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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26

is "A wonderful stomach, liver and
bowel cleanser. regulator and tonic.
the safest and most positive ever de
vised.
The day of violent purgatives. such
as calomel. pills. salts and castor oil.
is past They were all wrong. You
got relief. but at what u cost They
acted by flooding the bowels with
Iiuids. but these fluids were digestive
juices Syrup of Figs embody only
harmless laXatiyes. which act I'm ma
tural way. II does what right food
would do--what eating lots of fruit
and what plenty of exercise will do
FOR the liver, stomach and bowels.
BE sure you get the old reliable and
genuine. Ask your druggist for the
fun name, syrup of Figs and Elixir
of SIENNA" prepared by The Calfor-
MIA Fig Syrup company, Hand back,
with scorn, any Fig syrup imitation
recommended as Just as good"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
BEATEN
BY SINGLE VOTE
Hartman for Supervisor, Major
for Township Treasurer

Charles *. Little township clerk.
last night lost the nomination for that
position al the annual Portage town
ship caucus by a margin OF one vote.
Jacob Rompr having 2s9 and Little
aqS This is easily the closest race In
The history OF township politics.
D. r. Mcnamara lost TO Gust T.
Hartman Tor supervisor by a big ma
JorU
The voting resulted as follows.
Supery lsor-Harman 1888; McNam-
ara 26i
Clerk-Lltue-2sS Rompf 200.
Highway commIssioner-Lean PAS;
Ruelle lGl
la the treasurership fight Frank
Major received the domination by get
ting 245 votes out of total Of SIS
easily winning over the other four
candidates.
oliver Marion was nominated for
justice of the peace by reclamation
as were r.. r. Penberthy for member
OF board OF review and Peter Nc
earthly for overseer OF highways
Following the caucus. the Citizens
ticket was put I'm the field with two
candidates, John Mcnamara for SUI
pcrylsor aud Charles r. Little for
clerk The regular ticket was called
The nomination ticket.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
Washer Is Fined 500

Charged with attempting to mash"
by directing such terms of endearment
as "Oh, YOU Kid" aud "oh, YOU chick
en-" promiscuously To young women
and matrons in the business district OF
Menominee Warren Russell. aged
about thirty years, an employe of the
NJ. Il. +, of Marinette. pleaded guilty
la Police Magistrate w. H. Waite's
court lie was assessed fine of $50
ana costs, "A total of $22, which he paid.
Russell was given severe lecture by
the court, who declared that the Of
Tense deserved a Jail sentence of sixty
DAVIS. which would lave been meted
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
Houghton Department
MAY LOSE CAPTAIN FOLEY
Commander OF Houshton Company
Leaves for Detroit

Capt Martin NJ. Foley Of the Housh-
Tor Detroit in company with his fam
ity. where he may decide TO locate.
Capt Foley has secured thirty days
leave OF absence from the national
guard and during his visit in Detroit
he will decide on his future plans.
Ia case capt Foley decides 10 To-
cate in Detroit as now seems possible.
Houghton viii lose one OF its oldest
and best known residents. Mr. Foley
has lived here many years. He was
at one time village marshal and then
street "ommissi oner resigning from
that office 10 become yardmaster n
the Copper Range railroad. Al the
time Mr.. Foley took the position with
the Copper Range he also resigned as
commander Of the Houghton light in
tantry. Eight years ago. after hay
ing been in the employ Of the Copper
Range for four years he resigned 10
come back 10 the service Of the village
as superintendent OF public works, be-
ing the first incumbent Of that Office.
lie also returned 10 the Houghton
light infantry as captain al this time,
position he sull holds.
TWO wears ago, while working
around the armory, he had the mis-
fortune 10 fall from ladder and frac-
ure his leg an injury that forced his
retirement from the position he held
with the village He then became sex
ton Of Forrest lin cemetery a posi-
ton that ne stHI holds
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26

