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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
FOR RENT.

EyOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS AT 4o5
II Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

dor RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS OVER
II W. c. Maucker's grocery store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

Nor RENT-OFFICE ROOM OVER DAVID
Il Don 5 store. 1917 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
FOR SALE.

NOR SALE-CHEAP SIDEBOARD, FUR
IL nture and house furnishings 1T us Nine
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

TERMS-Dauy, 10 cents per week. Weekly,
y % per annun; in advance el.5o.
All communications of political or argumen-
tative character, political or religious, must
have real name attached for publication No
Ich article viii be printed over fictitious sig
narures
Correspondence solicited from svery town-
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
WANTED.

"ANTED-A GIRL AT 1910 SECOND
w avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

EOR SALE-HOME. I WILL SELL MY
Il home at 1871 Fifth avenue. three minutes
walk fir, N rOStofiice and Modern Woodmen
building. Nicely located and possession to be
given sept. l. Satisfactory terms given upon
application to Oliver Beck premises or
Charles 4 Hodgsons insurance once, 17C1
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24
MISCELLANEOUS

EOUND-A POINTER PUP. OWNER CAN
II have same by calling At II. !. & Z. round
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

NOR RENT-DOUBLE STORE BUILDING
A at l5l5-l5l7 Second avenue. Inquire of
Henry CarSe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-24

WTANTED-BOARDE CHOICEROOMS
w and board at 2226 Fourth avenue.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
plantations. n would give you to my

plantations. n would give you to my wife for Christmas present..
 Thank you. It would be present that would llke.". smiled the lady. But" she added. perhaps the little girls relatives are distracted trying to find her. Casslus. go right back and tell them that she's safe and ask them to let her stay with us until after Christmas. Wouldn't you like to stay. dearY
 "Yes. Thank you for Inviting me-" answered Marion. She felt a little thrill at being called dear" Since mamma's death no one had called her that. Marion was enchanted with the beauty of the place. In the dining room were birds and flowers and n sideboard full of glittering things. The parlor was a marvel of elegance, but the object that interested Marion most was the piano. "I wish could play" she said.
 q should love to teach you" said Mrs. Quinette. who was Ane perform. CT herself.
 Meanwhile Mir. Quinette arrived at the home of the Croftroads, bringing his strange piece of intelligence. Yes; they had missed Marion, but they were not very uneasy as yet. He was a shrewd man. this Mir. Qulnette. almost as good a judge of people as he was of IL nd hn hah with the Croftroads very long until he saw that 1t would not be hard to per suade them to part with Marion alto gether.
 He approached the matter very deli cately, however; told MT. Croftroad who he was and proved his respecta- blllty and business standing. He told of his wifes longing for a little girl and of their long cherished intention to adopt a child. When he came home, his face was beaming.
 "will they let Marion stay until after ChristmasY' asked Mrs. Quinette.
 'I think they will let her stay for good and all. Of course nothing Is settled yet. but believe there will be no difficulty. So you can have your Christmas gift. my dear"
 "oh. Casslus. I'm so happy" ex' claimed Mrs. Qulnette.
 "So am l." answered Casslus.
 As for Marion--but 1t would require too much space to tell of what this fortunate turn of events meant to her.
 JANE ELLIS JoY.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

admiration for her beautiful home, but often wish that there was some young person In the house to call me mother"
 Mrs. Quinette was in one of these wistful states of mind on thls particu- lar December day. As she looked out of the window she could see the peo- pie on the street carrying home their Christmas bundles. and she thought to herself: "Ah. me. if only had a daugh- ter! What nice presents l should buy for her! And would have Christ mas tree for her even If she were a big girl of l6?'
 Presently she heard her husbands step on the stairs. He came Into the parlor smiling. Come down to the shop, my dear. and see what I brought home. think will clear $20 on it."
 "Oh, I would rather have some one to spend the money onr' sighed Mrs. Qulnette as she followed him.
 Wont 1t look fine when get It done up In oriental brocadef" said Mir. Qui- nette.
 The lady had seated herself on the old sofa. but she sprang up quickly, with a startled look. There's some thing In lt-llylng!'
 My dear. you are dreaming
 But just then the "dream" realized. Up went the hanging curtain at the back of the sofa. and out stepped a trim little rosy checked maiden. The sun shining on the auburn hair. which was a little tossed over the pure white forehead. made a halo. and Mrs. Qui- nette thought for a moment that 1t was too lovely a picture of sweet girlhood to be real. Was It miracle or a deln- sion of the senses2 Even Mir. Quinette, sensible business man that he was, stood speeches. with surprise. Many strange things he had found in old sofas-rlngs and thimbles and coins and nameless curios-but never before a live little girl.
 As will be imagined. Marion was not a little surprised too. Looking Into the strange faces. she perceived that both were kindly and instinctively felt that she was safe.
 q beg your pardon" she said, speak ing first; but really do not know how came here. was asleep"
 "You dear little girlr' said Mrs. Quinette, stroklng the shining hair to assure herself of It's reality.
 q wish l had as good a title to you as have to the sofa." smiled Mir. Quinette. addressing Marion after It, tls more talk and snrnA un"t'AJ es-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
Are You Going East F

