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The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
UNDeRTAkERS' SHOP FUNERALS.
Many of Them Now and They Are Ex-
pocted to become Yet More Common

Many of Them Now and They Are Ex-
pocted to become Yet More Common
Successful undertakers in New York
nowadays have to be prepared to furnish
q church and clergyman along with the
other requirements for a funeral. Not
very long ago it was an exceptional thing
for funeral services to be held in an I'm
dertaker's shop. Only the bodies Of the
friendlesS or of those whose friends were
too poor to afford any better accommo-
dations were then taken from the under
ever, the phrase: THE funeral will be
held at the parlors of So-and-so, under
takers" is frequently seen attached to
death notices, and even more often the
place where the funeral is to be held is
designated by its street number only.
Nine times out of ten the place so desig-
mated is an undertaker's shop.
The way this has come about has been
chiefly through the increasing reluc-
lance of hotel and boarding house keep
ers to have a funeral in their house.
Friends of those dying in such places
are generally given to understand that
an immediate removalof the body would
be highly appreciated, or, if the friends
appear within few hours. the proprie-
tor summons an undertaken and has tho
body removed. Unless the deceased per-
son has near relativesin the city it is gen.
orally matter of difficulty for the
friends to find place in which to hold
the funeral, unless they wish to go to
the expense of church funeral. and
have a claim upon some church of which
they can make use. In this way it has
naturally come about that bodies have
been left 10 lie in the undertaken 5 rooms,
and at the time set for the funeral the
friends have gathered there and listened
to brief service pronounced by some
clergyman. supplied by the undertaken,
too. perhaps and thence have borne the
body directly to the grave.
With the increase of this custom the
undertakers have been compelled to in
crease the size of their rooms and TO fit
them up better and differently from or
binary shops of the sort. One city I'M
dertaker has gone So far as to clear out
the whole front of his store and leave
large room nearly seventy-tive feet deep,
with paneled. church like ceiling and
walls. which can be filled with chairs if
necessary, where the services are held.
1t is not unusual for as many as two or
three hundred persons to gather at flu
neral services held in this shop. Some
quite well known persons have been bur
led from there. One, woman, who
had been in life well known advocate
of cremation, went from there to the
crematory only few days ago
Some undertakers think that this GUS
tom will continually increase in a city
like New York, and that in time every
undertaken will have to keep sort OF
small chapel in connection with his shop
for the use of his customers. At present
those who have the facilities for allow
ing services to be held in their shops
make an extra charge for the use Of the
rooms for that purpose, but competition
is already doing away with that.-New
York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
GE7N2N0ND
Madison st, Skowheg an Me.
PP0 Inventors,

Men who have large sums to in.
vest can always find a good divi-
dend, but those who have 500 or
5000 to invest must be content with
the savings banks rate of from 2 to
8 per cent.
The Atkinson House Furnishing
Company of Maine, Incorporated
under the laws of that State, pays
the stockholders 10 PER CENT.
PER YEAR DIVIDENDS, paya.
BILE in January and July. They
carry a handsome sum to surplus
or reserve fund besides. To fur.
Their increase the business, the d.
rectors have further authorized the
treasurer to sell q limited amount
Of the treasury stock.
Complete lists of stockholders and
full information either in person or
by letter can be had ct the Boston
Office Of the company, Rooms AZ,
Niles building, School street, Bos-
ton, Mas, or from the Treasurer,
at the Head Office Of the company,
Portland, Ne. : Sw12
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
IS GUARANTEED TO
ABSOLUTELY CUR. DISEASE.

No other Preparation restores and
strengthens the Digestive Organs, creating
an appetite, Banishing Acidity of the
stomach Dizziness, that ''all gone feeling"
Coated Tongue, Bad Taste, Sick Headache,
Heartburn Irregularity of the Bowels like
DANAs SARsAPABIILA. Neuralgia is the
prayer of the Nerves for healthy Blood"
and this is also true of every other form of
nervous disease. This GREAT REMEDY
cleanses and enriches the blood aud gives
strength to the nerves as if by magic. Its
remarkable success in Rheumatism, is due
to the fact that it neutralizes and destroys
the "lactic" or "Uric Acid" in the Blood,
which is the cause of Muscular Rheumat-
ism. 1t is ueyitdble Elixir of Life. Re-
member we guarantee it. If after you
take three -fourths of bottle you feel no
benefit, your money will he refunded. We
guarantee cure if persistently used The
worst case we ever saw was cured by Is
bottles, and ordinary ceses are cured by
from to bottles. You have no excuse
for not giving it trial, unless you want to
suffer.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
DANA'S SARSAPARILLA.
Limerick Lace,