ELECTRIC SAFETY LAMP IN POSITION.
the cell is inverted, because the outlet
for the gas is at one end OF the steel
tube which extends downward from
the top OF the container TO within
Half inch of the top of the electrolyte
and is so formed as to preclude the es-
cape OF the solution even when the
cell Is violently shaken.
The flexible cord cennector between
the battery and the lamp is provided
with terminal which when showed
into tho socket of the battery case be-
comes locked therein and cannot be re
moved until the paddock on the side OF
the case has been removed and the
lock bar withdrawn. Apd so IL Is i'm
possible for the miner To cause spark
by disconnecting his wires in the mine.
To protect the conductor II Is incased
in flexible steel armor SO as 10 pre-
vent sharp bend. \ tungsten lamp
is used with a parabolic reflector and
a heavy lens 10 distribute the light
over the proper area. and the lamp is
provided with hook that may be tit
ted to the regulation miners cap. This
lamp IL the result of several years Of
persistent work on the part of Thomas
A. Edison Scientific American.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26

out with alacrity but for the fact the
prisoner is married and has two chill
dren. Russell was arrested by chief Of
Police A. +. English. He Is alleged to
have accosted several young women
and to have followed one 90 the resi-
dence district, where she took refuge
in "A home and notified the police. lie
declared ignorance of any offcnse
averring he was under the influence Of
lipnnr
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
County Prisoners to Work--

be tried when Chippewa county puts
its prisoners 10 work on the poor farm
This is provided for in a resolution
passed by tho board Of supervisors. The
prisoners will be taken TO ana from
the farm by rigs" from the county
farm and they will be under the SUI
pervision of the deputy sheriff while
laboring there. The work To be done
and the care and use of the prisoners
will be decided by a board of control,
consisting Of the sheriff, superintend-
ent of the poor farm and the prosecut-
ing attorney. This board will also de-
eide when the men are to be started TO
work
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
SAFETY MINERS LAMP.
Electric Device For Which Edison Re-
esivsd the Rathsnau Medal.

The Rathe1au medal. granted by the
Algemeine Electricitsets Gesellschaft.
Berlin. for the best device or process
in the electrical industry for safe
guarding Industrial life aud health has
been awarded To Thomas A. Edison
for his safety miners lamp.
Mr.. Edison's miners lamp is oper-
sted from storage battery OF large
capacity ana very light weight. which
may readily be carried upon the back
or the miner In the manIler Indicated
10 the accompanying engraving. The
nickel oxide battery is particularly
adapted for such work where IL is liza
BILE 10 be roughly handled and subject
ed TO such treatment as would put the
ordinary lead storage battery out of
commission In short time. The bat
terry Is completely sealed and locked SO
that the miner cannot tamper with II,
and II has only one miniature outlet
for the escape OF harmless gases when
II is being charged. There is no dan
ger OF escape OF the electrolyte even If
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
Boys Lost On Ice

Two 81. lgnace lads-Anton Wess-
berg ana Nar johnson. aged twelve
and fourteen, respectively-went skat-
Ing at Graham's point Friday morning.
says the 81. lgnace Republican News.
Willie Johnson. a third boy, found it
too cold and returned; when the two
boys did not return FOR dinner this
one reported where they had gone
Search was Instituted and was kept
up all the afternoon, though storm
was raging, and was renewed when the
moon shone out in the evening. The
pumphouse whistle was kept blowing
The party stayed out until after mid
night without finding any trace of the
boys. The search was taken up again
Saturday morning. but as We close for
press. nothing has been heard.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
REGISTRATION SATURDAY.

The annual registration for the
spring election viii be held Saturday.
The voters viii register at the follow
ing places:
Precinct No l--Houghton fire hall.
Precinct So. 2-IiurCntown fire hall.
Precinct No --Amphidrome.
Precinct 30. Nelson's house q;
otter Lake.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
WILL GET APPROPRIATION.
M. c. m, Will Be Taken Care Of, Says
T. M. Wells

7. M. Wells.
Thomas VI. Wells. who spent the
greater part of last week in the lower
peninsula, arriving home SATURDAY
night, yesterday said that while he
was in Lansing he heard both upper
and lower peninsula representatives
IN ;hc legislature express themselves
favCrably on the score Of appropria-
lions sought FOR the Marquette Normal
and Houghton College Of Mines. says
The Mining Journal.
Mr. Wells took dinner with Repre-
sentative Edwards, OF Houghton, and
Morgan and Richardson. Of Marquette
county Thursday, and they informed
him that they had received many pro-
tests from Marquette and Houghton
counties. They said they had been as
sured by the lower peninsula repre-
sentatives that they favored appro-
priatious for both Institutions and
that there was no cause for alarm. The
representatives, expressed surprise
that protests have been sent in, declar-
ing they had never felt in doubt as 10
their chances Of securing satisfactory
appropriations.
il took Mr. Wells tweuty-four hours
to come from Lansing 20 Negaunee.
The ferry did not reach ~. Ignace un-
III o'clock Saturday morning. al
though it left Mackinaw city at :
O'Clock Friday night II got out OF the
regular channel and could not grt back
.n Sc again until daylight Ordinarily
10 takes one hour 0, make the run.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26

