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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
OLD THEATRE SOLD.
clemann & SaIzmann Buy Har-
per, Paying $4,000
Therefor.
A FoUR-sToRY FURNITURE HOUSE
Building is TO be Quilted and Re-
modelled at
Once.

The career of Harper's theatre as
place of amusement was ended today
by the purchase of the property from
the Harper estate by Clemann q Salz-
mann.
Thirty thousand dollars was the
consideration, the site occupied as a
stable by Spencer & Trefz, on Second
avenue, opposite Spencer square, be-
ing traded in by Clemann & SaIzmann.
whose original plan was to build
thereon.
The theatre building, the lower
floors of which have been occupied
for Is years By Clemann q Salzmann,
is to be Quilted at once, and practi-
cally rebuilt.
To be Four Stories.
1t will be four stories and and so
designed that it will be the finest fur
niture and carpet establishment in
this part of the country. \ plate
glass front and freight and passenger
elevators viii be among the features.
The drawing of the plans has been
entrusted to Architect Borgolte.
Work will be commenced on the
building as soon as possible, the firm
hoping to have their new home com
pleted in the spring. The dimen-
sions of the building are 6OXl2O. 1t
is one of the best locations in the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
AN OLD SETTLER DEAD
Mrs. Mary b. Thompson Expires in
Sears at the Age of
81 Years.

Mrs. Mary b. Thompson, one of the
pioneer settler of Rock Island cOun-
ty, died at 1915 Christmas morning
at the home of her son, \. d. Thomp-
son. in Sears. Deceased was aged 81
years, 1 month and % days. She was
born in Pennsylvania, her maiden
name being Mary b. Connors. She
and her husband, John Thompson. To-
Gated here in 1855. the latter passing
away 80 years ago. Their marriage
occurred Aug. II, 1910. The sur
vivors are two sons, \. ID. and J. c.
Thompson, the latter of this city.
The funeral will be held from the
Rome in Sears at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Big Contract.

The Tri-City Construction company
is making great progress with the IL
linois state normal school building,
at Macomb. The big structure, 320X
no fet in area. and costing 100000,
is under roof, or nearly so, and the
interior work will soon be going on
in rush order. The cut stone work
on this job is said to be the finest
that has ever been erected in the
state of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

Funeral services over the remains
of Adolph J. Stoy were held at this
afternoon at the bereaved home on
Third avenue and Thirteenth street,
Rev. ID. l.. McNary officiating. There
Nvere present large representations
from Camp %, NJ. W. of A., Sylvan
Court of Honor 391, and fellow en-
plOys from the shops at Rock Island
arsenal. The pail bearers were Sc
lected from the three bodies, Oliver
Beck and Charles Hodgson from the
Woodmen, W. II. Jordan and Fred.
Schroeder from the Court of Honor,
and Emil Schmitten and Stephen
Ryan from the arsenal employees. In
torment was at ChippiannOck ceme-
terry. Mr.. and Mrs. y. j. Lerche, the
latter being n sister of the deceased,
were here from Ottumwa to attend
the obsequies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
DECLARES HE WAS ROBBED
Hugh MCGEE Claims to Have Lost s25O
Last Night.

Last Night.
Hugh McGee, who lives at Third
street and Sixth avenue. reported to
the police today that he was robbed
of the sum of S27O last night. He
claims the money was in his trousers
poclt when he went to bed at 10:3 30
last night and he placed them under
his pillow. On awaking this morning
he found they had been dragged out
into the middle of the floor and the
money was gone.
The police have little to work upon
in the case. McGee is the party who
was picked up drunk on the street
couple of weeks ago with $235 on his
person. He claimed at that time that
he had been relieved of the difference
between what was found and $3.50.
McGee is about 20 vars of age and
has family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
TO UNvEIL THE MONUMENT
Ceremony Tomorrow at site of Old Fort
Armstrong.

