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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12

300 Enamel Iron Tea Kettles, like cut,
large size, every one perfect, and must
go.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12

The Gem Coffee Pot is the quickest
coffee-maker known. Every one is
nickel-plated and has percolating and
boiling bags. We sell the genuine
Gem" Do not confound it with imi-
tations Prices for this week.
lot 2-qt. 3-qt. 4-qt.
CSC 79c $50 csc
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
Tea Sets.

SO Decorated English Tea Sets, COM
plete sets for a family of six. Fine
underglaze decorations in assorted
colorings. Every piece Is standard
size. our special price, for foregoing
quantity only, VIII be s3,9s q set
$3.o8
The cheapest Tea Set ever sold.
Another splendid value is o fine liz
piece set Of Meakin's Royal Semi
Porcelain, with choice border decora-
ton and every piece warranted. Our
price for this lot will be $10.9S set
$10.95
Liberty Washing Powder, worth
Ice. at 7c.
Milliken's Parlor Pride Stove Pol
ish. worth 15c, at 7c
Armours Best Brass Polish, worth
10c, at &c.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
THE CITY.

Miss Jeanette Feingold of the local
society, Daughters of Zion, speaks be-
fore the Boston Society today, on the
subject, women in Zionism."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12

po,a Havsner's ad. today; need the
room for OBJ Aopening bargains!
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-12
Vases.
$f.OO

The Patent Never Drip Tea Strain
or. worth 15c. at SC.
Cake Plate Handles, worth t0c, at
&c. r. IlIu.- .t5.f g.lf std
j. Lamp Chimney HeatsR worth s9O,
at low price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia. was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin-
ually in back and sides no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, a friend advised trying
Electric Bitters, and to my great JOY
and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided Improvement. 1 continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
a well man. l know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of an
other victim" No one should fail to
try them. Only so cents per bottle
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
NIRster'E Sale.
jackson s. Hurst, Attorneys.
State of Illinois.

jackson * Hurst, Attorneys
State of Illinois, -
Rock Island county. ~
In the Circuit Court, In chancery. Fore
closure. General No. 4540.
The Home Building and Loan Association of
Rock Island vs.. Rudolph f. Oberlander and
BERTHA a. Oberlsnder and Chris Henning,
Louis r. rnning. and Fred Henping. Fart
ners, &c, as Z. Henning & Sons. and Clara
Pearson.
Notice is hereby given tHat by virtue of a
decree of said court, tered In the above en-
titled cause, ON the Fifth day of April. A. ID.
1852, shall. ON Saturday. the Twenty-seventh
day of May y. ID. 1899. at the hour of two
o'clock In the afternoon, at the east door of
the court house, In the city of Rock Island, in
said county of Rock Island, to satisfy said de-
cree, sell at public venduc to the highest bid
der for cash. that certain parcel of land,
situate In the county of Rock bland and state
of Illinois, known and described Is follows,
towit:
The east onc-half GS) of Lot Number Ten
Uo). in Block Number Three CT, In Pitts. Gil
bert s PITTS second addition to the city of Mo-
line.
Dated at Rock Island. Illinois, this Twentieth
day of April, y. ID 1899
ELwIN T. PARMENTER,
Master In Chancery. Rock Island County. Ill &.
JACKSON * HURST, Complainants Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.. illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
overcome habitual constipation per-
Ia. 1ently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists--Price SOC. per bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
HEARD ALONG THE TRACK.
News and Gossip Picked Up Around the
Depots.

News and Gossip Picked Up Around the
Depots.
Engineer William McElrath, of the
Rock Island, has returned from his
Texas visit.
Robert Doyle, night yardmaster for
the Peoria, has returned to duty after
a brief illness.
j. w. Walker, formerly roundhouse
foreman for the Rock Island, has been
transferred from Chickasaw, l. T., to
Eldon, Iowa. more responsible posi-
ton.
Engineers William Brindle and Dan
Maroney are again back on their run /.
on the Rock Island ma
Conductor. Alex Frazier, of the Bur-
lington, has taken charge of his train,
after an extended absence from duty.
Jake Swisher, day hostler at the
Burlington, was called to Greenfield,
Iowa, on account of the death of his
father.
1t is rumored that j. G. Sickles,
trainmaster of the Illinois division of
the Rock Island, will resign June 1
to enter the employ of the D. l.. & W.
Machinist, Joe Hazemiiler. of tie
Rock Island, has resigned. He is to
take position in the shops in Chi.
cago. Claude Arnold succeeds him
here.
The fagmen at the railroad cross
ings in Moline are circulating petit
ton whose object is to secure reduc-
ton of one hour in their DAYS work.
AS it is, they are on duty from to 7,
and they seek TO have change made
by which they will only be required
to work from $50 a. m. to $50 p. IN.
The petition will be presented to the
city council for consideration and ac-
tiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
ShakeInto Your shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing, nervous feet, and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight
or new shoes easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it today. Sold
by all druggist and shoe stores. BY
mail for % cents in stamps. Trial
package free. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, LoRoy, \. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
BACK FROM SECOND TRIP.
w. f. StengeI Has a Tough Time of 1t in
the KIOndIke.