Miss Forster, the adopted daughter of
the late Irish chief secretary, has nearly
succeeded III reviviug the manufacture of
Limerick lsce, an important Irish industry
which has long been neglected. Miss
Forster, since her marriage with Mr..
Robert Were O'Brien, has lived near
Limerick, and she recently turned her
attention TO reviviug the lace industry.
which now bids fair to resume its wonted
activity. Assisted by committee, she has
opened training school for girls, the
pupils of which are making rapid progress
IN the art. All the necessary material has
been supplied to the girls, who, i'll addition
TO their ordinary training, receive lesson.
at the local school of art in connection
with South Ksnsiugton.-Lond Letter.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03

The best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. letter.
Chapped Hands, Chiblains, Corns. and all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required, l, is guaranteed to give perfect salts
action, or money refunded Price % cents per
box. For sale by Roland T, Patten.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03

Indignant stenographer to Emporium
ate collector-"Why, great Scott, man I.
You told me when | bought it that the
typewriter would pay for itself in three
months If it hasn't done it, you can't
come on me for it. cant pay for it in
six years In my business, "--Burdette.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03

A modern writer has well said: There
is dignity In every attempt to provide
fer the future. 1t indicates self-denial,
and imparts strength to the character.
II produces a we'll regulated mind. 1t
fosters ten perance. 1t is based on fore
thought. II makes prudence the domin-
ating characteristic. 1t gives virtue the
mastery over self indulgence. Above all
1t secures comfort, drives away care, and
dispels vexations and anxieties which
otherwise might prey with severity upon
us"
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03

Yes my son the world owes you living, t
the world is bad debtor, and you have to O. A
emeadous amount OF dunning and chasin. n
ter it to bring it to terms,
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
Farm for Sale,

Situated In Brighton Ia miles from village.
on road leading to Kingsbury, containing $50
acres. buildings In good repair. cuts rs tons Of
good hay. free from stone. and well watered.
small amount down, or will exchange Tor q
house In Skow began. Call on or write TO
MRS. LYDIA WYMAN.
Brighton, Me-, March 10. 80. 2m12.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
AldrOsC0ggil and Koll0D8c
r.. II. Bonds

Holders of Androscoggin Il Kennebec
6 per cent bonds maturing between August
1880 and September 1891, are offered an
opportunity until the first day of April
next to exchange their present holdings
for the new A. per cent Maine Central Con-
solidated Mortgage bonds on advantage
GUS terms.
For full particulars apply to.
FRED z. RICHARDS Banker,
% Exchange Street,
Portland. Ne.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
GEORGE PlllriGk & Son.

We wish to call particular attention to large assortment
of specaces and glasses that correctly fit at prices
that cannot be beaten Our stock large at
the present time, and give good fit from twenty
five upwards our dollar spect is the best ever
sold in for the price, the lenses being perfectly white and
accurately ground.
Spectaces and glasses in gold frames at the lowest
prices, and warranted represented Now the time when
pair coored spectaces will protect your from the
and wind We have them at all prices.
Our stock Watches clocks jewery, sverware &c,
complete We carry good line of gold Gold plated and sill
beads. Call and examine them. All kinds of work
promptly done in the best possible We take special
pains repair and regulate watches left with in short
possible Call examine goods and prices before
purchasing elsewhere, and will give prices that will
please you.
Geo. Philbrick & Son,
NEW BRICK BLOCK, 81 WATER STREET
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03

DR.. Bissell, of Limestone, NY. On
the " Oil Regions y, writes: 81 have
been using ANGLERS PETRO-
LEUM EMULSION with Hypo-
phosphites for the last six years with
the best of success in incipient and
advanced CONSUMPTION and
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.
1t is palatable, IS we'll tolerated by the
stomach, and depend upon it to ac-
complish all that anything cam"
Obtain it of your druggist or
THE Angler CHEMICAL CO., BosToS,
SOC. and 81 90 A bottle Pamphlet free.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
Caution

This notice 10 given TO caution all parties
Barker, o. my account ~ shall pay NO bills
contracted ~ her after this date.
6koWheGnn, March 10 1870.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
A Great increase of Acumen


