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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
Cheney Bros gorgeous new foulards A.
There are SO many patterns and SO
much that is beautiful abOuf them
thar zoe cannon begin to tell ALL

These beautiful "shower-proof" foul
ards are here in abundance. You
could not choose anything prettier,
softer, or more really serviceable than
foulard for your afternoon frock, that
must do for church and informal ev-
ening wear as well. And it is just
the thing for the draped effects that
are so popular, as YOU can work it
into the most graceful artistic folds.
1t wears beautifully, does not spot
readily, is easily cleaned, and it al
ways looks well. Such lovely, lovely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
lsp..l.l 10 - Arsusl

Springfield. Ill. Feb. Isl. s. Nc
cabe 4 Go. Of Rock Island certified
10 the secretary OF sta-e today 20 an
increase Of capital stock from 100000
TO 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
POLICE NEWS

John Murphy, charged with disorder
IL conduct. was fined $50 and cosss
ibis morning in police court by Judge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
Call For Democrats.

A meeting OF the members OF the
democratic township committee and
all democrats IS hereby called at Tur-
ner hall. Tuesday evening. Feb. "a. at
O'Clock. 20 consider the calling of 4
township convention.
BERT CORKEN
Chairman Democratic Township Com
mittce.- (Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
Funeral of August Rueh.

The funeral services OF August Ruch
will be held tomorrow afternoon at >
o'clock from the home of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. r. Littig. 1527jz Second ave
nue.. and from the German Lutheran
church at $50. Rev. PHI. Wilhelm Off
ciating. Interment will take place in
the German Lutheran cemetery.
The deceased was CO years OF age
and born at Stolp. Germany. Feb. 6,
1874. and came to this country when
Il years OF age. He was married twice
both wives having preceded him in
death.
Eight children survive. FIVE daugh-
tiers. Mrs. L. Littig. Rocl; Island: Mrs.
J. Nironet. Miami. Ohio: Mrs. IT. De-
Jean. Salem. Ind; Mrs. J. Mall. Okla
homa City. Okla; Mrs. r. Mcmillan,
Rock Island. and three sons. Adolph,
ST. Louis. No. Richard and Walter.
Oklahoma City. Okla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18

colors, as you can get it in, too-and
perfectly wonderful designs = queer
Egyptian and Assyrian arabesques,
and quantity stiff geometrical figures.
in dull shades of gold and red and
blue. on foundation of dark blue or
taupe or wistaria Newest of all are
the Chinese and Bulgarian motifs, in
all sorts of reds and green's and vel
lows. Smart and good looking, for
the tones are subdued and soft and
dull, and harmonic beautifully.
S5c and 81 yard.
Daylight Silk Section, End floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18

C. j. Smith. Murphy was arrested b,
Officer Ginnane.
John Donnelly, charged with drunk
enness, was fined So and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt.

the funeral services of Mrs. Eliza
Eetn Pratt will be held from the Spen-
Ger Memorial church at 3 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon, Rev. ". II. Tope
officiating. Burial will be made in
Riverside cemetery in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
OBITUARY
Mrs. Marie Hauman.

Mrs. Marie Hauman. "A years of
age. died at 1890 yesterday noon at
the home of her daughter. Mrs. Julia
DeBout, 1223 First street. She suffer
ed two strokes of paralysis, one last
September and another in December
and these were the cause of her death.
She was born in ST Lawrence, Bel
GUM, Jan. II, 1910. Her maiden name
was Miss Marie Nerweit and she was
united in marriage to Edward Hauman
April :. 1866. He preceded her in
death % years ago. She came to this
country seven years ago, settling at
Mineral, ILL.,, and came to this city
three years ago.
One daughter survives, Mrs. Julia
Dehout. Rock Island. and three sons,
Emil and Julius, Rock Island, and
Thomas, Tampico. Ill. Three sisters,
Julia, Bella and Barbara Verwelst,
and one brother, Fred Verwelst, all
of Belgium, survive.
The funeral services will be held
from the St Paul's Belgian Catholic
church tomorrow morning at O'Clock.
Father p. Holvoet officiating. Burial
will be made in st. Mary's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
of Miss corfnne cofman.