At IL o'clock tomorrow morning oc-
ours the unwilling of the monument
erected at Fort Armstrong chapter
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution to mark the site of the
old fort at the west end of the island.
The public has been invited to be
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

Little Mabel-Papa, does our family
own a planet?
Papa-what nonsense. chiIdl Who
put that idea into your head?
Little Mabel-Why, asked the
teacher last night what big star 1t was
above us, and she said it wasn't a star.
but a planet, and that it was Mus
Town and Country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings, sprains. DIR. Thomas Eclectric
Oil relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

The funeral of Mrs. Washington l..
Sweeney took place this morning.
There were short services at the
home on Sixth avenue at 9:30 and
then at the First NJ. Z. church,
where Rev. II. b. Williams was assist
ed by Rev. r. q. Pearce. lnterment
was at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

The Illinois is a modern ground
floor theatre and in all its appoint
ments is the best in the state outside
of Chicago and, barring the Auditor
ium and Illinois, It takes back seat
for none there. The new house has
been fully described heretofore in
these columns on a number of occa-
sions. It's name, as is known. was
selected by popular voting contest
conducted by the Argus.
Mr.. Johnston and his associate,
Judge Foley, of Lincoln, ILL.,, are the
fowners of the theatre proper, while
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

See our beautiful line of Jardinier Stands, Pc
destals, ParlOr and Library Tables Library and
Combination Book Cases, Ladies' Desks, Dressing
Tables, Shaving Stands, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
Full Cream MIR. Whipping Cream. ChoIc'
Butter.

We invite the public to visit our
factory and witness our methods of
handling these delicate products.
Our motto is equality, cleanliness
and purity"
Tri-City Bottled Milk & Butter Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
But q Few
Days Left in
the Old Year

Take advantage of it and see that you start
the New Year right by trading with the
you will find few of the many bargains
he has in his store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26

Flour, "Our Best" per SACK. orc
s pounds Rolled Oats ..... 25c
Uncolored Japan Tea, per pound 35c
2-Ib- can Best Baking Powder. 23c
DIR. Prices Baking Powder, per
nound ....---....s..... 5Sc
Schepp Cream Fruit Pudding,
packages 25c
Fancy New Citron, per pound. 171ze
Toe Sack Salt. INSTRUMENTATION. sc
Large Dried ApricOts. .12Zc
New Mince Meat. packages. 15c
Rock Island and Davenport Corn,
per dozen. Soc
Yeast Foam, per package. Sc
s bars Santa Claus Soap........ 25c
Zoe Wool Soap, 2 fOr............ 15c
Toe Ivory Soap, 2 for........... 15c
Sapolio. 15c
Enameline, for -....--...-.... 15c
Gold Dust Washing Powder. .171Ac
Swift Pride Washing Powder. 15c
2 packages Washing Powder. sc
Toilet Soap, 25c kind. 15c
Pure Borax, per 1-pound pack
Holland Herring, per key. s5c
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
WITNESSES sHUDDEReD.
H. |, kelIey's Little Daughter Narrowly Esapes
Being Run Over by Train.

The little daughter of II. l.. Kelley very
narrowly escaped serious if not fatal in
jury, last evening. AS it happened, tn"
little girl came oIt wi a scratch but
it was 50 narrow an escape that ii put
the nerves Of all who saw it on raw
edge. The 80 car was coming down from
Fairfield and the little girl was playing
about the lawn of Mr. Kcllcys residence
on Main street and was on :hc sidewalk
when the car passed. a horse driven by
lady passed between the car and tho side
walk and the horse. becoming frightened.
took sudden shoot for the sidewalk ana
directly for the little girl. who apparent
ly did not notice the team. The wagon
passed behind her and for second it
looked as if nothing could prevent her
from going under 1t. but she stood still
and escaped being struck The team
passed on up the sidewalk for a short
distance and then turned back into the
street without any damage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
A Bill Posting Renaissance.

The repairs on the Thayer block
brought to light, yesterday. the litho-
graphs of the German minstrels which
were pasted on the south side of the
block some 10 or II years ago. The
block was built in two parts and the
south end was in the course of con-
struction when the paper was put up.
1t was walled in and has been con-
cealed ever since.
Sam Chase spotted it soon after it
had been laid bare and at once struck
a reminiscent gait. He well remember
ed putting up the paper and the job
he had doing it, There was another
show in town about that time and the
bil! boards were covered with it's pa
per. 50 the fresh could not be put on
until late. The post Office was then just
across the street where the fruit store
now is, so the south side of the Thayer
block was a splendid chance for bill
ing. 1t had never been used for that
purpose. so it's value as an advertise
ing medium was increased.
Permission was granted, but the
work of putting the paper up could not
commence until late. Mr.. Chase got his
assistant and got at the job about II
o'clock at night. The cellar for the
new south end Of the block had been
dug. 8" long ladder was needed. The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
THE HARDWARE RECOVERED.
Located in Augusta by the Officers Alter Long
Hard Search.