That 1S-year-olt maid in New York,
who recovered a verdict of six cents
damages aEainst an uusophistlcated Eng
lisamsn in a suit for breach of promise
Of marriage. NAV count herself lucky
woman. SIX cents Is probably more
sen>e than she ever had before.
Edward Atkinson declares that III =
AuauAl pr Suction OF eggs in this countr !
equals H. uouey value the country
AnLuA, proiuctiyu Of iron. Tie eggs Ar.
eaten = fast a. produced, willie the irou
STAYS NY the owuers, and is subject t.
taxation Is it 4ccunGlates from year u
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,

FREPAEgn HT
DR. J. c. AVER 6c CO., Lowell Mass.
= = O.. !---zz5..s. Pie ~ uet,..s. o..
The Somerset reporter., 1890-04-03
Sound Advice for Business Women

Treatise On Blood aud Skin Diseases
u ailei free
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Atlanta. Ga.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
River KfDlerS

The Thistle, Pilot and Tenbroeck each
brought 8 strings of logs.
The Kit Carson, Saltwater, e. W.
Oowles. Pilot and Tenbroeck went north.
The stage of the water was 5;70 at
noon; the temperature 65.
River men. steamboat owners and
others for the purpose of presenting the
matter of river improvement to congress
in the strongest possible light, urging a
more generous appropriation, that the
service of so much utility, and in places
necessity to river men, may not only be
kept from further deterioration, but tina,
it may be improved and extended. A
strong effort will be made to interes,
congressman whose districts touch the
river, and especially Senator Allison,
who is the chairman of the appropriation
committee of the senate.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08

| and decided upon plans for an artistic
station which will be erected at once al
Prospect Park, the ssrminus of the line
east of Moline. The directors also talked
over the Rock Island line, but no action
was taken. The Central is relaying its
track on Seventeehts@ireet hill in Moline
with fifty seven pound iron and making
it in every way substantial. A new elec>
trio car, similar to those now in use but
smaller, has been ordered and is daily eX.
pected. Messrs. Guyer, McCabe and
Hurst have purchased a strip of land
north of Fsirmont Park which gives the
Central improved right of way privileges
over Fourteenth avenue into Rock Island,
aud the control of right of way from the
Moline limits to Thirty-eighth street this
city.
NOTES
David Fitzgerald, township collector
elect, has found that street car driving is
productive of too many hardsbips and
will give up his car next Saturday night.
There is report current, though it
lacks confirmation, that the Holmes
syndicate has purchased of o. j. Dimick
the brick building on Fourth avenue be-
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets
for the Elm street lines and portion of
the bridge cars.
A number of the drivers on the two
routes to Moline and the Davenport line,
under control of the Holmes syndicate,
complain of not being allowed seats. apd
that putting in so many hours on theif>
feet is too severe, and considerable sympa-
thy has been aroused for the drivers. On
having the matter mentioned to him,
Supt. Schnitger said: There is no iuten-
ton on my part to put hsrjships in the
the way of my drivers or TO treat them
cruelty or inhumaniy, and | have been
prompted solely by desire to promote
the efficiency OF the service aud insure
safety TO passengers in denying the
htN apt W lueH
at times when they should be on their
guard and have control of their car
that they cannot have sitting down.
There are places on the road that a driver
might as well sit down, but there are
more cases where he should be on his
feet" The absence of the seat is. how>
ever, great deprivation to a driver, who
puts in twelve to sixteen hours dav, and
to a man whe is trustworthy aud would
not abuse privileges, the seat would no
doubt contribute to his efficiency. Supt.
Schnitger has shown his consideration of
the drivers by increasing their pay and
shortening the hours somewhat, and it is
to be hoped he will give the seat trial
at any rate.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
OUR STREET RAILWAYS.
Progress of the Syndicate Track
Laying on Fourth Avenue.
property Holders Likely to Object TO
Discrimination rs to Grade-.-The
Milan Road Moline
Central FOIks-NOtes.

