
night. Just before 5 o'clock In the
evening the Pastor and Mrs. Holder
by were invited to come into the lee
ture room Of the church and were es-
corted to. the platform.
In behalf of the entire congrega-
ton, Miss Lillian Steward recited a
poem, called Welcome to Our Pas
tor" In behalf of the staff of CO.
workers and associates, DR. Lindner
told the Pastor of the loyalty of the
entire staff and their fixed determi-
nation to cooperate with him in
building up of the several depart
ments of our church. DR.. Kant2
gave utterance TO the welcome of the
Sunday school and took occasion to
speak to the church members pres
emit of his desire that they and their
children should become regular at
pendants of tho Sunday school. Mr.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
ADVERTISEMENT,
THE CAIRO. vINCENNES & CHICA,
GO RAILWAY COMPANY.

Cairo, Illinois, September, 25th, 1912
Notice is hereby given that a spec.
ial meeting OF the stockholders OF
The Cairo, Vincennes and Chicago
Railway Company will be held al
the principal office OF the company
in Cairo, Illinois, on Tuesday, the
26th day of November, 1912, at II
o'clock a. m. for the purpose of con.
sidering and authorizing a sale and
conveyance by The Cairo, Vincennes
6 Chicago Railway Company to the
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & st
Louis Railway Company of the rail.
road, properties and franchises Of
The Cairo, Vincennes & Chicago
Railway Company: and such othel
matters and things as may be in
cident to or necessary or appropriate
to be done in connection with sail
sale and conveyance.
ny order of the Board OF Directors
DWIGHT w. PARDEE, Secretary
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
BARTENDER IS
HURT IN SCRAP
With NEGROES
Ed O'Brian Fights George end
Ed Cobb on Lever Com
mercial Avenue.

I'd O'grian, bart ndor, was bad
II bruised abou. the head last night
in a scrap with two negroes. George
ana FL COBB.
The fight took place on CONNER
cial avenue near Tenth street,
George, the older of the two BROTH
ers. followed O'brian cut to the mid
die Of the stree7 and landed on him
with his fist with such force as to
knock him seuseless to the urlck
pavement. He fell upon the street
ear track The patrol wagon con-
veyed O'Brian IN st. Mays lntirm-
airy. where he lies with a deep cash
in his head. The negro who gave
him the knockout made his escape
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
Fame.

Great minds had rather deserve
contemporaneous applause. without
obtaining 1t. than obtain without de
serving it, II 1t follow them. 1t L
we'll; but they Will not deviate to fol
low it. With inferior minds the re
verse Is observable; SO that they
can command the ilattery Of knave
while living. they care not for tn
eycrations OF honest men when dead
Milton neither asplred TO presen
fame. nor even expected IL, but It'
use his own worlds his high anb'
ton was to leave something so writ
ten TO alter ages, that they Shorl'
not Willingly let it die And CAT
finely observed that he would nue.
rather that posterity should lnquif
Why no statnes we're erected to hin
than why they were.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
A CHALLENGE.