Marshal Farrington's blood has been
aroused by that break in Hanson.
Webber & Dunham's store. and ne mas
been putting some pretty hard work on
the case since last Saturday II VIII be
POSSIBLE to decorate that show window
and show case, this evening. just
about rs ii was last Saturday night.
and with the same goods, for pract-
callv all that was taken has been re
covered.
After Nashon had been taken ~ An
~ri-tr ar-er his preliminary hearing
hare, Thursday H. let a word slip that
gave the officers a general idea of
W here the missing goods might b."
found 1t was n good deal like looking
for needle in 4 hay stack but still the
IN. cdIc' WAS found this time and II
consisted Of a dress suit case filled with
small hardware.
As soon as the clue had been obtain
ed the search was commenced. Mar
shal Harrington was assisted by tn"
Augusta police and they kept steadily
at work. Thursday evening. until II
became too dark to see anything. Tho
scalch was resumed. early yesterday
morning. and kept UP steadily all tn"
forenoon. Some long hours were put in
tr the job ANA the officers We're ScN-
eral times on the point nf giving up.
But at length the treasure was locat
ed and also a small tin dinner pail
that will he another strong hit Of cVi-
denCc.
Marshal FarrinCton says that h.
has learned that this pail came from
NaShon'S boarding house. Nashon. it
seems. told Mrs. Nicue. his Iandlady
Saturday night. that he intended to
wCTk all night AMI wanted lunch.
She accordingly put one up in the pail
and gave il to Nashon.
Marshal Harrington brought the
dress suit case and the pail back from
Augusta with him. yesterday. and now
has them in his possession
As already stated. ii is not known
exactly just how much stuff has been
taken from the store. hut il is bcliev-
"a that the bulk Of it has now been 10
Gated.
From what can he learned ii would
seem that Nashon remained in the city
until some time Tuesday Of this week
and then went to Augusta. probably
walking
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
WaterviIIes vs.. Geralds. Today.

At go. this afternoon, the GcraidS
and Watcrvillc will come together on
the driving park grounds IN faH
field for another battle to q f1nish an"
without quarter Both teams nave
Dccl considerably strengthened sih''
ne last game and both are coliidchI
of winning. The Gcralds are SUN
Gmarting from that defeat in NasSal-
buro on the Fourth and WaterNiilc y
All ready to do ii again. IL IS pretty
safe betting. Eowcyer, that the score
VIII not hr so large this time.
Kane will probably be in tn" po%
for WaterviIIc and Russell for IN"
Geralde. Kelley and McHane viii look
out for the other ends Of the batteries
The makeup of the Watervillc team
win bc the same as in the last game
The GeraldS have some new men nut
the team will lc practically the same
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

Is grand Old tub and can st'ii throw
water with the bes, OF them Nothing
would please the veteran iiremen ~ me
city, and in fact all over New England.
more than to see these cid rivals come
together IN q squirting contest once
more. II Is thought that il can be done;
The Association rules will be modiiet
somewhat in the ladder contest and tins
will be conducted on the Portland pian,
which Is now generally adopted By thiS
rule man will be sent NJ the Iaider 70
touch the top round instead oi onto tnc
roof with a scaling ladder as by ~" hs-
socation ru'eT. Roofs differ 50 much ~
il Is found that the home company usuhi-
ly has an advantage over NiSi'ihg cui.pa
MICS under the old rules on account oi
heinz familiar with the ROOT iis'o. Ne
cording to the new style. however, thc.c
is no ADVANTAGE for any company
The Gilman field viii rroban,y ns .aa,a s."u
cd fer ton steamer and tuD cohtoS'"
There VIII then be plcn'% of room loT
both the contestants and the spccta tors,
The field is easily accessible ana Il SUI
ficient water supply can be easily ar
ranged. This will be an ideal place for
contests Of this kind.
The races and hose counting conteSis
will probably be held On Elm street near ,
tho coburn building. This street = wia"
ana level for = sufficient di' tancc Tor thc
reel races. There Is also plenty OF rnoih
for the 81 cctatorH and ail can &c" i'al'h o
The coburn building will ais" D" q H.,cu-
did chance for the ladder contests: u i
nna ~ IN, Lirhc.t roofs in the city and
a..
there is plenty Of room for handling th'
ladders - ,,
There viii no doubt he so many cnnt''-
,nts that several of the events Will nave
10 te pulled off at the same time. bat h|
using the Gilman neid ana Elm street
they will all be near together.
WateryiII. has several splendid rniitc'
for a parade This will hr short ani. I
stated IN the circular. there WI. nr III Il,
hills to climb" The visitors VII thu* hc
able to participate in this without trin'
! thcmscl,cs for the contests ot the alter
noon. ,,...- , b,-ll,-
ho IIrnassci =. ompnnie from Amos
any direction will be allie 10 Leave io'
| home IN the day Of the muster. lhat.
| Is every facility for handling the apIaI'
| AIMS easily and quickly at the stati"'
! md abundant room for forming the pa
rade The only thing necessary ior eh' nv
! succcss of the muster that VIII he IL
! .3n,,h, will he the weather. II this rs IA
/ vorable il will be regular Old fashione
ring tailed rcclcr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
SOON RECaPTURED.
ernes, Iatro Ships from Jail and Almost as
Soon Returns.