Funeral of Miss Corfnne Coffman.
The funeral of Miss Corinne Coff-
man. who died Tuesday in Chicago.
was held this morning at 9 O'Clock
from Knox's chapel. DIR. II. W. Reed
had charge of the services. Burial
was made in Chippianncck cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Scott.

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Scott, II years of
age, died at 1890 this noon at her
home, 1s15Ia Second avenue. Death
was due to pneumonia of two weeks
duration. She was born in Dayton,
Ohio. March 20, 1886. and was united
in marriage TO a. Scott in this city
many years ago. who died II years
ago. Her maiden name was Sarah
She came to Rock Island
this last time two years ago.
She is survived by three daughters.
Mrs. J. Mason, Kewanee, ILL.,; Mrs. T.
Huffman and Mrs. L. Kessler, Rock
Island. Three brothers also survive,
John Messmore, Denver, Col. Jacob
and Henry Messmore. Warsaw. Ird.
The remains will be sent to Kewanee
for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
Rengo Belt
COrSetS
S1.98
$3.50 models
$3.50 models

All sizes from IS to so. Many
women will wear no other cor
sets, because of the superb ease
and splendid comfort that the
Rengo Belt furnishes. These are
up-to-date, long-hip. low-bust
models, and are fitted with hose
supporters. An exceptionally
good value.
Fourth floor.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
RETAIL DRUGGISTS OF OHIO COUNTY
SOON TO RECEIVE NEW MEDICINE
An External Vapor Treatment That Relieves Colds
Over Night, Group in Fifteen Minutes-COupon
Below Good for ascent Package Free.

night. For all bronchial troubles,
tonsilitis, hoarseness and difficult
breathing this new treatment will
be found wonderfully effective.
1t is positive protection against
pneumonia in its earlier stages and
in advanced cases the medicated va
pors inhaled loosen the phlegm and
ease the difficult breathing. without
interfering with other forms of
treatment.
And the best part about it is that
this preparation can be used with
perfect safety on the youngest mem
Der of the family. The full formula
is given nevery wrapper.
None of the druggists have as yet
received their shipments but, as the
free supply is limited 1t is advisable
to present your coupon at once and
ask your druggist to reserve you a
free package-James II. Williams,
PA Main St., Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
LOOK ON THE FIRST PACE,

Or the wrapper around Herald yellow
Slip 1t has printed a it, The date
shows when subscription This
all the book there is mo
excuse for knowing HERALD
We are trying to get subscription
basis We do not
want to force the anybody we want
all that Is due Please this aten.
ton Look at that little yellow containing your name will
tell 20" Just what you need to know without
U.S. u Is wrong In Anyhow please nay us
what DUE IL takes much
day hence we must keep subscription
Either come TO The Herald Office year
advance or a
Pos-omce mony-orde for the
and IL will make think the paper
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
ACT QUICKLY.
Delay Has Been Dangerous In
Ohio County.

Do the right thing at the right
time.
Act quickly in time of danger.
In time of kidney danger Doan's
Kidney Pills are most effective.
Plenty of evidence of their worth.
j. c. Weatherholt, grocer, Glow
export, KY. says: 1.-TWO years ago
! had little idea that | would ever
be we'll again, in fact. ! had settled
up my affairs, believing that 1t
would be impossible for me to last
great while longer. The pain in
my back was terrible. especially
when l stopped. 1t seemed as IL
someone had run a knife into me.
Ny heart action was irregular.
became dizzy and often had to catch
hold Of something to keep from
falling. My knee joints were swol-
len TO twice their normal size. I
had lost weight until | was a skel-
eton. The kidney secretions con-
tanned sediment and the passages
We're painful. Doctors medicine did
me no good. peither did the social
ed kidney cures took. A friend
had been cured by Doan's Kidney
Pills and on his advice. decided to
try them. was surprised and de-
lighted with the results of their
use. was cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
(Advertisement.)
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28

