The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-07
&C. KNELL.
CONCLUDED TO LET THE MATTER DROP

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CONCLUDED TO LET THE MATTER DROP.
A solemn looking citizen appeared
recently at police head quarters, and
brckoning the superintendent into Pm
Vale room. said
Iou know that 800 robbery at my
honsc that I reported yesterday morn
ing2"
Certainly, and have put two of our
hest men on the case, and
well. / ahem-I have decided not I"
pursue the matter; you needn't take any
further steps. In fact"
"You don't mean to say you have re-
covered the money!
''Ob, no, not at ALL -
Found "a clew, chr"
"Well, n 90. not exactly. The TACT Is
the money was taken out Of my coat
pocket at night, and -and-this morning
my wife sent home new sealskln sac4''e'
"Ah"
"And so you see have about conclud
ed to let the matter drop-let the matter
drop" and with deep sigh the bercaved
husband drifted out.
Many of the new STYLES and elegant
novelties | am Offering, can not be oo-
tanned elsewhere. | aim at all times TO
show as many attractions as possible,
which can call exclusively my own
While my line of staple goods is complete
in the fullest sense of the word and while
| keep everything one could reasonably
expect to find in well regulated house
in my line of business | endeavor to exN
coed the cXpectations of my visitors by
exhibiting many articles entirely new ana
not heretofore offered for their approval.
consider it favor to be asked to show
my goods Please call.
C. G. KNELL.
Some of our city stores are constantly
ANNOYED by children coming to the door
and asking for cards, empty boxes ana
that sort of thing The clerks are, OF
warfare never ends. The other day
little girl opened store door, and sticks
ing her head in, called out:
Say, mister, have YOU got any empty
boxes?"
"No. said the clerk not very politely
Got any cards?'
mo"
"Got any amanacs2'
"No."
"Got any empty bottes?'
mo-
Got any pictnres?'
mo"
"Got any senseY"
"No-ycs- no--yes you miserable lit
tie wretch"
And the clerk flew out of the door, but
the youngstcr was up in the next alley
waking faces at him, and he came back
madden than he had been since his salary
was reduced.
Politely asking for your attention for but
one moment, we would say that our
earnest cndcavors to reach the top have
been % successful that we feel warrant
Cd in stating that our new stock is the
nearest perfect, in point of style, quality
and price, of any yet offered to the peo>
pie Of this vicinity Careful buying in
markets that have just experienced ser
ious depression enables the cash buyer to
make extremely favorable terms. We
have taken advantage of the evident in>
clination of manufacturers to move their
goods at very close margins and laid IN
our new stock at low figures. We pro
pose to divide the benefits so secured with
our customers and assure all that we can
and will sell you goods at prices to
please the IOst economical.
G. G. KNELL.
mo, papa do not wish to marry yet.
What want is n man that does not
drink, smoke, chew, snuff, go ont nights,
gamble, bet, over eat, &c; in short, Il
man with no vices, and one who is al>
ways good" "My daughter" said Mr..
Dusenberg, you are only Il stranger
here. Heaven is your home.
The Little Rock papers mitigate the
crime of ii man who committed suicide
there last week by saying it was his first
offence.
A little three year old in admiring her
baby brother, exclaimed: Hes got u
boiled head, like papa
Investigate our new line of Holiday
goods before you buy. We do not urge
you not to look at other stocks, but
merely ask as a favor to us, and as
duty you owe yourself, not to purchase
until you have seen our bargains. See
what others offer, learn the prices ON
such articles as you need, but under no
circumstances invest a dollar without
first seeing our seasonable attractions.
We do not fear criticism or comparison.
On the contrary we invite it. We can
better make you understand the induce
ment We offer after an inspection of the
goods and prices of other houses in our
line. This is plain talk; but the plain
truth is, we think We can offer you the
best Inducements in new and desirable
goods, and the best inducements in
prices. We ask for but one trial.
g. q KNETT,
Confidential. "A lawyers clerk ran off
with 100000 of his employers money
A few days alterward the lawyer receiv,
cd the following letter from the delin,
quent: 'lIonored sir:--As there is no
one in whom have such confidence as
yourself. venture to inquire if, in case
am apprchendcd, you would consent to
undertake my defence? Yours very re-
specially, A. Zangcrl."
A lovers alarm clock has been brought
out to refresh the memories of those
happy couples who are too much absorb,
of their relatives. AS the clock strikes
ten p. m. little doors open and small
man, attred in dressng-gown and cap,
Slides ont. holding in his hand card
with the inscription. Good Night"
hint which rarely fails to be understood.
The following excellent defence was
made to an action brought by lawyer
There are three points in the case nav
it please your honor said the defendants
counsel, ''In the first place, we contend
that the kettle was cracked when we Dor ..
rDwpl it, secondly that IL was whoIn