Ernest Tatru. who was placed in the
county Jail. June -, tn serve ~ days
sentence for larceny. made his escape
from Jail. Thursday evening. 1t will
" remembered that Tatro was SEN
tenccd for stealing a small sum Of
money at the place whore he had work
"i in Madison. Tatro had been n good
prisoner and Sheriff Pcnucll had al
lowed him to work about the corridors
in th- pail. Thursday night Sheriff
Penncll was carrying the food to the
prisoners and left the door open while
he went UP stairs to give a prisoner
his supper and came down stairs in a
very few minutes. but in the mean
time Tatro had stepped out.
Tatro was caught later. by Sheriff Pen
nell near Mercer ana was returned TO
iaiI.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

bottom of the cellar was clay and dur
ing the pasting the ladder slipped ana
fell several times. Tie assistant was
doing the lofty work and nc came
down with the ladder into the clay. ~
was paste and fall and climb Inc
clay became mixcd with the paste ana
the assistant looked as If he had been
working in a brick yard.
This was one Saturday night ana
when the sun rose Sunday mornlhI.
the plariug bills shone forth In AL
their glory. They attracted no ehd oi
attention and there was a big crow" ~
see the Germans the next Saturday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
REID HAS PLANS.
Wants to Dispose If Railway With a
joint Stock company.

st. Johns. y. f.. July 1S.-Thc nego-
tiations with the government of New
Foundland with Nj. Reid. the contract
or. regarding the railway. are still un-
finished. 1t is undcr.tcod that the gov
eminent wishes to insert a clause pro
v!ding that the colony may recover pos
session OF the railway at the end of 80
years. when the railroad contract will
nNpirc by compensating the contractor.
Mr.. Reid oppose; this. alleging that it
would interfere with his plans for
floating Il joint stock company. Ef-
forts are being made To overcome the
difficulty and it is hoped that they will
cC successful
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

A gentleman who drove up from Au-
gusta. the other day. and who has been
over the road many times during the
PAST IS or ~ years, states that he never
saw 50 much grlss standing in the iic a
so late in the season this year Fields
that have been cut much earlier than
this. usually. have not been touched.
The reason of this is the weather which
has not been favorable for haying until
within the past few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

\ vory pleasant lawn social was held,
last evening. al the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
AL r Lamb On Tanner avenue under the
auspices " the EpwOrth League OF the
Island Avenue Methodist church. y large
number was present and the occasion
was much enjoyed Refreshments were
served by mattresses in japanese cos
turner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
A FIGHT REPORTED.
Union and Non-Union Firemen Scrap
at the Maltby Mine

PittSton, Pa. July 1S.-It is reported
here that a fight occurred. today, at
he Maltby mines. five miles west Of
his city, between union and non-union
hremen. The trouble is said to have
oeen caused by the attempt of num-
Der of Hungarians to prevent the non
lnion men from entering the fire room
Four of the non-uniOn men are report
ed to have been shot and slightly
wounded. A detective employed by the
company. it is said, was stoned by the
strikers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
A HAT TRUST.
Manufacturers Talking Of Adding An
other Combine to the List.

New York. July 1S.-The hat manu-
facturers of the country are now talk
ing combination and should the plans
now being discussed by the manufac-
turers of New Jersey and Connecticut
matcriaiize. another gigantic corpora
tion viii be added to the list The new
company will. it is said. be called the
United Hat Manufacturers Of the Unit
ed States
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

The many friends of Mrs. Emma
Schumacher. daughter Of Mrs. Susan
Lcavitt of this town. will bc panied to
learn that she met with a serious acct
dent recently, crushing one of her
hands 50 badly thnt it was ut first
feared that she would los" it, Rnt.
later news, however. reports the hand
as gaining nicely. and hope is now on
tertaincd that Sh" will save it,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

1t may not be generally known that
the automatic telephone at the Elm
wood is in connection with the Angus
ia central whenever the central office
here is closed. which is only a part of
Sundays. Connections east and west
can be obtained by calling up Augusta
central from the automatic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
GAY DECORATIONS
Greet Gov. Gen and Lady Mlnto a.
Town OF Dollhouse. n. b.