Taylor, ct al. by deed OF date Feb
ruary Is, 1893. and of record in the
Ohio County Court Clerks ONCE in
Deed Book 13, at page 81.
Also the right to join brick
building to the northeast wall Of
the building erected on the adjoin-
ing lot on which is located and sit
uate the brick Commercial Hotel as
reserved and retained in the deed OF
conveyance for the lot on which said
hotel is situated, executed by @. j.
Dean. ct al. to J. G. Riley. ct al, as
evidenced by deed OF date March l.,
1902, and of record in the Ohio
County Court Clerks ONCE in Deed
Book %. at page 473.
Also certain house and lot in the
City Of Hartford. Ohio county, KY,
located on the north side of Main
street in said town and bounded as
follows. to-wit:
Beginning at stone the east cor
ner of ]. w. Ford's livery stable lot.
on said street, running thence in
northernly direction with his line
and at right angles with said street,
distance of 80 feet to a stone;
thence in an easternly direction at
right angles to said first mentioned
line and with line parallel to said
street. a distance of 2Oh feet to
stone; running thence with q line
parallel to said first mentioned line
n distance Of 80 feet to a stone in
the north boundary line of Main
street; running thence with the
north boundary line of said street,
distance Of 20Is feet to the begin
ming. being the same property con-
veyed to G.. J. Bean by Dudley Ford,
etc, by deed OF date February Z,
1885. and of record in Deed Book
No. SO. at page 526. Ohio County
Court Clerks Office.
The purchaser will be required to
execute bond with approved security
after sale.
This 18th day of January. 1914.
e. f. BIRKHEAD,
2t3 Master Commissioner.
Barnes g. Smith. Attorneys.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
THE WONDER OF RAOIUm
SCARCITY Of PRODUCT
How 1t Is AT Present Being Pro-
duced In The United
States.

with the radium selling at $780,
600 gram. and one gram the larg-
est quantity for which an order can
be taken, IL will not require many
freight cars to transport the entire
output of the plant at Sellersville,
Penn. to the market; yet II is in
teresting to know that we have at
our doors an establishment which is
engaged in giving to the world the
inscrutable substance that seems to
play an all-important part In the
materia medica of the future.
A pound of radium would be
worth $4,000. 900. DR.. Kelly has
estimated that there are now from
Is to 20 grams in the entire world
A thousand tons of ore in the Para
dox Valley (Colorado) mines of the
new "Radium institute" yield seven
grams. Though the life OF radium
is approximately 1000 years, the
enormous number of victims of can
GER make 1t imperative to Increase
the meager available supply, If there
is any hope of using it on a large
scale as therapeutic agent. Phil
adelphia's death rate from this
cause is S7.2 per 100000, as COM
pared with 111.2 for Boston. and
1913 for Albany. The average rate
for the whole country is rs per
100000. In other words the deaths
due to this dread malady number
about $4,000 year
With the organization of the ST.
100000 corporation by Mr.. DUPONT
this region is becoming the center
of the worlds radium industry. This
important development is in conf
with the tradition which in
the early days of our country es-
labiished Philadelphia's pre-emi-
hence in medical science. maintained
to the present Observation-Disclosures
Ledger.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
Threatens Man, Say AS
sembIed Scientists.
FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE
On Race Betterment Considers
Topics OF Benefit To
Human Kind.
DETECTIVES VERY PLENTIFUL

Battle Creek. Mich. Jan. a.
Three hundred specialists from
many fields OF progressive endeavor,
having been called to the bedside OF
the human race here. felt the pa
tents pulse, diagnosed the ailment
as severe attack of modern civili-
cation. and went away leaving a
prescription OF eugenics and eusth-
enics in liberal doses.
The diagnosis took place at the
first national conference on race
betterment. The question will be
passed upon by the executive COM
mittee. which will meet in New York
in February to name a committee
OF one hundred as the working body
OF the conference and TO pass upon
other business matters submitted to
its attention by the conference it.
self. The members of the executive
committee are Prof. Irving Fisher,
the Rev. Newell Dwight Hills. ia
cob Riis. DIR. J. II. Kellogg and Sir
Horace Plunkett
The conference adopted no reso-
lutions further than the expression
that il favored annual meetings. II
devoted its entire time-two ses-
sions daily for five days-to collect
ing and classifying the evidences of
race deterioration. Some of the ev-
licences are startling.
DR.. c. b. Davenport, director of
the Carnegie Station of Experiment
al Evolution. pointed ont that the
Wanted blue blood of New England
is playing out. Prof. ]. Nick. Cat I
tell. editor of Popular Science !
Monthly. said that scientific men are
rapidly becoming childless. Fred
erick l.. Hoffman of New York cited
the increase in homicide in the Unit |
ed States. Prof. Fl. II. Laughlin of
Cold Spring Harbor. n. Y, asserted
that about one man out of ten is |
not fit to reproduce his kind In
creasing insanity. increasing crime, |
infertility of American women. dem
tai ineficiency. increased consump-
ton of alcohol and tobacco and the |
broad prevalence of certain class
OF diseases were some of the other
evidences of decay cited by the |
speakers.
Some of the remedies suggested
by the specialists are prevention of ,
reproduction of degenerate types by
segregation or sterilization: hui
name. scientific study of criminal
classes. with none of the sentiment
talism of "long-haired men and
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28


