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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
FOR A TRl-CITY LODGE.
Pats rnmskers Complste IN Organic stion
by Electiug ON Gers.

Patss rnmskers Complste IN Organic tion
By Eleoting ON Gers.
The patternmakers of the three
cities have projected through James
Wilson, OF Chicago, lodge of the
Patternmakers' National League Of
North America, with the election of
the following officers:
President-Henry Anthony.
Vice President-W. G. johnson.
Recording Secretary Peter
son.
Financial Secretary-Henry Mel
son.
Treasurer-Charles Heinrich.
Outside Guarn-Hugo Jasper.
Inside Guard-Charles Peterson.
Trustces-A. &. Anderson, Z. c.
CLANCY aud David Gamble.
This lodge. which is entirely new
labor organization in the three cities,
promises to be strong union. 1t
has now for members nearly every
patternmaker in the three cities. A
charter has been applied for and will
arrive in few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received at the
office OF Drack d Kerns, architects,
until Oct. 81, at IL O'Clock noon.
Tor tbe excavation for the Mod
ern Woodmen Of America build
ing iooated Oh the corner Of FIJI
teenth street and Third avenue. Size
OF building 75xi2o- Specifications
can be seen at the Office OF the archi-
tects. All bidders must be prepared
to give good and sufficient bond and
each proposal be accompanied by q
certified check for $50 as . guarantees
to enter into contract at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
OFF FOR THE SOUTHLAND
Party Of Rock Islanders 70 spend the WAR;
ter Hunting and Rishing.

Party Of Rock Islanders so spend the wE.
Ter Hunting and Rishing.
A shanty boat which will be the
home Of q party Of Rock islanders
during the coming winter, fossed
away for the southland Sunday morn.
ing. The boat is manned BY Capt.
Harry, Nelson, First Mate Arthur Hill
and Clerk John Ford who will be Join.
ed!at Burlington by Fred Smith and
Peter Nelson, and By VIII Haire at
Cairo.
About 500 friends of the party
were at the landing when the craft
left its mooriugs at the foot OF Tenth
street. The boat is neatly fitted mp.
while the boys have laid in n good
supply of provisions. They also have
firearms. fishing tackle and traps and
a faithful hunting dog. "Grsnddad.
Tdy," who will do his share in bring.
ing in game. The boys will 20 as
far south as New Orleans aud will
not start for home until next April.
They will stop along she big stream
at good hunting and fishing points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
Terrible Deficiency Of Whsst Abroad,
America to SappIy the World.

Late advicss from Washington. bssed On 70
ports OF government experts, report that tie
shortage in the worlds wheat crop will reach
the starvation figure Of liz, coo COO bushss Amer
lea lie relied upoa to supply the deficiency ont Of
ou- grand product of 4eo. Ooo0cO. This deficiency
can, with the aid OF the rye and corn crop, be
made up. but who could supply to the sick and
debiiitated deficiency OF Hostettcr's Stomach
bi'ters. There Is happily always q supply Of
tnat promptly helpful medicine adequate TO the
relief OF the dyspeptic. the constipatsd, the bill
ious and tbs rheumatic. II will, without inter.
ruption, continue to build up the weak, TO pro-
tect the deBizens Of malari,i ecourgcd lccalitio
from ctills and fever and kindred disorders, and
to counteract tendency TO torpidity of the kid
neys ard bladder, which, il disrcRsrdcd. 10
speedily subversive OF their organic health. Not
only does it renew digestion, but also appetite
and sleep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
A vaiuahle Prescription.

Editor Morrison, of the Worthing-
ton, Ind, Sun, writes: "You have a
valuable prescription in Electric
Bitters. and l can cheerfully recon-
mend it for constipation and sick
headache. and as general system
tonic it has no equal" Mrs. Annie
Stehle, 1925 Cottage Grove avenue,
Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had back
ache which never left her and felt
tired and weary, but six bottles Of
Electric Bitters restored her health
and renewed her strength. Price so
cents and 81. Get bottle at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
Try Aliens foor.kxs,.

a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen and hot, and get tired cas-
ny. If You have smartiag feet OF
tight shoes. try Aliens Foo.-Ease.
1t cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures and prevents swoolen
and sweating feet. blisters an cal
lous spots. Relieves corns anG bum
ions OF al pain and gives rest and
comfors. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for rs
cents. Trial packages Free. Ad.
dress Allen s Olmsted, LIE Row.
N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
University Extension Couree,