You do II, ask your friends TO do II,
he will ask his friends To do the same.
and all vote for Joseph Curto for
County Treasurer. Advertisements q
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26

Interested in current events? Read
Tho News
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
win Boost City in New Way

A quartet of movements, with the
betterment Of the city's business life
and the promotion of civic interest as
their goals. was launched at a well-at-
Menominee Commercial club held in
the Offices Of the Upper Peninsula De-
Velopment bureau. The movements
are; A Made In Menominee" show.
\ merchants window dressing con-
test The formation in the city of a
building and loan association. To make
Menominee a convention spot
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-26
UPPER PENINSULA
Lost His Home

John Dumas. "A farmer living about
six miles out of St Ignace. lost his
home saturday night by fire that
caught in the roof Dumas was In the
barn, ana none Of the family have any
idea how the fire started. The house
and it's entire contents except trunk
and a few personal belongings. were
total loss Mr.. Dumas carried $500 OF
grangers' Insurance, but il is said that
$500 more nearly represents his loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

Mrs. Richard Steen. Little Miss Hell
en- Steen accompanied her grandmoth-
er home.
two weeks visit at the home of her
son, L. E. Whitcomb, and returned
home to Nekoma Monday morning.
AS arranged by presbytery, the Unit
ed Presbyterian church held an all
day service for prayer and conference
on Sabbath, Nov. 16. During the Sab
bath school hour 10 to IL, James Ash
enhurst, the Sabbath school superin-
tendent, presided and such topics
were discussed as the following:
THE Teacher and Her Responsible
ity." The Music and Song of the
Sabbath school," Teachers meeting"
The Spiritual Life of the Teacher and
the Pupil" The discussions were in
formal and very helpful. From IL to
II, the pastor presided and the fol-
lowing topics were presented: "Why
l Go to Church." What Part of the
Service Is Most Helpful to Me-" How
l Value and Prepare for the Commun-
ion Sabbath" What My Church
Means TO Me" Two or more persons
spoke on each topic and the exercises
were interspersed with song and
prayer. At . p. m, DR.. Mechanism
had charge of a very interesting SER
vice on The Duties of the Church
Officials and of Church Members"
This proved to be the most helpful
service of all. At p. m. Mrs. Annie
McAltee, the president of the Young
Peoples union, presided and a most
interesting conference was had on
young peoples work. The exercises
Of the day were profitable and help
full throughout. Plans are being ar
ranged for some special meetings
some time in January.
Mrs. Fred Craig attended the Re-
bekah grand lodge at Springfield the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26
PREACHER KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Augustana College Hears Of the
Tragic Death of Rev. v. N.
Thoren in Washington.

News has been received at Angus
tana college of the tragic death of
Rev. V. n. Thoren, pastor at North
Yakima, Wash. Rev. Thoren and
his wife were returning home from a
pastoral call when they we're run
down by an automobile The pastor
was instantly killed and his wife had
both arms fractured, besides receiving
other injuries.
The deceased was born In LANCE
mala, Sweden. Sept. Is, 1857 and came
to this country in 1875. Having com
pleted his theological studies, he was
ordained a minister of the Augustana
synod in 1883. He served churches
in various localities within the con-
fines of the Iowa, New York and Ne
braska conference, lately removing to
the Columbia conference.
Brief advices have also been re-
ceived of the death of Rev. G. r. Pet
erson of West New York, y. J., the
immediate cause being pneumonia. He
was a native of Jamtland, Sweden,
having been born April 6, 1866. At the
age of 16 years he came to the United
States and took up studies at Gustavus
Adolphus college at st. Peter, MINI.
Later he enrolled in Augustana semi
nary, graduating and being ordained
in 1900. His first charge was at
Pueblo, Colo. In 1908 he removed to
Braddock, Pa, and recently he has
been in charge of the Lebanon con-
gregation in Union Hill, N j.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

