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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
Her Property.

Now and again things happen on the
football field which go to add to the
gayety of the nation. On one occasion,
for instance. during a certain league
match in the north, the referee some
how managed TO lose his whistle. There
was not another whistle to be found,
and it seemed that the game would
have to come to a sudden and inglori-
Gus end, until the referee hit upon an
ingenious scheme. He produced a
latchkey from his pocket and managed
to tootle merrily enough on it till sud
denly. as he approached the touch line
a woman's shrill voice was heard ex-
claiming:
Fred. come here at once. Where did
you get that latchkey?"
AS he listened to the guffaw which
went up from the assembled crowd
that referee was the most sheepish
looking man on the ground, and as he
thought of the curtain lecture looming
ahead his heart became like lead with
in his bosom.-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31

the fact that Enos tried Il out on the
family before subjecting it 70 the
keener analysis of SOM medical
critic II would have placed the name
OF Smikes. laurel-wreathed, among
the heroes OF Jersey.
AS II was. all Of the family lived
and although q lot Of Smikes blood
was sacrificed to MAKE a mosouito
holiday. all was forgiven and the
races OF the martyrs gradually work
ed down to normal size.
Enos. quick to forget a ,aiIur. an
sayed several other tasks ana tbsr
gave up his clutch on the feaIns
skirts OF fame. metaphoricaIly sneak,
ing, to seize the dainty hand OF Miss
Olga Ericsson in both OF his alenhs n
tine nsts. and-fall In lovel
The alluring school na,mas .1r.,
into PrimtOvn was followed by a
most commentator perkIng
among the swain Of the ia
cality, and high in the e.
vor Of the lady stood Enos VIZ
despite his physical peculiartties vas
OF the true heart and sterling ouaI-
tiles bound to appeal to the cultured
mind Gu
But there were others in the -arL
ana not the least TO be reckoned With
was the village postmaster. Hob san
ders.
The postmaster had q measly eve
to onset his money, and a petty pesr.
ness when II came to Offering I'D ssc-
ritees TO his goddess. He was an ear
nest advocate OF substitution. m Miss
Olga naiyely signified a preference
Tor Cutters Delicious Chocolates. Hob
saved three cents BY buying her a
pound OF Cutters Delightful Choco-
Iates-an article pronounced BY the
groeer-eonfectioner Of the town to be
I just as good.
Parties were the popular social
craze IN PTimtown, and in the xfnter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
Creeping Salt.

Here is something i'll the course of
natural phenomena that will interest
and instruct the little folk If they look
into it curiOusly: Into a tumbler half
full OF water dissolve just Us much
common table salt as can be held in
solution. Let it stand for few days
and see how the salt creeps out of the
water. up the inside Of the glass and
down the outside-just like a thing OF
life trying to escape from its environ
ment. And when all the salt is ap
parently out of prison the water re,
mains as salty as before. 1t is a pretty
demonstration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
THE UMBRELLA.
Its Antiquity and Its introduction Into
English Writings.

its Antiquity and Its introduction Into
English Writings.
Umbrellas were first used in a coun-
try where the intensity of the light
and heat rendered a shade almost in
dispensable, and discoveries at Nine
veh show that they were carried be-
fore the king in time of peace and
sometimes In war.
In 1908 Thomas Coryat travelled in
Italy and wrote, THE people do carry
umbrellas-that is, things that minister
shadow unto them for shelter against
the scorching of the sun"
In Beaumont and Fletcher's play.
1910, Rule Wife and Have Wife,"
are these words, which prove that they
were then known in England: Are
you at ease? Now is your heart at
ease. Now you have got shadow, an
umbrella, to keep the worlds scorch-
ing opinion from your fair credit"
In 17S6 Jonas Hanway died in a
house In Red Lion square. He was
the first man who ventured to walk
the streets of London with an UNI
brella over his head.
DIR. Shebbear was committed In the
court of kings bench for a libel and
was sentenced to stand In the pillory,
but a servant in livery was hired to
hold an umbrella over his head to
keep off the rain.
Cowper in the Task" 1884, thus de
scribes the country girl who dresses
above her condition:
Expect her soon with foot boy at her
heels,
No longer blushing for her awkward load.
Her train and her umbrella all her care.
-Naw York TpIpprpm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Regular meeting held Oct 2S. 1912.
city council chamber, Rock Island,
Illinois, Oct. rs. 1912. The city coun-
Gil met in regular session at 3 O'Clock
y. m, Mayor Schriver and all com
missioners present.
The minutes OF the regular meet.
Ing he'd oct. q. 1912, were read and
approved.
Commissioner Rudgren read a com.
munication OF w. Treichler, city en-.
gineer, asking for immediate instruc,
tions in regard TO placing an alley
intersection on the west side OF
Twenty-seventh street between Fifth
and Fifth-and-a-half avenue along
what is known as the Wilson property
Commissioner RudEren read the
weekly pay roll for the week ending
oct. &c, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
ASLEEP AT HIS DESK.
Lincoln Was Worn Out, but Hadn