The second Of the lectures in the
university extension course will be
given at the High school assembly
room Thursday evening by Prof.
Moulton, whose subject will be Wal
ter SCOTS Monastery" a compsn-
ion study to Ariel. OF Shakespeare's
Tempest" Course tickets, six cd
missions, and transferable, have
been placed at $1.25; for the five re.
naming lectures. 81; single admis-
sious 35 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
TO MAKE A CYCLE PATH.
Plan to Provide One Up tho B,vsr 20 Pert
Byron.

byrohs
The Good Roads Cycle club Of Mo-
line has appointed a committee to
confer with like one from the Rock
Island wheelmen to push a plan for
q Cycle path up the river road rs
far, at least. as Port Byron. 1t is
estimated that a 4.foot psth will cost
at the rate Of $50 mile, possibly
less. With a subscription OF 81 from
each OF the 1000 wheelmen in the
two cities. supplemented by six e25
subscriptions already promised, aud
by possible appropriations by the
county board and by Port Byron
people. the Improvement is consid-
cred almost a certainty. With this
completed and the one on the Iowa
side to LIE Claire a circuit will be
formed which will afford a source OF
infinite delight to the riders OF the
three cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
a CHILD CAN USE THEM.
IT'S Easy to Dye With Diamond Dyes-Give
sCclp-s Fast to Sup, Soap aud yyasnipe,

IT'S Easy to Dye With Diamond Dyes-Givs
:Ccio-s Fast to San, soap and Washing.
Some people think 1t is difficult
matter to do their own dyeing. 1t
certainly is with the old-fashioned
dyestufs and with many OF the crude
package dyes upon the market. but
when the original, reliable Diamond
Dyes are used, it is but little more
trouble to get fast and beautiful
oolors than it would be TO wash and
rinse the goods. Do not allow your
dealer to force upon you limitations
OF tbs Diamond Dyes on which he can
make more profit. but insist on hav-
ing She genuine shat have stood the
test OF years of use in thousands Of
homes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
PHILLIP SUMMON DIES.
Psss,ng OF Another OF Rock I-l,rds Pio-
Ueor Residents.

Psss,ns OF Another OF Rock I.I,rd-s Pio-
neer Residents.
Phillip Simmoa. one of Rock ISL
and's venerable pioneers, passed away
st $40 last evening at bis residence,
1907 Fourth avenue. He had been
failing in health the past year. old
age being the cause Of his demise.
Phillip Simmon was born IN Messen-
helm, Germany. Oct. 10, 1918, and
was a son of Peter Henry Summon,
and Eva (Grsfuscby Simmon. He at
tended school in his native town, at
intervals engaging in farming until
he attained the age Of IA years. when
he with his father sUd family, April
4. 1888, left Messenhefm, crossing
France and sailing rom Havre April
26. 1888, landing st Norfolk, Va, IS
days later thence 20 Baltimore aud
from shenee to Bedford county, Pc,
where he settled down to labor.
Here ehe rrema;ned until 1871,
where he rented his farm and ran
a saw mill in Tuscarora, Pa, for over
three years. Again be moved, this
time cdmfng to Rock Island in the
spring Of 1876, aud locating here in
1916. He commenced drsying, an
occupation which he followed until
he retired about ten years ago He
was an old settler. and served as
alderm an. IN 1s7677. He was con-
firmsd q Iluthoran. Mr.. S;mmon was
married March 10. 1s43, to Miss
Catharina Muller. She died Feb.
29, 1852. He was married to
Cornelia Jane Hitchcock April 10,
1853. She died Sept. 81, 1892.
Mr.. Simmon was the father Of y
children, six OF whom died in child
hood. The surviving children are:
George Henry Simm0n, Rock Island;
Peter c. Simmon, Moline, and Harry
B. Sim mon, Maria F. Simmon.Dar-
ling and Miss Cynthia Matilda Sim
mon, Of Rock Island. Eliza Corne-
liz Simmon-Fleener, another daugh-
ter, died 3 few years since. Mr..
Simmon also leaves three sisters and
four brothers, all residents of this
county; Christian S;mmon, of this
city; Charles Simmon, Henry Peter
Simmon, Jacob Simmon, Louisa Die
fenbach, Catherine Wilson, ard Eliz-
abeth Cheney, the latter six Of Rural
township. Mr.. Simmons youngest
sister, Miss Maria Simmon, died in
Rock Island last april at the age of
60 years. Funeral services will be
held at the late residence OF Mr..
Siumon at 10 O'Clock Thursday
morning.
Mrs. Catharine Weckel, wife CT
Adolph Weckel, OF South Moline,
died at 8 o'clock this morning o. the
home OF her daughter. Mrs. John
Boliinger. ga Thirty-ninth street, of
dropsica, cancer. The deceased was
native Of Germany. her maiden
name being Cstharine Heincel, and
last March attained her list year.
She had been resident OF Rock ISL
and county for So years. She was
married q. Illinois City April 90,
1SaI, to Mr.. Weckel, who survives
her with four children, sll living in
this city: John Weckel, Louis
Weckel and Mrs. John Weiss and
Mrs. John Bollinger. The funeral
will be held from the house at q
o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Rollo Huntley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rollo Huntley, of South Rock Island,
died at 6 o'clock last evening OF ma
larial fever, aged l year and l
month. Funeral services will be
held st the home at O'Clock tomor-
row efterroon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
THE COUNTY TEMPLE.
Tfsnafera.