past week. James Smith was a dele
gate 10 the same place from the Odd
Fellows lodge.
Smith were Galesburg alters Tues
day.
Mesdames William Mccormick and
Ed Petrie of AIedo came Tuesday
morning and spent the day with Mr.
and Mrs. l.. l.. Park.
Park Gross of St. Louis, Mo, visit
ed his sister, Mrs. William Kallen-
berger here last week, returning home
on Friday morning.
John Evans has disposed of his
farm north of the city limits to John
Fender, north of Aledo, who will take
possession the LIST of March, 1914. Mr..
Evans and family will move to town.
Mr.. Evans has purchased the resi-
dence property west of the Presbyter-
ian manse from William Terrey.
The Viola high school class treated
the Corpus Christi football team of
to a marshmallow roast in
the park Friday evening. A huge fire
was built and all satisfied their ap-
petites for toasted marshmallows.
glorious time was enjoyed around the
roaring fire Games were played and
IL was a happy occasion for all.
A. C. Bradford and William Terrey
traded land one day last week. The
trade consisted of one-half acre taken
on the south side of Bradford's and
one-half acre of the west end of Mr..
Terrey's place in the northwest part
80 Viola Nv ma ring this trade both
are benefited as it gives each one a
better layout.
Joe Mehull, the young man who
vas seriously injured in the Alden
Coal company's mine at Matherville
asst Thursday. is reported as getting
along nicely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26
REALTY CHANGES
Edward II. Guyer and wife and Chas.

Edward Ii. Guyer and wife and Chas.
T.. White and wife TO Allen E. Zim-
norman, lot 1, block 221. New Shops
addition, East Moline; S435.
Charles o. Gustafson to Andrew G..
Anderson and Nestor l.. Anderson,
lot 17-1S, Lincoln Heights, South Mo
line, $1,000.
Edward II. Guyer and wife and
Charles S. White and wife TO Frank
Blackwell, lot Il, block 224, New Shops
addition, East Moline, $500.
Mary H. Weir and husband to Anna
Peterson, part lot and 6, Huntoons
addition, Moline, $1,000.
Carl j. Bloom and wife to John
Wicklund, part Brooks Sixth addition,
Rock Island.
V. H. Dumbeck to Il. J. Roy, lot 3,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

Is survived by daughter, Josephine
VI. Barr. q son. Phillip S. Barr. three
sisters, Mrs. Kate Baughmann, Mrs
NJ. Z. Suits and Miss Emma Hearn.
all of Davenport. and four brothers.
Jake Hearn OF California. John Hearn
OF Davenport, William Hearn OF Pear
son, Iowa, and Findley Hearn OF
Kingsley, Iowa, besides two nfeces'
Mrs. vannie Hubbard and Miss Margfe
Bentley. Funeral services were held
at 2:30 O'Clock this afternoon from the
home, with interment in Oakdale GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

had cancer OF the stomach and there
was no cure. l almost thought the
same, for my breath was offensive and
l could not eat anything without
great misery and / gradually grew
worse.
Finally I concluded to try Peruna,
and found relief and a cure for that
dreadful disease, catarrh. i took FIVE
bottles of Peruna and two of Manalin,
and now feel like a new man- There
is nothing better than Peruna and
keep a bottle OFT in my house all the
time"
II is a remarkable story that Mr..
Ikerd tells. IL is a true story, but
very briefly told II he put into his
story all of the details il would make
a chapter of suspense and agony, hope
and final recovery. equal 10 the Wild
est fiction. Any one wishing to do so
can write Mr.. Ikerd and ascertain
whether there has been any exaggera-
ton in his case :
The Ills of Life" will be sent free
by addressing the Peruna Co, Column
bus. Ohio.
Those who object 10 liquid medi-
cines can now procure Peruna Tab
lets.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

There IL not a I<edlcine for my pur.
pose more carefully made than 8 8. 8. IL
represents the highest type of medicine.
Its medical properties are just essen
tial to well balanced health. IL the blood
be sick, as are the nouriShing elements of
meats. grains. fats and sugars of our daily
food. S. S. s. is prepared direct from
native botanical material. Not q drop OF
drugs Is added. Not a drop Of minerals
Is used. This is one OF the most import
ant things to know and TO remember
when your blood needs attention.
II rs the most effective, the purest. the
quickest and most reliable medicine
known for poisoned blood. rheumatism
catarrhal infection, malaria, skin disease.
old sores and all affections that show In
the blood, skin, joints and muscles.
An interesting book on the blood IN
mailed to those who write. Get q bottle
Of S. S. s. today. II Ia the worlds great
est medicine. Insist upon the dealer
handing you g. s. 8. and don't let him
crate about something that he can't ad-
vertise as free from fodide OF potash and
other destructive mineral drugs.
II you have trouble getting q. s. s.
write to The Swift Specific CO., zoo Svift
Bldg. Atlanta, Gz., tor List Of square deal
stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26
,utek Relic, FOR rheumatism