If SO, the Northern Pacific railway will give you excellent accommodations, fast time, and fine service throughout. For in formation see their agents, the Alaska Pa cihe Express Co.,, opposite the White Pass depot.
 Extra size shirt, pants, suits, under wear, hats, and moceasins at regular size prices. ClavSon X Co.,, Fourth ay- enue and State street. I22Iu
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

The Plcturesqu. line and the royal one back to the home of your childhood Is via the Northern Pacific. You will ride through the Inland Empire of the North west; over the Cascades and Rockies; along Clark fork of the Columbia and the beautiful Yellowstone; skirtlng the shores of Lake Pend d'Oreille, through the ia. nous Bad Lands of Pyramid park, and across the wheat fields of Red river valley YOU go at 30 miles an hour, and sleep and eat In perfect comfort as the .veStibuled tral1 rushes along. The finest cities of the Northwest are passed through, and at St. Paul there Is the choice of six railroads 10 Chicago and the East and South. Call on or address D. C. Jackson, agent N. r: k. R., Skagway, Alaska. I24u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26

,av sun snmes on lt." said Matilda. You cant deny lt. m get you iny hand mirror"
 q don't want your hand mirror" said Marion.
 One of the boys now said "Reddyw and the new nickname was repeated amid shouts of laughter.
 The cousins did not really Intend to be unkind. but they loved to tease. When Aunt Patience was tired of the noise. she came bustling in from the kitchen with her sleeves rolled up. Be still. every one of your she said sharp ly. Its enough to make a body wish there was no Christmas, the way you carry on. Here. you. Jim and Jack! Go right out and shovel the snow on the road to the gate. And you. Jo, 90 Into the woodhouse and cut kindling, And you. Tillie and Cathle, so dust the parlor furniture"
 This command left Marion alone In the dining room. Soon she found her self nodding over her sewing. "Oh, dear!' she thought. "I wish I didn't get these sleepy spells! The boys will soon be coming In. Oh, for some place to 90 and sleep quietly"
 She looked at the big sofa, which was a sofa bed of the kind that folds back. Marion noticed a shelf under heath the cushioned springs. Evident ly this was intended to be utilized as a place to keep bedding. The shelf was empty. however. save for a little pil- low and an old shawl. and a width of lining cloth hung from the top. con- cealing the opening. The contrivance reminded Marion of berth in a sleep ing car. and she had a sudden insplra- ton to creep Into the cunning little re- treat and take her nap unseen. and so escape molestation.
 Aunt Patience was hard at work in the kitchen. preparing for Christmas when a rap at the door announced a stranger.
 Good morning. madam" said a pleasant voice that seemed to suit the amlable. eheery face partially muf fed In a sealskin cap. Have you any old furniture to sell? It's my busi- ness to buy old articles that are in demand. renew them In my shop in town and sell them as antiques" The man handed Mrs. Croftroad a business card on which was printed. "Cassius Quinette. Dealer In Antique Furni- ture."
 Well" said Aunt Patience. show ing the man into the dining room, "l don't care if you make an antique out of that old sofa. It's only a romping place for the children. and they've got the cloth nearly all torn or It."
 "Yes, sec" smiled the man good naturedly. He gave the springs of the sofa downward press with his hands, examined the mahogany yeneering and then offered Mrs. Croftroad a sun of money that made her smile.
 Take lt. and welcome" she said, glad to be rid of what was to her an eyesore and a nuisance.
 With the help of Jim and Jack the sofa was presently loaded on the wag. on of the purchaser. and directly Mir. Casslus Quinette was driving along the smooth white road to town. con graduating himself on his latest bar gain. In the city Mir. Quinette and his wife occupied the dwelling part of the house over the store and workroom. They had their living apartments ar ranged very eozily. for they both had good taste and plenty of means to gratify it.
 "Oh. yes. have every comfort and luxury" Mrs. Qulnette would ac- knowledge when her friends expressed
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-26
A VUlETiTE TALE FOR THE
 GELS AND B0NS.
-conrl-ll. lsll. ., Ians 5. Jey.l