Lincoln Was Worn Out, but Hadn't
Forgotten His Caller.
One day very energetic lady called
on me TO take her to the president and
aid her to get private soldier par
doned who had been sentenced to
death for deseTtion and was to be shot
the very next morning. 1t was late
in the afternoon when We got There,
and tse cabinet was still in session. I
sent Ay name in to Mr.. Lincoln. and
he came out. evidently il profound
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31

she welded the busy-orained one onl!
from a spirit OF pique. but In her
heart OF hearts she knows II was her
intent love OF him that won.
The Smikes person was most
gawky individual answering 70 the
given name OF Enos, and these hanoi-
caps should have babe him keep to
the Flooding path OF the ordinary
citizen instead OF racing nadly away
through bramble and tarc to storm
every sitadel OF convention looming
before him.
Eros was the neglected Ton Juan
OF his day. He longed to tint lance
with every old established idea and
custom, and singing defeat only
tired his ambition to other efforts.
II was Enos who-he lived in the
Wilds OF Jersey,-threw open the pa
ternnl home TO the hungry hordes OF
Insects from the swamps. while Others
lay awake nights battling these mos
quito pests.
AT that Enos demanded OF the
rlsssic 'errors was that they make
their entrance through screens OF bis
own dovis!ng-antiseptic screens, i'm
ORIGINATING the saw-like instruments
u the invaders with q guaranteed
tonic 10 the blood. and. at the same
lime. neltraliEing the poison OF their
singing bills
Il was a great idea, and only for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
Moviaq.

He read the letter twice and then
said, This is one of the most moving
pieces of literature l ever saw"
as it an appeal for aid?" asked his
wife
mo. It's a note from the landlord
saying he has raised the rent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
The Honeymoon Over.

"No one comes to see me-" said she
YEARLY, las they did before l wac
married.
Speaking of that fact" said he. 81
used to call on you seven evenings In
the week at that time. But l am as
bad off as you'll now have nowhere
to no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31

Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the pay roll just read
in amount of S353.35, be allowed.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the following claims
be allowed, to-wit: c., B. & Q. Raj
way company s3O4; General Chemi-
cal company, $4,000. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered .
resolution that the city clerk is here
by authorized TO issue an auto cab
license 10 George Campana from Nov.
TO May l. 1913, for the sum of
$500. Carried by unanimous vote
Commissioner Hart offered a resO,
luton that the complaint Of property
owners against the Moline Stone com.
pany be referred to the city attorney
to report at the next meeting. Car.
ried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgden offered a
resolution that the sum of $1,0000C
be transferred from the contingent
fund 70 the street fund. Carried by
unanimous vote
Gust Fisher addressed the council
relative TO a claim on account of al
accident incurred by his son in trip.
ping over an alleged bot on Ninth
street and Third avenue.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the claim OF $500 for damage:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
EIl In With Him.

"You had high old time in Eu-
rope?"
Yes" replied the returned tourist:
II had. | was done up at Monte Car
10. held up in the Apennines and laid
up in Rome"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31

gal and Switzerland How large Is
land in 1t. How large is New York?
You could bury In 1t Belgium and
Switzerland and Greece.-Joseph Cook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
BY WILL SEAT.

dIKES probably Jared
better In HI love
making because he
kept from his insane
habit of inventing
things until the lit
germ OF romance
had properly perme-
ated the heart OF the
damsel OF his choice.
Outwardly. the lady
may always claim
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31
Her Ability.