This. day, Oct 20. I, Henry Cor
zine. better known as big Steve, :"
do challenge Charles De Baum, bet
ter known as Little Steve" TO enter
a contest as to who is the best look
ing man is the Seventh Ward. Every
person buying an article at Dennis
Morg7n's saloon is entitled to one
vote for each purchase. This con-
TEST is to close at twelve O'Clock
Saturday, Oct %, at room, the looser
TO carry the winner in a wheel
harrow from fwenty-seventh street
to Gem theater and all expenses in
urrad The wIeelbarrow to be fur
aished by Dennis Morgan.-Adyt,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate cf John f. Wegener, Deceased
The undersigned, having been ap.
poiasad administrators Of the estat
of IcAn A. Wegener, late of tn
{ ounty Of Alexander and State O
n'inols &c ceased, hereby gives no
tee tha. she will appear before tn
County Ccurt of Alexander county
the CJu.t l,:tse In Cairo at the De
crmber term, tn the First Monday il
December next at which time al
persons tay'rf claims against sale
estate are h.t.iied and requested t
afford Tor tbs purpose o. having tn
same adjusted All persons indebt
e! to said estate are required /
make iIamt d,ate payment to the un
dersigned
Dated tins 9Th day of October, A
n 1872.
LULU MYRL WEGENER,
Administrative
l,ansden sS Lansdel. Attorneys.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Mrs. Paul Wehling, SIG Smith ST.,
Peoria, ILL.,. had kidney and bladder
trouble, with terrible backache and
pain across the hips. Just imagine
her condition, She further says:
~ was also very nervous, had head
aches and dizzy spellG, and was fast
getting worse wnen took Foley
Kidney Pills. and now all my troubles
are cured. Foley Kidney Pills have
done so much fer me | shall always
recommend them" Foley Kidney
Pills are rich in curative qualities
and contain no habit forming drugs
Try them. For sale by all druggists
-Advt
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

George Avery represented the
Christian Endeavor Society, while
Miss Mary kogel spoke for the Junior
Christian Endeavor and Children S
Chorus.
after this the pastor spoke Of his
appreciation of the loving and ten
der welcome given him and his dear
wife, and assured the people that he
returned with a greater determine
ton than ever before to serve the
Master to the extent of his ability.
Refreshments We're served and
musical selections were rendered by
the church quartette, while Messrs.
Adams and Bell gave a number OF
instrumental solos and duets. The
whole evening was very profitable
and enjoyed by all present.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
WILL GIVE TROLLEY
PARTY FOR LARGE
MEMS BIBLE CLASS

The Men Bible class of the First
Methodist church will be given a
trolley ride and be served refresh
nents by General Supt, w. F. Cross
'ey tomorrow evening. The start
will 5a made at 7:36 o'clock from
he lnserurban station,
A special business meeting Of the
lass will be held at 1880 O'CLOCK
his evening at the church, to which
III members ara urged to be present
IN election Of officers will be one oi
he orders of business.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Mrs Peter Holan. 1851 Buckeye
Rd., Cleveland, O., says: Eyes in
deed | can recommend Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound. My little boy
had a bad case of whooping cough,
some times he was blue in the face.
gave him Foiey's Honey and Tar
Compound. and it hal a remarkable
effect and cured him in short
time" Remember the name, Foley
Honey and Tar Compound and do not
accept any Substitute. Children
like it, grown folks are quickly
helped by it, and il contains no
opiates. --Adyt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
Quilt Bee and Basket Supper.

The Willing Workers Sewing
circle of Parthenia Rebekah lodge
hold an afternoon quitting bee and
basket supper Tuesday, Oct. y, at
Stafford hall A member VINO
claims to know says all will be
shown good time and the supper
will be something new.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Saturday. Oct. s, will open a
meat market in connection with the
Miller Grocery Co, 2100 Washing
ton avenue Fresh line Of groceries
and the very best meat that can be
bought on tha market. Soliciting
your trade, l am yours, CONRAD
LIND.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
i'!.ll6lbtr5Qp9ile1

