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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
DAVENPORT

Greek Murderer Is Apprehended.-
Andrew Dvorack, Greek laborer, who
ran amuck Saturday night and shot
and killed Andrew Liberator ana shot
John Angelica near Lowden, Iowa, was
apprehended about midnight as he
was about to board a train at Wheat
land, Iowa, by officials there. Dvorak
was held at the Wheatland Jail for
several hours and was then taken TO
the county Jail at Clinton. Brady
Pratt, sheriff of Cedar county, is ex-
pected TO bring him back TO Upton,
where he will be put on trial.
Western Implement Co. Leaves
The Western Implement and Motor
company, with Offices in the Security
building, will shortly move to Cedar
Rapids. where its future headquarters
will be located. 1t is stated that city
has given them 10 acres of ground and
a goodly sum in cash as a bonus for
locating there. 1t is understood the
old barbed wire plant, now idle. will
be utilized in that city. In the Daven-
port the Western Implement and Mot
or company has had an arrangement
with Davenport Locomotive works
whereby its traction engine and cotton
picker were manufactured at the lat.
ter plant. Julius E. Burmeister is pres
fdent and treasurer of the Western
Implement and Motor company.
Pronounce Cause Of Death Unknown.
Little evidence was introduced at
the long delayed inquest held yester-
day afternoon at the Nissen & Hart
wig undertaking parlors on the death
Of Frank Harding that threw any
light on the manner in which he came
70 hts death and the verdict returned
by the jury was that he met death in
an unknown way. Testimony Offered
the coroner was very incomplete Mrs.
Louise Behrend, the woman who stood
so prominently in the love colony
case, testified TO the effect that she
had seen Harding the last time on
May s, at the court house when he
submitted his testimony to the grand
jury. She also stated that she had
ADftA hNaAu DdulDOf Tue Lldu
ed in the case. utter a threat in re-
gard TO putting Harding out Of the
way. She also stated that when she
came TO Davenport May she had left
Sambo at home and that when she re-
turned TO the farm he was still there.
AS Harding was not seen after the
above mentioned date there is little
doubt that Sambo had nothing to do
with HIS death. Sambo was not sub
poenaed for the inquest II is prob
able that nothing further will be done
in the case. Other witnesses who
we're examined we're George Schroe-
der and John Holdt, who found the
body in the river; Louis Maeckel and
John Malmloff Of Donahue and Theo-
dore Geisling OF Walcott and Julius
Hartwig. The coroner's jury was com.
posed of +. J. Humes, Hugo Moeller
and Hans Hargen.
Meinert Is Named National Director
City Plumbing Inspector Otto Mein
ert, who returned Sunday from the
convention OF National Association OF
Plumbing Inspectors and Sanitary En-
Btneers held al Louisville, KY, was
elected a member Of the board Of di
rectors. The distinction is appreci
cable when II is considered that there
ara hupdradc at4npd{ng tbo nanuon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

promptly with the
W o mans private
correspondence de-
parunent Of the Ly-
dia L. Pinkham Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by q
woman and held in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27

Never hesitate about giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to children.
1t contains no opium or sother mar
cotics and can be given with implicit
confidence. AS quick cure for
coughs and colds to which children
are susceptible. it is unsurpassed.
Sold by all Enthusiastically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-27
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands Have BeenHelped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.

Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
Ethel Ferguson.
Forest Hill High School.
Yorkville, S. c., Jan. %, 10,