George w. Rooms Lawton. Miet..
says: DIR. Detcnon's Relief To-
Rheumatism has given my wife sJn-
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had TO
be lifted for two months She began
the use of the remedy and improved
rapidly. On Monday she could not
move and on Wednesday she got up.
dressed herself and walked out for
breakfast" Sold by Otto Grotian.
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son. go West Sec
ond street, Davenport.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26
HAD GATARRH OF
THE STOMACH


81, w e 8 {
b u Ellington,
Iowa, writes:
II had ca
tarrh of the
stomach and
small intes-
tines for a
number of
Y e a r s. i
went to a
number of
doctors and
got no re-
l 1 e (, a n d
finally one
of my doc
tors sent me
to Chicago,
and / met
the S a m e
tate. They
) aid they
c o u I d do
nothing for
me. said I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

block %, Second addition. Silvis. $375
William E. Bailey ct ux to James w
Montgomery, south II feet lot ant
north % feet lot 4, Oak Grove addition
Rock Island, 81.
Columbia ]. Probst 10 August w
Willen. lot %. block z. Hampton. $500
NJ. Alice Galager and husband tt
Emma G. Campbell, lot IS. Campbell'i
Second addition, South Rock Island
81 200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

Lame back comes on suddenly AID
il extremely painful. II is caused by
rheumatism of the mus lies. Quick re-
lief is afforded by applying Chamber
lain's Lininent- Sold by all druggists.
-(Ady)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the cause
of seeming stupidity at lessons. Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are an ideal medicine to give a child
for they are mild and gentle in theiI
effect, and will cure even chronic con
stipation. Sold by all druggists
(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26
Make Demand F0reible
Don't Be TrifIed> With
Ask for 8. s. s. and DonY Stand for The
"!usi as Good" Talk.

When man has the short change
game worked on him, he makes a noise
that brings the Police, and yet that Same
man may walk into store and have the
Just as good" game worked on him and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

tamely submit Why stand for ft7 The
only reason why am store viii try to Sub
etitUte something else for s. s. g. - the
Inst for greater profit. S. 8. 8. Is the
arertczt hood purifier known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

All the news all the time. 'rhe Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

Obituary Record-Mrs. James NJ.
Barr. widow OF the late John II. Barr,
died yesterday at the family home on
the Jersey Ridge road, after a linger-
ing illness. Her son. Seymour Barr
preceded her in death by 10 days.
Mrs. Barr was one OF the well
known and most highly respected resi-
dents OF Scott county and leaves a
wide circle OF friends and acquaint-
ances TO mourn her demise. Decedent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-26

Two Marriage Licenses-TWo mar
riase licenses we're issued yesterday:
Harry Umland. Moline, and Edna
Peckenschneider. WaIcott; Gordon l.
Dorrance and Christa NJ. Gleason,
Davenport
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-02-27
FREE OPENING TOMORROW.

Charles L. Stephan has opened his
new saloon on the Exchange Hotel
block, and will give free opening &c.
morrow, beginning at p. m. and con-
tinuing until midnight. Mr.. Stephan
is well known in Bryan, especially
as a successful young business man,
and has equipped his new place with
elegant fixtures and other accessories,
and is prepared to cater especially to
a high class trade. He has surrounded
himself with competent and courteous
assistants, and at his free opening to-
morrow all will be given an oppoN
tunity to Judge for themselves the
quality of his service. The public is
cordially invited.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-02-27
- -
SPECIAL SALE SATURDAY.

In our regular stores we handle
nothing over Csc. AS we have bought
the stock of the Walker 8 and 10-cent
store we want to close out all the
high-priced goods, and Saturday,
March /, we will start this great sale.
From % to so per cent discount on
the entire stock and on some items
even a greater reduction will be made.
See our windows at once for big extra
specials in enamel ware, china, etc.
Come to see us Saturday. The store
will be open at a. m.
DUKE & AYRES,
The sc, 10c and 25c Store People OF
Texas.