Are you able to keep your servants
any length of time?"
LET me see. I've had my husband
six years."-St Louis Post Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-31

Keep your heart high That 10 the
sun Of philosophy ""--~'-
The Washington times., 1912-03-01

FOR the nomination, Is indicated In n
statement over the Senator's signature
published in Ia Follette's magazines
here today. The statement is addressed
to he progressive Republicans and
reads:
II take this means OF answering many
inquiries and Misrepresentation. The
statement that my health is broken is
false. A brief rest will put me back
as OF old on the firing line. shall con-
tinue as candidate for well-defined
principles and for a definite program
of legislation which, once enacted into
law. will break the hold of privilege on
the industrial life of the American poo
Pile and free them from the burden
imposed by thousands of millions of
fictitious capitalization.
"In twenty years of fighting for the
progressive cause, l have not halted
or turned aside to find the easy way
/ have steadfastly refused to make
combinations which would in any way
involve the issues in uncertainty.
| want the support Of such delegates only
as are willing to win, or to lose, II
need be, on this basis.
ROBERT M. LA TOILETTE"
The Washington times., 1912-03-01
Many Take Advantage
Of Trip By Steamer

Visitors to the city as we'll as Wash
ingtonians are taking advantage OF the
season TO visit the world famed naval
rendezvous at Hampton Roads, and
Norfolk Va. Picturesque from every
standpoint the roadstead' at Hampton
Roads Is regarded as the most beauti-
full in the world. II Is capable or mar,
on its broad expanse, and since the
DAYS OF the colonies has been a favor
ite anchorage for both ships Of war and
merchantmen from the four corners OF
The Washington times., 1912-03-01

the earth. II was here that the historic
battle between the Monitor and the Mer-
rimao was fought, the result OF which
changed the naval construction of the
entire world.
The modern, steel, palace steamers OF
"Northland" and the Southland" sail
daily. and at their city ticket office In
the Bond building detailed information
of the trip will be given.
The Washington times., 1912-03-01
LA TOILETTE WILL
REMAIN IN FIGHT
Denies His Health Is Broken
And Promises to Return
To Battle.

MADISON, Wis, March I.-That Sem
ator Robert NJ. La Toilette will con-
tinue in the race for the Republican
nomination for President Ito the finish. y
and that he will so into the Chicago
convention with All the delegates he
can muster TO fight for the progressive
principles he represents and to battle
The Washington times., 1912-03-01
Longest Car Trip.

CHICAGO, March 1.-Strsct car ocrv-
ice was opened here today that will give
the longest ride In tho world for n 5-cent
fare. The trip is twenty-elght miles,
and includes one transfer.
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
For Agricultural Exhibit.

A mass meeting was held at the
county court house, May 10th,
1912 for the purpose of deciding as
TO whether this county would coop
crate with the L, S, government and
State University in an agricultural
exhibit to be held in October, 1912,
House was called to order by the
chairman, and discussion Of the sub
ect in hand was called for 1t was
freely discussed and much enthusi'
asm was shown. On motion it was
unanimously decided to have the
exhibit at Harrison, and the chair
man was asked to appoint a finance
committee of three, which commit,
tee consists of +. X. Michell X. W,
Milum and Ira Robins. On motion,
the chair was asked to appoint an
executive committee of tive, The
committee appointed is as follows
Miss Rubart, of Batavia, John
Maxey, of Bergman, w, L, Harris,
Of Elmwood, X, W. Milum, Of llarri'
son, !. X. Newman, of Harrison.
On motion, the Chairman, L. H.
Schweitzer and Secretary Ira Robins
were added to the executive commit
tee. On motion, also, it was decid
ed to add to the exhibit the cduca
tional features as advised by the
state superintendent Of education
Watch the columns of the TIMES
for the premium list,
L. II. SCHWEITzER,
Ira ROBINS, Sccy, Chairman
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Dangerous Fire.

A dangerous fire occurred Tuesday
afternoon, back of the !, {. Ross
Grocery store on the north side of
the square, A wooden warehouse
caught fire from a small pile Of burn
ing rubbish that had been carried
from the grocery store, and before
a general alarm had been given, was
threatening the adjoining buildings.
BY a most prompt and effective
fight Of those in charge of the water
hose, the fire was put out and the
adjacent buildings saved,
Shattuck's Studio suffered some
damage from the rear porch catch
ing fire; the woodwork Of the gro
Gerry store started to blaze and all
the window glass was cracked, and
the contiguous structures were well
started, Mr. Ross estimates his
loss at about $50.
The property owners wish to
thank those who did such heroic
work in fighting the fire,
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Olvey.

COL D, n. Fulbright and Mrs,
Frank Patrick left Wednesday for
Springfield, Mo, in response to a
telegram stating that Judge ], y,
Fulbright, Of that city, was not eX-
pcctcd to live.
Major LewalIcn has moved into
his new residence.
A write.up Of the town Of Olvey
was a feature of a recent number OF
The OAK Leaves, published at Eu-
reka Springs,
Mr.. and Mrs. +, L. Patrick re-
turned Saturday from Hot Springs,
where they attended the State CON
clavc Of the Arkansas Knight Tenn
plars
Will Brown, the hustling new sec
tion foreman at Olvey, is rapidly
placing the track in his district in
hrst.class shape, I
Alfred Ross is the new Sunday
school superintendent at Olvey,
Children's Day will be observed by
the Olvey Sunday school in the near
fnture.
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Orion.