w. Z. SteDgeI Has Tough Time of 1t in
the KIondlke.
William Z. Stengel returned today
from his second trip to the gold fields
of Alaska. Intercepted at White
Horse Rapids by the Canadian officials.
who refused to permit him to go fur
Their because he had no provisions
with him, he was denied an opportun-
ity of investigating the claims in
which he has an interest, and hence is
not telling rosy stories of the plenti-
tude of the yellow nuggets.
Billy was taken sick at White Horse
Rapids, and was threatened with
spinal meningitis, remaining there
until the first chance presented itself
allowing him egress from the desolate
country.
He says that he explained to the
authorities that his partner had gone
before him with provisions, but they
would not take his word for it-they
were from Missouri-and he was
Obliged either to hang up his hat at
the rapids or pack his clothes and re-
turn home, and he was glad to take
advantage of the latter alternative.
Billy doubts whether he will ever
venture into the Klondike again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20

Marion T. Sweeney, attorney.
~ a 4 a ~ nfnr,- n,C,nnnnn dooon.oh

Marion T. Sweeney, attorney.
Estate of Mary O'Connen, deceased.
The undersigned having oeen appointed ex-
ecutrix of the last will and testament of Mary
O'COnnell, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she VIII appear before the county court OF
ROCK Island county. at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island, at the july
term, on the first Monday in July next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted. All persons Indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this q st day of Nav. A D. 1899
MARGARET THIELE Executfix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Administrators Notice.

Estate of William RaiScb. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrators of the estate of william
kaiscb- late of the county of Rock Isl
and, state of Illinois. deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before the
county court OF Rock Island county, at the
county court room, In the city of Rock Island.
at the Augu I term, on the first Monday
in August next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of May. A. ID. 1929.
MAGDALESA RAIsCH, Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Max +. BabnSen deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix OF the last will and tesla
ment of Max r. BahnSen, late of the
county OF Rock Island, state OF Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she viii
appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room. in
the city of Rock Island, at the July
term, on the first Monday in July next,
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same ad-
are requested to make Immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated this 9th day OF May. A. D. 1899
Lucy -. BAHNsEN. ExecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
An Epidemic of woopIng Cough.

Last winter during an epidemic of
whooping cough my children con-
tracted the disease, having severe
coughing spells. We had used
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy very
successfully for Group and naturally
turned to il at that time and found it
relieved the cough and effected COM
plete cure. John f. Clifford, pro-
prietor Norwood house. Norwood, n.
Y. This remedy is for sale by all
DRUGGISTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
BuckIen's Arnfca saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. For
sale bv Hartz & Whenever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
If Won have piles, cure them.

If you have piles, cure them. No
use undergoing horrible operations
that simply remove the results of the
disease without disturbing the disease
itself. Place your confidence in De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t has
never failed to cure others; it will
not fail TO cure you. For sale by T.
III. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and III. Z.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
M0hairS, etc.


Double-fold black figured mo-
hairs, regular price zoe.
this sale. 1910
46-inch black jacquards, regular
price SOC per yard, for
lhls SAFE. --..-.... Csc
40-inch black creponette, a good
fabric for separate skirts, col
or guaranteed, regular price
Csc per yard, this sale. 30C
46-inch black silk-iinished Ger
man henrietta, regular price
Use per yard, this sale. 45C
4O-inch imported satin soliel
Slightly soiled by water) reg
ular price 75c. this sale. SOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20

When doctors fail try. Burdock Blood
Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, constipa-
ton; invigorates the whole system.
For sale by Marshall 6 Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Water.