.Noplusat, l>tt, by Jane E Joy.i
 Marion'S fingers were blue with cold when she had finished making the beds. Uncle James house was an old fashioned country dwelling without anything of the nature of heater lu lt. There was a good Are down stairs 10 the dining room and one in the great square Kitchen behind It. but s dre in bedroom was a luxury un- known tO the Croftroads unless in cases of sickness.
 Happily cone of the Croftroads were ill at present. Indeed. Co judge by the rolllcking noise the young folks were making In the dining room. it was evil dent that tue opposite condition pre- vailed to an almost alarming extent. At Stony Creek the school holidays
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02
Honesty is the Best Policy.

Honest goods, honest prices, and honest
dealings, will urely bring success. Every
hour proves it. The last days of the Nine.
teenth Century show nothing more clearly.
We believe this fact, and our works demon
strate our belief. Our goods are warranted
to be exactly as represented, that is honest
our goods are guaranteed to give perfect sat-
isfacton, that is honest. If any article OF
jewelry of our manufacture does not give
perfect satisfaction we will refund the money
paid for such articles that, too, is honest.
l. w. Hartman & Son have complete as
sortment of our goods in their store for sale
at prices that defy competition. These
goods are made from rolled gold, gold filed,
or solid gold stock, and are warranted to
give perfect satisfaction, or the money will
be refunded
If this notice should reach any one living
too far away from |. w. Hartman & Sous
store, or any other customer of ours, to per.
nit their purchasing the goods Of our Gus
toners, we will sell the goods at retail to
such persons, under the warranty, and de-
liver by mail. We will also send printed in
structions as to the care of the jewelry, how
to clean it, etc., on application.
w. +. MAIN Co.
Eastern Factory, Cor. Friendship and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02
CLARK & SONS
JanuarySale,
LAST w FE K

Kid Gio0es
at S5c, ooc, $I.oo and $I.I5 paip
CLARK s. SON
Are showing the best valuesi
Dress Goods.
This is your opportunit.
Don't miss them.
I lot assorted kinds at I24c y
I lot SO in. all wool, at 35c y
I lot 45 in. all wool Henriettt
at soc yard CIV orth to-day 7sc
CLARK s. SON
Are showing the most con.
plete lines of all kinds of
Dress Innings and trimmings.
Satin Braids and Folds, BlacI
and Colors, Silk Cloth for ski
Innings, Percasilk, Fancy Lii
ings, Canoas, Buttons, Braid
Bindings of all kinds, Brusl
Telegram, Mohair Velveteen
Corduroy, Cord Edge Velvet
and Braids.
CLARK g. SON
Will place on sale lot of
Sheets, Piiko7V and Bolster CaSx
Made from the best sheeting.
such as Utica, Pepperal am
Lockwood Muslins,a at less price:
than now prevailing. Come am
see the goods, and see if yo'
can make them for what we sci
them for. All goods torn am
trimmed (not cut.)
CLARK & SON
Offer for sale good-size Iron
SAFE, for want of use, at a bar
gain. Call and see tin goof
condition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

The attention of the authorities is
called to the gang of tramps who
have been making rendezvous of
the new houses at the upper end of
Eyer street. On Sunday, five or
six of the knights of the road, who
have made that their stopping place
for a week past, were cooking their
dinner OH one of the stoves used to
dry the plaster in the house. Ifthey
are allowed to hang abort there, it
is feared they will set fire to some
Of the buildings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

Skyles McKillip has large and
fine collection OF pictures taken by
himself while he was doing service
for Uncle Sam in Porto Rico.
Among the most interesting perhaps
is the Santiago battle field. He also
has another one showing the large
tree under which the negotiations
for the exchange of Hobson and his
crew were made. Mr.. McKillip
says that there were at least twelve
photographers in his regiment, yet
he prides himself on having secured
the largest and best collection of the
lot. Mr.. McKillip prizes them very
highly and it is doubtful if the snug
SUM of s., 900 would induce him to
part with them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

The presentation of "Ye Dees.
treect Skewl" in the Opera House
Thursday evening under the aus.
pices of the Lutheran Church was
one Of the NEST successful and
enjoyable productions given in
Bloomsbury for long time. The
Interpretation of each and every
character was first class, and the
audience, which was pretty large
one, was delighted with the per
formance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02
THE COLUMBIAN.
PURELY PERSONAL
Paul shultz is home visiting relatives.