Yorkville, S c., Jan. %, 1918.
Dear Miss Russell:
AS 1 saw in The Enquirer you
wanted some sketches Of great mems
lives for your column. I select Chris
topher Columbus for my subject.
About $50 years ago, Columbus was
growing up as a boy in the city OF
Genoa. Columbus wanted to become
sailor. He spent many of the hours
of his boyhood on the wharves and
listened to the stories which the sail
ors told him about the sea, and the
countries which they had seen. CO.
lumbus left his fathers home at the
age Of IA, and went out upon the blue
Mediterranean sea to become q sailor
He often met sea-robbers called pirates
and then had to fight his way to the
nearest seaport.
Columbus and his shipmates met
with a fight one day, which lasted for
hours, and both ships took fire. Co.
lumbus leaped into the sea and there
was an oar floating near him and he
caught it. BY the help Of the oar he
swan to the shore six miles away
Most of the people in that time
thought that the earth was fiat. The
people thought that the land upon
which they lived lay in the centre and
the ocean flowed all around it. The
largest part Oh the ocean known 10
them was the Atlantic. 1t was then
called the Sea of Darkness. The peo-
pie thought this sea was covered with
thick, black fog. They thought that
in some parts of the sea the water
was boiling hot and that it was the
home of monsters, large enough to
pull ships and sailors down under the
waves.
Columbus wished to find a sea
route to India. He was not able to
fit out a ship for the journey himself.
so he first went to to the king of
Portugal and asked for help, but he
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
humorous department,

A Spanish Version.-"Henry Clay 1de
our minister to Spain" said WASH
ington official, to the Cleveland Leader,
gets on well in Madrid because he has
a great affection for the Spanish peo-
pie.
Mr.. Ide, while no champion OF the
bull fights hates to hear the Spaniards
abused for cruelty on this head.
He tells an anecdote Of Spaniard
travelling from San Sebastian to Biar-
ritz in first-class compartment with
an American.
"'You Spaniards are great nation,
the American said, but can't under
stand how a nation that produced We
lasquez and Valdez can stomach the
savage cruelty OF the bull-fight.'
THE Spaniard rolled his black eyes
at this, emitted great cloud Of cigar
ette smoke and said:
You have in America a number OF
societies for the prevention Of cruelty
to children, believer
Yes
".And they do good work?'
"'Oh, splendid work
Now the Spaniard showed his white
teeth In a smile.
We'll, signor, such societies would
be useless in my country he said.
"The man who would lift his hand
against a little child has not been born
in Spain!'"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
A Furniture Pointer

Right NOW is a good time to buy
Furniture, whether you buy from US
or from some other dealer. We say
NOW, because Furniture prices have
been during the past year steadily
advancing, and the tendency NOW is
upward. OF course, you'll always be
able to buy cheap" furniture, but at
the same time you will be paying a
higher price than you did last year
perhaps, or a few years ago. The up
ward trend is steady and buying now
Is good business sense. If you expect
to buy Furniture this year, the best
time to buy Is right now, and we are
sure that you can buy 1t to the best
advantage at this store. Our stock
Is large and 1t Is varied enough to
satisfy the most particular. When
you are ready to buy Furniture and
House Furnishings, Ranges, Cooking
Stoves, Paints, Oils, Etc. be sure to
see us. We will give you the benefit
of the Lowest Possible Prices.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

Their Deed Profitless.-Here's a
Scotch story told by the Cleveland
Plain Dealer:
The class at kirk had been reading
the story of Joseph and his brethren,
and 1t came to the turn of the visiting
minister to examine the boys. The re-
plies to all his questions had been
quick, Intelligent and correct. Such as:
What great crime did these sons OF
Jacob commit?"
"They sold their brother Joseph"
Quite correct. And for how much 2
Twenty pieces of silver"
And what added to the cruelty and
wickedness of these bad brothers?"
(No answer).
What made their treachsry even
more detestable and heinous"
Then a bright little fellow stretched
out an eager hand.
well, my little man."
Please, sir, they sealt him over
cheap!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

An unanswerable lnquiry.-When
the Christmas dinner was over the
family and the guests adjourned to the
big sitting-room, where they were join
ed by several Of the neighbors. Conse-
quently there was a scarcity of chairs,
and a young gentleman friend Of the
family, who had taken dinner with
them, took Willie up on his lap.
Then, during pause in the CONVEX
sation, little Willie looked up at the
young gentleman and piped: Am l as
heavy as sister Mabel?-Ladies' Home
Journal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

