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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
Don't Feed Snakes to Babies!

"Smash the bottle to smithers, the
devils in i'm. "--Tennyson.
If there remains long hose nursing
bottle in the state of Wisconsin, it
should be smashed to bits. The tube
of such a bottle is dangerous as
snake. Indeed, more deaths have been
caused by filthy nursing bottles than
have been by snake bites.
Milwaukee has an ordinance forbid
ding their sale. Offering an old-time
nursing bottle to baby, in view of our
present knowledge of the danger, is
morally little short of murder. For
those who know, there is no excuse for
permitting further use by ignorant
mothers.
The danger in the long nursing bot
tie hose is that it is almost certain to
contain germs. The only means of
cleansing it is by prolonged boiling.
Inasmuch as the only excuse for ever
having used such bottles is saving time
in feeding infants, it is certain that
time will not be given to sterilization.
Babies bottles should be of the large
neck variety that can be thoroughly
cleansed. After washing they should
be boiled. The rubber nipples should
be washed and boiled after each use
They can be conveniently kept in a
glass of boric acid solution. Such So
luton is made by adding to a given
quantity of water as many boric acid
crystals as can be dissolved. This is
about five teaspoonfuls to a pint of
water. Before using, the nipple is to
be thoroughly rinsed in boiled water to
roroOuo tho hOriO opi6 CniIltIOn
All utensils used in mixing the baby's
milk should be boiled after washing.
These precautions take a little time.
They save much in doctors bills, sick
ness, nursing and funeral expenses.
By the way, all drinking water given
babies is made safe by boiling. It's a
splendid form of life insurance against
intestinal diseases.
A copy of the Milwaukee nursing
bottle ordinance, and further proof if
needed, will be furnished to any mayor,
health officer, alderman or private citl-
zen who will address request to this
bureau.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
Evansville

Word has been received of the death
Wednesday morning of Mrs. Az Van
Wormer Harrison at Richland Center.
She was we'll known to many in this
city. She was a niece of A. NJ. and G.
c.. Van WOrmer. She leaves husband
and ten months old boy.
Those who were in the depot Tuesday
when train No. SO stopped were inter-
Philippine boys. They are from the
way to the navy yards at Philadelphia
where they will be transferred to the
battleships, probably going to Mexican
waters.
Thursday night at about 7:30 Ring
ling employee by the name of SEEK, of
Saxon, Mo-, fell from one of their
trains while passing through this city.
Both feet were severely crushed He
was removed to the office of the rail-
road physician, Dr. j. M. Evans, who
attended him and then accompanied
him to the Madison hospital. 1t was
found necessary to amputate one foot.
The body of the unidentified man
killed near Evansville some time Fri
day night is being held by the authori-
ties in hopes of finding relatives of the
deceased. Inquiries have been made
and several have viewed the corpse,
but as yet no trace can be found of
how he was killed or where he is FROM
Laundry marks on his underwear give
the initials j. w. H. and WAR.-H. and
a line had been drawn through the first
initials Indications point that the first
name of the man has the letters of
War, being either Warren or Ward,
and his last name has the initial of H.
Measurements show that he is five feet
seven inches in height and weighs 145
pounds, being of slight build. His age
IS estimated as being q or p years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
Interesting Local Hints

DIR. Willard McChesney will be at
his office from 9 to IL and to o'clock
until further notice. 21tf
An unusually attractive line of lace
curtains at bargain prices. - t. P.
Burns, GAINESVILLE.
Wanted-F. F. Burgy wants an Of
flee girl. Apply at once. 19tf
Low Rose Comb Silver Laced Wy
andottes, we'll bred and exceptionally
good layers $1.00 per 80. H.
Zieman, R. D, No. 5, Edgerton, Wis.
18tf
The garment values which we are
offering should attract instant atten-
ton. II. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE.
Ten fine swarms of bees for sale by
j. |. McGinnity, R. 3, Edgerton. 22t2
WANTED White turkey and goose
eggs. F. c. Meyers. l8tf
Front room for rent, 12xl6 feet,
suitable for Office. In building next to
Spikes livery.-T. w. Pierce. 21tf
We are now making prices on
ladies' and misses coats, suits and
dresses which demonstrate our leader
ship in merchandise in this location. T.
T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE.
Choice northern Wisconsin and
North Dakota lands for sale on easy
terms to the settler. 10000 acres Of
fertile cut over lands in Langlade Co.,
Wis, also improved farms. Brush
McWilliams Company, 1923 Washington
Building, Madison, Wis. 22t2
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
Able to cure mall it's stages, and that is
catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease. requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surface of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The pro-
prletors have so much faith in it's cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for lists of testimonials. Address,
f. j. Cheney, & Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by all druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
CORRESPONDENCE
Milton

