Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-02-14

indication of what he expected from tn,
new line into which this successful firm
is branching out. j. b. thinner, the
tailor, has a fine line of suitings, etc,
and his exhibit will result in many new
suits of clothes this spring. David Don's
exhibit sheds a ray of warmth over the
entire building. 1t would be impossible
for one to stand in view OF
the stoves and ranges and feel
the least chill, no matter how
cold might be the atmosphere. The APP
pearance of Mr.. Don's exhibit is warmth
in itself. A person could furnish an en-
tire kitchen and provide any kind of
heater for other parts of the house with
out going beyond Don's space. Lloyd
e. Stewart have an attractive display of
hats and gents furnishing goods such as
does the young firm credit and the public
good. Davis & Co. are represented by
pumps and other appliances in the way
of plumbers goods, Warnock & Rail
stons soap shows up well and testfes to
the success and excellency of one of
Rock Islands leading manufactures.
Commencing at the front Of the main
column on the left side, we dnd Mr.. T..
II. Thomas, the druggist, Represented by
a handsome exhibit of toilet and plush
goods, and an extensive supply of Dr.
McKann's Celebrated Cough Syrup. Mr.
Thomas also distributed some exceeding
ly nice souvenirs during the evening.
After pausing to admire Mr.. Thomas
layout, the visitors gaze is fixed upon the
exhibit of Mr.. Geo. Bennett at the south
of the front row, Servceable and sport.
ing gloves and raw material in abund-
ance make up the attraction. Christy's
cracker bakery presents healthy looks
ing outfit in the way of crackers, cakes
and other testimonials to high
art in baking. The Singer Sewing
Machine company has nicely
carpeted apartment and Miss
Minnie Zes impresses her friends with
case Of ribbons, ,laces and other millinery
goods. G. j. Champion has a stand in
dicative of the fact that first. class book,
stationery and wall paper house exists in
Rock Island, where may also he found
albums. fancy articles, paintings, pic
lures, etc. II. D. Folsom exhibits a case
sllverware, jewelry. gold
canes, clocks and other things
in the line of leading watch
and Jewelry store. Hartz & Bahnsen
exhibit varnishes, paints, brushes,
stationery, pencils and wholesale drugs
Will r. Johnson's clock, watch and
jewelry house is represented by one of
the most attractive displays on the
floor 1t is an ornament to
the room and consists of hand
some case containing silverware
in great variety, watches. clocks and
jewelry, colored glass and imported
ware, and novelty in the way of
a miniature plow, mounted in gold and
silver and the Hansen-Appelquist pat
Tern. Clemann Il Salzmann have fur
nished two apartments with lovely parlor
and chamber suites. and this firm also
has an elaborate display OF carpets etc.
Across the hall, Rasmussen, photographer,
mas an appropriate outfit. including in
addition to number of fine photographs,
A camera of 1888 and one of 1888. show
ug the difference in construction of tn
earliest and most modern instruments in
The lire OF Photographic art. II. F.
Cordes has a credi!Gble display of furni,
lure, carpets, drapery and house furnish-
ing goods. Henry Darts Sons have
a portion of their great
wholesale grocery house to the lively
scene. and placed on exhibition canned
goods, spices, teas, tobaCcos, wooden
ware and variety Of things, K4nn s.
Fleming have an elegant parlor suite and
other household furniture. Sutcliffe
Bros. show the handsomest wall paper in
he market, and put in their time making
ans, which are sold for the benefit of the
air. Bowlby's music house has an apart
nent furnished with musical instruments
If every kind and description, and such
IS is seldom shown in an exposition of
his kind. Geo. Wagner, the brewer, has
/ stand of bottled beer, and Carse &
)hlweiler's boiling works is prepared to
lave the public either examine or tast
heir bottled goods.
The Rock Island Building and Loan |
association has a nicely furnished apart
nent, where the workings of the associa,
ions cooperative system are explained, |
md where all will find profitable enter
About the room are displayed the |
hings donated for the benefit of the |
air. and which are too numerous to |
MENTION separately. In the rear of the
Dom is q punch and Judy" show, a |
Wheel of fortune and many other amuse-
lents.
There is but one thing that might be
ispeused with, and while not depriving
he worthy or purpose of any of its bene>
is. would add greatly to the conven>
,nce of spectators and visitors-that is
be girls with the chance books. The
IRGUs does not mention this, either as a
election upon the pleasant and enter
rising young ladies', or upon the indus.
rial committee, but it belieyes that the
The fair committee have received the
GLOWING additional donations:
Miss Flnrence Rnsiock cnshinn. crack