Dalhousic. n. B.. July 1S-GoVeiho'
General and Lady MintO and part! a..
rived here on the government s'ean'''
Minto. at 10 A. NJ, and found the town
gaily decorated in their honor. ~
cession. and an address we're loiio"e
by sightseeing tour of the town o.
nearby country The vice resai p''''
sailed in the afternoon for Chatiian'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

Patrick Kirley was up before Judge
Shaw, yesterday afternoon, on the charge
of drunkenness and was given fine of
s. and costs. In default of payment h..
was committed for 80 days. John Lube =
was up on the same charge andSwas Civ
en- the same sentence of So and COSTS
which he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

Senator liales and city Hose-will partic-
ipatc in the races at the State muster at
Watcrvillc on Aug. Is and at Bar Har-
Dor on Aug. y. Ticonic engine company
of Ellsworth Falls, will also so to the
Watervile muster. The hose companies
may also so to Rockiand for the Old
Home Week muster-Bangor News
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
THE BUFFALO
Goes out for Sea Practice. before san
ing for Foreign Parts.

New York. July 1S.-The uniteu
States training ship Buffalo passed oul
quarantine At II o'clock this morhilis
bound for Gardeners bay, where 'ne
landsmen on board will receive lessons
in seamanship. after which the BuHap
will go 10 Boston and from there starr
on a long cruise in foreign waters
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

The baseball game which was adver
tised for Saturday at Fairview park be-
tween the Augusta and Skowhcgan
teams has been cancelled, word having
been received from the Augusta team tha
they wished to call the game off. The
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
BOSTON AS A TEA PORT.
Ranks Fourth in the List of American
Receiving Cities.

New York. July 1S.-According to
statistics contained in reports to the
treasury department. next to New
York, Chicago and San Francisco, the
port of Boston stands at the head of
ports ranking below the three leading
ones as a tea port The amount passed
at Boston during the six months end
ing June 80, 1901, was 800. .524 pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

pr. - II. Am"s has returned from
HarpsWclI whore hc with Mrs Amcs.
has been spending few days Mrs.
AmeS has gone to Hanover. " H
where she will visit her parents. Mr.
and Mrs H. II. Langill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20
STOLEN TEAM FOUND.

Citv Marshal Fred J.. Odlin Of Lc%s,,y Lcssy
ton. uasscd through E1uSor, ihu, ,ui,,'soii
noon. on his return home from ,',s ,,' oi
where he Went. Mc'in,%da "a stolen
n horse and carriage which Ind by
from that city. The team was l1uInn.aay
him ana hy Deputy Plum-ler. MenhII ~.
night. They were shipped back 70 -
iStpn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

c. S. Eaton. night operator at the
Maine Central station in this city, has
been transferred to the Boston & Maine
Office in Portland His place at this
station will be taken by George Hag-
gerty of Winthrop. formerly student
"a COburn
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

There will be Christian Science ser
vices each Sabbath at 1890 A. NJ. and
Wednesday at 7.45 p. NJ, at c. A. r.
hail. Masonic temple. July q, sub
ject Truth
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

David fiaiS, designer in the Anderson
mill. left. Friday morning. for New York
city. from whence he will sail. today. on
the SaXonia for a two months visit with
his relatives in Edinburg. Scotland. This
is Mr. llais's first visit home in four
NearS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

Rev. II. a. Markley. pastor of the North
Street tnivcrsalist church. will exchange
pulpits. Sunday. with Rev. A. NJ Bradley
of SanccrVille, who was for some years
on the Pacific slope. having charge of the
missionary enterprises of his denomina-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

Friends in this town were grievcd to
learn of thc death " oscar Holway W
Augusta. formerly a resident If this
town. and much loved ana very high
ly respected bv all who knew him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

There was a social dance last evening
at the Pavilion At tho Pines Lees
orchestra furnished music. Before the
dance a man from bingham ran ten
mile race in the pavilion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

Frank Cothel. who was recently in
jured by falling from the running board
of an electric, WAS back on duty. yester-
day. but on the front end. His place as
conductor is being taken by Harry Hen
derson for the present
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-07-20

Miss Matte pnwnce. who has been
at Seal cove with j party Of friends.
caught while there a cod fish Weighing
10 pounds. which she has been dis
tributinc among her friends.