At Waukesha. Wis, is the cele-
brated Bethesda Mineral Springs.
Thousands of invalids suffering with
Bright's disease. or other kidney
trouble. have found there a perma-
nent cure This justly celebrated
healing water is put up in sealed he If
gallon bottles and shipped in car load
lots to all parts of the world. 1t is
within the reach of all and should be
used for all kidney diseases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
IL vou suffer from Tenderness on

III you suHeI IIUIH UeHueI Hess OI
fullness on the right side, pains under
shoulder blade. constipation, bilious
ness, sick headache, and feel dull,
heavy and sleepy your liver is torpid
congested. DcWitt's Little Early
Risers will cure you promptly, pleas
antly and permanently by removing
the congestion and causing the bile
ducts to open and flow naturally.
They are good pills. For sale by T..
H. Thomas, A. j. Reiss and n. F.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20

White goods, extra values that will not be
duplicated this season, fine lace stripes,
checks and plaids, worth upto lac,
your choice this sale, per yard " &c
White bedspreads, regular size, hem
med and ready for use, sale price. soc
Bleached and unbleached linen towel
ing, sale price, per yard. ...... -. SC
2-yard-wide half bleached table linen in as
sorted patterns, worth sec, sale
price, per yard ............3 ZIc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Specials in Our Wash Goods Department

1000 yards of nice new dress lawns in stripes
and figures, all good styles, special
for this sale, per yard -. ...... SIC
One lot of fast black Saline, triple dip ana
line dye, warranted not to be affected by
washing or exposure TO the sun, reg
ular price 1Sc, our special sale price roc
Ten pieces of white duck, extra fine quality,
worth 2Oc per yard, this sale
Yardwide white pique for skirts and
dresses, special for this sale. .... &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Black Dress Goods Silks, Co!ored Dress Goods
Silks, Silks.

Shhor SfASs
Colored taffeta silks in stripes. plaids
and figures, worth up to 81,
24-inch black habitual silk, the right
weight for cool summer dress, reg
ular price 75c per yard, for
this sale soc
21-inch all silk black satin duchess.
peau de sole, satin liberty twilled
India, regular price $l.35, every
yard guaranteed, for this sale,
per yard csc
24-inch black figured and striped tai
feta silk, regular price 81 per
yard, this sale " Z5c
5i-inch black blister silk crepon, reg
ular price 1925, for this sale,
per yard LIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20

Takes the burn out; heals the wound
cures the pain. DIR. Thomas Electric
Oil. the household remedy. For sale
by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Have You kidney TroubIee

A so cent trial bottle of Foley's Kid
ney Cure will prevent serious results
from this usually fatal disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
A Gard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on So
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee q
25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
HORST Won KOECKRITz.
OTTO GROTJAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Bedding Department.

Second Floor.
Large full pound new stock feather
pillows, heavy cover fancy
iicking-this May sale. -. 4SC
Summer Comforters.
Fine white &C tton filling. hand tied.
large size, dainty and serviceable
coiors, plain and rufiled finish,
this May sale Sl.4S and. lips
Lace BED Sets.
Mammoth display of lace sets. A
great array to select from in extra fine
or cheap sets.
Special prices for this May sale,
$1,000, SO %, 1915, $I.4S
So.4o anu ..... 1873
Lace Pillow Shams.
Shams, large size, assortment of de-
signs, 25 and Soc values, this
May sale, each ...... I5C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Advertised List OF Letters No. 20.
List of letters uncalled for at the postofi
at Rock Island May 20. 1899:

at Rock Island May 70. 1889.
Bienicl, Emanuel Kuhn. Edward
Carothers- Aerial Johnston. John
ChivertOn. W. hittrnan- L. d
Carr, George w Norris, Charles
Compton c. r. Thomas, Ruth
Carter, IT. w.
When calling for advertised letters please
give list number
THOMAS II. THOMAS. Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
BLoSSoMBURo MINERS WIN
Lockout Settled on Terms Required by
the Men.
4 settlement was effected vesterl

\ settlement was effected yesterday
by which the miners. to the numbe
OF 80, employed in the Blossomburg
mine and who have been locked out
for four weeks, return to work at the
scale of the state. at 30 cents per ton
the run of the mine, eight hours to
constitute days work, these and all
other conditions being victory for
the men, secured by Samuel Pascoe,
representative of the Miners Fedora
ton of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
CoIored Dress Goods.

SOfOfCQ 1iSSS 0VOHSs .,.
Double-fold English cash mere
in all colors, 15c value. zoe
Double-fold all-wool novelty
dress goods, 1Sc value --I2IC
S6-inch novelty dress goods,
cheap at 25c, this sale. IOC
500 yards jamestown novelty,
all this seasons styles, bought
to sell for 45c, this
safe. ......- 329C
4S-inch all-wool dress goods,
sold ut 75c yard, will
go quick at. S24C
One-fourth off on all dre
goods remnants in lengths Il =
two to eight yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Screen Doors.