Why no Fence Was Needed.-Mark
Twain was spending a summer in a
small town while a subscription was
being raised by the citizens for the
building of a new fence around a very
old and dilapidated cemetery. Mark
Twain was asked several times for a
contribution, but each request was re-
fused.
Upon being asked for an explanation
Of his disinterestedness he replied: u
see no reason for II. Those who are In
the cemetery can't get out, and those
that are out don't want to get INK
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

received none. He was determined to
go to France to get ship from the
king Of that country A friend Of
Columbus persuaded him to go to
Queen Isabella of Spain. This great
woman offered Columbus sympathy and
her money for the three vessels-Santa
Maria, the Pinta and the Nina. Queen
Isabella died and Columbus had no
other friend left to him. But the name
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

In Search of lnformation.-Donal
and Jeanie were putting down a car
pet. Donald slammed the end of his
thumb with the hammer and began to
pour forth his soul in language befit-
ting the occasion.
Donald, Donald" shrieked Jeanie,
Mortified. "Dinna swear that way!"
"Wummun," vociferated Donald, gin
We know ony better way, now is the
time to let me know it,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

Do 40 He Was Done Blythe goose
had been carved at the Christmas din
ner and everybody had tasted 1t. 1t was
excellent The negro minister who was
the guest Of honor, could not restrain
his enthusiasm.
Oats as fine a goose as I evan see,
Bruddah Williams" he said to his host.
"Whar did you git such a fine goose?"
We'll now, Pahson," replied the car
yer Of the goose, exhibiting great dig
nifty and reticence when you breaches
a speshul good sermon never axes you
whar you got it. I hopes you will show
me de same consideration"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

Our Imports From lreland.-"What
product do we get from England?'
asked the teacher.
Tin" answered the prize pupil.
Right. And what product do we
get from Scotland?"
Wool and oatmeal"
What from Wales?"
Iron Is mined in Wales but we do
not import 1t to America. In answer
ing these questions you must remem-
ber that am only asking what this
country gets from the various parts OF
Great Britain. Now, what do We get
from Ireland?"
"Americans!"-The Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

The Important Parts Done "A re-
porter was sent around to make some
inquiries concerning a new play that
David Belasco was engaged in writing.
Yes" said Mr.. Belasco, Il am writ
ing play. What do you want to know
about it?"
Anything you can tell me will be in
teresting," was the reply.
Well" was Belasco's response, 1T is
to have four acts and three intermis-
sions-and I've just finished the inter-
missions."-Ladies' Home Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
Misesllaasuus 8sadins,
Rock Hill, S. c.. Feb. 4, 1918.

ROCK f1lll, .. u, T Gu =, 1o1o.
Dear Girls and Boys:
1 have been down in Columbia at
tending the Corn show. I wish every
one Of you could have been there to
attend the school for the prize win
ners in the Corn clubs and Tomato
clubs. The pupils in attendance at this
school wore uniform hats, bearing the
words Prize winner" Each boy ana
girl had a pennant bearing the same
words, and the name Of the school.
These pennants were usually worn on
the arm. Such fire time these boys
and girls had! Among the Corn club
! BOYS I was glad to see Lester tinker
of the Oak Ridge school. heard
that Robert and Mark Kirkpatrick OF
the Bullock's Creek school were there,
also Ralph Cain from Sharon, but
I did not have the pleasure Of seeing
them. Among the Tomato club girls
was Evelyn Garrison Of the McElwee
school.
Last Friday was Educational Day.
Teachers and pupils from all over the
state were there. was glad to see
on that day, Mr.. W. S. Fewell, Miss
Cecil Fewell and four of their pupils
from India Hook school; Miss Min
nice Garrison from Friendship school,
and Miss Louise Nesbit from McElwee
school.
Alabama had 101 Corn club boys
and Tomato club girls at the Corn
show. She had 1913 boys in the clubs
this last year who raised over 10y
bushels Of corn each, on an acre OF
land. These boys and girls carried
away all the prizes. Boys and girls OF
York county, let us have the largest
Corn club and the largest Tomato
club in South Carolina this year. Give
your names to your teachers. They
will send them to the proper person.
Yours very sincerely,
H.. Leila A. Russell.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