Riley Mcclure, who has been in
poor health for some time, was able
to attend our school meeting Satur.
day,
!, A. and l., II, Crawford took an.
other nice bunch Of hogs TO market
last Friday
At our school meeting Saturday
Ernest Rogers was elected to sue.
ceed G, +, Rea Us director, We dc.
eded Go build Our new school house
where the old house now stands,
G, f, Rea is on the sick list,
Rev, SOmuelson will preach at this
place next Sunday at three o'clock
Jim White has recently sold his
farm to Walter Hayes,
We invite all adjoining Sunday
Schools to take a part in our Child.
reh's Day exercises the second Sun
day in June,
Rev Walter Trout preached IN in,
teresting sermon here last Sunday
on the resurrection, using for u text
lobe li'li, "ll u man die will he
live AGAIN.
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
A Birthday Party.

Saturday afternoon, May 10Th
little Miss Lizzie Lou Myers, assist
ed by Misses Edith Whitesides ant
Edith Elzcy, entertained a number
of her friends in honor Of her sixth
birthday,
Those present were Jewel Fowler
Ora Lee Fowler, Mildred Slower
Helen Larimer Virginia Larimer
Eleanor Fellows, Dorothy Fellows
Vera Barry, Genevieve Holt, Thelma
Czech, Mary Sue Greene, Elizabeth
Lewis, Pauline Clark, Oda Parker
Josephine Maggard, Halle Pugh
Almarine MaggNrd, Mary Mildred
Ray, Katherine Andrews, Joyce Mi
chelI, Phyllis Parks, Elsie Wellman
Bonnie Capps, Ruth Greene, Buelah
Todd, Jane Greene, Helen Andrews
Lillian Kirby, Ruth Elzey, Ruth Bal
lard Martha Greene, Ernest Lopp
William Ray and Jim Joe Fowler.
Many ynew as well as old.iashioned
games were played out on the
shady lawn, Mrs Myers had pre-
pared a birthday cake and each
guest cut a piece. Jane Greene was
so unfortunate as to get the straw
which signihed that she would be an
old maid; and Martha Greene was
lucky enough to get the ring, the
sign that she would be the first in
the crowd to be married, Refresh,
ments were served which delighted
each of the little guests Many OF
them entertained us with music,
Miss Lizzie Lou played a duet with
Miss Edith Whitesdes Mr., Shat.
tuck came and made pictures, which
will be delivered to each Of those
present,
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Alpena.

Corn planting is the order of the
day,
W. W. Lcatherbury has bought
the Hammonds Bros, Grocery store
G, 7, Watkins has put in a gro,
Gerry store in the Faulkner building
adjoining the drug store.
Rev, Everett Faulkner visited rel,
atives and friends here last weel;
and preached for us Sunday night
Prof l., l.. Sims, of Omaha, is
teaching singing school here,
Rue Porter filed his regular ap.
pointment here last Sunday
Rev, Stewart breaches here the
FIRST and third Sundays,
Rev, Theodore CASTOR preached at
Sycamore Sunday
We have organized a singing class
with Rue Porter as leader
Mrs, Abby Spurloek, of Harrison,
has moved up here to make her
home with her brother, J, NJ, Jones
north of town,
Last Saturday evening a team ran
away with wagon, turned the
wagon over, broke out the tongue
and ran off with the double tree and
neck yoke,
Grandma Youngblood died at the
home Of her son, Francis Young.
blood, on the 2nd inst, and was
buried the third at the Auman
graveyard, Rue Porter conducted
the funeral services,
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
U. D. c.

The Fanny Scott Chapter, United
Daughters of Conlederacy, met May
2lst, 1912, with Mrs 6, l. Trimble
as hostess Members present were
Mesdames Lewis, GNryin, Vance,
Beach, Clendcnn, Andrews, Sweat,
Mimm aud Misses Ilawn, Lewis.
Davis, Cooke Maud and May
Watkins,
Roll call was answered with incl
dents from the Confederate Reunion
at Macon, The program consisted
Of q piano solo by Miss Davis, and
a vocal solo by Mrs, Beach, Mrs,
Gurvin gave an interesting histori-
cal sketch, after which Misses llawn
and Lewis rendered a vocal duet
which proved to be very entertaining
20 the Daughters The contest at
this meeting was one which tested
our knowledge of the battles of the
Civil War Mrs Andrews winning
the prlze, n beautiful plate,
After refreshments and II pleasant
social hour, the Chapter adjourned
60 meet with Miss Maud Watkins,
une 18th,
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Batavia.