F. M. Warner has bought the brick
house on Madison avenue formerly
owned by the late VIM. B. West.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Cottrell have issued
invitations for the marriage of their
daughter Helen to Lester w. Hull on
Thursday, May z.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Gates were hap
PLY surprised Monday evening in honor
of their oath wedding anniversary.
About % members of the Twentieth
Century Somerset club made them an
imDromptu call.
Commander N. C. Twining, COM
handing the U. S. S. Tacoma, now
with the American fleet off TampicO,
Mexico. is an old Milton boy. a son of
Prof. N. c.. Twining, who was profess
sor of mathematics in the college in the
late CO.'S and early 70's. Commander
Twining was appointed to Annapolis by
Congressman Cooper while resident
at Monroe and he was promoted to en-
sign during the Spanish war.
Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones and other
members of the board of trustees OF
the Lincoln Center farm were in con-
ference in Milton Junction Monday.
Among some of the matters settled
were the letting of the contract for
the erection of the dining hall and
kitchen to ThCs. Bickle, and the en-
ployment of C. H. Taylor as farmer
and caretaker at the camp. Ezra Good
rich has donated fine lot of fruit and
shade trees from the Milton nursery to
be put on the farm.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
Gee, Kids, Amt That Great?
BY r. M. NICHOLSON

BY r. M. NICHOLSON.
It's now | get to wishin'
That the snow would melt and run.
Wadin' bitches, splashin' mud;
Gee, kids, amt that fun?
Back come the birds a rushin'
Like as though they couldn't wait
To see us all again, and
Gee, kids, amt that great?
Then school quits, simply has to;
Can't compete with summer sun.
Think O. swimmin. fishin', worms;
Gee, kids, amt that fun?
Hide your stockings, shoes and coat.
Start your trainin' for the nine.
Get your worms and pole and hook;
Gee, kids, amt that fine?
Soon we're through with school ant
books,
Gone the pencil, paper, slate.
Summers comm mighty quick;
Gee, kids, amt that great?
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
First publication May 1, 1914 ]
Notice of Hearing.
cTATE OF WISCONSIN,

STATE OF WISCONSIN,
- County Court for Rock County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at q regular term
of the County Court, to be held in and for said
County. at the Court House, in the City of
GAINESVILLE. in said County. on the first Tues
day, being the End day of June 1914 at 8
O'Clock a. m. the following matter will be
heard and considered:
The application of Hattie Cook for the
adjustment and allowance of her account as
administrative of the estate of Franklin E.
Cook, late of the Town of Fulton, in said
county, deceased, and for the assignment of
the residue of said estate to such other persons
as are by law entitled thereto
Dated April %. 1914.
BY the Court,
CHARLES L. FIFIELD, County Judge.
E. NJ. Laid. ATTORNEY.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01

Everybody in our family's some
kind of an ANIMAL" said Bobby to the
amazed lady visitor. What nonsense!"
she exclaimed Well" replied Bobby,
mothers a dear, my baby sister is
mothers little lamb, I'm the kid and
dads the goat
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01

In our carpet department we are
offering all Of the best makes of room
size rugs, in Brussels, Moquette, Ak
minister, velvet and Wilton rugs, that
are in the market and all of the 1914
colorings, at exceptionally low prices.
T. P. Burns, GAINESVILLE.
For Sale-Good dry lots, no filling
required, city water, main road. A
snap. third cash, balance month
ly payments. Inqire of
22tf C. A. REYNOLDS.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
Automobile for Sale.

Imperial roadster in good condition
for sale cheap. C. B. BoUTELLE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-05-01
Horses! Horses!