Supt. Schnitger's forces are making
rapid Roadway up Fourth avenue, and
have nearly reached Eleventh street. So
far the company has laid it's tracks to
proper grade, the city doing the filling
as the work has advanced, but it is pro-
posed to discontinue grading east of
Twelfth to Fourteenth street. The STREE
car company desires to continue to Law
its tracks to grade on up. as Supt.
Schnitger is DESTROYS of putting in perms-
nent work as far as possible. The cits's
idea in abandoning the grade is simply in
the interests of economy. But pro perry
holders between Twelfth and Four
teenth streets object so srenuously.-
even to threatening Injunction pro-
ceedings to carrying out any such
design, that the plan is likely to be
changed. Mayor McConoche this morn
morning called meeting of the stree
and alley committee in order that the
| matter may be discussed, and if the city
insists in the course mapped out. an ef'
fort will. no doubt. be made to enjoin tn.
city end the street car company from pro-
ceeding further. The property holder.
think the city should not have graded any
of the avenue to be traversed BY the new
railway. or should grade the entire length
to Fourteenth street, where the tracks
turn north.
THE ROCK ISLAND s MILAN LITIGATION
In the circuit court this morning a pc,
tition was presented by Col. Curtis, re
presenting the Davenport heirs for tn
appointment of a receiver for the road
and also for an injunction restraining tn
present officers of the company from
selling any of the property of the roa,
which has been attached on the comics
sions of judgment by President Stod
dard. The petitions will be argue,
in the circuit court yet tomorrow.
THE MOLINE CENTRAL.
The directors of the Moline Centra
Electric railway held meeting last nigh
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
BRIEFLETS

4 n SOOo UhIu iot icnt-iVo IWcuty'
second street.
Lost-An A. o. U. W. badge. Reward
at All Second avenue.
Furnished rooms for rent. Enquire OF
Schaab s. Wolters.
Hon. E. w. Hurst has returned from
his two weeks business trip to Nebraska
Street Sprinkler Hardin has hand
some new and large tank on his wagon
| Large new potatoes. radishes. straw
berries, bananas and oranges at Browner's
Elm street grocery.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Rock Island Citizens Improvement asso
citation will be held tonight.
The sale of the Bell homestead O.
| Twenty third street to Miss Mary Egan
was made by Geo. w. D. Harris for 81
500.
The manslaughter case against DIR. j.
A. Reid. of Davenport has been set fol-
| trial at special hearing on August 4th
next.
The democratic county convention will
be held Thursday. May 30, for the selec-
ton of delegates to the various conven-
TONS
The common council of Peoria Tuesday
night awarded contracts for paving by
special assessment amounting TO over
100000.
The Germsn-Lutheran school has de
cided to erect flag staff on its main
building and TO float the stars and stripes
from it hereafter.
Sulphur water was reached last even>
ing in Mitchell & Lynde's artesian well st
| a distance of 760 feet, and the water is
flowing freely.
Mr.. G. H. Deere, of Moline, who has
just returned from Washington. is differ
ent from the other auufacturers of that
city. He favors paving Third avenue by
spt cial assessment.
Orders came from the war department
to Col. J. NJ. Whittemore this morning 10
fire salute and to hoist the flag at half
mast as military mark of respect to the
late Brigadier General Crook.
Invitations have been issued for
the marriage at Grand Rapids, Mich,
on Nav 10 of DR.. G. B. Graves,
formerly of this city, and now of Wilton,
to Mae Risedorph, daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. A V. Risedorph.
This was the day set by the trial calen-
dar for the hearing Of the case of VIM.
McEniry against the city for 5000 fees
alleged to be due him, but City Attorney
Haas being out of town. the mayor ap-
peared and asked for a continuance. Mr.
McEniry insisted upon trial being had,
whereupon the mayor secured the pres,
ence of Judge Wilkinson as special coun-
sci for the city, and upon the presents-
ton of an affidavit by him that trial now
would be prejudicial to the defense. the
court continued the case TO future date.
The horse thief Witt, alias Smith, who
stole the rig from Zones livery stable at
Moline few days ago. and was captured
at kewanee, has escaped from that place
with the stolen outfit. 1t seems that the
marshal at Kewanee on learning that
Smith was in town went to the station
and telegraphed the fact to Sheriff Will
liams. at Cambridge. and awaited the
sheriff's instructions before making the
arrest. When he got reply from Cams
Bridge Smith and the rig had been gone
nearly an iieuL-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
Another Sudden 0ea,.