At our school meeting of district
No. &C., at Batavia, we voted Il
mills tax, and elected Dr., Charlie
Routh, rs director,
lack Heaton, who was kicked by
his horse last week, breaking three
of his ribs, is now improving, with
good prospects OF recovery,
Mrs, Martin and Miss Mary
Straight returned from a visit to
Oklahoma last Sunday,
The l0.year.old son of Mrs, Fire.
ball, stuck Il rusty wire in his foot
more than ten days ago, and besides
suffering greatly, he has not been
able to walk step since the acci'
dent,
Messrs, ohm Clendenin and Clay
Terry, Of Harrison were the guests
of Dr. Charlie Routh last Saturday
night
Miss Grace Routh and Miss Min,
ME HNllum are taking music lessons
from Mrs C. Parker, Of Harrison,
and make two trips each week to
the capital of Boone county,
The young people enjoyed another
social at Travis's last Saturday
night
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Everton.
Everton should have a Band.

Everton should have a Band.
John Babcock, recently from Ne
Ebraska, is building two residences,
which he expects to rent,
Will Brown has resigned his posi-
ton with the bridge boys and has
accepted one as section foreman at
oOlvey, where he and his family have
moved.
Dominic Rachetto, of Illinois, has
purchased the King farm east OF
here, and will move on it with his
family. He expects to make some
extensive improvements,
Eldridge Leigh and family have
gone to Neosho, Mo-, to spend a
month or so during the summer,
The Methodist Church will hold
Children's Day exercises on Sunday,
June 10th, and the Christian Church
ON tue S0TQ OF June,
At the school election held last
Saturday, J. + Potts and Z, {.
Brotherton were elected directors, a
7 mill tax was voted for the benefit
of the school, and it was also agreed
to repair, paint and re.seat the old
school building, and build a two
story annex to the present one.
Three teachers have been employed
for the coming year with Prof Mi
ner ut the head, so Everton should
have an excellent school,
Jeff Hubbs expects to have his new
residence ready to occupy soon.
W. r. Cantrcll is in st, Louis this
this week, buying goods for his
store, He expects to enlarge his
stock to about double the present
amount,
Mr., Johnston, the druggist, has
about completed his new residence,
which he has built on the bungalow
pattern, and It certainly makes a
pretty home,
The foundations are all in for the
four new brick business houses that
are going in, and the brick work is
to be commenced at once.
Why can't Everton have q Band?
There is plenty of material here for
one. Someone make the start.
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Book Gu b Meets.

The WomOn's Book Club was Ell.
tertOined at the Public Library on
May 10Th, by Mrs +. NJ. Garvin
and Mrs. W II, Lewis.
Most Of the members were present
and several invited guests. After
two very interesting contests, in
which Mrs John CIendenin and
Mrs, K, NJ, Fellows won prizes, re-
freshments were served, which was
enjoyed by all, The Club adjourned
to meet with Mrs, W, =. Horton ON
May Goth The program is as fol
lows
Roll call answered by something
pertaining to juvenile court,
Paper by Mrs Ed LOrimer, on
Child Labor Law
Talk, by Mrs, A, ], Vance on Ju-
yenile Court Law REPORTER.
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
Hasty.

Weather is very cool for the time
year,
We had u considerable storm on
Friday night last-twisted the tops
out of some trees and blew down
some fence and q heavy rain follow
ed,
Fishing is in pretty good sway,
Harry Cowcls, viii Morrison aud
Edker Hancock went 70 Buffalo u
few nights ago and caught about 80
pounds Of fish, they caught one that
weighed 33h pounds and measured
8 feet long, They had some fine eat
ing Of that eat for breakfast
John Jones' shoulder is still giving
him a great deal of trouble,
Bro, Martin preached at the llasty
school house on Sunday night TO a
large crowd
The Harrison times., 1912-05-25
AIRDOME
OPENS TONIGHT.

Following the closing Of the sea-
son at the Opera House last night,
with the latest in moving pictures,
shows will be given every evening at
S15 and 9 o'clock Complete
change Of films will be shown-no
rcpeatcrs-and Newman's Orchestra
will furnish the music, On every
Wednesday and Saturday night the
management will give free an ele-
CANT 7 piece China Set to the lady
holding the lucky numbered ticket,
The tickets will be given out every
night,