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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17

the cost of improving Twenty-flfth
street from Ninth to Eighteenth ave-
nue. except the right of way of the Thi-
City Railway company, by grading,
draining, curbing and paving with
brick blocks on a f1ve-inch concrete
foundation, in amount of $82,S72.50 is
d fair and reasonable one and that the
same be approved. Carried: Ayes
Schriver, Rudgren, Hart. Nays
Reynolds and Bear.
Mayor Schriver read an ordinance
entitled, AN ordinance providing for
the improvement of Twenty-flfth street
from a point seven feet south of the
north line of Ninth avenue, to the
north line of Eighteenth avenue, eX-
cepting the right of way of the Tri-
City Railway company"
! Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
| improvement of Twenty-f1fth street
from Ninth to Eighteenth avenue, be
considered Carried: Ayes-Schriver.
/ Rudgren, Hart and Bear. Nay-Rey-
nolds.
/ Attorney Clarence Schroeder adj
/ dressed the council urging an amend
ment to the present ordinance regard
/ ing palmistry, etc, so as to fix a rea-
/ sonable license fee, he appearing in
1 behalf of Professor Barstow.
Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that the petition of Profess
sor Barstow be referred to the city at.
torney to report. Carried by unani'
nous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the Electric Construction & Ma
chinery company be allowed $1,000
account of contract at filter plant
Carried by unanimous vote.
Adjourned on motion of Commits
| sioner Rudgren.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17
CLASSES MOVING
TO new BUILDING
Manual Arts Structure to Be
Used by High School Students
Beginning Next Week.

This afternoon the process of NOV
ing into the new Manual Arts build
ing was begun and will continue to-
morrow. The first class which will
change headquarters will be that in
mechanical drawing under the super
vision Of a. G. Hill, and under the
tUtelage Of J. F. Kolb. After the high
school room is vacated so seats will
be placed in the room and Miss Ada
Schoessell will take possession for her
algebra and geometry classes. She
v i'll also have a session room for the
freshmen who will enter the high
school at the beginning OF the new
term. School work in the Manual Arts
building will be begun next week, the
first of the second semester.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17

spector and police magistrate for the
month of December, 1912, which on
his motion was ordered received and
placed on file
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the city attorney be instructed
10 enter into a stipulation with the
attorney for the Central Union Tele-
phone company to dismiss the case
entitled Central Union Telephone
company VS.. City of Rock Island, ct
al" now pending in the circuit court
Carried: Ayes-Schriver Hart and
Bear Nays-Rudgren and Reynolds
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the city engineers estimate OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17
BEYOND THE TOMB.
Victor Hugo's Views on the Imnor
taity of the Soul.

Victor Hugo's opinion on the question
Of life beyond the grave was a remark
able one. The great Frenchman was
firmly convinced that he would meet
all his friends in a future world He
was equally sure that he had always
existed from the antediluvian times,
when the Creator placed him on earth.
He believed that he would exist for
ever inasmuch as he felt in his soul
thousands. Of hymns. dramas and DO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
CURE their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy. gloominess into joyous
ness. Their action is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken a pur-
gative. Sold by all druggists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17
Municipal Matters

Regular meeting held Jan. 10, 1913.
. City council chamber, Rock Island,
ILL.,, Jan. 13, 1913. The city council
met in regular session at 3 O'Clock p.
M, Mayor Schriver and all commits
sioners present.
The minutes Of the regular meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17

held Jan. 9th, 1913, we're read and APP
proved.
Commissioner Rudgrcn read the
weekly pay roll for week ending Jan.
IL, 1913. as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17

Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the weekly pay roll
just read in amount of $233.1O be al
lowed Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren read a list
OF claims, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17
DOYOu
Want
A Flour

that makes the hghtest, dain-
test, most delicious bread
imaginable: Of course you do.
Then you should use
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17

Fresh shipment of Jones' Dairy
Farm Sausases will be on sale
Saturday. We also carry Jones'
Hams, Bacon, Lard and Picked
Pork.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17
REHABILITATION.
Total Waterworks Fund .s1,666.23 1
ca r,ntn1 % 600 IN |

Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the claims just read
in amount OF s3.s33.7s, be allowed.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioners Rudgren offered a
resolution that the special fund be al
lowed S659.3O. and that same be
charged TO the waterworks construc-
ton account on account of deficiency
in the Thirtieth to Thirty-fifth street
and Fourteenth TO Eighteenth avenue
water main assessment roll Carried
by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart read q report
from the chief Of police, plumbing in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-17
EacO Flour

It makes better bread, better
biscuit, better cakes and better
pastry, than any other -four
sold, and it has that satisfying
quality which is unattainable
save from a -four of the rich
glutinous wheat from which
EACO flour is made.
When you order your next
flour be sure and phone 314.
We buy in large quantities.
therefore sell it for less than
you can buy inferior flours for.
Il. R. Battles ( Co.
1906 Second Ave.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
Personal antLOcaI Items

EaMIa
Hrs. AsE Rant Awaiting her sister
Mrs, KineannOn in Verona Nh
Mrs. Allie Swami and children spent
several days this week with Mrs. VII
Cavatt. y
MA Fleming end little daughter Re
becca Sue of Alamo. Tenn. are guests
Of Mrs. ShsrrOd.
Miss Mum Of Bells, Tenn, viii Az
rive in Macon Friday. She, viii be the
guest Of Miss Carrie Lee ShsrrOd and
viii be one the bridesmaids at the
wedding Friday night.
vM!ss Aida May. who has beenstsnOg.
rapher in the once Of Cavett &sOavstt
for several months win leave In few
days for Boise. Idaho, where she will
.spond some time with her sister.
Mrs. Ben Boggess and childrsn >of
Brooksviils are visiting relatives In M:
con. Little Mi.s Carolyn oggess will
he flower girl In the RicHno1d-Shsrfod
wedding which win take place Of the
Baptist church Saturday eveaihg.
Miss Gladys Robinson and little Dor.
othy 3. Granbury Of. FaltsN ksseare
at the Hotel Macon. guests Of MfE T..
W. Graham. They wiz partieipste in
the approaching bedding, Hiss Robin
D as maid or honor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
IN MEMORY Of mss FANNIE K. THOMPSON

IN MEMORY or mss FANNIE K. THOMPSON
Who died on January srd. 1918, at
her home one mile north Of Cooksville.
Miss.
nt1y~ sadness ], feel ! cannet do JUS
tice to the memory Of one ! loved.
Fannie was kind and generous, self.
sacrificing to q fault; eve ready to dc
all she could for the comfort and pleas.
ure Of her loved ones. (
Hef 6ntirine energy was unimpara,
bic. and when her health failed last
March. 4 urged her to give up her posi-.
tioR, which she did 30 reluctantly.
For over ten months she was o con,
slant sufferer. 10 patient and uncom,
piaihinks
Her last words were softly whispered,
"F'tn not afraid to face God; l have
just that much faith" and like a broker
lily abe fell back and died.
hDariing Fannie. how We will misi
Eyopl Yet sorne day I hope to meet YOU
waiting at the Pearly Gates Of heaven,
There TO welcome mamma, and at oul
Sdvfors feet we will worship. never
more to part. I'm. z. T.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

The Merchants & Farmers Bank at
Macon, Miss, has made arrangements
with the publishers Of the Progressive
Farmers" Of Memphis. Tenn. by
which they cen get a great number Of
subscriptions to this valuable agricul.
tura' paper. and in order that the farm.
ers Of Noxubee county may get the
benefit, the Merchants & Farmers Bank
will send q complimentary subscription
to any farmer in Noxubee county who
10 not at present a subscriber. Kindly
send US your name and the subscription
will start Immediately. free Of all coats.
MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

You are herby ordered to report to
the Armory for drill Thursday night.
February Goth, at s p, m. Every man
must be present. Bring any govern
ment property that you may have In
your possession except one uniform.
By order Of
H. M. DENT, Capt. 3rd. Infantry.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