Paul Shultz is home visiting relatives.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Phillips spent Sunday in
Philadelphia
]. 5. Bachman attended to business at Sha.
mokin on Thursday.
Howard Wellver Of Benton township, was
in town on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank keller gave a dinner
10 few friends last Thursday.
James Scarlet, Esq. of Danville, was no.
iiced on our streets on Wednesday.
Rev. ID. n. Kirkby has been confined to
the house by illness for several days.
Miss Kuhn gives progressive euchre
party this afternoon, to lady friends.
]. p Hill. proprietor of the City Hotel at
Janison City, was in town on Tuesday.
Arthur Sharplcss, after an absence of
several months, arrived home on Thursday.
G L. Sands, ex-County Commissioner, of
Mordansvllle, spent Sunday in Philadelphia.
Harry Little spent Sunday with his parerts
in town. He is a student at Bucknel Uni.
yersty.
Chas. Watson McKelvy went to Baltimore
on Wedne. day, on business for the Elevator
Works.
Miss Emma ChamberlD, of Wilkes
Barre, has been the guest of friends in town
the past week
John Lazarus Of Mt. Carmel, spent Sun
day with his sister Mrs. J. :. Woods on
East Fifth street.
Mrs. c. b. McIIenry of Benton, spent
Sunday in town as the guest of her sister,
Mrs Alfred McMenry
John Henrie. popular young man of
Shamokin, visited his brother w. II. llenrie
in town few days last week.
MIR and Mrs o. B. Milard, of Centra-
Ia, spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs.
Frank Heller, on Fifth street.
w. Kase West Esq, of Danville, enter
trined several of his Bloomsbury friends at
dinner at Enterline's last Friday.
A. F. Group of Wiliamsport, District
Deputy of the Protected Home Circle is in
town in the interest of the order
c. B. Robbins has been ill with the grip
during the past week. His sister also has
been suffering with the same malady.
Mrs. Clara Lay, left on Monday for her
home in Frankfort, n. Y. after a pleasant
visit with relatives and friends in town.
T.. II. Vanscke and Z. w. Graham, two
Of Sugarloaf township residents came down
and attended to businessn in town on Tuesday.
George Crossley, popular restaurant pro.
prietor Of Benton, stopped in town a few
hours Friday while on his way to Wilkes.
barre.
Miss Ethel, daughter of Albert Hender-
shott, of Washington, ID. c., is visiting with
her cousin, Miss Lois Sloan, on Market
street.
William F. McMchael, Berwick's crack
bicycllst was in town on Sunday. He is
booked upon to do wonders the coming seas.
On. He will ride the Tribune.
Antony Payar and Foster L. Smith of
)amison City, were in town short time this
morning The latter is on his way to Selns-
grove to attend his mother-in.law funeral.
Miss Annie Watkins, an interesting young
lady of Bloomsbury, is being pleasantly enter
eained at the home of Mss Margaret Waugh
an, on Fourteenth and Centre streets. Ash
land Local
William Magill Esq, and William X.
Armstrong went to Danville yesterday after
noon in the interest of the Baltimore Build
ing and Loan Association of which the latter
IS agent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

Mrs. Mary Bloomer died at the
residence of her sister, Mrs. John
Farver, on Sixth street, Sunday
afternoon, aged forty-four years.
The deceased was daughter of the
late Peter Deitterich, and has been
residing at Danville. Frank and
William Deitterich, of this town,
are brothers Of the deceased. The
funeral took place on Wednesday
morning, interment at Danville.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

Judge Savidge, of Northumber-
land county, has decided that all
slot machines and gambling devices
must be removed, and that no
licenses will be granted where these
machines are in operation. He also
said that if during the year he hears
complaint on this score in Northum-
berland county license will be revok-
ed point blank.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02
SPECIAL SALE!
|. w. HARTMAN g. SON.