The highest point Of woman8
happiness is reached only throug,..
motherhood, in the clasping OF her
child within her arms. Yet the
nother-to-be is often fearful of
natures ordeal and shrinks fror
the suffering incident to its con
summation. But for natures ILL.,
and discomforts nature provides
remedies, and in Mothers Friend
IS to be found a medicine OF great
value to every eXpectant mother.
1t is an emulsion for external Ap-
plication, composed of ingredients
which act with beneficial and
soothing effect on those portions
OF the system involved. 1t is in
tended to prepare the system 70;
the crisis, and thus relieve, in
great part, the suffering through
which the mother usually passes.
The regular use Of Mothers
Friend will repay any mother L,
the comfort it affords before, and
the helpful restoration to health
and strength it brings about after
baby comes. Mothers Friend is
| for sale at drug
stores fto o,,- Write rite Iiihlhstt 5ritNA
book for ex- wV@
pectant moth
| ers which contains much valuable
information, and many sugges
tions of a helpful nature.
ljRADfIELD REGULATOR CO.., Atlan,.. Ca
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Here Is a woman who speaks from
personal knowledge and long exper-
fence. viz, Mrs. F. Fl. Brogan. OF
Wilson. Pa, who says, II know from
experience that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is far superior to any other.
For Group there Is nothing that eX-
cells it," For sale by all druggists
-Advt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR
RESERVED SEATS AT CHILD
RENS ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets for the childrens' enter
tainment, given under direction of
Mrs. J. d. Strong. Thursday, Oct "a,
at the opera house, will be sold at
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Mrs. ]. l.. Harris, of $500 Wash
ington avenue, has returned from
Poplar Bluff, Mo-, where she has
been visiting with her sister.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

A. mans destiny Ia never CLOSED
every moment he has the power Z
pour into the empty vase Of the PEI.
the red liquor of strong pur,ose
and OF that which was grief ans
shame be can make sd inspiration.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
ic;vas Silver Medal Contest.

The Womans Christian Temper
ance Union give silver medal con-
test at the Methodist church Tues
day evening.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

35c. No extra charge for reserved
seats. All seats will be reserved IT
the parquet and circle and the two
first rows of the dress circle.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
PERSONALS.

John Sheehan, street supervisor,
of 2306 Holbrook avenue, who has
been i'll the past two weeks, Is I'M
proving.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Worth the Extra Money.
want to buy parrot, ladyf"
Does he swear?"
This one doesn't, lady; but I've &C
one aboard the ship as Is q wonder
and only dollar more! Judge
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Miss Florence Gunnett, Of Al
toona, Pa, lis the guest for few
weeks Of Mr.. and Mrs w. f. Fluke,
of 4l3 Twenty-eighth street.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Robert L. Finney has returned
from Danville, ILL.,, where he went to
attend meeting Of the State Fed
Grafton Of Labor.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

'Tn all my stories. look into my
eeart and write"
"Humph! The stories might ho
more ineligible IL you looked into
our head first"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

fE~w brightly beams the sun w3taoaA'
The skies above are blue.
We're In d mood 10 lock ahouf
And see IL spring IS due
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21
ssaYoua.

An editor speaks with unbecomiuf
Iippancy OF the "skyscraper folly.
There isn't any building boom In ais
own.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Mr. and Mrs. Egbert A. Smith
spent yesterday at Jackson, Tenn,
visiting Mrs. Smiths sister, Mrs
Perry Callahan, who Is quite i'll.
They returned home this morning.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-10-21

Dr. J. H. Davis. of 800 sevent'
street, went to Chicago yesterday tc
join his wife, who has been visitins
with her relatives, John koehler and
family.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
Watch, Clock
and Jewelry
Repairing and engraving All
work guaranteed.
Dean Harrison
DRAWING THE SOCIAL LINE
William Dean HoweIls' Snob Stool
From Wales About the Retired
London Tailor.

II lunched with William Dean HoA
ellis In his apartment In Half MOI
street while I was in London IsH
MONTH" said a Chicago essavist.
Mr. Howells was as boyish and CAV as
ever. He was as hard as ever on
the snob.
He told me a snob story he had
heard In Wales. He said that a Lon.
don tailor made his pile and retired
70 Welsh castle, where he set I'D
as squire.
But the tailor had hardly got ca.
tabiished as a squire when a London
natter retired and set ND in q neigh.
boring castle as a squire also. II was
disgusting.
"A friend, apropos Of the ex.hatter.s.
coming, said to the ex.taiIor:
"'Will you call on him?'
mot L. was the reply. One mus,
draw the line somewhere
"And so,' said the friend, you draw
1t round the neck, chr"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
$500 REWARD $500