All sizes screen doors IL inch in Cor
2-6k6-6, 2-8x6-s, , l0x6-l0. 30x1 o. WV
2-sxs-s doors e-6xe-6 doors, 2-sx6-s d2c
doors, good quality oS
Other screen doors at corresponding
low prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
GA To1EA.

B..r,s. nIhs kiad You HaIs knaIs Bought
S's. q &MAz5szx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
4 Good Reunion story.

ACCharleston News and CoIrler.)
I'VE sometimes have peculiar incidents
at these reunions" said j. {. Alderson-
Of West Virginia. 10 reporter Tho
other day / was invited TO the home OF
Major Wills 10 a reception. and while
there met Captain william Hammond, OF
FLORIDA. / had never seen him before.
When Captain Hammond learned that
was from West Virginia he spoke up and
said that he served there during the war.
lie was In one battalion, and / was in an
other. We got 10 telling stories and Cap
tain Hammond gave an account of how
he escaped the Yankees by a clever ruse
one day. He was at the house OF Colonel
Mcneil when ii was announced that tho
enemy was approaching. and he ran OUT
hurriedly to hide. The only place Offer
ing safety was hen house. and the cap
tain climbed up on a roOst. lie was not
seen. when the soldiers left said Cap
tain Hanmond, "a little girl came up ami
told me To come out. She carried me
into the house. She was a pretty child,
and while the Yankees were searching
the place she stood guard over me-
Major Anderson says that after Captain
Hammond had spoken OF the incident no
remarked "Well. Captain, here is that
little girl" and he introduced him 20 Mrs.
w. r. Wilson, of Chattanooga. Mrs Will
son il the daughter OF Colonel Mcneil,
and she was the child who watched Cap
tain Hammond while the soldiers were
hunting him. She had not seen the CAPS
tain since that day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
VILLA S--C00NS.
A RICHMOND GENTLEMAN MARRIED
IN CULPEPER COUNTY.
VERY BRILLIANT WEDDING
~ the Home Of the Bride-neautifuI
Decorations and Appointments
An Elegant Luncheon-Tbe Pres
ents-Somc of the Guests.

CULPEPER. VA, May 2i.-(special)-
Oh all the noted marriages which have
occurred in Piedmont Virginia none per-
haps have surpassed in briIliancy, ele-
Sance, and well-arranged surroundings
that which took place this afternoon at
North Cliff, the magnificent estate OF Mr.
Dallas Coons, when his charming and ac-
complshed daughter, Miss Annie wilkins
Coons, became the bride Of Mr.. A. ID. VIII
Hams, prominent businessman of Rich
mond, Va. The front narlor Of the mag
nihcent mansion was most charmingIy,
tastefully, and deliberately decorated. II
shone with an effect brilliant and go-
rious. In this spacious room the mar
rage ceremony was performed. The bride
wore magnificent gown of white null,
with point lace trimmings. Mrs Roy, a
lifelong friend of the brides, was maid
Of honor A charming little niece OF the
groom's held the wedding ring Rev. Mr..
Winfrey, of the Culpeper Baptist church,
performed the ceremony which was
short, simple. sweet, and impressive. AT
ter the marriage the numerous guests
were seated at luncheon. This was a
true old Virginia repast. which was pre-
sided over with all the grace of "ye
Olutn time.
The spacious lawn of the ancestral
home OF the bride was beautifully illu-
minated with the YarieSated lights of
myrlads Of Chinese lanterns, while the
fragrance Of potted plants and cut
flowers filed the atmosphere. The happy
couple left in a private car over the
Southern railroad tonight for an extend
ed honeymoon tour North and West.
The bridal presents were numerous,
handsome, and valuable. A few of the
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem II. CoOns. Captain Il. T.. Grimsley and
sister, DR.. w. j. Strother and wife. Mr..
John +. Latham and sister, and Miss Luz
Gle Nelson, and Mr.. Henry Obannon
Cooper, all Of Culpeper; Miss Bertha Mil
Ter, of Rappahannock county; Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckinney and two sons, of Wash
ingtOn. ID. c.: Mrs. 7. &. Williams, mo-
Their of the groom, and his brother and
sister; Miss Workman, and Miss Jones, OF
Richmond, Va.