Now is the time to get bargains. During the 80
days will give you many goods and below Wool
Dress Goods that 2c Dress Goods from 5oc 3o
Do these special sales We have just received
Coats Capes and Fur Colarettes for ladies' Fur
for children
Ladies Tailor-Made Suits from $500 up.
Ladies Coats Capes Separate Skirts Coats for misses and
children. In this line stock is large Prices low
Ladies Fur Collarettes, from $500 up.
Our sales in Shoes increases daily Ladies Fine Shoes from
z9c up Gents Fine Shoes from 9Sc up Good Calicoe &C.
Good Muslin 5c. Our stock of Underwear complete. We
handle the celebrated Leather brand Stockings for ladies' misses
and boys. Corsets, for 24c up.
Our Grocery Department is improving daily-adding
goods better prices Our whole stock complete prices
always right 1t will pay you goods before you buy
Bloomsbury Store Co., Limited.
Corner Main and Centre. ALFRED MCHENRY, Manager.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

We learn from one of Our ex-
changes that man in New York
City rises to explain that he has
avoided influenza for five years by
keeping his feet perfectly dry. His
method would be all right, and we
would believe it, but here is another
who retorts that he has two wooden
legs, and yet he has suffered with
the grip with unfailing regularity
since it came around.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

Riley Karshner OF lola, and
Miss Minnie Fought, of near Uni
tyville, were married at the home
OF the brides parents, on Wednes-
day, January IS. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Smith.
They were attended by Miss Bella
Derrick, friend of the bride, and
John Fought, brother of the bride.
After the ceremony all partook Of
an elegant dinner. On Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Karshner, with their
attendants, spent the day with the
groom's parents, at lola. Their
many friends wish them a happy
future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

The Bloomsbury Band, under the
direction of Professor Losey will
give concert In the Opera House
Friday night, February 10. The
programs will include patriotic and
classical selections, solos, duets, etc.
The new band, which was started
only a short time ago, will also play
several numbers. The boys deserve
liberal patronage. The prices will
be IS, IS, and IS cts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

A large barn on the c. R. Buck
alew farm, just north of town, was
totally destroyed by fire about seven
o'clock Tuesday evening. together
with all its contents, consisting OF
grain, hay, straw and farming i'm
plements. The fire was caused by
the explosion Of a lantern. The
loss will probably reach several
thousand dollars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

John Sutton, a highly respected
resident of Ikeler town, near Still
water, died after all extended i'll
ness, at the home of Vim. Stoker,
Friday morning. He has lived in
Fishingcreek township long time,
and was formerly pastor of the
Christian church at that place. He
was also poet of considerable note,
some of his compositions being
very fine. The deceased was about
eighty-nine years of age. The
funeral, which was largely attended,
took place from the Christian
church, at Saltwater, OH Sunday
morning at ten O'Clock and inter
ment i'll the cemetery near the
church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

a little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Shuman of Main township,
died on the 27th inst aged eight
months and twenty days. She was
their first born, and her loss is
keenly felt. The burial took place
at 1880 O'Clock on Sunday, in Fish
er S cemetery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

The Lutheran year book just is
sued by the general synod shows
that the Lutheran church in the
United States has 6,S72 ministers,
1896, Io2 confirmed members, 23
orphans homes, 27 theological sem
inaries, 7 deaconess homes, II
homes for the aged, 6 immigrant
missions, IS hospitals, 9 young
ladies' seminaries, "a colleges, az
academies and I69 periodicals, Of
which "a are in English.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

A CTIyE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY.
~ WHERE for 1.-THE Story OF the Philippines,
by Murat Halstead, commissioned by the Gov
ernment as Onicial Historian to the War Denart-
ment; The book was written in army camps Az
rltt, In the hospitals at Honolulu,in Hong Kong.
In the american trenches at Manila, In the M.
the olympia with Dewey and the roar of bos,',. NJ
at the fall OF Manila. Bonanza for agents BrtmIo
full or original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot. Large book Tnr,
prices. Big prohts Freight paid Credit civa's
Drop all trashy unoiictal war books. OrtSs
free; ADDRESS, +. Z. Barber, sec'y.. Star ins,sss
"hce o'us'' 'u'cago 109'-lvt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-02-02

A contemporary tells us of dead
editor at whose funeral 677 delin-
quent subscribers marched by and
viewed the remains. Ofthat number
676 muttered sadly, He was an
industrious, bright and good man,
but-he couldn't save anything"