Oct. 16-Elbridge G. White to Eva
Z. White, part lot 2, block 5, Ed
wards add, Moline, S7OO.
Frank L. White to Eva c. White,
lot IL, block s, Smith & Whites
add, Moline Heights, $500.
Charles E. White to Frank T.
White, part outlet A, Smith &
Whites add. Moline Hsi 2 hts, 81. 900.
Darwin E. Resser to Eva G. White,
lot 21, block 3. Smith & Whites add !.
Moline Heights, 81. 100.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
yCLAIRvOYANT.
4 Tris C1dirrorant.

| Al SFGENA, THE FAIR CASTONNIE.
The eminent. tue. business clairvoyant
anu n diuIn, gives the names. dates aud facts.
anu sells you every hope. fear and wish of
your hte. md reveals the present. past and
Mtur, with wonderful accuracy. She has no
Ssru tunhus. your life being to her an open
.oox Cal md be convinced of her wonder
luI peWer. The only ciairvoyant in the world
VINO WI EiVe you Q written guarantee TO re-
snIte .-ieuds. cause speedy marriage with the
one youtovc, break the evil influences. give
YOU to q luck and restore the lost and stolen
"nuf =, In % days or return you your
me urs. y too; fee, 50 cents Consul
20 III with stamp. Parlors, 40. Sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

Rome. Gs.. Oct. 19.-Repores from
Somerv.Ile. Thirty miles north OF this
place, state that two ne ross named
Penn and Hesieten were i.ntheh Sun
day night. The men were accused of
arson and he'd been arrested by the shvr-
IN and posse. While returning with thesr
prisoners a masked mob empowered the
officers and disappear ed with the r+fs-
orcrs into the woods
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
e May save Your Lie.

A dose or two OF Foley's Honey
and Tar will prevent an attack OF
pneumonia, grip or severe cold II
taken N time. Cures coughs, colds,
Group. LaGrippe. hoarseness. diff.
cult breathing. whooping cough, in
cipient consumption, asthma or
bronchitis. Gives positive relief in
advanced stages OF consumption,
asthma or bronchitis. Guaranteed .
For sale by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
A Househe.a Ssery,,sy,

Cesearets Candy Csthartic. the
most wonderful medical discovery Of
the age, pleasant and refreshing TO
the taste, act gently and positively
On the bowels. cleansing the entire
system. dispsl colds, cure adache,
fever, hsbitual constipation and bill
iousness. Please buy and try q box
OF G. c. c. today; 10, IS, so cents.
Sold and guaranteed TO cure by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
=
Is rhi. n libel on Fand du LACY

Oshkosh. Wis. Oct. 10. 49, William
Payne. the negro who killed Iiotei-
keeper Beaman at Fond du Lac Sunday
morning. was brought here last evening
and placed in the wirnebago county
Jail. 1t wasdeared that effort would
be made 20 lynch him had he remained
in ToRd du Lac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
It ATS the syot.