ii. b. Bean and J. E. Bean, Admr's.
&C., Plaintiffs.
VS..
NJ. Bean, Defendant.
By virtue of a judgment ana or
der OF sale of the Ohio Circuit
Court, rendered at the June term,
1912, in the above cause for the pur-
pose of dividing the proceeds
amongst the parties in interest after
paying the debts and costs herein,
including a reasonable attorneys fee
herein, will offer for sale by public
auction at the court house door in
Hartford, on Monday. the I'd day Of
February, 1914, about one o'clock
p. M, upon credit of six and
twelve months, the following des-
cribed property to-wit:
A certain house and lot in the
City of Hartford, Ohio county, KY.
located and situated on the west
side of Center street and bounded
as lOiiOWS, tO-W1t.
Beginning at the north corner of
lot on said street on which is To-
Gated the Commercial Hotel; run
ming thence in north-westernly d.
rection with the line of said lot and
at right angles to said street, a dis
lance OF 40 feet to a stone; thence
In north-easternly direction and
with a line parallel to said street, a
distance of 10h fet. to a stone; run
ming thence in a north-westernly d.
rection with line at right angles
to said last mentioned line, dis
lance of ~ feet to stone; running
thence in north easternly direc-
ton and with line parallelling
said street. distance of feet to a
stone; running thence in a south
easternly direction and with line
parallelling said first mentioned
line to said lot. distance of SO feet
to a stone on the west side OF said
street, being corner to lot owned
by Nj. Bean; running thence with
the west boundary line OF said street
a distance of 14h feet to the be-
ginning. A part of said lot being
part OF the same lot conveyed to G.
j. Bean by Il. ID. Walker and wife
by deed Of date February s. 1898.
and OF record In Deed Book ~. at
page 49S, and the remainder OF said
lot being a part of the same lot con-
veyed to q. ]. Bean. ct al, by II. p.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28

People, especially mothers with
small children, will be glad to know
that the new outside" treatment
for Group and colds. that has made
such a success in the South. will
shortly be introduced here. A num-
Der of the leading druggists are ar
ranging to give away packages free.
If your druggist is one of these, the
coupon below will entitle you to re-
ceive free full-size 25-cent pack
age.
This treatment is entirely differ
ent from the usual internal medi-
cines which disturb the digestion
and are especially injurious to the
delicate stomachs of children.
1t is the form of a salve that is
applied externally over the throat
and chest. In severe cases II is COW
cred with warm flannel cloth. The
heat of the body releases the sooth-
ing, antiseptic vapors of Thymol,
Eucalyptol. Menthol, ETC.. which are
inhaled with each breath. At the
same time the preparation is alb
sorbed through the skin. taking out
the soreness and tightness.
In cases of Group a little rubbed
over the chest will render the
breathing easier in five minutes and
in fifteen minutes the trouble is ov-
er. The most severe head or chest
colds are usually relieved in one
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
The "Mischief Quartette" and Its
Work

Each year the month of January
numbers its list of victims from in
fluenza, la grippe. bronchitis and
pneumonia. La grippe coughs Sc
riously weaken the system and when
they hang on, are sign of general
debility. The use of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound will promptly
check the cough, heal the infiamed
air passages, preventing the devel-
opment of la grippe to more Sc
rious condition. Keep 1t on hand.
Contains no opiates. For sale by all
druggists. m
advertisement
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28