Mrs narx X Scales Ia the guest Of
Mrs. N. H. Harrison this week.
Messrs. D. D. and J. W. Patty will
leave Sunday for st. Louis where they
VIII purchase their stocks Of Spring
goods. -
Mr.. Tom Cockrell has moved his fam
lily to the Jim Swami place about four
miles east Of Macon.
Miss Jessie Robertson has returned
from Aliceyille,- Ala. where she has
been visiting friends for several weeks.
Mr.. s. J. Feibleman left Saturday for
New York and Boston to buy n spring
and Skinner stock Of goods for A.
Klaus & Co.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
To the Patrons of the Macon
Post Office:

wish to announce that | am a candi-
date for postmaster for the term begin
ming June 18th, 1914. have been con.
nected with the Office as Rural Letter
Carrier for four years and my candida
cy is in the line Of a promotion. hope
the patrons of the office will consider it
such. Respectfully.
HERBERT e, DoRROH.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

; WANTED-Good white family to
work on shares; everything Furnished
land team improved farming, nipple
Inents and fertilizer. Land that will
produce bale Of cotton to the acre.
Four room house; water and wood right
at the door. Pay cash for every days
work outside the crop. Must be q hus-
tier and no booze fighter.
J. L. HIBBLER,
C~oOksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
MErHopIsr.

10 ., P.-SNDday School, Be there
a.sM and TI5 =, m Preaching
by the pastor. y =
Prayer and lecture service Wednes-
DAY, ct 7A6 p. m, Come ana see how
the prayer meeting Is growing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
Rub y-Tism will cure you.
Notice to Creditors.

Notics to Creditors.
The Estate In the Chancery
of No. 1852. Court Of Noxubee
W. H. Harlan, Deceased County. Miss.
Letters Of administration on said estate having
been on the 3Oth day Of January. 1918. granted
to the undersigned by Jno. A. Tyson. Chancery
Clerk Of said county Of Noxubee.
All persons having claims against said estate
arc required TO have same probated ard registered
by said clerk within one year from this date.
A failure for one year TO probate and register
any claim will bar the same.
This 30th day Of January. 1918.
MRS. ALICE s. HARLAN,
Administrator Of SAID Estate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

n ThS Sad. intelligence was received
hers Saturday morning Of the death Of
Mr.. VIM. Hunter Harlan, at his home
linp niles east Of Macon. Mr.. Harlan
wa ethea fathef Of Mrs. w. s. p. Bog
eap and one Of Noxubee eounty's most
prominent citizens. Mrs. Bokgan at-
tended the funeral at Macon.-Tupelo
.1nt1Ssnpl. gynt
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

Mr.. John H, Hubbard, former county
surveyor, has been appointed april 9Th.
1919 deputy county surveyor. and has
given legal bond as required by law. |
refer parties wishing surveying done to
Mr.. Hubbbrd. J. d. EDWARDS.
Surveyor Of Noxubee Co., Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

FOR SALE-$l9 90 equity set Of new
books, "Young Folks Library" twen-
ty volumes with ten booklets Of in
struction of each and chart. (cost $32. 90,
only $1,000 now due), for $3.50. Phone
81.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
A Cafe

is an eating place, run and managed for
the convenience of the public. / have
am exeellcnt cook and will appreciate
the opportunity to prove to you that
Macon has a good place to eat.
Z JACK HOLMAN.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

There WI be no services Sunday
morning ur evening As the pastor will
Hll the PalBitip ShnQaalak.
Regular mid-week prayer service
Wednesday evening
All cordially invited to attend. The
services are growing every, week.
Come and JOIN US.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

The Collesians, said to be an
especially fine male quartet, will
be at the Opera House Tuesday
evening.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
Notice Stockmen.

My Jack will make the season at my
home near Mashulaqille from April LIST
to July let. Will expect pay for mares
that are traded. H. LIPsCOMB.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

Hogs Strayed-Two black Berkshire
barrows, about five months old. Marked
with split in each ear. Will pay reward
for any information. J. w. PATTY
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
Amethyst Pin Lost

Amethyst bar pin, encircled by small
pearls. Valuable only to owner. Lib
efal reward If returned to Beacon.office.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
EGGS o SALE.

Brown Leghorns 81 per setting White
Orpingtons, 81; India Runner dncks at
81 per setting. r. M. PRUIT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

Frost Proof Cabbage plants at 25t
per hundred, for sale by
MRS. J. L. FORD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
Seed Corn for Sale.