President Taft's Two Seats.-Wher
President Taft was secretary OF war ne
set out one afternoon for baseball
game with two tickets in his pocket He
was in the habit Of buying two seats sc
that he would have plenty OF room
When he got to the grandstand ne
handed out the two tickets. The usher
took in at a glance what they were for
and led the way to the seats. When he
reached them he paused.
whats the trouble, young man.
said Mr.. Taft.
Sorry, Mr.. Secretary" said the ush-
er, "but If you sit in these two seats
you're going to have some difficulty.
They're on opposite sides Of the aisle"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

of Columbus will be held in lasting
honor, for he was the one man of his
time who had courage enough to cross
the Atlantic and point the way to
the New World.
am in the sixth and seventh
grades. I hope you will like this story.
Your friend,
Howard Currence.
Forest Hill High School,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

He Was Going Some.--A group of
visitors was going through the county
Jail and a burly negro trusty was call
ed to open doors for the visitors.
How do you like it here?" one Of
the women asked.
Like it, Ma'am? If evan All gets
out o. heah Ahll go 50 fer frum here
it'll take nine dollars to SEN me a pos
tai card"-Exchange
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

A. Wise Precaution.-"Mr. Crimes"
said the rector to the vestryman on the
Sunday morning before Christmas,
this morning we had better take up
the collection before the sermon"
"Indeedn' said the vestryman.
"Why?"
We'll" answered the rector, II am
going to preach on the subject of econ
Ladies Home Journal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
Not Just What She Meant.-The lad

Not Just What She Meant.-The lady
had just been introduced to her part
ner at holiday dance and was talking
to him vivaciously. Tell me-" she
said, who Is that terribly homely man
over there"
The gentleman looked. That" he
said ponderously, lis my brother"
OH" gasped the lady in Mortified
amazement. Pardon me. Really,
hadn't noticed the resemblance."-Ex.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
Yorkyille. S. c.. Jan 22, l

Yorkville, s, c., Jan 2Z, 1913.
Dear Miss Russell:
think I will tell you about "Stone-
wall" Jackson. He was born in 1924,
in the mountains OF western Virginia.
His father was a lawyer. His mother
died when he was very young.
When Jackson was Is years Of age,
he went to school at West Point. He
was about 6 feet 2 inches in height.
The other school boys tried to play
jokes on him, but they soon gave 1t up.
After the hour for putting out the
lamp in his room, he would often lie
down on the floor and study his les
sons by the fire place. "You can be
whatever you resolve to be-" he said.
After graduation he entered the
army and went to the Mexican war in
lS46. In order to keep down the ex-
citement among his men, he walked
back and forth in front Of them and
said, There is no danger; see, / am
not hit"
Jackson's last victory was in 1862.
On May End, 1863, "Stonewalps" men
were marching in long column
through the bushes Of Chancellors-
Vile. That night he rode out into the
darkness, and through mistake. his
own men fired and Jackson fell Jack
son said Of his last battle: II feel
that Gods hand led me. Let us give
Him glory"
am in the sixth grade.
Your little friend,
Ethel Ferguson.
Forest Hill High School.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
Unnecessary lnstructions.="N

Tommy" said his mother, giving her
final instructions before he left for the
Christmas party, remember, If you're
asked to have something you want, you
must say, Yes, thank YOU and If you
don't want it"
Tommy raised his hand. That's all
right, Ma" he said, you needn't bother
about that part Of it."-Ladies' Home
Journal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

The Best Thing She Could Do.-A
young lady called one day on Rubin
stein, the great pianist, who had con-
sented to listen to her playing.
What do you think l should do
now?" she asked, when she had finish
ed.
Get married" was Rubinstein's an
swer.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