When suffering from a severe cold
and your throat and lungs feel sore,
take dose Of Foiey's Honey and Tar,
when .he soreness will be q. once re-
neved, warm grateful feeling and
healing Of the parts affected Will be
experienced and you will say: at
feels so good. 1t hits the spot" 1t
is guaranteed. For 8, by T. II
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

AWsy.

bVu'E NorScLo bpst Ard smCk0 KCQR Lie
AWsS.
II you want to quit tobacco using
eas'iy and forever, be made we'll,
strong, magnstic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bsc. the wonder
worker that makes weak men s.rcug.
Many gain tel pounds in ton days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bsc
from your own druggist. who will
guarantee cu,e. Booklets and SAM
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company, Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

IL suffered terribly with impure
blood and was afll jcted with scrofu-
lous humor. My druggist advised
me to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1
took one bottle and it produced such
marvellous results that I took six
more and then I was entirely cured. u
Adam Young. 200 Main street,
Qaincy, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

Bicycle riders, foot ball players
aud athletes. generally, find . sever
eign remedy for the sprains and
bruises ard cuts to which they are
constantly liable. in DR.. Thomas
Electric OIL. For sale by Marshall
& Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

Gan ounce Of prevention Is better
than pound Of cure" DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup prevents con-
sumption by curing colds and all
similar lung troubles. For sale by
Marshall 6 Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

that DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is the
best cough and lung remedy on earth
unless you try it. II you do this and
don't agree with US. you get your Is
Q 'nts back quick. right where you
buy 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

When bilious or costive cot q Cas-
csres. candy csthartio, cure guaran-
tasd. ] o caNea Is cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

IGOR PENTHOUSE on FORTY THIRD
~ street. Inquire OF r. NJ. Sinnet, i:o5
Eifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
FOR RENT.

E'OR RENT-A FIVE ROOM FLAT ON
~ laird avenue. Call ut NJ * X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

NTED-MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN TO
y, act rs housekeeper in family of two.
CAL OF 1907 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

l OST-A' BOOK MARKED MRS. G. &.
Il q Bowen" on.the Rock Island Savings bank
FINDER viii please return TO Stewart, the hat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

WANTED AT ONCE-MEN TO WORK ON
w Patterson Bros. government works near
Farport, Iowa. Wages sl75 per day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

krOE RE. NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
= room, 'orner OF Third avenue and TIL T.
teca1h y, No. ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

FOR RE.-r-TwO NICELY FURNISHED
= t0oins With board in private family. In
QGirc 81 80 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

"ANTED-MAN TO TAKE HALF IN
w terest in good paying business. Ad-
dress y. ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

IGOR SALE-CoAL IN ANY QUANTITY
~ OF ~ b'ishels or over at $50 per ton, de-
hvercd G. ID to any part OF the city. Leave
orders a. numerical house barber shop. Rock
lS4and.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE "A GOOD
paying bakery business At iioo Third ave-
nue.. Owner wishes TO engage In Other bust
ness VIII ,akc real estate IA exchange. Cau
~ above pyynber for particulars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

"ANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL, GER:
w man preferred; references required
sl8 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

"ANTED-A GOOD GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework IN small family. Apply ut
corner of Eleventh and Fifth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
FOR BALE.

EoK sALE-Two HOTELS. GORDON &
~ bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

E'o2 SALE-CHEAP 4 HEAVY DRAFT
II horse ut G. Tegelcr s. Cos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

tNOR SAt.E-A BAKERY IN GOOD IyOCA
II ton and good fixtures and good running
order. Inquire ut Argus ONCE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

WANTED-CIIIMNEYS TO SWEEP BY
w Chicago Bill. the sweeper. Can be
found ut 1917 Second avenue, or telephone
iOlj
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

"ANTED-A DINING ROOM Girl. At
w the Delmonico restaurant, 1907 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

"ANTED-GOODS TO STORE IN CHEAP
w clean and light storage rooms. with OLE
vator at 1893 second avenue. Johnny Jones.
Two rings on 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19
WANTED.