short-haired women" selection of
the best mothers for the bearing and
rearing OF children. the expense to
be borne by the community; dental
inspection In infancy and childhood;
the gradual substitution OF beer.
ard. finally. water for the alcoholic
stimulants comonly sold, and the
establishment of a eugenics registry
Office for beginning pedigreed stock
breeding among human beings.
Dr. J. II. Kellogg. host OF the con-
ference. remarking that "the proper
study OF mankind Is man." said that
while man has been going along Inn
proving everything else. he has neg
lec,ed to better his own condition.
Every animal which man has
gathered from the forest and the
plain and has domestioated. he has
improved until they are more efi-
Client and in every way finer than
their wild ancestors" he said. by
the application of the same princi-
pie to the vegetable world even
more marvellous results have been
produced. Man has improved every
plant with which he has come in
contact with the exception of his
own species. In his haste to become
civilized man has neglected to pro-
vide for the departure from normal
conditions which civilization neces-
sarily involves.
I'VE need not return to savagery
to be healthy: but we must see that
the air We breathe is as clean as
that which the savage breathes. that
the food We eat is as pure and
wholesome as the water we drink.
We must cultivate clean blood in
stead of blue blood.
Prizes should be offered for the
finest families and the best health
and endurance records. A eugenics
registry office is needed to establish
a race of human thoroughbreds |
Eugenics and eusthenics applied |
with liberal intelligence will save |
the race from the destruction which !
race degeneracy threatens"
Mental end physical efficiency
.ests held IN connection with the
among the children OF
The public schools and nearly a
thousand infants, demonstrated the
of the average child.
tmong the babies only one in ten
vas found to approach perfection
learlv enough to warrant 'ccond
MP nation.
The detectives in public schools
we're even more numerous proper
ionately. Only eight out of five
thousand qualified in all tests for the
Medals offered. though "A dozen 9TH
RS were selected from the next
tests" and were given medals.
The tests in the schools showed
IN alarming lack of physical eff
iency among girls, due, the exam
ners discovered, to lack of proper
xercise. Dental inefficiency was
cry pronounced in all grades and
disqualified hundreds who were able
o pass in the physical and mental
ests.
Lum Kee, Chinese boy of six
ears, one of the two Chinese child
EN- in the public schools, was one
f the medal winners in the school
ontests. He Is regarded as a su-
erb physical and mental type. An
ther winner was the American
orn son of native Greek confec-
Toner. Other winners in both the
chool and baby contests were of
ative American stock. A notable
act is that the fathers of the win
ers in the baby contest are total
bstainers from alcohol and tobacco,
nd this rule is largely true of the
athers of children winning in the
chool contests.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
Chronic Constipation Cured.

Five years ago I had the worst
case of chronic constipation | ever
knew of, and Chamberlain Tab
lets cured me-" writes S. F. Fish.
Brooklyn, Mich. For sale by all
dealers. m
advertisement
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
For Sale by All Druggists

All persons having claims against
the estate of j. II. Wilson, deceased,
are hereby notified to present them
to me on or before March Is, 1914.
properly proven. or they will be
barred. Also, all persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate
bv note or otherwise. will please set
tie same by the above date.
MARY f. WILSON, Admr.
Narrows, KY. Route 2. Sta
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
COUPON 4

Good at your regular drug
gist, for one ascent package of
Vicks "Vapo Rub" Group and
Pneumonia Salve free. Pre-
sent this coupon now and your
druggist will reserve your pack
age.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28

There was an average of one child
born every four minutes during the
month of October in New York City,
or total of 1853.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
As Far As He Could Go.

+fS ut IN TIT VOUIU ITO.
IT," she said, 'can trace my an
cestry back to armor and coats of
mail"
II started to trace my ancestry
back once" he replied, but my wife
made me stop when I got to shirt
sleeves and overalIs. - Judge.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
= Went Too Far.

Quizzer-What's the matter, old
man? You look worried
Sizzer--l have cause to. | en-
gagged man to trace my pedigree.
Quizzer-Well, what's the troubl
lie? Hasn't he been successful?
SiZzer-Successful! l should say
he has. I'm paying him hush money.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-28
ADVERTISING is NOT

An expense. but an investment,
and the more money you put
into 1t the, more you get out
of It. II you place your ad. in a
reliable. live paper like THE
HERALD. Then 1t brings re-
sultA
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Ohio Circuit Court, Kentucky.
II. b. Bean and J. f. Bean, Admrs.
&C., Plaintiffs.