Yorkville, S. c., R. F. D. s. Jan. TO- 1913
] 1918.
Dear Miss Russell: ...
I notice in The Enquirer that you
wanted the boys and girls Of York
|county to write sketches OF great
mems lives. AS Robert E. Lee Is my
favorite hero. select him for the
subject Of my sketch.
We have a handsomely framed
picture of him. mounted on his horse
Traveller, for our school room. 1t is
one inches long. ....-
His fathers name was Henry Lee,
or Light Horse Harry" who rode
side by side with Sumter and Marion
Of South Carolina.
He was born at Stratford, Va, Jan.
lie, 1907. He went to school at west
Point. He fought In both the Mexican
and Civil wars. I think his most he
roic deed was in the Mexican war,
when he helped to plan and to nght
the battle in which our force defeated
the Mexicans. He was never tardy
at school and was always ready for his
Irecitations. He was always gentle
and good to his mother.
When he was twenty-four years Of
age, he married Mary Randolph Curtis.
They had a beautiful home wedding
and afterwards made their home at
Arlington.
He died October IL, 1870. His birth
day is observed all through the south
It seems to me that 1t should be just
as much as Washington's.
Washington fought for a cause and
won it, but I am sure he fought no
harder than Lee.
If there are other children in York
county who admire Lee too, would
like to hear from them through The
Enquirer.
am partly in the eighth grade and
partly in the ninth grade.
We hope you will visit our school
real soon.
Your unknown friend,
jamie Currence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
Forest Hill High School
Rock Hill, S. c., Jan. 2s. 1918

Rock Hill, S. c., Jan. 20. 1918;
Dear Miss Russell:
AS a great many Of the other pu:
pills are writing to you, will try and
write you a letter, too. Although
am q new pupil at this school, / like
lit very we'll. We are working every
day making pictures and many differ
ent articles.
The smaller children are making
whisk broom holders, rugs, picture
frames and baskets, We have never
finished our picture frames that you
started for us yet, but we hope tc
finish them soon. I think they will be
pretty when they are finished. Miss
Bigby helps us all she can and think
we can fix them nicely. We have some
new window shades for our work
room. We are trying to raise enough
money to buy us a nice work bench
l hope we can get it. You must come
back to see us again soon.
Your friend.
Mary Smith.
Oak Ridge School
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Rock Hill. s. c., Jan. 2s, 1918.

Rock Hill. S. c., Jan. 29, 1918.
Dear Miss Russell:
How are you getting along these
these days? I was sick Thursday and
Friday and could not come to school.
i have missed four days, but hope to
go every day now. have almost
finished my rug. I am making man.
ma a jewelry box. I am lining 1t to-
day. We made a garden at home yes
terday. Carl and I planted some
orange seeds.
From your friend,
Louise Faires.
Oak Ridge School.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
Wagouns--Any y Size
WIRE FENCING

We sell the Owensboro, and believe
It is the equal Of any wagon made.
Our prices are just Right See Us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

We have it in all heights from 26 to
58 inches-It is the best made and
will hold anything-Hogs, horses, cat
tie, poultry. SEE US.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07

We sell the celebrated Chattanooga
Turnplow, and also have the best of
Middle Busters. Call and see them.
We have complete stock Of Plow
Shapes and Shares. See US.
BEFORE BUYING FLOUR
Come and see us. We have the goods,
the quality and the right prices. Big
shipment just in. See US.
HEAVY GROCERIES
See us for Molasses, Corn, Oats,
Horse Feed, etc. We have the goods.
Yorkville Banking & Mer. Co.
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. LINCOLN STREET

]. M. Brian, Grocer, Lincoln st..
Yorkville, S. c., says: my kidneys
were very weak and inactive and suf-
fered a great deal from pains In my
back and hips. Soon after I began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills, which I
got at the York Drug Store, receiv-
ed entire relief. I can recommend
this remedy highly"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
: CHARLOTTE STREET :

Mrs. l.. ]. Ramsey. Charlotte St.,
Yorkville, S. c., says: II had dizzy and
nervous spells and my back and head
ached. Finally I used Doan's Kidney
Pills, which 1 got at the York Drug
Store, and they soon made me we'll.
One of my children was unable to con-
troll the kidney secretions and this
weakness caused great annoyance.
Doan's Kidney Pills also brought re-
lief in this case and proved so bene-
fetal in every way that we do not
hesitate to recommend them. They
are safe and reliable for anyone to
USE"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-02-07
MAIN STREET

w. H. Herndon, Merchant, Main St.,
Yorkville, S. c., says: II was subject
to attacks of backache and I was also
troubled by irregular passages Of the
kidney secretions. Doan's Kidney
Pills, which I got at the York Drug
Store restored me to good health. I
can recommend this remedy highly,
for know that it acts just as repre-
sented."-