!, j. c. Harris. sheriff of the
County of Elko, State IF Nevada.
do hereby offer and guarantee
reward of Eight Hundred $500 .OO)
Dollars for the arrest and con-
victIon of the person rr persons,
who burned or caused to be
burned, the hay stacks and barn
on Ed Caryille's ranch in Mound
Valley, Elko County, Nevada,
during = the month of August,
1911.
j. C. HarrR -
Sheriff of Elko C6kalty.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
Not TO hIh LlkIn

NOT 20 his LIkIn6
How did you enjoy You ~
your grandfather IN the .;
Rob7" "
on It was nno, 'cer4 I had to wash
my face and hands ia raw water A.,
the pump. like 1t cooked best TX,
We hsv" It at home Judge,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
A Sure Slon.

That woman pretends to NOV. IN
the most aristocratic social circle. ,n,
l have found out one fact uu,.n
strongly intimates she does no,b,ny 80
the sort"
What 10 itr'
"She pays all her bills"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07

BOOK & JOB PRINTING
The best equipped job
printing plant in. EQbo
county. All of our work
is the very best that skill
ed labor and high-grade
materials can produce.
Let us give you prices on
letter heads, bill heads.
envelopes, blanks, circu-
lar letters, dodgers, post
ers, pamphlets and books
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-18

doctoring. hut without avail, until Z
heard OF Peruna. II cured me, 81
cannot praise II too highly
Nasal Catlrrh, Coughs.
Mr.. Emil pickart, i63 ljoth ST..
Hammond, Ind, writes:
am entirely cured of catarrh Of
the nose. and my stomach is in good
condition also. | only used about
five bottles Of your great medicine
although | had catarrh SO bad and
for SO many a that | thought !
wouldn't live much longer. | had
TO consult doctors right along Now
all my friends say ! never looked a.
well as | do now.
4 can also say that It is a great
remedy for coughs. because I gave
IL to my children. | never will be
without It. | used enough other
medicine to know how valuable Pc
runa is.
You are at liberty to use my
name in spreading the merits OF Pc
runa."
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-18
Crandm0iheTS
Used Sage Tea
IT. BARREN TIVE UliE AM RE-
STORE GRAY ND fArlb
EAIR TOITS NATURAL
COLOR.

u Is easter 90 preserve Che color of
the hair than 20 restore 70. 1lt1ou-h
II is nossi.le 70 90 both or grand
mothers under stood the secret The
made q sag tea and their d'rF
glossy hair lorg after middle NE was
duc 10 this fact. Our mothers have
gray hairs before they are fifty. but
they are beginning to appreciate the
wisdom of our grordomtherc In using
sage tea" for their hair and are fast
following suit
The present generation has the ad-
vantage Of the past in thct IL cen get
a ready-to-use preparation called
Wyeth's Sage and sulphur Hair Rem
edv. As a scalp tonic and color res
torer this preparation is vastly SUI
pericr q the ordinary sage tea
made by our erandmothers.
The growth and beauty OF the halt
depends on q healthy condition OF the
scalp. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphui
Hair Remedy quickly kills the dand.
ruff germs which rob the hair Of Ia
life. color and lustrc, makes the scalI
clean aad healthy. gives the hall
strength. color and beauty. and masei
is grow.
Get a 20 cent bottle from YOU.
druggist TODAY. Tie will give you.
money back II YOU are not satisfied
after a fair trial
Special Agent r. v. Roach
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-18
NEW DISTANCE RECORD
SET BY HUDSON "s3"