HNANTED "A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w homework 3.9 Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

wv NTE ITO LOAN MONEY ON DIA-
w mo T. watches, jewclry, hardware,
musical rumeuts, bicycles clothing, dry
goods Il ture, etc. Highest cash prices
pad for ,ond hand goods of all kinds also.
Tue soovL goods for sale At half the usual
store ricoe All bus.nesatTansacttons strictly
cnniids ltia.. His new number and location,
le2i SHcond Avenue. Don't forgot IT, J. W.
jon Two rings on 1917
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

ENCl RENT-FoUR ROOM FLAToNTWEN.
leth s'rect $40 per month. Apply 70 e.
II. aGordi Masonic Temple block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

I{NOR RENr-A CARPETED OFFICE ROOM
a Sc md avenue and Eighteenth street.
Electric ~, steam heat reasonable rent.
App 90 rnan Dctiens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-10-19

II eth averue and Tenth street Newly pa
pered and pa nted. Apply to George Y. Roth.
Masonic Temple.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-16
At THE OPERA HOUSE.


s"Nhkut FNtueTs
Fair-sized audiences witnessed two per-
iormances OF THE Prodigal Father at
the opera house yesterday matinee and
evening The play is broad farce. cum
cav. with a number OF special.ies dis;r,b-
utod through the three acts, snd II a good
zeal OF unnecessary horse play and an
eduai amount OF decidedly tough End sug
gestive action were omitted. the entertain
ment might afford an evening o.. consider
apie amusement. Some of the spccialties
are very good and there is plenty Of scope
Tor some legitimate and enjoy able comedy
WORK. Among the features worthy CT spec
iai mention was the dancing OF Miss IT.
,enia' The Copper and the Tramp" by
Wiils and Halpin; duet by Mr. Wall end
MISS Ardelle. selections by Millie Loretto
ana Mr. Boyle and Carrie Graham In
special work.
There Is considerable talent in the com
pany anu large portion OF the audience
last evening appeared to get a good deal
OF endowment out OF the entertainment as
whole. but there were some things that
could have been Just as well left of with
out spoiling any OF the fun
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-16
CORN FOR TEXAS.
Kansas Has Plenty of It-Thc Const
Enunrrr.

Nj W q I4owrAaos Of Topeka Kan.
one @, the active spirits IA the land de-
r&rtrneat Ct ire Trusf company OF Amer
ieA, SAs IL tse city yesterday after a
Few days visii at La Porte. where he has
some landed iutcresA
Asked concerning conditions n Kansas,
Nj I1owr4.ce SAID "Knnsas has worlds
q corn 20 Supply ioca. needs In Texas as
ael a. The export demand and lower rates
wo-ls -ud7e millions q bushels this way
There - very iittle wheat on hand local
mills are bugiug 81 that IS offered. The
prospects foT large wheat crop for the
coming season IS very promising, and
altogether Kansas IS s. much better shape
fhsn The outside pahiic has been led TO
believe Our farmers are rapidly paying
81 mortgages. ani two rro-e years like The
LAST VII place K4ssas farmers in better
position than They have ever been before.
Regarding tho coast county OF Texas Mr..
Lowrance said, The climate and soil
are eli that car he desired The fruit pro-
iucea j. excellent ard the transportation
facilities pu, every town iu the coast coun-
,Ty vi'Aic 'cw minutes % both Galveston
sid Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-16
Elnmcs ut TNIcr.

Tyler, Texas, January IA very dis.
astrous fire occurred on West Ferguson
street at $40 this morning, originating in
the Shockley & Carlton printing office
almost totally destroying three brick build.
ngs. The buildings were owned bv T I
Wiley and insured for S2500 In the Soo,ch
Union and $4,000 in the North British and
Mercantile also rent insurance for sli00 I'm
the Pennsylvania. The feed store n,
]. II, Crutchor and grocery store n,
y J, Hardin and the tailoring house of n
I. Foman were seriously damaged also
the fine law library OF H. NJ. Whitaker NJ
most totally destroyed. insured for s9ooo
in tho Hartford, |. H. Crutcher's tnsur1
ance on stock $500 In PHILADELPHIA Undar
writers. Insurance on T.. J. Hardin's stool,
1880 in Hamburg Bremen. Il. T. Fomon
insurance for $500 In American Central
Shockley Carlton, on printing outf, ssoo
In American Central. George Rurrus IN
surancc on printing outfit 5000 In pbII,dei
phia Underwriters. II. A. McDougal ssoo
one printing press in Imperial Miss nst,io
scott. $1,000 on building. in Aetna. Ruilde
lng not badly damaged.
The net loss sustained by the abova mar
ties VIII amount to several thousand dol
lars. WI