We carry from $50 to 300 head Of
horses and mules all the time. Horses
of every description from Shetland po-
MES to heavy drafters. Auctions every
Monday. Private sales daily. A square
deal is our motto.
South St. Paul Horse & Mule Co.
Union Stock Yards South St, Paul, MINI.
23t6
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

by membership fees. as provided in
the articles of organization and by.
laws. Officers. directors and advisory
board, members volunteer their ser.
vices. Outside of necessary clerical
hire, no salaries are paid.
To become more effective in it's self.
assumed duties a larger membership
is urgently sought.
To stimulate and arouse an ACTIVE
interest in the affairs of this public
service organization Good Roads
ball will be given at the Moline Com.
mercial club rooms. Friday evening.
May 20. Tickets are 50. Every pur.
chaser or holder of ticket of record
automatically becomes a paid active
member of the association for one
year.
Better roads mean a reduction in
the high cost of living This is a ques-
ton of vital interest to every man.
woman and child.
All can help the good roads cause by
purchasing ticket, and all who care
to express the joy of living through
the rythm of music can tango them
selves into public service and mater
tally aid in making this "A greater and
better industrial county"
Yours for better roads now.
E. w. WOODCOCK,
Secretary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
FAVOR CAMP AICN
IN THREE CITIES
BY BILLY SUNDAY
Ministers of Rock Island, Mo
line and Davenport Put
Selves on Record.
HAVE A MEETING IN MOLINE
Question Left to Three Ministerial Al.
Iisnces, However. for Final
Approval.

At the regular quarterly meeting OF
the Tri-City Ministerial alliance held
in the Y. NJ. c. A. in Moline yesterday
afternoon, a resolution was adopted
expressing the sentiment of the tri-
city organization to be heartily in fav-
or of bringing the evangelist, Rev.
Billy Sunday, to the tri-cities for a
series of meetings.
The resolution was adopted follow
ing a stirring 30-minute address deliv-
cred by DR.. Frank Cole of ST Johns
Methodist church in Davenport A
lively discussion followed the address
and the presentation and adoption of
the resolution was the result
This does not mean, however, that
the bringing Of the noted evangelist
TO the tri-cities at a furure date is an
accomplished fact, for each IF the sep
arate alliances composidG the tri-city
organization must EIst vote ON the
matter and report back to the latter
society.
Hear Address by Laid.
In addition to DIR. Coles address. Dr.
p. c. Ladd of the First Congregational
church in Moline read an able paper
on The Church and the Child" The
usual banquet followed the program,
50 ministers from the tri-cities enjoy
ing the repast. The next meeting of
the alliance will be held in the fall,
probably in October
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
NOT TO DESTROY
BASE BALL PARK
Recent Wild Stories Relative to
Disposition of Tract Denied
by Mayor Schriver.

Recent stories TO the effect that the
fences and buildings at the Island City
ball park, which was purchased by the
city last year at the special bond cleo
ton. would be torn down and sold. are
absolutely denied by Mayor II. NJ.
Schriyer today.
The rumors probably are due to the
recent visit of Mayor Schriver and
Commissioner Jonas Bear to the bali
park TO investigate the tract north of
the enclosed part, preparatory TO hav-
ing il put in condition for public play
ground for the youth CT the city. Ii
was decided 10 grade the land and. TO
remove an old house and barn which
has been located there. The pc'i park
itse.f. instead of being destroyed is
to be improved and kept in good con-
dition for use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
ATTEMPT TO MAKE
BONDING COMP ANY
SETTLE A CLAIM
Surety for David Lyons, Former
County Treasurer, Sue Fed
eral & Guarantee Co.
OFFICIAL WITHHoLDS SUM
KEEPS From 5000 TO $4,000. Claiming
Money Is Due a. Salary for
Supervisor of Assessments

The case Of ?. G. Allen. 81 al. VS..
The L. :. Federal * Guarantee com
pauv j. being tried before a jury in
circuit court TO-DAY. An attemp, 10 get
q continuance was made some time
$40 but Judge z ". Olmsted would
,o- ALLOW the motion and il was ar
ranged that dispositions OF David Ly-
o,s former county treasurer. should
be taken IN New York.
The suit involves the accounts OF the
former county treasurer. who at that
time resided in Coal Valley II will be
recalled that Mr. Lyons. when he retir-
Cd withheld between 5000 and $4,000
Of the cOInty's funds. claiming the
sum 20 be due him as salary as super
visor OF assessments. His salary was
sf.7G0. but the county board claimed
that as treasurer he was 10 receive
only 500 and the other $1,000 was
paid for his services as supervisor of
assessments. under the law. Mr.. Ly-
ems claimed the. $4,000. in addition 10
sI.70o. for aImos- four years.
soudsnen Settle.
When MIR Lyons took Office. Mr.. Al
len and other individuals signed his
bends. filed with the county. and Mr.
Lyons gave 70 these bOndsmen a bond
Of the company which is new defend
ant. 10 protect the individuals against
loss. The individuals were forced 10
settle with the county. and now they
claim the amount from the bonding
COMPANY
In the pleadings the defense alleges
that the bond Of the company was 10
protect the holders only against loss
BY larceny or embezzlement Mr.. Ly-
Ons. l. is set forth. withheld the money
on the advice of attorneys. and showed
no criminal intent. He never was in
dicted for larceny or embezzlement.
and the claim is that he could not
have been charged with crime under
the circumstances. as he believed, in
good faith, that he was entitled to the
money he appropriated TO his own use
Accordingly the bonding house denies
any liability to Mr.. Allen and his asso-
GATES under the terms of their bond
Mr. Lyons term expired seven years
ago. and the claim of the county was
settled about two years ago, after suit
had been instituted by the county.
J. T. and S. r. Kenworthy and J. B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
PERSONAL POINTS