Ns. tas re.n received from Los
Ar.e'e. Ca. char p "a. Potter. a
Neu YORK attorney. had set a new
trsns-corunertal automobile tourist
record between the Atlantic and Paci-
"A, oceans by completing the journey
without a mi nap OF any kind 10 the
new self startinr Hudson 3i" which
carried Mr.. Potter AMI Jack NiNis
another New Yorker. the entire ois-
lance
Arrived in Los Ancelcs the Two
/ fasteners expressed such enjoyment
OF the "trip that the, BEGAN making
p~renaratlons for the return trip In
Ithc Hudson.
Whom the men left the east they
were toIi II was %foolhardy 10 attempt
10 make the trip across the contin-
eni al This time Of the year In any
automobile. bot the sturdy Hudson
never once faltcred during the tour
and brought It's human freight into
! Los Angeles safely after covering
nrobabl, more than 9, 90 miles With
out trouble
Tho tourists left New York and
BROOKLYN and worked their way
jsouthward touching Memphis and
several other southern cities.
The transcontinentel tourists ap-
preached the Pacific by way OF the
Santa Pc Trail and It is said that the
two mon we're first transcontincntal
tourist, 20 go owe the route which
is PROPOSED for a national highway.
Rv reason OF this fact their trip be-
came somewhat OF a factor amcnr
the S~onthernors who are engaged In
tho effort 20 have the national high
wav established. From oue end of
the Santa Fc Trail 20 the other the
tourists we're greeted bv national
HIGHWAY enthusiasts. according "a
l.bo information from Los Angeles
The now erful hudson was admired
hv many and was enc of Tho few car
IfINf NOIfN TOD IIiN'I .N' '"
during the winter
80 Phoenix, Ari2, whore the two
men rasted. the boosters Of the cit,
turned ont and rave the car q erc'i
sond-off when the car reached
p Yuma information relati'" TO The
: roads was ~oltainahlo and the party
went through without any bitches
Am along 'he route tNroUeh Draw
le, and Planning the party was wei
Z received hv f0~vns-pccplc and ty th'
time Of arrival at Los Angeles Their
was o eoodly AGGREGATION OF motor
lists awaiting them
eve have had the time of on
lives" declared Nr Potter on grriye
i'm Los Angeles We ere g0in 20 m.
around q little in California an
then We are going 10 20 back In th
2 same Hudson. We carc throul
Denton Pass In the mountains an
e%verything In fair shape eNoer
the rocks. The trensconiinertal tri
n las been a hic event in my mctorln
experience the biggest event. {
N fact.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-18
1 Heavy Cold.

samuel Mckinley. 1918 Grand
Ave. Kansas CITY. Mo, member OF
the Society OF the United States Jew
clry Auctloneers. writes
Il can honestly say that ! owe
my life 10 lcruna After some OF
the best doctors in the country gave
me mp and told me ! could not live
another month, Pcruua saved me.
Traycllrs from town TO town
t|hrouchou. the country, and having
TO 30 into an kinds OF badly heated
stores and buildings. sometimes
-'1udiug mp Cor hours at a time while
phing my trade as auctioneer, 10 is
only natural that ! had colds fire.
uucutly; so when this would occur
] paid little attention TO It, until last
December, when I contracted a So
we're case. which. through neglect on
my part. settled on my lungs.
when almost too late. ! began
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-18
REST AND HEALTH 70 MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mas MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used Tor over SIXTY WARS hy MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
T%EETIISG, with PERFECT SUCCESS. u
SpOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS The GUMS
Ai.LAYS an PAIN CURiS WIND collie. aud
o. the hest remedy Tor piARRHu-A. % Is ah-
%sH'utclv harmless. nc sure aud ask for MI.
Winslov's Soothing syrup" and take no other
Kind. twenty-five Ccuts "a bottle.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-18
"PERUNA
HAS
|. SAVED
| MY
| LIFE"
Catarrh for Five Years

MIR :. 5. Johnson. Greenvile, ILL.,, writes:
4 was for five years troubled with catarrh. Two years ago
had one foot in the grave. had tried seven doctors and also
went 10 a catarrh specialist in 81. Louis. and took several kinds
of medicine a day. / could not walk more than a hundred yards
without resting.
Nv friends told me 10 take reruna and did so. now feel
that Poruna has saved my life. II is the best medicine on earth,
and ! world not be without e."
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-02-18

Med any drugs? Dickson delivers
them quick and free. Phones 49,
or 1901. The Amarillo Drug Store
74-tfC