A lot Of fine Seed Corn BATS and
Mosby's Prolific. Price 81 per bushel.
~ T. B. NICHOLSON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
HONOR ROLL

OF The Maees Graded and High Seheol for The
Fifth Month.
William Howse, Claire Shumaker.
Willsne jackson. Edward Hickman
Edwin Murphev, Shade Smith.
Helen Carleton. Julia Stokes,
Sybil Tomlinson, EN- Yates,
Viva Kate Cole, VIM. Hardy Evans.
Cathrine Cline, Louise Kirby
Danelle Yates, Adeline Hale,
Elizabeth Ferris Emma Laura Hughes
Mabel Holberg. Carlos McCorduodaIe
Lucille Holt. Duvergne Mc(,orQuodale
Virginia Morgan,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
TURKEYS AND CUlNEAs.

/ have for sale one bronze gobbler
and two pure blood white African gui.
nea ROSTERS.
MRS. ANNIE McMoRRIEs.
,s ~ Brooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
Indian Duck Egas,

S1.00 per setting. Special prices on
larger lots. MRS. F. H. GRACE,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07
cHURcHrS.
hAEIIEI.

10 Eh-SandaV School,
4R m.-Preaching, Gods Gail 30
ZIP. 4. -Sunbeam Band.
1;ls p m Preaching. "Deesitful-
ness. cA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-02-07

tMebane Triumph Cotton Seed. bought
last year from. originator.
Gus MCLEOD.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
DEATH OF LITTLE ELIZABETH
SMITH
Which Occurred Friday in Washing
ton, ID. C. Funeral Here Tuesday

Friends in Skowhegan were very
little Elizabeth Coburn Smith, the five
year old daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
George Otis Smith, at their winter
home in Washington, d. c. Her death
occurred last Friday and was due to
rheumatism of the heart which fol-
lowed an attack of tonsilitis. Ser
vices were held in Washington, Sum
day and the remains were then
brought to Skowhegan. Owing to the
i'll health of Mrs. Smith. neither of
the parents accompanied the body
east, but Miss Louise II. Coburn who
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pepper of
Concord, Mass, were in Washington,
arrived here with the remains Mon
day night.
Funeral services were held from
Miss Coburn's home, Tuesday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. George Mer-
riam of the Bethany Baptist church
officiating at the sad ceremony. There
was an abundance of beautiful flowers
sympathetic gifts from surviving
friends. Interment was at the South
Side cemetery.
The passing out of this beautiful
child Is a very sad occurrence and
much sympathy is felt for the bereav
ad a
whose summer home Is In Skowhegan,
there are four other children, Charles,
Joey, Helen and Louise. two aunts,
Miss Louise II. Coburn of Skowhegan
and Mrs. Charles H. Pepper Of Con-
cord, Mass, and a grandmother, Mrs.
j. o. Smith OF this town who accom-
panied the funeral party home from
Boston.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
PROSPEROUS HARMONY
HAS BOARD OF TRADE
4 Permanent Organization Has Been
Effected With }. l.. johnson Elected
President

A meeting OF the citizens of Har-
mony 10 organize a Board of Trade
was held in the Selectmens office
Monday evening There was a good
attendance and a great deal of inter-
est was manifested. 1t was voted TO
erect a permanent organization and
J. l.. Johnson was elected president,
e. A. Pattee. secretary. Six vice
presidents to act as board of mana
gers in connection with the above
named officers were chosen as fol-
lows: W. E. Marble, 1st vice presi-
dent; VIM. G.. Bailey, End; E. S. Reed,
3rd; r. E. Gould, 4th; A. F. Marble,
5th; r. II. Reed, 9th; c. L. Whittier,
treasurer. w. E. Marble, r. e. Gould,
r. II. Reed were chosen a commit
tee to draw up bylaws and present
them at the next meeting which was
appointed for May 5. A committee
was chosen to find quarters and all
were appointed a general hustling
committee to interest all citizens in
the next meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
To BATTLE FOR THE
VICTORY
Skowhegan High is to
Debate Good Will
Thursday Evening May |, in the Opera
House. Both Teams Successful In
Previous Attempts