Elmer Anderson left this morning
for Cambridge.
Carl Johnson left this morning for
Kewanee. ILL.,. where he is erecting a
bungalow.
Mrs. p. ]. Smith of Peru. H.. is Wis
iting her father, p. J. Kinney, 2sO9
Eighth avenue.
Philip Dingledein left this morning
for months visit TO Chicago and
other eastern points.
Ralph Anderson of Center Station
left this morning for several weeks
visit in Chicago.
L G. White of Council Bluffs has
been called here because of the serious
illness of his father. w. White.
Mrs. George S. Ivens left yesterday
for her home in Joliet after spending
week with friends in the city.
E. W. Sullivan. formerly of Rock Is
land. but now employed on the repor-
torial staff of the Detroit News. is Wis
iting friends in the city for a few
DAYS.
Mrs. J. J. Bauman and three children
OF Fort Collins, Colo. are visiting at
the home of the formers sister. Mrs.
Eugene Dolph. 519 Thirtieth street.
Mrs. Bauman was formerly Miss Lulu
Mitsch.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. White and daugh-
ter. Margaret, and Ira Karr left yes
terday for Pittston, Pa, to visit rela-
tives and friends. From there the
party will go to New York City, sailing
for Hamburg, Germany, Saturday.
train load of boosters, all men,
bers of the Peoria Association of Com
merce. passed through this city at /: 80
this morning on the Rock Island lines.
The party has a special train and are
enroute to Omaha to boost the inter
ests of their city.
Mrs. Milton Jones left today for her
home in Chicago, after a weeks visit
among old friends in the tri-cities. The
Jones family left Rock Island IA years
ago. The eight children, all of whom
were OF a musical bent in their young
er years. having been heard in concert
on numerous occasions, have all pros
pered in their new home. Mr.. Jones.
now in his SD year, is enjoying excel
lent health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

OaHeaf appear for Mr. Allen and
Searle & Marshall for the company.
Gets Judgment.
Yesterday afternoon in circuit court
Judgment for $3.50 was awarded the
plaintiffs in each of the following cases /:
Elmer Minnick. for the use OF II. NJ.
Osborn. VS.. the c.. r. l. & p. and Gus
Neubert. for the use OF II. NJ. Osborn.
VS.. C., X. !. & p. In justice court gar
nishee proceedings were started against
the railroad in an attempt to collect
board bills. When judgment was rem
dered against the railroad. appeals
were taken TO circuit court. where the
ruling OF the lower cour: was at
firmed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
MILITIA TO HOLD
A RIFLE CONTEST

The regular weekly drill practice of
Company \ was he'd last evening at
the Armory hall. After the drill the
men engaged in rife practice. Several
good scores were made. and Captain
+. H. Dunavin was more than pleased
with interest the men are taking In
this work
Tonight at the Armory a rifle shoot
match VIII be held by members of the
company. Eight of the best shots in
the organization will be selected. and
four placed on each side. Captain
Dunavin hopes TO be able to pick his
rife team after the match tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
POLICE NEWS