Mrs. Mary Corcoran, wife of Michael
Corcoran was found dead in an clubhouse
on the premises of her home, All Second
avenue, at 5;45 last evening by Mrs. An
ME Noreen and her daughter Lena, they
having seen from their own lot al Joining
that Mrs. Corcorsu was in the clubhouse
in an unnatural position, and going to
her found her dead Mr.. w. G. Haas, a
neighbor, was called, and examining the
pulse found Mrs. Corcoran dead. The
deceased came up town as far as the
court house square at noon with her hus>
bands dinner, he being employed at Gil
more's packing house, and she then ap.
peared to be in her u ual health. No one
rememembers of having seen her after
ward. She was go years of age. and had
been Mr.. Corcoran's wife since January.
1854.
Coroner Halves having been notified
summoned jury composed of G. W.
Halves, (foreman) Chss. Engel, W. G.
Haas, John Quinlan, Michael Smith and
Phil Miller and proceeded with an in,
quest, the outcome of which was yer
dict that death was the result of apoplexy
or some diseased condition of the heart,
the medical testimony of DR.. Eyster he
ing to that effect
The names of the surviving children
are; Thos. and William Corcoran, OF
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Mrs Chas. Adams. of
Peoria, and John Cocoran, of Chicago.
The funeral will occur at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning from St. Joseph's
chu Oh.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
MIR. Haas nj Home Again


MIR. Fred Hass, president of the Rock
Island Citizens Improvement association,
this morning from Washington
where he has been in the interests of the
govern ment building and Hen
nepin canal Mr.. Hass speaks with much
encouragement of the prospects of all
these measures. He thinks the canal
clause will remain in the river and harbor
bill as placed there by the river and har-
Dor committee and will pass congress in
that shape. As TO the viaduct and gov.
eminent building, he says everything is
all right. but both bills must have con-
slant watching. There must be a Rock
Island man on The ground constantly with
no other exaction upon his time. but to
watch these projects until they are passed
Mr.. Hass was pleased when he heard
that Vice President Carse had held himself
in readiness to go to Washington and he
remarked, ''he must be still prepared to
go. shall be advised in few days as to
when our presense is again needed there.
and then Mr. Carse should 90 right on, but
his expenses must be paid while there.
To show to what an extent l am inter
ested in these things and how much
realize the Importance of having someone
there, / will pay the fare.of Mr.. Carse to
and from Washington, if our citizens will
raise enough for his expenses while there
l tell you we need good man at Wash.
ington. and with one there we can &C
cOmplish our purposes with reference t.
the viauduct and the postoffice bill. I an
certain
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
Coul Nv suildings.
TpANsrFpa


CIV F Ferns to r Ferns, part NJ
81 net "a, 1g, 2w, 81.
NJ M Ferns to r Ferns, part nj So
mel 80, 16, 2w, $3.50.
Aun Linehan to M III Sexton, q lots 8
0, 10. block SO, Chicago ad, r /, 81 800.
Eurana G Hannah to p L Mitchell, lor
10. net II, II. CIV, $1,000.
W I Brasher to Benjamin Carr. - mel
and 81 II. II, 2w, 5000.
John Downing to Randolph Downing
lot 2, block 4. Bailey Davenport's ad, F
l, S525.
George Scherer to Christine L Kerr
part ne4, 12, Il, 2w, 81.
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Z Robert Thompson, Addie Walker
Andalusia; Oscar F Swanson, Emma
Peterson, Moline.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
40 PER CENT.
Ourbusness during April shows increase of 40 per
cent over April of 1882 The may be
given why such gratifying result
has been obtained.

This week we call attention tofnew
arrivals in Children's Lace Caps, Csc.
New Ruchings beginning at 10
cents per yard.
New Fast Black Hosiery, Ladies'
and Childrens' in our time-tried and
tub-tested brands.
Have you seen our handsome as
sortment of Lawn Tennis Stripes at
10, l l and IL l-2 cents per yard. Sat
ms 10 cents.
Full-width Skirting Flounces As
cents.
Handsome Shallies at and l-2
cents per yard.
One price and that the lowest. All
Goods marked in plain figures.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
The BesI Result.

Every ingredient employed in produc,
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla is strictly pure
and is the best of its kind it is possible &c
bay. All the roots and herbs are care.
fully selected, personally examined, and
only the best retained. So that from the
time of purchase until Hoods Sarsapa-
rills Is prepared, everything is carefully
watched with view to attaining the best
result. Why don't you try it9
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08
Estate Of Bailey Davenport.

Monday next, May ~. will sell al
public auction, on the premises of the
late Bailey Davenport, horses. cows. bulls
wagons, carriage. harness, household
goods, ETC., beginning at 10 o'clock m.
| with the livestock.
JOHN PEETZ administrator.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-08

1-Our stock surpasses in variety
and excellence any we have ever
shown.
2-The public are finding out more
and more that it pays to buy the best.
1t is the wisest kind of economy.
3-We sell the better grade OF goods
for about what is usually asked for in
ferior qualities. We don't make as
much money, perhaps, but we give our
customers good value for their money;
hence once a customer always a Gus
toner.