The Opera House has been engaged
for Thursday evening, May /, when
the Good Will boys will debate with
the Skowhegan High Debating team.
The hour of commencing will be at s
O'Clock.
This debate comes about owing to
both the Skowhegan and Good Will
teams having carried off the victories
previously in debates with other
schools, and promises TO be battle
royal. The question put before these
two teams is Resolved. That the
Constitution of the United States
should be SO amended as to provide
for single presidential term of six
years. The Skowhegan speakers
are to be S. Shumway, c. J. Sheridan,
c. Flanders and d. ". Philbrick, al
ternate, who have the affirmative side.
The Good Will debaters are E. Buck
man, II. Wyman, e. Russell ani A
Wilson, alternate, who have the mega
tive side. These debates are given
under the auspices of the Colby Inter-
scholastic Debating League.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
ANNUAL MEETING Of
SOROS|S
Mrs. Violet Fogg Re-
elected President
Nearly all the Other Offices Re.elect-
ed. 4 Picnic Supper Was Served
Mt $50

Tuesday evening marked the annual
was held in the Library parlors. A
dainty picnic supper was served at
$50 under the direction of Mrs.
Georgia Goodwin, Miss Gertrude Webb
and Miss Clara Varney.
The treasurers report was given
by Mrs Georgia Wilson and showed
balance on hand of over $40. This
is a considerably larger sum than is
usually left in the Golfers of the Club
al the close of the years work. A
committee composed of Mrs. Dora 7.
Nye, Mrs. Ethel Whittier Ames, Miss
Edith Gledhill, Mrs. Bessie Smith and
Mrs. Bertha Steward was appointed to
confer with the Woman's Club re-
garding the piano fund, Sorosis Civ
ing $1,000 on the fund at that meet
ing.
With the exception of one of the
directors, whose time had expired all
the officers were reelected for the
ensuing year as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Violet V. Fogg; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Mabel p Judkins; secre-
tary Miss Mildred Keene; treasurer,
Mrs. Georgia Wilson; directors, Mrs.
Lola NJ. Blunt, Mrs. Mary c. Stinch-
field, Mrs. Ethel w. Ames, Mrs Ethel
NJ. Hight, Miss Abbe Harylle.
Mrs. Fogg invited the members to
hold their field day at her cottage At
Lakewood sometime during the sum-
mer, the date to be announced later
Miss Gertrude S. Weston was ap-
pointed delegate to the State Fedora
ton, and Miss Edith Gledhill, alter
nate. The Kennebec Union of which
Soross is one of the clubs holding
membership, will meet May End at the
Uniyersalist church in Waterville at
10 o'clock a. m, and it is hoped all
who possibly can will attend
The year just closed has been a
very successful one for Sorosis and
speaks we'll for the we'll planned work
arranged by the directors so excel
lently carried out by the members.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
A D|SPENSARY IS
PLANNED
By Members of Anti
tuberculosis Assn.
DR.. A. A. DOwnes of Fairfield Address
ed a Gathering of Prominent Sk0w-
hegan People Here Monday Evening

There was a gathering of citizens al
the meeting of the Anti-tubercIlosis
Association, Monday evening Father
P. E. Desjardins, the president, pre-
sided who with the secretary c. p.
Merrill had been appointed at pre-
yious meeting. Additional officers
were elected at this meeting as fol-
lows: Vice president, w. T. Seek
ms; treasurer. c. r. Cook; directors,
Judge F. F. Lawrence, John r. Nc
Clellan, Rev. George Merriam, c. H.
Gardner, ]. T. Thibodeau, c. w. Day,
Everett Goodrich, John E. Taylor,
Leslie II. Goldsmith, J. A. Chabot,
Miss Sarah J. Anderson, Miss Louise
II. Coburn, Mrs. L. A. Dascombe, Mrs.
Elizabeth P. Merrill and Mrs. S, w.
Philbrick.
DR.. A. A. Downes of Fairfield was
present and addressed the gathering
giving them an outline of the work
as 1t is being carried out by other
associations. He told of the dis
triet nurse proposition and advised
cooperation between the Skowhegan
and Madison associations. The plans
are to sometime open dispensary
here and another one at Madison with
the district nurse to cover both towns.