Mcrten Davis, coored, who lives in
the vicinity of Twenty-first street. was
arrested this morning on the COM
plant of his wife. who claimed he had
net given her a cent in the last year
toward support. Al the hearing before
Magistrate Smith THIS morning tsie
counter charges flew thick and fast.
The affair was finally settled. however.
when Davis promised 10 support her.
r. ID. Newkirk, a solicitor. was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Officer
Kinney on tie charge of selling goods
without license. .-ewkirk claimed
he was selling household goSds on the
insta.lment plan. bet 1t was proved
that he olferea 20 seaTe the goods az
the time OF the sale. AID he was hned
SO and costs by Magistrate Smith.
Ncwkirk u employed by E. J.. YOUNG.
1I02 Third avenue. who IL agent for
the Howard Mel c.;as;ie company OF
quincy.
Max stem. Joe Ro,,tii and Joe sssf
feas were each haed 81 and costs thia
morning in police court The trio
were arrested yesterday afternoon ~ Z
the corner of Nineteenth street and
Second avenue. after a controversy
ever card game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19

Governor Tanner, will receive $50 a
month temporary aiimony until the
final hearing of her divorce suit
against DR.. Straut w. ShurtZ. physi-
clan and surgeon of Champaign. H.,
according to an order entered by
Judge Thomas G. Windes in the cir
cult court Yesterday. DR.. Shurtz also
is ordered to- pay $3.50 on account as
attorneys fees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
Chronic iron Ore Deposits.

Deposits of chronic iron ore occur
in MARYLAND and the adjacent portios
of Pennsylvania. in North Carolina
and TO Wyoming, but the only deposits
operated in the United States within
recent years are in California. Num-
erous deposits have been reported in
81 counties of that state according to
the United States geological survey.
and many OF them could be worked if
the demand for the ore end its value
warranted exploitation. The available
deposits. with much in reserve. largely
exceed the local demand for refractory
material in a field extesding as far
east as the Rocky mountains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-19
MATHERTILLE

julius Montressello visited in Cardiff
the first of the week.
James Purus and Edith Thompson
visited friends in Chicago the past
week
| Word has ben received here from
! Lon Odgen, who is in Chicago. that he
| is recovering nicely from an operation
which was recently performed on his
eyes.
Clyde Lawson spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in Victoria.
The mines have resumed work after
six weeks lay off.
Mrs. Emil Muller of Sherrard was
visitor here the past week.
John Blame was a Rock Island pas
senger Wednesday.
Earl Odgen was in AIedo Wednes-
day.
The village board has decided TO
build some brick crossings in the bust
ness section of the town and work will
commence as soon as material arrives.
Walter Shell is erecting a cottage
in the east part of town.
this summer 1t will be frame build
ing. two stories high and basement.
The contract has not yet been let but
everything is ready for bids.
The Rock Island Boosters which
were scheduled to play ball here Sun
day. failed to show up. Two picked
teams played a game and held the
crowd for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Johnson of
Rock Island were guests of the for
mer's parents Sunday
social dance was given at the
Boden hall Friday evening and good
time was reported.
vaudeville show in connection
with the moving pictures was put on
at the Russell opera house the latter
part of the week.
Mrs. Frank Kennedy and baby and
Miss Bessie Johnson of Rock Island
were visitors here Sunday.
Miss Mildred Blackstone of North
Henderson spent Thursday here.
Several from here attended the X. p.
lodge meeting in Moline Friday even
ing A large class of candidates was
initiated at tndJ pace
Perry Wilson of Aledo visited here
Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zude and sons.
Walter and Harold, visited in. Sher
rard Sunday.
The Hailstone cafe was dedicated
Sunday evening. The Matherville or
chestra played several selections.
Ben Clifford was in Rock Island
Arthur Roseen spent several days
the past week in East Moline.
Mrs. Gust Engstrom and two daugh-
ters were visitors in Woodruff Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hebbeln and son
were guests of relatives in Pleasant
Valley, Iowa. Sunday.
Fred Erickson was in'Aledo on bust !
ness Saturday.
Elmer Jefferies of Rock Island visit |
ed here Sunday.
Dave Nelson of Galesburg spent |
with home folks.
Arthur Johnson, station agent for
the r. /. S. is enjoying months vaca-
ton. Joe Holgate is taking care of
business during Mr.. Johnson's abb
sence.
Mrs Ernest Lee was taken to Daven-
port Sunday evening where she VIII
be operated on for appendicitis.
George Scott spent Monday and
Tuesday in Norris.
Mrs. Thomas Clear is visiting rela-
ives near Viola.
Thomas Elliott of Alexis was here
IN business Saturday.
Peter Connor spent Sunday in Rock
Island.
Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson OF Sher-
ard were visitors with the formers
mother. Mrs. Alma Nelson Sunday.
X. r. Stein and Gust Anderson and
,on, Eric. motored to Galesburg in the
ormer's auto Sunday.